List of 15 news stories.

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  Canadian Senior & Intermediate Mathematics Contests

  By Krista Edwards

  
  

  In November, we had 39 motivated CDS students rise to the challenge of competing in either the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition (CSMC) or the Canadian Intermediate Math Competition (CIMC). Both contests are two hours in duration, require full solutions, and provide students with opportunities to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of various mathematical topics.
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  Ms. Kuchmak went on to congratulate Avery Han from Grade 5, Chloe Mac from Grade 6, Krisha King, Scarlett Luong, and Katrina Hupa in Grade 4. She asked these five students to stand up and be recognized for creating pieces that showed care, effort, time an

  By Jenna Romanowich
  
  Our Grade 8's officially stepped into the world of AI literacy this week! As they reach the age to engage with these powerful tools, we are ensuring they do not just use AI—they understand it.

  Through a series of "unplugged" games, our students pulled back the curtain on how Generative AI actually functions. They became:
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  MS/SS Academic Assembly & Mr. Harvey's Take on Intellectual Humility

  Monday’s Middle/Senior Academic Assembly was a powerful showcase of student achievement as we proudly recognized our Math Contest winners and celebrated academic successes from across the school.
  
  Beyond the numbers, we explored the essential role of the Arts and introduced a new Grade 12 course next year: Recreation and Healthy Active Living and Leadership.
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  The Grade 6 Trading Floor Was Open this Week!

  By Shannon Street

   

  Earlier this week, our Grade 6 classes had the opportunity to practise their financial literacy skills through investing. Set in the fictional world of Cookie’s Landing, they had the chance to buy stocks in such businesses as Kuchmart, Street’s Treats, and Woody’s Wheels. Students analyzed scripts and hunted for market hints to decide which companies to invest in. 

   

  After hearing pitches from "company owners" (their teachers!), students raced to buy their stocks based on which businesses they thought would succeed. 
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  Beyond Resolutions: A Balanced Start to the New Year

  The following are remarks by Mr. Danny Viotto, Director of Senior School, from Monday's Academic Assembly:

  
  

  Good morning everyone, Happy New Year, and welcome back. 
  
  

  It’s so great to see you all again and be back at CDS.  I hope the winter break gave you time to rest, reconnect, and maybe slow down —before your alarm clock went off this morning and reminded you it was time to jump back into the routine again.
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  CDS Summer School 2026

  Online registration opens Monday, January 26 for CDS students (further details for registration to come). 

   

  CDS Summer School classes are in-person and will run Monday, June 22 to Thursday, July 16 (no class, Wednesday, July 1).
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  Course Selection 2026/27

  It’s hard to believe, but we are beginning to plan for the next academic year already! Please note the following key dates and information:

   

  Tuesday, January 6 to Friday, January 9 -  Course Selection Process Visits and Resources: Members of the Student Services and Post-Secondary Counselling teams are currently visiting Grades 8-11 classes to explain the 2026/2027 course selection process.
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  Middle School Drama Improvisation

  Mat Mailandt of Think Fast Comedy was back on campus again as a guest artist in all of our Grade 8-12 drama classes over the past few weeks helping to teach the improv unit.  Mat's expertise had the students learning the skills of "yes, and", quick thinking and effective collaboration. 
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  University of Waterloo Beaver Computing Challenge

  By Krista Edwards

  
  

  On November 20th, four students from Grades 9 and 10 competed in the annual University of Waterloo Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC) at CDS.

  
  

  This contest aims to introduce computer science concepts to students who have little or no previous experience with computing. The BCC is a paperless, on-line problem-solving contest that focuses on computational skills and logical thinking. Questions are inspired by real-world topics in computer science and mathematics. Certificates of Distinction are awarded to students who achieved in the top 25% of students who participated at CDS.
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  Course Selection 2026/2027

  It’s hard to believe, but we are beginning to plan for the next academic year already!

   

  Current Grade 8-11 students, please note the following key dates and information:

  • Tuesday, Jan. 6 - Friday, Jan. 9: SSC and Post-Secondary Counselling teams visit Grades 8-11 classes to explain the course selection process (Gr. 8 Guidance, Gr. 9 English, Gr. 10 Civics and Careers, Gr. 11 English).
  • Thursday, Jan. 8: Grade 8 students receive information on Grade 9 Arts elective choices.
  • Friday, Jan. 9 (as of 6:00 PM): The Course Selection Form and 2026/2027 Course Calendar will be available online (via student's email).
  • Thursday, Jan. 15: Annual Senior School Academic Fair for Grades 9-11 to attend sessions and ask about elective courses.

  Thank you,

  From the SSC Team
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  Grade 7 Ceramics Looked Good Enough to Eat!

  Middle School art teachers Ms. Barbanchon and Ms. Inglis tasked their students with turning clay into mouth-watering masterpieces that were on display at last week’s MS/SS Music Night & Art Exhibition.

   

  According to Ms. Barbanchon, students began this project by creating a series of drawings for the Draw and Snack sketch assignment, illustrating a food item in four stages of being eaten. The next step was to transform one of those sketches into a realistic clay food sculpture.

   

  Artists often sculpt everyday foods to make them look playful or hyper-realistic. Students used clay construction techniques and painting skills to bring their snack design to life in 3D form. The results looked good enough to eat!    - Play Video
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  Results are in for the JS Beaver Computing Challenge

  By Lara Gee
  
  

  On November 21st, students in Grades 5 and 6 participated in the Beaver Computing Challenge. This challenge was hosted by The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing through the University of Waterloo. 

   
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  CDS Speech & Debate Team Gears Up for Provincials and Nationals

  It’s been a busy time in the land of Speech and Debate!
  
  Last Sunday, CDS hosted the York Regional Senior Debating Qualifier Tournament with five teams of two participating against teams from across York Region. Congratulations to all the teams who participated, including: Austin Cheng ‘29 and Kenneth Wang ‘29, Yolanda Sun ‘28  and Sophie Yuan ‘28, Sasha Nigul ‘28 and Ethan Starkman ‘28, Isla Gunning ‘30 and Aara Ko ‘30 and Adhya Chandradat ‘27 and Aneesa Khan ‘27. 
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  Dr. Kapila brings Biology to Life for Health Sciences Club

  We were fortunate to have Dr. Kapila, a CDS Parent, Board member and vascular surgeon, as a special guest at Ms. Griffin’s and Ms. Lee’s Health Sciences Club yesterday.

  
  

  Students had an incredible, hands-on opportunity to observe and understand real cadaver organs, including lungs and kidneys, bringing their learning directly from the textbook to the lab bench. This kind of experiential learning is what sets the CDS Health Sciences Club apart.

  
  

  Thank you Dr. Kapila for bringing your expertise to CDS, inspiring our students, and transforming complex biology into something truly memorable! 
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  Visiting Guests in Careers Class Inspire Students

  Over the past few weeks, CDS has hosted some inspirational alumni as guest speakers in Ms. Romanowich’s Grade 10 Careers class. Jesse Levine ’19, Senior Coordinator of Amateur Scouting for the Toronto Blue Jays, was still riding the high of the Jays’ recent World Series run. His story is a quintessential roadmap for chasing down and realizing one's dreams.
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