List of 15 news stories.

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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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  CDS Brothers Take Sport to the Next Level

  Everett Smith ’25 and Leyton Smith ’27 are not only linemates on CDS's Varsity Hockey team, they are also partners on the CDS Golf team—a unique experience they’ve both enjoyed over the past two years in high school.

  
  As CDS students just two years apart, the boys have competed on a wide variety of teams since Junior School, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, cross country, rugby, track, golf, hockey, and even CDS's Gord Lytle fishing team. While they haven’t always played on the same teams, it’s on the hockey and golf teams where their brotherly bond has truly shone.
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  CDS French Students Explore La Belle Provence

  Last week, 28 Grade 10 French students embarked on a trip to “la belle provence” to engage in traditional French activities while strengthening their understanding of the language through conversations with locals in restaurants and stores, on ski slopes and tours, and so much more. 

  
  

  Waking up before the sun Wednesday morning, the students left CDS around 7am to embark on the eight-hour journey. They arrived in Quebec City around 5pm and the real fun began! While eating dinner and taking a night walk through the Old City, and riding the funicular between upper and lower Quebec City, the students began to see the Old City come to life before their eyes.
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  Health Science Club trip to King Animal Hospital

  Last week, our Health Science Club visited King Animal Hospital, a new, state-of-the-art veterinary referral and emergency hospital that opened in January 2024 north of CDS off 19th Sideroad. 

  
  Founded by the Scheinberg family, who are also the founders of Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary and the Dog Tales Charitable Foundation, the hospital provides advanced, compassionate care for animals and operates 24/7 with a team of 200 dedicated professionals. 
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  Winter Game Day Was a Hit!

  Classes ended at 2:30 pm yesterday so that Senior School students could cheer on their friends and classmates at one of three sports games taking place on campus and support the Social Justice Bake Sale.
  
  Cyclone spirit was evident throughout both Middle and Senior School gyms, where our U16 Girls’ Volleyball team defeated SJK in three straight sets, 3-0; our Sr. Girls’ Volleyball team hosted Lakefield College and battled it out for a 3-2 win; and our Sr. Boys’ Basketball team came from behind at the end of the third and proceeded to win a nail-biter against Crescent School, 45-42. The fans were jubilant!
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  York Regional Senior Debate Qualifiers

  On Saturday, CDS hosted the York Regional Senior Debate Qualifiers. CDS sent five teams, including a Grade 8 team to gain experience as swing debaters. This was both a prepared and impromptu resolution debate.

   

  We had excellent results from our students, and two of our teams, Jack Brown '25 and Audrey Jiang '26 & Sophie Yuan '28 and Yolanda Sun '28, qualified to compete in the Provincial Debate Championships on February 21-23 at Upper Canada College.
  
  Congratulations to all the debaters who participated!
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  CDS Charts a Path Toward Responsible Integration of Gen AI

  The Country Day School is embracing the transformative potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to enhance education while maintaining a steadfast commitment to responsible use and technology with balance. As GenAI continues to reshape the educational landscape, CDS is taking proactive steps to ensure its integration benefits for both students and educators in meaningful and ethical ways.
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  Exciting New Camps Coming This Summer!

  We are thrilled to introduce four brand-new camps this summer, giving campers even more ways to explore, play, and grow!

   

   Musical Theatre Camp (For campers that have completed Grades 2-6)
  Take center stage in Finding Nemo Jr.! Over two weeks, campers will dive into rehearsals, learning lines, choreography, and songs as they bring this iconic story to life. The camp wraps up with a big show for family and friends—so get ready to make a splash on stage!
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  Grade 6 Badminton Tournament

  This past week CDS hosted its first-ever Grade 6 Badminton Tournament against Montcrest School—and what an incredible event it was! 

   

  Our talented students trained hard in the weeks leading up to the tournament, showing dedication, perseverance, and outstanding sportsmanship. Their hard work paid off as they demonstrated impressive skills on the court, making for some exciting and competitive matches.

   

  A huge congratulations to all our participants for giving it their all! Whether winning points or cheering on teammates, every student contributed to the tournament's success. 
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  Robotics Announcements - January Competitions

  Over the past two weekends, members of the Middle School robotics team had the chance to represent CDS at two different VEX IQ Robotics competitions. These competitions are full-day events that are chaotic, noisy, and lots of fun to take part in. 
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  Words of Wisdom from Chef Julie for the JS: Don’t Yuck My Yum!

  At the Junior School Assembly this week, CDS Operations Manager Chef Julie Axford highlighted some new offerings being served in the Niczowski, Temovsky, Arrigo Dining Hall, including a beef burrito bowl, ramen bar, dumplings, and empanadas with beef wild rice and pico de gallo.
  
  She then shared three key points about healthy eating with the students:
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  CDS Summer Camp Program Guide is Here!

  CDS Summer Camp Program Guide is Here!
  Here are some important details to mark in your calendars:

  
  📆 Registration Opens: Tuesday, February 4th @ 5:00 pm
  to CDS families only this year due to limited space

  
  ⏰ Early-Bird Deal: Enjoy special discounts if you register by March 31st.

  
  📒 4 New Programs Await! Explore our updated program guide to discover the exciting new camps planned for this summer.

  
  🤔 Have Questions? Reach out to our Camp Director, Maddie Sutcliffe summercamp@cds.on.ca. 

   
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  Spotlight on U16 Boys’ Basketball Team

  The Junior Boys’ Basketball team has been unstoppable this term, blazing through their competition with an impressive 6-0 record to secure first place in their division. Their journey so far has been a showcase of skill, determination, and teamwork.

  
  The Cyclones began their season on the road, taking on four challenging opponents: Appleby College, Villanova, St. Andrew’s College (SAC), and Holy Trinity School (HTS). The team delivered dominant performances in each matchup, demonstrating their resilience and ability to adapt.
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  Spring Hike To Bruce Peninsula

  Senior School students interested in participating in a three-day hike in the Bruce Peninsula National Park this May, should complete the form emailed to them by January 27th.
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