List of 15 news stories.

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  CDS Debaters Shine on the World Stage in Malaysia

  CDS proudly celebrates an extraordinary achievement as all three of our debaters advanced to the finals at last week’s 37th World Individual Debate and Public Speaking Championships (WIDPSC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This marks the 18th consecutive year that CDS has qualified at least one student for the prestigious World Championships — and the fifth time we’ve sent three.
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  Tour For Humanity Brings Powerful Lessons to CDS

  This week, CDS had the privilege of hosting the Tour for Humanity — a mobile classroom created by the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FOSW). Led by passionate educators Simon and Ariel, this travelling learning experience delivered impactful and age-appropriate workshops to students in Grades 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12, as well as a dedicated CDS parent group.
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  CDS Teammates Faceoff at OHL Cup

  Last week, CDS teammates and OHL hopefuls Anthony Carchidi ’27 and Aleks Kulemin ’27 competed in the OHL Cup Tournament at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto. The week-long showcase featured the top 20 U16 AAA teams from across Ontario and parts of the U.S. as a lead up to the 2025 OHL draft on April 11 and 12.

   

  Their teams faced off in the final game Friday night at the Mattamy Athletic Centre with Aleks playing for the GTHL’s Don Mills Flyers and Anthony with the GTHL’s Toronto Jr. Canadiens. Ultimately, the Jr. Canadiens prevailed with a 3-2 win, making it their second championship in the last three years. Although Don Mills finished second, they too enjoyed a fantastic season winning the Toronto Titans Prospects Tournament, Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic, Oakville Rangers Winter Classic, in addition to the GTHL Championship.

   

  Anthony has played for the Toronto Jr. Canadiens for the past seven years and CDS Cyclones for the last two, while Aleks, having recently moved back to Toronto from Russia, is new this year to the GTHL and CDS. The two made for a dynamic duo on the 1st line of CDS’s Senior Boys’ Hockey team this season, with Aleks leading the league with 20 points in 9 games and Anthony coming in second with 18 points in 11 games.

   

  According to CDS Hockey Coach Dave Drake, “Both boys were elite members of this year’s team and contributed to an exciting season. Their offensive skill helped bring us to the CISAA finals.” 

   

  Both Aleks and Anthony are looking forward to next week’s draft in the hopes of joining an OHL team that really wants to develop them, play them and bring out the best in them. We wish them all the best!
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  Frozen JR. Tickets Go on Sale tonight at 7pm!

  The Junior School cast and crew of Disney’s Frozen JR. have been hard at work preparing for their three upcoming productions, starting Thursday, April 24 and running through Saturday, April 26!

   

  A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

   

  With our Grade 4-6 cast of beloved characters loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humour, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest of hearts!

   

  Tickets go on sale tonight at 7pm!
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  March Break Portugal trip deepens understanding of history, geography & culture

  By Cody Black ‘27 and Josh Griffin ‘27

  
  

  Over March break, 45 CDS students and faculty had the amazing opportunity to travel to Lisbon and the Azores in the beautiful country of Portugal. Our 7-day journey was filled with history, breathtaking landscapes and opportunities to build lifelong friendships. Whether it was an 8 km hike with beautiful stunning views or relaxing in the hot springs, everyone had the experience of a lifetime. 

  
  After our connection flight through the Azores, our first stop was Lisbon. Despite jet lag, we were excited to begin the day exploring a new culture. We toured the incredible Benfica Stadium in downtown Lisbon, which was a dream come true for the soccer fans among us. We even had the opportunity to be on the field and experience how massive the stadium was. Led by our humourous guide Roy, we were shown iconic Lisbon landmarks such as the streets of Alfama, Baixa, the Lisbon Cathedral, and Rossio Square, and walked around St. Jorge’s castle with its ancient artifacts and rich history. We even visited the most Western point in all of Mainland Europe, which included quite the significant wind with its incredible views! 
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  Students Compete at Ontario Vocal Festival

  By Michelle Kettrick

  
  

  Last week, the Middle School Choir and the Senior School Vocal Class participated in the Ontario Vocal Festival at Central Peel Collegiate in Brampton. Both choirs were adjudicated by some of the finest choral clinicians Canada has to offer, and were commended on their polished performance and sophisticated and varied repertoire. 

  
  

  The groups have grown tremendously in musicianship and technique this year. Make sure to secure a ticket to the Middle & Senior Schools’ Spring Concert on May 15th to hear them yourself!
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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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