SENIOR School - November 5, 2026

Important Information and Upcoming Events

Attendance Update

Please review the student attendance policy. Unexcused absences that count against class attendance and participation grades will include instances when students leave during a significant portion of the class without an appropriate school-approved dismissal. Teachers will now retroactively update student attendance to an unexcused absence should students choose to leave during class for an extended period of time without valid reasons.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Hampers Form Due - Please fill out this form to sign up to support a family by Friday, November 6.

Winter Co-Curriculars & Athletics Begin - Monday, November 9

The York School Live & In Concert Music Night - Tuesday, November 10, 7:00pm 

  • Featuring: Students participating in co-curricular ensembles- concert, jazz bands, and choir.

  • Entrance: Please enter through the Farnham Ave doors to access the gymnasium.

  • Sign-In Requirement: Please ensure you have signed in to the Sign In Companion App upon arrival on campus. You can learn more here.

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 11, 9:20am

Remembrance Day Assembly - Wednesday, November 11, 9:25am

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program Registration: Closes on November 13

Fall Midterm Break (No Classes) - Friday, November 13 - Monday, November 16

Spoken Word Assembly - Tuesday, November 17, 9:05am

Grade 11 University Parent Evening- Tuesday, November 17, 7:00pm

Grade 10 Financial Literacy Assessment First Attempt - Wednesday, November 18, 8:30am

  • As part of the Grade 10 Career Studies Course (GLC20), students will complete the Financial Literacy Assessment, a mandatory Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) graduation requirement.

  • Retake Option: Students will have two attempts to pass. The second assessment date is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2026.

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 18, 9:20am

CAIS Senior Girls Basketball Tournament in Montreal - Wednesday, November 18 - Saturday, November 21

Robotics Tournament at Appleby College - Thursday, November 19, 7:30am - 3:20pm

Thrive Student Presenter Training Day at Appleby College - Friday, November 20, 7:15am - 4:00pm

Youth Climate Action Summit at UCC - Saturday, November 21, 8:15am - 4:00pm

Grade 9 Integrated Canadian Experience WInter Camping Parent Information Evening with ALIVE Outdoors - Tuesday, November 24, 6:00pm

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 25, 9:20am

CAIS Senior Boys Basketball Tournament in Winnipeg - Wednesday, November 25 - Saturday, November 28

Middle and Senior School Musical, Puffs - November 26-28

  • November 26 & 27 at 7:00pm and November 28 at 2:00pm

  • The online box office will be open for tickets mid-November.

pARENT survey: MYP Assessment

After our Curriculum Night presentation, we wanted to give parents the opportunity to ask questions about the MYP assessment at The York School. Please share your questions below. We will record a video answering the most frequently asked questions and share it with families.

Survey Link

Understanding MYP Assessment Podcast Series

THANK YOU!

Thank you to our YPA Middle School and Senior School Co-Chairs, Student Life and the parent volunteers for the MS Halloween Carnival and 1320 Haunted Hallway experience!

Watch Recap Videos

Winter Co-Curricular Schedule

Winter Athletic Practice Schedule

Lunch Menus & Schedule

Student Life & Belonging

Integrated Canadian Experience Winter Camping Parent Information Night - Tuesday November 24 at 6:00pm

All Grade 9 parents are invited to attend an Integrated Canadian Experience Winter Camping Parent Information Night on Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00pm in the Library at 1320 Yonge St.

Ms. Lossing, Ms. Gardner, and Mr. Matt Peters from ALIVE Outdoors, will be present to review all aspects of the upcoming Grade 9 ICE Winter Camping trip with parents. We will review the details of the excursion, explain preparation and packing, and answer any questions. Students are also welcome to attend. 

All Grade 9 Parents are asked to RSVP here by Friday, November 20.

MOVEMBER - The month of November

This November, The York School community is taking part in Movember to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer research. 

Students and staff can participate throughout the month by: growing a Mo’, checking in on a friend, moving more (to support mental & physical wellbeing), encouraging regular medical check ups, and talking about mental health with friends and family to reduce the stigma around it.

Our campaign page is available here for families that would like to learn more about the Movember organization and support the cause. 

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

-Talia F and Max B (Class of ‘27)

Co-Curricular Schedule Update - Winter Term

Starting November 9, students will have the opportunity to join new athletic teams and co-curricular clubs. Students are encouraged to review the updated schedules to see what is on offer.

Clubs with Grade 12 leaders will pause at the start of December for exams and resume again in January.

Middle School Schedule

Senior School Schedule

Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.

HOLIDAY HAMPERS - Please Sign Up BY Tomorrow!

To get involved: Please fill out this form to sign up to support a family by Friday, November 6. You will receive your family profile the week of November 16, and social workers will collect the hampers from York’s Middle & Senior Campus on December 14 & 15. 

Questions? Please contact Ali asandler28@yorkschool.com.

Remembrance Day Assembly - November 11, 9:30am - 10:30am

Born in the Netherlands, Jack was just a 15 year-old high school student when the Nazis occupied Europe. Repeatedly hunted by the Nazis, he escaped capture, an incredible ten times through strength, quick thinking and help from the Resistance. As hiding places disappeared Jack managed to escape to France, where he became involved in espionage operations with the super secret, O.S.S. (Office of the Strategic Services - which later became the C.I.A.). After completing a critical mission, the O.S.S. sent Jack to the United States to enlist in the U.S. Army C.I.C. (Counter Intelligence Corps). On Dday+2, Jack with his team of agents, landed on Utah Beach and advanced along U.S. forces that liberated France and moved into Germany. 

We are honoured to have Veteran and Holocaust survivor, Jack Boeki and daughter, Anna-Lea, join us for our Remembrance Day assembly. 

Students are reminded to be in proper uniform for this assembly as it is one of our more formal events of the year. Poppies will be handed out in Homeroom classes that morning for students to wear.

Following the assembly, Jack and Anna-Lea will meet with our Grade 6 students to start their Holocaust education unit of study.

Any family who would like to order Jack and Anna-Lea’’s book - From Fugitive to Freedom - may do so using this google form.

Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.