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YorkTalks Podcast
YorkTalks is a podcast for families wanting to learn more about The York School.
In each episode, host Natasha Estey speaks with school leaders, teachers, students and parents about different aspects of the school, giving listeners candid insights into current and cutting-edge ideas and approaches in the field of education happening inside York.
YorkTalks is a podcast for families wanting to learn more about The York School.
In each episode, host Natasha Estey speaks with school leaders, teachers, students and parents about different aspects of the school, giving listeners candid insights into current and cutting-edge ideas and approaches in the field of education happening inside York.
Season 2 Episode 9: Creating Art
An education in the arts teaches students to perceive and think in new ways. At The York School, creativity, reasoning, imagination, intuition and art-specific skills are all developed as students learn to build bridges between verbal and non-verbal communication and logic and emotion.
In this episode, Natasha Estey speaks with Music Teacher Cody MacFarlane, Visual Arts Teacher Daniel Neville, Drama Teacher Mary Wood and Film Teacher Otino Corsano, about why the arts are so important in an IB education.
You can see the arts at The York School in action on Twitter by following the hashtag #YorkLearns and by visiting the Arts pages on our website.
An education in the arts teaches students to perceive and think in new ways. At The York School, creativity, reasoning, imagination, intuition and art-specific skills are all developed as students learn to build bridges between verbal and non-verbal communication and logic and emotion.
In this episode, Natasha Estey speaks with Music Teacher Cody MacFarlane, Visual Arts Teacher Daniel Neville, Drama Teacher Mary Wood and Film Teacher Otino Corsano, about why the arts are so important in an IB education.
You can see the arts at The York School in action on Twitter by following the hashtag #YorkLearns and by visiting the Arts pages on our website.
Season 2 Episode 8: Learning Another Language
Nǐ hǎo! Hola! Bonjour! What are the benefits of learning a second or third language? Why is this a key component of the IB experience? IB French teacher Andrew Torres, IB Spanish teacher Emily Cunningham, and IB Mandarin teacher Connie Zhao, help host Natasha Estey unpack how learning another language can help students increase their understanding of several cultures, including their own, and explore globally significant ideas and issues through different languages.
Learn about the philosophy of language acquisition as part of an IB education by visiting the International Baccalaureate website.
Nǐ hǎo! Hola! Bonjour! What are the benefits of learning a second or third language? Why is this a key component of the IB experience? IB French teacher Andrew Torres, IB Spanish teacher Emily Cunningham, and IB Mandarin teacher Connie Zhao, help host Natasha Estey unpack how learning another language can help students increase their understanding of several cultures, including their own, and explore globally significant ideas and issues through different languages.
Learn about the philosophy of language acquisition as part of an IB education by visiting the International Baccalaureate website.
Season 2 Episode 7: Designing the Future
Design class is part of the Middle Years Program at The York School. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with MYP Design teacher, Tim Cooper, about how this class challenges students to apply practical and creative thinking skills to solve design problems using the Design Cycle.
Design class is part of the Middle Years Program at The York School. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with MYP Design teacher, Tim Cooper, about how this class challenges students to apply practical and creative thinking skills to solve design problems using the Design Cycle.
Season 2 Episode 6: Navigating Middle School
The bridge years between primary school and secondary school are a pivotal time for young adolescents, whose bodies and minds are developing more rapidly than at any stage other than the first two years of life. Middle School can be tumultuous but it can also be a lot of fun! It’s a time when students really start to frame their future in terms of identity and interests.
The bridge years between primary school and secondary school are a pivotal time for young adolescents, whose bodies and minds are developing more rapidly than at any stage other than the first two years of life. Middle School can be tumultuous but it can also be a lot of fun! It’s a time when students really start to frame their future in terms of identity and interests.
Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with teachers that bookend the Middle School experience - Grade 6 homeroom teacher, Teresa MacDonald, and Grade 8 homeroom teacher, Shelley Gopal - about how they bring joy into learning along with problem-solving and real-life applications, focus on how students learn as well as what they learn, and help students understand their positionality in the world.
Season 2 BONUS Episode: Integrating Indigenous Education
The York School’s Indigenous Education Committee is a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action # 62 through 65 that have to do with Education for Reconciliation. In this special Bonus episode, host Natasha Estey speaks with Indigenous Education Committee leaders, Sean Rand and Sara Akbari, about what they are doing to advance Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work at The York School and to integrate indigenous education.
The York School’s Indigenous Education Committee is a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action # 62 through 65 that have to do with Education for Reconciliation. In this special Bonus episode, host Natasha Estey speaks with Indigenous Education Committee leaders, Sean Rand and Sara Akbari, about what they are doing to advance Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work at The York School and to integrate indigenous education.
Season 2 Episode 4: Prioritizing Wellbeing
Academic success is intrinsically linked to social and emotional wellness. Wellbeing is a priority at The York School. Our teachers are committed to providing our students with a safe space to acquire the life skills they will need to manage in today’s fast-paced and turbulent world and help them nurture meaningful relationships with others.
