UPPER SCHOOL

Special Alumnus Speaker – Joanna Griffiths, Knixwear

Discover the incredible journey of Joanna Griffiths, a pioneering Havergal College alum from the Class of 2001. She is the Founder and CEO of Knixwear, a brand that has revolutionised the world of women’s intimate apparel.

Date: October 26, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Havergal College’s Junior School Dining Hall

Address: 460 Rosewell Avenue (parking available)

Light Refreshments: Provided

But that’s not all! We’re thrilled to announce that this event will be moderated by acclaimed video journalist Pauline Chan ’83.

Joanna’s entrepreneurial journey began with innovative leak-proof underwear, rapidly expanding into bras that generated an impressive $2 million in pre-sales. Since Knixwear’s 2013 launch, Joanna has not only disrupted the industry but also set new standards in the $250 billion underwear market.

Gain exclusive entrepreneurship insights as Joanna shares her strategies for identifying unmet consumer demands and strategically positioning Knixwear for remarkable growth. Whether you’re a Knixwear enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or just eager to learn, don’t miss this chance to hear from one of Canada’s most influential female founders.

Ticket Details

Cost: $25 per person. Proceeds support the Havergal Fund, specifically programming and innovation.

Join us for an inspiring evening with Joanna Griffiths ’01 and Pauline Chan ’83. Secure your spot today by registering below!

Link to Register: HERE

HC-X

Since 2020, Havergal College has been developing a Blended Learning model to promote student agency: providing students choices over the pace, place, path and time of their learning. 

In May of 2024, Havergal is inviting educators from across CIS Ontario, and from within our own community to take part in sharing their learning. NOTE: we are looking for student volunteers and they can check daily announcements for the link to volunteer. For more information, please contact Vice Principal, Experiential Education and Innovation, Garth Nichols.

Canvas & Assessment

Our new Learning Management System, Canvas, calculates student grades based on an arithmetic mean, which is different from our previous gradebook. Please click on this link to read more details about how the Canvas Gradebook works. For questions, please contact Dr. Davis, VP Teaching & Learning. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

TPH Immunization Clinic

The final date to submit Toronto Public Health immunization consent forms is Tuesday Oct 10. If you would like your child to have her Grade 7 immunizations done at school, please make sure that her consent has been submitted to her Form teacher no later than Oct 10.

COSSOT Dances & Socials 2023-24

In 2023, MS students will be selected to attend a dance by lottery. Students will be sent an email and can register their interest to participate. Once the lottery is completed, selected students will be notified via email and a registration form will be sent to their parents. Once a student has attended a COSSOT social (excluding Havergal) their name will not be entered into the lottery, until all MS students have had a chance to participate. 

RSGC COSSOT Dance

The RSGC dance will be held on October 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Students can register their interest for the dance on Tuesday October 10 at 8:00am.  A link will be sent directly to their emails and will remain open until 4:00pm. Once the designated students have been chosen, parents will be emailed the registration link to attend the dance.

Havergal Dance Save the Date!

On November 3, Havergal will host our COSSOT dance. All MS students are welcome and they must register to attend. A link will be sent directly to their email address on Friday October 13 at 8:00am and will remain open until 4:00pm.

Athletics – Middle School Gator Games

The Middle School Gator Games will take place on Thursday, October 19 from 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Athletic Wing of the school. Registration and more details about the event will be shared next week. Save the date!

SENIOR SCHOOL

University Counselling – Canadian University Fair – Wednesday, October 18

The Canadian University Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 18 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the BRH. All Grade 9-12 students and families are invited. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to explore Canadian Universities!

AP Webinar Recording

The recording from last week’s AP Webinar is available here and on the AP Guidance Page. Students seeking to register for AP Exams in May must submit this form by October 11th at 8AM. 

Wednesday Advising Next Week

Students will learn more about time management and different tools that might help them during the Grade 9 session. Our Grade 12 students will continue to unpack their Core Strengths together. Grade 11 representatives will lead their class in a fun round of Family Feud. Finally, our Grade 10 students will continue to be engaged in allyship and the power of laughter workshops. 

HCPA

Coming Soon: Used Textbook/Book Collection, Textbook Returns & Used Technology Drive

October 12, 7:30 – 11:30am in the Rotunda. We are also accepting donations of used books of any kind.

Click here for more information about the technology drive. Look for more detailed instructions in the October edition of HCPA News You Can Use.

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC

Be sure to RSVP (hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com) for upcoming HCPA coffee mornings, to be held from 8 to 9:30 am in the Upper School Biowall/Student Commons. We hope you will be able to join us.

Wednesday, November 8: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Parents

Wednesday, December 6: Grades 7, 8 and 9 Parents

REMINDERS

Order Your Child’s School Portrait Now!

Your daughter’s 2023 school pictures are now available for viewing and ordering online.

To access your photos, simply visit echophotography.ca/havergal2023. When prompted for a password, enter your child’s unique person ID or student number. Ordering is a breeze, and you can customize your prints or digitals with a variety of options to suit your preferences. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact Cameron Hubbs at cameron@echophotography.ca or by text at 905-599-3557.

Ivy Market – Save the Date – Tuesday, November 21

OSSLT – Grade 10 Students

All Grade 10 students at Havergal will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) the morning of Tuesday, November 14. Technical preparation for the test will occur during morning grade programming (8:30–9:10AM) on October 25 and November 1.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Oct 9

School closed

Tue Oct 10

Return to school

Wed Oct 11

Music retreat departs – 12:30  pm 

Thu Oct 12

Used Books and Technology Drive – 7:30 am – 11:30 am 

Fri Oct 13

Music retreat returns – 2:00 pm 

UPPER SCHOOL

Uniforms and Morning Program Expectations

Please click HERE to read our expectations on uniforms, late arrivals and detentions.

School Portraits Now Available to Order

Your daughter’s 2023 school pictures are now available for viewing and ordering online.

To access your photos, simply visit echophotography.ca/havergal2023. When prompted for a password, enter your child’s unique person ID or student number. Ordering is a breeze, and you can customize your prints or digitals with a variety of options to suit your preferences. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact Cameron Hubbs at cameron@echophotography.ca or by text at 905-599-3557.  

Parent Access to Canvas

If you are curious about Canvas, our new Learning Management System, please ask your child to log you in and take you on a tour. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Toronto Public Health Immunization Clinic

Toronto Public Health Immunization Clinic will be held on Friday, October 27 in the Ellen Knox Library. The clinic is open to all Grade 7 students and select Grade 8 students who have not received their Grade 7 immunizations. Consent forms will be sent home to all Grade 7 students on Monday, October 02 and are due no later than Tuesday, October 10. Grade 8 parents who would like their child to be immunised are asked to reach out to Sally Danto at sdanto@havergal.on.ca  to organise a consent form.

Forms returned after the deadline will not be accepted.

COSSOT 2023-24 Dances – Save The Dates!

Our first MS COSSOT social will be held at Royal St. George’s College on Friday, October 20 from 7 – 9 pm. Havergal College will host the second COSSOT event on Friday, November 03 from 7 – 9 pm.

More Information regarding sign up,  registration and cost will be available in The Weekly next week.

SENIOR SCHOOL

OSSLT

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) requires students in Grade 10 to complete the computer-based Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), which measures whether students are meeting the minimum standard for literacy across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9. Successful completion of this test is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 

Students will write the OSSLT in person, on campus (per EQAO rules) at Havergal College the morning of Tuesday, November 14, 2023. This is the only opportunity for students to write the OSSLT this year. In addition to the test date, Grade 10s must attend their regularly-scheduled Wednesday morning Advisory sessions on October 25 and November 01. During these sessions, students will download Safe Exam Browser–the online test platform–and complete a practice test; students will not be equipped to write the test without this technical preparation.

Duke of Edinburgh Information Session

There will be a Duke of Edinburgh information session for students on Monday, October 02 at 12 pm in the EK Library. The due date to register for the Duke of Edinburgh Award program is Monday, October 16.

Global Learning Leading Diploma

Students in grades 10-11 are now invited to apply to the Global Learning Leading Diploma (GLLD). Understanding that the world is diverse and interconnected, the focus of this Diploma will be on increasing Global knowledge, skills and mindsets to appreciate, engage and thrive in this world. Content will be delivered via in class modules as we as out of class learning experiences. Topics include: Social Justice, Social Innovation, Diversity and Pluralism as well as Inclusive Leadership. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 10. Questions may be directed to Fatima Kaba.

