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<h1>In Living Colour: Capturing Lasting Memories via the Yearbook Club</h1>

As you flip through the freshly printed pages of the 2021-22 St. Michael&#8217;s College School (SMCS) yearbook, know this: planning for next year&#8217;s version is already underway.

<figure id="attachment_10846" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10846" style="width: 418px" class="wp-caption float-left"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-5.webp" alt="SMCS | Christina Shin, Teacher and Yearbook Club moderator" width="418" height="600" class="size-full wp-image-10846" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-5.webp 418w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-5-209x300.webp 209w" sizes="(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-10846" class="wp-caption-text">Christina Shin is a technological design teacher at St. Michael&#8217;s College School and staff moderator of the Yearbook Club.</figcaption></figure>

&#8220;I enjoy seeing the theme take shape especially with the cover, end sheets, and divider pages,&#8221; says Christina Shin, Yearbook Club moderator at SMCS. It is one of more than 60 school clubs and activities offered.
Shin, who teaches technological design at SMCS, knows the landscape intimately.
She has overseen the production of 15 school yearbooks over the course of her 24-year teaching career. &#8220;Apart from it being a way to archive a school year — as well as being a legal document used by other organizations — it reflects the voice of the students for each year,&#8221; she says. &#8220;The students pick the theme and the artwork, together, in the club.&#8221;
Cuejun Choi can speak to that firsthand. The Grade 12 student is set to embark on his second straight year as a member of the Yearbook Club.
&#8220;I decided to become involved because the yearbook is a collection of memories captured from the whole year,&#8221; he says. &#8220;I like to be able to contribute my part in the yearbook creation and add my ideas and thoughts.&#8221;
The 128-page effort is a nine-month long journey, yielding more than 1,100 printed copies.
For Choi, the experience was packed with new knowledge.

<div style="clear:both;"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-3.webp" alt="SMCS Yearbook Club | Ms. Shin and a student reviewing yearbook" width="1200" height="874"/></div> 

&#8220;I learned more about the iterative process with my process of designing the cover,&#8221; he continues. &#8220;I was given tons of advice to improve the cover and every little change helped the cover to be as good it is today.&#8221;
There were also some surprises along the way he says, namely, &#8220;how many good ideas there were for the covers. I was given so many templates to spark my ideas and I was able to use little parts from each template to create my own original cover.&#8221;
The experience also helped him develop and deepen transferrable skills for the future.

<figure id="attachment_10842" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10842" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-1.webp" alt="SMCS student participating in school club" width="1200" height="800" class="size-full wp-image-10842" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-1.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-1-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-1-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-10842" class="wp-caption-text">Cuejun Choi is a Grade 12 student and a returning member of the Yearbook Club.</figcaption></figure>

&#8220;In this club, I was able to hone my skills in Photoshop,&#8221; he says. &#8220;This can help me with my future post-secondary education as I hope to study architecture.&#8221;For Shin, whose professional background also includes photography and graphic design, the learning that takes place for students through the yearbook creation process is both wide and deep. 
Among those she lists: &#8220;basic photography composition, interview skills, writing skills, publishing and editing skills, graphic design and page layout, working within a deadline constraint, computer software skills, ethics and legal issues when working on a publication, building a theme and carrying that through the book, portfolio examples for post-secondary programmes.&#8221;

<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-4.webp" alt="Yearbook Club reviewing the 2021-22 school yearbook" width="1200" height="800" /> 

Many of which are widely considered &#8216;life&#8217; skills in today&#8217;s rapidly evolving world.
During this creative process comes the ongoing ebb and flow of gathering material and meeting deadlines to ensure delivery to the printer in July and distribution to students, staff, and new graduates in September.
Among the main challenges of this undertaking in a high school environment, says Shin: &#8220;When the yearbook deadline coincides with the end of year evaluations and the students don&#8217;t have time to pull the remaining pieces together. Waiting on information from various areas of the school and for end-of-school events to happen such as graduations and sports finals.&#8221;

<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-2.webp" alt="SMCS Yearbook Club" width="1200" height="844" /> 

Still, the finished product is well worth the long, winding road to get there.
And, says Shin, there is always room on the bus for interested students.

