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Beyond Trophies: The Life-Shaping Influence of Athletics at LCS

Posted on 18/05/202318/05/2023Categories Uncategorized

Written by Adam Ross (Director Athletics at Lakefield College School) Every Monday night, a committed group of students come to the high-performance centre to train. They come willingly, not expecting accolades or prizes. Their reward is confidence, increased knowledge, and strength. Since the beginning of the year, they have all made great progress in their physical and mental fitness and stamina. They have stayed committed because of the success they have seen. This is just one example of the additional fitness opportunities available to students at Lakefield College School this year. Lakefield has long been committed to supporting fitness and following the peak of the pandemic, the value of encouraging our teens to invest in their wellbeing became even more pronounced. During the pandemic, adolescent activity levels dropped significantly (Rossi, Behme, and Breuer, 2021). The underlying goal of all athletic and fitness programming at Lakefield College School is to instill…

Jeronimo’s LCS Experience | #WeAreLakefield

Posted on 16/05/202316/05/2023Categories LCS Learns

This interview is part of a series, called “We Are Lakefield” — inspired by a phrase you’ll often hear our students and Head of School (Ms. Kee) say with pride (followed by “We got this.”) when community spirit and strength are needed to power through a uniquely challenging time, event, or activity. In this series, you’ll hear personal reflections from our students that provide valuable insight into what it means to be a part of the LCS community. This week, we spoke with one of our Grade 10 Grade Representatives, Jero ’25 to learn more about his experience at Lakefield College School. In this article, Jero speaks about his initial attraction to the school, his first impressions, what made him feel at home, and more! A Warm Welcome from the LCS Community “I first learned about Lakefield thanks to a close friend of mine who was planning to attend in…

Hannah’s LCS Experience | #WeAreLakefield

Posted on 5/04/20235/05/2023Categories LCS Learns

This interview is part of a series, called “We Are Lakefield” — inspired by a phrase you’ll often hear our students and Head of School (Ms. Kee) say with pride (followed by “We got this.”) when community spirit and strength are needed to power through a uniquely challenging time, event, or activity. In this series, you’ll hear personal reflections from our students that provide valuable insight into what it means to be a part of the LCS community. This week, we spoke with one of our Grade 10 Grade Representatives, Hannah ’25 to learn more about his experience at Lakefield College School. In this article, Hannah speaks about overcoming fear and finding belonging, finding her passion in dramatic arts, balancing work and play, and more! Overcoming Fear and Finding Belonging at LCS “My two older siblings attended Lakefield in the early 2010s and they only had good things to say…