University Counselling and Guidance Updates

University Fairs

All Grade 9-12 students and families are invited to the University fairs. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to explore Canadian and International Universities. 

• Monday, October 02  – International University Fair
• Wednesday, October 18 – Canadian University Fair
  • Location: BRH
  • Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

University Information Recording

Brown, Dartmouth, Northwestern & Vanderbilt University held an Information Session at Havergal College on Monday, September 25. To view the recording of the information session click HERE.

AP Information Session Recording

The recording from Wednesday’s AP Webinar is available here and on the AP Guidance Page.

HCPA

HC Spirit Wear – Deadline Extended!

Click HERE to purchase HC spirit wear: green and white fleece, baseball hats and sideline coats. The sale ends at midnight on Wednesday, October 04.

REMINDERS

Music Retreat Virtual Information Session

There will be an information session for parents of students who are attending the music retreat. 

Join Zoom Meeting 

Meeting ID: 881 9372 3129

Passcode: 841457

Music Retreat Registration

Parents received a registration link for the music retreat this week. We look forward to a productive three days October 11 – 13.

Private Music Lessons

A reminder that you are now able to sign up for US private music lessons through a button on the Veracross Parent Portal.

Save The Date

Ivy Market & Cocktail Party – Tuesday, November 21

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Monday, October 02

Virtual Music Retreat Information Session at 5:30 pm 

International University Information Evening at 6:30 pm

Friday, October 06

Day School Closed

Monday, October 09

Day School Closed

UPPER SCHOOL

Celebration Saturday, 2023

Tomorrow is the big day!  Celebration Saturday 2023 kicks off tomorrow morning with Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 am on Ratcliffe Field. Students are to arrive by 8:45 am for attendance.  If you weren’t able to buy wristbands or tickets in advance, be assured we have stations set up in the Rotunda, South Quad and OG Bio Wall/Student Commons so you can purchase them when you arrive.  

You won’t want to miss the Gator Games, taking place on the Ratcliffe Field.   Come and cheer on our Upper School students as they vie for the title of Gator Games Champs.   Of course, we need to cheer on the Parents as they take on the Grads at 11:40 am!

Gator Games Tug of War Schedule

Timing	What	Winner
10:00 am	Grade 7 vs Grade 8 (W1)	W1 + Time
10:20 am	Grade 9 vs Grade 10 (W2)	W2 + Time
10:40 am	Grade 11 vs Grade 12 (W3)	W3 + Time
11:00 am	W vs W	Quickest time bye to finals
11:20 am	Finals
11:40 am	Parents vs Grads

Prayers Special Speaker: Madame Gandhi

On Monday, September 25, we will have a special speaker in Prayers: musician and activist, Madame Gandhi. The occasion is to mark the beginning of Gender Equality Week which is celebrated the last week of September in Canada. The theme this year is United for Gender Equality: Stronger Together. 

Madame Gandhi’s mission is to use music as a medium for a message about positivity, personal expression and human thriving. She is an award-winning artist and activist known for her uplifting, percussive electronic music and positive message about gender liberation and personal power. She has been listed as Forbes 30 Under 30 in Music and BBC 100 Women, and her mainstage TED Talk about conscious music consumption has been viewed over a million times. “Waiting For Me,” shot in Mumbai, India, which focuses on radical expressions of joy, colour and freedom and won the Music Video Jury Award at SXSW Film Festival in 2021. In June of 2022, Madame Gandhi completed a Masters in Music Science & Technology at Stanford University’s CCRMA where she spent time in Antarctica sampling the sounds of glaciers melting to create empathy and awareness around climate change. Madame Gandhi actively collaborates with other female and gender-expansive people in the industry. Her song “The Future is Female” was featured as the theme song for the 2022 Apple TV+ docu series “Gutsy” about the world’s boldest and bravest women. In June 2023, she was awarded the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Abe Olman Prize for excellence in songwriting and leadership.

Want to know if the dance is a “real” Havergal event?

Please review the link below for a list of the official chaperoned events at Havergal and some of the local independent schools. If your daughter is showing you a link to an event that is not on this list, it is an unsanctioned event. These are held at local clubs and are not supervised by any Havergal employee. 

Sanctioned Dances and Events for Upper School Students 2023-24

ARTS

Private Music Lessons Available for Sign-up on the Parent Portal

Please feel free to request private music instruction by accessing the green button on the Vericross Parent portal labelled “US Private Music Instruction.”  We hope to have all requests forwarded to our itinerant music instructors next week.

Access for arts co-curricular sign-ups will remain open until TONIGHT at 8 pm.

ATHLETICS

Results of Athletic Tryouts

Students will know by 6 pm on Sunday, September 24, 2023 the result of their tryouts. Their fall team will be listed on their Veracross page (and team events will appear on your “My Household Calendar”). Coaches may also email students before this date. Please wait 24 hours before emailing any Havergal coach about the result of a tryout. If a student did not make their desired team, there are a few fall teams (cross country, disc golf, tennis instruction and yoga) who will happily add more committed athletes to their rosters. Please email Athletics Director, Carla Di Filippo if you would like to add your daughter to one of these teams.

Practices & Games Schedule

Please bookmark THIS link for a quick reference to all practices and games for the school year. This is a live document. Cells highlighted in green = home game, yellow = away game, blue = practices, red = playoffs/finals. 

Parents are able to view their child’s schedule by logging into the Parent Portal → Upper School → My Household Calendar. From this calendar, you can click on an event for more details about that event (dismissal times, locations, coach, etc.).

FORUM FOR CHANGE

TRC 1/2 Day

On September 29 Havergal will be recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day with a half-day dedicated to learning. We have sent out a mandatory google form for each student to select their preferences on which two sessions they would like to partake in. Please encourage your child(ren) to fill this out as it is on a first come first served basis. 
The half-day schedule can be found HERE.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Elections in Form this week!

Next week in Middle School we will begin the election process. Students in Grade 7 and 8 will learn about various leadership positions that are available to them.

Senior Grade 8 leadership positions have already been shared with the Grade 8s. Interested students will deliver their speeches to the entire Grade 8 class in The Legacy Theatre, on Wednesday, Sept 27. 

Positions for Arts, Sports, Wellness and Sustainability Councils are by application only. Interested students are strongly encouraged to apply and send their application to Ms. G no later than Tuesday, October 26.
The MS election will take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

SENIOR SCHOOL

What’s happening in Advising this week?

Grade 9 students will be learning more about our club program, the Grade 9 upcoming elections, and applications for leadership positions. Grade 10 and 11 students will be in a session learning about the support for them here at Havergal and how to access it. Grade 12 students will continue to unpack their learning from their Core Strengths work they began at camp.

Grad Hoodies

The deadline to order Grad Hoodies has been extended to Monday, September 25. If you would like to order a new hoodie for your graduate, please fill out this form. If you have any questions, please email greenandgold@havergal.on.ca.

University Counselling & Guidance Updates

Course Change Deadline

Friday, September 29 is the last day for students to change or add a course.

University Visits

All Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend the University visits taking place on September 25 and 29 in room B16 from 12:15 pm -1:00 pm and 3:30 pm-4:15 pm. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to chat with the University reps. 

• September 25th – Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (3:30 pm-4:15 pm)

All Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to attend the University visits taking place on September 25th and 29th in room B16 from 12:15 pm -1:00 pm and 3:30pm-4:15pm. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to chat with the University reps. 

• September 25 – Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (3:30 pm-4:15 pm)
• September 29 – Macquarie University Sydney, Australia (12:15 pm -1:00 pm)

Brown, Dartmouth, Northwestern & Vanderbilt Information Session

Brown, Dartmouth, Northwestern Universities and Vanderbilt College have selected Havergal College as the location of their Toronto information session. They will be on campus this coming Monday, September 25  to host the information session from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Brenda Robson Hall. This is the only day these universities were able to hold their Toronto event within a much larger Canadian tour, which we recognize is unfortunate timing for those community members who are observing Yom Kippur. To ensure everyone has an opportunity to gather information from this session, we have arranged for the event to be recorded. We will let you know when the recording is available on the Guidance Veracross Portal for those who are interested and unable to attend in-person.  

