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“Blues on 26th” Jazz Evening

The York House Music Department held an intimate evening of music featuring our jazz band, Ragazza, Chorista and Bambina. The Gail Ruddy Foyer was transformed into a cabaret-style jazz club. Guests had a chance to mingle, and sample delicious hors d’oeuvres, all while listening to jazz standards, new favourites, and solo performances from our talented musicians and singers.

This evening gives our Senior students the chance to perform in a more intimate and casual setting. View the full photo gallery and enjoy some of the highlights from the performances in this playlist:


View the full photo gallery.

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Identity Sculptures Art Project

Students from Grades 9 through 12 had the opportunity to create a sculpture that represents their identity. This project was inspired by the amazing works of Vancouver-based artist Geoffrey Farmer.

The girls’ sculptures are a snapshot of their passions, likes and dislikes at this point in their lives. Having been offered the same materials and the same opportunities, they allowed their creativity and personal flair to come forward, and an amazing array of images rose to the surface.

To accompany these sculptures, the students had to deliver a written paragraph of a minimum of 300 words, but most students wrote far beyond these expectations. The write-ups are confidential, but we have selected a few quotes from each one to share.

Click here for the individual sculptures and quotes.

Angela Jurgensen
Senior School Art Teacher