It’s hard to package a feeling. How do you describe a vibe that you sense but cannot touch? I’m not sure that I can do that very well. However, I would like to share that earlier this week our Middle and Senior School students participated in our annual “SHOURAWE” – an afternoon of energetic outdoor “house” competition that was friendly, spirited and a positive reflection of how our students interact. For a few hours the students adorned themselves in house colours – from clothing to body paint. They played games, shared lunch and celebrated together. House flags were waved jubilantly and school spirit was high.

I commend our House Heads and members of Grad Pride for a well-organized and well-run event with hundreds of participants. What remained unspoken throughout was that for all graduating grade 11 students, this would be their last “SHOURAWE” afternoon at LCC. In some ways they were the most outgoing – almost as if in this uninhibited celebration of paint and dancing and games was a final farewell to childhood. For most, they will move on next fall to a new school and new demands. No more “SHOURAWEs” on the horizon.

It was invigorating to witness so many students and faculty connecting and celebrating together at this year’s House Event. A positive spirit filled the air. Yes, we finally felt the sun that afternoon, and we were warmed by other special feelings of purpose, belonging and an a simple expression of young people in the moment and having fun! None of that can be taken for granted. –Chris Shannon, Headmaster