List of 15 news stories.

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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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  Spotlight on U16 Girls & Boys Soccer - Both Teams Won Silver at CISAA Yesterday!

   

  U16 Boys Soccer by Patrick Dermody

   

  It was a thrilling day of soccer in yesterday's CISAA Playoffs, and the U16 Boys Cyclones entertained a small but passionate crowd at St. John's-Kilmarnock on their way to a silver medal.

   

  In a hard-fought contest against local rival Villanova, the Cyclones came out of the gates strong with a goal from top goalscorer Lukas Speranza '27 in the opening minutes. CDS held onto the lead into the second half, when a spectacular volley from Villanova levelled the score at 1-1. The Cyclones didn't give up, however, and Kyle Ortiz Fiallo '27 gave CDS a 2-1 lead from a beautiful header directly from a corner kick. A late penalty miss from Villanova gave the Cyclones the belief that it would be their day, and Max Hekkenberg '27 put the game to bed in the dying moments with a classy finish. The Cyclones defeated their local rivals 3-1 and earned their place in the final game, against hosts St. John's-Kilmarnock
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  CDS Holiday Fair Next Month

  We are pleased to announce the return of the CDS Holiday Fair on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.  The Fair is free and open to both the CDS Community, family, friends, neighbours and the outlying community. All are welcome!

   

  This one stop, amazing shopping extravaganza features a variety of vendors, with something for everyone! Click here to see some of the fabulous vendors.
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  Parent Association Corner

  We would like to thank everyone who joined us for the CDS Parent Association tennis mornings.  We had a great turnout of more than 30 parents who enjoyed a clinic from coach Kyle and some fun round-robin play. The weather was perfect and I am sure there were some great connections made with other CDS parents. 

   
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  Birthday Book Program

  The Birthday Book Program is a CDS Parent Association initiative designed for both the Junior School and Middle/Senior School Libraries. Parents or other family members are invited to donate books in their child’s honour. By making a donation to the Birthday Book Program, you are supporting our Libraries by ensuring we have the most current available books and resource materials. What a great way to honour your child(ren) on their birthday while encouraging student reading!

   

  Consider recognizing all of your children at the same time and we will hold their cards and book notifications until their birthday. Donations may be made by visiting www.cds.on.ca/birthdaybook.

   

  Thank you for your support!
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  Help us Spread the Word about our Eberts Entrance Scholarships!

  This fall, we will once again be awarding four entrance scholarships of up to $15,000 each to incoming students entering Grades 7-10 who best exemplify the CDS commitment to education with balance. Families with demonstrated financial need will be given priority.
  
  The Eberts Entrance Scholarships are renewable each year provided students maintain high academic achievement and contribute as active and positive members of the school community.
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  Pop Can Tab Drive Initiative

  The Social Justice Club in the Senior School has been actively collecting pop can tabs to support the Robert Hampson Foundation, which transforms these small tabs into big opportunities. The foundation uses the funds from recycling the tabs to provide essential mobility equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, and prosthetics to individuals who need them but may not have the financial resources to access them. These life-changing devices enable greater independence and improved quality of life for those living with mobility challenges.
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  CDS Parent Association

  Welcome to a new school year! My name is Tracy Muxlow and I am the President of the CDS Parent Association. I joined CDS in 2020 and have a son in Grade 11 and a daughter who is an Alumni. When I first joined the school, I volunteered as a Grade Parent and found it to be such a rewarding experience that I got involved with other volunteer opportunities as well as the Parent Association Executive.
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  CDS Holiday Fair - Call for Vendors

  Each year the CDS Parent Association brings together the community to celebrate the season with our annual Holiday Fair. This year the fair will take place on Thursday, November 28th from 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Friday November 29th from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm. 
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  CDS Admissions: Calling all siblings

  The team in the Admissions Office is thrilled to welcome so many great new students to the CDS family this fall! With our newest additions now settling in, we have turned our attention to meeting and assessing next year’s applicants.
  
  If you are considering completing an application for another child for September 2025, we strongly encourage you to contact the Admissions Office to launch an application as soon as possible. For a more detailed description of the full admission timeline, please visit our website.
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  CDS Parent Book Review Returns for Another Year

  It was wonderful to connect with returning and new book lovers at last night's Parent Book Review. CDS Senior School Librarian, Melissa Rutledge, led a lively discussion on the summer reads The UnWedding by Ally Condie and I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue. After a lighthearted discussion about favourite characters, plot holes and connections to our own lives, all agreed I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue was the fan favourite.
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  Join us for a Parent Walk through the Back 40!

  Did you know that the CDS campus is situated on 100 acres, including approximately 2.5 km of walking trails that meander through wetlands behind the school? Fondly known as "The Back 40", this property plays an integral role in our Outdoor Ed curriculum, X-C running, snowshoeing and mountain biking programs, and our overall wellness and country feel!
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