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YHS Welcomes Grandparents & Grandpals

IMG_7042Grandparents and grandpals came to visit their Yorkies on our annual Grandparents’ Day.

The day started with a reception and refreshments in the Gail Ruddy Foyer. Grandparents were then treated to three musical performances in Odette Tognetti theatre.

Samantha, Gr. 12, performed her rendition of “Pie Jesu” by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This was followed by two songs from Chorista: an early 16th century French madrigal, and a more personal piece called “Letter from a Girl to the World“. Elizabeth, Gr. 10, performed Samuel Barber’s “Nocturne op. 33“.

IMG_7171The rest of the day was spent touring the school and visiting classrooms. In the Junior School, the girls had a chance to show their grandparents special projects they have been working on. There were musical performances in the French classrooms, and even a some story time in the Jr. Library.
Shuttle buses took grandparents to the Little School, where they were welcomed with a special song [SKY song | SKH song].

This special day is a wonderful way to honour Yorkie grandparents. Grandparents’ Day is one of our most cherished York House traditions and is held every Spring.

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Walk in Her Shoes: International Women’s Day

On Friday, the Senior School recognized International Women’s Day by participating in the Walk in Her Shoes Challenge. Students & staff wore orange civvies and walked a route near the school, with donations going to Care Canada.

According to Care Canada, 70% of the world’s poorest people are women and girls. The walk represented 8000 steps that women from developing countries have to walk to access food, water and health care for their family. See the photos from the walk below.

Also, check out the short videos below from the International Women’s Day Speaker’s Corner held in the library, and the kick-off to the walk held in the gym.

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