STEM in the Junior School is alive and well!
The Country Day School has launched an ambitious STEM pilot program for Grades 4 and 5, combining classroom learning with dynamic, hands-on experiences in the Junior science lab. Grade 4 students recently dove into geological studies through the "Story of Sand" experiment, exploring the interesting properties of sand and its relationship to rock formation with a microscope investigation. Building on this knowledge, students tackled a real-world engineering challenge: designing an environmentally conscious mining operation with limited resources while protecting a rehabilitating desert ecosystem.
Grade 5 students ventured deep into the future, combining their study of energy conservation with forward-thinking design principles. As part of their Conservation of Energy unit, students constructed homes for the year 2050, addressing scenarios such as human habitation in Antarctica and desert environments. Their builds incorporated artificial intelligence solutions for energy efficiency, including advanced temperature regulation and sustainable food consumption systems. Students showcased their innovations through persuasive video presentations, demonstrating technical understanding and marketing skills.
This collaborative STEM initiative has created a ripple effect throughout the Junior School, fostering a community of young scientists and innovators who inspire each other!
This collaborative STEM initiative has created a ripple effect throughout the Junior School, fostering a community of young scientists and innovators who inspire each other!
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
