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<h1>Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day at St. Michael’s</h1>
The St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) community gathered on Wednesday, November 11, for its annual Remembrance Day Service.
In the week leading up to the service, morning prayers and reflections were dedicated to the St. Michael’s students lost in war, with a special tribute to those who fought at the Battle of the Somme more than 110 years ago.
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The community also remembered the sacrifices of Indigenous veterans and highlighted the intensification of Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan 20 years ago. Through ‘Wear Red for Heroes Day,’ the school community also came together to support the True Patriot Love Foundation, an organization that supports mental health, physical rehabilitation, and transition programmes for Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families.
The Remembrance Day service included a school-wide assembly that reflected on the Battle of the Somme through video presentations and student readings of letters written by Lt. Raymond Penniman, who was killed in action on October 8, 1916.
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The highlight of the service was an address from guest of honour retired master corporal Mike Trauner, a veteran of the conflicts in Bosnia and Afghanistan. Trauner is a recipient of the Medal of Valour and the Sacrifice Medal, and a medalist at both the Invictus Games and the Paralympic Games. Later in the day, Trauner and his wife, Leah, met with SMCS Wellness and Leadership groups, along with football and hockey teams, to speak about resilience and overcoming challenges.
Read a selection of testimonials from our students:
“Playing the Last Post on Remembrance Day was a deeply emotional experience for me. Standing before the silent crowd, knowing every note carried the weight of proud sacrifice. It mattered because it gave our community a shared moment to honour those who gave everything for our freedom. It also ensured that those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country will never be forgotten.” &#8211; Benjamin Atkin, Grade 12
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“Reading a soldier&#8217;s letter was a meaningful experience. It gave me the opportunity to share their personal experiences and help bring their stories to our school community. It was a reminder that Remembrance Day is about recognizing the sacrifices of those who served and ensuring their stories are never forgotten.” &#8211; Gavin McAlpine, Grade 12
“Reading the letters sent by past soldiers allowed me to gain a further understanding of how war truly felt for both the fighters and the families back home who did not even know if their sons were alive. My own grandpa fought in Vietnam, and by reading at our ceremony, I felt that I gained a deeper insight into how his life was.” – Wallace Dempsey, Grade 12
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“Being able to participate in this past Remembrance Day Ceremony allowed me to connect with my own family members who served this country. While they, along with many others, may not be with us today, their spirit of bravery and courage still lives on.” – Lake Kreklewetz, Grade 12
Related links:
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/news-events/special-events/">Special Events</a>
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/student-life/mentorship-leadership/">Mentorship and Leadership</a>

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Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day at St. Michael’s

