List of 15 news stories.

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  Join us for Parent Pickleball in January!

  Have you tried the hottest new sport sweeping the world?  

   

  The CDS Parent Association is excited to host three Parent Pickleball evenings in January (Thursday, January 16, 23 & 30) in the CDS Middle School Gym.

   

  We will have instructors available for newbies if you need some instruction, as well as a round robin tournament for more experienced players.

   

  Registration is now open and limited in numbers.

  • January 16
  • January 23
  • January 30 
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  The Holidays are a Perfect Opportunity to Collect Soda Pop Tabs!

  With the holiday season quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to come together and make a difference. As celebrations bring more opportunities for tasty treats and festive beverages, there will be more pop-can tabs and food-can tabs to collect than ever!

   

  If you remember, Social Justice members began collecting tabs from students on Terry Fox Day. We expanded the campaign from there and encouraged individuals to continue collecting tabs at home and bringing them into the office. If you look the next time you are in the office, you will see a container with an impressive number of tabs from those efforts. With holidays approaching, we want to remind everyone of this soda pop tab initiative and challenge you to bring in even more. Let’s fill that container!
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  Grammy Nominee Alumnus Visits with Music Students

  In their latest Music Production & Composition Unit, Grade 11/12 instrumental music students dive into the creative world of music-making with a DAW, crafting their very own original tracks. This hands-on experience is all about bringing musical ideas to life while mastering the art of production! 

  
  As a special bonus, the class had the opportunity to work with CDS alumnus and Grammy nominated artist Jack Emblem ‘11. Jack's expertise as a professional sound engineer was incredibly insightful and filled with meaningful feedback.
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  Students Spread the Warmth for Inn from the Cold

  In the midst of a very busy month, the Social Justice Club wanted to take on an impromptu initiative that was meaningful, but would fit naturally into the school schedule. The group came up with the theme of ‘Spread the Warmth’ as we bid farewell to the fall term and heading into the cold months. This is a time when people naturally seek out more warmth and comfort and Social Justice wanted students to consider the more vulnerable who also need these things. 
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  TrailBlazHERS Panel Inspires and Informs

  Last Friday’s TrailBlazHERs panel, organized and moderated by Olivia Budweth '25 and Alyssa Gesualdo '25, was a resounding success with six highly accomplished panelists, including three alumni and a CDS parent, sharing invaluable career advice.
  
  

  Before introducing the panelists, Olivia acknowledged the significance of the day, December 6th, the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique shooting where 14 young women were murdered at their engineering school in Montreal.
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  CDS Dinner & Auction Sponsorship

  Save the date of Friday, May 30th, 2025 for the CDS Dinner & Auction 2025!  The Auction Planning Team has already started planning and will be announcing the theme in January... Stay Tuned!

  
  

  In the meantime, SPONSORSHIP FOR AUCTION 2025 IS NOW OPEN! Securing your sponsorship now guarantees you tickets to the event before they go on sale in late February. With the event being sold out the last two years, it is the perfect way to book your seat! 

  
  

  All we require from you is confirmation that you would like to secure a sponsorship for this year. All levels of sponsorship can be found here. Once you select your level, complete the online registration.  A portion of the sponsorship is tax receiptable, in accordance with Revenue Canada Guidelines. If you would like to receive a 2024 receipt, payment can be made now, if not in the new year. Just remember, whether you pay now or in the new year, you should confirm your commitment now.

  
  

  Any questions, please reach out to us and keep an eye out in January as we announce the theme!

  
  
  

  Catrina Marzilli & Sarah Powell

  CDS Parents and Auction 2025 Co-Chairs
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  Giving in the Senior School this Season

  This holiday season, the Senior School will be giving to two wonderful organizations: Yellow Brick House and Senior Wish Association.

  
  

  Yellow Brick House is an organization in York Region dedicated to supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence. They provide critical services such as emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy to help survivors rebuild their lives. The organization focuses on fostering safety, empowerment, and hope for a brighter future. Yellow Brick House has requested items such as gift cards, winter clothing, kitchen items/supplies. 

  
  

  Senior Wish is an organization that has a goal of alleviating the loneliness and isolation that seniors may experience. The holidays can be a difficult time for those who may spend the holidays on their own in retirement homes, long term care homes, or hospitals. Our hope is that these individuals can feel special this season. Items to consider bringing for Senior’s Wish are blankets, slippers, sudokus, candles, refillable water bottles, mugs, etc.

  
  

  Each homeroom is responsible for bringing items for the charity of their choosing to help make the holiday season brighter for these individuals. 

  
  

  Items brought in for donation can be placed in designated boxes in students' homeroom classrooms. All items are due by Friday, December 13th. Also, we kindly ask that any gift card donations be handed in to the Senior School office.

  
  

  Thank you in advance for your support with our holiday giving drive. We, in the Senior School, are excited to support these fantastic organizations and make a difference in our community!

   
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  Grade 5 Students Role Play with King Mayor & learn about Local Government

  Our Grade 5 students enjoyed their visit with the Mayor this week for a lesson on municipal government. He spoke with students about the many ways local government is involved in our lives, from the importance of voting once they turn 18 and volunteering in their community to his role in enhancing recreation and roads in King and the volunteer Fire Department. 

