UCC Bags to Beds Weave-a-thon 2025

During February’s Rivalry Week (February 18-25), houses battled in Upper Canada College's first-ever hands-on service house competition, the Bags to Beds House Weave-a-thon. Nearly 50 students raced to transform used plastic bags into durable sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness, all while competing for house points and earning service hours. 

Each mat required over 750 plastic bags, turning waste into warmth for those in need. The competition tested teamwork, strategy, skill, speed, and dedication, as students looped and wove their way to victory. The energy in the room was electric, with houses pushing to outwork and out-weave each other while embracing the larger mission of sustainability and social impact. Every house put up an outstanding effort, and their dedication deserves to be celebrated.

In just three months, Bags to Beds GTA at UCC has created 13 mats, involved nearly 100 students, and successfully repurposed over 10,000 plastic bags. A huge thank you to all participants, organizers, and volunteers who made the event possible. When community service and school spirit combine, real change can happen.

Photos by Ryan She