Shawnigan Lake School

Thrilled to welcome back our partners from Thunder Rugby to Shawnigan!

to April’s Under the Sea–themed gala

This past spring, our community came together for an “Under the Sea”-themed fundraising gala inspired by The Little Mermaid—and, more importantly, by a student-led mission to make a difference.

Grade 11 student Jackson F. organized the sold-out gala as part of his capstone project, raising $8,000 toward his goal of providing shoes for every student at a primary school in South Africa.

Read the full story: https://www.shawnigan.ca/news-detail?pk=1625061

Congratulations to Shawnigan Lake School alumnus Gabe Dyer on an outstanding international performance.

Gabe was a member of the Canadian men’s four that earned bronze at the FISU World University Rowing Championships on Lake Fanshawe in London, Ontario.

A throwback to June and our Musical Theatre Cabaret.
Students performed songs spanning decades of musical theatre, with senior students taking the lead on song choices, choreography and blocking.

A great evening of performances — and a chance for students to take on new roles, build confidence and explore what’s next.

In just a few short weeks, Stag Café will be back for a new school year!

One of the things that makes Shawnigan unique is the opportunity for students to learn entrepreneurship by actually running a business. Through Stag Café, students take on roles across the organization, gaining hands-on experience in everything from menu development and inventory to finance, operations, scheduling, and customer service.

For more than 20 years, Stag Café has been an important part of the Shawnigan experience, giving students the opportunity to turn ideas into action and classroom learning into real-world experience.

A special thank you to last year’s Stag team for all of your hard work and commitment throughout the year.

Looking to try a new sport before summer wraps up?

Join us August 17–21 on Shawnigan Lake for a week of rowing and fun at one of the country's premier training venues. Designed for youth starting out or looking to sharpen their foundation, it’s a high-energy way to build confidence and teamwork on the water.

Reserve your spot today: https://www.shawnigan.ca/programs/summer-camps

Summer break is in full swing, but campus isn’t the same without this energy. Missing the daily laughs and counting down to September.

A strong finish for Shawnigan rowers at the BC Summer Games.

On the final day of racing, Jack P. captured two gold medals in the men’s 1x and 2x, winning the 2x by five seconds and the 1x by an impressive 12-second margin. He also earned two silver medals with a close finish in the 4x and another strong performance in the mixed 4x.

Christian P. also had an excellent regatta, advancing to the men’s 2x final and finishing sixth overall.

Congratulations to all the rowers who represented Shawnigan at these games which showed the strength of the Shawnigan rowing program on the provincial stage.

Congratulations to Camryn S. ’29 on winning a silver medal with the Vancouver Island Zone volleyball team at the BC Summer Games this past July. It’s exciting to see our students pursuing their passions and achieving success beyond the classroom. Congratulations, Camryn, on this outstanding accomplishment!

One of the magical things about Shawnigan is the unique connection between our students and the faculty. As a student once shared, "Teachers here don't just listen because they have to. They listen because they want to know you."

Mrs. Lynne Grass perfectly represents the standard our staff strives for every day. Her 37 years in the classroom and on the squash courts reflect the deep commitment that defines the Shawnigan experience. She is a foundational part of the faculty that shapes lives for generations, showing what it truly means to guide, challenge, and care for our students.