Whether it is presenting in the classroom or speaking in front of an audience of hundreds, the importance of public speaking is everywhere. Over the past few weeks, all Grade 7 and 8 students have been actively engaged in exciting and enriching public speaking and debate units in their respective English classes. In collaboration with CDS Debate coaches, Mr. Robinson and Mrs. Wyndham-West, students have been honing their communication and critical-thinking skills while exploring the art of effective speech and argumentation.

The GSA, formerly known as the Inclusivity Club, has had a name change! The Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) represents all of the identities under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. It focuses on events such as Pink Shirt Day, CDS Pride Month, and other important days centering on pride and inclusion. It is also a safe space for students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to contribute to student life and make a difference.

Last week, four students travelled with Mr. Downer and Ms. Steadman to attend the Student Leaders’ Symposium on Antisemitism and the Holocaust, a full-day event held at the Toronto Holocaust Museum. There were two students from the Diversity Club, Maya Sood ‘28 and Serina Keshwani ‘28, and two from the Social Justice Club, Irene Li ‘26 and Niusha Safizadeh ‘26. 

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. 

We are excited to share an update about the 2025 CDS Summer Camp! This year, camp will look a little different as our school undergoes significant renovations. To support our community, we are pleased to offer a special two-week camp exclusively for CDS families.

What to Expect 
The 2025 CDS Summer Camp will include our regular selection of fun and enriching activities that have been tailored for our campers. While this year's programming is scaled back, it will still offer opportunities for connection, learning, and adventure!

We know how important CDS Summer Camp is for our families, which is why we have decided to go ahead with these two weeks only from June 16-27. During these two weeks, the camp will be open exclusively to our CDS community, including current students, siblings, and new students starting in September.

While the CDS U12 Hockey Team has been around for years, this season is already shaping up to be a highlight of the Junior School experience for our players! Our team is a small but mighty group of student-athletes in Grades 4 to 6, and we know both students and their families work hard to juggle CDS practices with their busy outside hockey team schedules. Their dedication and enthusiasm is already evident on and off the ice!

Yesterday, our Grade 7 students had the incredible opportunity to visit the iconic Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto to experience the matinee performance of the award-winning musical Come From Away. This unforgettable production provided a powerful connection to one of the students’ core texts, We All Fall Down by acclaimed Canadian author Eric Walters, offering a unique lens through which to deepen our students’ learning.

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.

The Country Day School has launched an ambitious STEM pilot program for Grades 4 and 5, combining classroom learning with dynamic, hands-on experiences in the Junior science lab. Grade 4 students recently dove into geological studies through the "Story of Sand" experiment, exploring the interesting properties of sand and its relationship to rock formation with a microscope investigation. Building on this knowledge, students tackled a real-world engineering challenge: designing an environmentally conscious mining operation with limited resources while protecting a rehabilitating desert ecosystem.

As we prepare for the upcoming Winter Term, which will run from November 12th - February 27th, 2025, we would like to share some minor changes to the practice schedule for our Middle and Senior School athletes. These changes aim to enhance the quality of time and experience on the courts, hills and the ice, and provide further balance for our student-athletes.

Our Grade 10 Careers students had a fantastic day exploring post-secondary life during their visit to McMaster University this week.
 

This term, Junior School Crochet Club students embarked on their journey equipped with magic circles and colourful crochet hooks, diving into various techniques.

They expressed their creativity through yarn color choices and practiced single and double stitches, slip stitches, and chains. Their curiosity and teamwork shone as they worked together to interpret crochet patterns, crafting various items—from ducks, cows, cats, and jellyfish to bracelets.

Each student displayed inclusion, diligence, and a collaborative spirit, creating keepsakes they’ll cherish. CDS is incredibly proud of the artistic and cooperative nature of its students.

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.

This season, the Senior Robotics Team is competing in a new league: VEX Robotics. Over the fall term, the team started off by reviewing this year’s game titled High Stakes. The game has multiple elements, including scoring rings on mobile goal posts and climbing a vertical structure. After discussing the game in detail, the team brainstormed what elements they wanted to focus on and how to execute them. They learned how to create 3D models of possible robot designs before settling on one and ordering the parts they needed.

If you have been around our CDS property lately, you have probably heard some jingly-jangly metal, mellow-earthy natural, or clickety-clackety-plastic sounds! This year, the Grade 3 classes began their time in Music studying the properties of sound. They then explored the musical element of Timbre, the unique sound qualities that instruments and tones can make. 

