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Student Reflections on the Nora McRae Public Speaking Tournament from Max G '31, Claire B ‘31 and Holden G’ 31
Last weekend we had so much fun competing in the 2025 Nora McRae Public Speaking Tournament. It was a full day of competition, but it was an incredible experience and we learned a lot.Read More -
Alumni Spotlight: Michael ‘21 and Helen ‘23 Sava
"I always felt like I fit in and that I had a place. Everyone was helpful; I could always go talk to the teachers about anything." - Helen Sava '23Read More -
ICE Winter Camping 2025 - Student reflections
After an unforgettable week of winter camping in the snowy outdoors, Grade 9 ICE students were asked to reflect on what they had learned and provide insights that could help next year's Grade 9s prepare for this adventure. Their thoughtful, practical and sometimes funny responses are below in a letter to next year's ICE Cohort. Enjoy!Read More
See photos from this year's winter camping trip here. -
The York School Model UN participates in the 24th Annual Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition
This past week 22 students from TYS Model UN (the largest club at York) travelled to New York City to participate in the 24th annual CMUNCE conference at Columbia University. Before the conference started, we were lucky enough to have front-row seats at the Broadway musical Aladdin. We also spent several hours taking in the beauty of the MET museum and a stroll through Central Park.Read More -
2023/2024 Year in Review - Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Willson '13
Read MoreSarah Willson ‘13 arrived at The York School as an eager ninth grader ready to dive into the experiential learning she had heard about during her trial day at the school. “The day I visited, I learned about all the opportunities I would have to extend my learning outside the classroom,” explains Sarah.“As a kid who was curious about everything, I was hooked. I could not wait to get out in the world and experience things first hand.” -
2023/2024 Year in Review - CIS Athletic Championships
Read More2023-24 was the most successful year in the history of TYS Athletics. -
2023/24 Year in Review - Baking with a Francophone Chef
Read MoreStudents in three Grade 6 French classes had a fun and delicious learning experience when Chef Susanne from the company Chef à l’École visited the school. -
2023/2024 Year in Review - Alumni Spotlight: Eric Morgan '01
Read MoreEric Morgan ‘01 is excited that his son, Ben, has followed in his footsteps by joining York in September 2024 for Grade Seven.
“I received a great education through the IB, and York’s extracurricular activities gave me leadership opportunities that allowed me to become more of a self-starter and take on initiatives,” says Eric. -
2023/24 Year in Review - Junior School Carnival
Read MoreOur first-ever Junior School Carnival – held this past June – was initiated, planned and hosted by a dynamic group of York moms who are passionate about fostering community at the school. -
2023/2024 Year in Review - Alumni Spotlight: 2nd Generation Family - Jared Green
In April 2024, 33 years after he studied at The York School, Jared Green and his spouse Binita Patel were participating in York’s ‘Day in the Life of a Kindergartener’, with their children Sia ‘36 and Kalen ‘37. This annual event gives York parents new insights into the inquiry-based learning their children experience every day.Read More -
2023/2024 Year in Review - ICE Spotlight
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be Canadian? Every Grade 9 student at York explores this question from a variety of perspectives during the Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE), a unique academic program developed by York School faculty. -
Grade 12 student Tony Song gives TEDx talk about AI’s Future
Read MoreTony Song ‘25 shared his insights about artificial intelligence (AI) during a talk he gave at a TEDx event hosted by Lakefield College School in October. He was one of nine student presenters (the others were from Lakefield and University of Toronto Schools) selected to spark audience members’ curiosity and inspire them to be change-makers. -
Alumni Spotlight: Ralph Rouhana ‘19
In his final year of Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Ralph Rouhana '19 created a cloud-based platform that enabled him to take scientific notes quickly and accurately. Today hundreds of people are using his product – called Stempad – to create lab notes, scientific blogs, research papers and assignments.Read More -
Students and staff remember veterans’ sacrifices at solemn assemblies
Read MoreThe York School remembered the courage, contributions and sacrifices of veterans during assemblies that recognized Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day. -
2023/24 Year in Review - Donor Spotlight
Read MoreIsaac Cheng Mintz loves spiders, snails, centipedes and bugs of all kinds. When he joined York in September 2023, he was thrilled that many of his Senior Kindergarten classmates shared his fascination with creepy crawlers. Before long, Isaac and his fellow bug enthusiasts were spending every recess searching the playground for tiny creatures they could observe and discuss. Every day after school, Isaac’s parents Cynthia Cheng Mintz and Adam Mintz were delighted to hear about their son’s scientific explorations. -
