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Senior School

NEWS - September 11, 2024

Red Lights and Phone Valets

Learn more about the restrictions surrounding phones and smart watches in schools and why it's...

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University Counselling

NEWS - September 7, 2024

Unlocking Opportunities: Why University Fairs Matter for Students and Parents

Attending a university fair is a valuable step in the search process, providing students and...

A family takes a selfie just before parting for the new school year

Boarding

NEWS - September 4, 2024

New Boarder Orientation: A Global Journey of Hope and Goodbyes

Discover the heartfelt stories of families from around the world as they navigate the emotions...

Liam Pope Lau sitting on a log on a beach

Senior School

NEWS - July 17, 2024

SMUS in the News: Liam Pope Lau, LifeHeat

Liam Pope-Lau was interviewed by CTV's Adam Sawatsky about his LifeHeat invention.

The Graduating Class of 2024 toss their caps in the air as a twilight sky passes over them.

Senior School

NEWS - June 13, 2024

A Final Farewell for the School Year

Acting Head of School Eliot Anderson closes out the final edition of the Weekly for...

Addy Newman-Ting and Anysia Tam sit on a bench at SMUS posing with their jump ropes resting aroundtheir necks

Middle School

NEWS - June 6, 2024

Getting the jump at Nationals

Grade 8 student Addy Newman-Ting and Grade 10’s Anysia Tam recently competed at the 2024...

Grade 10 student Matty Angus looks down at his clarinet, in a black and white portrait

Senior School

NEWS - June 6, 2024

Grade 10 Musician Takes to the World Stage

In just four years, Grade 10 student Matty Angus has gone from picking up a...

A Senior School student tests out a prosthetic arm device

Senior School

NEWS - June 6, 2024

A spin on AI: Authenticity and Interconnectedness

As we approach our graduation and closing celebrations, I find myself thinking about the breadth...

Group photo of Senior School Athletic Awards winners with their trophies

Athletics

NEWS - June 5, 2024

A Celebration of Athletic Achievement, Contributions and Success

The Senior School athletics banquet was a success with Maddy Albert and Wil Woods taking...

Five students in uniform stand under the brick archway on the SMUS campus along side their teacher

Senior School

NEWS - May 30, 2024

Making a Difference through Vital Youth Program

This year SMUS students had the opportunity to participate in the Vital Youth Program, hosted...

2024-25 Head Prefects Chelsea Lee and Will Cuddihy pose together

Senior School

NEWS - May 29, 2024

Meet Chelsea and Will, Our 2024-25 Head Prefects

Meet Chelsea Lee and Will Cuddihy, the two rising Grade 12 students who will lead...

A group of students and their two teachers pose for a group photo from the inside of a bus.

Senior School

NEWS - May 28, 2024

SMUS Take Spotlight at 2024 Math Challengers Competition

Grade 8-10 students swept the Regional Round of Math Challenge and went on to compete...

The SMUS Junior Girls rugby team pose for a team photo on the rugby grass field after winning the Esquimalt Sevens tournament.

Athletics

NEWS - May 27, 2024

No. 1-ranked Senior Girls Sevens set for Provincial Championships

The SMUS Blue Jags Senior Girls Sevens rugby team are ranked No. 1 heading in...

Maya Achuthan stands in front of the SMUS School House Building holding up a certificate and plaque acknowledging her as a Schulich Award nominee.

Senior School

NEWS - May 23, 2024

Maya Achuthan becomes first-ever SMUS winner of Schulich Leader Scholarship

Grade 12's Maya Achuthan becomes the first SMUS student to win the prestigious Schulich Leaders...

The SMUS Junior Girls rugby team pose for a team photo on the rugby grass field after winning the Esquimalt Sevens tournament.

Athletics

NEWS - May 22, 2024

Athletics Week in Review: May 21, 2024

A wrap on the week's success in rugby, soccer, track and field and Olympic swimming...

Grade 12 student Joh'nell Cleveland Junior stands for a photo in the SMUS quad with the Schoolhouse ivy in the background

Senior School

NEWS - May 17, 2024

Honours Pour in for Trio of Senior School Students

Joh’nell Cleveland Jr. (’24) was awarded a UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Scholarship. Sophia Yu (’25)...

A full audience sits in chapel

Chapel

NEWS - May 17, 2024

No Longer the Same - Chapel Today

At SMUS, a hundred years ago, Chapel reflected the students who attended. In recent years...

Two boarding students repackaging soap as a service initiative with Soap for Hope

Senior School

NEWS - May 16, 2024

Student Service Breaks Records and Strengthens Community

Service Council and other student initiatives raise nearly $23,000 this school year, while Grade 10...

5 players stand on the edge of the green

Athletics

NEWS - May 13, 2024

Athletics Week in Review: May 13, 2024

Golf, tennis, badminton, sailing, rowing, soccer, rugby, track and field, and the Athletes of the...

Anderson and Lucas playing squash in the SMUS squash courts

Athletics

NEWS - May 6, 2024

Athletics Week in Review: May 6, 2024

Squash, rugby, soccer, badminton and tennis feature in this weeks Athletics Week in Review.