List of 10 news stories.

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  Animal Advocacy Club Brings Feather-Friendly Decals to CDS

  Our Animal Advocacy Club is on a mission to protect campus wildlife! Last week, seven members visited our Grade 2 classes to share their ongoing projects—from building a winter hedge habitat in the Back 40 to advocating for feather-friendly window decals across the school.

   

  Club Coordinator Vanessa Wang helped the younger students understand the importance of bird safety with a simple analogy: while humans see through windows, birds see a reflection of the outdoors, tricking them into thinking it’s safe to fly forward.

   

  The presentation was a huge success. Following the visit, our inspired Grade 2s took immediate action by creating their own colorful dot art to make their parking-lot-facing windows safe for local birds!
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  GY Trip Inspires Next Steps

  The GY Trip is a valued CDS tradition and rite of passage for Grade 12 students and is now in its second decade. This year, the buses rolled out before 8:00 am on September 23rd, and were greeted by open roads and three days of terrific tours and sessions.
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  Performing Arts Inspires Grade 7's

  On Wednesday, 30 Grade 7 students headed to downtown Toronto for an unforgettable full-day excursion in the performing arts!
  
  

  The morning kicked off at the Underground Dance Centre with a dynamic Ensemble Singing and Acting Through Song workshop led by industry professional Ryan Whittal. Students brought incredible energy to the floor as they honed their vocal techniques and learned original choreography to a section of "Don't Stop the Beat." They were cool, cool, cool!

   

  After refuelling over lunch, the group headed over to the Princess of Wales Theatre for a matinee performance of The Karate Kid The Musical.  Our students enjoyed the opportunity to see a new, professional show and even make new friends in the audience.  It was an inspiring day filled with creativity, music, and lasting memories!
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  CDS Students Set to Shine on the International Public Speaking Stage

  Next week, CDS is sending three students to compete in the International Independent Schools' Public Speaking Competition (IISPSC). Students from China, South Korea, India, Bermuda, Canada and the U.S. will be convening on the campus of Maclachlan College in Oakville for three days of camaraderie and stiff competition.
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  Grade 1's Welcome Officer Gee!

  Our Grade 1 students had a special visit from Officer Gee as part of our Social Studies unit on communities and community helpers! Students learned about the important role police officers play in keeping our communities safe, including what to do and who to call if we ever need help in an emergency.
  
  The highlight of the visit was heading outside to explore Officer Gee’s squad car! Students were excited to learn about the different features of the vehicle and even had the chance to turn on the sirens and use the microphone. It was an exciting and memorable way to connect our classroom learning to the important work of a community helper right here in our own community!
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  Spread the word about our Eberts Entrance Scholarships!

  This fall, we are once again 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.
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  CDS Named Top School at Early Bird Debating Tournament

  Last Saturday, Isla Gunning ‘30, Charlize Bianchi ‘29, Sasha Nigul ‘28 and Andrea Mascan ‘27 travelled to St. Clement’s School in Toronto to compete in the first debating tournament of the school year, the Early Bird Tournament. 
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  CDS Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  On Wednesday, CDS recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by wearing Orange Shirts and raising the flag in recognition of Canada's residential school legacy, in honour of the survivors and their families, and to remember the children who never returned home.
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  Shad Program Introduces students to like-minded friends and a world of possibilities

  Over the summer, three CDS students participated in Shad, a month-long summer STEAM and entrepreneurship program that empowers high school students across Canada to explore, collaborate, and create change. Shad alumni have gone on to build companies, lead research, and tackle problems that matter. 
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  The Power of YET: Grade 2W Celebrates Optimism!

  Last week, the students of Grade 2W took centre stage at our Junior School assembly to share an important message about optimism and the power of one little word: YET! 
  
  Inspired by the picture book The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi, our students explored how changing the way we think can make a big difference when we face challenges. Rather than saying, "I can't do it," we learned to say, "I can't do it...YET!"
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