SENIOR School - October 8, 2026
Important Information and Upcoming Events
Curriculum Night Resources
Curriculum guides and presentation slide decks are available on YorkNet. Listen to our new MYP podcasts linked below.
Uniform Update
Students on sports teams are permitted to wear their athletic jersey on game days with regular uniform bottoms.
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Long Weekend (No Classes) - Friday, October 9 - Monday, October 12
Fire Drill at 1320 Yonge - Tuesday, October 13, 10:10am
York Scares Hunger - Annual Food Drive: October 13 - October 30 (see more details below)
Class of 2027 Grad Breakfast - Wednesday, October 14, 8:00am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, October 14, 9:20am
York Halloween Costume Drive - Tuesday, October 13 - Friday, October 16 (see more details below)
CAIS Senior Boys Soccer Championships - Wednesday, October 14 - Saturday, October 17
International Independent School Public Speaking Championships - Thursday, October 15 - Sunday, October 18
Model UN Vanderbilt Trip - Thursday, October 15 - Monday, October 19
Senior School Open House - Thursday, October 15
Thrive Student Leadership Conference Planning Session - Friday, October 16, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Digital Citizenship Assembly - Tuesday, October 20, 9:05am - 9:50am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, October 21, 9:20am
Virtual Student Centred Interviews - Thursday, October 22 & Friday, October 23
Student Centred Interviews are scheduled for October 22 from 1:00pm - 8:30pm and October 23 from 8:30am - 4:00pm.
Students will be dismissed from school at 11:40am on October 22 in order to get home for interviews. There will be no classes on the afternoon of October 22 or all day on October 23.
Pick-A-Time is open for parents to book appointments until Wednesday, October 21 at 5:00pm for Student Centred Interviews. Click on to this video for instructions.
Model UN Trip to U of T - Secondary School Interactive Crisis Simulation - Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October, 2026, various times
Middle & Senior School Photo Day - Tuesday, October 27
Students should wear one of the following uniform items: the short-sleeved blue polo shirt or the long-sleeved blue polo shirt with their regular uniform bottom.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program Registration: Closes on October 30 (see more details below)
Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work Day - Wednesday, November 4
On Wednesday, November 4, 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.
Understanding MYP Assessment Podcast Series
Peer Tutoring Information
We’re excited to announce that the Peer Tutoring Program will be starting in the next couple of weeks, and we would love to have your child participate!
If your child is interested in becoming a tutee, please fill out this quick form. Your responses will help us match them with a tutor who can best support their learning needs.
Why join the Peer Tutoring Program?
One-on-One Support: Get personalized help from fellow students who excel in the subject area your child is looking to improve in.
Comfortable Learning Environment: Work with peers who understand the challenges they may be facing.
Flexible Scheduling: Peer tutors aim to accommodate to your child's schedule, making tutoring easy to fit into the week.
Boost Your Confidence: Whether it's reinforcing concepts or getting ahead, peer tutoring can help them succeed academically!
Everyone Benefits from a Little Extra Help!
It’s completely normal to seek extra help, and many students take advantage of peer tutoring to stay on top of their studies. Whether you’re trying to master a tricky subject, prepare for exams, or just need a hand with homework, peer tutoring is a great way to reinforce what your child is learning. Even the best students benefit from reviewing material and discussing it with others!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to strengthen your child's skills and boost their confidence. Whether they need help with homework, test prep, or understanding tricky concepts, we’re here to help them succeed.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Rhemtulla at krhemtulla@yorkschool.com or Ms. Maziarski at kmaziarski@yorkschool.com.
Student Life & Belonging
YORK SCARES HUNGER - Annual Food Drive
This year, we are encouraging students and families to help alleviate food insecurity in our community and city by supporting our annual York Scares Hunger campaign in one of the following ways:
Bring in the following items and place them in your House bin outside the Student Life office in the cafeteria or the Middle School commons between October 13 - October 30.
Donate financially to The Daily Bread to support the purchase of fresh foods for families and people in need in our city.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
YORK HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE - Tuesday, October 14 - Friday, October 16
In addition to our annual Food Drive, the Eco Committee is encouraging families to scour their homes over the long weekend to find Halloween costumes and accessories that are in gentle-used condition and donate it for children in need throughout our city. Divert textile waste and help others get into the spooky season in style!
Starting Tuesday, October 13, until Friday, October 16, students can bring in any old Halloween costumes to the Student Life Office in the cafeteria.
Questions? Please contact Cathy Gordeyev, Eco Committee Faculty Advisor at cgordeyev@yorkschool.com.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Today, 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. Students will be charged approximately $150 to cover the fees charged to The York School by the Duke of Edinburgh Award organization. This award is completely optional.
A summary of the award conditions can be found here.
Students can register on their own using this website. Registration closes on October 30.
Regular Duke of Ed program support occurs every Friday morning in the cafeteria for any student working on their bronze, silver or gold awards.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Fuss at afuss@yorkschool.com | resource.