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Weekly Update | November 24, 2023

Hello UA Families, We have been fortunate with sunny weather in a typically dark month in this corner of the world. This has meant more park time for our younger students, and more valuable rays of sunshine to bring some brightness to our days and help conquer the winter blues.…

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Weekly Update | November 17, 2023

Happy Friday Everyone, It is hard to believe that we are heading into the end of November and the Canucks are at the top of the standings and the statistical leaderboard of the NHL. For diehard Canuck fans like myself, these are special days!!! Last night we hosted our annual…

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Weekly Update | November 9, 2023

Dear Urban Academy Community, I am writing to you today as Urban Academy Board Chair and I hope this message finds you well. I am thrilled to introduce the culmination of months of collaborative effort—the unveiling of our new 5-year strategic plan. As you will see in the plan, at…

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Weekly Update | November 3, 2023

Hello Parents, When a Friday is combined with a Fall Activity Day at UA, the decibels seem to fly off the charts. What a fun, action-packed day it has been! Our House Senior Action Team (or SAT) planned the activities for Middle and Senior house teams today while the Junior…

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Weekly Update | October 27, 2023

Hello UA families, This week we held our annual autumn Parent-Student-Teacher conferences. We have heard how much families appreciate the connection points with UA teachers. As we continue on the journey of empowering students with their learning, we hope to see more and more Middle and Senior School students attending…

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Weekly Update | October 20, 2023

Hello UA Families, Today is the provincial Pro-D Day and UA educators are attending a number of workshops and conferences in person or virtually. As one Kindergarten student said to me with joy yesterday, “the teachers go to their school tomorrow, but we don’t!” Yes, they certainly do! Last week…

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Weekly Update | October 13, 2023

Dear UA families, It was another eventful week here at UA with our students participating in many extra-curricular activities including volleyball games, cross-country races, and sign-ups for upcoming activities such as Model UN, the Middle School Robotics Team, and our Grade 12 University tour of UVic and VIU. Our students…

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Weekly Update | October 6, 2023

Dear UA families, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we find ourselves reflecting on the immense gratitude we hold for each and every member of our school community: students, families, and staff. Each of you contributes to the vibrant tapestry that makes UA a truly special place. We were thrilled…

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Weekly Update | September 29, 2023

Hello Families, Today is one of those days that you can’t help but look around at the sea of orange and contemplate each of our own stories. We stop and think about where we live, how we got here and upon whose shoulders we are standing. It is a reminder…

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