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Weekly Update | May 2, 2025

 I am thrilled to share some highlights from our recent outdoor education experiences. Our students have embraced the spirit of adventure and learning through two exceptional events: our inaugural “Camp UA” event for Grades 4 and 5 and hiking the Stawamus Chief for a group of Grade 8 and 9…

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Weekly Update | April 25, 2025

This morning, as everyone arrived at the building, we were treated to the joyful sound of music performed by our Junior UA students and a talented UA parent! It was truly heartwarming to witness students, families, and staff coming together for this impromptu performance. Musical Mornings is a new initiative…

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Weekly Update | April 17, 2025

Many of you know that the entrepreneurial spirit is one of UA’s core values. According to our family surveys, UA families resonate with this value deeply. It is alive and well in the student body as students take on leadership skills, create new opportunities, and don’t let “we haven’t done…

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Weekly Update | April 11, 2025

This is the time of year when some of the learning that has taken place over the past year comes to life in visible and inspiring ways. Today offered a perfect snapshot of just how diverse and dynamic that learning can be — from music to public speaking to international…

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Weekly Update | March 14, 2025

It is hard to believe we are heading into spring break tomorrow. The snow I woke up to at my house this morning did not support a springtime theme or feeling! Hopefully, it will improve over the break. What an incredible time we all had on Saturday at UA’s first-ever…

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Weekly Update | March 7, 2025

We wanted to highlight some of the wonderful work being done by UA Students. This year, students have the unique opportunity to participate in Community Connections, a new course that all Grade 8 and 9 students take that was designed to help them explore causes they are passionate about and…

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Weekly Update | February 28, 2025

I am happy to write this week’s weekly news, and just share a few thoughts from not only the perspective of Board Chair, but also as a UA parent. Something we focus on regularly around the board table is that at Urban Academy, we are continually striving for excellence—refining our…

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Weekly Update | February 21, 2025

We would like to thank our students and teachers for a quick response to today’s earthquake. While some classes did not feel anything and are unaware of it still, the classes that did feel the tremor responded appropriately. We are fortunate to be in a well designed and well built…

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Weekly Update | February 14, 2025

I was able to share a wonderful announcement at the Sr. School Showcase webinar that took place this week. I’m now excited to share with you some more information about the incredible program and opportunity that our school is offering to our Sr. students beginning next year: the Duke of…

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