How Lakefield’s Schedule Supports Deep Learning and Student Wellbeing
With so much to learn and experience at Lakefield College School, we’ve designed a modular schedule—one of the first of its kind in Canadian independent schools—that helps students learn deeply, balance academics, co-curriculars, and wellbeing every day, preparing them to thrive at university and in life beyond The Grove.
Enriched Academics and Authentic Learning Experiences
By reducing the number of courses students take at any one time to three and lengthening each class period, students spend more time with teachers pursuing subjects in greater depth. This model creates more opportunities for enriched academics and learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
This modular model is also reflected in our Authentic Learning approach, where students learn by doing through projects, outdoor experiences, and interdisciplinary studies.
Our schedule supports our mission to challenge and enable students to reach their individual potential in mind, body and spirit. Students thrive through challenging academics, leadership opportunities, a wide breadth of co-curricular arts and athletics, and a learning environment adapted to their strengths.
The schedule helps students move, reflect, rest, and rejuvenate. Meaningful breaks between classes reduce transitions and create a calmer rhythm for learning—supporting healthy habits and sustainable growth.
It's our priority at Lakefield to promote balance and mitigate stress levels in teenagers. Research shows that this is the ideal schedule to support student wellness.
Anne-Marie Kee: Head of School and Foundation
Daily Schedule
We confidently offer our students the opportunity for meaningful daily learning with their teachers in small average classes of 14, complemented by daily co-curriculars in the arts and athletics. Students enjoy a full range of community activities throughout the week—from community time, and Chapel to spirit events and evening study.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 – 8:20 a.m. — Breakfast 8:30 – 10:05 a.m. — Period 1 10:10 – 10:50 a.m. — Community Time (Mon–Thurs: Chapel; Fri: House Meeting) 10:55 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Period 2 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. — Lunch & Grove Time 2:00 – 3:35 p.m. — Period 3 3:35 – 4:00 p.m. — WIN (What I Need) Break 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Co-Curricular Programs 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. — Dinner 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. — Study / Evening Class 9:45 p.m. — House Curfew
Wednesday
8:30 – 9:25 a.m. — Breakfast 9:40 – 11:00 a.m. — Period 1 11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Period 2 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. — Lunch and WIN Break 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Co-Curricular Programs (some may run later) 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. — Dinner 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. — Study 9:45 p.m. — House Curfew
