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, […]
Have you read Lukas Weese’s ’14 interviews with former CDS students and hockey players Jonah De Simone ’20 and Victor Mete ’16 yet? The sports fanatic and journalist recently caught up with both players for his articles at The Last Word on Sports. In each interview, Lukas asked both athletes how The Country Day School […]
Everyone who knows me, knows that I am who I am because of my involvement in theatre. Being involved in theatre has allowed me to develop a strong sense of self-confidence, empathy and understanding of certain emotions. Being able to play a part, makes you become much more in touch with yourself as you are […]
Over the years that it has been available to students, the Peer Tutoring program at the Country Day School has become a fixture of the Student Services Centre. As a peer tutor myself, I would say that it plays an essential role in the maintenance of academic confidence and support at the school. Last week, […]
CDS set the bar high for others to follow Auction season is in full swing as the date of the 46th annual Auction grows near. Friday, May 31st is the big night, and Jeans and Jewels is the theme. A few years ago, we ran a story about the origins of the CDS Auction in […]