This week, the halls of Havergal were particularly vibrant as we celebrated our annual “Arts Week.” We opened the festivities with a beautiful Prayers featuring music, dance, and visual art, where our students shared movingly about how the arts contribute to their purpose, sense of self, and wellbeing. Our annual Art Salon was another highlight, showcasing the diverse talents of both students and staff and bringing our community together in a shared experience of beauty.
On Thursday, we were honored to welcome back alumna Nicole Leung ’15. Now a professional opera singer, Nicole moved us not only with her extraordinary gift of song but also with a hopeful message on how pursuing our unique talents—even in the face of obstacles—leads to true fulfillment.
We are profoundly grateful for the creativity that breathes life into our school every day, and for the students, faculty, and staff who make it all come alive.
I hope you have a lovely weekend,
Krista
Upper School (7-12)
- Earth Week Thrift Shop – Clothing Donations Needed
- Spring Uniform Check
- Grade 12 Bake Sale: Ahead of the Game!
Middle School (7-8)
Senior School (9-12)
Boarding School
HCPA
Reminders
- Prom Tickets Sales End on Tuesday, April 14
- Grade 9 & 10 Dance
- Relay For Life
- Questions about Graduation?
- Pre-Loved Uniform Sale
- Registration for Founders’ Day: Thursday, April 23
Next Week in the Upper School
Wednesday, April 15
- Class of 2026 Bake Sale, BRH, 11:45 – 12:30 pm
Thursday, April 16
- Grade 11 & 12 Art Show, Northern Contemporary Art Gallery, 6 pm
- US & UK Post Secondary Information Evening, Legacy Theatre, 7 pm
Friday, April 17
- Grade 9 & 10 Dance at Havergal, 7pm (doors close at 7:30 pm)
Upper School
Earth Week Thrift Shop – Clothing Donations Needed
As part of our upcoming Earth Week celebrations, students will be organizing a school thrift shop to promote sustainability, mindful consumption, and environmental responsibility within our community.
We invite families to support this initiative by donating clean, gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories that are ready for a second life. The goal of the thrift shop is to encourage reuse, reduce textile waste, and help students think more critically about how everyday choices impact the planet.
Drop-off location: Form for Change office
Donation window: Until Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thank you for supporting this student-led effort and for helping us make Earth Week a meaningful learning experience. We appreciate your partnership in encouraging sustainable habits both at school and at home.
Spring Uniform Check
As we head into the final term, we’ve noticed many of our students have had significant growth spurts! Please take a moment to check that your daughter’s kilt sits no more than 9 cm above the knee. If a new size is needed, we highly encourage you to visit the HCPA Used Uniform Sale on Tuesday, April 21st. As a reminder, black pants are also acceptable and may be purchased from any store. Finally, patent or platform shoes are not permitted; we ask that they be replaced.
Grade 12 Bake Sale: Ahead of the Game!
Led by our Senior Year Presidents, the Class of 2026 is hosting a school-wide bake sale to support the Ahead of the Game campaign as their class gift. Please feel free to drop by at lunch and grab a few tasty treats.
Middle School
In Form Programming Next Week
Our MS students will be treated to the 8 GH assembly, which will focus on the theme of Earth Week. These assemblies are the building blocks for developing leadership and presentation skills in a fun, interactive environment. The themes are curated by the students and always bring a unique energy that captures the spirit of our Middle School students. Later in the week, our MS student will attend the US Student House Assembly where each house will reveal their themes for House Shout.
Senior School
University Visits
Individual University Admission Representatives will visit Havergal College to speak with Grade 10-12 students during the lunch hour, from 12:15 pm to 1 pm.
- Monday, April 13 – Boston University in the EK
- Wednesday, April 15 – Washington University in St. Louis in B19
- Tuesday, April 21 – Dalhousie University in B19
- Thursday, April 30 – University College Cork (Ireland) in B57
- Friday, May 1 – Tulane University in B19
UK & US University Information Session
On Thursday, April 16, from 7-9 pm, the Guidance Department will host a University information session on UK and US university applications in the Legacy Theatre. This is a great opportunity to hear more about schools in the US and the UK and how your child can start to consider their academic planning.
In Grade Programming Next Week
Grade 9s will hear from an expert who leads Ontario’s Legal Support Program for Victims of Human Trafficking. This talk will help students understand what human trafficking is, how it can happen in today’s digital world and social settings, and how to recognize potential warning signs. They will also share steps they can take if they, or a friend, ever feel at risk.
Grade 10s will be divided into two groups to focus on wellbeing skills. Half the students will be doing breath work with an outside expert, and the other half will be participating in Neurographic Art, led by our own Ms. Dwyer.
Grade 11s will have a presentation on organ donation awareness. Students will also have the chance to chat with a visiting nurse for a private Q&A session focused on healthy choices and personal wellbeing.
Grade 12s will take part in a reflective workshop with our social worker to honour their high school journey. This session provides a space to acknowledge the bittersweet feelings of leaving familiar halls and to prepare them emotionally for the transition to adulthood.
Boarding School
What’s The Tea?
Click here to view this week’s Boarding Newsletter.
HCPA
Moms’ Night Out
Join us on Thursday, May 28, 7 pm at Taylor’s Landing for Mom’s Night Out. Your ticket includes appetizers, two drinks and more fun than you’ve had since 2001. Get your tickets here!
Reminders
Prom Tickets Sales End on Tuesday, April 14
Please click this link to access the parent portal, where you will find the Prom registration.
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 7:30 pm – change from last week). 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.
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.
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.
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!
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 17.
If circumstances prevent your child from attending, please indicate the absence on Veracross using the Report Attendance feature by Friday, April 17.
Please reach out to Matthew Varey, Director of Arts, if you have any questions.
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