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TEDxIB@YorkSchool a smashing success!

TEDxIB@YorkSchool 2012 – Taking on the World in our own Backyard After much preparation and anticipation, close to 350 IB Diploma students, teachers and other interested adults gathered in our Coliseum to attend TEDxIB@YorkSchool this Wednesday, and they were not disappointed. “Stimulating. Thoughtful. Touching. Surprising. Enjoyable. Inspiring.” was one participant’s response. And so it was, as twenty-five speakers, [...]

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TEDxIB@YorkSchool 2012 – Official Programme

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Calling all IB Students – We want your ideas.

IB Diploma Students, Looking for an opportunity to share your ideas with the world? TEDxIB@YorkSchool is coming up…and we want you to be a speaker! Each year TEDxIB@YorkSchool invites adults from around the world to share their ideas and passions. Our event is unique in that we also call on students to do the same. [...]

The new school year begins

Dear Diploma Coordinators and TOK teachers, We are excited to announce the third annual TEDxIB@YorkSchool. This one of a kind event is specifically designed for IB Diploma students from around the world and we want your school to be a part of it. On November 14th and 15th, we expect to be joined by over 300 Diploma students [...]

New Speaker added – Will Amos

William A. Amos Director, Ecojustice Environmental Law Clinic, University of Ottawa Will heads up a unique academic-NGO partnership , where he teaches law and science students how to research, prepare and present evidence that will result in precedent-setting legal victories. His mission is to help groom Canada’s next generation of environmental leaders so they can [...]

Tickets for TEDxIB @ Yorkschool now on sale!

Dear Students, Teachers and IB Diploma Coordinators, On November 14, 2012 The York School will host its third annual TEDxIB@YorkSchool and we want you to join us at this exceptional event! This year’s theme is “Taking on the World.” Speakers will explore this theme from many different angles and we encourage you and your students to come and engage with their ideas, passions and stories throughout [...]

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2012 Theme announcement: Taking on the World!

TEDxIB@YorkSchool 2012 theme: Taking on the World This year’s TEDxIB@YorkSchool is all about facing challenges, taking risks, overcoming obstacles and standing for what you believe in. Looking for a mountain to climb? Consider attending on November 14th and perhaps even giving your own TEDTalk. You will hear over 20 fascinating speakers – accomplished adults and [...]

TEDxIB@YorkSchool 2012 date announcement! – Nov 14th

IB Students and Teachers, On November 14th, The York School will hold its third annual TEDxIB@YorkSchool.  The good news is that you’re all invited! Imagine a day of hearing some of the most fascinating speakers from all different fields give the greatest speeches of their lives. Imagine an opportunity to talk with those speakers and [...]