<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-yearbook-club-story-6.webp" alt="SMCS 2021-22 yearbook" width="400" height="600" class="float-left" style="margin-bottom:10px;"/>

&#8220;The Yearbook Club is open to anyone who wants to join from Grades 7-12,&#8221; she says. &#8220;It runs on Wednesday afternoons starting the first week of October for about 30 minutes after school. We usually need one to two representatives from each grade to do interviews, collect candid photos, and quotes from fellow students in the grade. As well, we need students to fulfil other organizational roles to complete various sections (Arts, Activities and Clubs, Music and Sports, Grads).&#8221;
And much like the first day of school, excitement and anticipation await for the next yearbook production journey.
&#8220;It&#8217;s always great to see the final product when the book is published and handed out,&#8221; says Shin. &#8220;I don&#8217;t know if there is any other club or class that can show their work in a published book that is part of the history of a school year and all the behind-the-scenes work involved.&#8221;

Related links:
See all <a href="https://stmichaelscollegeschool.com/programmes/clubs-activities#u-z" aria-label="Clubs and Activities">Clubs and Activities</a>

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SMCS Yearbook Club | Ms. Shin and a student reviewing yearbook

In Living Colour: Capturing Lasting Memories via the Yearbook Club

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<h1>Homecoming is back!</h1>
A true showcase of the spirit of St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) returns on Saturday, October 1.
The day welcomes students, families, alumni, staff, and friends to come together – in true community celebration! The itinerary includes something for everyone with activities including sports games, music performance, Grade 7 Challenge, BBQ, and a Mporium sale!
“Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back former students and community members to celebrate a school&#8217;s existence. A fitting definition to explain the SMCS Homecoming on Saturday, October 1,” says Kimberley Bailey, Director of Advancement. “After two years of Homecoming being on hiatus due to the pandemic, it&#8217;s exciting to welcome the entire SMCS community back to support our current student-athletes and to celebrate! Seeing the stands full of double blue cheering on our students, hearing the roar of the crowd singing the Hoikety Choik, and seeing big smiles on our students’ faces – this is what Homecoming and the SMCS Spirit is all about.”
<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-homecoming-spirit-week-1.webp" alt="SMCS Homecoming 2022" width="1200" height="800" /> 
Here is the schedule:
9:00 a.m. — U14 Soccer vs Crestwood Preparatory College 
9:30 a.m. — U14 Volleyball DI vs DII 
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. — SMCS Community Skate in the Arena (helmets required) 
10:45 a.m. — Jr. Soccer vs Trinity College School 
11:00 a.m. — Jr. Volleyball vs Trinity College School 
11:00 a.m. — Gr. 7 Ball Hockey Tournament 
12:30 p.m. — Jr. Football vs Villanova College (<a href="https://youtu.be/6qVMbLhl_jU" target="_blank" aria-label="live streamed" rel="noopener">livestreamed</a>) 
12:30 p.m. — Sr. Volleyball vs Trinity College School 
1:00 p.m. — Gr. 8 Family Skate in Arena (helmets required) 
1:15 p.m. — SMCS Mascot Race (during the half time of the Jr. Football game) 
2:45 p.m. — Sr. Football vs Trinity College School (<a href="https://youtu.be/1odo5etaqGc" target="_blank" aria-label="live streamed" rel="noopener">livestreamed</a>)
And much more:
<ul>
 <li>Visit with our Admissions Team</li>
 <li>Concert Band performance (at the top of the stadium)</li>
 <li>Holy Name of Mary College School Face Painting</li>
 <li>BBQ available for purchase (cash only)</li>
 <li>SMCS Parents’ Association Information table and Athletic Department sale</li>
 <li>Mporium Sidewalk Sale</li>
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Come out and celebrate with the St. Michael’s community and let’s fill the stands with cheering fans!
For more information: <a href="mailto:advancement@smcsmail.com">advancement@smcsmail.com</a>
<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-homecoming-spirit-week-3.webp" alt="SMCS Spirit Week | Student leaders cheering on students" width="1200" height="801" /> 
<h2>Getting into the Spirit</h2>In the lead-up to Homecoming, another annual tradition will take place within the walls of SMCS.
“Spirit Week is an opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to build community in the present while tapping into the rich history of spirit and tradition that stretches all the way back to 1852,” says John Connelly, Director of Student Affairs. “As a St. Michael’s family, we take this time to encounter one another in friendship and fellowship. New students form new connections, and returning students rekindle their bonds through a shared sense of loyalty and commitment to the school. Everyone in the community enjoys some much-needed fun at the end of a frenetic first month of school. We gather at the Table of the Lord for the Feast of St. Michael as sisters and brothers in Christ and renew our commitment to change the world through lives of faith, character, and service.”
The schedule for Spirit Week includes:
Monday: Double Blue Day. Dress Down: St. Mike’s Spirit Wear, Blue Theme 
Tuesday: Twin Day, Giveaway Day. Students dress identically to someone else and share photos for a chance to win a prize 
Wednesday: International Spirit Day. Dressing in the colours of your favourite country 
Thursday: Feast of St. Michael Mass with a Spirit Assembly during the last period 
Friday: Orange Shirt Day. Commemorating Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-homecoming-spirit-week-2.webp" alt="SMCS Spirit Week 2022" width="1200" height="801" /> 
<h2>Five Fast Facts about Spirit Week</h2>
<ul>
 <li>Spirit Week has been celebrated in the week leading up to Homecoming for more than 10 years</li>
 <li>56 newly-formed TAG groups will gather in person for the first time</li>
 <li>The first spirit assembly in three years will be held on Thursday, September 29</li>
 <li>This year marks the first-ever in-person House spirit celebration</li>
 <li>Our annual Feast of St. Michael Mass will be celebrated in-person by the whole school for the first time in three years</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<a href="/news-events" aria-label="Special Events at SMCS">Special Events at SMCS</a>
<a href="/alumni" aria-label="Alumni">Alumni</a>



