Parents

List of 10 news stories.

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  Carry the Momentum Forward: Support the Dream Together Campaign

  What an incredible milestone! As we shared last week, our 50th Annual CDS Dinner & Auction was a resounding success raising in excess of $347,000 net. During the evening, we took a moment to look back with a special Year in Review video celebrating everything we have achieved together this past year. 
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  JS/MS/SS/Parent Summer Reading Lists

  "School might be out, but the page-turning adventures are just getting started! Keeping those reading muscles flexing over the break is the ultimate secret weapon for the fall, and here’s the best news: just 20 minutes a day is the sweet spot! For solo reading, encourage your students to dive into books at their current level or even an easier, breezy favourite—it’s all about building unstoppable confidence and pure reading joy." - Ms. Ashley Waller  
  
  

  Need some summer reading recommendations? Check out our lists below that have been carefully compiled by our wonderful librarians Ms. Johnson and Ms. Rutledge. Grab a book, find a dock, hammock or sunny spot, and let the summer reading fun begin! 

  • Junior School - Library Guides
  • Middle/Senior School Library Guides
  • Parent Book Club Reads
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  Aurora Street Fair - Sunday, June 7th

  Be sure and stop by the CDS tents at the Aurora Street Festival this Sunday, June 7!

   

  The CDS Admissions team will be joined by some of our Faculty members (retired and current) and members of the Community Relations team in our CDS tent located on the east side of Yonge Street just north of Dunning Avenue - Booths #525 and #527.

  
  

  There will be fun for the entire family this Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM!
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  Record-Breaking Amount Raised at 50th Auction!

  WOW! Thank You for an Incredible 50th Annual Dinner & Auction!

   

  Last Friday evening, our community came together to celebrate our 50th Annual Dinner & Auction, and we are still completely blown away by the energy and generosity in the room. The entire night was a reminder of the strength and spirit of our community. What an amazing night!
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  Thank You To Our Volunteers

  This week the Parent Association held our AGM  and Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast where we had an opportunity to recognize all community members who volunteered their time throughout the school year. The time that each and every one of you give through the year is greatly appreciated, and we could not do what we do without your support.
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  School Start Online Stationary Kits are Now Available for Parents to Purchase

  Families, you can now purchase your school supply kits directly from School Start (our official online school stationery kit company) for your convenience.

   

  We are excited to offer you again the opportunity to purchase your school supplies through School Start for the 2026-2027 school year. This process will save you both time and money. Order early, and you will be entered in one or more contests!
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  Split the Pot, Share the Dream!

  History in the making! For the first time ever, CDS is launching a 50/50 Raffle in conjunction with our annual Field of Dreams 50th Dinner & Auction.

  
  The rules are simple: The jackpot grows with every ticket sold. At the end of the draw, the winner takes home half the pot, and the other half goes directly toward supporting our new Athletic Centre.
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  CDS Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Parent Association AGM

  The CDS Parent Association and Office of Community Relations invite you to join us for the CDS Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Parent Association AGM on:

   

  Wednesday, May 20th at 9:00 am

  Di Ciano Atrium of the Paul C. Duckett Performing Arts Centre

   

  We hope you will join us as we honour our volunteers and everything they do for CDS.

  Kindly RSVP no later than May 8.

   

  We look forward to seeing you!

   
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  Parent Association presents: Flow Into Spring

  Find Your Zen: 

  Spring Walk & Tai Chi at the Sugar Shack

   

  Reconnect with nature and your CDS community this spring. The CDS Parent Association invites all parents to join us for a refreshing morning session designed to help you relax and unwind.

  
  

  This special event features a guided walk by our Head of School, John Liggett, through our beautiful "Back 40" grounds, leading to the CDS Sugar Shack. Once there, you will enjoy a professional Tai Chi session focused on mindfulness and movement, followed by coffee and snacks with fellow parents.

  
  

  Due to the cozy atmosphere of the Sugar Shack, space is strictly limited to 25 participants to ensure a tranquil experience for everyone.

  
  

  Please dress comfortably for a walk and light movement.

  
  RSVP to reserve your spot here.
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  High Energy + High Bids: Meet the Starting Line Up for Auction 2026!

  The Auction Team is thrilled to announce DJ Clymaxxx and Devo Brown will be bringing the energy to our 2026 Field of Dreams Dinner & Auction on Friday, May 29th at the Paramount EventSpace!

   

  DJ Clymaxxx, the official DJ for KiSS 92.5 and a two-time Canadian Radio DJ of the Year, is known for his high-energy performance, innovative remixes, and genre-blending mashups. With over a decade of experience on airwaves and live stages, he is guaranteed to keep the atmosphere electric.

   

  Joining him is our host, Devo Brown. As the charismatic host of Breakfast Television, Devo brings quick wit and a commanding stage presence that will guide us through an unforgettable evening.

   
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