UPPER SCHOOL

Support for Turkey & Syria

Students at Havergal are asking for our community’s support. As most of you know, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 hit 11 cities in Turkey and Northwest Syria last week. Turkey was also hit with an aftershock with a magnitude of 7.5. The current death toll is estimated to be around 30,000 and the numbers keep increasing. This is why we decided to raise money to donate to victims in both countries. Havergal has partnered with Red Cross Canada to create a donation page to send donations, which you can access via the link below. 

Please remember that even with $5 you can donate 13 loaves of bread, 10 bottles of water, 7 pairs of socks, or 2 blankets. Every dollar matters. Thank you, Havergal! Our goal is to raise $3000 in aid by March Break!

DONATE HERE

Student Leadership Parent Information Virtual Evening

Parents with children in Grades 7-11 are invited to a short virtual webinar on Thursday, March 9 to learn more about the leadership opportunities available in the Upper School. The link will be provided next Friday. 

Grade 12 Drama Presents: Time4Change

On Tuesday, February 28 from 7:45 – 8:20 am, the Grade 12 Drama class will be busking in the front circle drive for Youth Without Shelter’s annual Time4Change fundraiser. This community partner is a charity offering shelter and support for youth facing homelessness in the GTA. Over the past 12 years, Time4Change has raised over $1,000,000 and we’re excited to participate again this year to help them reach this year’s goal of $100,000. Please consider bringing your change to donate on this morning or donate online.

DONATE HERE

Senior School Play: Midsummer Night’s Dream – March 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 pm

Buy your tickets in advance in the Temerty Commons or at the door! Tickets are $20.

Senior School Music Night – Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm

Senior Music Night will feature Grade 9 Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Senior Choir, and Chamber Choir.

June Exam Conflicts

Students need to meet with their Guidance Counsellors if they have a June Exam Conflict. Please ensure that you follow the instructions of an exam conflict carefully. An exam conflict occurs when a student has:

• two or more exams scheduled at the same time;
• more than two exams scheduled on the same day;
• four or more exams scheduled on two consecutive weekdays;
• two or more exams scheduled on the same day for a student who has a documented learning support and/or guidance assessment accommodation;
• a school-sanctioned athletic tournament, provincial, national, or international competition;
• documented extenuating circumstances.

If you have a conflict, please see your guidance counsellor as soon as possible to resolve it.

Link to the Exam schedule

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UCC Grade 8 Social: Thursday, March 2

Grade 8 students will host a social with the Grade 8 students from UCC on Thursday, March 2 from 4:15 to 6pm in the Double Gym.

MS Musical Revue: Born to Be Brave

Auditions for the MS musical revue are this week. Information can be found HERE

SENIOR SCHOOL

Grade 12: Learn to Cook at University – Wednesday, March 1 & Wednesday, March 8

As part of our University 101 series, our grads will be treated to two weeks of “How to Feed Yourself” lessons from Shauna Lindzon, a local chef and nutritionist during our morning advising time. The goal of the sessions is to show students how to make healthy and tasty foods wherever they are living next fall. 

Grade 10 Parents: Literacy Test Practice – Wednesday, March 8

On Wednesday, March 8, Grade 10 students will be completing a practice of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) during Advisory Time. They will be instructed to download and install the test software from the Veracross Student Portal prior to the practice.

The OSSLT will be written the morning of Tuesday, March 28. More details will be shared with Grade 10 students and parents in the coming days.

AP Exam Confirmation

Students who registered for an AP Exam in May should have received an email to confirm if they still intend to write the exam. Students are to respond to the email only if they are no longer interested in taking the exam. Families should remember that the late cancellation fee comes from the AP College Board and not Havergal College. Students can find the exam schedule here. Students should talk to Mr. Jordan Frost, the AP Coordinator, if they have a conflict. Keep in mind a very specific criteria must be met in order to be eligible for a late exam. All these details will be discussed in the AP Exam Information session in April.

