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JS4 Embraces the Great Outdoors at Norval
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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Middle School Students Explore Human Rights with the Tour for Humanity
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. 
Grade 11 Student Web Application : Destigree
Grade 11 Student Web Application : Destigree
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Building Our Legacy: Investing in Every SMLS Girl
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. 
The SMLS Advantage: Why Finding Her Voice in Middle School is Important
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.
SMLS Grade 10s Dive into Global Citizenship and Self-Discovery
SMLS Grade 10s Dive into Global Citizenship and Self-Discovery
Reflecting on Crawford Lake: The Grade 5 Experience
Reflecting on Crawford Lake: The Grade 5 Experience
Grade 4 Students Bring Classroom Learning to Life at Mountsberg Conservation Area
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. 
Choosing the Girls' School Advantage for Long-Term Success
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. 
Grade 2 and 3 Discover Community and Creativity at Bronte Creek Provincial Park
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.
Paddles, Portages, and Perserverance
Paddles, Portages, and Perserverance
A group of determined Grade 9 students completed a multi-day canoe expedition through Algonquin Provincial Park as part of their journey toward achieving the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award — a milestone in leadership, resilience, and personal growth.
Courage & Experience at SMLS
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.
SMLS is More Than a School it’s a Community
SMLS is More Than a School it’s a Community
What I love most about SMLS is how it helps us grow in every way. The spirit and sisterhood here make you feel seen, supported, and proud to be part of such a strong community. It’s what makes every day feel special, not just another day at school. Because our school is so close-knit, walking through the doors of SMLS always feels like coming home. There’s this sense of comfort and connection that makes every day feel welcoming.
Welcome to SMLS, Ms. Joan Sun!
Welcome to SMLS, Ms. Joan Sun!
The SMLS Enrolment Management Team are often the first connection a family makes with our community. From that initial inquiry to the joyful moment of acceptance, the team helps families see what makes SMLS such a special place for girls to learn, grow, and thrive. 
Alumnae Wreath Fundraiser
Alumnae Wreath Fundraiser
SMLS Teachers Honoured with Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence
SMLS Teachers Honoured with Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence
On October 7th, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, on behalf of the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, announced the 2025 recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards, which included two teachers from SMLS.These prestigious awards recognize exceptional teachers who inspire students, motivate colleagues, and drive innovation in Canadian education.
Future-Ready, Human-Centred
Future-Ready, Human-Centred
When a JK student at SMLS asks, “Why?” she is doing more than exploring; she’s preparing for the future. By the time she graduates, the world will look very different. Automation, AI, and rapidly changing careers will shape 2030 and beyond. 
How We Prepare Girls To Lead in a Complex World
How We Prepare Girls To Lead in a Complex World
How does SMLS prepare girls to lead in a complex world? It begins with a deep-seated belief in themselves. At SMLS, that belief is nurtured in a supportive community where each student knows she is valued, her voice matters, and her ideas can shape the world.  
Get to Know Ms. Singhal, Junior School Principal
Get to Know Ms. Singhal, Junior School Principal
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Arts & Design Signature Program
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STEM and Robotics Signature Program
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Bus Program
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Professional Internship Signature Program
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The Lightbourn Library
Read Hemline: Artificial Anomaly
Read Hemline: Artificial Anomaly
Read EWC 2025 Class E-zine: The Age of Free Thinking
Read EWC 2025 Class E-zine: The Age of Free Thinking
2025 Impact of Giving - Donor Report
2025 Impact of Giving - Donor Report
The SMLS Advantage
The SMLS Advantage
Junior School (JK to Grade 5)
Junior School (JK to Grade 5)
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Middle School (Grades 6 to 8)
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Senior School (Grades 9 to 12)
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Admissions/Apply Now
SMLS Featured in The Globe and Mail: The Benefits of Entry Years, Small Class Sizes & All-Girls Education
SMLS Featured in The Globe and Mail: The Benefits of Entry Years, Small Class Sizes & All-Girls Education
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Signature Programs
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Donate to The Millie Fund
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Higher Education & University Guidance
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Outstanding Alumnae
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