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<h1>The Journey from High School to University: Justyn Knight ’14 Addresses Student-Athletes </h1>

Student-athletes participating in fall athletics were recently treated to a visit from one of the most decorated track alumni in St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) history.
Justyn Knight ’14 spoke with over 300 students on the topic of transitioning from secondary to post-secondary school.

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“It is inspiring to hear about the many obstacles Justyn overcame to get to the stage he is at in his track career,” says Dr. Daniel Lumsden ’96, Community Engagement and Learning Lead at SMCS. “Justyn is a pleasure to listen to and a role model for many of our students. He discussed a variety of topics including how SMCS prepared him for life, how he got his start in track, the ins and outs of the recruiting process, and keys to his success at university.”
A former SMCS ‘Athlete of the Year’ and OFSAA Cross Country champion, Knight climbed the track and field ladder with a great deal of perseverance after quickly realizing his potential.
“I think I developed a strong work ethic and perseverance over time,” says Knight. “My parents always instilled those qualities in me and I’ve had many moments in life at St. Mike’s that tested my perseverance and ability to work hard. This made the transition very seamless for me.”

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Knight earned several National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I offers, ultimately picking Syracuse University where he won two NCAA championships, was a world championship finalist, and was named an All-American. After graduating from Syracuse, Knight turned professional, signing on with the Reebok Boston Track Club before realizing his ultimate goal when he competed in the 5000-metre run at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing seventh.
However, it was his journey, not his accomplishments, that became the focus of his talk.
Knight enforced with the students the importance of building and utilizing the support around you.
“The process is very important, and I think often it’s forgotten. Nobody wakes up and just decides they’re going to be a NCAA champion or Olympian,” adds Knight. “Natural talent can only take you so far, but hard work and determination can almost guarantee success when it’s applied to daily life. Without the process, there would be no success. As soon as I learned to love and dedicate myself to the process, I was able to achieve success.”

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/smcs-justyn-knight-presentation-2.webp" alt="Justyn Knight, SMCS alumnus, with Paul Fitzpatrick during a Q&amp;A" width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11353" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/smcs-justyn-knight-presentation-2.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/smcs-justyn-knight-presentation-2-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/smcs-justyn-knight-presentation-2-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 

As is common, the road to success for student-athletes is often met with obstacles, many of which Knight notes are opportunities to grow.
“Justyn shared the importance of going to your classes and networking with classmates and professors. He reinforced to our students that obstacles will challenge them and not everything will go their way, but how they rise from those barriers will be a true testament of who they are,” adds Lumsden.
The talk was capped off with a Q &amp; A session that was moderated by Knight’s former teacher and coach, Paul Fitzpatrick ’95, and included questions from the students in the audience. Knight answered everything from who his mentors were to the challenges he faced while turning pro, and training for the Olympics.
To cap off his visit, Knight signed autographs for several students while touring the school and meeting several of his former teachers.

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Justyn Knight at the podium during a talk at SMCS

The Journey from High School to University: Justyn Knight ’14 Addresses Student-Athletes

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<h1>A Week of Remembering</h1>
From daily prayers to a special address from an alumnus, Remembrance Week at St. Michael&#8217;s College School (SMCS) was filled with meaningful events that brought our soldiers&#8217; sacrifices to the forefront.

This year’s Remembrance Week included morning prayers highlighting the contributions of Indigenous soldiers, the Dieppe Raid, and the work of the True Patriot Love Foundation. Check out some of the videos below:
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On November 10, SMCS held its annual Wear Red for Heroes Day in support of the True Patriot Love Foundation. Staff and students were encouraged to donate a minimum of $5 with a goal of raising $5,000 in total for the worthy cause.

Students from Grades 7 to 10 were also invited to add a large, decorative poppy to the Students&#8217; Entrance Arch throughout the week.

On November 11, our Remembrance Day service featured an address from Capt. Todd Stewart ’12 as well as reflections on the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid.

