News

Junior School students reflect on the recent Primary Concert that celebrated the holiday season through song and dance

The post Primary Students Share ‘Holiday Memories’ in Concert appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Our Head of School reflects on the last few months, confirms some recent appointments and talks about some plans for January

The post A Letter to Parents appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Basketball The first school term came to a close on a high note this week, with two of our Middle School basketball teams taking home the title of City Champions. The Grade 8 girls captured the City Championship for the second consecutive season. The team had a perfect record of 10-0 on the season, including three […]

The post Athletics Week in Review: December 14 appeared first on SMUSpaper.

The Gift Wrap event is one of The Mustard Seed’s annual, volunteer-driven fundraising events. During the month of December, more than 100 volunteers participate in their annual Gift Wrap fundraising event. Volunteers wrap holiday gifts in exchange for a donation to The Mustard Seed. They are set up at Hillside Shopping Centre, Mayfair Shopping Centre […]

The post Service Opportunities – December 13 appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Alumnus Stewart Butterfield '91 sits down for an interview on his strategies for motivating employees, why philosophy helps him be a better leader and more

The post SMUS in the News: An In-Depth Interview with Stewart Butterfield ’91 appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Over the years, I have had many conversations with students and parents about whether there is a recipe for athletic success. As you can imagine, there is not one sole answer, but here are some points I believe are tremendously important. First, character trumps talent. Every aspiring athlete should aim to be the best at […]

The post The Recipe for Success appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Head of School Mark Turner reflects on the Annual Appeal and how it impacts every student and every opportunity

The post Helping Our Head of School Provide More Opportunities appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Middle School teacher Ms. Megan Blackey is now in her second year at SMUS. She is originally from Chilliwack and was raised in the Cowichan Valley. After high school, she studied education at the University of Victoria and moved to China to teach for a year. She returned to Canada and taught in Churchill, Man. […]

The post SMUS Teacher Feature: Ms. Megan Blackey appeared first on SMUSpaper.

The SMUS community gathers for the annual Carol Service to enjoy choir performances and thoughtful messages about the holiday season

The post Carol Service Brings the SMUS Community Together appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Ho Ho Ho! The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is one of the most recognizable annual fundraising initiatives and the funds raised are critical to ensuring they can keep their services running all year round. Kettles shifts are available daily until December 24. They are open from 10 am to 6 pm, and shifts are […]

The post Service Opportunities – December 6 appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Basketball and volleyball are highlighted the in latest SMUS Athletics Week in Review

The post Athletics Week in Review: December 5 appeared first on SMUSpaper.

As we look ahead to the Junior School Parent Coffee Talk about Reggio-inspired learning next week, we are presented with a good opportunity to reflect on and articulate the ‘why’ of what we do. As educators, it is important to look beyond curriculum, to the pedagogy that supports teaching and learning and to ensure our […]

The post Children Researching Their World appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Students in AP Comparative Government and Politics use real-world example to understand the value of being informed citizens

The post The Next Generation of Engaged, Informed Citizens appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Volleyball For the first time in SMUS sporting history, both the Junior girls and Senior boys volleyball teams qualified for the provincial tournament. The Junior girls scraped their way into the event as the final team to qualify via the wild card route. The opening match versus eventual champion Semiahmoo Secondary proved a tough assignment, […]

The post Athletics Week in Review: November 29 appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Tournament Draw and Results NB: Home teams are listed first. 

The post 2018 ISA Senior Girls Basketball Tournament appeared first on SMUSpaper.

There is a volunteer opportunity on Thursday, Dec. 6. This is a SMUS sponsored event and transportation and a chaperone are provided. Organizers of the Jingle Mingle event need 10 people to help take down decorations from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Boarders would get to miss prep, but with houseparent permission ONLY. The bus will leave SMUS at 7:50 […]

The post Service Opportunities – November 26 appeared first on SMUSpaper.

SMUS has four pillars – Respect, Honesty, Courage and Service – that buttress the Vision and Mission. The pillars are part of our daily school life and can quite literally be recited by most students. Each of the pillars speaks to heartened qualities for every SMUS member, which combine to create our compassionate and caring […]

The post Humility, Compassion and Service appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Classroom renovations featuring flexible furniture and whiteboard walls help support learning Middle School math

The post Middle School Math Rooms Get Learning Upgrades appeared first on SMUSpaper.

Business students and Grade 10 experiential students work together to roast, market and sell coffee beans

The post Grade 10 Students Brew Up a Unique Coffee Project appeared first on SMUSpaper.

November 16, 2018 Diya Courty-Stephens ’19 CTV Vancouver Island Video to come Victoria News Local leaders of all ages honoured at National Philanthropy Day event Association of Fundraising Professionals Award recipients honoured at National Philanthropy Day Celebration Read more about Diya and Neighbourhood Bites from this recent SMUSpaper story.

The post SMUS in the News: Diya Courty-Stephens ’19 Wins Philanthropy Award appeared first on SMUSpaper.