Campus Sunscreen Stations Fulfill Ms. Collins' Wish
Last September marked the one-year anniversary of the passing of a dear teacher, colleague and friend, Ms. Steph Collins.
Not a day goes by that we aren't reminded of Ms. Collins' beautiful spirit and smile. It could be prompted by a simple glance at the newly named Ms. Collins' Talking Circle, a walk by the Outdoor Ed gathering spot behind the Junior School gym, or a stroll down the ramp to Middle School alongside the Outdoor Ed classroom. Memories of her leading our little explorers in her green or blue-checkered jacket abound.
One of Ms. Collins' dreams was to bring sunscreen stations to our campus for our students and faculty. After she passed away, our community honoured her by making donations in her memory to The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund (DCMF). This partnership with DCMF, along with the generosity of our community, has meant that CDS has been able to set up six sunscreen stations around our campus.
Tomorrow is a non-uniform day and the theme in the Junior School is jersey day. We are asking JS students to bring in a Toonie to support The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund and encourage you to visit www.dcmf.ca to learn more about sun safety and melanoma research today.
Yes, Ms. Collins’ spirit continues to live on in our hearts, as does her lasting legacy throughout our campus.
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.
