UPPER SCHOOL

Celebration Saturday – next Saturday, September 23

This is a fun, school-wide event for the whole family which puts our mission into action as together we raise funds for our Community Partners.

Advance tickets need to be purchased by Sunday, September 17 and will be given to your eldest child on Wednesday, September 20. Click HERE to buy your tickets in advance.

Opening Ceremonies start at 9:00 a.m. and from there you can enjoy inflatables, games, crafts, the Bazaar featuring great products from members of our community and, of course, the famous cookie grams. The fabulous hand painted Muskoka chairs that each Junior School grade – as well as the Class of 2027 and Class of 2024 -created, are sure to be bestsellers at the silent auction!

• What to Wear
  • Students are asked to wear House Colours. 
  • Parents are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably

• Parking
  • There is limited parking available at the school on this day.  Families are encouraged to walk, carpool, take the TTC or a taxi, or alternate forms of transportation.
• What to bring
  • This is a mostly cashless event but our 5 Food Trucks and vendors at the bazaar may take cash.
  • Your friends and family – the more the merrier!

Did your daughter forget something?

Many students forget items in the morning. Please do not drop off items unless your daughter can come to pick them up right away. Our security team cannot be responsible for computers, phones, lunches, instruments and binders. We ask that you communicate with your daughter when you are dropping off the item, and have her meet you at the front to pick it up. Thank you for your cooperation.

What’s for lunch?

The lunch menu for the Upper School may be found on the Parent Portal. The students also send out the menu each week in their student publication “The SWAG.”

Co-curricular Arts Registration for Ensemble & Private Music Lessons

The sign-up on Veracross for Co-Curricular ensembles closes September 18, and the newly created sign up on Veracross for private music instructors will be live Sept 15.

We are excited and looking forward to our annual Music Retreat Oct 11-13.

Deadlines: Late and Missed Assessments

To help students develop the skills and work habits critical to their learning and wellbeing, parents can expect teachers to communicate with them right away if students do not submit or complete an assessment on the original deadline. The purpose of this communication is to ensure consistent and open communication between the school and home.

Advanced Placement at Havergal: Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, September 27 at 4pm (Date change)

Students and families in the Upper School are invited to learn about the Advanced Placement offerings at Havergal, including the school’s policies and procedures related to AP courses and exams as well as the role AP credits play in university admissions. Please join the Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning, the Director of Guidance (Academic and University Counselling), and the AP Coordinator in a webinar on Wednesday, September 27th at 4 pm. The link may be found on the Veracross calendar and below. Please note the change of date from earlier communication.

• Link: https://havergal.zoom.us/j/83570638198?pwd=a1BSUXpVSlM2ckZ4ZElVb1djdzFYUT09
• Passcode: 423967

Athletics Schedules & Tryout Results

Please bookmark THIS link for a quick reference to all practices and games for the school year. This is a live document. Cells highlighted in green = home game, yellow = away game, blue = practices, red = playoffs/finals. 

Parents are able to view their child’s schedule by logging into the Parent Portal → Upper School → My Household Calendar. From this calendar, you can click on an event for more details about that event (dismissal times, locations, coach, etc.).

Tryout Results: Students will know by 6 pm on Sunday, September 24, 2023 the result of their tryouts. Their fall team will be listed on their Veracross page (and team events will appear on your “My Household Calendar”). Coaches may also email students before this date.

Forum for Change: Truth & Reconciliation Council Half-Day Workshops for Upper School

Havergal students will be participating in the TRC Assembly on the 28th of September, as well as in the September 29th TRC half-day of workshops and learning experiences that have been organised by the Truth and Reconciliation Student Council. 

On the 28th, there will be prayers in the morning to acknowledge the intergenerational impacts of residential schools and further education surrounding Indigenous peoples. We will hear from the members of TRC, all while looking into not only the past but the future. 

The 29th will be Orange Shirt Day, where students attend school wearing an orange shirt to promote the awareness of the survivors of residential schools. The TRC Committee will be providing the opportunity to buy an orange shirt that Havergal has purchased from indigenous creators (NB supplies are limited). 

September 29th will also be a half day of classes, where in the morning students will take part in various workshops and activities. Some of these include craft workshops with Indigenous creator Catherine Tamarro, discussions with guest speaker Riley Yesno, Lacrosse workshops with Rama community stick maker Joe Valiere, and more. 

The TRC is committed to spreading awareness and knowledge to the Havergal community through celebrating Indigenous individuality and progress during this week, while also reconciling with the trauma of our shared past.

SENIOR SCHOOL

People & Program Evening: Tuesday, September 19, 6:00 to 9:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you all this Tuesday. Please check your email on Monday for your personalised schedule. 

University Counselling & Guidance Updates

Individual University Reps will be visiting Havergal College to speak to Grade 11 and 12 students during the lunch hour from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm or after school from 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm in room B16. This is a great opportunity to see what the universities offer. 

September University Visits: 

• University of California San Diego – Sept 19th from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
• Carnegie Mellon University  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) – Sept 25th from 3:30 pm-4:15 pm
• Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)-  Sept 29th from 12:15 pm-1:00 pm

Save the date: October 2nd and October 18th from 6:30pm-8:30pm

All Grade 9-12 students and parents are invited to the University fair. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to speak with the University reps and explore Canadian and International Universities. 

New to Havergal Program – Guidance invitations coming soon

Students who are new to Havergal should expect to receive email invitations from their guidance counsellor over the coming weeks to meet to discuss how they are adjusting to life at Havergal. Please remind your child to check their email regularly for these invitations.

HCPA

HC Spirit Wear – NEW!

Click here to purchase HC spirit wear: green and white fleece jackets, baseball hats and sideline coats!

Celebration Saturday – Volunteers Needed!

We are still looking for Celebration Saturday volunteers–even an hour or two will help. Please sign up here (click through the pages to see all opportunities).

REMINDERS

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! 

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.

The Green & Gold is having a 10% off sale!

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Monday, September 18

High Holiday Prayers & Reception: 8:40 am 

Tuesday, September 19

Senior School People & Program Evening: 6 – 9 pm 

Friday, September 22

Special Schedule – 8:30 start, early dismissal for Celebration Sat

Saturday, September 23

Celebration Saturday! Students arrive 8:45 am for attendance