HCPA NEWS

The deadline to order Gator Gala tickets is quickly approaching. Order by February 27! Click HERE to purchase tickets now.

HC Fleece Pullovers are now on sale. Click HERE for more information. Youth and adult sizes are available to order until March 10. Don’t miss out!

Get involved with the HCPA in 2023-24! The HCPA’s nomination process is now open. Connect with other parents, support the school and have fun by getting involved. Learn more HERE.

If you would like to make a donation (items, tickets or experiences) to the Gator Gala Silent Auction, please contact Donna Wilson at donnasmythe@hotmail.com or Jennifer O’Campo-King at JenniferOCampo.King@tdsecurities.com. Proceeds will be put toward HCPA parent engagement activities and the Limitless Campaign.

REMINDERS

UCC Grade 8 Social: Thursday, March 2

Grade 8 students will be hosting a social with the Grade 8 students from UCC on Thursday, March 2 from 4:15 to 6pm. Sign up HERE . 

Extended Absence Reminders

If your daughter will be away three or more consecutive days please remind her to email the appropriate Head of School to request an extended absence form. This will be shared with the student and their guidance counselor to help manage the academic workload in a supportive way.  

Updating your Daughter’s Vaccines: March 3

On Friday. March 3, nurses from Toronto Public Health will be at Havergal to provide vaccinations to students. This optional catch-up clinic will take place during school hours, and will offer Meningococcal, Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. To get vaccinated, be sure to complete and return your signed consent form.  Students will be able to book their appointments themselves on Veracross.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Wed Mar 1

Vaccine forms due 

Senior School Play – 7:30 pm

Thu Mar 2

Grade 8 Social – 4:15 pm

Senior School Play – 7:30 pm

Fri Mar 3

TPH Vaccine Clinic

Senior School Play – 7:30 pm

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Wed Mar 8

Senior School Music Night

UPPER SCHOOL

Time4Change Fundraising

On Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23 from 7:45 – 8:20am, the Grade 12 Drama class will be busking in the front circle drive for Youth Without Shelter’s annual Time4Changefundraiser. This community partner is a charity offering shelter and support for youth facing homelessness in the GTA. Over the past 12 years, Time4Change has raised over $1,000,000 and we’re excited to participate again this year to help them reach this year’s goal of $100,000. Please consider bringing your change to donate on either of these mornings, or donating online at https://yws.on.ca/time4change/.

Extended Absence Reminders

If your daughter will be away three or more consecutive days, please remind her to email the appropriate Head of School to request an extended absence form. This will be shared with the student and their guidance counselor to help manage the academic workload in a supportive way.  

Senior School Play: Shakespeare Meets the Beatles – March 1, 2, 3, 2023

This year’s Senior School Drama Department production is a new take on the beloved Midsummer’s Night Dream by William Shakespeare with songs by The Beatles. The Legacy Theatre has been transformed into an enchanted forest and must be seen to be believed! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased either in the Temerty Commons at lunch or by ordering online at Playtickets@havergal.on.ca If we don’t sell out, tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

OBA Celebrations

Congratulations to our Grade 8, Grade 9, and Symphonic Bands for their successful performances at the OBA Festival this week!

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Havergal Grade 8s host UCC – Thursday, March 2 – 4:15 to 6 pm

Our Grade 8 students will be hosting a social with the Grade 8 students from UCC on Thursday, March 2 from 4:15 to 6pm. If your daughter wishes to participate, please sign her up HERE .  

SENIOR SCHOOL

Senior School Music Night

The Senior School Spring Music Night is on the horizon. Mark your calendars for our concert on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7pm.

Guidance Meetings Links

Students are encouraged to use the “Book a Meeting” button on the Guidance Portal to schedule an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor. Guidance Counsellors are happy to provide support and answer student’s questions or concerns. Students are able to view a Guidance Counsellor’s calendar and book a time slot that works for them. Students are reminded to not book a meeting during an assessment. If students do not know how to use the booking system, they can come speak to Mr. Frost for assistance.