Over the summer, Kaitlyn Zhang ’26 was among students from across Canada to take part in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) Canada 2024, a five-day training program designed for high school students with a passion for exploring innovative technology in the field of artificial intelligence. She was recognized for her outstanding performance and demonstrated exceptional skills and knowledge in developing innovative AI solutions, which contributed to her success in the program. 

Diviya Amarnath ‘25, Jack Brown ‘25 and Ananya Kapur ‘26 were in Bermuda last weekend competing in the 2024 International Independent Schools’ Public Speaking Competition (IISPSC).

Students in Grades 7-12 are encouraged to participate in the 2024 Fall CITE Writing Competition hosted by the CIS Ontario Teachers of English (CITE). The following prompt and details are from the CIS website.

As our food providers in the CDS Dining Hall, Aramark is committed to providing a safe and inclusive dining experience for everyone, including empowering students with food allergies and sensitivities to navigate their lunch options with confidence.

The U14 Boys’ Volleyball team has had an inspirational start to their season. From an uncertain first week where they weren’t sure they would have enough players to field a team, to welcoming a few more Grade 7 students during the tryout period, they have rallied to form an enthusiastic team of nine players – and are building momentum with every game.

• Senior Boys' Soccer match: Kickoff at 2:00 PM - Wyndham-West Field
• Senior Girls' Soccer match: Starts at 2:30 PM - Hawksworth Field
• Senior Girls' Basketball game: Begins at 3:30 PM - Senior School Gym

Introducing CDS Soul Band: a brand new music extracurricular with a funky twist. Led by Mr. Barbanchon, this band combines vocal and instrumental talent to perform songs by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Amy Winehouse. Every Thursday, the band gets together to rehearse their repertoire. They work on stylization while balancing their unique sounds and rhythms. They also practice their soloing and improvisation skills. Their upbeat music can be heard from outside of the rehearsal room and they have received positive feedback from students and teachers who happen to be passing by.

From September 30 to October 2, our Grade 7 students embarked on an exciting journey to Camp Mini-Yo-We in Huntsville. Over the course of the three days, students had the opportunity to step out of their comfort zones, forge new friendships, and make lasting memories.

The Grade 6 Pathways to People group delivered over 50 boxes to the King City Food Bank yesterday! After collecting and organizing all of the donations from our more than 30 JS classrooms, boxes were loaded into cars and delivered to the food bank. 

After a narrow loss last week against Ridley College, the U14 Boys’ Soccer team was back on the road facing the top-ranked Appleby College in an intense matchup this week. The Cyclones came out strong with relentless pressure, led by the blazing speed of winger Matteo LiVolsi. With our central midfielders dominating their battles and controlling the tempo, CDS held most of the possession in the first half.

What would you do if the very thing you depended on to make a living, was the thing that was taking your life? What if you had to fight against a big corporation for compensation, without the means to pay lawyers or medical bills? What if you had to watch as your friends and family fell ill, only to be told that there was nothing wrong? Would you have the will to fight?  

Aris Dhanoa ‘25 has been intensely focused on her volleyball future since earning spots on both Team Ontario Indoor and Team Ontario Beach last spring. The CDS Grade 12 student was one of 28 athletes selected for the Indoor team and one of 24 for the Beach team, experiences that have further driven her post-secondary ambitions.

The Junior School teachers announced this year's drama production at morning assembly Tuesday - Frozen Jr.! All students in grades 4, 5, and 6 are invited to audition for this year’s production. The show will take place April 24-26, 2025!

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.

When alumni Elliot Eydelman '15, an employee of MDA Space, heard that their engineers were looking for a test site with "challenging terrain", he immediately thought of the Back 40 of the CDS campus.

Monday, September 30th was National Day For Truth and Reconciliation, a national holiday in Canada honouring the Indigenous children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools. It is informally referred to as ‘Orange Shirt Day’, given that many Canadians wear orange shirts in recognition of the day’s significance and the story inspired by the experience of Survivor Phyllis Webstad in the 1970s.

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.

The CDS U12 Girls Soccer team has been lighting up CISAA this month and sit at 2-0 after defeating St. Clement’s School 7-2 and Bishop Strachan School 4-1.  Parents in attendance would agree that the camaraderie and energy among the players is infectious and has helped carry the team this early in the season. 

