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Creating Connections: A Collaborative Journey

From practicing hallway transitions to becoming 'upstanders,' Junior School students at UA make remarkable progress each year. Our transdisciplinary model integrates subjects and skills, fostering critical thinking and meaningful connections. Learn how UA’s unique approach, enriched by outdoor experiences, prepares students to thrive academically and socially.…
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Weekly Update | November 22, 2024

Thank you to those of you who attended last night’s AGM. In a school that has ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ as a core value, it is easy to want to keep growing, improving, pushing, dreaming and aspiring. According to our parent survey, I know that this feeling resonates with most families in…

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Urban Academy Senior School students entering the school building

Quiet Strength and Servant Leadership in Action

At Urban Academy, student leadership emerges not just from titles but far more typically through initiative, teamwork, and an innate desire to make a difference. Many UA students embody these qualities, but two have been gracious to share their leadership journey with us: Rayah, Grade 10 and Cindy, Grade 12.…
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From Stage to STEM: Urban Academy Alumni Innovating Our Tomorrow

Annie Wei (Class of 2020) reflects on her journey from Grade 2 at UA to nearing graduation in UBC's Mechatronics Program. From cherished memories of show choir trips to Disneyland to leading robotics teams at international competitions, Annie credits UA's school environment and diverse opportunities for shaping her path. Discover…
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Weekly Update | November 15, 2024

I hope everyone received the first edition of the Urban Academy Roar magazine this week. If not, please check with your oldest UA child — perhaps it is still in a backpack! I am so impressed with the quality of the publication — the stories and the photos provide insight…

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Weekly Update | November 8, 2024

On Monday, November 4, Murray Sinclair passed away. Some of you may be less familiar with his work. For those of us who work in education, in politics, in law, or simply as citizens who believe in inclusion and belonging, we acknowledge and honour the pivotal work that Murray Sinclair…

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Weekly Update | November 1, 2024

As the Academic & University Counsellor at UA, I often get asked about the difference between the Advanced Placement (AP) program and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) when applying to universities. So I am happy to be able to outline the differences in today’s Weekly Update.  At Urban Academy, we offer…

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Weekly Update | October 25, 2024

A sincere thank you to all who participated in this week’s Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences. These meetings are a valuable practice that provides an opportunity for us to come together in support of each student’s learning journey. We find it inspiring to see our students take the lead in these discussions, reflecting on…

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Weekly Update | October 18, 2024

This week I was able to introduce our annual giving campaign to our staff. I shared with them the list—that you would have all received in the brochure this week—of the things that our families have fundraised for these last few years. Things like the playground, teaching technology, sound dampening,…

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Junior Kindergarten

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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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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