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Exciting Volunteer Opportunities Your Child Can Access in Boarding School

Posted on 11/05/201615/06/2016Categories Boarding School

At Lakefield College School (LCS), community is one of our most cherished values. Whether it’s by establishing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, or forming long lasting connections with teachers, friends or the Grove Society Alumni Chapter, most LCS students remain part of the LCS community for years and often decades after their graduation. We encourage our students to take an active role in shaping their community for the better – both on a local and global level. Each of our students graduates having easily completed 40 hours of community service and often, many more. With the many volunteer opportunities offered at LCS, it’s not difficult finding a cause or project that speaks to your child’s interests. Here’s a quick look at some of the many exciting volunteer opportunities your child will have access to at boarding school: International Volunteer Opportunities Abound for Students at Boarding School If your child…

3 ‘Gap Year’ Options for Grads of Our Independent Boarding School

Posted on 4/05/201615/06/2016Categories Boarding School

The idea of taking a year off between high school and university (a “gap” year) is becoming increasingly popular amongst Canadians. Globalization has brought with it a growing emphasis on intercultural awareness, international experience, and adaptability to the diverse environments we now live in. Parents, university admissions teams, and employers alike recognize how a well-spent gap year abroad can help young people build self-reliance, an evolved world view, valuable practical experience, and stronger communication skills. At Lakefield College School (LCS), about 5-10% of students decide to take a gap year after graduation. Our university counselling team works with each one, mapping out a plan to ensure their year away is time well spent. Here are a few of the gap year opportunities LCS offers new grads. LCS Grads Can Work Abroad at One of our Sister Schools Lakefield College School is a member of Round Square, a worldwide network of…

Understanding 21st Century Learning: A Keystone of Private School Education in Ontario

Posted on 23/03/201615/06/2016Categories Boarding School

To keep pace with the changing world of education, Ontario’s curriculum is in the midst of a significant shift. New programs, resources and learning goals are aiming to prepare today’s students for success in our complex modern world. This involves not only practical skills acquisition but also developing the strong sense of self and personal wellbeing it takes for a child to achieve his or her own full potential. The ‘21st Century Learning’ shift goes hand in hand with Lakefield College School's (LCS) mission to educate the whole person: a commitment to the broad development of the intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and physical qualities needed to live a fulfilling life. At schools like LCS across Ontario, strategic changes are being made to align the academic curriculum with these 21st century standards. Curious about how this shift will impact your child’s education? Here’s our quick guide to Ontario’s 21st century learning…