NEW! Building Series
Earlier this school year, I penned a Recipe Series on issues relating to our new Dining Hall. The spotlight has now transferred to the impressive structure that has risen on our campus in such a short time span, which contains the new Dining Hall and rejuvenated Senior School. Therefore, it seems fitting to launch a new mini-series addressing various aspects of the new building’s design and purpose.
Remarkably, given we have just endured the coldest February on record, the project from a scheduling stand point is right on schedule for a September 2015 grand opening. Of course, there is plenty of work still to complete and any number of elements – both natural and human – could result in a delay.
Unfortunately, for the daily observer, progress will seem to stall somewhat – but that is, in fact, just an illusion. With much of the work completed on the outside, work has become focused on finishing the inside. On any given day, there are as many as 40-50 workers busily creating classrooms, and installing duct work and mechanical systems inside those yellow walls (don’t worry - brick is coming!). As one of the fortunate few able to tour the inside on a regular basis, let me assure you this new addition to the CDS landscape is shaping up nicely!
Finally, I am pleased to report that we remain on budget at this point in the project; an extraordinary feat accomplished by good management and a very dedicated and experienced construction team. This is a $20 million project. We continue to move forward with our fundraising efforts and our total currently stands at $8 million of our $10 million goal.
Next week, I will focus on the design work we have done in order to ensure our new building resonates with the same warmth and physical connections that our existing facilities exude.
John Liggett
Head of School
Back
In terms of next steps you might expect to see as you arrive on campus daily, the shell of the building is now complete and largely water tight. We are waiting for some warmer temperatures to brick in the two large chimneys at the centre of the building which will then allow shingles to be placed. Most of the windows are already installed.
Unfortunately, for the daily observer, progress will seem to stall somewhat – but that is, in fact, just an illusion. With much of the work completed on the outside, work has become focused on finishing the inside. On any given day, there are as many as 40-50 workers busily creating classrooms, and installing duct work and mechanical systems inside those yellow walls (don’t worry - brick is coming!). As one of the fortunate few able to tour the inside on a regular basis, let me assure you this new addition to the CDS landscape is shaping up nicely!
Finally, I am pleased to report that we remain on budget at this point in the project; an extraordinary feat accomplished by good management and a very dedicated and experienced construction team. This is a $20 million project. We continue to move forward with our fundraising efforts and our total currently stands at $8 million of our $10 million goal.
Next week, I will focus on the design work we have done in order to ensure our new building resonates with the same warmth and physical connections that our existing facilities exude.
John Liggett
Head of School
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.
