Month: December 2018

Message from the Head of Junior School: December 20th, 2018

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Dear JS Parents,

Thank you to all of you for such a wonderful term.  We are so appreciative of your generosity this season and offer our heartfelt gratitude.

On behalf of the Junior School, we wish you a restful and restorative break!

We look forward to welcoming you all back in January.

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

The First Day Back to School is Pizza Lunch!

A reminder that students will be having pizza lunch on Monday, January 7.

Major School Dates for 2019-2020

CLICK HERE for the Major School Dates

Skating for Students in Grade 3 – 6

CLICK HERE to learn about the purpose behind this initiative, the materials required by the girls, as well the schedule for each grade.

Havergal Welcomes Social Media Expert Chris Vollum

On Monday, January 28th from 8:30 am – 9:30 am students in Grades 4 – 6 will participate in a presentation by Chris Vollum. An Oakville-based parent, Mr. Vollum is a widely-recognized educator on numerous social platforms including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Snapchat.

CLICK HERE  for an overview of what Mr. Vollum will be addressing in his presentation.

Parents are most welcome to attend what is sure to be an informative and thought-provoking session. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Aoife King (aking@havergal.on.ca)

Athletics 

We are looking forward to intramurals starting in January. Teams & Squad Teams stat back up the week of January 7th. Gr. 1&2 Multisport starts Tuesday, January 15th. Gr 3&4 Multisport starts Thursday, January 17th. 

Check out pictures from the professional photographer! They make excellent Christmas gifts!


U11 Volleyball Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team

Schedules
Practice Schedule.

U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday!

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6 – **SCHOOL CLOSED**

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume
  • 8:25 am – 9:00 am (New Year, New Start – Ms. White)
  • 11:50 am Pizza Lunch
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 5 Homework Club
  • 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm U12 Gold Volleyball (JS Gym)

Tuesday, January 8

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am U12 Swim Team
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Junior Choir (Music Room)

Wednesday, January 9

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am U11 Vball (JS Gym)
  • 8:20 am – 9:00 am Grade 5 Writing Celebration
  • 3:30-4:30 Volleyball Squad (JS Gym)
  • 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Primary Choir (Music Room)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Grade 6 Homework Club

Thursday, January 10

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am Swim Team Practice
  • 8:25 am – 9:00 am Prayers (Perseverance, Liz Watt)
  • 11:50 am  Hockey Squad practice
  • 2:30 pm Class Dismissal of U11 & U12 Green & Gold Volleyball Teams
  • 2:45 pm Departure of U11 & U12 Volleyball Teams to BSS
    • 3:30 pm First Game vs BSS
    • 4:15 pm Second Game vs BSS
    • 5:00 pm Departure to HC
    • 5:30 pm return to HC
  •  3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Grade 4Homework Club 

Friday, January 11

  • 8:25 am – 9:00 am Prayers (Epiphany – Rev. Pak)

 

Message from the Head of Junior School: December 14th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

As you know, report cards were published on Veracross this past Wednesday.
Should you have any questions please reach out to the appropriate teacher who will be happy to speak with you.

This afternoon, shortly after the blog is sent out, our Kindergarten students will be hitting the stage with their Christmas Concert.  This is always a highlight of the year, and will be enjoyed by all. Photos and videos will be available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram later today.

We also look forward to welcoming you to the Brenda Robson Hall on Tuesday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. for the Grade 1 – 6 Concert. The students had a rehearsal this morning as part of prayers, and are sounding magical.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Beyond the Ivy Walls

Our Havergal Junior School students pursue a vast array of activities beyond our walls. Their dedication and accomplishments are impressive, and we want to give students the opportunity to share their efforts with our community. Highlighting and celebrating our girls’ learning beyond our ivy walls not only allows us to get to know each other in different ways, but it may also serve as inspiration for others.

Accomplishments in any field are welcome: athletics, arts, academics, philanthropy, hobbies and more. Endeavours that represent the Havergal values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and/or courage are also encouraged.

