e Leader in Catholic Boys’ Education
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL
We create an environment designed to help you discover and reach your true potential and the foundation to become the best for the world.
“My SMCS experience prepared me exceptionally well for university. The brotherhood truly felt like a second family, a community I could rely on for support and guidance towards my goals. The diverse co-curricular activities at the school allowed me to explore my passions and along with the dedication of my teachers in a comprehensive academic programme, my six years at SMCS helped shape me into a well-rounded individual primed for future success.”
RYAN FAZL ’22
182 TOTAL GRADUATES
$ 450,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS EARNED
$ 73,800 VALUE OF NAMED AWARDS and those granted by SMCS
100 % UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE RATE
67 % UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP full or partial
84 % ONTARIO SCHOLARS
Overall average of 80+% in Grade 12 disciplines
65 % ST. THOMAS MORE SOCIETY
Overall average of 80+% from Grades 9-12
38 % BASILIAN BOOK AWARD
90+% average in top six Grade 12 courses at SMCS
TOP 5 UNIVERSITY CHOICES
▶ 1 WESTERN UNIVERSITY
▶ 2 QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
▶ 3 UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
▶ 4 YORK UNIVERSITY
▶ 5 McGILL UNIVERSITY
NOTABLE U.S. & INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
▶ 1 CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
▶ 2 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
▶ 3 RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN
▶ 4 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
▶ 5 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
17.5
36 YEARS
longest-serving staff member
28 YEARS
We prepare our students for university success with a challenging and diverse curriculum featuring a modern, Liberal Arts, Catholic education. Our programme is focused on educating the whole person in mind, body, and spirit.
▶ AP Calculus *
▶ AP English Literature and Composition *
▶ AP World History *
▶ Arts
▶ Biology
▶ Business Studies
▶ Chemistry
▶ Civics
▶ Classical Civilization
▶ Computer Engineering and Robotics
▶ Computer Science
▶ Conservation Biology
▶ Sports and Entertainment Marketing
▶ Economics
▶ English
▶ French
▶ Geography
▶ History
▶ Italian
▶ Latin
▶ Law
▶ Mathematics
▶ Media Arts
▶ Music
▶ Musical Theatre
▶ Philosophy
▶ Physical Health Education
▶ Physics
▶ Politics
▶ Religion
▶ Science
▶ Spanish
▶ Studies in Catholic Literature
▶ Technological Design
▶ Visual Arts
▶ Writer’s Craft
Even after graduating from St. Mike's over 20 years ago, I still believe that my decision to go there was one of the best things I have ever done. I met many of my closest friends there. The competitive nature and high standards of both the academics and athletics were exactly what I needed to succeed as a student and person.”
The athletics programme at St. Michael’s College School features 20 different inter-school sports and fields 56 competitive teams. In addition, students also have the opportunity to participate in
▶
ALPINE SKIING
U14, Varsity
▶ BADMINTON
Junior, Senior
▶ BASEBALL
Varsity
BASKETBALL
U14, Junior DI & DII, Senior
Varsity DI & DII
CROSS COUNTRY
U13, U14, Novice, Junior, Senior
FOOTBALL
U14 Flag, Junior, Senior
Junior, Senior
U14 (Blue, White), Junior (Blue, White), Senior
Our arts programme develops a student’s sense of culture, creativity, and independence . It encompasses the departments of media arts, music, visual arts, and dramatic arts.
DRAMATIC
MEDIA
FILMMAKING
▶
ADVERTISING
VISUAL
▶ COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
▶ SOCIAL MEDIA
▶ DRAMA PRODUCTION (Fall)
▶ BROADWAY-STYLE MUSICAL (Spring)
MUSIC
▶ GRADE 8 BAND
▶ GRADE 8 HONOUR BAND
▶ GRADE 9 BEGINNER BAND
▶ GRADE 9 ADVANCED BAND
▶ GRADE 9 AND 10 TRIP BAND
▶ MEDIA AND DIGITAL ART
▶ GRADE 9 AND 10 FESTIVAL WINDS
▶ GRADE 10 SYMPHONIC BAND
▶ JR. DRUMLINE
▶ JR. JAZZ ENSEMBLE
▶ LITURGICAL CHOIR
▶ LITURGICAL ENSEMBLE
▶ RUMBA SQUAD
▶ SR. CONCERT BAND
▶ SR. DRUMLINE
▶ SR. JAZZ COMBO
▶ SR. JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Clubs and activities at St. Michael’s College School provide an opportunity for everyone to engage with their peers outside of the classroom, with more than 60 options to choose from. Whether it is learning something new or honing an existing skill, students can explore, discover, build confidence, share ideas, make new friends, and just have fun!
