Friday, January 12, 2024

On By Havergal Upper School

UPPER SCHOOL

Parent/Teacher Interviews – February 1 & 2

 Save the Date – Parent Teacher Interviews! 

Parent Teacher Interviews are just around the corner, taking place, via Zoom, on the following dates:

  • Thursday, February 1 (3:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
  • Friday, February 2 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Families will be able to schedule a time to meet with their child(ren)’s teachers using Pick-a-Time.  

  • pickATime OPENS at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17
  • pickAtime CLOSES at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 24

Havergal’s online booking system – pickAtime

The online conference booking system used by Havergal College is called pickAtime. Please note that:

  • pickAtime does not permit the scheduling of back-to-back appointments. If you have two (or more) children who have the same teacher please contact Sally Danto and she will help with scheduling. She will also assist with booking if you have three or more children in the Upper School.
  • the only way to book an appointment after the system closes is by booking directly with your child’s teachers. Ms Danto no longer has access to their calendars after that time.

Already have a pickAtime account?

  • CLICK HERE  to sign into your pickAtime account with your password.

Need to register for an account?

  • If you do not have a pickAtime account, please create a pickAtime link in advance of the online opening. 
  • Please be sure to select the “Upper School” option in the drop down menu (not the “Junior School” or “Green and Gold”).

How to Optimize your Experience on Zoom

In order to have the best possible experience at the upcoming event, it is strongly recommended that your Zoom application be updated to the latest version well before the evening begins. Zoom can take some time to update. 

The following information and links have been provided by our IT department for your use:

Need any Further Help?

For assistance with pickAtime, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@havergal.on.ca (416) 483-3843 ext. 6663 and they will assist you. Their hours of operation are from Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm.

AI Summer Program Taught by Stanford University Alumni – Toronto

Inspirit AI is offering an in-person, 30-hour pre-college AI program hosted at Havergal College that teaches students in grades 8-12 fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build socially impactful projects such as safe ChatGPT bots, exoplanet search, self-driving car systems, and more! 

Stanford and MIT graduates in AI will be present in person from July 15-July 26, 2024 to teach. 

Please read more information in the program brochure and apply here. If you cannot attend in person, students may apply to the live online program. 

Program contact: Jared Greene, jaredgreene@inspiritai.com. 

Extended Absence Procedure

Will your daughter miss more than three days of school in a row? If so please follow our extended absence procedure. Parents are required to contact their child’s Head of School to request an extended absence. Once the absence has been approved, the Head of School will inform the child of the next steps. This process is an important first step in supporting your child while she is away from school. Please do this well in advance to allow at least a week for the process. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Forum for Change Launching Round Square

We are looking for 5 – 7 Delegates to represent Havergal at the upcoming Round Square Regional Conference, being held at the Tim Hortons’ Camp in Kananaskis, Alberta. This is an opportunity to learn with and from students around the world! Financial assistance is available. Please contact Garth Nichols with any questions. 

Information & Application link can be found here

There will be a Zoom information session on January 22nd at Noon to 12:30 ~ this will be recorded and shared

Course Selection Parent Information Session

On Wednesday, January 17 the Guidance Department will be hosting a Course Selection Session for parents of students in Grade 8 via zoom, starting at 7:00 pm. 

  • Carrie Steele

Topic: Grade 8 going into Grade 9 – Course Selection- 2024

Time: Jan 17, 2024, 7:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://havergal.zoom.us/j/83035954433?pwd=02wY4jgRTtXDgkdrIWWV8pDGNx2mGb.1

Meeting ID: 830 3595 4433

Passcode: 672483

Sterling Hall Social – January 19

Grade 7 and 8 students are invited to register their interest in attending the Sterling Hall Social, next Friday, January 19 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Students were sent a registration form earlier this week. Registration closes at 9:00 pm on Friday, January 12. Successful candidates will be notified on Monday, January 15.

UCC Skating & Pizza Party

Grade 8 students have been invited to participate in a skating and pizza party at UCC on Wednesday, January 31 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

Students received an online registration form today; registration closes on Friday, January 19 at 9:00 am.

