Dear JS Families,

Yesterday students in Grades 2 – 4 welcomed their Haverbuddies (Upper School student pen-pals) for a morning dance party. It was such a lovely opportunity for students, who have been writing each other letters throughout the year, to finally come together to meet each other, and have a little (actually…A LOT) of fun together! A huge thank you to Hana, our JS Prefect, for making this initiative such a success.

Finally, we are all eagerly awaiting next Monday and Tuesday when the JS Musical cast and crew of 101 Dalmatians will be showcasing all of their hard work! I know everyone from JK to Grade 6 will be the most excited and supportive audience. We are also looking forward to welcoming families and friends, who have signed up for tickets, to see the show!

Kate

Today’s edition of “The Weekly” contains information on the following:

• Junior School Gator Day – Friday, June 2 (12:35 pm – 3:00 pm)
• JS Musical – 101 Dalmatians – Final Reminders
• Rising Together Yoga – Thursday, June 1 (7:00 am – 7:45 am)
• Athletics
• HCPA Updates
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• End of Year Events
• What’s on the Menu Next Week

LATEST

Junior School Gator Day – Friday, June 2 (12:35 pm – 3:00 pm)

What is GatorDay?

• Gator Day extends back to 1935 when students participated in various outdoor activities with their houses for a chance to win the “Gator Day Cup.” It is a day that is filled with a competitive spirit, house pride, and most importantly, FUN! 

Need to know information:

• Students (JK to Grade 6) should come dressed in
  • A House T-shirt; If your child does not have a House T-shirt, then she should wear a t-shirt, in her house colour
  • Havergal shorts, leggings
  • Running shoes
  • Please refrain from wearing any accessories (ie. necklaces, skirts, hair accessories) as the kids will be very active
  • Those with long hair, are advised to wear it up and off their face with a hair-tie
• Please also bring:
  • Sunscreen
  • A hat, and a hair tie. 
  • A labelled water bottle 
• Are spectators permitted?
  • Yes if you’d like but please watch from a distance and allow your child to participate in the day. If you think you will be a distraction then please do not attend.  
  • Parking is extremely limited.

REMINDERS

JS Musical – 101 Dalmatians

After much rehearsal, we are almost ready to present the Junior School Musical – 101 Dalmatians! Students will have the opportunity to see the production on May 29th and 30th It will take place between 8:30 am and 9:15 am on Monday, May 29th (JK – Grade 3) and Tuesday, May 30th(Grade 4 – 6) in The Legacy Theatre (located in the Upper School). Please ensure that your child arrives by 8:20 am at the latest on the day they will see the show, so that we can ensure the production starts promptly at 8:30 am.

A reminder that in lieu of physical tickets, we have partnered with North York Harvest Food Bank, and encourage a donation of a food item upon your entrance into the theatre. There will be boxes to place your food item at the entrance. Please see the list of urgently needed food here.

Rising Together Yoga – Thursday, June 1 (7:00 am – 7:45 am)

On Thursday, June 1st we will be hosting our first community Sunrise Yoga class. This event is held in support of mental health awareness and will be led by our very own in-house yoga instructor Ms. Robar. The event will occur on the Cohen Field from 7 am until 7:45 am. All grade 5 and 6 students are welcome to attend. We strongly encourage parents or guardians to enjoy us in this gentle morning flow. Please make sure to bring your own mat or towel.

Please sign up with the HERE. 

ATHLETICS

We had a wonderful week celebrating the end of year final games and meets!

Congratulations to: 

• The U12 softball team for their undefeated season! 
• The U12 Ultimate team for competing in a co-ed league and being the only other girls school. Their improvements throughout the season were impeccable. 
• The U12 Track team for their final meet of the season today!
  

Please note that this upcoming week is the last week for Multisport. 

HCPA UPDATES

Used Book Donation Drive – June 14

Mark your calendars to drop off used books on June 14! Drop off in the bins outside the JS Library. We will accept all used general books including children’s books, adult novels, cookbooks, etc…All proceeds from book sales support the HCPA fundraising goals. This is a great opportunity to do some spring cleaning!

