Counselling for Success – University Guidance at LCS At LCS, June is a month where we collectively take a moment to pause, reflect, and enjoy. Our students work exceptionally hard, and nothing is more rewarding than watching them achieve their goals and take the next step. In terms of post-secondary destinations for the Class of 2018, this year’s list reads like a “who’s who” of global universities. Canada is well-covered, with the top three schools being Queen’s University, the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa. International locales continue to grow, with students traveling to the U.S., Ireland, the U.K., Germany and Spain. Destinations are also becoming more diverse, including schools such as the Royal College of Surgeons (Dublin, Ireland) and the IE University (Spain). Navigating a sea of complex choices. Among the faculty celebrating our graduating students this year, you'll find Tom Milburn (Director of University Guidance) whose daughter…
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“This is why I decided to come to LCS.”
Talking with Betsy Macdonnell '18 about outdoor education (OE) at Lakefield College School. First impressions have a big impact. For Betsy Macdonnell '18, her first experience at LCS changed her life. In 2014, she had a day-long tour, shadowing another student to get an immersive feel for life at The Grove. She was in the process of deciding what course to take with her future. Being raised in New York City, many prestigious American schools were on the radar. Her Father (Hugh Macdonnell ’85), however, was an LCS graduate, so she ventured north. Part of the day involved a session on the high ropes course. Not only was this a significant departure from other tours, but it also revealed something very unique. “There was a sense of community that was prevalent. Here I was, miles away from home, in a challenging, frightening situation—being encouraged and supported by complete strangers. This is why…
A Blueprint for Innovation
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program at LCS. Great leaders tend to talk about three things: objectives, strategies and tactics. While often dry, and seemingly obvious, nothing could be further from the truth. Intelligent decisions in this regard form the arc of the world’s most successful enterprises—from businesses and governments to artistic and social movements. At a small school like LCS, educators find themselves at a unique vantage point. Not only can they see the whole picture in vivid detail, but they also have the independence to innovate as they see fit. This is very, very different. Understanding this is critical to understanding the impact of the Advanced Placement (AP) Program at The Grove. The basics of AP courses. Any discussion about AP courses begins with some basics. AP courses are developed by the AP College Board in the United States. Their purpose is to enable students to take college-level courses…