Middle School:Grades 7-9.
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 Subject Areas
Math
French (Academic and Accelerated)
Science
Integrated Studies
Health and Physical Education
Visual Arts
Drama
Music
LINCWell LINC7 Program (emphasizing work habits, wellness practices, study strategies, metacognitive skills, social/emotional needs)
Grade 9 Subject Areas
English
Math
Science
Geography
French
Physical Education
Technology
Arts (Drama, Music, or Visual Arts)
Civics and Citizenship
Co-CurricularPrograms
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!
Co-curricular options for Middle School students span a wide variety of interests from academic-related (math, science, and language clubs) to community affairs (EcoTeam; Women’s Empowerment Club), to the arts (Middle School production, choirs, etc.)
When it comes to athletics, when you’re on Team SCS opportunities abound on the field, track, court, and in the pool for every student 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 – students in Grades 1 to 12 and all 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. Outdoor education and other overnight trips provide students with an opportunity to stretch their skills and support others while bonding as a grade. For example, all the Grade 9 students travel to Ottawa together as part of their Civics and Citizenship course.
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 Middle School that includes the COSSOT Leadership Conference and the Grade 8 Play Day activities for the Junior School, to name just a few.
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We`re excited to host colleague schools on Saturday, November 21 for our seventh EDI Conference! Schools are long-term communities; students, educators, parents, admin, and Board members continue learning and living alongside one another long after tension, disagreement, or discomfort occurs. This year’s conference theme, Staying in Relationship: Holding Community Under Pressure explores what can help school communities remain thoughtful, connected, and capable of learning under those conditions.
Learn more and register through the link in bio, or contact Mahlon Evans-Sinclair at mahlon.evans-sinclair@scs.on.ca. We look forward to welcoming colleague schools for a day of thoughtful discussion and practical learning.
Our Grades 7-12 students brought the energy for Get Active Day earlier this morning! Wearing their House colours proudly, students spent FLEX time stretching, dancing, competing, and connecting through a variety of fun and lively activities.
Earlier this week, SCS welcomed Dr. Jenny (Lobb) Ingram ’68 to Powell Hall for a screening of her documentary, No More Silent Battles, followed by a timely conversation about the current realities of dementia care in Canada.
Drawing on a distinguished career at the forefront of senior care innovation, Dr. Ingram spoke about the realities facing families affected by dementia and emphasized the importance of constant, accessible, and compassionate support. Her powerful film continues to spark important conversations as it tours communities across Ontario.
Thank you, Dr. Ingram, for sharing your expertise with our community and inspiring commitment to improving dementia care.
There was plenty of excitement in and around Powell Hall this morning as the Class of 2027 received their Grad sweatshirts!
A beloved SCS tradition, the Grad sweatshirt is a much-anticipated milestone for every graduating class. Each year, the grads select a slogan for their sweatshirt, and the Class of 2027 chose “27 Tunics”! A gift from the SCS Alum Association again this year, the sweatshirts join the gold belts as special uniform items that Grade 12s can wear with SCS pride throughout their final year.
A big thank you to Alum Association Past President Ali Azzopardi ’07 for joining us this morning and helping to mark the occasion!
Talk about making a splash! 🌊
The SCS Senior Swim Team capped off an incredible fall season by bringing home the Senior Division CISAA Championship for the second year in a row! Our U14 Swim Team also impressed throughout the season, earning a fantastic second-place finish.
We couldn`t be prouder of this group! Congratulations on an amazing season, SCS swimmers.
Get ready to celebrate the festive season and 125 years of SCS! 🥂
Join us on Thursday, December 3 for the Jingle Mingle, an adults-only evening hosted by the Parents` Association. Sip, shop, and celebrate the holiday season and SCS`s 125th anniversary year as you browse a holiday market filled with unique vendors, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and soak in the warmth and sparkle of the season.
Early-bird tickets are $25 until November 22. Check enews or contact kayla.ramirez@scs.on.ca for the ticket link.
Have you ever wondered how a moth lays eggs? This was one question the Grade 2s were curious about at the outset of a living things unit in science. They started by examining the physical attributes of living things, observing and sketching a variety of specimen samples, and practiced sorting with a Venn diagram to consider which animals were carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. The Grade 2s also looked at insect diagrams and lifecycles to prompt inquiry questions like “how do bees make honey?”, “do insects have bones and can the bones break?”, and the question about a moth’s life cycle. The budding scientists then pulled out microscopes to closely examine an ant’s body and a bee’s forelegs and wings. These early inquiries about living things will guide the Grade 2s’ deeper studies as the unit continues!
If you’re considering the primary grades at SCS, we invite you to come and see learning just like this in action at our upcoming Pathways to Primary: Step Insides Grades 1-3 event! Register to join us on Thursday, November 5 at 9:00 a.m. at the link in bio.
If you`ve been reading our e-newsletters over the past few months, you may have come across a Palm Pal or two hiding among the stories and updates. Thank you to everyone who has joined in the fun so far as we continue to celebrate 125 years of SCS! 🔎
And now, it`s time to reveal our winners for September and October! Drum roll please... 🥁
Congratulations to Avaya P. ’31, Karina P. ’34, Marina K., and Samantha D. `08! Each will receive a limited-edition piece of SCS 125th anniversary merchandise. We will be reaching out to all of our winners soon with prize details.
The hunt continues in November, so don`t forget to check enews, Community News, and SCS Connect for your next chance to play along. Happy spotting!
Happy Halloween! 🦇 If you’re applying to join the SCS community in 2027-2028, don’t forget to skip on over to scs.on.ca to take advantage of the early bird application fee! Like all things Halloween, it ghosts out after today - apply by Sunday, November 1! 👻🎃
Alum, please join us for a very exciting evening - the world premiere of All’s Well at Crow’s Theatre! On Tuesday, November 24, magical realism takes centre stage in this dark comedy from celebrated Canadian author Mona Awad.
The evening includes a reception in the theatre’s brand new Cabaret space and a pre-show artist chat with Governor General Award-winning playwright Erin Shields and celebrated director, and Shaw Festival Artistic Director Emerita, Jackie Maxwell. The chat will be moderated by SCS alum Bryn Kennedy ’13, Associate Artist at Crow’s Theatre. Tickets are limited and selling quickly, but our SCS group ticket rate of $66.67 is still available! For the promotion code, please visit SCS Connect or email meagan.thomas@scs.on.ca.
We hope you can join us for this special night at the theatre!
