Nice Versus Kind
Author Hana Shafi wrote, âReal kindness lives in my nanaâs famous expression- loosely translated, it means âDo good and then throw it in the well.â It means you should do a good thing and then forget about it,
Author Hana Shafi wrote, âReal kindness lives in my nanaâs famous expression- loosely translated, it means âDo good and then throw it in the well.â It means you should do a good thing and then forget about it,
On Wednesday of this past week, St. Clementâs 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,
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, â[Our daughter] had assembly on in the kitchen and she made us all listen to the very end when everyone signs off.
This past weekend, I found myself considering three small words – âIfs, Ands, and Butsâ â that take on a big role in the context of conversation and learning. My recollection of hearing âNo Ifs,
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 Yearsâ resolutions or the notion that we can reset things and all will be well.
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.
One of the many privileges of working in and leading a school is the opportunity to witness our girlsâ learning; it is a blessing to see students move from confusion and uncertainty,
On Saturday, approximately 60 St. Clementâs 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 â84,
Relationships are fundamental to St. Clementâs 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,
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.