2023/24 Year in Review - STEAM Learning In Action
The York School has always embraced emerging technologies that support exceptional learning experiences. Students from JK to Grade 12 use age-and-stage appropriate tools to help ensure they have the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) fluency they will need to succeed beyond York.Read More -
Announcement from our Board of Directors and Head of School
The York School’s Board of Directors and Struan Robertson, Head of School, are pleased to announce that Dr. Patricia McMahon has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors.Read More -
2023/2024 Year in Review: Portable easels for sketching and painting on location
Read MoreDonations to York’s Annual Fund support our school’s highest priorities. This past year, families had the choice of directing their donations to their children’s division, needs-based bursaries for talented and deserving students or the Head’s Initiative Fund. -
The Globe and Mail Private Schools Report: What students, parents, faculty and alumni have to say about the private school experience
What students, parents, faculty and alumni have to say about The York School experience:Read More
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Student Reflections on the Nora McRae Public Speaking Tournament from Max G '31, Claire B ‘31 and Holden G’ 31
Last weekend we had so much fun competing in the 2025 Nora McRae Public Speaking Tournament. It was a full day of competition, but it was an incredible experience and we learned a lot.Read More -
Alumni Spotlight: Michael ‘21 and Helen ‘23 Sava
"I always felt like I fit in and that I had a place. Everyone was helpful; I could always go talk to the teachers about anything." - Helen Sava '23Read More -
Students Reflections from the DECA Ontario Provincial Competition
Read MoreThis past weekend, nine talented York School students showcased their skills at the DECA Ontario provincial competition after qualifying through a regional event. They tackled challenging business case studies and impressively pitched innovative franchising plans to judges. Congratulations to Molly L. and Avantika S. for ranking in the top 9 in the province! They've earned their spot at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando this April. We are so proud of all our participants for representing York School with excellence!
Read below for student reflections on the event. -
ICE Winter Camping 2025 - Student reflections
After an unforgettable week of winter camping in the snowy outdoors, Grade 9 ICE students were asked to reflect on what they had learned and provide insights that could help next year's Grade 9s prepare for this adventure. Their thoughtful, practical and sometimes funny responses are below in a letter to next year's ICE Cohort. Enjoy!Read More
See photos from this year's winter camping trip here. -
The York School Model UN participates in the 24th Annual Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition
This past week 22 students from TYS Model UN (the largest club at York) travelled to New York City to participate in the 24th annual CMUNCE conference at Columbia University. Before the conference started, we were lucky enough to have front-row seats at the Broadway musical Aladdin. We also spent several hours taking in the beauty of the MET museum and a stroll through Central Park.Read More
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2023/2024 Year in Review - Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Willson '13
Read MoreSarah Willson ‘13 arrived at The York School as an eager ninth grader ready to dive into the experiential learning she had heard about during her trial day at the school. “The day I visited, I learned about all the opportunities I would have to extend my learning outside the classroom,” explains Sarah.“As a kid who was curious about everything, I was hooked. I could not wait to get out in the world and experience things first hand.” -
2023/2024 Year in Review - CIS Athletic Championships
Read More2023-24 was the most successful year in the history of TYS Athletics. -
2023/24 Year in Review - Baking with a Francophone Chef
Read MoreStudents in three Grade 6 French classes had a fun and delicious learning experience when Chef Susanne from the company Chef à l’École visited the school. -
2023/2024 Year in Review - Alumni Spotlight: Eric Morgan '01
Read MoreEric Morgan ‘01 is excited that his son, Ben, has followed in his footsteps by joining York in September 2024 for Grade Seven.
“I received a great education through the IB, and York’s extracurricular activities gave me leadership opportunities that allowed me to become more of a self-starter and take on initiatives,” says Eric. -
2023/24 Year in Review - Junior School Carnival
Read MoreOur first-ever Junior School Carnival – held this past June – was initiated, planned and hosted by a dynamic group of York moms who are passionate about fostering community at the school.
