Junior School students canoeing during a school trip.

York School Events

Marsha Skrypuch - Author Visit for Grades 4 and 5

2/20/2019 11:30 AM to 2/20/2019 3:30 PM

Location: Junior School Library

11.30 AM - 12.15 PM Chat in the Library with G4 and G5 students [80 students in total] "The majority of Marsha’s books are for this age group. 45 to 60 minutes. Includes how she transformed herself from a non-reader into a writer, how she does research, historical background on the books of your choice. Writing tips and Q&A are worked in."

12.15 - 1PM Lunch

1 - 2.15PM Writer's workshop with one G5 class of 20 students in their classroom
Either topic - Teaching fun self-editing techniques to students in grades 4 to 12 OR Techniques for punching through writer’s block

2.45 - 3.45PM Writer's workshop with the second G5 class of 20 students in their classroom. Same topic as previous workshop.

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About the York School

The York School is a gender-inclusive JK to Grade 12 independent school located in the heart of Toronto. The York School was founded in 1965 and is the first English speaking school in Canada accredited to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) from junior kindergarten (JK) to university entrance. As an IB World School, The York School's motto is Experience Teaches.