Upper School May 21, 2026
Upper School May 21, 2026
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Friday, May 22
👕 UCC spirit wear dress day
Early student dismissal: Classes end at 12:20 p.m.
Leaving Class Ceremony
Hewitt Athletic Centre, 2 p.m.
Monday, May 25
Year 8 Parent Information Evening
Manucha & Bellamy Studio Theatre, 6:30–8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27
🕓 Student late start
Staff appreciation lunch, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Thursday, May 28
Year 11 Spring Parent Social
Gupta Residence, 6:30–9 p.m.
Friday, May 29
👕 UCC spirit wear dress day
Blue Bash
Lett Gym, Student centre, 3–5:30 p.m.
Upper School Leadership Team
The school is alight with excitement about the near finish line of the year, the return of the sun, and the realization of personal goals and setting of new ones. Our community came together on Monday for a special Spirit Of Athletics Principal’s Assembly, where students and colleagues heard from alum Hayden Canavan ’20 reflecting on their journey completing triathlons and the power of answering the question: “What would I do if I wasn’t afraid?” The Athletics Director also took to the stage to acknowledge the "Athletes of the Year" in Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 and convey gratitude to all of those who have helped support athletics this year, including parent volunteers and the Sports Injury Clinic. The Year 12s have completed their exams and are getting ready for the milestones of the Boarding Grad BBQ, Leaving Class Dinner and Ceremony. As one cohort prepares to venture beyond UCC, our youngest learners are working towards their first set of exams, and those in Years 9 through 11 will put into practice the organization and critical thinking skills they have been honing all year.
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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!
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
Family Information Session (virtual). Next Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. Please register here for the information session so we know who to expect.
Expedition date: March 12–21, 2027
Dear Parents and Students,
Next year, during March Break, once again, our upper school students will have the incredible opportunity to spend one week with international professional scientists to conduct hands-on wildlife conservation and climate change science research with Operation Wallacea (www.opwall.com). Operation Wallacea (Opwall) is a network of academics from European and North American universities who design and implement biodiversity and wildlife conservation management research expeditions.
Opwall has guaranteed 8 student spots for UCC students. This is an opportunity to apply aspects of their high school material in the Amazon in Peru during March Break 2027! This school expedition offers students opportunities to meet other high schools and to network with professional environmental and wildlife conservation scientists, to participate in real-world scientific fieldwork research projects and be trained as research assistants.
Having said this, students need not be studying science to attend. We encourage all current students in Years 9, 10 and 11 to join.
We invite Parents and Students to attend a virtual presentation about this school expedition to Peru on Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at this link: Microsoft Teams meeting
Further details on the one-week school expedition to Peru can be found here.
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.
On May 14, TUBS parent volunteers Katy and Jane welcomed new students and families at our New to Blue event.
Families are encouraged to support this work by donating gently used uniform items that students have outgrown and by shopping at TUBS whenever new items are needed. Donations can be dropped off in the bin located in the school foyer.
The TUBS Shop is located on the lower level of the Upper School and is open on weekdays from:
8 to 9 a.m. (except Wednesdays)
12 to 1:15 p.m.
3 to 4 p.m. (except Fridays)
Thank you to our TUBS volunteers for helping UCC reduce waste, support families, advance sustainability, and strengthen community in such a practical and meaningful way!
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)
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.