Lakefield College School
4391 County Road 29 K0L 2H0 Lakefield, ON, Canada

The Grade 11 and 12 Outdoor Education class practiced their winter camping and outdoor skills at Northcote Campus, building quinzees (snow shelters), cooking over an open fire, and cross country skiing.

Over the weekend (January 30 and 31) - thanks to the very cold temperatures we've been having - our students enjoyed skating on Lake Katchewanooka! It was a great end to their first week of in-person classes. Thanks to our students and amazing Facilities Team for making this possible!

Welcome to LCS Reads! Our students, staff, and faculty enjoy learning not only at LCS but in their spare time through the books they read for pleasure, growth, and development. Today, LCS Head of School, Anne-Marie Kee shares some of her favourite books written by Black female authors. In Chapel earlier this week, Ms. Kee shared these books and discussed how they had a profound influence on her when she was a university student. What books are you reading this month? #LakefieldCollege #LCSReads #BlackHistoryMonth

Join us tomorrow, February 6, for our virtual Open House! Learn more about the LCS experience and understand how our vision to inspire teenagers to be leaders who care, connect and contribute prepares students best for life. Register online here: https://www.lcs.on.ca/openhouse

This morning, LCS Head of School, Anne-Marie Kee appeared on Business Breakfast Talk with Kim Blackwell P'24 (hosted by 4th Line Theatre). Ms. Kee touched on the importance of building community, staying connected, and her passion for educating young people. Didn't have a chance to tune in? You can watch the recording of the interview here: https://bit.ly/3jtxhSz

"We don't always get alongwe have challenging relationships here on earthbut in space, we work together. The space station is a shining example in the sky of what humanity can do when we dig in and set goals together... We can redefine what's possible." Thank you to Astronaut and LCS Parent Jeremy Hansen P '23, '24, '24 for sharing with our community today about the space program, its future and Canada's roles in it.

Read the fourth issue of our student newspaper: The Terrapin Times at bit.ly/TerrapinTimes4, or follow the link in the River on Edsby. This issue features stories about #Movember, a teacher spotlight on Ms. St. John, gaps in feminism, and much more. #LakefieldCollege #StudentNewspaper

Interested in boarding at LCS? Join our Admissions team tonight at the CAIS Boarding Schools East North America Virtual Fair! The fair starts at 5 pm (EST) and is free to attend. Register online at caisboarding.vfairs.com.

Throwback Thursday to the 1996 Girls' Rugby team! See anyone you know?

Thank you alum Peter McArthur ‘80 for sharing with our community today on the important topic of climate change and clean energy!

This Grade 11 Drama class was able to perform their culminating activity for a small audience. It was great to see such energy, enthusiasm, and the creative ways they included their remote classmates! #LakefieldCollege #LCSarts

We are so excited to be welcoming Jeremy Hansen P '23, '24, '24 tomorrow for our Virtual Speakers Series! Colonel Hansen is an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency and you won't want to miss his presentation on what's happening in the space program today and Canada's role in lunar exploration in the future. If you haven't yet registered, you can sign up at http://ow.ly/qeHn50CzhW1. Zoom connection details will be emailed to you on registration. See you there!

Read the third issue of our student newspaper: The Terrapin Times! Follow the link in the River on Edsby or here: https://drive.google.com//17ZL_4oag6gg5tnZmlGSd-Vh02/view

Maurice Switzer '63 was featured in The North Bay Local for his community involvement, educational outreach on the history of treaties and work with the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre. We are so appreciative of his work and involvement on our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion working group and for helping to inform our community. Read more: https://www.thenorthbaylocal.com//north-bays-maurice-swit/

Ask us about our Leadership, Character and Values Entrance Award of Distinction and other Entrance Awards of Distinction! One of Lakefield College School’s defining characteristics is its long-held commitment to developing leadership and character in students. Our vision is to inspire teenagers to become leaders who care, connect and contribute. In doing so, we work to challenge and enable students to reach their individual potential in mind, body and spirit. Learn more and sign up for our upcoming Virtual Open House on October 17, 2020 - https://www.lcs.on.ca/openhouse#

