Thank you so much for the tremendous community response to Celebration Day and our first Friday Night Lights. The generosity and spirit on this campus were undeniable. We are grateful to the students, parents, alumni, and staff who contributed to this fundraising effort for our Community Partners and helped build such a strong sense of unity.
Have a great weekend,
The US Leadership Team (Krista, Cissy, Deirdre and Nicole)
Today’s edition of The Weekly contains information on the following:
UPPER SCHOOL (Gr. 7 – 12)
- Monday, October 6th: Special Schedule in the Upper School
- Upper School Parent Teacher Conferences
- Havergal’s Guidelines on Public Statements
- Havergal Connections Panel: Self-Confidence in a Changing World
- School Year Photos
- Attendance Reminders
- Student Portraits Are Now Available!
- Elite Sport Fitness Testing
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Gr. 7 – 8)
SENIOR SCHOOL (Gr. 9 – 12)
BOARDING SCHOOL
HCPA
REMINDERS
- ACTION REQUIRED: All Senior School Parents – Please complete this permission form to cover many of our events this year.
- Tupperware, Everywhere!
Next Week in the Upper School
Monday, Oct 6
- 8:30 am Period 1
- Gr 7 – 9 Parent Coffee Morning, 7:30 am, Junior School Dining Room
- AP Exam Registration Information, 6:30 – 7 pm, Library
- Parents as Partners, Jeff Seligo, 7 pm, BRH
- Early Dismissal for students, 2:20 pm
Tuesday, Oct 7
- Thanksgiving Prayers
Wednesday, Oct 8
- Canadian University Fair, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, BRH
- Duke, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Brown, Dartmouth Presentations, 7 – 9 pm, Legacy Theatre
Thursday, Oct 9
- Dress in House Colours for all students – House Games!
Friday
- No classes – Boarding School remains open
Upper School
Monday, October 6th: Special Schedule in the Upper School
To support Faculty Professional Development with Jeff Selingo, a university admissions and counselling expert, students in Grades 7-12 will be dismissed at 2:20 pm on Monday. Senior School students will have the opportunity to hear from Mr. Selingo before their dismissal. Period 1 classes will begin at 8:30 am.
Upper School Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually on Thursday, October 23 at 3 – 8 pm and Friday, October 24 at 8 am – 4 pm. The Pick-A-Time booking system will open on Wednesday, October 8 at noon and will close on Wednesday, October 22 at noon.
After Pick-A-Time closes, the only way to book appointments is by emailing teachers directly; only they will be able to add to their schedules.
Please ensure your Zoom account is up-to-date. See Zoom Instructions.
Once booked, individual conference schedules and Zoom links are accessed via Pick-A-Time.
If your child has an Individual Education Plan, and you would like to connect with her Learning Support Specialist, please email them directly to arrange an appointment. If you have questions or concerns about Learning Support, please contact Kirsten Uhre, Director of Upper School Learning Support.
If you have questions or concerns about Parent-Teacher Conferences, please contact Jennifer Goldberg, Director of Academics.
Havergal’s Guidelines on Public Statements
At Havergal College, our role is to teach students how to think, not what to think. Following consultation with our Senior Leadership Team and a special task force of the Board of Governors, we have established guidelines on issuing public statements. The Board of Governors endorsed these guidelines earlier this week. In line with these, Havergal will not release public statements on geopolitical or sociopolitical events. As a day and boarding school with a diverse, international community, our responsibility is to help students develop the skills necessary to engage in respectful dialogue and critical thinking. You can find the guidelines on public statements and an accompanying FAQ in the Policies, Procedures & Agreements section of our parent portal.
We know that both local and world events over the past few years have been difficult for many in our community, and we remind students and families that we have support available through our student support team, along with access to external supports for students as necessary.
Havergal Connections Panel: Self-Confidence in a Changing World
In today’s world of filtered selfies, fitness culture, and confusing ideals of wellness, girls face real pressures around body image and self-esteem. Come join us to learn more!
Join moderator Christina Sorbara (Current Parent, business leader, corporate director, and former national team athlete) and a panel of experts as they share perspectives on how schools, families, and communities can help girls build confidence and self-compassion.
Panel:
Nicole Tapscott ’02 – Old Girl/Alum & Current Parent, Chief Commercial Officer at Knix
Dr. Nina Mafrici ’02 – Old Girl/Alum & Current Parent, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Michele Foster – Clinical Psychologist
Krista Koekkoek – Head of Upper School
- Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Time: 6–8 pm
- Where: Legacy Theatre, Havergal College
School Year Photos
Are you looking for photos from school events? We have a new way for parents to view albums this year! Visit our School Year Photos page on the Parent Portal to see our latest albums. Albums will be available until the end of the following month after they were posted (e.g. September photos will expire on October 31, October photos will expire on November 30, etc.) Be sure to visit the page often for images from our events.
Attendance Reminders
When your daughter is late to school please remember to:
- Mark them as coming late with the time of arrival in our system.
- Remind them to check in at our Day School Office (DSO) when they arrive at school
This includes missing our Morning Programming time. Students who are unexcused from our Morning Programming are also subject to the school rules around missing class.
Thank you in advance for your partnership.
Student Portraits Are Now Available!
We are pleased to let you know that your daughter’s school portraits are now available online for viewing and ordering. To access your photos, visit echophotography.ca and enter your access code, which is your (student ID)-2526, for example 12345-2526.
Ordering is simple, with a variety of print and digital options to suit your family’s preferences. New this year, you can also choose which photo will appear in the Ludamus. Please ensure that you make your selection by November 16.
If you have any questions or special requests, please contact Cameron Hubbs at cameron@echophotography.ca.
