Middle School Language Week
At the end of April, the Middle Schoolers challenged their creativity and knowledge of the French culture in a hands-on, culture-exploring week. The Grade 7s were tasked with creating a representation of the French culture from all around the world - la francophonie, while the Grade 8s were invited to recreate a famous monument in France. The creativity was magnifique!
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The critical thinking skills continued into the second challenge, with Grade 7s practicing their visualization skills and Grade 8s using their teamwork skills. The Grade 7s listened along to blindly recreate Vincent Van Gogh’s painting La chambre de Van Gogh à Arles en 1888. Having not seen the painting before, the students were required to use their listening skills and ability to conceptualize spatially in order to recreate this painting. Look at the talent that sprouted!
Finally, the Grade 8s had a more daunting task in front of them as they had to work together in pods to escape France! Completing a digital breakout room, the Grade 8’s problem solved and treasure hunted together in order to discover more about the French culture and break the code.
This year’s digital version of Language Week was a success in the Middle School and we are so grateful for the hard work and creativity our Middle Schoolers put into their work. Bravo, tout le monde!
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.
