Middle School

Students have the opportunity to explore their creativity and develop key artistic skills. They will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting, while enhancing their understanding of colour theory, perspective, and composition. It is open to all levels of experience. 

Discover the joy of singing while developing essential musical skills. Students will learn vocal techniques, such as breath control, pitch accuracy, and harmony, as well as music theory and sight-reading. Through group rehearsals and performances, members will build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence. Choir is open to all levels of experience. 

Students can come and play a variety of board games in a friendly, welcoming social environment. New games will be introduced and the rules explained. No previous experience is necessary.

The Club de Plein Air (Outdoor Club) offers Middle School and Senior School students the opportunity to take part in outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and canoeing. While on the move, students will be able to develop their leadership skills, confidence and wonder at nature. Additionally, the club will be conducted exclusively in French, offering students a chance to grow while improving their communication skills in that language. The Club de Plein Air plans to organize an outing for each season: winter, spring, summer and fall.

In the Coding Club, students will learn key skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking, and collaboration through interactive, hands-on projects. Further, they will gain proficiency in coding languages, explore game design, and develop interactive websites. No prior experience is required! 

CORE (Coalition of Racial Equality) meets weekly. Students and faculty supervisors work on the club’s mission and goals, which include awareness, education and empowerment of students. Students discuss identity, global events, and collaborate with other student groups on school initiatives, such as Orange Shirt Day and Black History Month. Moreover, guest speakers are invited to several club meetings over the course of the year to discuss topics of social justice. 

 

 

The Design Academy invites students to learn how to use the tools in LCC's Fab Lab. They will explore different design challenges and work with other clubs and activities to make things that can be used around the school. Students will be exposed to electronics, coding, digital fabrication, sewing and textiles, and working with tools.

Dungeons and Dragons Club offers students a creative, collaborative space to explore storytelling, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Through role-playing and game mechanics, students develop critical skills such as teamwork, communication, and decision-making. They also enhance their creativity and adaptability as they navigate complex scenarios, build narratives, and engage in character development. This club fosters a sense of community while empowering students to think critically and imaginatively.

The Improv Team is an activity for students who wish to enhance their skills in thinking on their feet, work with others and develop different scenes about the various topics we encounter in our everyday lives. Students who participate will have the opportunity to perform for their peers at Middle School assemblies, and, once in Senior School, at competitions held in Canada. It’s a great way to have fun, be expressive and put your trust in other members of the team!

LCC Reads is an annual Middle and Senior School activity that runs throughout the year. In March, the LCC Reads Committee, made up of students, teachers and the head librarian, votes on a novel to be read by all high school students over the summer. Students then discuss the novel in their English classes, culminating in a final student assembly in the fall. Immediately afterwards, students and teachers can begin nominating their favourite novels for the following year.

Middle and Senior School students are welcome to join the LCC Reads Committee. Committee members are responsible for planning the author visit in the fall, selecting the LCC Reads text (including reading the three shortlisted titles over March break) and promoting the LCC Reads book in the spring. This is the ideal activity for readers who love to promote reading. In order to be eligible to select the book in March, you must attend 75 percent of the meetings beforehand.

 

This activity is for students who are interested in production and broadcast journalism. The group is responsible for conducting interviews, as well as filming a variety of school activities and events. Students are also involved in editing and producing the LCC TV segments that are shown once a month during assembly and published in the mailbag.

In the les Salades vertes club, students are taking concrete actions to help, at their level, fight climate chance. They do all sorts of activities to suit the interests of students involved in the club, as well as carrying out concrete actions such as growing lettuce, herbs, cherry tomatoes, and other small fruits. 

The Lion Basketball Association (LBA) is a school wide 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament held in the Memorial Gym at lunch time twice a week. This friendly competitive tournament encourages student to be physically active with their friends, while also making new ones. The league is co-ed and open to all students.

This club offers Middle School students the opportunity to plan and organize used-clothing collections, with the aim of offering the school's students a second-hand selection. By participating, students discover the importance of reducing their ecological footprint by giving their clothes a second life rather than throwing them away. The club encourages reflection on the impact of fashion on the environment, while promoting sustainable and responsible practices.

The Middle School Play is a theatre group where all Middle School students are welcome. There are several jobs allocated to students: they may choose to act, be part of tech and crew, stage managers, makeup and hair, costumes and/or sets.

A play is chosen every year and students put together a production for parents and students. Plays are geared towards the Middle school age group.

The focus of the group is for students to get comfortable on stage, develop their acting/tech abilities, make new friends and have fun!

The Play Costumes club is an opportunity for students to design and create costumes for the play. Many of the costumes will be created from scratch and students will work with sewing machines and explore the art of costume design and creation for theatrical productions.

Members will learn valuable skills such as sewing, fabric selection, and costume history, while developing an eye for detail and creativity. Through hands-on projects and collaboration, students enhance their problem-solving abilities and project management skills. The club fosters teamwork and artistic expression, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to the magic of live performances.techniques of costume designs. Some costumes will require students to explore their creativity by putting pieces together from, for example, Value Village and the Costumes Lock Up at LCC.

Middle School Pride is an open group for students interested in developing their leadership skills. Throughout the year, the group organizes a variety of community service activities, as well decorating for Halloween and other holidays. They meet weekly in the Student Activity Centre during Monday lunch. 

Model United Nations is a simulation of the UN General Assembly. Middle School students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization’s agenda using friendly topics. While playing their roles as ambassadors, student “delegates” make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries and try to resolve conflicts in the interest of all. We simulate small-scale MUN throughout the year in order to achieve international cooperation and resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.

Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA) is a student-run Middle and Senior School club, which provides a confidential place for students to meet, support each other, talk about LGBTQ+ issues, and work to end homophobia. The club is open to students who identify as LGBTQ+ or who support the club’s message. We meet over the lunch hour to share a meal together, with opportunities for guest speakers, fundraising, and organization of events such as LCC Pride Day. Students can come once or regularly, no questions asked!

Élève Le conseil est composé de représentants élus de chaque niveau scolaire du collège et de École secondaire. Quatre représentants élus des classes 7 à 11 se réunissent une fois par semaine avec le directeur de élève Engagement and Learning et le directeur adjoint pour faire part de leurs préoccupations au nom de leur classe. La réunion est présidée par les deux élèves principaux de LCC. Divers sujets sont abordés tout au long de l'année.