SMCS Blogs
Principal’s Vlog – May 2025
May 28, 2025
Pat Daly, Principal
In this month’s Principal’s Vlog, St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Principal Pat Daly offers a glimpse into the future of SMCS, highlighting priorities such as service, well-being, academic excellence, and athletics.
How Catholic Education Teaches Boys to Overcome Challenges
May 14, 2025
Guest Contributor
At St. Michael’s College School, resilience isn’t just taught—it’s lived. Rooted in Catholic tradition, the school nurtures a learning environment where boys are encouraged to face challenges with courage, hope, and purpose. Faith serves as a powerful foundation for this growth, offering students not only spiritual guidance but also practical tools for perseverance.
Principal’s Vlog – April 2025
April 29, 2025
Pat Daly, Principal
On this month’s Principal’s Vlog, St. Michael's College School (SMCS) Principal Pat Daly shares a message for the community on how we’re continuing to live out the Lenten and Easter seasons throughout the year by living every day with purpose and compassion and being open to growth and transformation.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Skills Boys Need for Future Careers
April 11, 2025
Guest Contributor
The world is changing fast, and the job market is evolving just as quickly. Emerging industries, automation, and global connectivity are reshaping what it means to be career-ready. Today, employers are looking for more than just technical know-how. They value adaptability, creativity, and the ability to think critically and solve problems on the fly.
Principal’s Vlog – March 2025
March 26, 2025
Pat Daly, Principal
On this month’s Principal’s Vlog, St. Michael's College School (SMCS) principal Pat Daly shares our school’s plans to use the OurSchool survey to provide parents and students with the opportunity to give their feedback on our school’s educational environment that we can use to help inform our practice.
Principal’s Vlog – February 2025
February 28, 2025
Pat Daly, Principal
St. Michael's College School (SMCS) Principal Pat Daly shares a message for the community on the season of Lent and the practices we'll be encouraging with our students.
How Alumni Stay Engaged: Continuing to Learn and Contribute to the School Community
February 20, 2025
Guest Contributor
Graduation from St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) marks the beginning of a lifelong connection to a vibrant and supportive community. Alumni play an integral role in shaping the school’s legacy, contributing to its ongoing success, and fostering a spirit of togetherness that spans generations.
Principal’s Vlog – January 2025
January 30, 2025
Pat Daly, Principal
St. Michael's College School (SMCS) Principal Pat Daly shares a message for the community this new year on resolutions and how our school challenges our community to ‘Be The Good’ in the classroom, at co-curriculars, at home, and everywhere else.
How St. Michael’s College School Fosters a Strong Sense of Brotherhood
January 09, 2025
Guest Contributor
The student community at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) is about building lifelong friendships, embracing shared values, and growing together as young men of integrity and character.
The Role of Arts and Creativity in Boys’ Education
December 04, 2024
Guest Contributor
Boys’ education has long focused on traditional academic subjects, athletics, and structured discipline. Historically, this approach emphasized intellectual rigour and physical prowess, often leaving limited room for creativity and artistic exploration.