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Johnston Bailey -Yorkland High School Principal

About Yorkland

   Yorkland High School is a co-educational, post-secondary preparatory day school that offers a comprehensive and progressive program in preparing our students for the real world. We are nestled in the commercial and residential area of Scarborough, Toronto, just minutes away from Highways 407 and 401. More importantly than our strategic location, Yorkland takes pride in creating a learning environment that is nurturing, supportive, and at the same time challenging and rewarding.

   Our low teacher-student ratio, small classes, and hands-on training are among the key features of our school. Our Ontario Certified Teachers not only adhere to the Ontario Curriculum in instruction, but whole-heartedly follow a holistic approach in teaching our students. At Yorkland, our teachers do not ask our students what they want to be when they finish school, but rather what problems they want to solve in the real world.  Our goal is to help develop a whole child with diverse skills and abilities.

Faculty Message

          As the teaching and support staff of Yorkland High School, we can say with enthusiasm that we are proud to be a part of this learning community.  Our school is a humble institution of dedicated and caring teachers who have the pleasure of teaching such motivated and unique students. We welcome you to explore everything we have to offer. Why do you ask? Well, as you enter our school, you will see it is a gateway to endless opportunities. Even our school colours, navy blue and yellow will indicate to you our strength, dignity and intelligence, as well as our optimism and enlightenment. As you stroll through our hallways, you will see that it is not only a place of gathering but a conclave of students and staff that offer a friendly smile and cheerful greet.  As you marvel at our walls, you will see a spectacular display of student talent, creativity and engagement. When you step into our classroom, you will quickly realize that it is not only a place where teachers conduct a lesson, but a place of curiosity, inspiration and critical thinking. We as teachers are working tirelessly to provide a nurturing, safe and positive learning environment for our students where they feel comfortable and confident enough to approach us with any questions, concerns or challenges. A great educator, Rita Pierson once said, “Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them; who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be”. True to these words of wisdom, we say to our students in Latin “Ad Astra”, in which we proclaim they are the future stars. At Yorkland, it is our goal to inspire our students and equip them with the skills needed to succeed in the real world!

Our Strength

Yorkland High School features a small student-to-teacher ratio. This allows us to offer personalized education that is tailored to each student’s unique learning style and abilities. By keeping class sizes small and intimate at each grade level, our teachers ensure that every student receives the necessary individual attention to develop their skills, strengths, and interests.

The academic support programs cover all aspects of a value-added learning and education experience; from after school tutoring to personal counselling, from guidance workshops to individualized one-on-one help. In Addition, Students benefit from highly knowledgeable, intelligent, and dynamic teachers who, rather than simply lecture, present information as an interactive dialogue. Classes are all taught in small groups to ensure that no student’s question goes unanswered and that no voice goes unheard