Grade 3 Students Step Back in Time at Black Creek Pioneer Village
By Katie Chadsey
Last week, CDS Grade 3 students had the remarkable opportunity to step back into the 1800s as part of their Social Studies unit, Communities in Canada (1780–1850). Their learning began on campus with an immersive scavenger hunt in the Eversley Schoolhouse - now our library, and a visit across the road to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Cemetery, where students explored original headstones and learned about community life in the 19th century.
The highlight of the week was a full-day trip to Black Creek Pioneer Village. Students experienced life as it would have been in a one-room schoolhouse, complete with lessons led by “Mr. Daniel,” their teacher for the morning. Throughout the day, they toured historic buildings including a family home, the general store, saddle shop, print shop, and barn. Watching an original printing press in action and imagining daily routines from over a century ago brought their learning vividly to life.
The Grade 3s represented CDS beautifully, asking thoughtful questions, engaging in role-play, and demonstrating genuine curiosity about Canada’s past. The students returned to school inspired and eager to continue exploring how communities have changed over time.
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.
