September 11, 2025
Curriculum Night
Tuesday, September 16
4:45 p.m. – UTSPA Coffee Reception in Fleck Atrium
5:30 p.m. – Leading in Learning with Dr. Leanne Foster in Withrow Auditorium
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Curriculum Night
You will receive your personalized Curriculum Night schedule via email by September 16 at noon.
Your children are welcome to stay in the Evans Library and/or on the Learning Stairs. However, they can not accompany parents/guardians to the class sessions for the teacher presentations.
Look for a personalized schedule for your child to arrive on September 16 by noon to your email.
In addition, your Curriculum Night schedule will be available on MyUTS.
UTS Shop Pre-Orders for Curriculum Night
Purchases from the UTS Shop may be picked up during the UTSPA Coffee Reception in the Fleck Atrium. To place your order, please visit the UTS Shop.
School Photos
Tuesday, September 16
School photos will take place on Tuesday, September 16. Teachers will receive schedules and escort classes to their photo location.
F1 students who had their photos taken on Orientation day had their photos distributed to F1 third period classrooms yesterday. New M3 to S6 students and mentors who also had photos taken have been contacted with pick up information. Orders and payments can be made online here.
If you have any questions, please contact the mainoffice@utschools.ca.
Translation Service for upcoming Parent-Teacher Interviews
UTS offers dates for Parent-Teacher interviews on November 6, 14 and 17. The online system, Pick-A-Time, will open for parents and guardians to book appointments on Thursday, October 16. If you will require translation services, it needs to be arranged ahead of time. Please fill out the Translation Service Request Form now.
Exciting Opportunity: Will You Be a Host Family?
Registration deadline: Monday, September 15
Homestay dates: Tuesday, September 30 to Monday, October 6
Help welcome Danish visitors to UTS! We have the pleasure of hosting a class of grade 12 global citizenship students and two teachers from September 30 to October 6. We require a few more families to act as homestay hosts. Your assistance will allow our guests to engage in some great learning with our students, including the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation assembly, a drama workshop and performance, and visits to Canada and World Studies classrooms.
Contact Richard Cook at racook@utschools.ca with any questions.
House Track Day Moved to October 27
Due to renovations and availability, House Track Day has moved from October 8 to October 27.
October 8 is now a regular school day.
We have updated the Important Dates and Closures document with this information.
UTS Blues Athletics
With the school year hitting the ground running, so has the UTS Blues Athletics for the Fall season sports!! With the Senior Boys Volleyball already underway.
Staff coaches have started sending out specific sports team interest forms. Here are the ones that have been sent so far:
Varsity Girls Field Hockey - Head coach Ms. Victoria Miliucci
Varsity Co-Ed Golf - Co-coach Mr. Garry Kollins and Mr. Alan Kraguljac
Varsity Co-Ed Tennis- Head coach Ms. Mary Hall, Mr. Andrew Masse, and Mr. Adam Brown
Varsity Co-Ed Cross-Country - Head coach Ms. Robin Michel and coach Charlotte Spielman
High School Girls Basketball - Head coach Ms. Jackey Sankey and assistant coach Ms. Virginia Ki
Junior Boys Flag Football- Head coach Mr. Mike Didier
Foundation Co-Ed Cross Country- Head coach Mr. Conrad Kesek and assistant coach Ms. Virginia Ki
The following sports teams will send their interest forms to students by Friday, September 12:
Foundation Boys Volleyball - Co-coaches Mr. Conrad Kesek and Ms. Jadyn Yong
Foundation Girls Basketball - Coach Mr. Royan Lee
Junior Girls Flag Football - Coach Ms. Roberta Jeffery
A few reminders:
Interest forms must be completed in order for permission forms to be sent to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student.
Only completed permission forms will be accepted for student-athletes to participate in try-outs and games if selected on a team.
Review the 2025-26 UTS Athletic Handbook regarding the Dual Sport Policy
UTS Blues Athletics Assembly
This will take place during lunch on Monday, September 15 in the Withrow Auditorium from 12:35 to 1:10 p.m. All students who are interested in or plan to participate in any UTS Blues Athletics are asked to attend the assembly, as important information will be shared.
UTS Owl Mascot Name Survey
As you may have seen or heard, UTS has welcomed an exciting new addition to our community – our very own owl mascot! Of course, no mascot is complete without an official name, and we are soliciting help from the UTS community. The Google Form Survey link has been sent to students to complete by Monday, September 15 at 4 p.m.
