SMLS News

List of 20 news stories.

  • Beyond Borders at the Round Square International Conference

    This year, eight of our Senior School students embarked on an extraordinary journey to Australia for the Round Square International Conference (RSIC). Centered around the theme "Visions of the Future from an Ancient Land," the experience combined environmental discovery, service, cultural exchange, and global networking.
    From exploring ancient rainforests and swimming in the Great Barrier Reef to hands-on service projects and hearing from world-class keynote speakers, our students represented our school community with curiosity, resilience, and heart.

    Here is a look at their journey, straight from their daily journal entries and reflections.
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  • Building Leaders Through Athletics at SMLS

    Athletics serve as a powerful training ground for leadership, helping students discover that true leadership isn't about holding a title. It is about empathy, accountability, and inspiring those around them. From their very first team practice to their final season as seniors, student-athletes build confidence and character through every win, challenge, and shared effort.
     
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  • Inside the Grade 11 Professional Internship Experience

    Earlier this month, our incredible Grade 11 students officially wrapped up their 4-week Professional Internship Signature Program! From healthcare and architecture to tech, politics, and the arts, our students stepped out of the classroom and directly into specialized industries across our community. 
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  • Celebrating a Year of Community, Growth, and Success

    As always, I’m struck by the bittersweet nature of the end of term. On one hand, it’s sad to say goodbye to our graduating Millies, but we are so proud of how all our students have grown academically and personally over the past 10 months.
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  • Head Prefect’s Farewell Reflection

    I recently reconnected with a former Millie after some time, and she noted how much more grounded and confident I seemed. Her words completely shocked me. For a long time, I viewed myself as the kind of kid who felt safest hiding behind her mother’s back. But when I walked through the doors of St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School in Grade 9, I made a promise to step outside my comfort zone. I wanted SMLS to be the place where I finally discovered who I was meant to be.
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  • The Tradition of the Yellow Rose

    The Yellow Rose Ceremony beautifully illustrates the cross-divisional connections that define our JK to Grade 12 Millies. This cherished event represents the deep friendships and mentorship that flows naturally through our school community every day. Our youngest Millies in JK and SK proudly gifted each graduating student with a yellow rose, which serves as a timeless symbol of friendship, growth, and the big sister, little sister relationships nurtured here at SMLS.
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  • Grade 12 Student Khushi Earns Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award

    Khushi A. has reached an extraordinary milestone, earning the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Award—an accomplishment that reflects years of dedication, resilience, and personal growth. Her achievement was recently celebrated at Appleby College, where she was recognized alongside fellow recipients and honoured in the presence of the Oakville Mayor.
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  • Temi A. Wins Global New York Times Writing Contest

    We are thrilled to announce that Grade 11 student Temi A. has been selected as a winner in the New York Times "Teen Tiny Memoir" contest!
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  • Announcing our 2025-26 Community Award Recipients

    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 three such individuals, Donna Cossitt, Tanya Brown, and Dr. Anita Zijdemans-Boudreau ’76.
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  • JS4 Embraces the Great Outdoors at Norval

    From February 5–6, the JS4 students enjoyed an exciting overnight adventure at Norval Outdoor School. During our stay, we took part in a variety of fun and challenging activities, including cross-country skiing, tobogganing, orienteering, and a Habitracks hike.
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  • Hemline is now a website!

    The HEMLINE literary anthology club is pleased to announce that our collections of writing are now visible at all times at our new website: smlshemline.ca!
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  • Middle School Students Explore Human Rights with the Tour for Humanity

    At SMLS, we are committed to helping students become thoughtful, compassionate members of a global society. Our MS6 and MS8 students recently took a significant step in that journey by participating in the Tour for Humanity, a powerful, interactive mobile human rights education centre. 
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  • Building Our Legacy: Investing in Every SMLS Girl

    For 135 years, SMLS has been a place where girls are known, supported, and encouraged to grow into confident women who challenge and transform the world. This strong community - and the exceptional experiences it provides - has always been made possible by those who believe in our mission. As we launched our Annual Giving Campaign, we invite you to be a part of our mission and help ensure that every SMLS girl continues to benefit from the opportunities, care, and excellence that define our school. 
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  • The SMLS Advantage: Why Finding Her Voice in Middle School is Important

    At SMLS, the Middle School years are intentionally designed for transformation. They bridge childhood and adolescence, from dependence to agency, from guided learning to self-directed growth. Every component of our program supports girls in discovering who they are as learners, leaders, and global citizens.
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  • Beyond the Classroom: SMLS Grade 10s Dive into Global Citizenship and Self-Discovery

    The Global Citizenship Discovery Program at SMLS is an integral step on the Global Citizenship Pathway. The Grade 10 students experienced immersive learning opportunities in the Bahamas, Iceland and a local experience, each uniquely crafted to foster the development of essential personal characteristics connected to student success. Recognizing that learning is most effective when it is practical, cross-cultural, and collaborative, the program focuses on developing key educational goals, metacognitive skills, self-awareness, responsibility skills, and self-advocacy.
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  • 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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