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Closing 2021

We celebrated our 142nd Closing at Lakefield College School with a Closing Chapel on June 3, a series of virtual grade celebrations, and a Grade 12 Graduation ceremony on June 5, 2021.
  • Letter to the Grad Class from LCS Board Chair Letter to the Grad Class from LCS Board Chair
    Lakefield College School Board Chair, Hugh Macdonnell ‘85, P ‘18 shares a congratulatory letter with the Class of 2021.
  • 2020/21 Co-Head Student Address 2020/21 Co-Head Student Address
    Our 2020/21 Co-Head Students, Catherine Kim and Jack Freeman gave a closing address to the graduating Class of 2021. "The world needs a little bit more of the 2021 LCS Grads; you have all embodied the essence of what it means to be a student here.”
  • 2021/22 Incoming Co-Head Student Address 2021/22 Incoming Co-Head Student Address
    David Crispo '22 and Sarah Jiang '22, our incoming 2021/22 Co-Head Students, addressed the Class of 2021 as well as the Class of 2022. “Where ever your path leads to...no matter what, you’re still our family.”
  • Anne-Marie Kee's Closing Chapel Address Anne-Marie Kee's Closing Chapel Address
    In her welcome address at Closing Chapel, Anne-Marie Kee, Head of School and Foundation spoke on togetherness and the ways in which our community remained connected and engaged during times when we could not be together in person.
"Grads, thank you for your demonstration of kindness, and your courage - remarkable courage -  to be good and kind leaders.  Thank you for prioritizing community, and may these connections, these friendships, last a lifetime."

— Anne-Marie Kee, Head of School and Foundation

  • A Candlelight Ceremony for Our Grads A Candlelight Ceremony for Our Grads
    This year, our graduates - remote and on campus - commemorated their final Closing Chapel with a candlelight ceremony, representing the light of their leadership and hope.
  • Honouring Our Grads Honouring Our Grads
    LCS faculty celebrates and congratulates each of our 2021 graduates, right here, at The Grove. "Grads, we thank you. Thank you for looking after yourselves and each other. Thank you for looking after your houses and our campus. Most of all, thank you for all of the memorable experiences that will motivate our students for years to come."
  • 2021 Grad Moments 2021 Grad Moments
    Closing is truly such a special milestone as our Grade 12 students graduate to become known, forevermore, as Alumni of Lakefield College School, Class of 2021. To honour this exciting transformation, we shared a "Grad Moment" of each of our Grads.

Retirement Recognition

During our 2021 Closing Ceremony, we honoured some valued members of the LCS community who have made the decision to retire. We will honour these people with a special remembrance and recognition of the impact they have made on our school when we can next gather in person.
 
Thank you and congratulations to Pat Sinka, Cindy Best, Heather Avery, Millie Artymko, Ian Armstrong, and Gerry Bird. 

  • Millie Artymko Millie Artymko
    Congratulations to Millie Artymko for concluding her 27 year career at LCS.
  • Ian Armstrong Ian Armstrong
    Congratulations to Ian Armstrong who is retiring officially from his 29 year career at LCS. 
  • Heather Avery Heather Avery
    We are celebrating Heather Avery's 20 year career at LCS.
“As the sun sets on this historic year – a year full of uncertainty – we stand humbly before you in thanksgiving for our Lakefield family. We are grateful for our students, our teachers, and our staff, and for the love we all share.”

— John Runza, Assistant Head: School Life

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    Grade 9

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  • Teya Webster

    99.18%

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  • Vincent Cloutier

    99.25%

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  • Jeewoo Lee

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    Grade 12

Curriculum Area Awards

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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."

  • 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."

  • 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 responsibilities 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."

  • 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."

  • THE JEAN KETCHUM PRIZE

    Presented to "the student completing Grade 10 who has shown all-around excellence and promise."

  • 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."

  • THE HARMAN AWARD

    Presented to "the student in Grade 11 who excels in schoolwork, games, deportment, strength of character and leadership."

  • 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."

  • THE CROMBIE AWARD

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

  • SENIOR EDSON PEASE PRIZE

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

  • 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.”

  • 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."

  • 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."

  • JOHN PEARMAN MARTYN SIBBALD PRIZE

    Presented to "an outstanding all-around student in his or her final year." 

  • 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 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 Christian ideal to love one's neighbour as one's self. 

  • THE WHITNEY PRIZE

    This student's greatest talent is for friendship, leaving everyone feeling better for knowing them.

  • 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."

  • THE ONDAATJE FOUNDATION AWARD

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

  • THE TRUSTEES' PRIZE

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

  • MILLIGAN AWARDS

    The Milligan Awards recognize the most outstanding athletes in their graduating year. 

  • THE GROVE AWARD

    Presented to a student who has consistently role-modelled compassion, care, and concern for the LCS community by their unwavering leadership and commitment to school life.

  • THE LCS GRAD PRIZE FOR GROWTH AND CHARACTER

    This prize goes to a graduating student in our Learning Support program, who has maintained a strong academic standing while finishing their final year with hard work and perseverance. This student has made a strong contribution to the overall life of the school community, while also demonstrating kindness, compassion and support for their fellow students. This prize has been made possible through the generosity of the parents of LCS graduate, Brent Dadds.

  • THE GROVE ROOTS AWARD

    This major prize is awarded annually to a Grad who has been a four-year student at Lakefield. This prize recognizes the one student who is deemed to have exhibited the most transformative change during their time at LCS.
"Congratulations to our Grads and see you next summer when we all celebrate in person back here at The Grove."

— Anne-Marie Kee, Head of School and Foundation

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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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