“Impact 2035 is our vision for the decade ahead. It’s designed to ensure that every Lakefield student is prepared not just for university, but for life. It is rooted in our legacy of learning in nature and inspired by research on what teenagers need most: connection, purpose, and the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.”
A Message from our Head of School and Foundation
Anne-Marie Kee shares how Impact 2035 will guide our next decade — strengthening our mission and the experience of every teenager at Lakefield.
Impact 2035 is more than a vision, it's a promise.
It’s a promise that Lakefield will continue to offer an education unlike any other: academically excellent, immersive, relationship-driven, and grounded in nature—inspiring teenagers to lead in ways that honour their unique needs and prepare them to care, connect, and contribute.
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Impact 2035
Lakefield’s strength lies in its people, its place, and its enduring spirit, a foundation that will sustain generations of students.
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Behind the Vision
Forward
A vision rooted in Lakefield’s enduring spirit and shaped by the needs of today’s teenagers.
Lakefield has always been guided by our Vision, Mission and Values—and those remain constant as we look to the future.
For 146 years, Lakefield College School has been a place where young people discover who they are, challenge themselves, and build lifelong connections. Rooted in nature and community, we are known for our immersive approach to education: academic excellence that fosters real-world preparedness, learning that takes students beyond the classroom, a global community that fosters belonging, and a commitment to helping teenagers grow in mind, body, and spirit. These strengths define the Lakefield experience and continue to inspire generations of students and families.
Guided by our enduring Vision, Mission, and Values, our last strategic plan, Vision. Direction. Focus. | 2019–2024 led us through growth, resilience, and transformation.
Now, as we look to the next decade, we are ready to build on that momentum.
Where we Come From
A foundation shaped by nature, community, and a long tradition of experiential learning.
We transformed our academic program with a rigorous foundation and innovative approaches including increased Harkness and Advanced Placement offerings, interdisciplinary learning, and a new daily schedule. We brought our regenerative farm to life, blending outdoor education and green industries with environmental responsibility and deepening students’ connection to nature, wellbeing, and sustainability. We strengthened community through our expanded Circle of Care and House ecosystem ensuring every day and boarding student feels a sense of support and belonging.
We embraced innovation: from the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to a renewed focus on mental health and balance for teenagers.
We expanded access through financial aid up to 100%, welcoming talented students from all backgrounds.
We launched LCS Summer Academy & Programs, expanding opportunities to access the Lakefield experience year-round, from ages 4–18.
We renewed our campus, from residences, community and dining hall spaces to fitness, learning and innovation facilities, ensuring our students and staff have inspiring places to live, learn, and thrive.
These achievements, made possible through the generosity and commitment of our community, have positioned Lakefield as one of Canada’s most distinctive independent schools.
Impact 2035 takes us further.
Our Impact for 2035
A clear set of outcomes that reflect the skills, mindsets, and confidence students will need for the future.
Every Lakefield Student Will:
Be ready for the world— equipped with the skills, experience and resilience to pursue personal paths and thrive amid change.
Feel a deep connection to nature— and carry a lifelong sense of appreciation and responsibility for the environment.
Understand the power of community— inclusivity, reconciliation, and belonging, building meaningful relationships, and making a difference locally and globally.
Lakefield Will Be Known As:
Innovative in the education of teenagers— A champion of nature-based and experiential learning A model of relationship-based learning and partnerships
A school of enduring strength— sustained by inspired staff, engaged alumni and parents, and a strong endowment ensuring Lakefield thrives for generations.
A Call to Community
An invitation to join in shaping the next decade of Lakefield’s story.
Impact 2035 is more than a plan, it’s a promise. A promise that Lakefield will continue to offer an education unlike any other: academically excellent, immersive, relationship-driven, and grounded in nature—inspiring teenagers to lead in ways that honour their unique needs and prepare them to care, connect, and contribute.
Our future is bright, but it depends on all of us—students, families, alumni, staff, and friends—to bring this vision to life. Together, we will ensure that Lakefield continues to inspire teenagers to be leaders who care, connect, and contribute for the next 150 years and beyond.
See how our community is bringing Impact 2035 to life → Together for Lakefield.
Impact 2035—Grounded in Nature, Inspiring Teenagers to Lead.
Grounded in Nature. Inspiring Students to Lead.
Impact 2035 affirms what has always set Lakefield apart: the power of our place, the strength of our relationships, and a shared belief in the potential of every teenager.
As we look to the decade ahead, we are united in purpose—committed to nurturing curiosity, cultivating belonging, and inspiring young people to lead with confidence and character.
Together, we will continue to inspire teenagers to be leaders who care, connect, and contribute.
