A Voice in the Wilderness Archive
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September
A Few of My Favourite Foods
Read MoreAs a boarding school, Shawnigan takes its responsibility for feeding more than 500 hungry students very seriously, and the kitchen staff focuses on providing healthy and delicious meals and snacks. Please join Co-Head of School Desi Shaw on this mouth-watering journey through her favourite selections from the Shawnigan menu and an appreciation of the dedicated Shawnigan kitchen staff. -
A Walk Through Time and Tradition
Read MoreEvery environment has its unique scents, and that is certainly true of Shawnigan. From the many gardens on campus to the natural spaces, and from the dorms to the science labs, the School grounds are an olfactory buffet. Mr. Elliot Logan ’10 (Duxbury), takes us on his personal journey from Copeman’s House, where he is a Residential Advisor, to the Main Building, where he works in the Communications office. -
January
How does Shawnigan mark Remembrance Day?
Read MoreRemembrance Day is a momentous date across Canada where we honour all those who have fought and died in service of our country. It has special significance at Shawnigan, where we remember members of the School community who made the supreme sacrifice. Here, Head of School Richard D A (Larry) Lamont offers his own reflections on Remembrance Day.What is Remembrance Day, and what is its significance here in Canada – and at Shawnigan? -
How does Shawnigan preserve its history?
Read MoreMost students at Shawnigan Lake School have heard the tale of Billy Brooks.As a first-year student at Shawnigan in the mid-1920s — when the School served students even younger than the Grade 8s of today — Billy penned a letter to his parents, lamenting his homesickness. A copy of that letter has survived until today, giving students an insight into how their predecessors felt a century ago. Doubtlessly, many of them can relate to Billy’s feelings of loneliness.Each year, Grade 8 students are reminded of young Billy when they are given the opportunity to tour the Shawnigan Lake School Museum, where his letter is among the first exhibits that visitors get to see. The tour with curator Ms. Rosemary Dolman is part of a larger introduction to the School’s history that every Grade 8 gets to experience. -
The ABCs of Shawnigan: B is for "Benedictus, benedicat"
Read MoreIn this ongoing series for A Voice in the Wilderness, longtime English teacher Mrs. Cari Bell is exploring several facets of Shawnigan Lake School by going through the alphabet, letter by letter.B is for “Benedictus, benedicat” -
The ABCs of Shawnigan: C is for “Commissary”
Read MoreIn this ongoing series for A Voice in the Wilderness, longtime English teacher Mrs. Cari Bell is exploring several facets of Shawnigan Lake School by going through the alphabet, letter by letter.C is for “Commissary”
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.
