Over the past two weeks, our Grade 9 students stepped outside the traditional classroom for TC-9, an interdisciplinary journey designed to help them see themselves as changemakers. Grounded in Havergal’s mission, the program challenged students to examine global issues and ask, “How can I make a difference?”
Students chose a focus area connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They explored complex issues through various lenses, including:
- Sustainability: Climate Action, circular design, and urban farming.
- Community & Wellbeing: Social justice through art, urban planning, and the importance of play.
The program wasn’t just theoretical. Students met with local leaders and took full-day excursions across the city to see how big ideas translate into local action. To help them process these experiences, we introduced several problem-solving frameworks:
- Systems & Futures Thinking: Learning to see the big picture and imagining the long-term impact of today’s choices.
- Design Thinking: A hands-on approach to creating solutions that actually work for people.
By the end of the program, students weren’t just thinking about problems; they were shaping personal action plans. We saw a wonderful shift in the girls as they developed greater agency and optimism. They are walking away not just with new knowledge, but with the confidence that they have the tools to contribute to a better world.
We truly appreciated the opportunity to work with your smart, curious, and talented daughters!Jeff Adams, Allison Campbell-Rogers and Adam Caplan, The HC-X Team
Today’s edition of The Weekly contains information on the following:
Upper School (7-12)
Middle School (7-8)
Senior School (9-12)
Boarding School
HCPA
Reminders
- Hygiene Drive
- June Exams
- Relay For Life
- Registration for Founders’ Day: Thursday, April 23
- Art Exhibition Opening: Tuesday, April 7, 3:45 pm
- Questions about Graduation?
Next Week in the Upper School
Monday, April 6
- No classes
Tuesday, April 7
- Prayers: Arts Week
- Fine Art Salon, Exhibition and Reception (Temerty Commons, 4 pm)
Thursday, April 9
- Prayers: Alumni & Opera Singer, Nicole Leung ’15
- Chamber Choir performing at UCC Music Night, 7 pm
Friday, April 10
- Arts Dress Down Day: Wear your Favourite Genre (Country, Rock, Heavy Metal, etc.)
- Beatstock (Brenda Robson Hall, 7 pm)
Upper School
Evening Study for Day Students
Evening Study for Day Students is back and will start on Tuesday, April 7th. Registration is now open for all available weeks until June. Please use the button through the Parent Portal to register.
Middle School
Locker Reminder
During Form, we spent some time reminding students about the importance of keeping their lockers secured. We’ve noticed a high number of unlocked lockers lately, and we want to ensure every student’s belongings stay safe. Could you please have a quick chat with your child about the habit of locking up? If their lock has gone missing, please help them replace it as soon as possible so their valuables remain protected throughout the day.
Community Building
In Form programming this week, we’re focusing on strengthening our community and cultivating student leadership through several hands-on activities.
Save the Date for “Celebrate Grade 8”
Please join us on Friday, June 5th, at 2:00 PM to celebrate the achievements of our Grade 8 students. The ceremony will be followed by a reception, with all festivities concluding by 4:00 PM.
Senior School
Prom Tickets On Sale Now!
Please click this link to access the parent portal, where you will find the Prom registration link as pictured below.
There are 4 steps to this process, which you can find here. You will have the opportunity to approve the purchase of both your child’s ticket and a guest ticket. If you are not yet certain whether your child will be bringing a guest, you may return to this registration later to authorize the purchase. Once your child is registered for Prom, it will appear on the student portal, where she can add her guest’s specific details. Please note that if you have not pre-authorized a guest ticket, you will be prompted to do so before the guest registration deadline on Tuesday, April 14.
Grade 9 & 10 Dance
The Grade 9 & 10 Dance is on Friday, April 17, in the Brenda Robson Hall from 7-10 pm (doors close at 8 pm). The cost is $25. To find the student sign-up, have your child visit the student portal and go to COSSOT Events.
Missing the Form? If they do not see the form on their student portal, it means you have not registered them for the COSSOT Permission Form, which is linked here.
Event Details: Once registered, Ms. Miki will share all event details and the required form directly with participants.
Reach out to Ms. Miki if you have any questions.
Next Week in Morning Programming
Students will gather in their TA groups to select from a variety of collaborative activities designed to strengthen peer connections and student voice.
Boarding School
What’s The Tea?
Click here to view this week’s Boarding Newsletter.
HCPA
The 2026 Gator Gala: A Night to Remember!
The Gator Gala was a resounding success, and our hearts (and the room!) were full. We want to extend a huge thank you to our guests for bringing such warmth to the evening and to our dedicated volunteers for their incredible energy and hard work.
A special round of applause goes to our leadership team for their vision and dedication:
- Co-Chairs: Adeola, Olatunji, and Jennifer
- Vice Chair: Tammy
- Silent Auction Chair: Jenn
Whether you bid in the auction, provided a sponsorship, or donated your time, you made a difference. We are sincerely grateful for your support of the Havergal community. We already can’t wait to do it all again next year!
Pre-Loved Uniform Sale
Celebrate the planet during Earth Week by shopping for Pre-Loved Uniforms on Tuesday, April 21, from 2:30 – 5 pm in the Junior School Learning Hub.
Interested in Volunteering? Sign up now!
Moms’ Night Out
Join us on Thursday, May 28, for Moms’ Night Out. It’s an evening filled with great food and drinks, laughter, and the chance to reconnect with familiar faces while meeting new friends. Get your tickets here!
Reminders
Hygiene Drive
Reminder: the Havergal Hygiene Drive for Community Partners, Youth Without Shelter, and North York Harvest Food Bank is currently collecting items through Friday, April 10. Each Grade is encouraged to bring in products assigned to their grade:
- Grade 7-8: Soap and Deodorant
- Grade 9: Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
- Grade 10: Shampoo & Conditioners
- Grade 11: Diaper sizes 1-4 and baby formula
- Grade 12: Feminine Hygiene products
June Exams
June Final Exams will take place at Havergal from June 1 – 10 for Senior School students and from June 8 – 10 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 Academics, Jennifer Goldberg.
Relay For Life
Relay for Life is a meaningful community event that brings people together to raise funds and awareness for cancer research and support.
Date: Thursday, April 30 from 4 pm to 9 pm
Location: Upper Canada College
Register here.
If you are a cancer survivor and would like to attend the Survivor Lounge & Reception, please complete this form.
Registration for Founders’ Day: Thursday, April 23
We request that you show your support of the school by ensuring your daughter attends this important celebratory event. All US parents must register by Friday, April 10, at 9 am.
If circumstances prevent your child from attending, please indicate the absence on Veracross using the Report Attendance feature by Friday, April 10, at 9 am.
Please reach out to Matthew Varey, Director of Arts, if you have any questions.
Art Exhibition Opening: Tuesday, April 7, 3:45 pm
Please join us for our annual art exhibition, Salon, featuring work by students, staff, and faculty at 4 pm on Tuesday, April 7, in the Temerty Commons.
Questions about Graduation?
We hope families have received the graduation invitation for the Class of 2026. There are many questions that may arise; here is another copy of the Graduation FAQ, included in that email. Please find here a list of key dates and events for our Grads in their last few months at Havergal.
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