St. Margaret’s School (BC)
Overview
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A world centre for girls' learning and leadership, at SMS we don't just promise equal opportunity; girls here get every opportunity. Our rigorous academic program is paired with extensive extracurricular and experiential learning offerings. Our teachers create a learning environment where girls are engaged, challenge themselves, and gain confidence. Our student-driven culture means that girls here are actively involved in shaping their education. OUR MOTTO Servite In Caritate ~ Service with Love OUR VISION Confident girls ~ Inspiring women This is a school where girls who want to change the world become women who do. OUR MISSION Empowering her to set her own course and shape her own dreams FACILITIES Our state-of-the-art facilities sit on 22 forested acres with access to extensive recreational sites and trails—only 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. Superior facilities, modern residence houses, culinary arts room, and Athletics Centre.




Academics
Summary: At SMS, learning is a highly personalized experience: every student is encouraged to stretch herself, but each student is provided with the individual challenges and support she needs to thrive. SMS students have the opportunity to tailor their classes to include a variety of accelerated learning options including Advanced Placement exam prep (AP), accelerated learning, and self-directed projects.
Department Director Megan Hedderick
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Average Class Size: 16
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 41
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 30%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Noteworthy Information:
Our students are recognized localy and nationally in areas including Science Leadership and Drama.
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- European History
- Medieval History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Multimedia
- Computer Science
Music
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Personal Finance
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
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Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 4
Average Students Per Dorm: 34
Number of Girls Dorms: 4
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Newly Renovated (2014)
Facilities
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Technology Center
- Tennis Courts
Other Facilities
- Walking Trails
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Gardening Club
- International Club
- Math Club
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: The SMS Athletics program offers opportunities for students to participate in both competitive and extra-curricular sports. In addition to the athletics facilities located on campus, students have access to the nearby Olympic-standard Aquatics facility and the outdoor rowing facilities at Elk Lake, which we share with the Canadian Olympic rowing team. Many students also take advantage of private classes and lessons offered right on our campus including tennis, yoga, ballet and others. Students in all grades participate in our Liberal Arts program and also have the opportunity to pursue their artistic passions outside of the classroom in extracurricular activities such as Rock Band, our spring theatre production and private lessons in voice, speech and a variety of musical instruments.
Arts Department Director: Louise Huneck
Athletics Department Director: Jeannine Stannard
Notable Achievements: High Participation: 95% at elementary level 60% of secondary students join athletics teams Small school means big opportunities
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Field Hockey
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- Nordic Ski Racing
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Graduates
Summary: We personally counsel each student on university applications and scholarships. SMS students meet with representatives from a variety of Canadian, US and international post secondary institutions. You will find our graduates at prestigious universities and colleges around the world. Our 25 graduates from June 2020 received 115 offers of admission from their chosen universities, and over $315,000 in scholarship offers!
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Notable Alumni
Gillian Carleton
Class of 2007
Professional cyclist and Olympic medalist
Karen Clark Cole
Class of 1986
Co-founder and CEO of Seattle-based technology firm Blink and founder of the Girls Can Do event series
Dr. Joyce Clearihue
Class of 1943
Forged a career in medicine before it was common for women to do so.
Dr. Francis Kelsey
Class of 1931
President's award for Distinquished Federal Civilian Service for her role in preventing thalidomide to be marketed in the USA.
Quotes From Alumni
Summer Programs
Summary:
Department Director: Alejandra Sanoja
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Description:
Director: Alejandra Sanoja
Application Deadline: June 1, 2021
Start Date: 2021-07-05
End Date: 2021-07-18
Tuition From: 3450
Tuition To: 6500
Website: https://www.stmarg.ca/programs/summer-camps/
Boarding: Boarding
Financial Aid Available: No
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: 2,000
Current Endowment Amount: $290,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Girls
Total Boarding: 53
Total Day: 221
Total Enrollment: 274
Boys: 0
Girls: 274
Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12
Day Grades Offered: K-12
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $69,100
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $22,000
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 13%
Average Awarded: $3,531
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: $2,000
Current Endowment Amount: $290,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Jim Cohn
Admissions Phone: 250 479 7171
Fax: 250 479 8976
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.stmarg.ca
Nearby Schools
- Brentwood College School - 15mi / 24 km
- Shawnigan Lake School - 18mi / 28 km
- Queen Margaret’s School - 27mi / 43 km
- St. George’s School (BC) - 54mi / 86 km
- The Northwest School - 77mi / 124 km
- Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart - 85mi / 137 km
