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'''Shawnigan Lake School''' is a private ], located in ], ]. It was founded by Englishman, Christopher Windley 'C.W.' Lonsdale in 1916, and partially modelled on his own English public school, ].
<ref>{{cite web | title = C. W. Lonsdale | work = Our History | publisher = Shawnigan Lake School | url = http://www.sls.bc.ca/archives/lonsdale.htm | accessdate = 2008-06-10}}</ref>

== Location ==
Shawnigan Lake School is on the shores of Shawnigan Lake and occupies a wooded {{convert|290|acre|km2|sing=on}} property. It is located just a few minutes away from ], the village, and is 45 minutes north of ], ] on ].

== History ==
]
Shawnigan Lake School was founded in 1916 as an independent (private) school for boys by ]. Lonsdale the son of a clergyman was educated at Westminster School in London, he immigrated to the lower mainland in 1907 and in 1909 moved to the ] where is operated a dairy business.<ref></ref>

During the early 1900’s the ] attracted many settlers from the ] and ], many of these settlers were alumni from traditional British ], and wished to have a similar education for their sons.

Shawnigan Lake School is modelled on ], ] the school is divided into 9 "Houses", each under the supervision of a housemaster and student prefects, School colours of Westminster were also originally adopted, as were many of its rituals and traditions such as the `Pancake Greaze` which took place on Shrove Tuesday and which at ] has been celebrated since 1753.Spiritually, the school adhered to the tenets of the ]; academically, it emphasised classical studies, liberal arts, and applied sciences. Like ] and its counterparts throughout the British Empire, Shawnigan has also promoted sports and Fine Arts, as a means of developing students character.

On December 16, 1926, in a devastating fire burned the whole school to the ground, Lonsdale undaunted took the opportunity to build the school of his dreams,<ref name=autogenerated1></ref> Lonsdale then housed the students in the Cadboro Beach Hotel in ] for the remainder of the school term and set about raising funds the replacement of the school building.

Within a week of the fire, he had hired and architect by the name of Douglas James from near by ], to design a new multi-use facility. Construction began ], and was occupied on ],<ref name=autogenerated1 /> this building is known on campus as the main building and is till in use today.

== Current Campus ==
Currently Shawnigan Lake School has approximately 35 buildings on its 290+ acre site ranging from classrooms, staff housing, athletic and maintenance buildings.
]
'''Main Building:''' Currently located in the centre of the property was built 1927. In a devastating fire that destroyed most of the original buildings on campus, the founder, C.W. Lonsdale, rather than giving up, took this as an opportunity to build the school of his dreams. Within a week of the fire, he had hired Duncan architect, Douglas James, to design a new facility. Construction began ], ], and the new building was occupied on ]. This building is currently occupied by the accounting, admissions, school administration and socials studies departments.

'''Hobbies Building:'''
] Originally built in 1937 and completely rebuilt in the late 90's, this building hosts the school's fine art programme. This building has a woodshop, several art rooms, a pottery room, a computer lab and a photography lab.

'''Marion Hall:''' Built in 2002 This is a A 500-seat dining hall and food services facility. It uses local timber extensively and has etched concrete flooring.

'''Olsen Building:''' Built in 2001 and named for Bruce Charles Olsen former student and board of governors member, this building currently houses the languages department.

'''Craig Building:''' Generously donated by Mr and Mrs Cyril Craig in 1962, and formerly known as the Craig Block, the building was moved to its current location beside the Olsen building in 2001.

'''Shaw Centre for Science:''' Located on the North west shore of Lake Omar, generously donated by the Shaw family and ], this state of the art building which host the Science department was opened in 1999.<ref> {{cite web |url= http://www.sls.bc.ca/pdf/july991-6.pdf|title= The Shaw Centre for Science|accessdate= 2008-06-10|last= Robertson|first= David|date= 1999-07-01|format=PDF |work= The Report Card|publisher= Shawnigan Lake School|pages= 6|language= English
}}
</ref>

'''John Lecky House:''' Donated by the Lecky family this facility was opened in September 2003, the facility being part of ] dream of "Brining the World to Shawnigan", it is used to house visiting schools as well as ], and ] during their frequent training camps a Shawnigan.<ref> at www.sls.bc.ca</ref>

== Current Houses ==
The school is primarily a boarding school with 90% of its students attending the school as boarders. The school currently has 9 boarding houses on campus, five residences for boys and four residences for girls. Each boarding house has a house director (formerly called the housemaster) as well as an assistant house director, whom are assisted by student house prefects in the management of house duties and issues.

