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Tag: Creativity

Fresh Water For Flowers

Posted on November 1, 2020 (November 2, 2020) by mperry

This weekend I finished a book that I suspect will stay with me for years to come. I am always grateful to authors who can wrap me up in their stories,

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

Time to Blossom

Posted on October 12, 2020 (October 14, 2020) by mperry

I love to read and while my reading is balanced between non-fiction and fiction, regardless of the genre, I find I always come away with new knowledge, ideas, and perspectives.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged Courage, Creativity, change

It’s Not The What, It’s The How

Posted on May 3, 2020 (May 4, 2020) by mperry

On Thursday of this past week, I had the opportunity to attend a webinar facilitated by the Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) that brought together four independent school-affiliated leaders from around the globe,

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged future, Leadership, Education, Curiosity, Success, intellectual curiosity, Creativity, change

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 Creativity, change, future, Leadership, Courage, innovation

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

The Art of Collaboration

Posted on February 23, 2020 (February 24, 2020) by mperry

According to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, to collaborate means to work together with somebody in order to produce or achieve something. One of the competencies or skills we wish to foster in our girls is the ability to collaborate.

Posted in Alumnae, Our Principal's Notes, Inside Our WallsTagged St. Clement's School, Success, Creativity, collaboration

Learning to Listen: A Skill For All

Posted on January 19, 2020 (January 20, 2020) by mperry

Each year between November until March, I meet for a half hour with every SCS staff member. I see this as a privilege. These conversations happen throughout each week along with regular day-to-day work.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged intellectual curiosity, Creativity, future, communication, skills, critical thinking, listening

Connecting the Thoughts

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

I treat each new school year like the New YearĀ  by settingĀ  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 Creativity, Self-compassion, Passion, Courage, Success, intellectual curiosity

ā€œC-ingā€ the Future

Posted on April 14, 2019 (April 15, 2019) by mperry

This weekend I have been reflecting on a number of events and activities that have taken place over the last number of days both at SCS and outside our walls.

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged collaboration, communication, citizenship, critical thinking, character, St. Clement's School, Success, Creativity

Learning for the Future

Posted on December 2, 2018 (December 3, 2018) by mperry

On Friday afternoon, several of us headed to Western University for an Alumnae Reunion where we hosted a gathering for seventeen grads of St. Clement’s from 2015 to 2018. I relish these times,

Posted in Our Principal's NotesTagged Alumnae, Education, Curiosity, Success, intellectual curiosity, Creativity, learning

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