A Voice in the Wilderness Archive
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November
An astronomer on campus
Read MoreShawnigan was fortunate to have Dr. Jon Swift, an astrophysicist and the Director of the Observatory at Thacher School in Ojai, California, as our Astronomer in Residence for two weeks this fall. During his short time at Shawnigan, Dr. Swift made many contributions to the astronomy, science and math programs at the School, but he and his family also benefitted from their time on Vancouver Island, as Dr. Swift elaborates here. -
January
Cut & Dried? Thoughts about woodworking and nature
Read MoreHow do we balance the use of our crucial natural resources with the benefits they provide to students? Head of Fine Arts and woodworking teacher Mr. Declan Bartlett gives some thought to both sides. -
How does broadcasting connect students and their parents?
Read MoreShawnigan Lake School is training students on state-of-the-art technology to livestream sports and other campus events and make them available to parents around the world. The project is being spearheaded by Mr. Elliot Logan, who relates his personal experience as a student and athlete at the School and how that inspired his efforts today.During my childhood, like many kids, I was actively involved in sports. My parents were present at every game and practice, and I believe their enthusiasm was rooted in their enjoyment of occasionally embarrassing me with their loud cheering and shouting as I made contact with a ball. I was a wiry goalkeeper for my soccer club and an agile shortstop for our local baseball team in the Middle East.
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful West Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