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.

Last Friday, The Country Day School held its 33rd run for Terry Fox in which the entire school participated. Students and faculty/staff ran and walked throughout the school’s extensive trail system with the Junior School run/walking a shorter loop for 30 minutes and the Middle/Senior School students run/walking a longer loop that included a colour run, foam, climbing over hay bales, and a slip and slide, followed by some fun House competition events on Hawksworth Field. The CDS mascot, Storm the Cyclone, was cheering our students on every step of the way. 

On Tuesday, our talented SK Yellow class took center stage during assembly with a delightful video presentation of "The Gigantic Pumpkin," a creative twist on the classic tale "The Gigantic Turnip." This engaging performance not only entertained but also beautifully illustrated this month’s character trait: Teamwork.

Congratulations to CDS Junior School teacher and coach Ellie (Seedhouse) Cawfield for being one of eight 2024 inductees to Western University’s Sports Hall of Fame!

According to Western’s recent announcement, “Ellie Seedhouse dominated the rink during her time as a Women’s Ice Hockey player for the Western Mustangs from 2007 to 2011. 

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. 

Last week's Temagami Canoe Trip saw a group of students in the Senior School travel to Lake Temagami where they learned how to paddle, pitch a tent, cook on a fire, portage, navigate, and travel by canoe. The trip fulfilled the Adventurous Journey component for students pursuing their Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze & Silver programs) and is a fantastic opportunity for any student who wants to learn how to canoe trip.

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.

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.

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!

Join us for a fabulous evening. Meet and mingle with other CDS moms on Saturday, September 21st, 7:00 p.m. for an amazing evening of food, beverages, entertainment and so much more!
Hosted by Christina and Catrina Marzilli.

Tickets: $225 per person

Register Here

This week The Country Day School’s Executive Director of Advancement, Brent Johnston, was elected Chair of the Board for the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) at its Annual General Meeting. CCAE is a membership-based organization that provides advancement professionals at over 150 member schools across Canada with opportunities for networking, professional development, and support. This important chair role is a voluntary one, much like the positions on our own CDS Board of Directors.

Congratulations to Sandy Townsend for being named to the 2024 Class of Inductees of the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame at the Town Council Meeting Tuesday evening! 

On Friday April 26th the Grade 7 classes headed to the McMichael Art Gallery. The day began with a studio workshop where students explored the artworks of the Northwest Coast in combination with popular manga cartooning techniques. Students then enjoyed McMichael's natural setting with a one-hour hike. Students learned about the human impact on a changing landscape as well as the history of the grounds. 

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This week's ISU recital by the Grade 12 vocal class was an unforgettable experience, captivating the audience with a plethora of emotions. Each performance was a testament to the student's passion and dedication, as they poured their hearts into renditions of songs that deeply resonated with them.

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This afternoon, students from grades 9-12 participated in a study skills workshop “Unlocking your Brainpower-Strategies for Success”, hosted by our Student Services Department. Each student took part in four sessions focusing on different study strategies. The day culminated with a special guest speaker; Dr. Christine Lay who shared with the students how their brains, sleep, and healthy habits can be optimised going into exam time. 

Be sure to reserve your tickets for the upcoming Middle/Senior School Spring Concert. You won’t want to miss hearing the inaugural performance of Windstorm on Thursday, May 16th. It is our hope that Vince Gassi will also be there to watch!

Exciting news from the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships in Australia - our three debaters have all advanced to the finals! Ethan Wahba '24 will be competing in all 4 event finals, and Sarah Croxon '24 and Millie Steinmann '25 will compete in two each. We wish them all the best! 

We are excited to announce that Canada’s public speaking and debating camp, Debate Camp 2024, for students in Grades 5-10 is holding a one-week camp program at CDS this summer from June 17-21. Run by experienced educators, Debate Camp directors believe in providing an academic enrichment opportunity to youth across Canada and the Northeastern United States via a set of exceptionally well-organized, safe and accredited summer camps. Debate Camp believes in a well-balanced program where an academic focus is combined with opportunities for traditional camp games, and a fun and inspiring approach to learning.