All Havergal Grade 9 to 12 students and families are welcome to attend. Please note, this event is open to all senior school students across the Greater Toronto Area, not just students from Havergal. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to hear directly from admission officers and for our guidance team to continue to forge strong partnerships with U.S. colleges. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s guidance counsellor directly and we would be happy to assist you.

HCPA

The Silent Auction is LIVE!

Sign up in advance and BID NOW! From Raptors tickets to Front of the Line Dining Hall Passes, there is something for everyone.

HCPA Spirit Wear

Click here to purchase HC spirit wear: green and white fleece jackets, baseball hats and sideline coats! The deadline to purchase is September 30 so don’t delay.

Ivy Market

The Ivy Market is back! Save the date—Tuesday, November 21.

REMINDERS

Advanced Placement at Havergal: Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, September 27 at 4 pm

The link may be found on the Veracross calendar and below. This session will also be recorded.

• Link: https://havergal.zoom.us/j/83570638198?pwd=a1BSUXpVSlM2ckZ4ZElVb1djdzFYUT09
• Passcode: 423967

Save the dates: October 2 and October 18 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

All Grade 9-12 students and parents are invited to two unique university fairs on these dates. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to speak with the university reps and explore International (Oct 2) and Canadian (Oct 18) Universities.

Next Week in the Upper School

Mon Sept 25

University Open House Event 7 pm

Wed Sept 27

ClubFest for students 12 pm

AP Information Session (Zoom) 4pm

Fri Sept 29

Orange Shirt Day (students wear an orange shirt with casual clothes)

Last day for a course change

UPPER SCHOOL

Celebration Saturday – next Saturday, September 23

This is a fun, school-wide event for the whole family which puts our mission into action as together we raise funds for our Community Partners.

Advance tickets need to be purchased by Sunday, September 17 and will be given to your eldest child on Wednesday, September 20. Click HERE to buy your tickets in advance.

Opening Ceremonies start at 9:00 a.m. and from there you can enjoy inflatables, games, crafts, the Bazaar featuring great products from members of our community and, of course, the famous cookie grams. The fabulous hand painted Muskoka chairs that each Junior School grade – as well as the Class of 2027 and Class of 2024 -created, are sure to be bestsellers at the silent auction!

• What to Wear
  • Students are asked to wear House Colours. 
  • Parents are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably

• Parking
  • There is limited parking available at the school on this day.  Families are encouraged to walk, carpool, take the TTC or a taxi, or alternate forms of transportation.
• What to bring
  • This is a mostly cashless event but our 5 Food Trucks and vendors at the bazaar may take cash.
  • Your friends and family – the more the merrier!

Did your daughter forget something?

Many students forget items in the morning. Please do not drop off items unless your daughter can come to pick them up right away. Our security team cannot be responsible for computers, phones, lunches, instruments and binders. We ask that you communicate with your daughter when you are dropping off the item, and have her meet you at the front to pick it up. Thank you for your cooperation.

What’s for lunch?

The lunch menu for the Upper School may be found on the Parent Portal. The students also send out the menu each week in their student publication “The SWAG.”

Co-curricular Arts Registration for Ensemble & Private Music Lessons

The sign-up on Veracross for Co-Curricular ensembles closes September 18, and the newly created sign up on Veracross for private music instructors will be live Sept 15.

We are excited and looking forward to our annual Music Retreat Oct 11-13.

Deadlines: Late and Missed Assessments

To help students develop the skills and work habits critical to their learning and wellbeing, parents can expect teachers to communicate with them right away if students do not submit or complete an assessment on the original deadline. The purpose of this communication is to ensure consistent and open communication between the school and home.

Advanced Placement at Havergal: Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, September 27 at 4pm (Date change)

Students and families in the Upper School are invited to learn about the Advanced Placement offerings at Havergal, including the school’s policies and procedures related to AP courses and exams as well as the role AP credits play in university admissions. Please join the Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning, the Director of Guidance (Academic and University Counselling), and the AP Coordinator in a webinar on Wednesday, September 27th at 4 pm. The link may be found on the Veracross calendar and below. Please note the change of date from earlier communication.

• Link: https://havergal.zoom.us/j/83570638198?pwd=a1BSUXpVSlM2ckZ4ZElVb1djdzFYUT09
• Passcode: 423967

Athletics Schedules & Tryout Results

Please bookmark THIS link for a quick reference to all practices and games for the school year. This is a live document. Cells highlighted in green = home game, yellow = away game, blue = practices, red = playoffs/finals. 

Parents are able to view their child’s schedule by logging into the Parent Portal → Upper School → My Household Calendar. From this calendar, you can click on an event for more details about that event (dismissal times, locations, coach, etc.).

Tryout Results: Students will know by 6 pm on Sunday, September 24, 2023 the result of their tryouts. Their fall team will be listed on their Veracross page (and team events will appear on your “My Household Calendar”). Coaches may also email students before this date.

Forum for Change: Truth & Reconciliation Council Half-Day Workshops for Upper School

Havergal students will be participating in the TRC Assembly on the 28th of September, as well as in the September 29th TRC half-day of workshops and learning experiences that have been organised by the Truth and Reconciliation Student Council. 

On the 28th, there will be prayers in the morning to acknowledge the intergenerational impacts of residential schools and further education surrounding Indigenous peoples. We will hear from the members of TRC, all while looking into not only the past but the future. 

The 29th will be Orange Shirt Day, where students attend school wearing an orange shirt to promote the awareness of the survivors of residential schools. The TRC Committee will be providing the opportunity to buy an orange shirt that Havergal has purchased from indigenous creators (NB supplies are limited). 

September 29th will also be a half day of classes, where in the morning students will take part in various workshops and activities. Some of these include craft workshops with Indigenous creator Catherine Tamarro, discussions with guest speaker Riley Yesno, Lacrosse workshops with Rama community stick maker Joe Valiere, and more. 

The TRC is committed to spreading awareness and knowledge to the Havergal community through celebrating Indigenous individuality and progress during this week, while also reconciling with the trauma of our shared past.

SENIOR SCHOOL

People & Program Evening: Tuesday, September 19, 6:00 to 9:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you all this Tuesday. Please check your email on Monday for your personalised schedule. 

University Counselling & Guidance Updates

Individual University Reps will be visiting Havergal College to speak to Grade 11 and 12 students during the lunch hour from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm or after school from 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm in room B16. This is a great opportunity to see what the universities offer. 

September University Visits: 

• University of California San Diego – Sept 19th from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
• Carnegie Mellon University  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) – Sept 25th from 3:30 pm-4:15 pm
• Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)-  Sept 29th from 12:15 pm-1:00 pm

Save the date: October 2nd and October 18th from 6:30pm-8:30pm

All Grade 9-12 students and parents are invited to the University fair. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to speak with the University reps and explore Canadian and International Universities. 

New to Havergal Program – Guidance invitations coming soon

Students who are new to Havergal should expect to receive email invitations from their guidance counsellor over the coming weeks to meet to discuss how they are adjusting to life at Havergal. Please remind your child to check their email regularly for these invitations.

HCPA

HC Spirit Wear – NEW!

Click here to purchase HC spirit wear: green and white fleece jackets, baseball hats and sideline coats!

Celebration Saturday – Volunteers Needed!

We are still looking for Celebration Saturday volunteers–even an hour or two will help. Please sign up here (click through the pages to see all opportunities).

REMINDERS

NASA Space Camp is back!

Havergal is very excited to provide this awesome excursion opportunity again. HC is returning to the US Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama. If your child is interested in adventure, immersive STEM experiences, or leadership opportunities, this is the chance of a lifetime! 

When? Nov 5-11, 2023 (week before mid-term break)

Where? U.S. Space & Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama

Who? Gr. 7-12 students can apply 

How? Interested students can apply with a video application to Ms. Loyola  by 6pm on Mon, September 18, 2023.Application Details – can be found HERE.

The Green & Gold is having a 10% off sale!

