Posts

Posted on

Junior Tigers Update: September 15, 2022

CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING
After a one-day delay due to the poor air quality, the Cross Country Running team held their first practice on Wednesday. The energy from our 90 athletes and six coaches is amazing. Everyone is pumped up to show the spirit and have a great season. Our team is scheduled to compete in four races this Fall, with our first competition happening in less than two weeks. On Sunday, September 25, our Cross Country Running team will participate in the Vancouver Spirit Run at Jericho Beach. Following the Spirit Run, our team will turn around and race again in the WPGA Cross-Country Festival at Jericho Beach. The team is loaded with potential, and we are looking forward to a fantastic season.

Thank you to our coaches Kiera Pearkes, Erin Krahn, Sam Banfield, Alison Waterhouse, Jackie McCallister, and Madeleine Abbot for their time and energy. A big Thank You to Lela Ling, who is once again leading the charge as our Head Coach. 

VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball is off to a very fast start this year. Both our Grade 5 (31 students) team and our Grade 6 (24 students) team have their first games of the season next week. It is going to be so much fun. The Grade 7 teams are wrapping up their selection process, and both of those teams are also playing next week. Combined, these four teams have 84 students participating! Games and practices will continue until the end of October. Keep your eye on this space for results and updates.

These teams are well supported by some excellent coaches. Melissa Kanavos and Carly Trinder (Grade 5), Zuri Scrivens and Kate Anthony (Grade 6), Danika Murray and Sarah Szak (Grade 7B), and Monique Marcotte and Kerri Read (Grade 7A). In addition, we continue to be supported by the statement “Tradition Never Graduates” as each team is also guided and supported by some excellent Senior School student coaches. 

 

Posted on

Science Lab Renovations Completed

Our young scientists are thriving at YHS thanks to the support of several generous YHS families who have come together to support a complete summer renovation of our science labs in the Senior School. Re-imagining of our lab spaces as 360-degree learning environments has transformed them into student-centred learning spaces that reflect how modern science and design labs function. 

The Senior School Science Wing was originally built in 1988. The revitalized labs include new millwork, flooring, lighting and furnishings that allow for the flexible configuration of student learning spaces. Equipment has been updated, including new smartboards and rolling dividers that double as writing surfaces. The stunning vaulted wooden ceilings have all been preserved. Work began just before the summer break and was completed in time for the 2022-23 school year. 

These combined enhancements support student collaboration, inspire creativity, and support the design thinking process. We are so grateful to our generous families for their philanthropic contributions that have made this project a reality.