The following list outlines the activities St. Michael’s College School has undertaken since November 2018. This page will continue to be updated to reflect ongoing activities. The objectives highlight which aspect of the plan the activity addresses.
November 2021
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 | An Indigenous Elder speaks with Grade 11 students in World Religions as part of their unit on Indigenous spirituality. | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 2 | Therapy dog teams from Corporate Canine Therapy visit students and staff to provide support and help reduce stress. | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 15-19 | Bullying Awareness and Prevention Weeks begin at SMCS with ‘One Kind Word’ theme: November 15 – Launch with Odd Sock Day to promote individuality | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 16 | Therapy dog teams from Corporate Canine Therapy visit students and staff to provide support and help reduce stress. | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 22-26 | Continuation of Bullying Awareness and Prevention Weeks at SMCS: November 23 – ‘One Kind Word’ Poetry Competition November 23-24 – Donnovan Bennett, Sportsnet broadcaster, speaks with all students about anti-bullying November 25-26 – Anti-bullying workshop November 26 – Blue shirt day for anti-bullying awareness | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 30 | Faculty and business staff participate in Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion workshop | Workshops |
October 2021
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| October 22 | Steve Chapelle visits SMCS to speak with Grades 7 and 8 students on social media awareness. | Curriculum Expansion |
September 2021
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| September 16-29 | Leading up to September 30, the morning announcements on four days included messages from faculty and an Indigenous Elder introducing the topics that would be discussed. | Curriculum Expansion |
| September 27 | Social Media Awareness and Cyber Safety - Grade 9 presentation hosted by Paul Davis | Curriculum Expansion |
| September 30 | On the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, SMCS staff and students participated in 20-minute sessions throughout the day on the history of our First Nations, impacts of residential schools, Survivor stories, and other related topics. | Curriculum Expansion |
June 2021
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 | SMCS Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism Student Engagement Committee announce the winners of the Spoken Word Competition. | Curriculum Expansion |
| June 4 | SMCS Student Engagement Diversity Team releases internal statement to staff, students, and parents on respecting differences for Pride Month. | Daily communication |
| June 4 | Faculty and staff participate in prayer service to honour the 215 Indigenous children discovered buried at a former Kamloops Residential School. SMCS engaged an Indigenous Elder who has worked in curriculum connections in history and religion classes. | Workshops |
| June 4-8 | Indigenous Education Group works with an Indigenous Elder to form a plan on Indigenous education. | Curriculum Expansion |
| June 21 | Faculty and business staff participate in Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion workshop. | Workshops |
May 2021
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| May 18 | Faculty and business staff participate in Diversity and Anti-Racism Workshop. | Workshops |
| May 19 | Grade 8 students receive lesson in Indigenous Art by an Indigenous Elder. | Curriculum Expansion |
| May 28 | Indigenous Elder speaks with Grade 12 biology students on Indigenous medicine and traditions. | Curriculum Expansion |
April 2021
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Faculty and business staff participate in Diversity and Anti-Racism Workshop. | Workshops |
| April 30 | Students, parents, and faculty complete OurSCHOOL Student Survey, an internal, online school perception survey to monitor and provide feedback in support of our commitment to ongoing school improvement and renewal. | Curriculum Expansion |
March 2021
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| March 3 | Indigenous Elder speaks with Grade 11 Media Arts students on creating land acknowledgements. | Curriculum Expansion |
| March 23 | Faculty and business staff participate in Diversity and Anti-Racism Workshop. | Workshops |
| March 29 | Grade 7 students receive lesson in Indigenous Art by an Indigenous Elder. | Curriculum Expansion |
February 2021
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| February 9 | Faculty and business staff participate in Diversity and Anti-Racism Workshop. | Workshops |
| February 24, 25 | Staff and students participate in Pink Shirt Day, an initiative aimed at putting an end to bullying. | Curriculum Expansion |
January 2021
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| January 26 | Faculty and business staff participate in Diversity and Anti-Racism Workshop. | Workshops |
December 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 3 | Indigenous Elder speaks to Grade 11 students on Indigenous practices, dialogue, and residential schools in Theology class. | Curriculum Expansion |
| December 3 | Dr. Sheri Madigan, Dr. Mark Broussenko ’07, and Mr. John Connelly speak with parents on supporting your son with managing screen time and gaming at our ParenTalks event. | Curriculum Expansion |
