Ask a Prefect: What Do You Love About SMLS?

ASK A PREFECT:

What do you love about SMLS?

The 2022-23 Prefects receiving their pins at our 2022 Leadership Assembly.

By: Jessica M., SS12, Admissions and Marketing Prefect

Having been at SMLS for 13 years, I am excited to cap off my SMLS experience as one of the 2022-23 Admissions and Marketing Prefects. Over the years, I have experienced all the school has to offer from simple math contests to going on overnight camping trips away from home, and I have been enjoying sharing these experiences with prospective families and new students.

Senior School Sports Day is always a great way to build camaraderie among Houses.

As I enter into my final year of high school, and in the role of Admissions and Marketing Prefect, I get a chance to reflect on a decision that I helped my parents make when I was just four years old. I get to think back now and count all of the things I love about SMLS. Things like our small class sizes, which mean we get the help and academic attention we deserve. I have always found my teachers to be caring and supportive, and I can approach them with any questions or issues I may have. All the teachers and faculty members are amazing and all have the same goal of making students more successful.

Due to our smaller community, everyone knows each other which makes our community more tightly knit. This makes approaching people not so intimidating and allows for friendships outside of your grade.

Our school is also very spirited. There are three houses each student is sorted into, kind of like Harry Potter. There is Cartier Vanier (which is green), Grenfell Alexander (which is blue), and last but certainly not least Brant Massey (which is red)...and the best house I might add! Each house has their own mascot and we have fun competing throughout the year to win the house cup. This is one of the many unique components SMLS has to offer which our students take a lot of pride in.

The friendly and welcoming atmosphere at SMLS has allowed me to build relationships with the girls in my grade and throughout the school. I have made friends across the SMLS community through my participation in sports, musicals, contests, clubs, and councils. Another amazing part of the school is the extracurricular and activities available. There are so many student and teacher-lead clubs and councils. So no matter what you are interested in, there is always something suitable for you. Joining councils and sports is a highlight of my high school experience at SMLS. Currently, I am involved in the Athletic Council. We plan many events such as Sports Day, Camp Ooch, and more.

Despite the long list of tasks I have to complete before I graduate, I have really enjoyed my time at SMLS. I can confidently say that I feel prepared, excited, and a little nervous for my next step in my educational journey. Doing a lot of the school tours this year has brought back a lot of fond memories, and I will be sad to leave my home away from home.

SMLS has given me a platform to grow as a student, a sister, a friend, and, most of all, a Millie.