A Sense of Belonging for All “Inclusive, Caring Community — we believe in the dignity and worth of all individuals. We embrace diversity, practise equity and foster connection. We lead with empathy to create a sense of belonging for all.” In June 2020, Lakefield College School launched its LCS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Task Force consisting of sixteen members drawn from our student, faculty, staff, alumni, and parent communities. The group was mandated to examine all aspects of the curriculum, operations, policies and life of the school to make recommendations aimed at ensuring the principles of DEI be real and lived elements of our culture, and be reflected in everything we do. The task forces's vision was ultimately to contribute to an environment at LCS that is free from racialization and marginalization, and whose graduates are globally-minded, future-ready individuals who respect one another’s differences. In one of her electronic…
