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Closing 2020

We celebrated our 141st Closing at Lakefield College School with a series of virtual grade celebrations, a Grade 12 Graduation ceremony and our final school community Closing Chapel from June 14-16, 2020.
  • Anne-Marie Kee's Closing Speech Anne-Marie Kee's Closing Speech
    Anne-Marie Kee, Head of School and Foundation, addresses the Class of 2020 by the shores of Lake Katchewanooka. "Farewell, then to Lakefield College School, The Grove, and thank you for our shared time together and a new future together as alumni."
  • A Look Back at 2019/20: Our Students' Perspective A Look Back at 2019/20: Our Students' Perspective
    "Lakefield was never going to be a school or a classroom or even a team; not to me anyway. Lakefield was home." Watch highlights from the school year with perspectives from our grads.
  • A History of Resilience at LCS A History of Resilience at LCS
    In her welcome address Anne-Marie Kee, Head of School and Foundation, spoke on the history of resilience at Lakefield College School and the enduring strength of our community through challenges.
  • 2019/20 Co-Head Student Address 2019/20 Co-Head Student Address
    Our 2019/20 Co-Head Students, Madia McGowan and Santiago Paz, gave a closing address to the graduating Class of 2020. "Thank you for all of the laughs, the tears, the memories and for being the best grad class we could ask for. See you all soon."
  • 2020/21 Incoming Co-Head Student Address 2020/21 Incoming Co-Head Student Address
    Jack Freeman '21 and Catherine Kim '21, our incoming 2020/21 Co-Head Students, addressed the Class of 2020 as well as the Class of 2021. "The one thing we all know for sure is that Lakefield will remain one."
  • "When I Have Sung my Songs" "When I Have Sung my Songs"
    In our Closing Chapel, Annie '20 shared her beautiful voice with this song and video dedicated to her Grad Class. Recorded live in Hangzhou, province of Zhejiang, China, and accompanied by her friend on the piano, Annie is singing "When I Have Sung my Songs" by Ernest Charles.
As I reflect on this wonderful and weird year the most profound feeling I hold is gratitude. Gratitude to you all for everything you’ve given to your school this year. Gratitude for the integrity and honour you showed through good times and hard times.

— John Runza, Assistant Head: School Life

  • Dear Class of 2020 Dear Class of 2020
    Our Grade 11 class created a special video message for the Class of 2020, as a thank you for their inspirational leadership, courage and positive spirits.
  • Honouring our Grads Honouring our Grads
    Until our Class of 2020 can safely return to complete their grad jumps into Lake Katchewanooka, our Head of School and Heads of Houses jumped into the lake to symbolically hold their place.
  • Lighting the Way Lighting the Way
    This year, a candle was lit and named for every one of our graduates, in honour of our Closing Chapel tradition, that they may light the way for our community and wish everyone farewell.
  • Thank you from the Grade 9 Teachers Thank you from the Grade 9 Teachers
    Prior to their end of year virtual canoe trip, the Grade 9 teachers shared their fond memories, highlights and well wishes to the Grade 9 class.
  • Thank you from the Grade 10 Teachers Thank you from the Grade 10 Teachers
    Our Grade 10 teachers celebrated the Grade 10 class and reminded them of a lesson from the fall about throwing a rock into Lake Katchewanooka and reflecting on the ripple effect of their actions.
  • Thank you from the Grade 11 Teachers Thank you from the Grade 11 Teachers
    The Grade 11 class were thanked by their teachers for their patience, perseverance and accomplishments as they prepare for their leadership roles as grads in the 2020/21 school year.
  • Retirement Celebration Retirement Celebration
    John Runza shared his remarks in honour of Karen Staunton after her 38.5 year career at The Grove.
  • Retirement Celebration Retirement Celebration
    Rory Gilfillan shared his remarks in honour of Bruce McMahon after his 20 year career at The Grove.
  • Retirement Celebration Retirement Celebration
    David Darby shared his remarks in honour of Barb Rutherford after her 28 year career at The Grove.
Use the skills you developed and the ideas you considered this year, to be a part of making this world a better place.

