The Development efforts of St. Thomas More Collegiate are guided by the five Areas of the Knight’s Cross.
Our Principal and staff have developed a thorough list of funding priorities for our school. Donors can contribute to an Unrestricted Fund for the school’s current and emerging needs or direct contributions to a priority guided by the arms of the Knight’s Cross. Your monthly recurring or one-time contribution to one of these important areas will help our young Knights become well-rounded individuals with a balanced-life.
Please consider making a monthly contribution to one of the following areas:
Emerging Needs (Unrestricted)
A contribution to the Emerging Needs fund provides the greatest flexibility for the STMC leadership team to foster an educational environment that is bold, daring, and imaginative. Often this fund will work in conjunction with the Knight’s Cross Areas of Focus. Current priorities include:
- Top Priority: Front Office Refresh, including new teacher workstations
- Floor Scrubber
- MPR – portable bar
Knight’s Cross Five Areas of Focus
We believe that by fostering excellence in each of these five areas, both in our organization and in our students, we will develop a system that inspires meaningful lives and helps all Knights to truly make a difference in the world.
Faith
At the centre of the Knight’s Cross, STMC is a Faith-based community and has consistently upheld the importance of education in the Catholic intellectual tradition. A contribution to this Area of Focus will support:
- Enhancement of the Liturgical Essence of the School
- All Hallows Bursary Support to cover the tuition of a student attending All Hallows High School, a Christian Brothers’ School located in Bronx, NY
- STMC’s Bursary and Scholarship Programs
- Transportation for grade level retreats
Academics
A contribution to the Academics Area of Focus will support program development and help STMC strive for continuous improvement in how we educate our young Knights. Current Academics priorities include:
- Top Priority: Adding Apple products to the Computer Lab
- Interactive Projectors for Classrooms
- Learning Commons iPads
- Robotics Needs – including Logic Analyzer, Adjustable Lighting System, and Upgraded Power Delivery System
- Design Tech Needs – including Pewter Casting Foundry, Plastic Sheet / Line Bender
Arts
A contribution to the Arts Area of Focus will support all areas of our Applied and Fine Arts Department. This includes Applied Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Applied Design, Skills, and Technology. Current Arts priorities include:
- Top Priority: Adding Apple products to the Computer Lab
- Canon R6 Mark II Camera
- Remote Broadcasting Technology
- School Vehicle with STMC Wrap
- Instrument upgrades
Athletics
A contribution to the Athletics Area of Focus will support both the Physical & Health Education Department and extra-curricular athletic programs. Current Athletics priorities include:
- Top Priority: Upgraded Strength Centre
- Tackling Mats / 5 person sled for Football
- School Vehicle & STMC Wrap
- Rugby / Football Tackling Equipment
- Wrestling Mat Storage System
- LED Scoreboards & Screens
Advocacy & Action
A contribution to the Advocacy & Action Area of Focus will support STMC’s local and global initiatives. Current Advocacy & Action Priorities include:
- Top Priority: Travel Bursary for Peru Trip
- Compass Days – Backpacks for the Homeless. COVID Friendly Activities
- Green Team Initiatives
- Local – expand opportunities for our students to be involved in local outreach programs. Examples of these programs include Good Shepherd Ministry and Door is Open.
- Global – Peru Mission Trips (including Virtual trips), Eyeglass outreach (Third World Eyecare Society), Africa CB schools, North America CB Schools (All Hallows, Bronx, NY and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Brownsville, TX)
DONATE TO: Knights Annual Fund – Advocacy & Action Priorities
