Grade 1’s tour the museum & archives

Gr. 1's Tour the Museum & Archives
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The Grade 1’s were the first YHS class to tour the York House School Alumnae Museum & Archives since its official grand opening on Founders’ Day .

The class had a chance to see gems from the school’s history on display in the cabinets and take a peek into the archival storage area where almost 80 years of YHS history awaits processing!

Archivist Susannah Smith noted that the girls were very curious about the photos, artifacts and uniforms on display. They took particular interest in the boy’s uniform, school jewellery, the green and white gingham dress that the junior girls wore from the 30s through the 70s, the bloomers and pumpkin (gym) suit from the 1960s, and the fact that York House girls used to wear ties.

A 1975 photo of St. George’s boys and York House girls competing on Reach for the Top spawned a lively discussion about whose brothers were currently attending St. George’s.

The museum provides a fascinating look through York House’s history…a must-see for all Yorkies!

Hours
Museum: 8:30-4:00pm Monday to Friday.
Archives: By appointment only: [email protected].

A Blast from the Past: Golden Alumnae visit YHS on Founders’ Day

Every year on the last Thursday of September, York House celebrates Founders’ Day in recognition of the seven founding members of the school.

One of the long-standing traditions of Founders’ Day is the Golden Alumnae Luncheon. Alumnae celebrating 50 years and above are invited annually to come back for a tour of the school, the luncheon and the assembly.

This year, alumnae also participated in the grand opening of the YHS Alumnae Museum & Archives, where they got a look at photos, uniforms and artifacts from their years at York House.

The highlight at this year’s luncheon was Ragazza, York House’s vocal jazz ensemble, as well as performances by soloists Olivia and Katie. The students selected songs from the 1950’s and 1960’s in honour of the classes celebrating their reunions.

Olivia entertained our Golden Alumnae with the 1954 classic “Mr. Sandman”: