Envisioning Our Future
Support, Know & Inspire
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CDS will provide an approach toward instruction that is rooted in a deep understanding of our students. We will support wellness for all and continue to attract inspirational and caring faculty and staff.
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In the News
List of 15 news stories.
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CDS Parent Association Birthday Book Program
What is the Birthday Book Program? The Birthday Book Program is a CDS Parent Association initiative designed for both the Junior School and Middle/Senior School Libraries. Parents or other family members are invited to donate books in their child’s honour. This donation creates a sense of pride for the child and provides a lasting and valuable contribution to the library.Read More -
Post-Secondary Counselling
Read MoreWelcome back from the CDS Post-Secondary Counselling Team! We are thrilled to see so many students come through our office door these past two weeks to say hello and to ask questions about what the year(s) ahead will look like. -
Advanced Placement Opportunities at CDS
The Country Day School is proud to offer an increasing variety of Advanced Placement (AP) programs and exams to our students as a form of enrichment and opportunity to prepare for the challenges of post-secondary courses.Read More
AP exams are standardized tests that evaluate your mastery of the course material in a particular subject. The majority of AP courses culminate in an exam, but some are evaluated by a portfolio or final project. Although recommended, you do not have to take the AP course in order to sit an AP exam; however, many students are highly successful when they do pursue AP exams independently. -
Living on the edge with Ms. Griffin
Read MoreBy Kathleen GriffinThis summer, I had the opportunity to visit the Bimini Shark Lab in the Bahamas. I was one of 28 educators from across North America that was awarded a scholarship to be able to spend one week learning about marine biology and participating in field experiences that involved swimming with sharks and rays in their natural habitat: the ocean.Since the Country Day School is more than 1000 kilometers from the nearest ocean – marine biology can sometimes feel like a world away. Because of my limited background in marine science, I often found it challenging to meaningfully incorporate ocean ecosystems when teaching biodiversity in my senior school Biology courses. -
Watch our 2025 Portrait of a Graduate Videos
Have you viewed our latest Portrait of a Graduate video series yet?During the first few weeks of summer, we had an opportunity to sit down with recent graduates Jack Brown, Diviya Amarnath, Everett Smith and Angelina Cai to discuss their individual CDS journeys.We encourage you to take a moment to watch our Portrait of a CDS Graduate video collection on the CDS YouTube channel and share with your friends!
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Monster Project Comes to Life Through Cross-Grade Collaboration
At the final Junior School Assembly, Junior School art teacher Ms. Kuchmak shared a heartwarming story of a “wonder” project that connected students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 9. The Monster Project was a year-long, cross-grade collaboration that began with the imaginative minds of our JK students and came to life through the creativity and talent of students in Grades 5, 7, and 9.Read More -
Agenda Cover winners
By Jo-Ann KuchmakThe winners from this year's Grade 5 Agenda Cover Contest are: 1st place, front cover is Edith Hanna and 2nd place, back cover is Tessa Pizzale.
All Grade 5s worked exceedingly hard on this project and our top 10 covers demonstrated outstanding commitment to do their best work, taking pride in what they have created and honouring this long standing tradition that we have at the Country Day School. -
Introducing... GY Trip 2025!
By Mr. David Huckvale & Ms. Darby MoreauRead More
We are thrilled to announce the details of our annual GY Trip for Grade 12 students taking place in September 2025. Year after year, our students tell us that this trip is instrumental in helping inspire them to find a post-secondary destination that is a true fit.
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Middle School Renovation
Read MoreExciting news! Over the summer, CDS will begin a two- summer renovation and refreshing of the Middle School hallways.A few years ago, as CDS was beginning to build the new Junior School addition, we refreshed all of the Junior School hallways so that would have a fresh and consistent appearance. -
Our Grads are Going Places!
By David HuckvaleRead More
In what promises to be a new tradition, our graduates gathered on campus to watch the sunset before their last day of high school classes. While we will miss them dearly, we are excited that they are about to ride off into that sunset and start the next phase of their educational journey at wonderful colleges and universities across Canada and beyond.
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Summer Reading Lists
For Junior School Students: Check out this 2025 SUMMER READING GUIDE for a variety of suggestions to get you started!Read More
Mrs. Kelly Johnson, CDS Junior School Librarian
For Middle/ Senior School Students: Check out this Sr. Library's Summer Reading Guide 2025.
Mrs. Rutledge, Middle/Senior School Librarian
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What an uplifting final Junior School assembly!
Monday’s final Junior School Assembly was truly uplifting, marked by heartfelt moments including the announcement of retirements. We celebrated Elred Hopkin, who faithfully served behind the scenes for 26 years as the bus driver for Route 2, and Mr. Michael Moore of the Music Department, whose kind and gentle spirit brought music to life for our Junior School students over the past three years.Read More -
Graduation Ceremonies 2025
Read MoreThe Annual CDS Graduation Ceremonies will take place in person next Thursday, June 12, and we are looking forward to celebrating with you! -
Writer’s Craft Students Share Stories with Grade 2s
Last week, our Grade 12 Writer’s Craft students wrapped up the year with a heartwarming visit to one of our Grade 2 classes, where they shared the children’s picture books they wrote and illustrated as their final projects with their writing buddies.
Earlier in the year, the senior students connected with the Grade 2s to learn more about the kinds of stories, themes, and characters that captured their imaginations. Inspired by those conversations, each student created a unique story tailored to their younger peers’ interests. The result? A joyful exchange of creativity, storytelling, and connection that brought smiles to everyone in the room. -
Middle/Senior School Athletic Assembly Recap
On Monday, we recognized our student athletes and celebrated all three terms of athletics at the MS/SS Spring Athletic Assembly. Individual team awards, major athletic recognitions, and CISAA plaques were presented with sports commentary provided by our GY co-anchors Diya Mangat and Jack Brown.Read More
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.
