The Tools. The Brains.
The Spirit. The Guts.
Vision
Seeing the world as it is, and imagining what it could be, York House School aspires to create a transformational experience for students who are empowered to reshape the future.
Mission
To create an environment that elevates the mind, celebrates uniqueness, inspires creativity, and encourages discourse.
Our Values
Excellence
An outstanding academic program, highly skilled faculty and leadership, and an innovative learning environment empower a life-changing experience for students.
Diversity
YHS honours the individuality and uniqueness of each student and all who participate in our community. Treating each other with dignity, fairness, and kindness, building a learning environment that reflects the world, and advancing our quest to further diversify our community, deeply enrich our academic program.
Adventure
The freedom to be creative, embrace new ideas, and hone critical thinking skills are the cornerstones of innovation. We make space for students to explore their passions and approach problem-solving with imagination.
Impact
YHS students share a mindset that places the betterment of others, our communities and our planet as a top priority. Recognizing our privilege, we embrace the responsibility to be leaders of change.
Community
YHS has built a strong community that is meaningfully connected to the world beyond. It is an environment that engenders kinship with one another creating lifelong relationships. We actively seek connections with the diverse community beyond our doorstep that strengthen learning, build character and foster empathy.
Sustainability
YHS promotes sustainability and environmental stewardship. Students, faculty, staff, and our community honour the land and take action to protect our planet.
“Many years of experience in education at the university level has shown me some of the weaknesses in preparing students for the world they will enter. It is not a problem of academic skill, but of essential life skills that encourage students to be confident, resilient and find joy in the persistence it takes to succeed. I’m pleased that YHS is elevating these areas of focus for their students – it will make all the difference.”
Dr. Indira V. Samarasekera, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors
Life Skills
YHS values the development of everyday skills and character traits that contribute to success, wellness, and happiness.
Self-Awareness
Holding ourselves accountable to others while honouring our own needs.
Agency
The autonomy to speak up allows students to build confidence and control of their own destinies.
Collaboration
Harnessing the power of differing viewpoints, personalities and strengths working together to achieve goals, makes learning stick and reflects life beyond school.
Resilience
We celebrate courage and risk-taking while providing support for students to healthfully rebound from setbacks.
Curiosity
Question conventional wisdom, explore the unknown, and approach life with a hunger to always be learning.
Empathy
We identify with and understand one another’s perspective and feelings.