Lakefield College School is thrilled to announce the commencement of a Ryder House renovation project that will further elevate the campus living experience for its students. The extension is made possible by a generous gift from the Ryder Family and is named in honour of Florence Ryder—mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. As part of LCS's strategic plan, the revitalization and enhancement of the residential houses stand at the forefront of the Community First pillar. This initiative aims to provide an enriched environment that promotes camaraderie, collaboration, and personal growth among boarding and day students, advisors, heads of house, assistant heads of house, and the broader community. Over the years, LCS has continually invested in improving its campus facilities, including the construction and renovation of several residences. The latest milestone in this journey is the transformation of Ryder House, a project fueled by the exceptional support of the Ryder Family. The Ryder…
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Kaneza’s LCS Experience | #WeAreLakefield
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 12 Grade Representatives, Kaneza ’23 to learn more about her experience at Lakefield College School. In this article, Kaneza speaks about her journey of discovering LCS and the warm and welcoming community that quickly became her second home. Discovering LCS “I had never heard of Lakefield College School (LCS) prior to starting the admission process. My parents and I had decided that I…
Lora’s LCS Experience | #WeAreLakefield
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 9 Grade Representatives, Lora ’26 to learn more about her experience at Lakefield College School. In this article, Lora speaks about adjusting to the academic rigours, participating in a variety of extracurricular activities, and building meaningful connections with her peers and mentors at Lakefield College School. Discovering LCS “When I was younger and starting to think about high school, my parents told me…