Strategic Direction 2025-28

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“Your own personal vocation does not only consist in the work you do, though that is an expression of it. Your vocation is something more: it is a path guiding your many efforts and actions towards service to others.”

— POPE FRANCIS IN CHRISTUS VIVIT —

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Since 1852, under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, St. Michael’s College School has been educating young men in Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge for lives of leadership and service and forming them in faith to present the face of Jesus Christ to a world that needs His grace and His peace. As the school begins a new strategic plan, how fortunate we are to be doing this in celebration of the Great Jubilee 2025.

As Pope Francis stated in his letter announcing the Jubilee 2025: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.”

Therefore, as we enter the Jubilee year as pilgrims of hope, let our students discover the courage and find the strength to embody the ideals of a St. Michael’s student: one who is free in mind, body, and soul to pursue truth, choose goodness, create beauty, and build a civilization of love and care in service to our community and the world.

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Through our rich Liberal Arts and co-curricular programmes, our students unleash their passion for meaning and curiosity and develop a foundation that prepares them for life.

This document is a set of guidelines to help chart a direction to grow and improve upon the work of the school throughout the past 173 years. As our plans evolve, we are prepared and committed to growing together. I hope this strategic vision builds additional foundations to foster human formation of young men who will change the world.

Blessings,

Fr. Andrew Leung, CSB

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear St. Michael’s College School Community, I am pleased to invite you to review our new strategic plan. Your perspective was important to us in the formulation of this plan, and we welcome any feedback you may have going forward. It represents a comprehensive vision that will guide us as we continue to provide an exceptional educational experience for young men.

This plan is the result of thoughtful collaboration from community stakeholders, reflection, and a deep commitment to ensuring that our school remains a place of excellence in boys’ education, faith, and character development.

Inspired by the Basilian Fathers and guided by our shared motto—Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge— our plan is rooted in an emphasis on educating the whole student by developing mind, body, and soul. This integrated approach allows our students to grow not only in knowledge but also in wisdom, compassion, and a deep sense of moral responsibility.

Our Catholic Faith remains at the core of all we do and in the spirit of the Gospels, students are called to live their faith through prayer, reflection and action.

At the heart of our strategic plan are four pillars that define our focus: • Building Strong Community by Fostering Well-being • Pursuing Future Readiness Through Academic Excellence • Developing Character & Leadership Through Athletics • Nurturing Growth in Faith and Character Through Service This strategic plan is not just a roadmap for the future—it reflects our enduring commitment to educating young men in Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge for a life of leadership and service in faithfulness to Jesus Christ.

Together, as a school community, we are working to build a future where our students are well-equipped to face the challenges of a rapidly changing world with hope, confidence, and a commitment to justice.

Sincerely,

Pat Daly Principal

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MISSION 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.

VISION We graduate young men who will change the world through lives of faith, character, and service.

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STRATEGIC GOALS Building Strong Community

by Fostering Well-being Pursuing Future Readiness through Academic Excellence Developing Character and Leadership Through Excellence in Athletics Nurturing Growth in Faith and Character Through Service

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BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY

BY FOSTERING WELL-BEING We believe in the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every member of our community feels valued.

We are committed to celebrating diversity, promoting school spirit, and connecting wellness initiatives, to ensure students, faculty, and staff feel safe, valued and supported.

We believe that through continuous investment in faculty and staff development, we will enhance our commitment to the goodness and well-being of all.

WE WILL: Continue to promote a culture of inclusion, celebrating diverse cultures and backgrounds where every

student, parent, faculty, and staff member feels safe, supported, and valued.

Promote excellence in character through individual student growth around empathy,

resilience, resourcefulness, collaboration, stewardship, and inclusivity.

Promote school spirit by creating regular shared opportunities where the community can gather to

celebrate the school and our students.

Ensure continuity of student experience through alignment of wellness initiatives and incorporating

student voice to encourage greater agency in community wellness initiatives.

Invest in professional development for faculty and staff to empower

them to facilitate wellness conversations with all students around their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social well-being.

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PURSUING FUTURE READINESS THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE We believe in helping every student achieve their full individual potential through real-world, authentic experiential learning and ongoing assessment.

We are committed to ensuring all courses and programmes promote academic excellence, align with St. Michael’s College School’s mission and vision, and are supported by evidence-based educational practices.

In addition, we commit to integrating emerging technologies and giving students exposure to diverse career pathways, preparing them for a rapidly evolving world while upholding our core values.

WE WILL: Promote academic excellence by engaging

students in authentic and experiential learning opportunities that intentionally develop global competencies.

Embed character education into our experiential

learning opportunities, ensuring that students not only develop future-ready skills but also cultivate qualities such as resilience, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.

Regularly invest in professional development

for faculty and staff to facilitate best-in-class pedagogical approaches and assessment practices.

Create a continuum that identifies the

competencies and future-ready skills that will be developed by Grade 12.

Cultivate opportunities for students to meaningfully

explore and integrate emerging technologies in their classes through practical application, ethical considerations and promotion of the common good.

Foster community partnerships across a multitude

of industries, including leveraging the strength of the alumni community, to give students exposure to different career guidance and pathways.

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DEVELOPING CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS We believe in the transformative power of athletics and co-curriculars to build character and leadership in young men.

We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and school spirit, supporting every student’s personal and athletic development.

Our dedication to maintaining top-tier facilities and establishing a unified vision for athletics and co-curriculars aims to attract outstanding students.

WE WILL: Develop a guiding vision for athletics and future athletic facilities that will

lay the foundation for athletic excellence for student-athletes and teams.

Design and facilitate exceptional leadership training,

character development programming and service initiatives to unlock the potential in each student-athlete.

Promote a greater sense of belonging and school spirit

through athletic programming and events.

Invest in ongoing training and skill development opportunities for

coaches to create best-in-class programmes for students.

“St. Michael’s College School provides a sense of history and tradition rooted in high-level education, athletics, and faith.”

— PARENT 15

NURTURING GROWTH IN FAITH AND CHARACTER THROUGH SERVICE We believe in educating students in Gospel values and the social teachings of the Catholic Church. We believe that service is core to our mission.

We are committed to supporting opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to serve others both inside and outside the classroom; to ‘Be the Good’ for one another, for St. Michael’s College School and for the broader community.

WE WILL: Inspire students to develop a passion for

Embed a focus on serving others in school wide

service, both within the local community, and further afield.

initiatives, individual classes, and co-curriculars.

Promote service as an expression of faith

and living Catholic values by engaging students in regular service-learning based initiatives.

Engage all students, faculty, and staff in

purposeful and faith-based reflective practices on their personal growth through servicelearning projects, community gatherings, and strengthening of Catholic values.

“I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment at St. Michael’s College School.

The community is a family and genuinely cares about each other.”

— FACULTY / STAFF MEMBER 17

“Attending St. Michael’s College School was the best decision of my life and was the foundation for every aspect of life going forward.”

- ALUMNUS

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