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Weekly Update | June 6, 2025

I am thrilled to share some monumental UA news with you all. This week, the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) Board officially confirmed our school’s acceptance as a full member of CAIS. This significant achievement marks a milestone in our school’s history and reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in…

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Weekly Update | May 30, 2025

Next week, June begins! This means there will be camp opportunities for many UA students as well as end-of-year events, including Commencement and Graduation Celebration for the Class of 2025! We would also like to extend an invitation to our parents to the End-of-Year assembly taking place on the morning…

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Weekly Update | May 23, 2025

The journey to academic success is one of growth, resilience, and hard work, but it is also a path of character-building. For many Grade 12 students, this time of year feels as though the future is sitting right in front of them, their education until now aligning with the possibilities…

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Weekly Update | May 16, 2025

Hi, my name is Leon, I’m in Grade 4, and I got to be the Head of School today! Today I got to go around and look at everything. I went to all the classes and saw all the students work and play. I saw some people that I already…

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Grade 5/6 Girls Soccer Team Photo

History Made: UA’s First Grade 5/6 Girls Soccer Team Wins Big!

Urban Academy has been growing its Athletics Program over the years, but something was missing. This season, that changed. It all began with a passionate group of Grade 5 and 6 students who approached the coaches, full of energy and determination, asking for the chance to form a team of…

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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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Junior Kindergarten

Junior Kindergarten

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

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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Senior

Grades 8 to 12

Technology, science, creative and math-based assignments refine students’ problem-solving skills.
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Our Grads Leading the way

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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