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Weekly Update | June 21, 2024

What a great way to finish the school year off. Today we held our year-end assembly which allowed us to celebrate our UA Graduates one more time in front of the whole school. We had our annual ‘Step-Up’ Ceremonies which saw our JK’s, Gr 3’s, and Gr 7’s, figuratively and…

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Weekly Update | June 14, 2024

Hello UA Parents, Buckle up because this is a full one but I will try to make it as succinct as possible. First of all thank you to all of the parents who helped make this year work so well. From Committee Chairs, class parents, speakers and presenters, coaches, helpers,…

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Weekly Update | June 7, 2024

Hello everyone, What an exciting week it was at Camp!! I was fortunate to visit Camp Summit on Monday and was able to observe the incredible energy and excitement of our Grade 3, 4 and 6 classes as they began their camp adventure at Camp Squamish. Even the rainy weather didn’t stop…

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Weekly Update | May 31, 2024

Guest Author: Mr. Rayhan (Grade 7 Student), Head of School For A Half-Day It is truly an honour to be able to go from reading these emails to now writing one! My name is Rayhan and I was the Head of School for a (half) day. Today has been a…

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Urban Academy Profile of A Graduate: Thinker, Innovative, Courageous, Compassionate, Balanced, Principled, and Culturally Responsive.

Profile of an Urban Academy Graduate

Discover the Profile of an Urban Academy Graduate: fostering thinkers, innovators, courageous, compassionate, balanced, principled and culturally responsive students.…
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Weekly Update | May 24, 2024

I am glad to be able to write the Weekly Update today as the Jr. School Facilitator at Urban Academy. Hopefully, you enjoyed a lovely long weekend with your families. Despite the shorter week, it has been no less busy here at school. It has been a bustling time with a lot of learning…

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Weekly Update | May 17, 2024

As many of you can feel, this is the ‘fast season’ at school. Everything seems to come up quickly and whiz by. I find myself trying to be more mindful at every event, interaction, and opportunity to savour significant moments, and there are many. Last night was one of those…

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Weekly Update | May 10, 2024

It was a busy start to May with AP exams starting for our Senior Students, the Grade 4/5 spring concert, all of the athletic events, today’s middle school social, and mental health week – not to mention the Canucks making it to round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!  A…

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A Day In The Recording Studio — Urban Academy Students Shine Like Stars

Ever wondered what makes Urban Academy's learning experience truly special? Discover how our Grade 6-12 students recently embarked on an unforgettable journey together to come together as a choir and record an inspirational anthem.…
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Junior Kindergarten

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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With a focus on culture and community, students enhance their understanding of the world.
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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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From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, Urban Academy shapes students who are grounded in who they are and equipped for whatever's next. We believe education should prepare students not just to succeed, but to thrive, contribute and lead with purpose.

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