Student-Led Initiative Raises Funds for Turtle Conservation Through Sold-Out Launch
Our Entrepreneurship Club gives students the opportunity to take ideas from concept to execution—developing real products, working through design and production challenges, and learning how to bring an idea to market through hands-on experience.
This year, students have taken on projects that require creativity, collaboration, and persistence, while also exploring how their work can connect to purpose beyond the classroom.
One of the projects this year has been Shellmate, developed over eight months by a student team including Angel ’27, Jayda ’27, Majo ’27, Jimin ’27, Jorja ’27, and Vitalina ’27.
The idea began over the summer, when Angel noticed how turtles are an important part of the environment around Lake Katchewanooka, and a familiar symbol within the LCS experience. She reflected on the fact that while this symbol is recognizable, it is not something students can typically carry with them in a tangible way. That observation became the starting point for creating a product that could represent a shared sense of connection to the school community.
At the beginning of the school year, the team came together to develop the concept, working collaboratively on design, product features, and overall direction as it moved from idea to production.
Following their pitch, Angel led communication with manufacturers over a four-month period. This included sourcing a supplier, reviewing prototypes, addressing production challenges, and coordinating final manufacturing and shipment logistics.
In early April, the team prepared for launch by introducing an Instagram account (@shell.mate), the official launch took place on Tuesday, April 21, when 100 units were sold during lunch hour. The entire batch sold out within 55 minutes.
Each unit was priced at $24.99, and all proceeds will be donated to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. The team is planning to deliver the donation in person in mid-May, with updates shared through their Instagram account.
For the students involved, Shellmate reflects the full process of building a student venture—from identifying an idea rooted in school life to executing a complete product launch with real-world impact.
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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.
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