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Dance parties, collaging, drumming, meditation, dog walks and time spent outdoors, Junior School’s wellness week had a little bit of everything, including visits from therapy dogs and a wellness-focused workshops with @universityofvictoria professor Dr. Lara Lauzon. 🦋

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Dance parties, collaging, drumming, meditation, dog walks and time spent outdoors, Junior School’s wellness week had a little bit of everything, including visits from therapy dogs and a wellness-focused workshops with @universityofvictoria professor Dr. Lara Lauzon. 🦋

The SMUS Badminton teams have been setting the tone for a successful season with wins for both the Senior Girls and Senior Boys last week 👏🏼

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The SMUS Badminton teams have been setting the tone for a successful season with wins for both the Senior Girls and Senior Boys last week 👏🏼

An unforgettable night at the SMUS Arts Gala. From powerful choral and orchestral performances to spoken word, jazz, and a flash mob-style finale from Les Misérables, the evening showcased the incredible range of student talent. A special performance by alumni @santella.wav and @fintanmusic added another meaningful layer to the night.

The arts are alive and well at SMUS. 🥹👏👏

📸: Peter Oshkai @peteroshkai

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An unforgettable night at the SMUS Arts Gala. From powerful choral and orchestral performances to spoken word, jazz, and a flash mob-style finale from Les Misérables, the evening showcased the incredible range of student talent. A special performance by alumni @santella.wav and @fintanmusic added another meaningful layer to the night.

The arts are alive and well at SMUS. 🥹👏👏

📸: Peter Oshkai @peteroshkai

“Everyone carries a whole hidden world inside them” - Grade 10 student Helios L.

130 pieces of art filled Brown Hall for Celebration of the Arts week. Paintings, drawings, ceramics, textiles, digital art, photography, AP portfolios… a true mosaic of talent. 🖼️

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“Everyone carries a whole hidden world inside them” - Grade 10 student Helios L.

130 pieces of art filled Brown Hall for Celebration of the Arts week. Paintings, drawings, ceramics, textiles, digital art, photography, AP portfolios… a true mosaic of talent. 🖼️

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Be sure to check out the full How to Enter details before you submit your entry. You must also be at least 13 at the time of entry and younger than 19 at the conclusion of the 2026-27 school year and entering Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12. For more information, please read the complete Terms and Conditions. For questions or assistance, please contact bestschoolyearever@smus.ca.

Only citizens of Canada (excluding Quebec) and citizens of the United States (excluding territories) are eligible to enter.

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You must be 13 or older at the time of entry and born on or after July 1, 2008 to be eligible.

What grade will you enter in September 2026?*

You must be entering Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 in September 2026 in order to apply for the scholarship.

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What is ONE thing you are most passionate about and why?*

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What specific aspects of SMUS would you get involved in?*

HINT: check out our "Student Life" and Clubs and Councils section online for some of the different aspects of SMUS!

Describe a time you demonstrated leadership skills, and how those skills would help you live away from your parents at boarding school?*

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OPTIONAL: Attach a photo or PDF copy of something that helps showcase YOU!

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