Grade 7 Leadership

On January 16, our Grade 7 students will have the opportunity to run for the position of Form or House rep. Students are able to nominate themselves and must prepare a one minute speech for their classmates. The speeches and elections will be held on Tuesday January 16 in their Form rooms. Interested students were sent the nomination form earlier this week and must nominate themselves by using this form no later than Friday, January 12 at 5:00 pm. Please encourage your child to put their name forward.

Coffee with the Head of Middle School

Did you know 56% of parents are concerned about their child’s technology use? Understandably, families feel overwhelmed and find it challenging to keep up with their children, dealing with new apps, video games, drama, and social situations. In partnering with The Social Institute, we’ve taken a positive, proactive approach to prioritise student well-being, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations and helping students develop essential life skills for success in and beyond the classroom, both online and offline. Wondering how it all works? Let’s dive in on Feb 6, 8:00 am – 9:30am for a fun and engaging session on #winatsocial.  You can register HERE.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Forum for Change Launches Applications for the Round Square International Conference 2024 in Bogota, Colombia

We are looking for 5 Senior School students to represent Havergal at the Round Square International Conference in September of 2024. This is the learning and adventure of a lifetime where students can learn with and from students from around the world. Financial assistance is available. Please contact Garth Nichols with any questions. 

Information & Application link can be found here

There will be a Zoom information session on January 22nd at 12:30 to 12:55 ~ this will be recorded and shared

Guidance Department News

Grade 12 Students: Important University Deadlines

  • A friendly reminder that Ivey applications are due Monday, January 15 at 11:59 pm. 
  • The deadline for Ontario high school students to submit their completed application to the OUAC is Monday, January 15 at 7:00 pm.

Grad Portraits

Grad Portraits will take place in the Rotunda from Monday, February 5 to Friday, February 9 at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Students are to abide by these important photo instructions:

  • Wear a white blouse or top (no t-shirts)
  • Do not wear coloured undergarments
  • Jewellery is permitted

Grads can book their appointment HERE.

Course Selection Parent Information Session – January 17

On Wednesday, January 17 the Guidance Department will be hosting a Course Selection Session for parents of students in Grade 9 – 12 via zoom, starting at 7:00 pm. 

  • Grade 9 into 10: Jordy Winograd

Topic: Grade 9 going into 10 – Course Selection 2024

Time: Jan 17, 2024 7:00 PM 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://havergal.zoom.us/j/87560164023?pwd=NmBhAfOuIMIiOvAJiPmSbgdO4QwGMb.1

Meeting ID: 875 6016 4023

Passcode: 138992

  • Grade 10 into 11: Jordan Frost

Topic: Grade 10 going into Grade 11 course selection 2024

Time: Jan 17, 2024 07:00 PM 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://havergal.zoom.us/j/84348910767?pwd=jNz4uM2Fq7aVftMzlfdRa3o1A945HM.1

Meeting ID: 843 4891 0767

Passcode: 996939

  • Grade 11 into 12: Jennifer Mandala 

Topic: Grade 11 into Grade 12 course selection 2024

Time: Jan 17, 2024 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://havergal.zoom.us/j/83443285462?pwd=hWNhibxF9Rcyv4uc9U3IYJw7ZGFb1A.1

Meeting ID: 834 4328 5462

Passcode: 265013

HCPA

Grade Rep Meeting

All parents are welcome to attend the next US Grade Rep meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 8:45 am in the JS Dining Hall. Principal Katrina Sampson and Executive Director of Advancement Annette Paul will introduce HC’s new initiative ‘Ahead of the Game: The Campaign for Girls Athletics, Outdoor Education and Play.’  In addition, Alex Shum, Head of Mathematics and Computer Science, will speak about the Math program at Havergal. We hope to see you there!

REMINDERS

Gator Gala Save the Date! Saturday, April 13

All Upper School students and an adult guest are invited to join us for an evening of dining and dancing “carnival style”—more details coming soon!

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Wed Jan 17    

Parents Course Selection Meetings – Virtual 7:00 pm

Fri Jan 19       

Sterling Hall Social Grade 7 & 8

BSS Winter Festival Grade 11 & 12

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