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Endowment

An endowment is a fund that holds investments in perpetuity as a source of income. It provides an inspirational opportunity for our families to support an area of interest in The Country Day School forever. Families may support areas within the school by donating to an existing fund, many of which are named in honour of donors and former members of faculty and staff, as well as alumni we have lost far too soon.

Endowment funds provide meaningful support for the School and its community by: diversifying the student population; adding a humanizing touch by extending support to families who have had their circumstances change mid-way through the educational experience; and by helping to fund programs that would otherwise be unaffordable such as hosting visiting experts in academic, artistic and athletic disciplines.

CDS currently has funds that support scholarships and bursaries, athletics, music, staff development and training, and beautification and green initiatives.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Brent Johnston, Executive Director of Advancement, at 905.833.1220 ext. 269.

Endowment Form

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • How does a family donate to the endowment?

    Families can choose to contribute any amount to an existing CDS Scholarship or Bursary endowment in order to support a wide range of areas. CDS’ endowment currently has 15 named Endowed Funds that support a wide range of areas including athletics, music, scholarship and bursaries, staff development and training and the environment.

  • How does a family create a named endowment fund?

    In order to create a named endowment fund in support of a specific area or initiative within the School or a scholarship/ bursary, a minimum of $25,000 donation or pledge is requested. This can be contributed to over a number of years. To learn more about named endowment donations and opportunities, please contact our Executive Director of Advancement, Brent Johnston, at 905.833.1220 ext. 269.

  • What is an endowment and why is it important?

    An endowment is a fund of funds that holds investments in perpetuity as a source of income. In many cases, endowments are created to fund specific areas for support within a school. Often, donor gifts create named funds that recognize an individual and support an area of personal interest. Endowments are important for institutions because they provide a source of income to sustain scholarships, projects and initiatives into the future. The Country Day School's total endowment is approximately $6 million.

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  • ALUMNI LEGACY Fund

    Established in 2017 with the simple goal of celebrating our founding year while achieving milestone donations in increments of 1972 toward a bursary in support of children of CDS alumni.

  • Association Bursary Endowment Fund

    This fund supports the school’s general bursary program which provides financial assistance to returning students.

  • The Courtney T. Cathers Endowment Fund

    Established to honour the memory of Courtney ‘06, this fund provides support for The Courtney T. Cathers Celebration of the Arts Award presented to a Grade 11 student returning for their graduating year. 

  • Edmond G. Eberts Endowment Fund

    Established by one of our co-founders in 2013, this fund provides merit-based entrance scholarships of up to $15,000 awarded annually to incoming students entering Grades 7 and 8, and 9 and 10 who best exemplify a commitment to education with balance.

  • Jim Bayler Endowment Fund

    This fund was established in honour of Mr. Jim Bayler upon his retirement as the Director of the Junior School in 2007 in support of the general bursary program.

  • Paul C. Duckett Endowment Fund

    Established in honour of Mr. Paul Duckett upon his retirement after a distinguished 22-year career as CDS’s third Head of School from 1989 to 2011, this fund provides financial aid support to existing families who encounter financial need.

  • SavMar Endowment Fund

    This fund was established by an anonymous donor family to provide financial support for our community.
    The SavMar Endowment Fund was established by an anonymous donor family to provide bursary (financial support) for our community.

  • Taylor Endowment Fund

    This fund, established in memory of a founding teacher and former Director of the Junior School, Mr. Peter Taylor, who passed away in 2006, supports the general Financial Aid program.

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  • The Dinny Day Endowment Fund

    The Dinny Day Awards are in memory of past CDS parent, Dinny Day, and awarded to the top academic students in Grade 6.

  • The Dorothy and Margaret Millar Endowment Fund

    This fund provides funding for the Dorothy and Margaret Millar Award presented to the student entering Grade 10 who has displayed a continuing interest in and enthusiasm for the Social Sciences.

  • The Hanna Valle Endowment Fund

    Established to honour the memory of Hanna ’13, this fund provides interest for The Hanna Valle Celebration of the Arts Award presented to a Grade 8 student returning for their Grade 9 year who has made a significant contribution to the Arts throughout their Middle School career. 

  • The Robert M. Ross Endowment Fund

    Established to honour CDS’s second Headmaster, Mr. Robert Ross, the fund provides interest to support the Robert M. Ross Award presented to a current Grade 11 student, returning for their graduating year who has best exemplified leadership, hard work, commitment and school spirit through their involvement in all aspects of school life.

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  • The Chant Family Endowment Fund

    This fund was established in 1998 to provide support for resources and programs that support student development in the transitional years (Grades 6-9). Funds are directed to professional development, training, guidance, and the purchase of learning materials for our student services support programs.

  • The Di Hawksworth Endowment Fund

    This fund was established by the CDS Parent Association in honour of Di Hawksworth, a staff member for 28 years from 1972-2000. The Hawksworth Endowment Fund provides annual interest to support The Country Day School’s athletic program.

  • The Milligan Music for Life Endowment Fund

    Established in 2001 to provide financial support to the CDS Music program, the Music for Life Endowment provides the opportunity to engage composers, conductors, and musicians with the school to benefit our CDS student musicians.

  • The Wilma West Endowment Fund

    The CDS Parent Association established this fund in honour of Wilma West, a CDS staff member for 27 years from 1974-2001. The Wilma West Endowment Fund provides annual financial support for the environmental beautification of the school grounds, including green initiatives that will benefit the school as a whole.

  • The Ian Sokullu Endowment Fund

    Established by the Sokullu family to honour the memory of Ian ‘19, the Ian Sokullu Endowment Fund was established as a pillar of support for Computer Science and Robotics. 

  • “Without Mr. Eberts’ kind heart and generosity, my CDS experience would not have been possible.”

    — Eberts Entrance Scholarship recipient

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.

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Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5 
(905) 833-1220 

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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.

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