Fun Lunch - Banzai Japanese Cuisine

The next fun lunch is from Banzai and they are offering choices such as bento boxes and rolls.

The last day to order the Banzai fun lunch is today, Saturday, May 10. Please go to Healthy Hunger to place your order. 

The fun lunch will be distributed on Thursday, May 16. 

Morning Kindergarten students can wait until 11:10 am to receive their fun lunch if ordered. If they attend Summit they will have their food brought to them there.  

U of C’s Choice Program

The grade 6 students had the opportunity to attend the U of Calgary's CHOICE program last week whichSchool encourages students to see potential careers in science and education. Some students participated in fun teaching and learning activities at the Werklund school of Education, and others engaged in hands-on physics experiments in the science lab, including sound waves, levers, pulleys and fulcrums, magnetism, using a spectroscope to observe heated gases, and experiments with refracting light and friction. 

All students got to peruse the science fair, which showcased, different types of science-related tools and toys. We were also treated to some demonstrations with a Van de Graaff generator and liquid nitrogen, as well as a presentation by Indigenous knowledge keepers. Overall an amazing and fun day of hands-on learning!

Wild Canada Edu-trek

On Monday, the Grade 3 students from Room 16 went on a field trip to the Calgary Zoo. They participated in the Wild Canada Edu-trek program, where they had the chance to see in person the animals they’ve been researching in class. Students made meaningful connections between their classroom learning and real-world observations at the zoo. They also created close-up sketches of distinctive animal features and took time to carefully observe a variety of animals. Throughout the visit, students thoughtfully developed questions and had valuable opportunities to engage with zoo experts.

Red Carpet Event

The Grade 3 students in Room 18 spent the year diving into technology by creating their own stop-motion films—and they had a blast doing it! Even without fancy equipment, they used creativity and teamwork to bring their stories to life. Over four different projects, they learned how to research topics, write scripts, build props, record their voices, and add sound effects.

Their final project was all about the food chain. Each film started with a personal land acknowledgement and then used felt characters to show how living things are all connected in the life cycle.

The students put in tons of effort, learned new skills, and got really good at solving problems in creative ways. To celebrate everything they accomplished, they held a school-wide Celebration of Learning showcasing their movies and even hosted a special Gala for their families. Families dressed up, watched the films, and were blown away by what the students had created!

Animal Inquiry

Grade 1 students visited the Calgary Zoo to deepen their understanding of animals and their habitats as part of their animal inquiry project. Each student has been researching a specific animal and its habitat, and the trip provided an exciting opportunity to see these animals in real life. Students made thoughtful connections between what they observed at the zoo and their research, especially how animals meet their basic needs for food, water, and shelter in diverse environments. 

Students had the opportunity to speak with zoo staff to clarify facts and deepen their understanding. They asked thoughtful questions and demonstrated curiosity, such as: “How long can polar bears actually swim for in the Arctic water?"

This experience helped solidify learning in a meaningful way, making abstract ideas concrete and sparking further curiosity about the natural world.

Grade 6 Farewell - Save the Date

We are celebrating our Grade 6 students as they transition to junior high with a Farewell Assembly at 1:30pm on Tuesday, June 24, followed by a celebration in the Learning Commons. More information will be shared with Grade 6 families in the coming weeks.

Registration for the 2024-25

Registration for all new students to University School remains open! 

Information for registering your child for kindergarten can be found on the CBE website or accessing the following link Kindergarten - Great Learning Starts Here. Registration can be completed online through School Engage. Information for registering fstudents in Grades 1 to 6 can be found here.

We are planning an open house in later spring for all families interested in attending University School for the 2025-26 school year. 

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to University School!

If your child is already a student of University School and will be returning next year then there is no need to register as you are automatically re-enrolled.

This Week

Monday, May 12

• Start of Pond School Week - Spring Session
• Rm. 18 - Field Trip

Tuesday, May 13

• Pond School
• Rm. 17 - Field Trip
• Miniature Painting Club
• Gr. 2 - Bird Presentation

Wednesday, May 14

• Pond School

Thursday, May 15

• Pond School
• Miniature Painting Club
• Fun Lunch - Banzai

Friday, May 16

• No School - Non-Instructional Day

Month Ahead 

May 19 - No School - Victoria Day

May 22 - Gr. 6 Visit to Queen Elizabeth School

May 23 - Flex Friday - School Assembly

May 28 - Grade 6 PAT - English Language Arts and Literacy - Part A

May 30 - Flex Friday - Buddies

Dates of Significance

May - Asian Heritage Month

May - Canadian Jewish Heritage Month

May 10 - Bear Witness Day

May 11 - Moose Hide Campaign Day

May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

May 19 - Victoria Day

May 26 - May 31 - National AccessAbility Week