Join the UTSPA Parent Volunteer Group
The UTS Parents’ Association invites you to join our Parent Volunteer Group. We need your help to support our school and students in various exciting events that are scheduled to take place throughout the year.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the UTSPA Parent Volunteer Group this year and have not already signed up, please complete this form and express your areas of interest. UTSPA looks forward to working with you!
Registration for Co-curricular Music Ensembles
The Music Department is so thrilled to welcome students back to another year of incredible music making with our busy and vibrant program. Please take a moment to read about our nine co-curricular ensembles, and if students are interested in joining one please make sure they have responded to the sign-up form they received. Our ensembles have varying entry requirements, including some that require an audition, so please read the descriptions below carefully.
Jr. Winds (Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m) - First rehearsal: September 16
For woodwind, brass and percussion players in F1 to M3 with a minimum of four months of playing experience. No audition required. Directed by Mr. Tulloch at ian.tulloch@utschools.ca.
Sr. Winds (Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:40 a.m.) - First rehearsal: September 18
For woodwind, brass and percussion players in M4 to S6 with a minimum one year of experience. No audition required. Directed by Mr. Tulloch at ian.tulloch@utschools.ca.
Jr. Strings (Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:40 a.m.) - First rehearsal: September 16
For string players from F1 to M3 with a minimum one year of playing experience. All new members must submit a playing audition by Sunday, September 14 at 4 p.m. Returning members do not need to audition. Directed by Ms. Pat at lyris.pat@utschools.ca.
Sr. Strings (Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:40 a.m.) - Next rehearsal: September 18
For M4 to S6 string students who are currently taking a UTS music course. All other M4 to S6 string students may apply to be in Senior Strings by submitting a video playing audition. Auditions are due Sunday September 14 at 4 p.m. Directed by Ms. Shugarman at sshugarman@utschools.ca.
Chamber Strings (Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m.) - First rehearsal: October 6
For students from F1 to S6 with advanced technical proficiency on a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass). Students may apply by submitting a video playing audition. All students performing in Chamber Strings must also play in either Jr. or Sr. Strings (depending on age). Auditions are due Friday, October 3. Directed by Ms. Pat at lyris.pat@utschools.ca.
Jr. Jazz Band (Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m.) - First rehearsal: September 22
For F1 to M3 musicians with minimum one year of experience to learn about, rehearse and perform jazz music. Instruments in this ensemble are flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, electric/upright bass and drums. Students may declare their interest in the ensemble by filling out the above form. Admittance into the ensemble is by audition or invitation only (details TBD). Directed by Dr. McLeod at jeff.mcleod@utschools.ca.
Sr. Jazz Band (Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:40 a.m.) - First rehearsal: September 23
For highly experienced M4 to S6 musicians to develop their jazz performance skills. Instruments in this ensemble are saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, electric/upright bass and drums. Saxophonists may double on flute or clarinet. Students may declare their interest in the ensemble by filling out the above form. Admittance into the ensemble is by audition or invitation only (details TBD). Directed by Dr. McLeod jeff.mcleod@utschools.ca.
Choir (Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m.) - First rehearsal: September 25
For all students in F1 to S6 with any level of experience in singing. All voice types are welcome. Ability to read music would be an asset. No audition is required. Directed by Dr. Dawe at nancy.dawe@utschools.ca.
Taiko ( Most Wednesdays, and some Thursdays; Beginners 4 to 5 p.m., Advanced 5 to 6 p.m.) - First rehearsal: September 17
Taiko refers to traditional Japanese drumming. This ensemble is open to all students in F1 to S6 with any level of experience in music, including none. No audition is required. Students will be sorted into their appropriate groups after the first several rehearsals. Directed by Mr. Anthony Lee. Contact Ms. Pat for more info at lyris.pat@utschools.ca.
Welcome Back BBQ - Thank you!
Thank you to the over 600 attendees to the Welcome Back BBQ! It was a wonderful event in the Huron-Washington Parkette with beautiful music, yummy food and a special guest appearance from the new UTS mascot! A link to photos will be shared in next week’s Updates.
Student Hot Lunch Orders
UTS is excited to offer hot lunches, through our trusted providers. See menu options and order forms below.
Mindful Munch September 2025 Order Form
Flamme Fresh September 2025 Regular Order Form Vegetarian Order Form List of Ingredients
What’s been happening at UTS recently….
Students have been bonding with the classmates at camps, while trying new activities such as ropes courses, orienteering, archery, arts and crafts and more. Our F2 students went to Cedar Glen, M3s to Kandalore, F1s and S6s to Couchiching and S5s to Cedar Ridge. (M4 students will be going on the class trip to Montreal in October.) It’s been a time filled with laughter, friendship and the kind of teamwork and leadership experiences that shape the year ahead.
