"Amor Doctrinae Floreat" (Let the love of learning flourish.)
For over eighty 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 with many opportunities for students to become involved in extra-curricular clubs and activities that help develop strong leadership skills.
Interesting Feature
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.
Student Leaders
Lawrence Park fosters the development of leadership skills with our students through the activities of various councils: Buddies, Music, Drama, Visual Art, Classics, Student Council, Lawrence Park Athletic Council (LPAC), Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving and Empowered Student Partnership.
Student Life - Where You Belong
"Panther pride" - our infectious school spirit - is evident from the wide variety of co-curricular activities in which our students are involved. From Spirit Week, an event directed by the Student Council, to Artbus and May Lyrics, which showcase our students' artistic and musical talents, there truly is a way for everyone to get involved in student life at Lawrence Park. New friendships and new schools of thought will challenge our students to become leaders and better citizens. LP is the perfect place for our students to discover who they are in the classroom and beyond. LP is a school for students by students. Its inspiration and passion come from the hearts of the scholars who reside in its classrooms and take upon themselves the challenge of creating a community that embraces mutual respect and support for each other. Wherever student interests lie, from organizing assemblies to tutoring peers, LP provides open doors. We invite our students to celebrate all that LP offers. Our mission is to motivate students towards excellence in academics, athletics and the arts in order for them to develop the knowledge and skills essential for success.
What Sets Us Apart
1. The Perfect Size Our student population is the perfect size -- large enough to offer a variety of courses while being small enough to create a community feel. At LPCI, a student is more than a face in the hallway or a number in a book. Each student is a valued contributor to our community.
2. Strong Academically LPCI students are well prepared for their post-secondary education. Lawrence Park teachers are committed to helping students reach the highest achievement possible.This ensures that each student has the support to realize his or her potential.
3. A Fun Place For a school full of hardworking students, we also offer a plethora of clubs, sports and activities. These enable students to develop new skills and expand their social circles. Students will find many extracurricular opportunities at which to shine.
Parent and Community
Engagement The Lawrence Park School Council is involved in many ways with school life. Each year, the Council organizes several evening events that attract a number of parents and community members. Topics have included sessions on eating disorders, drug-prevention programs, drinking and driving, university-application process, student evaluation and managing life with a teenager. The LPCI School Council plays an advisory role, consulting with parents of students enrolled in the school about a variety of issues, and making recommendations to both the Principal of the school and the Toronto District School Board.
