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It’s all in the whisk 🍵✨ Last week, we caught up with Jaden and Grade 11 student Sadie at the Howard Café as they showed us how to make the most popular drink on campus — the iconic iced vanilla matcha. Students not only enjoy delicious drinks but can also learn valuable business skills by working in the cafe.

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It’s all in the whisk 🍵✨ Last week, we caught up with Jaden and Grade 11 student Sadie at the Howard Café as they showed us how to make the most popular drink on campus — the iconic iced vanilla matcha. Students not only enjoy delicious drinks but can also learn valuable business skills by working in the cafe.

The Senior Boys Soccer team kicked off its 2025 Lower Island league season with a well-earned 1-1 draw against visiting Oak Bay on Thursday afternoon. The teams battled through a scoreless first half before Oak Bay took a 1-0 lead on a penalty kick just minutes after the intermission. However, SMUS fought back to tie it on a penalty of its own after Josh Hobbs was fouled and then made good on the kick with about 12 minutes remaining. The Blue Jags will host the 10-team ISAA tournament Friday and Saturday.

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The Senior Boys Soccer team kicked off its 2025 Lower Island league season with a well-earned 1-1 draw against visiting Oak Bay on Thursday afternoon. The teams battled through a scoreless first half before Oak Bay took a 1-0 lead on a penalty kick just minutes after the intermission. However, SMUS fought back to tie it on a penalty of its own after Josh Hobbs was fouled and then made good on the kick with about 12 minutes remaining. The Blue Jags will host the 10-team ISAA tournament Friday and Saturday.

The Gardening Club was cultivating curiosity one seed at a time yesterday! 🍅

What began as an unexpected addition to the Junior School annex project has blossomed into a meaningful rooftop garden space where education, environmental stewardship, and community impact grow side by side. Did you know lemon cucumbers exist? Just one of the more creative ways to enjoy your veggies! 🍋🥒

@fedurbanag

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The Gardening Club was cultivating curiosity one seed at a time yesterday! 🍅

What began as an unexpected addition to the Junior School annex project has blossomed into a meaningful rooftop garden space where education, environmental stewardship, and community impact grow side by side. Did you know lemon cucumbers exist? Just one of the more creative ways to enjoy your veggies! 🍋🥒

@fedurbanag

This past weekend, a few of our ELL grads welcomed us to their new stomping grounds at UBC! 🫶🏼 We got the inside scoop with a campus tour, their go-to lunch spots, and some local tips.

From peaceful walks through the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and the Nitobe Japanese Garden to the buzz of the Richmond Night Market — and even a scenic flight over Canada 👀 the weekend was packed full for ELL Students!

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This past weekend, a few of our ELL grads welcomed us to their new stomping grounds at UBC! 🫶🏼 We got the inside scoop with a campus tour, their go-to lunch spots, and some local tips.

From peaceful walks through the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and the Nitobe Japanese Garden to the buzz of the Richmond Night Market — and even a scenic flight over Canada 👀 the weekend was packed full for ELL Students!

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