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