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<h1>Movember Underway at SMCS</h1>
St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) is coming together to support Movember, raising money and awareness for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and prostate and testicular cancer.
The Wellness Team and a group of Mo Mentor teachers are leading the many activities happening this month, with several ways for students and staff to participate.
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“Movember is more than a wellness initiative—it’s a powerful opportunity to bring our school community together through awareness, conversation, learning, and action,” says Alessandra Lombardi, teacher and wellness team moderator. “Through engaging activities, learning sessions, and shared experiences, students and staff build healthier habits, stronger connections, and a deeper understanding of physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Most importantly, Movember helps young men develop resilience, seek support when needed, and support others, fostering a culture of wellness, compassion, and community that extends far beyond November. It empowers our students and staff to focus on their well-being and build a community of belonging and personal growth.”
The Movember Foundation states that men die on average five years earlier than women, often from causes that could have been prevented. More than two-thirds of suicide deaths worldwide are men. Every year, over 1.4 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 109,000 are diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Men’s health is also a theme in this year’s Blue Notes journaling sessions, a weekly programme that teaches students how to think about, reflect on, and write about specific themes aligned with the SMCS mission and vision.
“We are home to 825 young men—at a time when men account for two of every three deaths by suicide and are less likely to seek help for physical and mental health concerns, and help-seeking behaviours are not just important, they are lifesaving,” says Liat Benzacar, school social worker. “Movember reminds us that supporting the well-being of boys and men means encouraging them to be in touch with their bodies, recognize pain, both physically and emotionally, and to know where to go for help when they need it. In a world where young men are exposed to competing and often confusing messaging about masculinity, we want our students to know that real strength includes vulnerability, connection, and the courage to ask for help.”
<figure id="attachment_19729" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19729" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/smcs-movember-story-4.jpg" alt="SMCS Movember 2026 | Wellness team spirit arch" width="1200" height="900" class="st-michael-img-1200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19729" class="wp-caption-text">SMCS Wellness Team kicked off Movember with a spirited welcome as students got to school.</figcaption></figure>
Students who want to grow a moustache can join the St. Mike’s MO Team by donating, using the QR code on the posters around the school or the link in the Movember Edsby group. Participating students will wear an official SMCS Movember pin on their blazer.
Students can also participate by joining the Movember Movement and Mindfulness Activity Challenge. A small donation will enter them into the challenge, where they will receive a Mo Activity Passport they will use to complete related activities run by the Mo Mentor teachers or on Strava, a digital fitness platform, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students can also join the SMCS Strava team to work toward a 60 km walk or run for Movember. The students with the most completed challenges are entered into a raffle.
Homerooms are also challenged to get involved by picking a movement or mindful activity they can do together. Examples include push-ups, stretching, breathing exercises, a gratitude practice, and prayer. Prizes will be awarded to the homerooms that participate on the most days throughout November.
SMCS is also offering Monday morning educational and reflection-based discussions titled “MoMent Mondays” before classes begin and again at lunch hour to chat about men’s health.
“Participating in Movember is a great way to show your understanding of the struggles within men’s mental health and the importance of engaging in conversations about vulnerable topics,” says Charlie Appt, Grade 12. “Participating in Movember shows that you care about the students around you and promotes a school community that is open to conversations about difficult and ‘awkward’ concepts.”
<figure id="attachment_19723" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19723" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/smcs-movember-story-2.jpg" alt="SMCS Movember 2026 | Activity Day to kick off Movember" width="1200" height="800" class="st-michael-img-1200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19723" class="wp-caption-text">Games and activities were set up in the café and courtyard for Movember Challenges.</figcaption></figure>
Donations can be made through the SMCS MO Space team page or in cash. The student who raises the most gets a prize. Other prizes include Best St. Mike’s Mo, Best Teacher Mo, and most kilometres on Strava in Grades 7 to 8 and Grades 9 to 12.
“Movember is important because it brings awareness to issues that many men struggle with but don&#8217;t always feel comfortable talking about,” says Liam Asher, Grade 12. “I hope that by participating, we can encourage students to look out for one another, start meaningful conversations, and create a school community where everyone feels comfortable asking for help.”
For the second year in a row, alumni from the Class of 1990 are partnering with the school during Movember, turning its annual reunion into an opportunity to serve students by investing in conversations around youth mental health, belonging, and suicide prevention.
Motivated by their own experiences and the memory of classmates they have lost, they are helping to build a community where asking for help is seen as a sign of strength.
Related links:
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/student-life/wellness/">Wellness at SMCS</a>
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/why-smcs/why-choose-smcs/#well-being">Fostering Well-being</a>

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SMCS Movember 2026 | Lunch and learn with Movember Canada