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Homecoming is Back!

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<h1>Introducing: New Faculty and Staff for 2022-23</h1>

As we begin a new school year at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS), we welcome each of our new faculty and staff members to the SMCS community.

<h2>New Faculty</h2>

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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/daly-300x300-1.jpg" alt="SMCS James McKinnon Administration, Principal" width="300" height="300" /></td>
				<td>Pat Daly – Principal 
			Mr. Daly joins SMCS as its 31st principal, bringing with him 33 years as a Catholic educator, with more than 22 years of diverse leadership experience. He began his career in 1989 as a secondary school teacher with Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), and for the next 25 years, he was promoted to a variety of roles of progressive responsibility, including department head, secondary school vice principal, and secondary school principal. In 2015, Mr. Daly was appointed to the position of Superintendent of Education for Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board, and in 2018 returned to the HCDSB as Director of Education.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/patrick-gamble-400x400-1.webp" alt="Patrick Gamble, SMCS teacher" width="400" height="400"/></td>
				<td>Patrick Gamble – Religion Teacher 
			With his commitment to Catholic education and Catholic social teachings, Mr. Gamble is resolved to teach and coach youth in a school like SMCS. Mr. Gamble has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from Western University. He has taught with the HCDSB and assisted co-curricular programmes of lacrosse, volleyball, and student council. Leading up to becoming a teacher, Mr. Gamble worked with various camps in the towns of Milton and Oakville, coordinating inclusion programmes for campers who need assistance with behaviour management plans. </td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/andrew-kos-400x400-1.webp" alt="Andrew Kos, English and Civics teacher at SMCS" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Andrew Kos – Civics and Core English Teacher 
			Mr. Kos completed his Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and his Master of Teaching at the University of Toronto. He was a guest teacher at SMCS last year and completed one of his practicum requirements with the school. Among other accomplishments, on the volleyball court, he was the head coach of the Junior National Team with Volleyball Canada in 2021, and is looking forward to teaching and coaching SMCS students.</td>
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<h2>New Staff</h2>

