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.
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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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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. -
Junior and Middle School Closing Ceremonies
SMLS celebrated an outstanding school year of academic excellence, co-curricular opportunities and student achievement at our Junior and Middle School Closing Ceremonies on June 12. Congratulations to all of our students and, in particular, our JS5 students who will move on to Middle School and our MS8 students who are moving on to Senior School next year.Read More -
Grad Class & Traditional Rose Ceremony
Read MoreOn May 24, SMLS marked a rite of passage for our Grads with a beautiful and important SMLS tradition, the Rose Ceremony. This ceremony connects and binds our community together across the generations as each graduating student receives a yellow rose and card from our youngest Millies, and an alumnae pin from members of the Alumnae Executive.In the language of flowers, yellow roses signify celebration, friendship, and joy. At SMLS, they also symbolize the school’s commitment to remember each and every Grad and our wish to welcome our graduates back to the school throughout their lives, as alumnae.The Class of 2019 is joining a distinguished, diverse, and supportive community of empowered women who will be available to them throughout their lives, as mentors and friends. Our guest speaker at the ceremony, 2019 Outstanding Alumna Award recipient Joanne Stacey ‘78, spoke about this strong network of meaningful connection and support that Millies around the world share with one another. A social worker, author, and advocate for youth and women, Joanne encouraged graduates to take risks and know that they can do anything, regardless of the obstacles. -
SMLS Robotics Team Wins Provincial Championship
Read MoreCongratulations to the SMLS SWAT771 Robotics team who, in partnership with two other teams, won the Ontario Provincial 2019 Championship. As a result, SWAT771 will be competing in the World Championships in Detroit later this month. Kudos to all team members on this outstanding accomplishment!With their exceptional results over the past few competitions, SWAT771 is now ranked thirteenth out of 169 teams in Ontario. Recognition goes to the members of the robotics team as well as the teachers, mentors, volunteers and donors who have contributed to making this a remarkable season and, year after year, an extraordinary experience for all robotics club members.Our SWAT771 team, also known as FRC771, has been a participant in FIRST since 2002. FIRST stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, and is an international youth organization that operates the FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Lego League Jr., and FIRST Tech Challenge competitions.For the 2019 provincial competition, our team formed an alliance with two other teams, FRC1114 and FRC1241, to compete against other team alliances. Our alliance won the Science Division, then went on to play against the top alliance in the Technology Division, for the championship. SMLS team members shared in the victory with their partner teams, including shout outs on social media. -
Professional Development Day for SMLS Teachers & Staff
Faculty and staff took part in a full day of professional development on Monday, March 25, including sessions with author and psychotherapist Lynn Lyons who shared strategies for supporting students who experience anxiety. As part of an outstanding educational experience, SMLS focuses on the social-emotional development of the whole girl from early years to graduation.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