Movember Underway at SMCS

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<h1>Grade 11 Student Wins First Individual OFSAA Gold in SMCS History</h1>
Ethan Reid, a Grade 11 student at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS), won the Open Division at this year’s OFSAA Golf Championship after a gruelling two days and a two-hole playoff, becoming the first SMCS student to win an individual OFSAA gold medal in the sport.
Reid shot 71 and 67 over two days to finish at 138, four under par, at the challenging Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor, Ontario. The SMCS team came into the tournament after winning back-to-back OFSAA championships in 2024 and 2025, and finished second this year, two strokes behind Uxbridge Secondary School.
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“Honestly, it’s pretty incredible, and I feel so proud to represent the school and the team,” says Reid. “It’s been a journey, and I’m grateful that my hard work is paying off.”
Reid had finished his round before he learned a playoff was coming. “I didn’t realize there would be a playoff until he came in on the last hole,” he says. He went to the putting green to warm up, and the two teed off. Both hit good drives and approach shots on the first hole, so they moved to a second. After his approach landed on the green, Reid faced a 28-foot putt, the longest he made all tournament.
“I read the putt perfectly and knew if I got the ball to a certain point after the putt went from uphill to downhill, it definitely would have a chance,” he says. “Once it started rolling, I saw it heading for the point I picked out. I was actually thinking, this has a chance.” It went in for birdie, earning him OFSAA gold.
The climb to provincial champion was not easy for Reid, who found himself behind six players after day one. He opened with a 71 and knew he had to go low on day two to have a chance, a challenge he knew well.
“In my last three tournaments it’s been the same: I need to go low on the last day,” he says. “I have a mental mindset of what I need to do, and I stay focused to get it done.”
<figure id="attachment_19624" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19624" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/smcs-ethan-reid-golf-2.jpg" alt="SMCS 2026 Golf team wins second place at OFSAA" width="1034" height="739" class="st-michael-img-1200" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19624" class="wp-caption-text">The SMCS Blue Eagles Golf team took second place at OFSAA 2026.</figcaption></figure>
“Ethan has worked incredibly hard at getting his golf game to this championship level,” says Nunzio Corrente, teacher and golf team coach alongside Paul Ruta and Mike Ross ’85. “He had an outstanding summer and lost in a few playoffs, so I knew he would be ready for anything. He battled back from a slow start to get himself into this high-pressure situation, which he handled like a pro. With absolute composure, Ethan made a very difficult putt to birdie the hole and claim the OFSAA individual title. The dramatic victory was a fitting reward for Ethan, and the golf programme is very proud of him and knows there will be more victories in the future.”
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/smcs-ethan-reid-golf-5.jpg" alt="SMCS golfer Ethan Reid wins OFSAA 2026" width="330" height="495" class="float-right st-michael-img-330" />
Reid started playing golf during COVID-19, when he couldn’t play hockey or soccer with his teams. His dad introduced him to the game, and he began competing in 2023. He is a member of Islington Golf Club and joined the SMCS team in Grade 7 on the junior side. “I believe I have developed into one of the leaders supporting the overall programme, my teammates, and coaches,” says Reid.

This season brought his first tournament wins. He won the Golf Canada NextGen Atlantic Championship in a two-hole playoff and the Islington Men’s Club Championship. He finished one stroke out of first at the Ontario Champion of Champions and lost a playoff at the Ontario Super Camp Invitational.
Reid has also competed several times south of the border. He shot a 66 in the local qualifier for the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship and advanced to final qualifying at Llanerch Country Club, where his group included top U.S. players from the University of Alabama and Princeton. He also missed the cut by one stroke at the local qualifier for the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.
With plans to play college golf while pursuing a math degree with a minor in business, Reid is focused on what lies ahead. He plans to use this season to work on his speed off the tee and putts per round, along with strength and conditioning and mental preparation. “My goals help me to stay focused every day and commit to executing my plan,” he says.
“I am very thankful for my coaches, team, teachers, guidance counsellor, and the staff &#8211; everyone at SMCS has been so supportive, and I wouldn&#8217;t be where I am without them.”
Related links:
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/programmes/athletics/">SMCS Athletics</a>
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/why-smcs/why-choose-smcs/#leadership-development">Student-Athlete Development</a>

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Grade 11 Student Wins First Individual OFSAA Gold in SMCS History

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<h1>SMCS Prepares to Debut Fall Production of The Great Gatsby</h1>
Theatre fans, get ready as the Roaring ’20s are back! Preparations are in full swing for the St. Michael&#8217;s College School (SMCS) Fall Drama production of F. Scott Fitzgerald&#8217;s The Great Gatsby, a stage play adapted by Gary Peterson.
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This production brings the glamour and the decadent excess of the Jazz Age to life in a tale of obsession and greed, where love and dreams are pursued and betrayed. Coming to the Centre for the Arts, November 5-7, 2026.
&#8220;Knowing that the novel is part of our Grade 12 English curriculum, I&#8217;m thrilled at the prospect of bringing this century-old literary classic to life on our stage,&#8221; says Enzo Carcasole, fall drama director. “I am always impressed by both the dedication and work ethic of the students, and the late evenings and weekends they set aside to bring this production to life. They&#8217;re not just performing a classic, they&#8217;re discovering why it still matters in today’s society.&#8221;
Here are five fast facts about the upcoming performances:

