Week Without Bells is going very well, and students are having a fantastic time at camp! We've posted mid-camp photos to our Bluenet Week Without Bells resource board (scroll to the bottom of the page for 2026 camp photos), offering a glimpse of the activities and experiences students are enjoying with their classmates and teachers.

We hope you enjoy seeing some of the highlights from the week!

As a reminder, below are return times on Friday, October 16:

• Year 8
  Camp location: Camp Timberlane, Haliburton, Ontario
  Return: Arriving at UCC on Friday, Oct. 16 between 3 and 4 p.m.

• Year 9
  Camp Location: Olympia Sports Camp, Huntsville, Ontario
  Return: Arriving at UCC on Friday, Oct. 16 between 3 and 4 p.m.

• Year 10
  Camp Location: Camp Wanakita, Haliburton, Ontario
  Return: Arriving at UCC on Friday, Oct. 16 between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

• Year 11
  Camp Location: Camp Timberlane, Haliburton, Ontario
  Return: Arriving at UCC on Friday, Oct. 16 between 3 and 4 p.m.

In the event of a Toronto-based situation which requires you to reach your child, please contact reception during school hours and UCC Security at 416-786-3531 outside of school hours (they will connect you with the appropriate UCC staff member at camp).

The MYP assessment calendar is available here, and the DP assessment calendar is available here. 

For future reference, you can find a direct link to the calendar beside the Upper School Highlights section above, or log in to Bluenet and access it via the 'Calendar' tab.

Students in Year 10 Civics and Global Citizenship are invited to sign up for an optional educational field trip to Queen’s Park, the seat of Ontario’s Legislative Assembly, on Thursday, Oct. 29. This visit extends the Civics curriculum and will allow students to see the provincial government in action while gaining a deeper understanding of Ontario's democratic institutions.

During the visit, students will take part in a guided tour of the Legislative Building and Chamber, receive an overview of the roles and responsibilities of Members of Provincial Parliament and the Speaker, and may have the opportunity to observe the Assembly in session if proceedings are underway. They will also engage in a question-and-answer session with a legislative guide or representative, providing valuable insight into the workings of Ontario’s government.

The group will depart from the Bernick Family Foyer at 10:40 a.m. and return at approximately 2:45 p.m. Students must bring a packed lunch, as food is not available for purchase at Queen’s Park. Students are expected to dress in school uniform. Comfortable footwear is also recommended, as students will be walking throughout the day. We will travel by TTC, which is the only cost of the trip.  

If your child is interested in participating, please complete the permission form by Thursday, Oct. 22. Space is limited to 35 students. If more than 35 students sign up, we will hold a random draw to select participants. Families will be notified if their child is not selected in the draw for the field trip.

We are confident that this will be an enriching and memorable learning experience for our students.

The Year 10 Civics and Global Citizenship Teachers
Ms. Jo Hogan, Mr. Victor Arhin, Ms. Cassie Parkin and Ms. Krista Robinson 

Upper School three-way conferences will be taking place on the following dates:

In-person on Wednesday, Nov. 11: Each meeting will be five minutes long, with five minutes of travel time in between meetings. 

Virtually on Thursday, Nov. 12: Each virtual meeting will be five minutes.

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

SchoolCloud opened for bookings: Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m.

SchoolCloud closes: Tuesday, Nov. 10 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 the SchoolCloud access instructions carefully 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 excited to share that Upper Canada College, in partnership with DoorNumberOne.org, will be hosting the third annual Toronto Area Youth Climate Action Summit on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026.

This year’s theme, Turning Over a New Leaf, is all about moving beyond conversation and into meaningful action. The day will bring together students in grades 7–12, educators, and community partners for inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, a student showcase and opportunities to connect with others committed to climate and Nature action.

We’re especially excited to welcome John Marshall, Founder and Executive Chair of Potential Energy Coalition, as our keynote speaker, along with a fantastic group of workshop facilitators and panellists.

If your young person is passionate about sustainability, climate action or creating change in their school and community, we’d love to have them join us.

Register here

The Donation Team, including students from the Class of 2028, Alex Pihlaja, Haydn Shiu and Maxwell Tan, will be hosting an eyeglasses donation drive at the Upper School until Nov. 6, 2026. Over the past four years, this initiative has been very successful, with more than 945 pairs of glasses donated to people in need.

