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
Why Every Girl Can Go Above and Beyond
Welcome back to the second of our St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School blog posts. We were very encouraged by the response to our first effort and hope that you’ll continue to find our articles of interest and relevance.
Welcome back to the second of our St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School blog posts. We were very encouraged by the response to our first effort and hope that you’ll continue to find our articles of interest and relevance.
In this month’s post we’re taking some time to explore:
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How providing breadth of opportunity creates deep learning and empowered girls
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Why our unique Signature Programs offer meaningful avenues of learning for each Millie
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Why we remain so proud of our SWAT 771 provincial champions
We are also taking this opportunity to ensure that you don’t miss out on the October Open Houses. They provide a terrific chance for you to experience first-hand how our Millies really are making a difference and how the SMLS environment is a very special place for our girls. 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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All-girls Robotics Team in Canada -
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News
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Flexible Furnishings to Enhance our Innovative Learning Environment
SMLS students and teachers were very excited to receive a shipment of furniture on Wednesday, Oct 16 for a one-month trial. Classes of Senior, Middle and JS5 students will take turns using the trial classroom as we plan to incorporate more flexible and versatile learning spaces into our environment -- continuing on the path of innovation!Read More -
From Vision to Reality: New Fitness Centre & Dance Studio Unveiled!
Junior, Middle & Senior students cut the ribbon to officially open our new Fitness Centre and Dance Studio on October 7. These new spaces will be well-utilized by girls throughout the school as part of our Active Healthy Living Signature Program. At the unveiling, Head of School Nancy Richards thanked the many donors, sponsors and volunteer organizers who contributed to the 2017 Moonlight in Paris Gala and helped to fund the project, as well as the school's Athletic Review Steering Committee and the design and construction teams, all of whom transformed the project from a vision to a reality.Read More -
New Parents meet Board of Governors and Leadership Team Members
A reception for parents of new SMLS students on October 3 gave parents a wonderful opportunity to meet members of the Board of Governors and senior leadership team. Thank you to the many new parents, Board members and senior staff who attended and got to know one another!Read More -
Higher Education Workshops & World Fair at SMLS
SMLS was pleased to host more than thirty-five schools from seven countries for a Higher Education Fair on October 1. Senior Students and parents attended informative workshops on topics such as trends in business and STEM education, options for direct entry into medicine and law, practical advice on writing essays for American and European schools, preparing art portfolios, and programs suited to elite athletes. There was something for every SMLS student's interests! Attending universities included the University of Edinburgh, Exeter, University College London, Boston University, Northeastern University, and the University of Toronto among many others.Read More -
Wellness Wednesdays Underway!
Wellness Wednesday programming for this school year kicked off on October 2, as part of the SMLS Signature Program in Active Healthy Living. Middle and Senior Students chose from yoga, run/walk club, fitness bootcamp and much more.Read More -
Students Lead Chapel Talk on Gratitude
Our Chapel theme on September 30 was Gratitude. Wellbeing Prefect Megan spoke about the importance of reflecting daily on the things for which we we are grateful. Senior Student Nat shared images of her personal journal and described the power of keeping a Gratitude Journal. At the end of Chapel, Middle and Senior School girls and faculty were invited to write a one-page journal entry describing what they are grateful for on that day.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