List of 15 news stories.

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  CDS Attends Canadian Team Mathematics Challenge

  By Jason Jugoon

   

  Last Monday, the CDS Math Team competed in the Canadian Team Mathematics Challenge hosted by Pickering College. The event featured 11 teams from eight independent schools. Teams wrote the same University of Waterloo paper written by participants around the world. 

  Before the start of the contest, students enjoyed a presentation by Richard Dlin, an instructor at the University of Waterloo. Mr. Dlin talked to the competitors about the value of analyzing problems using different approaches and striving to identify the correct answer through the most optimal pathway.

   

  The competition consisted of three parts: team, individual and relay. In the team portion, all six members worked together to solve 25 questions without the use of a calculator. In the individual portion, each member worked independently on 10 questions. In the final event, students worked together to solve questions in a relay-style event in which answers were passed from one member to the next. 

  After four hours of intense competition, the CDS team members had an opportunity to have dinner and mingle with competitors from the other teams. Overall, the team placed sixth out of eleven – a very commendable performance.

   

  Team members: Andrii Bessarab ‘25, Jason Liang ‘25, Dylan Matsui ‘27, Luca Tchelidze ‘26, Preston Baichoo ‘26; Missing from the team picture: Alex Wang ‘26
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  MS-SS Exam Preparation update

  Middle & Senior School Exams: What to Expect 

   

  Exam Schedule

  
  

  The Exam Schedule was emailed to students on Tuesday, April 15th. A digital copy is also available to students in MyCDS > Resources > Student Services Centre Site. Paper copies can be picked up from the Main Office. 

  
  

  In the Middle School, exams will commence Monday, June 2nd and conclude Friday, June 6th. Please note that Thursday May 29th and Friday May 30th are regular school days for all Middle School students.

  
  

  In the Senior School, exams begin Thursday, May 29th and conclude Monday, June 9th.
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  Exploring Global Opportunities: UK University Visits at CDS & International University Fair in Toronto!

  By Mr. Huckvale & Ms. Moreau

  
  

  We are excited to share two upcoming opportunities for Senior School students to learn more about pursuing higher education beyond Canada.

   

  On-Campus UK University Visits:

  Representatives from two distinguished UK universities, the University of Bristol and the University of Leeds, will be visiting our school in the coming weeks to provide valuable information about their programs and the experience of studying abroad.

  • The University of Bristol representative will be here on Friday, April 25th at 11:45 AM.
  • The University of Leeds representative will be visiting on Wednesday, April 30th at 11:45 AM.
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  Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews: Schedule Now

  If you haven't already done so, please book your Junior School Parent-Teacher Interview through the scheduler (pickAtime), accessible via MyCDS > Resources > Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews. Interviews will be held on Thursday, May 1st (3:30 PM - 7:00 PM) and Friday, May 2nd (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM).

  Please note the following Junior School schedule adjustments:

  • Thursday, May 1st: No extracurriculars for JS only. Buses will depart at 4:45 PM.
  • Friday, May 2nd: No classes for Junior School ONLY. MS/SS classes will proceed as scheduled.
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  Middle School Coffee House!

  By MS Arts Council

  
  

  Do you love the arts? Performing? Hot Chocolate? Snacks? Well everyone loves snacks. If you love all of these things, then come to the Middle School Coffee House! 

  
  

  Next Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:30 to 8:00pm, the Middle School is holding a performance night where you get to eat snacks, drink hot chocolate, and listen to amazing performances from your friends in the Middle School. 

  
  

  It will be held in the MS Atrium and students should dress comfortably. To support Earth Day, we suggest you bring your own mug for the hot chocolate. We hope to see you all there!

  
  

  - MS Arts Council
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  CDS Debaters Shine on the World Stage in Malaysia

  CDS proudly celebrates an extraordinary achievement as all three of our debaters advanced to the finals at last week’s 37th World Individual Debate and Public Speaking Championships (WIDPSC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This marks the 18th consecutive year that CDS has qualified at least one student for the prestigious World Championships — and the fifth time we’ve sent three.
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  Junior School Mathematics Contest

  Earlier this week, 82 of our Junior School students wrote the Mathematica Mathematics Contests which are open to students across North America from Grades 3 to 9. We had 13 Grade 3 students who wrote the Thales Contest, 21 Grade 4 students wrote the Byron-Germain Contest, 19 Grade 5 students wrote the Fibonacci Contest, and 29 Grade 6 students wrote the Pythagoras Contest.
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  Tour For Humanity Brings Powerful Lessons to CDS

  This week, CDS had the privilege of hosting the Tour for Humanity — a mobile classroom created by the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FOSW). Led by passionate educators Simon and Ariel, this travelling learning experience delivered impactful and age-appropriate workshops to students in Grades 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12, as well as a dedicated CDS parent group.
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  Grade 12 Law Field Trip

  By David Downer

  
  

  The Grade 12 Law class visited the Newmarket courthouse this week where students learned about a wide variety of criminal justice roles.
  
