Grade 11 Post-Secondary Information Evening for Parents
The Grade 11 Post Secondary Information Night is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at 7:00 pm. This event will be in-person and will be held in the Learning Commons at 1320 Yonge St.
This information session will be led by Sarah Bauld, Juliana Agostino and Aga Maksimowska. During this session they will be discussing the steps on how to prepare for university. Following the information session the counsellors will answer any questions you may have.
Please RSVP by Monday, February 10, 2025. The session is normally for parents, but grade 11 students are welcome to attend.
Do you want to explore the University of Toronto and Trinity College in-person to see if the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One first-year foundation program is right for you? If so, then consider participating in our March Break Shadow Days, hosted by our Trinity One Professors, Program Assistants and Peer Mentors.
Space is limited and interested individuals are encouraged to apply early to participate in this exciting program. Classes take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the day. Students are encouraged to select a time and program that best suits their schedule.
On select dates between March 11 - 13, 2025, you can become a Trinity One student for a day and experience seminar classes with current Trinity One students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto. There are four half-day options where you will join other Grade 12 prospective students like yourself and shadow Trinity One classes. You will also participate in meet-and-greet events where you will have the opportunity to talk to current students, staff, faculty and mentors to have all your questions answered - held in a similar fashion as our weekly co-curricular lunch events.
Tues March 11, Morning or Afternoon Sessions available: 9 am-2 pm or 12-5 pm
Wed March 12, Afternoon Session available: 2-5 pm
Thurs March 13, Morning Session available: 9 am-1 pm
Family Day weekend in Montreal? McGill will be open on Sunday, February 16, 2025, offering campus tours and mock lectures! Not only will you be able to discover the lively, urban vibe of our downtown campus, but you'll also be able to sit in on a lecture to get a feel of what it's like to study here. Nestled into the side of Mount Royal, in the heart of the city, the downtown campus offers an exceptional space for outdoor and city lovers alike. With its rich heritage and abundance of green spaces, it’s a campus you’ll want to discover! Spaces are limited so book today! Register HERE.
Travel, Volunteer, Experiential Education and GAP Year Fair
Royal St.George's College School is hosting a Travel, Volunteer, Experiential Education and GAP Year Fair on February 22, 2025.
If you are thinking of a summer credit course, international volunteer opportunity, GAP year or unique experience, this is a great opportunity to connect with organizations in one day. Click HERE to learn more.
Parent webinar
In our first parent session of the year, A Parents’ Guide: Applying to Oxford, we are running a weekend session to introduce parents and supporters to what their child can expect during the application process at the University of Oxford including advice for support and myth-busting.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10:00 (GMT) to 11:00 (GMT)
Click here to register (AM)
16:00 (GMT) to 17:00 (GMT)
Click here to register (PM)
Student webinar
In our student session, Understanding Oxford: The University and Colleges explained, we will hear from the international team and current student ambassadors who will explore the University of Oxford and the unique college system.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
10:00 (GMT) to 11:15 (GMT)
Click here to register (AM)
16:00 (GMT) to 17:15 (GMT)
Click here to register (PM)
If you're in Grade 10 and planning to attend university, you're invited to learn what you can do now to prepare.
This event will help you start thinking about your journey to university. You don't need to have it all figured out or know what you want to study already! This is a hybrid event, and we encourage you to participate in person or online.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:30 to 8:30pm. ET
Information fair (in person, optional/drop-in) Drop in before or after the presentation to chat with our staff and students to get your questions answered, learn more about what programs are available, and get a better idea of what is offered at university.
Presentation (in person & livestream option, video recording will be shared after with all registrants) We'll cover topics on studying what you love, admissions, finances, and current student experiences.
Can't attend or watch live? No problem! We'll be sharing a link to a video recording of the presentation portion of the event after to everyone who registered, so you can catch up on what was covered. Click here to register.
The York School is invited to challenge themselves in the upcoming University of California, Berkeley’s Ascend Berkeley Stock Pitch Competition 2025.
Poster
Competition website
Ascend Berkeley’s Website
Particularly suited for students interested in:
economics
finance
business
Recognitions: Compete for prestigious country and global awards
Team size: 2-5 students per team (all team members must be from the same school)
Categories:
Middle school category (Grade 6 – 8)
High School Category (Grade 9 – 12)
Late registration deadline: February 28, 2025
Calling all Artists!
Submissions for the 2025 student art challenge are open until March 21! This year’s winning artworks will be exhibited at Art Toronto, Canada’s largest contemporary art fair in
October 2025.
Each year, students in Grades 7 through 12 are invited to create original artworks with accompanying artist statements inspired by leaders in Canadian art history. Applicants are encouraged to interpret this theme as broadly as they wish and to create works in any media. Click HERE to learn more and HERE to see last year’s winners.
Summer Opportunities - Check out these Canadian and global options.
Interested in exploring new subjects or diving deeper into topics that spark your curiosity? AND wondering what to do this summer? HERE is a working document listing summer opportunities. Some programs are still being updated, and we will continue to populate the document as we learn more. Some applications ask you to submit a transcript and/or teacher recommendation - please contact your counsellor. Please note the application due dates and that some programs are in American USD.