News Archive

Over the past year, Lakefield College School’s House Community Partnerships Program has brought the Community First priority to life through sustained, student-led relationships with local organizations.

On May 23, 2026, Lakefield College School celebrated its annual Regatta Day, a much-anticipated highlight of the school year.

What began five summers ago as a way to keep students connected to learning has become a much-anticipated tradition: LCS Reads Student Edition is back for Summer 2026!

Our Grade 12 and AP Visual Art students have been showcasing their work at ECCO Gallery this month.

To ensure our Grade 11 students return to campus this September with their momentum intact, the summer months must be used to tackle the most time-consuming pieces of the university application portfolio.

It has been an exciting finish to the spring athletic season at Lakefield College School, with Grove athletes earning championship medals, undefeated titles, and spots at upcoming provincial competitions.

On Tuesday, May 20, the third event in the 2026 Ondaatje Challenge saw 17 students take to Lake Katchewanooka for the annual paddle challenge.

This spring, students attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Community Comfort Centre at Lakefield United Church — a project they helped support through this year’s Candy Grams fundraiser.

Grade 10 History students recently showcased their culminating projects, taking a deep dive into Canada’s post-war evolution through research, collaboration, and discussion.

Building on this spring’s 2026 Springboard Series, our Grade 11 students are now entering a pivotal "bridge".

On Tuesday, May 5, the Lakefield College School community came together to observe Red Dress Day, a national day of remembrance, awareness, and reflection.

The second event of the 2026 Ondaatje Challenge took place Monday evening as 25 students competed in the 15km bike time trial along River Road, riding from the Village to Lock 22 and back.

We are pleased to announce that the April Artist of the Month is Ryan Jennings ’29

We are pleased to announce that the April Athlete of the Month is Melody Huang ’26.

On Friday, April 24, Lakefield College School’s theatre was filled with energy and anticipation as the 7th Annual Seb Jones ’13 Memorial Poetry Slam brought students together for an evening of spoken word.

On Monday April 27, Lakefield College School hosted its largest-ever University Fair, transforming campus into a vibrant hub of global post-secondary exploration.

Last week, Grade 12 Law students from Lakefield College School visited the OPP Detachment in Peterborough for an engaging, hands-on learning experience that brought classroom concepts to life.

April 19-21, 2026, a group of 10 LCS students travelled to Blue Mountain to take part in the Global Student Leadership Conference (GSLC).

Lakefield College School’s performing arts community came together on Monday evening for our annual Spring Concert—an inspiring showcase of music, collaboration, and student creativity.

Our Entrepreneurship Club gives students the opportunity to take ideas from concept to execution, one of the most significant projects this year has been Shellmate, developed over eight months by a student team.

Over three evenings last week, LCS hosted its first-ever Y2Karaoke events, featuring make-your-own bubble tea from MILK + TEA and students singing karaoke favourites in the theatre lobby.

On Monday, April 20, LCS’s annual Walk Around the World event took on an exciting new feel—thanks in large part to the welcoming space of the newly opened Hepburn Hall.

Sadie Mabbott ’27 and Teddy Macdonnell ’27 have been elected by their peers and staff to serve in this important leadership role for the year ahead.

In honour of National Volunteer Week, Lakefield College School welcomed core parent volunteers on Monday, April 20 for a special appreciation lunch.

Fourteen student musicians from LCS took part in the annual CISMF, held April 16–18 at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto.

On April 10, 2026, Lakefield transformed its brand-new dining hall into a buzzing festival ground for Grovechella, one of the most anticipated events on the school calendar.

On Tuesday April 14, LCS welcomed acclaimed Canadian explorer, historian, and author Adam Shoalts for a community speaker event in partnership with the Lakefield Horticultural Society.

TEDxLakefieldCollegeSchool returns this fall for its second year, as students continue building the event into a growing platform for sharing ideas across campus.

On Tuesday, April 7, eight LCS students attended a Sports Career Day hosted by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment at the Scotiabank Arena.

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, a group of our students attended the Black Students Conference: Brilliancy and Resiliency 2026 at The University of Toronto. 

LCS was pleased to welcome alumnus Maurice Switzer ’63 back to campus on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 for a two-day visit

We are pleased to announce that the March Athlete of the Month is Chris!

LCS is proud to celebrate faculty member Geoff Bemrose P ’22, ’24, who has been named Most Outstanding Mentor at this year’s Canada Young Theatre Awards

On Friday, March 27, 19 AP Physics students from Lakefield College School competed in the 2026 National Engineering Month challenge at IE Weldon in Lindsay.

