HEADS UP April 30, 2026
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Whole School Highlights
Whole School Highlights
Friday, May 1
👕 UCC Spirit Wear Dress
Saturday, May 2
Family skate and shinny, William P. Wilder ’40 Arena & Sports Complex, 3–4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6
🕓 Student late start
Friday, May 8
👕 UCC Spirit Wear Dress
Prep School Highlights
Prep School Highlights
Friday, May 1
Prep Band trip to Montreal until Sunday
Tuesday, May 5
Tinkering Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 p.m.
2C to Norval
Wednesday, May 6
Year 7 Transition Information Evening, Laidlaw Hall, 6–8 p.m.
Thursday, May 7
Norval: Year 7 Mentees and Year 10 Mentors trip
Friday, May 8
Norval: Year 7 Mentees and Year 10 Mentors trip
Year 5 Exhibition, 1–3 p.m.
Upper School Highlights
Upper School Highlights
Friday, May 1
Year 8 and 9 Social, Student Centre, 7–9 p.m.
Monday, May 4
Year 12 IB Exams
Tuesday, May 5
Year 12 IB Exams
Wednesday, May 6
Year 12 IB exams
Year 7 Transition Information Evening, Laidlaw Hall, 6–8 p.m.
Thursday, May 7
Year 12 IB Exams
Norval: Year 10 Mentors and Year 7 Mentees trip
Student-Directed Play: 12 Angry Jurors, MB Theatre, 7–8:30 p.m.
Friday, May 8
Year 12 IB Exams
Norval: Year 10 Mentors and Year 7 Mentees trip
Student-Directed Play: 12 Angry Jurors
MB Theatre, 7–8:30 p.m.
Year 10 and 11 Social
David Chu Theatre, 8–10 p.m.
THIS WEEK AT UPPER CANADA COLLEGE
THIS WEEK AT UPPER CANADA COLLEGE
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Winter/spring festivals | Renewal and reflection
Winter/spring festivals | Renewal and reflection
Over the course of the year, we will celebrate the diversity of our student and employee community and the different significant events that occur, including religious and cultural observances. Assemblies are a long-standing and beloved tradition at UCC — a time for students and colleagues to come together for learning, celebration and community-building.
At the Prep and Upper School, we've honoured the many celebrations of renewal and reflection that occur in the winter and spring, including Lunar New Year, Holi, Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Easter, Passover, Vaisakhi and Nowruz. Students reflected on cherished traditions and the shared themes of connection and community that we will carry across our school year.
Register | Hudson Cup family skate and shinny
Register | Hudson Cup family skate and shinny
We’re thrilled to invite the entire UCC community to the 2nd Annual Hudson Cup Tournament on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2.
This event brings together athletes, families, and the broader community to celebrate the power of sport while raising funds for the Hudson Sullivan Foundation. Proceeds help remove financial barriers for youth pursuing their dreams through athletics and education.
As part of this special weekend, we hope you’ll join us on the ice for the Family Skate and Kids’ Shinny on Saturday afternoon, and don’t forget to place a bid in the silent auction. The weekend is free for all members of the UCC community, but registration is required.
When: Saturday, May 2 | 3–4:15 p.m.
Where: William P. Wilder ’40 Arena & Sports Complex (Mara and Eaton pads)
Family Skate: Open to all ages and abilities
Kids’ Shinny and Stick Time: Recreational play and skill practice
Tournament Finale: Memorial Puck Drop at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Championship Game at 4:45 p.m.
Register here.
To ensure a safe environment for everyone, please note the following UCC arena policies:
Helmets: CSA-approved helmets are mandatory for all participants on the ice (adults and children).
Shinny/Stick Time: For children participating in shinny or stick time, full face shields are also required.
Waivers: All participants must register and complete a waiver prior to taking the ice.
Nominate | Introducing the UCC Catalyst Award
Nominate | Introducing the UCC Catalyst Award
Dear UCC Community,
We’re excited to announce the all-new UCC Catalyst Award!
The College’s Association is introducing this award to recognize graduates who are early in their careers and already making a significant impact. UCC's global alumni network is full of remarkable stories, and some of the most exciting are unfolding right now among young alumni who are already turning ambition into action — and inspiring those around them to do the same.
The Catalyst Award will sit alongside the College’s established community honours recognizing lifetime achievements and long-standing volunteerism: the Old Boy of Distinction Award, the John D. Stevenson Award and the Harold A.D. Roberts Circle Award.
Recipients will be alumni who are deeply committed to making a positive and lasting impact across their personal endeavours, career achievements, or their local or broader communities. Their fields are diverse, their paths often nonlinear.
To be eligible, nominees:
Are under 40 years of age at the time of nomination.
Attended UCC for two or more years.
Exemplify the College’s values of learning, pluralism, service, community and wellbeing.
Nominate a young Old Boy
We're currently accepting submissions for the 2026–27 year! We’re looking for nominations that represent diverse industries and backgrounds reflecting the breadth and plurality of the UCC community. Have someone in mind? Complete the form by midnight on May 20, 2026.
For more information about this exciting new honour, please visit our website. If you have any questions, contact Associate Director of Community Relations Leanne Gardner..
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