Grade 3 Students Explore Ontario Through an Urban Adventure
By Zahra Remtulla
This week, CDS Grade 3 students travelled to Toronto for an exciting day of discovery connected to their Social Studies unit, Living and Working in Ontario. Through hands-on experiences and real-world observation, students explored how communities across Ontario are organized and how people live and work within them.
The day began at Little Canada, where students explored miniature models of cities and regions from across Ontario and Canada. As they moved through the exhibits, students identified different types of land use, including residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, transportation, and community spaces. They also made thoughtful connections between these spaces and the jobs, services, and industries that help communities thrive.
Following their exploration, students enjoyed lunch together at the historic Old Spaghetti Factory, where they reflected on the day’s learning while sharing conversations and excitement with classmates.
The Grade 3s represented CDS with curiosity and enthusiasm throughout the trip. From exploring bustling cityscapes in miniature form to making meaningful real-world connections, the day sparked curiosity and deepened learning in memorable ways!
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.
