Friday, May 23, 2025

On By Havergal Upper School

A Message from the Heads: Cissy Goodridge & Deirdre Timusk

Dear Parents and Students

This week, we were reminded of the richness of our school spirit through three events that celebrated artistry, memory, and community.

On Monday afternoon, the Legacy Theatre was transformed by the 2025 Dance Troupe Urban Contemporary Showcase – CTRL. Seventeen breathtaking pieces, choreographed with precision and performed with passion, captivated an enthusiastic audience. Fifteen dancers performed expertly for nearly an hour, showcasing both technical excellence and emotional depth. Special thanks to Dance Heads Sophie and Vicky, and to staff coordinator Kiana, for guiding the dancers in creating such a powerful experience.

On Tuesday, we gathered to honour another Havergal tradition as our Marguerites, the longest-serving students, took the stage to share stories from their earliest days at school. Their reflections offered moments of humour, nostalgia, and insight into the journey of learning and growing up at Havergal. The morning concluded with the always-moving Siblings section of the Prayers program, where students expressed love and gratitude for their siblings in the school community—leaving few dry eyes in the house.

Finally, our week of celebration culminated in the annual House Shout—a wonderful display of energy and House pride. Not even the relentless spring rain could dampen our spirits as students sang their hearts out reminding us of the deep connections and camaraderie that define our House system.

Together, these events reflect the heart of our School and their unshakable sense of community.

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)

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REMINDERS

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

Spring Sports Uniforms

Please return all spring sports uniforms (or uniforms from other seasons) this week. Uniforms can be returned to Ms. Di Filippo in the HPE Office. Unreturned or misplaced uniforms will result in a replacement fee.

Round Square Experience: South Africa June 2026 – Parent Information Session

You’re invited to join us via Zoom for a virtual parent info session on Tuesday, May 27 from 12 – 1 pm to learn about the upcoming Round Square Experience: South Africa. Whether your child has applied or you’re simply exploring future opportunities, this session is for you. Discover the trip’s purpose, highlights, safety measures, and hear from our trip leaders and partners. The session will be recorded. Don’t miss it!

Zoom Invitation: 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade 8 Parents: Registration for Camp New Moon! 

With over 20 new grade 9 students arriving in September the Class of 2029 will travel to Camp New Moon to take part in community building activities. This will take place from Wednesday, Sept 10 – Friday, Sept 12. Please register for camp by Monday, June 9. 

  • Click  HERE for the link to register your daughter by Monday, June 9.  
  • Click HERE to review the AAR (Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk Form) 

There will be a virtual parent information session on Thursday, June 5 at 8 pm which will be recorded and the link will be available in the final edition of The Weekly. 

  • Meeting ID: 827 3659 0389
  • Passcode: 171301

SENIOR SCHOOL

Locker Clean Out – Thursday, May 29 at 3:15 pm

Please encourage your daughter to begin to bring items in her locker home this week. 

She may keep her lock on her locker to put valuable items during exams but everything else must be removed by May 30. All locks must be removed by Friday, June 13.

Grade 9-12 Study Day: Friday, May 30 

In anticipation of Senior School exams (June 2–11), Friday, May 30th is Grade 9-12 Study Day. No Senior School classes will be in session on this day, allowing students time–in addition to their in-class preparation sessions–to study for exams. Senior School students are encouraged to communicate with their teachers to access on-campus exam preparation support on this day, and are also welcome to study at home.

Grade 9-12 Exams begin Monday, June 2 

  • Exams for Grade 9-12 courses begin on Monday, June 2. The full schedule is here.
  • All Senior School exams are two hours in duration, with start times at 9:00 am for morning exams and 1:00 pm for afternoon exams. 
  • Standard time exams will all take place in the Double Gym, and students with accommodations will write all of their exams in B65/B66.
  • Students should arrive 15 minutes early for each exam, in their regular school uniform.
  • From June 2–11, students are not required to be at school except for the period of time when their exam is being written. 
  • If your child is ill on the day of the exam, please report their absence on the Parent Portal as you would on a regular school day.
    • Please note that a final summative evaluation is required to complete each Senior School course. Medical documentation must be provided for any exam absence and the exam must be made up  at another time and place. Contact Jennifer Goldberg, Director of Academic Operations, for more information.
  • Calculator Check: As hundreds of students are writing exams at the same time we ask that you double check with your daughter that she has her own calculator. She will not be able to borrow one from the Math Department for her exam.

