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Kindergarten Application Deadline Approaching: Apply by November 14, 2025.

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Grades 1-12 Admissions Deadline: January 30, 2026
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Weekly Update | September 19, 2025

On behalf of the UA Board of Directors, I’d like to welcome everyone back to the new school year! I also want to share a little bit about the role of the UA Board and extend an invitation to those who may be considering joining us. The UA Board serves…

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Weekly Update | June 13, 2025

What an incredible day it has been! We kicked things off with an energetic Sports Day Pep Rally, featuring fantastic performances from both UA’s Rock Band and the UA Staff Band. It’s always a treat to see so many talented people who walk our halls every day shine on stage!…

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Grade 5/6 Girls Soccer Team Photo

History Made: UA’s First Grade 5/6 Girls Soccer Team Wins Big!

Urban Academy has been growing its Athletics Program over the years, but something was missing. This season, that changed. It all began with a passionate group of Grade 5 and 6 students who approached the coaches, full of energy and determination, asking for the chance to form a team of…

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Take It Outside! Lessons You Won’t Find In A Classroom

Outdoor education is taking center stage at Urban Academy, offering students unique opportunities to step out of their comfort zones and develop confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection to the natural world. From hands-on experiences at Gibsons Farm to outdoor camps along the West Coast, these adventures foster practical skills,…
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Building Future-Ready Students: The Ed Tech Way

At Urban Academy, preparing students for the digital age starts with a well-rounded Ed Tech program led by our dedicated Educational Technology Coaches. From foundational coding skills in Kindergarten to advanced robotics and AP Computer Science in Senior School, students gain the confidence and tools to thrive in a technology-driven…
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Bringing The Future Into Focus

Post-secondary planning at Urban Academy is a thoughtful and strategic process that begins well before Grade 12. From early academic advising and career exploration to carefully navigating application timelines and scholarship opportunities, UA students are guided every step of the way. Discover how UA equips students to confidently plan their…
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Q&A: Innovations & Leadership In Education

Urban Academy’s Ms. Ball (Principal) and Ms. Dadar (Associate Principal), share insights into how the school is evolving to meet the challenges of modern education. From future-focused literacy programs to standards-based grading and innovative community engagement, UA is fostering meaningful connections, real-world learning, and student empowerment. Discover how UA is…
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Between Childhood and Adulthood: A Transformative journey

Teaching in the Senior School is about much more than academics. It’s about guiding students through a transformative period of their lives, fostering growth, resilience, and confidence. Ms. Marsh shares a heartfelt reflection on what makes this journey so rewarding.…
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Building Confidence & Connection in MiddleSchool Years

Dynamic, vibrant, and full of growth—Grades 4–7 at Urban Academy are key years where students transition into confident, independent learners. Our Middle School Program focuses on responsibility, leadership, and exploration, and equips students for success in Senior School and beyond.…
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Children learn to harness their imaginations, explore their surroundings and form critical opinions.
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Students gain a foundation to become the leaders, thinkers and innovators of tomorrow.
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Grades 4 to 7

With a focus on culture and community, students enhance their understanding of the world.
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Grades 8 to 12

Technology, science, creative and math-based assignments refine students’ problem-solving skills.
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UA graduates receive a placement in one of the top two schools of their choice.
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