— Dean van Doleweerd, Assistant Head: Academics

Top of Form

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  • Tierney Cater and Teya Webster

    97.875%

    Grade 9

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  • Sunaina Vallamkonda

    97.875%

    Grade 10

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  • Nicole Liu

    98.142%

    Grade 11

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  • Liam Cole

    99.500%

    Grade 12

Curriculum Area Awards

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  • Arts

    Junior Art - Sunaina Vallamkonda
    Intermediate Art - Victoria Li
    Junior Drama - Sarah Jiang
    Intermediate Drama - Kate Bemrose
    Junior Dance - Meeri Mattila
    The Hubert Eisdell Prize for Junior Music - Gaku Ogawa
    Intermediate Music - Diego Uribe
    The David Bierk Visual Arts Prize - Carine Martin
    The Senior Music Prize - Aidan Melville
    The Senior Drama Prize - Catherine Kim

  • English

    Grade 9 English - Teya Webster
    De la Fosse Prize for Grade 10 English - Ella Zegarra Brown
    Grade 11 English - Shirley Li
    Grade 11 Pre-AP English - Nicole Liu
    The Rosalind Barker Senior English Prize - Paul Prindiville-Porto
    The I. Norman Smith Prize for Advanced Placement Studies in English Literature - Matt Zhang
    The English Writers' Craft Prize - Anna Harris

  • Mathematics

    Grade 9 Mathematics - Tierney Cater
    Grade 10 Foundations of Mathematics - Erika Estabrooks
    Paterson Prize for Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics - Minjung Son  
    Grade 10 Introduction to Computer Studies - Rowan Harris-Stoertz
    Grade 11 Functions - Scott Doggett
    Grade 11 Functions and Applications - Marcus Lam
    Grade 11 AP Prep Functions - Sihan Chen               
    Grade 11 Computer and Information Science - Sihan Chen
    The Mathematics of Data Management Prize - Dorothy Li
    The Advanced Functions Prize - Liam Cole
    The Professor M. Mackenzie Calculus Prize - Liam Cole
    The Larry Griffiths Prize for Advanced Placement Calculus - Jeewoo Lee
    The Advanced Placement Computer Science Prize - Jeewoo Lee

  • Modern Languages

    Grade 9 Core French - Teya Webster
    Grade 9 Beginner French - Amrit Garcha
    Grade 9 Extended French - Tori Bird
    Grade 10 Core French - Rowan Harris-Stoertz
    Grade 10 Extended French - David Crispo
    Grade 11 Core French - Jenis Kim
    Grade 11 Extended French -  Lauren Krupnikov
    Grade 10 Spanish - Vincent Cloutier
    Grade 11 Spanish - Maxwell Lu
    The Sr. Core French Award - Phillip Zhang
    The Advanced Placement Extended French Prize - Liam Cole
    The His Majesty the King of Spain Spanish Prize - Jana Rubel

  • Outdoor Education

    Grade 9 Outdoor Education - Dylan Smith and Devon Hansen
    Junior Outdoor Education Prize - Kate Bemrose                
    The Fullerton Prize for Intermediate Outdoor Education - Aidan Melville
    The Susan Guest Outdoor Education Prize - Simon Dutil
    The Personal Fitness Award - Cassie Mesburis       

  • Science and Technology

    Grade 9 Science - Amrit Garcha                     
    Grade 10 Science - Sunaina Vallamkonda
    Grade 11 Biology - Caroline Chen
    Grade 11 AP Prep Biology - Jana Rubel    
    Grade 11 Chemistry - Scott Doggett
    Grade 11 AP Prep Chemistry - Shirley Li       
    Grade 11 Physics - James Wu              
    The Grade 12 Biology Prize - Jonathan Wong
    The Mrs. A.W. Mackenzie Prize for Advanced Placement Biology - Eric Zang
    The Advanced Placement Physics Prize - Eric Zang 
    The Chemistry Prize - Soroosh Siyoofi
    The Advanced Placement Chemistry Prize - Matt Zhang 
    The Grade 12 Physics Prize - Taryn Walsh

  • Social Sciences

    Grade 9/10 Civics - Yeseo Kim
    Grade 10 THB Symons Prize for Canadian History - Vincent Cloutier
    Grade 11 American History - Sophie Gray    
    Grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology - Lily Bowman
    The Classical Civilizations Prize - Donata Cheung      
    The World History Prize - Teresa Saller      
    The Advanced Placement Politics Prize - Liam Cole
    The Economics Prize - Kevin Gao
    The Canadian and International Law Prize - Mikayla Stoodley
    The Canadian and World Issues Prize - Maya Katsof
    International Business Award - Paul Prindiville-Porto

Character and Achievement Awards

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  • The Junior Grove Society Prize

    Presented to "the new Grade 9 or 10 student who has joined into the life of the school with the greatest enthusiasm." ~ Griffin Mbonda

  • The Gaby Award

    "The student in Grade 9 who persistently displays courage and puts forth a maximum effort in all pursuits. This student also strives unceasingly to be honest, courteous and to uphold the traditions of the school." ~ Abigail Reeds

