Junior School:Grades 1-6.
The Junior School academic program highlights collaboration, problem solving, and inquiry. It is enhanced by a full complement of co-curricular activities.
Grades 1-6 students are mentored and inspired by the older students they encounter in the building daily, as well as by their peers in the Junior School.
Starting in Grade 1, students are given opportunities to learn about leadership and develop their skills. SCS students progressing along their personal journeys of leadership development are learning and understanding the core dimensions of effective leadership, including communication, collaboration, values alignment, and the need for reflection. In practice, leadership shows up in varied ways; there is no “typical” leader or leadership style at our School.
As students discover the type of leader they strive to be, practical leadership skill development is built into the curriculum with programming for all grades. There are grade-wide opportunities for leading as well; in the Junior School that includes the Grade 4 partnership with St. Clement’s Early Learning School, and Junior School Halloween activities planned by the Grade 6s.
Junior SchoolAcademics & Curriculum
The academic program at the Junior School provides a strong foundation of skills and knowledge.
Students in their Junior School years are naturally inquisitive, and this energy is focused through the use of problem-based learning. By focusing study on big ideas and allowing students to direct their learning, our students discover that learning is connected, relevant, and that it can have an impact on the world around them.
The Junior School is home to multi-disciplinary, skills-based learning in real-life contexts, supported by subject specialists.
Students have the opportunity to collaborate, problem solve, think critically, and persist through challenges.
Subjects
The Arts: Drama, Music, Visual Arts
French
Health and Physical Education
Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Oral Language and Media Studies
Mathematics
Library and Research
Public Speaking
LINCWell Programming
Science
Social Studies
Technology
Co-Curricular Programs
At St. Clement’s School, we are passionate about learning – and that learning extends far beyond the curriculum.
Our co-curricular and community programming is just as key to the SCS experience as the classes we offer. Spanning Grades 1-12 and catering to a wide range of interests and identities as unique as our community itself, the co-curricular programming plays a key role in helping us all to truly “get excited” about life at SCS!
Students in Grades 1-6 have their own co-curricular schedule, with programming falling before and after school. We have worked hard to include programs to meet different needs and interests.
When it comes to athletics, when you’re on Team SCS opportunities abound on the field, track, and court for students to explore. Our athletics program embraces a philosophy of encouraging participation, developing skills at all levels, and building healthy lifestyles. We strive to find ample opportunity for students at every grade level to discover a sport they enjoy, and develop both the skill and passion to enjoy participating to the fullest.
Everyone in the St. Clement’s community – Grades 1 to 12 students, and staff – is assigned to a House: Stuart, Tudor, York, or Windsor.
LINCWell
LINCWell is a full school, Grades 1-12 approach designed to craft a school experience for each of our students that is characterized by Learning, Individualization, Nurturing, Creativity, and Wellbeing.
LINCWell’s overarching goal is to provide each one of our students with key resources, or tools, as well as the ability to know when to use each tool according to their individual needs and preferences.
Having a “toolbox” of key resources to pull from contributes to each student’s wellbeing. As our students develop these tools, they are enabled to learn well, lead well, and live well; empowering them to be able to successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges they will experience at SCS, and beyond.
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.
Experiential learning at SCS immerses students in authentic and dynamic experiences. Students of all ages are encouraged to think creatively, problem solve, collaborate with others, and consider varied perspectives. Regardless of the experience itself, the goal of our experiential learning programming is to allow students to come away with a deep and real understanding of what they have learned.
Student Leadership
At SCS, leadership isn’t just modeled by one group of students. Our Leadership Program spans every grade level, and is closely aligned with our stated goal of developing and equipping courageous and adaptable learners who are empowered to make impactful contributions in their local, national, and global communities.
SCS students progressing along their personal journeys of leadership development are learning and understanding the core dimensions of effective leadership, including communication, collaboration, values alignment, and the need for reflection. In practice, leadership shows up in varied ways; there is no “typical” leader or leadership style at our School.