In this episode, join host Natasha Estey in conversation with former Junior School Counsellor, Amy Faba, about social and emotional learning (or SEL), the RULER approach, mindfulness, and how parents can see themselves as emotional scientists rather than emotional judges.
Learn more about student wellbeing at the Junior School.
Academic success is intrinsically linked to social and emotional wellness. Wellbeing is a priority at The York School. Our teachers are committed to providing our students with a safe space to acquire the life skills they will need to manage in today’s fast-paced and turbulent world and help them nurture meaningful relationships with others.
In this episode, join host Natasha Estey in conversation with former Junior School Counsellor, Amy Faba, about social and emotional learning (or SEL), the RULER approach, mindfulness, and how parents can see themselves as emotional scientists rather than emotional judges.
Learn more about student wellbeing at the Junior School.
Season 2 Episode 3: Building a Strong Foundation
The junior years of elementary school - Grades 3 to 5 - are about continuing to build a strong foundation and consolidating some of the skills - both academic and life - students will need as they look ahead to Middle School.
Junior School teachers talked about how they engage their students through problem-solving and shared ways that they ensure their students are able to learn in the best way for them and can be advocates for their own learning.
Learn more about the work of Jo Boaler and the work of Carol Dweck. Learn more about the “power of YET” concept.
The junior years of elementary school - Grades 3 to 5 - are about continuing to build a strong foundation and consolidating some of the skills - both academic and life - students will need as they look ahead to Middle School.
Junior School teachers talked about how they engage their students through problem-solving and shared ways that they ensure their students are able to learn in the best way for them and can be advocates for their own learning.
Learn more about the work of Jo Boaler and the work of Carol Dweck. Learn more about the “power of YET” concept.
Season 2 Episode 2: Inspiring Young Hearts & Minds
The beginning of a child’s educational journey is about the joy of discovery, nurturing their innate curiosity, and inspiring them to learn more about themselves and the world around them in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with SK teacher, Melissa Hickey, and PYP Coordinator/Director of Curriculum, Kristy Purcell, about their passion for early years education.
Follow Melissa Hickey on Twitter @hickeymmelissa. If you search the hashtag #Yorklearns, you will be able to see a lot of the amazing things happening in our classrooms. Learn more about academics and student wellbeing at the Junior School.
The beginning of a child’s educational journey is about the joy of discovery, nurturing their innate curiosity, and inspiring them to learn more about themselves and the world around them in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with SK teacher, Melissa Hickey, and PYP Coordinator/Director of Curriculum, Kristy Purcell, about their passion for early years education.
Follow Melissa Hickey on Twitter @hickeymmelissa. If you search the hashtag #Yorklearns, you will be able to see a lot of the amazing things happening in our classrooms. Learn more about academics and student wellbeing at the Junior School.
Season 2 Episode 1: Education at the Cutting Edge
The York School is an exceptional school for a modern world and its teachers are world-class educators. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with Associate Head, Academic Innovation, Justin Medved, about what 21-century teaching and learning look like at York, what makes our teachers great, and the future of K - 12 education.
You can follow Cohort 21 on Twitter or search the hashtag #Cohort21.
The York School is an exceptional school for a modern world and its teachers are world-class educators. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with Associate Head, Academic Innovation, Justin Medved, about what 21-century teaching and learning look like at York, what makes our teachers great, and the future of K - 12 education.
You can follow Cohort 21 on Twitter or search the hashtag #Cohort21.
Season 2 Trailer
One of the reasons families choose The York School is its teachers. In Season 2, Natasha will speak with teachers from the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools about their call to teaching, their craft, what a day in the life of their classroom is really like, teaching during a pandemic, and their views on the future of education among other things.
One of the reasons families choose The York School is its teachers. In Season 2, Natasha will speak with teachers from the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools about their call to teaching, their craft, what a day in the life of their classroom is really like, teaching during a pandemic, and their views on the future of education among other things.
Season 1 Episode 9 - The Role of Athletics in Learning
“Sport is a great educator,” says Rick DeMarinis, Director of Athletics at The York School. Whether it be developing interpersonal skills and engaging in healthy competition to learning the value of being active and finding a physical outlet that brings you happiness and pleasure (whether it be walking, yoga, strength training, or team sports), there's something for everyone at York.
“Sport is a great educator,” says Rick DeMarinis, Director of Athletics at The York School. Whether it be developing interpersonal skills and engaging in healthy competition to learning the value of being active and finding a physical outlet that brings you happiness and pleasure (whether it be walking, yoga, strength training, or team sports), there's something for everyone at York.
Season 1 Episode 8 - Supporting the Whole Child: Student Wellness
Central to The York School’s approach to education is an appreciation for the importance of supporting the 'whole child'. What does this mean? Academic success is intrinsically tied to social and emotional wellness.
Central to The York School’s approach to education is an appreciation for the importance of supporting the 'whole child'. What does this mean? Academic success is intrinsically tied to social and emotional wellness.
Season 1 Episode 7 - Is the IB Diploma Program Worth It?
