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)

 

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