List of 15 news stories.

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  2026 Fryer, Galois, Hypatia and Euclid Math Contests

  By Krista Edwards

  
  

  On March 31st and April 1st, a total of 43 students from both the Middle and Senior Schools engaged in our most rigorous math competitions: the Fryer, Galois, Hypatia, and Euclid Contests. The Fryer, Galois, and Hypatia each last for 75 minutes and entail solving four problems, while the Euclid spans for 2.5 hours and features ten questions. All of these contests demand clear, well-structured explanations using proper mathematical form.
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  A Front-Row Seat to a Musical Evolution: Marney Curran Reflects on 34 Years at CDS

  For the past 34 years, Marney Curran has had a front-row seat to the transformation of the music program at The Country Day School (CDS) – not just as a witness, but as an instrumental part of its evolution.

   

  Her journey at CDS began when music teacher Rick Deacon invited her to join him in tackling more ambitious repertoire at the school. He was already familiar with her exceptional talents, having worked alongside her in a community choir where she served as the accompanist.
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  CDS Excels at DECA Internationals

  Last month, six standout Country Day School students journeyed to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete on the global stage at the DECA International Career Development Conference—an elite gathering of 25,000 students representing the top 5% of student qualifiers worldwide.
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  CEMC Waterloo Competition

  By Dylan Matsui ‘27 and Mr. Jugoon

   

  On Wednesday, April 8th, the CDS Math Team went to the University of Waterloo to compete in the Canadian Team Math Competition. The team was composed of Dylan Matsui, Lucas Colozza, Luca Tchelidze, Kaitlyn Zhang, Bobby Tian, Tedrick Lu, and was accompanied by team coaches Mr. Jugoon and Mrs. Edwards.
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  Curtain Call for Our Seniors: The GY Vocal Music Showcase

  What a spectacular afternoon in the Paul C. Duckett Theatre a few weeks ago! Our GY Vocal Music recital was a true testament to the talent and dedication of our Graduating Year students. From opera to musicals to pop hits and jazz, the stage was alive with the incredible artistry of our three Grade 12 vocal students: Nico Hammer, Chloe Turner, and Meghan Weinroth.
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  Grade 1s Welcome Some Community Heroes

  By Madeline Sutcliffe and Lauren Roszell

   

  The Grade 1s were so excited to welcome Officer Gee and the King City firefighters to CDS to teach us about community helpers and how these important roles help keep our community safe. These visits connected directly to our Social Studies learning about communities and the people who play important roles within them.
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  Grade 3 Students Explore Ontario Through an Urban Adventure

  By Zahra Remtulla

  
  This week, CDS Grade 3 students travelled to Toronto for an exciting day of discovery connected to their Social Studies unit, Living and Working in Ontario. Through hands-on experiences and real-world observation, students explored how communities across Ontario are organized and how people live and work within them.
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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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