UPPER SCHOOL

Summer Messages – Preparing for the 2023-2024 School Year

You will receive two important emails this summer with information for the upcoming school year. The first message will be sent on Wednesday, July 5 and the second message on Wednesday, August 23. 

Global Learning Leading Diploma

On Thursday June 1, 2023, successful graduating students were acknowledged for the completion of the Global Learning Leading Diploma (GLLD) program through the Forum for Change. Each student was awarded a pin as a symbol of their commitment and hard work in the program. 

One of the intents of the program is to explore the world’s interconnectedness and the importance of fostering compassion, empathy and respect across cultures and boundaries. As a group, these individuals have delved into the issues that affect our world – from climate change and poverty to inequality and injustice. Each of the GLLD recipients have shown the ability to think critically and propose innovative approaches that bridge divides and foster unity.

The Forum for Change will open up applications to the program for students in grades 10 and 11 in early Fall. 

Student Applications for the Global Learning Project: Morocco & Spain, March 8 – 18, 2024

Join us on Monday, June 19th for an Introduction to Georgia Hardy Tours, trip provider for Spain and Morocco. Student and Parent Information Session: Zoom Link  10:45–11:30 a.m. 

*In coordination with Crescent School families

• Review of the trip itinerary
• General intro to risk management, including discussion of some specific risks in this program,
• Question & answer period

Application deadlines are extended to June 21st. Please CLICK HERE to access the student application. Please reach out to Garth Nichols at gnichols@havergal.on.ca with any questions. 

FINAL SUMMER REMINDERS

Please return your library books, athletic uniforms, music books, and instruments!

Green & Gold Shop Closes this Friday, June 16

The Green & Shop will close for summer holidays on Friday, June 16 and reopen on Tuesday, August 8. It will also be closed on the Friday of the Labour Day holiday, September 1. 

Orange Shirt Day – Order by Friday, June 16

If you would like a t-shirt, please fill out the Google Order Form.

Report Cards Available June 21

Report cards will be available online at 9 am on Wednesday, June 21.

How to Access Student Files

1. Sign into the Veracross Parent Portal
2. In the upper left, select My Children, then select Student Files under the child you wish you view
3. In the Files section, select Download next to the file you wish to view

Marian Wood House Clothing Drive

While you are cleaning out your closet this summer, we ask that you save old clothes that are in  good condition to donate to the thrift for Celebration Saturday in support of our community partnerships. 

HCPA UPDATES & REMINDERS

Mabel’s Labels

Don’t forget to order labels for your children’s clothing for summer camp! Click HERE to order.

Pre-loved Uniforms & Used Textbooks

Thanks to everyone who dropped off items this morning! You will have another opportunity to donate used textbooks in the fall or you may ship or drop off to CSBE directly following the instructions in your CSBE account. Please feel free to drop off gently used uniforms in our Pre-Loved bins any time!

UPPER SCHOOL

Used Technology Drive

Havergal will be hosting a used technology drive this year in partnership with reBOOT, an Ontario based organization that collects used technology and, after restoring it, donates it to non-profits, community centres, and people with limited access to technology. Bring your used technology (iphones, ipads, computers, etc – please see image for more information) to the HC Rotunda on Wednesday June 14 from 8:30am – 12:00pm (the same time and date as used textbook collection). We will also be collecting your used devices in the HC Driveway from 7:30am – 8:30am so you can easily drop off your donations without having to come into the building. 

For information on how to wipe your device to protect your privacy before donation please click LINK.  Please note that reBOOT will also wipe the devices when restoring them, but if it makes you feel more comfortable to do so, you can do it yourself before donating. For more information on reBOOT and their work pleaser visit: reBOOT Canada 

If you have any questions please email cdoyle@havergal.on.ca or sdoyle@havergal.on.ca 

Thank you, and see you June 14th for the technology drive! 

Report Cards

Report cards will be available online at 9 am on Wednesday, June 21.

How to Access Student Files

1. Sign into the Veracross Parent Portal
2. In the upper left, select My Children, then select Student Files under the child you wish you view
3. In the Files section, select Download next to the file you wish to view

Green & Gold Summer Dates

The Green & Shop will close for summer holidays on Friday, June 16 and reopen on Tuesday, August 8. It will also be closed on the Friday of the Labour Day holiday, September 1. The G&G wishes you a relaxing summer!

Athletic Uniforms due by June 14

Please take a look at home for any Havergal sports uniforms. All uniforms need to be returned to the Athletics Department by June 14th. Accounts will be billed for any unreturned athletics uniforms. 

