UPPER SCHOOL

Havergal Connections Presents: Finance Perspectives: Empowering Insights & Networking Opportunities

Broaden your professional network and gain valuable insights into the finance world from seasoned professionals at our upcoming panel discussion! But hold on, this event offers more than just professional insights. It is a golden opportunity to connect with the HC community!

Date: April 24, 2024

Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Forthlane Partners

Address: 145 Adelaide St W 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M5H 4E5

Lunch: Provided

Join us for a panel discussion hosted by Martha (Cohen) Simmons ’99 at Forthlane Partners and moderated by Jennifer Kerr ’93. Gain candid anecdotes, insights, and success strategies from our panellists Lauren Epstein ’03, Robyn Doritty ’04, and Alice Popescu ’99.

We hope to see you there – RSVP below!Register here: https://events.veracross.com/hc/472-financeperspectives

Exchange 2024/25 Family Information Evening – April 17 – 6:30 pm

Current Grade 7 and 9 students, and their parents/guardians, are invited to learn more about next year’s Grade 8 and 10 Exchange Programs. This meeting is mandatory for all students who intend to apply, plus one parent/guardian. 

• April 17, 2024
• 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
• Brenda Robson Hall 

Please contact Ms. Jessica Randall (jrandall@havergal.on.ca) if you have any questions. Thank you!

Founders’ Day: Thursday, April 18

This year’s Founders’ Day celebration will be held at 9:45 am on Thursday April 18 at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church (227 Bloor Street East) – Havergal’s original parish church. Attendance in #1 Dress is mandatory for all students in the Upper School.

Our request is that you show your support of the school by ensuring your daughter attends this important celebratory event.  Parents must complete this linked registration for students to attend by Friday April 12, 2024 at 9:00 am. 

Havergal’s Work to Uncover the Burke Brook

We are delighted to share this exciting article that was published yesterday afternoon, on CBC News, highlighting Havergal’s restoration work on the Burke Brook Ravine over the years: 

This school uncovered a buried stream and transformed its schoolyard The story will also be included in CBC’s What On Earth weekly newsletter; it relates to a larger CBC interactive video focused on the daylighting of lost rivers across Canada, published last week. A huge thank you to our Marketing and Communication Team, and our Facilities Teams for helping to bring this good news story to life.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

In Form Next Week

The MS school students will be learning about how companies use personal data for targeted ads and how they can play on our insecurities. This lesson will focus on how to keep their privacy safe, while they are online. If you’d like to learn more, HERE are some articles curated by our #win team, that offer starting points for conversations with your child.  

Lost & Found

We currently have several items including, skates, shoes, blazers and more that have been in the Middle School Hallway for months. These items are now in The Pound, Havergal’s Lost and Found, right next door to the Green & Gold shop. Please encourage your daughter to pick up any items they may be missing by Friday April 19. Items that have not been picked up will be donated.

SENIOR SCHOOL

In Advising Next Week

Grade 10 will be attending a leadership session with our Director of Student Leadership, Fiona Marshall. Our Grade 11 students will learn more about their options for US and UK universities. Finally, our Grade 12 students have signed up to learn about different life skills that they will need after they leave Havergal. The basics of auto mechanics, food prep, and lessons about learning in boarding are some of the options that students will have to choose from.

New Global Experience Trip – Beijing – Summer, 2025

There has been an exciting new addition to the list of Global Experiences that will be available to students in Grades 9-12. Please refer to the SLIDE DECK of offerings and ONE PAGER for more information.

University Visits This Week

Individual University Reps will be visiting Havergal College to speak to Grade 9 to 12 students during the lunch hour from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm, or after school from 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to see what the universities offer, and to consider the paths they might like to take. 

Tuesday, April 16 from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm in Room B16 

• Huron College at Western University

Thursday, April 18 from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm in the Ellen Knox Library

• Universities from Ireland
  • University of Limerick
  • University of Galway
  • University College Cork
  • Queen’s University Belfast

Friday, April 19 from 8:45am – 9:25 am in Room B16

• University of St. Andrews, Scotland 

Thursday, April 25 from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm in Room B16 

• Johns Hopkins University

Getting Started with US Applications

The Senior Guidance team is offering workshops to Grade 11 students who are interested in the process of applying to US Universities. 

• Tuesday, April 16 from 3:40 pm – 5:00 pm in Room B65
• Friday, April 19 from 8:20 am – 9:25 am in Room B65

REMINDERS

June Exams

The 2024 June exam schedule is available here. Should you or your child have questions or concerns about this schedule, please contact Jennifer Goldberg, Director of Academic Operations (jgoldberg@havergal.on.ca). 

Global Experiences Reminder

Gator Gala Silent Auction

Whether or not you’re going to the Gator Gala, you can bid on items in the silent auction until 10 pm on Saturday, April 13!

Relay for Life – Parent Team

Join the HCPA’s parent team for this year’s Relay for Life – held at UCC at 4:00 pm on May 2.

Moms’ Night Out – Thursday, May 23

Tickets on sale now!

Pre-loved Uniform Sales

• Monday, April 22 from 3:30 to 7 pm and Tuesday, April 23 from 8 to 11 am outside the Junior School Learning Hub. 
• We’re still accepting donations – click here for details.
• Click here to volunteer.
• Also available for purchase will be HC-branded Yeti cups, puffers, vests and Lazypants

HC Frames

Frames are on sale until Wednesday, May 1. Click here to order.

North York Harvest Food Bank

This is the last weekend to grab some non-perishable food from your local grocery store to donate to North York Harvest Food Bank. On Monday, 20 students will be taking all donations to our sort and learn program. Thank you so much to all families who have supported us so far.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Apr 15     Parent Global Experiences Zoom Info Session – 12 pm – 1:30 pm 

Wed Apr 17      Parent & Student Exchange Information Evening – 6:30 pm 

Thu Apr 18       Founders’ Day 

Fri Apr 19        COSSOT Middle School Dance – 7 – 9pm