UPPER SCHOOL
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Sign-up is Still Open!
Sign-up for Parent/Teacher Conferences will remain open until Tuesday, January 30 at 5 pm. Please see previous editions of The Weekly for complete instructions on how to sign up. After Tuesday, you must contact your daughter’s teachers directly to set up appointments.
If you wish to schedule a meeting with your child’s Learning Support Specialist or Guidance Counsellor please email them directly to book an appointment.
March Break to the Long Weekend
There are three days of school between March Break and the next long weekend. During these three days classes will be taking place with the regular expectations for students. If your family is choosing to travel during those three days we ask that your daughter stays up-to-date by using Canvas and we will not require an extended absence form to be completed.
HOCKEY DAY 2024: Online Registration and Ticket Purchase
On Tuesday, February 13, at approximately 12:45 pm, Havergal College will play against Bishop Strachan School’s (BSS) U20 Hockey team in a battle for the Hewitt Cup (HOCKEY DAY!!!).
In this annual hockey game—faculty, staff, and students are decked out in green and gold to cheer on our Gators with pride. Our Junior School Gators will play against the BSS Junior School team during the first intermission.
Similar to last year, this year’s game will be held at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (Formerly Maple Leaf Gardens) located at 50 Carlton St, Toronto.
Attendance is mandatory for students in Grades 4 to 8; students in Grades 9 to 12 are encouraged to attend. The parents of all attendees must complete online registration and ticket purchase.
Students in grades 9-12 may be dismissed directly from Mattamy Athletic Centre after the game. Parents, if you wish to grant your child permission to leave after the game (and not take the bus transportation back to Havergal) please check the appropriate box during registration. Only students who have this parental permission, via Veracross registration (no emails), may be dismissed directly from Mattamy. Please note that if you choose this option, there may not be space on a return bus should they change their mind later.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AND WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 AT NOON
To register your child click here: https://events.veracross.com/hc/418-eaarexcursions23-24USJSD
Student accounts will be charged $25 to attend the event, which includes bus transportation, a spirit item and admission to the arena.If you have any questions please contact Ms. Di Filippo
Hockey for Health – a message from Wellbeing & Sports Prefects: Emerson, Paige & Kaitlyn
Hello Havergal Community,
We are beyond excited that the Hockey for Health initiative is continuing this year! The core of sports is community, the exact thing that makes Hockey Day so special. Along with the thrilling game on the ice, Hockey Day has the unique power to bring us together, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared spirit. Highlighting this feeling emphasises the idea that none of us are alone, and strength truly lies in this community, no matter what day it is. The unity forged through cheering for a common cause and the shared moments of triumph, these experiences build bonds that extend far beyond the rink.
Hockey 4 Health is a powerful platform for our Havergal community to come together and address the stigma surrounding mental health. In addition to this amazing event, Havergal College and The Bishop Strachan School are coming together to raise funds for Kids Help Phone. This is just one of the ways we can work towards ending the stigma. By leveraging the strength of our shared experiences and love for our community, we aim to break down barriers, encourage open conversations, and create a supportive environment for all.
Link to Donate to Kids Help Phone CLICK HERE.**
To view the slidedeck made for this event, including an incredible video showcasing the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, please click HERE.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Course Selection Parent Information
The live recording from the Course Selection Parent Information Session is ready to view. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s guidance counsellor if you have questions.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Course Selection Parent Information
The live recordings from the Course Selection Parent Information Session are ready to view. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s guidance counsellor if you have questions.
Grade 11 Students – Special Workshop – Thursday, Feb 1 from 8:30 am to 1:50 pm
On February 1, all Grade 11 students will be engaging in a special workshop aimed at helping them identify their values as they begin to think about their transition to their graduating year, their role as the Class of 2025 leading the student body, as well as the choices they will face as they look beyond high school. All Grade 12 students at Havergal engage in the Core Strengths program, spending time considering values prior to engagement with this program will add even greater richness to it.
The day of programming begins at 8:30 am and ends at 1:50 pm, taking advantage of the shortened school day for Parent Teacher Interviews. Students have signed up to attend smaller workshops during the day where they can work with teacher facilitators to learn more about themselves, what motivates and what drives them.
Attendance is mandatory and we look forward to having them share with you some of their personal learnings from the day.
Grade 12 Parent Education Evening – Save the Date – Tuesday, March 5, 7:00 pm
On Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 pm Lexi Koster, a Toronto-based Sexual Violence Prevention Educator, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist & Child Life Specialist will be here to present to our Grade 12 parents. Sexual violence is a growing issue on post-secondary campuses, largely due to a lack of early education on topics like consent, bodily autonomy and bystander intervention. Through uplifting workshops and keynotes, Lexi gives audiences the confidence to talk openly about sexual violence and take action toward its prevention. Having formerly worked as Queen’s University’s Sexual Violence Prevention Educator, Lexi knows the difference it makes to have these important conversations before stepping foot on campus. Parents are encouraged to join us on March 5 where Lexi will cover the landscape of campus sexual violence and impart strategies to continue the conversation at home. To register please CLICK HERE.
This will be followed on Wednesday, March 6 with a student presentation at 3:00 pm to the Class of 2024 in the Legacy Theatre. All Grads are expected to attend this important presentation. Students will take part in interactive case studies and walk away with practical tools to keep themselves and others safe as they transition to post-secondary life.
Over the past seven years, Lexi has worked with thousands of high school students across Canada, mobilising them to be part of the solution. She hopes that through early education, we can reduce the incidence of sexual violence on post-secondary campuses in years to come. If you have any questions please reach out to Deirdre Timusk.
In Advising this Week
Our Grade 9 and 12 student reps have put together some typical scenarios for our Grads to talk about with our Grade 9s. These two grades will be meeting together to unpack different social situations with the Grads sharing their wisdom with their younger counterparts. Our Grade 10 students will attend sessions on learning how to make safe choices with their friends and partners in social settings and managing risky behaviour. Grade 11 students will be completing their course selection forms and consulting with their grade advisors and our guidance team.
REMINDERS
Havergal Board & Committees Recruitment Reminder – applications due Friday, Feb 2
As we look ahead to planning for the next school year, we would like to remind parents/guardians that the opportunity to apply to serve on the Board of Governors or a Board Committee is currently open. This year the Board is especially interested in identifying potential candidates with one or more of the following: philanthropic board and/or charitable foundation board experience; capital infrastructure project oversight experience; and CPA/CFO/operational finance/public accountancy experience.
The Board of Governors Application Form is located here, and the application due date is Friday, February 2, 2024. Applications will be reviewed in February/March with interviews taking place in March for those selected. Additional details on the role and responsibilities of Board and Committee members can be found here. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at boardofgovernors@havergal.on.ca.
Round Square Opportunities
A reminder from the Forum for Change about information sessions about our two Round Square opportunities:
- Recordings from our information session on Monday, Jan. 22nd are linked below:
- Student information session coming up on Jan. 29th in person in the Forum for Change
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!
CAIS Middle School Leadership Conference – Grade 7 only
Students in Grade 7 have the opportunity to apply for the CAIS Middle School Leadership Conference, being held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 7 -10. More details, including registration can be found HERE.
NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL
Tuesday, Jan 30
Grade 12: Our Grads Take the Cake, 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Thursday, Feb 1
Grade 11 – Workshop 8:30am – 1:50 pm
Parent Teacher conferences 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday, Feb 2
Parent Teacher conferences 8:00am – 3:00pm
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