UO Shushan Purim 2017
Purim celebrations at Ulpana continued through Shushan Purim. Students enjoyed a festive dance party with DJ Phil as well as a human size twister game. There was a costume contest – and kudos to Hanna Eden Ibghi for winning with her adorable “baby” costume. Dippin’ Dots were served as a special treat and were a […]
YOC Sarachek Tournament
The senior basketball team competed in Yeshiva University’s annual Red Sarachek Tournament. The team played a number exciting games, including their final game, a 47 – 46 win. The team enjoyed spending time together and had an amazing Shabbaton as part of the tournament. A number of grade 12s traveled with the team as well, […]
UO Rabbanit Purim 2017
Rosh Chodesh Adar
YOC students enjoyed a beautiful davening, with singing and dancing. The simcha continued through breakfast and as students saw the grade 12 decorations. The entire school then went to Seneca College to watch our senior boys basketball team compete in an intense finals playoff game. The crowd was electric – cheering on our boys and […]
UO Post Secondary Alumni Day
On Thursday morning, 25 Ulpana alumni currently enrolled in university/college undergraduate and graduate level programs participated in a Post-Secondary Alumni Day. Speakers were divided into panels that each focused on a different field of study, including health sciences, business, law, accounting, social work, speech pathology, graphic design, fashion communication, design, animation and broadcasting. The alumni […]
Yachad Speaker
Mrs. Shelley Christensen spoke to students at both schools. She spoke about the differences between exclusion, inclusion, segregation and integration. Her message encouraged students to see beyond labels and look beyond disabilities and to understand the person beneath the exterior. Thank you to Yachad Toronto for arranging this important opportunity for our students.
YOC Career Day
Following an introduction from Rabbi Grauer, grade 11 and 12 students attended two panels featuring alumni in various careers and professions. Students heard about various career paths and how life plans can change. They learned about how to get started in various industries and what working full time is like. Panelists also spoke about being […]
Sharsheret Pink Day
YOC’s chesed committee encouraged students to wear pink and donate to Sharsheret, an organization dedicated to supporting women with cancer. Many students dressed in pink and the committee raised about $200. Thank you to everyone who contributed and participated!
YOC Rebbe Mishmar
Students learned and dined in their Rebbes’ homes. Learning focused on various perspectives related to Tu Bishvat. Rabbi Goldberg’s shiur was honored to be joined by Rabbi Reuven Taragin of Yeshivat Hakotel.
YOC Winter Activity Day
YOC students enjoyed an exciting day of fun and camaraderie. Options included: snow tubing or snowshoeing at Snow Valley; skiing or snowboarding at Mt St Louis or visits to Playdium and Skyzone. Students appreciated a day away from school, having fun with their classmates and teachers. Thank you to student council, grade reps, Mr Lazar […]
