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Dear Prep Families,

This has been a wonderfully festive week at the Prep. Alongside their usual engagement in learning, students have enjoyed Holidays on Lonsdale spirit wear, hot chocolate, pizza lunch and community celebrations. We're grateful to the Prep Parents’ Organization and our many parent volunteers for their support in making these activities a success. 

The excitement culminated in yesterday morning’s Prep assembly, when we had an opportunity to gather as a whole to acknowledge the highlights and accomplishments of the fall term. The assembly featured many students from our different clubs. The Community Service Council shared their accomplishments from the fall, and the Allyship Council partnered with Upper School students to teach the Prep boys about Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa — all celebrations that are connected by the theme of light. The assembly offered a precious opportunity ahead of the holiday for us to reflect on and share gratitude for the hope, light and tradition we find in our Prep community. The Year 7 concert band was also featured, and we shared a slideshow (linked here) of recent moments from around the Prep! 

On behalf of David, Gareth and myself, we would like to thank you for an incredibly successful fall term. What makes our parent community at UCC so special is your engagement and partnership — we're grateful for your support and trust. We wish all Prep families a wonderful holiday and look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Your partners in learning,
Sarah Fleming, David Girard and Gareth Evans

Colour House | Vacation competition 

Colour House On Vacation is a House competition that occurs over the winter break. In this competition, students are encouraged to email pictures of themselves wearing their House colours to Mr. Hustler (jhustler@ucc.on.ca). The House that sends in the most pictures will receive 1000 points (maximum of 2 pictures per student). Please contact Mr. Hustler for more details.

John Hustler

Colour House Coordinator

Opt-out | Hot lunch 

The winter session of the Hot Lunch program will begin after the Winter Break on Tuesday, Jan. 7.  Email Janet Brock (jbrock@ucc.on.ca) by Thursday, Dec. 19 if you would like to either opt in or out of the lunch program. Please do not email if you are already signed up and will continue participating in the Hot Lunch program.

Afterschool Program | January–March

In addition to our ExtraEd Club offerings, we're also introducing an exciting new program, brought to you by our very own Ms. Etingen.

"Level Up" (powered by Mentorio) supercharges kids' mindset and confidence through: movement, mentorship and play challenges. Each week, participants embark on exciting quests that foster social-emotional growth while equipping them with essential life skills and strategies.

Our team of expert mentors — mental health professionals and educators — are dedicated to bringing out the best in every child by helping kids identify personal strengths. Through interactive games and team challenges, "Level Up" participants build and refine skills in areas of: resilience, teamwork, grit, and critical thinking.

Join us to level up your strengths and boost your confidence, character, and overall wellbeing — because every child deserves to be their best self! 

Level Up will be offered on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. (SK to Year 3) and Thursdays at 4 p.m. (Years 4 to 7). Please use this form to register.

To learn more about programs and clubs offered by ASP from January to March, please click here.