List of 15 news stories.

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  2024 OFSAA Cross-Country Championships

  After a season of relentless dedication, Juliet Chieduch '26 pushed herself harder than ever to qualify for the Provincial Championships at the CISAA Championships last month. As a first-year senior, qualifying would be more challenging as she now was competing against both Grade 11 and 12 athletes. Juliet placed 5th overall, which guaranteed her a spot to compete at the OFSAA XC Championships in Ottawa on November 4th.

  
  

  Juliet has trained tirelessly at school and outside of school with her track club, showing up to every practice with unwavering focus and grit. On the day of the race, it was cold and rainy, but this did not deter her as she was super excited to race.
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  Changes to Winter Extracurricular Schedule in Middle and Senior School

  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.
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  Junior School Crochet Club

  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.
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  A Season of Growth for U14 Boys Soccer

  On October 29th, the U14 Boys Cyclones soccer team took on Sterling Hall School in a gripping quarterfinal match, fighting for a spot in the final four. Right from the kickoff, the Cyclones showcased strong ball movement and unified team play across the field. Thomas Pitts stepped up early, setting the tone and leading the team by scoring the opening goal. Sterling Hall managed to level the score, but CDS reclaimed the lead just before halftime.

   

  In a tense second half, Sterling Hall battled back, tying the game 2-2. Seizing a key moment, Ricky Ren '30 netted a crucial goal, pushing the Cyclones ahead once more. However, the Cyclones faced a setback when center-back Logan Liu '30 had to leave the field. Sterling Hall capitalized on this, finding gaps to secure the win.

   

  Despite the tough outcome, it was a season of remarkable growth. Coaches O'Connor and Dilworth are proud of the team’s resilience and progress. Cyclones, don't forget to return your uniforms promptly! Great season, boys!
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  Beautiful Outdoor Sounds

  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. 
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  Spotlight on Sr. Boys & Girls CAIS Soccer Tournaments

  Both Senior Soccer teams were in action last week as the annual CAIS Tournaments were held across Canada – October 16th to 19th. 

   

  The CDS Senior Girls traveled to Stanstead College in Quebec for the challenging Division 1 tournament.  Despite not achieving the desired results, the team demonstrated resilience and determination. The girls battled hard, managing a tie against The Sacred Heart School of Montreal and a well-deserved victory over local rivals Greenwood College.
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  Spotlight on U14 Boys’ Volleyball Team

  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.
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  Wednesday, Oct. 23 is Game Day in the Senior School!

  Back by popular demand, next Wednesday has been declared Game Day (afternoon) in the Senior School with some exciting viewing for our spectators. 

   

  Game Schedules:

  • 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
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  Iintroducing CDS Soul Band

  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.
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  Lasting Memories at Camp Mini-Yo-We

  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.
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  Spotlight on U14 Boys Soccer

  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.
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  SS Drama Auditions For Radium Girls on Oct. 29 & 30

  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?  
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  MDA Space Rover Explores Back 40

  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.
  
  

  This past week, a team of aerospace engineers from MDA Space was on campus to test their guidance and navigation systems on one of their rovers. They took time out of their busy schedule to interact with students in two of our Senior School classes - Grade 11 Computer Engineering and Grade 12 STEM and the Future of Science. 
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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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  Spotlight on U12 Girls Soccer

  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. 
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