Urban Academy Roar:
stories of innovation, connection and community
Take a journey through the inspiring stories and achievements that define Urban Academy in the inaugural issue of Urban Academy Roar. This magazine celebrates our history, highlights current accomplishments, and looks ahead to an exciting future. From personal narratives of changemaking and innovation to reflections from staff, parents, and alumni, these pages capture the heart of our school community. Flip through or download the magazine to explore stories of hope, entrepreneurship, and connection, alongside our Annual Report from the UA Board of Directors. Experience what makes Urban Academy a creative and innovative environment for students.
What We’re Up To
Latest News
Weekly Update | March 13, 2026
hope everyone is ready for Spring Break. It has been a very exciting term since we returned from the Winter Break. If it feels like a lot has been happening at the school over the last few months, it is

Weekly Update | March 6, 2026
Over the past few weeks, UA’s Middle School Students launched an exciting new stage of the school garden program by planting seeds! They planted a wide variety of seeds, including tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens, brassicas, flowers and herbs. Now, they
Weekly Update | February 27, 2026
Our winter athletics season has officially come to a close, and what a spectacular season it was! Fourty percent of our students in grades 5-12 competed on our basketball teams These athletes across all levels showed incredible growth, development, and
Weekly Update | February 20, 2026
If you happened to have passed by the UA Library at any time during the day last week, you probably witnessed any of the following events: a Junior School Assembly filled with song and cultural celebrations, our Middle School students

Applied Real-World Connections: How Urban Academy is Redefining the Grade 8 and 9 Experience
The transition into Grades 8 and 9 represents a significant shift in a student’s academic journey. Having progressed through the foundational years of Junior School and the discovery-led environment of Middle School, our students now stand at the threshold of
Weekly Update | February 13, 2026
This week, the post-secondary advising team has met with a number of families who are making plans and setting goals for life after graduation. We believe that starting these discussions early is what has led to UA’s 100% post-secondary acceptance
Coming Up
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Camp UA Grade 4/5
April 1, 2026 - April 2, 2026
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- April 3, 2026
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Good Friday - No School & OOSC
April 3, 2026
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- April 6, 2026
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Easter Monday - No School & OOSC
April 6, 2026
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Week 1
April 6, 2026 - April 10, 2026
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