Courage – Page 8 – St. Clement's

The Role of Education and the Importance of Alignment

Posted on October 18, 2015 by bwill

This past week has been a very thought-provoking one, leaving me feeling an urgency to ensure our school community members share a common understanding about the role of a St.

Faces and Philosophies

Posted on September 20, 2015 by bwill

I fully admit that the title of my blog this week was not my own creation. As I spent time speaking with some of our parents at our Grades 9-12 Curriculum Night,

The Importance of Reciprocal Learning

Posted on May 31, 2015 by bwill

This week has reminded me of a very important aspect of learning. Powerful learning happens most often when it is fostered through committed and supportive reciprocal relationships. While the field of education presents hierarchies within its system,

Authoring our Stories

Posted on May 11, 2015 by bwill

At St. Clement’s School we are blessed with several staff, and many alumnae, who have had their writing published and stories told. I always marvel at this feat and wonder how it is accomplished.

Scuffing Our Shoes

Posted on May 3, 2015 by bwill

Friday kicked off our Alumnae Reunion Weekend in an exceptionally upbeat way. The morning started with breakfast for our current Grade 12s and their mothers to celebrate them and also to highlight the bridge between our current Clementines and our Alumnae.

Critical Thinking, Engagement and Compassion

Posted on April 26, 2015 by bwill

A few weeks ago, I stumbled on a book entitled Teaching Critical Thinking: A Practical Wisdom. The title intrigued me, and I was heartened to note that the author is one whom I had enjoyed reading and had,

A Hidden Curriculum

Posted on April 19, 2015 by bwill

Each year for the last three I have met with our Grade 12s to get their feedback and perspective on their time at St. Clement’s. It is vital that we are constantly seeking evidence to ensure the positive impact of the St.

Modelling Self-Compassion

Posted on April 12, 2015 by bwill

This past week, I traveled to New York City to attend a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) conference entitled Educating Girls. I was excited about the conference topic but even more thrilled that our Vice Principal,

Fear Not the Divergent Path

Posted on April 7, 2015 by bwill

In Frank Bruni’s provocative book Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania, an important question arises as to what university and college are for.

Making it Happen: Setting Foundations

Posted on March 6, 2015 by sc-admin

On Sunday, March 8 the world will be celebrating International Women’s Day. St. Clement’s celebrates on Friday, March 6, prior to leaving for March Break.

Since the early 1900s,

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