COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CLASSROOM CURRICULUM E
X Real-world experiences
X Impactful partnerships with individuals and organizations
X Designed to enrich student learning and achievement
X To encourage students to participate in community service projects, and teaching them the value of giving back to the community.
X Introduced in 2017-18
X Facilitates Inquiry-Based Learning
A form of active learning that starts by posing questions, problems, or scenarios.
X COMBINES
Experiential Learning + Independent Study + Learning Partnerships
Our experiential education approach provides authentic, dynamic, and meaningful opportunities for students to gain knowledge, inspire curiosity, and explore more deeply while complementing the curriculum. It combines independent study, which is embedded in all our courses, offering students the opportunity to explore a concept or topic that is relevant to their own learning. Learning partnerships deepen the learning by facilitating a stronger connection between the classroom and real world.
A set of core competencies that students need to survive and thrive in an ever-changing global world.
USES SIX C’S OF 21ST CENTURY GLOBAL COMPETENCY
Character
Citizenship
Collaboration
Community
Creativity Critical
COMMUNITY
PRACTICUMS
X Accounting (Play4Tomorrow)
X Architectural (NORR Architectural)
X Computer Science (MLSE)
X Engineering (GlenDimplex)
X Engineering Robotics (Yale)
X Law
X Media Arts (AGO)
EVENTS
X Advent in The Courtyard
X Archangel's Den
X Architectural Tour
X Biomedical Research
X Business Ethics Conference
X Cardiac Conference
X CIS Black Student Conference
X European March Break Trips
X Grade 11 Career Day
X Humber River Hospital (A.I. tour)
X Luminato Arts Festival
X Music Concert
X Ontario Prayer Breakfast
X Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
X ParenTalks
X Rotman School of Management Challenge
SERVICE
X Caring and Sharing
X Feed the Children
X Good Shepherd Refuge
X Out of the Cold
X Prostate Cancer Stair Climb
X SickKids (Caliper Project)
X Toronto Unity Health
X Science Breakfast
X SMCS Cuisine
X Theatre presentation
X University of Michigan - School of Business Tour
X University of Michigan Law School
SPEAKER TOPICS
X Art
X Artificial Intelligence
X Aviation Club
X Biology
X Careers
X Data Management
X Economics
X Economics Club of Canada
X Engineering Robotics
X Financial Literacy
X French
X Media Arts
X NAFTA Agreement
X Physics
X Sports Marketing and Entertainment
X Sports Mentoring
X Urban Studies
SPEAKER LIST
X Mark Flanagan '86 - International Monetary Fund
X Isabel Wilkerson - Author of CASTE
X Dr. Brad Killaly - University of Michigan (Ross School of Business)
X Brian Bulcke - Play4Tomorrow
X Marlon Majdoub - Career Day Speaker
X Alexis MacDonald - Career Day Speaker
X Rob Nickerson - (Improv) Career Day Speaker
X Kurt Downes ’97CIS Black Student Conference
X Jacqueline Lumsden - Career Day Speaker
X Peter Thurton ’81 - Career Day Speaker
X Dwight Donald ’90 - Career Day Speaker
X Gerald Commissiong ’01 - Science
Breakfast Keynote Speaker
X John Donkor - Moot Court Judge
X Adrian Bilyk ’01 - Moot Court Judge
X Roman Mamalyga ’76 - Motivational
Speaker (Career Studies)
X Cynthia Devine - CEO of Maple Leaf
Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
“I learned a lot and met a ton of amazing people during the speed session. The fact that there were many unconventional career paths on display made the session very interesting and eye-opening.” CLASS OF ’24
“This is such a great programme for the students. They are learning things about the law and the legal profession that I didn’t know as a fourth-year university student. I hope that many of them will become lawyers, but I know that all of them will benefit from this experience, regardless of their chosen calling.” CLASS OF ’98
“The conference was very well organized and thoughtful. Thank you for your work in creating this needed space.”
TEACHER, CIS ONTARIO
“Seeing Obama speak live and in person is definitely an experience I will remember for the rest of my life, and will be a highlight of my time at St. Michael’s. The message Obama gave during his speech at Canada 2020 was one I felt directed at my peers and myself. He spoke about the future generations, my generation, and the faith he has in us to solve the mistakes ongoing in today’s world.” CLASS OF ’18
“I think the March Break business trip taught us a lot about independence and exploring new places. This was the first time a lot of us were traveling without our parents and I think that type of adventure is essential to growing and finding yourself. I would 100% recommend the trip to anyone who is interested in learning and cultivating an unforgettable experience with your friends.” CLASS OF ’23
“The energy in the conversations was matched only by the students’ fervour to pursue their goals. It was a valuable experience for both sides and as an alumnus I am excited to see the world these young men help create.” CLASS OF ’07
“From MLSE for computer science students to Glen Dimplex and Yale University’s surgery department for engineering, students experience first-hand opportunities in their desired professions which sets them apart in university.” SMCS FACULTY
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