January 30, 2025
Upcoming Assemblies and Observances
There was a special student-led assembly on Wednesday celebrating Lunar New Year, and this evening, we are hosting a Lunar New Year Gala from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The school will join in quiet reflection at the start of day on Friday to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia (January 29) as a school community. On this day in 2017, six people were murdered, and 19 others were seriously wounded during prayers at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City.
As a community, we will gather on February 6, 2025, in our first regular assembly of 2025, to reflect on the history of the Holocaust, remember those lost and reaffirm our commitment to counter antisemitism, racism, and other forms of intolerance. This year, the International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27) marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, Auschwitz. Additional classroom activities and excursions are taking place in the weeks around this commemoration.
In addition to school and student activities planned in the month of February, we will hold an assembly in honour of Black Futures Month on February 20, 2025.
Panorama Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Survey
Tuesday, February 11
During period 2 on February 11, students will be invited to complete the 2025 Panorama Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Survey. Students who do not have class during period 2 are asked to complete the survey in the Evans Library or in the Lang Innovation Lab. Students on spare will be sent an email so they know where to go for attendance and to complete the survey.
This voluntary equity and inclusion climate survey is designed to give UTS a sense of how students are feeling, relative to equity and inclusion in the school community. Results of this survey will help inform decisions, and future learning for staff and students related to making UTS an even more inclusive space.
This online survey is developed by Panorama Education. Panorama Education has partnered with the Harvard Graduate School of Education to develop validated survey tools and works with schools and school districts across North America, as well as globally.
Please let Nasreen Khan (nasreen.khan@utschools.ca) know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for your support as we continue to work to make UTS an even more inclusive space.
Copenhagen Trip
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 7
Trip Dates: March 31 to April 6, 2025
Registration is open for students in M4 to S6 interested in our highly regarded Global Citizenship trip to Copenhagen, Denmark in April.
The trip is a cross-cultural learning experience, where participants stay with host families, attend a model UN conference with youth from around the world, and experience cultural excursions.
Contact Richard Cook (racook@utschools.ca) with any questions.
Semi-Formal
February 13, 2025
Eglinton Grand
Doors open from at 6 p.m.
Event ends at 10 p.m.
This event is open to all M3 to S6 students, and tickets go on sale today on SchoolCash Online. There will be drinks, snacks, candy and light appetizers served.
UTSPA Virtual General Meeting: From Academia to the Workforce
Wednesday, February 12
UTSPA is hosting a virtual General Meeting for parents and guardians on Wednesday, February 12 with UTS alumni. In this panel, our guests have recently graduated from university, and will be reflecting on their transition from academia to the workforce. Join us as UTS alumni share their thoughts on adapting to professional environments, balancing independence with workplace expectations and deciding on a career path.
February Lunch Menus
Please see the lunch menus for February below:
Registration is open for March Break Camps!
Camps run March 10 to March 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Complimentary extended care from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Designed for students currently in Grade 4 to Grade 9, programs include Introduction to Parliamentary Debate, Hands on Math, World Games, Maximum City, Creative Explorers and Integrative Thinking. Camps are open to both UTS and non-UTS students.
