Spring finally feels as though it is arriving, and while the countdown to the end of the year has begun, the energy across our campus suggests we are far from slowing down. These final weeks are always a mix of “hellos” and “goodbyes” as we host exchange students, dances, and art shows while simultaneously preparing for the bittersweet departures that June brings.
This week, the spirit of service was front and center. We began with speeches from our five exceptional School Captain candidates, each offering thoughtful reflections on leadership, community, and the meaning of serving others. The sheer number of students stepping forward willing to serve this community is a powerful testament to their engagement and commitment to Havergal.
From the high-energy House Shout theme reveal to our Chinese Language Day celebrations, where we welcomed the Chinese Consul General, our days have been incredibly full. It’s a privilege to watch our students work so hard to make this school a better place for everyone.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Deirdre
Upper School (7-12)
Middle School (7-8)
Senior School (9-12)
Boarding School
HCPA
Reminders
- June Final Exam Schedule
- University Visits
- Relay For Life
- Earth Week Thrift Shop — Clothing Donations Needed
- Spring Uniform Check
Next Week in the Upper School
Monday, April 20
- Earth Week Begins
Tuesday April 21
- Prayers: Earth Week
- Pre-Loved Uniform Sale, Junior School, 2:30 – 5 pm
Thursday April 23
- Founder’s Day – Special Schedule
- HC Film Fest, Legacy Theatre, 4 pm
Upper School
Founders’ Day – Final Reminders
We are looking forward to celebrating Founders’ Day on Thursday of next week.
Upper School students make their own way to the church and arrive by 9:15 am (227 Bloor Street East). The closest subway stations are Bloor-Yonge or Sherbourne. Students will be bused back to the school from the church.
US students (excluding Grads) must check in with their Form Teacher or Teacher Advisor upon arriving at their pews, where attendance will be taken. The Class of 2026 will be presented with their Marguerite Pins at 9:20 am in Cody Hall at St. Paul’s.
Students must wear their #1 Dress Uniform: a pressed blouse, kilt, pants, or tunic, blazer, tie, black shoes, and green socks.
Readers, Middle School & Senior Choirs have received their own instructions about this event directly from Ms. Malach.
Questions? Please contact Matt Varey or Rev Ruch.
Middle School
In MS Morning Program Next Week
On Monday:
- Our morning program will focus on staying active! Led by our guidance department, students will participate in various movement-based activities to learn how exercise boosts their overall wellbeing.
On Wednesday:
- The Grade 7s will engage with our Win@soical program and learn about study skills and how to prep for exams.
- In preparation for June’s service day, our Grade 8s will learn about the eight organizations we’ve partnered with and identify how their skills can support each organization’s specific mission.
Food Drive
On Tuesday, April 20, we will launch our Middle School Food Drive for the North York Harvest Food Bank (NYHFB). The collection runs until Thursday, May 14. In late May, Judy Reda from the organization will join us to transform Brenda Robson Hall into a sorting center. There, students will personally sort the items we’ve collected. As a reminder, our community is in high need of canned meat, seafood, pasta, and sauce, so please consider sending in dried goods to support this vital initiative.
Senior School
In SS Morning Programming Next Week
On Monday
- Grades 9-11 students will listen to speeches by candidates for grade representative positions. All students must be in #1 uniform, including appropriate kilt length, to deliver their speech. If in doubt, students are asked to wear black pants.
- Grade 12 students will take part in mock interviews conducted by our HR department.
On Wednesday
- It’s election day, and all students will vote for the spring leadership positions on offer. After that, students will begin learning the House Shout lyrics in their TA groups to get ready for House Shout, which is coming up in a few weeks. If you are new to the school, click here to see a short highlight reel of this beloved school-wide event from last year.
Boarding School
Boarding Newsletter
What’s The Tea this week in Boarding? Issue #28
HCPA
Moms’ Night Out
Moms’ Night Out is Thursday, May 28, 7 pm at Taylor’s Landing. Tickets are selling fast, and space is limited – buy yours now! Click here for all the details.
Pre-loved Uniform & Marketplace Sale
Our next Pre-Loved Uniform sale and HC Marketplace is on Tuesday, April 21, from 2:30 – 5 pm in the Junior School Learning Hub Hallway.
We need your help – please consider volunteering. Sign up here.
Gator Gala Thank You
Thanks again to everyone who organized and attended the Gator Gala! Relive all the great moments and check out our Gator Gala photo collection!
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this year’s Gator Gala. Please take a moment to complete this short survey – your feedback helps us make future events even better
HCPA General Meeting
Our next HCPA General Meeting is Wednesday, April 29, 8:45 – 10:45 am in the JS Dining Room. Our April guest speakers are Adam Caplan, Alison Campbell-Rogers and Jeff Adams, who will be speaking about T9C/HCx – Havergal’s innovation hub that combines integrative learning models to help our girls practice future-ready skills.
Reminders
June Final Exam Schedule
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 schedule, please contact the Director of Academics, Jennifer Goldberg.
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.
- Tuesday, April 21 – Dalhousie University in B19
- Thursday, April 30 – University College Cork (Ireland) in B57
- Friday, May 1 – Tulane University in B19
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.
Earth Week Thrift Shop — Clothing Donations Needed
As part of our upcoming Earth Week celebrations, students will organize a school thrift shop to promote sustainability, mindful consumption, and environmental responsibility in our community.
Drop-off location: Form for Change office
Donation window: Until Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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 21. 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.
All speeches for elections must be done in #1 Dress with a proper kilt length.
The Weekly: Upper School 