CDS French Students Explore La Belle Provence
Last week, 28 Grade 10 French students embarked on a trip to “la belle provence” to engage in traditional French activities while strengthening their understanding of the language through conversations with locals in restaurants and stores, on ski slopes and tours, and so much more.
Waking up before the sun Wednesday morning, the students left CDS around 7am to embark on the eight-hour journey. They arrived in Quebec City around 5pm and the real fun began! While eating dinner and taking a night walk through the Old City, and riding the funicular between upper and lower Quebec City, the students began to see the Old City come to life before their eyes.
The next day was followed by an early morning and somewhat chilly walk of the city and sledding along Dufferin Terrace with panoramic views on the most photographed hotel in the world - Château Frontenac. Students split into groups and selected where to have lunch, ordering using their long-practiced French skills and vocabulary.
Following a lunch of Poutine and French onion soup, in addition to other Quebecois fare, they enjoyed snowshoeing on the historic Plains of Abraham (where the fate of New France was decided in 1789), and finished their active day with a group exploration of the city and dinner with yummy desserts of crumble aux pommes et gâteau au chocolat.
Following a lunch of Poutine and French onion soup, in addition to other Quebecois fare, they enjoyed snowshoeing on the historic Plains of Abraham (where the fate of New France was decided in 1789), and finished their active day with a group exploration of the city and dinner with yummy desserts of crumble aux pommes et gâteau au chocolat.
Waking up bright and early Friday, the group headed 30 minutes north to Stoneham Mountain Resort, where both experts and beginners refined their skills on the sunny slopes. Without missing a moment, they then drove to Valcartier resort park to explore the one and only in North America: Hotel de Glace. Seeing the intricate designs and immaculate carving was a wonder!
Having some free time to end the day, the students ate dinner and engaged in snowtubing to finish their last full day off with a blast. After visiting the Huron-Wendat traditional site early on Saturday, the CDS students piled onto the bus for the final stretch: the ride home. Arriving at The Country Day School around 7:30pm their amazing trip came to an end.
Merci beaucoup to Mme Fransen, Mme Ah Sen and Mr. Edwards for supervising the students during the trip and keeping us safe! Bonne journée!
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Having some free time to end the day, the students ate dinner and engaged in snowtubing to finish their last full day off with a blast. After visiting the Huron-Wendat traditional site early on Saturday, the CDS students piled onto the bus for the final stretch: the ride home. Arriving at The Country Day School around 7:30pm their amazing trip came to an end.
Merci beaucoup to Mme Fransen, Mme Ah Sen and Mr. Edwards for supervising the students during the trip and keeping us safe! Bonne journée!
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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.
