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The 2024/25 Year in Review - Primary Years Program (PYP) Exhibition: Learning to live more lightly on our planet
Read MoreThe theme of the capstone project for Junior School students, Sharing the Planet, reinforces the fact that global citizens (even young children) are responsible for exploring solutions to world issues. Each student selects one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and identifies a related local or global issue to delve into. This student-driven project challenges learners to conduct research related to their units of inquiry and come up with an action that spreads awareness about the issue and their learnings. Students work in small groups with others who’ve chosen similar topics, and they receive support and advice from a mentor during weekly meetings. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - IB Personal Project: Developing an app for managing personal health information
The Personal Project gives students in Grade 10, the final year of the IB Middle Years Program, an opportunity to independently explore an area of personal interest over a three-month period. The project assesses students’ self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration skills. Students are encouraged to choose multi-layered, multidisciplinary projects that have a purpose or value outside the school. They develop their own goals and criteria, must show evidence of a product or outcome, and write a report reflecting on what they’ve learned. While the students take ownership over their projects and make all the decisions, their teachers provide guidance and coaching. Their report is assessed by their supervisor and externally moderated by the IB to ensure a globally consistent standard of excellence.Read More -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Primary Years Program (PYP) Exhibition: Speaking out about the deadly impact of oil spills on marine life
Read MoreThe theme of the capstone project for Junior School students, Sharing the Planet, reinforces the fact that global citizens (even young children) are responsible for exploring solutions to world issues. Each student selects one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and identifies a related local or global issue to delve into. This student-driven project challenges learners to conduct research related to their units of inquiry and come up with an action that spreads awareness about the issue and their learnings. Students work in small groups with others who’ve chosen similar topics, and they receive support and advice from a mentor during weekly meetings. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - CAS: Supporting students with exceptionalities to learn and play
Read MoreCAS is the third core component of the Diploma Program (DP). Over the course of 18 months, students engage broadly and deeply with experiential activities related to creativity, activity and service. CAS enables students to take initiative, demonstrate perseverance, and develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and decision making. CAS also provides an important counterbalance to the academic focus of the DP, encouraging students to become well-rounded individuals who embrace a healthy lifestyle and find time in their schedules for activities that contribute to their communities and bring them fulfillment. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - CAS: Taking his love of chemistry to the next level
CAS is the third core component of the Diploma Program (DP). Over the course of 18 months, students engage broadly and deeply with experiential activities related to creativity, activity and service. CAS enables students to take initiative, demonstrate perseverance, and develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and decision making. CAS also provides an important counterbalance to the academic focus of the DP, encouraging students to become well-rounded individuals who embrace a healthy lifestyle and find time in their schedules for activities that contribute to their communities and bring them fulfillment.Read More -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - 60 Years of Learning and Growing
Read MoreIn 2025, The York School proudly marked its 60th anniversary.
What began in 1965 as the bold vision of 28-year-old Barbara Christie—a co-ed primary program built on excellent academics, inquiry, and relationships—quickly grew into one of Toronto’s most respected schools. Six decades later, York continues to carry forward Barbara’s three-pillared philosophy of education. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Extended Essay: Analyzing song lyrics that indicate the evolution of a protagonist in a musical
Read MoreThe Extended Essay, one of the core components of the Diploma Program (DP), challenges students to complete an independent, self-directed piece of research that culminates in a 4,000-word paper. This essay provides practical preparation for undergraduate research by teaching students to formulate an appropriate research question, communicate ideas and develop an argument. Students also develop the ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate knowledge. All extended essays are externally assessed by examiners appointed by the IB. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Extended Essay: Researching the link between British colonialism and cardiometabolic diseases
Read MoreThe Extended Essay, one of the core components of the Diploma Program (DP), challenges students to complete an independent, self-directed piece of research that culminates in a 4,000-word paper. This essay provides practical preparation for undergraduate research by teaching students to formulate an appropriate research question, communicate ideas and develop an argument. Students also develop the ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate knowledge. All extended essays are externally assessed by examiners appointed by the IB. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - IB Personal Project: Developing an app for managing personal health information
