UPPER SCHOOL

Please Update Your Daughter’s Health Records – June 1 to July 1

Please complete your child’s Vital Health Record and Student Health Tracker in the Magnus Health Portal to ensure the following information is accurate and updated: health history and conditions, allergies, history of concussions, dietary restrictions and administration of medications from Health Centre nurses. Parents are responsible for updating the school on any changes in your child’s health status throughout the year by updating information in the Magnus Health Portal. The Health Centre ensures that the health records of students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 are accurately and confidentially stored. Accurate record-keeping helps keep students safe on- and off-site, and it relies on parents being diligent about updating their children’s health information and sharing it with the school.

We are asking that all parents conduct the year update before July 1, 2024. Access is available as of June 1, 2024. If you completed an update prior to June 1st, we apologise but you will need to re-submit your child’s Magnus profile.

Instructions to log into Magnus can be found here. Thank you for your assistance in ensuring that we have the necessary health information for your child to keep them healthy and safe while enrolled at Havergal.

Please reach out to the Health Centre with any questions or concerns.

June Exam Schedule

The exam schedule and additional supporting documents are available on the Parent Portal. Visit Upper School > Calendar & Schedules > June Exams.

Pick-up, Drop-off & Parking – Thank you for Your Cooperation!

Thank you for continuing to use the middle lane as a dedicated drive-through lane. You may use this drive-through lane to drop your student off in the north parking lot. 

When dropping off in the front circle, use only the east curb lane, ensuring that you pull your vehicle all the way to the end of the drive. Security will direct you on whether to exit through the circle or the north parking lot. Do not park in the west curb lane to drop off your child as it is dangerous for students to cross through the incoming drop off traffic. 

Please continue to follow our security team’s directions for both entering and exiting the property.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade 7 Field Trip

All Grade 7 students will be participating in a trip to Black Creek Village. The email to register has been sent to parents today. 

• The trip departs from Havergal at 9 a.m. Students arrive and go directly to the BRH for attendance with their chaperones
• Dress is casual for outdoor activities. Please have students wear sunscreen and bring rain gear if necessary.
• Students MUST pack a nut-free lunch. No lunch is available on site. They may also choose to have a small amount of money for a visit to the gift shop.
• Students 13 or over must bring a Presto Card or contactless method of payment for return fare for the TTC.
• We will return to Havergal by 3:00 p.m.

Link to register:   

https://events.veracross.com/hc/418-eaarexcursions23-24USJSD

If you have any questions about the trip, please contact Fiona Marshall.

Special Schedule – Friday, June 7

On Friday June 7, there will be a special schedule for all MS students.

Classes will begin at 8:30am and Grade 7 students will be dismissed at 1:30pm.

8:30 – 9:30 = P1 (Block H)

9:40 – 10:40 = P2 (Block G)

10:50 – 11:50 = P3 (Block F)

11:50 – 12:30 = Lunch

12:30 – 1:30 = P4 (Block E) Grade 7’s dismissed 

2:00 – 3:30pm – Celebrate Grade 8

Celebrate Grade 8 – Friday, June 7 – 2:00 – 3:30 pm

We look forward to welcoming you to the Brenda Robson Hall on Friday June 7th at 2:00pm for the Grade 8 Celebration.  If you haven’t already done so, please RSVP HERE

In preparation for the event,  here are a few reminders:

• Students are required to wear their Number 1 Uniform. 
• The BRH will be available for seating from 1:30 pm onwards. Guests arriving prior to this time, will be asked to wait in the Rotunda. This is to allow us to complete the preparations for the event.
• A reception will follow the event. During the reception, interested families may stay afterwards to have informal photos taken.

Locker Clean-out – Thurs, June 16 – 3:15 pm

Please encourage your daughter to bring home items that are in her locker throught the week. Locker clean-out will be on Thursday, June 6 at 3:15 pm. She may keep her lock on her locker during exams but everything must be removed by June 15, 3:15pm. 