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<li>This will be the first time SMCS has produced The Great Gatsby as a stage play.</li>
<li>The production includes a total of 16 cast members playing 24 different roles. The play features five female cast members from GTA schools, and approximately 10 stage crew.</li>
<li>Students will be working with a professional dance choreographer to bring the Roaring ’20s to life. The play&#8217;s script will be supported by the melodic Jazz music and glamorous fashions of one of the most significant decades of the 20th century.</li>
<li>The stage will feature several elaborate pieces, including a 1920s sports car!—Thanks to the creative collaboration of stage designer and alumnus Matthew Gyulay ’84.</li>
<li>There are five film adaptations of the novel dating back from a silent film in 1926 to the recent production in 2013. Currently, a musical adaptation is enjoying a successful run on Broadway!</li>
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Performance schedule:
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<li>Thursday, November 5, 7:30 p.m. – Opening Night</li>
<li>Friday, November 6, 7:30 p.m.</li>
<li>Saturday, November 7, 1 p.m. – Matinee Performance</li>
<li>Saturday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. – Closing Night</li>
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Tickets:
All are welcome to attend. It’s &#8220;pay what you can&#8221; at the door, general admission.

Related links:
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/programmes/arts/">SMCS Arts</a>
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/news-events/special-events/">Special Events</a>

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SMCS Fall Drama The Great Gatsby rehearsal

SMCS Prepares to Debut Fall Production of The Great Gatsby

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<h1>Pair of Students Excel in International Essay Competition</h1>
Two St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) students recently made their mark on the international stage, placing in the top five per cent in the John Locke Institute’s Global Essay Competition.
Brian Lee, Grade 11, and Arjun Sivakumar, Grade 12, received the High Commendation award among 100,227 entries across 183 countries.
“When I found out that I had received a High Commendation, the first emotion I felt was relief,” says Lee. “That particular moment meant that my hard work had finally paid off and was proof to me that I was capable of doing great things as long as I put in the appropriate amount of effort. Now, this essay serves as a challenge; it is a standard that I must surpass.”
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For the competition, students had to choose a question from one of 10 subject categories and then submit their essays independently, with guidance from an academic referee. Essays were then judged by a panel of academics from universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Princeton.
Vanessa Iaboni, an SMCS English teacher, taught both finalists in her AP English Language and Composition course.
“Brian has had a strong start to AP English Language and Composition this year and is showing strong abilities in critical thinking and argumentation,” Iaboni says of Lee, one of her current students. “The course focuses on non-fiction texts and the art of rhetoric, and he is already showing signs of promise in his ability to inform, influence, and persuade an audience. Even when I taught him in Grade 9, Brian consistently performed well and was engaged in the variety of English texts students are exposed to in our English programme.”
Iaboni also taught Sivakumar in the same course last year. “Arjun was an exceptional student in my AP English Language and Composition course and was consistently one of the strongest writers. He put his best foot forward all year, and despite his already high level, developed as a writer throughout the course. He is a very hard worker, and it comes as no surprise to me that he is being recognized for his talents in writing.”
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<h2>Brian Lee – History</h2>
Lee’s essay addressed a question in the history category: ‘The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. Is it? Does it?’
“I was originally going to write about economics, which is what I plan to pursue professionally. However, I chose history because I had never written a decent history paper. I wanted to treat this competition as not only a possibility for an award, but an opportunity to sharpen my skills and become a better writer overall.”
Lee describes the entire process of completing his essay as a rigorous challenge.
“I spent hours choosing what words would fit best and thoroughly analyzed whether my writing had room for improvement,” he says. “I had set my own goal to not write generically, which proved to be difficult as history is usually observed through an analytical lens rather than a creative one.”
Ever since he was little, Lee says he’s enjoyed reading and telling stories. “Naturally, my writing ability quickly improved due to the mass amounts of literature that I would consume, leading me to be increasingly interested in writing itself. At this stage in my life, writing is an opportunity to grow intellectually. It improves my analytical thinking and helps me to form mature and complex ideas that test my acumen.”
Receiving a high commendation following the competition left Lee feeling very happy. “Although I was immensely happy that my hard work paid off, I felt this to be more of a stepping stone instead of the finale of my journey as a writer. I plan to pursue and accomplish greater things as I continue to write, which has led me to feel excited for what is to come rather than contentedly complacent.”
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<h2>Arjun Sivakumar – Science and Technology</h2>
Sivakumar’s essay answered a science and technology category prompt: ‘Is free speech the enemy of science?’
“The process for writing this essay was really different from writing essays in school as the competition operates more like an undergraduate thesis defence than a high school report or personal essay,” says Sivakumar, who selected his topic because it intersects philosophy and science—two disciplines that he’s very passionate about. “Because the contest rewards conviction, original argumentation and independent thought (regurgitated or trite arguments are discouraged), spending a lot of time thinking about novel ways to answer the prompt was key. A good chunk of my time was also spent reading existing literature and understanding the landscape of the issue.”
Sivakumar’s interest in writing began when he started high school, alongside his passion for the sciences.
“As I grew older and began grappling with increasingly existential questions, I found myself drawn to the humanities in a search for answers that the sciences could not provide,” he says. “I especially began to immerse myself in history and philosophy; writing became my way to actively engage with the authors I admired and map out, develop, and occasionally reassess my own beliefs.”
He adds that writing has now become a creative outlet for his intellectual and personal expression.
“For me, the process of research and writing is incredibly stimulating, and once I get into the flow of it, writing becomes almost therapeutic (even more so when it is outside of the rigid boundaries of the classroom). As I pursue a career in STEM, I hope to refine my voice so that one day I can use my writing to make a meaningful, impactful contribution to both scientific and humanistic discourse.”
Receiving a high commendation award for his work left Sivakumar with a similar sense of relief. “I was relieved that all the effort that I had put into the essay was not in vain. I don’t feel this is the culmination of my writing journey in high school, but it was definitely a major step on my journey. I hope to continue to improve my writing skills and reach greater heights with my submissions this year.”
Related links:
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/programmes/academics/">SMCS Academics</a>
<a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/why-smcs/why-choose-smcs/">Future Readiness</a>

