List of 15 news stories.

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  Parent Teacher Interviews

  An email was sent earlier today to all CDS families pertaining to the Parent-Teacher Interviews taking place on Wednesday, November 5th and Thursday, November 6th.
   
  Please refer to the attached for important information and instructions on HOW and WHEN to book your interviews through the On-Line Scheduler. The scheduler opens on Thursday, October 23rd at 7 p.m.. You must be able to login to to access Pick-A-Time.*
   
  Please note:
  As PTIs start at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5th, classes will end at 1:30 p.m. for ALL students, with buses departing at 1:45 p.m. There are NO classes on Thursday, November 6th.
   
  Please remember that CDS is a scent-free environment. Thank you.
  
  *If you have never logged into MyCDS before, or have forgotten your username or password, please refer to the MyCDS Login Instructions that can be found at www.cds.on.ca/help or call the office at (905)-833-1220.
   
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  The Power of Emptying Your Backpack

  Best-selling author and motivational speaker Sam Demma visited CDS on Tuesday morning to inspire both Middle and Senior School students in two uplifting assemblies. His message - “Empty Your Backpack” - encouraged students to hold onto the positive stories that lift them up and let go of the negative ones that weigh them down.
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  CDS Annual GY Trips Are a Memorable Right of Passage for Grade 12s

  The GY Trip is a valued CDS tradition and right of passage for Grade 12 students and is now in its second decade. This year the buses rolled out on Wednesday, September 24th and were greeted by open roads and three days of terrific tours and sessions.

   

  The East trip made stops at McGill, Ottawa U, Carleton and Queen's with overnight stays in Montreal and Kingston. The West trip visited the campuses of McMaster, Guelph, Laurier, Waterloo and Western (plus Huron), while bunking down in Waterloo and London.
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  2024-2025 Grades 3-6 Math Contest Awards

  By Liane Cooke

  
  

  In April 2025, 81 students from Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 wrote the annual Canada-wide Mathematica contests. 

  • Grade 3: CDS ranked 12th out of 190 schools
  • Grade 4:CDS ranked 19th out of 298 schools 
  • Grade 5: CDS ranked 13th out of 398 schools
  • Grade 6: CDS ranked 33 out of 405 schools

  Those are very impressive results and they indicate that we have some very dedicated and talented mathematicians in the Junior School!

  
  
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  Debaters Compete in early Bird Fulford Tournament

  By Andrea Davidson

   

  Last Saturday, eight CDS debaters travelled to MacLachlan College to compete in the early bird Fulford tournament. This is an impromptu debate where students have 30 minutes to prepare for a resolution.

  
  

  CDS fared incredibly well with special mention going to the Junior team of Akshaya Chandradat, Vivienne Chen, Isla Gunning and Aara Ko who placed second overall while competing against students in Grades 9 and 10.
  
  Congratulations also go to Isla Gunning for winning 4th place in the Junior category and Adhya Chandradat for placing 3rd in the Senior category. Adhya was joined by three fellow Senior team members Yolanda Sun, Sophie McLachlin and Renee Ng.
  
  Well done to the entire team for their quick thinking and sharp arguments!  
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  Junior School Students Participate in Every Child Matters Walk

  By Andrew Bartle

   

  It was a gentle stream of orange flowing through the Back 40 on Tuesday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Students and their teachers meandered along participating in thoughtful and productive conversations. The day started off with the Junior School gathering for their weekly assembly with a strong focus on Truth and Reconciliation. 3C and 5H had class presentations that helped teach and remind us about why it is an important day.
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  National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  At the Middle and Senior School assembly this week, students heard from Mr. Brent Johnston, Executive Director of Advancement, about his personal journey as an Indigenous person and the impact of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

   

  Five years ago, Mr. Johnston shared that he is Mohawk (Kanien'kehá:ka), from the Kanesatake Territory near Oka, Quebec, for the first time publicly at CDS. Like so many, he had chosen not to share his story beyond close friends for fear of racism. However, as he told students Monday, he is proud of what CDS has accomplished with regard to educating our students about the impact of residential schools and knows that we will need to continue to work hard on sharing and educating our community about this emotional issue.
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  A Strong Showing on the Court for Lucas Colozza ‘26

  Lucas Colozza had a standout summer on the Canadian tennis circuit, capturing the U18 Provincial Championship and advancing to the Top 16 at Nationals. These results have propelled him to a national ranking of #31 in Singles and #56 in Doubles, as well as #14 in the Province for Singles and #27 for Doubles.
  
  Now in Grade 12 at The Country Day School, Lucas first picked up a racquet at age seven or eight but didn’t start playing competitively until he was 13, playing in Aurora once or twice a week and a tournament every few months.
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  Author Michael Stewart inspires JS Creative writing

  By Mrs. Johnson

   

  Last Friday, the Grade 5 classes invited award-winning author Michael F. Stewart to help kick start their creative writing unit. He has authored over two dozen books for kids and young adults. From graphic novels to humorous middle grade novels, Michael enjoys stretching the limits on his storytelling and working with other authors young and old to tell their stories. 

   

   
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  Fall Student Leadership in the Senior School

  This week, we announced the application process and timeline for our Fall Student Leadership Positions. Along with previous roles, this year we're also introducing the new Grade Representatives position.

   

  Grade Representatives will serve as the voice of their peers in Grades 9 through 12. They'll advocate for student concerns, collaborate on grade-specific events to build connections, and work with other student leaders and faculty.

   

  Applications are due Monday, September 29th at 9:00 a.m. to the faculty advisor of the given profile.

   

  You can find all the details under the Student Leadership Tab on MyCDS.
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  Last Week’s Terry Fox Run Offered Important Words to Live By

  Last Friday, The Country Day School held its 34th run for Terry Fox in which the entire school participated. Students and faculty/staff ran and walked throughout the school’s extensive trail system with the Junior School run/walking a shorter loop for 42 minutes and the Middle/Senior School students run/walking a longer loop that included a colour run, foam, and a slip and slide, followed by some fun House competition events on Hawksworth Field. The CDS mascot, Storm the Cyclone, was cheering our students on every step of the way. 
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  Reminder of Health & Wellness Protocols as flu season arrives

  As fall approaches, we know that families will be faced with sniffles, coughs and colds, while COVID continues to stubbornly appear from time to time. Given all the various illnesses that can occur, this is a reminder of our school procedures for any student illness. 
  
  If your child is ill, they should stay home to recover. If your child has a fever, they should remain home until they are fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are improving. Remember to report your student's absence by contacting the School.
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  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.

   
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  CDS Parent Association Birthday Book Program

  What is the Birthday Book Program? The Birthday Book Program is a CDS Parent Association initiative designed for both the Junior School and Middle/Senior School Libraries. Parents or other family members are invited to donate books in their child’s honour. This donation creates a sense of pride for the child and provides a lasting and valuable contribution to the library. 
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  Post-Secondary Counselling

  Welcome back from the CDS Post-Secondary Counselling Team! We are thrilled to see so many students come through our office door these past two weeks to say hello and to ask questions about what the year(s) ahead will look like.
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