Friday, November 4, 2022

On By Havergal Upper School

Dear Families,

It is wonderful to see our students continue to be excited and engaged. On Tuesday, we were honoured to host Holocaust survivor, Georgine Nash, who spoke to us about her experience during WWII. The student leaders of the Jewish Student Affinity Group arranged for this to mark Holocaust Education Week in Toronto. The Ellen Knox Library was filled to capacity by students, faculty and staff. It was an outpouring of support that was truly moving.

On Thursday, Havergal parent Bishop Jenny Andison and her daughter, Charlotte, led us in a celebration of All Saints Day. It was inspiring to learn that everyday people can join the ranks of our beloved Saints simply by being good neighbours who live in service to others. We learned how All Saints Day is relating to Hallowe’en (All Hallows Eve) and it was wonderful to be able to celebrate both holidays in the same week.

Other noteworthy events ran the gamut from total fun to more serious and constructive. Our students were dressed to the nines for Halloween, and the Senior Year Presidents led a raucously fun assembly. Midweek, the Student Council ran a Chomp Chat allowing students to bring up issues with members of the administration and faculty on topics such as the school uniform, leadership structure, morning programing and athletics. Students had many thoughtful ideas and wanted to help improve their school. Their feedback and ideas have been recorded and will help to inform our decisions as we move forward into our planning for the rest of the year. 

Best regards,

Cissy Goodridge, Head of Middle School 

Deirdre Timusk, Head of Senior School 

UPPER SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

SENIOR SCHOOL

HCPA REMINDERS

DATES ON THE HORIZON

UPPER SCHOOL

Winter Sports Registration: open now, closes November 15, 2022

Registration for winter term sports is open. You would have received an email from Athletics Director, Carla Di Filippo. The deadline to register for tryouts is Tuesday, November 15th. Tryouts are November 15th – 25th, 2022 with more specific times found HERE (tab 2 – “Winter 2022-2023”) and on Veracross. 

School Photo First Takes & Retakes

Students who missed photo day this past September have received an email (parents and guardians were copied) advising them of the opportunity to have a new photo taken this Monday, November 7, 2022 from 12 noon to 4:00 PM in the Ellen Knox Library. Students who wish to have their photograph retaken may also sign-up. Mr. Hubbs, our generous school photographer, has provided a Google form for sign-up HERE. Please remember to wear Number One uniform.

Order Your Child’s Portrait Now for the Holidays

Your child’s school portrait is available online, and now is the time to order to have them in time for the holidays. Visit echophotography.ca/havergal2022  Your child’s student ID number is your password. Should you have any questions, our school photographer, Cameron Hubbs, is more than happy to help. cameron@echophotography.ca

Lunar New Years Prayers – Request for volunteer parent speakers

On Thursday January, 19, 2023 Havergal will be hosting a Lunar New Years Prayers and reception for parents. If you would like to volunteer to be a speaker at this event, or provide decorations,  please reach out directly to Jining Lu. We are starting to plan next week for this event. 

Remembrance Day Prayers Poppies

Monday, November 7, is Remembrance Day Prayers and it is traditional for every student, faculty and staff member to wear a poppy to remember those who have given their lives in military service to Canada.  Donating a loonie or toonie helps support veterans and their families who need the extra boost your generosity provides.  On Monday, every Form and TA will have poppies available. A small donation would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Arts

Winter music concerts and Carol Service are quickly approaching. In preparation for the performances, there are a number of mandatory rehearsals you are asked to attend in order to practice altogether. When you are expected at a rehearsal, please avoid booking any make-up assessments or extra help during your lunch time rehearsals if possible. You are required to pack a lunch on these rehearsal dates:

Grade 7 Band students:

  • Tuesday, November 22 
  • Monday, November 28
  • Monday December 5
  • Wednesday December 14 (Dress rehearsal)

Grade 8 Band students: 

  • Tuesday, November 8
  • Monday, November 21
  • Tuesday, December 6
  • Wednesday, December 14 (Dress rehearsal)

Grades 8 – 12 Tuba and Euphonium players:

  • Tuesday, November 15
  • Tuesday, November 29
  • Tuesday, December 13

Please note, all Middle School students should have tights to wear for your music performances, please order them early to ensure you have them in time.

Middle School Music Night is on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 4pm

Grade 7 & 8 TPH Vaccine Clinic

On November 18th, nurses from Toronto Public Health will be in the school to provide free vaccinations to Grade 7 and 8 students. The clinic will take place on-site, during school hours, and will offer Meningococcal, Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV)vaccines. These vaccines prevent cancers and meningitis, and protect students againstserious infections, please see this TPH Parent Letter for facts about the vaccines, and further information about the clinic. Your child will be given a consent form in Form next week, the consent form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian and returned to your TA by Wednesday. You won’t be able to receive these important life-saving vaccines at the school clinic without a completed consent form. Remember to wear a loose sleeved shirt and eat something the day of the clinic.

