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Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — Overall looking back, my experience at St. Michael's College School was rewarding. I had high e... Reflecting back on my time at St. Michael's College School, I find the leadership to be very accommodating and very attentive. This provided the students the opportunity to overcome their fright and gain confidence in their ab... I have always felt confident that the St. Michael's teachers had my best interests at its core. Communication between the school teachers, the child and the parents is paramount to the academic, social, physical, spiritual an... I credit much of my success to my time at St. Michael's and its ability to prepare me for university. I do recall in my first year at Chapman University, I was in a Political Science class and there were many students struggli... There were many school events that contributed to the enthusiasm and excitement of the students of St. Mike's, for example, we would have the Inter-house Olympics, Halloween Dance, and Remembrance Day Assembly. We had many opp... The overall quality of student life at St. Michael's College School is balanced. I for sure loved going to school there. We had extracurricular activities as well after school. We could join clubs that match our interests and ... St Michael's is definitely one of the oldest schools in Canada and is steeped in legend, having descended directly from a secret school founded in the mountains of central France during the French Revolution. Located near the ... I would advise someone trying to get admitted to St Michael's to apply early. The application process now is quite almost flawless but scrutinized as it's mostly done online and most students look to get it. Ensure you have al... The university counseling program is one part of the plan of care given to each student at St Mike’s by the Student Affairs Department. For me, Student Affairs was a place where I would get help to navigate through the compl... |
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We love who our three boys have turned out to be. The teachers give so much of themselves, and ... It's an honour to write this review.
Upon my first interaction with the school leadership it was clear that St.Michael's was in good hands. The effort to communicate and share ideas was a sure sign of leadership.
It is eas... It is clear that the quality of teaching is what we expected. The teachers nurture an environment where you won't feel the need to hide in the crowd....and won't have the opportunity to easily do so. It is clear to my wife and... Academics are at there highest not only because of the quality of teaching, but because of their holistic approach to education and its resources enable the students to develop their individual talents and grow in confidence a... The thing that puts a smile on my wife and I is that the friends that my sons have made during the 15 years between my sons attending St Mike's is a sure sign that the quality of the boys is evident in how they have respect fo... Our three boys loved every aspect of the school, it engaged them to be themselves. When looking back at their time spent at St Mike's we see that their school success is measured by much more than grades. We have found that sc... Midtown Toronto location of the school made it easy for our boys to commute. It being nestled in the Forest Hill neighbourhood gives the campus a heritage feel, that complements the pre confederation birth and tradition. St Mi... The admissions team was key in our choosing St. Michael's College School, they made the process less stressful with our sons best interests at heart. The admissions team made a lasting impression, as we went through our person... From our experience the college counselling was excellent. They encouraged our three sons to evaluate and articulate their talents, interests, and aspirations as they began the college admissions process. The counsellors offer... |
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Our family has been part of St. Michael's College School since the year 2017, with our 2 older ... The school's leadership is morally sound. Since the very beginning, St. Michael's was founded within the teachings of the Catholic Church but welcomes families of all faiths, aspiring to form men of character.
We have witness... The teachers at St. Michael's College School are virtuous, very passionate and professional in their work. They show high expectations for students and have a heavy emphasis on teaching fundamentals.
We have experienced first... We are strongly convinced that St. Michael's College School's academic program is adequately preparing our boys for real life and university.
The school is constantly investing in its teachers' formation and personal developm... At St. Mike's there is a true sense of brotherhood among students. They care for each other's well being and there is healthy competition among them.
By spending lots of time together in the first week of school grade trip, t... Every year school starts with a trip for each grade, where students can bond, get to know each other and meet older student leaders from higher grades, the result is that once classes start, they are already comfortable with t... St. Michael's College School facilities have a rich history, they are beautiful, welcoming, clean, and well maintained.
Many parts of the building have been renovated over the years, with state-of-the-art theatre, computer s... St. Mike College School's admissions team is a dedicated, skilled and incredibly welcoming group of people that want to guarantee every boys' success at the school. They were always happy and expedite in answering our question... We are just starting to go to the university application process this year.
So far and for every year, we have felt well supported, have received timely advice, and invitations to meetings to guide our sons' academic path, i... |
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As an Alumnus of St. Michael's College School, I can say firsthand that my experience was excel... As a student, and now as a parent, I have always felt confident that the school has had my best interests, and now those of my son, at its core. While the world and society has certainly changed from the early/mid 90s, one con... I have to say that I was indeed lucky to have dedicated and memorable teachers while I was attending St. Michael's College. Fr. Zinger's Grade 10 Religion homeroom is one I still draw from to this day with his 'Patience is a v... I credit much of my success to my time at St. Michael's and its ability to prepare me for university. I do recall in first year at the University of Western Ontario, I was in a Political Science class and there were multiple p... When I started, Ontario still had Grade 13 so these were going to be the guys I was around with for 5 years. As mentioned previously, some of my closest friends to this day were the classmates that I met while at the school. I... As mentioned in previous posts, my time there was awesome. The friends, the memories, the sports, the overall just being part of that school was enjoyable. I still wear my St. Michael's branded clothes, hats, and now due to th... Growing up in the York Mills/Bayview area, getting to school was never much of a challenge. I do know of many classmates that did commute though from all reaches of the GTA - Woodbridge, Whitby, Keswick, King City etc, as that... Back when I applied in the late 80's, it was a different setup to how it is now - I do recall the entrance exam and some of the other details required but obviously things have changed with all the online setup and evolution o... The amazing thing about this process is it brings back all of my memories around getting ready for university and I will say that while I had a laser focus on where I wanted to go, every single interaction I had was supportive... |
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Our son’s journey at SMCS began at open house where he was immediately taken in by the spirit... The entire SMCS school administration has done a terrific job to pivot, adapt and re-invent itself quickly during our pandemic health crisis. We appreciate all the communications sent out along with the personal reach-outs fr... Our son since day one has known his boundaries and what is expected of him from both the school and his teachers. Each faculty member has not only responded quickly to any concerns we may have but, has provided additional tim... SMCS uses a deep learning pedagogy which is based on four key areas of learning and assessment – Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking and Inquiry; Communication; and lastly Application. SMCS has responded extremely well to... There are just under 1000 students that currently attend SMCS starting from grades 7 to 12. The atmosphere is so alive from the moment one steps foot onto the school’s beautiful sprawling eleven-acre campus near the heart o... Perhaps the most difficult period for our son has been during the lockdown due to the pandemic. Being away from the school building, his friends and teachers has been very difficult. He misses the social interaction and pers... SMCS is centrally located near the heart of downtown Toronto and just steps away from a TTC subway and streetcar stop. It is also conveniently found within the Forest Hill community which has many nearby shops and cultural foo... We found the admissions process to be very transparent and inviting. From the online registration process to mark our interest, and throughout has been a delight and pleasure. The admissions team were prompt and responsive t... Although our son is only in Grade 10, we believe the school has all the necessary support arms to allow our son to choose his school with ample time and information. SMCS routinely hosts open houses with a variety of post-sec... |
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