Begin your Parents' Week experience by checking in at the registration table and collecting your name tag.

Location: Learning Commons Hallway

Choose from one of the following three sessions.

Guidance at LCS: University Application Overview (4:15 - 4:55 p.m.): 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: Meet in the Music Room

Tour our Nature Tails - Guided Walks (5:00 - 5:40 p.m.): Join our Outdoor Education team for a guided walk along the trails that wind through our beautiful campus. Along the way, you’ll discover the many outdoor learning opportunities that enrich our students' experiences at The Grove, as well as the natural beauty that surrounds us every day.
Location: Meet by the Red Doors at the Main Entrance

The Road to Success is Under Construction (5:45 - 6:30 p.m.): Tour the build sites of our new community dining hall and academic extension. Our construction development team will guide you with an up close look at the exciting developments and how they will enhance the student experiences at LCS.
Location: Meet by the Red Doors at the Main Entrance

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

Location: Various classrooms 

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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's Residence

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Stephanie Wilcox (Head of Ondaatje House), Greg Adams (Head of Matthews House), and Carl Beaudoin (Head of Ross House) invite you to their homes for a cozy evening reception. We know it can feel lonely being the parent of a teen attending an independent school. This is the perfect way to meet parents whose children belong to the same house as yours, for you to share your experiences, and strengthen your connections with each other.

Location: Ondaatje House, Matthews House, Ross House

Parents of students in Matthews, Parent, Uplands, and Colebrook House are invited to gather at Matthews House.

Parents of students in Ross, Moodie, Grove, and Rashleigh House are invited to gather at Ross House.

Parents of students in Ondaatje, Cooper, Ryder, and Memorial House are invited to gather at Ondaatje House.

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Following house receptions, we’ll have a delicious dinner together in Winder Smith Dining Hall. Meet your parent hosts, and enjoy dining with others whose children are in the same grade as yours. We’re looking forward to this relaxed and enjoyable way to connect by grade.

Location: Winder Smith Dining Hall

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Begin your Parents' Week experience by checking in at the registration table and collecting your name tag.

Location: Learning Commons Hallway

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

Have you ever wished to experience a Lakefield class alongside your student? Well, now you can! Seize this opportunity to join your student during period two.

Location: Various classrooms

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Enjoy lunch in Winder Smith Dining Hall with your teen.

Location: Winder Smith Dining Hall

Join us for one of two sessions:

Advanced Placement at LCS
Join Dean Van Doleweerd for a session to gain insight into our AP curriculum and how it supports our students’ academic growth. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the program's role in enhancing their educational journey. 
Location: Room 37

Our Road to Success is Under Construction
Join Tim Rutherford as he shares insights into the exciting projects underway on our campus. Learn about the new buildings in development and the opportunities they will create for our students. We’re eager to keep you informed about the positive changes happening at Lakefield.
Location: Room 20A

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Choose from one of the following three sessions.

Guidance at LCS: University Application Overview  (2:00 - 2:40 p.m.): 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: Meet in the Music Room

Tour our Nature Tails - Guided Walks (2:45 - 3:25 p.m.): Join our Outdoor Education team for a guided walk along the trails that wind through our beautiful campus. Along the way, you’ll discover the many outdoor learning opportunities that enrich our students' experiences at The Grove, as well as the natural beauty that surrounds us every day.
Location: Meet by the Red Doors at the Main Entrance

The Road to Success is Under Construction (3:30 - 4:15 p.m.): Tour the build sites of our new community dining hall and academic extension. Our construction development team will guide you with an up close look at the exciting developments and how they will enhance the student experiences at LCS.
Location: Meet by the Red Doors at the Main Entrance

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Join us between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. for a cozy cup of coffee or tea and casual conversation with fellow parents and Head of School, Anne-Marie Kee. This informal gathering is a great opportunity to connect, share thoughts, and enjoy meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting.

Refreshments will be available from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: The Bryan Jones Theatre Lobby

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

Please note: Registration for parent-teacher interviews will open on October 21 at 10 a.m. 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 24 at 10:00 a.m. (EST).