3 ‘Gap Year’ Options for Grads of Our Independent Boarding School

The idea of taking a year off between high school and university (a “gap” year) is becoming increasingly popular amongst Canadians. Globalization has brought with it a growing emphasis on intercultural awareness, international experience, and adaptability to the diverse environments we now live in. Parents, university admissions teams, and employers alike recognize how a well-spent gap year abroad can help young people build self-reliance, an evolved world view, valuable practical experience, and stronger communication skills. At Lakefield College School (LCS), about 5-10% of students decide to take a gap year after graduation. Our university counselling team works with each one, mapping out a plan to ensure their year away is time well spent. Here are a few of the gap year opportunities LCS offers new grads. LCS Grads Can Work Abroad at One of our Sister Schools Lakefield College School is a member of Round Square, a worldwide network of…

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Understanding 21st Century Learning: A Keystone of Private School Education in Ontario

To keep pace with the changing world of education, Ontario’s curriculum is in the midst of a significant shift. New programs, resources and learning goals are aiming to prepare today’s students for success in our complex modern world. This involves not only practical skills acquisition but also developing the strong sense of self and personal wellbeing it takes for a child to achieve his or her own full potential. The ‘21st Century Learning’ shift goes hand in hand with Lakefield College School's (LCS) mission to educate the whole person: a commitment to the broad development of the intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and physical qualities needed to live a fulfilling life. At schools like LCS across Ontario, strategic changes are being made to align the academic curriculum with these 21st century standards. Curious about how this shift will impact your child’s education? Here’s our quick guide to Ontario’s 21st century learning…

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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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