The LCS Mighty MOs raised over $5,000 in support of Movember and men's health! Watch Mr. Doucet share why we take part in Movember each year and read more about how this year was a Movember to remember: https://www.lcs.on.ca/page/News-Detail?pk=1144650

Ask us about our Outdoor Education Entrance Award of Distinction and other Entrance Awards of Distinction! LCS has one of the largest waterfront campuses among Canadian boarding schools, providing our students with unique access to an incredible natural environment. By embracing the challenges and learning opportunities that interacting with the natural world offers, our students benefit mentally, physically and emotionally. With programs that leverage our outstanding surrou...ndings, LCS students are naturally inspired to be their best all while deepening their connections with, and responsibility to, nature and the outdoors. Learn more and sign up for our upcoming Virtual Open House on October 17, 2020 - https://www.lcs.on.ca/openhouse#

Thank you Jacob Morrow for sharing your experience and advice today! So interesting to learn about the focus of your efforts as Director at Northfield-Mount Hermon School Farm. You have planted some wonderful seeds for us to consider as we grow our own vision for Northcote Campus Farm. Our next webinar will be on November 25 where we will hear about the Fairfield Farm at Hotchkiss School.

Tomorrow, November 25, we are looking forward to a presentation on the Fairfield Farm at Hotchkiss School, an operation that supplies fresh produce throughout the year and offers a space for community gatherings and cooking classes. Join us at 3:30 p.m. (EST)! Check your November 4 email or contact [email protected] for Zoom webinar details.

Have you registered for our Virtual Speakers Series event tomorrow? Join us at 7 pm (EST) to hear from Peter McArthur '80 and learn more about clean technology and companies making a difference in reducing environmental impact! Get more details online: http://ow.ly/evi350ClPTs

This week Ms. King's Grade 9 Geography class got outdoors to complete a student led gigantic tile puzzle! #OutdoorsEveryday #AuthenticLearning

Ask us about our Hepburn Alumni Challenge Bursary and other Entrance Awards of Distinction! Through the Hepburn Alumni Challenge Bursary, students wishing to follow in their parents' or grandparents' footsteps by joining the next generation of LCS graduates have the opportunity to qualify for need-based funding generously donated through the dedicated efforts of LCS alumni. Learn more and sign up for our upcoming Virtual Open House on October 17, 2020 - https://www.lcs.on.ca/openhouse#

Ask us about our new Indigenous Leadership Bursary and our Entrance Awards of Distinction! Learn more and sign up for our upcoming Virtual Open House on November 21, 2020 - https://www.lcs.on.ca/openhouse

Yesterday, about 45 grade 10’s came out to join our third year of being involved in the Lakefield Santa Claus parade! Students danced, sung and enjoyed our first big snowfall of the year while sharing their holiday spirit and connecting with our local community (something that has been harder than ever this year).

Heres how I get to connect with students safely to get their feedback and spend time outdoors. It fills my bucket daily. We have awesome students! - Head of School and Foundations Anne-Marie Kee #communityfirst #outdoorseveryday

The result are in! The winners of the Terry Fox Run yesterday are Pullen with 159 laps! Second place: Lefevre with 146 laps Third place: Mackenzie with 139 laps Fourth place: Sheldrake with 113 laps Congratulations to all who participated yesterday with over 550 laps completed and over $800 raised.

This morning in Chapel we heard from the student leaders of the LCS Jack Chapter. This club aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health through education, promoting awareness, and creating initiatives to boost the well-being of their peers and community. Through identification and dismantling of barriers, they work to enable positive mental health experiences for all. Students talked about available supports such as our On-Campus Counsellor Ms. Cosgrove, and strategies such as doing things for yourself and others and an upcoming Acts of Kindness House Challenge.

#tbt to our 1994 Faculty and first Dons! Who can you spot in this photo?

We used the forest as our 'studio' and the trees as 'props' to practice Standing Pigeon Pose as well as several Qigong (tradition martial arts training technique) sequences. Part of our time together always includes a meditation walk component walking into and then out of the forest - no screens, no talking! Just opening the senses and breathing... - LCS Yoga Instructor Ms. Braeckman on yesterday’s Yoga Class.

