Over the years I have written and spoken about my strong belief that, as an educational institution, St. Clement’s School’s goal is not to prepare our girls for a particular profession or job but,
The Future of Work
Category: Our Principal’s Notes
Connecting the Thoughts
I treat each new school year like the New Year by setting resolutions and goals for myself. While many of them are professional, there are always a few personal ones as well.
Setting A Tone
I am writing this blog having just watched nineteen-year-old Canadian Bianca Andreescu play Serena Williams in the Women’s finals of the U.S. Open. Ms Andreescu has been, in my mind,
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
I have the jingle from the old commercial for Staples stores running over and over in my mind as I write my first blog of the year, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…..” I think of this as we prepare to welcome,
Closing Message 2019
Good evening and welcome to our 118th St. Clement’s School Closing. We are thrilled to gather as a community to celebrate our outstanding girls and their accomplishments.
It is unfathomable to me that we are here already;
Minding the Gap
Last week I attended the Times Higher Education (THE) Teaching Excellence World Summit at Western University. This three-day conference was an opportunity to meet with higher education administration and to hear from professionals and experts on teaching and learning,
The Power of Perception
I always appreciate the reminders and lessons one learns through experiences at our school and this week didn’t disappoint in providing several for me.
One that stood out portrayed the power of perception and its impact on one’s thinking and decisions.
The Tip of The Iceberg
This weekend I was very blessed to be able to make a quick visit to the northeast region of Newfoundland with my mother. Twillingate, Newfoundland is known as Iceberg Alley and my mother and I were reminded of why upon our arrival.
The Power of Dignity and Our Responsibility to Nurture it in our Girls
This weekend I have enjoyed catching up on some reading- both fiction and non-fiction. While I love fiction as an escape and a channel for relaxation, I find non-fiction particularly informative for work.
Loving Ourselves as We Love Others
On Friday our 6B class completed our Junior School’s Indigenous Seven Grandfather Teachings in assembly. Their topic was love and they chose to focus on love of family, friends, nature and self.