Message from the Head of Junior School: January 18th, 2019

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Dear JS Parents,

Today marked the launch of Havergal’s 125th anniversary!  A big shout out to our prefects for organizing prayers, where they shared a video with all of the reasons we love Havergal so much, and a fun-filled trivia contest. Students then had delicious 125 cupcakes at lunch to get the celebration off to a sweet start.  Stay tuned for details on more events to come!

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Havergal’s STEM Program

Havergal’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) program gives students hands-on experience that piques their interest and confidence in areas where women are often underrepresented. By helping our students realize their potential in these areas, we know that their bright minds are working towards solving society’s most complex problems in their future careers!

To date, $12.6 million has been raised towards the Limitless Campaign, which will create even more opportunities for students to explore STEM through enhanced spaces that inspire learning. A new STEM classroom at the Junior School will provide students with habits of mind –– curiosity, deductive reasoning and problem-solving –– that promote innovation and discovery from a young age. At the Upper School, the custom-designed Makerspace and new technology education classrooms will create opportunities for students to tailor their STEM experience to their unique interests and passions.

Visit our online donations page to make a contribution towards the campaign. To learn more about how your gift will impact Havergal’s STEM program, watch our new video.

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)

Lunar New Year – Performers

We are looking for a Junior School student, who does traditional dance for Lunar New Year’s Prayers.  Please contact Rev. Douglas, if your daughter would like to participate for further details (sdouglas@havergal.on.ca)

Lunar New Year Reception

On Friday, February 1, we invite you to our Lunar New Year celebration. Please join us for Prayers from 8:30 to 8:50 am in the Junior School gymnasium, followed by a reception at Temerty Commons in the Upper School for coffee, tea and pastries.

Students are welcome to wear their traditional dress for the celebration.

Please RSVP here (RSVP for the Lunar New Year Parent Reception ) by Thursday, January 24 if you wish to attend.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Natalie Connolly at nconnolly@havergal.on.ca or 416-483-3519 x6915.

Hockey Day

SAVE THE DATE: Tues. Feb. 5. 19

Hockey Day is February 5th at Mattemy Arena (the old Maple Leaf Gardens).
The puck drops at 12:45 and the JS hockey team will play between 1st & 2nd intermission. (about 1:15)
Please note as this is a whole school event the girls will not be able to be picked up from Mattemy unless they are on the Hockey Squad team.

Athletics 

Good luck to the swim team on their first meet of the season.

Schedules
U12 Swim Team
U12 Green Volleyball Schedule
U12 Gold Volleyball Schedule.
U11 Volleyball Schedule
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, January 21

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am U12 Green Vball (JS Gym)
  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers (Grade 5 Presentation)
  • 10:40 am: Gr.1 Intramurals
  • 11:50  – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (Learning Hub)
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club (Rm.215)
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Gold Volleyball (JS Gym)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Steel Pan Drumming (Music Room)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 1 & 2 Drama Club (Rm.117)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble (Rm. 213)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Dance Company (Upper School Drama Studio)
  • 6:30 – 7:00 pm: Parent Information Meeting (Gr.5 Algonquin Excursion)

Tuesday, January 22

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team
  • 8:25 – 9:00 am: Gr.1-4 Just Dance (JS Gym)
  • 10:40: Gr.2 Intramurals
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 1&2 Multisport (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir (Music Room)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Tinker Lab (Rm.208)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Photography Club (Rm. 209)

Wednesday, January 23

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am: U11 Vball (JS Gym)
  • 7:15 am: Swim Team departure to Markham PanAm Centre
  • 8:20 – 9:00 am: Gr.1 – 6 HAVERPALS
  • 10:40: GR.3 Intramurals
  • 12:15 – 12:45 pm: Gr.6 Lunch at the Upper School
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm:  Volleyball Squad Team (JS Gym)
  • 3:45 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
  • 3:45 -4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Explorers Discovery Lab (Rm. 210)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)

Thursday, January 24

  • 7:30 – 8:30 am: Hockey Squad Team Practice/Game at UCC
  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers (Perseverance – Rev Douglas)
  • 10:40 am: Gr. 4 Intramurals 
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 3&4 Multisport (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Green Vball practice (US GYM B)
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 World Food Fest (JK Classroom)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Celebrity Chef Kitchen (SK Classroom)
  • 4:00 pm: U11 Vball Game vs TFS. No early dismissal  (US GYM A)
  • 4:00 pm: U12 Gold Vball Game vs CPC. No early dismissal.   (US GYM C)

Friday, January 25

  • 7:45 – 8:15 am: Gr.5-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215)
  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers (Grades 1 – 3 Only: Inclusion in and out of the classroom)
  • 10:40 am: Gr. 5 Intramurals
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.1 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)

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