Senior School and Pre-University

Students will deepen their skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media, while also learning about art history, critique, and portfolio development. The club fosters creativity, self-expression, and problem-solving through challenging projects and collaborative activities. Whether students are preparing for a career in the arts or simply passionate about creating, this club is the perfect space to refine their craft and share their work.

The Senior School Beading Club offers students a hands-on opportunity to create beautiful bracelets, which are then donated to retirement homes. Through this creative endeavour, students develop fine motor skills, attention to detail, and patience. They also cultivate empathy and a sense of social responsibility by connecting with the elderly community. The club encourages teamwork, creativity, and the joy of giving, fostering a meaningful connection between students and seniors.
 

The Certificate of Sustainable Global Leadership (CSGL) is an LCC initiative to recognize students who have made environmental and global learning a significant priority throughout their Senior School career. Students voluntarily indicate their wish to be considered for the certificate at the beginning of their grade 11 year. To receive this prestigious recognition, students must:

• Successfully complete the first year of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
• Complete the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award (considerations will be given to students who cannot complete the gold level due to age)
• Take part in a number of Sustainable Global Leadership Seminars (e.g., the value of international service, the Syrian refugee crisis, the value of global education and a cultural examination of Southeast Asia)
• Submit a reflective piece on a Senior School travel experience, typically based on a student exchange or March break trip
• Write a reflective piece on an environmental initiative that they have been involved in

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.

As part of the club, students will attend three plays. For each play, there will be 3 pre-show meetings where preparatory activities will be presented. A post-outing meeting will be held to review what the students have seen. This club is open to all Senior School students and is part of the Bilingualism Certificate. 

Coding is fun and simple to learn and is a skill that is becoming an integral part of numerous professional fields. The Coding Club is open to students from grades 7 through 10 who are beginners or advanced. The lessons are all online, so students can progress at their own pace. Beginners have an opportunity to learn easy-to-understand fundamentals, eventually learning how to code animations or simple objects. Advanced students may deepen their current knowledge, learn other languages, or integrate Raspberry Pi and 3D printing into the coding of manufactured objects.

CORE (Coalition of Racial Equality) meets biweekly. 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. 

This activity invites students to learn how to use the tools in the LCC Fab Lab. We 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.

In this activity, students learn how to use computers to express themselves. Students will be exposed to animation, digital drawing, music production, and interactive art. There will also be workshops hosted by experts from the industry. Projects will be exhibited at the Design Expo in May and at assemblies.

The Senior School 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.

This year marks the beginning of a new relationship between the LCC Fab Lab and Fab Lab Barcelona. This is an ambitious and unique opportunity where students work towards completing different modules that introduce them to the potential of sustainable design and connecting with other labs in the global Fab Lab network.

Completing the Fab Lab Barcelona projects will earn students a certificate of achievement for the time and energy put into the challenges and a chance to showcase their work remotely with Fab Lab Barcelona. This group will meet once a week at lunchtime for check-ins and important instruction related to this project.

Join our High School Girls Fitness Club, meeting once a week for fun, engaging workouts designed to boost students' physical health and confidence. Led by students, under the supervision and guidance of an experienced instructor, they will learn essential fitness techniques, including strength training, flexibility exercises, and cardio routines. The supportive environment promotes teamwork and individual growth, helping students set and achieve personal fitness goals. This club is open to students with all levels of experience, empowering them to lead a healthy, active lifestyle! 

Girls Who Start is an empowering entrepreneurial club where students explore the journeys of local female business leaders. Through engaging studies and guest speaker sessions, students learn essential skills such as leadership, business strategy, networking, and creative problem-solving. The club fosters a supportive environment that encourages young women to develop their entrepreneurial mindset, gain confidence, and build a strong foundation in business acumen, preparing them for future success in their careers.

Graduate Pride is the most senior leadership team and consists of a group of grade 11 students who are selected to organize and lead student activities throughout the year. The group meets regularly to collaborate, plan activities, as well as content for the weekly assemblies. It includes the Head Students – who act as school ambassadors and represent the school at local and national leadership conferences – house heads, as well as representatives of different areas of school life, including Athletics, Arts, Activities, Service in Action, Environment, Photography, Yearbook, Internationalism/Diversity and Round Square.

