The summer between two school years is a critical time that presents an opportunity to enrich your day-to-day life, whether it be with the wisdom gleaned from novels, with that new trick you’ve taught your dog, or, in my case, with the love of learning and inquisition gained from a two-week summer journalism program in […]
Over the years, I have consoled many a student in my care when they have lost a pet in their family, but it wasn’t until our own dog, Kobie, passed away last year, that I realized just how much dogs are a cherished part of our lives and our families. I began to think about […]
Each year, Friends of the Simon Wiesenthal Centre (FSWC) invite 20-30 influential Canadians on a remarkable educational journey to Poland and Israel to learn about the Holocaust, racism and intolerance. Their objective is to educate leaders about the past and to inspire and empower them to make the world a better place. Over 150 police […]
What are you doing this summer? Spending time at the cottage, catching up on your reading list, watching lots of soccer (your own kids or World Cup), unearthing your green thumb, getting in shape … all of the above? I always love hearing how people spend their summer months. I think it speaks to their […]
During the Senior School run of The Laramie Project, I had the privilege of helping shuttle Judy and Dennis Shepard, our very special guests, from A to B during their four-day visit. I was honoured to play a small role in this powerful production which CDS boldly chose to stage. Not only was it an […]
Last week I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Lisa Damour speak at Branksome Hall about her latest book Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. For parents of teenage to 20-something daughters, this title might ring true. As the mother of a soon-to-be university student, I am very familiar with […]
Last June, Grade 12 student Allyson Whitmell was chatting with her mom about her upcoming final year at CDS and her plans for the future. Her mother told her, “It’s an open road for you”, which gave Allyson an idea. “I heard those words and knew I had to go write a song that would […]
Last month, I read the news of John and Marcy McCall MacBain’s generous donation of $200-million to McGill University. This is an historic amount by Canadian standards and duly noted among our institutions of higher learning. The expression “giving back” immediately came to mind as both husband and wife benefitted from scholarships and student loans […]
Like most coaches, I breathe a huge sigh of relief when the season comes to an end. I love coaching my team, but it is a huge commitment that can mean long days and time away from my family. The snowboard season is no exception. Although we don’t have late games that follow a long […]
Extracurriculars at The Country Day School serve as staples to the maintenance of the school’s motto, “Education with Balance”, and as opportunities for enrichment and involvement in the school community. At CDS, students are given the chance to engage in a vast variety of teams and clubs, all of which provide a foundation for academic, […]