News Archive

After two and a half months of hard work, the cast and crew performed four fantastic shows!

During the past month, LCS has benefitted from the big hearts of our community members.

Students have an opportunity to see their own designs come to life!

On their last day of classes, Global Learning Strategies students came together to share food from home.

More than 100 drama students from Grades 9 through 12 embarked on the ultimate challenge.

The Grade 9 Open French class explored the yummy side of France.

Last week, the LCS community was treated to a fantastic winter concert.

Students had a great time getting dressed up to dance and mingle at the Semi Formal.

Fall has flown by! The Parent Chapter of the Grove Society has been very busy planning and organizing great events for the LCS community.

It was a great week for our athletic teams on the snow, the ice and in the gym.

’Tis the season for all things festive. Everyone was in the spirit for the Saint Nicholas Day festivities hosted by our European students.  

We are very excited to announce that Uplands House as been LEED® Gold certified.

Students in Photo Club were given the opportunity to learn about the art of food photography.

Alumni got together in Toronto for a fun night of games and catching up.

Two students have submitted work into the Orillia Museum of Art and History's High School Exhibit.

Seven members of LCS’ Entrepreneurship Club travelled to Ryerson University for a case competition.

The THRIVE student committee organized a compliment-based bake sale.

This first week of December saw the first competitive matchups of the winter season.

Students stepped back in time to embody philosophers to discuss modern-day issues.

The LCS Mighty MOs had a great Movember full of education and fundraising.

Anna, Grade 10, shares her experience about volunteering at Out of The Cold.

This week, several history classes enjoyed a step back in time to experience the 1920s.

Members of the School Life Class hosted a fun Just Dance night!

Five students explored “The Journey That Makes Us” at the Round Square International Conference in Germany.

Grade 9s spent their Intersession Day with two guest speakers who helped the group grow together and individually.

Grade 12 art students explored figure drawing with live model drawing sessions, while Grade 11 students welcomed a local artist.

Landing in Reykjavik, the LCS delegation of five students and two adults, was about to experience an unforgettable journey.

On November 9, the day after the controversial American election, 24 students and 4 staff members headed to Washington, DC.

On Monday, everyone joined together to celebrate the great athletic accomplishments made this season.

The 1st Boys' Soccer and 1st Girls' Field Hockey teams topped off their fall season by  playing in their respective final four tournaments. 

It was a great final week of regular-season play for our soccer and field hockey teams!

Congratulations to John Huth '18 for his appointment as the 2016/17 Peter Dalglish Art Award recipient.

A select group of LCS students travelled to Montreal to visit McGill University.

The Grade 10s spent today's Chapel time with Dr. Greg Wells, learning techniques for progressive relaxation.

The portraits of Terry Guest and David Hadden were presented to the school at the Trustees’ Dinner on Saturday, October 29.

The Grade 11 OE classes went on their first overnight of the year to the Northcote campus.

The Grade 11s worked through a variety of activities aimed at developing a sense of community within their grade.

The Grade 12s put together a spooky, scary Haunted Halls experience for the Grades 9 - 11s.

As the regular season is coming to a close, our teams have had a busy and competitive week!

Three LCS students competed at the International Independent Schools' Public Speaking Competition (IISPSC) in Vancouver, BC. 

Grads spread school spirit as they hosted mini-events throughout the week leading up to Thanksgiving Break.

Alan Song '17 submitted an art piece to the Roy McComish Art Competition, as part of this year’s Round Square conference in Germany.

It was a great weekend for our teams on the pitch and in the gym!

Greg Wells visits to plan THRIVE activities for the year

It was a great week for our athletic teams both on the field and in the gym!

Grade 10 Extended French students recapped Fall Fair during class.

The Thanksgiving Break offers a wonderful opportunity to unwind, enjoy the beautiful fall weather and reflect on what we are thankful for.

135 LCS students and staff members participated and volunteered for the annual Run for the Cure in Peterborough.

The Grade 11s spent two days immersed in a community driven orientation focused on the citizenship pillar from the LCV program.

The cast and crew of The Drowsy Chaperone were able to travel to the Shaw Festival in Niagara on the Lake.

