List of 15 news stories.

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  Introducing... GY Trip 2026!

  Today in Advisor Morning, Grade 11 students got their first glimpse of the details of our annual GY Trip for Grade 12 students taking place in September 2026. Year after year, our students tell us that this trip is instrumental in helping inspire them to find a post-secondary destination that is a true fit.  
  
  Students will pick between the East trip (visiting McGill University, University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and Queen’s University with overnight stays in Montreal and Kingston) and the West trip (visiting McMaster University, University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, and Western University - including Huron with overnight stays in Waterloo and London).
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  Mathematics Focus in the Junior School

  By Liane Cooke

   

  On Wednesday, May 13th, 85 students in the Junior School, from Grades 3-6, took part in the annual Mathematica Contests. These contests are a series of Canadian math contests for Grades 3-9 that have been running since 1990. The contests are age-appropriate and are an excellent way to promote problem-solving skills. The contest organizers provide practice tests, many with detailed answers, which are used to help prepare students for the contests.
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  MS Student Leaders In Calgary

  Middle School student leaders from across the country, including Otis Sargent, Wesley Bianchi, Anna Pitts and Bridget Emanoilidis, gathered last week in Calgary to learn, connect and collaborate at the CAIS Middle School Leadership Conference.

  
  

  After three days of workshops, exploration and relationship building, students showcased the action plans they developed over the course of the conference. Our students returned equipped with new skills that will empower them to lead, collaborate, and positively impact the CDS community. 

  
  

  Thank you to Mrs. Barbanchon and Ms. Purdy for accompanying these fine young leaders! 
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  From Charlottetown to King: A Morning of Music and Friendship

  Last week, CDS welcomed 70 Senior School Music students and faculty from Colonel Gray High School in Charlottetown, PEI, for a morning of music and friendship. As part of a tour through the Greater Toronto Area—which included professional clinics and several live performances—the group selected CDS as their featured school visit to explore Ontario’s music curriculum.
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  Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat Math Contests 2026

  On February 25th, a group of 72 Middle and Senior School students rose to the challenge of writing the annual Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat mathematics contests organized by the University of Waterloo.

  
  

  Certificates of Distinction are earned by those who achieve in the top 25% of participants at CDS and the school medal is awarded to the top score at CDS (please note that all certificates and medals have a minimum cut-off score that is set by the CEMC, and the school medals will be distributed once the shipment arrives).
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  School Start Online Stationary Kits are Now Available for Parents to Purchase

  Families, you can now purchase your school supply kits directly from School Start (our official online school stationery kit company) for your convenience.

   

  We are excited to offer you again the opportunity to purchase your school supplies through School Start for the 2026-2027 school year. This process will save you both time and money. Order early, and you will be entered in one or more contests!
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  Join us for the premiere of "Held" at the Spring Concert

  By Nico Hammer

   

  This year, the Senior Vocal Class had the extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with acclaimed singer-songwriter and UofT Jazz professor, Jacqueline Teh, on a custom-commissioned work.
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  Public Speakers Mark 19-Year Streak at World Championships

  CDS’s top two speech and debate students competed at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships at Clifton College in Bristol, UK, from April 11-18. This was the 19th consecutive year that Kerstin Wyndham-West has qualified her students for this competition. She was accompanied by fellow coaches John Robinson and Andrea Davidson.
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  Students Qualify for Junior National Debate Championships in Winnipeg

  Although CDS has been known for the strength of its speech and debate teams for two decades, only recently has a concerted effort been made to really build the program across the entire Middle School.

  
  

  This investment was evident at last month’s Junior Debate Championships in Ottawa, where six CDS students travelled to Ottawa with Coaches Wyndham West and Robinson. The group included two Grade 8 teams of Akshaya Chandarat & Aara Ko and Vivienne Chen & Isla Gunning and one Grade 9 team, Austin Cheng & Kenneth Wang. All three teams finished among the top half of competitors, with our Grade 9 team placing an impressive 10th out of 45 teams!

  
  

  Based on their performance, Austin and Kenneth have qualified for the upcoming Junior National Debate Championships in Winnipeg from May 7-10, marking the first time CDS has ever sent students to this competition. We wish them the very best!
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  A Celebration of Student Artwork in King

  By Sarah Barbanchon

   

  Last Thursday, King Township hosted the opening of the Mayor's Celebration of the Arts. The event showcased talented student artists from King City Secondary School, Villanova College and The Country Day School, including Diamante Sabuneti ‘26 and Charlize Bianchi ‘29 who proudly represented CDS at the event. 

   

  The gallery showing is open to the public during business hours at the King Township Municipal Centre and will run through May 8. We encourage you to visit the exhibit and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award! 
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  Beat the Rush: Uniform Fittings for Grades 1 & 7

  As we look toward the new school year, we want to ensure our incoming Grade 1 and Grade 7 students are stepping into their new chapters with confidence—and the perfect fit!
  
  

  These two grades represent major transitions in uniform. To make this process as smooth as possible, we are encouraging families to book their uniform fittings early.
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  Junior School Honours Earth Day - Our Power, Our Planet

  By Andrew Bartle and Annie Dearden

  
  Earth Day is celebrated in over 140 countries around the world. The theme this year was “Our Power, Our Planet.” The Junior School has adopted this approach over the last few weeks in Outdoor Education, with each grade choosing an aspect of their learning to own real change. 
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  CDS Alumnus talks financial literacy with Grade 6s

  By Ms. Street  

  
  

  Earlier this week, the Grade 6 students were lucky enough to have Christian Mitri ‘16, an Investment Advisor for TD Wealth, lead a discussion on financial literacy. We learned about the benefits and pitfalls of using different forms of payment from credit cards and loans to cash and debit cards. He spoke about the power of compounding over time and how wise it was to start investing early.  
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  Mock Trial Team Receives Expert Mentorship

  By Ms. Wyvill-Abubakar

   

  The Mock Trial team is deep in preparation for the upcoming Judge's Cup tournament, with preliminary rounds set to kick off the first week of May!  Organized by the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN), this year’s competition centers on a complex bike theft case from the fictitious "Wheelie Good Bicycles." 
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  Youth Opportunity Fair

  Join fellow students at the Youth Opportunity Fair on Friday, May 1 at the Zancor Centre! Connect with local businesses and community groups, to see what youth opportunities are available for youth. For the most up to date information on the fair and vendors attending visit www.king.ca/yof.
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