Friday, April 21, 2023

UPPER SCHOOL

Earth Week: April 24 – 28

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a number of Earth Week activities next week! Please find a general overview of events below. 

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Prayers and Reception

The Upper School will be holding a reception for parents following Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr Prayers on Thursday, April 27. At 9:20 am, parents are invited to the Temerty Commons for coffee, tea and refreshments. Parents and students are welcome to wear traditional celebratory attire. Please join us and RSVP HERE. We hope to see you there!

Global Exchange Program Family Information Evening: Monday, May 1, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

We are excited to announce that Global Exchange Program applications will open soon for Grade 7s to apply for their Grade 8 year, and for Grade 9s to apply for their Grade 10 year. Exchanges will take place in the 2023-2024 academic year. 

The Exchange Program asks students to develop their independence, their cultural fluency, knowledge of other countries and cultures, and their executive functioning skills. Most deeply, it asks them to develop the insight, empathy, self-advocacy, and social skills to live successfully with an exchange partner, and host a student in her own home.

Grade 8 exchange: 2 week hosting and exchange.

Grade 10 exchange: 3-4 week hosting and exchange.

If you are interested in the Global Exchange Program:

• Students: Please register your interest by completing THIS FORM by April 28, 2023
• Students and Parents: All interested applicants must attend the Mandatory meeting on campus with at least one parent(s) / guardian(s) on May 1, 2023, 6:30-8:00pm.
  • Please note that this be held on the US Campus in the Legacy Theatre
  • Students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) will be asked to sign-in upon arrival.
• Those in attendance will receive an application package to complete by Tuesday, May 9 at 8:30am.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenn Russell, Manager, Global and Experiential Learning, Forum for Change. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School Music Night: Wednesday, May 3, 4:00 PM

Mark your calendars! Spring Middle School Music Night will be on Wednesday May 3rd, 2023, at 4PM in the Brenda Robson Hall. All Grade 7s and 8s are involved in this event. There may be additional rehearsals to prepare for the concert, which will be announced soon.

Wednesday Form Time

This week in our Form session all students will be learning about procrastination. Why we do it and how to reframe it. The discussion, designed by our social workers, teaches the students how to create strategies that will help them avoid procrastination. 

SENIOR SCHOOL

Grad Parents: Reminder of Graduation Time Change

Please note that Graduation will take place at 10 am on Friday June 16. This is a change from the originally scheduled time of 1 pm. 

Round Square International Conference

The Round Square International Conference applications are now open for students who will be 16-18 at the time of the conference, Oct 4-14, 2023. You can find out more about the Round Square conference HERE. Students are asked to complete THIS FORM, also sent to those who expressed interest earlier directly today; available as a QR code outside of the Forum for Change, and on the screens throughout the school next week. The applications will be due on Monday, May 1st. The Selection Committee will then invite students to an interview to determine the successful 5 delegates that will represent Havergal at the Round Square International Conference. For questions please contact Garth Nichols.

Registration for Duke of Edinburgh CLOSES TODAY at 5:00 PM

You can find the registration link to sign your child up for the Duke of Edinburgh excursion  on July 5-8 HERE. This registration will close today, April 21st at 5pm. We need a minimum of 8 students for this trip to run. Students must complete a swim test and attend two virtual training sessions on May 11 and June 1.  For questions please emailBrittney Dos Santos.

Wednesday Advising Time

All students will be participating in an exam preparation session in their mixed TA groups. Exams are new for almost all of our students and teachers will share tips and tricks to stay calm and keep things in perspective while preparing for these larger assessments. 

HCPA NEWS

Havergal Frames

Frames, which feature the Havergal crest embossed on a green matte, are available in 5×7, 8×10, diploma and class composite/Marguerite collage sizes. Click here for more information and to purchase. 

Moms’ Night Out

Save the date for a fun night out for Moms. Tickets will go on sale soon!

Reminders

Middle School Movie Night

Students in the MS are welcome to sign up for an after school movie night on Friday, May 5th. 

Sign up here: Movie Night Registration Form

Save the date: Celebrate Grade 8!

Mark your calendars! On June 13, 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 4 – 5:30pm, as we celebrate their accomplishments and acknowledge this important milestone. 

Volunteer for the HCPA or Become a Grade Rep: Deadline TODAY!

The HCPA general volunteer form for the 2023-24 school year is now available HERE. On this form you can nominate yourself to be a Grade Rep for your daughter’s class or a Community Ambassador. 

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Apr 24

TC-9: Dress Down Day for Grade 9 students 

Tue Apr 25

TC-9: Dress Down Day for Grade 9 students 

Kyla Fox

7:00 – 8:30 pm, Ellen Knox Library

• Kyla Fox will be presenting to parents on understanding the root causes of eating disorders, why eating disorders develop and what parents can do to support their children.

Fri Apr 28

Dress Day Day (Blue and Green) for Earth Week

UPPER SCHOOL

Founders’ Day registration

All parents need to complete their child’s Founder’s Day registration. We will email parents who have not yet completed the registration or updated their child’s attendance details on Veracross on Monday.  Here is the linked registration for students to attend.

Dance Troupe Showcase

The Dance Troupe Showcase is being held on Thursday April 20, after Founders’ Day at 4 pm. Tickets are $10, charged to student accounts, and will be available in the Temerty Commons at lunch and at the door.

Crofton House at Havergal

On Friday, April 21 the Grade 8 and 9 band students will have the opportunity to hear and work with an ensemble from Crofton House, a fellow girls’ school in BC within the CAIS network (Canadian Accredited Independent Schools). Students have the support of their teachers to participate in this special event during the morning of this day.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Save the date: Celebrate Grade 8!

Mark your calendars! On June 13, 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 4 – 5:30pm, as we celebrate their accomplishments and acknowledge this important milestone. 

Wednesday Form Time

Forms 8IJ will be in Drama Studio. The other Forms will be discussing the leadership elections, working on agenda planning, tidying their lockers and having one-on-one check-ins with their Form Teacher. 

Movie Night

Students in the Middle School are welcome to sign up for an after-school movie night on Friday, May 5. 

Interested students can sign up here: Movie Night Registration Form A charge of $5 for refreshments will appear on your student account.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Duke of Edinburgh Parent Information Session (virtual), TONIGHT, 7pm

The link for this meeting can be found HERE (you will need to sign into a Zoom account for access to this meeting).