On January 25th, Pathways to People honoured Bell Let’s Talk Day by wearing blue! Mrs. Hall read Dragons on the Inside by Valeria Coulman to all of her classes and brainstormed different questions that we’d want a friend to ask when we’re having a hard day. These questions were turned into stickers to help spark a conversation with a friend about our feelings. Pathways to People was able to donate $500 to Kids’ Help Phone from monies raised for our dress down day.

Prior to the March Break, Ms. Moonan's Grade 12 Film class kept a close eye on Hollywood's award season, culminating in a competition to predict which films and individuals would win at the 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. 

Looking for your next great read? Need something to enjoy during the March Break? Why not consider the next CDS Book Review read - The Measure by Nikki  Erlick.

The CDS Parent Association is pleased to present an adult yoga class on Friday, April 12th from 8:45 am to 10:30 am.  This class is open to all levels of practice, and even those who would like to try yoga for the first time. Admission is free but we ask all participants to sign up to reserve their space prior to April 9th.

It’s safe to say that the sets for CDS productions are outstanding. This year’s set, designed by Sarah Barbanchon, built by Kim Marchessault, and dressed by Kira Duff, Will Hofstetter and Daniel Robertson, was no exception. The attention to detail and craftsmanship were of a professional grade. In fact, one audience member declared that the set was like another character on stage - just as integral to the story as the actors - and they are absolutely correct.
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The UTMUN conference, which took place in February, was nothing short of incredible. Four CDS students stepped into the shoes of world leaders, engaging in fruitful international diplomacy. We became architects of change, tackling pressing global issues, engaging in passionate debates, and crafting impactful resolutions.

This weekend, the Senior School Robotics Team is headed to our first tournament of the new season. The team is very excited and has been working hard to prepare the robot for the upcoming competition. Each team has an assigned ID number; our team is Team 4951 - CDS Cyclones!

Last week, Grade 4 student Ezra Leung received the exciting news that he had tied for 1st place in the Caribou Mathematics Competition! This worldwide online contest is held six times throughout the school year. Each of these days, six contests are offered, one for each of the grade levels 2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12 and each one in English, French, Persian and Mandarin.

On February 21st, the Grade 5 students participated in class elections. Students have been working hard on learning about the electoral process and about the various political parties in Canada. Students were tasked with creating their own political party in each class, along with a logo, slogan, and a set of platform points.

The CDS Jazz Combo recently performed at the Humber College Jazz Festival this week in Toronto.

Watch & Listen to the Ensemble

The Inclusivity Club worked throughout the month of February to prepare for Pink Shirt Day on February 28th. Since Pink Shirt Day symbolizes an important stand against bullying, the club embarked on an ambitious project to create and produce our very own Pink Shirt designs to sell as a fundraiser for Friends of Ruby, an organization dedicated to the well-being of 2SLGTBQIA+ youth through mental health services, social services, and housing. 

Our student athletes played their hearts out this winter term and yielded some exciting results.

Our Cyclones have enjoyed an incredible winter sports season. Congratulations to all of our athletes!

Grade 9 students have been working through a newly added unit which focuses on the Tony Award-winning play Come from Away. Set in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, Come from Away tells the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed thousands of stranded airline passengers. The students read and watched as the characters grappled with fear and uncertainty, ultimately finding hope and humanity amidst tragedy. Classes have immersed themselves in the captivating narrative by researching real-life characters, analyzing lyrics, and viewing the Broadway musical.

Last week the Junior School participated in an “abilities awareness week” in Physical Education. They tried out wheelchair basketball, wheeled-sled hockey, bell ball and seated volleyball.

The Grade 1 Music classes began to learn about the instruments of the Orchestra recently by using the symphonic tale for children, Peter and the Wolf. This musical composition was written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936. The narrator tells a children's story, which the orchestra illustrates by using different instruments to play a "theme" that represents each character in the story. It is Prokofiev's most frequently performed work.

Last Saturday, eight members of the Middle School robotics team attended the VEX Lunar New Year qualifying tournament at the International Centre in Mississauga. Of the 43 teams in attendance, Team 4951A, consisting of Lucas Juhasz, Nikhil Mithra, James Muter and Jahan Somaiya, finished 26th overall, and 4951B of Michael Chen, Austin Cheng, Chauncey Li and Samir Mistry finished a respectable 33rd place. Both teams made CDS proud as they engaged all day in learning, engineering, strategizing, driving, and troubleshooting their robot.

