Middle School:Grades 7-9.
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 Subject Areas
Math
French (Academic and Accelerated)
Science
Integrated Studies
Health and Physical Education
Visual Arts
Drama
Music
LINCWell LINC7 Program (emphasizing work habits, wellness practices, study strategies, metacognitive skills, social/emotional needs)
Grade 9 Subject Areas
English
Math
Science
Geography
French
Physical Education
Technology
Arts (Drama, Music, or Visual Arts)
Civics and Citizenship
Co-CurricularPrograms
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!
Co-curricular options for Middle School students span a wide variety of interests from academic-related (math, science, and language clubs) to community affairs (EcoTeam; Women’s Empowerment Club), to the arts (Middle School production, choirs, etc.)
When it comes to athletics, when you’re on Team SCS opportunities abound on the field, track, court, and in the pool for every student 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 – students in Grades 1 to 12 and all 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. Outdoor education and other overnight trips provide students with an opportunity to stretch their skills and support others while bonding as a grade. For example, all the Grade 9 students travel to Ottawa together as part of their Civics and Citizenship course.
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 Middle School that includes the COSSOT Leadership Conference and the Grade 8 Play Day activities for the Junior School, to name just a few.
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Our creative Clementines were also getting in the spirit of the Halloween season with some incredible pumpkin decorating. 🎃 There were no tricks here – only imaginative masterpieces! Speaking of tricks, this is not one – our early bird application deadline is quickly approaching tomorrow, November 1! Visit scs.on.ca/join-our-community/ to apply.
Happy Halloween from SCS! Spectacularly creative costumes were on display during this morning’s assembly, and throughout the day. There were way too many favourites to choose from, but here’s a small selection! 🎃🦇
SCS alum in London, Ontario and Kingston – we’re coming to see you, and we can’t wait! Our London reunion is happening on Thursday, November 13, followed by Kingston on Friday, November 28. For more information about either reunion, and to RSVP, go to SCS Connect or reach out to Meagan Thomas: meagan.thomas@scs.on.ca
A huge thank you to our Parents’ Association who scared up some Halloween magic at SCS! The foyer and front steps were transformed with festive décor—complete with ghosts, bats, and vampires—a spooky surprise for students and staff. 🦇🎃
Our CISAA Fall Swimming banner was taken down yesterday by Head Caretaker Mr. Diciero and Athletics Director Ms Will. But fear not, it is due back, better than ever! In addition to its existing 2014 recognition of our championship win, our banner will return shortly with 2025 accolades! Last week, the SCS Fall Swim Team made a huge splash and surfaced as champions. The updated banner will soon be hanging back in our gym. 👏🎉
Students in Grades 7 and 12 spent the last week of September with ALIVE Outdoors at Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park! Over 4 days, Clementines participated in a wide variety of activities and experiences which had them developing leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skills, all while bonding as a class and forging new friendships across the two grades.
(Thanks to ALIVE Outdoors for the amazing pics of this experiential learning opportunity.)
Grades 1-3 are foundational.
Here at SCS, our primary classrooms are full of curious learners, big and small displays of courage, and compassionate friends.
We’re laying a strong foundation for lifelong, deeper learning – right from the start. Discover the many exciting firsts our youngest Clementines experience with an academic program highlighting inquiry, exploration, collaboration, and problem solving, and enhanced by a full complement of co-curricular activities.
If you’re curious about Grades 1, 2, or 3 at SCS, join us for the Pathways to Primary event on November 6! See our primary classes in action and meet Junior School teachers and students. Register to attend here: http://bit.ly/4oO0gkG
Several SCS students from Ms Faber’s Business Leadership class recently attended the 2025 RBC EmpowerHer Lunch, an event that brought 150 young women in Grades 11 and 12 together for a day of networking with senior female RBC leaders. The students in attendance enjoyed many opportunities to learn more about careers in finance.
Founded by SCS alum Rachel Megitt ’99, RBC’s Vice President, Operations Strategy & Business Management, EmpowerHer provides an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with inspiring women in the industry. At this year’s event, which featured the largest turnout to date, Rachel and fellow SCS alum Sam Shaw ‘21 welcomed SCS students Jaida K. ’26 and Kilee G., Mina S., Olivia T., Diana V., Lexi K., Sarya A., and Scarlett R. (all ’27).
Photo credit: @timfraserphoto, @uhnkitestudio, and Tim Fraser/KITE Studio.
Students from 12 other COSSOT schools joined us at SCS this past Saturday for the annual Grades 7 and 8 COSSOT Leadership Conference, which we were thrilled to co-host with Sterling Hall School!
The conference kicked off with the Middle School participants hearing from a panel of three senior students. They shared their experiences with using their voices for leadership and gave examples of taking accountability as leaders.The assembled Grades 7s and 8s then participated in two workshops focused on student voice and accountability. These workshops were run by SCS student leaders in Grades 11 and 12, as well as three SHS alumni.
The conference concluded with a debrief in school groups, where students reflected on an impactful idea from the workshops that they would like to take back to their schools and mapped out a plan for how to accomplish that goal. It was such a great day of learning together and developing leadership skills!
Grade 1 scientists have been learning all about the human body, focusing most recently on our internal structures. In Science class, students investigated the role of the heart in our bodies by using stethoscopes, and compared resting heart rates to active heart rates.♥️
