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1965-1966
As a result of the very generous donation from Mr.
Stanley Barker (who sent five boys to the school)
the Barker library is built and officially opened on June 4th.
1967-1968
First ever visit of a British Public School's XV to
Canada—Trinity College, Glenalmond.
1969-1970
A Senior on Sports Day mistakes the Headmaster's instruction
for "three cheers", first for "three chairs", which he produced
and then, on correction, for "three beers", which sadly,
were not forthcoming.
K.W. Symons retires as Headmaster and is succeeded
by Mr. Peter Caleb who was to become the first Headmaster of
St. Michaels University School.
Ice Cream Day, circa 1974. Mr. Kyrle W. Symons
(far right) on June 2nd each year, distributes ice cream
to all the Junior School boys to celebrate the birthday of
his father, Mr Kyrle C. Symons, the Founder of the original
St. Michael's School.
(L-R): Mr. Charles C. Birch, Director of
the Junior School, Mr. Ned Symons, Max Haddad of Mexico and
Thor Byornson and Michael Dujela of Victoria
1971-1972
Amalgamation of University School and St. Michael's School occurs.
1973-1974
The School enrols grade 1 and grade 2 students for the first
time. "The Animal Husbandry is 'big' in Harvey House this year.
One white mouse in particular was luckily rescued by a prefect
from the washing machine, thus saving both the mouse and Mrs.
Harlow from an unforgettable experience!" (Peter Gardiner)
1974-1975
The International Baccalaureate office in Geneva accepts the
International Baccalaureate status of the school.
1978-1979
Girls enter the school and boarding life for the first time
(18 years later, the ratio is almost 50/50).
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SMUS welcomes the "Year of the Girls"
September, 1978 |
1980-1981
The first set of girls to enter SMUS in grade 10 graduate
from the school.
1981-1982
Old Boy Russell Challoner dies in a flying mishap
and leaves his estate to SMUS. The Classroom Block is re-named
in honour of Russell Challoner by the Lt. Governor of British
Columbia. Challoner, among other things, introduced the first
ballpoint pen to the school and was the first Day Boy to require
special permission to drive his own car onto the quad and leave
it there the whole day.
 
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