Dear Junior School Parents,
At the risk of tempting fate, it looks like spring may finally have sprung! The May 24th weekend often feels like the beginning of the last stretch of the school year before heading off on summer holidays. As we head into the weeks ahead, I invite you to take some time to reflect upon your child’s many experiences over the course of the year. What will she most remember about 2020 -21? Is there something she is proud of accomplishing or overcoming? How was she a good friend, and was she supported by a friend? While we are thoughtfully preparing for end of year celebrations, I am conscious of helping our students to also stay present in the moment, and enjoy these final days together.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and sunny long weekend!
Sincerely,
Kate White
LATEST NEWS
JS Chaplain
It is with mixed emotion that I share the news with you that Rev. Stephanie Douglas will be returning to full time parish ministry in Pickering at the end of this academic year. This is a wonderful opportunity for her to once again lead a church, and will also allow her greater flexibility in her day to day life, as well as to spend more time with her family.
Rev. Douglas has asked that I share a personal note of thanks, which is as follows:
“I am so thankful to Havergal for the opportunity to be a part of a community dedicated to the education of girls. I am grateful to the admin for their support, personally and professionally, and to colleagues who taught me to teach and exposed me to a wealth of insights from the world of education. I am grateful to the students; coming to spend my days with them, five days a week, has been a true joy. My time at Havergal has stretched me, and I will be forever grateful for the relationships I developed at the school.”
We are grateful for having had the opportunity to work alongside Rev. Douglas, and for her many contributions. Her ability to gain the trust of her colleagues, offer sage advice, and listen deeply will continue to be an asset to those in her new community. Please join me in wishing her the very best in this next chapter. Havergal has begun the process of recruiting a full time (JK – 12) Chaplain.
Vaccination Updates for Children 12 and Older
- The COVID-19 vaccination roll-out is a government/public health directed initiative and currently there are several pop-up clinics for youth aged 12+ in public spaces such as community centres, arenas, public school spaces. As the vaccine roll-out progresses we will continue to collaborate with our public health unit to facilitate vaccination within our school community.
- Beginning the week of May 31, youth between age 12 and 17 who have not received a vaccine will be eligible to book an appointment to receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
- We encourage you to get your child vaccinated when available and continue to monitor updates about vaccination opportunities for individuals aged 12+ through Toronto Public Health and organizations such as Vaccine Hunters Canada.
Please note that Toronto Public Health has asked that the following documents are shared with you:
REMINDERS
Co-Curricular Schedule in the JS – This Week
- These activities invite House spirit, artistic exploration, exercise, skill-building, and connection with peers outside of the classroom.
- Asynchronous Programming
- This document has links for asynchronous activities, which students can access and engage in during your own time.
- Synchronous Programming
- This document has links for synchronous activities, which will be led by a Havergal faculty member at regularly scheduled times.
Dates on the Horizon
- Friday, May 21
- PD Day for Teachers
- No classes for Students
- Monday, May 24
- Victoria Day – School Closed
- Thursday, May 27 – An Evening with Dr. Robyne Hanley Dafoe – JK to Grade 12 Parents
- Parents of students in Grade JK to 12 are invited to an informative session by Robyne Hanley Dafoe. Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning psychology and education instructor who specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, and personal wellness in the workplace.
- Dr. Hanley-Dafoe will also be speaking to Grade 7-12 students in the morning and she will share the insights learned through the student presentation with the parents in the evening.
- Please visit the link to her Bio:
- Link to webinar is: HERE
- Webinar ID: 932 26675 2578
- Passcode: 801982
- Friday, May 28 – HOUSE COLOUR DRESS DOWN DAY
- House Shout (2:15 pm – 2:55 pm)
- Legacy Prayers (3:00 pm – 3:20 pm)
- Wednesday, June 16
- JS Closing Ceremony (11:30 am – 12:00 pm)
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