  Our class was greeted by courthouse police officers and special constables who described their roles with the safety and security aspects at the courthouse. They then demonstrated the restraint tools they have including handcuffs, shackles, and a restraint chair and some brave students volunteered to try them out! The officers also allowed students to see the holding cells and the transport wagon.
  
  We then sat down for a scheduled meeting with a judge, a defence lawyer and a Crown attorney. These individuals described their roles and answered our questions about courtroom procedures and legal careers.
  
  The primary reason for the field trip was to attend trials and learn how the criminal justice system operates. Students were able to sit in on bail hearings, assault cases, a preliminary inquiry for a homicide, as well as some serious high level cases that are in the news.
  
  This day was certainly an eye-opener that had the students buzzing all the way back to school.
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  Students Compete at Ontario Vocal Festival

  By Michelle Kettrick

  
  

  Last week, the Middle School Choir and the Senior School Vocal Class participated in the Ontario Vocal Festival at Central Peel Collegiate in Brampton. Both choirs were adjudicated by some of the finest choral clinicians Canada has to offer, and were commended on their polished performance and sophisticated and varied repertoire. 

  
  

  The groups have grown tremendously in musicianship and technique this year. Make sure to secure a ticket to the Middle & Senior Schools’ Spring Concert on May 15th to hear them yourself!
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  Senior School Student Leadership

  By Andrea Leacock

  
  

  Beginning this week, all students in the Senior School have access to information about the student leadership application process for next year through MyCDS. This week, students interested in applying for student leadership were invited to meet with Ms. Leacock, Head of Student Life Middle/Senior School, along with a team of current student leaders, to hear about the opportunities available to them and the process to apply.

  
  

  Exciting updates this year include new leadership roles and revised application timelines, with opportunities to apply in both the Spring and Fall for leadership positions. These roles provide a fantastic way for students to give back to the CDS community while building valuable leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

  
  

  CDS Portrait of a Graduate - a CDS Graduate actively participates in and enriches their community.
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  Three Debaters Set Off to CompetE at Worlds in Kuala Lumpur

  Best of luck to Diviya Amarnath ’25, Jack Brown ’25 and Ananya Kapur '26 and their coaches Ms. Wyndham-West and Mme Davidson who are heading to compete in the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the end of the month. This will be Diviya’s second time competing at Worlds, and the first time for Jack and Ananya.

   

  This is the 18th consecutive year that CDS has qualified at least one student to compete against some of the top high school speakers and debaters from around the world.

   

  The 37th WIDPSC will be held between March 30-April 6. All three of our students have to participate in four events each: Debate, Impromptu Speaking, Persuasive Speaking and Interpretive Reading.

   

  We wish them all the best!!!

   
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  Tour For Humanity - Holocaust and Genocide Educational Experience

  By Dave Downer

  
  

  From April 8 to April 10, many Country Day School students will have a special educational experience when the school hosts the Tour for Humanity mobile classroom. This traveling classroom is an education centre sponsored by The Friends Of Simon Wiesenthal.
  
  Throughout the three days, we will have students from Grades 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12 attend age-appropriate workshops on genocide and the Holocaust that are linked to their class studies.  The self-contained mobile classroom will be set up in the Junior School parking lot on each of the three days and students will go for lessons led by FOSW instructors. More information about the classroom and workshop descriptions can be found here: Tour For Humanity
  
  

  There will also be an opportunity for interested family members to attend a workshop organized specifically for them on Thursday, April 10, from 12:45 - 1:45pm. If this is of interest to you, please email Mr. Downer to have your name added to the list on a first-come, first-served basis. Space for this parent and guardian workshop is limited to 28 individuals.

   

  Email Mr. Downer at: dave.downer@cds.on.ca.
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  Youth Opportunity Fair in King - April 10th

  The Mayor of King’s Youth Action Team is hosting a Youth Opportunity Fair on Thursday, April 10th from 3:30 - 6:30pm at the Zancor Centre (1600 15th Sideroad). This is a chance for students to connect with local businesses, community groups, colleges and universities to see what youth opportunities are available. 
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  CDS Middle School Debate Championship

  On Monday, March 4, and Tuesday, March 5, the Paul C. Duckett Theatre was filled with anticipation and excitement as CDS Middle School students showcased their eloquence, critical thinking, and persuasive skills in the inaugural Middle School Debate Championship. This two-day event brought together young orators from Grades 7 and 8, who demonstrated their ability to craft compelling arguments, engage with complex topics, and present with confidence.
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