All School News - June 13, 2024

MESSAGE FROM STRUAN ROBERTSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL

Thank you to our JS community for a great Carnival last weekend! All proceeds are going to our JS renovation campaign - More Great Spaces!

Thank you to the YPA for their JS Fun Day and the Middle/Senior School student and staff BBQ and treats today!

We have released our 2023 - 2024 DEI Update below for your review.
Please see our cell phone announcement below.
Please take our short Flash survey to help us continue to improve our communications.
We have added The Flash Yorkie, our AI chatbot, to help you search The Flash.
Our last Annual Fund solicitation went out last week. We have had a wonderful response and are looking for 100% participation - thank you all for "Helping us finish strong!"
2023/2024 draws to a close tomorrow and on behalf of the faculty, staff and Board of Directors, thank you to all our York School families!
Lastly, take a break from your phones, get outside, have fun and read, read, read!

THE YORK SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING UPDATE

The Board of Directors had their final Board meeting of the 2023-2024 academic year. The Committee Chair’s reported on their respective Committee Goals for 2023-2024. The Chair of the Governance Committee also presented the individuals to be nominated for election as Directors at the next Annual General Meeting of Members.

Strengthening York’s Culture oF Wellbeing, Inclusivity and Belonging
(2023 - 2024 DEI Update)

In 2023-24, guided by the values and foundational pillars of our new strategic plan Embrace Curiosity, The York School continued implementing initiatives that advanced wellbeing, inclusion and belonging amongst our students, faculty and staff. We added to our already rich curriculum, making it more culturally responsive and relevant. We learned about and celebrated the many different backgrounds of people who make up Canada. Read more.

Click here to read the update

CELL PHONE COMMUNICATION

In April the Provincial Government announced changes to cell phones in schools policy to be implemented for 2024-25 academic year. Since then, The York School has been examining its current cell phone policies and practices and considering additional measures to promote wellbeing and mental health. Read more.

Click here to Read the communication

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Athletics

What an amazing year! TYS Athletics continues to be on the map in both CISAA and CAIS. I have so much pride for this program and every athlete, coach and fan should be so happy for what we have accomplished.

2024 - 2025 is going to be awesome. We begin the year with two exciting training opportunities. Kelly Olynyk of the Toronto Raptors and David Nurse will lead an amazing basketball clinic from October 4 - 6, 2024. Momentum Volleyball is excited to offer another Complete Player Development Combine from September 21 - September 22, 2024.

Big shoutout to all the Grade 12 graduating athletes for their contributions!

Olynyk Clinic Sign up

Volleyball Combine Sign Up

Athletics practice schedules for 2024 - 2025 are available in YorkNet as well as The Family Handbook.

TERRY FOX ORDERS - DUE JUNE 30

In September, The York School will be participating in our national awareness and fundraising campaign for the Terry Fox Foundation.

Often our students and families wish to support this initiative by wearing a T Shirt that is designed by the Terry Fox Foundation and whose proceeds go directly back into supporting cancer research.

We will be placing an order with the Terry Fox foundation for T-shirts.
Junior School Families (entering JK-Grade 5 in September 2024): Please use this form if you are interested in ordering a Terry Fox T Shirt for your child.
Middle + Senior Families (entering Grades 6-12 in September 2024): Please use this form.

Shirts will be delivered over the summer and handed out through homeroom classes in September.

Questions? Please contact Sarah Charley, Junior School Director of Student Life & Belonging at scharley@yorkschool.com or Erin Porter, Middle/Senior School Director of Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY

As part of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation at The York School, we will be participating in Orange Shirt day on September 30.

If you would like to support the Orange Shirt Society, which provides resources to Residential School Survivors, please purchase your child’s official orange shirt from the list of approved vendors below:
McCabe Promotional (Premiere Retailer)
Aritzia
Canadian Tire
London Drugs – Available in stores, while supplies last
Mark’s – Unisex adult
Mark’s – Unisex youth
Thrifty Foods – Available in stores, while supplies last

OTHER OSS RETAILERS
Turtle Lodge Trading Post
South Island Crafts

Beaded Orange Shirt Lapel Pins can be purchased from Tribal Roots Imports.

CAMPS THIS SUMMER

The following camps will take place at The York School this Summer. Please note that these programs are not endorsed by The York School and are run by independent third party operators.