St. Clement’s School is an independent school: a school that is governed by a Board of Governors who work at arm’s length to support the Principal and Administration as we enact our School’s strategic plan.
Independence Doesn’t Mean ‘Going It Alone’
Category: Our Principal’s Notes
The Power of Voice and The Importance of Listening
The power to voice one’s opinion is vital; however, we must not underestimate the power of listening and hearing others as well.
On Saturday, millions of women, their families and friends marched in support of women’s rights- whether it was in Washington,
Time Well Spent: The Balance Between Efficiency and Well-Being
I have been wondering about the benefits of saving time over the past week. Time continues to be an important issue for me and, I believe, an important issue to keep front of mind for our community.
Happy New Year
Ringing in a new year provides a time for reflection and an opportunity to consider what the future will bring. Typically, one takes stock of what one has accomplished and resolves to accomplish various tasks and goals over the coming year.
Lock Up The Laptop
As we prepare to head off for the holidays, I am mindful that our staff have been working very hard and that a break cannot come too soon. Having said that,
Seizing Opportunities
On Thursday morning, I had the opportunity to meet with St. Clement’s Alumna and Member of Provincial Parliament, The Honourable Dr. Helena Jaczek ‘67. Dr. Jaczek is the Minister of Community and Social Services for Ontario and represents Oak Ridges-Markham.
Time Changes: Beyond Adjusting for Light
As I headed home on Saturday afternoon after a long walk, having met with a friend and browsed through a book store, I couldn’t help but reflect on what a difference I noticed in my headspace.
A Wish List for Educating Women
Last week, I was fortunate to have attended the United Kingdom Girls’ Schools Association Annual Conference in Oxford from Sunday to Tuesday. We are a group of educators charged with the important task of teaching,
The Power of Curiosity
That which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will,
To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield.”
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A Complex Week: Lessons to be Learned
It has been an unsettling week as the world and, at a micro level, the St. Clement’s School community watched the United States election results unfold. As Principal of a girls’ school I lead a diverse community,