On June 17, 2023, we celebrated our 144th Closing at Lakefield College School including our Friday All School Chapel and Celebration of Light the evening before.

Containing the work of over 60 student writers and artists, the annual In a Grove Integrated Arts Journal showcases the remarkable writing and artwork of students in grades 9 to 12, offering a captivating blend of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and spoken word works.

Thanks to the invaluable contributions of Rupel ’89 P ’22 ’23 and Marcy Ruparelia P ’22 ’23, we were proud to unveil our new Learning Support Centre—a physical representation of our knowledge about how people learn and thrive—in May 2023.

Lakefield College School Physics students showcased their exceptional talent and knowledge in the field of physics by participating in the Ontario Association of Physics Teachers (OAPT) Grade 11 Contest.

In a stunning display of skill and determination, Leon Gell '24, a talented LCS athlete, emerged victorious in the High School Boys' Singles category at the OFSAA Tennis Championships. 

From chariot races to the waterfront relay, the waterslide, jousting, and everything in between, this year's Gladiator Day was an epic paper house battle to remember.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on their tremendous success with post-secondary destinations! This year's class secured post-secondary placements across North America and Europe, while also receiving offers totalling over $2.3 million in scholarships and other funding!

This May, LCS hosted its highly anticipated Home to The Grove Reunion, welcoming back alumni and their families for a weekend filled with nostalgia, laughter, and the joy of reconnecting.

This year's Regatta Day was a vibrant celebration of our tight-knit community and the spirit of ‘Camp Lakefield’. With clear skies and sunny weather, students, alumni, and families gathered on Lake Katchewanooka for an unforgettable afternoon of fun.

Lakefield College School recently held its inaugural Chess Tournament, organized and run by the exceptional efforts of Grade 12 student, Amrit ’23.

Laughter filled The Bryan Jones Theatre as our talented Drama students took the stage in their uproarious production of The Play That Goes Wrong. This side-splitting comedy, known for its unpredictable mishaps and theatrical mayhem, showcased our dedicated performers' exceptional acting skills and comedic timing.

On April 29, 2023, our Debate Club students showcased their exceptional debating skills at the Spring Fulford Debate Tournament at Villanova College School in King City. 

A group of 16 talented LCS Music students had the opportunity to represent us at the Canadian Independent School Music Festival (CISMF) in Toronto. They showcased their skills in the Senior Choir, Symphonic Band, and String Ensemble.

Our students celebrated Earth Day by spending time outdoors on a beautiful sunny spring day participating in environmentally-focussed Intersession activities.

Lakefield College School launched its new drone program in April 2023, thanks to the generous support of Alexandre Parent '15. The Drone Program began in late April 2023 with ground school training to ensure students are familiar with Transport Canada's knowledge requirements.

Ms. Bemrose's Grade 12 Dance class took their love of dance to the next level with the creation of Studio Grove, a drop-in dance studio for the LCS student community. 

Our Katchewanooka Rod (K-Rod) took place on March 8, carrying on an annual tradition of LCS’s version of the Iditarod.

On March 7, 2023, AP Physics students competed in a one-day engineering challenge at the Healthy Planet arena in Peterborough. Congratulations to Devon Hansen ’23, Alper Gol ’23, Amrit Garcha ’23, and Vincent ’23 for finishing first overall in the competition.

We welcomed over 20 guests from the LCS community and beyond to The Grove for Career Day!

The success of our students' production of Something Rotten! was nothing short of phenomenal. They performed five shows to packed audiences of peers, faculty, staff, friends, and family at The Bryan Jones Theatre. 

Millie ’24 and her band, “The Receivers” were nominated for the Young Performer of the Year award at the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Millie’s second nomination for the award is a testament to her talent and skill level in the folk music industry.

On February 23 and 24, we co-hosted the 2023 OFSAA Nordic Skiing Championships. Over 700 student-athletes from across Ontario came together to compete in this thrilling event.

Six LCS students travelled to the University of Toronto to participate in the University of Toronto Model United Nations Conference (UTMUN). This was U of T's largest UTMUN conference to date, with 650 delegates from across Canada in attendance.

LCS held its fourth annual Seb Jones ’13 Memorial Poetry Slam to celebrate creativity, speak about mental health, and keep Sebastian’s legacy alive.

Our students and staff travelled to Sir Sam’s in Haliburton on Sunday, February 6 to enjoy skiing and snowboarding for Ted Pope Day!

