Our Grads are Going Places!
By David Huckvale
Once again, 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 embark on their next educational journey at wonderful colleges and universities across Canada and around the world.
In total, 28 different institutions have made the list of destinations for our grads, including some traditional favorites and a few exciting new outcomes.
For the first time in CDS history, the University of Guelph has emerged as the top institution with 15 attendees. It is no surprise, given the extremely positive feedback we receive each year after the Guelph campus visit as part of the GY West University trip. Perennial favourites Western and Queen’s are close behind with 14 commitments each. We are once again represented from coast to coast in Canada, with students enrolling at Dalhousie, McGill, UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan.
South of the border increased in popularity again this year, with 10 students accepting offers in the U.S. Given our recent severe winter, it is not surprising that great schools in warm weather environments were attractive. Joining two University of Southern California-bound students in the “Golden State” is our first student set to call the University of California-Davis home. Another new university this year is Arizona State, with two students heading to the desert. Closer to the border at campuses that experience winter we will be represented at some incredible schools. The full list includes Yale University, Boston College, New York University, University of Connecticut and Pennsylvania State University.
Five intrepid graduates are heading overseas, with two studying in England at the University of Lancashire and the University of Manchester, respectively. Ireland is represented by the Royal College of Surgeons and, new this year, Rak Medical Health and Science University in the UAE, and Sophia University in Tokyo joining the impressive list of destinations.
In what continues to be an example of the balance we strive for here at CDS, our grads are pursuing a broad range of disciplines. Broken into three major academic categories, this year’s GYs are leaning heavily toward the Sciences. Over half of the grad class is pursuing Life and Physical Sciences, including Engineering. The remaining half is split evenly between Commerce and Humanities/Social Science, with the Performing Arts also represented.
Some unique and interesting disciplines include: Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences, Classical Vocal Music, Mechatronics Engineering, Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Cognitive Science & AI, with multiple students pursuing Commerce at Smith, Rotman & Ivey.
As they venture forth, we are confident they will continue to embody the spirit of CDS and make a meaningful impact on the world. We wish them all the best!
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.
