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Dear Parents and Guardians,

On the evening of Monday, May 25, we will be hosting a parent/guardian information session for the Class of 2030 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  After the meeting, there will be an opportunity to socialize.

The focus of our time together will be a discussion of Wellbeing and School/Life Balance coupled with a Student Panel led by some of our incoming and current portfolio stewards. There will be opportunities for questions throughout.

Please indicate here if you will be attending so that we may prepare accordingly.

Time: 6:30–8 p.m.

Format: In-person

Location: Manucha & Bellamy Studio Theatre (Room 201)

Many thanks for your support!

Gillian Levene and Alvin Jugoon

Hello UCC Families,

My name is Aidan Fisher and this year, alongside my fellow Secretaries General BZ Coleman-Goldkrand and John Mboutsiadis, as well as the rest of our Secretariat, we hosted OMUN 2026, UCC’s very own premier Model United Nations conference. Through this conference, we used our platform to raise around $1000 for Horizons for Youth, a youth shelter working to provide at-risk and homeless youth in Toronto with holistic support, life-changing programs, and a home for as long as they need. But we don’t want to stop at raising money and want to get the rest of the UCC community involved.

I'm excited to spread the word about Horizons for Youth’s upcoming fundraiser, Race for Hope, taking place at Woodbine Racetrack on June 7, from 1–4 p.m. 

In the words of one of the organizers: “Tickets are selling quickly, and we would absolutely love to see members of the UCC community there. It’s going to be a really special event, and your presence would mean a great deal to us.” 

Please consider a day at the racetrack to help leave homelessness in the dust. If you are interested in attending, tickets can be purchased here. If you can’t attend but wish to support a good cause, you can find ways to get involved here.

All the best,

Aidan Fisher, Class of 2027 and the OMUN Secretariat

Dear Year 8 to 11 students and families,

Below you will find important information on the Year 8 to 11 final examination schedule:
June 2026 Examination Schedule

Final examinations are mandatory with the expectation that all students will write exams as scheduled. Any absences should be reported to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@ucc.on.ca and require approval of the exam committee.

The examination process provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate learning and receive feedback on academic progress and to review material covered during the academic year. Teachers will communicate course-specific exam details to students in their classes.

Important to note:

• June 1 and 2 are both regular school days for Year 8 students.

• Other than Latin, language oral exams will be scheduled by individual teachers. 

• June 10 and 11 are marked as turnaround days for teachers. No classes. 

• June 12 is the last day of classes (return of assessment materials) with a modified schedule, which includes a celebratory BBQ.  

Best of luck with the upcoming exams.

Warm regards,

Jordan Small
Director of Academics

To allow for proper cleaning and maintenance of the College facilities:

•  Year 9–11 students must empty their lockers by Friday, May 29 at 4 p.m. 

• Year 8 students must empty both lockers by Tuesday, June 2 at 4 p.m.

Each student must remove the lock, empty their locker completely and leave the door wide open for easy access by the housekeeping and cleaning staff. 

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

We would appreciate your assistance with checking in with your students as to whether they have any library materials to return to the Macintosh Library. 

All items are due back to the library by June 12, 2026. If the library is closed, items may be returned via the wall slot next to the Student Centre elevator. 

If items are not returned, families will be billed on the June statement at $30 per item (or higher if it is a reference item).

Items may be returned after the deadline, but refunds will not be processed at that point. 

All students are regularly reminded to return items via emailed overdue notices and have been contacted by us regarding their responsibility to check on their accounts and to return materials. 

Many thanks, 

Macintosh Library Staff

Hello Upper School Parents and Guardians,

With spring well underway, our attention is focused on planning for the year ahead. One of the major experiences in our school calendar is The Week Without Bells, an experiential learning program in which all students in Years 8–11 travel, collaborate, and explore curricular and co-curricular themes. All students are expected to attend. If your child is unable to attend due to medical reasons or a mandatory prior commitment, please contact Gillian Levene (Year 8), Joe Smith (Years 9 and 10) or Damion Walker (Year 11) by Sept. 18.

For the 2026–27 academic year, UCC has partnered with ALIVE Outdoors, our Norval Team and AdventureWorks, to deliver an exciting week of camp programming for students in Years 8–11, scheduled from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Friday, Oct. 16.

ALIVE Outdoors works with well-established camps familiar to UCC, including Camp Timberlane (for Years 8 and 11) and Camp Wanakita (for Year 10). Meanwhile, the Norval Team and AdventureWorks will deliver exciting programming for Year 9 students at Olympia Sports Camp.
Take a look at photos from 2025–26 Week without Bells. 

Please note:

• A non-refundable deposit of $585 will be billed to student accounts on Sept. 18.

• The remaining balance of the program fees (approximately $585) will be billed after the trip concludes.
  Families currently receiving financial assistance for the 2026–27 academic year will receive prorated assistance for this program fee.

Please be aware that there will be no alternative programming for Year 8–11 students on campus during the week, as the faculty will also be at the various camps. 

During this week, Year 12 students will remain on campus, focusing on completing Diploma Programme-specific tasks and working on their university applications.

We are excited for the busy months ahead as we celebrate the end of this school year and look forward to the opportunities of 2026–27.

Kind regards,

Joe Smith, Gillan Levene, Damion Walker

Assistant Heads, Upper Canada College

A huge thank you to the dedicated Parent Organization volunteers who run The Used Blues Shop (TUBS) at UCC throughout the year.

This parent-led initiative is a powerful example of our school’s Sustainability and Regeneration goals in action. By collecting, reselling and recirculating gently used uniform items, TUBS helps reduce waste, keep clothing in use, and support more sustainable patterns of consumption. The volunteers also help collect and return lost and found items, extending the life of clothing and belongings while providing an important service to students and families.

Just as importantly, TUBS strengthens our school community. The shop welcomes new families, models practical environmental stewardship, raises funds for causes supported by the PO, and builds meaningful connections between school and home.

Year 11 Spring Parent/Guardian Social, May 28

Please join us for cocktails and conversation in the garden! Hors d'oeuvres will be served. BYOB, shared by all and served by a bartender! 

Thursday, May 28

6:30–9 p.m.

Gupta Residence (address to be provided)

RSVP here

TUBS Used Uniform Drive continues and runs to Friday, June 12. Used uniforms can be dropped off in the Uniform Donations box inside the Upper School main entrance. Items can also be dropped off any time up to June 12 at the TUBS shop, during open hours.

The final Lost & Found Parade of the year will be held from Wednesday, June 3 to Friday, June 12 at 12 p.m. outside Lower Dining Hall. Any items remaining after 12 p.m. on June 12 will be donated. And the last day to purchase items from TUBS this school year will be Friday, May 29.

Thank you to our TUBS volunteers!

To support families in accessing affordable textbooks, the Parents' Organization (PO) will be creating optional WhatsApp groups for each Year level where parents can connect with each other to buy and sell gently used books.

These groups are intended to:

• Help families save on the cost of books

• Encourage reuse and sustainability

• Provide a convenient way to connect directly with other parents

Participation is completely voluntary, and the chat groups are not monitored by the school or by the PO. Please note that all transactions and arrangements are made directly between parents. The school and the PO are not responsible for items exchanged or agreements made. Further details on how to join your Year’s group will be shared soon. We are waiting on the list of books required for the next school year.