York School Events

Grade 7 Fort York Field Trip

Location: Fort York
This trip extends learning regarding the life and experiences of soldiers and warfare in British North America before, during, and after the War of 1812.

The morning session will includes an introduction to the site where students learn about the fort's place in the history of Toronto's waterfront, followed by an active tour of the Soldiers' Barracks, the Officers' Barracks & Mess, and the Mess Kitchen. The afternoon session includes an exterior site walk, and two active mini-workshops that engage students in broader conversations around the War of 1812 and the Battle of York.
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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.

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Junior School (Grades JK-5) 1639 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4T 2W6 
 
Middle School (Grades 6-8) & Senior School (Grades 9-12) 1320 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4T 1X2 | Tel: 416.926.1325
 
Mailing address: 1320 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1X2
Attendance:
Junior School: 1639attendance@yorkschool.com
Middle & Senior School:

1320attendance@yorkschool.com

Admission:
admission@yorkschool.com

General Questions:
reception@yorkschool.com