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Students across grade levels were involved in different areas of focus this week. Year 12s entered exams, putting into practice all of their learning and organizational skills; to start the experience off right, they enjoyed smoothies to boost their wellbeing. Friday’s student assembly profiled student co-curricular leadership and new initiatives, and included demonstrations by our fencing and archery club, a ​​CAS Project: Sustainable Solutions, the Science Society Club speaking about upcoming STEM opportunities, Founder’s Cup, and UCC’s first ever TEDx event.

Monday’s Principal’s Assembly was dedicated to the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia. Students identifying as Muslim delivered a powerful assembly on deconstructing myths associated with Islam and highlighted the diversity within the Islamic community. Green squares were offered following assembly for community members to show solidarity with the Muslim community and stand against Islamophobia.

Year 9 | Updates

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Reminder | Course selection for 2025–26

Deadlines
Students must have course selections ​and ​online parent/guardian approval completed as follows: 

Friday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. | Year 8 students entering Year 9
Friday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. | Year 9 students entering Year 10
Friday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. | Year 10 students entering Year 11 

The course request system for each year will be closed according to the schedule above. 

Student course selection instructions

Entering Year 9

Entering Year 10

Entering Year 11

Parent/guardian approval process
Please use the following steps to complete the approval process: 

Review student choices in their Bluenet account (login required).

• Have students log in to ​their Bluenet account ​and view selections. 

• There are specific directions available in a link in their Bluenet. 

• Any course a student wishes to change can be deleted by using the trash can icon. Then add the preferred course.

Approve course selections by ​the dates above.

• Log in to Bluenet with your parent/guardian account.

• Click the yellow banner at the top of the page alerting you to the school form.

• Click the ​REVIEW​ button next to the ​appropriate course selection approval for 2025–26 form​.

• Follow the prompts on the form in order to submit your approval. Only one parent/guardian needs to approve the ​course selection form​. 

• You will receive a message upon submission of your approval.

If you would like to discuss your student’s choices before approving them, please contact one of the following: 

Students entering Year 9:

Emilia Martin

Students entering Year 10 or Year 11: 

Alison Champ, Bremner's and Howard's 

David Hanna, Jackson's 

Stephanie Rose, McHugh’s, Mowbray’s, Martland’s (L-Z)

Nili Isaacs, Orr's, Scadding's, Martland’s (A-K)

Andrew Turner, Seaton's and Wedd's

Thank you for your ongoing support as we prepare for the 2025–26 academic year.

Upper School three-way conferences

Registration through SchoolCloud is open for Upper School Three-Way Conferences. 

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2–8 p.m. | In-person only: Each meeting will be five minutes long with five minutes of travel time in between meetings. 

Thursday, Feb. 13, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Virtual only: Each virtual meeting will be five minutes, with a short break in between using the SchoolCloud program. 

Please do not book more than one appointment per teacher.

Preparing for your appointments

Once you have scheduled your appointments, please check your email inbox for a confirmation from SchoolCloud with your credentials. If you do not see the email, you may need to check your spam folder, depending on your email settings. 

Note:

•  When registering, you will need to enter your name and your child’s name exactly as it appears on Bluenet. 

• Please ensure your device has been restarted recently to avoid technical difficulties.

Click here to schedule your three-way conference meetings. 

The registration link will remain open until Tuesday, Feb. 11 at noon. 

Generally, only one parent/guardian books all the meetings, as they will then invite the other parent/guardian to join. For more information on how to do this and how to sign up for meetings, please visit the Bluenet Resource Board.  

Questions?

For technical assistance, please email Sandra Fulford or call (416) 488-1125 ext. 2213. 

Warmest regards,

Joe Smith

Assistant Head, Upper School Student Life, Operations and Programming

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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. 

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 initiatives 

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. 

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. 

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

Shop now | BBC Blue Army gear on UCC Marketplace

The Blues Booster Club (BBC) has restocked a wide range of Blue Army branded gear for sale on UCC Marketplace. Head to our online shop for lumber jackets, blankets, hoodies and crewnecks, t-shirts, caps and hats. 

GO BLUES!

Order now | UCC grad frames 

UCC grad frames are available to order between now and Friday, March 7. The frames come in a variety of styles and finishes and make a perfect gift for grandparents, your graduate and yourself.

View all options and purchase on UCC Marketplace. If you’d like to see the frames in person, you’ll find them hanging next to the TUBS shop on the school’s lower level.

All frames are expected to be ready for pick up in April and pick up details will be shared closer to that time.

Travel, Volunteer, Experiential Education, and Gap Year Fair