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Monday, September 18

High Holiday Prayers & Reception: 8:40 am 

Tuesday, September 19

Senior School People & Program Evening: 6 – 9 pm 

Friday, September 22

Special Schedule – 8:30 start, early dismissal for Celebration Sat

Saturday, September 23

Celebration Saturday! Students arrive 8:45 am for attendance 

UPPER SCHOOL

Celebration Saturday

Celebration Saturday is just around the corner! Watch for an email on Monday, September 11 with details about purchasing wristbands and tickets. We can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday, September 23!

Drop-off Instructions

Dropping off and picking up students can be a stressful time — especially when drivers are late, pressed for time, and otherwise in a hurry to begin their day. It is also a time when student safety can be unnecessarily compromised. At Havergal, signage very clearly demarcates drop-off and pick-up locations. 

1. Drive past the bend to the end of the driveway to drop off.  Most drivers do not move all the way up, past the main doors, to drop off passengers. This impedes traffic flow patterns significantly and is the number one cause for traffic congestion. 
2. Comply with Security directions.  It is always helpful to make eye contact with Security personnel so that you can follow their signals and directions.
3. Drop off on the right hand side of the driveway. Drop off is permitted only along the curb closest to the front steps of the Upper School, which is duly noted by signage. 
4. Signal your intention to other drivers and Security by using your turn signal.
5. Don’t park at the curb after drop off. Some drivers stay parked after dropping off their passenger(s) in order to check their phones. This impedes traffic flow patterns significantly and slows the entire process down.
6. Passengers should be ready to exit the vehicle safely and promptly. Items stored in the trunk should be easily accessible. 
7. Keep the crosswalk clear. 

Please be courteous and respectful of fellow drivers and members of Havergal’s Security Team. The safety and wellbeing of our students depend on your following through on the school’s expectations around drop-off and pick-up.

Reporting Student Attendance Reminders

A link for reporting attendance is available directly on the Parent Portal homepage. We recommend you bookmark the link. Instructions for using Veracross can be found here. It is important to review these instructions and be familiar with how to report a student absence through Veracross.

Jewish High Holidays Prayers & Reception

The Upper School will be acknowledging Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur during Prayers on Monday, September 18. Parents and grandparents are warmly invited to join us for this event, following which there will be a reception for those families in attendance. An invitation and RSVP form will be emailed to Upper School families. 

Arts Updates

A reminder that some Arts co-curriculars involve both online registration and an in-person audition sign up.  This is true for all Drama and Choir ensembles. Students registering for the 9-12 Symphonic Band and Concert Winds are asked to both register and sign up for an in-person audition, as they will be placed in one of the two groups.

We are also looking ahead to our annual Music Retreat at Campfire Circle!  Registration will open soon.

Finally, the Grade 10 Visual Arts field trip to Rice Lake will take place on Wednesday September 13th. Rice Lake Gallery is an outdoor sculpture centre, with hundreds of sculptures installed in a park-like setting. 

Athletics Updates

Fall Athetics Registration

Fall Athletics Schedule

Green & Gold Shop Back-to-School Promotion

Get 10% off all HOUSE SPIRIT WEAR from September 4th – September 23rd (Celebration Saturday)! Available Online & In-Store. Show off your house spirit on CelSat by getting yours today!

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School is Going to Camp!

• Grade 7 camp drop off is at 6:45am on Monday September 11, at the Upper School. 
• Grade 8 camp drop off is at 6:45 am on Wednesday September 13, at the Upper School.

Sending medication to camp?

If your child takes prescription medication and is going on a Middle School excursion next week, we are anticipating that they will hand their medication to their trip lead and it will be taken to the nurse on site for storage and administration. Ms. Goodridge is the trip lead for the Grade 7 trip.  Ms. Koekkoek is the trip lead for the Grade 8 trip. Middle School students will not self administer their medication.

The parent(s) or guardian(s) of the student are responsible for delivering the required medication in a “tamper-proof” container.  This container must have a pharmaceutical sticker attached, which clearly indicates the name of the child, and directions for the administration and storage of the medication. 

Swim tests for Grade 8 Students

Grade 8 students who have not already completed their swim tests, will do so on Monday, Sept 11th. Please be sure to pack your bathing suit on Monday. 

SENIOR SCHOOL

Camp is for Senior School Students, too!

Fall Trips Leaving this Wednesday, September 13th

Please complete one of these two waivers if you have not already done so. 

• Grade 12: Campfire Circle Waiver
• Grade 9: Camp New Moon Waiver 

Waivers should be returned to B10 or emailed to Ms. Danto. 

• Grade 9 departs from Junior School at 7 am (drop off 6:45 am)
• Grade 12 departs from Senior School at 7 am (drop off 6:45 am)

Sending medication to camp?

If your child takes prescription medication and is going on a Senior School excursion next week, we are anticipating that they will handle their own prescription medication administration. 

If your child would like assistance with medication administration or reminders about taking medication, please contact your child’s trip leader.  Please send the medication in a tamper proof, pharmacy labelled container with the dose, frequency and medication name, so that our trip leaders can appropriately assist and identify what medication is being taken.  This information should be presented to the trip leader upon arrival if it is not already recorded in Magnus Health.  

University Counselling & Guidance Updates

Students in Grade 9-12 who attended summer school and received their report card, please send your report to the Guidance Coordinator, Ms. Ellis at tellis@havergal.on.ca for it to be added onto your transcript.

During camp from September 13th -15th, Grade 11 and 12 students will be exploring University options with the Guidance Counsellors.

All students are encouraged to make an appointment through the Guidance Portal on Veracross to discuss matters of student life and academic planning with their Guidance Counsellor. Please use the yellow “Book A Meeting” button to schedule appointments with your guidance counsellor. Guidance Counsellors also have their bookable link in their email signature.

Please fill out this form for course requests. Please remember that requests for teacher changes or being placed with friends cannot be accommodated as student placement is based on keeping class sizes balanced.

Does Your Grad Need Another Hoodie?

If you wish to purchase another hoodie for your Grad, please complete this form by Tuesday, September 19th. 

FORUM FOR CHANGE

HC-X – Havergal’s Innovation Hub: Digital Microcredential in Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

There is still room for students in Grades 9-12 to enrol in the Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship digital microcredential, which begins Monday, September 18th. For more information, please view the Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship course description or contact Adam Caplan, Director of HC-X. 

HCPA

HCPA Pre-loved Uniform Sale in the Senior School

Be sure to drop by the Ellen Knox Library on Tuesday, September 19th during People & Program Night. The sale will take place from 5 to 8 pm.

Celebration Saturday Bazaar & Silent Auction

Are you interested in being a vendor at The Bazaar? Contact Martha Fell (martha@jaxxandmarbles.com) and complete this form and contract.  Please consider donating to our Silent Auction!  Please click here for more details.

REMINDERS

Senior School People & Program Evening – Tuesday, September 19th

Please join us in the Brenda Robson Hall and then meet your daughter’s teachers. In addition, there is a university information session for Grade 12 parents at the end of the evening. You will receive an email with your personalised schedule on Monday, September 18. 

Arts Co-curricular Registration

Registration for the following groups is available on Veracross until September 18th, with Auditions Sept 12th – 22nd: 

Middle School Performing Arts Activities

• Havergal Youth Theatre (Middle School Play) 
• Middle School Choir 

• Middle School Dance Club 
• Middle School Musical Theatre

Senior School Performing Arts Activities 

• Concert Band 
• Wind Ensemble 
• Senior Orchestra 
• Jazz Combo 
• Senior Choir 
• Chamber Choir
• Upper School Play 
• Upper School Play @ Crescent School
• One Act Plays (grades 11-12) (Winter – Spring) 
• Dance Troupe

NASA Space Camp is Back!

Havergal is very excited to provide this awesome excursion opportunity again. HC is returning to the US Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama. If your child is interested in adventure, immersive STEM experiences, or leadership opportunities, this is the chance of a lifetime! More information about the application and selection process will be shared with the HC community during Prayers next week.  

When? Nov 5-11, 2023 (week before mid-term break)

Where? U.S. Space & Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama

Who? Gr. 7-12 students can apply 

How? Interested students can apply with a video application to Ms. Loyola  by 6pm on Mon, September 18, 2023.

