Students Take Time to Pause, to See, to Be
There is considerable scientific evidence that physical activity can boost our moods and has been linked to greater happiness and reduced risks for anxiety and depression. Our Grade 8 students have been participating in ‘Awe’ Walks during their Guidance classes to not only help take a break from their masks, their desks, their classrooms; but to also utilize the simple act of going for a walk to combat any worry, stress, or melancholy of the day.
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An ‘Awe’ Walk has been described to our students as being a mindful walk while consciously watching for small wonders that may be surrounding them. ‘Awe’ can be anywhere and everywhere from the lightly snow-dusted evergreens expanding the back acreage of CDS to a bright shiny apple still hanging in the tree. Focussing on the world outside of yourself is the goal of an ‘Awe’ Walk.
In their Physical Education and Guidance classes, our Grade 8 students created their very own ‘Awe’ Walk at the back of the school property for all students to experience and enjoy. They have filled the trails and trees with hundreds of ornaments and decorations so that all students, staff and faculty can experience ‘Awe’ on their next walk through the CDS trails.
It is such a simple thing - to pause, look around and appreciate the small wonders. We encourage you to take the time over the holiday to experience an ‘Awe’ Walk for yourself.
Time to pause, to see, to be.
Courtney Taylor
Middle School Guidance Counsellor & Learning Strategist
Geneva Winterink
Grade 8 Phys. Ed Teacher
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.
