All School News - April 9, 2026
MESSAGE FROM STRUAN ROBERTSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
The Board of Directors is calling for nominations for Committee Members for 2026-2027. If you are interested, please click the button below to submit your nomination. Deadline for nominations is May 1, 2026.
We hope you will take 5 minutes before Friday, April 10 to share your thoughts via our Parent Pulse Check
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We hope you will take 5 minutes before Friday, April 10 to share your thoughts via our Parent Pulse Check |
BOLT MASCOT REVEALED
Bolt made a grand entrance last week at an assembly for our Middle and Senior School students, and then spent time making some new best friends over at the Junior School. Check out highlights from Bolt’s big debut!
Final Giving Tuesday Challenge unlocked - the wait is officially over!
You might remember on Giving Tuesday, you helped us unlock all three challenges, including that I would dress up as Bolt if we reached 100 new donors. A promise is a promise - check out this video!
Fulford Debate Judges Sign Up
Please volunteer to judge at the spring Fulford League debate tournament that York is hosting on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Absolutely no experience is required to judge and you will be thoroughly briefed before the tournament begins. The Fulford League was founded in 1948 and includes independent schools from across the GTA. It is unique in that students debate with a partner from another school, whom they have not met before and only have 30 minutes to prepare with. (Seniors debate three impromptu motions and juniors debate both sides of one prepared motion and one impromptu motion.) The tournament includes students from Grades 7-12 and is focused on learning and fun. Please e-mail Rob Burkett at rburkett@yorkschool.com with any questions you may have. Thank you for supporting the York debate program - we couldn't do this without you!
Register for the YPA PARENT SOCIAL
THE YPA & THE YORK SCHOOL
Invite you to the 4th Annual York Parent Social!
When: May 6, 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: NEW LOCATION - BUCA OSTERIA & BAR | 53 Scollard Street front entrance located via Yorkville Avenue through the Four Seasons Courtyard, Toronto, ON M5R 0A1.
UPDATE FROM FINANCE
2nd Tuition Installment - Thursday, April 30, 2026
The 2nd Tuition payment for the 2026-2027 school year is due by Thursday April 30, 2026.
JK - Grade 12 $22,565
These payments only apply to those not on the monthly installment plan.
Payment options include:
Online Payment
Through most major banks, you are able to set up The York School as a payee to enable the payment of tuition online. Set up the “York School” as a payee and then use the last five digits of your child’s student account.
Cheque
The School prefers to receive your payments electronically however, if you choose to pay by cheque, cheques may be dropped off at Middle/Senior School reception at 1320 Yonge Street.
Credit Card
Credit card payments through Plastiq can be made with most major credit cards. Go to https://request.plastiq.com/pay-the-york-school and register. Please note that payments may take 3-5 business days to process and that a service fee of 2.99% will be applied.
RSVP for the Junior and Middle School Carnival!
The 2026 Carnival will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, May 23! Junior and Middle School families get ready for an unforgettable day at our 1320 Yonge St campus. We’re bringing the fun with a BBQ, games and activities for all ages to enjoy. Please register and sign up to volunteer for the event through the link below.
2026 York Online Auction!
Back by popular demand, we are excited to announce the 2026 York Online Auction! The auction will launch online in early May so every community member can participate. And we need your help. If you have an item or experience you can donate in any of the following areas, we want to hear from you!
Events: Tickets for sporting events, concerts, or cultural performances.
Travel & Getaways: Access to vacation homes, spa retreats, resorts, or wellness packages.
Unique Experiences: Behind-the-scenes tours, gourmet dining, or specialized workshops.
Creative & Artisan Offerings: An artist, chef, a musician, or a craftsperson willing to donate a private lesson or custom piece.
Anything that would generate interest as an auction item.
Auction donors will receive a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of their donated items.
Please click here to explore how to get involved. See the types of items donated to the 2024 Auction Catalogue.
And please feel free to reach out to either of us if you have questions.
We look forward to making this year’s auction a huge success, with all proceeds supporting York’s highest priorities at both campuses - major capital projects and the school’s bursary for needs-based financial assistance. As tuition covers only York’s operations, these projects rely on support from the school community.
Thank you,
RSVP FOR Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) workshop
The York School will be hosting a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) workshop for parents and caregivers on May 22 from 8:45am - 4:00pm. Currently, all York School staff are being trained in MHFA by our Senior School Social Worker, Avallon Leopold. Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized, evidence-based program that helps adults learn how to provide help to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis. This training will help participants recognize signs of mental health challenges and guide people toward appropriate professional help when needed. The program is widely used across Ontario in schools, healthcare, and community settings. At the end of the workshop, you will earn a participation certificate in MHFA.
Cost: $75.00 per person
