Senior School Academic Awards
At Monday's Senior School Academic Awards Assembly, we gathered to celebrate students who achieved Academic Distinction last year in Grades 9-11 by earning an overall average of 90% or higher. We also honoured those who achieved the highest overall average in a particular course with Achievement Awards, as well as those who, according to their subject teacher, persevered in the face of setbacks, demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for the subject, and showed the greatest improvement over the course of the year with our Portrait of a Graduate Awards.
Finally, we honoured six students whose academic achievements and/or character really stood out. These individuals set the pace for their peers and challenged their teachers throughout the school year.
Our major award winners are as follows:
Gold Award – Quynh-Nhi Nguyen ‘28
Presented to the student in Grade 9, who is now in their Grade 10 year, with the highest academic standing.
The William G. Warden Shield – Anahita Maghsoudi ’27
Presented to the student in Grade 10, who is now in their Grade 11 year, with the highest academic standing.
The DeKuyper Award – Kaitlyn Zhang ‘26
Presented to the student in Grade 11, who is now in their Grade 12 year, with the highest academic standing.
Robert M. Ross Award – Brianna Torrealba ‘26 and Scott Muxlow ‘26
Presented to a Grade 11 student(s), returning for their graduating year, who have best exemplified leadership, hard work, commitment and school spirit through her or his involvement in all aspects of school life.
The Courtney T. Cathers Celebration of the Arts Award – Meghan Weinroth ‘26
Presented to a Grade 11 student, returning for graduating year, who has demonstrated an inspiring passion for and immersion in the arts across multiple disciplines and not restricted to course involvement.
All award winners for the year will be printed in the 2025 Annual Report coming out at the end of the year.
Congratulations to all of our award winners and we wish everyone a successful school year!
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.
