Upper York School

” In a flash, I had only one more year left to study at Upper York School (UYS) in Canada. Here, I would like to tell a small summary of my three years through the way of writing. When I stepped into UYS campus for the first time, the gears of fate began to turn. In my memory, I clearly remember that I changed my school uniform to enter the classroom, and the oncoming is not that monotonous and indifferent face, but the smile of the sunshine and the classmates and teachers who are more curious than me. Even though my English ability was very weak at that time, my friends Mary, Roseanne, Janet and Nick did not discriminate or disdain me at all, but more importantly, they gave me hot words and help whenever needed. And Tara, the teacher who impressed me and tried to help me find the confident, outgoing personality that I should have had. She always listened patiently to me who tried to express myself in loose English, and gradually built up my English foundation in her class questions, speeches and group assignments. In the dazzling sunshine, the colorful shells on the beach were picked up by me one by one, at this moment, I can no longer feel the hot reef under my feet, looking up is the endless sea and blue sky and white clouds… I can’t say how bad I was for a period of time, I think every teenage people may be addicted to some things that are not suitable for their own pay at that time. So for me, it’s a luxury shopping spree. But first of all, I did not show my superiority through these gorgeous and expensive items, but simply liked to spend wildly when I was unhappy to forget the sad and angry emotions at that time. But the mountain does not turn, the water does not turn, the people turn. It was only last summer that I received a reality that I could not accept but had to face. This was a bolt from the blue for me who was thriving in study at that time, but my study abroad career was still continuing. I have broken down countless times, cried, and even thought too lightly many times The idea of life, I do not know some of the time I am sober rational or chaotic. I was like a hedgehog, covered with sharp thorns, refusing to communicate with my family and stabbing innocent people around me. I’m not trying to flatter here, because after everything ferments, I see the reality of black humor. But what dispelled the darkness in my heart with the light of hope was my host family parent, Mr. Gao, who was also the principal of UYS. From the beginning to the end, she remains the same, and is the most worthy of my trust in a life coach. Whether it is life or study, sometimes I can not even find her silent pay to me. Besides, she’s still A busy principal and host family parent with six students, but she would often find time to talk to me and help me open up. Her tolerance and care for me is also I can not only use words to express, looking forward to one day in my success, maybe a warm embrace can let each other forget. And now I’m starting to get over that. My grades have not been affected by this, because “we must make ourselves strong” this sentence and more setbacks more brave and persistent to become an excellent person and a better vision for the future and work hard. I am very happy with my current state, because I have shed the once fragile scales and am trying to carve a tougher shell. This sentence I want to say to my past and future self: “On the road of life, difficulties are objective.” When you can’t solve a problem, you can just go around the corner.” “

” I had the opportunity to take the ILTS exam on January 13th, 2024. Unfortunately, the exam was poorly organized: 1. During the Listening part, the heater system started working, and it was louder than the speaker. Can you believe this? Despite my request to the instructors to turn it off, they did not respond. 2. The main instructor was wearing a mask, which made it difficult for everyone to hear, especially with the heater turned on. Many people in the class asked him to remove the mask, but he did not respond. Because they do not care. 3. After the test, we reported the heater problem and poor organization to the school by email claim form, but unfortunately, we received no response. This experience highlights the challenges when paying $350 for an IELTS exam and when the organization is poor organized and supervised. In my opinion, when I book an appointment for an exam, I expect everything to be well-organized. Unfortunately, that was not the case in this instance. However, discussing all the details with them beforehand may help avoid such issues. “

” I had a very memorable time at this school! I went to Upper York School when the pandemic was still very serious. The instructors here were very helpful, not only in my academic studies, but also in my daily life, so that I could get used to the new environment and pursue my studies as a Chinese student. Although I have graduated from this school, I still come back to visit my alma mater from time to time because I have so many good memories here. “

” A caring and exceptional private school! I had my G11 and G12 here and met my English teacher Mrs. Coratti who truly made a difference to me. Also the mathematical knowledge and skills taught by my math teacher was so helpful to my learning in university. “

” I studied at this school for three years until I graduated, and it was a warm and helpful school. when I first came to Canada, my English was very poor, and the ESL teachers, Ms. Tara and Ms. Christen, took care of me and made my English better. The staff and our principal Lydia, are very caring, and they keep an eye on students’ moods, stress, etc. It is very touching for an international student to be alone in a foreign country, and to have many people to help and care for you in your life and studies. “