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A group photo of Kindergarten teachers Jean Hollingworth, Katie McNeil and Shayna Arscott

Junior School

NEWS - August 26, 2024

Fresh and familiar faces set to lead SMUS Kindergarten contingent

The two kindergarten classes will welcome teachers Jean Hollingworth (’98) and Katie McNeil, who will...

UVic Vikes men's rugby head coach gives advice to his team in a close team huddle

Camps

NEWS - July 17, 2024

Overnight Camp Set to Level Up Youth Rugby Players

Rugby excellence will touch down at the SMUS campus in the form of an overnight...

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.

Portrait photo of Madeleine Humer

Faculty and Staff

NEWS - July 8, 2024

Former Choral Music Teacher Madeleine Humer Appointed to Order of Canada

Former SMUS Choral Music teacher Madeleine Humer was appointed to the Order of Canada for...

Alumni Dr. Trefor Bazett smiles at the camera while leaning over a railing.

Alumni

NEWS - June 20, 2024

YouTube’s 'Dr. Trefor' Wins Prestigious Mathematics Science Education Prize

Junior Kindergarten Teachers pose in front of the Junior School Annex

Junior School

NEWS - June 13, 2024

From Learning to Leading: Faculty take in Reggio Conference Abroad Ahead of SMUS-hosted Conference in August

After an inspiring professional development opportunity in Reggio Emilia, Italy for three SMUS Junior Kindergarten...

Grade 10 student Cindy Chen stands at a podium addressing a crowd.

Clubs and Councils

NEWS - June 13, 2024

Up Close with the SMUS Debate Club

A look back on Grade 10 student Cindy Chen's Debate Club year.

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...

Grade 12's Janet Andrews and Grade 11's Beatrice Sharpe smile at the camera as the first-ever Eco-Youth Conference takes place behind them.

Clubs and Councils

NEWS - June 11, 2024

Senior Students Host Successful EcoYouth Conference at SMUS

Janet Andrews and Beatrice Sharpe hosted the EcoYouth Conference at SMUS to educate fellow youth...

A group photo of the SMUS Sailing team posing with their awards as the harbour of boats are behind them.

Athletics

NEWS - June 10, 2024

Athletics Week in Review: June 10, 2024

A recap on last week's sailing and track and field.

A colourful display of food in a serve-yourself style buffet

Facilities

NEWS - June 7, 2024

Up Close with SAGE Manager Lucas Taylor

With SAGE Dining Services officially being the SMUS food service provider on July 1, 2024...

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...

SMUS coxless four women sit in their boat talking to a coach as they prepare for a race.

Athletics

NEWS - June 4, 2024

SMUS Crew Proud of National Championship Showing

This year, 23 SMUS rowers competed at the CSSRA National Championship Regatta.

Grade 12 student Leupold Wang stands in front of the stadium stands holding three awards.

Athletics

NEWS - June 3, 2024

Track and Field Senior Set for Provincial Championship

Grade 12's Leupold Wang will represent SMUS at the BC Championships in Nanaimo in high...

Senior girls soccer player dribbles up the field past an opponent

Athletics

NEWS - June 3, 2024

Athletics Week in Review: June 3, 2024

Provincials season is in full swing and results are in from rowing, soccer, rugby, badminton...

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...

A cast of Grade 5 students in costume are across a theatre stage singing with their hands in the air.

Junior School

NEWS - May 30, 2024

From Classroom to Centre Stage: Learning through the Grade 5 Musical