Grade 11 Parents: Registration for Grade 12 Campfire Circle!  

The camp will be held at the beautiful Campfire Circle Camp and will take place Wednesday, Sept 10 to Friday September 12. During this time students will take part in important university information sessions, begin to unpack their Core Strengths profile to learn more about themselves as leaders, and begin their journey bonding together as the Class of 2026 .

  • Click HERE to register your daughter by Monday, June 9. 
  • Click HERE to complete the waiver for Campfire Circle. Be sure to pick the correct camp from the drop down menu. 
  • Click HERE to review the AAR (Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk Form) 

There will be a virtual parent information session on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 pm which will be recorded and the link will be available in the final edition of The Weekly.  

  • Meeting ID: 825 7496 1726
  • Passcode: 522682

If your daughter is going to help at the Grade 7 camp she will complete the paperwork in the fall.

Grade 11 Parents: Core Strengths Program This Fall 

One of the cornerstones of the leadership training we are providing to all Grade 12 students this year is the Core Strengths program. Used in hundreds of workplaces to help develop leaders and build relationship intelligence, the award winning Core Strengths program will provide our graduates with self-knowledge, skills and strategies to be high achieving, confident and effective leaders in their futures.

The Core Strengths assessment fees are $110 per student and will be billed to student accounts. The program implementation will begin the first week of school and run through the year and will be led by Havergal employees who have become certified Core Strengths facilitators. For more information, please see the Core Strengths website. For Havergal contact information on the program, feel free to reach out Fiona Marshall.

Band Instrument Return  

This is a reminder that all Band instruments, books and folders need to be returned to the school no later than June 7th.  This includes any home instruments such as tubas, bell kits, drumsticks and mallets.  If your child wishes to keep their instrument over the summer please have them speak to their Band teacher, and if they are currently enrolled in a Band class they can return these items during their classes.

All graduating students need to ensure that they have returned all items to the Band room and if applicable, picked up their personal instruments before they leave campus.

Thanks for an awesome Band season and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!

This Week in Morning Programming

This week we have our final athletic assembly, Grad Prayers and our final Principal Prayers on Thursday. On Wednesday all students will take part in their first House meeting with their new House Captain! The House Captain will be working with their new House Council to ensure that their first meeting is a great one!

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Preloved Uniform & Used Textbooks Drop Off, Wednesday, June 11

Drop off pre-loved uniforms and used textbooks (for donation only) at the Upper School on Wednesday, June 11 7:30 –  11:30 am in the EK Library.

Moms’ Night Out Thank You!

We really enjoyed seeing all the Moms at our annual Mom’s night out at Taylor’s Landing. A big thank you to the team for putting together a fabulous and fun night. Pictures will be shared soon!

REMINDERS

Space Camp November 2025: Application Deadline Monday, May 26

Space Camp will take place at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama from November 2-7, 2025For more information you can contact Jon Owen, Andrea Loyola or Amanda Tesciuba. Student Application deadline May 26, 2025. Sign up now!

Celebrate Grade 8 

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of your daughter’s on Friday, June 6th, at 2:00 pm in the BRH. Please RSVP HERE to attend the ceremony and reception. All family members are welcome.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Monday, May 26

  • Grad Prayers, 8:40 am 
  •  Marguerite Reception, 7 pm

Tuesday, May 27

  • Athletic Assembly, 8:40 am 

Thursday, May 29

  • Last day of classes for Senior School students

Friday, May 30 

  • MS classes continue 
  • Senior School Study Day

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