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. 
In this month’s post we’re taking some time to explore:
  • How providing breadth of opportunity creates deep learning and empowered girls
  • Why our unique Signature Programs offer meaningful avenues of learning for each Millie
  • 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 to
    become 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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  • 229

    offers of admission from leading universities extended to the Class of 2018 (41 grads)
     

  • 1st

    All-girls Robotics Team in Canada

  • 102

    Student leadership positions

  • 10

    Advanced Placement courses offered each year

  • 45

    Spartan sports teams

  • 40,000

    square metres of beautiful campus grounds - 10 acres in the heart of Oakville

  • 16

    international trips to 13 countries annually

  • 48%

    of graduates entering STEM related programs of study

News

Events

  • Nov
    19

    Senior School Chapel

    Student Lounge
  • Nov
    19

    PA IndigoSpirit Event

    PA
  • Nov
    20

    University of Ottawa at SMLS

    A representative from the University of Ottawa will be visiting SMLS
    Rosa Moreno-Zutautas
  • Nov
    20

    Arts Council Coffee House

     
    Theatre
    Patrick Headley
  • Nov
    20

    PA Meeting

    Board Room
    Christine Johnston
  • Nov
    21

    Middle School Chapel

    Student Lounge

Come Visit Us

Discover how your daughter will benefit from SMLS's superior academic program, our attention to each girl's social, emotional and physical wellbeing, and student leadership development - all designed for girls.
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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
"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