St. Michael's College School Viewbook - 168 Years Strong

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Shaping His Story 4 Our Student Body 6 Faculty and Staff 8 Delivering Excellence 10 Celebrating Success 12 Our Differentiators 14 Our Programmes in Action 16 Learning for the 21st Century 18 Student-Centred Across the Board 20 #SMCSFamily Events 22 Community-Building Blocks 24 Our Donors and Supporters 25 Admissions 26 Our Campus and Facilities 27 St. Michael’s College School 1515 Bathurst Street Toronto, Ontario M5P 3H4 Canada 416 653 3180 @SMCS1852

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SHAPING HIS STORY SINCE 1852

Canada’s only independent, Catholic school for young men in Grades 7 to 12, taught in the Basilian tradition of forming the mind, body and spirit – since 1852.

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.

MOTTO “Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me,” or “Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge” Psalm 119 originally Psalm 118.

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ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL TORONTO, ON,

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1881

FORMAL AFFILIATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

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1950

MOVE TO BATHURST ST. AND ST. CLAIR W. LOCATION

1967

PARTNERS WITH METROPOLITAN SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD

1985

STATUS CHANGE (INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL)

BASILIAN FATHERS

1822

CONGREGATION OF ST. BASIL (BASILIANS) FOUNDED IN FRANCE

VOCATION

EDUCATION AND EVANGELIZATION

MODEL OF TEACHING

EDUCATE THE WHOLE PERSON IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

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NUMBER OF BASILIAN SCHOOLS

1990s

FACILITY EXPANSION

1998

GRADES 7 AND 8 ADDED

2010

CENTRE FOR THE ARTS OPENS

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1,000+ STUDENTS

80% TORONTO

20%

GREATER TORONTO AREA

Our student body is a tapestry of diverse backgrounds, experiences, cultures and connections to St. Michael’s College School.

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OUR STUDENT BODY 2019 GRADUATES PROFILE

213

TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATES

73%

ONTARIO SCHOLARS (AVERAGE OF 80% OR HIGHER)

415,000

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+ TOTAL VALUE OF UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED BY GRADUATES

36,500

$

TOTAL VALUE OF AWARDS FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS GRANTED

BY SMCS AND VIA NAMED AWARDS

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FACULTY AND STAFF

Our teachers and staff are key mentors for our students – inside and outside the classroom and beyond graduation day. They serve as teacher-moderators for clubs, activities, arts and teacher-coaches for sports teams.

A CLOSER LOOK

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TOTAL STAFF

92

TOTAL FACULTY

74

FACULTY WITH TWO DEGREES

52

STAFF CLUB MODERATORS

37

YEARS - LONGEST-SERVING STAFF MEMBER

33

TOTAL BUSINESS STAFF

30

YEARS - LONGEST-SERVING FACULTY MEMBER

23

STAFF WITH MORE THAN TWO DEGREES

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DELIVERING EXCELLENCE DEEP LEARNING

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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SERVICE

MUSICAL THEATRE ARTS

OUTDOOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION CAMP VISUAL ARTS

SINCE 1852

ATHLETICS

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

ACADEMICS

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CELEBRATING SUCCESS “SMCS laid the foundation for a lot of the lessons hockey and academia helped develop. I remember the expectations, the work commitment, the pride, the time management, the camaraderie.”

NATHAN CHIARLITTI ‘10

“My experience at SMCS was excellent in terms of my Catholic education and my network – virtually all my best friends are SMCS grads.

I wanted that opportunity for my sons and introduced them to St. Mike’s.”

RICHARD PATRICIO ‘93

“People always ask me why I spend all my time at school and why I treat my extra-curriculars with just as much importance as actual school. Now I can truly say it was worth it, because that is what made me stand out.”

LIAM ABBOTT ‘19

“St. Michael’s taught me how to be humble and handle myself with grace.

In my time there, I learned what it means to be a St. Michael’s man, and how to hold myself accountable in every avenue of life.

St. Michael’s will always hold a special part in my heart and I am more than honoured to call myself an alumnus.”

JUSTYN KNIGHT ‘14

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SINCE 1852

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 2000s BROUSSENKO, MARK ’07 – FAMILY PHYSICIAN COLLINS, KEVIN ’13 – CFL REFEREE DE SIMINI, JOHN ’06 – PERFORMER, COMPOSER DE SIMONE, MASSIMO ’04 – ACCOUNTANT DINOTA, GABRIEL ’12 – PILOT, WESTJET FUNG, ANTHONY ’11 – DRUMMER, BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC KNIGHT, JUSTYN ’14 – LONG-DISTANCE RUNNER

“A big part is the tradition and what this school does for students. I think it really does teach goodness, discipline and knowledge and you see it in the boys who come through St. Michael’s.”

