List of 15 news stories.

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  CDS Robotics Team Competes in Windsor this Weekend

  By Joshua Simmonds

  
  

  The Senior School Robotics Team, Team 4951 - CDS Cyclones, is competing in its second tournament of the season this weekend in Windsor. Just before March break, the team had an outstanding experience at the FRC Newmarket Tournament. A huge thank you to all the CDS students, teachers, and families who came out to support us - we truly felt the school spirit!
  
  

  Our performance in Newmarket earned us 13 District Points. Our total points following the Windsor event will determine if we qualify for the Ontario Provincial Championships to be held on April 2-5 in Mississauga.
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  Chess Enthusiasts Compete in Optimist Club Tournament

  By Shannon Street

  
  Before the March Break, a group of talented Grade 4 to 6 students from CDS took part in the Optimist Club Chess Tournament in Aurora—an event we’ve proudly attended for the past three years. This year, for the first time, we expanded our team to include students from Grades 7 and 8, making the competition even more exciting.

  
  

  Over the years, CDS has been home to many skilled chess players, but with tournament rules allowing only four players per grade, our team was carefully selected to represent our school.
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  Costa Rica March Break Trip Immerses Students in 'Pura Vida' Culture

  By Mac Walmsley ‘25

  
  

  This past March Break, 70 CDS students & staff had the incredible opportunity to travel to the  beautiful destination of Costa Rica. Over our week-long trip, we got to experience unique traditions and cultures, meet countless new people and immerse ourselves in the vibrant communities of the country. 

  
  

  We began our trip with a five-hour flight to Liberia followed by a bus ride to our first hotel. Even in the face of washed-out bridges and unexpected detours, morale remained high thanks to the tour guides, bus drivers and everyone on the trip. 
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  Exploring Imagery at the AGO

  By Heather Castellan and Sarah Barbanchon

  
  

  The week before March break, the Grade 10-12 visual arts classes visited the Art Gallery of Ontario to explore a range of artwork associated with their class studies. Each class experienced an art history activity and lesson with their teacher related to their current studies in class and then toured the gallery for the remainder of the day. 

   

  While at the AGO, they were able to take in two prominent exhibitions. Moments in Modernism is an installation that focuses on artistic movements from this past century: Pop Art, Abstraction, Realism and Minimalism, with artworks from Andy Warhol, Alexander Colville and Mark Rothko.
  
  
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  Mayor's Celebration of Secondary School Art in King - Opening Night

  By Heather Castellan

  
  

  Last night, Arts Society King (ASK) hosted the opening Gala of the Mayor's Celebration of Secondary School Art in King City. Organizer and President of ASK, Michele McNally, opened the event with remarks in addition to a welcome from Mayor Pellegrini.
  
  Our student artists in attendance had a wonderful time mingling and examining artwork created by students at the other King high schools and discussing their pieces with the Mayor and attending town council members.
  
  The Art Show is on display at the King Township Municipal Centre (2585 King Road) from now until April 17th. Be sure to stop by!

   
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  Arts Society King Presents The Mayor’s Celebration of Youth & Arts

  Arts Society King Presents The Mayor’s Celebration of Youth & Arts is one from  March 24-April 17, 2025 featuring SS Students from CDS. The opening reception is March 26th from 6:00-8:00pm. Vote for your favourite piece for the People’s Choice Award. Visit artssocietyking.ca for more information
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  CDS Athletes Ignite Winter Season with Passion and Triumph

  On Monday, March 3rd, Middle and Senior School students gathered to celebrate the achievements of our winter term athletes, while Junior School students rallied on March 4th. The assemblies were a wonderful opportunity to recognize the dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship displayed by our student-athletes throughout the season.

  
  

  Coaches and teams took the stage to highlight the successes of their players, sharing memorable moments from games and tournaments. Whether it was hard-fought victories, personal bests, or the teamwork that defined the season, each athlete’s contributions were acknowledged and applauded.
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  Congratulations to the cast and crew of Radium Girls!

  From November to February, this cast and crew worked hard to prepare for the show. They started with a read-through where they discussed the obstacles that might come up. The large cast of characters, quick changes, and time leaps were some of the topics brought up. Ms. Bevacqua, Ms. Pozzebon, and Ms. Cicchillo even made spreadsheets to figure out which of the cast members would play the many characters still uncasted. 
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  The Academy Awards 2025: Film Class Competition Winners

  Each year, Ms. Moonan's Grade 12 Film class takes part in a competition to predict which films and individuals will win at the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. The Academy Awards took place on Sunday, March 2nd this year, with Sean Baker's Anora receiving the Best Picture award, making history for the first time that a single individual has won in four competitive categories for a single film (Best Picture, Best Director, Editing, and Best Original Screenplay).
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  Thrills and Trails: Grade 6’s X-Country Ski Trip to Hardwood Hills

  Last week our Grade 6 classes set off on an exciting cross-country skiing field trip to Hardwood Hills. They took a lesson to learn essential skills like balance, turning, and climbing hills before setting out in small groups to explore scenic trails and enjoy a fun-filled day in the snow.
  
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  Grade 11 Personal Fitness Climbs to New Levels

  Earlier this week, the Grade 11 Personal Fitness class travelled to Of Rock and Chalk in Newmarket to use their rock climbing gym. Everyone had a great time testing their skills on walls of varying difficulty levels. 

  
  

  We all started on the easier wall, building confidence, then moved straight to the more challenging walls. It was exciting to see classmates encouraging each other and celebrating every successful climb. 

  
  

  The group enjoyed the physical challenge and the sense of accomplishment that came with reaching the top of the walls and ladder. Overall, it was a fun and rewarding experience that left everyone feeling excited to go again!
  
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  Middle School Students Embrace the Magic of Winter with Carnaval de Québec!

  For the first time in five years, our Middle School students experienced an afternoon full of festivities to celebrate Carnaval—and what a day it was! 

   

  Embracing the magic of the world’s biggest winter carnival, students had a blast enjoying the snow with activities like la tire d’érable, snowshoeing, tobogganing, an obstacle course, and more. They warmed up by the campfire, drank hot chocolate, and enjoyed French treats, while celebrating with Bonhomme Carnaval himself!

   

  A huge thank you to all the teachers and Senior School French student volunteers who helped to make this unforgettable day possible. Vive le Carnaval!

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  By Mme Ah Sen
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  Cultural Dessert Taste Test Experience

  On February 11th, students gathered for a unique and flavorful experience at our Cultural Dessert Taste Test Experience in the CDS Dining Hall, an event designed to celebrate global traditions through food. Hosted by the Senior School Diversity Club, the event featured eight stations, each offering a delicious dessert or delicacy from different countries, prepared by parent and staff volunteers.
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  Get your Tickets for Radium Girls - Feb 27 & 28, March 1

  It’s 1926 and Radium is thought to be a miracle cure. Teenager Grace Fryer has joined the United States Radium Corporation as a dial painter in Orange, New Jersey. With two brothers fighting overseas, she wants to do her part to support the war effort. 
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  Grade 4&5 Cross-Country Skiing Trip to Hardwood Hills

  Last week, Mother Nature finally cooperated, giving the Grade 4s and 5s a perfect day for a cross-country skiing field trip to Hardwood Hills.

  
  After gearing up and receiving a lesson on balancing, gliding, stopping, and turning, we set off on the groomed forest trails. The day was filled with laughter, determination, and teamwork as we tackled uphill climbs, picked ourselves up after falls, and encouraged one another while soaring down hills and winding through the trails.
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