SENIOR School - April 2, 2026
Upcoming Events
Good Friday (No Classes) - Friday, April 3
Easter Monday (No Classes) - Monday, April 6
Pride Week - Tuesday, April 7 - Friday, April 10
Pride Assembly - Tuesday, April 7, 9:05am - 9:50am
Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Wednesday, April 8, 9:00am
Grade 10 students will not have a late start on Wednesday, April 8 and will begin the Literacy test at 9:00am.
Students should arrive by 8:45am.
Grade 10 morning classes will be cancelled and regular classes will resume after lunch.
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, April 8, 9:20am
Grade 9 GLS1O Escape Room Trip - Wednesday, April 8, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, April 15, 9:20am
CISMF Rehearsal - Thursday, April 16, 7:15am - 4:00pm
CISMF Rehearsal - Friday, April 17, 7:15am - 4:00pm
CISMF Concert - Saturday, April 18
Eco Week - Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24
Grade 10 Careers Trip to tour University of Toronto - Monday, April 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grade 9 Challenge Week Preparation Excursions - Tuesday, April 21, 11:40am - 3:20pm
Eco Assembly - Tuesday, April 21, 9:05am - 9:50am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, April 22, 9:20am
Middle & Senior School Arts Night - Thursday, April 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fire Drill at 1320 Yonge - Friday, April 24, 10:10am
Fulford Debate Judges Sign Up
Please volunteer to judge at the spring Fulford League debate tournament that York is hosting on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Absolutely no experience is required to judge and you will be thoroughly briefed before the tournament begins. The Fulford League was founded in 1948 and includes independent schools from across the GTA. It is unique in that students debate with a partner from another school, whom they have not met before and only have 30 minutes to prepare with. (Seniors debate three impromptu motions and juniors debate both sides of one prepared motion and one impromptu motion.) The tournament includes students from Grades 7-12 and is focused on learning and fun. Please e-mail Rob Burkett at rob.burkett@yorkschool.com with any questions you may have. Thank you for supporting the York debate program - we couldn't do this without you!
Student Life & Belonging
Chair Candidates Elected!
Congratulations to our Co-Chairs of 2026-2027: Alayna Damji & Jakob Iny
We are so proud of each Grade 11 student who campaigned for this role - their commitment to continuing to strengthen our community was inspiring and we know they will all lead in a significant way next year.
We look forward to completing the interview and leadership placement process for all applicants in Grades 6-11, with our final results set to be shared with students on Friday, April 17.
PRIDE Week - AprIL 7-10
This year, the Belonging & Outreach student leadership committee has chosen to mirror Pride TO’s theme: We Won’t Stop - a look at the history of Pride in our city and the ongoing work for creating safe and inclusive spaces for our LGBTQIA+ communities.
Here is the schedule of events for next week including casual dress days.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Spring Service Opportunities
This Spring we have space in our Lunch buddies, Wednesday Late-Start leaders and Aftercare programs at the Junior School. As well, there is the Fulford Debate tournament on April 11 that requires volunteer support.
If you are interested in volunteering and receiving your OSSD service hours for the programs below, please encourage your student to connect with Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
The details of what is required for each program is listed below.
Junior School Volunteer Opportunities:
To build positive relationships with Junior School students by acting as a role model and supporting students and staff with the before school, lunch-hour or after school programming options.
Lunch Buddies (Daily)
Arrive at the Junior School by 11:50am (on non-assembly days)
Support the kindergarten students by supervising them as they walk to the cafeteria for lunch, help serve food and drinks, interact with junior students as they eat and help maintain rules within the cafeteria
Return to SR Campus by 12:45pm
Late-Start Leaders (Wednesdays)
Arrive at the Junior School by 8:00am
Support various morning programs such as: arts & crafts, large group games (gym), outdoor/recess time, reading and math buddies
Return to SR campus by 9:25am
After School Program (Daily)
Arrive at the Junior School by 4:15pm (or 4:00pm if you don't have class at 3:20pm)
Support the after school programs such as: arts & crafts, large group games (gym), outdoor/recess time, reading and math buddies
Sign out from Junior School at 5:15/5:30pm to go directly home
Fulford Debate - April 11
On April 11, York is hosting the Fulford debate tournament from 8:30am - 3:00pm.
Independent schools around Toronto are coming and we need volunteers! No experience is required and the role is simply starting off the debate and timing the speakers.
If your student is interested in volunteering please ask them to fill out the form that was sent via email by Ms. Porter.