Middle School:Grades 7-9.
A Day in The Life at our Middle School
Middle SchoolAcademics & Curriculum
Building on the foundation of inquiry and problem-based learning, the Middle School offers integrated learning opportunities and learning experiences to encourage interdisciplinary understanding, critical, and creative thinking.
Instruction is supported by subject specialists who can provide a depth of knowledge in their areas to help our girls immerse themselves in learning.
Teachers focus on individual attention and enrichment for all learners. Choice, differentiation, and accelerated pathways allow each girl to learn and be challenged in areas that interest them.
The Middle School program supports our students as they grow towards greater independence as learners.
Grades 7-8
– Integrated Studies
– Math
– Science
– French
– Music
– Visual Arts
– Drama and Integrated Arts
– Health and Physical Education
– Technology
– LINC
Grade 9
– English
– Geography
– Civics
– Math
– Science
– French
– Music
– Visual Arts
– Drama
– Health and Physical Education
– Computer Studies
Co-CurricularPrograms
There is a wide variety of co-curricular activities in the Middle School. Some are designed for the Middle School learner, while others integrate students in Grades 7-12.
Co-curricular options span a wide variety of interests from academic-related (math, science, and language clubs), to community affairs (Eco team; Because I Am A Girl), to the arts (Art Club, Choirs, etc.)
While there are tryouts for athletic teams in the Middle School, we aim for full participation, where each girl who wishes to play can find an activity or team to join.
Everyone in the St. Clement’s community – Grade 1s to Grade 12s, staff, and teachers – is assigned to a House: Stuart, Tudor, York, or Windsor.
LINCWell
Far beyond the core curriculum content, a key component of the program at SCS is the development of values, attitudes, and habits towards learning.
This development is supported by our innovative LINCWell (Learning, Individualization, Nurturing, Creativity, and Wellness) approach.
Examples of LINCWell in action in the Middle School include: Healthy Mind Platter, Mindfulness, Brain Science, Breathing Buddies, Mental Health curriculum, and goal setting.
Beyond the Classroom
To develop lifelong learners and girls who will impact the world after their time at St. Clement's, learning doesn't stop at the classroom door.
You'll find Clementines engaged in the community in a variety of ways. Outdoor education and other overnight trips provide students with an opportunity to stretch their skills and support others. Arts classes enjoy some of Toronto's culture with trips to TIFF and other theatre performances. As part of the Civics 9 course, students travel to Ottawa to see democracy first-hand. Our students volunteer in the community around the School: volunteering at a weekly church lunch, planting in community flower gardens, and sorting and packing food for those in need.
Student Leadership
Our students develop leadership skills.
We are committed to providing learning experiences to build skills, and both formal and informal opportunities to apply those skills.
In the Middle School, the elements of leadership are further developed. Students are involved as buddies for new Clementines in Grades 7, 8, and 9; as ‘Breathing Buddies’ in Grade 8; and as team members in cross-grade co-curriciular activities and teams.
Student leadership opportunities are also available as class representatives on the school council.
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Recently, Vice Principal Henricks and several other SCS Administrators attended the National Leaders Conference in Vancouver. In this week`s #PostcardFromSCS, Ms Henricks highlights a little of what she learned.
The Grade 1 class stepped out to search for signs of spring today. (What a perfect day to do it!) Along for the discovery walk: Upper School Science Teacher Ms Sardone, who helped the curious Grade 1s discover all kinds of noteworthy signs of spring including a robin’s egg, and a type of flower no one in the class had ever seen before! 🪺🌱🪻
Today is the day! Our Spring Open House is happening from 9:00-11:00 a.m. this morning. We can’t wait to meet our future Clementines🍊
Friday’s assembly was all about fun! Vice Principal Henricks mused about why we gather for assembly twice a week: “Assemblies are a time to come together and have a shared experience. We learn about important topics together…and it’s also key to come together just to have fun. That is so important for our wellbeing - and so as times get busy over the next few weeks heading to the end of the school year, please take time for fun, be silly, do things that bring you joy.” And that led directly into a very fun-filled, joyful rendition of SCS Name That Tune! 😎🫶🎉
Wish our Athletes of the Week, Vanessa L. `26 and Tina Y `25 good luck as they head off to OFSAA in Barrie on Thursday, May 2, and go head to head with the top badminton players in their division in Ontario. They were recently undefeated during the OFSAA badminton qualifier last Wednesday. We commend them for their hard work and can`t wait to cheer them on in Barrie 🏸
One week away!!! Alums and past staff, we can’t wait to welcome you back for Alum Reunion Weekend 2024. (That’s in 7 more sleeps, for those keeping track.) 😉The festivities kick off next Friday, May 3. We’d get excited – but we already are!! 🥳🎉 Link in bio for the weekend’s full lineup of events or contact meagan.thomas@scs.on.ca
Recently, 12 SCS students went to the MaRS Discovery District for the 7th Annual Toronto Youth Stem & Innovation Conference (TYSIC.) They heard from several speakers in STEM-related fields and participated in the Student Innovation Challenge. Congratulations to Vivian M. ’25, who is a co-chair of the TYSIC and Ellie P. ’24, who was on the conference organizing committee. Kudos also go out to the Grade 10 group who presented their “Health Spot” App, as well as the Grade 11 group who pitched “Our Green Block” as a way of addressing the UN’s mandate for sustainability. (The “Our Green Block” pitch made it to the final three!) 👏
It was one spectacular evening last Saturday, April 20 when the SCS Big Top rolled into town. A huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the Gala – by purchasing tickets to attend the fun, by sponsoring the event, or through donations of amazing silent and live auction items. Thank you all for “stepping right up” and supporting SCS! (We’re also extending a special shout-out to the Gala Committee for all their incredible work in bringing the three-ring circus fun to life.) 🎪❤️
Experience what it’s like to be a Clementine. 🍊
It’s different here at SCS. There’s something special going on, a kind of energy filled with curiosity and courage.
It’s the way our students approach things, from learning to discovery to play. It’s the way we teach – more than just the requisite skills, the ability to think deeply, critically, creatively, and become more self-aware.
Join us at our spring Open House on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Registration link in bio.
Our athlete of the week is.... 🥁
... Lucy W. `32 from our Pee Wee Track and Field Team!
Lucy puts 100% into every practice whilst also maintaining team spirit by cheering on her teammates during track meets! Congratulations, Lucy. We`ll be cheering you and the whole team on all season long!
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