UPPER SCHOOL
Introducing the 2023 Chronicle Magazine: A Tribute to Havergal’s Legacy
Explore the captivating stories and enduring influence of our remarkable Havergal Old Girls/Alum in the newly unveiled 2023 Chronicle magazine. This edition is a tribute to the incredible journeys and connections that shape our community.
Embracing Change and Sustainability
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Student Support
Navigating adolescence can be challenging. At Havergal, we believe that the proactive and relational support of all students contributes to their overall wellbeing and ability to thrive in all areas of their life. Students have access to a wide range of support to help them in exploring their future pathways, their social-emotional development and their learning skills. A full description of Havergal’s student support can be found in the Family Handbook.
The student support team is comprised of:
| Role | Support Available |
| Guidance Counsellors | Guidance can support students with course selection, timetable updates, pathway planning (university, career), and social-emotional concerns (relationships, conflict, identity, grief, etc.) Information on course change requests and guidance counsellors is linked here. |
| Learning Strategists | Support students with an Individual Education Plan. |
| Social Workers | Havergal has two registered Social Workers available to students for short-term therapeutic counselling and can assist with referral to external community supports. |
| Health Centre | The Health Centre is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and is proactive about and responsive to all aspects of student health. |
| Chaplain | The Chaplain is available to students, staff and parents to support any pastoral needs that may arise. |
NASA Space Camp is Back!
Havergal is very excited to provide this awesome excursion opportunity again. HC is returning to the US Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama. If your child is interested in adventure, immersive STEM experiences, or leadership opportunities, this is the chance of a lifetime! More information about the application and selection process will be shared with the HC community during Prayers next week.
When? Nov 5-11, 2023 (week before mid-term break)
Where? U.S. Space & Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama
Who? Gr. 7-12 students can apply
How? Interested students can apply with a video application to Ms. Loyola by 6pm on Mon, September 18, 2023.
Application Details – can be found HERE.
IT News
We’re excited to be rolling out Canvas as the new learning management system for Grades 7-12 this year, replacing Google Classroom and Veracross class websites. Students will be receiving training on how to use Canvas during their first week of school to help them make the most of this important tool.
Co-curricular Updates
A complete overview of the co-curricular program can be found in the Family Handbook here.
Athletics
Registration for fall athletic tryouts will open on Friday, September 1 and will close on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 8 pm. The athletic registration link is located in the Registration section of the Parent Portal.
Please speak with your child before you register for fall tryouts. Students may try out for two teams not including yoga, tennis training and the coach mentor program. Review the fall schedule for specific teams prior to registration to ensure your child can commit to the practice and game schedule. Once tryouts are over, students may only participate on one school team, not including yoga, tennis training and the coach mentor program.
Arts
Co-Curricular registration will open on Veracross September 3 and close on September 18, with Auditions Sept 12 – 22, for the following opportunities for students:
Middle School Performing Arts Activities
- Havergal Youth Theatre (Middle School Play)
- Middle School Choir
- Middle School Dance Club
- Middle School Musical Theatre
Senior School Performing Arts Activities
- Concert Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Senior Orchestra
- Jazz Combo
- Senior Choir
- Chamber Choir
- Upper School Play
- Upper School Play @ Crescent School
- One Act Plays (grades 11-12) (Winter – Spring)
- Dance Troupe
Forum for Change Updates
Hive to Honey Jar Workshop
We will be hosting a “Hive to Honey Jar” workshop for students, faculty and staff at 4PM September 20 and 21. Stay tuned for sign ups; space is limited.
TRC Day is September 29th
We will be hosting several Indigenous workshops on this day. Stay tuned for our schedule where we honour Orange Shirt Day, and Indigenous resurgence. Students will sign up for workshops and be placed as best we can based on demand. Some of our workshops will include:
- Learning about the cultural significance of Lacrosse with Joe Valliere
- Experience the Giant Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Floor Map
- Learn about Indigenous lives with Riley Yesno
- Experience an Indigenous-based Virtual Reality version of Toronto: Biidaabane
Global Learning Leading Diploma (GLLD)
We are excited to welcome back our GLLD students in grade 11-12 for another year filled with new experiences and learning. Applications for new students will open at the end of September. More information to come.