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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/chantal-da-cruz-400x400-1.jpg" alt="SMCS Chantal Da Cruz, Administrative Assistant" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Chantal Da Cruz – Administrative Assistant – Main Office 
			Ms. Da Cruz started in her role as Administrative Assistant in the Main Office in February 2022.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/neal-sukhraj-400x400-1.jpg" alt="Neal Sukhraj, SMCS Employee Relations Advisor" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Neal Sukhraj – Employee Relations Advisor 
			Mr. Sukhraj has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Guelph, completed his Human Resources Management certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University, and has his Canadian Certified Logistics Professional Designation. Prior to this role, Mr. Sukhraj worked in the human resources field for over nine years in the distribution and auto sectors. He practices martial arts and enjoys spending time with his family.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/thakkar.jpg" alt="SMCS Romil Thakkar IT HelpDesk" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Romil Thakkar &#8211; IT Helpdesk Support 
			Mr. Thakkar started with the school in September 2021 and became employed in his current role as IT Helpdesk Support in November 2021.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/salahuddin-ahmed-400x400-1.webp" alt="SMCS | Salahuddin Ahmed, IT" width="400" height="400"/></td>
				<td>Salahuddin Ahmed &#8211; IT Department 
			Mr. Salahuddin Ahmed joined the IT Department in September 2022 on a short-term basis to assist the team with IT information systems and security.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/abhishek-kaira-400x400-1.webp" alt="SMCS Abhishek Kaira, Staff Accountant" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Abhishek Kaira – Staff Accountant 
			Mr. Kaira joined the Finance Department as the new Staff Accountant. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University and two graduate certificates from Seneca College; one in Global Hospitality Operations and another in International Business Management. He has worked in accounting for more than five years, in hospitality and manufacturing.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/smcscrest-faculty-nophoto.jpg" alt="SMCS school crest" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Angie Venosa – Administrative Assistant – Main Office 
			Ms. Venosa will be joining the Main Office team as an Administrative Assistant at the end of September. She has a Bachelor of Arts from York University and a Law Clerk Diploma from Seneca College. She worked for over nine years with a law firm in Toronto as a Clerk, and then as a Legal Administrative Assistant. You will find her working alongside Ms. Da Cruz in the Main Office. </td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/smcscrest-faculty-nophoto.jpg" alt="SMCS school crest" width="400" height="400" class="alignright size-full wp-image-9022" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/smcscrest-faculty-nophoto.jpg 400w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/smcscrest-faculty-nophoto-300x300.jpg 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/smcscrest-faculty-nophoto-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></td>
				<td>Sergio Baksh – Arena Operator 
			Mr. Baksh has joined the Arena team to continue to keep the operation of the arena running as smoothly as possible. Mr. Baksh has a background working in several arenas over his career and has also worked in the Toronto film industry as well.</td>
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<h2>Returning Faculty</h2>

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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/benzacar_400x400.jpg" alt="SMCS Staff Liat Benzacar, Student Wellness Office" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Liat Benzacar – Student Wellness Officer 
			Ms. Benzacar returns from her maternity leave to her role as the school’s Student Wellness Officer.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/mcdonald_400x400.jpg" alt="mcdonald" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Samantha McDonald – Art and Core Teacher 
			Mrs. McDonald returns from her maternity leave to teach Visual Art and Core.</td>
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<h2>Current Staff with New Roles</h2>

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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/agbontaen.jpg" alt="SMCS Annette Agbontaen, Administrative Assistant, Main Office" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Annette Agbontaen &#8211; Mporium Manager and Buyer 
			Ms. Agbontaen moved to her new role as the Mporium Manager and Buyer in July 2022. She has worked for the school since 2018 as an Administrative Assistant in the Main Office. </td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cordoni_400x400.jpg" alt="SMCS Staff Claudio Cordoni, Claudio Cordoni, Information Technology" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Claudio Cordoni &#8211; IT and Innovation Manager 
			After three and a half years serving the SMCS IT team as the IT Systems Administrator, Mr. Cordoni has been promoted to the position of IT and Innovation Manager.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/scott_400x400.jpg" alt="SMCS Shane Scott Arena Operator" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Shane Scott &#8211; Arena Manager 
			With 22 years as part of the school’s arena staff, Mr. Scott takes over for the long-serving Rob Tunney ’81 as Arena Manager.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/blaik.jpg" alt="SMCS Administration Daniel Blaik, Dean of Students" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Daniel Blaik &#8211; Vice Principal-Dean of Students 
			During the summer of 2022, Mr. Blaik assumed the title of Vice Principal – Dean of Students.</td>
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				<td><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tunney_400x400.jpg" alt="SMCS Robert Tunney &#039;81 Arena Manager" width="400" height="400" /></td>
				<td>Deacon Robert Tunney ’81 
			Rob Tunney will be assisting Andrew Kiel, Coordinator of Spiritual Life on a part-time basis to assist with Masses and other Spiritual Life activities.</td>
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Related links:
<a href="/news-events" aria-label="News And Events">News And Events</a>
<a href="/about/administration-and-staff" aria-label="Administration and Staff">Administration and Staff</a>

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Introducing: New Faculty and Staff for 2022-23

