Lakefield College School stands at a pivotal point in its history. As we approach our 140th year, we believe that success can be attributed to our strong history, our community and continued belief in our core mission and values—deemed more relevant today than ever. For generations, graduates of The Grove have earned admission to some of the most prestigious post- secondary institutions in Canada and the world, and have gone on to successfully pursue their passions in a wide variety of fields. They have made contributions on the local, national and international stage—good caring people equipped to do important work. Their achievements fortify us with the confidence to build on the solid foundation of the school’s greatest strengths.
However, the world is rapidly changing, and we must have the courage to make bold choices. We must articulate a clear direction and focus that differentiates and strengthens our position in the landscape of independent schools and ensures we understand how best to meet the needs of our students (now and in the future).
Vision. Direction. Focus. represents a comprehensive process of research, consultation, reflection, assessment and exploration of challenges and opportunities, including the voices of over 1,200 individuals from within our LCS community—parents, alumni, staff and students. It outlines Lakefield’s vision and aspirations for the coming years, and the direction in which we are headed.
Now is the time for rebuilding and bold thinking. Lakefield’s success over the years has been supported by a very large community who have been extraordinarily generous with their time, wisdom and support. Engagement with The Grove is strong again. Today the school has the highest endowment per student among peer schools and the highest alumni giving participation rate among peer schools. We are incredibly proud of our community—our staff and students in particular!—and we are excited about our momentum moving forward.
Sincerely,
Anne-Marie Kee
Head of School and Foundation