November 30, 2023

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Fostering Brilliance

Why is it that asking for help can feel so daunting? What is it that makes us believe we can (or should) be able to do it all alone? Perhaps we’ve been conditioned to think that accepting help is an admission of failure or a sign of weakness. Perhaps we believe subconsciously that we’re not worthy of the help we need. Regardless, reaching out to others for support is an important life skill that should be cultivated in children from an early age and modelled by the adults who care about them.

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No Co-curriculars December 14 — Student to exit by 4 p.m.

There will be no co-curricular events on Thursday, December 14, 2023 due to a staff event. Students should plan to exit the school by 4 p.m.

Canadian University Application Reminders - December 1

S6 students who wish to be considered for major scholarships at institutions such as UBC and McGill must submit their university applications before December 1. Counsellors encourage all S6 students to complete their initial OUAC (Ontario) application before November 27, and to take note of other scholarship and university-specific deadlines.

Drama Night - December 12

Join us for an evening of theatre on Tuesday, December 12 at 6 p.m. in the Jackman Theatre! It’s a double bill of two exciting productions: our Junior Theatre Ensemble will perform Duncan MacMillan’s Every Brilliant Thing, and our Senior Drama class will perform an adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector. No tickets required, all are welcome! Need more information? Ms. Shaddick (melissa.shaddick@utschools.ca) or Ms. Kemeny (gabrielle.kemeny@utschools.ca) can help.

UTS Language Exchange Program
Expression of Interest due January 12, 2024

Current F2 and M3 students who are interested in participating in the UTS Language Exchange Program during the 2024-25 academic year are asked to fill in this form, which is due by Friday, January 12, 2024.

Click here to view the slides that were shared during the exchange information meeting.

Please reach out to me, Mme Shayan (negar.shayan@utschools.ca) if you have any questions.

Parent Volunteers Needed!

Fulford Debate Judges
UTS is hosting the Fulford Debate on January 13, 2024. As part of this experience, UTS is looking for 50 volunteers to help judge the debates and provide feedback to the participants. By signing up for this role, you will be asked to have Vulnerable Sector Screening as this volunteer position works directly with students. Sign up with this form.

Summer Experience Program Hosts
UTSPA is hosting our annual Summer Experience Program (SEP) this summer 2024. Please sign up to become a host, which involves giving our students a brief experience of your work environment and sharing your knowledge, thoughts and enthusiasm about your profession with them! The length can range from half-day to a week-long experience.   

SEP is a work placement experience aiming to give UTS students experience in different industry sectors through real-world working environments. Learn more about UTSPA SEP Program. You can also contact SEP co-leads at christine.wong@utschools.ca and andrandy.pang@utschools.ca.

No entrance to private laneway south of parking lot


Please note that the laneway south of the parking lot is a private laneway and should not be used for pick-ups or drop-offs.

Thank you for ensuring UTS is a good neighbour.

UTS Events & Co-Curricular Calendars

December Lunch Menus

Please find the daily options for December lunches here including the list of ingredients.

Looking for a special way to celebrate your child’s teachers this holiday season?

You can honour those special staff members by making a donation in their honour today! Your honourees will receive a special holiday notification that a gift has been made in their honour. Every donation helps UTS students!

Celebrate the holidays with the UTS Shop

The holiday season is fast approaching, and the UTS Shop is the place to go. Stay warm with a UTS toque or grab a pair of our new UTS socks!

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