Middle School:Grades 7-9.
A Day in The Life at our Middle School
Middle SchoolAcademics & Curriculum
Building on the foundation of inquiry and problem-based learning, the Middle School offers integrated learning opportunities and learning experiences to encourage interdisciplinary understanding, critical, and creative thinking.
Instruction is supported by subject specialists who can provide a depth of knowledge in their areas to help our girls immerse themselves in learning.
Teachers focus on individual attention and enrichment for all learners. Choice, differentiation, and accelerated pathways allow each girl to learn and be challenged in areas that interest them.
The Middle School program supports our students as they grow towards greater independence as learners.
Grades 7-8
– Integrated Studies
– Math
– Science
– French
– Music
– Visual Arts
– Drama and Integrated Arts
– Health and Physical Education
– Technology
– LINC
Grade 9
– English
– Geography
– Civics
– Math
– Science
– French
– Music
– Visual Arts
– Drama
– Health and Physical Education
– Computer Studies
Co-CurricularPrograms
There is a wide variety of co-curricular activities in the Middle School. Some are designed for the Middle School learner, while others integrate students in Grades 7-12.
Co-curricular options span a wide variety of interests from academic-related (math, science, and language clubs), to community affairs (Eco team; Because I Am A Girl), to the arts (Art Club, Choirs, etc.)
While there are tryouts for athletic teams in the Middle School, we aim for full participation, where each girl who wishes to play can find an activity or team to join.
Everyone in the St. Clement’s community – Grade 1s to Grade 12s, staff, and teachers – is assigned to a House: Stuart, Tudor, York, or Windsor.
LINCWell
Far beyond the core curriculum content, a key component of the program at SCS is the development of values, attitudes, and habits towards learning.
This development is supported by our innovative LINCWell (Learning, Individualization, Nurturing, Creativity, and Wellness) approach.
Examples of LINCWell in action in the Middle School include: Healthy Mind Platter, Mindfulness, Brain Science, Breathing Buddies, Mental Health curriculum, and goal setting.
Beyond the Classroom
To develop lifelong learners and girls who will impact the world after their time at St. Clement's, learning doesn't stop at the classroom door.
You'll find Clementines engaged in the community in a variety of ways. Outdoor education and other overnight trips provide students with an opportunity to stretch their skills and support others. Arts classes enjoy some of Toronto's culture with trips to TIFF and other theatre performances. As part of the Civics 9 course, students travel to Ottawa to see democracy first-hand. Our students volunteer in the community around the School: volunteering at a weekly church lunch, planting in community flower gardens, and sorting and packing food for those in need.
Student Leadership
Our students develop leadership skills.
We are committed to providing learning experiences to build skills, and both formal and informal opportunities to apply those skills.
In the Middle School, the elements of leadership are further developed. Students are involved as buddies for new Clementines in Grades 7, 8, and 9; as ‘Breathing Buddies’ in Grade 8; and as team members in cross-grade co-curriciular activities and teams.
Student leadership opportunities are also available as class representatives on the school council.
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We are ready to learn s`more from our Grade 1 students, who made solar ovens as part of a science experiment reently - with Grade 5s helping them record their results. During the two-hour experiment, students were excited to see the chocolate melt! 🍫 We can`t wait to serve up more delicious experiments over here.
It`s Earth Day! 🌎 To celebrate, we would love to shine a light on a group of our Grades 10 to 12 students who were recently at @globalideasto to talk about the global challenges in food waste reduction.
There, they participated in a poster presentation and interviewed an executive at @campbellcanada to learn more about the logistics of their production and sustainability practices.
Their solution to the food waste problem was to start an NGO that certifies companies with practices that minimize food waste and educate people on food waste prevention.
We are so proud of these students for their creative insights!
SCS alums, we are less than two weeks away from Alum Reunion Weekend 2024! 🥳 We’re getting excited to reconnect, and to show you our new Trailblazer spaces (all the fun will take place at SCS this year.) Visit scs.on.ca/arw2024 for the full lineup of festivities, and to register (link in bio.) Questions? Email meagan.thomas@scs.on.ca
We’ll see you May 3 -5! 😀👋
It’s almost time for the circus to roll into town at One King West! If you’re joining us under the SCS Big Top this evening - we can’t wait to see you. 🎪🤩 (Tickets to this evening’s fun can also be purchased at the door!) For anyone looking to support SCS from outside the three-ring circus, you don’t have to attend the Gala to participate in the excitement of our silent auction. Bidding is open now and will close tonight at 10:45 p.m. Link in bio to join in on the auction fun!
We’re concluding our National Volunteer Week shout-outs with gratitude for our Annual Fund Class Reps, who have been instrumental in helping us communicate with fellow parents to keep them informed about our Annual Fund goals, successes, and impact.
One of our 2023-2024 Annual Fund Priorities we have already been able to purchase (thanks to our volunteers, parents, and community) includes our VEX IQ Robotics kits!
Thank you to this group of volunteers for helping us in our efforts to reach our 2023-2024 Annual Fund goal. #EveryMomentMatters
April is flying by, and that means summer will be here before we know it – along with summer programming at SCS! 😎☀️ If you’re looking to expand your knowledge, learn about something new, or get ahead for next year, check out the wide variety of Ontario credit courses and enrichment programs we’re offering. Here’s a little look at one of the credit courses, Principles of Mathematics (MPM2D) taught by Ms Chu. (Check out our full lineup of planned summer programming at the link in bio.)
In this week’s #PostcardFromSCS, Principal Perry `85 recaps the National Volunteer Week assembly and talks about the impact that volunteering has on a community.
Tomorrow may be the last day of #NVM2024 but we will continue to celebrate all of volunteers beyond that. Your support has been pivotal to helping us create a safe and fun environment for our Clementines. Thank you today and every day for all of your efforts. #EveryMomentMatters
The #SCSCommunity is more than just our students, #SCSAlum, parents, and staff - it`s so much more. Our volunteers, who bring all of their energy into our events and happenings create a special atmosphere for our community. During #NVM2024, we want to thank all of our volunteers for their time and effort; for bringing a certain kind of charm to SCS; and for creating a togetherness that makes it impossible to keep a smile off everyone`s faces. Thank you so much! 🙌 #EveryMomentMatters
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