York House School
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4176 Alexandra Street Vancouver, British Columbia, V6J 2V6 Canada |
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| Coordinates | 49°14′57″N 123°08′28″W / 49.2491°N 123.1411°WCoordinates: 49°14′57″N 123°08′28″W / 49.2491°N 123.1411°W |
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| Type | Private |
| Motto |
Not for Ourselves Alone (Onward and Upward) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Head of school | Chantal Gionet |
| Grades | JK-12 |
| Enrollment | 656 |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Website | www |
| Last updated: September 2014 | |
York House School is an independent day school for girls located in the heart of Shaughnessy, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in the middle of the Great Depression by seven insightful women, York House continues to honour its traditions of the past by providing challenging opportunities for girls in academics, fine arts, athletics and community service. Their mission is to provide an unparalleled learning environment where each girl is empowered to develop her abilities and pursue her passions. From Junior Kindergarten (4-year-old program) to Grade 12 , they honour what makes each girl exceptional, and enable her to excel in her chosen path.
York House School was founded during the Great Depression in 1932 by a visionary group of women: Mrs. Lena Cotsworth Clarke, Mrs. Janet Mitchell, Mrs. Grace B. Faris, Mrs. Virginia Moore Mackay, Mrs. Marie Gerhartdt-Olly, Mrs. Gladys Jopling and Mrs. Gretchen Hyland.
The school opened with 17 students in September 1932 at 4355 Granville Street in Vancouver as a residential and day school for girls, and was named after the cathedral city of York, England, home to founder and first Headmistress, Mrs. Clarke, who led the school for 26 years.
The school grew rapidly and in 1939 moved to its present site at 4176 Alexandra Street. Since that time, enrolment has increased to 656 students and there have been many expansions and renovations to the school campus. The grand old homes that originally housed the school have given way to newer buildings, attesting to the school’s commitment to provide facilities that meet the educational challenges of the future and maintain the standard of excellence envisioned by the founders.
For a time during the 1970s and 1980s, York House did allow boys to enroll at the elementary school level (grades 1 through 6).
The school’s development over the years has been directed by the successful leadership and guidance of its nine Heads.
The coat of arms is an expression of the School’s heritage and was inaugurated in the presence of British Columbia Lieutenant Governor, David C. Lam, on April 28, 1993. It was a legacy gift given by the York House Alumnae on the 60th anniversary of the school.
Motto
“Not for Ourselves Alone” was chosen as the school motto by the founders and is a guiding principle for life at York House and beyond.
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