On Thursday, April 23rd, our school community gathered at St. Paul’s Bloor St. for a Founder’s Day that felt particularly momentous. This year holds profound significance as we celebrate the centenary of the laying of our original cornerstone at Lawrence and Avenue Road—a hundred-year legacy of community and excellence.
Founder’s Day is the one time each year when our entire school comes together to celebrate as one. The energy this year was elevated by fantastic choirs from Junior, Middle and Senior schools and by Dr. Samson’s reflection on the Artemis II Space Mission. As we watched individuals literally “shoot for the moon,” we were reminded of the world’s need for bold vision and the courage to explore the unknown.
The reflections then shifted from the cosmic to the deeply personal. Liz Watt (Assistant Head of Junior School) challenged us to consider: “What if today was not just another day, but a day that someone remembers because of you?” Grade 12 student Anaya J shared a moving retrospective on their journey since Grade 8. Crediting their growth to both our expansive programs and the simple joy found in everyday moments with peers, Anaya left us with a vital takeaway: true success comes when you embrace your authentic self. She tasked us all to be ‘unapologetically’ ourselves.
There is perhaps no better charge for our community than that. As we head into the weekend, we hope you find joy in the small moments and the confidence to be “unapologetically you.”
Have a lovely weekend,
Cissy, Deirdre and Krista
Upper School (7-12)
Middle School (7-8)
Senior School (9-12)
Boarding School
HCPA
Reminders
Next Week in the Upper School
Tuesday, April 28
- Prayers: Indigenous Celebration
Wednesday, April 29
- HCPA AGM (JS Dining Room, 8:45 am)
Thursday, April 30
- Prayers: Asian Heritage Month
- Relay for Life (UCC, 4 pm)
Friday, May 1
- Grade 8 COSSOT Dance (UCC, 7pm)
Upper School
Bussing Interest Survey
We are always looking for ways to better support our families’ daily routines. With that in mind, we are investigating the possibility of launching a private Havergal busing service. Whether this looks like centralized pick-up points or door-to-door service, we need your input to move forward. Your feedback will help us gauge whether there is sufficient collective interest and long-term commitment to make this program a reality. You can access the survey here.
Middle School
In Morning Programming Next Week
This week, we officially kick off our beloved House Shout tradition. Over the next few weeks, students will collaborate to compete for the coveted House Shout title. For our new families: this event is a highlight of our year! It involves students dressing in their house colours and learning high-energy cheers complete with music and choreography. To see what all the excitement is about, check out last year’s Catherine Steele House Shout cheer here.
Senior School
In Morning Programming Next Week
On Monday
- Grade 9s will be treated to a game of human bingo organized by their Grade Representatives
- Grade 10s will attend sessions that focus on promoting positive decision-making and healthy relationship dynamics.
- Grade 11s will be taking part in Student Grade Rep activities.
- Grade 12s will learn more about “Roommates & Residence: How to Navigate the Roommate Relationship”
On Wednesday
We officially kick off our beloved House Shout tradition. Practices will continue for the next several weeks. It is important that students are there to learn the words and the routine with their peers.
Boarding School
Boarding Newsletter
What’s The Tea in Boarding this week? Click to read this week’s newsletter!
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!
HCPA General Meeting – Apr 29, 2026
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 speak about T9C/HCx, Havergal’s innovation hub that combines integrative learning models to help our girls practice future-ready skills. See you there!
HCPA Marketplace
Order your graduation frames for Grade 12 diplomas, class composites, and graduation portraits!
- Deadline: Place your order by Friday, June 5, to ensure delivery in time for graduation celebrations.
- Timing: Each frame is made to order; please allow three weeks for delivery.
Visit the HCPA Marketplace to place your order now!
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.
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.
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.
- Thursday, April 30 – University College Cork (Ireland) in B57
- Friday, May 1 – Tulane University in B19
The Weekly: Upper School 