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In honour of today’s snow day, here’s a little throwback to some recent winter fun involving the St. Clement`s community.

Hope you’ve had a great snow day, SCS! See you tomorrow. 🌨️

Earlier this week, the Grade 5 class had an amazing adventure at Downsview Park, learning all about sustainability, natural resources, renewable energy, and energy transformation!

Students spent the morning learning indoors, and then headed outside in the afternoon to explore nature firsthand. Despite the chilly weather, lots of layers and a campfire kept them warm – making for the perfect cozy spot to gather and enjoy the outdoors! 🔥

We are back with more incredible highlights from our time in Moose Factory!

Over the past few days, students visited Ministik School for a Cree language lesson with Registered Early Childhood Educator Frances Sutherland, witnessed the stunning Northern Lights in all its splendor, and joined community members in preparing a traditional sagabon feast, where ptarmigan is slow‑cooked over an open fire. Our students even stopped by the local radio station, The Island 107.1 FM, where they learned the ins and outs of broadcasting and went live on air!

This special trip continues to offer SCS students and staff extraordinary opportunities to learn from the land, the community, and the longstanding partnership with the Moose Cree First Nation.

Spotted: some of the Extended Day Program’s recent activities, including Grade 3 students working on fractions, and making mini boats to float along a stream in our Side Yard! ⛵

Grade 1 students are working on an identify project called the “This is Me Treasure Box”! As a class, they determined their success criteria for the project, which was shared with their families. As a next step, they then spent some time expressing their own creativity and painting their treasure boxes. 🎨

SCS’s longstanding partnership with the Moose Cree First Nation continued last week as a group of Upper School students and three staff headed north to stay with our partners and friends. For the past 15 years, the relationship has developed into one of sharing and learning and our latest group is immersing themselves in the land, culture, and community of Moose Factory, guided by Kim Cheechoo, Tourism Officer for Moose Cree First Nation.

After leaving Toronto on our SCS snow day, our group travelled north by bus, the Polar Bear Express train, and across ice roads to reach Moose Factory near James Bay. Since arriving, students have been taking part in incredible hands‑on experiences, including ice fishing, cooking lessons, beadwork, snare trapping, and even riding snowmobiles across the frozen landscape.

One of the most magical moments so far? Spotting a Sun Dog – a bright, colourful light display that appears on cold winter days when the sun sits low in the sky. With several days still to go, we’re excited for even more learning and community connection. Stay tuned! 🌝