St. Margaret's School

Sweet success! 🍋 Bright minds, big hearts, and $965 raised for our community!

Our campers at the My First Lemonade Stand camp (with SPARK Business Academy) put their entrepreneurial skills and hearts to work—raising a sweet $965 for two amazing causes!
Thanks to their hard work and our community’s generosity, the proceeds are being donated to:

🏥 BC Children’s Hospital BC Children's Hospital

🐰 Amy’s Bunny Barn Amy's Bunny Barn Society

From budgeting and signage to customer service and teamwork, these young leaders showed us what it truly means to practice Service with Love.

Lasting Impact | Since 1908

Be sure to check out this month’s Douglas Magazine where there is a compelling feature about St. Margaret’s School!

“Investing in girls is investing in communities; the way girls lead shapes families, strengthens communities and inspires progress, creating a ripple effect of courage and impact felt for generations.” — Sara Blair, CEO and Head of School

Grit, Grace, Power: Redefining Leadership for Girls.
Read the full article in the latest copy of Douglas Magazine.

The Class of 2026 Prefects, pictured with CEO and Head of School Sara Blair, cap off a record-breaking year of scholarships and awards.

Student Spotlight: Malak ’27

Deputy Head Prefect Malak ’27 will be performing with the Victoria Symphony alongside Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia at Symphony in the Summer at The Butchart Gardens!

Date: Thursday, August 6
Time: 7:45 PM

Malak plays the violin and has been a member of the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra (GVYO) for the past three years, where she currently serves as co-concertmaster. She is also an accomplished pianist studying under Edwin Gnandt.

Her musical achievements are nothing short of extraordinary:

* Two-time Canadian Music Competition (CMC) Finalist
* National Gold Medalist for RCM Level 5 & Level 7 violin exams
* First Class Honours with Distinction on her RCM Grade 10 violin exam
* Multiple award winner at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival (GVPAF) and the VAYA International Festival
* 2024 BC Provincials Candidate in both solo violin and chamber music

At SMS, Malak seamlessly balances her musical talent with our rigorous IB Diploma Programme—a wonderful testament to how our flexible learning options nurture each student’s unique pathways.

“This year has been filled with so many opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom,” Malak shared. “...I am very grateful to be part of a school that encourages students to pursue their interests and get involved.”

Join us in wishing our Grade 9 students safe travels!⁠
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This group of curious learners has embarked on their summer exchange with our partner school, Firbank Grammar School, in Melbourne, Australia. ⁠
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Through these international collaborations, we’re proud to provide students at SMS the opportunity to broaden their perspectives and continue developing their skills to become leaders from the global stage.

Huge congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Our 36 graduates have officially secured 185 university offers across Canada, the US, the UK, Spain, Hong Kong, and France!

From top-tier acceptances—including UBC, UofT, McGill, Notre Dame, Georgetown, UC San Diego, and Sciences Po—to extraordinary funding achievements, this class has set a new standard:

$2,084,914+ in scholarships
$3,539,301 in total funding (scholarships & financial aid)
We are so proud of every single one of you. Your hard work, resilience, and vision have paid off!

Leading from the global stage.

A foundation rooted in inquiry.
When the natural world becomes the classroom, curiosity flourishes. From forest walks to garden science, our JK–Grade 5 students build a deep sense of wonder, problem-solving skills, and resilience that sets the tone for their IB Diploma journey.
Ready to see whole-person learning in action?
Book a summer tour. Visit the link in our bio to reserve your spot on campus.

The results are in, and we are proud to celebrate the hard work and academic excellence of our Grade 12 International Baccalaureate students.⁠
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This year, our IB program expanded participation while maintaining strong top-tier achievement:⁠
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Growing Our Reach: Nearly 80% of our Grade 12 class took on the IB challenge, welcoming 7 more exam takers than last year.⁠
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High-Achieving Excellence: Over 27% of our IB Diploma Candidates scored 35+ points, placing them in the upper echelon of IB students globally.⁠
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Consistent Mastery: 70% of all individual course exams scored a 4 or higher.⁠
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Individual Distinction: A special recognition to the 4 students who earned a maximum grade of 7 in their courses.⁠
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To our graduates, faculty, and families—congratulations on setting a strong benchmark for the SMS Class of 2026.⁠
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Leave a comment below to congratulate our graduates. 👏