UPPER SCHOOL

Havercrest Book Drive: Feb 20 through Mar 8

Start your spring cleaning early by donating to the Havercrest Book Drive from February 20 to March 8! All proceeds will go to The Children’s Book Bank, an organization that provides free books to underprivileged children in Toronto, and Havergal’s various community partners (Grenoble Public School and New Circles). We are looking for gently used books for babies, children, and teens but are particularly in need of baby books and graphic novels. There will be boxes around the school for students to place their donations. 

Please note the Book Bank does not accept: Adult books, textbooks/school workbooks, self-published books, magazines, or damaged books. 

For more Information, please reach out to the Forum for Change.

Time 4 Change Fundraiser – Friday, Feb 23 – during drop-off

On Thursday, February 22 at lunch in the Temerty Commons, and Friday, February 23 at 9:00 am in the front drive during morning drop-off, students from the Grade 12 Drama class will be collecting donations for our community partner Youth Without Shelter, in connection with their “Time 4 Change” fundraiser. This fundraiser aims to educate Toronto students about youth homelessness through fundraising and art activism. Any and all donations are welcome, so please bring your change and support this important community partner.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

This Week in Form

On Tuesday, students will be working with our new #winatsocial program. The topic of discussion will be “Learning and growing from the mistakes we make.” Parents can access the lesson and parent resources HERE.

On Wednesday students will be discussing how to build trust and the importance of developing solid relationships. 

SENIOR SCHOOL

The Week in Advising

All students in grade 9-11 will receive information about the upcoming leadership opportunities. There are both elected and application-based opportunities. Grade 12 students will have university counselling. 

Grade 12 – St. Frances Xavier University Visit

On Thursday, February 22, a representative from St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) will be visiting Grade 12 students who have been accepted to their university.  This is a great opportunity for students to ask questions and find out more about StFx.

Date: February 22

Time: 12:15 pm-1:00 pm

Location: B16 

HCPA

Moms’ Night Out

Save the date for this year’s Moms’ Night Out—Thursday, May 23, 2024. More details coming soon.

REMINDERS

Gator Gala – Saturday, April 13, 2024

Tickets are on sale now for all Upper School students and an adult guest.

The Gator Gala Committee is looking for volunteers on Saturday, April 13—find out more here. If you would like to make a donation to the Gator Gala Silent Auction, please contact Jenn Ocampo-King at JenniferOcampo.King@tdsecurities.com or Donna Wilson at donnasmythe@hotmail.com. Thank you for your support!

Yoga at the BioWall/Student Commons

Parents are invited to join the HCPA at 2pm for yoga on February 22 or February 29. Sign up soon as space is limited!

Grade 12 Parent Education Evening – Tuesday, March 5, 7:00 pm

On Tuesday, March 5 at 7 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. To register please CLICK HERE. 
This will be followed on Wednesday, March 6 with a student presentation at 3 pm to the Class of 2024 in the Legacy Theatre. If you have any questions please reach out to Deirdre Timusk.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Feb 19:   

School Closed – Family Day

Fri Feb  23:    

9/10 Havergal Dance