PAUL DOWNS ’66

MCRAE, MATTHEW ’00 – PLASTIC SURGEON NOTICE, DUANE ’12 – GUARD, RAPTORS 905 RUBINO, ROBERT ’03 – CHEF, RESTAURATEUR SCOPA, JORDAN ’00 – LAWYER, GOODMANS LLP SURKONT, MICHAEL ’04 – FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

1990s BARTUCCI, ROBERT ’96 – CEO, GLENDIMPLEX AMERICAS BROWN, PATRICK ’97 – MAYOR OF BRAMPTON CARDELLA, JONATHAN ’93 – VASCULAR SURGEON, YALE CINELLI, MICHAEL ’95 – PHD, WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY CLARKE, HANCE ’92 – ANESTHESIOLOGIST DA CAMBRA, LT. COL. MARK ’93 – ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON DI ZIO, SERGIO ’90 – TV ACTOR, VOICE ARTIST, GEMINI WINNER FELLIN, MICHAEL ’93 – HEADMASTER, CRESCENT SCHOOL HASTINGS, BOBBY ’99 – ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS HIGGINS, KEVIN ’91 – SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST, SUNNYBROOK PATELLA, ALBERTO ’93 – FILM & TV PRODUCER, ITALY SEVERINO, NICHOLAS ’93 – OWNER, CALIFORNIA SANDWICHES

“It’s important for me to give back to St. Michael’s, especially the students, and have them realize how much of a network they have within this school. Answering life questions, talking about university life outside these yellow brick walls, and making them understand that the alumni are always here for them at any point.”

ALEX ALBERELLI ‘ 12

PRE-1990s FIEGLAR, ALEX ’74 – LT. COL., CANADIAN NATIONAL DEFENCE JACKMAN, JOE ’79 – FOUNDER, REMBRAND SPORTS LUNDY, ROBERT ’88 – PRINCIPAL, DE LA SALLE

COLLEGE SCHOOL MC CARTHY, MICHAEL ’88 – EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MCGOWAN, MICHAEL ’85 – FILMMAKER, DIRECTOR MIHIC, NIKO ’75 – HEAD OF MEDICAL TEAM FOR REAL MADRID MILANO, ROMEO ’80 – PRINCIPAL, SAFETECH ENVIRONMENTAL MORRISON, CLAUDE ’71 – NYLONS (ORIGINAL AND CURRENT) RAUTINS, LEO ’78 – BASKETBALL TV ANALYST, TSN/SPORTSNET SAROSSY, PAUL ’82 – CINEMATOGRAPHER, FILM DIRECTOR SHAMATA, MICHAEL ’73 – ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, BELFRY THEATRE YEE, CASSIAN ’81 – PROF., MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER

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OUR DIFFERENTIATORS SERVICE

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MENTORSHIP

111

STUDENT CAMP LEADERS IN 2019

65

COMMUNITY & LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS EVENTS

40

REQUIRED HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

COMMUNITY

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CHARITIES SUPPORTED ANNUALLY VIA SERVICE INITIATIVES

20

REQUIRED HOURS OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE

SPIRITUAL LIFE

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OUR PROGRAMME IN ACTION Academics Our Liberal Arts programme encourages independent thinking, reflection and critical analysis within a Catholic setting.

Arts One of our crown jewels consistently turns heads among audiences of all ages! With a brush stroke, from behind the camera, as part of a solo performance, marching ensemble, or the lead vocal, students discover and hone their talent through our acclaimed Arts programme.

Athletics Competitive teams and intramural activities provide students the opportunity to participate, maintain their fitness, learn or refine a skill, while learning the values of discipline, work ethic and sportsmanship.

Clubs and Activities A vast range of co-curricular clubs and activities to suit every interest and palate, moderated by faculty and/or staff. And if it does not exist, we will create it!

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413

TOTAL CLASSES

83

AWARDS HANDED OUT AT ATHLETIC BANQUET

62

TEACHER OR STAFF ATHLETIC COACHES

58

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

13

CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS IN 2018-19

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SPRING MUSICAL

REAL-WORLD KNOWLEDGE

LEARNING FOR THE

COMMUNITY AND LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS

LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAMME

21ST CENTURY GLOBAL COMPETENCIES

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THEATRE ARTS

OUTDOOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

21ST CENTURY

ACADEMICS

ATHLETICS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY PROGRAMME

DEEP LEARNING

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STUDENT-CENTRED

The writing is literally on the wall in our second floor Student Affairs hallway, where students can access the Library, Guidance and Learning Enrichment Centre services in one convenient area.