'''Lake's House:''' Is one of the two original houses, “Lake’s” was founded in ], ]. “Lake’s” was named after Harry John Lake, its first head of house, who later became a colonel in the Canadian Army. Col. Lake's uncle, Sir ], was first Chief of the Canadian General Staff and served as Chairman of the Board of Governors, while the Colonel's father was Sir Richard Lake, sometime Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan.

'''Ripley's House:''' Is one of the two original houses,“Ripley’s” was named after Alexander 'Alec' B. Ripley, who was its first head of house, and who later became a lawyer in California.

'''Groves' House:''' Founded in September 1927, “Groves’” was named after Jocelyn James Douglas Groves, its first head of house, rose to the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the British Army. Groves’ was converted to a girls' residence in 1992. Groves’ House was rebuilt in 2005.

'''Copeman's House:''' Founded in September 1929 and named for John Y. Copeman, a Victoria lawyer, who was Chairman of the Board of Governors for many years. The original building, which housed 90 boys and had its own kitchen and dining room, burned to the ground in one night in the autumn of 1968. The building which replaced it was replaced with a further new structure in 2005.

'''Lonsdale's House:''' Founded in September 1968 and named for Christopher Windley Lonsdale, Shawnigan's first and founding headmaster. “Lonsdale’s” moved into a new building in March 2007.

'''Strathcona Lodge School House:''' Founded in 2007 and named to mark Shawnigan's long association with ], a defunct girls’ school in Shawnigan Lake which closed its doors in 1977. Shawnigan has since adopted the former 'Old Girls' of 'Strath' as honorary Shawnigan alumni to incorporate earlier generations of women from ] alumnae within the ranks of Shawnigan's current alumni.

'''Kaye's House:''' Founded in September 1989 as the second girls’ house, it was named to honour G. Peter Kaye, the school's second headmaster, whose sons and grandsons also attended the school.

'''Renfrew House:''' Established in September 1996 in order to expand the space for girls wishing to enrol at the school.

'''Duxbury House:''' Founded in September 1999 and named for Frank Duxbury, a teacher who was senior master at the school during the 1950’s and early ’60s.

==Former Houses ==
'''School House:''' Founded in September 1988 as the inaugural girls’ residence in the School, named after its unique position in a refurbished wing of the School’s main building, School House was replaced in 2007 by Strathcona Lodge School House.