OUAC Update

The February upload to OUAC has been completed. Universities will look over the updated marks and some will extend offers. Please note that many competitive programs will wait until after the April OUAC upload to extend offers. Grads are reminded to update their Naviance account when they receive an offer.

Grade 10 Bowling Social

Students in grade 10 are invited to attend a “Bowling Social” hosted by Royal St. George’s College on Friday, February 24, from 4 – 6pm at Playtime Bowl. The cost is $25 per person which includes, pizza, pop and bowling. Registration closes on February 21 at 4pm. Click HERE to register. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. AAR forms will be emailed to registered students and parents once sign up closes. 

HCPA NEWS

The deadline to order Gator Gala tickets is quickly approaching. The deadline to order is February 27. Click HERE to purchase tickets now!

If you would like to make a donation (items, tickets or experiences) to the Gator Gala Silent Auction, please contact Donna Wilson at donnasmythe@hotmail.com or Jennifer O’Campo-King at JenniferOCampo.King@tdsecurities.com. Proceeds will be put toward HCPA parent engagement activities and the Limitless Campaign.

NEW – HC fleece pullovers are on sale now! Click HERE for more information. Youth and adult sizes are available to order until March 10. Don’t miss out!

The HCPA’s nomination process is open now for the 2023-24 school year. Connect with other parents, support the school and have fun by getting involved with the HCPA! Learn more HERE.

REMINDERS

Student Information and Student Demographics Reporting

All schools in Ontario are required to submit student demographic information for JK-12 students for the Ministry of Education’s reports on school information and student demographics. We are asking parents to submit this information to us by February 24, 2023 so that our Ministry report is up to date and accurate.  Please complete ONE submission for each child you have enrolled at Havergal College.  The submission form can be found here.  Please direct any questions you have to data.services@havergal.on.ca.  Thank you for helping us complete this important information.

Updating Your Daughter’s Vaccines – March 3

On Friday. March 3, nurses from Toronto Public Health will be at Havergal to provide vaccinations to students. This optional catch-up clinic will take place during school hours, and will offer Meningococcal, Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. To get vaccinated, be sure to complete and return your signed consent form.  Students will be able to book their appointments themselves on Veracross. Signed and completed forms should be returned to Ms. Danto in B10.

Dance Troupe Reminder

CIS Dance Fest is on Thursday February 23. We will be departing school at 8:15am, and returning at 4:45pm. Please refer to the information letter sent last week for more information.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Fri Feb 17

School Closed

Mon Feb 20

School Closed

Tue Feb 21

Grade 9 – TC-9 Excursions 

Wed Feb 22

Waterloo Math Contest Grade 9, 10 in advising

Grade 11/12 & MS Pink Shirt Day mentoring in advising 

Thu Feb 23

Ash Wednesday Prayers

Fri Feb 24

Demographic Survey due

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Wed Mar 1

Vaccine forms due 

Fri Mar 3

TPH Vaccine Clinic 

Wed Mar 8

Senior School Music Night

UPPER SCHOOL

School Information and Student Demographics Reporting

All schools in Ontario are required to submit student demographic information for JK-12 students for the Ministry of Education’s reports on school information and student demographics. We are asking parents to submit this information to us by February 24th, 2023 so that our Ministry report is up to date and accurate.  Please complete ONE submission for each child you have enrolled at Havergal College.  The submission form can be found here.  Please direct any questions you have to data.services@havergal.on.ca.  Thank you for helping us complete this important information.

Updating Your Daughter’s Vaccines – TPH is coming to Havergal

On Friday. March 3, nurses from Toronto Public Health will be at Havergal to provide vaccinations to students. This optional catch-up clinic will take place during school hours, and will offer Meningococcal, Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. These vaccines prevent cancers and meningitis, protect students against serious infections, and are usually offered to students in Grade 7. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, some students did not receive these life saving vaccines, especially those students currently enrolled in Grades 9 and 10.