Application Details – can be found HERE.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Sept 11

Grade 7 overnight camp, departs 7 am at the Upper School

Wed Sept 13

Grade 8, Gr 12 overnight camps depart:  7 am at the Upper School

Grade 9 overnight camp depart: 7 am at the Junior School

Rice Lake Gr 10 Visual Arts trip

Fri Sept 15

Gr 8 overnight camp returns: 1 pm at the Upper School

Gr 9 overnight camp returns: 2:30 pm the Junior School

Gr 12 overnight camp returns:  2:30 at the Upper School

UPPER SCHOOL

Introducing the 2023 Chronicle Magazine: A Tribute to Havergal’s Legacy

Explore the captivating stories and enduring influence of our remarkable Havergal Old Girls/Alum in the newly unveiled 2023 Chronicle magazine. This edition is a tribute to the incredible journeys and connections that shape our community.

Embracing Change and Sustainability

We’re excited to embark on a new chapter as we transition to a digital magazine format. This shift not only embraces modern preferences but also upholds our commitment to sustainability and environmental well-being.

Discover Chronicle HERE

Student Support

Navigating adolescence can be challenging. At Havergal, we believe that the proactive and relational support of all students contributes to their overall wellbeing and ability to thrive in all areas of their life. Students have access to a wide range of support to help them in exploring their future pathways, their social-emotional development and their learning skills. A full description of Havergal’s student support can be found in the Family Handbook.

The student support team is comprised of:

Role	Support Available
Guidance Counsellors	Guidance can support students with course selection, timetable updates, pathway planning (university, career), and social-emotional concerns (relationships, conflict, identity, grief, etc.) Information on course change requests and guidance counsellors is linked here.
Learning Strategists	Support students with an Individual Education Plan.
Social Workers	Havergal has two registered Social Workers available to students for short-term therapeutic counselling and can assist with referral to external community supports.
Health Centre	The Health Centre is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and is proactive about and responsive to all aspects of student health.
Chaplain	The Chaplain is available to students, staff and parents to support any pastoral needs that may arise.

NASA Space Camp is Back!

Havergal is very excited to provide this awesome excursion opportunity again. HC is returning to the US Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama. If your child is interested in adventure, immersive STEM experiences, or leadership opportunities, this is the chance of a lifetime! More information about the application and selection process will be shared with the HC community during Prayers next week.  

When? Nov 5-11, 2023 (week before mid-term break)

Where? U.S. Space & Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama

Who? Gr. 7-12 students can apply 

How? Interested students can apply with a video application to Ms. Loyola  by 6pm on Mon, September 18, 2023.

Application Details – can be found HERE.

IT News

We’re excited to be rolling out Canvas as the new learning management system for Grades 7-12 this year, replacing Google Classroom and Veracross class websites.  Students will be receiving training on how to use Canvas during their first week of school to help them make the most of this important tool.

Co-curricular Updates

A complete overview of the co-curricular program can be found in the Family Handbook here.

Athletics

Registration for fall athletic tryouts will open on Friday, September 1 and will close on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 8 pm. The athletic registration link is located in the Registration section of the Parent Portal. 
Please speak with your child before you register for fall tryouts. Students may try out for two teams not including yoga, tennis training and the coach mentor program. Review the fall schedule for specific teams prior to registration to ensure your child can commit to the practice and game schedule. Once tryouts are over, students may only participate on one school team, not including yoga, tennis training and the coach mentor program.

Arts

Co-Curricular registration will open on Veracross September 3 and close on September 18, with Auditions Sept 12 – 22, for the following opportunities for students: 

Middle School Performing Arts Activities

• Havergal Youth Theatre (Middle School Play) 
• Middle School Choir 

• Middle School Dance Club 
• Middle School Musical Theatre

            Senior School Performing Arts Activities 

• Concert Band 
• Wind Ensemble 
• Senior Orchestra 
• Jazz Combo 
• Senior Choir 
• Chamber Choir
• Upper School Play 
• Upper School Play @ Crescent School
• One Act Plays (grades 11-12) (Winter – Spring) 
• Dance Troupe 

Forum for Change Updates

Hive to Honey Jar Workshop

We will be hosting a “Hive to Honey Jar” workshop for students, faculty and staff at 4PM September 20 and 21. Stay tuned for sign ups; space is limited.

TRC Day is September 29th

We will be hosting several Indigenous workshops on this day. Stay tuned for our schedule where we honour Orange Shirt Day, and Indigenous resurgence. Students will sign up for workshops and be placed as best we can based on demand. Some of our workshops will include:

• Learning about the cultural significance of Lacrosse with Joe Valliere
• Experience the Giant Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Floor Map
• Learn about Indigenous lives with Riley Yesno
• Experience an Indigenous-based Virtual Reality version of Toronto: Biidaabane

Global Learning Leading Diploma (GLLD)

We are excited to welcome back our GLLD students in grade 11-12 for another year filled with new experiences and learning. Applications for new students will open at the end of September. More information to come.

HC-X

Digital Microcredentials begin next week!

All students in Grades 9-12 are invited to complete a Digital Micro-credential in one of three after-school, synchronous, on-campus programs in:

• Artificial Intelligence
• PreMedical Studies
• Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship. 

These courses are offered in partnership with Harvard Student Agencies and InspiritAI’s Stanford/MIT Alum and a wonderful opportunity to explore a new interest in a small cohort of mixed-grade peers. 

CLICK HERE to register for Digital Microcredentials. Registration will be extended until Monday, September 4. Spaces are limited.
Please contact Adam Caplan, Director of HC-X, at acaplan@havergal.on.ca with any questions.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Fall Camps

During the week of September 11- 15 our Grade 7 and 8 students will be away at camp.

Please find important information regarding each camp below:

Grade 7 camp 

Grade 8 camp

Lunches Sept 5 – 8

We are excited to welcome our new and returning middle school students next week. Students will be required to bring their lunch to school on Thursday September 7. Lunch will be provided on the remaining days of school that week.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Fall Camps

Students will depart from both the Junior School and the Senior School as per the schedule below. You will receive an email once the buses have departed the camps, with their anticipated arrival time at Havergal. Please find a packing list here. If you have any questions please reach out to Deirdre Timusk (Grade 9&12). 

If your child is in Grade 9, please complete and submit this waiver for Camp New Moon. If your child is in Grade 7 or 12, please complete and submit this waiver for Campfire Circle Camp. These should be returned to Ms. Danto’s office in B10 as soon as possible.

Grade	Departure	Return
9	Wednesday, September 13 Junior School  7:00 am (drop off 6:45 am)	Friday, September 15 Junior School Approximately 2:30 pm
12	Wednesday, September 13 Senior School 7:00 am (drop off at 6:45)	Friday, September 15 Senior SchoolApproximately 3:00 pm

Families who have not completed the Havergal College Permission form will receive a reminder message. Please remember to update Magnus with your child’s health information. 

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

e sure to drop by the Ellen Knox Library during People and Program Nights (September 7 – Middle School and September 19 – Senior School) for the HCPA’s Pre-Loved Uniform Sale.  Both sales will run from 5 to 8 pm in the Ellen Knox Library located just inside the main doors. .

There are still a few vendor spots left at the Celebration Saturday Bazaar! Please email Martha Fell (martha@jaxxandmarbles.com) and complete this form and contract if you are interested in participating.

Do you have an item to donate to our amazing Silent Auction? Click here for more details. All of the profits from this event benefit HC’s Community Partners.

REMINDERS

Grad Information for the Upcoming Year

This letter was included in the summer mailing on August 24. There are many events you wouldn’t want to miss! 

People and Program Infomation Evenings

Our People and Program Evenings provide you with an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and hear an overview of the curriculum for each course.. Full details may be found in the links below. You will receive an email with your personalized schedule just prior to this event. 

MS People & Program Evening – Thursday, September 7, 6 – 9 pm 

SS People & Program Evening – Tuesday, September 19, 6 – 9 pm

Student Cards Update

Due to several instances of fraud last year, as of Monday, September 11, students must have their physical Havergal student ID card to purchase items in the Hawkins Dining Room servery. Replacement cards are $20.00.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Monday, September 4 

• Boarding Students arrive and move in

Tuesday September 5 – Orientation Day

• Professional Development Day for Employees
• New Students, Jr. Ambassadors and Student Leaders only, lunch provided
• Regular Dress (Uniform)

Wednesday, September 6 – Opening Day

• Photo Day for all Upper School students
• #1 Dress (Uniform)

Thursday, September 7

• #1 Dress (Uniform)
• First Day of Classes: Day 1, 8:30 am 
• Parents: MS People and Program Night @ 6-9 pm  

Friday, September 8

• Late Start: 9:30 am 
• BBQ lunch provided for students 
• Regular Dress (Uniform)
• Athletic Registration closes 8 pm 

UPPER SCHOOL

Summer Messages – Preparing for the 2023-2024 School Year

You will receive two important emails this summer with information for the upcoming school year. The first message will be sent on Wednesday, July 5 and the second message on Wednesday, August 23. 