==Headmasters==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! '''Year'''
! '''Name'''
|-
| 1916 - 1952
| ]
|-
| 1952 - 1958
| G. Peter Kaye
|-
| 1958 - 1967
| Edward R. 'Ned' Larsen
|-
| 1967 - 1968
| Lachlan Patrick 'Pat' MacLachlan, ''Acting''
|-
| 1968
| Brian S. Powell
|-
| 1968 - 1972
| Lachlan Patrick 'Pat' MacLachlan
|-
| 1972
| The Rev. Canon William Hamilton Horace McClelland, M.B.E. ''Acting''
|-
| 1972 - 1975
| Hugh C. Wilkinson
|-
| 1975 - 1978
| The Rev. Canon William Hamilton Horace McClelland, M.B.E.
|-
| 1978 - 1983
| Darrell John Farrant
|-
| 1983 - 1984
| Derek William Hyde-Lay, ''Acting''
|-
| 1984- 1989
| Douglas J. 'Doug' Campbell
|-
| 1989 - 1990
| Derek William Hyde-Lay
|-
| 1990 - 2000
| Simon C. Bruce-Lockhart
|-
| 2000 - Current
| David B. Robertson
|}
==School Athletic Championships==
===Rowing===
] - ]- 2008<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2008">{{cite web | title = Race Results | work = 2008 Henley Roayl Regatta | publisher = Henley Royal Regatta | date = 2008-07-07| url = http://www.hrr.co.uk/thisyear/display.php?event=The%20Princess%20Elizabeth%20Challenge%20Cup%20(Junior%20M8%2B)&year=2008 | accessdate = 2008-07-07}}</ref></br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Eight - 2008<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2008">{{cite web | title = Race Results | work = CSSRA 63rd Annual Regatta | publisher = Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association | date = 2008-06-01 | url = http://www.cssrarowing.ca/2008-draw/sunday_results_2008.asp | accessdate = 2008-06-10}} </ref><br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Four - 2008<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2008" /><br>
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men's Eights - 2007<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2007">{{cite web | title = Race Results | work = CSSRA 62nd Annual Regatta | publisher = Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association | date = 2007-06-03 | url = http://www.cssrarowing.ca/2007-results/sunday.html | accessdate = 2008-06-10}} </ref><br>
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men's Eights - 2006<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2006">{{cite web | title = Race Results | work = CSSRA 61st Annual Regatta | publisher = Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association | date = 2006-06-04 | url = http://www.cssrarowing.ca/2006-results/sunday/sunday-june-4-finals.shtml | accessdate = 2008-06-10}} </ref><br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Women's Four - 2005<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2005">{{cite web | title = Race Results | work = CSSRA 60th Annual Regatta | publisher = Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association | date = 2005-06-05 | url = http://www.cssrarowing.ca/2005-results/sunday/sunday-june-5-finals.shtml | accessdate = 2008-06-10}} </ref><br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Four - 2005<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2005" /><br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Eight - 2005<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2005" /><br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Four - 2004<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2004">{{cite web | title = Race Results | work = CSSRA 59th Annual Regatta | publisher = Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association | date = 2004-06-06 | url = http://www.cssrarowing.ca/2004-results/sunday/sunday-june-6-finals.shtml | accessdate = 2008-06-10}} </ref><br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Women's Four - 2004 <ref name="SLS_Regatta_2004" /><br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Eight - 2004<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2004" /><br>
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men's Four - 2003<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2003">{{cite web | title = Race Results | work = CSSRA 58th Annual Regatta | publisher = Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association | date = 2003-06-01 | url = http://www.cssrarowing.ca/2003-results/sunday/all-results.html | accessdate = 2008-06-10}} </ref><br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Women's Pair - 2002<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2002">{{cite web | title = Race Results | work = CSSRA 57th Annual Regatta | publisher = Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association | date = 2002-06-02 | url = http://www.cssrarowing.ca/rowing-results/2002-sunday-final-results.html | accessdate = 2008-06-10}} </ref><br>
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men's Eights - 2002<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2002" /><br>
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Four - 2001<ref name="SLS_Regatta_2001">{{cite web | title = Race Results | work = CSSRA 56th Annual Regatta | publisher = Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association | date = 2001-06-03 | url = http://www.cssrarowing.ca/rowing-results/2001-sunday-final-results.html | accessdate = 2008-06-10}} </ref>

===Rugby===
Boys ] National Rugby Champions - 2008<ref></ref><br>
BC Boys AAA Rugby Champions - 1998<ref></ref><br>
BC Girls AA Rugby Champions - 1996

==Academics==
Shawnigan's academic programme is university preparatory; the curriculum is based on British Columbia Ministry of Education standards. Shawnigan Lake School also provides an Advanced Placement Programme to its students which is administered by the College Entrance Examination Board in Princeton, New Jersey.

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'''''English Programme'''''
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'''''Social Studies Programme'''''
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'''''Mathematics Programme'''''
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'''''Science Programme'''''
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'''''Modern Languages Programme'''''
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'''''Curricular Fine Arts Programme'''''
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'''''Information Technology Programme'''''
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'''''Business Programme'''''
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== Fine Arts ==

The Fine Arts play a vital role in the development of all Shawnigan students. Within the Arts, emphassis is placed on personal growth and the development of life-long skills. Students are encouraged to try a variety of Fine Arts, selecting from a list of twenty options. Students must choose one activity for the duration the year.<ref></ref>