How to submit:

If your daughter has an accomplishment from beyond the ivy walls that she would like to share, either you or your daughter may submit the accomplishment by email to Ms. Szolopiak sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca. Please use the subject line: Beyond The Ivy Walls, include 3 – 4 sentences describing the accomplishment,  as well as a good quality photo.

When to submit:

Submissions can be made at any time. Pictures and descriptions will be posted on the “Beyond The Ivy Walls” bulletin board outside of the Junior School gymnasium. Once a month, students will be recognized in Prayers so our community can celebrate their acts of excellence and perhaps be inspired to try something new or do something great beyond the ivy walls of Havergal College Junior School.

Wacky Festive Sweater Day on Monday (Can-Struction Fundraiser)!

Thank you so much for all of your donations to the Christmas food drive and to the Gr. 5 Can-struction Project.

On Monday, students who contributed to these fundraising events are invited to wear a wacky Christmas sweater or festive coloured sweater over their uniform. They are also invited to the gym at lunchtime to enjoy creating a tasty reindeer snack while they eat their lunch and watch a holiday movie.

Thank you and happy wacky Christmas sweater Monday!

Raptor and Leaf Ticket Draw – Last Chance to Enter!

Savannah D. and her parents, Patrick and Fernanda have provided 4 tickets to a Raptors’ game and 4 tickets to a Leafs’ game. If you would like a chance to win these tickets, please click on the below link to enter the draw. Please only enter 1 submission per family before Monday, December 17, before 12 pm (noon). Savannah will be drawing two names on Thursday, December 20 at 8:30 am.
The tickets are valid for the below games and the winners must be Havergal Junior School Parents.
Raptors Tickets
Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz
January 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive
Leafs Tickets
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild
January 3, 2019 at 2 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Christmas Concert – Performance Dress Reminder

Students are asked to adhere to the following “#1 Concert Dress” consisting of:

  • Grade 1, 2, 3: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
  • Grade 4: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
  • Grade 5 & 6: long sleeve white shirt, kilt, HC tie, green tights & black shoes

Special attention to hair – it should be pinned back from the face using a hair accessory without colour, sparkles or embellishments. Girls are permitted to wear small pins or a headband that matches their natural hair colour.

Carol Service – Wednesday, December 20, 2017 (7:00 p.m.)

Junior school families are welcome to join in the Festival of Lessons and Carols (Carol Service) at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church, 227 Bloor St. E.

This service has become a longstanding tradition that highlights our Senior and Chamber Choirs, Middle School Choir, Senior Brass Ensemble, Senior Strings Class and the Whole School Choir.

Tickets are not required.

Athletics 

There are no athletics next week

Congratulations to the Hockey Squad Team who played their first scrimmage game vs BSS.

Check out the pictures from the professional photographer! They make excellent Christmas gifts!

Professional Photography
U11 Volleyball Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team

Learn more about Triple Ball.
Practice Schedule.

Schedules
U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 17

  • Wacky Festive Sweater Day (on top of uniform)
  • 8:30 am – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Advent #3 (Rev. Douglas)
  • 11:50 am: Movie in Gym for students who supported  the Gr. 5 fundraiser
  • 12:10 am – 12:50 am: Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club

Tuesday, December 18

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm: Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Junior Choir (Music Room)
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Gr.1-6 Christmas Concert (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am: House Breakfast (Grade 6 students are bringing in breakfast treats to share with other students in their house; please note there will be food available for those students with dietary restrictions)
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club

Thursday, December 12

  • 12:50 – 2:10 pm:  Haverpal Activities 
  • 2:20 pm:  Dismissal: JK – Grade 2
  • 2:40 pm:  Dismissal: Grade 3 – 6 for Christmas Break!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6 – **SCHOOL CLOSED -CHRISTMAS BREAK –

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

Message from the Head of Junior School: December 14th, 2018

On By havergaljuniorschoolLeave a comment

Dear Junior School Parents,

As you know, report cards were published on Veracross this past Wednesday.
Should you have any questions please reach out to the appropriate teacher who will be happy to speak with you.

