Parents' Week 2026 | Lakefield College School

3:15-6:00 p.m. – Welcome & Registration

Begin your Parents' Week experience by checking in at the registration table and collecting your name tag. Snacks, coffee, tea provided.

Location: Learning Commons Hallway

3:45-4:30 p.m. – University Guidance

The LCS Guidance team knows how important the university application process is as students prepare for life after high school. This workshop will provide an overview of the university application process, with a focus on Canadian universities. This session is open to all parents, however, it is best suited to parents of current Grade 11 students.

Location: A.W. Mackenzie Chapel

4:30-6:30 p.m. – Parent-Teacher Interviews

Meet with your teen's teachers to discuss their progress.

Note: Registration for parent-teacher interviews will open on October 26 at 9 a.m. (EST). Initially, there will be a limit of 5 appointments per child. This restriction will be lifted for those wanting to book more than five appointments on Thursday, October 29 at 9 a.m. (EST).

5:30-6:15 p.m. – Head of School Social for International Families - (Drop-in)

We’re excited to invite our international parents to a special reception during Parents' Week. This gathering provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with Head of School Anne-Marie Kee and engage with fellow families. We recognize that international families may have fewer chances to meet in person, so we’re delighted to create this space for conversation and community-building.

Location: Head of School's Residence

6:00-6:30 p.m. – Common Room Tours with Head of House

Come see our newly renovated houses spaces designed to connect all members of our house communities. Gather with your Head of House before walking over to the House Community Social in the King Felipe VI of Spain Student Centre.

Location: Residence Common Rooms

6:30-7:15 p.m. – House Community Social in the King Felipe VI of Spain Student Centre

Meet fellow parents and other house communities in our newly renovated King Felipe VI of Spain Student Centre, with thanks to Sarah Richardson P ’24 for bringing her extraordinary design talent to another important space for our students. It's the perfect way for parents to strengthen connections and make memories together.

Hosted by the LCS Heads of House

Location: King Felipe VI of Spain Student Centre

7:15-8:45 p.m. – Parent Dinner in Hepburn Hall

Following the House Community Social in the King Felipe VI of Spain Student Centre, join us in Hepburn Hall for dinner. Sit with parents whose children are in the same grade as yours and share your unique experiences around the dinner table!

Location: Hepburn Hall

 

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Welcome & Registration

Begin your Parents' Week experience by checking in at the registration table and collecting your name tag. Snacks, coffee, tea provided.

Location: Learning Commons Hallway

8:30-10:00 a.m.  – Outdoor Canadiana Breakfast & Green Industries Demo at Northcote

Embark on a unique outdoor experience at our Northcote Campus, led by our Northcote Team. Enjoy a delicious Canadiana-inspired breakfast over the fire using local ingredients and dining outdoors with fellow LCS parents.

You’ll also have the chance to explore our green industries program.

Location: Northcote Campus

10:10-11:10 a.m. – Remembrance Day Chapel 

Join us for The Grove's annual Service of Remembrance honouring those who served and sacrificed, including a special tribute to Lakefield College School's alumni who gave their lives during the World Wars.

Location: Bryan Jones Theatre

11:10-12:30 p.m.  – Attend a class with your student

Curious about what a Lakefield class experience is like? Join your student during their period two class.

Location: Various classrooms

11:30-12:30 p.m.  – (OE) Outdoor Experiences

Choose from one of four classic outdoor experiences hosted by our Outdoor Ed staff: paddle lake Katchewanooka, walk our nature trails, take a leisurely pontoon boat ride, or socialize around the campfire.

Location: Waterfront

12:30-1:15 p.m. – Enjoy lunch with your student

Experience what its like to have lunch in the dining hall with our students.

Location: Hepburn Hall

1:15-2:00 p.m. – University Guidance

The LCS Guidance team knows how important the university application process is as students prepare for life after high school. This workshop will provide an overview of the university application process, with a focus on Canadian universities. This session is open to all parents, however, it is best suited to parents of current Grade 11 students.

Location: Bryan Jones Theatre

2:00-8:00 p.m. – Parent-Teacher Interviews

Meet with your teen's teachers to discuss their progress.

Note: Registration for parent-teacher interviews will open on October 26 at 9 a.m. (EST). Initially, there will be a limit of 5 appointments per child. This restriction will be lifted for those wanting to book more than five appointments on Thursday, October 29 at 9 a.m. (EST).

2:00-4:00 p.m. – Canadian Art Gallery Drop-in with Head of School and Foundation Anne-Marie Kee

Drop-in for a tea, coffee, or snack and enjoy our new Canadian art display.

Location: Upper Hadden Hall

2:10-2:40 p.m. – Artificial Intelligence and Academics

Learn more about our approach to human and artifical intelligence at LCS, and how we prepare students to use AI confidently and thoughtfully, while strengthening the creativity, critical thinking, judgement and relationships that make us human.

Location: Music Room

2:45-3:15 p.m. – Finding Success for Teens Today

Learn more about Lakefield's learning support practices that help all students to understand how they learn, develop effective study strategies, and adopt intentional practices that support academic success.

Location: Music Room

3:20-3:50 p.m.  – Advance Placement (AP) Presentation 

AP courses give students the opportunity to engage with university-level material while still in high school, challenging them to pursue greater depth in subjects that interest them. Learn about our student's most recent successes with Advanced Placement offerings, exceeding worldwide averages in 14 of the 15 AP courses offered.

Location: Music Room
 

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Parent-Teacher Interviews

Meet with your teen's teachers to discuss their progress.

Note: Registration for parent-teacher interviews will open on October 26 at 9 a.m. (EST). Initially, there will be a limit of 5 appointments per child. This restriction will be lifted for those wanting to book more than five appointments on Thursday, October 29 at 9 a.m. (EST).