Curiosity: The Key to Innovation
Two Sundays ago I set out to a local bookstore to pick up some Christmas gifts for my niece and nephew. As is almost always the case when I enter a bookstore,
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Lessons Learned: Authentic Conversations with Alumnae from St. Clement’s School for Girls
I am always so thankful as Principal of St. Clement’s School that I am also an alumna of the school. I feel this way because there are many times when I am able to step back 25-30 years and consider how I felt as a student at our special school.
Ideal Environments
On Friday, I received a request from a Grade 12 student who is working on an assignment for her class asking if I would respond to some questions. She is researching the idea of an “ideal”
A Little ‘Under-Functioning’ Goes a Long Way
There has been much written about finding balance and setting priorities in order to feel comfortable with our roles as women in busy work or family environments. Certainly one of the topics that comes up frequently with my friends is our own high expectations and how these can set us up to feel that we are just not able to get a handle on things.
Engaging Environments
On Monday morning of this week I attended a workshop entitled Millennials: The Next Generation of Leadership provided by the Women in Business Network at Rotman. Our Director of Human Resources,
Behind the Scenes
Over the past several weeks, our faculty have been writing midterm reports. While this timing and writing of reports has been done for years, this is the first year with a new database and entry system.
Timely Take-Aways
Struggling with Mixed Messages
Coming Home
The Friday morning before Thanksgiving weekend is always one that provides fun and entertainment for all. The day begins with a breakfast with the returning Grads from the previous year and is followed by assembly and a volleyball game against our current Grade 12s.
School Improvement and Accountability
The Canadian Accredited Independent Schools www.cais.ca includes 90 schools across Canada who meet National Standards and are committed to ongoing research and professional development. Each member school goes through an accreditation process every 7 years.