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Shawnigan Lake School is on the shores of Shawnigan Lake and occupies a wooded {{convert|400|acre|km2|sing=on}} property. It is located just a few minutes away from the village of ], or a 45 minute drive north of ], ] on ]. | ||
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| '''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 social studies departments. | '''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 social studies departments. | ||
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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 enrolls 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> On May 10, 2014, the boys ] team was accepted into the ].<ref>{{cite web|last=CSSHL|first=Media|title=CSSHL welcomes two new programs|url=http://www.csshl.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?page=79939&clientID=4542&leagueID=15269&stype=1}}</ref> | ||
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Private day and boarding school in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada| Shawnigan Lake School | |
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| Address | |
| 1975, Renfrew Road Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, V0R 2W1 Canada | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private Day and Boarding |
| Motto | Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat (Let whoever has deserved the palm bear it) |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Headmaster | David Robertson |
| Staff | 250 |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Enrollment | 480 |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Stag |
| Website | http://www.shawnigan.ca |
| Last updated: January 14, 2014 | |
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 partly modelled on one of England's leading independent "public" schools, Westminster School.
Location
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Shawnigan Lake School is on the shores of Shawnigan Lake and occupies a wooded 400-acre (1.6 km) property. It is located just a few minutes away from the village of Shawnigan Lake, or a 45 minute drive north of Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island.
Current campus
Currently Shawnigan Lake School has approximately 35 buildings on its 400+ acre property, ranging from classrooms, dormitories and staff housing, to a theatre, hockey arena, and extensive sports fields.
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 social studies departments.
Hobbies Building: Originally built in 1937 and completely rebuilt in the late 90's, this building hosts the school's fine arts 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 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 "Bringing the World to Shawnigan", it is used to house visiting schools as well as Rugby Canada, and Rowing Canada during their frequent training camps at Shawnigan.
Houses
Current
The school is primarily a boarding school with 90% of its students attending the school as boarders. The school currently has 5 residences for boys and 4 residences for girls. Each boarding house has a house director (formerly called the housemaster) and an assistant house director, who 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 on 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. Ripley's House, has been known as the best house ever since its inception.
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, mysteriously 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 enroll 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 1950s and early ’60s. Duxbury, or "Dux", won the house cup several years and running and are picked by many pundits to be the early favourites to win this years coveted prize.
Former
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 |
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| 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 Robertson |
School athletic championships
 | This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (January 2011) |
(Note: championships exist other than for rowing & rugby.)
Rowing
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men’s Eight - 2013
Canadian Champions - Jr. Men’s Coxed Four - 2013
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men’s Lwt. Eight - 2011: Tala Coxswain, Graeme,Greg, Robert, Saeed, Caleb, Jordan, Drew, Calvin
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men’s Lwt. Pair - 2011
Canadian Champions - Sr. Women's Double - 2010
Canadian Champions - Sr. Women's Eights - 2009
Canadian Champions - Sr. Men's Four - 2009
Canadian Champions - Jr. Women's Lightweight Pair - 2009
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
(Note: championships exist pre-2001 to the founding.)
Rugby Union
BC Boys AAA Rugby Champions - 2015
BC Boys AAA Rugby Champions - 2013
BC Boys AAA Rugby Champions - 2012
BC Boys AAA Rugby Champions - 2011
BC Boys AAA Rugby Champions - 2010
BC Boys AAA Rugby Champions - 2009
Boys CAIS National Rugby Champions - 2008
BC Boys AAA Rugby Champions - 1998
BC Girls AA Rugby Champions - 1997
BC Girls AA Rugby Champions - 1996
http://www.shawnigan.ca/announcements/2012/06/04/4th-straight-provincial-title
http://www.shawnigan.ca/news/2010/05/31/sr-boys-aaa-provincial-rugby-champions
http://www.shawnigan.ca/news/2009/05/30/rugby-champions
Field Hockey
BC Girls AAA Sr. Field Hockey Champions - 2014 BC Girls AA Field Hockey Champions - 2011
Ice Hockey
CSSHL Midget Varsity Champions - Boy's Midget Varsity - 2015
CSSHL Midget Varsity Champions - Boy's Midget Varsity - 2016
(Note: championships exist pre-1996 to the founding.)
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. Shawnigan was ranked by the Fraser Institute in 2015 as 9th out of 289 British Columbian Secondary Schools based on academic achievements.
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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 lifelong 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.
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Performing Arts
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Visual Arts
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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 enrolls 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. On May 10, 2014, the boys ice hockey team was accepted into the Canadian Sport School Hockey League.