Around 2.5 billion people worldwide lack access to glasses in developing countries, leaving many unable to study or work effectively and trapping them in cycles of poverty. Your donation can help break that cycle.

All collected glasses will be cleaned and sorted with specialized equipment by volunteers at the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre before being shipped to countries such as Nepal, Ghana, Mongolia, Malawi, Haiti and Peru.

We encourage you to donate any glasses you no longer use, which include sunglasses, reading glasses, prescription, or non-prescription (please donate them without cases). Collection bins will be located in the Upper School (Bernick Family Foyer) through to Friday, Nov. 6. 

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Dear UCC Families,

My name is Aidan Cochran and I'm reaching out to invite you to take part in a sports equipment drive we are running at UCC from October 19 to 30 as part of the PassNPlay Project. Our goal is to help underprivileged kids get the equipment they need to participate in sports.

As many families know, kids outgrow their gear quickly, and a lot of it ends up sitting unused. If you have any extra equipment at home, we'll have a box set up in the Hewitt Athletic Centre where you're welcome to drop it off. All donations will go to Liam’s Sports Bank and Horizons, who will make sure they reach kids who need them. Thank you.

Regards,

Aidan Cochran, Class of 2027

UCC is partnering with ALIVE Outdoors and Casa Kuska for a March Break 2027 service trip to Peru.

Registration is open to Upper School students in Years 9–12 and will close on Monday, October 19. We are anticipating a travelling team of only 12 student participants.  Please register your son now if you are interested. Those who register now will not be charged anything until after the week of Oct. 19th.

If we do not have 10 families committed by the registration deadline of Monday, Oct. 19, the program will not go ahead.

You will know absolutely for certain by Friday, Oct. 23 if the program is moving forward and no fees will be charged before then.

In case you missed our parent information session on October 6, see the complete slide deck here.

The full itinerary, program details and pricing can be found here. Registration is now open here.

Join us for coffee and a guided tour of our amazing campus on Thursday, Oct. 22nd from 8:30–10 a.m. We will meet at the Upper School in Bernick Family Foyer at 8:30 a.m. and will begin our tour from there. We will be guided around the school grounds and discover all the hidden gems on our 40 acre campus. At the end of the tour we will have a chance to check out some cool UCC Archives as well.  It's a perfect start to the day and a great way to meet other parents within our community.

Please RSVP here by October 19.

This event is organized by the PO Community Portfolio.  We hope to see you there!

Parents of Year 12 students can browse the options and place their orders for grad rings and cuff links by clicking here. 

Delivery is 8-10 weeks after orders are submitted.

Parents of Year 12 students are invited to join us for a special evening at Oretta Midtown on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in support of the Battalion Ball. This is our big event of the fall and a wonderful chance to connect with other Class of 2027 families in our sons’ final year.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. We hope to see you there!

The UCC Parents' Organization wants to hear from you as we strive towards our mission of community building and enhancing the experience of students and families at UCC.  

Please complete a short survey below to tell us what parent events and initiatives you'd like to see this year and to provide your ideas and suggestions as to how we can better deliver on our mission.  

• Year 8

• Year 9

• Year 10

• Year 11 

• Year 12 families will be sent a survey next week after the fall parent social on Oct. 20

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Festive season at UCC will be here before you know it! Mark your calendar these upcoming events:

Light up the Avenue | Monday, Nov. 9
Prep: 3 to 4 p.m.
Upper: 3:40 to 4:10 p.m. 

Families are invited to join students and faculty after school for hot chocolate as we light up the Avenue with glowing lights that run from the Upper School down the Avenue to the Prep.

Festive Online Auction | Dec. 1 to 11 

Our Prep and Upper School Parents’ Organizations are gearing up for another incredible online auction. If you have items to donate, such as sports or concert tickets, merchandise and unique experiences, please let us know by completing this donation form or email us. Charitable tax receipts are available for eligible donations. 

Festive Marketplace | Friday, Dec. 11
Hewitt Athletic Centre: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Our annual Festive Marketplace returns for a full day of in-person shopping with local vendors, student musical performances and our annual Festive Bake Sale. 

Interested in volunteering at Festive? Sign up here.

All proceeds from our Festive Marketplace and Festive Online Auction support special initiatives led by our Parent Organizations, providing direct and positive enhancements for UCC students.