▶ African Canadian Youth Group
▶ Anime Club
▶ Art Club
▶ Asian Association
▶ Aviation Club
▶ Blue Angels (Altar Serving)
▶ Blue Anglers (Fishing)
▶ Blue Beetles (Hallway Walkers)
▶ Blue Knights (Chess)
▶ Blue Pixels (Video Gaming)
▶ Blue Tunes (Music/Record Club)
▶ Board Games Club
▶ Business Leadership
▶ Challenge Award (Gr. 7 & 8)
▶ Common Earth
▶ Computer Science Club
▶ Debate Club
▶ DECA
▶ Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusion Student Committee
▶ Duke of Edinburgh Award
▶ Dungeons and Dragons
▶ Film Club
▶ Financial Literacy
▶ French Aide
▶ French Club
▶ Global Ideas Institute
▶ Good Shepherd Refuge
▶ Green Initiative
▶ Guitar Club
▶ Irish Club
▶ Italian Club
▶ Library Leaders
▶ M Squad
▶ Mahjong Club
▶ Media Arts/Photography
▶ Milk Bag Mat Club
▶ Model United Nations
▶ Modern Man Movement
▶ Music Production
▶ Peer Tutoring
▶ Politics Club
▶ Prefects
▶ Reach for the Top
▶ Reading Olympics
▶ Rock Climbing Club
▶ Senior Math Club
▶ SMCS Cuisine
▶ South Asian Association
▶ Spanish Club
▶ Sport Management Club
▶ St. Michael’s Mechanics
▶ St. Mike's Study Buddies
▶ Stock Market Club
▶ Student Ambassadors
▶ Student Engagement Committee
▶ Student Government
▶ Theatre Stage Crew
▶ Toastmasters Club
▶ Tower Media (Live Events)
▶ Tower Media (Video Announcements)
▶ VEX IQ
▶ VEX Robotics
▶ Wellness Team
▶ Yearbook Club
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’s day-to-day outlook and how he carries himself in the community. 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, and now Head of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion group.”
“I am impressed with the empathy they have for people who are in need. They are happy that they can help our community and give.”
NICOLE, MOM OF 2
The teachings and traditions of the Catholic faith form the foundation of school life at St. Michael’s College School. Spiritual Life is present, prioritized, and practiced in myriad ways and embodied in the presence of the Basilian Fathers.
▶ Basilian Priests
▶ Spiritual Life Coordinator
OBSERVANCES & LITURGICAL CELEB TIONS
▶ Advent in the Courtyard Prayer Service
▶ Advent Mass
▶ Ash Wednesday Mass
▶ Daily Mass
▶ Daily Morning Reflection & Prayer
▶ Feast of St. Michael Mass
▶ Graduation Masses
▶ Mother & Son Masses (Gr. 7-11 & Gr. 12)
▶ Outdoor Education Masses
▶ Reconciliation (Advent & Lent)
▶ Staff Masses
▶ Student Retreat Masses
▶ Turkey Roll Alumni Reunion Mass
▶ Virtues of the Month
▶ Year-End Mass (Blessing and Commissioning Mass)
IS A CATHOLIC SCHOOL, OPEN TO STUDENTS OF ALL FAITHS.
Service to others , whether through big acts or small, community is a key focus area at St. Michael’s College School.
Our programme provides each student with an unfiltered window on the world that can expand a boy’s knowledge and deepen his understanding of his neighbourhood, local or greater community, about society and how people live.
40 Required hours of Community Service +
Additional approved Christian Service hours in Grades 11 and 12
“St. Michael’s is a critical part of almost every success in my life. It shaped in many ways my path of faith, commitment to the Church, prepared me with the discipline and the knowledge to excel in a secular world with various skill sets, prepared me for law school, prepared me for all of the jobs that I’ve done. The commitment to goodness, discipline, and knowledge infused a pattern for me which has allowed me to serve in this way.”
NICOLAS PAPPALARDO ’98
44 STUDENTS IN GRADES 11 AND 12 PARTICIPATED IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BUSINESS FIELD TRIP to engage with top professors and gain insights into the dynamic field.
18 4 GRADE 11 STUDENTS TOOK PART IN CAREER DAY and actively explored diverse career opportunities while gaining valuable insights from industry professionals.
29 SMCS STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE INAUGURAL CIS BLACK STUDENT CONFERENCE that provided a platform for black students to connect, share experiences, and engage in empowering discussions with industry leaders.
60+ STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE THREE SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MARCH BREAK TRIPS throughout Europe and the United Kingdom.
200 BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC STUDENTS TOOK PART IN THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) PRESENTATION that provided them with the unique opportunity to learn more about the global economy, role of the IMF, and more.
The Community Engagement and Learning programme at St. Michael’s College School actively builds on the rapidly evolving world by further fuelling discovery, exploration, deeper student learning, and achievement — by taking classroom learning into the outside world.
