Leadership: It’s About So Much More Than a Title.
Our students learn by leading – and lead by learning.
The Leadership Program at SCS is an outcomes-based approach that captures the big ideas and objectives about leadership that are important to our school community. It is a full school approach, meaning all students from Grades 1 to 12 are learning to lead.
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At SCS, leadership isn’t just modeled by one group of students.
Our Leadership Program spans every grade level and is closely aligned with our stated goal of developing and equipping courageous and adaptable learners who are empowered to make impactful contributions in their local, national, and global communities.
Key characteristics of our Leadership Program include:
- Inclusive: leadership development for all students
- Grounded in our school mission: curiosity, courage, and compassion
- Research-based: the mindset and skills leaders need
- Informed by Indigenous knowledge: leadership as caring
- Aligned with our Strategic Plan: contributes to developing courageous, adaptable, and empowered learners
Leadershipand Mentorship
SCS students progressing along their personal journeys of leadership development are learning and understanding the core dimensions of effective leadership, including communication, collaboration, values alignment, and the need for reflection. In practice, leadership shows up in ways as varied as our students; there is no “typical” leader or leadership style at our School.
As students discover the type of leader they strive to be, practical leadership and mentorship skill development is built into the curriculum for all grades.
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GET STARTED NOWJunior School
Learning to lead at SCS begins in the Junior School; all students from Grade 1 on participate in curricular skill development sessions as part of Flex Time programming.
There are grade-wide opportunities for leading as well, such as the Grade 4 class mentoring visiting kindergarten students from St. Clement’s Early Learning, and Grade 6-led Halloween activities for the full Junior School. Students in all divisions also have the opportunity to lead full school assemblies.
Middle School
Leadership in the Middle School builds upon capabilities developed in the earlier grades. Practical skill development is expanded upon as part of curricular Flex Time programming.
Grade-wide opportunities continue, such as the Middle School COSSOT Leadership Conference and the Grade 8 Play Day activities for the Junior School. Students in all divisions also have the opportunity to lead full school assemblies.
Senior School
Senior School students are engaged in ongoing conversation with staff advisors about their leadership role(s). They understand that leaders are always learning and reflecting on their experiences, as part of their personal growth and skill development.
All senior students are required to contribute to the SCS community in a leadership position, but have some flexibility to make it what they want it to be – like leading a new club focused on something they are passionate about.
Parents’ Association
We value the involvement of parents in all aspects of school life. There are many different ways for parents to contribute their time and expertise.
LINCWell
LINCWell is a full school approach, designed to craft a school experience for each of our students that is characterized by Learning, Individualization, Nurturing, Creativity, and Wellness.
Academics
Since 1901, we’ve been committed to excellence in learning within a small, nurturing environment.