Urban academy news
I hope you have all enjoyed what I hope is the last bit of winter weather this week, soon we will be wondering where we can find the a/c! It is hard to believe that we are quickly approaching the spring break. The winter term has gone very quickly with…
Hello UA community, We started this week with the uplifting news about the UA Improv Team winning the semi-finals of the Canadian Improv Games (Lower Mainland Division). They won their semi-final on Friday and made it to the finals the next night. Having only started their improv journey in October,…
Hello UA Families, What a week it has been. I feel like we say that all the time, but Urban Academy is buzzing with activity! This week saw the end of the UA Grades 4–7 Robotics Team practices. Thank you to Mr. Douglas and all of the staff and volunteer…
Dear UA Families, We have felt the love at UA this month! With a focus on gratitude and caring throughout this week, students at all levels shared kindness. We are keeping the momentum going until the end of the month when we will celebrate Pink Shirt Day with our theme…
Happy Friday everyone, What an exciting week it has been for many of our Grades 8 and 9 students who have spent the week on a variety of adventures in Quebec. Carnaval has been such a success and we are excited that our Grades 8 and 9 students will have…
Hello UA Community, In the last couple of weeks, Urban Academy students demonstrated what remarkable risk-takers they are by attending a number of out-of-school events and excursions that I am sure you have been following closely through class communications and UA social media posts. As educators, we know that risk…