Latest Senior school Podcast Episodes
Creating Art
YORK Talks - March 08, 2022 22:00 - 56 minutes ★ - 1 ratingAn education in the arts teaches students to perceive and think in new ways. At The York School, creativity, reasoning, imagination, intuition and art-specific skills are all developed as students learn to build bridges between verbal and nonverbal communication, and logic and emotion. In this...
Learning Another Language
YORK Talks - February 07, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutes ★ - 1 ratingNǐ hǎo! Hola! Bonjour! What are the benefits of learning a second or third language? Why is this a key component of the IB experience? IB French teacher Andrew Torres, IB Spanish teacher Emily Cunningham, and IB Mandarin teacher Connie Zhao, help host Natasha Estey unpack how learning another la...
Designing the Future
YORK Talks - December 11, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes ★ - 1 ratingDesign class is part of the Middle Years Programme at The York School. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with MYP Design teacher, Tim Cooper, about how this class challenges students to apply practical and creative thinking skills to solve design problems using the Design Cycle. You can...
Navigating Middle School
YORK Talks - November 26, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes ★ - 1 ratingThe bridge years between primary school and secondary school are a pivotal time for young adolescents, whose bodies and minds are developing more rapidly than at any stage other than the first two years of life. Middle School can be tumultuous but it can also be a lot of fun! It’s a time when st...
Integrating Indigenous Education
YORK Talks - November 07, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes ★ - 1 ratingThe York School’s Indigenous Education Committee is a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action # 62 through 65 that have to do with Education for Reconciliation. In this special Bonus episode, host Natasha Estey speaks with Indigenous Education Comittee leaders, Sean...
Prioritizing Wellbeing
YORK Talks - October 30, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes ★ - 1 ratingAcademic success is intrinsically linked to social and emotional wellness. Wellbeing is a priority at The York School. Our teachers are committed to providing our students with a safe space to acquire the life skills they will need to manage in today’s fast-paced and turbulent world and help the...
Building a Strong Foundation
YORK Talks - October 13, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes ★ - 1 ratingThe junior years of elementary school - Grades 3 to 5 - are about continuing to build a strong foundation and consolidating some of the skills - both academic and life - students will need as they look ahead to Middle School. Grade 5 teacher, Barb Prevedello, and Grade 4 teacher, Suzanne Newell...
Inspiring Young Hearts & Minds
YORK Talks - September 26, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes ★ - 1 ratingThe beginning of a child’s educational journey is about the joy of discovery, nurturing their innate curiosity, and inspiring them to learn more about themselves and the world around them in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with SK teacher, M...
Educating at the Cutting Edge
YORK Talks - September 12, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes ★ - 1 ratingThe York School is a progressive school for a modern world and its teachers are world-class educators. Join host, Natasha Estey, in conversation with Associate Head, Academics, Justin Medved, about what 21-century teaching and learning look like at York, what makes our teachers great, and the fu...
Welcome to Season 2!
YORK Talks - September 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute ★ - 1 ratingModelled after the highly popular YORK Talks in-person series, the YORK Talks podcast provides insights and content in a more intimate, digestible, and accessible format. Listen where and when you want! YORK Talks is a podcast for families wanting to learn more about The York School, Toronto's ...
The Role of Athletics in Learning
YORK Talks - March 04, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes ★ - 1 rating“Sport is a great educator,” says Rick DeMarinis, Director of Athletics at The York School. Whether it be developing interpersonal skills and engaging in healthy competition to learning the value of being active and finding a physical outlet that brings you happiness and pleasure (whether it be ...
Supporting the Whole Child: Student Wellness
YORK Talks - January 18, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes ★ - 1 ratingCentral to The York School’s approach to education is an appreciation for the importance of supporting the 'whole child'. What does this mean? Academic success is intrinsically tied to social and emotional wellness. Hear from Elissa Kline-Beber, Director of Student Wellness, about how The York...
Is the IB Diploma Programme Worth It?
YORK Talks - December 12, 2020 23:00 - 30 minutes ★ - 1 ratingIs the IB Diploma Programme worth it? It isn't easy, but with its focus on personal, professional and academic development and global recognition by universities, the IB Diploma Programme provides excellent preparation for life in the 21st century. Learn more about this comprehensive programme f...
Beyond York
YORK Talks - November 26, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes ★ - 1 ratingThe York School has a 100% university placement rate. Grade 12 students apply to an average of seven post-secondary institutions of which upwards of 40% are outside Canada. With the support of one of the country’s best University Counselling offices, York School graduates find their best-fit uni...
Parents As Partners
YORK Talks - November 13, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes ★ - 1 ratingA school's parent community reflects the school's values and goals. York School parents promote a strong, cooperative and welcoming community and, through the York Parent Association (YPA), of which all parents are members, organize events and other engagements (in-person & virtual) that increas...
ICE: Experiential Learning at Its Best
YORK Talks - October 29, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes ★ - 1 ratingWinter camping, an urban history scavenger hunt, and painting on the shore of Georgian Bay. These sorts of experiences are part of The York School’s unique Integrated Canadian Experience (ICE) Programme, an innovative combined study of Canadian history, geography, civics, and literature undertak...
The Middle Years: Time of Transition
YORK Talks - October 16, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes ★ - 1 ratingDuring the middle school years, students start embracing their individuality and become more independent. Listen to Helen Gin, Middle School Principal, and Glen Blair, Middle School Counsellor, discuss how the student experience during this vital period is guided by dedicated faculty and progres...
Voice, Choice & Ownership: The Primary Years Programme
YORK Talks - October 05, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes ★ - 1 ratingAn awesome start to the learning journey, The York School's Primary Years Programme focuses on the whole child, nurturing their individual talents and critical thinking skills. Students learn through inquiry-based instruction in all subject areas including mathematics, visual arts, drama, music,...
Building a School Culture
YORK Talks - September 25, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes ★ - 1 ratingA school's culture encompasses the beliefs, assumptions, perceptions, attitudes, and written and unwritten rules that influence every aspect of the organization. Head of School, Struan Robertson, wants The York School to be a safe and happy place for children to learn and grow in an academically...
Welcome to YORK Talks
YORK Talks - September 21, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes ★ - 1 ratingYORK Talks is a new podcast for families wanting to learn more about The York School, Toronto's leading co-ed independent school delivering the IB programme from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. In each episode, host Natasha Estey connects with expert educators, articulate students, and engage...
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