A Voice in the Wilderness Archive
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2024
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May
Mental Health Month at Shawnigan
Read MoreMay 6-12, 2024 was designated as Mental Health Week in Canada, but Shawnigan took the entire month to focus on mental health at the School, with a variety of events and initiatives focused on mental well-being. The School is also in the process of raising funds for the new Shawnigan Well-Being Centre, repurposing a former boarding house as a space for self-care and support. In this post, Counsellors Ms. Jennifer Tully and Mrs. Erica Plater ’95 (Kaye’s) and 2023-24 Mental Health Prefects Audrey Man Kee Tsang and Grant Nuzzo detail some of the School’s recent initiatives. -
April
Well-Being on Campus: The Benefits of Acupuncture
Read MoreThe health and wellness of students and staff is important at Shawnigan. With that in mind, the School offers many health and wellness services. This year, the School has brought an acupuncturist on board. School Counsellor Jennifer Tully and acupuncturist Brook Paulin explain the many benefits of this ancient practice. -
January
What is yoga nidra, and how can it help me?
Read MoreNeural pathways are your brain’s superhighways, dealing with stress, emotions and thinking skills. Just like physical infrastructure, those superhighways need maintenance from time to time. Shawnigan counsellor Jennifer Tully explains here how yoga nidra is one way to give your brain a break and give yourself a boost. -
100 reasons to talk to your School Counsellor
Read MoreEven experienced school counsellors are surprised sometimes by the diversity of the many ways they get to support students – everything from anxiety to family challenges to navigating the stress and success of Snowfest. Shawnigan counsellor Jennifer Tully has created this list of 100 reasons a student might want to talk to a school counsellor – but this is only the tip of the iceberg. -
Step by Step: The Power of Perseverance
Read MoreEarlier this year, Rev. Jim Holland (known affectionately at Shawnigan as “The Rev”) took a pilgrimage on a portion of the Via Francigena, an ancient route from Canterbury in England through France and Switzerland to Apulia in Italy. The journey had him reflecting on persistence and breaking down what seems like an insurmountable task into smaller steps.
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.
