Why an Independent Boarding School Attracts Top Teachers

What is the single greatest determinant of student success? More impactful than any child’s economic background or individual learning potential, teachers are widely recognized as the key factor affecting educational quality. In study after study, passionate, engaged and enthusiastic teachers have been cited as the driving force behind student success and achievement. The most effective teachers go the extra mile, with advanced knowledge of academic subject matter, a caring attitude, a love of learning and a real desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. They inspire greatness in their students by being both expert classroom managers and excellent role models. They see their profession as a vocation, not just a job. With a special mix of skill and commitment, many of these teachers choose to work in the independent boarding school setting. Students at Lakefield College School (LCS) are taught daily by these talented professionals at…

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What’s it Like to Be a Day Student at a Private Boarding School

There are many benefits to enrolling your child into a private boarding school. They are able to meet students from all over the world, explore their interests through enriching cocurricular activities, develop independence, give back to their community through volunteer work and receive an unparalleled academic education. Even so, parents often worry that their child may not receive the same benefits if they enroll as a day student within an otherwise predominantly boarding school. They may worry that as a day student, their child will not feel as integrated into the school community, or perhaps have difficulty making friends. They may even worry that their child won’t be able to participate in as many afterschool activities. These are all perfectly reasonable concerns to have. And fortunately, parents of day students can rest assured that their child will feel just as much a part of school and academic life as their…

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3 Benefits of Joining the Debate Club at a Private Boarding School in Ontario

Among Canada’s top boarding schools, debate is a vibrant and well-respected activity. At Lakefield College School (LCS), our students recognize that it’s great to be smart and motivated! Debates are held on campus every other week, where our debate club members flex their public speaking muscles in front of supportive audiences of their peers. Students in top independent day and boarding schools are certain to encounter debates as either a spectator or a participant. Why not encourage them to stand up and join in? With coaching in debate procedures, strategy and etiquette, every student can take advantage of the many benefits debate club has to offer. 1. Boarding School Debate Helps to Develop the Leaders of Tomorrow Debate clubs provide a forum for the open exchange of ideas. They’re about analyzing real-world issues from diverse perspectives, and tackling some of our society’s toughest topics. Today’s debaters master a variety of…

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