3 Ways Your Child Can Develop Leadership Skills in Boarding School

“Education is the mother of leadership,” wrote Wendell Willkie - lawyer, activist and American presidential candidate of the 1940s. With modern education that supports the development of a child’s personal strengths as well as their academic ones, Willkie’s words hold true today. If you enrol your child in a top boarding school like Lakefield College School (LCS), you can trust that their skills and interests will be nurtured through close mentorships, holistic development strategies and - perhaps most importantly - initiatives designed to help them become leaders in their own communities. Here are three ways your child will develop their own leadership skills in boarding school: 1. Becoming a Critical Thinker & Skilled Communicator in Boarding School Along with a reputation for high academic standards and comprehensive university preparation, independent boarding schools like LCS prioritize educating the whole child – helping children transform into charismatic, confident and self-reliant leaders. Academia…

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How LCS Ensures Your Child’s Safety While Giving Them Space to Grow

Feeling concern for your child’s safety while away at day or boarding school is completely normal. We understand that parents need reassurance that their child will be safe and supported while pursuing their education away from home. At LCS, student safety is our top priority and at the heart of our educational model, guiding how we structure everything from the daily schedule to weekend activities and overseas trips. Read on to discover how Lakefield provides an ideal learning environment, where structure is balanced with student autonomy - ensuring your child’s safety while giving them space to grow. The LCS Daily Schedule Combines Accountability With Student Choice In our mission to educate the whole child, LCS has developed a daily schedule that addresses each area of student development (intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical). The day begins at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast, and is structured around four academic periods. Students attend…

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