Nice Versus Kind
Author Hana Shafi wrote, “Real kindness lives in my nana’s famous expression- loosely translated, it means ‘Do good and then throw it in the well.’ It means you should do a good thing and then forget about it,
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A Powerful Day, A Recipe for the Future
On Wednesday of this past week, St. Clement’s was blessed to have Dr. Israel Unger, grandfather to three of our students and Holocaust survivor, at our e-ssembly. Dr. Unger came to share his experiences and stories about growing up in Tarnow,
The Impact of Community Connection
On Wednesday, after our weekly e-ssembly, I received an email from a parent who was taken with how we end our virtual gatherings.
She wrote, “[Our daughter] had assembly on in the kitchen and she made us all listen to the very end when everyone signs off.
Ifs, Ands, and Buts: Words to Learn From
This past weekend, I found myself considering three small words – “Ifs, Ands, and Buts” – that take on a big role in the context of conversation and learning. My recollection of hearing “No Ifs,
New Year, New Hope
As we come back together after a holiday break, I find myself reflecting on what the start of a new year means. Admittedly, I have never been one for New Years’ resolutions or the notion that we can reset things and all will be well.
My Carol Service Message
Good evening.
While my view this evening is very different than it would usually be, my feeling of gratitude for our remarkable community is stronger than ever.
I may not have the same opportunity tonight to be at St.
Class Visits: Process Before Product
One of the many privileges of working in and leading a school is the opportunity to witness our girls’ learning; it is a blessing to see students move from confusion and uncertainty,
Cinnamon Buns: A Lesson in Learning
On Saturday, approximately 60 St. Clement’s School community members gathered on Zoom for an amazing hour of cinnamon bun baking. The event was led by Alumna, author, and baker Jane Mason ’84,
Relationships Matter
Relationships are fundamental to St. Clement’s School; so much so that within our 2020-2025 Strategic Framework, to be launched soon, we prioritize them for our students as we believe that it is only through strong,
Echoing Energy
Most mornings, I take a brief moment to read from some of my favourite books. By now, many in our community will know that I have appreciated the sage words of Richard Wagamese as we have navigated through the months of this pandemic.