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Echoing Energy

Posted on November 22, 2020 (November 27, 2020) by mperry

Most mornings, I take a brief moment to read from some of my favourite books. By now, many in our community will know that I have appreciated the sage words of Richard Wagamese as we have navigated through the months of this pandemic.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged well-being, Courage, compassion

Stop to Smell the Flowers

Posted on November 16, 2020 (November 18, 2020) by mperry

This weekend, the saying ‘stop to smell the flowers,’ was top of mind for me. First used by golfer Walter Hagen, he said, “You’re only here for a short visit.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged compassion, perspective

Learning from Loss

Posted on November 8, 2020 (November 10, 2020) by mperry

As I reflect on the past week and prepare for the coming one, the title of this blog means so much more than one might think. Several things have me contemplating loss and the importance of remembering what it can teach us.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged Diversity, compassion, critical consciousness

The Value of Voice

Posted on September 20, 2020 (September 21, 2020) by mperry

It has been a joy to hear the din of our girls’ and staff’s voices at 21 St. Clements Avenue.

Over the past two weeks, as our community has adjusted to a very different environment and protocols,

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged Courage, Curiosity, compassion

The Long Game With A Strong Team

Posted on September 7, 2020 (September 9, 2020) by mperry

Last spring, I wrote a blog entry about our COVID-19 adventure being a marathon, not a sprint. Admittedly, at the time, I was thinking about reaching the end of the 2019-2020 academic year rather than it extending into the year ahead.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged St. Clement's School, Courage, compassion, intellectual curiosity

Prize Giving Assembly Remarks

Posted on June 21, 2020 (June 22, 2020) by mperry

Good afternoon and welcome to our End of Year Awards Assembly in St. Clement’s School’s 119th year.

Each year, at Closing, I relish the opportunity to look out to see and speak to our entire School community.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged compassion, intellectual curiosity, Community, Leadership, St. Clement's School, Courage

Cleaning Windows

Posted on June 14, 2020 (June 15, 2020) by mperry

While spending so much time at home over the last three months, I have noted that my condo balcony windows and sliding glass door could use a generous spritz of Windex.  

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged Community, St. Clement's School, Support, compassion

Engaging Our Girls For A Better World

Posted on May 31, 2020 (June 1, 2020) by mperry

Inspiration for this week’s blog came from both within and outside our SCS community.

Over the past three months, I have written much about the opportunities for learning that I believe have come about because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged change, Community, Education, Courage, Diversity, compassion

Who And What Are Your Bannisters?

Posted on May 18, 2020 (May 19, 2020) by mperry

A bannister is defined as ‘a handrail with its supporting posts’ by the Merriam-Webster online dictionary. In my mind, bannisters guide and safeguard people heading up or down stairs.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged compassion, intellectual curiosity, change, Self-compassion, Community

We’re Meeting in the Middle

Posted on April 26, 2020 (April 27, 2020) by mperry

Thinking back on the week that was, it feels as if many of us have had this new reality settle in. As I spoke with staff, colleagues, parents, and friends,

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged Community, Courage, Support, compassion, Self-compassion

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