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SMCS students Brian Lee and Arjun Sivakumar receive international English awards.

Pair of Students Excel in International Essay Competition

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<h1>Open House Nights Return to SMCS on October 15 and 20</h1>
St. Michael&#8217;s College School (SMCS) will welcome prospective students and their families to campus for two Open House evenings this month.
The events take place on Thursday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. The programme is the same both nights, so families can pick the date that suits them best.
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Open Houses are a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to see SMCS in person. Visitors can tour the school, meet teachers and coaches, and talk with current students. Guests will learn about the SMCS Basilian model of Catholic education, diverse co-curricular and service-oriented opportunities, the admission process, and the school’s generous financial assistance programme.
&#8220;Families can read about us online, but it&#8217;s different when you&#8217;re in the building and talking to the people who teach and mentor our students,&#8221; says David Fischer, Director of Admissions. &#8220;The evening is about more than gathering information. We want the boys and their parents to leave with a sense of the passion and enthusiasm our students and staff have for our community. I&#8217;d encourage anyone who is curious to register and come out.&#8221;
Current SMCS families who know a friend or neighbour considering a school for their son are encouraged to pass along the invitation.
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Open House for Prospective Students and Families Thursday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 20 7 to 9 p.m. St. Michael&#8217;s College School, 1515 Bathurst Street, Toronto
To register, visit <a href="http://applySMCS.com">applySMCS.com</a>. Questions can be directed to the Office of Admissions at 416-653-3180, ext. 500, or <a href="mailto:admissions@smcsmail.com">admissions@smcsmail.com</a>.

