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Weekly Update | December 19, 2025

The UA Winter Concert always brings our community together in a wonderful way. What an entertaining evening we had at the Massey Theatre on Wednesday, highlighted by the first-ever strings performance from our Grade 6, 8, and 9 students! The talent and dedication of all our students and staff truly…

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Weekly Update | December 12, 2025

If you have noticed an extra buzz of excitement on the third floor lately, you aren’t imagining things. This year, our Middle School launched a vibrant new initiative: The Golden Lion. The Golden Lion is more than just a trophy; it is a symbol of our commitment to spirited collaboration…

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Weekly Update | December 5, 2025

Think back to your school experiences. What do you remember? Is it the specific lessons? The test you took? Or is it the experiences you had outside the classroom? The trip you went on? The club you were a part of, or scoring the winning shot in the game? At…

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Weekly Update | November 28, 2025

Next week is an exciting one! It’s Giving Tuesday and the final big push in our Annual Giving Campaign. We are only 4 days away and still about $40,000 from our goal. So when I was thinking about today’s message, pointing to Giving Tuesday, I wanted to articulate the incredible…

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Weekly Update | November 21, 2025

I’m not sure if you feel it too, but there seems to be something in the air these days. It may be the busyness and anticipation of the holiday season, or it could also be our incredible groups of parents who are leading community initiatives around what seems like every…

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Mr. Forry visits the B.C. Legislature

How Pro D Powers Our Teaching | Weekly Update | November 14, 2025

As you know, teachers regularly have the opportunity for professional development, the goal of which is to improve and expand our teaching and the learning we are able to provide UA Students. Recently, I experienced such an incredible learning opportunity that will directly impact how I teach my senior humanities…

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Weekly Update | November 7, 2025

Today, the eldest UA Student of each household will be coming home with Urban Academy’s (second) annual Magazine: The Urban Academy Roar. While it is also available online, please ask your child for it once they arrive home. This is a special edition as it celebrates the history of Urban…

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Weekly Update | October 31, 2025

It is hard to believe that today is the last day of October already. As we enter the month of November tomorrow, we are honing in on the time remaining for our Graduating Class of 2026. In eight months, our Grade 12 students will be crossing the stage at Commencement,…

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Weekly Update, October 24, 2025

Many people celebrate New Year’s Day on January 1st, but for educators, the day after Labour Day is the beginning of our ‘new year.’ Students and families often set their intentions and goals at this time (and they discuss and confirm them at the November Parent Student Teacher conferences).  But…

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Children learn to harness their imaginations, explore their surroundings and form critical opinions.
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Kindergarten to Grade 3

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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