At the first assembly of the year, I shared a St. Clement’s School Diversity Statement with our students and staff that highlights the importance of leveraging differences in order to enhance growth.
Dialogue and Engaging our Hearts
Category: Our Principal’s Notes
Learning by Doing: Lessons on the Court
On Thursday after school, I was reminded of the importance of learning by doing and just how much it forces one to think on one’s feet, adapt to situations, be patient and ensure that one keeps a positive outlook despite things not going the right way.
Inner Freedom vs. The Race Through Childhood
I have just started a new book entitled Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life by William Deresiewicz, recommended by a colleague,
Courage in the Face of Newness
At Friday’s assembly, our Director of Student Life Ms Macintosh reminded us that regardless of whether we were returning staff and students or new members of the St. Clement’s community,
Working on our Mission Year Round
It is incredible to think that the start of another academic year is here.
In many ways it seems like yesterday that we said goodbye to our Graduates of 2014 and our faculty and students headed off for the summer.
The Intricacies of Success
I went to my first Jays game of the season last week. I love going as it reminds me of my Dad and how he and I used to spend time together listening to games on the radio years ago.
Reading and a Fortuitous Meeting
This weekend I find myself in Ottawa. Time away always allows me to step back and think about things. I cannot believe that it is the end of May and yet another year is almost complete.
Words from the Wise
The topic of women in leadership is one about which I am passionate, and I am fortunate to be able to teach a course on this topic at our CAIS Summer Leadership Institute.
A Gift: Reaching One’s Full Potential
I read a tweet this morning posted by Dr. Peter Singer, CEO of Grand Challenges of Canada that reminded me of how lucky I am, and the important role our school plays in the lives of our Clementines.
An Exciting Collaborative Approach to Girls’ and Women’s issues
On Tuesday evening St. Clement’s joined forces with Bishop Strachan School, Branksome Hall and Havergal College to host a first annual Collaborative Girls’ School event, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.