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<h1>Back to School – Double Blue Style</h1>
Whether up at camp or back on campus, St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) staff and students had a welcomed return following the summer break.
The first week of school saw Grades 7 and 9 students and senior student leaders embark on their outdoor and experiential education programme at Camp Wanakita with ALIVE Outdoors.
<figure id="attachment_10797" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10797" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-back-to-school-2022-1.webp" alt="SMCS | First day of school, heading to camp" width="1200" height="801" class="size-full wp-image-10797" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-back-to-school-2022-1.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-back-to-school-2022-1-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-back-to-school-2022-1-768x513.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-10797" class="wp-caption-text">SMCS students and student leaders getting ready to head off to Camp Wanakita.</figcaption></figure>
Students in Grades 8, 10, 11, and 12 had a much more regular return to classes with the first non-cohorted start to school in two years.
Check out the video below featuring moments from our community’s first week back at SMCS.
<iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bCm_9Kl26_w" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Related links:
<a href="/why-smcs/experiential-learning" aria-label="Experiential Learning">Experiential Learning</a>
<a href="/programmes/academics" aria-label="Academics">Academics</a>

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SMCS | First day of school, heading to camp

Back to School – Double Blue Style

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<h1>SMCS Community Connects Through the Links</h1>
For over 40 years, the St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Annual Golf Tournament has been bringing together alumni, parents, friends, and business partners connected to the school. The tournament has been a fundraising staple for the school, raising in excess of $650,000 since its inception along with building many friendships within the school community.
<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-1.webp" alt="SMCS Annual Golf Tournament | 2021" width="1200" height="800" class="alignright size-full wp-image-10767" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-1.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-1-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-1-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
This year’s tournament will take place on Monday, September 19, at the beautiful Woodington Lake Golf Club with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Currently, there is very limited availability in the tournament for those that might be interested. <a href="https://www.mysmcs.com/annual-golf-tournament-" rel="noopener" target="_blank" aria-label="Learn more and secure one of the remaining spots">Learn more and secure one of the remaining spots</a>.
However, the annual tournament is not the only place to find our community on the links. Small groups of alumni and friends have started their own traditions of uniting together on the greens.
<h2>How one man brought many together</h2>
In 1981, Gene Cuccia ’52, OSM, decided to reconnect with as many of his classmates who played hockey and football from 1948 to 1952. To his surprise, approximately 80 guys showed up at his house to kick off the inaugural get-together.
“They were the happiest days of my life,” recalls Cuccia. In 1995, the reunion evolved to include an annual golf game at Streetsville Glen to which many more SMCS grads and friends attended.
With the closing of Streetsville Glen, the venue moved to Bloomington Downs, and it was here that Leo McArthur ’55, a boarder and friend of many of the grads, offered his course to continue the camaraderie. McArthur died in 2016, however his son Blair and his grandson Dylan have carried on wishes by hosting the tournament. So continues the tradition every September when alumni from the 50s and 60s gather to celebrate their friendship and collective memories of SMCS. The golf organizers are now represented by: Dave Keon &#8217;60, Tom Micallef &#8217;56, Ed Rosar &#8217;65, Frank Rosar &#8217;66, Bob Pallante &#8217;59, and Joe Younder ’56.
<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-4.webp" alt="Streetsville Glen golf tournament for hockey and football players at SMCS" width="1200" height="800" class="alignright size-full wp-image-10766" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-4.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-4-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-4-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
<h2>Buddies Annual Golf Tournament for Cancer</h2>
Led by Anthony Scilipoti ’90, the Buddies Annual Golf Tournament is rooted in another SMCS tradition – hockey! After Scilipoti graduated university, a group of friends, including many SMCS grads, put together a hockey team called the Northwest Devils. In 1994, they were awarded $500 for winning the Bill Bolton Consolation Men&#8217;s Hockey Championship. They decided to use the prize money to start a golf tournament and BBQ. Looking back, it was a decision that ultimately led to an annual event that has raised nearly $100,000 for cancer-related charities with the 2021 tournament bringing in a record $15,000.
<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-2.webp" alt="Buddies Annual Golf Tournament for Cancer | SMCS" width="1200" height="900" class="alignright size-full wp-image-10768" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-2.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-2-300x225.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-2-768x576.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
This year, the 29th Annual Buddies Open was held on September 11 at Bethesda Grange Golf Course in Stouffville followed by the traditional BBQ and pool after-party. Almost all the original Devils still participate along with a large SMCS contingent, plus many friends, colleagues, and their families. All are always welcome. It’s a scramble format for fun and is put on for a great cause! For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.buddiesopen.com">www.buddiesopen.com</a>.
<h2>The Grade 12 graduates of 2003</h2>
<img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-3.webp" alt="Class of 2003 Annual Golf Tournament &amp; Reunion | SMCS" width="1200" height="828" class="alignright size-full wp-image-10769" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-3.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-3-300x207.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-annual-golf-tournament-2022-3-768x530.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
Inspired by the traditions of other classes, the Class of 2003 (Grade 12) held their inaugural Golf Tournament &amp; Reunion at Wooden Sticks Golf Course in 2016. The annual event has grown each year, a testament to the unique camaraderie and school spirit fostered at SMCS, and now regularly features approximately 15 per cent of the 2003 Grade 12 graduates. Beginning with a group brunch, followed by 18 holes and dinner, the reunion provides ample opportunity to reminisce and keep in touch with fellow classmates. With the 7th Annual Tournament &amp; Reunion quickly approaching on September 18, the alumni are thrilled to incorporate a charitable component by establishing the Class of 2003 Bursary which will make a meaningful and targeted impact on the lives of future SMCS students. For more information, please contact Pat Kavanagh &#8217;03 through the Advancement Office.

