SMCS Blogs
When Boys Fall Behind in Reading: Understanding the Data and What Schools Should Do About It
August 28, 2026
Guest Contributor
Sometimes the warning sign is surprisingly quiet. A bright boy can read, but rarely chooses to. Books become assignments rather than interests, confidence begins to slip, and by the time the gap becomes visible in his marks, he may already have started to believe that reading simply isn’t his strength.
Social Media and the Under-16 Question: What Parents Should Know
July 29, 2026
Guest Contributor
Governments around the world are taking a closer look at children's access to social media, and many families across the Greater Toronto Area are asking the same question: When is my son truly ready?
University Readiness at a Private School in Toronto: Preparing Young Men to Thrive Beyond the Grade
July 23, 2026
Guest Contributor
Most families evaluating a private school in Toronto eventually ask the same question: Will his marks get him in? It is an important question. Academic achievement opens doors. But an equally important question often goes unasked: Will he thrive once he's there?
President’s Vlog – June 2026
June 23, 2026
Fr. Andrew Leung, CSB, President
This month’s special President’s Vlog features St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) President, Fr. Andrew Leung, CSB, who shares a special goodbye message to Principal Pat Daly as he gets ready to retire this summer following more than 37 years in Catholic education. Fr. Leung also welcomes Phil Wilson as he prepares to become the 32nd principal in school history.
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.