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Grad 2020 Lawn Sign/Cap & Gown Delivery

Thank you to our fabulous YHS Class Parents for delivering grad caps, gowns, lawn signs, and spreading some cheer to the Class of 2020 last week!

It was such a pleasure to gather and have our graduates and families back at school for the pre-recording of our “physically-distanced” graduation on June 4th and 5th. During these two days of filming, we were able to capture the smiles, laughter, and beautiful moments of all who participated in this important event. It was so heartwarming to see our graduates in their caps and gowns and to participate in this. We look forward to viewing the entire graduation ceremony video on our official graduation day, June 19th.

#YHSGrad2020 #YHSInThisTogether #myYHS

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Mentorship & Career Success: Capstone Workshop with Salima Remtulla ‘00

Salima Remtulla ’00

As part of the mentorship component of the Capstone project, alumna Salima Remtulla ‘00 returned to York House last Friday, December 13th and presented a workshop on mentorship. 

A 40 under 40 Business in Vancouver 2018 winner and the vice president, operations & corporate strategy at Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel, Salima shared both her personal and professional experiences of being both a mentor and a mentee. She also provided advice and helpful tips to students on approaching a potential mentor along with how to build and foster the mentor/mentee relationship with tips on how to make it a successful one. 

She also shared her insights about the Capstone project and how this was a valuable opportunity to learn and practice essential life skills including networking, public speaking, and resiliency. Jaclyn Murray, Capstone Coordinator afterwards commented, that “It was incredibly beneficial to have Salima join us; she was much appreciated by both myself and the students; Having the opportunity to hear from a Yorkie is always an incredible experience for our students.”