Check out Jade Hauber's info on the upcoming arts night

Check out Jojo and Leah's update on spirit week!

Community service lead Micah Fekete writes about York Scares Hunger Food Drive.

Mr. Hamilton has some important reminders and updates for you regarding York's exam code of conduct, summer uniform policy and upcoming grade 12 events, including details about the seniors' graduation ceremony (and luncheon to follow on the turf), as well as the ceremony rehearsal.

Along with closing ceremonies being held in the gym for both our Middle and Senior schools, there will also be a livestream option available to see these final culminating events of the school year for those who register. Find out more information here about arrival times, student expectations and see the formal invitations that are specific to each division.

Ms. Gopal and Mr. Sean Rand, a member of our Junior School faculty, share a final update on our DEI progress in partnership with Equity Connections, including June workshops and an equity challenge. As DEI chairs, they have been instrumental in making York a more inclusive and supportive place for all. We thank them for all their hard work this year.

Due to scheduling challenges, the Global Pathways School in Chettipalayam, India is at this time unable to host York for our traditional March Break trip during the 2023-2024 school year. However, we are thrilled to introduce a new and exciting trip to Bhutan with ALIVE Outdoors for March Break 2024. This trip will be open to a group of Grade 11 and 12 students.

Our annual SAA week just took place with the Community Service Committee raising awareness for and supporting the  organization Youth Rising Above. Throughout the week there were many fundraising events such as a smoothie morning and karaoke. Take a look the highlights from these events, including shots of your favourite teachers getting a pie in the face!

Last week, after a four year hiatus, York's grade 6 to 10s were once again able to take part in Challenge Week! Students travelled to different locations throughout Canada and the whole of North America. From Middle School trips to Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal to fun times in New Orleans and British Columbia, there was so much to see, learn and enjoy.

Please join us in congratulating the 2023-2024 Senior School Chairs, Student Council Directors, House Heads, Mentor Leads, and Peer Tutor Leads. While Head of York Reflects will no longer be a position starting next year, we wanted to share the entire collection of 2022-2023 York Reflects slides before we finish off the school year along with this important leadership update.

The Eco Team is excited to announce an initiative for all students in the Middle and Senior School! On April 21, they are looking forward to hosting a community clean-up during the York School's Eco Week. The event will take place over lunch and those who participate will get 1 volunteer hour! Click here to sign up and to learn more about other special events.

This year’s Pride Week was a collaboration by our GSA, Student Council and Equity Committee. We were thrilled to have many events throughout the week to celebrate the contributions of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, recognize the hardships they continue to experience and to learn more about allyship, inclusion, kindness, courage, and acceptance.

Hey York! Are you looking for some new clothes? Do you want to help the environment? Well, you can do both right here at school! Announcing....The Clothing Swap! Taking place during the week of April 17 to 20, during every lunchtime in the cafeteria, there will be a table near the citizenship office with clothes and accessories where you can take part.

Though it's rare that the Middle School gets highlighted here on The Stand, there have been some amazing accomplishments made by our younger Yorkies that can't be missed! From our annual Grade 7 Public Speaking Competition to leadership opportunities that we know they'll shine in, you can expect to hear much more about the Middle School in future editions!

Even though March Break is around the corner, there are still lots of things going on within York before we head off for a well-deserved two week hiatus from school. From citizenship initiatives, to service opportunities and complex math contests from the University of Waterloo, you won't want to miss this!

Check out this post with all the information you need to know about the fun events happening at York this Tuesday to mark Valentine's Day. From a red and pink casual day to a pancake morning in support of the Black Health Alliance, you sure won't want to miss all that's going on!

Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets last Wednesday in support of sending GPS kids to summer camp. You can find the winners for each of the prizes in this post. Don't forget that winners should stop by Ms. Prevedello's office in Room 303 to claim their prize. Congratulations everyone!

