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The Evening Routine of a Procrastinator
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The Stand's Fall Writing Contest Results
National Writing Contests for Students
Student Remembrance Day Poems
The Stand's Annual Fall Writing Contest
New York Times 100 Word Memoir Contest
The Chills and Thrills Anthology
Goosebumps
Ghost Town
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Them
It's Just Not Fair
The Bottom of the Stairs
Who Are Soldiers?
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The Timeline of a Rare Girl
Humans Know How To Hate
Dear Quinten, Love Evelyn
The Three Deaths of Eurydice
The Opera of Persephone
Ode to the Canada Goose
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Collective Creative Writing Club Poem
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Pride Week Photo Review
Eco Week Events and Community Clean-up
Be Aware Wares: Clothing Swap CAS Project Announcement
Celebrating Middle School Achievements
Citizenship, Service and Complex Contests
Valentine's Day at York
Winners of the GPS Raffle Draw
GPS Fundraising Initiatives
Focus Groups with Equity Connections
2023 Lunar New Year Celebrations
Photo Scavenger Hunt House Challenge
Holiday Updates! Spirit Week and Staff Karaoke
New Circles Clothing Drive
Eco Team Waste Audit
Student Council Citizenship Updates
Halloween at York (And Costume Reminders)
Homecoming 2022!
York Scares Hunger Announcement
Fall Math Contests (Including Caribou!)
Citizenship Updates and Leadership Conferences
Orange Shirt Day 2022
Timberlane Photos
York Scares Hunger!
Treaty Recognition Week Videos + Quizizz
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Articles & Announcements
Forest of Reading Award Winners
Celebrating Asian Heritage!
Forest of Reading 2023
The Top 5 Books Dori Read Over Winter Break
A Promised Land: Review of Obama's Memoir
Library Overdue Notices
Carrie Soto is Back
Annie's Ways to Reuse Old Books
The Stand's Book Recommendations
YORKConnect
MYP Visual Art: Grade 6, Unit 1 (Animation)
Founder's Day 2023 Interview
York Live: Episode 3
MYP Design - Unit 3: Empathy Robots
York Live: Episode 2
2023 Black Voices Trailer
Highlights from the Pinewood Derby
Eco Team Community Clean-up
York Live: Episode 1
Wellness Week Rock Paper Scissors Challenge
Courses and Clubs
Courses
Clubs
Expanding Vocabulary
Student Leadership: 1320 Cribs!
Eco Team Waste Audit: Analyzing the Results
Business Competition Opportunity
Introducing the Gender-Sexuality Alliance
Math Knot 132 (AKA Math Cult)
Student Affinity Group 2022
3, 2, 1, GO! Join Run Club Today!
Join Eco Team and Become an Earthling Today!
Student Support
Wellness Podcast
Episode 5: Reflecting on the year
Episode 4: Finding Balance
Episode 3: Comparison
Episode 2: Perfectionism
Episode 1: Mental Health Stigma at School
Wellness Webpage
How to Get an IB 7 in Sleep Efficiency
Ways to Reduce your Carbon Footprint
Ski for Change Service Opportunity
Fall Hygge Soundtrack
Escaping Myths About Self-Care
Surviving the IB - A Guide to Wellness
Fri-DIYS: Turning Old Spoons Into Jewelry
Checking in With Yourself
Relaxing Activities To Do During Lunch
Cozy Fall Recipes!
