Dear JS Parents,

I found myself feeling exceptionally proud to be part of the Havergal community again this week.  Yesterday, students from Grade 1 – 12 celebrated Founders’ Day at St. Paul’s Cathedral.  We had a visit from “Ellen Knox” herself, who read an address she made to graduates almost 125 ago, heard reflections from both a Grade 12 student, and an “Old Girl” from 1964 who shared what being a Havergal Girl means to them, listened to the inspiring words of Principal Helen-Kay Davy about the importance of aspiring to be our best selves,  and were dismissed by a Havergal Old Girl, and her daughter who is currently a student.  Another highlight for all was the spectacular performance of our Junior School choir, who sang beautifully about promise and possibility. Wishing you all a lovely weekend.  We look forward to what will be another fantastic community event next Friday, as we celebrate Havergal, Past, Present, and Future.

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Father Daughter A Maze-ing Race
• May 3rd Performance at Roy Thomson Hall
• Grandpals’ Day
• New Circles – Donations
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

• Men’s dress clothes
• Lighter weight fabrics, short-sleeved shirts, shorts, capris,
• Dresses, skirts, cotton sweaters,
• Lightweight jackets and coats,
• Sandals,
• Bathing suits, sun hats, light scarves.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, April 29 (Day 6)

• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Greek Orthodox Easter
• 10:40 – 10:55 am: Gr. 5 & 6 Forest of Reading Voting
• 11:30 am: Track Students dismissed from class
• 11:45 am: Track students depart for York University
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Chess Lunch Club
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Math Discussion Group
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Team Practice
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Skills Squad
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.4-6 Steel Pan Drumming & Orff Ensemble
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm:  Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Junior Dance Company

Tuesday, April 30 (Day 7)

• 8:00 – 9:05 am: BAS Testing
• 9:00 – 11:00 am: Gr.5 Instrument Trial (US)
• 11:30 – 1:00 pm: New to Gr.7 Luncheon (Students wear their uniform to school, and may change into grub clothes before the lunch)
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 3 & 4 Math Discussion Group
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Multisport
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 SPLAT! Exciting Artists 

Wednesday, May 1 (Day 8)

• 8:00 – 9:05 am: BAS Testing
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Cookies and Conversation
• 12:15-12:45 pm: Gr.6 Lunch at the Upper School
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Practice
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Movie Maker (Rm.215)

Thursday, May 2 (Day 1)

• 7:15 – 8:00 am: Track and Field Team Practice
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Ramadan Prayers
• 9:00 – 9:30 am: Ramadan Reception
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 3 & 4 Math Discussion Group
• 3:00 pm: Softball Team Game
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Jump Rope Squad
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Softball Squad Team
• 3:20 – 4:00 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Mindful Games (Rm.119)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Homemade Gifts (Rm.212)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Drama Improv Club (Drama Studio US)

Friday, May 3 (Special Schedule)

*** HC 125 Celebration Day ***

• 8:00 am: Gr.4-6 125 performers depart
  • Students in JK – Grade 3 come to school as normal, for a day of academic programming
  • Students in Grade 4 – 6 who are not performing in the evening, but are part of the audience, come to school as normal, and will have a special schedule.
• 12:30 pm: Gr.4-6 performers return
• Early Dismissal for all students
  • 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm – JK – Grade 2
  • 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm – Grade 3 – 6
• 2:15 – 6:00 pm: Gator Care
• 7:00 – 10:00 pm: 125th Anniversary Celebration Concert

Dear JS Parents,

We are wishing you all a wonderful long weekend. Happy Passover and Easter to all those celebrating. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back next week when we will be celebrating Earth Week.

Spring is finally here!  With this, some families may choose to have their daughter walk or bike, to and from school.  If this is the case, please email knielsen@havergal.on.ca to give your permission.  We keep this information on file, as part of our safety protocols. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Earth Week in the Junior School
• Founder’s Day: Thurs. April. 25
• Concert En Francais/French Language Concert
• May 3rd Performance at Roy Thomson Hall
• Grandpals’ Day
• New Circles – Donations
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

It’s Earth Week in the Junior School!

Next week the Junior School will be celebrating Earth Week. Each day during the lunch hour, students will be invited to partake in a variety of activities that focus on celebrating and taking care of our planet.  Please visit this Link to check out the daily activities.