| December 14 | SMCS releases its Strategic Direction 2020-2024 plan | Independent Respect and Culture review |
November 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| November 2 | Virtual TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 10 | Safe Social Networking - parent webinar hosted by Paul Davis | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 16 | Safe Social Networking - Grade 9 presentation hosted by Paul Davis | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 17-19 | Social Media and Law - Grade 8 presentations by Toronto Police Service | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 19 | Leadership, Mental Health, and Inclusivity - Whole school sessions with Anthony McLean. As part of National Anti-Bullying and Awareness Week. | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 25 | Indigenous Elder speaks to Grade 11 students on Indigenous practices, dialogue, and residential schools in Theology class. | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 26 | Virtual TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
October 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 | Virtual TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
| October 15 | SMCS signed a partnership agreement with the Learning Bar to conduct an annual climate survey to address student overall success and well-being | |
| October 29 | Clare Kumar, Dr. Mark Broussenko ’07, and Ms. Erin Hogan speak with parents on supporting your son with time management tips and organizational skills at our ParenTalks event. | Curriculum Expansion |
September 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| September 3 | One-year report on the implementation of the Independent Respect and Culture Review Committee’s recommendations shared with staff | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| September 28 | Multi-year strategic plan developed in consultation with staff, students, and parents: Be, Belong, and Become 2020-24 | Internal Review Committee |
| September 30 | SMCS Implementation Team ‘A Time for Renewal’ meeting | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
August 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| August 27 | Dr. Peter J. Lin, Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, and Dr. Mark Broussenko ’07 speak with parents on supporting your son’s safe return to school at our ParenTalks event. | Curriculum Expansion |
July 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| July 28 | School policies updated and shared with the community and on the website | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
May 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| May 7 | Dr. Michael Ungar, Dr. Mark Broussenko ’07, and Ms. Liat Benzacar speak with parents on supporting your son with coping strategies during a global pandemic at our ParenTalks event. | Curriculum Expansion |
| May 19 | SMCS Implementation Team ‘A Time for Renewal’ meeting | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| May 28 | Ms. Amélie Lemieux, Dr. Mark Broussenko ’07, and Mr. Frank Trentadue ’84 speak with parents on supporting your son with learning success in the summer, online, and beyond at our ParenTalks event. | Curriculum Expansion |
March 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| March 11 | WHO declares COVID-19 as a global pandemic | Daily Communication |
| March 23 | SMCS moves to remote learning model complete with live teacher interaction, guidance, spiritual, academic, and social worker support | Curriculum Expansion |
February 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| February 3 | Winter sports teams participate in ‘Giving the Best of Yourself’, a sport and culture workshop led by Dan Moynihan | Workshops |
| February 3, 4, 7, 10 | Grades 7 and 8 students participate in PEP Talk Intermediate, a gender-based violence prevention programme run by Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC). | Curriculum Expansion |
| February 11 | TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
| February 13 | LivingWorks safeTALK workshop held for SMCS parents | Workshops |
| February 13 | Principal, James McKinnon provides parents with a mid-year update including the school’s progress on the implementation of ‘A Time for Renewal’ | Daily Communication |
| February 18, 19 | Grades 7 and 8 students participate in PEP Talk Intermediate, a gender-based violence prevention programme run by Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC). | Curriculum Expansion |
| February 26 | TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
January 2020
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| January 14 | TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
| January 15 | Grade 7 and 8 students participated in Health Canada's 'Consider the Consequences of Vaping' awareness tour in the theatre. The tour educates and engages students wit h activities covering topics on how vaping can cause lung damage, alter teen brain development, lead to nicotine addictions, and more. | Curriculum Expansion |
| January 28 | TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
December 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| December 19 | SMCS updates parents and community on the status of court cases | Daily communication |
