List of 15 news stories.

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  Auction 2026 Supports our Field of Dreams

  Save the date and get your sports jersey ready! We're thrilled to invite you to the milestone 50th CDS Auction on Friday, May 29th.

   

  This year, the theme is Field of Dreams—a special nod to our ambitious Dream Together Campaign and the future athletic centre it will help build!
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  PA Corner - Save the Date for Pickleball

  The CDS Parent Association had a busy start to the school year. We hosted two pre-owned uniform sales, Grade Parent socials and a Walk through the Back 40, coordinated volunteers and snacks for school concerts and plays, organized two parent tennis days, and so much more. We were so pleased to see so many of you enjoying these activities.
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  Visiting Guests in Careers Class Inspire Students

  Over the past few weeks, CDS has hosted some inspirational alumni as guest speakers in Ms. Romanowich’s Grade 10 Careers class. Jesse Levine ’19, Senior Coordinator of Amateur Scouting for the Toronto Blue Jays, was still riding the high of the Jays’ recent World Series run. His story is a quintessential roadmap for chasing down and realizing one's dreams.
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  Holiday Fair Offers Multiple Opportunities to Gather with Friends

  Along with the amazing vendors at the CDS Parent Association Holiday Fair, we’re excited to host a series of community-focused moments designed to bring us together throughout the two days. Whether you’re gathering with fellow parents at our Sip & Savour event, enjoying a warm drink from the Latte Cart, or sharing conversation at our Community Lunch, we hope you’ll join in the spirit of connection that makes this tradition so special.
  
  Join us on Thursday, November 27th from 2:00–9:00 pm and Friday, November 28th from 8:30 am–4:30 pm! This two-day celebration is free, and the general public is encouraged to attend! 
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  Flowers of Remembrance

  At Tuesday’s Junior School assembly, students were reminded that a wreath is a symbol of peace on Remembrance Day, and that a poppy is worn as a symbol of remembrance and a pledge to remember the contributions made by brave Canadians who fought for  freedom and a world at peace.
  
  Students learned about other flowers that can play a role in reminding us of important moments in history. The forget-me-not flowers have a special meaning in Newfoundland and Labrador and are worn as symbols of remembrance and respect.  
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  Lest We Forget

  At the morning Remembrance Day assembly, Middle and Senior School students gathered to honour the bravery, sacrifice and humility of those who served Canada, the men and women who stood for our freedom and peace, both at home and overseas.

  
  We witnessed moving performances by our Drama and Music departments, and heard powerful stories shared by our Social Science students about local heroes from King Township, some who fought in the battles and others who stayed behind and helped the cause from home. 
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  Chain of Gratitude Connecting the Junior School

  By Ms. Suddaby

  
  

  It has been a truly special month in the Junior School as we collectively explored and celebrated the character trait of Gratitude.

  
  

  At the beginning of the month, students in 4S presented at the Junior School assembly and introduced a special challenge to the entire Junior School: to help construct a massive Chain of Gratitude. Their goal was to create a visible and meaningful symbol of all the wonderful things for which we are thankful.
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  DECA Students Support Alzheimer Society with Memory Drive Golf Tournament

  September marked World Alzheimer’s Month, and with that in mind, CDS Grade 11 students Michael Polygenis and Lukas Speranza took action - organizing a charity golf tournament to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of York Region (AS York). The Memory Drive Golf Tournament served as both a passion project and their DECA community awareness initiative for this year’s provincial competition.
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  Tickets for Circus Olympus are Now On sale for Nov. 14 & 15

  By Mr. Obradović & Ms. Peters

   

  Step right up — The latest spectacular Middle School production, Circus Olympus, is a delightful comedy that explores Greek myths through an absurd lens. Coming soon on Friday, November 14th, 6:30pm and Saturday, November 15th, 1:30pm

   

   
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  Save The Date - CDS Holiday Fair

  The Parent Association Holiday Fair is a long standing tradition at CDS. This one-stop shopping and Holiday extravaganza brings the CDS community together, and allows you the opportunity to shop for that one-of-a-kind gift or treasure.

   

  The 2025 Holiday Fair is SOLD OUT - Please take a look at our website for the amazing list of vendors we have in store. Check back often as we begin to feature and focus on the products offered by each one.
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  Help us Spread the Word about our Eberts Entrance Scholarships!

  Do you know a family who might be interested in exploring CDS for their child(ren) - and who would be encouraged to apply knowing that we offer entrance scholarships?

  
  CDS is once again awarding four renewable entrance scholarships, valued at up to $15,000 each, to new students entering Grades 7–10 who best exemplify our commitment to education with balance. Priority will be given to families with demonstrated financial need.
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  PA Corner: Welcome to a New School Year!

  My name is Paola Baldassarra-Juhasz (bottom left in photo), and I’m honoured to serve as the President of the CDS Parent Association for the 2025–26 school year. Our family joined CDS in 2022, and my children are currently in Grades 8 and 10.

   

  The CDS Parent Association Executive is made up of a dedicated group of parents from across all three schools. Together, we are committed to building strong school spirit, encouraging volunteerism, and fostering goodwill throughout the CDS community. In close collaboration with the Office of Community Relations, we support a wide range of programs, including the New Parent Mentor Program, Grade Parent Coordination, Pre-Owned Uniform Sales and event hospitality, such as refreshments at Parent-Teacher Interviews, concerts, and more.
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  CDS Parent Breakfast Energizes Dream Together Momentum

  Thank you to all who were able to join us Monday for our CDS is Dreaming Big Parent Breakfast to learn more about the Dream Together campaign and plans for our new Athletic Centre!
  
  Head of School John Liggett shared the exciting news that to date CDS has raised nearly $21 million toward this $30 million project!  
  
  

  We were thrilled with the turnout and would encourage anyone who would like to learn more to reach out to Brent Johnston, Executive Director of Advancent, at brent.johnston@cds.on.ca or 905.833.1220 x269.   

  
  We have a lovely brochure ready to mail to all CDS families, but due to the postal strike, will have to wait a few weeks. If you are interested in seeing it sooner, please stop by the Community Relations Office for a copy!
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  Junior School Students Participate in Every Child Matters Walk

  By Andrew Bartle

   

  It was a gentle stream of orange flowing through the Back 40 on Tuesday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Students and their teachers meandered along participating in thoughtful and productive conversations. The day started off with the Junior School gathering for their weekly assembly with a strong focus on Truth and Reconciliation. 3C and 5H had class presentations that helped teach and remind us about why it is an important day.
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  National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  At the Middle and Senior School assembly this week, students heard from Mr. Brent Johnston, Executive Director of Advancement, about his personal journey as an Indigenous person and the impact of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

   

  Five years ago, Mr. Johnston shared that he is Mohawk (Kanien'kehá:ka), from the Kanesatake Territory near Oka, Quebec, for the first time publicly at CDS. Like so many, he had chosen not to share his story beyond close friends for fear of racism. However, as he told students Monday, he is proud of what CDS has accomplished with regard to educating our students about the impact of residential schools and knows that we will need to continue to work hard on sharing and educating our community about this emotional issue.
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