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'''''Visual Arts'''''
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==Athletics==
The athletics programme at Shawnigan Lake School is an extension of the School's mission statement: "through athletics, we lead young people in the pursuit of personal excellence.” Shawnigan's goal is to develop the athletic potential of each student. Every student enrols in one sport each term. The school's programmes stress sportsmanship and respect for others at all times. Rugby and rowing are the cornerstones of the school's sports programme, each with its own traditions of excellence and opportunity. <ref></ref>
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==Notable Alumni==
===Artist===
* ] - Artist<ref> at en.wikipedia.org</ref>

===Athletes===
*] - Gold Medal Olympian - Rowing<ref>https://www.law.ubc.ca/files/pdf/alumni/magazine/Alumni_Mag_spr07.pdf</ref>
*] - Silver Medal Olympian - Rowing<ref></ref>
*] - Team Canada Rower<ref></ref>

===Business===
*] - CEO ]

===Entertainment===
*] - ], Concert Pianist<ref> at www.canada.com</ref>
*] - Actress, ]<ref></ref>

===Military===
*Rear Admiral Michael G. Stirling - Canadian Navy
*Rear Admiral ] - Canadian Navy
*John Mackie - World War II RAF fighter pilot.

===Politics===
*The Hon. ] - Lt. Governor of British Columbia<ref>http://www.boardoftrade.com/events/presentations/BellIrvingobitVanSun24sep02.pdf</ref>
*] - Vancouver City Councillor <ref>archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/GALLANTRY-AWARDS/2006-08/1155633126</ref>
*] - Former Member of Parliament

===Scholars/Scientists===
*] - Scholar<ref></ref>
*Dr. John W. Madden - ]
*Dr. ] - Computer Scientist
*Dr. ] - Canadian Political Scientist<ref></ref>
*Dr. ] - Philanthropist and Rhodes Scholar

==Notable Staff==
*] - Cricketer
*] - Founder/First Headmaster of ]<ref></ref>
*Mark A. Hobson - Wildlife Artist<ref></ref><ref></ref>
*] - Actor
*Leonard Wilde - Founder/First Principal of ]<ref></ref>

==Affiliations==
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TABS - The Association of Boarding Schools

==References==
{{reflist|2}}
*''Rough Diamond: An Oral History of Shawnigan Lake School'' (ISBN 0-9696005-0-X) by Jay Connolly.
*''The Handbook of Canadian Boarding Schools'', by Lafortune, Sylvie, Thomson, Ashley, p. 115

== External links ==
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* Profile By TopPrivateSchools.ca

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Private day and boarding school in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
Shawnigan Lake School
File:SLS-LOGO.png
Address
1975 Renfrew Road
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, V0R 2W1
Information
School typePrivate Day and Boarding
MottoPalmam Qui Meruit Ferat
(Let him bear the palm who has deserved it)
Founded1916
HeadmasterDavid Robertson
Staff177
Grades8-12
Enrollment430
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Black and Gold
Websitewww.sls.bc.ca
Last updated: April 19, 2007

Shawnigan Lake School is a private boarding school, located in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It was founded by Englishman, Christopher Windley 'C.W.' Lonsdale in 1916, and partially modelled on his own English public school, Westminster School.

Location

Shawnigan Lake School is on the shores of Shawnigan Lake and occupies a wooded 290-acre (1.2 km) property. It is located just a few minutes away from Shawnigan Lake, the village, and is 45 minutes north of Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island.

History

File:SLS-LONSDALE.jpg
C.W Lonsdale Shawnigan Lake School Founder

Shawnigan Lake School was founded in 1916 as an independent (private) school for boys by Christopher Windley Lonsdale. Lonsdale the son of a clergyman was educated at Westminster School in London, he immigrated to the lower mainland in 1907 and in 1909 moved to the Cowichan Valley where is operated a dairy business.

During the early 1900’s the Cowichan Valley attracted many settlers from the Commonwealth and Eastern Canada, many of these settlers were alumni from traditional British public schools, and wished to have a similar education for their sons.

Shawnigan Lake School is modelled on Westminster School, London, England the school is divided into 9 "Houses", each under the supervision of a housemaster and student prefects, School colours of Westminster were also originally adopted, as were many of its rituals and traditions such as the `Pancake Greaze` which took place on Shrove Tuesday and which at Westminster has been celebrated since 1753.Spiritually, the school adhered to the tenets of the Anglican Church; academically, it emphasised classical studies, liberal arts, and applied sciences. Like Westminster and its counterparts throughout the British Empire, Shawnigan has also promoted sports and Fine Arts, as a means of developing students character.

