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<h1>Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day at St. Michael’s</h1>
<p>The St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) community gathered on Wednesday, November 11, for its annual Remembrance Day Service.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/smcs-remembrance-day-service-1.jpg" alt="SMCS Remembrance Day 2026 - Retired master corporal Mike Trauner" width="1200" height="800" class="st-michael-img-1200" /><br><br>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/smcs-remembrance-day-service-2.jpg" alt="SMCS Remembrance Day 2026 - Student reading WWI letters" width="1200" height="800" class="st-michael-img-1200" /><br><br>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Read a selection of testimonials from our students:</strong></p>
<p>“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</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/smcs-remembrance-day-service-3.jpg" alt="SMCS Remembrance Day 2026 - Retired master corporal Mike Trauner meeting with wellness and leadership students." width="1200" height="800" class="st-michael-img-1200" /><br><br>
<p>“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</p>
<p>“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</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://wp-0ca19f9f9dfa467.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/smcs-remembrance-day-service-4.jpg" alt="SMCS Remembrance Day 2026 - Retired master corporal Mike Trauner speaking with student-athletes." width="1200" height="800" class="st-michael-img-1200" /><br><br>
<p>“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</p>
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<h2>MEDIA RELEASES</h2>

MARCH 4, 2026<br />
<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<br />
<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<br />
<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<br />
<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<br />
<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<br />
<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<br />
<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<br />
<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<br />
<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>
<br />Toronto Star<hr />
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026<br />
<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>
<br />Toronto Star<hr />
AUGUST 29, 2026<br />
<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>
<br />The Catholic Register<hr />
JUNE 6, 2026<br />
<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>
<br />The Catholic Register<hr />
FEBRUARY 11, 2026<br />
<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>
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FEBRUARY 10, 2026<br />
<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>
<br />Toronto Today<hr />
FEBRUARY 6, 2026<br />
<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>
<br />The Catholic Register<hr />
JANUARY 12, 2026<br />
<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>
<br />The Catholic Register<hr />
NOVEMBER 3, 2025<br />
<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>
<br />CityNews<hr />
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025<br />
<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>
<br />Toronto Star<hr />
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025<br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/_NXcWaoQml8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Order of St. Michael</a>
<br />CHINTV<hr />
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025<br />
<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>
<br />Panoram Italia<hr />
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025<br />
<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>
<br />The Auroran<hr />
AUGUST 14, 2025<br />
<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>
<br />The Catholic Register<hr />
APRIL 22, 2025<br />
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MARCH 30, 2025<br />
<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>
<br />NHL.com<hr />
MARCH 3, 2025<br />
<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>
<br />Ron Fanfair<hr />
FEBRUARY 12, 2025<br />
<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>
<br />Coaches Association of Ontario<hr />
OCTOBER 3, 2024<br />
<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>
<br />The Catholic Register<hr />
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024<br />
<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>
<br />Online Blog<hr />
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024<br />
<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>
<br />WKHM<hr />
MAY 3, 2024<br />
<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>
<br />The Catholic Register<hr />
APRIL 10, 2024<br />
<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>
<br />The Athletic<hr />
MARCH 15, 2024<br />
<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>
<br />Toronto Sun

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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