Photo days: 

• Thursday, Nov. 5: Year10

• Friday, Nov. 6: Year 11

• Monday, Nov. 9: Year 8 and make-up photos for students who missed taking their photo

• Tuesday, Nov. 10: Year 9 and make-up photos for students who missed taking their photo

While our photos do not go into the yearbook, they are used internally for Election Day, by the UCO office, and for our security cards. It is important for students to have their photo taken.

Dress code for photo: While First Dress is recommended, a UCC-crested golf shirt is acceptable.

Please click here to view the presentation.

Please click here to view a recording of the evening.

UCC’s Outdoors Club is running a winter hiking and cross-country skiing trip to Norval and the surrounding area from Feb. 5- 7. 

We will winter camp at Norval and and have day trips to hike in local conservation areas/provincial parks, supported by bus drop-off and pick-up to: 

• Forks of the Credit Provincial Park

• Belfountain Conservation Area

• Terra Cotta Conservation Area

• Silver Creek Conservation Area

We will be camping overnight in Norval’s winter shelters, but we will be eating breakfast and dinner indoors in Norval’s Stephen House (lunches will be picnic style, on the hiking trail) We will also cross-country ski on Norval property.

The trip will be supervised by Mr. Borden and Mr. Kiddell. For more information on the trip, please read the informational letter and review the trip agenda.

If you are interested, please complete the permission form here. Permission forms are due by Tuesday, Jan.19, 2027 by 1:30 p.m. The trip will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We can only accommodate 14 students, so I suggest filling out the permission form soon. 

Thank you! 

Mr. Borden

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 closes: Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 12 p.m.  If you haven't already booked your appointments, please do so right away

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.

Applications open on November 16 for the Lang Leadership Summer Institute, an opportunity for transformational leadership development for current Year 10 and 11 students from across the country. If you have a student who is interested in applying, encourage them to visit the website or see us on Instagram (@LangLeadershipLab) to find out more. 

The Institute is a powerful, two-week, co-ed, live-in program designed for future leaders across Canada. We welcome applicants from UCC and schools across the country. The Summer Institute runs from July 4 to 17, 2027 and is focused on helping students develop the core mindsets and skills needed to make a meaningful difference in their worlds.

The program gives students the opportunity to:

• Boost Self-Awareness: Get to know themselves and understand how they lead best.

• Build Team Skills: Participate in challenge-based learning and connection activities across three unique campus experiences: Downtown Toronto (UCC), Norval Outdoor School and the University of Guelph.

• Experience University Life: Live on a university campus and work directly with professors from the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

• Get formal Case Study Competition and Leadership Certificates.

• See Leadership in Action: Go on group excursions to pro sports and arts events, and meet with the leaders who make these happen.

• Have the chance to win a share of $8,000 in total scholarship awards (winners of the Case Competition Program).

• Earn the Grade 12 PLF4M (Ontario) Leadership Credit (optional)

• Receive continued mentorship and connection with online group meetings throughout the academic year. 

• Develop great friendships with passionate and committed students. 

• Get personalized development with a 6:1 Ontario Certified Teacher faculty ratio and a cohort maximum of 48 students from across Canada.

• Parent rating of program’s positive impact: 5/5

Application information

• Applications close February 1, but offers are made on a rolling basis, so students should apply early to be considered. 

• Cost: $4,500 (+300 for PLF4M option)

• Financial assistance: Full and partial financial assistance is available for qualifying students.

• Timed video questions provide great practice for future university applications

To find out more, please visit www.langleadershiplab.ca 

You’re invited! On Monday, Nov. 9, parents and caregivers are invited to join students and faculty after school at the Prep and Upper School entrances for hot chocolate and chai as we kick off the Festive season and Light Up the Avenue with glowing lights from the Upper School to the Prep. 

Prep: Parkin Entrance, 3 to 4 p.m. 

Upper: Front Entrance, 3:40 to 4:10 p.m. 

The PPO and PO are gearing up for another incredible online auction. If you’d like to contribute items, such as sports and concert tickets, merchandise and unique experiences, please complete the online donation form or email us. You can also donate money to Festive, and funds will be used to purchase auction items. Charitable tax receipts are available for eligible donations.

Our annual Festive Marketplace returns on Friday, Dec. 11, for a full day of in-person shopping. Find more details here, including this year’s vendors. Everyone is welcome, so please bring friends and family!

Interested in volunteering at Festive Marketplace? Sign up here.

✨ALL THAT GLITTERS IS BLUE ✨ : An Evening of Sparkle, Celebration and Community

Join us for a dazzling evening as we celebrate the holiday season with the UCC community!

A night of festive cheer, delicious food, music and dancing, all in the beautiful setting of The Hazelton Hotel Toronto. 

Friday, November 20, 2026
7 p.m.–Midnight
The Hazelton Hotel | 116 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto
Dress code: Holiday cocktail 

Tickets are $150 per person. Your ticket includes:

• An assortment of delicious heavy appetizers and desserts

• One complimentary glass of prosecco or a mocktail

• An evening of music and dancing with a DJ

A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.

Tickets available here

A sneak peek at the UCC Festive Online Auction

Be among the first to preview a selection of exciting items from the upcoming UCC Festive Online Auction.

The auction runs from December 1 to 11, 2026 with all proceeds directly supporting special initiatives that benefit UCC students.

Gather your friends, dress to sparkle, and join us for a night to remember! All That Glitters Is Blue!

Winter dress starts on November 17! Grey pants and other winter dress uniform items are available at TUBS.

A reminder that TUBS is always happy to accept uniform donations, including non-UCC-branded athletic shorts in any colour. 

Please remember to come check the lost and found at TUBS as there are lots of items on the shelves. 

We are located beside the Lower Dining Hall in the Upper School. Our regular operating hours are as follows: 

• Morning: 8 – 9 a.m. (closed Wednesday mornings)

• Midday: 12 – 1:15 p.m.

• Afternoon: 3 – 4 p.m. (closed Friday afternoons)