A Voice in the Wilderness - Blog

List of 5 news stories.

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  Paths of Passion: On the Record

  2/19/2025
  The recording arts studio is considered by many to be the crown jewel of our student resources here at Shawnigan. From sampling to creating entire albums, our students have accomplished wonders with their envisioned projects. Sean Xiao, a member of the Recording Arts 360, reflects on a personal project in which he linked his passion for musical production with his cultural heritage.
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  10 Ways to be Successful at a Boarding School

  2/7/2025
  Mr. Elliot Logan ’10 (Duxbury) graduated from Shawnigan Lake School and went on to a successful career in the film industry before returning to his alma mater to embrace a variety of roles. After looking at the boarding school experience from several different angles, he knows what it takes to be a successful student.
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  Paths of Passion: Learning the Ropes

  2/5/2025
  William Shakespeare once wrote that “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” At Shawnigan, we are surrounded by the beauty of nature. Since the School’s founding, our fellow students have taken upon themselves to discover the environment around us. Oscar Nicoletti reflects upon his experience on a recent trip with the Outdoor Leadership & Development 360, where he saw first-hand the tools and resources of Canadian first responders.
  
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  Resistance, Part I: ‘It became increasingly impossible to remain standing on the sidelines of the conflict’

  1/31/2025
  Shawnigan observed International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a sombre Chapel service centred around a moving message from Rev. Selinde Krayenhoff, the daughter of two members of the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War. This is the first part of her message to students. Click here for the second part.

   

  Content warning: this story contains material that may be harmful or traumatizing to some readers.

   
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  Resistance, Part II: ‘We all have the choice as to how we will respond to those challenges’

  1/31/2025
  Shawnigan observed International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a sombre Chapel service centred around a moving message from Rev. Selinde Krayenhoff, the daughter of two members of the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War. This is the second part of her message to students. Click here for the first part.

   

  Content warning: this story contains material that may be harmful or traumatizing to some readers.

   
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