| December 20 & 23 | SMCS staff took part in the LivingWorks safeTALK workshop and were trained in how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support | Workshops |
November 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| November 11 | New Safe Officer starts at SMCS | New Staff Positions |
| November 12 | TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 18 and 21 | Winter sports teams participate in ‘Giving the Best of Yourself’, a sport and culture workshop led by Dan Moynihan | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 19 | SMCS Implementation Team 'A Time for Renewal' meeting | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| November 20 | Anthony McLean, motivational speaker and actor, speaks to students on bullying, inclusivity, and bystander behaviour | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 21 | Dr. Debra Pepler and Dr. Mark Broussenko '07, MD speaks with parents on supporting your son to build healthy relationships and positive surroundings at our ParenTalks event | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 26 | TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 26 | Grade 9 and 10 students participate in GAME BRAiN, the interactive educational travelling game show. The presentation is designed to teach youth about the risks of gambling | Curriculum Expansion |
| November 27 | Anthony McLean, motivational speaker and actor, speaks to current parents on bullying, inclusivity, and bystander behaviour | Curriculum Expansion |
October 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| October 1 | SMCS students and teachers participate in inaugural Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) sessions | Curriculum Expansion |
| October 3 | SMCS updates parents and community on the status of court cases | Daily Communication |
| October 10 | Fr. Andrew Leung, CSB appointed President of St. Micheal's College School | New Staff Positions |
| October 15 | TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
| October 15 | New Safe Officer starts at SMCS | New Staff Positions |
| October 15 | SMCS Implementation Team 'A Time for Renewal' meeting | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| October 16 | Sheldon Kennedy addresses students during the morning announcements | Curriculum Expansion |
| October 24 | Dr. Mark Broussenko '07, MD and Ms. Liat Benzacar, M.S.W., RSW speak with parents on supporting your son in recognizing and responding to anxiety and stress at our ParenTalks event | Curriculum Expansion |
| October 29 | TAG session for students and teachers | Curriculum Expansion |
September 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| September 4 | Student workshops - building awareness and respect - Fall Sports | Workshops |
| September 5 | Karl Subban, author of 'How We Did It', speaks with parents about supporting your son in reaching his potential at our ParenTalks event. | Curriculum Expansion |
| September 10 | SMCS Implementation CoTeam 'A Time for Renewal' holds its first meeting | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
August 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| August 6 | SMCS Respect and Culture Review Committee updates Final Report Status | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| August 13 | SMCS Respect and Culture Review Committee presents final report to the Board of Directors at a board meeting | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| August 15 | SMCS releases the Respect and Culture Review Committee Final Report to the public | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| August 15 | SMCS releases statement and video in response to the Respect and Culture Review Committee's Final Report | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| August 26 | Business staff participate in Diversity and Equity Workshop provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Workshops |
June 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| June 5 | SMCS announces the hiring of Student Wellness Officer, Ms. Liat Benzacar | New Staff Positions |
| June 18 | Staff and Faculty participate in athletics professional development workshop 'Coaching in Ontario Schools' | Workshops |
| June 19 | SMCS announces reinstatement of football programme for the 2019-20 academic year | Football and Basketball |
| June 25 | Faculty participate in Diversity and Equity Workshop provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Workshops |
May 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| May 1-8 | White Ribbon facilitated workshops for students focusing on bystander intervention training | Workshops |
| May 2 | Guest Speaker Dr. Mark Broussenko '07, MD addresses parents (in person and livestream) on supporting their son's mental wellness in our inaugural ParenTalks series | Curriculum Expansion |
| May 9 | SMCS Announces the hiring of Principal Mr. James McKinnon effective August 2019 | New Staff Positions |
| May 29 | SMCS Respect and Culture Review Committee holds Town Hall Meeting | Community Town Hall |
April 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| April 2 | Paul Davis addresses students and parents on social networking safety | Curriculum Expansion |
