SENIOR School - April 30, 2026
Challenge Week
The school is brimming with excitement as our Grade 9 and 10 students prepare to head out for Challenge Week. The best way to follow them is through the school’s social media accounts. If you need to contact someone at the school regarding the trip, please call or email Andrea Lossing at 416-526-6595 or alossing@yorkschool.com.
And while our Grade 12s continue with their Diploma exams, our Grade 11s will be working on two major projects: the extended essay, and the Collaborative Natural Sciences Project.
Upcoming Events
Grade 12 IB Diploma Exams - Tuesday, April 28 - Wednesday, May 20
Senior School CIS Drama Festival at Stratford - Wednesday, April 29 - Friday, May 1
Grade 10 Music Jazz Train, NOLA Grade 10 Challenge Week Trip - Saturday, May 2 - Thursday, May 7
Grade 10 World Issues Resilience of a City, NOLA Grade 10 Challenge Week Trip - Sunday, May 3 - Friday, May 8
Grade 10 World Issues Land of the Midnight Sun, YT Grade 10 Challenge Week Trip - Sunday, May 3 - Friday, May 8
Grade 10 Phys Ed Hike on Juan De Fuca, BC Grade 10 Challenge Week Trip - Sunday, May 3 - Friday, May 8
Grade 9 Prairies to Mountains, AB Grade 9 Challenge Week Trip - Sunday, May 3 - Friday, May 8
Grade 9 Enriching Our Senses, BC Grade 9 Challenge Week Trip - Sunday, May 3 - Friday, May 8
Grade 9 Shifting Shores, NS Challenge Week Trip - Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
Grade 9 Exploring the Rock, NL Challenge Week Trip - Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
Grade 9 Local Adventures, Toronto Challenge Week Excursions - Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
Grade 10 Art Killarney Impressions, ON Challenge Week Trip - Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
Grade 11 Collaborative Science Project at Evergreen Brickworks - Tuesday, May 5, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Fire Drill at 1320 Yonge - Monday, May 11, 10:10am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, May 13, 9:20am
Founder’s Day (No Classes) - Friday, May 15
Senior School Jazz Quintet & Chamber Band at MusicFest Nationals - Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16
Victoria Day (No Classes) - Monday, May 18
CISAA Championship Week -Tuesday, May 19 - Friday, May 22
Grade 11 & 12 Prom - Thursday, May 21, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Student Life & Belonging
Challenge Week 2026
Our Grade 6 to 10 students and teachers are getting very excited for their upcoming Challenge Week trips. Challenge Week 2026 takes place from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8 2026 (please note: some trips depart or return on the weekends). Each year, this unique experiential program, offers a variety of curriculum-linked trips throughout North America for students in Grades 6 to 10 during the first week of May.
Challenge Week integrates the philosophy of the IB Middle Years Program (MYP), which currently runs at York from Grade 6 through Grade 10, with our experiential approach to learning, and directly supports our school’s mission “to nurture curious learners to become globally minded leaders with integrity and purpose.”
The lead chaperones of each Challenge Week trip will be in touch soon (about a week in advance of the trip) to share final reminders and trip details (including meeting times, final itineraries, emergency contact information, and packing lists).
Questions? Please contact Andrea Lossing, Experiential Educator at alossing@yorkschool.com.
CLASS OF 2027 GRAD HOODIES - On Sale Monday!
Students in next year’s graduating class who are interested in adding the TYS Class of 2027 personalized hoodie to their uniform options, can make their purchase through the google form that was emailed to them on Monday, April 27 by Ms. Porter.
Orders are due by Friday, May 8.
As we only place one order over the summer, so that the hoodies arrive in time for Camp Timberlane, we encourage students to adhere to this deadline to ensure they do not miss out!
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
PROM - Thursday, May 21
A reminder that York’s Senior Prom is on Thursday, May 21 at Fantasy Farm at 7:00pm. Doors will open at 6:45pm and close at 7:30pm, dinner will be served followed by dancing.
Tickets and guest forms are on sale until Friday, May 8 at 4:00pm. Students have received the ticket form in their emails.
We are excited to celebrate with our Class of 2026 and 2027 at the “Enchanted Garden”.
Questions? Please contact Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Senior Student Leadership at afuss@yorkschool.com.
Junior and middle school Carnival - Volunteer Opportunity FOR Students
On Saturday May 23, our 1320 campus is hosting this year’s JK-8 carnival from 2:00pm - 5:00pm.
We are looking for Senior School students who would be interested in volunteering with running activities, supporting various stations, and perhaps taking a splash in the dunk tank!
Volunteers will be expected to arrive at 1:30pm and stay until 5:30pm. As such, students will receive 4 volunteer hours on this day.
A google sign-up form has been sent to students in Grades 9-12. If your child is interested, please remind them to fill out the form!
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.