The Personal Project gives students in Grade 10, the final year of the IB Middle Years Program, an opportunity to independently explore an area of personal interest over a three-month period. The project assesses students’ self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration skills. Students are encouraged to choose multi-layered, multidisciplinary projects that have a purpose or value outside the school. They develop their own goals and criteria, must show evidence of a product or outcome, and write a report reflecting on what they’ve learned. While the students take ownership over their projects and make all the decisions, their teachers provide guidance and coaching. Their report is assessed by their supervisor and externally moderated by the IB to ensure a globally consistent standard of excellence.Read More -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - IB Personal Project: Weaving personal experiences into a science fiction novel
The Personal Project gives students in Grade 10, the final year of the IB Middle Years Program, an opportunity to independently explore an area of personal interest over a three-month period. The project assesses students’ self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration skills. Students are encouraged to choose multi-layered, multidisciplinary projects that have a purpose or value outside the school. They develop their own goals and criteria, must show evidence of a product or outcome, and write a report reflecting on what they’ve learned. While the students take ownership over their projects and make all the decisions, their teachers provide guidance and coaching. Their report is assessed by their supervisor and externally moderated by the IB to ensure a globally consistent standard of excellence.Read More -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Music at York: Conference of Independent Schools Music Festival (CISMF)
Read MoreThe goal of The York School’s IB Music program is to foster a lifelong appreciation for music in its many forms. Students from JK to Grade 12 embrace meaningful opportunities to develop their vocal and instrumental skills, explore the connections between music and identity, immerse themselves in cross-cultural learning, and perform for their family members and friends.We’re excited to share some of the unique-to-York learning experiences that our passionate faculty members led during the 2024-25 school year. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Music at York: MusicFest Canada: The Nationals
Read MoreThe goal of The York School’s IB Music program is to foster a lifelong appreciation for music in its many forms. Students from JK to Grade 12 embrace meaningful opportunities to develop their vocal and instrumental skills, explore the connections between music and identity, immerse themselves in cross-cultural learning, and perform for their family members and friends.
We’re excited to share some of the unique-to-York learning experiences that our passionate faculty members led during the 2024-25 school year. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Music at York: Next Generation Jazz Festival
Read MoreThe goal of The York School’s IB Music program is to foster a lifelong appreciation for music in its many forms. Students from JK to Grade 12 embrace meaningful opportunities to develop their vocal and instrumental skills, explore the connections between music and identity, immerse themselves in cross-cultural learning, and perform for their family members and friends.
We’re excited to share some of the unique-to-York learning experiences that our passionate faculty members led during the 2024-25 school year. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Primary Year Program (PYP) Exhibition: Being a voice for endangered species
Read MoreThe theme of the capstone project for Junior School students, Sharing the Planet, reinforces the fact that global citizens (even young children) are responsible for exploring solutions to world issues. Each student selects one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and identifies a related local or global issue to delve into. This student-driven project challenges learners to conduct research related to their units of inquiry and come up with an action that spreads awareness about the issue and their learnings. Students work in small groups with others who’ve chosen similar topics, and they receive support and advice from a mentor during weekly meetings. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Connecting COVID-19 vaccines and Trump’s 51st state tweet to the acceptance or rejection of knowledge
Read MoreTOK is a core DP course that gives students an opportunity to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know. Students inquire into different ways of knowing and different kinds of knowledge by asking philosophical questions. The course aims to make students aware of the interpretive nature of knowledge, including personal ideological biases. TOK prompts students to become more acquainted with the complexity of knowledge. Analyzing challenging philosophical texts to uncover layers of meaning and find specific evidence to support their interpretations helps students develop the critical thinking skills that are essential for success in university.The course is assessed through an exhibition and a 1,600 word essay. For the exhibition, students explore a philosophical prompt by finding the connections between three disparate objects. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Exploring reasons for seeking knowledge
Read MoreTOK is a core DP course that gives students an opportunity to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know. Students inquire into different ways of knowing and different kinds of knowledge by asking philosophical questions. The course aims to make students aware of the interpretive nature of knowledge, including personal ideological biases. TOK prompts students to become more acquainted with the complexity of knowledge. Analyzing challenging philosophical texts to uncover layers of meaning and find specific evidence to support their interpretations helps students develop the critical thinking skills that are essential for success in university.
