The Grove Journal: Building Reflection, Creativity, and Growth
At the beginning of the school year, Lakefield introduced The Grove Journal, giving students a personal space to pause, reflect, and explore their experiences. Every Friday during Advisory meetings, students spend ten minutes writing, drawing, or expressing themselves creatively—a simple habit with powerful benefits. Journaling has been shown to reduce stress, boost resilience, and support self-awareness and emotional growth.
This November, we’ve introduced a 30-day journaling challenge, encouraging staff and students alike to explore new ways to engage with their journals. Staff are finding creative approaches to integrate journaling into daily routines and school life, such as:
Parents can support the practice by asking students about their journals and noticing how they’re exploring reflection and creativity each day. By weaving journaling into daily life, students are developing a lifelong habit that promotes balance, curiosity, and personal growth—values at the heart of Lakefield College School.
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This November, we’ve introduced a 30-day journaling challenge, encouraging staff and students alike to explore new ways to engage with their journals. Staff are finding creative approaches to integrate journaling into daily routines and school life, such as:
- Short prompts at the start of a class or meeting
- Mini journaling rituals during team practices or clubs
- Creative workshops, including watercolour painting and junk journaling
- Sharing personal journaling habits to inspire students
Parents can support the practice by asking students about their journals and noticing how they’re exploring reflection and creativity each day. By weaving journaling into daily life, students are developing a lifelong habit that promotes balance, curiosity, and personal growth—values at the heart of Lakefield College School.
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Lakefield College School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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