House Spirit

Yesterday, our entire student community came out to University of Toronto’s Varsity Stadium in full House spirit ‒ not at all dampened by a little bit of rain! ‒ to take part in the decades-long UTS tradition of House Track for some friendly competition, fun and fresh air. Like the students who came before them, they engaged in events such as running races, three-legged races, speedwalking, hula-hoop contents and other tests of strength, speed and agility. Decked out in brilliant House colours: red for Althouse, green for Lewis, yellow for Crawford, blue for Cody, they shone through the rain. New students and staff who hadn’t yet been sorted, were sorted into UTS Houses for their time at our school, a school tradition that hails back to September 1957. The Houses are another way we build community, giving students a home away from home. Amid the friendly competition, it is not about winning or losing but the time we enjoy together, which is why traditions such as House Track are so important for our school.