Closing 2024

List of 26 items.

• The Crombie Award

  This prize is awarded to a Senior who has demonstrated a commitment to the community at Lakefield. This commitment has helped to make Lakefield a better place. This could be seen through the initiation of involvement in a significant project, or it could be seen more generally through the way they consistently approach others each day. This person is connected to the idea(s) of empathy, connection, and dignity.
  
  Jane Orr '24

• The Fred Page Higgins Award

  Presented to the student in Grade 9, who by persistent, conscientious daily application, has given maximum effort to academic work.  As a result of their effort, this student has seen tremendous growth over the course of the year. This student is widely involved, seeking to take advantage of the opportunities available at LCS.
  
  Ben Abell '27

• The Gaby Award

  This award is presented to the student in Grade 9 who persistently displays courage and puts forth maximum effort in all pursuits: academic, athletic, artistic, and community.  This student is a leader in the classroom and beyond as a result of their effort to be unceasingly honest, and courteous, and to uphold the traditions of the School.
  
  Gwen Darby '27

• The Grove Roots Prize

  This 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. This change may be seen across multiple measures: academic success, co-curricular involvement, community contributions, and embracing school values.
  
  As part of this prize, the student will choose a species of tree to be planted at LCS in their name.
  
  Ella Pollitt '24

• The Harman Award

  This prize is presented to the student in Grade 11 who most excels in school work, games, deportment, strength of character, and leadership. This student is leading in the class and has used these opportunities to help make Lakefield better. These strengths are seen as a result of how this student has committed to involvement in the life of LCS.
  
  Graeme Armstrong '25

• 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.”
  
  Hannah El-Baradie '25

• 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 (Gr. 11 or 12) who most consistently shares any skills with a younger student so as to positively aid in the development of that younger individual.
  
  Linus Rybczynski '24

• 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; and has been of service to the School and Community.
  In short, a student who has been a good example of the golden rule – to treat others as you would like others to treat you. This can be seen in their commitment to action in our community, and/or through their effort to impact our community beyond Lakefield (local, national, and global.) This prize is not simply the accumulation of hours, but a commitment to helping to build community through daily life.
  
  Olivia Desjardins '24

• The Jean and Winder Smith Award

  This prize 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. This contribution is unique amongst peers and may be seen in a unique project, the elevation of an existing group or club, or through unique leadership offered that broadens opportunities for many other students. This contribution may be seen to impact arts, athletics, academics, House, or the community as a whole. This award is available to a student in any grade.
  
  Maureen Hodnett '24

• The Jean Ketchum Prize

  Presented to the student completing Grade 10 who has shown all-round excellence and promise. This student is a strong academic who contributes to all areas of the school: athletics, arts, service, and community. This student is a leader in the classroom and beyond as a result of their effort to be unceasingly honest, and courteous, and to uphold the traditions of the School.
  
  Jenna Quinn '26

• The John Pearman Martyn Sibbald Prize

  This prize is presented to an outstanding all-round student in their graduating year. This student has a high academic standing, has made significant contributions to a co-curricular endeavour, is a consistently good citizen, is a leader, and is influentially involved in a well-rounded Lakefield life.
  
  

  Alex Bemrose '24

• The Junior Edson Pease Prize

  Presented to a student in Grade 10 who has shown consistently and increasingly a contribution to School life. Through their participation in House, Community, and spirit events, this student has helped to create a positive environment. This is a student who has emerged over the course of the year. This student’s contribution has grown and is indicative of a new enthusiasm, confidence and/or commitment to the value inherent in being an active part of school life.
  
  Colson Tully '26

• The Junior Grove Prize

  Presented to a new Grade 9 or 10 student who has joined into the life of the School with the greatest enthusiasm. This student is involved in community events, volunteers time to make the school a better place, and has helped to contribute to the life of the School through participation in House, Community, and spirit events.
  
  Zach Coates '27

• 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 important prize has been made possible through the generosity of the parents of LCS graduate, Brent Dadds '20.
  
  Logan Snopek '24

• The Milligan Awards

  The Milligan Awards recognize the most outstanding athletes in their graduating year. 
  
  Xavier Nadeau '24 and Tamara von Achten '24

• 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. 
  
  Nate Andras '24

• The Most Outstanding Artist Award

  Presented in recognition of an artist who has demonstrated an exceptional degree of excellence in their graduating year.
  
  Alex Bemrose '24

• The Nelles Prize

  Presented to a student who, in the eyes of the Staff, has shown persistent effort and a determination to succeed. This student should have overcome an obstacle. This award is available to a student in any grade.
  
  Jane White '25

• 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 love of scholarship, through either personal attitude and achievement or through assistance to others. This student should be of strong academic standing and have made an effort to help others in their pursuit of academic success. This student might actively tutor others, organise tutoring for others, or be of significant academic influence in the House and in classes.
  
  Aidan Kang '24

• The Peter Dalglish Art Award

  The purpose of the Peter Dalglish Art Award is to inspire, encourage and recognize artistic talent at Lakefield College School by promoting promising young artists and their future contributions to art in Canada and beyond.
  
  Anna Gruodis '24

• The Senior Edson Pease Prize

  Presented to a Senior who has shown, consistently and increasingly, their growth as a whole student. This student has made a consistent effort to make growth in the classroom, and has remained steadfast in their participation in House, Community, and spirit events. This student has helped to create a positive environment, and despite the challenges of being a Grad, has grown over the course of the year. This student’s contribution has grown and is indicative of a developing enthusiasm, confidence and/or commitment to the value inherent in being an active part of school life.
  
  Will Peach '24

• The Senior Grove Prize

  This prize is awarded to a new Gr. 11 or 12 student who has most fully embraced life at Lakefield. This student has found academic growth, has committed to active involvement in co curricular activities, and is also involved in school life. Through their presence at spirit events, the contribution to service activities, or some other new initiative, they have done their best to make Lakefield better than they found it.
  
  Melanie Walter '25

• The Stephen Thompson Prize

  Presented to the Grade 11 student who, in the opinion of the teaching staff, takes on responsibilities which may cut across personal interests, works hard, and has developed their abilities to the utmost. This student has demonstrated the most growth as a result of their commitment to life at Lakefield. This growth is general – academic, social, athletic, artistic.
  
  AJ Cooper '25

• The Ted Ingram Award

  Presented to one student each year who demonstrates exceptional kindness and generosity in their service to others.
  
  Liam Blackshaw-Brown '24

• The Trustees' Prize

  This prize is awarded to the student who has made the greatest contribution to efforts of sustainability. Through formal contributions to committees, clubs, or groups, and/or through efforts to model behaviour that supports a sustainable way of living, this student has helped to influence the thinking or actions of others.
  
  Katelyn Hansen '24

• The Whitney Prize

  This student’s greatest talent is friendship, leaving everyone feeling better for knowing them. This student shows respect for others, and in turn earns the respect and trust of students and staff as a result of their showing of moral strength, character, and consistently generous behaviour.
  
  Alexandra Abell '24