HC-X
Digital Microcredentials begin next week!
All students in Grades 9-12 are invited to complete a Digital Micro-credential in one of three after-school, synchronous, on-campus programs in:
These courses are offered in partnership with Harvard Student Agencies and InspiritAI’s Stanford/MIT Alum and a wonderful opportunity to explore a new interest in a small cohort of mixed-grade peers.
CLICK HERE to register for Digital Microcredentials. Registration will be extended until Monday, September 4. Spaces are limited.
Please contact Adam Caplan, Director of HC-X, at acaplan@havergal.on.ca with any questions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Fall Camps
During the week of September 11- 15 our Grade 7 and 8 students will be away at camp.
Please find important information regarding each camp below:
Lunches Sept 5 – 8
We are excited to welcome our new and returning middle school students next week. Students will be required to bring their lunch to school on Thursday September 7. Lunch will be provided on the remaining days of school that week.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Fall Camps
Students will depart from both the Junior School and the Senior School as per the schedule below. You will receive an email once the buses have departed the camps, with their anticipated arrival time at Havergal. Please find a packing list here. If you have any questions please reach out to Deirdre Timusk (Grade 9&12).
If your child is in Grade 9, please complete and submit this waiver for Camp New Moon. If your child is in Grade 7 or 12, please complete and submit this waiver for Campfire Circle Camp. These should be returned to Ms. Danto’s office in B10 as soon as possible.
| Grade | Departure | Return |
| 9 | Wednesday, September 13 Junior School 7:00 am (drop off 6:45 am) | Friday, September 15 Junior School Approximately 2:30 pm |
| 12 | Wednesday, September 13 Senior School 7:00 am (drop off at 6:45) | Friday, September 15 Senior SchoolApproximately 3:00 pm |
Families who have not completed the Havergal College Permission form will receive a reminder message. Please remember to update Magnus with your child’s health information.
NOTES FROM THE HCPA
e sure to drop by the Ellen Knox Library during People and Program Nights (September 7 – Middle School and September 19 – Senior School) for the HCPA’s Pre-Loved Uniform Sale. Both sales will run from 5 to 8 pm in the Ellen Knox Library located just inside the main doors. .
There are still a few vendor spots left at the Celebration Saturday Bazaar! Please email Martha Fell (martha@jaxxandmarbles.com) and complete this form and contract if you are interested in participating.
Do you have an item to donate to our amazing Silent Auction? Click here for more details. All of the profits from this event benefit HC’s Community Partners.
REMINDERS
Grad Information for the Upcoming Year
This letter was included in the summer mailing on August 24. There are many events you wouldn’t want to miss!
People and Program Infomation Evenings
Our People and Program Evenings provide you with an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and hear an overview of the curriculum for each course.. Full details may be found in the links below. You will receive an email with your personalized schedule just prior to this event.
MS People & Program Evening – Thursday, September 7, 6 – 9 pm
SS People & Program Evening – Tuesday, September 19, 6 – 9 pm
Student Cards Update
Due to several instances of fraud last year, as of Monday, September 11, students must have their physical Havergal student ID card to purchase items in the Hawkins Dining Room servery. Replacement cards are $20.00.
NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL
Monday, September 4
- Boarding Students arrive and move in
Tuesday September 5 – Orientation Day
- Professional Development Day for Employees
- New Students, Jr. Ambassadors and Student Leaders only, lunch provided
- Regular Dress (Uniform)
Wednesday, September 6 – Opening Day
- Photo Day for all Upper School students
- #1 Dress (Uniform)
Thursday, September 7
- #1 Dress (Uniform)
- First Day of Classes: Day 1, 8:30 am
- Parents: MS People and Program Night @ 6-9 pm
Friday, September 8
- Late Start: 9:30 am
- BBQ lunch provided for students
- Regular Dress (Uniform)
- Athletic Registration closes 8 pm
The Weekly: Upper School 