SENIOR SCHOOL - OCTOBER 12, 2023
UPCOMING EVENTS & UPDATEs
Friday, October 13, 9:30am - CIS Ontario Thrive Student Leaders Workshop Planning Day
Monday, October 16 - Friday, October 20 - House Spirit Week - Students may wear themed clothing each day, or their uniform.
Tuesday, October 17, 7:45pm - Grade 10 into 11 Parent Information Evening (RSVP Here)
Wednesday, October 25, 9:30am - Grade 9 & 10 Drama trip to Gargantua Theatre
Thursday, October 26 - Middle and Senior School Photo Day (Grades 6 - 11)
Students should wear one of the following uniform items: the long-sleeved blue polo shirt, the blue crewneck sweatshirt or the blue ¼ zip sweatshirt
Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work Day - On Wednesday, November 1, The York School will be participating in the National Take Our Kids to Work Day Initiative. There will be no grade 9 classes held that day and all grade 9 students are encouraged to participate.
Grade 9 parents are to complete this form by October 14 to let us know whether or not they need or can provide a placement for their child and/or additional students.
Curriculum information
Curriculum guides and videos are now available on YorkNet!
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
House Spirit Week - October 16 to 20
The Student Council has been hard at work planning this Fall’s spirit week! Students can look forward to earning house points by dressing according to the theme of the day and participating in various house-themed activities.
On Wednesday, October 18 we'll have our first House Challenge Morning of the year and students should wear their house colours with pride! For the activities, it is “choose your own adventure”. Students should check their email and complete the google form to sign up for an activity either in the gym (Dodgeball) or Fitness Centre (mini activities). Middle school students will participate from 8:30 - 9:00am and senior students from 9:05am - 9:45am.
Questions? Contact Adina Fuss, Leadership Coordinator at afuss@yorkschool.com.
York Scares Hunger Food Drive - October 16 to 31
Items should go in the student's house bin outside the Student Life and Belonging Office (room 201).
To make an online, monetary donation to the Daily Bread please click HERE.
Questions? Contact Adina Fuss, Leadership Coordinator at afuss@yorkschool.com.
Remembrance Day Assembly
Final Call for Presenters and Items for Video Piece
On Wednesday, November 8 the Senior and Middle Schools will gather for our Remembrance Day assembly. This year, we will recognize Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8) and focus on sharing our community’s connections to service during the World Wars as well as global conflicts. The hope is that we can recognize the historical nature of Remembrance Day while honouring members of York families who were directly involved with and impacted by war. Bringing this history home reminds us of the privilege of living in a free country and being a part of a safe and inclusive school community.
To this end, if your family has a service story, an artefact, photographs or a personal connection that you would be willing to share at our assembly, either as a live presenter or as part of a film piece, please contact Erin Porter - Director, Student Life & Belonging (eporter@yorkschool.com).