Families,

It has been encouraging and exciting to welcome our students back into the building this year. New and returning students both have settled into their routines as they have reconnected with their teachers and peers. We are excited to welcome our seniors back as they begin the second and final year of the IB Diploma Programme. This year will challenge them to build on everything they started last year, complete some of their most significant IB work, and finish their time at Union Day with confidence and purpose. To our Juniors and their families, we are looking forward to beginning this journey with you this year, and are here to support you in any way we are able to. The IB Diploma Program represents a significant commitment to academic rigor and excellence, and will prepare you for the challenges you face in or out of the classroom in your post-secondary life. 

Now that the first-week nerves and schedule changes are behind us, the real work begins. This is the time for students to build good habits, stay on top of assignments, check their grades, communicate with teachers, and ask for help early. It is also the time to get involved. Join a club, play a sport, take on a leadership role, or find another way to be part of the school community. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, our students have a unique opportunity to help shape the culture and traditions that will carry Union Day into its next ten years. Week one was a strong start, and I am excited to see the momentum continue.

See you Monday.
-Foster