SENIOR School - November 12, 2026

Important Information and Upcoming Events

Important Notice for Grade 11 and 12 Families

Kognity is a digital learning platform designed to enhance our students’ learning experience by supplementing traditional course materials with interactive, engaging content. The platform is used across several courses at the Senior School. In Grades 11 and 12, Kognity is used in the following courses: Mathematics, Theory of Knowledge, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Economics, Geography and French. All students in Grades 11 and 12 are charged for Kognity each year. This charge will appear on the November Statement of Account.

Upcoming Events

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program Registration: Closes on November 13

Fall Midterm Break (No Classes) - Friday, November 13 - Monday, November 16

Spoken Word Assembly - Tuesday, November 17, 9:05am

Grade 11 University Parent Evening- Tuesday, November 17, 7:00pm

Grade 10 Financial Literacy Assessment First Attempt - Wednesday, November 18, 8:30 am

  • As part of the Grade 10 Career Studies Course (GLC20), students will complete the Financial Literacy Assessment, a mandatory Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) graduation requirement.

  • Retake Option: Students will have two attempts to pass. The second assessment date is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2026.

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 18, 9:20am

CAIS Senior Girls Basketball Tournament in Montreal - Wednesday, November 18 - Saturday, November 21

Robotics Tournament at Appleby College  - Thursday, November 19, 7:30am - 3:20pm

Thrive Student Leadership Conference at Appleby College  - Friday, November 20, 7:15am - 4:00pm

Youth Climate Action Summit at UCC  - Saturday, November 21, 8:15am - 4:00pm

Grade 9 ICE WInter Camping Parent Information Evening with ALIVE Outdoors - Tuesday, November 24, 6:00pm

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 25, 9:20am

CAIS Senior Boys Basketball Tournament in Winnipeg - Wednesday, November 25 - Saturday, November 28

Middle and Senior School Musical, Puffs - November 26-28

  • November 26 & 27 at 7:00pm and November 28 at 2:00pm

  • The online box office is now open for tickets.

Personal Project Showcase Evening for Grade 10 Parents - Tuesday, December 1, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Grade 10 into 11 Transition Parent Information Evening- Tuesday, December 1, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, December 2, 9:20am

Grade 12 Exams  - Monday, December 7 - Thursday, December 17

Robotics Tournament at Appleby College  - Tuesday, December 8, 7:30am - 3:20pm

Grade 10 Financial Literacy Assessment Second Attempt - Wednesday, December 9, 8:30am

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, December 9, 9:20am

pARENT survey: MYP Assessment

After our Curriculum Night presentation, we wanted to give parents the opportunity to ask questions about the MYP assessment at The York School. Please share your questions below. We will record a video answering the most frequently asked questions and share it with families.

Survey Link

Understanding MYP Assessment Podcast Series

Winter Co-Curricular Schedule

Winter Athletic Practice Schedule

Lunch Menus & Schedule

Student Life & Belonging

Integrated Canadian Experience Winter Camping Parent Information Night - Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00pm

All Grade 9 parents are invited to attend an Integrated Canadian Experience Winter Camping Parent Information Night on Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00pm in the Library at 1320 Yonge St.

Ms. Lossing, Ms. Gardner, and Mr. Matt Peters from ALIVE Outdoors, will be present to review all aspects of the upcoming Grade 9 ICE Winter Camping trip with parents. We will review the details of the excursion, explain preparation and packing, and answer any questions. Students are also welcome to attend. 

All Grade 9 Parents are asked to RSVP here by Friday, November 20.

HALLWAY OF HOLIDAYS

The Belonging and Outreach Committee is excited to present York’s Hallway of Holidays on Tuesday, December 15!

Students and their families and staff will be able to showcase their winter holidays and traditions with the York community through a station in the cafeteria or the surrounding classrooms

These stations are completely up to you and what you would like to share about your respective holidays! For example:

  • Visuals & Stories: Posters, photo displays, or holiday decorations

  • Culture & Music: Songs, playlists, instrument displays, or traditional dress

  • Hands-on Activities: Crafts, games, stories, or cultural demonstrations

  • Objects of Significance: Special items, artifacts, or books meaningful to your family

*If you want to provide food items, they HAVE to be nut free. 

We encourage you to respond to this form, even if you are not planning on participating! Your response helps us gauge attendance and plan space effectively.