Global Learning Project: Morocco & Spain Parent Information Session – Monday, June 19

Introduction to Georgia Hardy Tours, trip provider for Spain and Morocco 

• Review of the trip itinerary
• General intro to risk management, including discussion of some specific risks in this program,

• Question & answer period
• Parent Information Session: Zoom Link – 10:45–11:30 a.m. *In coordination with Crescent School families

Student applications for the Global Learning Project: Morocco & Spain, March 8th – 18th, 2024. Application deadlines are extended to June 21st. Please CLICK HERE to access the student application. Please reach out to Garth Nichols at gnichols@havergal.on.ca with any questions. 

HCPA REMINDERS

HCPA Fundraising Goal Goal Achieved!

Thank you to all parents who contributed to our fundraising efforts this year. We donated over $70,000 to Havergal College as a result of your generosity! Please see the June Grade Rep Email for more details.

Mabel’s Labels

Need labels for your kid’s clothes for summer camp? Click HERE to order labels.

Celebration Saturday is back! September 23

The HCPA plays an important role in Celebration Saturday and we look forward to working with the school on this extraordinary event.  Did you know that 100% of the profits go directly to HC’s Community Partners? 

We will be looking for many volunteers to help on the 23rd but there are also other ways you can be involved.  Have you always wanted to sell your wares at a Bazaar? Whether you are a parent, a student, an Old Girl/Alum, a teacher or staff member—this is your chance!  Do you have an item or experience you would like to donate to the Silent Auction? We would welcome your donation.  Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. If you know you are interested now, please feel free to email hcpa.committee@gmail.com and we will add you to our contact list.

REMINDERS

Please return your library books, music books, and  instruments!

NASA Space Camp Extended Deadline for Application!

Havergal is very excited to provide this awesome excursion opportunity again: 

When? Nov 5-11, 2023 (week before mid-term break)

Where? U.S. Space & Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama

Who? Current Gr. 7-11 students can apply now, to attend in the fall

How? Interested students can apply with a video application to Ms. Loyola 

by midnight on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

If you missed it, you can watch the Parent Information Session HERE.

If required, financial aid is available here. 

Orange Shirt Day – Order by June 16

The Truth and Reconciliation Student Committee has been busy planning for TRC Week 2023. The students are partnering with an Indigenous-owned, Toronto based company (Resist Clothing Co.). Please see this slide deck to access the order form and for information about the t-shirt design, sizing and clothing company. If you would like a t-shirt, please fill out the Google Order Form by JUNE 16th. 

Request from Marian Wood House – Clothing Drive

While you are cleaning out your closet this summer, we ask that you save old clothes that are in  good condition to donate to the thrift for Celebration Saturday in support of our community partnerships. 

Pre-loved Uniforms

Don’t forget to drop off gently used uniform items on June 14 at the Upper School. Drop off in the US laneway from 7:30 – 8 am OR in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30 am – 12 noon. If you aren’t able to drop off on the 14th, you can use our new bin (just inside the glass door entrance) any time!

Used Book Donation Drive

Mark your calendars to drop off used textbooks and general books on June 14! Drop off curbside from 7:30 – 8 am OR drop off in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30am – 12 noon. We will accept all used general books including children’s books, adult novels, cookbooks etc.  All proceeds from book sales support the HCPA fundraising goals.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Jun 12

Middle School & Senior School Exams

Tue Jun 13

Middle School & Senior School Exams

Wed Jun 14

Last day for exams; Last day at school for students 

Drop off used uniforms, used books, used technology!

Rowing Banquet: 6 pm – US Dining Hall 

Thu Jun 15

Grade 11 & 12: Candlelight Ceremony: 6 pm (Student only event)

Fri Jun 15

Graduation for Class 2023: 10 am 

UPPER SCHOOL

Orange Shirt Day – September 2023 – Order Now!

The Truth and Reconciliation Student Committee has been busy planning for TRC Week 2023. The students are partnering with an Indigenous-owned, Toronto-based company, Resist Clothing Co. to sell Sept 2023 Orange Shirt Day t-shirts. Please see the attached slide deck for information about the clothing company, the t-shirt design, and sizing. There is a Google Order Form linked in the Orange Shirt Day Announcement HERE. If you would like simply to order a shirt without visiting the four-page slide deck, you can click HERE. T-shirts must be ordered by JUNE 16th to avoid disappointment.

Athletics Uniforms

If you have any athletics uniform items at home, please return them to Ms. D in the PE Office. Unreturned athletic uniforms will be billed to student accounts. 

Band Student Reminders

Please remember to return all Havergal instruments, accessories, music, and folders by Friday June 9th. If you wish to keep your instrument over the summer, please speak to or email your child’s band teacher.

Exam Support

During the duration of exams, Guidance, Learning Support and Social Work will be available for any students that may require some additional support. For easier access, the Social Work Team will be available in room B62 (near the double gym) and B55 (near the ETR)for both morning and afternoon exams daily. Please connect with any of these student supports, if you have questions or concerns. 