| April 9 | Independent Respect and Culture Review Student Survey Conducted | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| April 11-12 | Independent Respect and Culture Review Survey sent to Staff, Faculty, Former Faculty, Parents, and Alumni | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| April 16 | Independent Respect and Culture Review Committee meets with Alumni Executive | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| April 29-30 | White Ribbon facilitated workshops for students focusing on bystander intervention training | Workshops |
March 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| March 26 | Independent Respect and Culture Review Student Assembly | Independent Respect and Culture Review |
| March 26 | Student workshops – building awareness & respect – Spring Sports | Workshops |
February 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| February 4,5,7 | Classroom workshops - positive masculinity, consent and emotional intelligence | Follow-up on key messages delivered by Alexis Jones |
| February 14 | Extension of Fr. Andrew Leung, CSB as Interim President announced (June 2020) | New Staff Positions |
| February 25 | New Safe Officer starts at SMCS | New Staff Positions |
January 2019
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| January 7 | New Dean of Students begins starts at SMCS | New Staff Positions |
| January 16 | Reinstatement of Varsity Basketball team | Football and Basketball |
| January 31 | Guest speaker Alexis Jones addressed students and parents | Curriculum Expansion |
December 2018
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| December 3 | Student workshop – coping & resiliency | Workshops |
| December 3 | Classroom support counsellor visits (Gr. 11 and 12) | Counselling Services |
| December 3 | Internal Review Committee announced | Internal Review Committee |
| December 4 | Prospective & current parents breakfast | Community Town Hall |
| December 4 | Prospective & current students breakfast | Community Town Hall |
| December 4 | Grade 12 students information session | Community Town Hall |
| December 4 | Job Posting – student wellness officer | New Staff Position |
| December 5 | White Ribbon Campaign education | Curriculum Expansion |
| December 5 | Staff & faculty meeting (co-curriculars) | Community Town Hall |
| December 6 | Job Posting – Dean of Students | New Staff Position |
| December 7 | Staff workshop summary report | Workshops |
| December 10 | Decision to return to full co-curricular programming in January 2019 | Co-curricular Winter programme |
| December 11 | Cancelled Junior and Varsity football seasons for 2019-20 academic year; cancelled 2018-19 Varsity basketball season | Football and Basketball |
| December 12 | Basketball parents meeting | Football and Basketball |
| December 12 | Prospective & current parent breakfast | Community Town Hall |
| December 12 | Prospective & current student breakfast | Community Town Hall |
| December 17 | Student Wellness initiative | Co-curricular Winter programme |
| December 18 | Football parent's town hall | Football and Basketball |
| December 19 | Staff Workshop | Workshops |
November 2018
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OBJECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| November 14 | Student debrief assembly (Grade 7,8, 9-12) | Community Town Hall |
| November 14 | Mentorship programme (ongoing) | Mentorship Programme |
| November 15 | Cancelled remainder of 2018 Junior football season | Football |
| November 15 | Staff support counsellor | Counselling Services |
| November 15 | Student debrief assembly (Grade 9) | Community Town Hall |
| November 15 | Junior football team meeting | Community Town Hall |
| November 15 | Security presence | School Security |
| November 16 | Current parents town hall #1 | Community Town Hall |
| November 16 | Current Parents town hall #2 | Community Town Hall |
| November 18 | Respect and Culture Review announced | Independent Respect and Culture review |
| November 18 | Daily online updates | Daily Communication |
| November 19 | Voicemail activation | Anonymous Student Reporting Tools |
| November 19 | Support resources introduced (Student Affairs) | Counselling Services |
| November 19 | Cancellation of mid-year Assessments | |
| November 20 | Co-curriculars suspended | Co-curricular Winter programme |
| November 20 | Student voice town hall 1 | Community Town Hall |
| November 20 | Grade 12 parents & student meeting | Community Town Hall |
| November 20 | Alumni town hall | Community Town Hall |
| November 21 | Police classroom visits | School Security |
| November 21 | Student voice town hall 2 | Community Town Hall |
| November 21 | Prospective parents town hall | Community Town Hall |
| November 23 | Drop-in, intramural sports introduced | Co-curricular Winter programme |
| November 26 | Digital reporting solution (app) | Anonymous Student Reporting Tools |
| November 26 | Jr. football team town hall | Community Town Hall |
| November 26 | Jr. football meeting #2 | Community Town Hall |
| November 27 | Grade 12 parents & students town hall | Community Town Hall |
| November 28 | Parent & guardian support hotline | Anonymous Student Reporting Tools |
| November 28 | Classroom support counsellor visits Grades 9 and 10 | Counselling Services |
| November 28 | Student support app (My SSP) launched | Counselling Services |
| November 29 | Student workshops - building awareness & respect - Winter Sports | Workshops |
| November 29 | Classroom support counsellor visits Grades 9 and 10 | Counselling Services |
| November 30 | Classroom support counsellor visits Grades 7 and 8 | Counselling Services |