Pathways to People
The Junior School’s philanthropic group, Pathways to People, has continued to keep our youngest learners focussed on stewardship these past few months.
In January, students raised $1000 for our national charity Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). CPAWS protects Canadian land and water including all animals that use those areas for their habitat. We are honoured to have supported this charity for three years!
On February, 23rd, Pathways to People organized Pink Shirt Day to stand up to bullying. Each class was asked to brainstorm strategies for how to be an ally and to show kindness to others. The Junior School students were able to raise $400 for CKNW Kids’ Fund.
Following the March break, Pathways to People members had the opportunity to meet Rex Taylor and learn more about our international charity, The Small Project. Mr. Taylor shared the story of Collins Gitene with our students. Collins is a Grade 6 student whose mother left him and his siblings at a young age. Collins’ father’s income is limited and precarious at times, which makes it challenging for him to attend a well-equipped school. Luckily, the Gitene family learned about The Small Project which offered him a scholarship to attend Carmel Hill Catholic Primary School. In March and April, we were able to raise over $1000 for Collins which will ensure all of his school related costs are covered for a year. Read more about Collins’s story.
Given the current situation in Ukraine and Russia, Pathways to People felt it was important to add an additional non-uniform day to support the children being affected by the war. Students were able to raise $500 for Save the Children. This charity aims to support vulnerable children when a crisis occurs. Every child deserves to play, learn and enjoy their childhood!
Lastly, Pathways to People members are busy making posters to advertise for our non-uniform day on Friday, May 13th to support The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund. This charity is near and dear to the Junior School as we continue to honour Steph Collins’ memory and wish to educate others about sun safety. Steph Collins was a beloved member of the Junior School since 2003 and was the force behind the launch of our Outdoor Education program in 2011. We look forward to raising money for this incredible charity!
It is with the support of our Junior School families that Pathways to People’s initiatives are able to be successful. We are very grateful for your continued support during these trying times.
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.
