I believe that one of the most important tasks we have at SCS is to ensure that our students leave us with curiosity for learning, the courage to push themselves to grow and learn,
Authenticity: The Need to Be Oneself
Category: Our Principal’s Notes
Follow Your Curiosity
I am a big believer that things happen for a reason. Often I find myself tuning into a program just as it starts, or even in the midst, when a very pertinent topic or idea is being introduced and discussed.
It’s About the Feeling
It’s hard to believe that our St. Clement’s School community will be celebrating Christmas and the end of term this week. Hard to believe because the time seems to have flown by,
My Own Experiential Education: Empathizing with our Girls Experiences
As I reflect on the past week, two very different experiences highlight the importance of understanding and empathizing with our girls such that we can do the very best job possible in preparing them for the future.
Community Partnerships, Community Impact
Since St. Clement’s School’s founding in 1901, it has been impressed upon our students and staff that we have a responsibility to ensure that we are supporting the community beyond the walls of the School.
Building Foundations
On Friday I welcomed visitors to our Open House and thought I would use my blog to share my assembly message as I think it is important one for our entire community to consider.
The Importance of Others in Becoming Ourselves
This weekend is a favourite of mine, not so much because it is an extended midterm November break, but because traditionally I spend it away from the city with a group of great friends.
The Presence and Impact of Power
On Tuesday morning, St. Clement’s School welcomed Dr. David Suzuki, renowned scientist and environmentalist, to speak to our students from Grades 1-12. We were thrilled to have him with us and greatly appreciated his messages about the importance of water,
Daring Greatly and Other Wisdom from Brené Brown
On Monday evening, I hosted the first of two Principal’s Book Clubs, where I discussed Daring Greatly by Brené Brown with parents and staff. It was suggested that I share some ‘nuggets’ from the evening in the hope that it might encourage others to read the book,
It’s Not About the Prize at the End
For those readers who are not baseball fans, bear with me as there is a tie-in at the end!
I was brought up with the Blue Jays as a big part of my life.