March 28, 2024

Written By UTS

Fostering Brilliance

Ain’t I a woman? Four simple words combine to form a powerful question that provokes our sensibility. First attributed to Soujourner Truth in 1851, and then used in 1981 by feminist author and cultural critic bell hooks, these words were employed to challenge the way women, and particularly Black women, were discounted and made to feel invisible. Lest we think these problems are historic, I’d like to share the experience of MIT researcher, poet and computer scientist Dr. Joy Buolamwini who was compelled to pose the same question in her spoken word performance, “Ain’t I a Woman?” in 2015. 

Joy has a PhD from MIT. She is a Rhodes Scholar, Fulbright Scholar and Founder of the Algorithmic Justice League who found that no amount of high academic achievement protected her from the discriminatory power and frightening social implications of artificial intelligence. Read more→

UTS Closure for Easter Weekend

Please note UTS will be closed Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1. Enjoy the weekend!

Glaze Implementation Report Communication

As UTS continues to strive to ensure that anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion are interwoven into the fabric of our school, we are also committed to accountability and transparency. The latest Glaze Implementation Report provides the updates on our progress towards creating a greater culture of inclusion for all of our students. Our work is guided by and builds on recommendations laid out by Dr. Avis Glaze OOnt in her January 2022 report for UTS, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Our Shared Responsibility.  As always, we invite you to reach out with any questions you may have about our work to date or moving forward.

Contact Teachers by Phone

Due to a change in the phone provider and system at U of T, UTS will no longer be providing individual teacher phone numbers. As a result, if a parent/guardian would like to contact a teacher they should email the teacher directly (see the Staff Directory) or call the Main Office at 416-978-3212 to share a message.

Parent and Guardian Coffee Mornings with Dr. Foster
April 3 and April 4

You are invited to join UTS Principal Dr. Leanne Foster and other UTS representatives for coffee mornings at the school from 8 to 9 a.m. Click on the links below for the event specific to your grade. We look forward to seeing you!

Senior Music Night
April 11 at 6 p.m.

Senior Music Night is happening in the Withrow Auditorium on April 11 at 6 p.m.

This is a large ensemble concert featuring all of the UTS Music Cocurricular Senior Ensembles (Senior Winds, Strings, Jazz, Choir and Taiko) as well as the M4, S5 and S6 Music classes.

This concert is a culmination of their work, and one of the biggest concerts of the year.

Tickets are $5 on SchoolCash Online, please show your receipt for entry. UTS staff and students are free.

Register for UTS Summer Camp

Register for UTS Summer Camps here. Camps range in ages from Grade 4 to Grade 11, and include Photography, Creative Writing, Character Design and Global Health. Please email camps@utschools.ca for more information.

Hosting Opportunity

We are looking for a few more families to participate in our great German summer program by hosting a German student and by participating in the unique Maximum City camp. UTS host students will also be first in line for taking part in a trip to Frankfurt next Spring! 


UTS will arrange ‘getting to know each other’ activities and some sightseeing. Host families provide a supportive homestay for students from June 21 to July 2. If your family is open to new experiences please consider hosting one of the friendly, English-speaking students from our partner school in Frankfurt. Simply complete this expression of interest form and we will get back to you with the details.

Volunteer Opportunity: Summer Experience Program Hosts

UTSPA is hosting our annual Summer Experience Program 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.

You can also contact Program co-leads at christine.wong@utschools.ca and randy.pang@utschools.ca.

Learn more about the UTSPA Summer Experience Program

Counsellors’ Corner

As part of their learning journey in Careers Studies, M4 students will attend two lunch-time Branching Out sessions with UTS alumni. This will be an opportunity to have their questions answered about postsecondary pathways, as well as learn more about unique career opportunities. The third session will be on April 3, and interested M4 students are required to RSVP. The final session will be held on April 23.

Flame Fresh Lunch Menu

Here are the April menus from Flame Fresh including the list of ingredients.

For April in addition to the regular menu they are offering a vegetarian menu in hopes of ensuring there are options for everyone.

Please check out their tasty new vegetarian options. 

Mindful Munch Lunch Menu

UTS is also offering a hot lunch menu through Mindful Munch, which is brought to you by Basil Box! You can see the April menu here.

Please place your order for April here.

Lost & Found

A reminder that all lost and found items that are not retrieved by March 31 will be recycled or donated.

Lost and found is located at the Main Office / L1 student commons.

Make it Monthly

March is ‘Make it Monthly!’ month.

Maximise your impact by joining the Ignite Monthly GIving Program and you can ignite imagination and innovation. 

Your monthly gift will support students where they need it the most and ignite a path forward for all UTS students! It’s convenient, affordable and flexible. It’s effective and makes a big difference.

S6 Parents: Graduation Diploma Frames

This is a reminder that graduation diploma frames are available for pre-order until April 18.

Check out grad gifts at the UTS Shop.

UTS Shop - New Items

This is a reminder that graduation diploma frames are available for pre-order up until April 18.


New Items at the UTS Shop! Get this great looking licence plate frame and show your UTS pride!  Also - introducing our RFID Pouch - a sleek and secure solution for safeguarding your essentials! This pouch features two compartments, an internal key chain, and RFID protection, ensuring the utmost security for your car fob and cards. The built-in clip provides on-the-go protection without compromising style. Shop these and many other items at the UTS Shop!

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