Founders’ Day – Thursday, April 25

Founders’ Day, is the day that our community (students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff) joins together to commemorate the laying of the cornerstone for our present building and reflect on the values and traditions that were established at Havergal more than 100 years ago. Founders’ Day was established in 1976 – 50 years to the day of the laying of the foundation stone of the present building (on April 23, 1926).  Founders’ Day takes place at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Bloor Street, Havergal’s Parish Church.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

• 7:30 a.m. Students in Primary Choir arrive at Junior School
• 7:45 a.m. Students in Primary Choir depart for St. Paul’s Cathedral
• 8:00 a.m. Students in Grades 1 – 6 arrive at school for attendance
• 8:10 a.m. Students load the buses  
• 8:15 a.m. Buses depart from Junior School
• 9:00 a.m. Arrival at St. Paul’s
• 9:30 a.m. Founder’s Day Service Begins
• 11:30 a.m. Students will be back at HC

Please note:

• Attendance is mandatory
• All students must be in their #1 Dress Uniform
• Grade 1-3 students will depart by bus back to Havergal Junior School after the service.
• Students in JK and SK do not attend Founders’ Day, and should arrive at school at the regular time.
• Grades 4-6 students will depart by bus after the service to participate in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra excursion.

A reminder to parents to complete the Founder’s Day Online Waiver  by 8:00am on Tuesday, April 23 in order for your daughter to attend this excursion.

• Men’s dress clothes
• Lighter weight fabrics, short-sleeved shirts, shorts, capris,
• Dresses, skirts, cotton sweaters,
• Lightweight jackets and coats,
• Sandals,
• Bathing suits, sun hats, light scarves.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, April 22  

• Whole School is closed
• Passover
• Easter Monday

Tuesday, April 23 (Day 2)

• 7:15-8:00 am Track Practice
  
• 8:00 – 9:05 am: BAS Testing
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Multisport
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 SPLAT! Exciting Artists 

Wednesday, April 24 (Day 3)

• 8:00 – 9:05 am: BAS Testing
• 12:15-12:45 pm: Gr.6 Lunch at the Upper School
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Practice US Gym/Lower Pitch
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)
• 3:45 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Movie Maker (Rm.215)

Thursday, April 25 (Day 4)

• 9:30-10:30 am: Founder’s Day, St. Paul’s Church
• All practices cancelled due to Founders Day & 125 rehearsal
• 3:20 – 4:00 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Mindful Games (Rm.119)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Homemade Gifts (Rm.212)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Drama Improv Club (Drama Studio US)

Friday, April 26 (Day 5)

• 8:30 – 8:50 pm: JS Earth Day Prayers
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.1 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 12:20-12:50 pm: High Jump Practice Gr. 5&6, Invite only.

Dear JS Parents,

Today marked a special day in the Junior School as our Kindergarten and Grade 12 students joined together for the “Kindergarten-Grad Tea-Party in the Brenda Robson Hall.”  This lovely event brings our youngest and oldest learners together. at the bookend of their time at Havergal. On another note, we were once again blown away in prayers this morning by our talented Grade 6 students. With a beautiful vocal performance, and a powerful presentation on “Women Worth Knowing,” it was the perfect way to end the week!  Be sure to check out Havergal’s social media pages for coverage of both.

True Colours – Youtube

 Women Worth Knowing

 Havergal Instagram

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Strings Ensemble Final Practice
• Concert En Francais/French Language Concert
• Kneesocks Cover Submissions – Due April 24
• Primary and Junior Parent Math Academy Session
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

Kneesocks Artwork Submissions – Due April 24th

It’s Kneesocks time again!  Kneesocks is our annual literary publication which celebrates writing in the Junior School. We are looking for art submissions for the covers and subsection title pages. Guidelines for Kneesocks Submissions 

Primary and Junior Parent Math Academy Session 

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, April 15 (Day 6)

• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers  (Forgiveness)
• 9:00 – 3:20 pm: Lice Squad Checks
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Math Discussion Group
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Practice US Gym/Lower Pitch
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-4 Soccer Skills Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club (Rm.215)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Steel Pan Drumming & Orff Ensemble (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble (Rm. 213)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Dance Company (US Drama Studio)

Tuesday, April 16 (Day 7)

• 7:30 am: Track Team departs for Track meet. Return at 3:30 pm
• 8:00 – 9:05 am: BAS Testing
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Multisport
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 SPLAT! Exciting Artists 

Wednesday, April 17 (Day 8)

• 8:00 – 9:05 am: BAS Testing
• 8:30 – 9:00 am: Gr.4-6 Mathematica Contest
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Cookies & Conversation, Topic: The difference between behaving rudely, meanly, and bullying.
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Practice US Gym/Lower Pitch
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)
• 3:45 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Movie Maker (Rm.215)

Thursday, April 18 (Day 1)

• 7:15 – 8:00 am: Track Practice. Meet at Lawrence Park Collegiate
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers 
• 12:20 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group
• 3:20 – 4:00 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Softball Squad Team Practice (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-6 Jump Rope Squad
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Mindful Games (Rm.119)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Homemade Gifts (Rm.212)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Drama Improv Club (Drama Studio US)

