Friday, April 28, 2023

UPPER SCHOOL

Pride Week

Havergal is excited to be celebrating Pride Week from Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5. Our theme this year is “Proud to be Me,” and is an important opportunity for us to come together as a community to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all. On Monday, Pride Prayers will celebrate gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality. Students will share their personal  stories with the community and there will be a panel at lunch for students to informally answer questions and talk about their experiences in more depth. In addition, we will be giving all students, staff and faculty progress flag pins at prayers. Students may choose to take one or not. Please find linked here the PRIDE WEEK schedule.

Academics – Exam Preparation for Students

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to remind you that exams are coming up soon for our students in Grade 7-12. From June 5-14, students in Grade 10-12 will be writing their exams, while Grade 9 students will write three exams from June 7-14. Grade 7-8 students will write two exams on June 12-13.

To help our students prepare for these assessments, teachers will begin reviewing course material in mid-May. We also invite you to review our Exam FAQ information linked here for more details about the exam schedule, format and other important information. Additionally, we recently gave a presentation about exams to the HCPA, which you can review using this link. 

Thank you for your continued support, and we wish all our students the best of luck on their exams.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY FORM TIME

Students will have a dress rehearsal for the Middle School Music Night on Wednesday, May 3. Please ensure your child has a pair of green tights. Thank you!

SENIOR SCHOOL

Wednesday Advising Time

Next week our Grade 9 and 10 students will be guided through a session on Procrastination, where they will learn about why people procrastinate, how it impacts academic performance and some strategies to practise and keep in mind, as they approach end of year assessments and exams.

Grade 11 students will be hearing from one of their peers who will share her mental health journey.

Finally, our Grade 12 will have the opportunity to learn some basic car maintenance from our maintenance team. We’re sure it will be a great learning experience for everyone!

HCPA NEWS

Havergal Frames

Frames, which feature the Havergal crest embossed on a green matte, are available in both 5×7, 8×10, diploma and class composite/marguerite collage sizes. Click here for more information and to purchase. 

Mom’s Night Out

A fun night out for Moms will take place on May 24 at CIBO Wine Bar (Yonge/Eglinton location). 

Tickets will go on sale soon!

HCPA Fleece – Order Now!

Cuddle up with a new fleece in support of the HCPA!  We have reopened this shop for a limited time—the deadline to order is Thursday, May 4 (so they can be delivered before the end of the school year). Don’t miss out! Please note that this item is not part of the school uniform and is not to be worn during the school day. It is available only online. Click here to order.

REMINDERS

Global Exchange Program Family Information Evening: May 1, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

This will be held in the Legacy Theatre and is mandatory for any families of Grade 7 or 9 students who are applying to go on exchange during their grade 8 or 10 year. Please reach out to Jennifer Russell if you have any questions. 

Middle School Music Night: May 3

Spring Middle School Music Night will be on Wednesday May 3rd, 2023, at 4PM in the Brenda Robson Hall. All Grade 7s and 8s are involved in this event.

Grad Parents: Reminder of Graduation time change: 10:00 AM

Please note that Graduation will take place at 10 am on Friday June 16. This is a change from the originally scheduled time of 1 pm. 

Round Square International Conference: Applications due May 1

Applications for Round Square are due on Monday, May 1. Students are asked to complete THIS FORM. If you have questions, please contact Garth Nichols.

Middle School Movie Night: Friday, May 5

Students in the MS are welcome to sign up for an after school movie night on Friday, May 5th.  Student accounts will be charged $5 to attend.

Sign up here: Movie Night Registration Form

Celebrate Grade 8: Tuesday, June 13

Mark your calendars! On June 13, we will be honouring our Grade 8 class with a ceremony and reception in the Brenda Robson Hall. We look forward to having you join us from 4 – 5:30pm.

Volunteer for the HCPA or become a Grade Rep: Deadline TODAY!

The HCPA general volunteer form for the 2023-24 school year is now available HERE. On this form you can nominate yourself to be a Grade Rep for your daughter’s class or a Community Ambassador. 

