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Prefect Project
The Prefects are working not just to make Shawnigan a better place, but to make the world a better place. They have engaged the student population in a project through the Kiva organization. Students voted, from a selection on the Kiva website, for an entrepreneur from the developing world whom they will empower through this micro-financing project.
To learn more about this project, click here to read Valentine’s Chapel address.
Polyhedra Fair
After finishing an intense study of polyhedrons, Mr. Lam's Grade 8 math class took an opportunity to exercise their artistic creativity to build polyhedrons models based on a theme of their choice. Some themes included the "Taj Mahal," a "Nomadic Village" and "The Mayan Ruins" to name a few. The students worked collaboratively in partners, and used polyhedra shapes that best represented their artistic interpretations. Also, the Grade 8s had an opportunity to exhibit their creative models with other math classes and teachers in a "Polyhedra Fair." The fair enabled the Grade 8 students to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of polyhedrons with their fellow peers and teachers.
This Grade 8 math class would like to thank the Math 8, 10, 11, and 12 classes along with their teachers for their participation in our Polyhedra Fair. It was a great experience for all!
– Jason Lam
Berkeley Model United Nations
Several members of the Model United Nations club ventured down to California this past weekend, to participate in the Berkeley Model UN, one of the biggest on the West Coast (www.bmun.net). We arrived the day ahead to take in the sights and sounds of the United States, which included: watching a massive pro-education protest, riding streetcars through the streets of San Francisco, and being invited to a private viewing of the works of Fernando Botero, one of Colombia’s most revered modern artists.
Eventually, though, we did have to do some work; the committee sessions began on Friday afternoon, and before long, things were in full swing. While there were two dozen committees at BMUN, we participated in the Disarmament Committee, the International Court of Justice, the Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee, and the highly illustrious Security Council. Some of our delegates even walked away with awards: Arden G., Julia S. and Ian M. (our friend from Brentwood who accompanied us on the trip).
While we didn’t all win, no one came away from BMUN empty-handed—students and staff alike had a tremendous experience, and I, for one, had a weekend that I won’t soon forget. Here’s to BMUN 2010, and hopefully, to many happy returns.
– Lisa Jane D.
2010 EDGE Leadership Project
One of our twelve EDGE Leadership students addressed the Shawnigan community in chapel about the upcoming project.
"On March 12, the Shawnigan EDGE team will be leaving to an agricultural training campus in Baan Nato, Thailand. It won’t be our first time working with the Chiang Rai College of Agriculture in area known as the Golden Triangle, close to Burma border."
Girls Rugby vs Ladysmith
The Senior Rugby Girls' League opener was an encouraging start to the 2010 season. The result was never in doubt from the opening kick-off
where Shawnigan put together a number of phases that resulted in a near scoring chance. They never let up and their constant pressure on Ladysmith caused all sorts of turnovers. Territorially, the game was very lopsided with Shawnigan in the Ladysmith half most of the game. The result could have been completely lopsided if Shawnigan had capitalized on their opportunities. Despite the amount of possession Shawnigan struggled to finish, errant passes being the culprit on numerous occasions. One has to keep in mind that this was our first full outing. There were a number of strong performances, notably Lizzie, filling in for Jules who is being recruited by Western University, Hilary playing a solid game in the lineout, and Eva, who probably touched the ball more than anyone on the field. Our back row is coming together nicely with Shannon running very strongly from the base of the scrum and both Morgan and Chloe are causing havoc at the breakdowns. Our front row was far too strong for the opposition with Emilie, Rachel, and Emma making up the front engine room. They really haven't been tested yet and maybe this will be the case all season. Tamlyn, a newcomer in the forwards, has shown tremendous signs of becoming a good lock. Her work rate and knowledge of the game are helping her transition to the lock position. Rachel is starting to run stronger and was a handful in the game. Brittany, our speedster had many scintillating runs at fullback and clearly needs to get her hands on the ball more often. Our wingers ran well and are quickly learning that they need to take a bigger role at the breakdown.