Marguerite & Ivy Award

Registration for the Marguerite and Ivy Award is now open for students in grade 7 and 8. The Award:

  • Promotes personal growth 
  • Inspires care and compassion for others
  • Nurtures a growth mindset
  • Encourages a health-conscious way of being

SENIOR SCHOOL

Arts

Winter music concerts and Carol Service are quickly approaching. In preparation for the performances, there are a number of mandatory rehearsals they are asked to attend in order to practice altogether. In the coming weeks rehearsal dates will be announced for the Senior Brass Ensemble.

Senior School Music Night – Mark Your Calendars

The Senior School Music Night will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7pm.

Round Square Conference – Ashbury College

We will be sending 5 students ages 16-18 to Ashbury College in Ottawa from February 13th – February 19th 2023 for a Winter Round Square Conference: Climate and Culture in the North. 

This Conference will encompass adventure, leadership and service. Delegates will learn about the North and Canada’s Arctic from the perspectives of indigenous, political, and environmental voices! There will be discussions about climate change, arctic sovereignty and the shared stewardship of the north. Visit HERE for more information.
Students who are interested in attending, please fill out the interest FORM. Forms are due November 10th. If more than 5 students sign up, selection will be based on student involvement with the Truth and Reconciliation Committee, Sustainability Council and the Water First Partnership. The cost of this experience is $2,200 CAD.

Please note that this conference does fall on the February long weekend. 
To learn more about Round Square and see other events please visit https://www.roundsquare.org/

Grad Rings: orders due by Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Grad ring sizing had to be rescheduled to November 2nd.  Orders must be placed by November 9th. Please visit GreenandGold.havergal.on.ca and enter the word “Ring” in the search field (this is the only way to find the rings on the site). Please note, ring sales are only open to the Class of 2023. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Green & Gold Shop Coordinator Margie Fleming at greenandgold@havergal.on.ca.

YouthSpeak: Presenting to Grades 9 & 10 on November 16, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16th, students in Grades 9 & 10 are invited to attend an engaging, youth-led interactive presentation by YouthSpeak on the effects of substance use and addiction on their mental health and wellbeing. The guest speakers will address a variety of potential risk factors for substance use including self-esteem level and peer pressure with the overall goal of supporting the development of positive coping and decision making skills when confronted with choices regarding substance use. Youth speakers will share their personal experiences to increase awareness of the potential risks and implications of substance use while conveying a message of self-empowerment and hope. We hope that the lessons learned from the youth speakers and discussion can inspire an ongoing dialogue in the home that brings our students closer together with their families; where they can express their emotions, and also seek assistance for further mental health support when they need it. If you have any questions please reach out to Dr. Yarmey

University Counselling News

University Supplementary Application Workshops/Information Sessions

The Guidance Department will be organizing workshops/information sessions on popular supplementary applications. Please see the following schedule:

McMaster Health Science Workshop Monday, Nov. 7th @12:15pm

Queen’s Workshop Tue, Nov. 8th @8:30am in BRH & Wed, Nov. 27 @12:15pm

UBC Workshop Wed, Nov. 9th @12:15pm & Tue, Nov. 15th @3:30pm 

Western Ivy Workshop Wed, Nov. 23rd @12:15pm & Thurs, Dec. 8th @3:30pm 

*All locations to be determined and updated on the Guidance Portal*

AP Exam Registration Deadline: November 10, 2022

The AP Join Codes have been emailed to the students who completed the registration process correctly and followed the Havergal College AP Policies. The next step is for students who have received the Join Codes to register for your AP exam before November 10th to avoid any additional fees such as late orders or dropping an AP exam. Please do this as soon as possible by following these instructions:

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​1. Ensure you’ve joined your class section online.

​Sign in to My AP with your College Board account and make sure you’ve joined your class section. If you haven’t, you’ll need to follow the steps to join your section online.

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​2. Register—or confirm your existing registration—in My AP.

Havergal College requires  you to indicate your exam registration, you’ll see a Register button in your class section view in My AP after you join your class sections. Clicking this button will let your coordinator know that you plan to take the exam, and they will order it for you. Please contact Mr. Frost if you have any questions.

The Guidance Department is encouraging all students and parents to regularly check the Guidance Portal for information on announcements, supplementary workshops, university visits, scholarships,  OSSD requirements, AP Exams, and other important topics.

HCPA Reminders

Save the date for Ivy Market on Nov. 22! Daytime shopping for parents and students including a bake sale, used uniforms (all uniform pieces available), a holiday marketplace, and spirit wear. Evening cocktail party for parents with time to shop and mingle. Tickets on sale NOW! Click HERE  to purchase tickets for the cocktail party.


The HCPA Holiday Marketplace is now online for shopping! Click HERE to get your holiday shopping done.

Lazypants are on sale NOW! Click HERE to order.

Dates on the Horizon

Mon, Nov 7 Remembrance Day Prayers – Number One Dress
Photo Retakes

Wed, Nov 9 Last Day of Classes, Boarding School Closes 6 pm

Dress down day: House Colours

Thu, Nov 10 No Classes – PD Day 

Fri, Nov 11 No Classes

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