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See what’s happening across campus—academic achievements, outdoor adventures, arts performances, athletic highlights, and student-led initiatives.
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Shellmate: A Student Venture Inspired by Life at LCS
A team of LCS students turned an entrepreneurial idea into a sold-out product launch, raising funds for turtle conservation while gaining hands-on experience in design, production, and marketing.
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Grade 12 Students Explore Indigenous Knowledge at Northcote Farm
LCS students visited Northcote Farm for an immersive learning experience with Indigenous educator Johl Whiteduck, exploring traditional knowledge, food sovereignty, and environmental stewardship.
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LCS Reads Summer 2026
Discover the books selected for LCS Reads Student Edition 2026. From classic novels to contemporary memoirs, this year's summer reading list encourages curiosity, reflection, and meaningful learning.
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A Year to Remember: Honouring Our One-Year Students
LCS celebrated its one-year students with an evening of reflection, gratitude, and connection, honouring the friendships, growth, and memories that made their time at Lakefield unforgettable.
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Hepburn Hall: The Heart of Our Community First Vision
Learn how Hepburn Hall will transform daily life at Lakefield College School as a central gathering place designed to strengthen community, connection, and belonging.
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AI Conversations: The Thinkers Who Shape Our Vision at LCS
Discover the educators, researchers, and institutions influencing Lakefield College School's approach to AI, including Eric Hudson, Ethan Mollick, and the University of Sydney.
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AI Conversations: A Two-Lane Approach to Assessment
Discover how Lakefield College School's Two-Lane Approach to assessment balances AI integration with independent thinking, promoting transparency, critical thinking, and authentic learning.
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Career Day 2026
Parents, alumni, and industry professionals returned to LCS for Career Day, sharing insights and experiences that helped students explore careers, discover possibilities, and envision their futures.
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Spring Concert Showcases Musical Talent and Creativity at LCS
Lakefield College School’s annual Spring Concert featured 70 student musicians across 14 performances, celebrating the depth, diversity, and collaborative spirit of the performing arts at LCS.
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Exploring Global Pathways: LCS Hosts Largest-Ever University Fair
Lakefield College School welcomed more than 40 universities from eight countries to its largest-ever University Fair, giving students the opportunity to explore global post-secondary pathways, programs, and destinations.
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TEDxLakefieldCollegeSchool Returns for Second Year
TEDxLakefieldCollegeSchool returns for its second year this October, bringing together student and guest speakers to explore this year’s theme, “The Road Not Taken,” through inspiring talks on choice, innovation, and personal growth.
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Introducing our 2026/27 Co-Head Students
Lakefield College School is pleased to announce Sadie Mabbott ’27 and Teddy Macdonnell ’27 as the 2026/27 Co-Head Students. Learn more about their leadership philosophies and vision for the year ahead.
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Celebrating the Class of 2026: A World of Possibilities Awaits
Lakefield College School celebrates the Class of 2026, whose graduates earned nearly 800 university offers, more than $2.5 million in scholarships, and opportunities at leading institutions across Canada and around the world.
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Spring 2026 Co-Curricular Awards
On Monday, June 1, 2026, students, staff, and coaches gathered to celebrate the close of another co-curricular season and recognize the students whose dedication and contributions helped make our programs so successful.
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Lakefield College School Rowing Makes Waves on the National Stage!
The Lakefield College School rowing team delivered strong performances at the 2026 Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association Championships in St. Catharines, including semi-final appearances and a 4th-place national finish.
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Senior Art Showcase at ECCO Gallery Draws Strong Community Support
Our Grade 12 and AP Visual Art students have been showcasing their work at ECCO Gallery this month, with the exhibition receiving an enthusiastic response from students, staff, families, alumni, and members of the wider community.
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LCS Celebrates Regatta Day 2026
Lakefield College School’s 2026 Regatta Day brought together students, alumni, parents, and staff in the rain for canoe races, community celebration, and the opening of the Bouchard Family Thriving for Life Centre, highlighting a day of tradition, connection, and school spirit.
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House Community Partnerships in Action: A Year of Student-Led Engagement
Through partnerships with 12 local organizations, Lakefield College School students engaged in meaningful service, leadership, and community-building initiatives throughout the year, bringing the Community First priority to life.
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Bouchard Family Thriving For Life Centre Opening
On May 23, 2026, during Regatta Day and Home to The Grove, the Lakefield community gathered to celebrate the opening of the Bouchard Family Thriving for Life Centre.
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Grade 9 Students Put Outdoor Skills to the Test in Kawartha Highlands
From April 27–29 and May 4–6, Lakefield College School's Grade 9 Outdoor Education students completed a three-day camping expedition in the Kawartha Highlands, applying outdoor skills while building confidence, teamwork, and lasting memories.
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Grade 10 Students Tackle Ottawa River Rapids on Unforgettable Overnight Adventure
On May 28-29, Lakefield College School’s Grade 10 cohort did just that, trading their Formal Dress for wetsuits, and their classrooms for paddles and lifejackets during an unforgettable overnight excursion with OWL Rafting on the historic Ottawa River.
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AI in Action: How Lakefield Students are Solving Real Problems
Students in our AI Club are using AI tools to build practical, real-world solutions for school challenges, from accessibility supports to efficiency apps, showcasing hands-on, problem-solving learning.
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LCS Students Shine in Global Capstone Showcase
Lakefield College School is proud to celebrate two of its students, Yeji ’27 and JC ’26, whose Semester 1 Global Capstone projects have been selected for inclusion in the 2025–2026 Global Capstone Showcase.
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Frosty Fun and Warm Memories at Winter Carnival
Lakefield College School’s annual Winter Carnival took place on Friday, January 23, and while the temperature with windchill dipped to a brisk –26°C, our students embraced the chill with energy and enthusiasm.
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Adventure in Action: Grade 11 Winter Camping at Eels Creek
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.
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Laughter, Intrigue, and Collaboration Take Centre Stage in The Comedy of Spies
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.
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When Bacteria Glow: AP Biology Students Explore Cellular Communication
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.
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Building AI-Savvy Citizens: Grade 9s Explore Data, Bias, and Digital Responsibility
Recently, Grade 9 students participated in an engaging and timely session focused on artificial intelligence (AI) literacy.
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Winter Co-Curricular Awards: Honouring Dedication and Leadership
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.
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Together for Lakefield: A Campaign for Our Students and Staff
As we look ahead to our 150th anniversary in 2029, we’re building purposeful momentum through the early phase of Together for Lakefield—our community’s shared initiative to build a strong and inspiring future for The Grove.
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Deepening Connections Through Service: Introducing the LCS House Community Partnerships Program
Our vision, “to inspire teenagers to be leaders who care, connect and contribute” informs all that we do at Lakefield.
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LCS Students Excel at National Engineering Challenge
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.
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Perspectives that bring our values to life—from Head of School messages and thoughtful community reflections to long-form stories exploring belonging, leadership, wellbeing, and authentic learning at LCS.
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Grove News Archive
Browse past issues of our alumni magazine to explore stories of connection, impact, and community from across generations.