This afternoon, shortly after the blog is sent out, our Kindergarten students will be hitting the stage with their Christmas Concert.  This is always a highlight of the year, and will be enjoyed by all. Photos and videos will be available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram later today.

We also look forward to welcoming you to the Brenda Robson Hall on Tuesday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. for the Grade 1 – 6 Concert. The students had a rehearsal this morning as part of prayers, and are sounding magical.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Beyond the Ivy Walls

Our Havergal Junior School students pursue a vast array of activities beyond our walls. Their dedication and accomplishments are impressive, and we want to give students the opportunity to share their efforts with our community. Highlighting and celebrating our girls’ learning beyond our ivy walls not only allows us to get to know each other in different ways, but it may also serve as inspiration for others.

Accomplishments in any field are welcome: athletics, arts, academics, philanthropy, hobbies and more. Endeavours that represent the Havergal values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and/or courage are also encouraged.

How to submit:

If your daughter has an accomplishment from beyond the ivy walls that she would like to share, either you or your daughter may submit the accomplishment by email to Ms. Szolopiak sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca. Please use the subject line: Beyond The Ivy Walls, include 3 – 4 sentences describing the accomplishment,  as well as a good quality photo.

When to submit:

Submissions can be made at any time. Pictures and descriptions will be posted on the “Beyond The Ivy Walls” bulletin board outside of the Junior School gymnasium. Once a month, students will be recognized in Prayers so our community can celebrate their acts of excellence and perhaps be inspired to try something new or do something great beyond the ivy walls of Havergal College Junior School.

Wacky Festive Sweater Day on Monday (Can-Struction Fundraiser)!

Thank you so much for all of your donations to the Christmas food drive and to the Gr. 5 Can-struction Project.

On Monday, students who contributed to these fundraising events are invited to wear a wacky Christmas sweater or festive coloured sweater over their uniform. They are also invited to the gym at lunchtime to enjoy creating a tasty reindeer snack while they eat their lunch and watch a holiday movie.

Thank you and happy wacky Christmas sweater Monday!

Raptor and Leaf Ticket Draw – Last Chance to Enter!

Savannah D. and her parents, Patrick and Fernanda have provided 4 tickets to a Raptors’ game and 4 tickets to a Leafs’ game. If you would like a chance to win these tickets, please click on the below link to enter the draw. Please only enter 1 submission per family before Monday, December 17, before 12 pm (noon). Savannah will be drawing two names on Thursday, December 20 at 8:30 am.
The tickets are valid for the below games and the winners must be Havergal Junior School Parents.
Raptors Tickets
Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz
January 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive
Leafs Tickets
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild
January 3, 2019 at 2 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Christmas Concert – Performance Dress Reminder

Students are asked to adhere to the following “#1 Concert Dress” consisting of:

  • Grade 1, 2, 3: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
  • Grade 4: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
  • Grade 5 & 6: long sleeve white shirt, kilt, HC tie, green tights & black shoes

Special attention to hair – it should be pinned back from the face using a hair accessory without colour, sparkles or embellishments. Girls are permitted to wear small pins or a headband that matches their natural hair colour.

Carol Service – Wednesday, December 20, 2017 (7:00 p.m.)

Junior school families are welcome to join in the Festival of Lessons and Carols (Carol Service) at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church, 227 Bloor St. E.

This service has become a longstanding tradition that highlights our Senior and Chamber Choirs, Middle School Choir, Senior Brass Ensemble, Senior Strings Class and the Whole School Choir.

Tickets are not required.

Athletics 

There are no athletics next week

Congratulations to the Hockey Squad Team who played their first scrimmage game vs BSS.

Check out the pictures from the professional photographer! They make excellent Christmas gifts!

Professional Photography
U11 Volleyball Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team

Learn more about Triple Ball.
Practice Schedule.