How to Survive IB
Beyond York: Applying to Universities in the USA
Volunteer Hours Protocol for The Stand
A Guide to a 4+ School Year
Personal Project Advice
Mr. Carpenter's Exam Tips
Extended Essay Presentations
Term 1 of DP 1
Balanced Lifestyle
DP, CAS & Service
DP CAS
OSSD Community Involvement Hours
Service Oppurtunities
Duke of Ed
Grade Meetings and Info
University Help
Extra Help
Student Works
Articles
What Happened to...Toronto Sports Franchises (NBA & NHL)
What Happened to...Toronto Sports Franchises (TFC & MLB)
Sleeping In
What Happened to...Taylor Swift & Joe Alwyn
What Happened to...Major League Baseball
The Raptors: Post NBA Trade Deadline
Ecological Footprint Calculators
What Happened to...The Toronto Raptors (Pt. 4)
What Happened to...The Toronto Raptors (Pt. 3)
What Happened to...The Toronto Raptors (Pt. 2)
What Happened to...The Toronto Raptors (Pt. 1)
Opinions on Taylor Swift's "Midnights"
The Holiday Movies You Need to See
The Evolution of Little Shop of Horrors
"Don't Worry Darling"
Best Breakup Albums of the 20's
Why Listen to Folklore by Taylor Swift
Looking Back on Thanksgiving
God Save the Queen: A Deep Dive into the British Monarchy
The Benefits of Experiential Learning
A Review of the Poet X
How The Eras Tour Revived Live Music
What are the psychological characteristics of individuals who endorse consp
SONG REVIEW: "Working For The Knife" (2022) - Mitski
A Guide to a 4+ School Year
Intensive farming: Why we have less choice over our food than we think
Not Every Accomplished Woman Is A Feminist Icon
Book Recommendations
Sestina for Sisyphus
At Bay
The Skeletons of The Past
Haikyuu- A Review
Leah's Advice column
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Movie Review
Burnout: A Requiem for Smothered Passion
International Day of the Blind
Eco Club Article
Disneyland Advice
Waterfall play review
Tortured Poets Department Review
Creative Writing
About My Fear Of The Ocean
Constellations: An Anthology
Spring Creative Writing Contests
Americanah: Examining Characterization
Ode to the Genius of Women, Erased
The Stand's Ode to Valentine's Day
Democracy's Dead
The CWC's Star Anthology
The Evening Routine of a Procrastinator
A Confession to Us
The Stand's Fall Writing Contest Results
National Writing Contests for Students
Student Remembrance Day Poems
The Stand's Annual Fall Writing Contest
New York Times 100 Word Memoir Contest
The Chills and Thrills Anthology
Goosebumps
Ghost Town
Marshmallows and Missed Friends
Them
It's Just Not Fair
The Bottom of the Stairs
Who Are Soldiers?
Soldiers
Residential Schools
The Timeline of a Rare Girl
Humans Know How To Hate
Dear Quinten, Love Evelyn
The Three Deaths of Eurydice
The Opera of Persephone
Ode to the Canada Goose
The True Speed of Autumn
Collective Creative Writing Club Poem
The Scream By Sophia Guevara Nichols
Foliage By Chase Godfrey
Goodbye Mazy by Matilde Diaz Goya
Long Time No See
Thanks for the Memories
Creative Writing Club Anthology Announcement
Creative Writing Club Anthology
Student Art
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Service as Action Week Contest Announcement
Othello (Act 4, Scene 3) Group Performance
Showcasing Senior School Art and Film
German Expressionist Inspired Compositions
Grade 9 Watercolour Landscapes
Wildlife Conservation Through Art
Jumping Blue Jay
York Athletics
Breakfast of Champions Awards Ceremony
Recognizing Athletic Accomplishments
Athletic Updates (SPRING)
Basketball Events and Opportunities at York
Winter Athletics Update
Alumni Athletic Update
York Alumni Cleans Up at UofT Volleyball Court
Fall Athletics Sizzle Reel
Get Up In The Six Episode 1 - Dallas Soonias
The Asteroid Poem by Makan Haghighatpars
A Million Words for Runaway
Student Voice
Student Suggestions, Great Ideas, Reflections, Wonderings, Questions and Fe
Diversity and Equity - Questions, Suggestions, and More
New to York?
New Student 101
A New Student's Guide To Confidence
Ins and Outs of the York Uniform
York Life
The Top Cafes Near York
Welcome to York, 2022!
