December 2, 2022

On By Havergal Upper School

Dear Parents,

As we make our way through the darkness of shorter days and longer nights, it is wonderful to see the preparations and excitement that accompany this special time of year.

​Our Grads are looking forward to being able to celebrate with their teachers in a few weeks over dinner.  We are preparing for Carol Service, as well as two music nights, and music fills our halls each day. Our athletes have started going to practice and games and their energy and excitement is palpable.

​We are looking forward to seeing you all at these community events over the upcoming weeks. 

With best regards,

Cissy Goodridge, Head of Middle School

Deirdre Timusk, Head of Senior School

This week’s edition contains updates on the following:

Upper School 

Middle School

Senior School

Forum for Change

  • Exchange Application reminder for grade 11

HCPA Updates

Dates on the Horizon & Future Dates of Note

UPPER SCHOOL

Wellbeing & Resilience Survey Report

We are pleased to share the Wellbeing & Resilience Survey Report that outlines the findings from the Resilience Surveys that students completed in the spring of 2022.

The report includes the updated version of the Wellbeing Framework and an overview of the key findings from the Children’s Resilience Survey (Grades 2-5) and High Achieving Schools Survey (Grades 6-12).

At the end of the report there is a questionnaire about additional wellbeing topics and support you would like to see for students and parents. We appreciate your input and taking the time to complete it. 


Report Cards Available Thursday, December 8 at 4pm

Please see THIS LINK for more information about how to access your daughter’s report card. 

Grade 7-9 Math Update Webinar, December 12 at 4:30pm

Please join us to learn more about new pathways in our mathematics program, including two new extended mathematics courses,  which will be available in 2023-24. This information is helpful for parents whose children are in grades 8-9 this year, as well as for parents in grade 7 looking ahead.

Information will be posted if you are unable to attend.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://havergal.zoom.us/j/84817502649?pwd=QTZWQjhCN1NFT0taT2dqREdPZnhKdz09

Passcode: 601038

Webinar ID: 848 1750 2649

Passcode: 601038

From Our Health Centre: Reducing the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses

We are sharing an important message from Toronto Public Health with regard to a number of steps that can be taken to help keep children and others safe from an increase in respiratory viruses among children including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza and COVID-19.

Please note that Toronto Public Health and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health strongly recommends wearing a well-fitted mask in indoor public settings, including in schools and childcares. Upon entry to Havergal, masks will be made available.

To learn more about how to protect yourself, your family and your community from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, we invite you to read the Government of Ontario’s Public Health Measures and Advice. 

Safety on the TTC

Two students from St. Michael’s were accosted by a group on the TTC at St. Clair West subway last week over lunch and had some items stolen. The police were notified and have several suspects in custody. Please remind your children to be aware of their surroundings when travelling on public transit. Expensive items such as ear buds, cell phones, tablets and wallets should be kept out of sight. All suspicious activities should be reported to the transit authorities. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Music Night

The Middle School Music Night will be held on Wednesday, December 14 at 4 pm. If your daughter is wearing a kilt to this event, please ensure she has a pair of green tights! Please avoid booking any appointments for your child during lunchtime rehearsals, if possible.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Grade 10 Ice Skating & Cookie Decorating Social at UCC Wilder Arena

If your daughter would like to attend the social on December 8th from  4 – 6 pm, please complete the parent permission form. Students will be responsible for making their own way to the Upper Canada College campus. The event takes place in the Wilder Arena at the south end of the campus. Please complete the permission form here by Tuesday, December 6. Don’t forget to bring skates! 

Senior School Music Night

The Senior School Music Night will be held on Wednesday, December 14 at 7 pm. If your daughter is wearing a kilt to this event, please ensure she has a pair of green tights! Please avoid booking any appointments for your child during lunchtime rehearsals, if possible.

Grad Staff Dinner, Monday, December 12, 5-7pm

The Class of 2023 will be celebrating the Holidays with their teachers, coaches and other staff members on Monday, December 12. Students will begin with cookie decorating, music and conversation and move into dinner, sitting with their teachers. This is just the beginning of the events for the Class of 2023 that will take place over the next few months. June will be here before we know it! 

University Counselling Updates

OUAC December Submission

The December report card marks will be uploaded to OUAC. The Guidance Department spoke to OUAC who shared with us that, “The universities appreciate as much up-to-date information as possible and it may assist them in getting offers to your students sooner.” The upcoming major collection periods for OUAC are February and April. Many universities and competitive programs within Ontario and Canada wait until the April upload to make their offers. Any offers before the April upload from Canadian universities are considered early offers. Students who do not receive an early offer are considered for the next rounds of submissions. 

Fireside Chats

The guidance department will be having fireside chats from December 5th – 9th as well as the 13th-16th from 1-2pm in the Temerty. Grads are encouraged to stop by on their spares to come chat with their counsellors to ask questions and receive feedback on applications, supplemental applications and university choices. This is a great informal check-in that is an added way to receive support on top of the regularly booked grade 12 meeting seminars, university fairs/visits, and guidance appointments.  

FORUM FOR CHANGE

We would like to extend an enormous thank you to the Havergal community! You have shown incredible compassion for our community partnerships this past week, by donating and volunteering for others. Next week we will share an update on our We Scare Hunger Food Drive for North York Harvest Food Bank, and our Holiday Angel Program Drive for New Circles!

Exchange Program

Thank you to the families who attended our Grade 11 Exchange Program Preview and Application Launch. Reminder that applications are due Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

HCPA

Has your daughter outgrown her uniforms already? There is a Used Uniform collection bin in the US Rotunda—simply let Security know and they will guide you.  Drop off items any time!

If you missed your chance to get a HC blazer or tunic ornament at Ivy Market, it’s not too late! Click HERE to place your order and get it before the holidays!  Deadline to order – December 9.

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Mon Dec 5

National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women 

Prayers,  Speaker: Human Trafficking, Ms. Kelly Beale 

Tue Dec 6

Exchange Application Due for Grade 11 students

Thu Dec 8

Grade 10 UCC Ice Skating Social: 4 – 6 pm

Future Dates

Grad/Staff Dinner

Monday, December 12 from 5 – 7 pm

Middle School Music Night

Wednesday, December 14 at 4 pm

Senior School Music Night

Wednesday, December 14 at 7 pm

Carol Service

Thursday, December 22  at 7 pm – St Paul’s Church, Bloor St.

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