SENIOR SCHOOL - OCTOBER 31, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, November 2, 7:50am - Fall 2024 Fulford League Debate Competition at Appleby College
Sunday, November 3 - Daylight Saving Time (Clocks Turn Back One Hour)
Monday, November 4 - Winter Co-Curricular & Athletics Schedule Begins
Wednesday, November 6 - Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work Day (No Grade 9 Classes)
Friday, November 8 to Monday, November 11 - Fall Mid-Term Break (No Classes)
Wednesday, November 13, 9:05am - Remembrance Day Assembly
Tuesday, November 19, 8:25am - YPA Senior School Treats: Donuts & Hot Chocolate
Wednesday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 - CAIS Senior Girls Basketball Tournament, Halifax
Thursday, November 21, 7:00pm - The York School Live & In Concert Music Night
Saturday, November 23, 9:00am - DECA Regionals Competition
STUDENT LIFE AND BELONGING
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 @ LUNCH
Our Eco Committee has planned a community clean up of the Reservoir on Wednesday, November 6. Students who wish to participate can earn service hours while helping keep our surrounding neighbourhood clean!
Students have been asked to use the google form that has been emailed out to them to sign up so we can assign staff supervision accordingly. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided, students should bring their lunch with them and dress appropriately for the weather.
Please note, students will meet at 11:30am at Reception to walk to the Reservoir as a group and will return to York at 1:00pm.
WINTER CO-CURRICULAR SCHEDULE
Our Winter Athletics season will begin on Monday, November 4.
Clubs and Committee meetings and Service placements will remain the same until January.
Please check the schedules below to see what is being offered for the next term of Athletics!
Middle School Co-Curricular Schedule
Senior School Co-Curricular Schedule
Questions about Athletics? Contact Rick DeMarinis, Director, Athletics at rdemarinis@yorkschool.com.
Questions about Clubs, Committees and Service Placements? Contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
WELLBEING WEDNESDAYS
Our Wellbeing Student Leadership Committee has planned a series of community events for Wednesdays in November. Students and staff can look forward to connecting with one another as a way to engage in one positive mental health strategy during the following times:
Slime making @ Lunch in the Cafeteria - November 6
Hot chocolate from 8:10am - 8:50am in the Cafeteria - November 13
Sticky Notes and Quotes @ Lunch in the Library/Learning Commons - November 20
Student Sleep-in! - Dec 4
Middle School Homeroom starts at 9:30am
Senior School starts at 9:55am
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Last week, the Grade 9 students were introduced to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program at The York School.
The Award asks participants to make a sustained commitment to a skill, a service, and a physical recreation activity. Participants must also complete an Adventurous Journey.
The Award is self-directed, which means the participant chooses which activities they do in each area. Some of the many benefits of the award include:
experiencing how perseverance and achievement can raise self-confidence
getting more out of activities that participants are already involved in
being inspired to try something new
giving back to the community
Award holders are internationally recognized and can be a great addition to any resume or University application
Grade 9 students who are interested in taking on this challenge will be supported at The York School however, it is the responsibility of the individual student to plan, participate in, track, reflect and obtain supervisor sign-off for each required component of the Award.
A summary of the award conditions can be found here.
Students can register on their own using this website or by attending Friday morning Duke of Ed help sessions with Ms Fuss. Registration closes on November 15.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Fuss at afuss@yorkschool.com.