Wednesday Advising Time

This week our Grade 9 students will hear from their peers who have been on exchange, gaining valuable insights into what it takes to make the most of this unique opportunity. Our Grade 10 students will kick off their leadership training with an active session in the gym, discovering more about themselves and their potential as leaders. Finally, our Grade 11/12 students will hear from three different young alumni who will share their career journeys in law, medicine and business. 

HCPA NEWS

Get involved with the HCPA in 2023 – 24

The HCPA’s nomination process is now open for the 2023-24 school year for HCPA Committee Positions. Connect with other parents, support the school and have fun by getting involved with the HCPA! Learn more HERE.

Volunteer for the HCPA or become a Grade Rep

The HCPA general volunteer form for the 2023-24 school year is now available HERE. On this form you can nominate yourself to be a Grade Rep for your daughter’s class or a Community Ambassador. Don’t delay since the deadline for Grade Reps and Community Ambassadors is April 21.

Gator Gala Photos

Thanks to everyone who attended this year’s Candyland Gator Gala! To see all the fun: click here to view candid photos from the event, here for formal photos and here for photo booth images. Follow @GatorGala23 on Instagram to see more candids taken by Vivian Silverson.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Thu Apr 20

Founders’ Day – Special Schedule

• Upper School students make their own way to the church (227 Bloor Street East) by 9:30 am. 
• The Graduating class will be presented with their marguerite pins by Dr. Samson and HOGA at 9:30 am in Cody Hall at St. Paul’s Church.
• Students must wear their No. 1 Dress Uniform: pressed blouse, kilt or pants, blazer, tie, oxfords and green socks.

Dance Troupe Showcase, 4 pm

UPPER SCHOOL

Founders’ Day Registration

Today you will have received an email from Lindsay Norberg with important information about our Founders’ Day service at St. Paul’s Church on Bloor Street East. Please review, and register your child for their participation by Friday, April 14, by 9am.

Strive Dance Challenge – Watch it Here!

For families unable to watch our dance teams perform on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the event coordinators have shared the good news that it will be live streamed at this link.

Dance Troupe Showcase

Mark your calendars! The Senior Dance Troupe Showcase is being held on Thursday April 20, after Founder’s Day. Tickets will be available in the Temerty Commons soon and at the door.

Athletics

Spring teams will be finalized by April 13th. Team rosters will be added to Veracross where families can locate the game and practice schedule. As always, games and practices (in short form) are also on THIS GOOGLE DOC (tab #3). You can find the names of coaches on line 5 of this google doc and are listed on Veracross if you need to reach out to a coach. The expectation is that members of a team can commit to all practices and games. Please be sure to look at the practice and game schedule to see any potential conflicts. The schedule is not set until April 12th, 2023.  If you have any questions, please email Carla Di Filippo. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Crescent School Dance

The registration link for the upcoming Crescent dance can be found HERE. There are a limited number of spots available, once the limit has been reached students will be placed on a waiting list.

Middle School Form Time

Nicole Waisglass, one of our school social workers, has designed an interactive lesson for our Grade 7 and 8 students. During this session they will learn about the positive impact that practising gratitude has on your mental health. 

SENIOR SCHOOL

Wednesday Advising Time

Students in grade 9-12 will hear from guest speaker Kyla Fox Kyla Fox, Founder and Clinical Therapist of The Kyla Fox Centre, a private eating disorder recovery centre in Toronto.

HCPA NEWS

Gator Gala

Gator Gala was a blast on Saturday, April 1! Watch for a link to photos in next week’s The Weekly! Thanks to the support of our Havergal community, the HCPA raised over $23,000 in the Gator Gala Silent Auction. These funds will be put towards the HCPA’s commitment to the Limitless Campaign.

Get Involved with the HCPA in 2023-24!

The HCPA’s nomination process is now open for the 2023-24 school year for HCPA Committee Positions. Connect with other parents, support the school and have fun by getting involved with the HCPA! Learn more HERE.

Volunteer for the HCPA or become a Grade Rep

The HCPA general Volunteer Form for the 2023-24 school year is now available. In addition to signing up to be a volunteer for events throughout the year, you may also use this form to nominate yourself to be a Grade Rep (for your daughter’s class) or a Community Ambassador. Don’t delay—the deadline for Grade Reps and Community Ambassadors is April 21.

REMINDERS

TPH Vaccine Clinic

The second TPH Grade 7 vaccine clinic will be held on May 26 in the Brenda Robson Hall. Please mark this date in your calendars. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Crecent Dance

On April  21, there will be a Middle School Dance at Crescent. There will be limited spaces available on a first come, first served basis. The theme for this year’s dance is Beach Party and the registration link was available Thursday, April 6. Interested students are encouraged to sign up. 

Report Cards coming out April 13

You can access the report cards from the parent portal. This link provides access instructions. 

Virtual Parent Information Session – Duke of Edinburgh – April 14 -7 PM

The link for this meeting can be found HERE (you will need to sign into a google account for access to this meeting).

Round Square

The link for this meeting can be found HERE (you will need to sign into a google account for access to this meeting).

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Apr 10

School Closed

Tue Apr 11

TC-9 for Grade 9s (casual dress)

Wed Apr 12

TA Time: Special Speaker: Kyla Fox, Disordered Eating Expert, 9-12 

Thu Apr 13

Report Cards available, 4 pm 

Fri Apr 14

Parent Information Session for Duke of Edinburgh June Excursion, 7 pm 

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Tue Apr 25

Kyla Fox Parent Presentation, 7 – 8:30 pm, Brenda Robson Hall, Upper School

UPPER SCHOOL

Report Cards – Thursday, April 13 at 4 PM

Report Cards will be ready for viewing on April 13 at 4pm. You can access the report cards from the parent portal. This link provides access instructions. 

June Exam Schedule

The June exam schedule has been released to students and is linked here. All students are required to write their exams on time and come to school in uniform. Students will be given additional information about exams in May. Please do not book appointments during your daughter’s examination times. Exam review strategies will be given in class by their subject matter teachers and during our Wednesday morning advising programming. 

Salon Opening – Monday, April 3 at 4PM

The Salon is a student-led art exhibition at Havergal. It was originally founded by Old Girls Rowaida Hussein and Lilly Li (Class of 2016); this year’s hosts are Lillian Wei and Natalie Huang .

