SMCS Blogs
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.
Principal’s Vlog – December 2025
December 03, 2025
Pat Daly, Principal
In this month’s Principal’s Vlog, SMCS Principal Pat Daly shares how the school’s blend of academics, faith, athletics, and co-curricular life helps develop confident, well-rounded young men prepared to contribute meaningfully to society.
Top Reasons Families Choose St. Michael’s College School
December 02, 2025
Guest Contributor
St. Michael’s College School is Toronto’s only independent Catholic all-boys school for Grades 7 to 12, guided by the Basilian Fathers and rooted in more than a century of academic excellence and spiritual formation. Families choose SMCS not just for its strong university outcomes, but for its commitment to developing the whole person — mind, body, and soul.
Principal’s Vlog – November 2025
November 04, 2025
David Lee, Vice Principal
This month’s Principal’s Vlog features St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Vice Principal David Lee ’94. He delves into teenage social media use, why parents are seeing their sons spend so much time in front of screens, reviews the potential harms and dangers, and shares tips on how best to support them.
Principal’s Vlog – October 2025
October 08, 2025
Pat Daly, Principal
In this month’s Principal’s Vlog, St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Principal Pat Daly talks about our recent Order of St. Michael Induction Ceremony and how it serves as a powerful source of inspiration for our students.