Global Learning Leading Diploma

On Thursday June 1, 2023, successful graduating students were acknowledged for the completion of the Global Learning Leading Diploma (GLLD) program through the Forum for Change. Each student was awarded a pin as a symbol of their commitment and hard work in the program. 

One of the intents of the program is to explore the world’s interconnectedness and the importance of fostering compassion, empathy and respect across cultures and boundaries. As a group, these individuals have delved into the issues that affect our world – from climate change and poverty to inequality and injustice. Each of the GLLD recipients have shown the ability to think critically and propose innovative approaches that bridge divides and foster unity.

The Forum for Change will open up applications to the program for students in grades 10 and 11 in early Fall. 

Student Applications for the Global Learning Project: Morocco & Spain, March 8 – 18, 2024

Join us on Monday, June 19th for an Introduction to Georgia Hardy Tours, trip provider for Spain and Morocco. Student and Parent Information Session: Zoom Link  10:45–11:30 a.m. 

*In coordination with Crescent School families

• Review of the trip itinerary
• General intro to risk management, including discussion of some specific risks in this program,
• Question & answer period

Application deadlines are extended to June 21st. Please CLICK HERE to access the student application. Please reach out to Garth Nichols at gnichols@havergal.on.ca with any questions. 

FINAL SUMMER REMINDERS

Please return your library books, athletic uniforms, music books, and instruments!

Green & Gold Shop Closes this Friday, June 16

The Green & Shop will close for summer holidays on Friday, June 16 and reopen on Tuesday, August 8. It will also be closed on the Friday of the Labour Day holiday, September 1. 

Orange Shirt Day – Order by Friday, June 16

If you would like a t-shirt, please fill out the Google Order Form.

Report Cards Available June 21

Report cards will be available online at 9 am on Wednesday, June 21.

How to Access Student Files

1. Sign into the Veracross Parent Portal
2. In the upper left, select My Children, then select Student Files under the child you wish you view
3. In the Files section, select Download next to the file you wish to view

Marian Wood House Clothing Drive

While you are cleaning out your closet this summer, we ask that you save old clothes that are in  good condition to donate to the thrift for Celebration Saturday in support of our community partnerships. 

HCPA UPDATES & REMINDERS

Mabel’s Labels

Don’t forget to order labels for your children’s clothing for summer camp! Click HERE to order.

Pre-loved Uniforms & Used Textbooks

Thanks to everyone who dropped off items this morning! You will have another opportunity to donate used textbooks in the fall or you may ship or drop off to CSBE directly following the instructions in your CSBE account. Please feel free to drop off gently used uniforms in our Pre-Loved bins any time!

UPPER SCHOOL

Used Technology Drive

Havergal will be hosting a used technology drive this year in partnership with reBOOT, an Ontario based organization that collects used technology and, after restoring it, donates it to non-profits, community centres, and people with limited access to technology. Bring your used technology (iphones, ipads, computers, etc – please see image for more information) to the HC Rotunda on Wednesday June 14 from 8:30am – 12:00pm (the same time and date as used textbook collection). We will also be collecting your used devices in the HC Driveway from 7:30am – 8:30am so you can easily drop off your donations without having to come into the building. 

For information on how to wipe your device to protect your privacy before donation please click LINK.  Please note that reBOOT will also wipe the devices when restoring them, but if it makes you feel more comfortable to do so, you can do it yourself before donating. For more information on reBOOT and their work pleaser visit: reBOOT Canada 

If you have any questions please email cdoyle@havergal.on.ca or sdoyle@havergal.on.ca 

Thank you, and see you June 14th for the technology drive! 

Report Cards

Report cards will be available online at 9 am on Wednesday, June 21.

How to Access Student Files

1. Sign into the Veracross Parent Portal
2. In the upper left, select My Children, then select Student Files under the child you wish you view
3. In the Files section, select Download next to the file you wish to view

Green & Gold Summer Dates

The Green & Shop will close for summer holidays on Friday, June 16 and reopen on Tuesday, August 8. It will also be closed on the Friday of the Labour Day holiday, September 1. The G&G wishes you a relaxing summer!

Athletic Uniforms due by June 14

Please take a look at home for any Havergal sports uniforms. All uniforms need to be returned to the Athletics Department by June 14th. Accounts will be billed for any unreturned athletics uniforms. 

Global Learning Project: Morocco & Spain Parent Information Session – Monday, June 19

Introduction to Georgia Hardy Tours, trip provider for Spain and Morocco 

• Review of the trip itinerary
• General intro to risk management, including discussion of some specific risks in this program,

• Question & answer period
• Parent Information Session: Zoom Link – 10:45–11:30 a.m. *In coordination with Crescent School families

Student applications for the Global Learning Project: Morocco & Spain, March 8th – 18th, 2024. Application deadlines are extended to June 21st. Please CLICK HERE to access the student application. Please reach out to Garth Nichols at gnichols@havergal.on.ca with any questions. 

HCPA REMINDERS

HCPA Fundraising Goal Goal Achieved!

Thank you to all parents who contributed to our fundraising efforts this year. We donated over $70,000 to Havergal College as a result of your generosity! Please see the June Grade Rep Email for more details.

Mabel’s Labels

Need labels for your kid’s clothes for summer camp? Click HERE to order labels.

Celebration Saturday is back! September 23

The HCPA plays an important role in Celebration Saturday and we look forward to working with the school on this extraordinary event.  Did you know that 100% of the profits go directly to HC’s Community Partners? 

We will be looking for many volunteers to help on the 23rd but there are also other ways you can be involved.  Have you always wanted to sell your wares at a Bazaar? Whether you are a parent, a student, an Old Girl/Alum, a teacher or staff member—this is your chance!  Do you have an item or experience you would like to donate to the Silent Auction? We would welcome your donation.  Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. If you know you are interested now, please feel free to email hcpa.committee@gmail.com and we will add you to our contact list.

REMINDERS

Please return your library books, music books, and  instruments!

NASA Space Camp Extended Deadline for Application!

Havergal is very excited to provide this awesome excursion opportunity again: 

When? Nov 5-11, 2023 (week before mid-term break)

Where? U.S. Space & Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama

Who? Current Gr. 7-11 students can apply now, to attend in the fall

How? Interested students can apply with a video application to Ms. Loyola 

by midnight on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

If you missed it, you can watch the Parent Information Session HERE.

If required, financial aid is available here. 

Orange Shirt Day – Order by June 16

The Truth and Reconciliation Student Committee has been busy planning for TRC Week 2023. The students are partnering with an Indigenous-owned, Toronto based company (Resist Clothing Co.). Please see this slide deck to access the order form and for information about the t-shirt design, sizing and clothing company. If you would like a t-shirt, please fill out the Google Order Form by JUNE 16th. 

Request from Marian Wood House – Clothing Drive

While you are cleaning out your closet this summer, we ask that you save old clothes that are in  good condition to donate to the thrift for Celebration Saturday in support of our community partnerships. 

Pre-loved Uniforms

Don’t forget to drop off gently used uniform items on June 14 at the Upper School. Drop off in the US laneway from 7:30 – 8 am OR in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30 am – 12 noon. If you aren’t able to drop off on the 14th, you can use our new bin (just inside the glass door entrance) any time!

Used Book Donation Drive

Mark your calendars to drop off used textbooks and general books on June 14! Drop off curbside from 7:30 – 8 am OR drop off in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30am – 12 noon. We will accept all used general books including children’s books, adult novels, cookbooks etc.  All proceeds from book sales support the HCPA fundraising goals.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Jun 12

Middle School & Senior School Exams

Tue Jun 13

Middle School & Senior School Exams

Wed Jun 14

Last day for exams; Last day at school for students 

Drop off used uniforms, used books, used technology!

