VIEWBOOK 2022-23
STUDENT LIFE
22
15
Average years of teaching
9.3
40
Average years of teaching at SMCS Years (longest-serving staff member)
31 Faculty with advanced degrees Years (longest-serving faculty member)
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
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
Design Technology
Economics
English French
Geography
History
Italian
Latin
Law
Mathematics
Media Arts
Music
Musical Theatre
Philosophy
Health and
Physical Education
Physics
Religious Studies
Science
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Spanish
Studies in Catholic Literature
Visual Arts
Writer’s Craft
ARTS
DRAMATIC
Drama production
Broadway-style musical
MEDIA
Photography
Filmmaking
Advertising
Mass media
Communication techniques
Social media
*For Grades 11 and 12 only
VISUAL
Media and digital art
Painting
Sculpture
Drawing
Art history
MUSIC
Bands (various)
Choir
Drumline
Festival Winds
Jazz
ATHLETICS
ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS
African Canadian Youth Group
Anime
Art
Asian Association
Aviation
Blue Angels (Altar Serving)
Blue Anglers (Fishing)
Blue Beetles (Hallway Walkers)
Blue Knights (Chess)
Blue Pixels (Video Gaming)
Board Games
Business Leadership
Computer Science
Debate
DECA
Diversity, Anti-Racism and Inclusion Student Committee
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Dungeons and Dragons
Film Club
Financial Literacy
French Aide
ACTIVITIES
French
Global Ideas Institute
Good Shepherd Refuge
Grade 7 & 8 Challenge Award
Green Initiative
Guitar
Irish
Italian
Library Leaders
M Squad
Mahjong
Media Arts/Photography
Milk Bag Mat Club
Model United Nations
Modern Man Movement
Peer Tutoring
Politics
Prefects
Reach for the Top
Reading Olympics
Science
Senior Math
SMCS Cuisine
Spanish
Sport Management
St. Michael's Mechanics
St. Mike's Study Buddies
Stock Market
Student Ambassadors
Student Government
Theatre Stage Crew
Toastmasters
Tower Media
VEX IQ
VEX Robotics
Wellness Team
Yearbook
45,000
300,000
EVENTS
ANNUAL SCHOOL EVENTS
Academic Awards Night
Advent in the Courtyard
Alumni Bi-Monthly meetings
Alumni Information Series
Alumni Spring Reunion & BBQ
Alumni Turkey Roll & Reunion
Archangel’s Den Alumni
Entrepreneur Contest
Athletic Awards Banquet
Big Blue Benefit & Lottery
Career Day (Grade 11)
Christmas Concerts
Club Bluenote
Fall Drama
Father & Son BBQ
Grad Formal
Grade 12 Graduation Exercises
Grade 12 Retreat
Grade 7 & 8 Dance
Grade 8 Graduation Exercises
Homecoming
Mother & Son Mass and Brunch (Grades 7-11)
Mother & Son Mass and Brunch (Grade 12)
Open Houses
Order of St. Michael
Parents’ Association Fundraiser
Parents’ Association monthly meetings
Prospective Family Breakfasts
Service Day (Grade 11)
Shadow Days
SMCS Annual Golf Tournament
Spring Concerts
Spring Musical
University Information Fair
Used Book Sale
Welcome Day (Grades 7 & 8)
Welcome Day (Grades 9-12)
Congregation of St. Basil founded in France 4th century Greek bishop, teacher and theologian known for his work with the poor
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
Psalm 118: “Teach me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge”
Number of Basilian schools (Detroit, Houston, Toronto)
108
New donors
93
Age of oldest donor
52 29 10
Donor contributions for 10+ years
Years of consecutive donations from a single donor
Age of youngest donor
40
20 Required hours of Community Service Required hours of Christian Service + Grade 11 Service Day
I’m most grateful for becoming a SMCS man during my four years of high school, as well as the excellent teachers and staff that helped me along the way. I learned goodness, discipline, and knowledge, and the spirit of the Double Blue.
ERIC CHEN '22
I think the big differentiator for me was a balance between academic rigour and extracurricular athletic activities. I think St. Mike’s does a really fantastic job with a wonderful blend of academics and sport. And for boys, they absolutely need that.
My faith has played a huge role in my life in keeping me level-headed. I pray to God and ask Him for guidance. When I’ve been in my darkest moments, when I have felt that I can’t help myself, it’s nice to know that there’s a higher power looking out for me. I use my faith every day.
JUSTYN KNIGHT '14
It was so amazing to be back in the theatre; the energy was amazing and the students were incredible. The experience has lit a fire in Hayden (as if he needed more). He has been on a high since performing and now intends to take music until Grade 12. I can’t thank you enough.
Over the years I have benefitted from the St. Mike’s community. I am at a stage of my career where I am able to start giving back and I feel like it’s important to do so.
CHRIS SMITH '06
One value that the competition brought was critical thinking and the way you had to respond to tough questions from the judges.
NATHANIEL VOKES '22
This trip did a lot to help my understanding of the Italian language because our chef and teacher spoke mainly in Italian. This challenged us to practice our vocabulary and learn how to talk in a casual setting.
JAMES SIMONE, GRADE 10
WORDS
Safety was the key thing. Physically safe, but also psychologically safe. Everybody should bring their full selves to school and feel welcome.
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