The Salon is a reference to the Paris Art Salon of 1748-1890. However, unlike the highly exclusive nature of the Paris space, our exhibition is open to all students, faculty and staff. It also welcomes all forms of visual art, displaying different media such as paintings, crafts, collages, sculptures, photography and more. In short, The Salon is a place for everyone to display and share artwork made outside of Havergal.

The opening of the exhibition is Monday, April 3rd from 4pm to 6pm at the Bio Wall. The show will run until Thursday, April 13, 2023. 

We welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the Visual Arts at Havergal!

Athletics

Spring athletics tryouts continue next week. A reminder that students are responsible to look up when and where tryouts take place and to email relevant coaches if they will be absent. The athletics schedule can be found on Veracross or families can save THIS GOOGLE DOC (tab #3). 

Kyla Fox – Disordered Eating Expert – Student & Parent Presentations

This month we are excited to welcome guest speaker Kyla Fox, Founder and Clinical Therapist of The Kyla Fox Centre, a private eating disorder recovery centre in Toronto.

Kyla Fox has established herself as a visionary and innovator, when it comes to re-framing the way Canadians think about and treat eating disorders. As someone who struggled with an eating disorder, Fox identified care gaps and fundamental flaws in the treatment and recovery approach. Kyla brings deep and varied experiences to her work and will be helping our students to expand their knowledge base around disordered eating and one’s relationship with food, by challenging the language around eating disorders and providing awareness and prevention in a way that is beyond the “typical” eating disorder rhetoric.

Kyla will be speaking with students on the following dates during the Wednesday morning Form/Advisory time:

April 12 – Grades 9-12

April 26 –  Grades 7 and 8

After each session, students will have the opportunity to take part in a 70 minute post-conversation discussion with Kyla in a smaller group setting. Interested students will be emailed the link to sign up.

Kyla Fox – Parent Presentation

With all of the unique challenges that face young people today, it can be easy to overlook the ways this can manifest in how our children see themselves and their bodies. Social media and media representation, academic competitiveness, family pressures, peer and social pressures, all contribute to the overall well-being of our children and their sense of self. 

Kyla will host an honest and educational discussion with parents that invites them to share, engage and address head-on the challenges that face our kids and how this affects the way they view their bodies and impacts their self-esteem.

Kyla will share her personal story and examples from her 20+ years of work with kids and teens.  She will provide parents with a comprehensive understanding of how we can start to change the narrative through openness and transparency around the root causes of eating disorders, disordered eating and negative body image. 

 Date: Tuesday April 25, 2023

Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Havergal College, Brenda Robson Hall

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wednesday Form Time

Next week in Form, the students will participate in an “identity” show and tell. This session was designed by our Wellbeing Prefect, Madison C. In this lesson, students and their teachers are asked to bring an item from home that tells their classmates about who they are. We encourage all Middle School students to participate.

Crescent Dance

On Friday, April  21, there will be a Middle School Dance at Crescent. There will be limited spaces available on a first come first served basis. The theme for this year’s dance is Beach Party, and the registration link will be available next Thursday, April 6. Interested students are encouraged to sign up. 

TPH Vaccine Clinic

The second TPH grade 7 vaccine clinic will be held on Friday, May 26th in the Brenda Robson Hall. Please mark this date in your calendars. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Wednesday Community Time

Next Wednesday offers several opportunities for students in different grades to bond with and learn from each other. Grade 9 and 11 students will have their second mentoring get-together; the first one occurred before March Break and was a big hit! Grade 10s will be taking part in games and activities run by the Student Grade 10 Reps. Our Grade 12s will be hosted by our Boarding Grads. During their tour of the boarding house they will be introduced to key skills like doing laundry and learning how to keep themselves organised when they are in residence next year. 

Strive Dance Competition

Students from the Senior Dance Troupe will be travelling to Scarborough to participate in the Strive Dance Competition on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Parents are welcome to attend the event at 5183 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1B 5Z5. For more information please refer to the parent letter that was sent home with the participating students.

Grad Rind, Blazer & Hoodie Fittings Next Week – last chance to sign up!

If your daughter is currently in Grade 11 and wants to buy a new blazer and/or hoodie for next year, she needs to sign up for a fitting. If she is currently in Grade 11 and wishes to buy a Grad ring, she needs to sign up for a fitting. Blazers and hoodie fittings are on Tuesday, April 4; ring fittings are on Wednesday, April 5. Both take place in the Ellen Knox Library. The form to sign up for any fitting is HERE.

Duke of Edinburgh – Adventurous Journey

On July 5-8, 2023 we will be offering an opportunity to take 8-16 students on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition to Algonquin Park. Travellers will have the opportunity to see Canadian wildlife up close; to canoe on wilderness lakes, and tread on ancient quartzite mountain ranges. They will learn about sustainable travel practices, learn about the effects of climate change, and learn about Indigenous ways of seeing and knowing as it relates to this very storied landscape. This Journey will satisfy the Bronze and Silver levels of the award. 

There will be a student/parent information session via Zoom on Friday, April 14 from 7- 8pm. The link for this meeting can be found HERE (you will need to sign into a google account for access to this meeting).

Round Square

There will be an information session for students for the Round Square International Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, October 2023. The information session will take place on campus, Tuesday, April 18th at 8AM, in the Ellen Knox library.

University News

US/UK University Information Night (Virtual) – Tuesday, April 4, 7PM – 8:30PM

On Tuesday, April 4 from 7 pm-8:30 pm Grade 10 and 11 students and parents are welcome to attend a Virtual Guidance information night for international university applicants. The US information session is from 7-7:45pm and the UK information session is 7:45- 8:30. Parents and students are invited to attend both or come to the session that is most applicable to them. The zoom link can be found here as well as on Veracross.

Spring Campus Tours

On Tuesday, March 28, Grade 11 students, accompanied by the Guidance Department, toured the campuses of McMaster, Waterloo and Guelph universities. Students participated in tours led by undergraduate students and had the opportunity to learn and ask questions about admissions, residences, meal plans, facilities, student life, academic support, extracurricular activities, campus housing, lectures, seminars and labs. This trip helped prepare students for future campus visits.

HCPA NEWS

Bid by Sunday, April 2 at 8 PM!

Don’t miss out on some AMAZING auction items in the Gator Gala Silent Auction.  

Click HERE to see the items and be sure to bid before the auction closes on Sunday, April 2 at 8 pm. (Please note that the HCPA receives a portion of the winning bid for the Sealed Bid items and 100% of the winning bid for the donated items listed at the top of the list).

