YOC 9/12 Big brother / little brother Learning Program
Before Rosh Hashana, the grade 9s and 12s learned in their big brother pairings. We learned about the different blasts of the shofar and what they mean. We compared and analyzed different sources on the matter. It was nice to get to know the grade 12s a little bit more and catch up on how […]
UO Bonfire
This past Tuesday, after school finished, all the girls walked over to Earl Bales where we not only had a pizza dinner and popcorn, but we were surprised with Ulpalympics! Everyone got into their “families” and participated in fun activities and competitions. After we finished the competitions we all sat down around the bonfire and […]
IKO Golf Tournament
The 10th Annual IKO Charity Golf Tournament was held this past Tuesday. All 276 golfers enjoyed a great day of golf. We congratulate all our raffle and auction winners. Thank you to all our generous donors who provided items for the golfer bags and great food. In particular, thanks to the Golf Committee: Ashira Gobrin […]
UO Retreat
This past weekend, my fellow classmates and I were taken to the Kkinark Outdoor Centre for a retreat. During these two days we learnt many great skills such as team work, leadership training, trusting one another, and so much more. The first day, we did a low ropes course where we had to work together […]
YOC Grade 9 Green Acres Trip
This past Shabbat the grade 9s were at Camp Moshava for a bonding Shabbaton. It was a great experience to get to know our friends and get to know the student leaders who attended as well. All 4 sessions from Rabbi Grauer, Rabbi Spitz, Rabbi Sonenberg and Rabbi Mazer were very interesting and it was […]
Meet and Greet Night 2014
Parents joined faculty in YOC’s Beit Midrash and engaged in lively discussions about topics ranging from Judaic and General Studies to student activities to changes in the building. Parents also had the opportunity to meet new faculty members. Afterward, new parents joined the administration for a panel Q and A session on the Bnei Akiva […]
UO Family Oneg
On Tuesday, the first day of school, all the girls of Ulpana gathered in the lunchroom for a family oneg. They were divided into various countries, and each country consisted of a few pairs of big sisters, and little sisters. It was a nice event to welcome the students back to school after the vacation, […]
UO 9/12 Welcome BBQs
Both schools held BBQs, organized by the grade 12s, to welcome the grade 9s. Students enjoyed meeting each other and playing some interactive games. Thank you to the Cohen family for hosting the Ulpana BBQ.These events are a unique way for our grade 9s to become acclimated into the schools and we look forward to […]
YOC 9/12 Welcome BBQ
Both schools held BBQs, organized by the grade 12s, to welcome the grade 9s. Students enjoyed meeting each other and playing some interactive games. Thank you to the Mayer family for hosting the YOC BBQ.These events are a unique way for our grade 9s to become acclimated into the schools and we look forward to […]
Graduation 2014!
Mazel Tov to all 2014 graduates and their families! We began the evening by reciting tehillim for the missing Israeli teenagers. During his speech, Rabbi Grauer reminded us of the importance of remembering challenges faced by the Jewish people, even during a celebratory evening. The evening also included award presentations, anthems led by our YOC […]