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Open House Nights Return to SMCS on October 15 and 20

News And Events

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<h1>Media</h1>
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DePellegrin_Michael-web2025-150x150.jpg" alt="Michael De Pellegrin, SMCS Staff" width="150" height="150" class="float-left " />Michael De Pellegrin, Director of Communications 
Office: 416 653 3180 x292 | Cell: 647 242 2226 
<a href="mailto:md@smcsmail.com">md@smcsmail.com</a> 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/">St. Michael&#8217;s College School</a> 

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<h2>MEDIA RELEASES</h2>

MARCH 4, 2026 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/smcs-media-release-new-principal-2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Media Release: St. Michael’s College School appoints new Principal</a>
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JANUARY 7, 2026 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TEDxSMCS-Youth-Media-Release-Jan-7-2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Media Release: St. Michael’s College School Prepares For First Ever TEDxYouth Event</a>
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MAY 26, 2025 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SMCS-Media-Release-OSM-2025-Inductees.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Media Release: St. Michael’s College School Announces 2025 Inductees into the Order of St. Michael</a>
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JANUARY 27, 2025 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SMCS-Media-Release-Cameron-Branch-Jan-2025-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Media Release: Cameron Branch, Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach</a>
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JANUARY 22, 2025 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SMCS-Media-Release-Ivan-Zanatta-Jan-2025.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Media Release: Ivan Zanatta, SMCS U18 Prep Hockey Head Coach</a>
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NOVEMBER 12, 2024 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/media-release-2-for-book-launch-at-HHOF.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Media Update: Hockey Hall of Fame Book Launch</a>
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OCTOBER 7, 2024 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Hockey-Priest-Book-Launch.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book Launch at the Hockey Hall of Fame Celebrates "Hockey Priest: Father David Bauer and the Spirit of the Canadian Game"</a>
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FEBRUARY 1, 2024 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/smcs-media-release-feb1-2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Michael's College School Unveils New Brand Campaign in Conjunction with NHL All-Star Game</a>
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<h2>MEDIA COVERAGE</h2>
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/torontostar-smcs-advertorial-sept2026.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Michael's College School: "Be The Good"</a>
 Toronto Star<hr />
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/sponsored-sections/private-schools/large-or-small-which-experience-is-right-for-your-child/article_1d2dabca-1489-4cc7-a845-448652fc76fa.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Large or small: Which experience is right for your child?</a>
 Toronto Star<hr />
AUGUST 29, 2026 
<a href="https://www.catholicregister.org/item/4271-basilian-ties-for-new-principal-at-st-michael-s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Basilian ties for new principal at St. Michael’s</a>
 The Catholic Register<hr />
JUNE 6, 2026 
<a href="https://www.catholicregister.org/item/3969-career-ends-on-a-high-note-at-st-michaels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Career ends on a high note at St. Michael's</a>
 The Catholic Register<hr />
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 
<a href="https://www.catholicregister.org/item/3450-fr-bauer-and-catholic-olympians-of-faith" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fr. Bauer and Catholic Olympians of faith</a>
 The Catholic Register<hr />
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 
<a href="https://www.torontotoday.ca/local/education/toronto-private-schools-increased-demand-amid-tdsb-troubles-11848754" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toronto private schools see increased demand amid TDSB troubles</a>
 Toronto Today<hr />
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 
<a href="https://www.catholicregister.org/item/3421-st-mike-s-student-takes-to-ice-for-canada-at-olympics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Mike’s student takes to ice for Canada at Olympics</a>
 The Catholic Register<hr />
JANUARY 12, 2026 
<a href="https://www.catholicregister.org/item/3296-st-mike-s-te-dx-talk-redefines-perspectives" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Mike’s TEDx Talk redefines perspectives</a>
 The Catholic Register<hr />
NOVEMBER 3, 2025 