The course is assessed through an exhibition and a 1,600 word essay. For the exhibition, students explore a philosophical prompt by finding the connections between three disparate objects. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - IB Personal Project: Empowering travellers with firsthand experience and advice
The Personal Project gives students in Grade 10, the final year of the IB Middle Years Program, an opportunity to independently explore an area of personal interest over a three-month period. The project assesses students’ self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration skills. Students are encouraged to choose multi-layered, multidisciplinary projects that have a purpose or value outside the school. They develop their own goals and criteria, must show evidence of a product or outcome, and write a report reflecting on what they’ve learned. While the students take ownership over their projects and make all the decisions, their teachers provide guidance and coaching. Their report is assessed by their supervisor and externally moderated by the IB to ensure a globally consistent standard of excellence.Read More -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Primary Years Program (PYP) Exhibition: Slowing down fashion to protect the environment
Read MoreThe theme of the capstone project for Junior School students, Sharing the Planet, reinforces the fact that global citizens (even young children) are responsible for exploring solutions to world issues. Each student selects one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and identifies a related local or global issue to delve into. This student-driven project challenges learners to conduct research related to their units of inquiry and come up with an action that spreads awareness about the issue and their learnings. Students work in small groups with others who’ve chosen similar topics, and they receive support and advice from a mentor during weekly meetings. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Music at York: Jazz Showcase at Lula Lounge
Read MoreThe goal of The York School’s IB Music program is to foster a lifelong appreciation for music in its many forms. Students from JK to Grade 12 embrace meaningful opportunities to develop their vocal and instrumental skills, explore the connections between music and identity, immerse themselves in cross-cultural learning, and perform for their family members and friends.
We’re excited to share some of the unique-to-York learning experiences that our passionate faculty members led during the 2024-25 school year. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Celebrating Helen Gin
Read MoreIn June 2025, Middle School Principal Helen Gin retired after 23 years at The York School and 33 years in education. She shared her reflections with Head of School Struan Robertson.
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The 2024/25 Year in Review - Primary Years Program (PYP) Exhibition: Learning to live more lightly on our planet
Read MoreThe theme of the capstone project for Junior School students, Sharing the Planet, reinforces the fact that global citizens (even young children) are responsible for exploring solutions to world issues. Each student selects one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and identifies a related local or global issue to delve into. This student-driven project challenges learners to conduct research related to their units of inquiry and come up with an action that spreads awareness about the issue and their learnings. Students work in small groups with others who’ve chosen similar topics, and they receive support and advice from a mentor during weekly meetings. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - IB Personal Project: Developing an app for managing personal health information
The Personal Project gives students in Grade 10, the final year of the IB Middle Years Program, an opportunity to independently explore an area of personal interest over a three-month period. The project assesses students’ self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration skills. Students are encouraged to choose multi-layered, multidisciplinary projects that have a purpose or value outside the school. They develop their own goals and criteria, must show evidence of a product or outcome, and write a report reflecting on what they’ve learned. While the students take ownership over their projects and make all the decisions, their teachers provide guidance and coaching. Their report is assessed by their supervisor and externally moderated by the IB to ensure a globally consistent standard of excellence.Read More -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - Primary Years Program (PYP) Exhibition: Speaking out about the deadly impact of oil spills on marine life
Read MoreThe theme of the capstone project for Junior School students, Sharing the Planet, reinforces the fact that global citizens (even young children) are responsible for exploring solutions to world issues. Each student selects one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and identifies a related local or global issue to delve into. This student-driven project challenges learners to conduct research related to their units of inquiry and come up with an action that spreads awareness about the issue and their learnings. Students work in small groups with others who’ve chosen similar topics, and they receive support and advice from a mentor during weekly meetings. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - CAS: Supporting students with exceptionalities to learn and play
Read MoreCAS is the third core component of the Diploma Program (DP). Over the course of 18 months, students engage broadly and deeply with experiential activities related to creativity, activity and service. CAS enables students to take initiative, demonstrate perseverance, and develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and decision making. CAS also provides an important counterbalance to the academic focus of the DP, encouraging students to become well-rounded individuals who embrace a healthy lifestyle and find time in their schedules for activities that contribute to their communities and bring them fulfillment. -
The York School 2024/25 Year in Review - CAS: Taking his love of chemistry to the next level
CAS is the third core component of the Diploma Program (DP). Over the course of 18 months, students engage broadly and deeply with experiential activities related to creativity, activity and service. CAS enables students to take initiative, demonstrate perseverance, and develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and decision making. CAS also provides an important counterbalance to the academic focus of the DP, encouraging students to become well-rounded individuals who embrace a healthy lifestyle and find time in their schedules for activities that contribute to their communities and bring them fulfillment.Read More
