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UCC Boarding is ready to welcome you!

From Aug. 19–21, our UCC Boarding Team came together for three days of learning, connection and preparation. Through training, workshops, and team-building, we strengthened our skills and relationships to ensure a supportive and thriving community for the year ahead.

Our awesome team at Norval is ready to welcome boarders for an overnight camping stay from Sept. 1 to 2, where the boarding community will participate in various team building, bonding and fun activities that are a highlight and a memorable way to start off the year!

The Aramark housekeeping staff continue to prepare Seatons's and Wedd's boarding houses for the arrival of new and returning students with freshly cleaned rooms and common spaces! 

We look forward to welcoming students from 25 countries to boarding on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30 and 31. 

New Boarders | Important info

Dear New Boarding Families and Students,

It's hard to believe that in just a few weeks our boarding house will be filled with new and returning students! 

Move-in for all new boarders will be on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 9 a.m. You can arrive anytime between 9 and 11 a.m. at our north lot from our 77 Kilbarry Road entrance, where you will be greeted by our staff and returning boarding students. Please note: Parents should be ready to stay for the entire day, as we have programming planned for students and their families. All families and guardians are invited to stay for dinner before saying goodbye. An overview of the day is linked here.

To support meal planning for the day (including number of guests and dietary restrictions), please support our team by filling out this form by Friday, Aug. 15.

New to Blue Orientation runs through Wednesday, September 3. This orientation is designed to warmly welcome you and support a smooth transition into life at UCC Boarding.

Our returning students play an important role during this week, and we’re grateful for their leadership and support in helping new students feel at home.

Additional resources:

Boarding Family Handbook: From student expectations to weekend schedules, this is a reference for all things boarding. 

Student packing list: This packing list is by the students and for the students! Click the link to see what they recommend.

Norval packing list: On Monday, Sept. 1, all boarding students will head to Norval for a day and evening of team building, bonding and fun activities. Please consider this packing list and have your son come prepared.

Meet the 2025–26 Boarding Staff Team: We’re pleased to introduce our updated staff team, including some new faces joining our community. 

2025–26 Major Dates Calendar:  To assist your planning for the year, click on the link for major dates and holidays.

We look forward to seeing you soon and please reach out if you have any questions.

The Boarding and Admission Teams

Returning Boarders | Move-in dates and community updates

Dear Returning Boarding Families and Students,

We hope you are enjoying a restful and relaxing summer! As we prepare for the start of the 2025–26 school year, we’re excited to share important details about move-in, orientation and community updates.

Arrival for returning boarders – Fall 2025 move-in dates

Thursday, Aug. 28
1 to 6 p.m.
Arrival for Student Leadership Team, preparation for Leadership Training Day on August 29.

Saturday, Aug. 30
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Arrival for all returning boarders in Year 9–12.

New to Blue Orientation runs through Wednesday, September 3. Returning students play an important leadership role throughout the week, supporting new students’ smooth transition into UCC Boarding.

Community updates and opportunities

1. Volunteers needed: help welcome new boarders
   We are seeking returning boarders to help make the first day of New to Blue a memorable and welcoming experience for new students and families. Volunteer roles include:

• Check-in and registration (3–4 students per house)

• Photo booth and event photographers

• Slidedeck production (2–3 photographers throughout the day)

• Blues Shop support (2–3 students assisting Ms. Cawker Chiang)

• Campus tours (4–8 guides for families and students)

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Ms. Powell.

2. Meet the 2025–2026 Boarding Staff Team
   We are pleased to share the updated staff list for this school year, including a few new faces.

3. 2025–26 Major Dates Calendar
   To support your planning, click on the calendar of major dates.

4. 2025–26 Boarding Family Handbook
   The updated handbook is now available with key policies, routines, and expectations for boarding life this year. 

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus soon. Please reach out if you have any questions or need support.

Warm regards,
Emma Kanga
Director of Boarding