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Dear Prep Families,

We were thrilled to receive our copy of PREPPED for the Future 2025–26 Yearbook this week. We want to acknowledge our dedicated student yearbook team, supported by Mr. Rossi, in their efforts to create this record of our time together as a Prep community in 2025–26. We hope it sparks special memories for your son — of classmates and teachers, or many things learned, of special events and highlights from the many activities students participated in outside the classroom, including clubs, athletics and the arts.

Yesterday, we gathered as a community for our final whole school Prep assembly. We reflected on the year, said farewell to teachers who are departing the school, announced our Colour House Captains for 2025–26 and enjoyed some student musical performances. Please enjoy the final assembly video created by Ms. Chan here. It was a perfect way to end the school year!  

As this year draws to a close, it is an important time to acknowledge the adults who work so hard to support student learning and make sure we all have a safe, clean and welcoming school to come to each day. Thank you to our teachers and all those in all parts of the school — the dining hall, security, housekeeping, facilities, our ASP programs and more — who take care of student safety and wellbeing. An important thanks also goes to our families for their ongoing partnership and support of our common goal, an outstanding learning experience for each student where they gain the knowledge and skills to be their best selves.

We look forward to celebrating graduation with our Year 7 students and families next week. To all in our Prep community, we wish you all a wonderful summer filled with time outdoors connecting with family and friends.  

Your partners in learning,

Gareth Evans, David Girard and Michael Bushey

The Prep Leadership Team

Prep Report Cards

Report cards will be released to parents via Bluenet on Wednesday, June 24 at approximately 4 p.m. For instructions on accessing report cards, please click here.

The purpose of the report is to summarize learning with teachers' observations of your child’s progress and to identify skills and concepts we are working on together. Accomplishments, areas for improvement and next steps will be provided. In addition to subject levels, comments on your child’s adoption of the IB learner profile and IB Approaches to Learning skills (ATLs) will be included. 

We encourage you to discuss the report with your child to assist with goal setting.

Years 5 | Save Seesaw work if you wish to keep it

Years 6 and 7 | Textbook/course materials ordering information

The University of Toronto Bookstore is UCC’s course materials supplier. The UCC-specific section of the website will be available on Friday, July 31, and a link to the site and all pertinent information will be provided closer to the date. Textbooks can be purchased online to be shipped to your address, or shop in person at the Bookstore’s downtown location (214 College Street). 

True to the spirit of the MYP and DP, text selection is based on the success of previous units, current issues, student interest and cultural awareness. This reflection and research takes place at the close of each academic cycle. The July 31 date provides our teachers with the necessary time for this selection process and the University of Toronto Bookstore to source the materials. In the meantime, please direct any questions to Patti Cawker, Blues Shop manager.

Middle Division technology reminders

As we have reached the end of the school year, we would like to share some important information regarding student laptops and digital spaces over the summer break.

Laptop care

Year 6 and Year 7 students brought their school-issued laptops home for the summer. Please discuss expectations for appropriate use and care during the break with your child. How a student uses (or doesn’t use) their laptop over the summer is up to you. Please keep in mind that students are always expected to respect the school’s Acceptable Use Policy when using their UCC laptop.

• September return: Students are expected to bring their laptops to school fully charged on the first day of classes in September.

• Carry-cases: Year 6 students must continue to use their black carry-cases when returning to school for Year 7. Year 7 students may choose to continue using their black carry case or their backpack to carry their laptop at the Upper School.

• Repairs: If a laptop is damaged over the summer, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@ucc.on.ca to arrange repairs. If necessary, please do not wait until the last minute to initiate these repairs in late August. We have a limited number of replacement laptops available.

Digital organization

Students were provided with some time over the past few days to organize their digital workspaces to ensure they are ready for a fresh start in the fall. We encourage them to:

• Review their Google Drive to delete unneeded files, rename "untitled" documents, and organize their work into subject and Year folders.

• Clean up their Gmail inbox by deleting old messages and filing important correspondence into labels.

We hope everyone has a wonderful and restful summer!

Sarah Barclay

Middle Division Innovation & Technology Coach

Year 7 Niagara trip

We want to extend a huge thank you to our Year 7 parents for all of your incredible support during our recent trip to the Niagara region. It was truly a memorable and engaging experience for our students, providing a fantastic way to conclude their time at the Prep School. 

Reminder | Year 7 graduation

As mentioned in previous editions of Heads Up and indicated on our calendar, the Year 7 graduation ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. in Laidlaw Hall and will run for approximately 75 minutes (and will be recorded). A reception will follow the ceremony in Massey Quad.

Students are asked to arrive at the Upper School at 5:30 p.m. wearing First Dress with polishable black shoes. An official invitation has already been emailed to Year 7 families.

Year 7 | Important dates

Dear Year 7 families and students,

We have really appreciated the opportunity over the past month to meet many families new to the Upper School at the Year 7 Transition Information Evening, New to Blue and the Year 7 Assembly in Laidlaw Hall. We are so excited to welcome you in September!

Please take a moment to review some important upcoming dates:

Last week of July

2026–27 Orientation Day email: Communication via email includes the agenda for new student orientation day, as well as guidance on what to bring and a few welcome videos.

Last week of August

Welcome letters from Senior House Adviser (SHA) and Year 11 Mentors: Communication via email from your student’s SHA introducing themselves and sharing helpful information about house life at the Upper School.

Last week of August

Checklist — opening weeks of Year 8: Heads Up article that outlines what students need to bring and what they can expect in the first few weeks of school.

Tuesday, Sept. 8

Orientation Day: Students new to the Upper School attend a day of fun and informative activities to get them off to a good start on Day 1. This includes all Year 8 students and new students in other year levels.

Wednesday, Sept. 9

First full day of classes.

Tuesday, Oct. 13–Friday, Oct. 16

Week Without Bells: Year 8 students will take part in an experiential learning program in which all students in Years 8–11 travel, collaborate, and explore curricular and co-curricular themes. Along with the Year 11s, Year 8s will attend Camp Timberlane and participate in exciting programming. More information will be forthcoming about the trip in the coming weeks.

As always, please do not hesitate to follow up with any questions!

All the best,

Gillian Levene and Sarah Khalanski