A Voice in the Wilderness - Blog

List of 5 news stories.

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  A Tribe Called Copeman's

  4/15/2025
  The kitchen staff at Shawnigan does a fantastic job of feeding more than 500 students every day. But these are teenagers we’re talking about – they’re never satisfied, and it never hurts to supplement their regular meals with some after-hours food. For Mr. Elliot Logan, Grilled Cheese Night at Copeman’s House is more than just a way to quell the boys’ hunger – it is also an epic opportunity to come together.
  
  
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  Rugby Tour 2025

  4/11/2025
  Over Spring Break 2025, the senior boys’ rugby program was fortunate to tour Japan, with games against high school teams and a training session with the coach of a professional team (who is also a former Shawnigan parent and former Team Canada head coach). Head of Rugby Mr. John Tait reports on the success of the trip.

   
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  Harvard Model Congress Europe, and Beyond

  4/4/2025
  During Spring Break 2025, 10 Shawnigan students travelled to Belgium for the Harvard Model Congress Europe, an annual event that looks at institutions of international governance. This was the first time the School has taken part in the HMCE, and it proved a huge success, with six students receiving awards. Grade 11 student Shannon Cen and Grade 10 student Alan Asprey received honourable mentions for their contributions to the NATO and Senate Judiciary committees, respectively.
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  Paths of Passion: When a 360 Becomes a Career Path

  4/3/2025
  Shawnigan has 32 programs under its 360 (arts and activities) umbrella, each with opportunities for student leadership. However, true initiative can often come from areas that require us to delve a bit further than what remains at the surface. Shelby H. shares her story of developing Shawnigan’s next generation athletes through a passion for coaching.
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  'They'll always be with me' – Musical Theatre and Character Development

  3/13/2025
  Now in Grade 12, Talia S. has been part of Shawnigan’s annual musical theatre production every year she has attended the School, usually in major roles. Here she writes about the process for developing the characters she has played, and how they have stayed with her even after the productions ended.

   
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