Lauren & Scarlet at Camp Summit

IMG_1584Two weeks ago, all of the Grade 6 students went to Camp Summit. The bus ride was a great start to the trip. We sang songs, chatted with our friends, and overall had a blast. When we finally got there after an hour bus ride, the staff/counsellors were there waiting for us. They were all so welcoming with big warm smiles on their faces.

After we met the staff, we loaded all our stuff into our cabins. We even had our own little “village” where the bathroom and all of our cabins were located. Even though we were only there for two nights, we had a lot of stuff. We probably would have been able to last for a week or two with all of the stuff we had!

IMG_0439We got to do the most fun activities at Camp Summit. Rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, Outdoor Living Skills, Archery, Mountain Biking, high ropes, low ropes and camp-wide games. We think archery, low ropes and the camp-wide games were some of the favourites, and Scarlet’s favourite was mountain biking. Most of these activities we had never really done before, so it was a bit of a challenge, but a really fun one! The only downside to some of these activities was the rain. Sometimes it was pouring, but we had to make the best of it. We all tried to have a very positive attitude.

The last day was definitely the hardest. Having to say goodbye to all the staff was sad. We said our goodbyes, hugs all around, and back to Vancouver we went. As much as we all missed Camp Summit, it was nice to be back home. We all hope to go back soon, and see the staff! It was a phenomenal experience, and this is definitely a camp we recommend for you!

Lauren and Scarlet
Grade 6

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YHS Celebrates Founders’ Day

Tour of Whittaker House - Golden Alumnae.
Golden Alumnae tour “Whittaker House”, the first York House building.

On Friday, September 19th, York House celebrated Founders’ Day. On this day we recognize the seven founding members of the school, and honour the graduating class who is inducted in to the YHS Alumnae Association.

The day began with a visit from our Golden Alumnae. Before lunch, alumnae from the classes 1942 to 1964 toured the school, including the YHS Alumnae Museum & Archives and a special trip up to the third floor of the Senior building. The ladies were delighted with the new graduation photo displays on the third floor, honouring classes from 1933 to 1969. There is space on these walls to include classes up to the year 2038! The tour concluded with a trip to “Whittaker House” at 28th & Granville. This home was the original location for the school, back in 1932.

Junior Yorkies delivered chocolates to our Golden Alumnae.
Junior Yorkies delivered chocolates to our Golden Alumnae.

At the Golden Alumnae Luncheon, alumnae were treated to a performance of “Unto the Hills” from Ragazza, and “Summertime” from Samantha, Gr. 12. Alumnae were presented with their 50 and 60 year pins. To wrap up, there was a special delivery of chocolate from Junior students.

Grade 4s perform the York House March at the Founders' Day assembly.
Grade 4s perform the York House March at the Founders’ Day assembly.

At the Founders’ Day Assembly, Junior students named empowering women that inspired them. The Grade 4 students performed the York House March and Una Voce, our mass choir with singers from Ragazza, Chorista and Bambina, performed a lovely rendition of “Unto the Hills.”

Another major musical highlight was a performance from Alumnae Special Achiever Jennifer Gasoi ’92. Jennifer just recently won the grammy for best children’s album. What a treat to hear her perform, and have the Junior students join in. Listen to Jennifer’s speech here, and watch her first and second musical performances.

The Class of 2015 was welcomed into the YHS Alumnae Association. As per tradition, mothers, sisters and aunts are invited to present their daughter, sister or niece with their alumnae pin. This time we had a rare occurrence, a dad (Ed White ’85) welcoming his daughter into the Alumnae Association! Jasmyne Kassam ’14 was also presented with the Govenor General’s Award.

The celebrations continued later that afternoon with the Welcome Back BBQ, and on Saturday, with Alumnae Day.


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Golden Alumnae Tour and Golden Alumnae Luncheon
Founders’ Day Assembly

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