REMINDERS

Next Week at the Upper School

Mon Apr 3

Arts Week Assembly

The Salon Opening,  4 pm

Dress up as your favourite artist

Tues Apr 4

University Information Night,  7 – 8:30pm (virtual)

Dress in monochrome

Wed Apr 5

Dress down: wear your favourite band t-shirt

Thurs Apr 6

Easter Prayers, #1 Dress

Fri Apr 7

Good Friday, school closed

UPPER SCHOOL

An Invitation to “Parents as Force Multipliers”: David Bott

Wellbeing Science Expert David Bott will be speaking to parents on Wednesday, March 29 ( 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm) in the Brenda Robson Hall. David Bott, an internationally known education consultant and expert in applied wellbeing science, will be our guest from March 27 – 31. David has worked with some of the world’s leading schools to help guide wellbeing vision and strategy. During his time at Havergal, David will be engaging with students, faculty and staff and delivering sessions that provide tactical strategies to support their wellbeing.

As part of this important work, David would also like to engage with parents on both the role of wellbeing in schools and how parents can enhance this important work. He will provide parents with practical tips and strategies to support their children’s wellbeing.

We hope you will be able to join us. Please RSVP here. Should you have any questions, please contact Ariana Ameree, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Principal, at 416-483-3519 ext. 6654, aameree@havergal.on.ca. Please note that light refreshments will be served from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm.

Exam Preparation

Teachers will be working with students during April and May to help them prepare for their exams and final culminating assessments. Students will also learn exam preparation techniques in our Wednesday morning advising sessions. Some subjects have an exam, some have a culminating assessment and some have both. The dates for the culminating assessments will be determined by April 1st and posted to the Veracross Gradebook and will appear on student calendars. We ask that you do not book appointments or trips during the exam period. 

It is important that students are in class for review periods and work periods as these are factored into the due dates for assessments. Teachers check in with students during these times and it is a good time for students to ask questions and seek direction if they are confused. Students with accommodations must see their learning support specialist before the end of April. 

Students with exam conflicts should make an appointment to see their Guidance counsellor before the end of April. An exam conflict occurs when a student has:

1. two or more exams scheduled at the same time;
2. more than two exams scheduled on the same day;
3. four or more exams scheduled on two consecutive weekdays;
4. two or more exams scheduled on the same day for a student who has a documented learning support and/or guidance assessment accommodation;
5. a school-sanctioned athletic tournament, provincial, national, or international competition;
6. a documented extenuating circumstance.

2023 JUNE EXAM SCHEDULE – FINAL

Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5	Day 6	Day 7	Conflict Day
Mon June 5	Tues June 6	Wed June 7	Thurs June 8	Fri June 9	Mon June 12	Tues June 13	Wed June 14
9 am Exams – Double Gym
ENG3U  ENG4U	ENG2D FSF4U FSF4UP	MPM2D – Gr 9 & 10  CHA3U CPW4U	CHC2D  CIA4U CGW4U	SNC1W SPH3U SPH4U	SNC7	MTH7 SNC8	AM Conflict Exams
1 pm Exams- Double Gym
SBI3U  SBI4U	MCR3 MCV4U	SCH3U SCH4U	CGC1D CHW3M MHF4U	SNC2D PSK4U CHY4U	MTH8 MTH1W1 MTH1W	PM Conflict	PM Conflict Exams

Leadership Presentation Link

Deirdre Timusk, Head of Senior School; Cissy Goodridge, Head of Middle School, and Fiona Marshall, Director of Student Leadership, gave a presentation on the pathways to leadership for our US students. Parents who were unable to attend can find the link HERE.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Uniform Challenge!

All MS Students will participate in a uniform challenge from March 28 – March 31. Winning Forms will receive a pizza lunch or ice cream sundae surprise. Students are to make sure that their uniform items are clean, spruced up and ready for the term.

The Next Climate Fellowship by Appleby College

A 10-week virtual fellowship program for students ages 11-13. Teaching key life skills while developing tomorrow’s leaders in climate change.

The Next Climate Fellowship aims to first, empower Fellows with knowledge in climate science, second, to help them understand how and where they can have a positive impact and third, expose them to projects and innovations happening globally to fight climate change.

More details and registration information can be found HERE.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Strive Dance Competition

Two trios from the Senior Dance Troupe will be travelling to Scarborough to participate in the Strive Dance Competition on Wednesday April 12, 2023. Parents are welcome to attend the event at 5183 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON, M1B 5Z5.

Athletics

Please check the spring tryout schedule (which is linked below and can be found on Veracross) for your child’s first tryouts after the March break. It is important that your child emails the coach if they are missing a tryout. If your child misses a tryout without emailing the coach, we assume they are no longer interested in trying out for that sport. When you click on the link below, make sure you are looking at the third tab – “SPRING 2022-2023”. Spring 2022 -2023 Schedule 

Please note – there is no reminder email of when specific tryouts take place. It is the responsibility of the students and parents to look at the schedule to know when and where the tryouts are occurring. Students show up to their tryout and coaches will take attendance. If you have any questions, please email Athletics Director, Carla Di Filippo

Expression of Interest in the Round Square International Conference (RSIC): due March 31

This is a call for students to submit an expression of interest to learn more about the RSIC. It is being held Oct. 5 – 14 (final length of this RSIC is still TBC) in Nairobi, Kenya, hosted by Brookhouse Schools. The theme for this conference is “The New Africa.” Havergal will be taking 5 students to this conference. To submit an expression of interest please click on this LINK. 

University Campus Tours

On Tuesday, March 28, Grade 11 students will be visiting three universities – University of Waterloo, University of Guelph or McMaster University – for our Annual University Spring Tour. Students have chosen which of the three they would like to visit. Campus tours are a key part of the university selection process. During these tours, students will  experience campus life and learn about different faculties, residences, and student services. The Guidance Department is excited to share this experience with the students and to share tips of what to look for and  questions to ask when the students are touring other campuses with their family.

HCPA NEWS

Last chance to buy HC fleece!

Click HERE for more information. Youth and adult sizes are available to order until March 10. Don’t miss out!

Get involved with the HCPA in 2023-2024

The HCPA’s nomination process is open now for the 2023-24 school year. Connect with other parents, support the school and have fun by getting involved with the HCPA! Learn more HERE.

Gator Gala Silent Auction

If you would like to make a donation (items, tickets or experiences) to the Gator Gala Silent Auction, please contact Donna Wilson at donnasmythe@hotmail.com or Jennifer O’Campo-King at JenniferOCampo.King@tdsecurities.com. Proceeds will be put toward HCPA parent engagement activities and the Limitless Campaign.

