UPPER SCHOOL

An Invitation to “Parents as Force Multipliers”: David Bott

Wellbeing Science Expert David Bott will be speaking to parents on Wednesday, March 29 ( 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm) in the Brenda Robson Hall. David Bott, an internationally known education consultant and expert in applied wellbeing science, will be our guest from March 27 – 31. David has worked with some of the world’s leading schools to help guide wellbeing vision and strategy. During his time at Havergal, David will be engaging with students, faculty and staff and delivering sessions that provide tactical strategies to support their wellbeing.

As part of this important work, David would also like to engage with parents on both the role of wellbeing in schools and how parents can enhance this important work. He will provide parents with practical tips and strategies to support their children’s wellbeing.

We hope you will be able to join us. Please RSVP here. Should you have any questions, please contact Ariana Ameree, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Principal, at 416-483-3519 ext. 6654, aameree@havergal.on.ca. Please note that light refreshments will be served from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm.

Exam Preparation

Teachers will be working with students during April and May to help them prepare for their exams and final culminating assessments. Students will also learn exam preparation techniques in our Wednesday morning advising sessions. Some subjects have an exam, some have a culminating assessment and some have both. The dates for the culminating assessments will be determined by April 1st and posted to the Veracross Gradebook and will appear on student calendars. We ask that you do not book appointments or trips during the exam period. 

It is important that students are in class for review periods and work periods as these are factored into the due dates for assessments. Teachers check in with students during these times and it is a good time for students to ask questions and seek direction if they are confused. Students with accommodations must see their learning support specialist before the end of April. 

Students with exam conflicts should make an appointment to see their Guidance counsellor before the end of April. An exam conflict occurs when a student has:

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

2023 JUNE EXAM SCHEDULE – FINAL

Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5	Day 6	Day 7	Conflict Day
Mon June 5	Tues June 6	Wed June 7	Thurs June 8	Fri June 9	Mon June 12	Tues June 13	Wed June 14
9 am Exams – Double Gym
ENG3U  ENG4U	ENG2D FSF4U FSF4UP	MPM2D – Gr 9 & 10  CHA3U CPW4U	CHC2D  CIA4U CGW4U	SNC1W SPH3U SPH4U	SNC7	MTH7 SNC8	AM Conflict Exams
1 pm Exams- Double Gym
SBI3U  SBI4U	MCR3 MCV4U	SCH3U SCH4U	CGC1D CHW3M MHF4U	SNC2D PSK4U CHY4U	MTH8 MTH1W1 MTH1W	PM Conflict	PM Conflict Exams

Leadership Presentation Link

Deirdre Timusk, Head of Senior School; Cissy Goodridge, Head of Middle School, and Fiona Marshall, Director of Student Leadership, gave a presentation on the pathways to leadership for our US students. Parents who were unable to attend can find the link HERE.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Uniform Challenge!

All MS Students will participate in a uniform challenge from March 28 – March 31. Winning Forms will receive a pizza lunch or ice cream sundae surprise. Students are to make sure that their uniform items are clean, spruced up and ready for the term.

The Next Climate Fellowship by Appleby College

A 10-week virtual fellowship program for students ages 11-13. Teaching key life skills while developing tomorrow’s leaders in climate change.

The Next Climate Fellowship aims to first, empower Fellows with knowledge in climate science, second, to help them understand how and where they can have a positive impact and third, expose them to projects and innovations happening globally to fight climate change.

More details and registration information can be found HERE.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Strive Dance Competition

Two trios from the Senior Dance Troupe will be travelling to Scarborough to participate in the Strive Dance Competition on Wednesday April 12, 2023. Parents are welcome to attend the event at 5183 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1B 5Z5.

Athletics

Please check the spring tryout schedule (which is linked below and can be found on Veracross) for your child’s first tryouts after the March break. It is important that your child emails the coach if they are missing a tryout. If your child misses a tryout without emailing the coach, we assume they are no longer interested in trying out for that sport. 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. Students show up to their tryout and coaches will take attendance. If you have any questions, please email Athletics Director, Carla Di Filippo

Expression of Interest in the Round Square International Conference (RSIC): due March 31

This is a call for students to submit an expression of interest to learn more about the RSIC. It is being held Oct. 5 – 14 (final length of this RSIC is still TBC) in Nairobi, Kenya, hosted by Brookhouse Schools. The theme for this conference is “The New Africa.” Havergal will be taking 5 students to this conference. To submit an expression of interest please click on this LINK. 

University Campus Tours

On Tuesday, March 28, Grade 11 students will be visiting three universities – University of Waterloo, University of Guelph or McMaster University – for our Annual University Spring Tour. Students have chosen which of the three they would like to visit. Campus tours are a key part of the university selection process. During these tours, students will  experience campus life and learn about different faculties, residences, and student services. The Guidance Department is excited to share this experience with the students and to share tips of what to look for and  questions to ask when the students are touring other campuses with their family.

HCPA NEWS

Last chance to buy HC fleece!

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 2023-2024

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.

Gator Gala Silent Auction

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

Next Week in the Upper School

Tues Mar 28

First Day of Classes

Grade 9: TC-9

Grade 10: OSSLT Literacy Test

Grade 11: University Campus Tours

Wed Mar 29

“Parents as Force Multipliers: presentation with guest, David Bott

Thurs Mar 30

Athletics Assembly

Fri Mar 31

Grade 8/9 social at UCC

Dates on the Horizon

Mon Apr 3

Arts Week Assembly

Salon d’Perdue

Tues Apr 4

University Information Night

Thurs Apr 6

Easter Prayers

Fri Apr 7

Good Friday, school closed