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5 Summer Study Tips for Boarding Students in Canada on Break from High School

Posted on 10/08/2016Categories Boarding School

After a long year of school, the summer break is much anticipated and well deserved. Since students have worked hard studying throughout the year, they have earned a vacation to enjoy the precious weather of the short Canadian summer. But just because it's summer, it doesn't mean that students should turn off their minds entirely. "Overall, children experience an average summer learning loss across reading and mathematics of about one month," notes Harris Cooper of Duke University. Fortunately there are plenty of ways for students to relax and have fun while still keeping their mind sharp during summer’s warm and sunny days. Here are five tips for fun summer learning. 1. Reading Every Day While on Summer Break from Boarding School Reading is an excellent way to stimulate the mind at any time of year, but in the summertime it makes an especially great excuse to pass the time outdoors…

Exciting Volunteer Opportunities Your Child Can Access in Boarding School

Posted on 11/05/201615/06/2016Categories Boarding School

At Lakefield College School (LCS), community is one of our most cherished values. Whether it’s by establishing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, or forming long lasting connections with teachers, friends or the Grove Society Alumni Chapter, most LCS students remain part of the LCS community for years and often decades after their graduation. We encourage our students to take an active role in shaping their community for the better – both on a local and global level. Each of our students graduates having easily completed 40 hours of community service and often, many more. With the many volunteer opportunities offered at LCS, it’s not difficult finding a cause or project that speaks to your child’s interests. Here’s a quick look at some of the many exciting volunteer opportunities your child will have access to at boarding school: International Volunteer Opportunities Abound for Students at Boarding School If your child…

3 ‘Gap Year’ Options for Grads of Our Independent Boarding School

Posted on 4/05/201615/06/2016Categories 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…