Is the IB Diploma Program worth it? It isn't easy, but with its focus on personal, professional and academic development and global recognition by universities, the IB Diploma Program provides excellent preparation for life in the 21st century.
Visit benefits of the IB program to learn more.
Is the IB Diploma Program worth it? It isn't easy, but with its focus on personal, professional and academic development and global recognition by universities, the IB Diploma Program provides excellent preparation for life in the 21st century.
Visit benefits of the IB program to learn more.
Season 1 Episode 6 - Beyond York
The York School has a 100% university placement rate. Grade 12 students apply to an average of seven post-secondary institutions of which upwards of 40% are outside Canada. With the support of one of the country’s best University Counselling offices, York School graduates find their best-fit universities and are future-ready.
The York School has a 100% university placement rate. Grade 12 students apply to an average of seven post-secondary institutions of which upwards of 40% are outside Canada. With the support of one of the country’s best University Counselling offices, York School graduates find their best-fit universities and are future-ready.
Season 1 Episode 5 - Parents As Partners
A school's parent community reflects the school's values and goals. York School parents promote a strong, cooperative and welcoming community and, through the York Parent Association (YPA), of which all parents are members, organize events and other engagements (in-person & virtual) that increase spirit, camaraderie, and connection.
A school's parent community reflects the school's values and goals. York School parents promote a strong, cooperative and welcoming community and, through the York Parent Association (YPA), of which all parents are members, organize events and other engagements (in-person & virtual) that increase spirit, camaraderie, and connection.
Season 1 Episode 4 - ICE: Experiential Learning at Its Best
Winter camping, an urban history scavenger hunt, and painting on the shore of Georgian Bay. These sorts of experiences are part of The York School’s unique Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE) Program, an innovative combined study of Canadian history, geography, civics, and literature undertaken by all Grade 9 students.
Winter camping, an urban history scavenger hunt, and painting on the shore of Georgian Bay. These sorts of experiences are part of The York School’s unique Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE) Program, an innovative combined study of Canadian history, geography, civics, and literature undertaken by all Grade 9 students.
Season 1 Episode 3 - The Middle Years: Time of Transition
During the middle school years, students start embracing their individuality and become more independent. Listen to Helen Gin, Middle School Principal, and Glen Blair, Middle School Counsellor, discuss how the student experience during this vital period is guided by dedicated faculty and progressive programming that support each student’s development, so they acquire the confidence to meet the challenges of independent and collaborative learning in an international and technologically-rich context.
During the middle school years, students start embracing their individuality and become more independent. Listen to Helen Gin, Middle School Principal, and Glen Blair, Middle School Counsellor, discuss how the student experience during this vital period is guided by dedicated faculty and progressive programming that support each student’s development, so they acquire the confidence to meet the challenges of independent and collaborative learning in an international and technologically-rich context.
Season 1 Episode 2 - Voice, Choice & Ownership: The Primary Years Program with the former Principal of the Junior School Valerie Turner
An awesome start to the learning journey, The York School's Primary Years Program focuses on the whole child, nurturing their individual talents and critical thinking skills. Students learn through inquiry-based instruction in all subject areas including mathematics, visual arts, drama, music, physical education, French, science, and social studies.
An awesome start to the learning journey, The York School's Primary Years Program focuses on the whole child, nurturing their individual talents and critical thinking skills. Students learn through inquiry-based instruction in all subject areas including mathematics, visual arts, drama, music, physical education, French, science, and social studies.
Season 1 Episode 1 - Building a School Culture with Head of School Struan Robertson and the former Director of Admissions Praveen Muruganandan
A school's culture encompasses the beliefs, assumptions, perceptions, attitudes, and written and unwritten rules that influence every aspect of the organization. Head of School, Struan Robertson, wants The York School to be a safe and happy place for children to learn and grow in an academically robust environment.
A school's culture encompasses the beliefs, assumptions, perceptions, attitudes, and written and unwritten rules that influence every aspect of the organization. Head of School, Struan Robertson, wants The York School to be a safe and happy place for children to learn and grow in an academically robust environment.
Season 1 Trailer
YORK Talks is a new podcast for families wanting to learn more about The York School, Toronto's leading co-ed independent school delivering the International Baccalaureate (IB) program from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
YORK Talks is a new podcast for families wanting to learn more about The York School, Toronto's leading co-ed independent school delivering the International Baccalaureate (IB) program from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Got an idea for a podcast in education?
In looking for ways that promote academic excellence and success for all, we are always asking ourselves how we can best deliver the most relevant and engaging curriculum. If you have any ideas for a podcast - from diversity, equity and inclusion in education, to the future of work - we'd like to hear them! Send your education-related story ideas to admission@yorkschool.com.
At The York School, students are encouraged to develop a life-long love of learning through a process of inquiry, action and reflection that supports a global mindset of interconnected and critical thinking.
In looking for ways that promote academic excellence and success for all, we are always asking ourselves how we can best deliver the most relevant and engaging curriculum. If you have any ideas for a podcast - from diversity, equity and inclusion in education, to the future of work - we'd like to hear them! Send your education-related story ideas to admission@yorkschool.com.
