About

School history

Lady Eaton Elementary School (LEES) is located in Omemee and houses Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 students. It is one of 41 elementary schools within Trillium Lakelands District School Board. LEES is a very active school, offering a wide range of academic and extra-curricular programs.

Flora McCrea Eaton, Lady Eaton, was the wife of Toronto department store president and heir Sir John Craig Eaton. Born into a middle class family in Omemee, Flora McCrea moved to Toronto and became a nurse at Rotherham House, a private hospital on Sherbourne street. While working as a nurse, Flora met a young patient, John Craig Eaton, who was the son of Eaton’s department store founder Timothy Eaton. The two eventually fell in love and were married. They built a mansion in 1911 to accommodate themselves and their growing family. Named Ardwold, the home was one of the most lavish ever constructed in Toronto. In 1915, John Craig Eaton was knighted, and became Sir John Craig Eaton, and his wife, Lady Eaton.

At Lady Eaton, we believe in:

Providing a positive learning climate through;

• Fostering an atmosphere that enhances the self-esteem and success of our students and staff.
• Teaching individuals the skills necessary for success in education and in society.
• Striving to develop each person’s aptitudes and talents.
• Providing the children with the skills needed to seek further knowledge and fostering an interest in life-long learning.