For some, the cold of wintertime can make it difficult to enjoy the outdoors. At Lakefield College School, we have a different attitude about winter. Here, the winter season provides an opportunity for our day and boarding students to explore our beautiful campus in a whole new way. Transformed into an enchanting winter wonderland, the campus is full of exciting possibility, offering ample opportunity for our students to get out, get active, and try new things all winter long. Sound enticing? Take a closer look at some of the beauty to be found at Lakefield College School in the wintertime. In Winter, Students Can Explore Off the Beaten Path At LCS, when snow covers our campus grounds, it's a sign that it's time for us to break out the snowshoes and cross-country skis and get to exploring. With 315 acres of beautiful grounds, there is plenty to see during a…
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3 Reasons Why Top Day and Boarding Schools Encourage Lifelong Learning
Check in with the top performers of just about any industry or area of academic pursuit and they'll likely claim that a key to their success is a devotion to lifelong learning. Shifting economies, growing bodies of knowledge and the arrival of powerful new technologies all necessitate that the students and professionals of tomorrow be adaptable. Today's top day and boarding schools recognize this need for lifelong learning, and encourage the growth of key skillsets and characteristics within their curriculum. Below are some of the reasons why lifelong learning is so important. Top Day and Boarding Schools Understand Curiosity is key to Innovation Success is driven by hard work, determination and, often, great new ideas. To innovate well requires more than just luck and enthusiasm, though. Students with broad bases of knowledge can make conceptual connections that others don't see, coming up with great new ideas that take the world…
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How Students Can Bolster Their University Application During Summer Break from Day and Boarding School
Students at day and boarding schools work diligently throughout the academic school year. Students can be found participating in enrichment clubs and cocurricular activities, playing on sports teams, studying hard for their classes, participating in community outreach activities and socializing with friends. The summer months are the perfect time for some well-deserved relaxation! Even while enjoying the summer months, however, there are still plenty of interesting activities that can help your child grow as an individual and bolster their university application. Here’s a closer look at how several common summer activities can help your child stand out when applying to university. Day and Boarding School Students can Improve their University Application by Volunteering During the school year, students at Lakefield College School can be seen volunteering in the community and even around the world. Volunteering makes an excellent addition to any university or college application, and can also make for…