Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute (Gr 9 - 12)
125 Chatsworth Dr, Toronto, ON
M4R1S1
M4R1S1
416-393-9500
416-393-9524
"Amor Doctrinae Floreat"
(Let the love of learning flourish.)
For over seventy years, Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute has been an important part of the North Toronto community. From the school's inception, Lawrence Park's teachers, students and parents have worked together to support academic excellence. The school remains committed to providing a rich and varied program. We encourage higher order thinking and teach students the research and study skills required for effective use of information technology.
Excellence in the Arts, Academics, Athletics
LPCI features a positive school climate founded in a strong school spirit fostering an enduring tradition of academic excellence and achievement. LPCI has an exceptionally high level of student involvement and commitment with an emphasis on encouraging social engagement. Of particular interest are two special programs:
a) Elite Athlete program for athletes at the provincial or national levels;
b) French Immersion and Extended French programs.
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Academics
We are very proud of our students and their achievements while recognizing that there is always room for growth and improvement. Our goal is to improve on last year's achievements. Over 50% of our graduates are Ontario Scholars and historically 90% of our grade 9 students have graduated from Lawrence Park. In addition, 35% of our graduating students were offered university scholarships last year and 96% of our grade 10 students were successful on the Province-wide Literacy Test in 2009.
Student Leaders
Lawrence Park fosters the development of leadership skills with our students through the activities of various councils: Buddies, Music, Drama, Boys' Athletic Board, Girls' Athletic Board, Visual Art, Harmony, Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving, Empowered Student Partnership and the Panther Print newspaper with a Laureat section for foreign language submissions.
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Masquerade
The first edition of Masquerade was published in June 2009. This Arts magazine recognizes our students' achievements in the Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Dramatic Arts, Writer's Craft and Careers at LPCI. We are very proud that our students permanently leave their mark and brilliantly demonstrate their talents in the Masquerade.
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Co-Curricular - Arts & Physical Education Programs
LPCI offers diverse programs that include visual & dramatic arts. Our students enjoy workshops, festivals and a live production/play. Our extensive music program includes orchestra, band, choir, strings and vocal. Students enjoy camp and excursions. LPCI features several athletic teams including ice hockey, baseball, basketball, golf and many more.
Clubs & Competitions
To encourage team spirit, Lawrence Park also hosts several clubs and participates in many competitions. Some of our clubs include the: Classics Club, Triangle Club, Environmental Club, Jewish Student Union, Student Newspaper Club, Cooking Club, Fitness Club, Free the Children, Glee Club, Asian Alliance, Sound, Light and Stage Crew and the Yearbook.
