St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
Founded in 1891, SMLS has been a leader in education for girls and young women for more than 125 years. As the only CAIS accredited, all-girls school west of the city, our niche is girls and learning. We believe courageous girls can challenge and change the world.
SMLS Blog
Welcome to another of our ongoing communication initiatives at St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School. This is the first of what will be a regular monthly post for the SMLS community. In this first post, we’re looking at our school’s purpose to inspire and empower girls and young women, and it’s something that is core to everything we do here. Read more...
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Academic Excellence
Our academic program utilizes the highest standard of proven best practices and innovative approaches. We identify each girl’s academic strengths and challenges, so that we can support her in achieving success and confidence in her own abilities. -
Whole-Girl Development
We focus on the social, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing of every girl from Preschool to Grade 12. We understand developmental stages of girls and work with each girl to ensure she is known, supported, and challenged to be her best self. -
Experts in Girls' Learning
Our faculty members are experts in their fields, with extensive experience in teaching and learning designed for girls. They get to know each girl and form a personalized connection to help her thrive in her education at SMLS and beyond. -
Real World Learning
Our program integrates academic studies with relevant career and life experiences, allowing students to gain a deeper personal understanding of the world around them and to develop as global citizens and leaders. -
Real World Results
With admittance to their first choice of post-secondary institutions, our grads are poised tobecome women who will challenge and change the world in their own, unique way. Our goal is not only to prepare girls for post-secondary education, but to provide them with the courage and skill to pursue their individual passions.
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offers of admission from leading universities extended to the Class of 2018 (41 grads) -
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News
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Junior School Supports Terry Fox Foundation with 31st Annual Terry Fox Walk
Junior School girls, staff and parents participated in our 31st annual walk in support of The Terry Fox Foundation on September 17. Thanks to all who carried on the tradition!Read More -
Saints Day Supports Camp Ooch with 5K Run/Walk
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn girls and St. Andrew's College boys enjoyed a fun-filled Saints Day on Sept 17, including a 5K Run/Walk for Camp Oochigeas, which provides camp experiences for kids affected by childhood cancer. Special thanks to the camp's Founding Director Hugh Rennie for joining in the day's festivities. Thanks to the generous support from our community, we raised well over $15,000 for Camp Ooch!Read More -
Grad Tie Ceremony & Prefect Induction
SMLS officially welcomed the Class of 2020 as our student leaders of the school, with the presentation of the Grad Ties on September 9. Our Head Girl received her Prefect pin from Head of School Nancy Richards, and then presented pins to her fifteen fellow Prefects.Read More -
Orientation Day Sets up Students & Parents for Success
New girls and their parents attended an Orientation morning on Tuesday, September 3. Girls met their teachers and visited their classrooms, while parents had the opportunity to meet leadership team members and learn the ins and outs of daily life at SMLS. Families were welcomed at the front entrance by student Prefects, who made them feel right at home. It was a terrific morning full of excited energy.Read More -
Welcoming Students & Families to 2019-2020 School Year
The 2019-2020 academic year is officially underway at SMLS, with our Welcome Back Assembly and Reception on Wednesday, September 4. Head of School Nancy Richards welcomed everyone with a message of Inclusion. Head Girl Ariana Wong encouraged all students to enjoy the year, including both challenges and successes. It was wonderful to have many parents attend the assembly and the parent reception that followed.Read More -
Class of 2019 Scholarships and Admissions
Read MoreSt Mildred’s-Lightbourn School is truly a place of educational distinction, demonstrated by the exceptional scholarship and admission offers that our graduates have received from top schools around the world. SMLS recognized the Class of 2019 with a full page in the Globe and Mail on June 13.
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St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, ON L6J 2L1
T: 905-845-2386 | F: 905-845-4799
Email: contact@smls.on.ca
www.smls.on.ca
T: 905-845-2386 | F: 905-845-4799
Email: contact@smls.on.ca
www.smls.on.ca
"SMLS prepares students to succeed in their post-secondary experiences and life beyond the pillars, through academic challenges such as AP courses, support such as extra help lessons and, most importantly, talented and dedicated teachers and the peers who surround you. I feel excited for what the future holds.”
Melanie Peck '18, former Head Girl