Registration opened at noon on Oct. 14 for three-way conferences at the Upper School.

Nov. 5 (in-person only): Each meeting will be 5 minutes long with 5 minutes of travel time in between meetings. 

Nov. 6 (virtual only): Each virtual meeting will be five minutes.

*Please do not book more than 1 appointment per teacher.

SchoolCloud closes: Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 12 p.m.

Preparing for your appointments

Once you have scheduled your appointments, please check your email inbox for a confirmation from SchoolCloud with your credentials. This will ensure you are able to join your appointment at the scheduled time(s). 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 the portal. 

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

• Please review carefully the SchoolCloud access instructions before attempting login

Generally, only one parent/guardian books all the meetings, as they will then invite the other parent/guardian to join the scheduled meetings. 

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

We are thrilled to be hosting the Stewards’ Dance for all Year 11 and 12 students this year on Friday, Nov. 21. The Stewards’ Dance is hosted and planned by the Board of Stewards with faculty supervision. The dance will take place on UCC campus from 8–10:30 p.m.. The theme is “Spades and Hearts” with attendees being asked to wear black (spades) or red (hearts) formal wear.  

Each UCC student in Years 11 or 12 may bring one guest from another school, but by no means should they feel like they have to. If your child plans on attending the Stewards’ Dance, parents must fill out this form. Guests from another school need to fill out the guest form. Students will be billed $25 per ticket. Students will also be receiving a copy of these forms through their school email. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

Sincerely,

Damion Walker
Assistant Head of the Upper School, Student Life and Leadership

Dear UCC Community,

Today, many indigenous communities in northern Canada lack access to sports equipment, preventing participation in sports activities that we know so well. To alleviate this issue, we have partnered with L’École Annia Whiskeychan Memorial Elementary School, a grade school in northern Quebec. 

We're asking for hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer and broomball equipment for kids between the ages of 5 and 12 before Nov. 11. Any old equipment would be greatly appreciated, and even a small donation can make a huge difference.

With your help, we're hoping to fill at least three boxes with equipment and change the lives of disadvantaged kids in the Whiskeychan community. 

If you would like any more information of the destination of your donation, here is the website for École Annie Whiskeychan Memorial Elementary School.

Any questions? Please feel free to contact us.

Reed Tebo and Jack Zambonini

Class of 2026

Hello all,

We will be holding a hygiene product drive in partnership with two non-profit organizations, Street Health and Filling the Gap Dental Outreach. These charities aim to help less fortunate people in Toronto, mostly those at risk of or experiencing homelessness, to have access to basic hygiene products. Street Health has a broader scope, working with a range of hygiene products, while Filling the Gap focuses solely on dental products and provides dental care.

The drive will launch on Nov. 6 and will run for two weeks. Donation bins will be set up in Bernick Family Foyer, and we invite students, staff, and families to contribute hygiene products. 

There are a few requirements for donated items:

• All products must be new, unopened, unexpired and in good condition

• All products should be travel-sized or smaller, as per the charities’ requirements

Suggested items include:

• Toothbrushes and toothpaste

• Floss and alcohol-free mouthwash

• Soap and deodorant

• Travel-sized shampoo and conditioner

• Other small hygiene essentials

Thank you for your support in helping our school community make a meaningful impact,

Andrew Adair and Teo Barbulovich-Nad
Class of 2028

UCC is proud to support Take Our Kids to Work Day for Year 9 students on Wednesday, Nov. 5. This national career exploration event, now in its third decade, invites students to spend the day at the workplace of a parent, relative, friend, or volunteer host, witnessing first-hand the world of work. In doing so, students begin early career planning, gain insight into future goals and endeavours, and learn from the knowledge, experience, and advice of professionals. The event also provides families with a valuable opportunity to discuss career prospects and fosters connections between education and the skills needed in today’s workplace. 

This year’s theme, Lift Up the Future, encourages all of us to support young people as they imagine the world they want to build. Year 9 students will learn more in an upcoming assembly, and participating families are reminded to communicate their child’s absence through the SchoolPass App or by emailing usattendance@ucc.on.ca.

Katherine Maloney

Year 9 Coordinator

Peru

Full details and registration link here.

Mexico

Full details and registration link here.

The registration deadline is Friday, Nov.7 for both trips. Questions? Please email John Sweetman. 

Mark your calendars for this year’s Festive Marketplace Friday, Dec. 12. 

A wonderful UCC tradition that includes in-person shopping, an online Festive Auction, a bake sale, a snowball grab, student musical performances and more. Grab lunch with a friend. Meet for a coffee and a freshly baked treat. Enjoy exclusive shopping at one of our local curated vendors. 

Check out our Festive website for everything Festive!

Our annual Festive Auction goes live on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m., and closes on Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. with new items being added daily.  

Donations are welcome

Our Festive Auction Committee is currently curating amazing items for the auction.

We’re looking for items and experiences to add into our annual auction. Things like chalet and cottage weekends, trips and excursions, sailboat charters, ski passes, golf rounds, tickets to sporting events, opportunities to meet celebrities, movie passes, airline tickets, fun or fine dining, behind-the-scenes chef dinners, opportunities to meet celebrities, a visit to a film set, etc. If you have something you’d like to add into our auction, we’d love to hear from you.

Simply complete this form or send us an email with item details.

If you’d like to donate, but aren’t sure of an item, you can donate money and we’ll curate an auction item on your behalf.  Please send cash donations by e-transfer to treasurer@uccpo.ca (please write “auction donation” in the note). 

With your help, we can make this year’s Festive Auction a huge success. 

Come stock up on uniform pieces before winter with TUBS 50 per cent off everything sale!

When: Monday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Nov. 14

Open Monday to Friday (excluding school holidays) during the following hours:

• 8– 9 a.m. (except Wednesdays)

• 12–1:15 p.m.

• 3–4 p.m. (except Fridays)

TUBS  is located in the lower level of the Upper School, next to the Lower Dining Hall.

Thank you for attending the Family Information Session: Community Service as Action and CAS on Monday, Oct. 27. John Sweetman, director of community service (MYP service as action + DP CAS) and co-curricular clubs, presented key information on how students track their service experiences at the Upper School. Service Steward Matthew Tong also shared a student perspective and highlighted some in-school opportunities that your child can be involved in.

If you were unable to attend and would like to view the presentation, you can view it here.  To view a recording of the evening, click here.

Winter dress is just around the corner on Tuesday, Nov. 11.  

Year 12 families are invited to stop by the Blues Shop to purchase uniform-approved Leaving Class of 2026 quarter zips and ties.