List of 15 news stories.

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  CDS Excels at OFSAA Badminton Qualifying Tournament

  By Ms. Lisa O’Conner

   

  Yesterday, Grade 9 student Kevin Xu proudly represented CDS at the OFSAA Qualifying Tournament. This highly competitive event brings together the top badminton athletes from across CISAA to battle for the opportunity to represent all independent schools at OFSAA.
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  CISMF 2026: A Memorable Day at Roy Thomson Hall

  By Ms. Andrea Donais

   

  Last Saturday, student musicians from The Country Day School proudly took part in the Conference of Independent Schools' Music Festival at the prestigious Roy Thomson Hall.

   

  This inspiring annual event brought together students from CIS schools across Ontario for a truly collaborative musical experience. Representing CDS with pride and enthusiasm were 23 singers from the Junior School Choir, 6 from the Middle School Choir, and 6 from the Senior School Choir. It was incredibly exciting to see our students take the stage in such a renowned venue.
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  Hall of Famer and retired CDS coach Sandy Townsend visits the JS

  By Ellie Cawfield, Jenny Cooper & Pete Milonas

  
  

  Retired CDS Faculty and Aurora Sports Hall of Fame member, Mr. Sandy Townsend, recently returned to work with students in Physical Education classes in Grades 3–6 in the Junior School.
  
  Coach Townsend introduced students to the fundamental skills of rugby through hands-on, engaging activities, while sharing his passion for the sport. Now coaching with the Aurora Barbarians Rugby Club, Mr. Townsend encouraged anyone interested to consider joining the club, which always welcomes new players!
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  Junior School Honours Earth Day - Our Power, Our Planet

  By Andrew Bartle and Annie Dearden

  
  Earth Day is celebrated in over 140 countries around the world. The theme this year was “Our Power, Our Planet.” The Junior School has adopted this approach over the last few weeks in Outdoor Education, with each grade choosing an aspect of their learning to own real change. 
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  Grade 1s visit McMichael Gallery

  By Lauren Roszell & Maddie Sutcliffe

   

  Our Grade 1 students recently enjoyed an unforgettable field trip to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. The excitement began on the bus and only grew as we arrived at the beautiful gallery grounds. Inside, the students gathered to marvel at iconic masterpieces deeply rooted in the legacy of Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. They were captivated by the bold colors and rugged landscapes, learning how these famous artists captured the spirit of the Canadian wilderness.
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  Grade 8s Participate in York Region Science & Technology Fair

  Two accomplished Grade 8 students, Ethan Wang and Orrick Li, participated in the York Region Science and Technology Fair (YRSTF) last Saturday. They were among 137 students from 37 schools in attendance and proudly represented CDS.
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  Mayor’s Celebration of Youth Arts - Opening Reception April 16th

  By Heather Castellan

  
  

  The Mayor's Celebration of Youth Art opening reception is next Thursday, April 16th from 6-8pm at the King Township Municipal building. The following 15 students are participating this year and their artwork will be on display through May 8th. 
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  Team 4951 Robotics Heads to Windsor

  By Lanna Wappel ‘27 

  
  

  The CDS Senior School Robotics Team #4951 is excited to report they had a strong start at their first FRC tournament of the season at Georgian College two weeks ago, finishing in Rank 9 with a record of 8-6-0. They were proud to compete in the playoffs as the Captain of Alliance 6, where they advanced to Round 2 of the double-elimination bracket. It was a great experience for the team and a strong way to kick off the season. 
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  Electric Energy at the Junior School Winter Athletic Assembly

  The energy was electric at the Junior School’s Winter Term Athletic Assembly this past Tuesday. Pumping music set the perfect stage for our two fantastic student MCs: Maya Cammalleri from the U12 Volleyball team and Bradley Luckock from the U12 Basketball team who proudly introduced the six CDS teams that competed in the CISAA this term.
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  Speech & Debate Team Experiences Weekend Sprint with Multiple Triumphs

  From Friday afternoon - Saturday evening, four members of our Speech & Debate Team participated in the Senior Provincial Debate Championships hosted by the Ontario Student Debating Union at Appleby College. Austin Chen and Kenneth Wang competed as a team, as did Adhya Chandradat and Aneesa Khan. The competition was fierce and the experience invaluable for all of them. And both Adhya and Aneesa will be going to the World Individual Debating & Public Speaking Championships in Bristol, England, in April!
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  Student-Athletes Recognized at Winter Term Assemblies

  Monday’s Middle and Senior Athletic Assembly celebrated the achievements of our winter term athletes, while Junior School students gathered on Tuesday (see story below). Both assemblies provided an opportunity for parents, faculty, and peers to celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship displayed by our Cyclones throughout the season.
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  The Addams Family Cast & Crew Bring Magic to CDS

  The stage was draped in shadows and filled with delightfully eerie backdrops as our Senior School students recently staged a phenomenal production of The Addams Family School Edition. Audiences were treated to a "comical feast" of the macabre, following the beloved, ghoulish family as they faced their most terrifying nightmare yet: Wednesday Addams (Delilah Johnstone) growing up and falling in love with a "normal" young man Lucas (Logan Colozza) from Ohio.
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  Gr.10 Personal Fitness Class Visits Pilates Studio

  By Ms. Steadman

  
  

  The Grade 10 Personal Fitness class recently enjoyed an energizing trip to a Reform Room Pilates studio, where students were introduced to the reformer machine. The session was both fun and challenging, as students worked on strength, balance, and control through a series of guided movements. 
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  Making Waves: An Amazing First Season for the CDS Swim Team

  By Ms. Csibi and Mme. Fransen 

   

  This winter marked an exciting milestone for CDS Athletics as we launched our very first Swim Team. Over the past four months, our swimmers demonstrated commitment, perseverance and growth. Tough sets, lots of bus rides and countless laps paid off in tremendous improvement across both our Middle and Senior School teams.
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  Winter Athletics Season Recap

  By Geneva Winterink

   

  CDS enjoyed an outstanding winter athletics season marked by commitment, resilience, and competitive success. Winter is our longest athletic term, and teams trained and competed tirelessly, with some playing up to nine games over the course of the season. Athletes and coaches remained locked in, dedicating their time and energy to a shared goal: to be the best we can be.

   

  That dedication paid off. Numerous teams across both the Middle and Senior School advanced to Final Four competition and earned CISAA medals. Inspired by the Olympics, here is our winter medal count.

   
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