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
The Weekly: Upper School 