PARENTALKS

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ODETTE LIBRARY

ACROSS THE BOARD

LEARNING ENRICHMENT CENTRE

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#SMCSFAMILY EVENTS

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ANNUAL SCHOOL-ORGANIZED EVENTS ACADEMIC AWARDS NIGHT

GRADE 7 & 8 DANCE

ALUMNI BI-MONTHLY MEETINGS

GRADE 8 GRADUATION EXERCISES

ALUMNI NETWORKING

HOMECOMING

ALUMNI SPRING REUNION & BBQ ALUMNI TURKEY ROLL & REUNION

MOTHER & SON MASS AND BRUNCH (GRADE 12)

ARCHANGEL’S DEN ALUMNI ENTREPRENEUR CONTEST

MOTHER & SON MASS AND BRUNCH (GRADE 7-11)

ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET

OPEN HOUSE 1

BIG BLUE BENEFIT & LOTTERY

OPEN HOUSE 2

BREAKFAST WITH THE PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL

ORDER OF ST. MICHAEL

CAREER DAY (GRADE 11) CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETINGS

CHRISTMAS IN THE COURTYARD

PROSPECTIVE FAMILY BREAKFASTS

CLUB BLUE NOTE

SERVICE DAY (GRADE 11)

EVANS TANNIS ALUMNI SOCCER SHOWDOWN

SHADOW DAYS

FALL DRAMA

SPRING CONCERTS

FATHER & SON BBQ

SPRING MUSICAL

GRAD FORMAL

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION FAIR

GRADE 12 GRADUATION EXERCISES

USED BOOK SALE

GRADE 12 RETREAT

WELCOME DAY (GRADE 7 & 8)

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER

SMCS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

WELCOME DAY (GRADE 9-12)

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2,694

AVERAGE ANNUAL SPRING MUSICAL ATTENDANCE IN 2017 AND 2018 ACADEMIC YEARS

1,053

STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY & LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS IN 2017 AND 2018 ACADEMIC YEARS

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COMMUNITY-BUILDING BLOCKS

The SMCS Parents’ Association and the SMCS Alumni Association, independently lead the organization of events throughout each school year for both current families and past graduates, respectively.

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OUR DONORS AND SUPPORTERS

The generosity and dedication of our donors and supporters have deeply impacted the lives of many families whose sons have attended St. Michael’s College School.

2.9 MILLION

$

SINGLE DONOR TOTAL GIFTS

85%

OF DONATIONS TO THE AWARDS PROGRAMME (ACADEMIC AWARDS AND BURSARIES)

95

AGE OF OLDEST CONTRIBUTING DONOR

45

NUMBER OF DONORS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS

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It has also created new donors who choose to give back because of what the school has meant to them, and to continue the legacy of paying it forward – to others in the SMCS community.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Approximately $2 million per year is awarded for needs-based entrance bursaries. Bursaries are awarded based on Financial need and academic standing.

YEARS OF CONSECUTIVE DONATIONS FROM A SINGLE DONOR

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ADMISSIONS

14:1

STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO

150

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS NEW STUDENTS COME FROM

Experience St. Michael’s College School for yourself and see first-hand what we have to offer.

We hold two Open House evenings each October.

Personalized tours offered by our Admissions Department are scheduled year-round for your convenience.

Six ‘Shadow a St. Michael’s Man’ days held throughout the year give your son the opportunity to experience a day in the life of an SMCS student.

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OUR CAMPUS FACILITIES ARENA 45,000 square feet Single-pad 1,000-seat capacity

EUGENE MELYNK SPORTS FIELD Regulation size football field 1,000-seat capacity Artificial grass Winterized dome

TRACK 400 metre rubberized track

GYMNASIUM Double gym 14,000 square feet 500-seat capacity

ENZO MONTEMURRO FITNESS FACILITY Strength and conditioning equipment

M PORIUM School Store Shopsmcs.com

CENTRE FOR THE ARTS 440-seat capacity

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My school inspires me to goodness, challenges me through discipline, and equips me with knowledge, every day.

168 YEARS STRONG.

SCIENCE GRADE 7 TO 12

SERVICE MENTORSHIP COMMUNITY SPIRITUAL LIFE

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