Our annual Winter Carnival was once again a huge success, with students, staff, and faculty coming together to enjoy many classic Canadian wintertime festivities and activities. 

On January 21, 2023, we celebrated our 6th annual Chinese Food and Culture Festival. Throughout the day, over 60 people, including staff, Ms. Kee, students, their extended families and 200 students participated in dumpling-making sessions, where they made over 500 handmade dumplings.

Students shared their voices and gave back to the community in recognition of Bell Let's Talk Day and raising awareness about Canada's mental health.

Our Winter Concert featured over 60 instrumentalists and vocalists with outstanding performances to celebrate the season.

Grade 12 students worked hard to transform the McEwen Gym into a winter wonderland for Winter Semi-Formal. Our student body enjoyed an evening of dancing, photos, and student-designed awards.

Max Wenborne ’23 was nominated as this year’s Peter Dalglish Art Award recipient for 2023. The purpose of the Peter Dalglish Art Award is to inspire, encourage and recognize artistic talent at Lakefield College School by promoting promising young artists and their future contributions to art in Canada and beyond.

The LCS Debating Club travelled to Toronto to attend the Munk Debate on Mainstream Media at Roy Thomson Hall. The topic of the debate surrounded trust in mainstream media with two debaters (Douglas Murray and Matt Taibbi) arguing in favour of trusting the news and two debaters (Malcolm Gladwell and Michelle Goldberg) arguing against having faith that outlets conduct unbiased reporting. 

On Sunday, November 27, Cole ’23, Hayden ‘23, Griffin ‘23, Nathan ‘24, Selina ‘24, and Willis ‘25 travelled to Whitby, Ontario, to compete in the annual DECA Regionals Competition.

LCS has participated in the Movember campaign since 2010 with two key goals: to raise money for the Movember campaign and to raise awareness about men’s physical and mental wellbeing. This year, our students participated in the Movember Polar Dip, they sold moustache-printed socks and donated the proceeds to Movember, and they participated in a Clean Casuals day in support of the Movember campaign.

The Lakefield College School Dance Company welcomed over 750 members of The Grove community—parents, friends, family, faculty, staff, and students—to The Bryan Jones Theatre for the ENCORE! Dance Showcase.

On a snowy Sunday, our Grade 10 students participated in the annual Lakefield Santa Claus Parade. Approximately 40 students designed, decorated, and rehearsed for the event and they braved the cold elements to sing, dance, play instruments, and spread seasonal joy to the many people who drove by.

Our 1st Boys’ Volleyball team has worked hard this season to finesse their skills and fight to the top of the ranks, earning a spot in the semifinals, and ultimately being crowned the 2022 CISAA Volleyball Champions!

On November 8 and 9, we held our Remembrance Day ceremony, gathering as a community in The Bryan Jones Theatre. Students across all grades participated in the creation of a moving Remembrance Day service, a cross-curricular collaborative project, which featured Grade 11/12 Music, Grade 12 Dance, the Lorelei Consort, String Ensemble, and Rock Choir.

On October 27, 2022, Lakefield College School welcomed over 1100 students from over 200 Ontario schools to compete in the 2022 CISAA Cross Country Running Championships.

Morgan ’24, Fiona ’24, and Hannah ’25 travelled to the U.S. to compete in the International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition. This incredible experience provided our students with the opportunity to debate alongside students from all over the world, spark new friendships, foster life skills, and establish a global network.

Our 1st Sailing Team participated in their first Regatta in three years! We were thrilled to welcome student-athletes from Brockville Collegiate Institute and Rosseau Lake College for an afternoon of sailing.

On October 1, 2022, Lakefield College School (LCS) celebrated the official opening of its newest student residences, Ross House and Parent House. The new houses are named in honour of the Ross Family and Parent Family in recognition of their dedication and commitment to the LCS community and the leadership-level philanthropic support that made this important project possible.

The Grad Class of 2023 started the school year off with an impressive mix of effort, grit, determination and teamwork while exploring the beautiful wilderness of Ontario on the Algonquin Expedition.

While our returning students arrived on campus to be greeted by our Grads, our new students participated in the third annual Flourish Fiesta— an event focussed on positive psychology—at our waterfront.

The Class of 2023 welcomed new and returning students to The Grove in September for the 2022/23 year!