This weekend is the culmination of months of hard work and rehearsal for the large cast and crew of the Senior School musical this year, NEWSIES. The show was inspired by the real life 1889 New York City newsboy strike, when the newsboys of New York, largely orphans, started a strike for better work conditions. … Continue reading
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Bowling and robotics!
The Harvey boys are back into full swing after the recent long weekend. It seems to be assessments, tests, recitations (in English) all this week and into next. A few of the boys are involved back stage with the school musical – “Newsie” – which will be performed in 2 weeks time. Today (Saturday) was … Continue reading
Exams, Experiential and ADST
This week, there were no regular classes as it was exam time for the Gr 11’s and 12’s, experiential cohorts for the 10’s and ADST for the Gr 9’s. For their ADST, the 9’s had to create a machine that would convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, so they could charge a cell phone. Many … Continue reading
Lots of Mid-winter activities
January is a busy month for the Harvey boys. After the fun of a Snow Day last week with the school receiving over 20cm of snow, it was back to normal from the weekend on as the mild, rainy weather returned. In this last week, there has been a school concert, a ski trip, Saturday … Continue reading
Snow Day!
Last wednesday was this year’s first snow day! Overnight, 20 centimeters of snow covered the city of Victoria while the students of SMUS waited with bated breath for the announcement that school would be cancelled. At 6am the powers that be called it and school was off for the day! Kids took to the field … Continue reading
The Return from Christmas
The past week has been filled staff and students returning to campus and the quick adjustment back to school life. There were many stories to be told as we had members of the house visit five of the seven continents. With many fighting the effects of jet lag the week went by quickly and everyone … Continue reading
Countdown to Christmas Break
Though there are still some tests and assignments to be completed during the few remaining days before the Christmas break, there is certainly a joyous feeling in the air. Different parts of the school are decorated for the season and students are and will be partaking in Christmas related activities and traditions. Even today, many … Continue reading
