February 6, 2025
Holocaust Remembrance Assembly
Today’s Holocaust Remembrance Assembly featured a keynote address by Holocaust survivor Andy Réti, followed by a student-led Q & A session. This year's International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on January 27, 2025, marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. The purpose of today’s assembly was to reinforce the importance of remembering the Holocaust, address ongoing antisemitism, and promoting pluralism. Students were asked to reflect further and discuss two questions. We hope that these conversations may continue at home.
In what ways does antisemitism continue to appear in Canadian society?
How can we work together to resist intolerance and hatred in our community?
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 that 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.
F2 and Senior Drama Showcase
Tuesday February 11
6 p.m.
Jackman Theatre
Celebrate the creativity and hard work of over 40 of our drama students (F2, M4, S5 and S6) as they perform two short plays for your enjoyment: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (adapted from the story by Roald Dahl) and This Is A Play, by award-winning Canadian playwright, Daniel MacIvor. See you there!
Tickets are available through SchoolCash Online.
Nocturne
Thursday, February 20
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Come and experience one of the most cherished and venerable traditions at UTS. Treat yourself to an evening of musical excellence, enjoying the dazzling performances of some of the best musical talent in the country. Bring your entire family to experience this magical night!
Tickets go on sale from February 10 to February 20 at noon.
Tickets are $10 and available through SchoolCash Online or $15 at the door.
Staff and students will receive a complimentary ticket at the door.
Copenhagen Trip
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 7
Trip Dates: March 31 to April 6, 2025
Registration is open for M4 to S6 students 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.
The UTS Semi-Formal Dance
February 13, 2025
Eglinton Grand
Doors open from at 7 p.m.
Event ends at 10 p.m.
The UTS Semi-Formal Dance for M3 to S6 students
Ticket sales close: midnight on Monday, February 10
Event date: Thursday, February 13
The Eglinton Grand - 400 Eglinton Ave. West
Doors open from 7 to 8 p.m.
Event ends at 10 p.m.
Light appetizers will be served as well as unlimited beverages, snacks and a candy bag.
Tickets are $60 and available through SchoolCash Online.
Please Help UTS Plan for a Bursary Campaign
Earlier this week you should have received a survey to help shape the future of our school from the Eureka! Research Institute at UTS (eureka@utschools.ca). Completing this survey will help enhance the UTS Bursary Program and ensure that exceptional students can continue to access the transformative UTS experience that has produced countless leaders, Nobel Laureates and changemakers. If you haven’t received this, please check your spam folder in case it was caught by your email’s filters. If the email is not in your inbox or spam folder, please contact advancement@utschools.ca to get your unique survey link. Please respond by February 14. Thank you!
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.
