Junior School:Grades 1-6.
The Junior School academic program highlights collaboration, problem solving, and inquiry. It is enhanced by a full complement of co-curricular activities.
Grades 1-6 students are mentored and inspired by the older students they encounter in the building daily, as well as by their peers in the Junior School.
Starting in Grade 1, students are given opportunities to learn about leadership and develop their skills. 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 varied ways; there is no “typical” leader or leadership style at our School.
As students discover the type of leader they strive to be, practical leadership skill development is built into the curriculum with programming for all grades. There are grade-wide opportunities for leading as well; in the Junior School that includes the Grade 4 partnership with St. Clement’s Early Learning School, and Junior School Halloween activities planned by the Grade 6s.
Junior SchoolAcademics & Curriculum
The academic program at the Junior School provides a strong foundation of skills and knowledge.
Students in their Junior School years are naturally inquisitive, and this energy is focused through the use of problem-based learning. By focusing study on big ideas and allowing students to direct their learning, our students discover that learning is connected, relevant, and that it can have an impact on the world around them.
The Junior School is home to multi-disciplinary, skills-based learning in real-life contexts, supported by subject specialists.
Students have the opportunity to collaborate, problem solve, think critically, and persist through challenges.
Subjects
The Arts: Drama, Music, Visual Arts
French
Health and Physical Education
Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Oral Language and Media Studies
Mathematics
Library and Research
Public Speaking
LINCWell Programming
Science
Social Studies
Technology
Co-Curricular Programs
At St. Clement’s School, we are passionate about learning – and that learning extends far beyond the curriculum.
Our co-curricular and community programming is just as key to the SCS experience as the classes we offer. Spanning Grades 1-12 and catering to a wide range of interests and identities as unique as our community itself, the co-curricular programming plays a key role in helping us all to truly “get excited” about life at SCS!
Students in Grades 1-6 have their own co-curricular schedule, with programming falling before and after school. We have worked hard to include programs to meet different needs and interests.
When it comes to athletics, when you’re on Team SCS opportunities abound on the field, track, and court for students to explore. Our athletics program embraces a philosophy of encouraging participation, developing skills at all levels, and building healthy lifestyles. We strive to find ample opportunity for students at every grade level to discover a sport they enjoy, and develop both the skill and passion to enjoy participating to the fullest.
Everyone in the St. Clement’s community – Grades 1 to 12 students, and staff – is assigned to a House: Stuart, Tudor, York, or Windsor.
LINCWell
LINCWell is a full school, Grades 1-12 approach designed to craft a school experience for each of our students that is characterized by Learning, Individualization, Nurturing, Creativity, and Wellbeing.
LINCWell’s overarching goal is to provide each one of our students with key resources, or tools, as well as the ability to know when to use each tool according to their individual needs and preferences.
Having a “toolbox” of key resources to pull from contributes to each student’s wellbeing. As our students develop these tools, they are enabled to learn well, lead well, and live well; empowering them to be able to successfully navigate the opportunities and challenges they will experience at SCS, and beyond.
Beyond the Classroom
To develop lifelong learners and girls who will impact the world after their time at St. Clement's, learning doesn't stop at the classroom door.
Experiential learning at SCS immerses students in authentic and dynamic experiences. Students of all ages are encouraged to think creatively, problem solve, collaborate with others, and consider varied perspectives. Regardless of the experience itself, the goal of our experiential learning programming is to allow students to come away with a deep and real understanding of what they have learned.
Student Leadership
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.
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 varied ways; there is no “typical” leader or leadership style at our School.
As students discover the type of leader they strive to be, practical leadership skill development is built into the curriculum with programming for all grades. There are grade wide opportunities for leading as well; in the Junior School that includes the Grade 4 class working with visiting kindergarten students from St. Clement’s Early Learning and Grade 6-led Halloween activities for the full Junior School.
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We gathered as a full school community this morning for our Remembrance Day Assembly, where we honoured and paid tribute to the Canadians who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms, and those who continue to do so today. The student presentation included a reading of The Road to Afghanistan by Linda Granfield - a moving portrayal of military service in Canada across generations. Our assembled community was also reminded of the inequalities faced by Black and Indigenous armed forces members, and that not all stories are told in equal measure – a reality articulated by Holiness I. ’28 in her poem, “Who Gets Remembered?”
The ceremonial portion of the assembly included music by the Grade 9 Music class and the Senior Choir, as well as The Last Post played by Margaret P. ’29 followed by a minute of silence and reflection.
Our friends from the St. Clement’s Early Learning School joined us for A Morning of Mindfulness early today. Led by our Grade 4 students, the visitors headed across the Side Yard to the School House and our Learning Lounge. After getting to know each other, they participated in a breathing activity and a yoga or stretching pose. Paired with a Grade 4 host, the younger students then made breathing sticks from pipe cleaners and wooden beads while practicing their breathing. They also contemplated what sparks graditude, with their SCS buddy assisting them in writing the words while the SCELS students drew a picture. Everyone looks forward to the next visit and our continued relationship!
125 years offers a LOT of interesting facts and “did you know?” trivia – so we’re kicking off a new regular feature!
The most recent Intra Muros yearbook was distributed to current students and last year’s grads recently – do you know how long we’ve been publishing this annual retrospective of a year in the life of SCS?
On Friday afternoon, St. Clement’s played Albert College in the CISAA Junior Girls DBII championship basketball game. Both teams came out flying but it was SCS that hit their stride first. When the final buzzer sounded, SCS emerged as CISAA champions!
Huge congratulations to our athletes! 👏🎉 And, a big thank you to the students, staff, parents, and Penguin who came out to cheer on the team.
Wishing a joyful, bright, and peaceful Diwali to everyone in our community celebrating!
November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day. Indigenous Peoples have a long and proud tradition of military service to Canada but have not always received equal treatment compared to other Canadian Veterans. We remember and honour the contributions and sacrifices that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have made and continue to make to Canada’s military.
SCS sports teams are having a stellar fall season (stay tuned for more specific team success stories to come!) and to recognize the winning efforts of our athletes, this morning’s full school assembly doubled as a very spirited Pep Rally! 🎉🏆
SCS alum in Kingston, we will be heading your way in exactly two weeks! We hope you can join us on Friday, November 20 for a reception to celebrate St. Clement’s School’s 125th anniversary and to say farewell to Principal Martha Perry ’85, who is retiring at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. RSVP by next Friday, November 13 to meagan.thomas@scs.on.ca or visit SCS Connect.
If you’re wondering what contributes to making SCS a place filled with countless examples of curiosity, courage, and compassion – come and find out! We invite you to experience what it’s like to be part of our community at our second fall Open House.
Join us on Friday, November 20 from 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. and see the many ways our students engage with learning; the meaningful experiences created by our teachers; the connections, mentorship, and leadership opportunities made possible with Grades 1 to 12 learning under one roof; and our small school community feel. (And so much more!)
Register at scs.on.ca/open-house or the link in bio. We’re excited to meet you!
The Grade 1s have been taking advantage of the lovely fall weather by getting outside for some immersive learning! Tied to their current science unit on daily and seasonal changes, the class ventured to Chatsworth Ravine and documented their observations about the natural world around them.