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Todd Stewart speaks to students during Remembrance Day ceremony

A Week of Remembering

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<h1>Fall Drama Production Hits Radio Waves</h1>
An annual staple in the St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) events calendar, the Fall Drama will debut a brand-new type of performance this year, a change from the traditional dramatic production.
“We felt that without having done a production on stage since the fall of 2019, and not being able to build a stage crew and work with experienced stage actors, producing a radio play would not require an elaborate set, complex blocking, and lighting etc.,” says James Oatt, Music Department Head and one of the directors of the Fall Drama. “It would be a little simpler to produce but still rewarding for the students.”
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On November 11 and 12, the SMCS Drama Department will present Frankenstein: A Radio Play. The production is based on the novel by Mary Shelley and adapted by Philip Grecian.
“Frankenstein is designed as a radio play as would have been commonly performed during the golden age of radio in the 30s and 40s,” says Oatt. “What is unique in this medium is the background sound effects like wind, rain, lightning, footsteps, and doors opening and closing are performed live on stage by a team of student Foley artists.”
Foley artists re-create sounds for film, radio, and other media. They enhance audio quality in the post-production of sounds that could not be properly recorded on a film or television set and create the sound effects used in radio.
“Originally, I wanted to participate in the Fall Drama because I was interested in voice acting and just having a taste of what it&#8217;s like to participate in our school productions,” says Eric Xiao, Grade 11 student and one of the play’s Foley artists. “However, I have always been interested in sound design and audio engineering, so it was great to have the opportunity to work as a Foley artist. I wish to learn from this to become better at acting, both with effects and voice from the other actors.”
During the radio play, the stage crew and Foley artists will be up on stage along with the voice actors allowing the audience to watch the sounds being created in real-time.
“The creaking floor, the sound of a ship stuck on the ice, a violent thunderstorm. And it&#8217;s Frankenstein, so lightning and thunder are key ,” adds Oatt.
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“I’ve never performed in a radio play before, but after learning about what goes in to making one, I’m very excited to see how it all comes together,” says Matthew Chiarotto, Grade 12, who will be playing the part of Dr. Victor Frankenstein.
“I’d say that the process of rehearsing is very similar, but minus the blocking and stage direction that goes into a traditional dramatic production,” he adds. “That being said, there’s a heavy emphasis on timing and spacing between each line. We have to create an image of what’s happening within an audience member’s head. As a result, our timing has to be perfect in order to create a more authentic and realistic image in the audience member’s mind.”
While the annual Spring Musical aligns with the school’s Grade 11 and 12 musical theatre courses, the Fall Drama is an entirely co-curricular activity. This year’s Fall Drama will feature 10 voice actors (six male and four female students), six Foley artists, and four to five additional stage crew members who will assist backstage and in the booth.
“Learning to work with others and establish positive relationships is huge as you can&#8217;t create a production like this on your own,” says Oatt on the experience students gain through their participation. “They’re learning self-discipline and personal organization as they must balance the rehearsal and performance commitment with school work and other outside involvement. Plus, the experience of being on stage or backstage can lead to many more incredibly rewarding opportunities in post-secondary or community theatre. Or, who knows, the professional stage!”
The SMCS Fall Drama of Frankenstein: A Radio Play will be performed in the Centre for the Arts on November 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. Guests are invited to pay what they can at the door on the evenings of the event.
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SMCS Fall Drama - Frankenstein: A Radio Play

