Outdoor Learning at The Grove
We believe in the importance of educating the entire person and nurture each of our students and encourage them to embrace who they are as individuals. One of the ways we have always done this is by providing plenty of opportunities for students to participate in outdoor education. Time and time again, studies have demonstrated the positive impact outdoor education has on youth development, which is why outdoor learning is a key part of our curriculum. We believe that getting outside and in touch with nature is an important part of a holistic educational experience.
Now, more than ever, our natural surroundings are one of our greatest assets as we work to maintain a healthy community and offer students an exceptional learning environment.
Over the past few weeks of class, our faculty have leveraged existing outdoor facilities as well as our enhanced outdoor social seating and recreational areas to take their classroom learning outdoors. Everything from visual arts, music, science, geography and mathematics are being delivered through innovative and authentic learning experiences in our outdoor spaces:
- Grade 9 geographers headed outdoors to create 3D models of the earth and explore the layers of our planet while applying their knowledge of plate tectonics.
- Kinesiology students used the Ropes Course to learn about motor development and participate in an invaluable team building activity.
- Grade 9 science students picked leaves around campus to make qualitative and quantitative observations.
- Law students performed group work at our outdoor picnic tables, working both in-person and with remote students.
Hybrid and remote students also enjoy the benefits of learning outdoors with programming designed to get them outside. As we continue to learn and connect together, our beautiful natural campus has provided an enriching and safe space to do so.
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4391 County Road 29, Lakefield Ontario K0L 2H0 705.652.3324 admissions@lcs.on.ca
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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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