York is excited to continue its partnership with the Village Community Foundation to raise funds to send Global Pathways School (GPS) students to summer camp in Tamil Nadu, India! The Grade 11 & 12 students participating in our Cultural Exchange Trip are busy preparing for this fundraising day.

Similar to last year, as part of our commitment to continuous learning through the lens of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the school will be hosting student and staff focus groups to amplify voices from our community.  Our partners in this work, Equity Connections, will facilitate these on Thursday, January 26th.

Lunar New Year will be celebrated this year on Sunday, January 22nd. To celebrate we will be having a Red Casual Day on Friday of next week and that morning in front of reception, the Mandarin club will be serving green tea and another extra special treat. Read on for some more details about our events!

Wondering what's going on in our school community to mark the last week before the Winter Break? Look no further! Here's all the information you need to know about York's Holiday Hub and spirit days. Also included is the very special carpool karaoke video that was featured at our Harmony Concert!

In anticipation of this week's Snow Much Fun Trivia House Challenge, we reflect on the amazing Photo Scavenger Hunt Assembly from earlier this month. It's been a while since we've gathered as an entire school to show off our spirit, so this Tuesday will be a welcome event. Can't wait!

As the days become shorter, the rain becomes snow, and you can feel the cold wind brushing against your face every morning. Students are starting to come to school wearing thick jackets, hats, and gloves. Unfortunately, not all people in Toronto have access to the simple things that we take for granted during the winter months. 

Check out this fun and informative video promotion for the Eco Team's upcoming waste audit. You don't have to be a member of the club to take part and make positive change in our school. Email teacher supervisors, Ms. Johannsen and Ms. Gordeyev, to sign up or reach out to club leaders, Annie, Nyna and Stu. Can't wait to see you there!

While you may have already had the chance to take a look at our Community Column article entitled "Movember", this new post will highlight the Student Council's citizenship initiatives for the month of November, which centres around promoting and raising awareness about the Movember organization at York.

We are so excited to dress up in our costumes on Monday and show them off at our Halloween Costume Catwalk Assembly! We do need to ensure our costumes are appropriate for the school environment and respectful of others, their cultures and religions, avoiding cultural appropriation. 

Last Thursday, York's Citizenship Team hosted Homecoming on the turf after an amazing varsity girls basketball game against Greenwood. What a game! We were relieved that York was able to win big, especially after the lunchtime pep rally, where our student athletes were recognized and cheered on.

The Community Service Committee is here to remind you that fall is here, meaning the York Scares Hunger Food Drive is right around the corner. Don’t forget to bring in your items starting October 17th! Whichever grade brings in the most items gets points attributed to them in colour clash, getting you closer to a grade wide prize! It’s a win, win! 

Friday marked York's annual Orange Shirt Day and Truth & Reconciliation Assembly. Students were invited to wear orange shirts, which reenacts the orange shirt that Phyllis Webstad had taken from her when she attended a residential school. We also had the opportunity to hear from Indigenous voices who helped explain the importance of the call to reconciliation.

Students in grade 11 and 12 are invited to consider applying to be a student presenter at the Thrive Conference through the attached Google Form in this post (also found in Week Ahead). This event will take place on November 21st, with the planning day taking place on October 14th.

If you are interested in participating in any of the following fall math contests: Caribou, CSIMC or AMC, click here to find out how you can take part! Don't hesitate to ask your math teacher about these fun, exciting and low-pressure opportunities to challenge yourself while practicing useful math skills.

Two weeks ago the entire Senior School started off the year reconnecting, strengthening community and having loads of fun at Camp Timberlane. We thought it would be a good idea to revisit our time at camp with some photos taken by one of our very own Grade 12 students! 

Here is everything you need to know about York's school-wide virtual book fair. This article has all of the info including how to get started, instructions, and more.

In honour of the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, Ms. Larcina has prepared a list of fiction and nonfiction titles that teach us about the history of Indigenous Peoples in North America, of residential schools and their negative impact on survivors and victims, and other stories from Indigenous creators.