As a new term is about to begin, I reflect on the headspace in which I, admittedly, began my holiday: tired, feeling some trepidation for what busy family time might bring,
Category: Red Blazer
An unforgettable, annual tradition
As a 116-year-old institution, tradition is important at St. Clement’s. Whether it’s the red blazer, the photos of our history that line our hallways, or the assemblies and events we look forward to each year,
Slow and Steady
On Sunday morning I was going through my Twitter feed and came across Seth Godin’s daily post entitled Slow and Steady. Most often, Godin’s posts are thought-provoking.
A tournament of technology
Recently, St. Clement’s played host for the FIRST Lego Robotics Tournament that was the qualifying competition for provincials. There were 11 teams in attendance and the competition was fierce! Representing SCS was our Junior team,
Beyond a Season of Giving
This time of year involves the giving of gifts; whether Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa, there are traditionally gift exchanges within the celebrations. However, over the past couple of weeks at St.
Bored and Brilliant
On Saturday I received an email from a Grade 7 Clementine who wanted to share a TED Talk by Mamoush Zomorodi that she had found while on a homework break.
The all-girls advantage
Interested in joining the SCS school community? The application deadline is this coming Friday, December 1.
If you’re still wondering if you should give any consideration to an all-girls school,
The 2017 Gold Award
The Gold Award is presented every five years to a deserving alumna, nominated by her peers, who continues to embody SCS’s values and stands out as a role model. This year’s recipient is Dr.
Planting Trees for a Better World
I read a beautiful article by Jeannette Dowson in Tuesday’s Globe and Mail that opened with the following, “Fed by the sun and soil, trees are the most noble organisms on Earth.
Nourishing Pride
On Thursday I attended a workshop hosted by the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education entitled Advancement for Academics. This was a wonderful day-long forum highlighting the benefits of advancement staff working alongside faculty to leverage understanding about the impact a potential gift can make to the realization of a school’s dream or vision.