2023-2024 LEVEL I INFORMATION FORM Level I Excursions are those which take students to familiar settings within the local area for day time activities which expose students to risks typically encountered in everyday living or while at school and which involve local transportation either by walking, subway, city bus, school bus, or taxi. Examples of Level I Excursions: trips to museums, local parks, a local store or neighbourhood, a library, an art studio, a concert hall, a theatre, another school, or athletic facility. Parental consent for Level I Excursions is given at the beginning of each school year. Excursion Name
Grade 4 Trip to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall ‘Sing Song’
Date(s) and Times
Wednesday, February 7th 2024 (Day 4)
(And Transportation Details)
Depart School: 9:30 am for 10:30 am performance Depart Roy Thomson Hall: 11:45 am and return to school for approx. 12:15 pm in time for regular lunch hour.
Group Involved (number of students)
4A & 4B (Approximately 44 students, 4 adults)
Group Leader and Staff Involved
Lindsay Rosen, Mary Hudson, Suzanne MacMaster, Sarah Cox, other York School faculty as needed.
Destination Address
Roy Thomson Hall 60 Simcoe Street Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2H5 Activity Description and Educational Rationale
The students participate in activities related to their current and upcoming units of inquiry. Students will see and hear live performances of the instruments of the orchestra explored in music class, as well as special guest artists. Students will hear a diverse range of songs, both old and new and have an opportunity to sing with the orchestra.
Service Provider(s)
Roy Thomson Hall; Stock Transportation Limited
Emergency Contact Information
Roy Thomson Hall: (416) 872-4255 The York School: 416-926-1325 Mary Hudson: mhudson@yorkschool.com Suzanne MacMaster: smacmaster@yorkschool.com Sarah Cox: scox@yorkschool.com Lindsay Rosen:lrosen@yorkschool.com
Approximate Cost Per Student
$25-$35 Total cost includes: ticket price and bus transportation costs will be levied to student accounts after the excursion.
Special Considerations and What to Bring
What to Bring: 1. Students should not bring any large backpacks as they do not fit under the seats in the auditorium. 2. CLOTHING: Students should wear their winter uniform (green long sleeved shirt and grey pants or skirt.) Although we will be indoors, please have your child dressed for the weather so that they are warm and dry when getting on and off the bus. 3. Please bring any personal medication (such as personal epipen, puffer, etc).