If your child is missing any doses of these vaccines, they can still catch up! To have your child vaccinated, be sure to complete and return your signed consent form. The consent form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. Students won’t be able to receive these important vaccines at the school clinic without a signed consent form. On the day of the clinic, we ask that students remember to wear a loose sleeved shirt, eat something before the clinic, and bring a mask. Also bring valid ID or a health card and their yellow immunization card, if available.

Parents and students can review an information package and access the consent form by clicking the links below. Please print the completed consent form, sign it, and have your child bring it to Ms. Danto in room B10 by Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Students will sign up for a time slot on their Veracross page. Sign up details will be communicated directly to the students. 

Consent Form (print this and bring to B10); Translations; Student/Parent Checklist; Student/Parent Letter; Frequently Asked Questions; School Immunization Fact Sheet

Upper School Curriculum Outlines

Click on this link to view the Upper School Curriculum Outlines. Please note that these continue to be revised as new curriculum becomes available. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have questions. You can also access the link directly from the Parent Portal under the Resources tab. Navigation Hint: If you hit the X in the left hand corner, you will be taken to Havergal’s external website.

HC Spirit Unleashed

Next week is Spirit Week in the Upper School! Students put away their uniforms and bring out their Spirit Wear (see schedule below). If you have blazers, kilts etc. in need of repairs or alterations, this is the best week to get these done as each day is a themed dress down day. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UCC Grade 8 Social: Thursday, March 2

Grade 8 students will be hosting a social with the Grade 8 students from UCC. Sign up will be available on Thursday, Feb 16 in The Weekly.  

SENIOR SCHOOL

Senior Dance Troupe

CIS Dance Fest is on Thursday February 23rd. We will be departing at 8:15 AM, and returning at 4:45 PM.

Media Arts Exhibit

You are invited to the “Emergence Youth” photo exhibition hosted by Camera Links: Gallery 44. 

Please find the exhibition invitation and information in the link. The show runs from February 10th – February 20th with a closing reception on February 20th from 12pm – 3pm. We hope you have a chance to visit the gallery and see the wonderful photographic works of our students and other participating schools. 

FORUM FOR CHANGE

Thank you very much to our students and their families who are on their final weekend hosting their exchange partners from Germany and British Columbia! We are very grateful for the generosity and effort you’ve given to our visiting students!

HCPA NEWS

Don’t miss out on one of the highlights of the Havergal calendar! On Saturday, April 1 we will whisk you away to a Candyland confectionery dream of an evening. Gator Gala 2023 tickets are on sale now till Feb. 27. Click here to purchase tickets!

REMINDERS

Hockey Day Livestream

 Hockey Day is Tuesday, February 14th at 12:45 pm. The game will be streamed! Here is the livestream link: link to livestream Tune in to cheer on the Gators!

Grade 8 Band Rehearsals for OBA in C26:

Tuesday February 14th – 7:15 AM

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Feb 13

Spirit Week

Dress up as a Celebrity

Symphonic Band at OBA – bring lunch

DECA Provincials

Tue Feb 14

Hockey Day

Dress Up:  Green & Gold 

Wed Feb 15

Grade 9 & 8 at OBA – bring lunch

Dress up: Grade Decade

Thu Feb 16

Cheer Off! 

Dress up:  Grade Colours

Fri Feb 17 School Closed

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Mon Feb 20

School Closed

Fri Feb 24

Demographic Survey due

Wed Mar 1

Vaccine forms due 

Fri Mar 3

TPH Vaccine Clinic 

 

UPPER SCHOOL

Re-registration 2023-24

The link for registration for the 2023-24 school year will be sent to families on Wednesday, February 8.  Completed re-registration forms are due, along with payment, by Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

The Admission Department appreciates your prompt response, as our re-registration numbers help guide us in the number of offers we will make to new families later in February.  Please do not hesitate to contact Admissions at admissions@havergal.on.ca if you have any questions.