REMINDERS

Next Week in the Upper School

Tues Mar 28

First Day of Classes

Grade 9: TC-9

Grade 10: OSSLT Literacy Test

Grade 11: University Campus Tours

Wed Mar 29

“Parents as Force Multipliers: presentation with guest, David Bott

Thurs Mar 30

Athletics Assembly

Fri Mar 31

Grade 8/9 social at UCC

Dates on the Horizon

Mon Apr 3

Arts Week Assembly

Salon d’Perdue

Tues Apr 4

University Information Night

Thurs Apr 6

Easter Prayers

Fri Apr 7

Good Friday, school closed

UPPER SCHOOL

Thank you for your donations!

Thank you all so much for your donations to the Canadian Red Cross for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. We have a terrific response from the Havergal community but the need is still great. The opportunity to donate remains open through the end of next week, so if you’ve been wanting to contribute but haven’t had the time, now is your chance. Every dollar counts and goes a long way. Here is the link to donate to the Red Cross. Thank you! 

We acknowledge the inspired initiative of Lara U, and her team: Claire R, Hana L, Madison C, Isabela DS, Natalie M, Daphne Y, Noor K, Natalie J, Jessica DS, Asiya M, Amber U, Tara P, Su T, Sofia AH, Lulu Z, Tiana Z, Sadie W, Paula B.

Dropping things off for you daughter?

Just off the Rotunda, in the small room to the left of the Brenda Robson Hall, is a cabinet where you may leave things forgotten at home for your daughter to pick up. We clean out the cabinet every Friday at 4 pm. Items that are not organic and will not spoil will be put in The Pound. Anything containing food will be thrown out. If you want your containers to come home please ask your daughter to bring them home.

Student Leadership Information Webinar for Parents – Thursday, March 9 – 6:30pm

Parents with children in Grades 7-11 are invited to a short virtual webinar to learn more about the leadership opportunities available in the Upper School. It will be recorded and a link shared out on Friday March 10. Here is the link to the webinar.

Spring Athletics Registration

Registration for Spring Athletics is now open! It will remain open until Friday, March 10th at noon. To register for Spring Athletics visit: https://events.veracross.com/hc/396-sprigus  

The spring tryout schedule is linked below and can be found on Veracross. The season schedule will be finalized on April 12, 2023. When you click on the link below, make sure you are looking at the third tab – “SPRING 2022-2023”. Spring 2022 -2023 Schedule 

Please note – there is no reminder email of when specific tryouts take place. It is the responsibility of the students and parents to look at the schedule to know when and where the tryouts are occurring. If you have any questions, please email Athletics Director, Carla Di Filippo

Grade 8/9 Social at UCC – Friday, March 31

This event will be hosted at UCC on March 31 between 7:00 and 9:30 PM. We are allowed to send 40 students, with some flexibility depending on overall participation. The fee is $10.00 per student. There will be music, games and light refreshments. Students will sign up via a google form and an official permissions form will be sent directly to the parents of those students. Register Here

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade 7 Band Rehearsal – Tuesday, March 7

All grade 7 band students are required to attend a rehearsal on Tuesday March 7 from 12:00 – 12:30 PM. 

Lockers

Students and parents are reminded that all Middle School lockers require a lock. Over the term, many have gone missing. Please check with your child to see if they need to replace their lock. We want to ensure that personal items are stored securely.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Grade 10 Parents: Literacy Test Practice – Wednesday, March 8 – 8:30 AM

On Wednesday, March 8, Grade 10 students will be completing a practice of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) during Advisory Time. They will be instructed to download and install the test software from the Veracross Student Portal prior to the practice. If a student is away they are able to download the test on their own and instructions will be emailed to them. The actual OSSLT will be written the morning of Tuesday, March 28. All students must pass this literacy test in order to graduate from an Ontario High School. More information will be sent directly to all Grade 10 parents in an email. 

Senior Music Night – Wednesday, March, March 8 – 7:00 PM

Our Senior School music night will feature Grade 9 Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Senior Choir, and Chamber Choir. We hope to see you all there to support our amazing musicians. 

A Reminder of Graduation Requirements – OSSLT & Community Service Hours

It is important for parents and students to understand that the OSSLT and Community Service Hours are graduation requirements that need to be completed in order for students to receive their OSSD. Students must follow the instructions and participate in the OSSLT practice sessions in order to be prepared and set up for success for their OSSLT test day. Moreover, Community Service Hours must be completed during high school, recorded on Veracross and submitted to the Forum for Change Office in the Resource Centre in order for students to be eligible to graduate. March Break is a great time for students to volunteer in organizations and opportunities that they are passionate about.

HCPA NEWS

The deadline to order Gator Gala tickets has been extended to today, March 3! Click HERE to purchase tickets before 7 pm tonight. Don’t miss out on a highlight of the year.

HC fleece pullovers on sale now. Click HERE for more information. Youth and adult sizes are available to order until March 10. Don’t miss out!

The HCPA’s nomination process is open now for the 2023-24 school year. Connect with other parents, support the school and have fun by getting involved with the HCPA! Learn more HERE.

The Gator Gala Silent Auction team is soliciting donations for this year’s event. If you would like to make a donation (items, tickets or experiences), please contact Donna Wilson at donnasmythe@hotmail.com or Jennifer O’Campo-King at JenniferOCampo.King@tdsecurities.com. Proceeds will be put toward HCPA parent engagement activities and the Limitless Campaign.

REMINDERS

Middle School Musical Review

Auditions for the MS musical revue are this week. Information can be found HERE

June Exam Schedule

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Wed Mar 8

Practice for OSSLT Literacy Test for Grade 10 

Senior School Music Night: 7 pm

Thu Mar 9

Hunger Banquet: 6 pm 

Parent Webinar: Student Leadership Opportunities at Havergal: 6:30 pm

Fri Mar 10

Last Day of Classes

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Tue Mar 28

First Day of Classes

UPPER SCHOOL

Support for Turkey & Syria

Students at Havergal are asking for our community’s support. As most of you know, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 hit 11 cities in Turkey and Northwest Syria last week. Turkey was also hit with an aftershock with a magnitude of 7.5. The current death toll is estimated to be around 30,000 and the numbers keep increasing. This is why we decided to raise money to donate to victims in both countries. Havergal has partnered with Red Cross Canada to create a donation page to send donations, which you can access via the link below. 

