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
The Weekly: Upper School 