SENIOR SCHOOL

Senior Art Exhibit

Congratulations to all of the students in Ms Toor’s and Ms Ulbin’s classes who are exhibiting their remarkable work throughout the school.  We had a wonderful and well-attended opening last week accompanied by music and snacks.  Thank you to everyone who participated and to all of those who helped to bring this amazing exhibition together.  Big big thanks especially to Ms Toor and Ms Ulbin for your vision and dedication, and to Ms Funk for all your hard work installing this show!

Global Learning Leading Diploma

The Forum for Change is excited to share the extraordinary achievement of the grade 12 Grads who have completed the Global Learning Leading Diploma (GLLD).

Some of the intentions of the program are to explore the world’s interconnectedness and the importance of fostering compassion, empathy and respect across cultures and boundaries. These students have delved into the issues that affect our world from climate change and poverty, to inequality and injustice. In working with dedicated teacher mentors these students have reflected on their global competencies and are committed to consider the impact they can have on the world.

CELEBRATION SATURDAY

Save the Date – Saturday, September 28 – 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

It’s almost summer but Celebration Saturday is just around the corner. You don’t want to miss this great community event in support of Havergal’s Community Partners. Mark September 28 in your calendar now!

Help Needed!

We are looking for a second parent to help out with the Celebration Saturday Bazaar this year. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Christine Spence (Manager, Parent Relations – cspence@havergal.on.ca) or Steven Rathwell (HCPA Volunteer Coordinator – steven.rathwell@yahoo.ca). Thank you for your support.

HCPA

Moms’ Night Out

Thanks to everyone who attended Moms’ Night Out! Click here for photos. (Password: Havergal)

Pre-Loved Uniforms & Used Textbook Drop-off

Drop off pre-loved uniforms and used textbooks (for donation only) at the Upper School on Wednesday, June 12 (7:30 to 11:30 am in the Rotunda, 8 to 8:30 am in the laneway). More information will be sent out next week in the News You Can Use. Sign up here if you can volunteer.

Used Technology Drive

In conjunction with the pre-loved uniform collection, US students will be running a used technology drive. Please help the students and the environment by donating your old technology for recycling. Click here for more information. 

REMINDERS

Grade 8 Parent: Fall Camp for New to Grade 9 Students – Sept 11-13 -Registration is Open Now

Please visit the link below to register your child’s participation.

https://events.veracross.com/hc/488-eaarexcursions24-25USON The Parent Information Session will be held Tuesday, June 4 at 12:00 – 12:30

Please find the link for the webinar below. 

https://havergal.zoom.us/j/87326582347?pwd=jN1NovY_0rIXLtOKk1BsWWCsb5m0hA.Xi4lAD3DP5JncrtC

Passcode: 066479

Webinar ID: 873 2658 2347

International numbers available: https://havergal.zoom.us/u/kcIGRswYed

Grade 11 Parents: Fall Camp for new Grads – Sept 11 – 13 – Registration is Open Now

Please visit the link below to register your child’s participation.

https://events.veracross.com/hc/488-eaarexcursions24-25USON

The Parent Information Session will be held Wednesday, June 5 at 12:00 – 12:30 pm. 

Please find the link for the webinar below 

https://havergal.zoom.us/j/86293552120?pwd=rUtNd2l2M_waN2ZAC1Ocze99D_U5Ew.txdGmYPUaBSyUm7P

Passcode: 157594

Webinar ID: 862 9355 2120

Passcode: 157594

    International numbers available: https://havergal.zoom.us/u/keaPjkuRsO

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon June 3       Grade 9-12 Exams all week Grade 7-8 Classes all week

Tue June 4        Grade 8 parents – 12 pm Parent Information Webinar for Fall Camp

Wed June 5       Grade 7 Field Trip to Black Creek Pioneer Village  Grade 11 parents –  12 pm Parent Information Webinar for Fall Camp

Fri June 7 Special Schedule for MS  Celebrate Grade 8   – 2 pm