Upper School  February 20, 2025
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Upper School Highlights
Upper School Highlights
Friday, Feb. 21
đź‘• UCC spirit dress week: anything but a backpack
Wednesday, Feb. 26
đź•“ Student late start
đź‘• Pink Shirt Day
Waterloo Math Contest for Years 8–11 students
Years 8 and 9: Skating and Cookie Decorating Social
Thursday, Feb. 27
Winter Play: Inferno at 7 p.m. in David Chu Theatre
Friday, Feb. 28
đź‘• UCC spirit wear dress day
Class of 2027 | Course selections close at 4 p.m.
Founder's Cup | UCC and BSS | $20K Volleyball showdown at 4–8:30 p.m. in the Hewitt Athletic Centre
Winter Play: Inferno at 7 p.m. in David Chu Theatre
THIS WEEK AT THE UPPER SCHOOL
THIS WEEK AT THE UPPER SCHOOL
Upper School Leadership Team
Students did a wonderful job of engaging in last week’s Three-Way Conferences, identifying areas of pride and celebration, as well as those of growth. These experiences were important touch points as well for teachers, advisers and families. Returning to classes from the Family Day Long Weekend, students have a good sense of next steps along their learning journey. Rivalry Week kicked off on Tuesday, with each day organized by theme beginning with Twin Day and moving into the 90's, Students and Teachers Swap, and finishing on Friday with Anything But a Backpack Day. Engaging and community-building activities throughout the week include musical chairs, dodgeball, trivia, tug of war and a service initiative.Â
Playoffs and championships begin for our winter sports teams this week, including squash, hockey, basketball, swimming and skiing. We wish them all the best at this exciting time of the year!
Years 8–11 | Waterloo Math ContestÂ
Years 8–11 | Waterloo Math ContestÂ
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Years 8–11 students will write the Waterloo math contest at 10:30 a.m. Please remind your child to make sure that their computer is fully charged as the contest will be taken online.Â
Year 12 students will not be writing the contest and will either have a spare or will be helping with supervising the contest.
Co-curricular theatre presents: Inferno
Co-curricular theatre presents: Inferno
Midway on our life’s journey, I found myselfÂ
In dark woods, the right road lost. To tellÂ
About those woods is hard —so tangled and rough…
UCC and BSS co-curricular theatre are proud to present: Inferno
Join us on the journey of a lost traveller who is guided through the underworld by Virgil, a poet from ancient Rome.Â
The production adheres to the order of Dante Allegehri’s nine circles of hell, but in our imagining we've subjected William Shakespeare's greatest villains, sinners, and miscreants to eternal damnation.Â
The play is an original project developed and directed by Anna Blagona and Julian Bauld and involves over twenty actors from BSS and UCC whose talent and determination have built a world that is disturbing, heartwarming, funny, and, ultimately, comforting. It's a great introduction to two literary giants, and the action is staged on a set constructed by Terry Denstedt whose complex design is much like entering a painting by MC Escher.
Date: Feb. 27, 28, and March 1
Where: David Chu TheatreÂ
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or by contacting Julian Bauld.Â
All performances begin at 7 p.m. and the show will run just over an hour.
We hope to see you there!Â
Register | Arts Booster Club Magic Show
Register | Arts Booster Club Magic Show
The Arts Booster Club (ABC) is thrilled to announce an enchanting evening of magic and wonder. We’re delighted to welcome Ben and Jonah, the talented magicians from the renowned Toronto Magic Company (TMC), to perform a 90-minute magic show at UCC.
Date: Wednesday, April 2
Doors open and light refreshments: 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
Showtime: 7 to 8:30 p.m.Â
Venue: Upper School, Student Centre and David Chu Theatre
Ticket cost: $50 each
Now open | 2025–26 Parents’ Organization self-nominations
Now open | 2025–26 Parents’ Organization self-nominations
The self-nomination process for the 2025–26 Parents’ Organization (PO) is now open until Thursday, Feb. 27. If you’ve been thinking of joining the PO, now’s the time to do it.Â
There are many positions to fill for next year. The PO is a great way to stay informed and connected with the school, support our students, and interact with other parent volunteers through PO events and in-person meetings.
PO goals and initiativesÂ
Our primary goal is to foster community engagement through social, informational and fundraising initiative—from hosting community speakers, parent get-togethers and used uniform and spirit wear sales to organizing our annual Festive Marketplace, there’s a volunteer position for everyone.
Sign up to volunteer
Read the PO role descriptions here and find the PO self-nomination form here.Â
If you have questions, or would like to learn more about the PO, please contact Ann Katrusiak, PO Past President. And if you’re interested in helping out, but aren’t sure which position is right for you, reach out with your interests and availability and we’ll help you find a position.Â
The self-nomination process closes on Thursday, Feb. 27, so don’t wait to submit your form.
We're grateful for your support and hope you’ll join us next year.
UCC Parents’ Organization
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