As the Winter 2026 season comes to a close, Lakefield College School is proud to celebrate the commitment, resilience, and leadership shown across our co-curricular programs.

On Friday, February 28, Ms. Hansler’s Canadian and International Law class engaged in an immersive Mock Crime Scene exercise designed to give students hands-on experience in forensic investigation.

We’re happy to share that the Class of 2026 has already received over 400 early university admission offers from a wide range of post-secondary programs and universities across Canada and internationally.

Each month, we celebrate LCS students who demonstrate exceptional creativity, dedication, and impact in the arts.

Each month, we celebrate LCS students who demonstrate exceptional skill, determination, and leadership in athletics. 

Lakefield College School students Sophie Bernard and Kevin Chen had their work featured in the 2026 International Postcard Show at Surface Gallery in Nottingham, UK. 

On February 27, 2026, Grade 10 art students had the opportunity to meet Paul Nabuurs, a professional artist based in Peterborough County.

As our Grade 11 students look toward the horizon of their post-secondary lives, LCS’s Guidance Department is thrilled to launch the 2026 Springboard Series.

LCS welcomed the Year of the Horse with its annual Lunar New Year dinner on February 21, bringing students, staff, and families together for a vibrant evening of food, tradition, and community spirit.

Recently, Grade 9 students participated in an engaging and timely session focused on artificial intelligence (AI) literacy.

As part of the Peregrine Positivity Project, our Grade 11 reps created a video showcasing what kindness and leadership look like at LCS.

Earlier this week in Ms. Thalen’s AP Biology class, students investigated a remarkable scientific phenomenon: how bacteria communicate, and how that communication can cause them to glow.

On Thursday, Feb 5, our entire community gathered at Sir Sam’s to celebrate the cherished tradition of Ted Pope Day.

On Friday, February 6, Lakefield College School’s annual tradition, K-Rod, brought the campus together for an evening of energy, teamwork, and winter fun.

On Tuesday, February 3, the Lakefield College School community was treated to an evening of laughter and high-energy storytelling as students presented The Comedy of Spies.

On Friday, February 6, three Lakefield College School students represented LCS at the Annual DECA Provincial Competition in Toronto, held at the Toronto Sheraton Centre.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Lakefield College School welcomed TASS, St. Peter’s, Adam Scott, and an enthusiastic elementary division to campus for the annual LCS Nordic Invitational.

From February 2-3, our Grade 11 Outdoor Education students embraced the challenge of winter camping during their two-day trip at Eels Creek in North Kawartha.

Congratulations to Catherine, our February Artist of the Month! 

A huge congratulations to Ted, our February Athlete of the Month!

Over the past week, our Grade 9 Outdoor Education students have been embracing the winter season with hands-on activities like building quinzees, snowshoeing, and enjoying outdoor cookouts. 

On Monday, January 19 our Grade 9 Outdoor Education classes enjoyed a day at Brimacombe, taking on the thrill of alpine skiing.

We are proud to celebrate two of our students, Yeji ’27 and JC ’26, whose Semester 1 Global Capstone projects have been selected for inclusion in the 2025–2026 Global Capstone Showcase.

Lakefield College School’s annual Winter Carnival took place on Friday, January 23.

This month, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the individual enrichment pursuits of Grade 11 students Audrey, Jasmine, and Majo.

On Monday, January 19, Ms. Hansler’s Grade 12 Canadian and International Law class had the chance to put their classroom knowledge into action through a hands-on mock crime scene exercise.

On Tuesday, January 20, students in Ms. Morencie’s Grade 11 Art class had the opportunity to learn from visiting faculty from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

On Wednesday, January 21, the Lakefield College School community came together to recognize Bell Let’s Talk Day.

On Friday, January 16, the LCS gym was alive with energy, cheers, and unforgettable moments as our basketball and volleyball teams lit up the court.

Our Exchange Program is giving students the chance to grow, connect, and learn in truly global classrooms.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Donald Ross ’48, P ’79 ’80, GP ’17 ’27, a cherished and influential member of the Lakefield College School community for more than seven decades.

Congratulations to Melody, our December Artist of the Month!

Congratulations to Marcos, our December Athlete of the Month!

Summer is an excellent time for students to enhance their skills, explore new interests, and gain valuable experiences.