Rowing Banquet: 6 pm – US Dining Hall 

Thu Jun 15

Grade 11 & 12: Candlelight Ceremony: 6 pm (Student only event)

Fri Jun 15

Graduation for Class 2023: 10 am 

UPPER SCHOOL

Orange Shirt Day – September 2023 – Order Now!

The Truth and Reconciliation Student Committee has been busy planning for TRC Week 2023. The students are partnering with an Indigenous-owned, Toronto-based company, Resist Clothing Co. to sell Sept 2023 Orange Shirt Day t-shirts. Please see the attached slide deck for information about the clothing company, the t-shirt design, and sizing. There is a Google Order Form linked in the Orange Shirt Day Announcement HERE. If you would like simply to order a shirt without visiting the four-page slide deck, you can click HERE. T-shirts must be ordered by JUNE 16th to avoid disappointment.

Athletics Uniforms

If you have any athletics uniform items at home, please return them to Ms. D in the PE Office. Unreturned athletic uniforms will be billed to student accounts. 

Band Student Reminders

Please remember to return all Havergal instruments, accessories, music, and folders by Friday June 9th. If you wish to keep your instrument over the summer, please speak to or email your child’s band teacher.

Exam Support

During the duration of exams, Guidance, Learning Support and Social Work will be available for any students that may require some additional support. For easier access, the Social Work Team will be available in room B62 (near the double gym) and B55 (near the ETR)for both morning and afternoon exams daily. Please connect with any of these student supports, if you have questions or concerns. 

Spring Athletic Awards

This past Monday, we celebrated our spring athletic teams during assembly. It was a fun and engaging assembly where MVP’s and Coaches Awards were given out as well as major athletic awards such as Overall Participation Award, the Sportsmanship Cup and the Athletes of the Year. To see all award winners, please click on the links below:

Spring Athletics MVP & Coaches Awards

Athletes of the Year & Overall Participation Award

Request from Marian Wood House: Save Your Clothes!

The Havergal Thrift is back at Celebration Saturday! While you are cleaning out your closet this summer, we ask that you save old clothes that are in  good condition to donate to the Thrift for Celebration Saturday in support of our community partnerships. Students are looking for clothes that would be suitable for teenagers and adults. Hang on to them until September and then we will begin collecting them. Thank you!   Evalyn and the MW team. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Celebrate Grade 8

Students in Grade 8 will be celebrated during a ceremony in the Brenda Robson Hall on Friday, June 9th at 3pm. Please join us for a reception following the ceremony.

Next Week in Form

Next week, the Grade 8 students will learn about the TC-9 program that they will participate in Grade 9. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to have two study sessions where they can ask teachers questions about their courses. Please ensure that your child has their study materials with them on Monday and Tuesday during Form time.

Middle School classes are taking place Monday through Friday.

Grade 8 Fall Camp Registration

Current grade 7 parents will be sent the AAR risk form on Friday June 2nd. Please complete the registration from no later than Wednesday, June 7.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Morning Programming for Grade 9

Grade 9 classes are taking place Monday and Tuesday. Monday there will be a Grade 9 Prayers where students will learn about leadership requirements for the next school year, community service and experiential education information. There will also be a fun activity organized by their Grade Reps. On Tuesday, June 6th, students will be able to study during morning programming and go to see their teachers for extra help for their exams. Locations for the Grade 9 extra help rooms will be shared with the students. 

REMINDERS

Please return your libary books, music books and musical instruments!

Student Applications for the Global Learning Project: Morocco & Spain, March 8 – 18, 2024

Application deadline is extended to June 21st. Please CLICK HERE to access the student application. There will be an information evening June 19th via Zoom.

Student Files in the Veracross Portal

During their time at Havergal, students will receive a number academic reports in addition to their Havergal report card, such as for the Grade 10 literacy test, and the Digital Wisdom and TC-9 courses. 

How to Access Student Files

1. Sign into the Veracross Parent Portal
2. In the upper left, select My Children, then select Student Files under the child you wish you view
3. In the Files section, select Download next to the file you wish to view

Getting Ready for Exams

As teachers and students get ready for exams, parents might want to review the student exam instructions on this document.

NASA Space Camp is Back!

Havergal is very excited to provide this awesome excursion opportunity again: 

When? Nov 5-11, 2023 (week before mid-term break)

Where? U.S. Space & Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama

Who? Current Gr. 7-11 students can apply now, to attend in the fall

How? Interested students can apply with a video application to Ms. Loyola 

by midnight (12:00 AM) TONIGHT, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Forum for Change: Trip to Morocco & Spain with Crescent – March 8-18, 2024

We will be accepting applications from current Grade 9-11 students. Students must complete THIS FORM by June 5th. Successful applicants will be invited for a follow up interview. Participants will be selected before the end of the school year.

Fall Camps Registration is open – due June 5 – Class of 2024 & Class of 2027

Please find here all the links you will need to learn more and register your daughter. 

• Parent Information Video Grade 9 –  Camp New Moon – Sept 13-15
  • Link to register here 
  • Grade 9 waiver, please sign and send back to Ms. Danto in B10
• Parent Information Video Grade 12 –  Campfire Circle – Sept 13-15
  • Link to register here 
  • Grade 12 waiver  please sign and send back to Ms. Danto in B10

Registration is due on Monday, June 5 

Pre-loved Uniforms

Don’t forget to drop off gently used uniform items on June 14 at the Upper School. Drop off in the US laneway from 7:30 – 8 am OR in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30 am – 12 noon. If you aren’t able to drop off on the 14th, you can use our new bin (just inside the glass door entrance) any time!

Used Book Donation Drive

Mark your calendars to drop off used textbooks and general books on June 14! Drop off curbside from 7:30 – 8:00 am OR drop off in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30am – 12:00 noon. We will accept all used general books including children’s books, adult novels, cookbooks etc.  All proceeds from book sales support the HCPA fundraising goals.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Jun 5

Grade 8 TC-9 Assembly 8:30 am

Grade 10-12 exams begin 

Grade 9 Prayers @ 8:30 am

Tue Jun 6

Grade 9 Extra Help @ 8:30 am

Final day of classes for Grade 9

Wed Jun 7

Grade 9 exams begin 

Middle School Assembly

Fri Jun 9

Celebrate Grade 8!  @ 3 pm, BRH

Final day of classes for Middle School 

UPPER SCHOOL

New Investments in the Guidance Department

As we have returned to a fulsome in-person school program, Havergal has been reviewing our Upper School student support model to ensure we have the best possible structure in place for our students.

We are thrilled to share that we are making new investments in our Guidance Department in order to provide the best possible University counselling, academic planning and social emotional support for students.

We recognize that the transition from Grade 6 to 7 and the shift from Grade 8 to 9 can have a significant impact on our students as they navigate the Middle and Senior Schools. Following the pandemic, we have seen an increase in the need for  academic and social-emotional support  for students. This trend, in addition to the increased complexity in the university admission process, have guided our evolution of the guidance counselling model.

Key Changes to Note:

Leadership

Starting this fall, the Guidance department will be led by two co-directors of the department. Heather Johnstone,  as Director of Guidance, Academic & University Counselling, will focus on leading the academic and university guidance program. Kirsten Uhre, as Director of Guidance, Student Support & Wellbeing, will focus on leading the team’s social and emotional support services for students in Grades 7 to12.

Counsellors

In order to better support students, we are shifting to a model where students will have two different counsellors during their time in Upper School instead of three. Students will have one counsellor from Grades 7 to 9 and a second counsellor from Grades 10 to 12. As well, we have increased the number of counsellors to 7 faculty members, therefore increasing our ability to offer increasingly personalized support. 

• Grades 7 to 9 counsellors will focus on transition years. As students move into Senior School in Grade 9 they will remain with their same counsellor from Middle School to ensure they are well supported during this key transition. 

• Grades 10 to12 counsellors will focus on academic counselling and university planning. The university application process has become more complex and as a result students will now begin planning and connecting with their counsellors in Grade 10. Grade 11 students will have the opportunity to sign up for specialized sessions to learn more about the US and UK application process. We will continue to run a dedicated session during Advisory in Grade 12 to support students with the university application process.

