Brian Coulter '04
Excerpt from Spring 2014 issue of The Link:
Brian had known of the Rhodes Scholarship before, but upon his return to Western, made the decision to apply. Established 110 years ago by Cecil Rhodes, this is an international postgraduate award that funds an all-expenses paid scholarship to study at Oxford University. The application process is not for the faint of heart and selection criteria includes “literary and scholastic attainments; moral force of character and instincts to lead and take an interest in one’s fellow beings; truth, courage, devotion to duty, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship.” Other famous Rhodes Scholars include Bob Rae, John Turner, Danny Williams, and Marc Kielburger.
Brian spent nearly 200 hours working on his application, including 25 rewrites. This exercise forced him to really consider what he wanted to do with his life and that by attempting something so difficult, he discovered a great deal about himself.
Read Brian's full story
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
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.
(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.