Fall Drama Production Hits Radio Waves

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<h1>The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning: ParenTalks</h1>
From emotional intelligence to consent and how to engage in open conversations with adolescents, the first ParenTalks of the academic year touched on a range of timely topics.
Moderated by John Connelly, Director of Student Affairs at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS), the panel was made up of experts from the school community who provided important insights, knowledge, and advice to parents and guardians participating in the webcast. Dr. Mark Broussenko ’07, family physician and hospitalist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) as well as regular ParenTalks contributor, joined SMCS faculty, Liat Benzacar, Student Wellness Officer, and Kristy Onyeaju, Guidance Counsellor, for the 60-minute discussion.
The panelists kicked off the session by outlining  the social and emotional realities they have been seeing lately.
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“I think we’re having a lot of early mental health presentation,” says Dr. Broussenko. “People, coming out of the experience of the pandemic starting to reintegrate back into a more social and more fulsome life, I think are finding some of their coping strategies have been a little bit rusty. Some of everyone’s coping strategies are really being put to the test, so definitely higher rates of substance use and problematic substance use, and definitely higher rates of social anxiety.”
Questions from parents and guardians around substance use are commonly asked about during ParenTalks and have been addressed in previous episodes on teen mental health and wellness. Benzacar echoes that it’s important that parents, guardians, and caregivers don’t pretend that it’s not happening.
Benzacar suggests acknowledging that students will be exposed to drug and alcohol use, focusing on safety is first and foremost. Parents should still share their feelings around use, “It’s illegal and you are underage but if you find yourself in a scenario you where you are at risk or your safety is of concern, you can always be available as a parent to your child.”
“Open communication about these things is critical and important on an ongoing basis, and sharing with students why you might be concerned,” she adds. “The space where it shifts from recreational to managing emotion, managing pain, that would be one that you can address with your student directly or direct them to the people in the building who would be able to support either referrals or ongoing support.”
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On the topic of communication, panelists explored how to articulate more complex thoughts and feelings as a family and approaching a common dialogue dilemma.
“In my years meeting with parents, one of the ones that inevitably comes up all the time was, ‘I ask him how his day was, or what he did at school, and he says fine and nothing,’” says Onyeaju. “I think that this sometimes speaks to the limited frame of reference or words that they have to actually explain something as simple as how their day was.”
Panelists also discussed the importance of teaching consent and the problems with an ‘abstinence-only’ stance.
“Consent is a necessary part of our lives, in all aspects, it’s not just sexual or romantic. It’s just the interactions that we have with others that take place by giving and getting consent,” says Benzacar. “It could be as simple as ordering a pizza or inviting somebody over to your house. I think what’s so important about teaching consent, particularly as it relates to emotional intelligence is that it’s important to be able to manage rejection.”
She adds, “Another reason why it’s also dangerous to teach only abstinence, is because we’re removing what it might be for somebody to give rejection. ‘How do I say no?’ It removes peer pressure from the scenario, and that’s something that I think is prevalent in all scenarios with teenagers.”
If you missed this episode, you can watch our recording below.
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Find more information about <a href="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/news-events/special-events/parentalks" aria-label="ParenTalks">ParenTalks</a> and watch past episodes.
Related links:
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<a href="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/student-life/learning-support/" aria-label="Learning Support at SMCS">Learning Support at SMCS</a>


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SMCS ParenTalks panelists on October 27, 2022

The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning: ParenTalks

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<h1>Five Fast Facts: SMCS Launches Big M 50/50</h1>
It’s here! A new initiative to support St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) has launched.
Over the last couple of years, the Office of Advancement has been reviewing user-friendly ways to continue engaging with the community while re-inventing how existing fundraising events are offered. As an extension of their findings, a simple, yet popular format took shape — announcing the inaugural Big M 50/50.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/big-m-50-50-logo-story.webp" alt="SMCS Big M 50/50 logo" width="1200" height="190" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11240" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/big-m-50-50-logo-story.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/big-m-50-50-logo-story-300x48.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/big-m-50-50-logo-story-768x122.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
Running November 1 to 30, SMCS will host a licensed 50/50 online raffle, bringing the community together in support of the school’s Financial Assistance Programme.
“The Big M 50/50 Raffle is a brand-new initiative at St. Michael’s College School for the 2022-23 academic year. It will be one of several ways that we plan to outreach and engage our constituents in fundraising,” says Kimberley Bailey, Director of Advancement. “Raising funds for the Financial Assistance Programme remains a top fundraising priority for the school.”
Commencing Tuesday, November 1, tickets will be available at <a href="https://smcsraffle.com/" aria-label="smcsraffle.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smcsraffle.com</a> at the following price points:
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500 tickets for $100 
200 tickets for $50 
50 tickets for $20 
10 tickets for $10
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<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/smcs-bigm-50-50-story-1.webp" alt="Big M 50/50 | SMCS students with Fr. Andrew Leung, CSB" width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11238" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/smcs-bigm-50-50-story-1.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/smcs-bigm-50-50-story-1-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/smcs-bigm-50-50-story-1-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
Read our five fast facts about the Big M 50/50 
<ol>
 <li>Early bird draws will be held to award lucky ticket holders with exclusive SMCS spirit wear</li>
<li>SMCS awarded over $2.1 million in financial assistance for the 2022-23 school year</li>
<li>The Big M 50/50 raffle supports the Basilian Fathers’ mission of ensuring that education is attainable to all students</li>
<li>The SMCS Financial Assistance Programme has benefitted over 20 per cent of the 2022-23 student body</li>
<li>Two additional Big M 50/50 raffles will be held this academic year in April and June</li>
</ol>
Visit <a href="https://smcsraffle.com/" aria-label="smcsraffle.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smcsraffle.com</a> to participate.


