I love my Mum. She has been my greatest supporter, my confidante, my perspective provider, a travel mate, and has put up with me for many decades. She, along with my father before he passed away,
Gratitude
Tag: compassion
A Marathon Not a Sprint
During times of uncertainty, it is important to stay true to one’s values, to move forward step by step, and to surround yourself with those who will support you by providing constructive feedback,
Prioritizing Perspective
It seems odd to be writing this, my first blog after our March Break, knowing that our community and the world are facing a new normal for at least a while,
Progress Not Perfection: Mixed Messaging
This past weekend, I had brunch with an Alumna. We were talking about careers, life, and writing and in the course of our conversation she noted, “It’s progress, not perfection;” as if to remind herself,
Postcards for Australia
Several weeks ago, while Ms Lamont’s Grade 4 class was studying current events, news of the wildfires in Australia arose. The class was deeply moved by photographs and video of towering blazes,
Choosing To Be A Citizen
I take no credit for the title of this blog. It is the title of a Seth Godin blog and it resonated with me.
This past Saturday,
On Being Humane
My blog this week is inspired by a number of things that have occurred over the course of this past week that have reminded me of our important work as educators.
Seasons Greetings From Our Carol Service
Below are my words to our community at our Carol Service on December 19.
Good evening and welcome to our St. Clement’s Carol Service, a time in which we gather to celebrate the Christmas Story,
Remembering What’s Important
On Friday, I attended our Junior School Christmas Program and watched with a warm heart as in St. Clement’s tradition, our Grade 1s presented The Christmas Birth Story, complete with shining star,
Self-Help Or Simply Time Well-Spent?
I was very fortunate this weekend to be able to visit with my brother, his wife and their kids in Halifax. It was a busy and fun time with the boys,