January 30, 2009
Just as the Year of the Ox began this Monday, SMUS kicked off its first Chinese culture week. The International Council arranged for several traditional activities to take place on campus, and decorated the library and classrooms with educational displays. Art students also painted Chinese watercolours to decorate School House.
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January 30, 2009
Grade 7 student Jill Ding took first place at the Victoria Chess Championship earlier this month. By winning every match she played, Jill became the top chess player in Grades 4-7 and the first girl to win the Howard Wu trophy, which is named for the city of Victoria’s grandmaster.
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January 30, 2009
As part of preparations for the launch of King of Elfland’s Daughter, a small group of Middle School students are training to become a professional film crew. The students are spending their Exploratory class learning how to operate equipment, compose shots and work as a cohesive team.
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January 30, 2009
The Free the Children Gala went off without a hitch as over 280 people attended to support the repair of the devastation caused by the tsunami which hit Southeast Asia in 2004, through the Adapt a Village campaign. Guests were greeted with upbeat music, vivid lighting, and the chatter of dynamic conversation.
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January 30, 2009
This Monday, swim club members from Grades 3-5 went to the Commonwealth Pool for the ISEA Swim Meet. Independent schools from Vancouver and Victoria participated in the event, which focused on participation and fun for all levels of swimmers.
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January 23, 2009
The SMUS campus was bursting with music this Wednesday, as 300 student musicians and vocalists performed for an appreciative audience. The annual Large Ensembles Concert featured six different musical groups from the Senior School as well as the Grades 1, 2 and 3 Choir.
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January 23, 2009
SMUS Senior Rugby was fortunate to have another national coach pay a visit to the school last Thursday. Following last year’s visit by Graham Henry, coach of the New Zealand All Blacks, this year’s visiting coach was Marcello Loffreda, former coach of the Argentinean National Team.
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January 23, 2009
The Grade 3 students continued their study of space this week as they visited the Centre of the Universe, an educational centre at the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics.As part of the National Research Council’s astronomy outreach centre, the centre features interactive exhibits and educational experiences, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.
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January 23, 2009
Over the winter break, eight students travelled to the Dominican Republic, taking part in the annual service trip to an orphanage which SMUS students have been volunteering at for four years. The Senior School students brought stockings made by the Grade 5 classes and books (courtesy of last year’s Latin Fiesta fundraiser) to the children.
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January 23, 2009
In March, the Middle School will be putting on its new magical musical, the King of Elfland’s Daughter. The play, adapted by teacher Mr. Douglas Manson-Blair from a novel written by Lord Dunsany in 1924, tells the tale of a young prince who wants to bring magic back to his father’s kingdom, so he seeks to marry the princess of Elfland, where magic still exists.
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January 16, 2009
This Sunday, SMUS students, parents and guests are invited to attend the Free the Children Gala, a student-run fundraising event featuring SMUS musicians. The semi-formal charity bash will include refreshments, dancing, a silent auction and fun for all ages.
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January 16, 2009
AP Studio Art and Grade 10 Art students had the opportunity to work with acclaimed pastel artist Nancy Slaght this week, as the former University of Victoria instructor came to SMUS to share her expertise on this rare medium, which uses chalk-like soft pastels to create pieces similar to paintings.
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January 16, 2009
Grade 1 students wore their pyjamas to school one day this week and spent the morning reading books, playing games, drinking hot chocolate and spending time with their parents, who were able to spend their mornings at the Junior School. Grade 1 teacher Alison Galloway organized the event as a special treat for her class.
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January 9, 2009
Every year, the Hinton Chair position allows SMUS to bring in an excellent teacher for one year, creating an opportunity for new ideas, collaboration, professional development and a fresh perspective on education. This year’s Hinton Chair is Mr. Benson Young, who is teaching Grade 10 and Grade 11 Advanced Chemistry.
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January 9, 2009
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