On December 16, 1926, in a devastating fire burned the whole school to the ground, Lonsdale undaunted took the opportunity to build the school of his dreams, Lonsdale then housed the students in the Cadboro Beach Hotel in Victoria for the remainder of the school term and set about raising funds the replacement of the school building.

Within a week of the fire, he had hired and architect by the name of Douglas James from near by Duncan, BC, to design a new multi-use facility. Construction began February 16, 1927, and was occupied on May 13, 1927, this building is known on campus as the main building and is till in use today.

Current Campus

Currently Shawnigan Lake School has approximately 35 buildings on its 290+ acre site ranging from classrooms, staff housing, athletic and maintenance buildings.

Shawnigan Lake School's Olsen and Craig Buildings

Main Building: Currently located in the centre of the property was built 1927. In a devastating fire that destroyed most of the original buildings on campus, the founder, C.W. Lonsdale, rather than giving up, took this as an opportunity to build the school of his dreams. Within a week of the fire, he had hired Duncan architect, Douglas James, to design a new facility. Construction began February 16, 1927, and the new building was occupied on May 13. This building is currently occupied by the accounting, admissions, school administration and socials studies departments.

Hobbies Building:

File:SLS-MARION.JPG
Shawnigan Lake School's Marion Hall

Originally built in 1937 and completely rebuilt in the late 90's, this building hosts the school's fine art programme. This building has a woodshop, several art rooms, a pottery room, a computer lab and a photography lab.

Marion Hall: Built in 2002 This is a A 500-seat dining hall and food services facility. It uses local timber extensively and has etched concrete flooring.

Olsen Building: Built in 2001 and named for Bruce Charles Olsen former student and board of governors member, this building currently houses the languages department.

Craig Building: Generously donated by Mr and Mrs Cyril Craig in 1962, and formerly known as the Craig Block, the building was moved to its current location beside the Olsen building in 2001.

Shaw Centre for Science: Located on the North west shore of Lake Omar, generously donated by the Shaw family and Jim Shaw, this state of the art building which host the Science department was opened in 1999.

John Lecky House: Donated by the Lecky family this facility was opened in September 2003, the facility being part of John Lecky's dream of "Brining the World to Shawnigan", it is used to house visiting schools as well as Rugby Canada, and Rowing Canada during their frequent training camps a Shawnigan.

Current Houses

The school is primarily a boarding school with 90% of its students attending the school as boarders. The school currently has 9 boarding houses on campus, five residences for boys and four residences for girls. Each boarding house has a house director (formerly called the housemaster) as well as an assistant house director, whom are assisted by student house prefects in the management of house duties and issues.

Lake's House: Is one of the two original houses, “Lake’s” was founded in May 12, 1927. “Lake’s” was named after Harry John Lake, its first head of house, who later became a colonel in the Canadian Army. Col. Lake's uncle, Sir Percy Lake, was first Chief of the Canadian General Staff and served as Chairman of the Board of Governors, while the Colonel's father was Sir Richard Lake, sometime Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan.

Ripley's House: Is one of the two original houses,“Ripley’s” was named after Alexander 'Alec' B. Ripley, who was its first head of house, and who later became a lawyer in California.

Groves' House: Founded in September 1927, “Groves’” was named after Jocelyn James Douglas Groves, its first head of house, rose to the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the British Army. Groves’ was converted to a girls' residence in 1992. Groves’ House was rebuilt in 2005.

Copeman's House: Founded in September 1929 and named for John Y. Copeman, a Victoria lawyer, who was Chairman of the Board of Governors for many years. The original building, which housed 90 boys and had its own kitchen and dining room, burned to the ground in one night in the autumn of 1968. The building which replaced it was replaced with a further new structure in 2005.

Lonsdale's House: Founded in September 1968 and named for Christopher Windley Lonsdale, Shawnigan's first and founding headmaster. “Lonsdale’s” moved into a new building in March 2007.

