UPPER SCHOOL

Message from the Principal: Strategic Planning & CAIS Accreditation Update

I want to thank the parents who participated in the strategic planning questionnaire and small-group consultations with our strategic consulting partners, Berlineaton.  We had an excellent response rate, more than doubling the number of responses that the Berlineaton team typically sees in a school our size and structure – a sign of a committed and engaged community!  The strategy development team is in the process of analyzing the data, including reviewing our Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) self study report, and will be utilizing the themes from the research with the team to develop areas of future opportunity and growth for Havergal.  We also had a 70% response rate from students for the questionnaire, in addition to the 60 students from grades 5 through 12 who participated in small group consultation sessions.  Thank you for your engagement in planning Havergal’s future direction.

 New Toronto Public Health Screening Tool for Students

Havergal College continues to see an increase in respiratory illness infections over the last 3 weeks. To protect both the students and faculty, as per Toronto Public Health recommendations, we are highly recommending masking in enclosed spaces along with frequent hand hygiene. 

Students and staff can screen for symptoms utilizing the tool provided by the Ontario Government linked here: https://www.ontario.ca/school-screening/

Students should not come to school if  they do not pass the screening tool. Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep the students and staff safe at Havergal.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Form Parties Next Week

On Tuesday the MS Forms will host a Holiday Door decorating contest. The MS Prefects will be the judges for this exciting event.

On Wednesday, the MS Forms will enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating and share their secret snowflake gifts during their Holiday party. Students are encouraged to bring in a nut free snack, if they wish.

SENIOR SCHOOL

University Counselling Updates

The Guidance Department is strongly encouraging all students to finish their OUAC, Common App, UCAS, and all other university applications before the holidays. Students are encouraged to attend the fireside chats, book an appointment with their counsellor, or come drop by the guidance office to receive support during their spare or lunch as well as before or after school. Grade 12 students must pay close attention to all the deadlines for all the applications, scholarships and supplemental applications. Students are reminded to check their emails and university portals regularly in order to stay up to date with all their university information.

HCPA UPDATES

Last chance to get a HC blazer or tunic ornament!  Tunics are almost sold out. Click HERE to place your order and get it before the holidays. Deadline to order – December 9.

We are now collecting ALL uniform pieces for our future Used Uniform sales. There is a Used Uniform collection bin in the Rotunda—simply let Security know and they will guide you.  Drop off items any time!

REMINDERS

Wellbeing and Resilence 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. 

Grade 7 – 9 Parent Math Update Webinar

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 math this year, as well as for parents in grade 7 looking ahead. Information will be posted if you are unable to attend. Please click HERE below to join the webinar. Passcode: 601038

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

Mon Dec 12

Grad/Staff Dinner: 5 – 7 pm

Wed Dec 14

Middle School Music Night: 4 – 5 pm

Senior School Music Night: 7 – 8 pm

Senior School Course Drop Deadline

DATES ON THE HORIZON

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

#1 Dress for students

Holidays Begin! Friday, December 23 – Tuesday, January 10, 2023