• Guidance Counsellor will continue to be aligned with Havergal’s Houses:

Grade 7- 9 Counsellors:

• Farisa Santos -Frances Ridley, Marcelle DeFreitas, Agnes Hansen, Grade 9s in Marian Wood 
• Carrie Steele – Kate Leonard, Ellen Knox, Mary Dennys, Grade 7s in Marian Wood 
• Jordy Winograd – Margaret Taylor, Catherine Steele, Edith Nainby, Grade 8s in Marian Wood 

Grade 10-12 Counsellors:

• Jordan Frost – Ellen Knox, Marcelle De Freitas, Mary Dennys
• Heather Johnstone – Kate Leonard and Agnes Hansen 
• Jennifer Mandala – Margaret Taylor, Marian Wood, Edith Nainby
• Kirsten Uhre – Catherine Steele and Francis Ridley 

Learning Support

There are no changes to the Learning Support model. Students in Grades 7 and 8 will continue to be supported in their learning skills and needs by their Guidance Counsellor. Students in Grades 9 to12 will continue to work with the dedicated Learning Support specialist.

As the needs of students have evolved, it is important that our guidance support shifts alongside these changing demands. We are confident that this new model will provide more targeted support for students, and we are pleased to share the news about these investments in our students’ success.

If you have any questions about your daughter’s counsellor for next year, please feel free to reach out to her current guidance counsellor who can answer your questions. 

NASA Space Camp is Back!

Havergal is very excited to provide this awesome excursion opportunity again: 

When? Nov 5-11, 2023 (week before mid-term break)

Where? U.S. Space & Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama

Who? Current Gr. 7-11 students can apply now, to attend in the fall

How? Interested students can apply with a video application to Ms. Loyola 

by midnight on Friday, June 2nd, 2023.

There is a Zoom information session happening at 6pm on Monday, May 29th, where more details about the camp and the application process will be provided. Please use the following link to join us. The meeting will be recorded and posted here on Tuesday, for those who are unable to attend. 

https://havergal.zoom.us/j/83864046441?pwd=dG42M2lRQzJWZ1hMME9BTlIyUzZGZz09

Meeting ID: 838 6404 6441

Passcode: 448178

If required, financial aid is available here. 

Recharge and Review Week

Next week students are invited to take part in a week-long series of stress reducing activities over the lunch hour. The activities include 2 visits from Sunshine Therapy Dogs, a lavender pouch making kit activity provided by Lavender Grace, a session to talk about stress and emotion regulation from the Social Work Team, and an opportunity to combine music and art during a Footloose Thursday music showcase in the North Quad. Click HERE for the full calendar of activities and locations.

The chapel will also be available daily for students to use for quiet or reflective time. Hot chocolate and tea will be available outside the chapel. The popular fruit infused water stations will also be set up in the Temerty all day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for students to enjoy. 

Getting Ready for Exams

As teachers and students get ready for exams, parents might want to review the student exam instructions on this document. 

**NEW** Student Files in the Veracross Parent Portal

During their time at Havergal, students will receive a number academic reports in addition to their Havergal report card, such as for the Grade 10 literacy test, and the Digital Wisdom and TC-9 courses. These reports will now be distributed to you in the Student Files section of your child’s profile in the Veracross Parent Portal. If you have any questions please contact the IT service desk.

OSSLT results from the 2021-22 school year are now available for those students who wrote. This year’s OSSLT results will be made available when we receive them in June. Additionally, TC-9 reports for this year’s Grade 9 students are now available.

How to Access Student Files

1. Sign into the Veracross Parent Portal
2. In the upper left, select My Children, then select Student Files under the child you wish you view
3. In the Files section, select Download next to the file you wish to view

Band Student Reminders

Starting next week, instrument, accessories, music, and folder return will begin. Please make sure that any Havergal music equipment at home is returned for cleaning and maintenance over the summer. If you wish to keep your instrument over the summer, please speak to or email your child’s band teacher.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wednesday Form Time

Next week our students will celebrate their final TA session of the year. During this time the MS students get to meet with students in grade 9 – 12. It is a wonderful opportunity for the older students to share their perspectives and words of wisdom with the MS students.

 The MS Assembly on Wednesday, May 31, has been organized by our Grade 8 Exec. It will be a fun assembly, highlighting the MS achievements from the year.

Middle School Musical Review

This year the MS Musical is Born to be Brave, written by our Grade 12 student Riley W. It will be a short 35 minute production on Friday June 2nd, at 4pm and 7pm. Parents are welcome to order tickets using the following link: Tickets Once ordered, tickets will be available on the day of the show outside of the theatre.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Wednesday Advising Time

This Wednesday Teacher Advising groups will be celebrating in their TA rooms.

Fine Art Senior Exhibition & Reception

Senior Art students will be hosting an evening of Fine Art at the Biowall and Quilted Gardens on Wednesday May 31, 2023 from 4:00 – 6:30 PM. This event is open to all Havergal student families, and friends.

Forum for Change

The Forum for Change is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our 2023-2024 Global Learning Project: Morocco and Spain – March 8th – 18th. Please note the following: 

– We will be accepting applications from current Grade 9-11 students

– We will be partnering with Crescent School for the duration of this trip, including the pre-departure and post-transference meetings

The purpose and outcomes of this Global Learning Project:

• To broaden understanding of different cultural history and development, social mores and structures
• To enliven global competencies of curiosity, fluency and open-mindedness
• To evaluate and examine our own perspectives and our personal values.
• To learn from and share with the people of Morocco and Spain
• Everyone has a different idea of what the Middle East and Spain culture and contentment looks like, this will be an opportunity to validate and expand our thinking: to appreciate Moroccan and Spanish cultural traditions and spirituality
• To deepen and expand our worldview.
• To be immersed in a society that will contrast the difference in pace and values between a life centered in Western beliefs

Please Note: an in-person information session is forthcoming, held in partnership with Crescent School. Stay tuned for the dates

Students must complete THIS FORM by June 5th. Successful applicants will be invited for a follow up interview. Participants will be selected before the end of the school year.All the information can be found by visiting THIS SITE from our Trip Provider George Hardy Tours. Please contact our Vice Principal, Experiential Education & Innovation, Garth Nichols with any questions.

REMINDERS

Fall Camps Registration is open – due June 5 – Class of 2024 & Class of 2027

Please find here all the links you will need to learn more and register your daughter. 

• Parent Information Video Grade 9 –  Camp New Moon – Sept 13-15
  • Link to register here 
  • Grade 9 waiver, please sign and send back to Ms. Danto in B10
• Parent Information Video Grade 12 –  Campfire Circle – Sept 13-15
  • Link to register here 
  • Grade 12 waiver  please sign and send back to Ms. Danto in B10

Registration is due on Monday, June 5 

Grade 8 Fall Camp Registration

Current grade 7 parents will be sent the AAR risk form on Friday June 2nd. Please complete the registration from no later than Wednesday, June 7. 

Round Square International Service Trip: December of 2023, Thailand

Please CLICK HERE for information. Applications close Thursday,  June 1st.

Please return your library books!

Students are asked to please return all library books by Friday, June 2nd. 

Celebrate Grade 8! ** Date change: Friday, June 9

On Friday, June 9th, we will be honouring our Grade 8 class with a ceremony and reception in the Brenda Robson Hall. We look forward to having you join us from 3 – 4:30 PM. 

Pre-loved Uniforms

Drop off gently used uniform items any time to our new pre-loved uniform bins. We will also do a large collection on June 14 at the Upper School. Drop off in the US laneway from 7:30 – 8 am OR in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30 am – 12 noon.

Used Textbook Collection

Mark your calendars to drop off used textbooks and general books on June 14! Drop off curbside from 7:30 – 8 am OR drop off in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30am – 12 noon. See Grade Rep email for further instructions. This is a great opportunity to do some spring cleaning!

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon May 29 Athletic Assembly

Recharge and Review Week  

Wed May 31

Fine Art Exhibition 4:00pm – 6:30pm at the BioWall

Thu June 1

Principal’s Prayers

HCPA Staff Appreciation Ivy Pub 

Fri June 2

Last day of classes for grade 10 – 12 students

“Born to be Brave”: MS Musical 4 pm and 7 pm

Library books due