Spring Athletic Awards

This past Monday, we celebrated our spring athletic teams during assembly. It was a fun and engaging assembly where MVP’s and Coaches Awards were given out as well as major athletic awards such as Overall Participation Award, the Sportsmanship Cup and the Athletes of the Year. To see all award winners, please click on the links below:

Spring Athletics MVP & Coaches Awards

Athletes of the Year & Overall Participation Award

Request from Marian Wood House: Save Your Clothes!

The Havergal Thrift is back at Celebration Saturday! While you are cleaning out your closet this summer, we ask that you save old clothes that are in  good condition to donate to the Thrift for Celebration Saturday in support of our community partnerships. Students are looking for clothes that would be suitable for teenagers and adults. Hang on to them until September and then we will begin collecting them. Thank you!   Evalyn and the MW team. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Celebrate Grade 8

Students in Grade 8 will be celebrated during a ceremony in the Brenda Robson Hall on Friday, June 9th at 3pm. Please join us for a reception following the ceremony.

Next Week in Form

Next week, the Grade 8 students will learn about the TC-9 program that they will participate in Grade 9. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to have two study sessions where they can ask teachers questions about their courses. Please ensure that your child has their study materials with them on Monday and Tuesday during Form time.

Middle School classes are taking place Monday through Friday.

Grade 8 Fall Camp Registration

Current grade 7 parents will be sent the AAR risk form on Friday June 2nd. Please complete the registration from no later than Wednesday, June 7.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Morning Programming for Grade 9

Grade 9 classes are taking place Monday and Tuesday. Monday there will be a Grade 9 Prayers where students will learn about leadership requirements for the next school year, community service and experiential education information. There will also be a fun activity organized by their Grade Reps. On Tuesday, June 6th, students will be able to study during morning programming and go to see their teachers for extra help for their exams. Locations for the Grade 9 extra help rooms will be shared with the students. 

REMINDERS

Please return your libary books, music books and musical instruments!

Student Applications for the Global Learning Project: Morocco & Spain, March 8 – 18, 2024

Application deadline is extended to June 21st. Please CLICK HERE to access the student application. There will be an information evening June 19th via Zoom.

Student Files in the Veracross Portal

During their time at Havergal, students will receive a number academic reports in addition to their Havergal report card, such as for the Grade 10 literacy test, and the Digital Wisdom and TC-9 courses. 

How to Access Student Files

1. Sign into the Veracross Parent Portal
2. In the upper left, select My Children, then select Student Files under the child you wish you view
3. In the Files section, select Download next to the file you wish to view

Getting Ready for Exams

As teachers and students get ready for exams, parents might want to review the student exam instructions on this document.

NASA Space Camp is Back!

Havergal is very excited to provide this awesome excursion opportunity again: 

When? Nov 5-11, 2023 (week before mid-term break)

Where? U.S. Space & Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama

Who? Current Gr. 7-11 students can apply now, to attend in the fall

How? Interested students can apply with a video application to Ms. Loyola 

by midnight (12:00 AM) TONIGHT, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Forum for Change: Trip to Morocco & Spain with Crescent – March 8-18, 2024

We will be accepting applications from current Grade 9-11 students. Students must complete THIS FORM by June 5th. Successful applicants will be invited for a follow up interview. Participants will be selected before the end of the school year.

Fall Camps Registration is open – due June 5 – Class of 2024 & Class of 2027

Please find here all the links you will need to learn more and register your daughter. 

• Parent Information Video Grade 9 –  Camp New Moon – Sept 13-15
  • Link to register here 
  • Grade 9 waiver, please sign and send back to Ms. Danto in B10
• Parent Information Video Grade 12 –  Campfire Circle – Sept 13-15
  • Link to register here 
  • Grade 12 waiver  please sign and send back to Ms. Danto in B10

Registration is due on Monday, June 5 

Pre-loved Uniforms

Don’t forget to drop off gently used uniform items on June 14 at the Upper School. Drop off in the US laneway from 7:30 – 8 am OR in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30 am – 12 noon. If you aren’t able to drop off on the 14th, you can use our new bin (just inside the glass door entrance) any time!

Used Book Donation Drive

Mark your calendars to drop off used textbooks and general books on June 14! Drop off curbside from 7:30 – 8:00 am OR drop off in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30am – 12:00 noon. We will accept all used general books including children’s books, adult novels, cookbooks etc.  All proceeds from book sales support the HCPA fundraising goals.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Jun 5

Grade 8 TC-9 Assembly 8:30 am

Grade 10-12 exams begin 

Grade 9 Prayers @ 8:30 am

Tue Jun 6

Grade 9 Extra Help @ 8:30 am

Final day of classes for Grade 9

Wed Jun 7

Grade 9 exams begin 

Middle School Assembly

Fri Jun 9

Celebrate Grade 8!  @ 3 pm, BRH

Final day of classes for Middle School