Message from the Head of Junior School: April 5th, 2019

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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

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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.

Ramadan Prayers

On Thursday, May 2nd, we will be having Ramadan Prayers in the JS.  If your family observes Ramadan, and your daughter is interested in speaking in Prayers, please contact Rev. Douglas at sdouglasbowman@havergal.on.ca.”

Parent Math Seminar Registration Link

If you are interested in learning more about Number structure as a mathematical concept and doing some math, sign up for a parent math class on April 9. The primary session Gr 1-3 is from 9-11:30 and the Junior session is from 1-3:30.  Space is limited to 20  per class so please just sign up for one session.  We will have a wait list so we may be able to provide another session later in the year.  Come with a pencil, eraser and some paper because you are going to be doing math!

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 get to know each other in different ways, it may also serve as inspiration for others.

If your daughter has an accomplishment from beyond the ivy walls that she would like to share, please submit this using the link below.

Beyond the Ivy Walls – Submissions

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.

Athletics

Athletic Schedule for the Spring Athletic Season.

    • Track and Softball teams are underway!
      • Reminder – there is no track practice on Tuesday as a result of Day 9.
    • Squad & squad teams start next week.
      • This will include Multisport starting on Tuesday (a Day 9).

Coach Profiles

Schedules
Softball Team
Track Team.
Softball Squad Team
Jump Rope Squad
Multisport Squad
Soccer Squad

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

HCPA Blog

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)

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