Urban academy news
Hello UA community, We started this week with the uplifting news about the UA Improv Team winning the semi-finals of the Canadian Improv Games (Lower Mainland Division). They won their semi-final on Friday and made it to the finals the next night. Having only started their improv journey in October,…
Hello UA Families, What a week it has been. I feel like we say that all the time, but Â鶹ֱ²¥ is buzzing with activity! This week saw the end of the UA Grades 4–7 Robotics Team practices. Thank you to Mr. Douglas and all of the staff and volunteer…
Dear UA Families, We have felt the love at UA this month! With a focus on gratitude and caring throughout this week, students at all levels shared kindness. We are keeping the momentum going until the end of the month when we will celebrate Pink Shirt Day with our theme…
Happy Friday everyone, What an exciting week it has been for many of our Grades 8 and 9 students who have spent the week on a variety of adventures in Quebec. Carnaval has been such a success and we are excited that our Grades 8 and 9 students will have…
Hello UA Community, In the last couple of weeks, Â鶹ֱ²¥ students demonstrated what remarkable risk-takers they are by attending a number of out-of-school events and excursions that I am sure you have been following closely through class communications and UA social media posts. As educators, we know that risk…
This week was bustling with all of our Outdoor Ed activities. There was everything from skating and skiing (of all kinds) to mountain explorations to biathlon. Some students stretched their abilities, and grew a little bit of grit as they encountered all kinds of weather and travel, but these experiences…
Dear UA Families, We have been surrounded by a winter wonderland this week. Weather upheavals like this help us all to practice flexibility and flexible thinking, as well as resilience. These are all future-focused skills that are incredibly important and that help people – young or old – become adaptable.…
Happy New Year everyone, I hope the winter break was restful and afforded everyone some time to rest and recharge. 2024 is going to be another exciting year for UA with so many events already on the calendar. I am excited to have everyone back on Monday as the building…