Nathaniel and JP, dance teachers at Run The Flex, a leading hip-hop and street dance studio in Toronto, visited with the Senior School students and faculty this morning during morning Advisory.

CDS celebrated World Read Aloud Day together as a whole-school community last Friday afternoon sharing stories and the joy of reading aloud to each other in our Junior School.

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The Country Day School's Annual Dinner & Auction party will return on Friday, May 31, 2024! This is an evening you won't want to miss as we come together to celebrate Under the Big Top - otherwise known as our very own Cyclone Dome here on campus. The CDS Dinner & Auction is our most anticipated adult social event, as well as the largest fundraiser of the year. CDS families and friends have been coming together to celebrate and make this event a huge success since 1974, raising in excess of $6 million dollars since the beginning. You do not want to miss being a part of this evening!

The success of the event every year is due to the generosity of our families and the CDS community and this is where you can help! We encourage everyone to consider making a donation on behalf of themselves or their family.

Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth, the Butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!

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On February 2, the Grade 10 and Grade 12 art classes visited the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). While at the gallery, they took part in a tour that focused on the idea of a "Time Machine", examining a variety of art genres and artists and how they related to global connections and cultural exchanges, primarily through memory.

On Wednesday, the Grade 5 students visited Mayor Pellegrini at the King Township offices. Upon arrival, they were seated in the council chamber. Mayor Pellegrini greeted the students and explained the workings of King Township. Did you know that 60% of all carrots produced in Canada are grown in the Holland Marsh in King Township?

Last Thursday, Grade 8 students Matthew Weinroth and Ethan Starkman spoke to the assembled Middle School to honour International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Carolyn Du ‘24 and Zak Khan ‘25 did the same at Monday's Middle/Senior School Assembly.

Drew Schnekenburger ‘24 first started visualizing success for the Senior Boys’ Basketball team last summer. Excited to finish his final year of high school on a high note, especially after missing out on full season experiences during the first two years of COVID, he also wants to leave his mark on CDS athletics as a three-term athlete.

Join fellow CDS Parents for our next Book Review on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 pm. This is a wonderful way to meet new parents, while discussing the newest novel The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Last Saturday, both the cast and crew of the Senior School play Clue and the Junior School show SpongeBob: The Musical spent the day in our Performing Arts Centre rehearsing for their respective performances. The SpongeBob directors had the incredible idea to bring the two groups together since they were already in the same space. In the afternoon, the two groups had the opportunity to work with our talented head of Drama, Ms. Bevacqua-Tirone. The group took time to get to know each other, shared a scene from their shows with one another, and participated in a fun drama game.

Last Saturday, CDS hosted the 2024 Ontario Qualifier for the Junior Nationals for students in Grades 7-9. Anna Druta ‘28 and Liam Gunning ‘27 participated in the tournament alongside 34 other students from 10 different schools.

One of the themes of Monday’s Middle/Senior Academic Assembly was that education can be fun! Mr. Harvey congratulated our six impressive Math Award recipients (see story below) for choosing to compete in math competitions because they are fun. In the same vein, Ms. Aldoroty recognized three GY students, Matthew, Ryan and Costa, for competing in a DECA Stock Market Challenge that was a lot of work, but also fun for them.

Every five years it is required by the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) to complete an evaluation accreditation. We will have some special guests at The Country Day School from January 28– January 31. A Visiting Committee from CAIS will be here to examine the K-12 programs and all operations of the school. School accreditation is a requirement for regular membership in CAIS.

Last November, we had 39 motivated students rise to the challenge of competing in either the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition (CSMC) or the Canadian Intermediate Math Competition (CIMC). Both contests are two hours in duration, require full solutions, and provide students with opportunities to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of various mathematical topics.

We're thrilled to announce the return of the CDS Summer Camp once again this summer!

At the Middle/Senior School Assembly Monday, Mr. Liggett shared the news that CDS Director of Senior School, Ms. Celia Bland, will be retiring at the end of this year.

CDS Summer School Registration opens on Monday, January 22, 2024 (for CDS students). Courses can fill up quickly!

This fall, Olivia Budweth initiated a project with the goal of spreading awareness about the effects of Northern Canada’s wildfires. She noticed a lack of knowledge within the CDS community, and given the complexity of the issue, decided that something could be done to change this.

CDS Summer School Registration opens on Monday, January 22nd. Please note: Courses can fill up quickly!