Strathcona Lodge School House: Founded in 2007 and named to mark Shawnigan's long association with Strathcona Lodge School, a defunct girls’ school in Shawnigan Lake which closed its doors in 1977. Shawnigan has since adopted the former 'Old Girls' of 'Strath' as honorary Shawnigan alumni to incorporate earlier generations of women from Strathcona Lodge School alumnae within the ranks of Shawnigan's current alumni.

Kaye's House: Founded in September 1989 as the second girls’ house, it was named to honour G. Peter Kaye, the school's second headmaster, whose sons and grandsons also attended the school.

Renfrew House: Established in September 1996 in order to expand the space for girls wishing to enrol at the school.

Duxbury House: Founded in September 1999 and named for Frank Duxbury, a teacher who was senior master at the school during the 1950’s and early ’60s.

Former Houses

School House: Founded in September 1988 as the inaugural girls’ residence in the School, named after its unique position in a refurbished wing of the School’s main building, School House was replaced in 2007 by Strathcona Lodge School House.

Headmasters

Year Name
1916 - 1952 C.W. Lonsdale
1952 - 1958 G. Peter Kaye
1958 - 1967 Edward R. 'Ned' Larsen
1967 - 1968 Lachlan Patrick 'Pat' MacLachlan, Acting
1968 Brian S. Powell
1968 - 1972 Lachlan Patrick 'Pat' MacLachlan
1972 The Rev. Canon William Hamilton Horace McClelland, M.B.E. Acting
1972 - 1975 Hugh C. Wilkinson
1975 - 1978 The Rev. Canon William Hamilton Horace McClelland, M.B.E.
1978 - 1983 Darrell John Farrant
1983 - 1984 Derek William Hyde-Lay, Acting
1984- 1989 Douglas J. 'Doug' Campbell
1989 - 1990 Derek William Hyde-Lay
1990 - 2000 Simon C. Bruce-Lockhart
2000 - Current David B. Robertson

School Athletic Championships

Rowing

Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup - Henley Royal Regatta- 2008
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Eight - 2008
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Four - 2008
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men's Eights - 2007
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men's Eights - 2006
Canadian Champions - Sr. Women's Four - 2005
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Four - 2005
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Eight - 2005
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Four - 2004
Canadian Champions - Sr. Women's Four - 2004
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Eight - 2004
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men's Four - 2003
Canadian Champions - Sr. Women's Pair - 2002
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men's Eights - 2002
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Four - 2001

Rugby

Boys CAIS National Rugby Champions - 2008
BC Boys AAA Rugby Champions - 1998
BC Girls AA Rugby Champions - 1996

Academics

Shawnigan's academic programme is university preparatory; the curriculum is based on British Columbia Ministry of Education standards. Shawnigan Lake School also provides an Advanced Placement Programme to its students which is administered by the College Entrance Examination Board in Princeton, New Jersey.

English Programme


Social Studies Programme


Mathematics Programme


Science Programme

Modern Languages Programme


Curricular Fine Arts Programme


Information Technology Programme


Business Programme

Fine Arts

The Fine Arts play a vital role in the development of all Shawnigan students. Within the Arts, emphassis is placed on personal growth and the development of life-long skills. Students are encouraged to try a variety of Fine Arts, selecting from a list of twenty options. Students must choose one activity for the duration the year.

Performing Arts


Visual Arts


Visual Arts

Athletics

The athletics programme at Shawnigan Lake School is an extension of the School's mission statement: "through athletics, we lead young people in the pursuit of personal excellence.” Shawnigan's goal is to develop the athletic potential of each student. Every student enrols in one sport each term. The school's programmes stress sportsmanship and respect for others at all times. Rugby and rowing are the cornerstones of the school's sports programme, each with its own traditions of excellence and opportunity.

Boys Sports Programme


Girls Sports Programme

Notable Alumni

Artist

Athletes

Business

Entertainment

Military

  • Rear Admiral Michael G. Stirling - Canadian Navy
  • Rear Admiral Richard H. Leir - Canadian Navy
  • John Mackie - World War II RAF fighter pilot.

Politics

Scholars/Scientists

Notable Staff

Affiliations

CAIS - Canadian Association of Independent Schools
NAIS - National Association of Independent Schools
TABS - The Association of Boarding Schools

References

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