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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Beyond Trophies: The Life-Shaping Influence of Athletics at LCS
Written by Adam Ross (Director Athletics at Lakefield College School) Every Monday night, a committed group of students come to the high-performance centre to train. They come willingly, not expecting accolades or prizes. Their reward is confidence, increased knowledge, and strength. Since the beginning of the year, they have all made great progress in their physical and mental fitness and stamina. They have stayed committed because of the success they have seen. This is just one example of the additional fitness opportunities available to students at Lakefield College School this year. Lakefield has long been committed to supporting fitness and following the peak of the pandemic, the value of encouraging our teens to invest in their wellbeing became even more pronounced. During the pandemic, adolescent activity levels dropped significantly (Rossi, Behme, and Breuer, 2021). The underlying goal of all athletic and fitness programming at Lakefield College School is to instill…
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Choosing the More Challenging Path | The Advanced Placement Program at Lakefield College School
“There are no real shortcuts to finishing high school at Lakefield. Contributing to Harkness discussions, experiencing Grove Time, joining teams and clubs, taking risks by performing in a musical, going to spirit events with your House—going to Lakefield has always been a choice about trying to get more from each day.” There are many reasons why a family would want a Lakefield experience for their children. One of the most important reasons would be the opportunity to have an academic experience that is enriched and rooted in relationships between students and teachers. When families choose Lakefield, they are in many ways, choosing more. In the classrooms, a significant way we offer enriched opportunities for students is through our Advanced Placement (AP) program. For more than a decade, Lakefield has been offering AP courses to students. And, for most of that time, the growth of the AP program has been modest…