Friday, April 19

• *** Whole School Closed, Good Friday ***
• ****Passover Begins******

Dear JS Parents,

This morning in prayers, we spoke about the power of forgiveness.  Like all of the other traits we have spoken about this year, such as respect, kindness, joy, honesty, gratitude and compassion, it is often much easier said than done! I encourage you to speak with your daughter this weekend about what forgiveness is NOT (forgetting, expected to happen right away, keeping score) and what forgiveness IS (a choice, understanding that nobody is perfect, good for our physical and mental health).  We then ended the message with a guided meditation to help us practice how to more easily “forgive and forget.”

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• West Humber Collegiate Institute Steel Pan Band Gr.4 Workshop and Performance
• Ramadan Prayers
• Parent Math Seminar Registration Link
• Beyond the Ivy Walls
• Kneesocks
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

West Humber Collegiate Institute Steel Pan Band Gr. 4 Workshop and Performance

On Wednesday we welcomed West Humber Collegiate Institute Steel Pan Band under the direction of Joe Cullen. WHCI last performed for our Junior School students in the spring of 2012. WHCI is known for offering Canada’s largest Steel Band credit course. WHCI students led our Grade 4 students in a Masterclass Wednesday morning where they taught them to play Lean on Me. Our grade 4 students did a great job and played melody, harmony and bass lines.

In the afternoon, WHCI students performed a variety of pieces for our Junior School students in Grades 1 – 6. Some of the pieces they performed were Imagine by John Lennon, One Love by Bob Marley and Hot! Hot! Hot! with special guest player, Havergal Music Teacher, Ms. Rachel Read. Our Grade 4 students also showcased their learning from their morning Masterclass and performed Lean on Me for the entire Junior School. We look forward to welcoming back WHCI in the future.

Kneesocks Artwork Submissions – Due April 2

It’s Kneesocks time again!  Kneesocks is our annual literary publication which celebrates writing in the Junior School. The information below was shared with the girls in Prayers today. We are looking for art submissions for the covers and subsection title pages.

Guidelines:

• Covers:
  • Kneesocks, 2018-2019, Student name and class

• Inside sections should include one of the following subtitles:
  • Creative Writing
  • Non-Fiction
  • Visual Communication
  • Poetry
  • French

Illustrations should reflect the contents of the publication or specific section.

Special drawing paper is available in the front office or outside the Art room. There is a box for submissions outside the Art room.  Submissions are due April 24th.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, April 8 (Day 2)

• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers  (Forgiveness)
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 3 & 4 Math Discussion Group
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Tryout JS Gym/Lower Pitch
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-4 Soccer Skills Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club (Rm.215)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Steel Pan Drumming & Orff Ensemble (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble (Rm. 123)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Dance Company (US Drama Studio)

Tuesday, April 9 (Day 9)

• 8:30 – 9:00 am: G.4-6 Ensemble members only 125th Rehearsal
• Day 9 Departures @ 9:00 am
  • JK/SK: Harbourfront Centre, Return to HC at 12:15 pm
  • Grade One: The Toronto Zoo, Return at 3:00 pm
  • Grade Two: Ripley’s Aquarium, Return 2:30 pm
  • Grade Three: The Toronto Botanical Garden, Return 3:15 pm
  • Grade Four: Harbourfront Centre, Return 3:00 pm
  • Grade Five: McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Return 3:00 pm
  • Grade six: Martial Arts @ HC 9:00 – 11:00 am & depart for YPT at 12:00 pm, Return 3:00 pm
•  3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Multisport
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 SPLAT! Exciting Artists 

Wednesday, April 10 (Day 3)

• 8:15 – 8:55 am: Gr.4 Writing Celebration
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Teacher’s Choice
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Tryout JS Gym/Lower Pitch
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)
• 3:45 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Movie Maker (Rm.215)

Thursday, April 11 (Day 4)

• 7:15 – 8:00 am: Track Practice. Meet at Lawrence Park Collegiate
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers 
• 12:20 12:50 pm: Gr.1 Math Discussion Group
• 3:20 – 4:00 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:30-4:30 pm: Softball Squad Team
• 3:30-4:30 pm: Jump Rope Squad
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Mindful Games (Rm.119)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Homemade Gifts (Rm.212)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Drama Improv Club (Drama Studio US)

Friday, April 12 (Day 5)

• 8:30 – 8:50 pm: JS Prayers
• 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Grad/Kindergarten Tea Party
• 12:20 – 12:50: Gr.1 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)