David Thompson Appointed New Head
The Lakefield College School Board of Directors and The Lakefield College School Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of David A. Thompson as the new Head of School and CEO of the LCS Foundation.
Mr. Thompson’s appointment as Head of School is effective July 1, 2008 and he will assume his role with the Foundation one year later, on July 1, 2009. He succeeds David Hadden who has been the Head of Lakefield College School for the past 23 years.
Mr. Thompson is currently the principal of Greenwood College School in Toronto. He will bring to Lakefield College School 30 years of related experience in independent schools and a deep passion for supporting, challenging, guiding and nurturing young people in their educational and co-curricular pursuits. Both schools are recognized for their commitment to the community, extensive outdoor education programs, staff development initiatives, and the support they offer all students through their academic enrichment programs.
Mr. Thompson’s academic credentials include a B.A. in History from Trent University, B. Ed. from Queen’s University and an LL.B from the University of Windsor. During his early career, he held positions as a teacher and housemaster at two Ontario independent schools and was the Director of the Norval Outdoor School at Upper Canada College. After completing his law degree in 1987, he worked for seven years in corporate, commercial and environmental law. In 1994, Mr. Thompson became Director of Academics and Guidance at Crescent School and in 2000 he was appointed Assistant Head of the Upper School at Upper Canada College.
Lakefield College School is pleased to have found a visionary leader whose values and principles align so closely with those of the school. Mr. Thompson is an outdoor enthusiast and has led numerous canoe and hiking trips in Canada’s north. He believes strongly in education through experience and that students who participate in activities beyond the classroom will develop a broader perspective on global matters and concerns. We look forward to his contributions to the advancement of Lakefield College School and its students.
“Lakefield is a very special place and I feel honoured and privileged to be appointed as its Head of School,” Mr. Thompson says. “My family has had a fond association with The Grove for over 30 years and we are looking forward to coming home.”
"It will be exciting to be in the grad class next year for the new Head’s first year," says Grade 11 student JJ Maxwell in his article The Search for a New Head Comes to a Close in the first edition of the new student-run newpaper The Grove and Mail. "Mr. Thompson now is faced with the challenge ... of maintaining and advancing Lakefield's position in the upper echelon of private schools in Canada. I’m sure Lakefield’s newest member is excited for that opportunity."
The school extends a warm welcome to Mr. Thompson and his wife Jennifer, his two sons John and Matthew, … and their yellow Labrador Retriever, Morrissey.
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Mr. Thompson’s appointment as Head of School is effective July 1, 2008 and he will assume his role with the Foundation one year later, on July 1, 2009. He succeeds David Hadden who has been the Head of Lakefield College School for the past 23 years.
Mr. Thompson is currently the principal of Greenwood College School in Toronto. He will bring to Lakefield College School 30 years of related experience in independent schools and a deep passion for supporting, challenging, guiding and nurturing young people in their educational and co-curricular pursuits. Both schools are recognized for their commitment to the community, extensive outdoor education programs, staff development initiatives, and the support they offer all students through their academic enrichment programs.
Mr. Thompson’s academic credentials include a B.A. in History from Trent University, B. Ed. from Queen’s University and an LL.B from the University of Windsor. During his early career, he held positions as a teacher and housemaster at two Ontario independent schools and was the Director of the Norval Outdoor School at Upper Canada College. After completing his law degree in 1987, he worked for seven years in corporate, commercial and environmental law. In 1994, Mr. Thompson became Director of Academics and Guidance at Crescent School and in 2000 he was appointed Assistant Head of the Upper School at Upper Canada College.
Lakefield College School is pleased to have found a visionary leader whose values and principles align so closely with those of the school. Mr. Thompson is an outdoor enthusiast and has led numerous canoe and hiking trips in Canada’s north. He believes strongly in education through experience and that students who participate in activities beyond the classroom will develop a broader perspective on global matters and concerns. We look forward to his contributions to the advancement of Lakefield College School and its students.
“Lakefield is a very special place and I feel honoured and privileged to be appointed as its Head of School,” Mr. Thompson says. “My family has had a fond association with The Grove for over 30 years and we are looking forward to coming home.”
"It will be exciting to be in the grad class next year for the new Head’s first year," says Grade 11 student JJ Maxwell in his article The Search for a New Head Comes to a Close in the first edition of the new student-run newpaper The Grove and Mail. "Mr. Thompson now is faced with the challenge ... of maintaining and advancing Lakefield's position in the upper echelon of private schools in Canada. I’m sure Lakefield’s newest member is excited for that opportunity."
The school extends a warm welcome to Mr. Thompson and his wife Jennifer, his two sons John and Matthew, … and their yellow Labrador Retriever, Morrissey.
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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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