  • The Fred Page Higgins Award

    Presented to "the student in Grade 9, who by persistent, conscientious day-by-day application, has given maximum effort to academic work, has taken on responsibility which may cut across personal interests, and has developed his or her ability to the utmost. Such a student is worthy of respect, admiration and commendation." ~ Tierney Cater

  • Junior Edson Pease Prize

    The Junior Edson Pease Prize citation reads, given to "a student in Grade 9 or 10 who has shown an increasing contribution to school life." ~ David Crispo

  • The Jean Ketchum Prize

    Presented to "the student completing Grade 10 who has shown all-round excellence and promise." ~ Kate Bemrose

  • The Stephen Thompson Prize

    Presented to "the Grade 11 student who, in the opinion of the teaching staff, embodies the following beliefs: as a member of the school society, this individual takes on certain responsibilities which may cut across personal interests, the student must work hard, the student must develop his/her abilities to the utmost." ~ Gavin Plunkett

  • The Harman Award

    Presented to "the student in Grade 11 who excels in school work, games, deportment, strength of character and leadership." ~ Jack Freeman

  • The Senior Grove Society Prize

    Presented to "a new Grade 11 or 12 student who has joined in the life of the school with the greatest enthusiasm." ~ Lily Bowman

  • The Crombie Award

    Presented to "a senior, other than the Head Students, who makes a significant contribution to the school." ~ Ethan Webster

  • Senior Edson Pease Prize

    Presented to "a senior, other than the Head of School to has shown an increasing contribution to school life." ~ Adrienne Cross

  • H.M. Silver Jubilee Award

    Endowed by the Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia, and British Societies of Philadelphia, in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.  The citation is based on The Royal Family’s observations of characteristics most admired by the Queen.  It reads: “Shall be awarded to the Senior student who best combines the qualities of being sensitive to the feelings of others, protective of those who are weaker, courteous to peers and staff, and sufficiently courageous to accept the promptings of his or her conscience.” ~ Faith Dickinson

  • The Nelles Prize

    Presented to "a student in the senior school who, in the eyes of the staff, has shown persistent effort and a determination to succeed." ~ Will Hicks

  • The J.R. Anderson Award

    Given in honour of Mr. Anderson's retirement as a teacher, to commemorate the 21st Olympiad at Montreal. "this award is given to the senior student who most consistently shares any skills with a younger student so as to positively aid in the development of that younger individual." ~ Simon Dutil

  • John Pearman Martyn Sibbald Prize

    Presented to "an outstanding all-round student in his or her final year." ~ Liam Cole

  • The Monty Bull Award

    There was once a Grove student whose quality was his love of life. He lived with a refreshing enthusiasm for whatever action life brought his way. He joined this action with a smile, not caring whether he would win or lose. He inspired others with his generous spirit. He gave his life that others might live as he had enjoyed so much living. The student who best demonstrates these qualities is Julio Midence Rosario.

  • The Jack Matthews Humanitarian Award

    Given to a senior student chosen by the Head of School who has shown concern for the feelings of others, has strived to help students, has been of service to the school and community. In short, a student who has been a good example of the Christina ideal to love one's neighbour as one's self. ~ Emily Schnurr

  • The Whitney Prize

    This student's greatest talent is for friendship, leaving everyone feeling the better for knowing him/her. ~ Anna Harris

  • Jean and Winder Smith Award

    Was endowed by the Board of Governors when Mr. Smith retired in 1964. To be awarded to "a student who has made a broad contribution to the life of the school." ~ Madia McGowan

  • The Ondaatje Foundation Award

    Awarded annually by the faculty and Head of School to "a senior student who has done the most, wile at the school, to encourage love of scholarship, through either personal attitude and achievement or through assistance to others." ~ Paul Prindiville-Porto

  • The Trustees' Prize

    Presented to "the senior who makes an exceptional contribution to the school as well as having a good academic standing." ~ Eric Zang

  • Milligan Awards

    The Milligan Awards recognize the most outstanding athletes in their graduating year. This year's recipients are Anna Harris, Keegan Sayles and Madia McGowan.

  • British Alumni Travelling Scholarship

    The British Alumni Travelling Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving graduate. The recipient is to use the money for travelling within the United Kingdom and Europe for some useful or serious purpose. The recipient is to write an account of the year's activities and travels, to be placed int he school records. This year's recipient is James Battis

  • Leadership Awards

    Presented with gratitude for their leadership, friendship and their kindness and caring for all of us: Madia McGowan and Santiago Paz
Thank you for all the ways you stretched your comfort zones this year... we are proud of you for challenging yourselves, and supporting each other in your growth this year.

— Vicky Boomgaardt, Assistant Head: Co-Curricular Programs

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Lakefield College School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.

We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.


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