Schedules
U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 17

  • Wacky Festive Sweater Day (on top of uniform)
  • 8:30 am – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Advent #3 (Rev. Douglas)
  • 11:50 am: Movie in Gym for students who supported  the Gr. 5 fundraiser
  • 12:10 am – 12:50 am: Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club

Tuesday, December 18

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm: Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Junior Choir (Music Room)
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Gr.1-6 Christmas Concert (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am: House Breakfast (Grade 6 students are bringing in breakfast treats to share with other students in their house; please note there will be food available for those students with dietary restrictions)
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club

Thursday, December 12

  • 12:50 – 2:10 pm:  Haverpal Activities 
  • 2:20 pm:  Dismissal: JK – Grade 2
  • 2:40 pm:  Dismissal: Grade 3 – 6 for Christmas Break!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6 – **SCHOOL CLOSED -CHRISTMAS BREAK –

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

Message from the Head of Junior School: December 7th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

A huge thank you to all of those who have brought in their donations for the Can-struction Project (both cans and money) and the winter clothing drive for New Circles.  Your generosity is much appreciated.  If you have not yet brought in your contributions, there is still time!  We have extended the deadline until the end of the day on Tuesday, December 11.

We wish you all a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Raptor and Leaf Ticket Draw!

Savannah D. and her parents, Patrick and Fernanda have provided 4 tickets to a Raptors’ game and 4 tickets to a Leafs’ game. If you would like a chance to win these tickets, please click on the below link to enter the draw. Please only enter 1 submission per family before Monday, December 17, before 12 pm (noon). Savannah will drawing two names on Thursday, December 20 at 8:30 am.
The tickets are valid for the below games and the winners must be Havergal Junior School Parents.
Raptors Tickets
Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz
January 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive
Leafs Tickets
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild
January 3, 2019 at 2 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Concert Tickets – Returns and Re-distribution

A reminder to kindly return any tickets that you will not be using for the Christmas Concert to the office as soon as possible. Families who have requested additional tickets will be informed as they become available.

Athletics 

Congratulations to the Volleyballs Teams for playing their first games on Thursday. All three teams were undefeated! Triple Ball is the official competition format supported by Volleyball Canada that encourages better skill development, participation, meaningful competition and fun. Learn more here: Triple Ball.

Our Hockey and Volleyball Squads started up this week and Coach Adam and coach Bartlett were very impressed with the turn out and we are looking forward to a great season!

Schedules

U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

Registration will remain open for Multi-sport Squads and any last minute Volleyball Squad Team Players.
Multisport Squads start up in the new year.

Winter Athletic Sign Up
Practice Schedule.

Be sure to check out the student produced athletic newsletter Gator Zone

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 10

  • 7:00 am -8:00 am U12 Green Vball (JS Gym)
  • 8:30 am – 8:50 am:   JS Prayers, Advent #2 (Rev. Douglas)
  • 12:10 am – 12:50 am Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm  U12 Gold Vball (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 5 Homework Club
  • 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)

Tuesday, December 11

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Junior Choir (Music Room)

Wednesday, December 12

  • 7:00 am -8:00 am U11 Vball (JS Gym)
  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 3/4Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Volleyball Squad (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 6 Homework Club
  • 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Primary Choir (Music Room)
  • 4:00 pm JS/US Full Report Available to Parents

Thursday, December 13

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am Hockey Squad Practice at UCC
  • 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm  Grade 4 Homework Club
  • 3:30-4:45 U11 Vball (US GYM C)
  • 3:30-4:45 U12 Gold and Green Vball (US GYM A/B)

Friday, December 14

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group  (Learning Hub)
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Kindergarten Concert and Reception (JS Gym, and Kindergarten Classrooms)

Tuesday, December 18

  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Christmas Concert – Grade 1 – 6 (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

  • Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

  • Early Dismissal
    • 2:20 pm –  Dismissal (JK – Grade 2)
    • 2:40 pm – Dismissal (Grade 3 – 6)

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

  • Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume