What does it mean to be Canadian? Every Grade 9 student at York explores this question from a variety of perspectives during the Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE), a unique academic program developed by York School faculty. 

Tony Song ‘25 shared his insights about artificial intelligence (AI) during a talk he gave at a TEDx event hosted by Lakefield College School in October. He was one of nine student presenters (the others were from Lakefield and University of Toronto Schools) selected to spark audience members’ curiosity and inspire them to be change-makers.

One of the highlights of the Grade 7 Design course is preparing for and participating in the annual Pinewood Derby. The goal of the project is for students to learn how design can improve performance. 

The York School remembered the courage, contributions and sacrifices of veterans during assemblies that recognized Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day.

Isaac Cheng Mintz loves spiders, snails, centipedes and bugs of all kinds. When he joined York in September 2023, he was thrilled that many of his Senior Kindergarten classmates shared his fascination with creepy crawlers. Before long, Isaac and his fellow bug enthusiasts were spending every recess searching the playground for tiny creatures they could observe and discuss. Every day after school, Isaac’s parents Cynthia Cheng Mintz and Adam Mintz were delighted to hear about their son’s scientific explorations.

While artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been components of teaching and learning in the classroom for several years, generative AI is changing the game. And students, teachers and administrators are adapting to this ever-evolving technology.

Our Grade 6 Music students and their parents were excited to attend First Note Night, an evening of hands-on workshops that introduced them to best practices for assembling, holding and caring for the instruments they had recently selected – and making beautiful sounds.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) was an opportunity for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 to learn about the history and legacy of Canada’s residential school system, and what it means to be an ally to Indigenous peoples.

The York School community was thrilled and very proud to watch our Grade 5 students shine during the recent Primary Years Program (PYP) Exhibition! The exhibition is the culminating, collaborative experience in the final year of the IB PYP program. This project gives students an opportunity to lead their own learning by choosing a real-life issue they’re passionate about, conducting in-depth inquiry, collaborating with a mentor and other students, and interviewing an expert on their topic.

 

The York School is thrilled to introduce a new and exciting trip to the Kingdom of Bhutan with ALIVE Outdoors for March Break 2024. This trip will involve a group of Grade 11 and 12 students who will travel to Bhutan over the break for 10 days.