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<h1>Outdoor and Experiential Education Leadership in Action</h1>

The benefits of the Outdoor and Experiential Education programmes offered at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) span beyond the younger student campers to include unique and meaningful opportunities for senior students to hone their leadership skills through the practical, hands-on experience.
“The role of a student leader is to best provide assistance to younger students by welcoming them into the school community and helping them find their way around the building and integrate into their new school,” says Adrian Spagnolo ’02, health and physical education teacher and coordinator of the Outdoor and Experiential Education programme at SMCS. “At camp, the role of the student leader is to supervise younger campers during activities and rotations both during the day and in their cabins at night. Encouraging campers to step out of their comfort zone and try new activities while in the wilderness.”

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-4.webp" alt="SMCS Outdoor and experiential camp" width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11217" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-4.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-4-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-4-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 

Students in Grades 7 and 9 spend their first week of the new school year away at camp. Grade 10s head to camp during week two and Grade 8 students head to camp the first week following the Christmas holidays. All of the school’s camps are facilitated by SMCS faculty and ALIVE Outdoors — a Toronto-based experiential and outdoor education company.
“Student leaders provide a safe and supportive atmosphere, to empower students to embrace challenges through a variety of camp experiences,” says Alessandra Lombardi, theology teacher at SMCS. “They fostered friendships and new relationships, while leading their younger peers in a week full of fun and activity! The student leaders did a fantastic job creating a sense of belonging and community amongst our new students. As a new teacher at camp, it was a wonderful opportunity to see our student leaders in action and represent our school with much pride, honour, and strong leadership!”
Prior to becoming student leaders at camp, interested students must first attend a leadership development training camp in the spring.

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“This is an in-house Training Certificate Programme that aims to prepare future-ready leaders for the fall and winter camps offered at the school,” says Spagnolo. “Students must apply for a cabin-rotation leader position and, based on their performance and willingness, they are critiqued and evaluated by both the SMCS Outdoor Education faculty and Grade 12 senior leaders.”
Any student in Grades 10, 11, and 12 can apply to become a leader and attend the training camp in May.
“I could not be the leader I am today if it wasn&#8217;t for the teachers and staff who supported me throughout my journey at SMCS,” says James Falcioni, Grade 12 student leader. “Being able to grow my leadership skills in various school initiatives has allowed me to find my voice and excel as a student leader.”
Falcioni became a student leader when he was in Grade 10 and has since helped with Grade 7 orientation and Grades 9 and 10 outdoor and experiential education camps.
“I wanted to become a student leader at camp for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I thoroughly enjoy what the camps have to offer,” says Simon Belaisis, a Grade 12 student who became a student leader in the 2021-22 academic year. “For instance, the chance to further embrace nature and partake in activities that I never get to do in the city, like canoeing and high ropes. Secondly, I wanted to try to inspire, guide, and get to know the young gentlemen at the school. Finally, I want to pass down the legacy of SMCS to the next generation, and I thought that camp would be a great way of doing so.”

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-1.webp" alt="SMCS students hone their leadership skills at camp" width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11218" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-1.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-1-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-1-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 

At school, students have additional opportunities to hone and expand their leadership skills from leading clubs and co-curricular activities to becoming a captain of a sports team. Students can also find additional <a href="/student-life/mentorship-leadership" aria-label="leadership opportunities">leadership opportunities</a> with SMCS programmes such as Student Government, Student Ambassadors, Prefects, and through our House System.
“Being a leader allows older students to get out of their shells and become comfortable in more leadership roles around the school,” says Falcioni. “In addition, being a leader has allowed me to connect with the younger generation of SMCS students and demonstrate to them the true meaning of the SMCS brotherhood.”
Lombardi adds that even with student leaders the educational formation does not stop. Faculty continue to instill important values including personal growth through cooperation, communication, teamwork, and leadership.
“Empathy, care, support, and strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills are also important values student leaders can grow and develop,” she says. “The outdoor education leadership programme strives to foster a sense of belonging within our larger community by developing skills of collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution, while emphasizing the values of care, respect, and integrity.”
David Colaco, Grade 12 student who is in his third year as a student leader, says “Being a student leader lets you practice your leadership skills in a different setting and work through challenges in a supportive environment. You also get the opportunity to impact the school community and help show the younger students what St. Mike’s is about.”

