COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CLASSROOM CURRICULUM CONNECTS TO THE THE COMMUNITY
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 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.
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.
PURSUING FUTURE READINESS
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
Engineering (GlenDimplex)
X Engineering Robotics (Yale)
X Law
X Media Arts (AGO)
EVENTS
X Advent in The Courtyard
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 Impact X - STFX
X Luminato Arts Festival
X Music Concert
X Notre Dame Business School
X Ontario Prayer Breakfast
X Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
X ParenTalks
X Rosethorn Elementary School
X Rotman School of Management Challenge
X Science Breakfast
X SMCS Cuisine
X Toronto Metropolitan University - DMZ
X University of Michigan - School of Business Tour
X University of Michigan Law School
SERVICE
X Caring and Sharing
X Canadian Food for Children
X Good Shepherd Refuge
X Out of the Cold
X Prostate Cancer Stair Climb
X SickKids (Caliper Project)
X Toronto Unity Health
X Yee Hong Seniors Home
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 Estate Planning
X Financial Literacy
X French
X Media Arts
X NAFTA Agreement
X Physics
X Real Estate
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 ’97 - CIS Black Student Conference
X Jacqueline Lumsden - Career Day Speaker
X Peter Thurton ’81 - Career Day Speaker
X Dwight Donald ’90 - Career Day Speaker
X Michael Bakaic '07 - Science
Breakfast Keynote Speaker
X Sonia Turajlich, R. Battista Frino, and Gina Rhodes - Moot Court Judges
X Roman Mamalyga ’76 - Motivational Speaker (Career Studies)
X Cynthia Devine - Former CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
X Jack Czarnota '86
"Had a blast at Impact-X! It was an amazing opportunity for business students to travel to the East Coast and put our design thinking skills to the test alongside peers from across Canada." - Grade 12 Student
"Visiting the University of Notre Dame was an unforgettable experience. Touring the business school, connecting with students and faculty, and catching an ND basketball game all made for an inspiring and action-packed trip." - Grade 11 Student
"Our business studies trip to the University of Michigan was an amazing experience. Having the chance to exploring the campus and business school, connecting with future leaders, and then watching Michigan beat Rutgers on a last-second basket made it all unforgettable. Go Blue!" - Grade 11 Student
"Had a blast speaking to the Grade 11s at Career Day! The boys asked thoughtful questions and showed real curiosity. What a great initiative to inspire these young men about their futures." - CHRIS OSMOND (Guest Speaker)
"Had a great time at the Brilliancy & Resiliency Conference for Black students! I was truly inspired by my peers from other schools and learned so much from the workshops. Already looking forward to next year!" - Grade 11 Student
Visit the Community Engagement & Learning page on our website: SMCScel.com
416-653-3180 x151