I’m sure many of you have heard a variation of this line, “Enjoy every moment, because you’ll turn around and they will be all grown up.” When my children were younger, there were days when I believed this statement couldn’t be further from the truth. However, now that they are 18 and 21 – I […]
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, […]
Some liken it to a sundae, while others call it “hygge” As I’ve said before in this column, the backbone of this magazine for our readers is the Alumni Notes section on the last few pages. I like to include the Alumni Profiles in this category, of which there are typically three in every issue. […]
A powerful combination Earlier this fall a series of three events happened within an 18-hour window which prompted me to reflect on the power of goodwill and significance of brand awareness. As the person responsible for marketing for CDS, I fully recognize the importance of striving to attain synergy and continual improvement on both fronts. […]