Today marks our final blog for the 2021-2022 school year.
Congratulations to all of our students, families, faculty and staff for another successful end of the school year! It was so lovely to join together, in person, at our Closing Ceremony on Wednesday, to celebrate our year, say goodbye , and wish each other well for the summer. For those who were unable to attend, I have attached the RECORDING for you to watch at your convenience.
I am very much looking forward to welcoming people back in September! A very special congratulations and best wishes to our Grade 6s who will soon be “crossing the bridge” and starting their Upper School Journey!
Thank you for all of your continued support and partnership throughout the year.
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We started today with our final JS Prayers of the year! It was such a blessing to join together in song and prayer, but was also an opportunity to pay sincere gratitude to those faculty and staff that will not be returning to Havergal next fall. Students, faculty and staff spoke of the many contributions of these individuals, and how much they will be missed. Those leaving include: Ms. Barrett, Ms. McGeown, Ms. Fraser, Ms. Bloomfield, Ms. Murphy, and Ms. Charlton.
As we head into our final days together for the 2021-2022 school year, I am mindful of all that this year has brought us, and am very much looking forward to the opportunity to come together one last time on Wednesday, June 15. This will be a time of celebration, community, and gratitude.
Sincerely,
Kate White – Head, Junior School
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Parking will be EXTREMELY limited for those families wishing to attend the Closing Ceremony. We highly encourage you to walk, carpool, take public transit or make alternative arrangements
Orange Shirt Day (Sept. 30.22)
We know that Orange Shirt Day is still a few months away, but it is never too early to start planning! We encourage our community to show their support by purchasing their orange shirt, or orange shirt pin, from an Indigenous-owned company. We encourage you to visit orangeshirtday.org to see official suppliers.
Orange Shirt Day “opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind” – Orangeshirtday.org
REMINDERS
Uniform Reminder & Updating – order before June 17
Students have grown over the past two years and we have found that their uniforms have not grown along with them and some items are in need of replacement.
Happy Gator Day! What a thrill it was to bring back this beloved Junior School event for the first time in two years. Students brought all their house pride as they participated in competitive events like the “sponge race,” “egg and spoon relays,” and “hoola hoop” challenges. Even the teachers got in on the fun. It’s safe to say that it was a fabulous day oth friendly competition, community building, and sheer athleticism! A HUGE thank you to our Phys Ed Department who spearheaded the event, and made sure that everything ran smoothly. Finally, thank you to our Grade 6 students who acted as coaches, equipment managers, and as spirit leaders.
Wishing you all a fantastic weekend.
Sincerely,
Kate White – Head, Junior School
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Calling all Havergal families! Wishing there was an easy way to shop for perfect items for all your graduation, birthday, and summer hosting gifts…(and maybe a little something just for you,too?) Check out the silent auction HERE launched as part of the Upper School’s upcoming Gator Gala event, running live, NOW! The main auction is open to ALL Havergal familie!
BREAKING BIEBER NEWS!
And, THIS JUST IN! Don’t miss out on the time-limited secondary auction for a pair of tickets to the June 7 Justin Bieber concert at Scotiabank Arena! Click HERE to place your bid by June 5!
Proceeds of the Gator Gala Silent Auction will support the HCPA fundraising goals, including our commitment to the Limitless Campaign.
Thanks for all of your support,
Lisa Windover & Alnar Meghji Co-Chairs, HCPA
Uniform Reminder & Updating
As we approach the end of the school year and look ahead to the fall, we wanted to connect with you regarding the Havergal uniform. Havergal chooses to have a uniform to denote pride in membership in our community. In addition, the uniform signals that we expect that our students will distinguish themselves in intellectual, artistic and athletic achievements, in service to others, and in leadership to the community, rather than in dress.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have shifted the uniform requirements to adapt to the needs due to the COVID-19 guidelines that had to be put in place. Additionally, students have grown over the past two years and we have found that their uniforms have not grown along with them and some items are in need of replacement.
As we plan ahead, we are writing to seek your assistance and partnership to ensure that your child has all of the necessary uniform items for September 2022. Here is the link for the list of uniform requirements for your review. In addition, please find here the Online Store Information and a link to the website to order new pieces for your child.
Please note that the Green & Gold store is closed from June 17 – August 8.
In order to ensure the necessary items are available prior to the start of the year, please place orders for new items before June 17.
Return All Library Books
All library books must be returned by Monday, June 6th
REMINDERS
Chartwell’s Ordering Form
For the week of June 13, you are invited to submit your lunch orders by Wednesday, June 8 at 12 noon: Chartwell’s Order Form
Before & After School Co-curriculars
Congratulations to the Track and Field and Softball teams. The Softball teams enjoyed learning the skills of softball and had a great season!
Congratulations to the Track and Field team who won the girls overall championship. See the track video highlights here.
This coming week is the last session for Middle School Games and Gr. 2&3 Multisport.
Celebration Saturday is Back! Save the Date- Saturday September 24
We are excited to announce that Celebration Saturday, our community event and fundraiser for our community partners is back! All students JK – 12 participate in this special day and we hope families, friends, and neighbours will join us for fun, food and festivity as we gather as a whole school community to celebrate our mission in action. We will be looking for volunteers to help with the stalls, bbq, ticket sales and of course our famous silent auction! Stay tuned for details and mark your calendars for this event – you won’t want to miss it!
DATES ON THE HORIZON
Grade 6 Celebration – In Person, Grade 6 families invited
Tuesday, June 14 (4:30 – 5:30 pm)
JS Closing Ceremony – In Person, JS Families Welcome to Attend
Wednesday, June 15
Half Day Schedule: 8:25 am – 12:00 pm
Ceremony takes place in Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School) at 11:00 am
The Weekly: Junior School 