Coaches, Snihur and Hall are very encouraged by both the style and intensity of play that the girls are using on the field.
– Mark Hall, Coach
Photos by Stephen Lane
We've Got You Covered!
If you're looking to release a musical CD, we've got you covered. Our Grade 9 Art class is full of a very savvy group of designers who welcomed the challenge of creating CD cover art and packaging. In this particular assignment, the class had to come up with a unique band name, and then express the genre of the music with a powerful visual image. Not only were the designs original and highly creative, but the band names were equally as impressive!
– Carol Shaw
Class Afloat
In Thursday's Chapel service, students heard first-hand about the experience of a Shawnigan student on board the SV Concordia:
"I first heard about Class Afloat from Mr. Sarsfield in English 11 last year and the way he described it made it out to be a great travel experience and an awesome adventure overall. For the semester that I was aboard, it was that and more. Not only did we see amazing places like Dublin and Morocco, I and the rest of the crew formed bonds that we will probably keep for a long time to come. You may have heard on the news that the ship sank off the coast of Brazil a few weeks ago, although the ship went down, the SV Concordia remained strong by the friendships we had made. Not only did it connect us to each other, we were also joined to a larger group of alumni that had experienced life aboard. In fact, on the way back home a few old “floaties” (that’s what they call people who have sailed with the program) actually came and met us at the airport just to show us how much they supported us."
To read the full story, click here.
– Jesse S. ’11 (Duxbury)
Photos by Stephen Lane
Cross Country Running
Shawnigan had its turn this past weekend to host the Annual Shawnigan - Brentwood Cross Country Race.
The tough 5 km course run along the perimeter of the campus, had all the elements of a true cross-country challenge: gnarly trails, muddy slopes to scramble up, even a couple of streams to ford. In the senior boys' race, Logan breezed to a convincing victory in 19:35, and in the junior boys' event, Alex W and Trevor B placed second and third respectively. In the girls' race, team captain, Alana M, finished a strong second. Despite some impressive individual performances for Shawnigan, Brentwood re-claimed the team trophy. In the three years we've been running this event, we are one for three, and are looking forward to next year's race and the chance to avenge the loss.
– Jim Kingstone, Coach
Photos by Yearbook
Shawnigan Regattas
This weekend was the kick off to the competitive season for the Shawnigan rowers. Alumni and past rowing captain, Olivia Stewart, arrived on Friday to christen a boat
that her family generously donated to the rowing program. The rowers and headmaster enjoyed a toast and the traditional pouring of champagne on the bow of the boat for good luck.
On Saturday, the rowers raced a sprint distance of 1000m. The two trophies available were both won by Shawnigan crews The Alan Roaf trophy – Junior Women’s pair of Maylies L. and Anna L. and The Hungerfod Cup trophy – Junior Men’s pair of Dylan M. and Quinten R
Sunday was a totally different race with a head style approach where boats were sent off 20 seconds apart down the entire length of the 6k course. All ages competed from Grade 8s to Masters. This year we had the honour of having the National Team race an 8+. The Shawnigan rowers displayed some fantastic results and worked very hard to run the event.
Highlights
1st - Senior Women’s 8+
2nd - Senior Men’s 8+
1st high school crew - Junior Boys’ and Girls’ 8+
A special "thank you" to the coaches and parents for all of their time and effort this weekend!
To see full regatta results, visit our rowing page: www.shawnigan.ca/rowing
– Danielle Beare, Head of Rowing
Photos by Yearbook and Ben R.
Search and Rescue
Although the SAR Program can lead to various certifications that are useful on a resume, its more important outcomes are in terms of personal responsibility, decision-making, group dynamics and self-confidence. The accompanying photos bear witness to the fun and the sense of accomplishment experienced by this year's SAR team during their final weekend of training on the Cowichan River. I thank them for their enthusiasm and commitment, and for their willingness to step outside their comfort zones.
– Peter Yates, Instructor
Photos by Peter Yates
Contact Us
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Telephone: (250) 743-5516
Fax: (250) 743-6200
Email: info@shawnigan.ca