Grade 5's Gather Inspiration From The Story of CDS's Heritage
It has been the tradition for the Junior School to run a contest among the Grade 5 students for the next academic year’s agenda cover. This year, JS Visual Arts teacher Ms. Kuchmak sought inspiration from the recent opening of Burns Family Hall and the school’s decision to preserve its 1883 schoolhouse for years to come.
Who better to share history of the legacy, heritage and magic behind this spectacular new building than Mr. Liggett – in a presentation to the Grade 5s on the Founders' Stairs outside of the Junior School Library on Monday.
Mr. Liggett came armed with architectural drawings and stories – and spoke to the students about elements they might consider including in their agenda artwork, including the symbols found in our school crest (book, tree, founding year), the meaning of heritage – the act of protecting the past – and how we accomplished that by refurbishing our 1883 schoolhouse and enclosing it so to protect if for years to come.
He also explained the meaning behind Building Magic, the name of this most recent campaign, and how it means to dream big and that it is our responsibility to protect the magic for future generations. Mr. Liggett shared recollections of his conversation with one of our founding parents, Mr. Michael Burns, who was here in the early years orchestrating a bid for the property, and gave back once again almost 50 years later as a grandparent. A true story of legacy indeed.
He also explained the meaning behind Building Magic, the name of this most recent campaign, and how it means to dream big and that it is our responsibility to protect the magic for future generations. Mr. Liggett shared recollections of his conversation with one of our founding parents, Mr. Michael Burns, who was here in the early years orchestrating a bid for the property, and gave back once again almost 50 years later as a grandparent. A true story of legacy indeed.
Ms. Kuchmak and her students returned to their classroom excited and inspired about taking the idea of heritage and history, as well as the use of some important elements of the crest, into a magical design for next year’s agenda!
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.
