SMLS News

Ms. Gram's Artistic Vision Shines in New Caledon Library Mural

7/21/2025

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.

SMLS Memories From Head Prefect

6/13/2025

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.

JS5 Conquers Norval

6/11/2025

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.

Yellow Rose Ceremony: A Symbol of SMLS Community

6/10/2025

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.

Junior School Celebrates Successful Student-Led Conferences

5/28/2025

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.

Cooking, Culture, and Curiosity: A Delicious Approach to Learning

5/22/2025

In the Junior School, learning is hands-on, delicious, and full of discovery—especially when it happens in Chartwell’s Teaching Kitchen! This innovative program has quickly become a highlight across all grade levels, blending culinary skills with curriculum in creative and meaningful ways.

SMLS Unveils New Coat of Arms at Founder's Day Ceremony

5/15/2025

Last week, we proudly unveiled our newly granted Coat of Arms in a ceremony filled with tradition and local pride. Granted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, this new emblem represents our school’s long-standing legacy and its vital role in the Oakville community.

SMLS Hosts CIS Ontario Curriculum Leaders Meeting

5/14/2025

As a top-tier school, SMLS is connected to a range of organizations, accreditation bodies, and member associations. We’re proud to be active members and leaders within these groups as we work together to advance education and uphold a shared commitment to excellence. This week, we had the opportunity to contribute to the broader educational landscape in Ontario by hosting the CIS Ontario Curriculum Leaders’ Network Meeting.

Your Impact. Our Girls' Courage.

5/8/2025

At SMLS, giving is more than generosity; it’s an investment in our girls’ courage. Your support empowers our students to learn to dare: to think boldly, take risks, and grow into confident, compassionate leaders. Each gift helps create a learning environment designed specifically for girls—one that challenges, inspires, and uplifts every Millie.

Co-ed Programming in Middle School

4/30/2025

We’re intentional about creating an environment designed for girls - while also recognizing the value of meaningful co-ed experiences as part of a well-rounded education. That’s why our Middle School students now participate in co-ed Wellness Wednesdays in partnership with our neighbours at Linbrook School.

SMLS Alumnae Celebrate Annual Reunion Weekend

4/29/2025

At SMLS, community and connection extend well beyond graduation. Our alumnae remain an active, valued part of the SMLS family, demonstrating that "once a Millie, always a Millie" truly holds meaning here. Throughout the year, we host a wide range of alumnae events - from career panels to networking socials - that help graduates stay connected with each other, current students, and the school community.

Earth Week: Hands-On Learning, Community Impact, and Environmental Leadership

4/25/2025

Earth Week at SMLS was full of the kind of energy and initiative that shows what students can do when they’re given the chance to lead, learn, and get their hands dirty (literally!). With activities happening all week across Middle School, students stepped up in big ways to give back to their community and environment.

Workshops: Digital Wellness for Students and Families

4/23/2025

On Monday, April 28, St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School is partnering with Straight Up Health to deliver two engaging and informative sessions aimed at supporting digital wellness and responsible online behaviour.

Senior School reflections from a recent trip to the Kingdom of Bhutan

4/11/2025

Announcing our 2024-25 Community Award Recipients

4/2/2025

Each year, SMLS is proud to recognize members of our school community who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to our school, their professions, and the greater community. This year we recognize two such individuals, Dr. Melanie Woodin '91 and Ashley McNabb '04.

SMLS Alumna Named U of T's New President

3/26/2025

Congratulations to SMLS alumna Dr. Melanie Woodin ‘91 on her recent appointment as President of the prestigious University of Toronto. A distinguished scientist and academic leader, Dr. Woodin has made a profound impact in the fields of neuroscience and higher education.

SMLS alumnae return to campus, sharing the gift of mentorship and career inspiration

3/14/2025

SMLS challenges young women to think expansively and engage fearlessly with a personalized, real-world learning experience that teaches them to embrace the future as a gift. Here, they don’t just learn—they discover who they are, what they stand for, and how to make an impact. Put simply, it’s where girls learn to dare.

Our Senior School students recently had the good fortune of meeting with three SMLS alumnae and hearing their firsthand experiences from the work world and life beyond high school.

Fearless Futures Begin Here

3/4/2025

Saturday, March 8th marks International Women’s Day - a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions (whether national, cultural, economic, or political). This is a spirit that SMLS embraces every day. In every classroom, in every program, in every opportunity, girls are recognized for their strength, their spirit, their talent, their skill, their ambition, and their fearlessness.

SMLS Earns AP Computer Science Principles Female Diversity Award

2/27/2025

Recognized for Improving Female Representation in AP Computer Science Principles

Keen Curiosity and Determined Persistence Will Solve Some of the World's Biggest Challenges

2/21/2025

What sets SMLS’s programming apart from others is that we are inspiring a keen curiosity, a deep work ethic, and a determined persistence in our students. These are the attributes that will help SMLS graduates own their future.