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<h1>Grade 12 Student Recognized for Outstanding Service</h1>

With the passion and commitment to service instilled in him at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS), one Grade 12 student was recently recognized for his outstanding contribution as a volunteer for Tennis Canada at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
This past summer, at just 17 years old, Joshua Carroll-Leong was named Volunteer of the Year by Tennis Canada, becoming the youngest recipient in the organization’s history to receive the honour.

<figure id="attachment_10714" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10714" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption float-left"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-4.webp" alt="Joshua Carroll-Leong and his mom volunteering for Tennis Canada." width="450" height="600" class="size-full wp-image-10714" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-4.webp 450w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-4-225x300.webp 225w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-10714" class="wp-caption-text">Joshua Carroll-Leong and his mom, Danielle Carroll, at this year&#8217;s National Bank Open.</figcaption></figure>

“Being presented the volunteer of the year award out of 1,200 volunteers was very special,” says Carroll-Leong. “I can confidently say I did not see it coming, but it was nice to see that all my work and hours were recognized. I know that I did not take this role looking for recognition, but it was a great honour for me, and definitely a humbling experience.”
Raphael Leong, Joshua’s father, noted the qualities that made his son a perfect fit for the award, “Joshua is not only dedicated to his team, but he steps up to find solutions for them. The tournament had many challenges over the 10 days, but Joshua learned from those around him how to build team morale by always stepping up to support and help any team volunteer on-site and member of the public to make the tournament experience memorable.”
<h2>An outstanding service award and an important leadership role</h2>
Carroll-Leong started volunteering with Tennis Canada and the <a href="https://nationalbankopen.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" aria-label="National Bank Open">National Bank Open</a> in 2019. In addition to receiving the volunteer award this year, he was also selected to be a captain.
“I think we were both taken aback and honoured to learn he had been chosen this year to fill this role. We never would have thought Tennis Canada would select such a young person to help lead such an important committee that would be front and centre in front of cameras and the public,” says his dad.
“My committee was in charge of overseeing all on-court player requests and ensuring that everything was ready for play. This included bringing the match bags to courts which consisted of towels and balls while also ensuring all drink coolers and air-conditioning units were stocked,” says Carroll-Leong.
“Going into this year’s tournament, I was undeniably nervous knowing I would be out of my comfort zone. I learned a lot along the way, and I was very fortunate to work under someone I am proud to call a mentor, teacher, and role model.”
He adds, “Throughout the tournament, I learned to better delegate and trust my team members rather than always trying to do things on my own.”
According to Carroll-Leong, his family collectively has over 100 combined years of volunteer service at this tournament.

