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Tag: Courage

From Darkness Comes Light

Posted on April 13, 2020 (April 14, 2020) by mperry

Needless to say, I have been thinking a tremendous amount about what one can learn in light of the COVID-19 health crisis.

Our community is increasingly diverse. I celebrated Easter this past weekend,

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged change, future, Leadership, Courage, innovation, Creativity

A Marathon Not a Sprint

Posted on March 29, 2020 (March 30, 2020) by mperry

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,

Posted in Our Principal's Notes, UncategorizedTagged St. Clement's School, Courage, Curiosity, Success, compassion, Creativity, Community, Leadership, Education

Progress Not Perfection: Mixed Messaging

Posted on February 9, 2020 (February 10, 2020) by mperry

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,

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

Gumption Then And Now

Posted on November 24, 2019 (November 25, 2019) by mperry

On Friday, our community celebrated St. Clement’s Day with Dr. Vivia Kieswetter, Children’s Minister from St. Clement’s Church, who spoke about the importance of stories. She reminded everyone of the story of Saint Clement,

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

Things Are Not Always As They Seem

Posted on October 20, 2019 (October 21, 2019) by mperry

At the end of last week and into the weekend, I attended the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools’ (CAIS) Heads and Chairs conference with Karen McKay, our school’s Vice Chair of the Board,

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

Citizenship At Work

Posted on September 29, 2019 (September 30, 2019) by mperry

St. Clement’s School has been working with New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL), a research-based association working alongside educators to help them design and implement deep learning experiences for their students.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged compassion, intellectual curiosity, citizenship, Courage, Diversity

Connecting the Thoughts

Posted on September 15, 2019 (September 16, 2019) by mperry

I treat each new school year like the New Year  by setting  resolutions and goals for myself. While many of them are professional, there are always a few personal ones as well.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged Passion, Courage, Success, intellectual curiosity, Creativity, Self-compassion

Setting A Tone

Posted on September 8, 2019 (September 9, 2019) by mperry

I am writing this blog having just watched nineteen-year-old Canadian Bianca Andreescu play Serena Williams in the Women’s finals of the U.S. Open. Ms Andreescu has been, in my mind,

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged authenticity, grit, Community, Leadership, Courage, Success

Closing Message 2019

Posted on June 16, 2019 (June 17, 2019) by mperry

Good evening and welcome to our 118th St. Clement’s School Closing. We are thrilled to gather as a community to celebrate our outstanding girls and their accomplishments.

It is unfathomable to me that we are here already;

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged Success, compassion, intellectual curiosity, future, Grads, Education, St. Clement's School, Courage, Curiosity

Meeting our Mission

Posted on May 5, 2019 (May 6, 2019) by mperry

This past weekend was our annual Alumnae Reunion with an assembly on Friday morning, a cocktail party Friday night, a luncheon on Saturday to celebrate milestone years, and a church service on Sunday at St.

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

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