Remarks from John Liggett, Head of School and Dimitris Polygenis, Chair, Board of Directors focused on what the new facility will mean to the CDS Community and, in particular, students.
Dr. Polygenis also said: “Today, CDS boasts one of the best athletics departments amongst independent schools, with the state-of-the-art facilities to match. I would like to thank and congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement.”
Others in attendance included current CDS Board of Directors, former Head of School, Paul Duckett, Diana Dunlap, Past Chair, Board of Directors, John Soules, our architect with Diamond + Schmitt and Ed Aspinall from Farley Manufacturing, our Dome supplier. CDS parents, students, faculty, staff and alumni were in attendance. If you missed this opportunity to view the facility and would like to set up a tour, please contact Brent Johnston, Executive Director of Advancement at 905.833.1220.
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.
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.