Friday, May 9, 2025

On By Havergal Upper School

A Message from the Heads: Cissy Goodridge & Deirdre Timusk

Dear Parents and Students,

This week’s morning programming buzzed with opportunities for our students to embody some of our key leadership attributes. Pride Week took centre stage, fostering an inclusive environment through student-led activities designed to build connection and belonging. Witnessing the Class of 2025 and 2026 collaborate in preparation for the Candlelight ceremony was a powerful example of empowering others, as the graduating class prepares to pass the torch of leadership.

Our Admission Prefects, Tessa and Isabella, demonstrated caring leadership by inviting grade 10 students to apply for a new mentoring program. This initiative will pair older students with incoming grade 9s, providing invaluable support and guidance over their first two years at Havergal.

The Guidance team also played a crucial role, meeting with grade 9 students to address their questions and dispel myths about post-secondary pathways, emphasizing the value of a well-rounded high school experience. Meanwhile, our middle school students actively engaged in our win@social program, discussing how friendships can shift and change and what steps they can take to demonstrate belonging, within our community. This week truly showcased our students actively living our leadership attributes.

Cissy Goodridge, Head of Middle School

Deirdre Timusk, Head of Senior School

Today’s edition of The Weekly contains information on the following: 

UPPER SCHOOL (Gr. 7 – 12)

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Gr. 7 – 8)

SENIOR SCHOOL (Gr. 9 – 12)

HCPA

REMINDERS

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

Bring your sunscreen

As the weather warms up, please ensure your child comes to school with sunscreen already applied and, if possible, brings their own for reapplication. Students are often outside beyond PE—at lunch, during breaks, and for class activities—and we’ve noticed many do not have sunscreen with them. Thank you for helping us keep everyone sun-safe!

MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Sorting Room

This week in the Middle School our students will transform the BRH to replicate the North York Harvest Food Bank sorting room. Our students will weigh, count and box thousands of canned goods for our community partner. This marks the final step in a months-long project where our students have engaged in community outreach to positively impact the lives of others

Math Contest Reminder

The Gauss math contest is taking place during morning programming for all MS students on Wednesday, 14th May. MS students are encouraged to arrive at school no later than 8:20, to allow for a seamless start to the contest. Thank you for your flexibility and support in getting your child to school a little early that day.

MS Immunization Clinic

On Thursday May 15, our Grade 7 students will be participating in the TPH Immunization clinic. Students who received their first does in the Fall will receive their second dose on Thursday.  Students who were ill or missed the first dose, are able to receive it at the clinic. A completed and signed consent form must accompany the child to the clinic. A copy of the consent form can be found HERE.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Next Week in Morning Programming 

Looking ahead, our morning programming for the next few weeks will be dedicated to preparing for the House Shout. For those unfamiliar, this vibrant event, showcased in this video, involves each House creating a cheer and routine. It also marks the culmination of the House Banner competition. With the possibility of winning the House Banner still very much alive for everyone, full participation is key!

Consequently, this week marks our final grade-level program meeting. Our dedicated student grade representatives from grades 9 to 11 have designed engaging programming for their peers to celebrate the approaching end of the school year. Meanwhile, our graduating class will have a special session focused on all things Graduation, including essential information about the ceremony and their important role within it.

HCPA

Moms’ Night Out: Thursday, May 22

Click here to purchase tickets (ticket sales close today).

A-mazing Race Thank you

Thanks to everyone who organized, volunteered for and attended the JS A-mazing Race! Photos are available here.

HCPA Volunteer Reception

HC warmly invites all HCPA members and volunteers to the HCPA Volunteer Reception on Thursday, May 29, from 6 – 8:30 pm at the Upper School.

  • Please check your email for the RSVP link. If you’ve volunteered this year but didn’t receive an invitation, reach out to Lauren Farquharson, Parent Relations Manager, at lfarquharson@havergal.on.ca.
  • We look forward to celebrating with you with an evening of fun, refreshments, and delicious food!

REMINDERS

June Exam Schedule 

Exams will take place at Havergal June 2 – 11 for Senior School students and June 9 – 11 for Middle School students. Please see the Full Exam Schedule for details. Should you have questions about Havergal’s final exam planning or process, please don’t hesitate to contact the Director of Academic Operations, Jennifer Goldberg.

Round Square Experience: South Africa June 2026: Application Deadline May 20

This experience will provide an opportunity for students to experience South Africa through the Round Square.  During this experience, students will deep-dive into Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism and Service. For more information contact Ryan Brown and/or Krista Koekkoek. Student Application deadline May 20, 2025.

Global Learning Project: Japan March 2026:  Application Deadline May 20 

We are excited to share an upcoming student travel opportunity to Japan that will immerse students in the vibrant contrasts between tradition and modernity. A very draft itinerary can be found HERE. For more information you can contact Fatima Kaba. Student Application deadline May 20, 2025.

Immersive Trip to Guadeloupe in March 2026: Application Deadline May 20 

This Global Experience to Guadeloupe brings the French language to life through an unforgettable cultural experience. For more information you can contact Kayleen Hogan. Student Application deadline May 20, 2025.

Parents As Speakers: An Invitation to Share your Knowledge and Skills with Havergal Students 

We’re excited to invite you to volunteer for a new initiative, “Parents As Speakers”, at Havergal College. This initiative aims to build stronger connections at HC by creating meaningful opportunities for parents to share their stories, talents, and experiences in ways that can directly enrich our students’ lives. If you’re interested in volunteering, we invite you to express your interest by completing the Google Form HERE. There’s no commitment at this stage—we’ll follow up with more information about each opportunity as it becomes available.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Wednesday, May 14

  • Special Schedule: Middle School Math Contest, 8:30 am 
  • Middle School Music Night 4pm

Thursday, May 15

  • Grade 12 Prom: Eglinton Grand, 6-11 pm 

Friday, May 16

  • No Classes 
  • Boarding School is open 

Monday, May 19

  • No Classes

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