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Book Launches in the Jr. School

YHS had the pleasure of hosting three book launches! On November 19, Author Kallie George talked to the Grade 2 girls and 30 of them ordered her new book, ‘The Magical Animal Adoption Agency’.

On November 16, UBC Thunderbirds basketball star Kelsey Blair presented her book ‘Ugly Kicks’ to Grade 5, 6 and 7 students, inspiring them to read and play basketball.

On November 9, Grade 5 YHS student Andrea launched her first novel in the York House Junior School Learning Commons. Andrea is an imaginative young author whose writing will take you on exciting adventures to dangerous and historic places.

In her first book, her characters, Alex and Sylvie, move to a new house. When they go exploring they find something that takes them on the journey of a lifetime! Borrow Andrea’s book from the Learning Commons to read all about their time travelling adventure.

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Debate Team Returns with Accolades from the UBC High School Tournament

On the weekend of November 14th, the debate team attended the annual UBC High School Tournament. Here are a few of the highlights:

  • Rosa, Gr. 10, made the semi-finals and won the medal for 6th strongest speaker out of 179 students overall. Impressively, she competed in the Senior category, despite being in the Junior age bracket. She went up against debaters older and more experienced than herself, earning rave reviews and respect from the judges.
  • Saskia, Gr. 10, finished 12th in the Junior category, earning a medal for being one of the top 15 speakers out of 188 students competing. Alongside her recent public speaking accomplishments, Saskia is quickly becoming one of the school’s most eloquent representatives.
  • Rosy, Gr. 9 and Angela, Gr. 9, ranked 16th among 94 teams, showing huge growth since last year!

Every single girl on the debate team received glowing feedback from judges, many of whom would stop me after the rounds to tell me how well they performed and how York House should be proud!

If you see any of the following ladies in the hallways, give them some kudos for their commitment to the team: Gr. 9s Jessica, Catherine, Ariel and Pepi, and Taylor, Gr. 10.

Finally, a huge thanks to the indispensable Amy Higgins who has helped supervise and support the debate team through several tournaments this year and last!

Natalie Bosco
Debate Coach