General Store

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

• Can I book an appointment for a uniform fitting?

  Uniform appointments are reserved for students entering Grade 1, Grade 7 and for all new students. Eligible families will receive e-mailed instructions on how to book an appointment.

• When can I pick up my online order?

  Middle and Senior School students may collect online orders, return and exchange items from the store during open hours. Online orders for Junior School students will be delivered to their classrooms and returns may be handed in to the Junior School office. Parents may arrange curbside pick up by appointment with the General Store. 

• What is the Store’s return policy?

  Items must be unworn with tags on and returned within 30 days of purchase. You will have the option for a refund on your credit card or on your sundry account.

• What are the hours of operation during the school year?

  Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  
  Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.*
  
  Thursdays: 12:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.*
  
  *On days with no after school activities, the Store will close at 3:15 p.m.

• How many uniform items should I maintain in my child's wardrobe?

  Please refer to the Uniform Checklists below

• How do I pay for my purchases?

  Initial new student uniform purchases are paid for at the time of purchase, and we accept all forms of payment.
  
  Parents/Guardians have the option of charging their sundry account for their General Store purchases. You may also choose to give permission to your child(ren). Please complete the CDS GENERAL STORE ACCOUNT PERMISSION FORM to allow students to charge their school sundry account when making purchases in our General Store.

• What if my child grows over the summer and the uniform I purchased in May no longer fits?

  The General Store will gladly exchange or return any unworn items. Please leave the tags on all clothing until your child is ready to wear it. This will make the exchange as simple as possible.

• Is it possible to purchase gently used uniform items?

  We hope to hold the pre-owned clothing sale before school opens in September. Visit www.cds.on.ca/preowned for details on upcoming sales.

• How will I find out what sort of stationery needs my child will have?

  Stationary shopping requirements for Grades 1-8 and Art Kits for Grades 4-6 can be purchased via schoolstart.ca. 
  
  

  See all stationery requirements below

• Is there a stationery kit list for Kindergarten?

  Kindergarten stationery supplies are provided by the teacher and are billed to the Sundry Account through the Business Office.