Elite Sport Fitness Testing
Havergal Athletics has partnered with SportTesting.com to set up an elite fitness testing event at Havergal, a fitness combine, for any interested Havergal Athlete. For each session, the evaluators will equip the gyms with all the technology required for the tests and complete the session for all athletes. Each athlete will receive a personalized and private report card on their results.
There are three testing dates throughout the year. There are no makeup dates, so you must make those dates (there is no penalty for missing, just a loss of opportunity to get more sport data). The dates are:
- Tuesday, November 4th (end of Fall Season)
- Monday, March 2nd (end of Winter Season, before March Break)
- Monday, May 25th (end of Spring Season)
**These are 90 minute sessions; from 3:45 – 5:30pm
For more information on this program and to view the tests in more detail, please click HERE. To see our 1-page information pamphlet, click HERE. To register for this program, please click HERE. For more details or if you have any questions, please email Director, Athletics, Carla Di Filippo.
Middle School
Save the Date: Havergal COSSOT Dance Oct 17th
On Friday October 17th, we will be hosting our annual COSSOT dance. All middle school students are encouraged to participate. The cost is $20 and the event runs from 7 – 9 pm. Students have already received the invitation and once the students have registered, parents will be sent a registration link confirming their participation and payment.
Important to note: this is the only dance where all MS students from HC may attend. The remaining dances have limited spots available.
In Morning Programming Next Week
On Monday our Grade 7 students will be introduced to our Win@social program. They will learn how to navigate software and begin discussions on important topics such as discovering positive role models online.
This week, I’d like to highlight the ROBLOX playbook from our win@social parent toolbox. This playbook includes information on how our students are engaging with the app, parent controls and more. You can view the playbook HERE.
Thursday: It’s an Upper School House Spirit Wear day! Students will wear their House Colours and get ready for House Games, organized by our House Captains.
Senior School
University Support Bonanza This Week!
Monday, October 6th, 6:30 – 7 pm: AP Exam Registration Information
If your daughter is currently enrolled in either an official AP Course or a course that has been identified as supporting an equivalent AP exam, please join us for an in-person 30 min information session in the Upper School library.
Monday, October 6th, 7 pm: Havergal Welcomes Jeff Selingo
Join us in welcoming New York Times best-selling author and researcher, Jeff Selingo! He’ll be speaking about his new book, Dream School, which offers a fresh perspective and practical tools for families navigating the competitive university admissions process. Jeff will also be spending the day with our faculty and students. Click here to register.
Wednesday, October 8th, 6:30 pm: Canadian University Fair, Brenda Robson Hall
Havergal College will be hosting a Canadian University Fair. This is a great opportunity for students to see what the Canadian Universities have to offer. There will be over 20 Universities participating.
Wednesday, October 8th, 7 pm: Havergal Welcomes Duke, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Dartmouth and Brown. They will be presenting in the Legacy Theatre. Limited spaces are available. Please register here.
Individual University Visits
Individual University Reps will be visiting Havergal College to speak to Grade 9 to 12 students during the lunch hour. This is a great opportunity to see what the universities offer.
McMaster University
- Date: Monday, October 6th
- Time: 12:15pm-1:00pm
- Location: EK
Wake Forest University
- Date: Tuesday, October 7th
- Time: 9:30am – 10:00am
- Location: Guidance Office B57
Ontario Tech University
- Date: Thursday, October 9th
- Time: 12:15pm – 1:00pm
- Location: Guidance Office B57
Next Week In Morning Programming
Monday: Special Schedule: Period 1 begins at 8:30am
Wednesday: TA session where students will continue to build connections with their small, mixed-grade groups.
Thursday: It’s an Upper School House Spirit Wear day! Students will wear their House Colours and get ready for House Games, organized by our House Captains.
Boarding School
Boarding Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to Boarding Life: Parent Edition.
Each month, we will share stories, updates, and upcoming events from Boarding to help you stay connected with your daughter’s experience at Havergal. This newsletter is a place to celebrate our community, highlight student life, and provide helpful information to our families.
HCPA
Used Textbook Collection
Used textbook collection: Families wishing to return or donate used textbooks may do so on Wednesday, October 22, 8 – 11:30 am in Ellen Knox Library. Complete instructions and details are in this week’s HCPA’s News You Can Use.
HCPA Coffee Mornings
Don’t forget to RSVP directly to your grade reps for our upcoming coffee mornings:
Monday, October 6: Grade 7-9, 8-9:30am (JS Dining Room)
Tuesday, October 21: Grade 12, 8-10am (offsite)
Wednesday, October 29: Grade 10-11, 8-9:30am (JS Dining Room)
US Bake Sale
The Upper School Bake sale will be held on Tuesday November 4. Full details on how to volunteer or donate baked-goods are available in this week’s News You Can Use.
HCPA General Meeting
Please join us at our next HCPA General Meeting on Wednesday, October 15 7 – 9 pm, (JS Dining Room).
Reminders
ACTION REQUIRED: All Senior School Parents – Please complete this permission form to cover many of our events this year.
We’ve partnered with COSSOT (Coalition of Single Sex Schools of Toronto) to offer students a variety of social events, including dances and bowling nights, where they can meet students from other schools.
To streamline the process, we’re asking parents to complete a single AAR (parent permission form) for all COSSOT events. This form gives permission for your child to participate in any of these events throughout the year.
- For more specific details, please click on this link.
- To go directly to the parent permission form (AAR), click on this link.
Tupperware, Everywhere!
Please ask your daughter to pick up your Tupperware and other types of containers that were left behind from baking cookies for the Celebration Saturday event. There’s a table full of these items outside of B10. Please note: If there are still any left on the table by the end of Tuesday, October 7, they will be recycled.
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