<a href="https://toronto.citynews.ca/2025/11/03/high-school-hooper-turning-heads-as-he-sets-his-sights-on-post-secondary-basketball/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">High school hooper turning heads as he sets his sights on post-secondary basketball</a>
 CityNews<hr />
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Toronto-Star-SMCS-Sponsored-Article-2025.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Building leaders through service — how St. Michael’s College School inspires boys to give back</a>
 Toronto Star<hr />
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 
<a href="https://youtu.be/_NXcWaoQml8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Order of St. Michael</a>
 CHINTV<hr />
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 
<a href="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Panoram-Article-SMCS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oh What A Day! September 8, 1964</a>
 Panoram Italia<hr />
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 
<a href="https://www.newspapers-online.com/auroran/aurora-teacher-to-be-honoured-by-toronto-independent-school/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aurora teacher to be honoured by Toronto independent school</a>
 The Auroran<hr />
AUGUST 14, 2025 
<a href="https://www.catholicregister.org/item/2629-order-of-st-michaels-honours-four-school-alumni" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Order of St. Michael's honours four school alumni</a>
 The Catholic Register<hr />
APRIL 22, 2025 
<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6732357" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pope Francis became influential voice in climate fight</a>
 CBC<hr />
MARCH 30, 2025 
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/outdoors/nhl-and-ducks-unlimited-canada-team-up-to-tell-stories-of-hockey-greats-getting-started-outdoors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘Playing outdoors was everything’ to Duff growing up</a>
 NHL.com<hr />
MARCH 3, 2025 
<a href="https://www.ronfanfair.com/home/2025/3/3/onyx-initiative-is-a-gamechanger-for-young-people-aspiring-to-work-in-corporate-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Onyx Initiative is a gamechanger for young people aspiring to work in corporate world</a>
 Ron Fanfair<hr />
FEBRUARY 12, 2025 
<a href="https://www.coachesontario.ca/articles/from-athlete-to-mentor-coach-kurt-downes-journey-of-resilience-and-empowering-the-next-generation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">From Athlete to Mentor: Coach Kurt Downes’ Journey of Resilience and Empowering the Next Generation</a>
 Coaches Association of Ontario<hr />
OCTOBER 3, 2024 
<a href="https://www.catholicregister.org/item/37204-students-find-healing-in-listening-circle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Students find healing in Listening Circle</a>
 The Catholic Register<hr />
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 
<a href="https://danilodjuricic.wixsite.com/danilodjuricic/post/goodness-discipline-and-knowledge-st-michael-s-college-school-my-foundation-to-success/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge": St. Michael's College School, my foundation to success.</a>
 Online Blog<hr />
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 
<a href="https://www.wkhm.com/2024/09/13/lumen-christi-to-take-on-toronto-st-michael/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lumen Christi to take on St. Michael’s College School of Toronto</a>
 WKHM<hr />
MAY 3, 2024 
<a href="https://www.catholicregister.org/item/329-for-fr-bauer-the-person-came-before-the-hockey-player" target="_blank" rel="noopener">For Fr. Bauer, the person came before the hockey player</a>
 The Catholic Register<hr />
APRIL 10, 2024 
<a href="https://theathletic.com/5370308/2024/04/10/sam-dickinson-nhl-draft-2024/?source=user_shared_article" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How Sam Dickinson became one of the top prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft</a>
 The Athletic<hr />
MARCH 15, 2024 
<a href="https://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/leaf-time-machine-st-michaels-college-keeps-irish-ties-strong" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LEAFS TIME MACHINE: St. Michael's College School keeps Irish tie strong</a>
 Toronto Sun

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News And Events

Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day at St. Michael’s

Movember Underway at SMCS

Grade 11 Student Wins First Individual OFSAA Gold in SMCS History

SMCS Prepares to Debut Fall Production of The Great Gatsby

Pair of Students Excel in International Essay Competition

Open House Nights Return to SMCS on October 15 and 20

Chess | Chess South League Play

Math Competition | Canadian Senior and Intermediate Math Contest

Shadow Day

Basilian Fathers Founders Day

Junior MetroBowl (Quarter Final)

St. Michael's Music Department presents | Christmas Concerts (Intermediate & Senior Ensembles)

Alumni Turkey Roll and Reunion (Event can run later than midnight)

Shadow Day

Advent begins

Junior MetroBowl (Semi-Final Game #1)

Junior MetroBowl (Semi-Final Game #2)

St. Michael's Music Department presents | Christmas Concerts (Grade 8 Class Concert)

Advent Mass

Advent in the Courtyard

Junior MetroBowl (Championship)

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mid-Year Assessments