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What is it Like to be a School Nurse During COVID-19?
Her entry into St. Michael's College School (SMCS) has been fast and furious.
After all, she is the first nurse the school has had in recent memory. Her tenure at SMCS began in the throes of a global pandemic. And, this is the first time in her career she has worked in a school.
ParenTalks: Supporting Your Son with Managing Screen Time and Gaming
Moderator of a panel discussing: Supporting Your Son with Managing Screen Time and Gaming.
Seasons of Giving: Student's Act of Service "Contagious"
The idea took root at the dinner table.
"Our family always exchanges stories we read from the news, social media, friends during our meals together," recalls Nicole Lo, mom of two.
When Adventure Calls: Boy in Motion on a Mission
These days you'll find him commuting from his Etobicoke home to high school carefully navigating several busy stretches of road along the way --- on two wheels.
ParenTalks - October 29, 2020
Moderator of a panel discussing: Supporting Your Son with Time Management Tips and Organizational Skills.
Staying safe Online and on Social Media: An interview with Paul Davis
Interview with online and social media safety expert.
Foreign Ground: A Teacher's Experiential Learning Adventure
Early into his 10th year of teaching at St. Michael's College School (SMCS), Dr. Peter Zavodny ‘97 is armed with a fresh perspective and new tools as an educator. And they came via a foreign exchange.
Karl Subban. Hockey Dad, Educator and Author
Karl Subban, father of 5, grandfather of 4, a retired teacher, school administrator and life-long educator, speaks to Lianne Castelino of WhereParentsTalk TV about parenting during the COVID-19 global pandemic, empowering children to address racism and discrimination and about his book, “How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School and Life, published in 2017, which focuses on helping children reach their potential.
ParenTalks - August 27, 2020
Moderator of a medical panel discussing safe return to school in a COVID-19 world.
How an SMCS Student Brought Political History to Life
Where there is a will, there is surely a way.
With the clock winding down on the 2019-20 academic year, and many of the school clubs and activities at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) unable to restart due to physical distancing, abbreviated schedules, or having wrapped up for the year --- one student is going against the grain.
Innovation in Action: Computer Science and Engineering Robotics Sets Bar High
When two worlds collide, the results can often be unpredictable and significant.
Such is the case with the computer science and engineering robotics programme at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS).
Under the Microscope: The Art of Science
At its core, a Culminating Activity (CA) requires thinking --- deep thinking.
“It is meant to provide students a chance to demonstrate their understanding of the unit of work or multiple units of work --- that is not in a test format,” says Frank Heijmans, Science Department Head at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS).
ParenTalks | May 7, 2020. Coping Strategies during a Global Pandemic
ParenTalks at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS), is a regular series of conversations for current parents featuring experts tackling issues focused on student health and well-being. It is an initiative of the school’s Student Affairs Department and Community and Learning Partnerships program and was created to support the ‘three-pronged’ approach to mental wellness, namely: students, parents, staff/community working together to develop a ‘common language’ and strategies to address student w...