York House School

Click for more photos from the Jr. Candlelight Assembly

This morning the Jr. School held their traditional Candlelight Assembly. This annual assembly includes the lighting of candles for Joy, Faith, Hope, Love and Peace.

York House supports the Family Services of Greater Vancouver, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families and children in need.

Students in Grades 1-3 brought in a gift which is placed under the tree at the beginning of the service. These gifts are used all year round for children who are in the Emergency Foster Care Program.

Students in Grades 4-7 (and staff), contributed to the Holiday Hamper Project. Each class was assigned a family a family in need. Nine families will be the happy recipients.

We appreciate your support for these two worthy causes. Thank you for your generosity.

See the photos here.

On Monday afternoon, the YHS community gathered at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts for the “Celebration of Community”.

This annual event is always a favourite, as it’s a treat to hear our budding musicians perform in such a wonderful venue – the sound is glorious. This year, the event was dedicated to Ms. Ruddy, as it is her last year as Head of School.

The program featured performances from our junior and senior students, including two outstanding solo performances from Samantha, Gr. 11 and Breeshey, Gr. 12. Please watch all the highlights below.

The afternoon was interspersed with readings (Saskia, Gr. 8 and Rainy, Gr. 9), as well as carols sung by all attendees, including “Jingle Bell Rock”, “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed” Reindeer” and “The First Noel”. The sing-a-longs always puts everyone in the holiday spirit.

Special thanks to Leith Wheeler Investments for sponsoring this event. See all the photos here.

For a video clip of the Gr. 7 Choir performing “Kusimama (Stand Tall)” at the Jr. Ensemble Night, click here.

For a video clip of the Sr. Concert Band performing “Blue and Green Music” at the Sr. Ensemble Night, click here.