Martha Perry graduated from St. Clement’s School in Toronto less than two decades ago, but in that time, there’s been a world of change.
“In my day, we weren’t even encouraged to go out on field trips,” she says. Today, Perry, now the principal of St. Clement’s, not only allows her students to leave the school grounds — she encourages them to leave the country.
As a member of Round Square, an international organization of about 80 schools worldwide, St. Clement’s gives students the opportunity to volunteer overseas, participate in international exchanges and attend global conferences. Since beginning their membership 10 years ago, the school has sent 279 students overseas to participate in international programs.
“Schools are looking into creating opportunities for students to really look beyond their own environment. Over time there’s been a broadening of the understanding of global learning,” says Perry.
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