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In the News
List of 20 news stories.
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2018 Parent & Student Survey Results
Last spring, we conducted two online surveys – one among CDS Parents and one among CDS Students in Grades 6-12. Attached are highlights from both surveys, as well as some areas in need of improvement and attention, and recent school initiatives either underway or already developed to address these issues.Read More -
Annual Grad Breakfast
Read MoreYesterday morning, our GYs and their parents honoured what has become an annual CDS tradition of being “walked to school” one final time for the annual Grad Breakfast. -
What a Wonderful Grandparents' Day!
Read MoreGrandparents’ Day is one of the most highly anticipated days of the school year in the Junior School. It is an opportunity for all of us to put aside any agendas we may have and look at our students and the work that they have done just for the pure joy of appreciating something that a child has created. -
Dedication and Naming of the Paul C. Duckett Theatre
Read MoreThe Country Day School hosted a dedication ceremony on May 3, 2018 to announce the naming of the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) Theatre in honour of our third and former Head of School, Paul C. Duckett. -
Inaugural CDS Relay for Life Raises $21,782
Read MoreThe Country Day School raised more than $20,000 at its inaugural Relay for Life held on April 27. CDS Senior and Middle School students, faculty, staff and parents walked from 3:00 to 9:00 pm around Hawksworth Track and Field in teams or as individuals. -
Congrats Cast & Crew of The Grunch!
Read MoreCongratulations to the cast and crew of The Grunch who delivered 4 outstanding performances! The cast worked diligently to present an exciting story to their audiences and should be very proud of their perseverance. -
Special Parent Presentation by York Regional Police: April 25
Read MorePlease join us for a special parent presentation by York Regional Police on the detrimental effects of drugs.Wednesday, April 25 from 11:45 am - 12:30 pmPAC Theatre -
Support Relay for Life @ CDS
CDS has and continues to feel the devastating impact that cancer can have on a community. On Friday April 27th, 2018, The Country Day School will be hosting a Relay for Life from 3:15-9:00 pm on Hawksworth Track and Field. This Relay for Life event, championed by our students, is a community-based event that raises money for cancer research. Participants register as a team and must have at least one person carrying the team’s baton walking around the track for the duration of the event.Read More
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Congrats to Cast & Crew of In The Heights!
Read MoreCongratulations to the cast, crew and orchestra of CDS’ incredible production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights! The level of commitment and professionalism brought to the piece was nothing short of sensational. Three packed houses were hooked from the opening moments to the final bows, during which they rose to their feet to give the cast a standing ovation. -
Senior School Production: In the Heights
Read MoreThe Senior School Production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award winning musical In the Heights opens TONIGHT and promises to be both a musical and joyous theatrical experience! -
Do you know about our CDS Olympic ties?
The success of Canadian athletes at the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang has been impressive, and with just three days to go, Canada is well on target to break its Winter Olympic medal count of 26 achieved at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.Read More -
Drama Production In the Heights: Tickets, Story & Video
You won’t want to miss this year’s Senior School drama production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award winning musical - In the Heights – the universal story of a vibrant immigrant community in New York City’s Washington Heights neighbourhood. Performances will take place on March 1, 2 and 3 in the Performing Arts Centre and tickets are $20.Read More -
Traffic Light Update
Great news for safe and easy access to CDS! After a successful appeal to York Region Council last week, we can now confirm that the School has obtained approval to install a traffic light at our main entrance at the School’s expense, which will be supported by this year's Auction.Read More -
Auction 2018 Kick-Off Breakfast: January 24
Read MoreMark your calendars and save the date for the 45th annual CDS Auction on Friday, June 1, 2018! Join us for an amazing evening of live and silent auctions with dancing, food, entertainment and more! This year's theme is Call of the Wild.We need the help of the CDS community in order to make this event as successful as possible. -
Alumni Return for Careers Class
Read MoreEach year, our Grade 10 Careers class invites CDS Alumni back to campus to share their real-life education and work experience. Students then have the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice. This December, we have had six alumni visit: JP Adamo '99, Rachael Andrew '09, Amanda Santarossa '10, Will Eberlee '11, Hannah Carlton '14, and Kurt Mighton '14. Two of our Grade 10 students, Allison Simpson and Erica Ghezzi, found these visits both insightful and reassuring. -
Coffee and Conversation with the Head
Read MoreDo you have a question you’ve wanted to ask, but it’s never the right forum? Are you curious about something you’ve heard and would like for it to be elaborated on? Head of School John Liggett would be happy to answer your questions over coffee. -
The Outsiders - Tickets Available at Door!
Read MoreS.E. Hinton's The Outsiders is a story that revolves around two rival gangs in the 1960s midwest. Young Ponyboy Curtis is yearning to prove himself so he can be accepted by his brothers and his gang while dreaming of a life beyond the fences of his lower class. This play deals with real people, seen through the eyes of a teenage protagonist who constantly finds himself stuck on the wrong side of the tracks. -
Parent Walk + Community Relations Info Sharing & Tech Support: October 25
Read MorePlease join the Office of Community Relations and the CDS Parent Association members on Wednesday, October 25 for a walk of the School's acreage and an Information Sharing & Tech Support morning. -
CDS Runs for Terry
On Friday, The Country Day School held its 26th run for Terry Fox in which the entire school participated. In her remarks to both Junior and Middle/Senior School students, Canadian Olympic Hurdler and volunteer for the Terry Fox Foundation, Nikkita Holder, thanked CDS for raising $505,168 for the Terry Fox Foundation over the past 25 years (this year excluded).Read More -
In the Spirit of Community, Get in Gear!
The word community has deep routes at CDS and comes up in almost every meaningful conversation we have, whether it be with prospective or current families, students, alumni or CDS Grandparents on Grandparents’ Day. We take immense pride in our growing community and the events we host for them.Read More
Land Acknowledgment
CDS wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. For thousands of years, these have been the traditional lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We also recognize the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee peoples who also shared this land. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for these lands 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.