We couldnt have asked for a more beautiful day for the 2020 Terry Fox Run! #wellnesswednesday #terryfoxrun #outdoorseveryday

Join us for our Virtual Open House on October 17, 2020 and Discover the benefits of LCS programs founded on the principles of Authentic Learning, Community First and Outdoors Every Day. www.lcs.on.ca/openhouse

The Grade 9 Learning in the Outdoors students worked on their problem solving and teamwork skills while trying to move water from one barrel to another. They had to use the pipes to move the water and could not travel themselves when they had water in their pipe. They earned different connection pieces for demonstrating good teamwork skills such as encouraging their teammates, active listening involving all members of their team. They were required to come up with a plan, execute the plan and revise their plan at certain points. #authenticlearning #outdoorseveryday

Terry Fox Run is happening right now! Our first group (Sheldrake) runners and walkers are off! They will leave Andy Harris field and complete as many laps as they can, of our cross country trails, in half an hour. #wellnesswednesady #terryfoxrun

Ask us about out new Indigenous Leadership Bursary and other Entrance Awards of Distinction. Through the generosity of David Sharpe, the new Indigenous Leadership Bursary was launched with the vision of ensuring Indigenous perspectives and world views are present within the Lakefield College School experience by offering support for Indigenous students of Canada to attend the school. Learn more and sign up for our open house here: www.lcs.on.ca/openhouse... https://www.lcs.on.ca/admiss/entrance-awards-of-distinction

Congratulations to LCS Admissions team member, Felicia Neil, on receiving the Rising Star Award. Developed by the Admission Leadership Council and a subcommittee of the Enrollment Management Association's (EMA) Board of Trustees, this prestigious award honors educators with 10 or fewer years of experience who have distinguished themselves and/or their schools in the field of enrollment management.

If you aren't already on Grove Connect, you need to be! Close to 500 members of our LCS community are making connections. It's easier than ever to find who you're looking for! Search through our directory at www.groveconnect.ca

Its Wellness Wednesday and our students are running in paper house groups in support of the Terry Fox Run today! Cheer on Sheldrake, Lefevre, Pullen and Mackenzie and sponsor our students at http://ow.ly/2WUi50ByULc.

Discover why parents choose LCS at: https://www.lcs.on.ca/openhouse#video/874495! and join us on October 17, 2020 for our Virtual Open House.

The students of Rashleigh House were some of the first to go out for a pontoon boat ride on Lake Katchewanooka with Ms.Kee yesterday evening. Ms. Kee has a tradition of meeting with all of our students, in house groups, a few times throughout the year, where possible. This fall, we're having some fun and taking the meetings outside! Students also enjoyed refreshments and sweet cupcakes made by Ms.Morrell.

Congratulations to our LCS Student Grade Representatives this year who include: Grade 9 Ashley Hansen, Gabi Brown, Nate Andras, and Owen Plunkett... Grade 10 Isabel Kim, Abby Reeds, Evan Armstrong, Ben Freeman, and Griffin Mbonda Grade 11 Kate Bemrose, Clea Yates, Olivia Cantelon, David Crispo, and Sihan Chen Read more about this group of leaders and their role as Grade Representatives - https://www.lcs.on.ca/news-detail?pk=1132652&fromId=163746

What a beautiful Thanksgiving Weekend we had here at LCS! We couldn’t have asked for better weather and more stunning colours

This fall the grade 10 Canadian History Class has been focusing on World War I and Canada's involvement. In order to understand life in the trenches and how they were constructed, Ms. Colling's class constructed models of trenches out of clay, and a few other objects that were brought in from home or found outside. The students worked in partners to construct these models and label the important parts. They are on display in the visual art display cabinet for the next couple of weeks.

Max McEachern '13 has launched "Morning Movement with Max" in partnership with THRIVE (our health and well-being initiative) for all LCS students and staff: Are you a morning person? Do you want to be a morning person? Do you want to have more energy before your first period?... Do you want to watch the sunrise? If you answered YES to any of those questions then join us at these times EVERY WEEK: Tuesday: Rise and Shine Stretch 7:30 In the Grove Wednesday: FUN RUN 7:30 Red Doors Thursday: Canoe on the Lake 7:15 Waterfront

Students enjoyed spending their Thanksgiving doing traditional activities like apple picking, pumpkin patch picking and finding new ways to celebrate safely in Houses with an outdoor Thanksgiving dinner. We had 124 students spend Thanksgiving weekend at The Grove!

