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The 4 Top Certifications of Independent High Schools in Canada

Posted on 23/01/2017Categories Boarding School

Choosing the best school for your child is a tall responsibility, as no school can be all things to all students. Independent private schools offer unique alternatives to the public system through such benefits as more individualized learning, a commitment to education of the whole person, a healthy and caring community environment and exceptional extracurricular opportunities. Although part of the strength of independent schools is derived from their freedom to innovate above and beyond governmental standards, they also recognize the importance of some public measure of quality assurance. Accreditation from highly reputable independent school associations is a useful indicator of educational quality, a measure of accountability and a catalyst for continuous improvement. These associations hold member schools to rigorous standards while respecting the distinctive mission that is unique to each school. Lakefield College School is honoured to have four respected certifications from top independent school associations from around the world.…

Why Outdoor Education is Such an Important Part of the High School Experience

Posted on 27/01/201615/06/2016Categories Boarding School

With outdoor education, the world is your child’s classroom. Far beyond the four walls of a traditional class, students with outdoor learning integrated into their curriculum become immersed in all the natural world has to offer - broadening their perspectives on their surroundings, their studies, and their own personal skill-sets. Pitching tents, starting fires, and acquiring wilderness first aid skills might not be part of the everyday high school experience. But for students in some of today’s top educational institutions, outdoor learning is an integral part of their studies, offering them both for-credit and extracurricular opportunities for adventure. Curious about what the great outdoors can offer high schoolers here in Canada? Read on. 1. Outdoor Education Strengthens a Child’s Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem There is substantial research to suggest that outdoor adventure programs positively impact young people's self-perception: their understandings of their own personal strengths, limitations, and the value they bring…

4 Benefits of a Co-Educational Boarding School

Posted on 13/01/201615/06/2016Categories Boarding School

In boarding schools, your child will develop their own perspective on the world, and learn how to respect the perspectives each and every classmate brings to the table. Co-educational schools bring a greater diversity of perspectives into the mix - providing boys and girls with valuable opportunities to learn from each other socially as well as intellectually. By inviting all kinds of students to work together in the classroom and share in exciting extra-curricular adventures, a co-ed boarding school can better prepare your child for big-picture goals like success in university and a well-rounded adulthood. Here’s how: 1. A Co-Ed Boarding School Promotes Equality and Diversity A Strategic Canada survey conducted in 2006 shows the vast majority of Canadian parents believe co-ed learning environments best reflect the “true diversity” of the world outside the classroom. They know children learn valuable life lessons from atmospheres of collaboration, not segregation. “Separating people…