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.
The 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. Grade 6s take on leadership roles within the Junior School.
A Day in The Life at our Junior School
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 activities, Music, Visual Arts
French
Health & 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
In Grades 1-6, time is allocated each week for co-curricular activities.
Each student is expected to participate in an activity – and with such a broad range of choices, there’s something for everyone!
Students participate in Athletics beginning in Grade 1. Inter-school competitive athletics begin in Grade 4, using a ‘maximum participation’ model. There are no tryouts – everyone is encouraged to play.
Everyone in the St. Clement’s community – Grade 1s to Grade 12s, staff, and teachers – is assigned to a House: Stuart, Tudor, York, or Windsor.
LINCWell
Far beyond the core curriculum content, a key component of the program at SCS is the development of values, attitudes, and habits towards learning.
This development is supported by our innovative LINCWell (Learning, Individualization, Nurturing, Creativity, and Wellness) approach.
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.
You’ll find Clementines involved in the community, beginning during their time at the Junior School. Experiential education includes classroom visitors, daytrips, overnight outdoor education trips beginning in Grade 4, and community partnerships with local post-secondary institutions and seniors’ residences. Guest speakers bring a wealth of knowledge to share.
Student Leadership
Our students develop leadership skills.
We are committed to providing learning experiences to build skills, and both formal and informal opportunities to apply those skills.
In the Junior School, the curriculum provides significant introduction to the elements of leadership. Junior School classes host school-wide assemblies on a regular basis. Grade 6 girls run ‘boot camp’ to get their fellow students (and staff!) moving in the morning.
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Spring has finally sprung, and it’s almost time for our Spring Open House! 👋🌷🪻 Come and experience SCS on Tuesday, April 29 from 9:00 - 11:15 a.m. and witness the learning, discovery, and creativity that happens every day! We can’t wait to meet you.
Register at scs.on.ca/open-house (or check out the link in our bio.)
This past Thursday, SCS students lit up SCS with Sights and Sounds of Spring! From stunning artwork and artist statements to live music performances, it was a true celebration of creativity. Bravo to all who shared their talents with our community! 🎨🎶
Last Thursday (on Stuart House Day 🐸), Silvia Stajer `16 joined Ms Guarasci`s Kinesiology class to speak to SCS students about her career and journey since graduating and being a Kinesiology student here at SCS. Silvia, now a Paramedic, discussed her education path and passion for maintaining her physical health. Her most recent accomplishments include her world record attempt to be the youngest female to complete an Ironman on six continents. Silvia has completed Ironman races on four continents and has two more to go!
Yesterday, Clementines participated in the federal “Student Vote” Program, joining the momentum of a record 7.3 million Canadians who cast ballots in advance polls this election! Although many SCS students are not yet eligible to vote officially, this hands-on experience fosters excitement and understanding about the democratic process.
Students received information about the candidates in the Eglinton-Lawrence riding, and all interested voters had the opportunity to make informed choices. After election night, students will compare our school community’s results with the actual riding outcome to reflect on similarities, differences, and the impact of civic engagement.
We’re excited to continue exploring this critical decision-making process in the classroom!
This year’s theme for National Volunteer Week is Volunteers Make Waves! We did an EPIC WAVE to recognize our volunteers this morning. 🌊
Today’s assembly recognized the amazing people who give up their time and who make so many things possible at SCS. Volunteers: we are so thankful for your support, time, energy, and commitment to the School!
More to follow on National Volunteer Week, which starts this Sunday! ❤️
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We jumped on the #ActionFigure trend to show what it’s like to be a Clementine!
Clementines are passionate, curious, and courageous—and we value our commitment to academic excellence, our creativity, and our community, to highlight just a few. Our Penguin mascot is a fan favourite, but we also can`t forget about our now-iconic front-of-school friend, Pamplemoose the Moose! 🐧🫎
From laughing and sharing together in assemblies to learning from each other every day, being a Clementine means being part of something special.
(No AI was used to create this design 💛)
Several students in Grades 4 and 5 joined forces recently to fashion some beautiful flowers with Art Teacher, Ms Chisholm! The blooms brightened the bulletin board outside of the library and were a lovely springtime surprise for Ms Mustard, our Head of Library and Information Services. 🌺
Alum Reunion Weekend is coming up next Friday to Sunday, May 2–4 — and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉
Register by Monday, April 28, to join us for one or more of the weekend’s fun festivities at scs.on.ca/ARW2025 or via the link in our bio.
Questions? Email meagan.thomas@scs.on.ca.
And as always… get excited!
After joining the Grade 9 trip to Ottawa, Vice Principal Heather Henricks shares the impacts of experiential learning and the importance of “noticing.”
Our Spring Open House is less than 1 week away! Join us on Tuesday, April 29, from 9:00-11:15 a.m., and see for yourself the learning, discovery, and spirit that happens here every day. 🌼
Register at scs.on.ca/open-house or at the link in our bio!
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