   

  Speaking to them in the Council Chambers, Mayor Pellegrini even had the students role playing (one student as a mayor and six students acting as councillors) a scenario about either fixing roads and the implication of cost versus the eventual cost of a proposed new hospital in King. 

   

  Thank you Mayor Pellegrini for this exciting opportunity!
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  Reserve Your Tickets for Our Upcoming Holiday Concerts!

  Tickets for the Junior School Holiday Concert will be available this evening at 7 PM! There will be two performances:

  • Wednesday, December 18 at 1 PM matinee performance
  • Wednesday, December 18 at 7 PM evening performance 

  Due to seating limitations, tickets are limited to TWO seats per family for the evening performance.  If you have additional ticket needs, please make sure to secure tickets to the AFTERNOON performance which has no ticket limitations.

  
  Join us for an unforgettable day of musical joy and holiday spirit in the Paul C. Duckett Theatre. Our talented Junior School students have been working tirelessly to bring you a delightful showcase of their musical talents. From enchanting carols to lively holiday tunes, this concert promises to be a heartwarming celebration of the season.

  
  If you haven't already done so, don't forget to select your tickets for next week’s Middle and Senior School Music Night and Art Exhibition on Thursday, December 5 at 7 PM. 

  
  Thank you and we hope you enjoy the performances!
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  CDS Parent Association is Hard at Work

  As we head into the Holiday Season, the CDS Parent Association has been busy behind the scenes with the Pre-Owned Uniform Sale, overseeing Grade Parent events, managing volunteers and snacks for the plays, and Parent-Teacher Interviews. We are also gearing up for some amazing upcoming Parent Association events now and in the future and wanted to share a few details with you.

   

  CDS Parent Association Holiday Fair (Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29)

  Our annual Holiday Fair features vendors selling unique gifts and food items, perfect for holiday gift-giving! Thursday evening will feature our ‘sip and savour’ event where you can enjoy a complimentary beverage while shopping and listening to the holiday music. On Friday from 1:00-1:45 pm we invite you to join us for lunch served in the Dining Hall, featuring a sample of some of the incredible food that our kids get to enjoy every day!
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  Holiday Fair is almost here!

  The CDS Holiday Fair is happening next week on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th! Please be sure to stop by either after drop off or before pick up as this one-stop shopping extravaganza features a variety of vendors, with something for everyone! Click here to see some of the  fabulous vendors.

   

  Thursday evening will feature our "Sip and Savour"  from 6:30 - 9:00 pm - a great way to shop for yourself or the Holidays, while enjoying festive music and a holiday beverage. Bring your friends and neighbours!

   

  NEW THIS YEAR - we invite the CDS Parent Community to enjoy lunch in our Dining Hall on Friday, November 29th. Lunch will be available from 1:00 to 1:45 only.  We encourage you to shop and enjoy lunch, or enjoy lunch and then shop; whatever your preference! Student pick up time remains at 3:15pm.

   

  For further information, please visit our Holiday Fair website.
  
  
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  2024-25 Inclement Weather & Snow Day Procedures

  Although we are still enjoying mild temperatures at the start of November, it’s that time of year where we look ahead to our inclement weather protocol. First and foremost, our snow day decisions are driven by student safety.
    
  Given the incredibly wide commuter catchment area we draw from at The Country Day School, snow days are called in an effort to prevent accidents from happening on the road.
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  Save the Date for the Middle/Senior Schools' Music Night & Art Exhibition

  The Middle/Senior School's Music Night and Art Exhibition is approaching! Please join us to hear the wonderful sounds of our Middle/Senior choirs, bands and ensembles on:

   

  Thursday, December 5 at 7 PM

  Paul C. Duckett Theatre
  

   

  Tickets will be available at 7 PM on Tuesday, November 19th on the CDS website.

   

  The Art Exhibition will be located in the Justin and Julien Di Ciano Atrium and will be available to view before and after the musical performances.

   

  *Save the Date for the Junior School Holiday Concerts on Wednesday, December 18th at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Tickets will be released on November 28th.
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  Magical Moment at the 102nd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

  Not only did Karson O’Connor ’30 have an incredibly successful show on both of his ponies at this year’s Royal Winter Agricultural Fair, securing the Canadian championship with his medium pony and reserve champion with his large pony. But he also had multiple class wins in each division. 
  
  However, perhaps the most amazing moment was when Karson won the Large Hunter Pony Stake. That class was sponsored by the Dunlap family in memory of CDS Co-founder Moffat Dunlap and presented to Karson by Mr. Dunlap’s two granddaughters and best friend and esteemed equestrian Jimmy Elder. The fact that Karson proudly wears Green as a member of Dunlap House at CDS made the moment that much more extraordinary.
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  Alumni Share Valuable Career Insights with Students

  Kiyan Heybati ‘18, a graduate of McMaster University’s Health Sciences program and currently pursuing his MD and MSC at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, visited our Health Sciences Club this week to give students a basic introduction to Vascular Neurology. 

   

  Kiyan presented a case study of an elderly female patient who presented in the emergency department with facial droop. He then taught students how to conduct a basic neurological exam using the NIH Stroke Scale and other typical scans and tests that would be performed on a patient presenting with neurological symptoms. Students then practiced their newly developed skills with a partner - complete with testing the patellar tendon reflex. 
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