UPPER SCHOOL

Clothing Drive for New Circles

Our Middle School leaders are running a clothing drive with New Circles to help those in need as the weather turns colder. Students in the Upper School are encouraged to bring in new or gently used winter outerwear to the donation box in the Forum for Change (located in the Resource Centre)  or to their Form or TA rooms.

Honeybees: Season 1

We are officially wrapped for the Honeybee season, and so are the bees. They are wrapped in plastic in their hive to help insulate them over the winter. Thanks to all of you who actively supported, challenged, and raised key questions to make this season a success. 

Some Data from the Season:

1. The hive had a peak population of 50,000 bees at the height of summer

2. The colony produced a whopping 7.8kg of hyper-local honey

3.  Our Queen Bee was successfully crowned “Bee-yonce”

4. Want to learn more? Subscribe to the MyHive page

Winter Athletics Season has Begun

Tryouts for the winter athletics season are now over and the regular season will begin next week. The athletic team for your child will be on their Veracross page under “Teams”. Parents can view the schedule in two ways:

1. “My Household Calendar” on the parent portal. 
2. THIS Google schedule (tab name: “Winter 2023-2024”). 

*It is VERY important that your child is able to commit to the full season schedule: practices and games. If your child cannot commit to the season, please have them contact the relevant coach to inform them of any commitment issues.*

If your child did not make a winter sports team, but wishes to play on a team, please email me, Carla Di Filippo. There are some teams such as nordic skiing, squash & swimming that will accept additional athletes.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

In Advising This Week

Students will have the opportunity to discuss Dr. Damour’s presentation and participate in a reflective activity that will review the wellbeing topics that were discussed during the presentation. 

UCC Dance for Grade 7 Students

Grade 7 students who are interested in attending the UCC dance on Friday, December 15 are asked to complete the Google form that was sent to them today, Friday, November 24. The form will close on Friday, December 1 at 9:00 am. 

Middle School Play Tickets Go on Sale November 27!

Havergal MS Drama presents…

Rogues’ Gallery

By Rachel Bublitz, Tyler Dwiggins, Kathryn Funkhouser, Patrick Greene, Elissa C. Huang, Carrie McCrossen, Ian McWethy, Jason Pizzarello & Maria Pretzl

Thursday, December 7 at 4:00 pm

Friday, December 8 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm

In the Legacy Theatre

Tickets: $20

To purchase tickets, please email playtickets@havergal.on.ca with:

1. Student name and student number

2. How many tickets and for which showtime

3. How you would like to pay? (Student account or cash at the door.)

SENIOR SCHOOL

Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey Info Session

On November 29th we will be hosting an information session from 6:00 – 7:00 pm over Zoom for our Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey. This journey consists of a canoe trip and camping through Algonquin park on June 23-26, 2024 and will satisfy the Bronze and Silver levels of the award. 

HERE is the zoom link (Passcode: 391137)

If you have any questions, please contact Brittney Dos Santos

TC-9: a Transdisciplinary Course for Grade 9 Students

Thank you to those parents that came to the TC-9 information session on Friday. Please see THIS VIDEO summary of the course goals, the purpose, the WHAT, WHY and WHEN. Some highlights are:

• WHY: To prepare young women to have the skills, dispositions and practice to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges outlined by the UN SDGs
• WHAT: Experiential, hands-on, action-oriented 8 days, that support and cover academic concepts and learning
• WHEN: March 26 – April 8

Queen’s University Visit

Queen’s University will be visiting Havergal College on Friday, December 1 to speak to Grade 11 and 12 students after school from 3:30 pm-4:15 pm in room B16. This is a great opportunity to see what the university has to offer.

In Advising this Week

Students will be in mixed grade TA groups and will have the opportunity to discuss Dr. Damour’s presentation from the previous day and participate in a reflective activity that will review the topics that were discussed during her presentation. 

HCPA

Ivy Market – Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who supported Ivy Market. We hope you enjoyed the shopping, treats and the chance to mingle and reconnect with others. A special thank you to all the parent volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event a success!

HCPA Marketplace

There is still time to buy a beautiful wreath before the holidays! View the catalogue here and place your order by December 1.

REMINDERS

Arts Events in December

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

Dec 6

Senior School Music Night at 7pm in the Brenda Robson Hall

Dec 7

Rogue’s Gallery in the Legacy Theater at 4pm

Dec 8

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

Dec 12

Middle School Music Night at 4pm in the Brenda Robson Hall

Dec 13

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

HCPA Coffee Morning – For Parents, By Parents

We are looking forward to seeing Grades 7, 8 and 9 parents on Wednesday, December 6 from 8:00 – 9:30 am in the Old Girls BioWall/Student Commons space at the Upper School. (RSVP – hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com)

Special Speaker – 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 28th at 7pm. . There are limited 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. She is scheduled to address students in a special session during the school day, in addition to her evening engagement. 

Applying for Financial Support/Bursary – New & Returning Students Entering Grades 7 – 12 Deadline: 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.

Holiday Angels Reminder

We will be collecting gift cards for our New Circles families until December 5 in both Form and TA. Thank you in advance for your support. 

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Tuesday Nov 28       

Special Speaker: Lisa Damour presents to students in Prayers School ends, students are dismissed at 2:20 pm for employee PD with Lisa Damour Parent Speaker: Lisa Damour, 7 – 8:30pm

Wednesday Nov 29 

Virtual Duke of Edinburgh Information Session,  6 – 7pm

Friday  Dec 1           

Dec 1 Financial Support Application deadline