Taking advantage of the great weather, our students have been taking their learning outdoors! #OutdoorsEveryday

Navigating our new world of hybrid learning: soliciting feedback from fellow students who are joining remotely in Ms. Confesor's Grade 10 science class.

Do you know about our new online networking platform Grove Connect? This is your exclusive spot to connect with the global LCS community. We are getting close to reaching 500 users! Register now and expand your network at www.groveconnect.ca #throwbacktoreunion. #hometothegrove

Opening week was a great success and we've created a video with some highlights to share with you!

Couldn't ask for a better place to have advisor meetings than our beautiful campus! #OutdoorsEveryday

First day at the Ropes course. Students in the Leadership in Outdoor Recreation (LOR) class are getting ready to work on instructional techniques. They will be learning about how to become effective instructors with an understanding of cognitive and motor development. Knot tying is a motor skill that requires consistent practice and repetition. Kids in the LOR class learn all about the safety and redundancy of safety systems at the ropes course before they start to climb. Students will likely be ready to tackle the new challenges at the ropes course early next week. -Outdoor Experiential Education teacher Mr. Andras

This afternoon at the waterfront #apaddleapart #outdoorseveryday

Students are hard at work doing an experiment to examine equilibrium chemistry in AP Chemistry class today with Mr. Melville.

We were so lucky to hear from Canadian Olympian Sarah Wells yesterday. She spoke to our school community about resilience, goal setting, and pushing through. Hard work doesnt always lead to success. But resilience will always lead to another opportunity for success. -Ms. Wilcox

Sharing joy through movement at appropriate distances. Dance class under the tent at out beautiful waterfront. Welcome back LCS dancers!

#tbt to fall sweaters and being with friends. This fall season looks a little different than others but there is so much thats the same, like being with friends, bring outdoors everyday and of course, fall sweaters (although those look a little different in 2020 too )

At yesterdays House meeting, the men of Lower Colebrook House challenged each other to the Box Rope Challenge, a game of strategy, speed and balance; celebrated three recent birthdays with homemade cupcakes; and were introduced to Lowers Grove Award. The G of the Week is passed on weekly (from one recipient to the next) to members of the House who are acknowledged for their good deedswithin the community, in clubs or the house. This week, Mr. Ross nominated the SICs of Lower for their exceptional leadership during this past orientation week.

Ms. Confesor shared how keeping our remote students engaged in class is key to an enriched learning experience for everyone. Our students are doing an amazing job collaborating through Zoom!

Co-curricular fun and learning safely continues at The Grove!

Combining Authentic Learning and Safety First to offer our in-person and remote students an amazing learning experience. We're also using our beautiful 315-acre campus for outdoor learning and community gatherings!

Highlights from our first day of classes yesterday! We had a wonderful first Chapel of the year led by our Co-Head Students and SICs of Chapel, offered both live and remote. Our faculty are also offering creative, authentic and safe learning experiences for our in-person and remote students.

Today we are having the Weekly Co-Curricular Open House! Students visit at least one program (and are encouraged to visit more) to ask questions and learn more about all the programs like String Ensemble, Model UN, Coding Club, Business Club or LEAF. NEW this year... Grove Records! We are launching our very own record label under the guidance of JUNO nominated songwriter, producer and musician Rob Wells and LCS arts teacher Geoff Bemrose. Students will write and record fully-produced songs, shoot music videos and distribute them on digital platforms. They will benefit from working with a variety of current industry professionals and hone their skills in all the different departments that make a record label tick.

Go Grove! Some enthusiastic early-morning athletes were seen working out in the rain with Ms. Looije on Andy Harris field this morning.

The 2020/21 school year has begun! Throughout the week we've been welcoming new and returning students safely onto campus. They have been enjoying a variety of orientation activities and reviewing our new safety measures to keep our community healthy. Here are some highlights! Note: Students were able to be a little closer than the (new) usual six feet while wearing a mask.