Please remember that even with $5 you can donate 13 loaves of bread, 10 bottles of water, 7 pairs of socks, or 2 blankets. Every dollar matters. Thank you, Havergal! Our goal is to raise $3000 in aid by March Break!

DONATE HERE

Student Leadership Parent Information Virtual Evening

Parents with children in Grades 7-11 are invited to a short virtual webinar on Thursday, March 9 to learn more about the leadership opportunities available in the Upper School. The link will be provided next Friday. 

Grade 12 Drama Presents: Time4Change

On Tuesday, February 28 from 7:45 – 8:20 am, the Grade 12 Drama class will be busking in the front circle drive for Youth Without Shelter’s annual Time4Change fundraiser. This community partner is a charity offering shelter and support for youth facing homelessness in the GTA. Over the past 12 years, Time4Change has raised over $1,000,000 and we’re excited to participate again this year to help them reach this year’s goal of $100,000. Please consider bringing your change to donate on this morning or donate online.

DONATE HERE

Senior School Play: Midsummer Night’s Dream – March 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 pm

Buy your tickets in advance in the Temerty Commons or at the door! Tickets are $20.

Senior School Music Night – Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm

Senior Music Night will feature Grade 9 Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Senior Choir, and Chamber Choir.

June Exam Conflicts

Students need to meet with their Guidance Counsellors if they have a June Exam Conflict. Please ensure that you follow the instructions of an exam conflict carefully. An exam conflict occurs when a student has:

• two or more exams scheduled at the same time;
• more than two exams scheduled on the same day;
• four or more exams scheduled on two consecutive weekdays;
• two or more exams scheduled on the same day for a student who has a documented learning support and/or guidance assessment accommodation;
• a school-sanctioned athletic tournament, provincial, national, or international competition;
• documented extenuating circumstances.

If you have a conflict, please see your guidance counsellor as soon as possible to resolve it.

Link to the Exam schedule

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UCC Grade 8 Social: Thursday, March 2

Grade 8 students will host a social with the Grade 8 students from UCC on Thursday, March 2 from 4:15 to 6pm in the Double Gym.

MS Musical Revue: Born to Be Brave

Auditions for the MS musical revue are this week. Information can be found HERE

SENIOR SCHOOL

Grade 12: Learn to Cook at University – Wednesday, March 1 & Wednesday, March 8

As part of our University 101 series, our grads will be treated to two weeks of “How to Feed Yourself” lessons from Shauna Lindzon, a local chef and nutritionist during our morning advising time. The goal of the sessions is to show students how to make healthy and tasty foods wherever they are living next fall. 

Grade 10 Parents: Literacy Test Practice – Wednesday, March 8

On Wednesday, March 8, Grade 10 students will be completing a practice of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) during Advisory Time. They will be instructed to download and install the test software from the Veracross Student Portal prior to the practice.

The OSSLT will be written the morning of Tuesday, March 28. More details will be shared with Grade 10 students and parents in the coming days.

AP Exam Confirmation

Students who registered for an AP Exam in May should have received an email to confirm if they still intend to write the exam. Students are to respond to the email only if they are no longer interested in taking the exam. Families should remember that the late cancellation fee comes from the AP College Board and not Havergal College. Students can find the exam schedule here. Students should talk to Mr. Jordan Frost, the AP Coordinator, if they have a conflict. Keep in mind a very specific criteria must be met in order to be eligible for a late exam. All these details will be discussed in the AP Exam Information session in April.

HCPA NEWS

The deadline to order Gator Gala tickets is quickly approaching. Order by February 27! Click HERE to purchase tickets now.

HC Fleece Pullovers are now on sale. Click HERE for more information. Youth and adult sizes are available to order until March 10. Don’t miss out!

Get involved with the HCPA in 2023-24! The HCPA’s nomination process is now open. Connect with other parents, support the school and have fun by getting involved. Learn more HERE.

If you would like to make a donation (items, tickets or experiences) to the Gator Gala Silent Auction, please contact Donna Wilson at donnasmythe@hotmail.com or Jennifer O’Campo-King at JenniferOCampo.King@tdsecurities.com. Proceeds will be put toward HCPA parent engagement activities and the Limitless Campaign.

REMINDERS

UCC Grade 8 Social: Thursday, March 2

Grade 8 students will be hosting a social with the Grade 8 students from UCC on Thursday, March 2 from 4:15 to 6pm. Sign up HERE . 

Extended Absence Reminders

If your daughter will be away three or more consecutive days please remind her to email the appropriate Head of School to request an extended absence form. This will be shared with the student and their guidance counselor to help manage the academic workload in a supportive way.  

Updating your Daughter’s Vaccines: March 3

On Friday. March 3, nurses from Toronto Public Health will be at Havergal to provide vaccinations to students. This optional catch-up clinic will take place during school hours, and will offer Meningococcal, Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. To get vaccinated, be sure to complete and return your signed consent form.  Students will be able to book their appointments themselves on Veracross.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Wed Mar 1

Vaccine forms due 

Senior School Play – 7:30 pm

Thu Mar 2

Grade 8 Social – 4:15 pm

Senior School Play – 7:30 pm

Fri Mar 3

TPH Vaccine Clinic

Senior School Play – 7:30 pm

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Wed Mar 8

Senior School Music Night

UPPER SCHOOL

Time4Change Fundraising

On Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23 from 7:45 – 8:20am, the Grade 12 Drama class will be busking in the front circle drive for Youth Without Shelter’s annual Time4Changefundraiser. This community partner is a charity offering shelter and support for youth facing homelessness in the GTA. Over the past 12 years, Time4Change has raised over $1,000,000 and we’re excited to participate again this year to help them reach this year’s goal of $100,000. Please consider bringing your change to donate on either of these mornings, or donating online at https://yws.on.ca/time4change/.

Extended Absence Reminders

If your daughter will be away three or more consecutive days, please remind her to email the appropriate Head of School to request an extended absence form. This will be shared with the student and their guidance counselor to help manage the academic workload in a supportive way.  

Senior School Play: Shakespeare Meets the Beatles – March 1, 2, 3, 2023

This year’s Senior School Drama Department production is a new take on the beloved Midsummer’s Night Dream by William Shakespeare with songs by The Beatles. The Legacy Theatre has been transformed into an enchanted forest and must be seen to be believed! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased either in the Temerty Commons at lunch or by ordering online at Playtickets@havergal.on.ca If we don’t sell out, tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

OBA Celebrations

Congratulations to our Grade 8, Grade 9, and Symphonic Bands for their successful performances at the OBA Festival this week!