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-3.webp" alt="SMCS Outdoor and experiential education camp" width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11220" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-3.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-3-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smcs-leadership-outdoor-ed-3-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 

“I&#8217;ve had some great leaders in the past who inspired me to become a leader,” he says. “They showed me things about the school and clubs that I should join. I enjoyed the opportunity to show these same things to them.”
Related links:
<a href="/why-smcs/leadership-development" aria-label="Leadership Development">Leadership Development</a>
<a href="/programmes/academics#experiential" aria-label="Experiential Learning and Leadership">Experiential Learning &amp; Leadership</a>



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SMCS students participating in activities at camp

Outdoor and Experiential Education Leadership in Action

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<hr />FEBRUARY 10, 2021 
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 Toronto Star 
<hr />JANUARY 27, 2021 
 <a href="https://nationalpost.com/sponsored/news-sponsored/st-michaels-college-school-students-gaining-real-world-knowledge-from-experts-in-their-field" rel="noopener" target="_blank">St. Michael’s College School students gaining real-world knowledge from experts in their field</a>
 The National Post 
<hr />NOVEMBER 8/12, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/covid-ventilation-virus-transmission-1.5779916" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How businesses and schools are dealing with airborne COVID-19 and preparing for a winter indoors</a>
 CBC &#8211; The National 
<hr />SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.parentscanada.com/schools/st-michaels-college-school/st-michaels-college-school/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Private School Spotlight</a>
 Parents Canada 
<hr />SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 
 <a href="https://torontolife.com/private-schools/qa-david-fischer-st-michaels-college/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Q&amp;A: David Fischer, Director of Admissions of St Michael’s College</a>
 Toronto Life 
<hr />SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sponsored_sections/2020/09/09/helping-students-raise-the-bar-of-achievement-for-themselves.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Helping students raise the bar of achievement for themselves</a>
 Toronto Star 
<hr />JUNE 24, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slnOjl-62Vs&#038;feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hope from Home &#8211; Episode 25</a>
 Salt and Light Media 
<hr />JUNE 13, 2020 
 <a href="https://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/once-a-leaf-garry-monahan" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Once a Leaf: Garry Monahan</a>
 Toronto Sun 
<hr />JUNE 11, 2020 
 <a href="https://basilian.org/en/2020/06/11/basilian-high-schools-transition-to-distance-learning" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Basilian High Schools Transition to Distance Learning</a>
 Basilian.org 
<hr />APRIL 30, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1731998787956" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine</a>
 CBC 
<hr />APRIL 19, 2020 
 <a href="https://stmichaelscollege-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/personal/bertolini_smcsmail_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B8ed410fe-5a1f-4a22-a221-254684b3037c%7D&#038;action=edit&#038;wdLOR=c5C60458E-5C7E-454A-A7FD-4D11D792B0F8&#038;wdPid=606ae2c2" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fraser Valley Bandits sign former Oregon State talent Malcom Duvivier</a>
 Abbotsford News 
<hr />FEBRUARY 26, 2020 
 <a href="https://beachmetro.com/2020/02/26/corrections-cares-helps-out-volunteers-with-out-of-the-cold-program-at-beach-united-church/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Corrections Cares helps out volunteers with Out Of The Cold program at Beach United Church</a>
 Beach Metro Community News 
<hr />FEBRUARY 24, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20200222/282703344120572" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Student learning enriched through mentorship</a>
 The Toronto Star 
<hr />FEBRUARY 7, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/article-parents-play-a-leading-role/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Parents play a leading role</a>
 The Globe and Mail 
<hr />FEBRUARY 7, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/article-athletics-belong-alongside-academics/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Athletics belong alongside academics</a>
 The Globe and Mail 
<hr />JANUARY 31, 2020 
 <a href="https://nationalpost.com/sponsored/news-sponsored/toronto-school-weaving-wellness-in-where-it-matters" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Toronto school weaving wellness in where it matters</a>
 The National Post 
<hr />JANUARY 6, 2020 
 <a href="https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/warmington-meet-canadas-new-hockey-hero-akil-thomas/wcm/772ec71d-bab5-4c3e-9fac-dc149bf9a1a0" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Meet Canada&#8217;s new hockey hero, Akil Thomas!</a>
 Regina Leader-Post
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Math Competition - Euclid (Grade 11 & 12)

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Good Friday

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SMCS Parents' Association Bookclub

Love & Revolution presented by SMCS Drama (Evening Performance)

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