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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How to Choose the Best Boarding School in Ontario for Your Scholar-in-the-Making

Choosing a boarding school for your child is what some call a ‘big picture’ decision—the resulting benefits will shape your child's future in many ways. The best boarding schools are supportive communities that nurture success and prioritize personal growth through rigorous academics as well as athletic, artistic and community service opportunities. Lakefield College School's (LCS) mission is: to challenge and enable our students to reach their individual potential in mind, body and spirit. We strive to achieve this mission through our individualized learning and social support; our beautiful campus that provides a wonderful outdoor classroom; and our extensive cocurricular arts, athletics and other activities. We're proud that 100% of last year's graduating class was accepted at university, including many prestigious higher education institutions around the world. How does LCS develop exemplary scholars? Read on to discover more about Lakefield’s supportive guidance and learning environments. How LCS Prepares Students for Academic…

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