All School News - June 15, 2023
MESSAGE FROM STRUAN ROBERTSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear York School Community,
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 as they begin their post-secondary adventures at outstanding universities this fall across Canada, the US, and Europe.
Celebrating grade 5s moving onto MS and grade 8s moving onto SS.
Looking forward to three closing ceremonies tomorrow.
Thank you to the YPA, parent volunteers, and parent ambassadors for all that they do for the York community
Wishing everyone a great summer and make sure we all take a break from technology, get outside and read, read, read!
Struan Robertson
Head of School
THE YORK SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING UPDATE
The Board of Directors had their final Board meeting of the 2022-23 academic year. The Board approved the school’s new strategic plan which will be shared with our community in the fall of 2023, including a revised mission, vision and values.
SUPPORTING YORK
The countdown to construction on The Athletic Commons has begun! We are now just four days away from starting construction on this game-changing facility, which will be ready in September. Join the generous York families helping build this incredible facility by donating here.
York’s Annual Fund enriches the student experience across all campuses. From Challenge Week equipment, to field trips to the Stratford Conference of Independent Schools' Drama Festival, and new toys at the Junior School - that’s the Annual Fund in action. Donate here to help us reach 100% participation from York families.
The York Shop
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The York School is excited to share with our community that we are opening up a York Shop at our 1320 Yonge Street campus where students across all three divisions (Junior, Middle, and Senior School) will be able to purchase black gym t-shirts for our Junior School students, gym uniforms for all Middle and Senior School Students as well as spirit wear items.
All purchases will be charged to Student Accounts.
Please note: Students in Grades 6-12 are able to purchase items independently on their student account. Students in our Junior School Grades JK-Grade 5 require parents to purchase on their behalf.
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August York Shop Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 29, and Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Location: 1320 Yonge Street in the Learning Commons
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Items available for purchase: black gym t-shirts, toddler crewnecks, and youth hoodies for our Junior School students. Gym uniforms, youth, and adult hoodies for all Middle and Senior School Students, as well as spirit wear items
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York Shop Details for Middle and Senior School Students:
Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023-Friday September 29, 2023, inclusive
Time: 11:30-1:30 pm
Location: The Learning Commons (1320 Yonge Street)
Items available for purchase: gym uniforms, youth, and adult hoodies for all Middle and Senior School Students as well as spirit wear items
*The York Shop is not selling the official school uniform which you must purchase through our uniform provider Top Marks (topmarks.ca)
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Junior School Pop-Up Shop
Where: Junior School (1639 Yonge Street) in the Gathering Place
Time: 7:30-9:00 am and 3:00-5:30 pm
When: Thursday, September 7, and Friday, September 8, 2023
Items available for purchase: Black gym t-shirts, youth hoodies, toddler crewnecks, and spirit wear items
*Please note that Junior School gym t-shirts and spirit wear will be available for purchase from our York Shop throughout the month of September during lunch open hours. (11:30 - 1:30 pm)
If you have any questions please reach out to Astrid Fischer (afischer@yorkschool.com)
ATHLETICS
What an awesome year in Athletics! We are so excited for the 2023-2024 Athletic Year! We are attaching our practice schedules for next year for each division at our school. This will provide a snapshot of the year and official registration will begin on September 1st, 2023.
At the beginning of the school year, we will begin with a couple of weekends focused on sport-specific training. NBA Skills Coach David Nurse is back. David has worked with over 100 NBA players and brings his knowledge back to TYS. TYS will also host its annual Volleyball Combine run by Momentum Volleyball. Please see the attached posters and sign-up forms for both events.
Have an active and safe summer Everyone!
Spring Term Track and Field Success
Our spring term ended with some major track and field success. Thank you to all athletes and coaches for a great term. Here is a breakdown of results:
Rosie A.
7th U11 G, High Jump
Claire B.
U10 G, 3rd in 80m Hurdles, 5th 100m, 8th High Jump
Martin C.
4th U12, Long Jump
Millie F.
U10 G, 6th 200m dash, 8th High Jump
Owen H.
U10 B, 2nd 80m hurdles, 1st 100m, 3rd Shot Put
Sasha J.
U12 G, 5th 100m dash, 4th 200m dash
Payton L.
U11B, High Jump
Grant S.
U12 B, 2nd in 800m
Coco S.
U11 G, 7th in High Jump
U10 Girls 4 X 100 m 3rd place
U12 Girls 4 X 100m 3rd place
Selma N.
U14, 1st in 1500m, 1st in 800m
Téa K.
U14, 5th in 400m
Theo G.R.
U13, 2nd in 80m Hurdles Final, 4th in 100m Finals, 3rd in 200m Finals
Alice P.
U12 G, 6th 200m dash, 3rd High Jump
Pedro P.
U10 B, 3rd Long Jump, 5th High Jump
Sylvie P.
U12 G, 2nd 400m, 5th High Jump
Reese R.
U11 G, 4th in 100m, 3rd Triple Jump
William S.
U12 B, 3rd in 400m
Lesley S.
U10 G, 8th 200m, 7th Discus