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon May 1

AP Exams Begin 

Exchange Information Evening 6:30 pm, Legacy Theatre

Wed May 3

Middle School Music Night: 4:00 pm 

Fri May 5

Middle School Movie Night: 6:00 pm 

Friday, April 21, 2023

UPPER SCHOOL

Earth Week: April 24 – 28

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a number of Earth Week activities next week! Please find a general overview of events below. 

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Prayers and Reception

The Upper School will be holding a reception for parents following Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr Prayers on Thursday, April 27. At 9:20 am, parents are invited to the Temerty Commons for coffee, tea and refreshments. Parents and students are welcome to wear traditional celebratory attire. Please join us and RSVP HERE. We hope to see you there!

Global Exchange Program Family Information Evening: Monday, May 1, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

We are excited to announce that Global Exchange Program applications will open soon for Grade 7s to apply for their Grade 8 year, and for Grade 9s to apply for their Grade 10 year. Exchanges will take place in the 2023-2024 academic year. 

The Exchange Program asks students to develop their independence, their cultural fluency, knowledge of other countries and cultures, and their executive functioning skills. Most deeply, it asks them to develop the insight, empathy, self-advocacy, and social skills to live successfully with an exchange partner, and host a student in her own home.

Grade 8 exchange: 2 week hosting and exchange.

Grade 10 exchange: 3-4 week hosting and exchange.

If you are interested in the Global Exchange Program:

• Students: Please register your interest by completing THIS FORM by April 28, 2023
• Students and Parents: All interested applicants must attend the Mandatory meeting on campus with at least one parent(s) / guardian(s) on May 1, 2023, 6:30-8:00pm.
  • Please note that this be held on the US Campus in the Legacy Theatre
  • Students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) will be asked to sign-in upon arrival.
• Those in attendance will receive an application package to complete by Tuesday, May 9 at 8:30am.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Russell, Manager, Global and Experiential Learning, Forum for Change. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Music Night: Wednesday, May 3, 4:00 PM

Mark your calendars! Spring Middle School Music Night will be on Wednesday May 3rd, 2023, at 4PM in the Brenda Robson Hall. All Grade 7s and 8s are involved in this event. There may be additional rehearsals to prepare for the concert, which will be announced soon.

Wednesday Form Time

This week in our Form session all students will be learning about procrastination. Why we do it and how to reframe it. The discussion, designed by our social workers, teaches the students how to create strategies that will help them avoid procrastination. 

SENIOR SCHOOL

Grad Parents: Reminder of Graduation Time Change

Please note that Graduation will take place at 10 am on Friday June 16. This is a change from the originally scheduled time of 1 pm. 

Round Square International Conference

The Round Square International Conference applications are now open for students who will be 16-18 at the time of the conference, Oct 4-14, 2023. You can find out more about the Round Square conference HERE. Students are asked to complete THIS FORM, also sent to those who expressed interest earlier directly today; available as a QR code outside of the Forum for Change, and on the screens throughout the school next week. The applications will be due on Monday, May 1st. The Selection Committee will then invite students to an interview to determine the successful 5 delegates that will represent Havergal at the Round Square International Conference. For questions please contact Garth Nichols.

Registration for Duke of Edinburgh CLOSES TODAY at 5:00 PM

You can find the registration link to sign your child up for the Duke of Edinburgh excursion  on July 5-8 HERE. This registration will close today, April 21st at 5pm. We need a minimum of 8 students for this trip to run. Students must complete a swim test and attend two virtual training sessions on May 11 and June 1.  For questions please emailBrittney Dos Santos.

Wednesday Advising Time

All students will be participating in an exam preparation session in their mixed TA groups. Exams are new for almost all of our students and teachers will share tips and tricks to stay calm and keep things in perspective while preparing for these larger assessments. 

HCPA NEWS

Havergal Frames

Frames, which feature the Havergal crest embossed on a green matte, are available in 5×7, 8×10, diploma and class composite/Marguerite collage sizes. Click here for more information and to purchase. 

