Fabulous Turnout for 'Portraits' Launch
The student-produced Art and Literary magazine, Portraits, is a highly anticipated publication launched each spring at a reception attended by CDS students, faculty, parents and friends. Last night's 2014-15 launch was no exception, hosting more than 200 guests!
In the past, Portraits consisted of Middle School and Senior School student artwork, poetry and writing submissions, all artfully presented in a student-designed magazine format. This year, it not only expanded to include examples of musical composition, costume design and sculpture, but the number of Middle and Senior School students involved has increased to 123, from 79 students last year.
Not to be outdone, the Grade 5 and 6 students have carved out a piece of the literary action and will be featured in the first-ever Junior School edition of Portraits this spring as well; totaling 103 submissions – one from every class.
Sarah Hudson, Faculty Advisor for both Junior and Middle/Senior School publications, is thrilled about the recent growth. “Art and Literature are thriving here at CDS and this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the breadth of talent we have across all three schools.”
If you missed the reception and are interested in seeing the magazine, please visit the Junior or Senior School Office for a copy of your own! Be sure to check our Media Gallery as well for photos of the event.
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
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.
(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.
