This week, we honoured Pride Week, a time for both celebration and reflection. It was moving to see our students lead the way in Tuesday’s Prayers, discussing how Pride is portrayed in the media and proudly sharing their own lived experiences.
The spirit of advocacy continued on in our Thursday’s Prayers where students focussed on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Our students challenged us to consider our role in action – clearly already invested in living our school mission.
The intellectual life of the school was also on full display during Monday’s Upper School Faculty meeting. We were joined by Rachelle, Isabel, and Jana, representing our AP classes and Futures & Foresight Microcredentials. Their presentation was a powerful testament to our academic program and the collective learning that happens when students and teachers engage deeply with complex material.
Finally, we were pleased to welcome back several Old Girls/Alum from the Classes of 2022 through 2025 on Thursday. They spent time sharing fresh perspectives with our current grads, reminding us that the Havergal bond is a lifelong support system. As we approach Graduation, it is clear that these ties provide a foundation of community that will follow our students long after they leave our halls.
Have a lovely weekend,
Krista, Deirdre & Cissy
Upper School (7-12)
Middle School (7-8)
Senior School (9-12)
Boarding School
HCPA
- Moms’ Night Out
- Faculty & Staff Appreciation Ivy Pub
- HCPA Volunteer Reception
- HCPA General Meeting
- HCPA Marketplace
Reminders
Next Week in the Upper School
Monday, May 11
- AP Exams continue
Tuesday, May 12
- Prayers: Introduction to the Herbert Mason Award
- Senior Art & Design Show & Reception (Biowall, 4 pm)
Wednesday, May 13
- Special Schedule for House Shout
- House Colours Dress Down Day
Thursday, May 14
- Prayers: Fashion Showcase
- Havergal Prom (Eglinton Grand 6 – 11 pm)
Friday, May 15
- No Classes
- Classes resume Tuesday, May 19
Upper School
Dance Troupe Show
We are excited to invite you to our annual Dance Troupe Show 2026, taking place Thursday, May 21 at 4 pm in Legacy Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at the HC Box Office.
Upcoming Arts Events
Join us for a remarkable run of arts events to end the 2025-2026 school year
- Tuesday, May 12: Senior Art Exhibition, Biowall (4 – 6 pm)
- Thursday, May 14: Fashion Prayes, Brenda Robson Hall (8:40 am)
- Wednesday, May 20: Senior Vocal Recital (9:15-10:25 am)
- Thursday, May 21: Dance Troupe Show, Legacy Theatre (4pm) Tickets available via HC Box Office
- Friday, May 22: MS Mini Play, Biowall (4:30pm & 6pm). Tickets available via HC Box Office
Middle School
In MS Morning Programming This Week
This week, House Shout practices will continue. It is important that students are there to learn the words and the routine with their peers. House Shout will take place on Wednesday, May 13, at 1:50 pm.
Senior School
Grade 9-12 Study Day
In anticipation of Senior School exams (June 1–10), Friday, May 29 is Grade 9-12 Study Day.
No Senior School classes will be in session on this day, allowing students time, in addition to their in-class preparation sessions, to study for exams.
Senior School students are encouraged to communicate with their teachers to access on-campus exam preparation support on this day, and are also welcome to study at home.
In SS Morning Programming This Week
This week, House Shout practices will continue. It is important that students are there to learn the words and the routine with their peers. House Shout will take place on Wednesday, May 13 at 1:50 pm.
Boarding School
Boarding Newsletter
What’s The Tea in Boarding this week?
HCPA
Moms’ Night Out
Moms’ Night Out is Thursday, May 28, 7pm at Taylor’s Landing. Tickets are $100 and include appetizers, two drink tickets and unlimited laughs. Purchase your tickets here before the deadline on Friday, May 8.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Ivy Pub
Our Staff Appreciation Ivy Pub is on Tuesday, May 26 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. The afternoon is a meaningful way for parents to recognize and celebrate the faculty and staff members who dedicate themselves so fully to our daughters.
The refreshments are made possible by the generous donations contributed to the HCPA earlier this year. Should you like to support the event with a raffle prize or monetary donation, please email Rebecca.
Please upload a photo of your daughter holding a “Thank you” sign for our slide show here by Monday, May 18.
HCPA Volunteer Reception
HC warmly invites all HCPA members and volunteers to the HCPA Volunteer Reception on Monday, June 1, from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at the Upper School. Please check your email for the RSVP link. If you’ve volunteered this year but didn’t receive an invitation, reach out to Lauren Farquharson, Parent Relations Manager.
HCPA General Meeting
Our final HCPA General Meeting of the school year is on Wednesday, May 20, 8:45 – 10:45 am in the JS Dining room. All parents are welcome to attend.
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.
Contact: 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 planning or process, please don’t hesitate to contact the Director of Academics, Jennifer Goldberg.
Food Drive
From Monday, April 27 to Monday, May 25, we are challenging every MS student to contribute to our food drive for North York Harvest Food Bank. Our goal is to collect 1,000 items, and we need your help to get there! When you are grocery shopping, please pick up a few extra essentials such as pasta, sauce, and canned meat. Every donation brings us closer to our goal and supports our local community.
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