From Lunar New Year celebrations in Prayers to the opening of the highly anticipated Senior School play of ‘Clue’, the final week of February is packed with opportunities. The busy schedule ahead is outlined below—including Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday and the opening of Spring Athletic registrations. We look forward to seeing the community come together for another vibrant week in the Upper School.
Have a great weekend,
Krista, Cissy and Deirdre
Next Week In The Upper School
Upper School (7-12)
Middle School (7-8)
Senior School (9-12)
Boarding School
Reminders
- Havergal College: A Night of Music at Koerner Hall, 7pm, March 3, 2026
- First Year Advantage Program
- Gator Gala 2026
- HCPA Nominations 2026-27
Next Week in the Upper School
Tuesday, February 24
- Prayers & Reception : Lunar New Year
Wednesday, February 25
- Pink Shirt Day (Students to wear a pink shirt with their uniform)
- Waterloo Math Contest (Students writing will begin at 8:30 am)
- Senior School Play: Clue, 7 pm
Thursday, February 26
- Prayers: Faith in Action
- Spring Athletic Registration Opens
- Senior School Play: Clue, 7 pm
Friday, February 27
- Senior School Play: Clue, 7 pm
Upper School
Tickets for the Senior School Production of Clue
Tickets for CLUE, our Senior School play, are available on Veracross! The show is at 7pm on February 25, 26, and 27. We hope you can join us.
Spring Athletic Registration Opens This Week
Registration for Spring Athletics tryouts opens on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and remains open until Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8 pm.
Please click here to register. This link will take you to the Parent Portal, which contains the Athletics Catalogue until Thursday, February 26th and then the registration link (look for the green box labelled “Spring Athletics”).
Please note the following:
- Parents must consent for students to attend tryouts/practices. This is done through the registration link.
- Students may register to try out for only TWO teams (this does not include Coach Mentor, Learn to Golf, Triathlon, OFSAA Badminton). Please consult with your child/children to confirm their selections before you complete the online registration.
- Spring Tryout Schedule (Tab: Spring 2026): The season schedule will be finalized on April 9.
- There is no confirmation email or email reminder about when and where the tryouts take place. Families must review the schedules, and students must attend their assigned tryout.
If you are having trouble with the registration process or have additional questions, please email the Director of Athletics, Carla Di Filippo.
Middle School
In Form Next Week: Form Photos and Pink Shirt Day
Monday, February 23: Students in Grades 7 and 8 will have their Form photos taken. Please have your child arrive at school in their number one dress that day.
Wednesday, February 25: All students are welcome to wear a pink shirt over their uniform.
Grade 7s will recognize Pink Shirt Day and begin part one of their EDIB session exploring identity. In part one, students will explore their identity characteristics by reflecting on the many parts that make up who they are, such as their interests, culture, and values. Part 2-3 continues next week.
Grade 8’s will be working with our Director of Guidance and Learning Support, Ms. Urhe and our Gr 11 and 12 students on a Pink Shirt Day activity. Students are welcome to wear a pink shirt over their uniform if they wish.
Digital Device Policy
This past week, we reviewed our Digital Device Policy with Middle School students. As we know, personal devices can be a significant distraction during the school day, and our policy is designed to ensure students have a focused learning environment free from digital interruptions.
We kindly ask for your partnership in supporting this effort by refraining from texting your child during the school day. To further support students, we have removed iMessage access on computers and silenced notifications during instructional time.
We greatly appreciate your continued support in creating the best possible learning environment for all students.
Senior School
Next Week in Grade Programming
Next week, our Grade 9 through 11 students will begin exploring upcoming leadership opportunities for the next school year. Keep an eye out for a short video we’ll be posting next week. It will outline the available roles and the transition process for our future student leaders.
To help our Grade 12s transition confidently to post-secondary life, our team is leading a session on Navigating University Social Scenes. Our goal is to empower students to enjoy their new independence while prioritizing their safety and wellbeing.
Leadership Eligibility: A Note on Attendance
We believe that our morning programming (TA, Grade Programming and House) cultivates connection, leadership development, and important skill-building in wellbeing and EDIB; therefore, being a student leader means attending morning programming regularly and engaging in this learning while modelling our school expectations for others. We have had conversations and follow-up with students this year who have a threshold of missing morning programming below 80%.
Students who are currently ineligible to run for leadership roles due to their attendance will be notified on Monday. If you or your child feels that our records do not reflect their situation, your child can submit additional information for consideration.
This request to review will be due on Wednesday, February 25, at 8:30 am. We recognize that every student’s situation is unique, and in this form, students can share any additional context or extenuating circumstances that have impacted their ability to attend morning programming.
Boarding School
Upcoming Boarding Programming
Friday, February 20: Soap Making
Saturday, February 21: Thrifting Challenge with Branksome Hall
Wednesday, February 25: Toronto Raptors Game
Thursday, February 26: Black History Month Dinner
Reminders
Havergal College: A Night of Music at Koerner Hall, 7pm, March 3, 2026
Tickets are free and available through the Royal Conservatory Box Office. Tickets are available for pickup at the box office, 273 Bloor Street West, before 6.50pm on Tuesday, March 3; after that, they will be released to anyone unable to secure a ticket. We look forward to hosting you at this exciting event!
First Year Advantage Program
This program will have current Grade 11 and 12 students spend four weeks living in a boarding school while mastering the skills they’ll need. The program will run from Monday, April 6th, to Friday, May 1st. For more information, please see the program calendar. The cost is $4,500 and includes all meals, activities, coaching, and workshops. To register, please complete the attached form by March 6, 2026.
Gator Gala 2026
Tickets are $165 per person until February 20 (tickets purchased after are $175 until March 2nd’s final deadline)
Purchase your early bird tickets here.
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6:00 – 11:30 pm
Location: Parkview Manor – 55 Barber Greene Rd., Unit #1
Interested in donating to the Gator Gala Silent Auction? Please submit your form here or contact Jenn Ocampo-King.
Calling all volunteers for day-of help! Sign up here — thank you for supporting the Gator Gala
HCPA Nominations 2026-27
The Havergal College Parent Association is seeking self-nominations for the 2026-27 school year.
To learn more about the available positions and how to get involved, please click here to view the self-nomination form. Nomination forms are due Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9 pm. We aim to find a position for all who apply, and will be in touch in early May with the finalized roster.
Please click here to hear Leah Li (HCPA Vice Chair) speak about her positive experiences volunteering with the HCPA!
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