The Weekly – Thursday, October 6, 2022

On By Havergal Upper School

Dear Havergal Parents,

It is hard to believe it is already October! We are delighted to see so many of our students who are keen to get involved in the life of the school. Today we watched the Grade 9 students give their speeches to run for one of three grade rep positions. The maturity and confidence of these students is truly remarkable. One of the candidates challenged her peers to “spend your year being comfortable and uncomfortable,” to take risks and try new things. These students were courageous when giving their speeches, and so compassionate and supportive of their peers who spoke. We were watching Havergal values in action. 

Today’s edition contains updates on the following: 

We wish you a wonderful long weekend with family and friends!

Best regards,

Cissy Goodridge, Head of Middle School 

Deirdre Timusk, Head of Senior School

Latest News

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held virtually on Thursday, October 27 (3 pm – 8 pm) and Friday, October 28 (8 am – 3 pm). The Pick-A-Time booking system will be open on Thursday, October 13 at 6 pm and will close on Tuesday, October 25th at 6 pm.  

Reporting Your Child’s Attendance

Please use the Parent Portal to report your child’s attendance. It is quick and easy – we promise! 

Please call the DSO only when it is a last minute change or an emergency.

Grade 9 Parents: Take Our Kids to Work Day

Wednesday, November 2 is Take Our Kids to Work Day for Grade 9 students.  Please let us know using the Parent Portal if your child will not be at school that day.

Mathematics & Computer Science Contests at Havergal

The Mathematics & Computer Science Department is pleased to share with you our plans to offer the following contests this year (calendar of dates here). To ensure all eligible students are aware of when each contest takes place and how to sign-up, we will EMAIL all eligible students in advance of EACH contest throughout the year to invite them to register via Google Form through their Havergal student account.

Additional information:

  • Copies of previous contests as well as solutions for the Waterloo Math Contests can be found at:

Past Contests, Solutions and Results

  • Grade 7 and 8 students writing the Caribou contest can find a copy of a previous contest at:
    Take a Past Contest
  • For additional information on each contest please contact the lead teacher listed.

Music Retreat

Registration is now closed for this retreat. If you have not already done so, please be sure both the paper waiver, and the online registration have been completed. Drop off the paper registration in B03. 

Clubs Begin

Senior School Clubs begin next week. Most clubs run Tuesdays at lunch with competitive clubs running at other designated times. Students can check Club Boards and their email for the location of the Tuesday club they have signed up for. 

COSSOT (Coalition of Single Sex Schools of Ontario) Updates

Middle School

Grade 7 and 8 students are invited to sign up to attend their first social event of the year. A dance will be held at RSGC (Royal St. George’s College) on October 21, from 7:00 – 9:30pm. Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from the event. There are limited spaces available. Students will be selected on a first come first served basis. Please fill out the sign up form HERE.

Senior School

Havergal will be hosting its first Havercrest (Crescent and Havergal) event in the Senior School on November 18th – a joint Benchball tournament from 4-6 p.m. Student sign-up will be distributed in the next 10 days. Students may sign up as a team – or individually – for this fun inter-school event. 

Havergal will be also hosting a Grade 9/10 semi-formal dance at the school on December 2nd. More details to follow.

Coffee Mornings

Thank you to all who attended the Grade 9–11 Coffee morning this past Tuesday.  It was great to see you!  We look forward to connecting with parents of Grade 7 & 8 students on Tuesday, October 25 from 7:30 – 8:30am.  Please note that parking will be limited.

Global Leading & Learning Diploma (GLLD)

The GLLD is a multi-year diploma program offered to students in Grades 10-12 through the Forum for Change (F4C). This program further distinguishes students to outside institutions (post-secondary, employment, etc.) by recognizing their work in developing a global mindset and action oriented critical thinking. Each student works through modules that are deeply relevant to the complex world we live in as they broaden perspectives and outlooks. The deadline for Applications is Thursday October 13, 2022.

Fall Used Textbook Return

A reminder to gather your used textbooks and drop them off at the Ellen Knox Library main doors on Tuesday, October 18 between 7:30 and 11:30 am. Please see more detailed instructions in your Grade Rep Email.

HC Puffer Jackets & Vests

HC-crested puffer jackets and vests are on sale now until October 15.  Click HERE to order.

Dates on the Horizon

Monday, October 10 HOLIDAY

Tuesday, October 11 Classes begin & Senior School Clubs begin

Wednesday, October 12 Music Retreat – Class dismissal 11:30am, Bus Depart 12:30 pm

Thursday, October 13 Booking for Parent-Teacher Conferences opens 6 pm (Pick-A-Time)

Friday, October 14 Music Retreat – Approx arrival 2:00 pm 

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