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