UPPER SCHOOL

Thank you for your donations!

Thank you all so much for your donations to the Canadian Red Cross for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. We have a terrific response from the Havergal community but the need is still great. The opportunity to donate remains open through the end of next week, so if you’ve been wanting to contribute but haven’t had the time, now is your chance. Every dollar counts and goes a long way. Here is the link to donate to the Red Cross. Thank you! 

We acknowledge the inspired initiative of Lara U, and her team: Claire R, Hana L, Madison C, Isabela DS, Natalie M, Daphne Y, Noor K, Natalie J, Jessica DS, Asiya M, Amber U, Tara P, Su T, Sofia AH, Lulu Z, Tiana Z, Sadie W, Paula B.

Dropping things off for you daughter?

Just off the Rotunda, in the small room to the left of the Brenda Robson Hall, is a cabinet where you may leave things forgotten at home for your daughter to pick up. We clean out the cabinet every Friday at 4 pm. Items that are not organic and will not spoil will be put in The Pound. Anything containing food will be thrown out. If you want your containers to come home please ask your daughter to bring them home.

Student Leadership Information Webinar for Parents – Thursday, March 9 – 6:30pm

Parents with children in Grades 7-11 are invited to a short virtual webinar to learn more about the leadership opportunities available in the Upper School. It will be recorded and a link shared out on Friday March 10. Here is the link to the webinar.

Spring Athletics Registration

Registration for Spring Athletics is now open! It will remain open until Friday, March 10th at noon. To register for Spring Athletics visit: https://events.veracross.com/hc/396-sprigus  

The spring tryout schedule is linked below and can be found on Veracross. The season schedule will be finalized on April 12, 2023. When you click on the link below, make sure you are looking at the third tab – “SPRING 2022-2023”. Spring 2022 -2023 Schedule 

Please note – there is no reminder email of when specific tryouts take place. It is the responsibility of the students and parents to look at the schedule to know when and where the tryouts are occurring. If you have any questions, please email Athletics Director, Carla Di Filippo

Grade 8/9 Social at UCC – Friday, March 31

This event will be hosted at UCC on March 31 between 7:00 and 9:30 PM. We are allowed to send 40 students, with some flexibility depending on overall participation. The fee is $10.00 per student. There will be music, games and light refreshments. Students will sign up via a google form and an official permissions form will be sent directly to the parents of those students. Register Here

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade 7 Band Rehearsal – Tuesday, March 7

All grade 7 band students are required to attend a rehearsal on Tuesday March 7 from 12:00 – 12:30 PM. 

Lockers

Students and parents are reminded that all Middle School lockers require a lock. Over the term, many have gone missing. Please check with your child to see if they need to replace their lock. We want to ensure that personal items are stored securely.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Grade 10 Parents: Literacy Test Practice – Wednesday, March 8 – 8:30 AM

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. If a student is away they are able to download the test on their own and instructions will be emailed to them. The actual OSSLT will be written the morning of Tuesday, March 28. All students must pass this literacy test in order to graduate from an Ontario High School. More information will be sent directly to all Grade 10 parents in an email. 

Senior Music Night – Wednesday, March, March 8 – 7:00 PM

Our Senior School music night will feature Grade 9 Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Senior Choir, and Chamber Choir. We hope to see you all there to support our amazing musicians. 

A Reminder of Graduation Requirements – OSSLT & Community Service Hours

It is important for parents and students to understand that the OSSLT and Community Service Hours are graduation requirements that need to be completed in order for students to receive their OSSD. Students must follow the instructions and participate in the OSSLT practice sessions in order to be prepared and set up for success for their OSSLT test day. Moreover, Community Service Hours must be completed during high school, recorded on Veracross and submitted to the Forum for Change Office in the Resource Centre in order for students to be eligible to graduate. March Break is a great time for students to volunteer in organizations and opportunities that they are passionate about.

HCPA NEWS

The deadline to order Gator Gala tickets has been extended to today, March 3! Click HERE to purchase tickets before 7 pm tonight. Don’t miss out on a highlight of the year.

HC fleece pullovers 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.

The Gator Gala Silent Auction team is soliciting donations for this year’s event. If you would like to make a donation (items, tickets or experiences), 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

Middle School Musical Review

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

June Exam Schedule

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Wed Mar 8

Practice for OSSLT Literacy Test for Grade 10 

Senior School Music Night: 7 pm

Thu Mar 9

Hunger Banquet: 6 pm 

Parent Webinar: Student Leadership Opportunities at Havergal: 6:30 pm

Fri Mar 10

Last Day of Classes

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Tue Mar 28

First Day of Classes