All School News - August 28, 2025

MESSAGE FROM STRUAN ROBERTSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL

WELCOME FROM YORK SCHOOL STAFF AND FACULTY

UPCOMING EVENTs

September 4 – Junior School Welcome Back BBQ

We look forward to seeing Junior School families at our Welcome Back BBQ on Thursday, September 4 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm! It will take place, rain or shine, at the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church Parkette (1585 Yonge St) and will be an opportunity for Junior School families to relax and connect at the beginning of the school year.

Remember to bring picnic blankets as seating will be limited, along with water bottles, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, or anything else you may need to protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated!

For those driving, we recommend you park first, pick up your children at the Yonge St. entrance and walk to the BBQ.

Brought to you by the York Parents’ Association and Advancement Department.

September 10 – Middle and Senior School Head’s and Principal’s Breakfast for New Families

On Wednesday, September 10, at 8:00am we will be welcoming new families to meet Struan Robertson and Kathryn Barnes over breakfast. This is an opportunity for new families to connect with one another and to meet the school's leadership. Students are welcome to attend, and will be excused from their classes for this event.
Click the link in the heading to register.

September 17 – Class of 2026 Celebration Breakfast

On Wednesday, September 17 at 8:00am, York's Student Life & Belonging and Alumni Engagement Departments will be hosting a Class of 2026 Celebration Breakfast for parents and Grade 12 students. The event will feature a delicious breakfast, photo opportunities, and important updates. Students will be excused from classes to attend this event.
Click the link in the heading to register.

UPDATE FROM FINANCE

3rd Tuition Installment - Due August 31, 2025

The 3rd Tuition payment for the 2025 - 2026 school year is due by August 31, 2025.

JK - Grade 12 $15,000

For payment method options please see the Family Handbook.

These payments only apply to those not on the monthly installment plan.

Athletics

TYS Community, I’m super pumped for this initial communication so let’s start it off with my go to… LEEEEEEET’S GO!

TYS continues to be on the rise in Athletics and our success continues in the arena of sport beyond TYS!

After a decorated career at the University of Toronto, alumnus Julia Murmann ‘20 continues to represent our country on the national volleyball team and has signed her first professional contract in Italy!
Gavin Betts, a York School hockey legend, dominated at The Hlinka Gretzky Cup and is excited to lead the Kingston Frontenacs into action.
Sol Henson ‘25, fresh from repping our country in volleyball at the Norceca Championships, is excited to take on the U Sport world at UBC this year. Would not be surprised if she is a conference all-star and U Sport Rookie of the Year nominee. Good luck, Sol!
Delfina Henson ‘25 is excited to suit up for the UBC volleyball team as they look to bring home another U Sport championship.
Georgia Baldwin ‘25 is excited to be repping McGill on the soccer field for the Lady Martlets this season!
Alex Malkani ‘25 takes his talents to Colby College to impact the Varsity Rowing program!
Helen Sava 23’ is pumped for her Junior Year at Louisiana State University, looking for more SEC and NCAA success.
Alex Yuzpe ‘22 enters his senior season as a member of the Varsity Squash team at Columbia University in the Ivy League of the NCAA

As we prepare for beginning of the school year, let’s look at our staggered Athletic starts:
Junior and Senior School Athletics start on September 8, 2025

Here is a look at Week #1 for Middle School Athletics:

September 2
@ 3:45pm U12/U14 Co-Ed X-Country meets in Strength and Conditioning Centre, formerly knows as "Glad Centre," for team meeting and light workout. Open to Grade 6, 7, and 8

September 3
@ 3:45pm U14 D2 Boys Soccer meets on Turf for team meeting and light workout. Open to Grade 6, 7, and 8

September 3
@ 3:45pm U14 D2B Boys Volleyball meets in “SSACC” for meeting and workout Open to Grade 6, 7, and 8

September 4
@ 7am- U12/U14 X-Country meets in "SSACC" for 2nd workout/practice
@ 7am U14 D1 and D3 Girls Basketball meets in “SSACC” for meeting and workout Grade 7 and Grade 8
@ 7am U14 Boys Flag Football meets on turf for meeting and workout Grade 6, 7 and Grade 8
@ 3:45pm U12 Girls Basketball meets in Gymnasium for workout and meeting Grade 6 only

September 5, 2025
@ 7am U14 Boys Soccer has 2nd practice on Turf
@ 7am U14 Boys Volleyball has 2nd practice in Gym

September 6, 2025 @ 3:45pm
TYS Basketball Academy is launched In “SSACC.” Open to any Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 hooper who wants to ball.

September 12, 2025
Girls Flag Football will start, open to Grade 6, Grade 7 and Grade 8

Middle School Fall Athletics Sign Up
Senior School Fall Athletics Sign Up

A couple of notes for Multi Sport athletes. In the Junior School this fall, athletes can pick a primary team (basketball or soccer) where they attend all practices and games, and may also be on a 2nd team (X-Country) and attend a minimum of 1 practice per week and competitions that fit in their schedule.

Multi-Sport athletes in the Middle and Senior School must have a conversation with the Director of Athletics and be given approval before participating in 2 sports in one term.

The reason for this clarity centres around CISAA Athletics and moving to common play dates. We encourage two sport participation, but never want to lose sight of balance.

This year we really want to use the momentum of the last few years to continue fueling our standard and being “Together” only makes our program stronger.

Don’t forget about our amazing clinics in September with NBA skills coach David Nurse and Momentum Volleyball. We really want all our hoopers and vballers at these amazing training sessions to get a head start on the competition.

Soooooo Excited,
Mr. D