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Principal’s Message: Celebrating a Year of Growth and Community

Dear Students, Families, and Esteemed Staff of Metropolitan Preparatory Academy,

As the final days of the school year glide to a close and summer beckons, I want to take a moment to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together—and look ahead with excitement.

🎓 Reflections on 2024–25

Growth & Resilience: Whether mastering complex concepts, tackling group projects, or stepping outside comfort zones, each of you has shown tremendous determination. From sports to the stage, from debates to robot-building- your courage to try, adapt, and persevere is admirable. (Especially…the Raspberry Pie)

Community & Kindness: This year, our school community came alive with compassion. Whether students mentoring younger classmates, organizing events, or simply offering a friendly hello, you’ve all contributed to a more inclusive, caring school.

Creativity & Curiosity: Metro Prep thrives on curiosity—from spectacular monologues to thought-provoking essays. Encourage your creative spark to burn brightly all summer long!

A Message for Summer

As summer unfolds, I encourage you to:

  • Stay Curious: Read broadly, explore new hobbies, and ask “why” in all you do.
  • Connect with Others: Visit family and friends, make new acquaintances, or volunteer in the community—especially here in our vibrant Toronto neighbourhoods.
  • Rejuvenate: Spend time outside, play sports, or just relax—your mental and physical health are essential.
  • Reflect & Set Goals: Think about the year past—what made you proud, what challenged you —and set one or two positive intentions for the year ahead.

Recognizing Achievements

  • To our graduates: Take a moment to acknowledge your years of hard work, strong relationships, and the friendships forged here.
  • To our returning students: Be proud of the progress you’ve made and carry that confidence forward.
  • To all members of the Metro Prep Community: Thank you for creating a warm and enriching environment. Your contributions have shaped our school’s heart and soul.

Looking Ahead

Next year’s courses and programs will build on this success—enriched academics, innovative clubs, athletic pursuits, and community service. I encourage you to stay engaged and look forward to all that is to come.

Final Wishes

Whether you’re travelling, volunteering, soaking in the city, or simply resting, I wish you a joyful, safe, and growth-filled summer. You’ve earned it! I can’t wait to see how you return next year: inspired, rested, and ready for whatever comes.

To every student at Metropolitan PreparatoryAcademy—thank you for making this year extraordinary. It has been one of the great honours of my life to be your principal this year. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Have a phenomenal summer, and welcome home in September!

Warmly,

Ryan Seeley
Principal

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