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
Preparing for a thriving, empowered post-secondary experience
There are many things about St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School that make us feel great about what we’re accomplishing here. Among them is the tremendous record of success our Millies enjoy in pursuing post-secondary education. Ever since our founding over 125 years ago, our students have been exceeding expectations and we’re more determined than ever to ensure that this pattern continues.
We were recently reviewing an insightful piece of research from the Higher Education Research Institute at University of California, Los Angeles.
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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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National Geographic's Paul Salopek Speaks with Grade 1 Students about his Journey
Girls in Grade 1 were captivated during a Zoom-conference with photojournalist Paul Salopek, who is on a remarkable, decade long walk to retrace our ancestors' global migration. His journey inspired girls to go on a slow-walk journey of their own within our community, as well as draw world and local maps, and become photojournalists. SMLS was selected to participate in the Zoom-conference as part of the Out of Eden Learn project.Read More -
Remembering the Montreal Massacre
On the sombre 30th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, SMLS Grad Year girls and St. Andrew's College boys led a service to remember the 14 women who were murdered at École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989 and the many lives that were deeply affected by this tragedy. Middle and Senior School students and faculty attended the service where both SAC boys and SMLS girls spoke about the prevention of violence against women. Following the service, the students from the two schools shared time together.Read More -
Festive Fun at A Millie Christmas
SMLS kicked off the holiday season with A Millie Christmas on November 30, including breakfast with Santa, Kris Kringle shopping for the children and a Vendor Market and bake sale, Reindeer Games, a photo booth, choir performances and much more. Thank you to the many families and alumnae who attended, and to our Parent Association, Alumnae Association and Advancement Team for making this event a huge success!Read More -
Bollywood Dance Class Introduces Grade 6 Girls to Indian Music and Dance
Grade 6 girls participated in a Bollyfit dance class today with Ritu Neb of Pure Soul Energy, inspired by our participation in the Global Read Aloud project reading The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman and our interest in learning about Indian culture.Read More -
Grade 6 Girls Explore Indian Cuisine as part of Global Read Aloud Project
This fall, girls in Grade 6 enjoyed reading The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman with Global Read Aloud 2019. As part of the project, girls have been exploring Indian culture. Today they were treated to a cooking lesson by a SMLS parent, learning to make vegetable biryani. Yum!Read More -
Grade 7 Girls Design & Pitch Nature Trails
Grade 7 girls worked in teams to develop nature trail designs for the SMLS campus, including preparing a display and presentation to pitch to an expert panel of judges. As part of the project, students considered all aspects of the trail design such as sustainability, cost and the user experience. Thank you to Anelia Tichkova of Oakville Green for joining us to hear the girls' thoughtful and thorough presentations.Read More
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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