St. Michaels University School
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| St. Michaels University School | |
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| 3400 Richmond Road Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 4P5, Canada |
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| Headmaster | Robert Snowden |
| Director of Senior School | Kathy Roth |
| School type | Private Day and Boarding |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Language | English |
| Mascot | Blue Jag |
| Team name | Blue Jags |
| Colours | Red, white, black, and blue |
| Founded | 1906 (University School) 1912 (St. Michaels School) 1971 (amalgamation) |
| Enrollment | 850 |
| Homepage | www.smus.bc.ca |
St. Michaels University School (SMUS or SMU) is a private day and boarding school in the municipality of Saanich, which is a suburb of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The school is currently under the direction of headmaster Robert Snowden.
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[edit] SMUS History
In 1906 University School was founded by R. V. Harvey, Rev. W. W. Bolton and J. C. Barnacle and six years later, in 1912 K. C. Symons founded St. Michaels School. In 1971 the two Schools, University School and St. Michaels School amalgamated to form St. Michaels University School. In 1979 girls were, for the first time, enrolled at SMUS as day and boarding students from grades 10-12. 2005-2006 During these years Schoolhouse was under renovation. In October of 2006, Schoolhouse had its grand reopening.
[edit] Motto
St. Michaels University School has adopted the Motto "Vivat!" which comes from the School song "Vivat universitas" and translates to "live long."
The Latin Motto of University School was "Mens sana in corpore sano," which means "A healthy mind in a healthy body." St. Michaels School had the Motto "Nihil Magnum Nisi Bonum," "Nothing is great unless it is good."
[edit] Mission
Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for higher learning and for life.
[edit] Campus
Richmond Road Campus:
- School House: Administration, Library, Mathematics
- Brown Hall: Dining Hall
- Chapel
- Challoner Hall: Formerly Mathematics (recently demolished)
- Crothall Centre for the Humanities and Arts: Classrooms, Lecture Theatre, Drama Room, Art Room
- William Monkman Athletic Complex: Gymnasium, Squash Courts, Fitness Center
- John and Anne Schaffter Hall for Music
- Science Building: Science Classrooms and Computer Labs
- Infirmary
- Residence Buildings: Barnacle, Bolton, Harvey (boys) and Winslow, Symons, Timmis (girls)
- Wenman Pavilion (Senior Lounge)
- Reynolds House (Headmaster's Residence)
- Middle School
[edit] Location
SMUS is located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The Senior and Middle School Campus is located in Saanich, a suburban area in Greater Victoria, and the Junior School Campus is situated in Oak Bay.
[edit] Notable alumni
Entertainment:
- Leslie Hope (1982) - Actress
- Andrew Sabiston (1982) - Actor
- Kenneth Oppel (1985) - Author
- Bert Archer (1986) - Journalist/Author
Politics:
- Jason Kenny (expelled 1984) - Conservative MP
Sports:
- Reg Wenman (1921) - Widely regarded as the most prolific Canadian cricket player of all time [1]
- Gareth Rees (1985) - Former captain of Canadian national senior men's rugby team. Well-regarded as the best Canadian rugby player of all time
- Derek Kilburn (1991) - Owner/Founder of Whale Hockey Club, Burnaby B.C.
- Steve Nash (1992) - National Basketball Association 2-time MVP (2005, 2006)
- Martin Nash (1993) - Canadian international soccer player
- Ed Fairhurst (1997) - current Canadian national senior men's rugby team player
- Jelena Mrdjenovich (2000) - WBC Super Featherweight World Champion, 2005 - present [2]
- Mike Pyke (2002) - current Canadian national senior men's rugby team player
- Ryan O'Bryne (2002) - current Montreal Canadiens defenceman
- David Spicer (2003) - current Canadian national senior men's rugby team player
Business:
- Sam Malin (1981) - Founder, Madagascar Oil
- Stewart Butterfield (1991) - Flickr founder