IN 2022-23 ▶ 750 STUDENT PARTICIPANTS
▶ 413 PARENT PARTICIPANTS
▶ 50 STAFF PARTICIPANTS
▶ 30 TOTAL EVENTS
SINCE 2017 ▶
▶
4,916 STUDENT PARTICIPANTS
1,990 PARENT PARTICIPANTS
▶ Caring and Sharing
▶ Feed the Children
▶ Good Shepherd Refuge
▶ Out of the Cold
▶ Prostate Cancer Stair Climb
▶ SickKids (Caliper Project)
▶ Yee Hong Seniors Home
▶ Mark Flanagan '86 International Monetary Fund
▶ Isabel Wilkerson
Author of CASTE
▶ Dr. Brad Killaly University of Michigan (Ross School of Business)
▶ Brian Bulcke
Play4Tomorrow
▶ Marlon Majdoub
Career Day Speaker
▶ Alexis MacDonald
Career Day Speaker
Placing a priority on student well-being is integral to how we form young men at St. Michael’s College School.
While academic success is important and a contributing factor to student wellness, overall well-being is about much more than assignments, assessments, and exams.
▶ Social and emotional support (individuals and groups)
▶ Crisis and safety planning
▶ Referral services
▶ Consultation with community resources and outside professionals
▶ Classroom programmes
▶ Facilitative teaching
SCHOOL-WID E PROGRAMMING
▶ Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Respecting Differences
Anti-Racism Committee
Wellness Team
Interschool GSA
Interschool Mental Health Forum
Global Ideas Institute
Guidance Counsellors
Intramurals
Learning Enrichment Centre
Learning Strategists
ParenTalks
▶ PrincipalTalks
▶ Wellness Team
▶ Clubs and Activities
▶ Safe Officers
▶ Student Wellness Officer
▶ Spiritual Life Coordinator
▶ Student Affairs Department
▶ Teacher Advisory Groups (TAG)
Education today no longer takes place solely in a classroom . Rapid advances in technology, digital tools and smart devices have expanded the learning arena in new and novel ways.
St. Michael's College School programmes develop key skillsets for student success in post-secondary pursuits and beyond within a rapidly evolving world.
▶ ENHANCES EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE
▶ PROVIDES STRUCTURED INITIATIVES, INTERACTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES
▶ OPTIMIZES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, SOCIAL GROWTH, AND CONFIDENCE
▶ LEVERAGES SMCS TALENT AND RESOURCE POOL
▶ REINFORCES BELONGING TO THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
▶ PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND REFINE NETWORKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
▶ ALLOWS EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, AND PURSUIT OF AREAS OF PERSONAL INTEREST
▶ BOLSTERS MOTIVATION FOR FUTURE AND NEW ENDEAVOURS
▶ AMBASSADOR
▶ STUDENT TO STUDENT
▶ ALUMNUS TO STUDENT
▶ ALUMNUS-ATHLETE TO STUDENT-ATHLETE
▶ ALUMNUS TO ALUMNUS
▶ OUTDOOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
▶ STUDENT GOVERNMENT
▶ PREFECTS
“During my time at St. Michael’s, I’ve had several mentors who have shaped the leader I am today. The Ambassador Programme has allowed me to pay this forward and mentor an entire generation of future school leaders.”
▶ ADMISSIONS
▶ ADVANCEMENT
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
ARCHANGEL’S DEN ALUMNI ENTREPRENEUR CONTEST
ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING
SMCS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
SMCS PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
TEACHER ADVISORY GROUPS (T.A.G. )
JOSEPH ’20
▶ Academic Awards Night
▶ Advent in the Courtyard
▶ Alumni bi-monthly meetings
▶ Alumni Information Series
▶ Alumni In-Person Networking
▶ Alumni Spring Reunion & BBQ
▶ Alumni Turkey Roll & Reunion
▶ Archangel’s Den Alumni Entrepreneur Contest
▶ Athletic Awards Banquet
▶ Big M Lottery & 50/50 Raffles
▶ Blessing & Commissioning Mass
▶ Career Day (Grade 11)
▶ Christmas Concerts
▶ Club Bluenote
▶ Fall Drama
▶ Father & Son BBQ
▶ Graduation Formal
▶ Grade 12 Graduation Exercises
▶ Grade 12 Retreat
▶ Grade 7 & 8 Dance
▶ Grade 8 Graduation Exercises
▶ Homecoming
▶ Mother & Son Mass & Brunch (Grades 7-11)
▶ Mother & Son Mass & Brunch (Grade 12)
▶ Open Houses
▶ Order of St. Michael
▶ ParenTalks
▶ Parents’ Association Fundraiser
▶ Parents’ Association monthly meetings
▶ Prospective Family Breakfasts
▶ Shadow Days
▶ SMCS Annual Golf Tournament
▶ Spring Concerts
▶ Spring Musical
▶ University Information Fair
▶ Welcome Day (Grades 7 & 8)
▶ Welcome Day (Grades 9-12)
Our Alumni Relations Office, under the guidance of the Office of Advancement, is the first point of contact between the alumni and St. Michael’s College School. It offers the chance to reconnect with the school and fellow alumni VOLUNTEERING
118 CURRENT PARENT VOLUNTEERS
52 ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS
5 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PAST PRESIDENTS continue to serve
8 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS are current or past parents
4 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS are sons of alumni
I come back to St. Mike’s because people here are like family to me. I see a lot of the teachers and the people that are involved in the school that played a big role in me becoming who I am, so when I come home, seeing family includes seeing teachers at St. Mike’s.”