Flying Club is a chance for students and staff aviation enthusiasts to talk about flight.

This year's Home to The Grove couldn't have been better - sunshine, a gentle breeze, and so many smiling faces!

It was a great week on the fields and in the gym. Field hockey, soccer and volleyball teams were busy!

Olivia Gao '17 explains how in the past two weeks, sh has had amazing meditations in the forest with 10 other yoginis from Grade 9 to 12.

Orientation is a great time for our new Grade 9s to get to know each other, The Grove, and the local community!

The 1st Girls' Field Hockey team dominated in their first game of the season!

Greg Wells launched the student roll-out of the THRIVE well-being project, addressing all students on “Dream-Setting, Habits and the Environment.”

Alicetierney Prindiville-Porto '18 spent the spring term on exchange at Gordonstoun in Elgin, Scotland.

This fall, we're welcoming many new faces to LCS.

The girls of Uplands House and Brown House spent Thursday night getting to know each other.

The LCS boathouse was a perfect backdrop for the Canadian book launch of Irish author Brian Gallagher's latest book, "Arrivals."

It is our pleasure to announce two special scholarships that were awarded during the Closing Awards Ceremony on Friday evening. 

Regatta Day is one of our true celebrations of Camp Lakefield!

We recently celebrated our wonderful volunteers in Toronto, including this year's Red Door Award recipients.

This past weekend, the Lakefield College School Dragon Boat team hit the water with force.

As the Grade 12 class looks towards Closing and graduating, the Advancement Office held a special dinner.

On Thursday, June 2, the entire school took to the outdoors to participate in the 2016 Gladiator Day.

Grade 10 student Alice Prindiville-Porto has spent the last six weeks at Gordonstoun School in Moray, Scotland.

Spanish French classes ended their year by heading into the kitchen to put their language skills to the test while cooking!

Lakefield College School had 50 courageous students submit a piece of writing for the Lakefield Literary Festival.

Our students presented a thought-provoking, powerful piece of professional-calibre theatre.

The girls of Brown House celebrated the end of the school year by getting together for their final spirit event.

It was a great season for our sports teams. Great results on the fields and in the water!

The Cocurricular Art and Athletic Awards were held on Wednesday, June 1 to wrap up this year's endeavours!

Several long-serving LCS staff members gathered for the annual dinner and celebration of the school’s “25-Year Club.”

It was fascinating for the students in the Flying Club to learn what it's like to be a commercial pilot.

LCS students Abe '16 and Rebecca Mello started their own not for profit charity, The Mobile Wardrobe.

37 students headed across the boarder and took part in a fun trip that gave everyone a taste of the Big Apple.

Our rugby athletes had the good fortune to participate in a rugby skills clinic delivered by rugby greats.

Thirteen students headed south for a service project adventure to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.

It has been a great week seeing the spring sporting season come to an end. Great wins, excellent sportsmanship and so much fun!

Adam '16 and Sophie Milburn '18 were honoured this week at the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards ceremony in Peterborough

As playoffs begin next week, the regular season has come to a close with great wins both home and away.

The LCS alumni community proudly welcomed three retired staff members into their community as Honorary Alumni.

11 students experienced the service project trip of a lifetime in sunny Costa Rica!

It was a great week for our rugby, soccer and ultimate teams!

Mental Health Week was topped off by two main events - a bake sale by Safe Space and a visit from therapy dogs!

A group of students spent two weeks being immerced in the Cambodian culture working with children, building a house and more!

It was a great week on the fields for our athletic teams!

Spring has arrived an our teams have been busy out on the fields!

The School Life Class held a live video conference with MP Rob Oliphant.

Trevor Smith and Sophie Welch were elected Co-Head Students for 2016/17.

Sunrise paddle, yoga in the woods, birding, cycling on the Lakefield Trail, a tough mudder and more!

Spanish students explored the language and culture in an experiential way during a trip to Toronto.

The LCS Entrepreneurship Team had a very successful day at the 4th Annual St. Clement's School Case Competition.

Students have had a great week full of different and fun spirit events!

