Student Gratitude

PETER'S PAVILION & DUXBURY

OUTDOOR SPACE Duxbury Quad and Peter's Pavilion came in my first year here and have been the most popular spaces at Duxbury since. I can recall countless hours of soccer and volleyball in the quad with the guys and many nights grilling burgers and spending time “ with everyone. All the guys love to spend time in the outdoor space, it definitely will be cherished by future

Duxbury boys and be a part of Duxbury forever. ” Thank you to all families that contributed to make this outdoor space possible for us. Aleks M. '22 (Duxbury)

RENFREW HOUSE Renfrew has always been more than just a building – it's been a home, one constantly overflowing with laughter, love and sisterhood. And this year, Renfrew feels even warmer and cozier than we could have ever imagined, with “ stunning new furniture that brings so much joy. We are so incredibly grateful for our plush couches that we can snuggle on during House meetings, and for the rustic wooden tables that ” we can study at together late at night. From the bottom of our hearts – thank you! Janie Z. '22 (Renfrew)

SPIRIT MEALS We are truly grateful for the immense amount of fun, laughs, and memories these special meals have given us all. A steak BBQ is more than a BBQ at Ripley's House. It's a campfire, music and a chance to relax with “ ” the boys in the House and an opportunity to check in with one another. Connor K. '22 (Ripley's)

DUKE'S CAFE & THE FRIESEN CENTRE Everyone is extremely grateful for the new space where we can hang out, play board games, study, and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. To me, Duke's is an escape because of the renovation. The atmosphere is so different from the rest of Shawnigan that it feels like an escape from your day to day routine. Duke's ” is a well loved space that is very appreciated and an integral part of the Shawnigan experience. Denise B. '22 (Kaye's)

GROWING DOME The Growing Dome allows us to take the knowledge that we learned in science classes and apply it outside of a typical classroom experience. It also allows us to learn how to be “ sustainable with the resources that the Earth provides us. Often, my SPUD (Sustainable Produce Under Dome) friends and I like to spend time and do our prep in the Growing Dome because we enjoy the ambience of the space. Ally T. '23 (Strathcona) ”