JUSTYN ’14
The Office of Advancement & Alumni
Affairs leads and coordinates alumni relations, fundraising, and stewardship to build lifelong relationships with alumni, families, volunteers, and friends of St. Michael’s College School to advance and strengthen the strategic vision and academic mission
$ 1.8 MILLION in financial assistance awarded
110 NEW DONORS
67 % of all donations were to named financial assistance awards
50 % of all donations are from alumni
52 DONORS who have consecutively donated for 10+ years
30 number of years one donor has consecutively donated
2,742 number of financial assistance awards since 2002
180 STUDENTS who received financial assistance in 2022-23
$29.9 MILLION in financial assistance awarded since 2002
St. Michael’s College School updates and enhances the facilities available to students and faculty across campus on a regular and continual basis.
Many of these spaces feature state-of-the-art technology, relevant resources and equipment within bright, inviting workspaces.
This engaging environment offers students the opportunity to better create, collaborate, think critically, and enhance their communication skills to become future-ready learners.
ARENA
45,000 square feet
Single-pad
1,000-seat capacity
CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
440-seat capacity
23,000 square feet
Lobby & event space
Muzzo Art Gallery
CAMPEAU LECTURE HALL
CHAPEL
Refurbished in 2016
ENZO MONTEMURRO
FITNESS FACILITY
Strength and conditioning centre
EUGENE MELNYK
SPORTS FIELD
Regulation size football field
1,000-seat capacity
Artificial grass
30,000 square foot winterized dome
Side practice field
300,000
Learning space square footage
11 Campus size in acres
GYMNASIUM
Double gym
14,000 square feet
500-seat capacity
FULL-SERVICE CAFETERIA
Hot and cold breakfast and lunch options
M PORIUM
School Store shopSMCS.com
ODE E LIB RY
LEARNING COMMONS
3,400 square feet
12,000+ circulating books
400+ e-books
3 collaboration rooms
T CK
400 metre rubberized track
Shot put and Discuss area
FR. HENRY CARR, CSB
FARM
100-acre property
Farmland and a retreat house
Conference Centre Chapel
Outdoor Education Facilities
The storied history and tradition that laid the foundation for St. Michael’s College School as we know it today began in another country, almost two centuries ago.
1822
Congregation of St. Basil founded in France
1852
St. Michael’s College School founded
1881
Formal affiliation with University of Toronto
1950
Move to Bathurst Street
1967
Partners with Metropolitan Separate School Board
1985
Status change (Independent Catholic high school)
1990s
Facility expansion
1998
Reintroduction of Grades 7 & 8
2010
Centre for the Arts opens
2015
SMCS acquires
Fr. Henry Carr, CSB Farm
ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL IS THE ONLY INDEPENDENT, CATHOLIC, ALL-BOYS SCHOOL IN CANADA
TAUGHT IN THE BASILIAN TRADITION OF FORMING THE WHOLE PERSON IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT.
In the tradition of the Basilian Fathers, we educate young men in Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge for a life of leadership and service in faithfulness to Jesus Christ.
We graduate young men who will change the world through lives of faith, character, and service.
MO O
Psalm 118: “Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge”
St. Basil
4th century Greek bishop, teacher and theologian known for his work with the poor
Education and evangelization
Educate the whole person in mind, body, and spirit
Basilian High Schools
Toronto, Detroit, and Houston
The St. Michael’s College School Admissions team is here to guide and support you through the admissions experience .
▶ Family Meetings
▶ In-person Tours
▶ Online videos
▶ Open Houses
▶ Shadow Days
▶ 3D Virtual Tour
▶ Centre for the Arts events
▶ Homecoming
▶ ParenTalks
▶ Personal Tours
▶ Prospective Parent Breakfasts
▶ Welcome Days
applySMCS.com
admissions@smcsmail.com
stmichaelscollegeschool.com/admissions
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“As a family, we chose St. Michael’s because it offers an amazing environment for growth and development in areas we cared most about: reinforcing our Christian faith and values, teaching excellence and setting high academic standards, and providing first rate co-curriculars and athletic opportunities.”
All boys
Grades 7 to 12
University preparatory
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