SMLS News

List of 20 news stories.

  • Reflecting on Crawford Lake: The Grade 5 Experience

    The JS5 Millies enjoyed a field trip to Crawford Lake where they learned about the legends of the lake, explored the longhouses of the Five Nations, and also played lacrosse! 
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  • Grade 4 Students Bring Classroom Learning to Life at Mountsberg Conservation Area

    Our Grade 4 students participated in an engaging and educational fall experience to the Mountsberg Conservation Area, providing real-world application for their classroom learning about habitats and life cycles. 
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  • Choosing the Girls' School Advantage for Long-Term Success

    Here at SMLS, we’ve always believed in the transformative power of a single-sex environment. Once again, that belief is confirmed with some of today’s most influential figures and leaders increasingly choosing girls’ schools for their daughters, a trend recently highlighted in Town & Country Magazine. 
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  • Courage & Experience at SMLS

    Catherine Hant, Head of School, was a recent guest on the LearnIt Podcast: Behind the Chalkboard. The episode offers a deep dive into SMLS's unique approach to girls' education, student well-being, and cultivating future leaders.
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  • Grade 2 and 3 Discover Community and Creativity at Bronte Creek Provincial Park

    Our Grade 2 and 3 students trade their classrooms for the open air of Bronte Creek Provincial Park. This field trip provided rich, hands-on learning experiences, fostering an appreciation for nature.
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  • Paddles, Portages, and Perserverance

    A group of determined Grade 9 students completed a multi-day canoe expedition through Algonquin Provincial Park as part of their journey toward achieving the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award — a milestone in leadership, resilience, and personal growth.
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  • Timberlane Triumphs: Middle Schoolers Explore, Grow, and Conquer New Challenges

    Nothing beats spending time with friends in the great outdoors! 🌲 Our Middle School trip to Camp Timberlane was filled with exploring, growth, and community building. 
     
     
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  • Welcome to SMLS, Ms. Joan Sun!

    The SMLS Enrolment Management Team are often the first connection a family makes with our community. From that initial inquiry to the joyful moment of acceptance, the team helps families see what makes SMLS such a special place for girls to learn, grow, and thrive.
     
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  • SMLS is More Than a School it’s a Community

    What I love most about SMLS is how it helps us grow in every way. The spirit and sisterhood here make you feel seen, supported, and proud to be part of such a strong community. It’s what makes every day feel special, not just another day at school. Because our school is so close-knit, walking through the doors of SMLS always feels like coming home. There’s this sense of comfort and connection that makes every day feel welcoming.
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  • SMLS in the Globe and Mail

    Last week, the Globe and Mail published a special feature on Private Schools with features ranging from profiles of schools that help prepare girls for the future to the need for leadership to factor prevalantly in character development. 
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  • SMLS Teachers Honoured with Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence

    On October 7th, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, on behalf of the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, announced the 2025 recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards, which included two teachers from SMLS.

    These prestigious awards recognize exceptional teachers who inspire students, motivate colleagues, and drive innovation in Canadian education.
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  • SMLS Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), the SMLS community engaged in a series of thoughtful and impactful activities, fostering deeper understanding and commitment to honouring the victims, survivors, and families affected by residential schools. 
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  • Future-Ready, Human-Centred

    When a JK student at SMLS asks, “Why?” she is doing more than exploring; she’s preparing for the future. By the time she graduates, the world will look very different. Automation, AI, and rapidly changing careers will shape 2030 and beyond.
     
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  • How We Prepare Girls To Lead in a Complex World

    How does SMLS prepare girls to lead in a complex world? It begins with a deep-seated belief in themselves. At SMLS, that belief is nurtured in a supportive community where each student knows she is valued, her voice matters, and her ideas can shape the world. 
     
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  • Get to Know Ms. Singhal, Junior School Principal

    SMLS is thrilled to welcome Ms. Singhal to her new role as our Junior School Principal! Since our community is so close-knit, we wanted to help you get to know her a little better. 
     
    We asked Ms. Singhal about her heroes, favourite books, and what excites her most about joining the SMLS community. Read more to hear from Ms. Singhal herself!
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  • Ms. Gram's Artistic Vision Shines in New Caledon Library Mural

    SMLS is delighted to announce a significant public art installation by our very own Junior School Art Teacher, Ms. Gram. She was selected from a highly talented group of local artists to transform the Caledon Public Library’s reading garden with a captivating mural.
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  • SMLS Memories From Head Prefect

    As the year comes to an end and my graduation day nears, I have found myself reflecting with overwhelming gratitude on all that I have experienced at St. Mildred’s. Thanks to the all-girls student body, St. Mildred’s is a school specifically designed to inspire female success and leadership. Within the halls of SMLS, the wonderful staff and teachers have pushed me to challenge myself with the security of knowing I belong to a community that will lift me up if I fall and encourage me to try again. The everlasting enthusiasm of my peers and classmates created an environment where I feel empowered to follow my passions without hesitation. Whether it was my position as Head Prefect or Co-Chair of the SocDoc Committee, or even performing in school musicals or playing on the soccer team, I poured myself into all opportunities that came my way. This was only possible because of the strong foundation of support that my peers and teachers laid.
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  • JS5 Conquers Norval

    On May 28, the JS5 students embarked on a two-night field trip to Norval Outdoor School. Throughout their stay, the students embraced many exciting adventures—from climbing high ropes over 40 feet in the air, which required bravery and focus, to taking part in choice activities like tubing down the Credit River, which called for a willingness to take risks. Some opted for beekeeping, which took courage and curiosity, while others tried firebuilding, which demanded teamwork and enthusiasm.
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  • Yellow Rose Ceremony: A Symbol of SMLS Community

    The Yellow Rose Ceremony took place a few weeks ago at SMLS. It illustrates the cross-divisional connections between our JK-Grade 12 Millies and represents the friendships and mentorships that flow through our school community. Our youngest Millies in JK and SK proudly presented each graduate with a yellow rose, a symbol of the “big sister, little sister” relationships nurtured at SMLS.
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  • Junior School Celebrates Successful Student-Led Conferences

    At SMLS, our Junior School aims to provide a strong foundation for long-term success in learning and development. We want the girls to feel confident in their abilities and take pride in their growth.
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