UPPER SCHOOL

Special Alumnus Speaker – Joanna Griffiths, Knixwear

Discover the incredible journey of Joanna Griffiths, a pioneering Havergal College alum from the Class of 2001. She is the Founder and CEO of Knixwear, a brand that has revolutionised the world of women’s intimate apparel.

Date: October 26, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Havergal College’s Junior School Dining Hall

Address: 460 Rosewell Avenue (parking available)

Light Refreshments: Provided

But that’s not all! We’re thrilled to announce that this event will be moderated by acclaimed video journalist Pauline Chan ’83.

Joanna’s entrepreneurial journey began with innovative leak-proof underwear, rapidly expanding into bras that generated an impressive $2 million in pre-sales. Since Knixwear’s 2013 launch, Joanna has not only disrupted the industry but also set new standards in the $250 billion underwear market.

Gain exclusive entrepreneurship insights as Joanna shares her strategies for identifying unmet consumer demands and strategically positioning Knixwear for remarkable growth. Whether you’re a Knixwear enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or just eager to learn, don’t miss this chance to hear from one of Canada’s most influential female founders.

Ticket Details

Cost: $25 per person. Proceeds support the Havergal Fund, specifically programming and innovation.

Join us for an inspiring evening with Joanna Griffiths ’01 and Pauline Chan ’83. Secure your spot today by registering below!

Link to Register: HERE

HC-X

Since 2020, Havergal College has been developing a Blended Learning model to promote student agency: providing students choices over the pace, place, path and time of their learning. 

In May of 2024, Havergal is inviting educators from across CIS Ontario, and from within our own community to take part in sharing their learning. NOTE: we are looking for student volunteers and they can check daily announcements for the link to volunteer. For more information, please contact Vice Principal, Experiential Education and Innovation, Garth Nichols.

Canvas & Assessment

Our new Learning Management System, Canvas, calculates student grades based on an arithmetic mean, which is different from our previous gradebook. Please click on this link to read more details about how the Canvas Gradebook works. For questions, please contact Dr. Davis, VP Teaching & Learning. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

TPH Immunization Clinic

The final date to submit Toronto Public Health immunization consent forms is Tuesday Oct 10. If you would like your child to have her Grade 7 immunizations done at school, please make sure that her consent has been submitted to her Form teacher no later than Oct 10.

COSSOT Dances & Socials 2023-24

In 2023, MS students will be selected to attend a dance by lottery. Students will be sent an email and can register their interest to participate. Once the lottery is completed, selected students will be notified via email and a registration form will be sent to their parents. Once a student has attended a COSSOT social (excluding Havergal) their name will not be entered into the lottery, until all MS students have had a chance to participate. 

RSGC COSSOT Dance

The RSGC dance will be held on October 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Students can register their interest for the dance on Tuesday October 10 at 8:00am.  A link will be sent directly to their emails and will remain open until 4:00pm. Once the designated students have been chosen, parents will be emailed the registration link to attend the dance.

Havergal Dance Save the Date!

On November 3, Havergal will host our COSSOT dance. All MS students are welcome and they must register to attend. A link will be sent directly to their email address on Friday October 13 at 8:00am and will remain open until 4:00pm.

Athletics – Middle School Gator Games

The Middle School Gator Games will take place on Thursday, October 19 from 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Athletic Wing of the school. Registration and more details about the event will be shared next week. Save the date!

SENIOR SCHOOL

University Counselling – Canadian University Fair – Wednesday, October 18

The Canadian University Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 18 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the BRH. All Grade 9-12 students and families are invited. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to explore Canadian Universities!

AP Webinar Recording

The recording from last week’s AP Webinar is available here and on the AP Guidance Page. Students seeking to register for AP Exams in May must submit this form by October 11th at 8AM. 

Wednesday Advising Next Week

Students will learn more about time management and different tools that might help them during the Grade 9 session. Our Grade 12 students will continue to unpack their Core Strengths together. Grade 11 representatives will lead their class in a fun round of Family Feud. Finally, our Grade 10 students will continue to be engaged in allyship and the power of laughter workshops. 

HCPA

Coming Soon: Used Textbook/Book Collection, Textbook Returns & Used Technology Drive

October 12, 7:30 – 11:30am in the Rotunda. We are also accepting donations of used books of any kind.

Click here for more information about the technology drive. Look for more detailed instructions in the October edition of HCPA News You Can Use.

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC

Be sure to RSVP (hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com) for upcoming HCPA coffee mornings, to be held from 8 to 9:30 am in the Upper School Biowall/Student Commons. We hope you will be able to join us.

Wednesday, November 8: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Parents

Wednesday, December 6: Grades 7, 8 and 9 Parents

REMINDERS

Order Your Child’s School Portrait Now!

Your daughter’s 2023 school pictures are now available for viewing and ordering online.

To access your photos, simply visit echophotography.ca/havergal2023. When prompted for a password, enter your child’s unique person ID or student number. Ordering is a breeze, and you can customize your prints or digitals with a variety of options to suit your preferences. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact Cameron Hubbs at cameron@echophotography.ca or by text at 905-599-3557.

Ivy Market – Save the Date – Tuesday, November 21

OSSLT – Grade 10 Students

All Grade 10 students at Havergal will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) the morning of Tuesday, November 14. Technical preparation for the test will occur during morning grade programming (8:30–9:10AM) on October 25 and November 1.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Oct 9

School closed

Tue Oct 10

Return to school

Wed Oct 11

Music retreat departs – 12:30  pm 

Thu Oct 12

Used Books and Technology Drive – 7:30 am – 11:30 am 

Fri Oct 13

Music retreat returns – 2:00 pm