As students discover the type of leader they strive to be, practical leadership skill development is built into the curriculum with programming for all grades. There are grade wide opportunities for leading as well; in the Junior School that includes the Grade 4 class working with visiting kindergarten students from St. Clement’s Early Learning and Grade 6-led Halloween activities for the full Junior School.
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In her role as House Captain for the 2026-2027 academic year, Lauren D. ’27 shared a heartfelt reflection on the freedom to be unapologetically yourself, one of the qualities she values most about St. Clement’s School.
Lauren spoke about the unique culture of the School, where students feel encouraged to take risks, embrace new opportunities, and, in her words, “be as weird as you want to be.” From confidently giving the wrong answer in class to showing up to House Day in an over-the-top outfit, she celebrated the supportive environment that allows students to step outside their comfort zones without fear of judgment.
Lauren shared stories from her own SCS journey, including her memorable first House Day in Grade 7 and the nerves she felt joining the Concert Band as a Grade 8 student. While both experiences pushed her beyond her comfort zone, they ultimately led to lasting friendships and some of her most rewarding experiences at SCS.
As House Captain, Lauren hopes to foster a House community where every student feels welcome to participate, show their spirit, and discover new passions, all while embracing what makes them uniquely themselves.
Wishing our Senior Soccer Team the very best as they compete in the CAIS National Tournament in New Brunswick. The whole SCS community is cheering you on! ⚽
Having grown up at St. Clement`s School since Grade 1, this group of Student Ambassadors each have their own unique take on what it`s like to be part of the SCS community. A huge thank you to all the Student (and Parent!) Ambassadors for giving our Open House guests such a warm welcome this morning, and sharing what makes SCS so special!
It’s our first Open House of the season this morning! We can’t wait to show our guests a glimpse of what it’s like to be a Clementine. Welcome to SCS!
SCS alum in Kingston - please join us on Friday, November 20 for a reception to celebrate St. Clement’s School’s 125th anniversary and to say farewell to Principal Martha Perry ’85, who is retiring at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. RSVP by Friday, November 13 to meagan.thomas@scs.on.ca. or visit SCS Connect.
The 2026-2027 Annual Fund campaign has officially launched! We kicked it off this morning with the help of our Annual Fund and Advancement Chairs, Annual Fund Grade Reps, staff, and Penguin, who handed out delicious chocolate chip cookies baked here at SCS. With the generous support of our community, we’re excited to work toward meeting our fundraising goals. 🍪
If you’d like to contribute, please visit the link in our bio.
A very important feathered friend waddled into SCS history in 1987: the one-and-only Penguin! 🐧 For nearly four decades, SCS`s mascot has been encouraging spirit, smiles, and a little extra energy at assemblies, House Days, sporting events, and school celebrations. These days, Penguin is also a welcoming fixture at events like our fall Open Houses! While Penguin`s look may have changed over the years, the excitement our beloved mascot is met with has remained. #SCS125
This afternoon, senior students gathered in the East Gym for our University Fair, organized by LINCWell and featuring representatives from universities across Canada. It was a wonderful opportunity for students in Grades 10-12 to ask questions and explore postsecondary options both close to home and across the country.
A visit from marine biologist Jessica Robichaud, PhD, yesterday morning had our Grade 2 students swimming with ideas! After learning about permit fish, migration, life cycles, and environmental conservation, students are extending their science learning across different subject areas by designing permit-themed math games that incorporate counting, addition, and early multiplication.
Soon, they`ll share their creations with Grade 1 students and guide them through the games themselves. 🐠
Curious about what it’s like to be part of the SCS community? Come and experience it for yourself this Friday, October 16 from 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. at our first fall Open House!
Open House is an opportunity for prospective families to visit SCS and see the many ways our students engage with learning; how our teachers create meaningful learning experiences; our intentionally small school community feel; and how our halls buzz with the energy of Grades 1 to 12 learning together under one roof.
We hope you can join us! Register now at scs.on.ca/open-house or at our link in bio.
