Skip to main content


SMUS Icon
  • Discover SMUS
    • Introducing Our School
    • Our People
    • History and Traditions
    • The Campuses
    • Governance and Community
    • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
    • Careers with SMUS
  • Admissions
    • Start Here
    • Apply for Boarding School
    • Apply for Day
    • Open House
    • Admissions Travel
    • Fees and Financial Support
    • International Families
    • Welcome and Orientation
    • Publications
    • Contact Admissions
  • Our Schools and Programs
    • Boarding
    • Senior School
    • Middle School
    • Junior School
    • SMUS Camps
  • Support SMUS
    • Advancement Office
    • Annual Fund
    • Journey for Life Campaign
    • Legacy Circle
    • Vivat Foundation
    • Our Donors
    • Contact Advancement
  • Links for
    • Current Parents
    • Current Students
    • Faculty and Staff
  • News and Calendar
  • Campus Services
  • Alumni
  • Apply Now
  • Contact Us

SMUS Icon
  • Discover SMUS
    • Introducing Our School
    • Our People
    • History and Traditions
    • The Campuses
    • Governance and Community
    • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
    • Careers with SMUS
  • Admissions
    • Start Here
    • Apply for Boarding School
    • Apply for Day
    • Open House
    • Admissions Travel
    • Fees and Financial Support
    • International Families
    • Welcome and Orientation
    • Publications
    • Contact Admissions
  • Our Schools and Programs
    • Boarding
    • Senior School
    • Middle School
    • Junior School
    • SMUS Camps
  • Support SMUS
    • Advancement Office
    • Annual Fund
    • Journey for Life Campaign
    • Legacy Circle
    • Vivat Foundation
    • Our Donors
    • Contact Advancement
  • Links for
    • Current Parents
    • Current Students
    • Faculty and Staff
  • News and Calendar
  • Campus Services
  • Alumni
  • Apply Now
  • Contact Us

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. News And Calendar

News

Read the latest news about:

  • Junior School
  • Middle School
  • Senior School
  • Athletics
  • University Counselling
  • Facilities
  • Indigenous Recognition
  • Alumni
  • Boarding
View all latest news
Ian Farish Portrait

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

NEWS - May 7, 2025

A Musical Journey Rooted in Community: Celebrating Ian Farish '89

On May 1, Ian Farish '89 was a part of a trio of staff honoured...
Read
SS Arts Gala

Senior School

Senior School

NEWS - April 17, 2025

From Canvas to Concerto: Senior School Arts Week

SMUS celebrated the arts during the school's second annual Arts Week.
Read
MS Musical Rock of Ages

Middle School

Middle School

NEWS - March 7, 2025

Crank Up the Volume with Rock of Ages

The Middle School brought down the house with its production of Rock of Ages.
Read
SS Musical The Prom

Senior School

Senior School

NEWS - February 28, 2025

The Prom: Where Glitter Meets Heart

The Prom, is a glittering celebration of inclusivity and the power of standing up for...
Read
Large Ensemble Concert 2025

Senior School

Senior School

NEWS - February 13, 2025

Gloria: SMUS Large Ensembles Concert 2025

On February 5, students took to the stage at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium for Gloria, a...
Read
SS Art Council Sophia and Candice

Senior School

Senior School

NEWS - January 31, 2025

Council Co-Heads Empowering the Arts

For Candice Wu and Sofia Huang, co-heads of the Senior School Arts Council, the arts...
Read
Christ Church Cathedral 2024 Carol Service

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

NEWS - December 5, 2024

Embracing Holiday Traditions: The SMUS Carol Service

The holiday season at SMUS has officially begun with our annual Cross-Campus Carol Service, held...
Read
A photo of alumni and singer Cari Burdett smiling and laughing while looking off to the side

Alumni

Alumni

NEWS - November 22, 2024

From SMUS Solo to Solstice Spotlight

Cari Burdett ’92 is a professional opera singer, director and producer who will be in...
Read
The Strings orchestra play in front of a crowded room

Visual Art

Visual Art

NEWS - April 19, 2024

Celebrating Creative and Performing Arts at SMUS

SMUS hosted its inaugural Celebration of the Arts week, which showcased students' talents and passions...
Read
String musicians play at the Large Ensembles concert

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

NEWS - February 29, 2024

Music Education Thrives with Dedication, Passion and Confidence

The recent musical performances at SMUS across all school levels showcase the profound impact of...
Read
Band students performing on stage

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

NEWS - February 8, 2024

Video: Senior School Large Ensembles Concert

Watch our talented choir, band, and string performers in this recording of the outstanding Senior...
Read
Students sit on stage awaiting the start of the concert

Senior School

Senior School

NEWS - February 1, 2024

Premier Musical Showcase: Concert Features Challenging Piece

165 students will be performing a diverse repertoire culminating in the challenging Danzon No. 2...
Read
Liam stands outside Carnegie Hall in New York

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

NEWS - December 21, 2023

A Remarkable Journey from Local Stage to Carnegie Hall

Liam Pope-Lau, a Grade 9 student, achieved a significant milestone by performing at Carnegie Hall...
Read
Junior School students singing at Carol Service

School Events

School Events

NEWS - December 7, 2023

Celebrating Unity: The SMUS Cross-Campus Carol Service

This year's SMUS Carol Service messages embrace holiday traditions, family, and gratitude while highlighting the...
Read
A photo of Houtian Zhong

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

NEWS - September 22, 2023

A Lifelong Pursuit of Passion Drives an SMUS Teen to Soaring Scores

Second-place no more, 16-year-old Houtian Zhong takes top honours in national music composing competition.
Read
Students accepting applause after their performance

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

NEWS - June 15, 2023

The Return of the Concerto Concert

Senior School students reprise the Concerto Concert for the first time since 2019, featuring students...
Read
Senior School choir students perform during the Carol Service

School Events

School Events

NEWS - December 8, 2022

Carol Service: Bringing Community Back Together

After three years apart, the full SMUS community gathers for a special evening of performances...
Read
Choir teacher Duncan Frater conducts a group of SMUS students in Christ Church Cathedral, as a large crowd of families watch

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

NEWS - December 2, 2022

A Season to Celebrate Song

The Cross-Campus Carol Service is back as a feature of our busy musical programs during...
Read
A photo of Senior School student Houtian Zhong

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

NEWS - October 14, 2022

Young SMUS Composer Named Among the Best in Canada

Grade 11 student Houtian Zhong was recently named one of the top young music composers...
Read
Senior School pianist Eu Rway

Senior School

Senior School

NEWS - September 24, 2021

Pianist Eu-Rway Chew '24 Wins Developing Artist Category at National Music Festival

Grade 10 student Eu-Rway Chew, a talented pianist, recently won the developing artist category at...
Read

St. Michaels University School is an independent day and boarding school of 1,000 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Main Reception

3400 Richmond Road

Victoria, BC, Canada, V8P 4P5

(250) 592-2411 [email protected] More contact information
  • Student Intranet
  • Staff Intranet
  • Parent Portal
  • Careers
  • Staff Directory
  • Media Room
  • Facility Rentals
  • Indigenous Connections
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Website Accessibility
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn

© St. Michaels University School Website Feedback

We are a proud member of:

CAIS Logo CAIS Logo TABS Logo NAIS Logo ISABC Logo

Event Details