SENIOR SCHOOL - JUNE 12, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dear Parents,
As the school year comes to a close, so does the final Flash of my first year at The York School. Thank you for the warm welcome into this extraordinary community—it has been a privilege to share in your children’s learning and growth.
A few important notes as we wrap up the year:
Senior School Closing Ceremony Friday, June 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Takes place tomorrow at 1:00pm in the gym. Students should arrive in uniform by 12:30pm to their Homeroom and be prepared to take home all locker belongings after the event. We anticipate finishing by 2:30pm. All parents are warmly invited—please enter via the Farnham Street entrance.
Reports and Academic Achievement Certificates
The final June report will be available to download from YorkNet during the week of June 23. An email to you will be sent alerting you to its availability. Paper copies will not be mailed out.
A June mailing will be sent that includes an Academic Achievement Certificate for Honour Roll (79.5% - 84.4%), Principal’s List (84.5% - 89.4%) and Head’s List (89.5% and above) and Subject Excellence and Subject Curiosity, Challenge, and Community Award Certificates
2025 - 2026 Timetables
If you are returning next year, your child’s timetable will be released during the week of August 25. An email will alert you to download it from YorkNet.
Preparing for the next Academic Year: Books, Uniforms, Timetables
Please refer to the Family Handbook for information about uniforms and textbook ordering.
Dates to Note:
The Alpha textbook site will open for orders on June 20. Orders should be placed by July 25, 2025, to ensure delivery for the start of school.
Most uniform items must be purchased online through Top Marks. Orders should be submitted by June 13, 2025, to ensure delivery prior to the start of school.
Gym uniforms will be available for purchase onsite at The York Shop (1320 Yonge St) on August 25 and August 26 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Alternatively, students can purchase gym uniforms when they visit The York Shop with their gym class during the week of September 8.
The new school year begins with our community tradition at Camp Timberlane. Students depart on Tuesday, September 2, return Friday, September 5, and begin classes on Monday, September 8.
Wishing you and your family a joyful, restful summer.
Warmest regards,
Kathryn
📚 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: Read, Relax, Win Prizes
Dear Middle and Senior School Students,
LOOKING FOR SUMMER ADVENTURE? IT'S WAITING FOR YOU IN BOOKS!
The York School Library is thrilled to announce our 2025 Summer Reading Program running from June 13 to September 5! We've curated an amazing selection of books for both middle and senior school students, and we've created an exciting challenge with chances to win fantastic prizes!
TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE (Do one or both!)
📋 BOOK BINGO CHALLENGE
Complete 4 squares in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) on your Bingo card
Provide evidence of completed squares through photos or quick book talks
Submit your completed card to Mr. Regner by the first week of fall term
Get entered into a special prize raffle!
⏱️ READING LOG CHALLENGE
Track your reading time throughout summer
Earn 50 points for every 30 minutes you read
Our suggested goal: 30 hours total (just 3 hours per week!)
Submit your log by the first week of fall term
Get entered into prize raffles based on your point total!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is participation mandatory? Not at all! This program is completely optional and designed for your enjoyment.
Who can participate? All York School students in Grade 6 and up, including new students joining us in the fall.
Do I need to register? No registration required! Simply download the Bingo Card and Reading Log from and start reading.
When can I join? Anytime! Start on June 13 or jump in whenever you like during the summer.
How do I submit my Bingo Card or Reading Log? Either email them to Mr. Regner or bring printed copies to the library during the first week of the fall term.
When will prizes be awarded? Winners will be notified during the second week of the fall term.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Beyond the chance to win prizes, summer reading helps maintain your reading skills, expands your vocabulary, reduces stress, and introduces you to new worlds, ideas, and perspectives!
Bingo cards, reading logs, and suggested reading lists are available at our libguides webpage- Summer reading.
Happy reading, and enjoy your summer adventures – both in books and beyond!
Mr. Regner
Middle/Senior School Librarian
Closing Ceremony Student Information
Senior students participating in the closing ceremony as speakers and performers in the band are expected to attend a rehearsal on Thursday, June 12 after exam return from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
On Friday, June 13, senior students attending closing ceremonies should arrive at the following times:
Band performers - meet in the band room at 12:15pm
Student speakers - meet in the gym at 12:30pm
All other Grade 9-11 students - meet in your homeroom at 12:30pm
Closing Ceremony will be held from 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
Livestream Instructions
Families who wish to join us for our closing ceremony virtually may do so by logging in to our Livestream feed.
Livestream access can be found at https://tys.gameonstream.com/ under upcoming events. If you need to sign up for our livestream service, please see the instructions below.
Let’s get started!
1. REGISTER: click on the link immediately below to be directed to the Yorkschool LIVE site. Click the “SIGN UP” button and enter your email address (same as Yorknet).
REGISTER NOW on the Yorkschool LIVE on Demand site: https://tys.gameonstream.com
2. CONFIRM REGISTRATION: Those registering for the first time will receive a confirmation email from tysinfo@gameonstream.com. Click on the unique registration link on the bottom of the email confirmation and then follow the registration steps on the De La Salle LIVE site which include entering your name and setting up a password.
3. YOU ARE NOW LIVE! Enjoy your viewing experience. If you experience any technical challenges in viewing the live or on-demand videos, select the “Need Help?” link on the Yorkschoo LIVE homepage.
If you registered already, simply click on the “LOGIN” button the next time you visit Yorkschool LIVE and enter your email address and password.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life and Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Terry Fox and Orange Shirt Day - September 2025
If you would like to support our fundraising efforts for Terry Fox and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, please see below:
Terry Fox - September 26
If you would like to purchase a 2025 Terry Fox Run T-Shirt, 75% of the price will go directly to cancer research. Shirts will be delivered in September to homeroom teachers ahead of our run on the 26.
Terry Fox T-Shirt Order Form - Deadline September 9, 2025Questions about Terry Fox orders, please contact Kevin Villasenor (kvillasenor@yorkschool.com)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day:
On Tuesday, September 30, we will observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear an orange shirt on this day.
If you would like to support the Orange Shirt Society, which provides resources to Residential School Survivors, please purchase your official orange shirt from the list of approved vendors below:
𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Orange Shirt Society
Kit and Kaboodle
McCabe Promotional𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
South Island CraftsQuestions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging.
GRAND BAHAMA GLOBAL LEARNING EXCURSION 2026:
Conservation in Action, Marine Science, Community Engagement
The York School is thrilled to offer a Global Learning Excursion to Grand Bahama with ALIVE Outdoors in February 2026. This trip will involve a group of Grade 10, 11 and 12 students who will travel to Grand Bahama to learn more about conservation, marine science, and community engagement. Please review this Grand Bahama Global Learning Excursion 2026 Overview and discuss this excursion as a family. Then we ask that parents complete this interest form by Friday, June 20.
Please note: Filling out this form does not guarantee a spot on any of the above offerings. It helps the school to gauge interest in this potential international excursion and allows you to receive further information about this trip. More detailed information will be shared with interested students and their families in September 2025 about the Grand Bahama Global Learning Excursion (including an informational video, Venturing Out Form, and ALIVE Outdoors Forms).