Lakefield College School's Response to COVID-19
Our first priority is to support and provide information to our students and families to ensure their ongoing health and well-being. We are asking all LCS students, families and staff to review this important information regarding COVID-19 and the precautionary measures LCS has taken in response.
With the launch of our Safety First: People, Place and Program, Learning Recovery and Renewal Plan Lakefield College School is committed to ensuring the safety of all of our students and staff for in-person learning, with a staged approach in line with public health guidelines.
The LCS community began the school year operating on the principle of being “strict in September.” This standard was set to impose safety measures on our staff and students in order to ensure the safe regathering of our community, in the residences, in the classrooms and in co-curriculars. As we entered October, we began to ease our campus restrictions as the community became more fully vaccinated. Throughout November and December, we announced further safety updates in alignment with local and provincial safety protocols. With the return to in-person learning on January 17, 2022, we introduced our Safe Return in January 2022 protocols. We were thrilled to get back to campus, to in-person learning, and the teachers, friends and school life that we know and love. Following the March Break, and as the province of Ontario reduced restrictions, we adapted our spring protocols. As of April 2, 2022, our community is adhering to our Spring 2022 Safety Protocols.
As the year progresses, we will continue to evaluate all health protocols, and schedule monthly parent Zoom meetings to provide updates. We welcome parent questions and feedback - always!
An important focus for LCS is our position as a mandatory-vaccine community (see our policy) and our commitment to ensuring a healthy learning environment for everyone to enjoy this year. We continue to be guided by science, our government, and our health advisors.
The health, safety and well-being of students and staff is a top priority. The Ontario government has stated that they will be assessing the public health data on an ongoing basis.
The LCS community began the school year operating on the principle of being “strict in September.” This standard was set to impose safety measures on our staff and students in order to ensure the safe regathering of our community, in the residences, in the classrooms and in co-curriculars. As we entered October, we began to ease our campus restrictions as the community became more fully vaccinated. Throughout November and December, we announced further safety updates in alignment with local and provincial safety protocols. With the return to in-person learning on January 17, 2022, we introduced our Safe Return in January 2022 protocols. We were thrilled to get back to campus, to in-person learning, and the teachers, friends and school life that we know and love. Following the March Break, and as the province of Ontario reduced restrictions, we adapted our spring protocols. As of April 2, 2022, our community is adhering to our Spring 2022 Safety Protocols.
As the year progresses, we will continue to evaluate all health protocols, and schedule monthly parent Zoom meetings to provide updates. We welcome parent questions and feedback - always!
An important focus for LCS is our position as a mandatory-vaccine community (see our policy) and our commitment to ensuring a healthy learning environment for everyone to enjoy this year. We continue to be guided by science, our government, and our health advisors.
The health, safety and well-being of students and staff is a top priority. The Ontario government has stated that they will be assessing the public health data on an ongoing basis.
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COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates will be communicated directly to parent and LCS community member emails and made available for access online at the bottom of this page. -
Local Active COVID-19 Cases
Lakefield, Peterborough and the surrounding area continue to be one of the safest areas in Canada. The Peterborough Public Health Unit updates local case numbers on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm. -
LCS Self-Assessment Tool (L-CAT)
LCS is making the required daily Ontario Public Health Self-Assessment simple and easy. All students and staff are required to complete L-CAT, right from their phone, before starting their day on campus. L-CAT can be easily accessed at https://lcat.lcs.on.ca/. Current LCS username and password required.
Travel Measures
As new variants of the COVID-19 virus become more prevalent, the Government of Canada continues to update its requirements for international travel. Please visit the Government of Canada travel measures webpage to see the latest requirements.
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Horrigan (Coordinator of International Students and Travel).
Preventing Illness
Public health officials recommend the following steps people should take to reduce their risk of getting and spreading any viral respiratory infections. These include:
- Wear a Level 2, 3-ply medical mask (at a minimum) where required, indoors.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.
- Stay at home and away from others if you are feeling ill.
Staying Informed
As the nature of the spread of COVID-19 across the globe continues to evolve, Canadian health officials are recommending preparedness for the likelihood of even greater spread and our Leadership and Health Teams have been actively monitoring, and planning for it.
We urge all Lakefield College School families to continue to stay abreast of the following excellent resources for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19:
School Communications
- April 1, 2022—New Masking Protocols
- March 11, 2022—Updated Return to School Protocols Following March Break
- March 3, 2022—March Break Protocols
- February 11, 2022—Return to Campus Protocols
- February 4, 2022—February Break Safety First Updates
- January 21, 2022—Masking Protocols (Safety First Reminder)
- January 14, 2022—January 17, 2022 Return to School Updates
- January 11, 2022—Return to In-Person Learning
- January 11, 2022—Revised Return to School Plan
- January 7, 2022—COVID Safety Update: Remote Learning and Return to Campus
- December 16, 2021—December Break Safety Reminders
- December 10, 2021—Safety Return in January
- December 3, 2021— International Travel Updates
- November 5, 2021— Safety First Update—November Break Next Week!
- October 29, 2021— Safety First Update: November Break
- October 22, 2021— Ease into October - Safety First Update (Phase 3)
- October 15, 2021— Ease into October - Safety First Update
- October 7, 2021— Lakefield College School's Ease into October Plan
- September 17, 2021— Thanksgiving Break and Travel 2021/22
- September 10, 2021— Safety First: COVID Vaccine Clinic at LCS
- September 2, 2021— Mandatory COVID-19 Student / Staff Vaccination Policy
- August 26, 2021—Update: Return to School, Vaccinations, Testing, Safety and Wellbeing
- June 30, 2021— Lakefield College School's Return to School Plan
- June 25, 2021— Lakefield College School’s COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Students and Staff
- April 16, 2021— COVID-19 Update - Remote Learning Extended for all Schools in Ontario
- April 9, 2021 — Important COVID-19 Safety First Update & Return to School Strategy
- September 4, 2020 — Opening Week, Important Travel Information and Welcoming Remote Students
- August 28, 2020 — Return to School Resources for Parents
- August 11, 2020 — Opening and Arrival Days, Community and School Life, Enhanced Student Health and Well-being Support
- June 9, 2020 — New Schedule Announcement and Adjusted Tuition Pricing Model
- May 7, 2020 — Our Response to COVID-19 and End of Year Update
- March 23, 2020 — Updates on the campus closure and launch of Learning with Lakefield-Remotely
- March 16, 2020 — Campus closure announcement
- March 13, 2020 — Updates on Lakefield's Response to COVID-19 (Ontario Ministry of Education Announcement and Moving to Online Academic Instruction)
- March 11, 2020 — Updates on Lakefield's Response to COVID-19
- March 6, 2020 — Ongoing Education on COVID-19 (Parent Announcements)
- March 3, 2020 — Update from the Head of School regarding March Break Global Learning trips
- February 28, 2020 — March Break Travel: COVID-19 Important Update (Parent Announcements)
- February 21, 2020 — Update on March Break Travel (Parent Announcements)
- February 7, 2020 — Health and Well-being Update (Parent Announcements)
- January 31, 2020 — Message from Head of School on our caring community
- January 27, 2020 — General Update from the Health and Well-being Centre
Questions? Please Contact:
Jen Horrigan, LCS Coordinator of International Students and Travel (travel related questions).
Questions pertaining to accessing the campus.
In accordance with the the school's "strict in September" approach to protect the health and safety of our students and staff, the campus is closed to all visitors without an appointment.
Questions pertaining to accessing the campus.
In accordance with the the school's "strict in September" approach to protect the health and safety of our students and staff, the campus is closed to all visitors without an appointment.
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