St. Michaels University School
| St. Michaels University School | |
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| Address | |
| 3400 Richmond Road Victoria, British Columbia, V8P 4P5, Canada |
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| Information | |
| Headmaster | Robert Snowden |
| Director of Senior School | Kathy Roth |
| School type | Private Day and Boarding |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Language | English |
| Mascot | Blue Jaguar |
| Team name | Blue Jags |
| Colours | Red, White, Black, Blue |
| Founded | 1906 (University School)
1910 (St. Michaels School) 1971 (amalgamation) |
| Enrolment | 918 |
| 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. Previous headmasters include David Penaluna (1988–1994) and John Shaffter (1977–1988).[1]
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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 four years later, in 1910 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. Schoolhouse was renovated and extended in 2005-06.
= 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] Campus
Richmond Road Campus:
- School House: Administration, Library, Mathematics
- Brown Hall: Dining Hall
- Chapel
- 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 and home to the Daily Grind Cafe)
- 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:
- Manoj Sood (1981) - Actor
- Leslie Hope (1982) - Actress
- Andrew Sabiston (1982) - Actor
- Kenneth Oppel (1985) - Author
- Bert Archer (1986) - Journalist/Author
- Bryce Soderberg (1998) - Musician
- The Racoons (Jeff Mitchelmore 2004, Matthew Lyall 2002) - Musicians
Politics:
- Jason Kenney - Conservative cabinet minister under Stephen Harper (Immigration)
- David Anderson - Former Liberal cabinet minister and former leader of the BC Liberal Party
- Jodie Emery
Sports:
- Steve Nash - NBA player with Phoenix Suns (two time NBA MVP)
- Ryan O'Byrne - NHL player with Colorado Avalanche
- Matt Pettinger - Former NHL player with Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks and Tampa Bay Lightning
- Michael Pyke - Former professional rugby union player with Edinburgh (Celtic League) and Montauban (French Top 14), currently professional Australian Rules Football Player with the Sydney Swans
- Gareth Rees - Former captain of the Canadian national rugby union team
Business:
- Sam Malin (1981) - Founder, Madagascar Oil
- Stewart Butterfield (1991) - Flickr founder
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- SMUS Website
- St. Michael's University School Profile By TopPrivateSchools.ca
Coordinates: 48°27′08″N 123°19′40″W / 48.45222°N 123.32778°W