We're excited to announce this year's British Alumni Travelling Scholarship recipient who will spend next year travelling throughout Europe.

The Grade 10 Spanish class made churros y chocolate caliente for class.

Challenged with producing authentic designs, students discovered quickly that scholarly sources on the topic can be elusive.

Parents “walked through the red door” and experienced a day in the life of their child at LCS!

This year's “Walk Around the World” saw 20 countries represented in what has turned into the culinary event of the year.

30 day student girls enjoyed the annual "Day Girls' Night In" at the Robertson Residence.

Four Grade 12s took got dirty and had fun at the Trent Mudder in Peterborough.

The Lorelei Consort has had a busy week!

28 dancers, five technical crew, 29 dances, four months of preparation and three nights of performance!

The grads and staff hit the ice of the Bob Armstrong Rink for the annual Grads vs Staff Hockey Game!

It was a great winter season for our athletic teams!

Our SICs of Mental Health rallied their peers for Bell Let's Talk Day.

Four Grade 10 students recap their exchanges down under in Australia and New Zealand.

Sixteen Grade 11 and 12 physics students represented LCS at the annual Engineering Week Challenge in Peterborough.

It was a great end to the season both on the snow and the ice!

On Friday February 19, all students had the afternoon off sports to cheer on their peers in volleyball and hockey!

This past Friday all four paper houses competed in fierce head to head events.

The LCS Entrepreneurship Team had a GREAT night this past Tuesday listening to Johnny "Cupcakes" Earle.

The regular season is winding down, but teams were still busy both at home and on the road!

A group of 20 elementary and secondary school teachers from Panama visited LCS

We were excited to welcome elplorer Ian Evans to campus to share his experience of skiing more than 900 kms to the South Pole.

Grade 10 students headed out into the community to volunteer with 14 different local community organizations.

LCS' auditioned chamber choir took to the stage at the Ontario Vocal Festival.

LCS sent four students to the Winter Fulford debate competition at Havergal College.

It was a spectacular winter's day and what better way to spend it than at Northcote for our annual Winter Carnival!

The Jr. Boys' Basketball team lost a tight game by a buzzer-beating basket, and both boys' hockey teams were in action this week.

February 8 may have seemed like a normal Monday, but here at LCS it was a chance to celebrate the Chinese New Year.  

30 students from all over the world travelled to Ottawa for Winterlude, Canada's largest celebration of winter.

The LCS community welcomed Jack Veitch, a Health Promoter and Educator with the Canadian Mental Health Association.

The Grove was very fortunate to have the 2016 Jack Matthews Fellow, Dalal Al-Waheidi, visit our campus.

On Sunday, February 7, LCS hosted 30 children and adults from the New Canadian Centre.

Residential and day houses competed to win at the First Airbands of the 2015/16 school year.

The boys hit the ice this week against Upper Canada College and De La Salle College!

On the coldest night of the last few weeks, everyone came out to cheer on our Katchewanooka-Rod racers!

A "snow day" on Wednesday didn't stop our athletic teams from having a very successful week!

The LCS Entrepreneurship Team travelled to the Ivey Business School to compete in the 10th Annual High School Case Competition

Having exchange students at the school provides opportunities for cultural enrichment.

Last Saturday, students volunteered to prep, cook and serve a hot meal for the Out of the Cold meal program.

We asked five questions to the four visiting exchange students at LCS.

Freshly fallen snow, no wind and cool not cold temperatures made this year's Ted Pope Day an almost perfect day.

It was an exciting week for our teams.  Great results on the ski hills and on the court!

It was a great week for our athletic teams with great performances at home, away and on the ski hill!

The girls of Upper, Lower and Uplands got together on Friday night for a fun, and funny, joint house event.

On cold rainy dreary day, seven Uplands girls made dinner for the rest of the house!

This week has been busy with teams on the ski hill, the court and the ice!

This past Tuesday, Ms. Coumbs and Mr. Gilfillan's Grade 11 English class began presenting their projects on "isolation."

The first week of 2016 saw teams get back on the ice and the floor after a long break!

Students explored French culture in a delicious way - by preparing crêpes