Message from the Head of Junior School: April 18, 2019

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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

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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.

Concert En Français/French-Language Concert

Attention Grade 4, 5 and 6 Parents,

On April 25 students will attend the CONCERT EN FRANÇAIS/FRENCH-LANGUAGE CONCERT at Roy Thomson Hall to hear the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Students will be inspired by dance styles from around the world! This high-energy concert features music that will be sure to make you move to the beat! Students will be dancing in their seats as they watch the amazing artistry, expression, and athleticism of dancers live on stage with the TSO.

Please visit the link below to register your daughter’s participation. The link also allows you to consent to the Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk (AAR) form associated with this excursion opportunity.

Link to register: https://events.veracross.com/hc/108-eaarexcursions18-19USJSD

Thank you and we look forward to the symphony concert on April 25 after our annual Founder’s Day Service,

Ms. Read

May 3rd Performance at Roy Thomson Hall

Our 125th anniversary performance is coming up soon on Friday, May 3 at Roy Thomson Hall. If your daughter is performing in this special evening event, please look for an update message from Ms. Goodridge, Director of Performing Arts, later next week. Ms. Goodridge will be sharing more details about activities related to the rehearsals and performance on May 3.

If you wish to purchase additional seats for Past, Present, Future, there are some tickets remaining. Visit the event website here to reserve your seats. We hope you can join us for this celebratory evening event!

Grandpals’ Day – Save the date!

Grandpals’ Day will take take place on Monday, June 3 from 10:30 am – 11:45 am.  On this special day, grandparents or other senior friends are invited to spend time at the Junior School.  Our students will show their guests their favourite places, as well share their learning.  Be sure to RSVP to this event, so that we can make sure to have enough refreshments for all!

New Circles – Donations are needed!

As part of their leaving gift, the Grade 6s will be collecting donations for long-time community partners  New Circles.  As people start their spring cleaning, please consider making a donation.  There will be a drop-off bin located in front of the Learning Hub starting on Tuesday.  At the moment, New Circles is in particular need of the following items:

  • 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.

Athletics

Congratulations to the Track and Field Team who participated in their first meet last Tuesday. They were jumping, throwing and running their way into setting personal bests. Pictured below is the multi-sport squad who are back at it for another season.

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Athletic Schedule for the Spring Athletic Season.
Coach Profiles

Schedules:
Softball Team
Track Team.– note: meet date change from May 9th to May 8th
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 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.

 

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