Friday, November 17, 2023

On By Havergal Upper School

UPPER SCHOOL

December Show Dates

We are looking forward to welcoming you to a series of remarkable events this December:

Dec 6 Senior School Music Night 7pm in the BRH

Dec 7 Rogue’s Gallery The Middle School Play in the Legacy Theater at 4pm

Dec 8 Rogue’s Gallery in the Legacy Theater 4pm and 7pm

Dec 12 Middle School Music Night 4pm in the BRH

Dec 13 US Carol Service at St Paul’s Church Bloor Street 7pm

Students in the Senior Choir will be excused from class and attending Carol Service rehearsals on November 30, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and December 7 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Thrive Week is coming!

Thrive Week at Havergal College is a week-long series of events that support building a culture of wellbeing. The Pillars of Wellbeing at Havergal that will be showcased throughout Thrive Week include physical, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing. 

Each day will feature activities for students to engage in that focus on these domains. 

A sample of some of the activities includes: students speaking to students, yoga, therapy dog visits, and musical performances. 

Thrive Week activities will also support the work that we will be doing as a community on November 28 with our esteemed guest, Dr. Lisa Damour. The HC Wellbeing Council, along with Wellbeing Prefect, Emerson S., have created a schedule of events that aim to help all members of the HC community think about what it means to thrive and to further explore ways to enhance their Wellbeing.

Lawrence Avenue Bus Route to Change

If your daughter uses the Lawrence Avenue Bus (124, 162, 52 or 952), please make sure she leaves a little extra time to get to school on Monday as the TTC is doing some route changes in order to install elevators in the Lawrence station. These begin on Sunday, November 19 and will continue until Fall 2024. Please see ttc.ca for more details. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

In Advising Next Week

Middle School students will be participating in an activity called “The Wheel of Well-Being” that has been designed by Kids Help Phone and will be introduced by our Form teachers. This activity is aimed to help our students see the different parts of their life in a full circle. Students will be asked to complete the wheel and look to see what factors contribute their wellbeing.

Holiday Angels

Our House Reps have been working with their Forms to help support two families from Holiday Angels. The deadline for bringing in gift cards is December 4. We are encouraging our students to purchase their gift cards over the weekend and remember to bring them in to their Form teachers next week. Students can refer to the email their Form reps sent to them to identify the preferred cards for their family.

SENIOR SCHOOL

In Advising this Wednesday

During this advisory session, two senior students will bravely share their personal stories to either the Grade 9/10 classes or Grade 11/12 classes, shedding light on some challenges they have faced, illuminating the ways they coped, and what it means to thrive. By fostering open conversations about wellbeing, we aim to build understanding, break down stigmas, and inspire empathy within our community.

HCPA

Ivy Market Cocktail Party

The deadline to purchase tickets is TODAY! Click HERE to purchase.

REMINDERS

Gift Card Collection for Havergal Community Partner: New Circles

The Holiday Angels program is back. We are collecting gift cards in House every day until Tuesday, December 5. 

Lisa Damour – Tuesday, November 28

As part of our Parents as Partners Speaker Series, psychologist and parenting expert Lisa Damour will be at Havergal on Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm. There are a limited number of tickets available – please click here to register.   If you are unable to come to hear this incredible speaker please take a moment to listen to her very popular podcast which addresses common parenting issues. 

Photo Retakes this Tuesday, November 22

If you feel your daughter’s school portrait needs to be retaken, please sign her up here. Our school photographer will be on site on Tuesday, November 22, in the afternoon. Please review with your daughter that her collar and tie should be done up and her hair should be the way she likes it before her appointment.

Applying for Financial Support/Bursary – New & Returning Students – Deadline is December 1, 2023

  • To be considered, please complete the Financial Assistance for Canadian Students (FACS) application form available on applefinancialservices.ca.
  • Bursaries are granted on an annual basis; therefore an application must be submitted each year.
  • Refer to Havergal’s guide on Affordability, available here on the Parent Portal to learn more about the Financial Support program.

Ivy Market

Volunteers are still needed!

Gingerbread House Lucky Draw Tickets

  • Buy your tickets for this amazing 2’ x 3’ replica of HC HERE.

HCPA Marketplace

Preview gifts that can be purchased from our vendors on November 21

HCPA Coffee Morning – Coffee by Parents, for Parents

Don’t forget to RSVP for the Grade 7, 8 and 9 Coffee Morning on Wednesday, December 6 in the BioWall/Student Commons space at the Upper School. (hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com)

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Tues Nov 21          

House Colour Dress Down Day 

 Ivy Market:  10-4:30 pm; evening event at 6:30-9:30pm

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