Moms’ Night Out

Save the date for a fun night out for Moms. Tickets will go on sale soon!

Reminders

Middle School Movie Night

Students in the MS are welcome to sign up for an after school movie night on Friday, May 5th. 

Sign up here: Movie Night Registration Form

Save the date: Celebrate Grade 8!

Mark your calendars! On June 13, we will be honouring our Grade 8 class with a ceremony and reception in the Brenda Robson Hall. We look forward to having you join us from 4 – 5:30pm, as we celebrate their accomplishments and acknowledge this important milestone. 

Volunteer for the HCPA or Become a Grade Rep: Deadline TODAY!

The HCPA general volunteer form for the 2023-24 school year is now available HERE. On this form you can nominate yourself to be a Grade Rep for your daughter’s class or a Community Ambassador. 

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Apr 24

TC-9: Dress Down Day for Grade 9 students 

Tue Apr 25

TC-9: Dress Down Day for Grade 9 students 

Kyla Fox

7:00 – 8:30 pm, Ellen Knox Library

• Kyla Fox will be presenting to parents on understanding the root causes of eating disorders, why eating disorders develop and what parents can do to support their children.

Fri Apr 28

Dress Day Day (Blue and Green) for Earth Week

UPPER SCHOOL

Founders’ Day registration

All parents need to complete their child’s Founder’s Day registration. We will email parents who have not yet completed the registration or updated their child’s attendance details on Veracross on Monday.  Here is the linked registration for students to attend.

Dance Troupe Showcase

The Dance Troupe Showcase is being held on Thursday April 20, after Founders’ Day at 4 pm. Tickets are $10, charged to student accounts, and will be available in the Temerty Commons at lunch and at the door.

Crofton House at Havergal

On Friday, April 21 the Grade 8 and 9 band students will have the opportunity to hear and work with an ensemble from Crofton House, a fellow girls’ school in BC within the CAIS network (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools). Students have the support of their teachers to participate in this special event during the morning of this day.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Save the date: Celebrate Grade 8!

Mark your calendars! On June 13, we will be honouring our Grade 8 class with a ceremony and reception in the Brenda Robson Hall. We look forward to having you join us from 4 – 5:30pm, as we celebrate their accomplishments and acknowledge this important milestone. 

Wednesday Form Time

Forms 8IJ will be in Drama Studio. The other Forms will be discussing the leadership elections, working on agenda planning, tidying their lockers and having one-on-one check-ins with their Form Teacher. 

Movie Night

Students in the Middle School are welcome to sign up for an after-school movie night on Friday, May 5. 

Interested students can sign up here: Movie Night Registration Form A charge of $5 for refreshments will appear on your student account.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Duke of Edinburgh Parent Information Session (virtual), TONIGHT, 7pm

The link for this meeting can be found HERE (you will need to sign into a Zoom account for access to this meeting).

Wednesday Advising Time

This week our Grade 9 students will hear from their peers who have been on exchange, gaining valuable insights into what it takes to make the most of this unique opportunity. Our Grade 10 students will kick off their leadership training with an active session in the gym, discovering more about themselves and their potential as leaders. Finally, our Grade 11/12 students will hear from three different young alumni who will share their career journeys in law, medicine and business. 

HCPA NEWS

Get involved with the HCPA in 2023 – 24

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

Volunteer for the HCPA or become a Grade Rep

The HCPA general volunteer form for the 2023-24 school year is now available HERE. On this form you can nominate yourself to be a Grade Rep for your daughter’s class or a Community Ambassador. Don’t delay since the deadline for Grade Reps and Community Ambassadors is April 21.

Gator Gala Photos

Thanks to everyone who attended this year’s Candyland Gator Gala! To see all the fun: click here to view candid photos from the event, here for formal photos and here for photo booth images. Follow @GatorGala23 on Instagram to see more candids taken by Vivian Silverson.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Thu Apr 20

Founders’ Day – Special Schedule

• Upper School students make their own way to the church (227 Bloor Street East) by 9:30 am. 
• The Graduating class will be presented with their marguerite pins by Dr. Samson and HOGA at 9:30 am in Cody Hall at St. Paul’s Church.
• Students must wear their No. 1 Dress Uniform: pressed blouse, kilt or pants, blazer, tie, oxfords and green socks.