York's Top 15 Lunch Out Spots
Unique to York
Cool things about the school
New Student Testimonials
Everything That Went Wrong on my First Days at York
New To York?
Community Column
The Personal Project
More
Home
York News
Events and News
You're Invited! Closing Ceremonies Information
Final Thoughts on DEI for the 2022-2023 Year
Bhutan Global Learning Excursion 2024
Service as Action Week Highlights
Highlights from Challenge Week 2023
Student Leadership Results & York Reflects
Pride Week Photo Review
Eco Week Events and Community Clean-up
Be Aware Wares: Clothing Swap CAS Project Announcement
Celebrating Middle School Achievements
Citizenship, Service and Complex Contests
Valentine's Day at York
Winners of the GPS Raffle Draw
GPS Fundraising Initiatives
Focus Groups with Equity Connections
2023 Lunar New Year Celebrations
Photo Scavenger Hunt House Challenge
Holiday Updates! Spirit Week and Staff Karaoke
New Circles Clothing Drive
Eco Team Waste Audit
Student Council Citizenship Updates
Halloween at York (And Costume Reminders)
Homecoming 2022!
York Scares Hunger Announcement
Fall Math Contests (Including Caribou!)
Citizenship Updates and Leadership Conferences
Orange Shirt Day 2022
Timberlane Photos
York Scares Hunger!
Treaty Recognition Week Videos + Quizizz
Library Corner
Articles & Announcements
Forest of Reading Award Winners
Celebrating Asian Heritage!
Forest of Reading 2023
The Top 5 Books Dori Read Over Winter Break
A Promised Land: Review of Obama's Memoir
Library Overdue Notices
Carrie Soto is Back
Annie's Ways to Reuse Old Books
The Stand's Book Recommendations
YORKConnect
MYP Visual Art: Grade 6, Unit 1 (Animation)
Founder's Day 2023 Interview
York Live: Episode 3
MYP Design - Unit 3: Empathy Robots
York Live: Episode 2
2023 Black Voices Trailer
Highlights from the Pinewood Derby
Eco Team Community Clean-up
York Live: Episode 1
Wellness Week Rock Paper Scissors Challenge
Courses and Clubs
Courses
Clubs
Expanding Vocabulary
Student Leadership: 1320 Cribs!
Eco Team Waste Audit: Analyzing the Results
Business Competition Opportunity
Introducing the Gender-Sexuality Alliance
Math Knot 132 (AKA Math Cult)
Student Affinity Group 2022
3, 2, 1, GO! Join Run Club Today!
Join Eco Team and Become an Earthling Today!
Student Support
Wellness Podcast
Episode 5: Reflecting on the year
Episode 4: Finding Balance
Episode 3: Comparison
Episode 2: Perfectionism
Episode 1: Mental Health Stigma at School
Wellness Webpage
How to Get an IB 7 in Sleep Efficiency
Ways to Reduce your Carbon Footprint
Ski for Change Service Opportunity
Fall Hygge Soundtrack
Escaping Myths About Self-Care
Surviving the IB - A Guide to Wellness
Fri-DIYS: Turning Old Spoons Into Jewelry
Checking in With Yourself
Relaxing Activities To Do During Lunch
Cozy Fall Recipes!