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Havergal Grade 8s host UCC – Thursday, March 2 – 4:15 to 6 pm

Our Grade 8 students will be hosting a social with the Grade 8 students from UCC on Thursday, March 2 from 4:15 to 6pm. If your daughter wishes to participate, please sign her up HERE .  

SENIOR SCHOOL

Senior School Music Night

The Senior School Spring Music Night is on the horizon. Mark your calendars for our concert on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7pm.

Guidance Meetings Links

Students are encouraged to use the “Book a Meeting” button on the Guidance Portal to schedule an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor. Guidance Counsellors are happy to provide support and answer student’s questions or concerns. Students are able to view a Guidance Counsellor’s calendar and book a time slot that works for them. Students are reminded to not book a meeting during an assessment. If students do not know how to use the booking system, they can come speak to Mr. Frost for assistance.

OUAC Update

The February upload to OUAC has been completed. Universities will look over the updated marks and some will extend offers. Please note that many competitive programs will wait until after the April OUAC upload to extend offers. Grads are reminded to update their Naviance account when they receive an offer.

Grade 10 Bowling Social

Students in grade 10 are invited to attend a “Bowling Social” hosted by Royal St. George’s College on Friday, February 24, from 4 – 6pm at Playtime Bowl. The cost is $25 per person which includes, pizza, pop and bowling. Registration closes on February 21 at 4pm. Click HERE to register. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. AAR forms will be emailed to registered students and parents once sign up closes. 

HCPA NEWS

The deadline to order Gator Gala tickets is quickly approaching. The deadline to order is February 27. Click HERE to purchase tickets now!

If you would like to make a donation (items, tickets or experiences) to the Gator Gala Silent Auction, please contact Donna Wilson at donnasmythe@hotmail.com or Jennifer O’Campo-King at JenniferOCampo.King@tdsecurities.com. Proceeds will be put toward HCPA parent engagement activities and the Limitless Campaign.

NEW – HC fleece pullovers are on sale now! Click HERE for more information. Youth and adult sizes are available to order until March 10. Don’t miss out!

The HCPA’s nomination process is open now for the 2023-24 school year. Connect with other parents, support the school and have fun by getting involved with the HCPA! Learn more HERE.

REMINDERS

Student Information and Student Demographics Reporting

All schools in Ontario are required to submit student demographic information for JK-12 students for the Ministry of Education’s reports on school information and student demographics. We are asking parents to submit this information to us by February 24, 2023 so that our Ministry report is up to date and accurate.  Please complete ONE submission for each child you have enrolled at Havergal College.  The submission form can be found here.  Please direct any questions you have to data.services@havergal.on.ca.  Thank you for helping us complete this important information.

Updating Your Daughter’s Vaccines – March 3

On Friday. March 3, nurses from Toronto Public Health will be at Havergal to provide vaccinations to students. This optional catch-up clinic will take place during school hours, and will offer Meningococcal, Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. To get vaccinated, be sure to complete and return your signed consent form.  Students will be able to book their appointments themselves on Veracross. Signed and completed forms should be returned to Ms. Danto in B10.

Dance Troupe Reminder

CIS Dance Fest is on Thursday February 23. We will be departing school at 8:15am, and returning at 4:45pm. Please refer to the information letter sent last week for more information.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Fri Feb 17

School Closed

Mon Feb 20

School Closed

Tue Feb 21

Grade 9 – TC-9 Excursions 

Wed Feb 22

Waterloo Math Contest Grade 9, 10 in advising

Grade 11/12 & MS Pink Shirt Day mentoring in advising 

Thu Feb 23

Ash Wednesday Prayers

Fri Feb 24

Demographic Survey due

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Wed Mar 1

Vaccine forms due 

Fri Mar 3

TPH Vaccine Clinic 

Wed Mar 8

Senior School Music Night

UPPER SCHOOL

School Information and Student Demographics Reporting

All schools in Ontario are required to submit student demographic information for JK-12 students for the Ministry of Education’s reports on school information and student demographics. We are asking parents to submit this information to us by February 24th, 2023 so that our Ministry report is up to date and accurate.  Please complete ONE submission for each child you have enrolled at Havergal College.  The submission form can be found here.  Please direct any questions you have to data.services@havergal.on.ca.  Thank you for helping us complete this important information.

Updating Your Daughter’s Vaccines – TPH is coming to Havergal

On Friday. March 3, nurses from Toronto Public Health will be at Havergal to provide vaccinations to students. This optional catch-up clinic will take place during school hours, and will offer Meningococcal, Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. These vaccines prevent cancers and meningitis, protect students against serious infections, and are usually offered to students in Grade 7. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, some students did not receive these life saving vaccines, especially those students currently enrolled in Grades 9 and 10.

If your child is missing any doses of these vaccines, they can still catch up! To have your child vaccinated, be sure to complete and return your signed consent form. The consent form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. Students won’t be able to receive these important vaccines at the school clinic without a signed consent form. On the day of the clinic, we ask that students remember to wear a loose sleeved shirt, eat something before the clinic, and bring a mask. Also bring valid ID or a health card and their yellow immunization card, if available.

Parents and students can review an information package and access the consent form by clicking the links below. Please print the completed consent form, sign it, and have your child bring it to Ms. Danto in room B10 by Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Students will sign up for a time slot on their Veracross page. Sign up details will be communicated directly to the students. 

Consent Form (print this and bring to B10); Translations; Student/Parent Checklist; Student/Parent Letter; Frequently Asked Questions; School Immunization Fact Sheet

Upper School Curriculum Outlines

Click on this link to view the Upper School Curriculum Outlines. Please note that these continue to be revised as new curriculum becomes available. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have questions. You can also access the link directly from the Parent Portal under the Resources tab. Navigation Hint: If you hit the X in the left hand corner, you will be taken to Havergal’s external website.

HC Spirit Unleashed

Next week is Spirit Week in the Upper School! Students put away their uniforms and bring out their Spirit Wear (see schedule below). If you have blazers, kilts etc. in need of repairs or alterations, this is the best week to get these done as each day is a themed dress down day. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UCC Grade 8 Social: Thursday, March 2

Grade 8 students will be hosting a social with the Grade 8 students from UCC. Sign up will be available on Thursday, Feb 16 in The Weekly.  

