CDS Walks For Terry Fox
Last week, the Country Day School held its 29th annual run for Terry Fox in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Terry's Marathon of Hope. For the first time in the School's history, the event took place over two days so as to be mindful of safety and ensure physical distancing.
Junior School students walked as cohorts on Friday in their House colours for 40 minutes throughout the Back 40 on their own specially-dedicated running trail in an effort to help keep Terry's dream alive. Smiles and laughter were heard throughout the trails as our students walked among teachers and friends in memory of this beloved Canadian hero.
Middle School students also walked on Friday in their spirit wear alongside members of their cohorts, with Grade 7s walking on the Gord Lytle Loop and Grade 8s along the Jackson Pine Trail enjoying the beautiful autumn weather.
Meanwhile, Senior School students participated one day earlier on Thursday and had four trails to walk on, including the addition of the Ms. Collins' Talking Circle Loop and Cyclone Ridge Trail. Along with the decorations and music supplied by this year's Student Council, students were encouraged to bring along their phones as QR codes were scattered along the trails. These codes linked to information related to Terry Fox Day created by the House Captains.
Thankfully, the weather cooperated beautifully and our spirits remained unified as we walked much further apart than previous years, yet together with the goal of keeping Terry's dream of finding a cure for cancer alive.
Over the past 28 years, CDS has raised $524,769 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Thank you once again for your support.
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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.
