SMCSPA Lights, Camera, Legacy Gala to Support Student Life
The St. Michael’s College School Parents’ Association (SMCSPA) will bring the school community together on Friday, November 13, for the Lights, Camera, Legacy Gala at The Eglinton Grand. The annual parent-run gala gives our school community a chance to connect while raising funds to support student leadership, clubs, teams, and other student life initiatives. 2025 SMCS Parents’ Association Gala at the Broadview Hotel. “‘Lights, Camera, Legacy’ was inspired by the moment our committee first walked into the historic Eglinton Grand—with its soaring ceilings and Old Hollywood glamour, we immediately felt like movie stars,” says Niki Haley-Scott, PA Gala committee chair. “We wanted to create an evening where our community could dress up, lighten things up, and simply have fun together. But the ‘legacy’ is what gives the evening its deeper meaning. As the Parents’ Association’s largest fundraiser, the gala is an incredible opportunity to support co-curricular experiences that help shape our boys. What better way to contribute to the legacy of SMCS than by coming together for a little Hollywood magic?” The evening will feature dinner, music, entertainment, and live and silent auctions—all aimed at raising money to enrich the SMCS student experience. “By directing the proceeds back into clubs, athletics, music, the arts, and other co-curricular programming, we help students discover new interests, build confidence, develop leadership skills and form lasting friendships,” says Haley-Scott. “At the same time, the gala strengthens connections and builds friendships within our parent community.” Students speak and answer questions from their peers during the Open Mike’s debate series—an event supported by the SMCSPA. The Parents’ Association is committed to ensuring that gala proceeds directly benefit SMCS students. Parent volunteers organize the event to keep costs low and maximize funds available for student programming. Throughout the year, the SMCSPA receives requests from clubs, athletic teams and other student groups seeking support for activities,