<figure id="attachment_10713" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10713" style="width: 1120px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-3.webp" alt="Joshua volunteering for the 2021 National Bank Open" width="1120" height="800" class="size-full wp-image-10713" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-3.webp 1120w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-3-300x214.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-3-768x549.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-10713" class="wp-caption-text">Joshua Carroll-Leong (far right, background) volunteering for Tennis Canada at the 2021 National Bank Open.</figcaption></figure>

“My family has a deep and rich history with the tournament, dating back to when my father was a ball kid/captain and committee head as a teenager,” he says. “My grandmother continues to volunteer, reaching 40 consecutive years of service this year, and my grandpa has surpassed over 15.”
<h2>A true pillar of service at SMCS</h2>
Service at SMCS is ingrained in the student experience from the moment they step foot in the yellow brick halls to their first walk through the Students’ Arch at their graduation.
“SMCS has taught our son the value and importance of how privilege/opportunities also carry great responsibility. The Basilian motto of educating the whole person through goodness, discipline, and knowledge has really had an impact on our son&#8217;s day-to-day outlook and how he carries himself in the community,” says Josh’s dad, Raphael. “My son has relished all of the school leadership opportunities afforded to him, beginning in Grade 9 as a Student Ambassador, to becoming a Grade Rep for the past two years, and now Head of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) group.”
His dad adds, “Josh has also learned the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship through his participation in various varsity sports, including swimming, alpine skiing, and tennis. Lastly, having the opportunity to be part of Tower Media as a daily announcer has opened his eyes to public speaking and the importance of non-verbal communication. Everything he has done through SMCS has led him to this moment, so we cannot thank the school enough, particularly the teachers, administration, and coaches, for their dedication and time.”

<figure id="attachment_10712" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10712" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-2.webp" alt="The 2021 National Bank Open" width="1200" height="857" class="size-full wp-image-10712" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-2.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-2-300x214.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-2-768x548.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-10712" class="wp-caption-text">Carroll-Leong started volunteering with Tennis Canada and the National Bank Open in 2019.</figcaption></figure>

For Carroll-Leong, he is grateful to SMCS for solidifying his desire to get more involved in his community and is proud that he can take what he learns through these experiences back to his school to make it a better place.
“I am not surprised to hear of Joshua receiving such great recognition from Tennis Canada on being the volunteer of the year, as he has been outstanding with his work as an ambassador for our school with Admissions events with prospective families and students,” says Chris De Piero ’87, Associate Director of Admissions and faculty moderator of the Student Ambassador programme. “He embodies everything that St. Michael’s College School stands for. His willingness to be an example of what servant leadership and volunteerism are all about is a great example for our community. We are grateful for Josh’s involvement and certainly congratulate him on his award.”
<h2>A passion for serving the community</h2>
At SMCS, students must accumulate above and beyond the required 40 hours of community service. Students are expected to complete 20 of those hours before May of their Grade 10 year and must complete an additional 20 hours of Christian service in Grades 11 and 12 as well as participate in a Service Day.

<figure id="attachment_10719" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-10719" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-5.webp" alt="Joshua Carroll-Leong, SMCS Student Ambassador during Welcome Days" width="1200" height="800" class="size-full wp-image-10719" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-5.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-5-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/smcs-josh-caroll-leong-service-story-5-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-10719" class="wp-caption-text">Joshua Carroll-Leong has been a SMCS Student Ambassador since he was in Grade 9.</figcaption></figure>

“Outside of school, I volunteer when the opportunity presents itself, whether through local organizations or simply helping a neighbour shovel the snow or move something heavy,” says Carroll-Leong. “I think that giving back is one of the most important things I can do. I know how fortunate and privileged I am, and it is my mission to give back whenever I can.”
“Volunteering and getting involved can open your eyes to perspectives you may never have seen,” he says. “There is so much we can learn through volunteering and giving back to your community.”

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Joshua Carroll-Leong and his mom volunteering for Tennis Canada.

Grade 12 Student Recognized for Outstanding Service

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 <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/trackandfield/track-and-field-justyn-knight-winning-mentality-1.5945013" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Winning mentality has Justyn Knight thinking big ahead of Tokyo Olympics</a>
 CBC 
<hr />FEBRUARY 10, 2021 
 <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sponsored_sections/2021/02/08/smcs-grads-get-startup-boost-from-their-alma-mater.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">SMCS grads get startup boost from their alma mater</a>
 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 - 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&feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hope from Home - 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&action=edit&wdLOR=c5C60458E-5C7E-454A-A7FD-4D11D792B0F8&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's new hockey hero, Akil Thomas!</a>
 Regina Leader-Post
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