SENIOR SCHOOL

Senior Dance Troupe

CIS Dance Fest is on Thursday February 23rd. We will be departing at 8:15 AM, and returning at 4:45 PM.

Media Arts Exhibit

You are invited to the “Emergence Youth” photo exhibition hosted by Camera Links: Gallery 44. 

Please find the exhibition invitation and information in the link. The show runs from February 10th – February 20th with a closing reception on February 20th from 12pm – 3pm. We hope you have a chance to visit the gallery and see the wonderful photographic works of our students and other participating schools. 

FORUM FOR CHANGE

Thank you very much to our students and their families who are on their final weekend hosting their exchange partners from Germany and British Columbia! We are very grateful for the generosity and effort you’ve given to our visiting students!

HCPA NEWS

Don’t miss out on one of the highlights of the Havergal calendar! On Saturday, April 1 we will whisk you away to a Candyland confectionery dream of an evening. Gator Gala 2023 tickets are on sale now till Feb. 27. Click here to purchase tickets!

REMINDERS

Hockey Day Livestream

 Hockey Day is Tuesday, February 14th at 12:45 pm. The game will be streamed! Here is the livestream link: link to livestream Tune in to cheer on the Gators!

Grade 8 Band Rehearsals for OBA in C26:

Tuesday February 14th – 7:15 AM

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Feb 13

Spirit Week

Dress up as a Celebrity

Symphonic Band at OBA – bring lunch

DECA Provincials

Tue Feb 14

Hockey Day

Dress Up:  Green & Gold 

Wed Feb 15

Grade 9 & 8 at OBA – bring lunch

Dress up: Grade Decade

Thu Feb 16

Cheer Off! 

Dress up:  Grade Colours

Fri Feb 17 School Closed

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Mon Feb 20

School Closed

Fri Feb 24

Demographic Survey due

Wed Mar 1

Vaccine forms due 

Fri Mar 3

TPH Vaccine Clinic 

 

UPPER SCHOOL

Re-registration 2023-24

The link for registration for the 2023-24 school year will be sent to families on Wednesday, February 8.  Completed re-registration forms are due, along with payment, by Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

The Admission Department appreciates your prompt response, as our re-registration numbers help guide us in the number of offers we will make to new families later in February.  Please do not hesitate to contact Admissions at admissions@havergal.on.ca if you have any questions.

Day School Students in the Building after 6pm

Students who remain at Havergal after 6pm who are not directly involved in school programming are asked to move to the Rotunda at this time. The security team will make an evening announcement each evening asking students to relocate to the Rotunda. This will enable us to provide oversight for students on campus. The Boarding School has regular programming in the library and other areas of the school and it is important that these spaces are made available to them.

Toronto Public Health Catch-up Immunization Clinic for Grades 9-12

Toronto Public Health will be holding a Catch-up Immunization Clinic at Havergal on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 9:30am-3:30pm.

This clinic is for all grade 9-12 students who are overdue for routine immunizations required under the Immunization of School Pupils Act -Hep B, HPV and Meningococcal Disease. These vaccines are normally provided in grade 7 and 8, however due to COVID, Toronto Public Health did not go into schools for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year hence your child may be missing these important vaccines. Please look out for an information package and consent form that will be sent to all parents of grade 9-12 students in the coming week.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade 8 Band OBA

On February 15th, the Grade 8 band will attend their first band festival at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (5183 Sheppard Ave. E.). Parents are invited to attend to watch the performance at 10am. Please refer to the information letter sent out for further information.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Upcoming Social Events

As the world gradually returns to normal, more schools are adding exciting events to the calendar. This evening, Havergal students will embark on an enjoyable COSSOT social with their peers at Branksome Hall. This social was open exclusively to students in grade 9 and 10.  After March Break, UCC will host another social for students in grade 8 and 9. For a comprehensive list of all the upcoming sanctioned events, please follow the link provided: here. 

WELLBEING UPDATE

Seasonal Blues

Written by Sarah Brodie, York University Master of Social Work Student

As we move into February many of us have had our fill of cold, grey days. Coming down from the excitement of beginning a new year and realizing spring is still a ways away can be tough. 

It is not uncommon to experience seasonal blues. You may be finding that it takes extra effort to fill your cup and perhaps some days it doesn’t even feel possible. While some of us may find it helpful to label our experience through a diagnosis (such as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD), others may find it more helpful to simply recognize it as a normal part of the human experience living in Canada at this time of year. Whatever your opinion, there are basic things you can do that can help shift your mood. From these four simple actions big shifts are possible. To learn more click on this link. 

HCPA REMINDERS

Gator Gala tickets (April 1) are now on sale!  To get your tickets before February 27, 2023 click HERE.

REMINDERS

Black Cultural Prayers & Reception

The Upper School will be holding a Black Cultural Prayers on Monday, February 6, at 8:40 am. Parents are invited to join. A reception for parents will be held in the Temerty Commons at 9:20 am. Please RSVP here.  Parents and students are welcome to wear traditional celebratory attire.

Hockey Day 2023

The registration link is below and will close Monday, February 6th at noon. 

https://events.veracross.com/hc/368-eaarexcursions22-23USJSD

Grad Portrait Retakes

Retakes for grad portraits will take place on February 6th and 7th. Please book the appointment using this link: https://calendar.app.google/E7Q1kgqFEBTKY1P38

Grade 8 Band Rehearsals for OBA in C26:

• Monday February 6th – 12:00 pm
• Tuesday February 7th – 12:00 pm
• Wednesday February 8th – 7:15 am
• Tuesday February 14th – 7:15 am

CIS Dance Fest – Feb 23

The Dance Troupe excursion to CIS Dance Fest is coming up on Thursday, February 23. Participating students will not be attending any classes on this date. Please refer to the information letter sent out earlier this week for more information.

NEXT WEEK IN THE UPPER SCHOOL

Mon Feb 6

Black Cultural Prayers and Reception

Wed Feb 8

University visit: St. Francis Xavier University (St.FX), at lunch

Thur Feb 9

University visit: Queen’s University, after school 

Fri Feb 10

Beatstock 6-9 pm

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Feb 13-19

Spirit Week (various dress down days)

Feb 14

Hockey Day (Mattamy Arena)

Feb 15

Re-registration due 

Feb 17

School Closed for Family Day Weekend

Feb 20

School Closed for Family Day Weekend