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Weekly Update | March 14, 2025

It is hard to believe we are heading into spring break tomorrow. The snow I woke up to at my house this morning did not support a springtime theme or feeling! Hopefully, it will improve over the break. What an incredible time we all had on Saturday at UA’s first-ever…

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Weekly Update | March 7, 2025

We wanted to highlight some of the wonderful work being done by UA Students. This year, students have the unique opportunity to participate in Community Connections, a new course that all Grade 8 and 9 students take that was designed to help them explore causes they are passionate about and…

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Weekly Update | February 28, 2025

I am happy to write this week’s weekly news, and just share a few thoughts from not only the perspective of Board Chair, but also as a UA parent. Something we focus on regularly around the board table is that at Urban Academy, we are continually striving for excellence—refining our…

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Weekly Update | February 21, 2025

We would like to thank our students and teachers for a quick response to today’s earthquake. While some classes did not feel anything and are unaware of it still, the classes that did feel the tremor responded appropriately. We are fortunate to be in a well designed and well built…

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Weekly Update | February 14, 2025

I was able to share a wonderful announcement at the Sr. School Showcase webinar that took place this week. I’m now excited to share with you some more information about the incredible program and opportunity that our school is offering to our Sr. students beginning next year: the Duke of…

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Weekly Update | February 7, 2025

For the second year in a row, February rolled in with a snow day at UA! And it is going to continue to be packed with exciting and engaging learning opportunities for us. So far we have had a variety of winter activities, athletic trips, the Grade 8/9 Yukon trip,…

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Weekly Update | January 31, 2025

This week, our school had the incredible honour of hosting the first-ever ISABC Robotics Scrimmage for our Grade 6 robotics students! As many of you know, robotics and technology education are my passion. I founded our Robotics Club last year, and since then, it has grown into an instructional course…

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Weekly Update | January 17, 2025

I hope you all enjoyed a restful break having time to spend with friends and family, but more importantly, time to rest and recharge! The turn of the calendar to 2025 brings so much optimism as we look to all that is coming up this year. I enjoyed visiting all…

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Weekly Update | December 20, 2024

The UA Winter Concert is always a wonderful opportunity that brings our community together. What an entertaining evening it was at the Massey Theatre on Wednesday. The talent and hard work of our students and staff truly shone through, bringing some holiday spirit to the audience!  I’m excited to share…

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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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