Middle School:Grades 7-9.
A Day in The Life at our Middle School
Middle SchoolAcademics & Curriculum
Building on the foundation of inquiry and problem-based learning, the Middle School offers integrated learning opportunities and learning experiences to encourage interdisciplinary understanding, critical, and creative thinking.
Instruction is supported by subject specialists who can provide a depth of knowledge in their areas to help our girls immerse themselves in learning.
Teachers focus on individual attention and enrichment for all learners. Choice, differentiation, and accelerated pathways allow each girl to learn and be challenged in areas that interest them.
The Middle School program supports our students as they grow towards greater independence as learners.
Grades 7-8
– Integrated Studies
– Math
– Science
– French
– Music
– Visual Arts
– Drama and Integrated Arts
– Health and Physical Education
– Technology
– LINC
Grade 9
– English
– Geography
– Civics
– Math
– Science
– French
– Music
– Visual Arts
– Drama
– Health and Physical Education
– Computer Studies
Co-CurricularPrograms
There is a wide variety of co-curricular activities in the Middle School. Some are designed for the Middle School learner, while others integrate students in Grades 7-12.
Co-curricular options span a wide variety of interests from academic-related (math, science, and language clubs), to community affairs (Eco team; Because I Am A Girl), to the arts (Art Club, Choirs, etc.)
While there are tryouts for athletic teams in the Middle School, we aim for full participation, where each girl who wishes to play can find an activity or team to join.
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.
Examples of LINCWell in action in the Middle School include: Healthy Mind Platter, Mindfulness, Brain Science, Breathing Buddies, Mental Health curriculum, and goal setting.
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 engaged in the community in a variety of ways. Outdoor education and other overnight trips provide students with an opportunity to stretch their skills and support others. Arts classes enjoy some of Toronto's culture with trips to TIFF and other theatre performances. As part of the Civics 9 course, students travel to Ottawa to see democracy first-hand. Our students volunteer in the community around the School: volunteering at a weekly church lunch, planting in community flower gardens, and sorting and packing food for those in need.
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 Middle School, the elements of leadership are further developed. Students are involved as buddies for new Clementines in Grades 7, 8, and 9; as ‘Breathing Buddies’ in Grade 8; and as team members in cross-grade co-curriciular activities and teams.
Student leadership opportunities are also available as class representatives on the school council.
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Today, the country we now call Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As Principal Perry shared, “…we are grateful to our staff and to our Indigenous partners for facilitating learning for our community about the harm of residential schools on Indigenous Peoples over generations.
In addition to learning within our School, we must each do our own learning, working to both acknowledge the truths of the residential school system and work in whatever way we can to change systems/practices to prevent injustices like these happening again.”
Grades 7 and 12 say goodbye to Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park after four days of Experiential Learning and fun. We can’t wait to hear all about it!
This morning, French Teacher Mr. Trick and several Grade 8 students presented an important assembly marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here are a few of the learnings shared with our community.
SCS had a super day at the first Junior Cross Country meet of the season this week! In addition to several speedy individual finishes, the Grade 5 U11 team placed 11th overall, the Grade 4 U10 team placed 6th overall, and our Grade 6 U12 team brought home first place overall! 👏👟
A very exciting update from Grade 1: one of the monarch caterpillars the students have been caring for has just emerged from its chrysalis. The class was so thrilled to see the new butterfly!
“Learning should include a breadth of resources including all facets of identity to discover who you are as a person, and what you understand, like, and dislike. Even more important is ensuring one has places and spaces in which this learning is supported.” Read this week’s #PostcardFromSCS by Principal Perry.
Author Amy Stuart visited St. Clement’s earlier this month. The author of Still Mine, Still Water, and Still Here as well as the #1 National Bestseller, A Death at the Party, Amy met with the Grade 12 English class in Powell Hall. She offered a workshop on personal writing including memoirs and essays, and let them in on the secret that she’s currently working on the memoirs of a very famous former NHL player!
Last week, Junior School students gathered in the East Gym with their Reading Buddy partners to write #DearTerry messages. The notes and drawings of love, hope, and inspiration shared what Terry Fox and his legacy have meant to them.
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