SMCS Blogs
Principal’s Vlog – May 2026
May 28, 2026
Pat Daly, Principal
In this month’s Principal’s Vlog, St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Principal Pat Daly details how our school’s academic clubs are more than just co-curricular programmes, they are integral to our mission of developing well-rounded and intellectually curious young men.
The Arts at SMCS: Why Creative Expression Shapes Better Men
May 21, 2026
Guest Contributor
In conversations about boys’ education, the spotlight often falls on academics and athletics. At a school known for excellence in both, some parents may assume the arts play a secondary role. At SMCS, the opposite is true.
Character First: The True Importance of Athletics in Student Development
May 01, 2026
Guest Contributor
What if the most important thing your son learns on the field has nothing to do with the final score? At St. Michael’s College School, athletics are about far more than trophies, rankings, or record books. They are part of a larger mission to form young men of character.
Principal’s Vlog – April 2026
April 30, 2026
Pat Daly, Principal
In this month’s Principal’s Vlog, St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Principal Pat Daly reflects on the role of service in shaping student life at St. Michael’s, and how these experiences help form young men of faith and character.
Principal’s Vlog – March 2026
March 24, 2026
Pat Daly, Principal
In this month’s Principal’s Vlog, St. Michael's College School (SMCS) Principal Pat Daly shares how our individual and collective efforts bring the guideposts of a Basilian education to life and support our mission of educating young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge.
March Break Experiential Trips: Learning Beyond the Classroom
March 17, 2026
Guest Contributor
For many families, March Break feels like a welcome pause in the academic calendar. A chance to rest, travel, or simply step away from the routines of school life. For some at St. Michael’s College School, however, this time is viewed as something more: an opportunity for meaningful growth.
Affordability & Financial Aid at SMCS
February 27, 2026
Guest Contributor
Choosing a private Catholic education is a significant decision. At St. Michael’s College School (SMCS), we understand that enrolling your son is an investment in his mind, body, and soul.
Principal’s Vlog – February 2026
February 12, 2026
Pat Daly, Principal
In this month’s Principal’s Vlog, St. Michael's College School (SMCS) Principal Pat Daly shares a message ahead of Lent and how the season invites us to consider how our faith is formed both through prayer and learning but also in service to others.
The AI Literacy Pathway: Preparing SMCS Boys for the Future of Work
February 06, 2026
Guest Contributor
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept reserved for tech companies and research labs. It is already shaping how young people learn, write, problem-solve, and imagine their futures.
Principal’s Vlog – January 2026
January 06, 2026
Daniel Blaik, Vice Principal - Dean of Students
This month’s Principal’s Vlog features St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Vice Principal - Dean of Students, Daniel Blaik. As our students step into a future shaped by technology, Blaik explains how the emergence of artificial intelligence is at the forefront, how SMCS handles AI in the classroom, and the ways in which parents can foster responsible and ethical AI use at home.