The Graduation Committee is charged with organizing and planning for graduation.

Land Restoration Project

The Heritage Explorers Club is a dynamic and engaging Senior School club dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and exploring the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and history from around the world. Our mission is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, traditions, and historical narratives while promoting unity and respect among our members. The club will focus on World War history and commemoration but is open to a variety of history topics.

The improv team is an activity for students who wish to enhance their skills in thinking quickly on their feet, working with others and developing different scenes about the various topics we encounter in our every day lives. Students who participate will have the chance to perform for their peers at Middle School assemblies, and, once in the Senior School, at competitions held in Canada.
 

LCC Reads is an annual high 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 & 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.

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.

Lions' Den Business Club is a collection of Senior School students who are interested in exploring business and commercial concepts. The club will be led by Senior School students and Mr. Shaw who will run activities and discussions that are designed to facilitate exploration. Special emphases include examining: market strategies, case study learning, incentives, and the psychology of the market. Participation may have the added benefit of deepening students' understanding of ideas that are introduced in economics and business management classes.

Parlement des jeunes allows students to experience the stages of the legislative process, understand the basics of how parliamentary institutions work, debate subjects close to their hearts with young people from all over Quebec, strengthen oral and communication skills, and develop their civic skills.

The Senior School Philosophy Club offers students a space to explore life’s big questions while developing critical thinking, debate, and analytical skills. Through engaging discussions on ethics, logic, and metaphysics, members will enhance their reasoning abilities, improve communication, and cultivate a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives. This club empowers students to think independently, challenge assumptions, and build a foundation in philosophical inquiry that fosters intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness.

The Senior School Physics and Math Contest Preparation Club provides students with an advanced platform to sharpen their analytical and problem-solving skills. Through targeted practice and competition simulations, participants deepen their understanding of complex mathematical concepts and physics principles. The club fosters critical thinking, perseverance, and strategic reasoning, essential for success in high-stakes contests. Students will also develop time management and teamwork skills, all while building confidence in their academic abilities and preparing for future challenges.

Reach for the Top (also known simply as Reach) is a Canadian trivia based academic quiz competition for Senior School students. Students meet every two weeks to prepare for regional and potentially national competitions.

The Round Square Community Service Club provides students with the chance to explore service opportunities in Montreal while considering international perspectives. The club focuses on grass roots action while addressing the ethos of the Round Square organization. The club meets once per cycle and focuses on student-led initiatives.

Students meet every Thursday at lunch with Ms. Sanders in the Senior Library. Members will select a book to discuss every month. They will discuss the themes and characters while exploring different interpretations. In the Book Club, students can build friendships while fostering a love of literature and learning to better understand it.

The Senior School play is an opportunity for students to be a part of a large-scale theatrical production. There are acting and backstage opportunities (costume design, set design, props creation, lighting and sound). The play is performed in February and students participate in one Saturday rehearsal.

The Senior School 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. 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.

This club is open to all students in Senior School and Pre-U (students must be able to read musical notation). Small ensembles are formed and mentored by the music department. Ensembles are given the opportunity to perform at special events.

SAGE, which stands for Society Against Gender Exclusion, is a club that focuses primarily on gender equality and ensuring that everyone at school has a safe place for discussion in order to offer opinions, stories or concerns. Workshops and various events will be held to raise awareness and educate the student body about feminism and gender equality. Furthermore, there will be an emphasis on the interconnected nature of oppression based on race, gender, class and other factors in this club.

Student Council consists of elected representatives from each grade level in the Middle and Senior School. Four elected representatives from grades 7-11 meet once a week with the Director of Student Engagement and Learning and the Deputy Head to share concerns on behalf of their grade. The meeting is chaired by the two head students. A variety of topics are discussed throughout the year.

The Senior School Workout Club is a dynamic space where students can build strength, improve fitness, and foster healthy habits. Open to all fitness levels, the club provides guided workout sessions, including weight training, cardio, and flexibility exercises. Students set personal goals, track progress, and support each other in a positive, motivating environment. It's a great way to boost physical and mental well-being while learning the importance of discipline, consistency, and teamwork.