In Their Own Words - Why Our Students Love LCS

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Enrica Geloso '20

"LCS has given me what I need to grow and thrive. Most importantly, LCS has given me a safe place to be myself."
Santiago Paz '20

"When I first came into LCS I really felt like I belonged and like I was in the place I was supposed to be."
Ximena Meneses Castillo '20

"Here at Lakefield, I’ve had some of my best memories. I’ve made most of my best friends and it’s something that I will always be thankful for."

Co-Head Students' Chapel Address, 2019/20
"That is what's special about Lakefield. It's not the buildings or the academics. It is the ability this place has to bring people together..."
Chapel Talks: Perspectives from Our Senior Students
"Lakefield was never going to be a school or a classroom or even a team. Not to me anyway. Lakefield is home...."

Laura Pede '19
“If I’ve learned anything from my time here at Lakefield, it’s that we need to appreciate the smallest of actions. We are so privileged to be provided with so much support…”
Lexie Shearer '19
"For me Lakefield is like no other because coming from a different school, I've realised that this school gives you the opportunities to do things you normally wouldn't be able to do..."
Max Brandes '19
"Lakefield has had a lasting effect on me. I have learned to be myself and to be confident in that person..."

Jake Fell '15

"So many people in this community are committed to making the LCS experience exceptional for everyone. If you have an idea, there are people in the community who will help you. There is really nothing you shouldn’t try, because so many of the awesome LCS opportunities that we have come to accept now, must once have started with an idea."
Madison Sheward '18

"Coming to Lakefield College School in Grade 10 was such a pivotal moment in my life, one that I believe has forever changed my view on what I am capable of and of my ability to make a difference in the world. At LCS, we are surrounded by amazing teachers and incredible opportunities, and every day I am pushed to grow as a student and as a person. What more could a student possibly hope for from their education! I am truly appreciative of the incredible impact made by our teachers who inspire us to be ourselves, be leaders, and to believe that anything is possible."
Sydney Belford '17

"It was the leaders at the school, students in the School Life Class, my teachers, the staff—it was the people that made The Grove feel like home to me—they have been my Lakefield difference. I aspired to be this person for new incoming students and that is what I worked towards in my final year at Lakefield. The lessons I have learned will stay with me forever."

Ryder House Boys
"Everybody has their own place. It’s like a puzzle piece, and with Ryder [House] the puzzle is complete with everybody together."
In Conversation with Noah Tompkins, Grade 12
“Coming to Lakefield really helped me know that I wanted to go into drama…I had never thought about drama before coming to Lakefield.”
Uplands House Girls
"When you live at Lakefield, you’re a part of something so big. And living with your best friends is the best thing in the world."

Tavis Simms, Grade 11
"I completely feel that there is a sense of trust in this community. The school year isn’t that long of a time…and the amount of trust that can be built through that is pretty crazy."
Allie Avard, Grade 9
"Being a boarder has taught me that I am a little more independent then I thought I was. I have learned that I can do things by myself that I never thought I could do."

Asheesh Momi '16

"Lakefield College School is an excellent place to learn. You can genuinely tell that all of the teachers really care about you. Whether you’re struggling to keep up, or at the top of the class, they’ll keep you engaged and make sure you learn as much as possible. Furthermore, you are not just taught facts, figures and rules, your teachers ensure critical skills that help you beyond the course, whether it’s how to critically analyze information or how to intelligently voice your opinion."
Bianca Bell '06

"What LCS has given me in life is unquantifiable. The friendships I made, the education I received, the trips I went on, the people I met— and the people I continue to meet through the Grove community—all got me where I am today; which is sitting in the boardroom of the law firm where I work as a lawyer. My life wouldn’t be where it is without LCS."
Kristian Paschalis '17

"To say that Lakefield has been the highlight of my high school career would be a complete understatement. Lakefield has completely changed my life from mediocre to extraordinary and exciting. I have never truly felt about school the way I do currently. LCS was my home, the staff and students my family."