Last week, many Junior Achievement (JA) companies had the opportunity to show York Mills the product they had been working on for the last few months. Junior Achievement is an organization that aims to provide students with the opportunity to start their own company and experience what it feels like to be an entrepreneur. Each company is led by a group of well-trained professionals which help to guide your company and teach each company member tips towards creating a successful company.
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Rubber Duckies take on OFSAA
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Amani Soorty
Monday, March 10, 2019
This year, York Mills Collegiate Institute was able to be the host school for the provincial swim competition of 2019. On March 5th and 6th, many were able to go out to Scarborough Pan Am Centre and compete in multiple events like the 50-metre fly, girls senior and junior medley relays, and more.
Teachers Reveal the Funniest Things Happened In Their Classes
By Jenny Zhao
March 10, 2019
Being a teacher is hard. No matter if it is facing students that are hard to deal with, reading plenty of essays, or handling hours of test marking, educators all know the tough work of their jobs. Yet, they are sometimes presented with hilarious moments happening in their classrooms. Whether it is them being embarrassed in front of the whole class, or students doing something funny, these moments are the joy that brightens teachers’ lives and will always be kept in their memories in the years to come.
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Grade 10 OSSLT Preparation
Neusha Taheri
March 8th 2019,
As the winter is slowly coming to an end and March break is approaching, the grade 10 students of York Mills, and grade 10 students all over Ontario are preparing for the test that determines if they will get to graduate high school; the OSSLT.
School Morning Routines
By: Jenny Zhao
March 22, 2019
After a short one-week March Break, students had to say goodbye to the relaxed holiday and returned to normal school life. For many, getting up early in the morning may be the toughest thing for the first week back, and the things that we do in the morning often determine what the rest of the day will be like. A good morning routine is important as it grants people a day full of productivity and peace of mind, and what do students at York Mills usually do to refresh themselves in the morning?
The Junior Girls Volleyball Season
Kristen Lee
February 25th, 2019
Last week, the junior girls’ volleyball team played an arduous match, earning them a silver city championships medal. The team consisted of Alice Svirydau, Erin Ricaloglu, Megan Wong, Caitlyn Lee, Hannalee Liu, Sarah Chepeisky, Dalya Tasli, Ioana Lauric, Tessa McDonald, Ellie Martin, Latoya Simms, and Victoria Stavropoulos. They played a long season beginning in November while playing many tournaments against schools such as Georges Vanier, Sir John A. Macdonald, and Don Mills. The coaches, Vivian Chan, Melody Muere and Ken Sue-A-Quon trained and instructed the girls on different skills, techniques, and strategies.
Deca provincials
Kristen Lee
February 23rd, 2019
Two weeks ago, over 20 people from York Mills’ team competed at the Toronto Sheraton Centre for the provincial DECA competition. DECA is an organization which provides students with the opportunity to have real-life scenarios and learning opportunities in business categories such as management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Relay For Life
March 1, 2019
By: Renee Liang
Relay For Life is a day filled with activities that is run by students. The event raises
awareness and money for cancer research and takes place near the end of the year. Some students are already starting to plan for the exciting event that’s set to take place next year. To learn more information on Relay For Life, two students participating in planning the event spoke a few words about it.
An Adventure In The Dream — History and Drama Field Trip
By: Jenny Zhao
March 1, 2019
On February 13 and 14, students at York Mills from Grade 10 history and drama classes went to downtown Toronto to see a live production called Mary’s Wedding. The wild storm attacking the city did not stop students’ passion and excitement and they were all looking forward to watching the performance.
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YM’s Favourite Things to do Over March Break
Amani Soorty
Monday, March 4, 2019
Hey YM! As March Madness begins, our students are being hit with some of their first tests, quizzes, and assignments for the new semester. Although the long weekend has just passed, many are looking forward to their March Break and time to de-stress. Here is a list of the seven best things to do this spring break in Toronto with lots of friends, freedom, and lack of homework from the 8th of March (Friday) until the 18th (Monday.)
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