This past weekend, St. Clement’s School welcomed back Alumnae from 1948 to 2017 as we celebrated our annual Alumnae Reunion Weekend. Over the course of three days we welcomed and caught up with our intellectually curious,
Lessons Learned
Category: Our Principal’s Notes
Finding Hope
Over this past week- one where tragedy hit our city with the loss of ten and injury of another fifteen as a result of a van being used as a weapon- there has been a lot of commentary about the reaction of people to what was an unexpected and terrible event.
It’s The Commitment That Counts
On Sunday, at the end of National Volunteer Week, as I was preparing to write my blog expressing my thanks to our vast number of St. Clement’s volunteers, I came across a tweet by Seth Godin.
‘Weather’ or Not
I am writing my blog on Sunday in a hotel room in Montreal after a day of nasty weather in Toronto, and the anticipation of the same kind of weather in Montreal to come.
From People to Productions
With thanks to our Clementines, this weekend I found myself reflecting on powerful productions and how they come to be. While an audience member often sees only the end result,
What is Wellness?
I have reflected often on ‘wellness.’ The word has become so pervasive and its meaning so expansive that It seems we are reading and hearing about the importance of wellness and its consideration in all that we do everywhere.
The Future of Work: Partnering for the Future
Planning for the future can be complex as it is difficult to know what to expect; however, as educators, we have a significant role to play in preparing our girls for the future.
Leadership for Life
St. Clement’s School’s mission is to develop outstanding women who are intellectually curious, courageous and compassionate and one way in which we do this is to teach and provide leadership learning from Grades 1-12.
The Wisdom of Youth
On my bulletin board above my desk are a number of quotations. This past week, one in particular reminded me of the importance of the work we do and how privileged we are to do it.
Families and The Importance of Gratitude
Last week, Kelsey Edmunds, our Director of IT, came by my office to show me a thank you note written to her and the IT Department from students in Grade 7.