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Written by Jade Hauber 02/25/2025.
Top Ten Classrooms in The York School
By Jade Hauber
Hi York! Have you ever been trying your hardest to fall asleep at night but are being kept awake by one burning idea:
There should be a tier list of the best classrooms in the school.
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Well, neither have I. But I think we can all agree that some rooms are definitely a little more comfortable than others. Here’s my personal ranking of the best classrooms in the Middle and Senior School. Enjoy!
Tied for #9: 205 and 206!
These are tied because they’re basically the same room. They have ample wall space and windows facing onto Yonge Street that let in lots of light compared to some other classrooms. They also have windows facing the second floor hallway so that people can look in and distract students from the lesson at hand. The reason these are as low on the list as they are is because there are a LOT of desks and chairs in those rooms which makes me feel a little… claustrophobic.
#8: 127!
127, otherwise known as the larger of the two music rooms, is decidedly not claustrophobic. It has no desks, just music stands, chairs and instruments, and is probably one of the largest rooms in the whole school. I’m a music nerd, so I’m probably biased, but I think an underrated recess activity is to go down to 127 when there’s no clubs and just play music with your friends. Also all the side rooms are ideal for recording, basically soundproof, and one has an actual piano. So. This would’ve ranked higher but 127 is often really hot or really cold.
#7: 427!
I had this classroom last year for homeroom, English, humanities, math and French, so I’m pretty well-acquainted. It has such a warm atmosphere, lots of boards to pin-up student work and make the room that much cozier. This room also has large windows. It’s a decent size so the desks don’t take up too much of the space. There’s just one problem with this room - it’s at the very end of the fourth floor. For someone with a locker next to the south stairwell, this was a bit of a problem when I had to bring a lot of stuff to class. Now I just take my backpack everywhere.
#6: The Schad Lab!
I genuinely don’t know what number the Schad Lab is, because I’ve never heard it called anything else. There are so many awesome features to this room. It’s right next to the 3D-printer, filled with all kinds of cool technology and design projects and contains tons of art supplies. Also, while this may not be of the utmost importance to all students, I’m sure teachers appreciate all the storage. The desks aren’t desk-shaped, so students can collaborate and chat during work time. It just isn’t so great when you get a seat right in front of the whiteboard and you have to turn around all the time.
#5: 126!
“But there was already a music classroom on this list!” you might be saying. Sure, 127’s great and all, but no music classroom can compare to 126, in my humble opinion. It’s smaller, sure, but that makes for a cozier atmosphere, just like 127. Also, it means fewer students warming up at once, which I can certainly appreciate early in the morning when I have music first or second period. Plus, if you’re really passionate about music, sometimes teachers will let you go in there and strum a guitar or something when you’ve finished your work (but you didn’t hear that from me).
#4: The Film Room!
I tried not to be biased while making this list, but it’s so hard. I’ve always said this is my favourite classroom in the school - then I realized I didn’t like the classroom part, just the film equipment, DVDs and giant green screen that makes up one of the walls. But honestly, even without all of that, it’s still a pretty nice classroom in that it doesn’t really feel all that classroom-y. You’re not bombarded with bright-coloured posters with inspirational quotes on them. The Film Room is more subtle than that, more relaxed and calming.
#3: 210!
I’m sure most people have been waiting for 210 to appear on this list. It’s huge, clean and most importantly has two couches. There are giant windows facing the turf, and though it can be distracting trying to focus and hearing other classes yelling outside during P.E., it’s still such a spacious, creatively decorated classroom. 10/10 to whoever designed room 210, can you put couches in the rest of them now, please?
#2: The Drama Room!
The Drama Room is a classic. The exposed brick always kind of felt like Monica’s apartment in Friends to me. Plus, all the lights, stages and catwalk makes one feel like they’re actually in a theatre - or a mini theatre. I really like the lack of desks and all the space to move around. The drama room really shows you how much you can do with space and just a few blocks in different shapes and sizes (oh, and some chairs). There’s also the props and costumes cupboard - super fun to explore in by the way - and the secret passageway to the teacher offices. That’s another thing you didn’t hear from me, okay?
Drumroll please for the number one classroom in the whole 1320 campus…
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#1: 428!
This is such an underrated classroom! You thought 210 was big and had couches and windows? 210 is like room 428’s little sibling! There’s so much space that it’s used for virtually every multiple-class event in the middle school. The windows actually face onto Farnham and Yonge (as opposed to 210) so the room is always sunny and warm. There’s a whole corner devoted to the couches. And have you ever been in there for a house challenge when the chairs are all moved to the back of the class? There’s so much space I almost wish it was smaller.
Anyway, that’s me ranting about the classrooms in school for two and a half pages. See you next week, York! As always, thanks for reading.
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