HEADS UP Â NOVEMBER 23, 2023Â
HEADS UP Â NOVEMBER 23, 2023Â
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Monday, Nov. 27
Casey Fellow Speaker Series with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky in Weston Hall at 7 p.m.
Church-on-the-Hill food drive continues until Dec. 8
Friday, Dec. 8
UCC Festive Marketplace
Hewitt Athletic Centre, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 24
SK to Year 5 in-person conferences
Year 6 and 7 virtual conferences
Wednesday, Nov. 29
đź•“ Student late start day
Friday, Dec. 1
đź‘• UCC spirit dress day
Friday, Nov. 24
đź‘• Spirit dress wear day
Wednesday, Nov. 29
đź•“ Student late start at 9:30 a.m.
As part of our ongoing learning journey as a College, this past spring we gathered feedback from our community through a parent and guardian survey. We’re grateful for the perspectives many of you shared — they are an important part of delivering the best possible learning experience for our students.
This report summarizes our key findings from the parent and guardian survey and, where applicable, findings from the 2022 student census and experience survey. It highlights areas of strength and opportunity as well as next steps and areas of focus.
Summary of Key Findings
Overall parent and guardian satisfaction is high and we have opportunities to further enhance it.
Parents and guardians see us as successful in advancing our mission, vision and values, with opportunities to increase our focus on wellbeing.
Parent and guardian satisfaction is high with our academic program and extensive co-curricular opportunities.
Overall parent and guardian ratings on skill development are high, with some areas of opportunity.
Some parents and guardians are eager for more individualized communication and attention for their child.
Most parents and guardians feel the level of focus on our value of pluralism and social justice is about right.
Parents and guardians report strong relationships from which to enhance student belonging.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to the survey and for sharing your valuable feedback. The findings have affirmed existing areas of focus and encouraged prioritization of some new initiatives. We’ll make progress in these areas over the coming years and will look for the impact of our work on future survey results.
Warm regards,
Sam McKinney
Principal
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires people around the world to give to the places that matter the most to them. This Giving Tuesday we’re asking our community to come together to support our sector-leading financial assistance program to provide students of promise access to the incredible experience that UCC offers.Â
Our community is our strength and together, anything is possible!Â
This Giving Tuesday, consider making a donation!
Thank you!
As part of the Upper Canada College Casey Fellow Speaker Series, UCC is proud to present this year’s second Casey Fellow Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, who will discuss how happiness and wellbeing not only feel good; they are good.
Thriving teachers and flourishing students are more productive, creative and resilient, and they show superior physical health and less burnout. Furthermore, she will expand on the premise that feeling socially connected is the key to happiness and wellbeing and discuss how one can intentionally increase their happiness, wellbeing and connectedness.Â
Dr. Lyubomirsky will describe both classic and brand-new research, revealing when and why such practices as expressing gratitude, doing acts of kindness and engaging in more social interactions work “best” and how small and simple activities can transform us into happier and more flourishing individuals. Dr. Lyubomirksy will share how parents, guardians, educators, alumni and other members of our UCC community can develop these life skills and habits that lead to wellbeing in themselves — and how they can foster them in their children and students. This is a not-to-be-missed presentation.
Event Details and Registration                          Â
What:Â The Why, What and How of Wellbeing with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky
When:Â Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7 p.m.Â
Where: In person event in Weston Hall (Prep School) with option of attending virtually; click here to registerÂ
Please note that the weekly Association Family Skate at the William P. Wilder ’40 Arena & Sports Complex will be cancelled on Sunday, Nov. 26.Â
What is Family Skate?
The entire UCC community is invited to participate in the Association Family Skate at the William P. Wilder ’40 Arena & Sports Complex on Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of leisure ice time! A friendly reminder that all skaters, regardless of age or skill level, must wear a helmet while on the ice. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Vieira-Hasz.
Save the date for Friday, Dec. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hewitt Athletic Centre for this incredible kick-off to the holiday season hosted by the Prep Parents’ and Parents’ Organizations. Festive Marketplace is for the whole UCC community, so bring the whole family! Make plans to visit and experience everything the Festive Marketplace has to offer including:
More than 50 unique local artisan vendors offering an incredible shopping experience
A bake sale with a delicious variety of baked goods
A snowball grab
Musical performances by UCC students
Much, much more
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!