Dance Troupe Showcase, 4 pm

UPPER SCHOOL

Founders’ Day Registration

Today you will have received an email from Lindsay Norberg with important information about our Founders’ Day service at St. Paul’s Church on Bloor Street East. Please review, and register your child for their participation by Friday, April 14, by 9am.

Strive Dance Challenge – Watch it Here!

For families unable to watch our dance teams perform on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the event coordinators have shared the good news that it will be live streamed at this link.

Dance Troupe Showcase

Mark your calendars! The Senior Dance Troupe Showcase is being held on Thursday April 20, after Founder’s Day. Tickets will be available in the Temerty Commons soon and at the door.

Athletics

Spring teams will be finalized by April 13th. Team rosters will be added to Veracross where families can locate the game and practice schedule. As always, games and practices (in short form) are also on THIS GOOGLE DOC (tab #3). You can find the names of coaches on line 5 of this google doc and are listed on Veracross if you need to reach out to a coach. The expectation is that members of a team can commit to all practices and games. Please be sure to look at the practice and game schedule to see any potential conflicts. The schedule is not set until April 12th, 2023.  If you have any questions, please email Carla Di Filippo. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Crescent School Dance

The registration link for the upcoming Crescent dance can be found HERE. There are a limited number of spots available, once the limit has been reached students will be placed on a waiting list.

Middle School Form Time

Nicole Waisglass, one of our school social workers, has designed an interactive lesson for our Grade 7 and 8 students. During this session they will learn about the positive impact that practising gratitude has on your mental health. 

SENIOR SCHOOL

Wednesday Advising Time

Students in grade 9-12 will hear from guest speaker Kyla Fox Kyla Fox, Founder and Clinical Therapist of The Kyla Fox Centre, a private eating disorder recovery centre in Toronto.

HCPA NEWS

Gator Gala

Gator Gala was a blast on Saturday, April 1! Watch for a link to photos in next week’s The Weekly! Thanks to the support of our Havergal community, the HCPA raised over $23,000 in the Gator Gala Silent Auction. These funds will be put towards the HCPA’s commitment to the Limitless Campaign.

Get Involved with the HCPA in 2023-24!

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

Volunteer for the HCPA or become a Grade Rep

The HCPA general Volunteer Form for the 2023-24 school year is now available. In addition to signing up to be a volunteer for events throughout the year, you may also use this form to nominate yourself to be a Grade Rep (for your daughter’s class) or a Community Ambassador. Don’t delay—the deadline for Grade Reps and Community Ambassadors is April 21.

REMINDERS

TPH Vaccine Clinic

The second TPH Grade 7 vaccine clinic will be held on May 26 in the Brenda Robson Hall. Please mark this date in your calendars. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Crecent Dance

On April  21, there will be a Middle School Dance at Crescent. There will be limited spaces available on a first come, first served basis. The theme for this year’s dance is Beach Party and the registration link was available Thursday, April 6. Interested students are encouraged to sign up. 

Report Cards coming out April 13

You can access the report cards from the parent portal. This link provides access instructions. 

Virtual Parent Information Session – Duke of Edinburgh – April 14 -7 PM

The link for this meeting can be found HERE (you will need to sign into a google account for access to this meeting).

Round Square

The link for this meeting can be found HERE (you will need to sign into a google account for access to this meeting).

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Apr 10

School Closed

Tue Apr 11

TC-9 for Grade 9s (casual dress)

Wed Apr 12

TA Time: Special Speaker: Kyla Fox, Disordered Eating Expert, 9-12 

Thu Apr 13

Report Cards available, 4 pm 

Fri Apr 14

Parent Information Session for Duke of Edinburgh June Excursion, 7 pm 

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Tue Apr 25

Kyla Fox Parent Presentation, 7 – 8:30 pm, Brenda Robson Hall, Upper School