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3 Ways Top Independent High Schools Foster Environmental Stewardship

Posted on 18/07/2017Categories Boarding School

Environmental stewardship is everyone’s responsibility. In Canada, we are lucky to have such pristine, beautiful natural habitats. However, preserving these beautiful areas necessitates responsibility, and we all need to do our part to minimize our ecological footprint. Independent high schools in particular, play an important role in shaping the next generation’s attitude towards the environment. By teaching students the value of environmental stewardship, top independent schools help promote lasting sustainability. Are you considering enrolling your child in a day and boarding school? Read on to learn how top independent schools make environmental stewardship a priority. 1. Top Independent High Schools Make Environmental Stewardship a Core Value Fostering environmental stewardship begins with a school’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment. One of the best ways an independent high school can demonstrate its commitment to sustainability is by making environmental stewardship one of its core values. At Lakefield College School,…

How Top Boarding Schools Create an Inclusive Campus

Posted on 12/07/201711/07/2017Categories Boarding School

A sense of belonging is every student’s right on campus. Our students’ differences make our school stronger, and by embracing our students’ unique differences, we become better, more informed and open to the world around us. Because boarding school campuses become a second home to the students who live there, inclusiveness is extremely important. To help ensure a welcoming environment for all, day and boarding schools take active steps to make their environment inclusive. If you’re considering enrolling your teenager in a day and boarding school, read on to learn how top schools create an inclusive campus atmosphere. Day and Boarding Schools Create an Inclusive Environment by Implementing Campus Values A school’s core values say a lot about what’s important on campus. In order to foster each student’s growth and potential, top day and boarding schools make embracing diversity and individuality a top priority. At Lakefield College School, we have…

How Your Child Receives One-on-One Support at Boarding School

Posted on 6/04/2017Categories Boarding School

One of the reasons parents enrol their child at an independent boarding school is to guarantee that they receive the highest standard of education possible. Independent boarding schools have plenty to offer their students, such as passionate teachers, enriching curriculums and excellent university guidance support. In addition, the best boarding and day schools will provide ample opportunities for students to receive one-on-one support and learn from their teachers and guidance counsellors. At Lakefield College School, we make this a priority and ensure each one of our students gets the individual attention they need for success. Read on to learn more about how Lakefield College School students receive one-on-one support. Students Receive One-on-One Support During Meetings with Teachers Part of what makes the student experience at Lakefield College School, an independent boarding school in Ontario, so unique is the opportunity students have to work collaboratively alongside teachers. In fact, teachers become…