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We’ve got two Athletes of the Week to announce! Please join us in congratulating Junior Softball Team member Danielle L. ’29 and Senior Track and Field Team member Julia Y. ’27 on their outstanding recent performances.

Not only was Danielle an effective pitcher on the mound in the team’s last regular season game, she also hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 5th inning to help the team even up the score against HTS! Danielle brings a positive attitude to every game and practice, actively supporting her teammates. 🥎

Julia had an exceptional showing at last week’s CISAA Championships, competing across multiple events over two days. She placed 5th in Senior Girls Long Jump, 4th in Triple Jump, and 3rd in High Jump. Julia also contributed to both the 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams, which each earned 2nd place finishes. Congratulations on an incredible meet, Julia, and best of luck at Metros next week! 🎽

We were pleased to welcome alum Ruth Geddie ’00 back to Ms Abbiento`s Visual Arts, Information/Consumer Design class yesterday! Ruth engaged students in exploring the history of design and the ways global perspectives and cultural influences shape it. She also encouraged critical thinking about who determines which works are valued, the distinction between art and craft, and how colonial ideologies have helped shape dominant design principles.

Thank you, Ruth, for sharing your expertise and insights with us!

In this week’s Postcard, Principal Perry reflects on a favourite hiking spot and the image of bending trees as a metaphor for growth, resilience, and the evolving definition of excellence at St. Clement’s.

A beautiful sunny morning brought our parent community together on the roof for coffee and great conversation. ☀️

Thank you to the Parents` Association for hosting such a wonderful event!

We’re throwing back to a few months ago, when conditions were chillier and offered Peace T., Alice C., Teagan J., Cindy X., and Sasha M. (all ’29) the chance to take a frosty step outside of their comfort zones and into a new outdoor experience! The Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award trip, in partnership with Headwaters Wilderness Program, was a winter camping first for all. 🌨️

“It was really cold, but really fun!” was the consensus from the participating Grade 9s; several commented on what a bonding experience it was for the small group. “We slept outside in tents, and the only way to stay warm was heat from a stove. Unfortunately, it burned out in the middle of the night - so the second sleep was particularly cold!” They learned to cook outside over the stove (no campfires) and the resulting stove s’mores were a highlight.

Other standout moments included hiking on the frozen lake, shovelling out a water hole that they could then use for a “refreshing” polar dip, and building a quinzee - a sturdy, dome-shaped snow structure.

Reflecting on what changed for them because of this experience, one of the Grade 9 students mused on the benefit of slowing down and being present: “All the little stresses from home life went away. We could focus on both big and small things and really take things in - like noticing the little animal tracks that could be seen on the snow.” ❄️

Check out these photos from a recent Junior Programming Engineers Club meeting for Grades 2 and 3! With support from Grade 11 mentors and SCS staff, students explored coding through fun exercises and games, discovering just how exciting technology can be.

For some, that excitement says it all: “I love robotics because I love coding and doing fun stuff with computers!” shared Aria Q. ’36.

The impact is just as meaningful for the mentors, too! As Kilee G-S. and Taylor Y., both ’27, explain, “This program encourages young kids to get involved in STEM and gives them a sense of future opportunities in this field. We both enjoy being mentors as it gives us the chance to get to know the Grades 2s and 3s.”

It’s safe to say this club is fully programmed for success! 💻

Our Grade 4 class had a special morning last week, as they once again welcomed the Kindergarteners from St. Clement’s Early Learning School! This is an ongoing partnership between SCS and SCELS. Working in small groups, they took on tower-building challenges, played games, participated in mindful activities, and shared their ideas about what it means to be a good friend.

We love seeing our Grade 4s step into leadership roles while guiding and encouraging their younger partners. Together, they added thoughtful words to a growing Friendship Wall and brought those ideas to life through creative flower crafts. 🌸

The Grades 1 and 2 classes recently started a new Communities unit and took an exciting trip to Harbourfront for some related hands-on learning! The students explored our local waterfront community, and discovered the importance of oral storytelling by listening to stories shared through this tradition. Inspired by the experience, they created a piece of artwork which is serving as the basis for a new piece of creative writing! 🖊️