The House System
The York School’s Spirit House system provides exciting opportunities for students of all ages and grades to socialize and build relationships. House events also foster the development of leadership skills.
Spirit House competitions are held from time to time, and students can earn points for their Houses by enjoying a variety of activities within the school setting.
This system was developed in 1982 and has provided a structure for school spirit and fun competition ever since. In September 2023, we introduced new names and logos for our Spirit Houses. The new names correspond to the four elements – Earth, Air, Fire and Water – and each one is a symbol of the contributions that Spirit House members make to our community.
Earth represents the strong foundation of our community. It keeps us grounded and encourages our growth.
Air is the connection between our physical and mental states. Air is what brings mindfulness and balance to our community.
Fire is the passion within our community and the spark of curiosity that inspires us to embrace new opportunities and challenge ourselves to take risks.
Water represents what connects all members of our community. Water is the undercurrent that binds us together and sustains our relationships.
Our new Spirit Houses will help us build even stronger relationships across the York community!