How to Survive IB
Beyond York: Applying to Universities in the USA
Volunteer Hours Protocol for The Stand
A Guide to a 4+ School Year
Personal Project Advice
Mr. Carpenter's Exam Tips
Extended Essay Presentations
Term 1 of DP 1
Balanced Lifestyle
DP, CAS & Service
DP CAS
OSSD Community Involvement Hours
Service Oppurtunities
Duke of Ed
Grade Meetings and Info
University Help
Extra Help
Student Works
Articles
What Happened to...Toronto Sports Franchises (NBA & NHL)
What Happened to...Toronto Sports Franchises (TFC & MLB)
Sleeping In
What Happened to...Taylor Swift & Joe Alwyn
What Happened to...Major League Baseball
The Raptors: Post NBA Trade Deadline
Ecological Footprint Calculators
What Happened to...The Toronto Raptors (Pt. 4)
What Happened to...The Toronto Raptors (Pt. 3)
What Happened to...The Toronto Raptors (Pt. 2)
What Happened to...The Toronto Raptors (Pt. 1)
Opinions on Taylor Swift's "Midnights"
The Holiday Movies You Need to See
The Evolution of Little Shop of Horrors
"Don't Worry Darling"
Best Breakup Albums of the 20's
Why Listen to Folklore by Taylor Swift
Looking Back on Thanksgiving
God Save the Queen: A Deep Dive into the British Monarchy
The Benefits of Experiential Learning
A Review of the Poet X
How The Eras Tour Revived Live Music
What are the psychological characteristics of individuals who endorse consp
SONG REVIEW: "Working For The Knife" (2022) - Mitski
A Guide to a 4+ School Year
Intensive farming: Why we have less choice over our food than we think
Not Every Accomplished Woman Is A Feminist Icon
Book Recommendations
Sestina for Sisyphus
At Bay
The Skeletons of The Past
Haikyuu- A Review
Leah's Advice column
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Movie Review
Burnout: A Requiem for Smothered Passion
International Day of the Blind
Eco Club Article
Disneyland Advice
Waterfall play review
Tortured Poets Department Review
Creative Writing
About My Fear Of The Ocean
Constellations: An Anthology
Spring Creative Writing Contests
Americanah: Examining Characterization
Ode to the Genius of Women, Erased
The Stand's Ode to Valentine's Day
Democracy's Dead
The CWC's Star Anthology
The Evening Routine of a Procrastinator
A Confession to Us
The Stand's Fall Writing Contest Results
National Writing Contests for Students
Student Remembrance Day Poems
The Stand's Annual Fall Writing Contest
New York Times 100 Word Memoir Contest
The Chills and Thrills Anthology
Goosebumps
Ghost Town
Marshmallows and Missed Friends
Them
It's Just Not Fair
The Bottom of the Stairs
Who Are Soldiers?
Soldiers
Residential Schools
The Timeline of a Rare Girl
Humans Know How To Hate
Dear Quinten, Love Evelyn
The Three Deaths of Eurydice
The Opera of Persephone
Ode to the Canada Goose
The True Speed of Autumn
Collective Creative Writing Club Poem
The Scream By Sophia Guevara Nichols
Foliage By Chase Godfrey
Goodbye Mazy by Matilde Diaz Goya
Long Time No See
Thanks for the Memories
Creative Writing Club Anthology Announcement
Creative Writing Club Anthology
Student Art
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Service as Action Week Contest Announcement
Othello (Act 4, Scene 3) Group Performance
Showcasing Senior School Art and Film
German Expressionist Inspired Compositions
Grade 9 Watercolour Landscapes
Wildlife Conservation Through Art
Jumping Blue Jay
York Athletics
Breakfast of Champions Awards Ceremony
Recognizing Athletic Accomplishments
Athletic Updates (SPRING)
Basketball Events and Opportunities at York
Winter Athletics Update
Alumni Athletic Update
York Alumni Cleans Up at UofT Volleyball Court
Fall Athletics Sizzle Reel
Get Up In The Six Episode 1 - Dallas Soonias
The Asteroid Poem by Makan Haghighatpars
A Million Words for Runaway
Student Voice
Student Suggestions, Great Ideas, Reflections, Wonderings, Questions and Fe
Diversity and Equity - Questions, Suggestions, and More
New to York?
New Student 101
A New Student's Guide To Confidence
Ins and Outs of the York Uniform
York Life
The Top Cafes Near York
Welcome to York, 2022!
York's Top 15 Lunch Out Spots
Unique to York
Cool things about the school
New Student Testimonials
Everything That Went Wrong on my First Days at York
New To York?
Community Column
The Personal Project
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