Notable alumni
| This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (January 2011) |
Artists
- Alan Best - Sculptor
- Robert Stewart Hyndman - Artist
Athletes
- Matt Evans - Rugby Player - Newport Gwent Dragons
- George Hungerford - Gold Medal Olympian - Rowing
- John Lecky - Silver Medal Olympian - Rowing
- Kristopher McDaniel - Team Canada Rower
- Stephen Connolly - Team Canada Rower
- Bart-Jan Caron - Dutch National Rowing Team
- Josh Jackson - Rugby Canada Player
- Hannah Darling - Rio 2016 Olympic Bronze Medal, 2015 Pan American Games Gold Medal, Women's Rugby 7's Team Canada
Broadcasting
- Bob Kerr (d. 2003)- CBC radio Classical music programme presenter of Off the Record for 36 years (retired 1996)
Business
- Jim Shaw - CEO Shaw Communications
Entertainment
- Jon Kimura Parker - Order of Canada, Concert Pianist
- Tara Spencer-Nairn - Actress, Corner Gas
Air Force, Military and Navy
- Cornelius Corny Burke (d. 1999)-WWII Royal Canadian Navy officer
- Thomas Ellis Tommy Ladner (d. 2006) - WWII Royal Canadian Navy officer
- Rear Admiral Richard H. Leir - Canadian Navy
Politics
- The Hon. Henry Pybus Bell-Irving - Lt. Governor of British Columbia
- Peter Ladner - Vancouver City Councillor
- Stephen D. Owen - Former Member of Parliament
Scholars/scientists
- Graham Anderson - Scholar
- Dr. Barry F. Cooper - Canadian Political Scientist
- Dr. Steve Deering - Computer Scientist
- Dr. Roger Stanier - Microbiologist
Notable staff
| This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (January 2011) |
(Note: staff list is very inaccurate, misleading, & incomplete.)
- Tom Brierley - Cricketer
- Robert Ivan Knight - Founder/First Headmaster of Qualicum College
- Mark A. Hobson - Wildlife Artist
- Count Leonid Pavlovich Ignatiev (d. 1988) - University of Toronto Slavics professor, grandson of Count Nikolai Pavlovich Ignatiev, son of Count Pavel Nikolayevich Ignatiev, brother of George Pavlovich Ignatiev, CC, and uncle of the formers' son, Michael Ignatieff, MP, former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- James Robertson Justice - Actor
- Leonard Wilde - Founder/First Principal of Neuchâtel Junior College
Affiliations
- CAIS - Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
- NAIS - National Association of Independent Schools
- TABS - The Association of Boarding Schools
References
- "C. W. Lonsdale". Our History. Shawnigan Lake School. Archived from the original on February 13, 2005. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Robertson, David (1999-07-01). "The Shaw Centre for Science" (PDF). The Report Card. Shawnigan Lake School. p. 6. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- External Programmes - Shawnigan Lake School at s1s.bc.ca
- ^ "Race Results". 2008 Henley Royal Regatta. Henley Royal Regatta. 2008-07-07. Archived from the original on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2008-07-07.
- "Race Results". CSSRA 63rd Annual Regatta. Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association. 2008-06-01. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- "Race Results". CSSRA 62nd Annual Regatta. Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association. 2007-06-03. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- "Race Results". CSSRA 61st Annual Regatta. Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association. 2006-06-04. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ^ "Race Results". CSSRA 60th Annual Regatta. Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association. 2005-06-05. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ^ "Race Results". CSSRA 59th Annual Regatta. Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association. 2004-06-06. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- "Race Results". CSSRA 58th Annual Regatta. Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association. 2003-06-01. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ^ "Race Results". CSSRA 57th Annual Regatta. Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association. 2002-06-02. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- "Race Results". CSSRA 56th Annual Regatta. Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association. 2001-06-03. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- Shawnigan Lake School
- Upper Canada College ~ BOYS' Rugby Tournament
- British Columbia Secondary Schools' Rugby Union
- Fraser Institute ranking for Shawnigan Lake
- Shawnigan Lake School, Victoria BC private boarding school fine arts programme
- Shawnigan Lake School, Vancouver Island BC private boarding school sports athletics
- CSSHL, Media. "CSSHL welcomes two new programs".
- http://www.spiritgala.com/blog/2010/06/11/shawnigan-alum-play-rugby-europes-best
- https://www.law.ubc.ca/files/pdf/alumni/magazine/Alumni_Mag_spr07.pdf
- rcaug2003
- Rowing Canada - Hwt. Men - 2007 Team
- Rowing Canada - Hwt. Men - 2007-9 Team
- Nederland - Hwt. Men - 2008-9 Team
- http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/player/14024.html
- https://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Canada+Rugby+Team+women&mie=oly%2C%5B%22%2Fg%2F11c0q_csn4%22%2C2%2C%22o%22%2C1%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2Cnull%2C15%5D
- http://www.bcradiohistory.com/Biographies/BobKerr.htm
- Mad about Mozart at canada.com
- Tara Spencer-Nairn Biography at Cornergas.com
- ^ archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/GALLANTRY-AWARDS/2006-08/1155633126
- http://www.boardoftrade.com/events/presentations/BellIrvingobitVanSun24sep02.pdf
- Meet the Teachers
- David Orchard: Media Coverage
- Stanier, R. Y. (1980). "The Journey, not the Arrival, Matters". Annual Review of Microbiology. 34: 1–48. doi:10.1146/annurev.mi.34.100180.000245. PMID 6776882.(subscription required)
- Qualicum College
- vol 12 num 2
- Expert Tour Leaders - Birding & Naturalists
- Y%40%20%20%0A
- Neuchâtel Junior College - History & Governance
- 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
- Official website
- The Association of Boarding Schools
- Shawnigan Lake School Profile By TopPrivateSchools.ca
Categories:
- Boarding schools in British Columbia
- Private schools in British Columbia
- High schools in British Columbia
- Preparatory schools in British Columbia
- Educational institutions established in 1916
- Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference
- School buildings completed in 2002
- 1916 establishments in British Columbia