How Your Child Receives One-on-One Support at Boarding School

One of the reasons parents enrol their child at an independent boarding school is to guarantee that they receive the highest standard of education possible. Independent boarding schools have plenty to offer their students, such as passionate teachers, enriching curriculums and excellent university guidance support. In addition, the best boarding and day schools will provide ample opportunities for students to receive one-on-one support and learn from their teachers and guidance counsellors. At Lakefield College School, we make this a priority and ensure each one of our students gets the individual attention they need for success. Read on to learn more about how Lakefield College School students receive one-on-one support. Students Receive One-on-One Support During Meetings with Teachers Part of what makes the student experience at Lakefield College School, an independent boarding school in Ontario, so unique is the opportunity students have to work collaboratively alongside teachers. In fact, teachers become…

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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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3 ‘Gap Year’ Options for Grads of Our Independent 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…

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