Day School Students in the Building after 6pm

Students who remain at Havergal after 6pm who are not directly involved in school programming are asked to move to the Rotunda at this time. The security team will make an evening announcement each evening asking students to relocate to the Rotunda. This will enable us to provide oversight for students on campus. The Boarding School has regular programming in the library and other areas of the school and it is important that these spaces are made available to them.

Toronto Public Health Catch-up Immunization Clinic for Grades 9-12

Toronto Public Health will be holding a Catch-up Immunization Clinic at Havergal on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 9:30am-3:30pm.

This clinic is for all grade 9-12 students who are overdue for routine immunizations required under the Immunization of School Pupils Act -Hep B, HPV and Meningococcal Disease. These vaccines are normally provided in grade 7 and 8, however due to COVID, Toronto Public Health did not go into schools for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year hence your child may be missing these important vaccines. Please look out for an information package and consent form that will be sent to all parents of grade 9-12 students in the coming week.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade 8 Band OBA

On February 15th, the Grade 8 band will attend their first band festival at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (5183 Sheppard Ave. E.). Parents are invited to attend to watch the performance at 10am. Please refer to the information letter sent out for further information.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Upcoming Social Events

As the world gradually returns to normal, more schools are adding exciting events to the calendar. This evening, Havergal students will embark on an enjoyable COSSOT social with their peers at Branksome Hall. This social was open exclusively to students in grade 9 and 10.  After March Break, UCC will host another social for students in grade 8 and 9. For a comprehensive list of all the upcoming sanctioned events, please follow the link provided: here. 

WELLBEING UPDATE

Seasonal Blues

Written by Sarah Brodie, York University Master of Social Work Student

As we move into February many of us have had our fill of cold, grey days. Coming down from the excitement of beginning a new year and realizing spring is still a ways away can be tough. 

It is not uncommon to experience seasonal blues. You may be finding that it takes extra effort to fill your cup and perhaps some days it doesn’t even feel possible. While some of us may find it helpful to label our experience through a diagnosis (such as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD), others may find it more helpful to simply recognize it as a normal part of the human experience living in Canada at this time of year. Whatever your opinion, there are basic things you can do that can help shift your mood. From these four simple actions big shifts are possible. To learn more click on this link. 

HCPA REMINDERS

Gator Gala tickets (April 1) are now on sale!  To get your tickets before February 27, 2023 click HERE.

REMINDERS

Black Cultural Prayers & Reception

The Upper School will be holding a Black Cultural Prayers on Monday, February 6, at 8:40 am. Parents are invited to join. A reception for parents will be held in the Temerty Commons at 9:20 am. Please RSVP here.  Parents and students are welcome to wear traditional celebratory attire.

Hockey Day 2023

The registration link is below and will close Monday, February 6th at noon. 

https://events.veracross.com/hc/368-eaarexcursions22-23USJSD

Grad Portrait Retakes

Retakes for grad portraits will take place on February 6th and 7th. Please book the appointment using this link: https://calendar.app.google/E7Q1kgqFEBTKY1P38

Grade 8 Band Rehearsals for OBA in C26:

• Monday February 6th – 12:00 pm
• Tuesday February 7th – 12:00 pm
• Wednesday February 8th – 7:15 am
• Tuesday February 14th – 7:15 am

CIS Dance Fest – Feb 23

The Dance Troupe excursion to CIS Dance Fest is coming up on Thursday, February 23. Participating students will not be attending any classes on this date. Please refer to the information letter sent out earlier this week for more information.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Feb 6

Black Cultural Prayers and Reception

Wed Feb 8

University visit: St. Francis Xavier University (St.FX), at lunch

Thur Feb 9

University visit: Queen’s University, after school 

Fri Feb 10

Beatstock 6-9 pm

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Feb 13-19

Spirit Week (various dress down days)

Feb 14

Hockey Day (Mattamy Arena)

Feb 15

Re-registration due 

Feb 17

School Closed for Family Day Weekend

Feb 20

School Closed for Family Day Weekend