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What is “Holistic” Education & How Can it Benefit Your Child?

Posted on 16/12/201515/06/2016Categories Boarding School

In the past, high test scores were considered the most accurate evidence of a successful education. And while academic achievement remains a high priority for most schools, its definition has evolved over the years to encompass more than just grades. Progressive schools adopt a “holistic” educational approach, which focuses on helping your child develop the intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and physical qualities they need to live a fulfilling life. Schools that embrace the holistic model are characterized by the wide variety of programs they offer students, including cocurricular activities, physical education, dramatic arts and music, AP classes, and community service initiatives. A rigorous academic curriculum is balanced by opportunities for students to get creative, work in teams, explore nature and learn how to lead. Read on to find out how Lakefield College School educates the “whole” child, helping each student develop to their full potential. Arts Programs Foster Creativity &…

3 Ways a Multicultural Boarding School Prepares Your Child for Professional Success

Posted on 9/12/201515/06/2016Categories Boarding School

Deciding on the right secondary school for your child involves quite a bit of careful research. No doubt you’re looking for a school that challenges your child academically, offers stimulating extra-curricular activities, and fosters a supportive and nurturing environment. And if you’re thinking ahead to skills they’ll need to succeed at university and beyond, chances are you’re also looking for a school that is culturally diverse. Increasingly, parents are searching for ways to encourage a sense of global citizenship in their child. Global citizenship is about identifying with the world as a whole, rather than just with a specific community, region or country. It’s about appreciating and leveraging different viewpoints, and learning to think “outside the box” - skills our children must hone in order to thrive in a world that just keeps getting smaller. Globalization has made cross-cultural communication the norm - a reality sure to intensify in ways…

How LCS Ensures Your Child’s Safety While Giving Them Space to Grow

Posted on 2/12/201515/06/2016Categories Boarding School

Feeling concern for your child’s safety while away at day or boarding school is completely normal. We understand that parents need reassurance that their child will be safe and supported while pursuing their education away from home. At LCS, student safety is our top priority and at the heart of our educational model, guiding how we structure everything from the daily schedule to weekend activities and overseas trips. Read on to discover how Lakefield provides an ideal learning environment, where structure is balanced with student autonomy - ensuring your child’s safety while giving them space to grow. The LCS Daily Schedule Combines Accountability With Student Choice In our mission to educate the whole child, LCS has developed a daily schedule that addresses each area of student development (intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical). The day begins at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast, and is structured around four academic periods. Students attend…