By Vivien Zhang ’21 It has been six months of remoteness since COVID-19 forcefully inserted its unwanted presence into our lives. I trust that I speak for the majority when I say that I expected everything to have returned to normal by the time September arrived. I had been overly optimistic –– an attribute I […]
by Vivien Zhang ’21 Follow up to – https://www.educationwithbalance.com/2020/09/04/reflections-on-virtual-summer-school/ Concurrently, I was partaking in the Summer Reading Club that was led by one of our English teachers, Mr. Fanni. Casual virtual assemblies composed of Grade 10-11 students were held once a week to discuss our elected classic of study, The Odyssey by Homer. The Odyssey […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]