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

Use this link to see a personalised summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal.

END OF YEAR EVENTS TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDARS 

Monday, May 29 and Tuesday May 30  Havergal Junior School’s performance of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS 

• Monday @ 8:30 am – Legacy Theatre
• Tuesday @ 8:30 am & 4:30 pm – Legacy Theatre

Friday, June 2, Junior School Gator Day 

• 12:35 pm – 3:00 pm

Monday, June 12 Grade 6 Crossing the Bridge Leaving Ceremony (Grade 6 Families Only)

• 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – JS Gym

Wednesday, June 14 Junior School Closing Ceremony 

• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

JS Menu for May 29 – June 2

Dear JS Families,

Today’s House Shout brought together our whole school, from JK to Grade 12 to celebrate everyone’s House Pride and to engage in a little friendly conversation. It was wonderful to see everyone on The Ratcliffe Field, cheering and showing off some Havergal spirit! It was a wonderful way to welcome in the May long weekend! Please be sure to check out HC’s social media platforms for videos and pictures of the fun.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and sunny long few days with family and friends.

Kate

Today’s edition of “The Weekly” contains information on the following:

• JS Musical
• Rising Together Yoga
• No Prayers on Tuesday
• Gator Care  – Last Day is June 13
• Athletics
• HCPA Updates 
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• End of Year Events to Mark on Your Calendar
• What’s on the JS Menu Next Week  

LATEST

JS Musical – 101 Dalmatians

After much rehearsal, we are almost ready to present the Junior School Musical – 101 Dalmatians! Students will have the opportunity to see the production on May 29th and 30th It will take place between 8:30 am and 9:15 am on Monday, May 29th (JK – Grade 3) and Tuesday, May 30th(Grade 4 – 6) in The Legacy Theatre (located in the Upper School). Please ensure that your child arrives by 8:20 am at the latest on the day they will see the show, so that we can ensure the production starts promptly at 8:30 am.

A reminder that in lieu of physical tickets, we have partnered with North York Harvest Food Bank, and encourage a donation of a food item upon your entrance into the theatre. There will be boxes to place your food item at the entrance. Please see the list of urgently needed food here.

Rising Together Yoga 

On Thursday, June 1st we will be hosting our first community Sunrise Yoga class. This event is held in support of mental health awareness and will be led by our very own in-house yoga instructor Ms. Robar. The event will occur on the Cohen Field from 7 am until 7:45 am. All grade 5 and 6 students are welcome to attend. We strongly encourage parents or guardians to enjoy us in this gentle morning flow. Please make sure to bring your own mat or towel.

Please sign up with the link provided before May 26th. 

No Prayers on Tuesday!

Please note that we will not have Prayers on Tuesday, as students are continuing with their Literacy Assessments.

REMINDERS

Gator Care – Last Day: June 13

For planning purposes, please note that the last day of Gator Care (both morning and afternoon) is June 13.

ATHLETICS

Please refer to the JS Athletics Schedule.

HCPA UPDATES

Pre-loved Uniforms

The HCPA has new Pre-Loved Uniform bins! Please drop off gently used uniform items any time. You will find the new JS bin across from the Learning Hub. We will also do a large collection on June 14 at the Upper School. Drop off in the US laneway from 7:30 – 8 am OR in the Ellen Knox library from 8:30 am – 12 noon.

Used Book Donation Drive

Mark your calendars to drop off used books on June 14! Curbside drop off will be available from 7:30 – 8 am in the Upper School laneway OR you may drop books off in the Ellen Knox library (US) from 8:30 am – 12 noon. We will accept all used general books including children’s books, adult novels, cookbooks, etc…All proceeds from book sales support the HCPA fundraising goals.

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

Use this link to see a personalised summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal.

END OF YEAR EVENTS TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDARS 

Monday, May 29 and Tuesday May 30  Havergal Junior School’s performance of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS 

• Monday @ 8:30 am – Legacy Theatre
• Tuesday @ 8:30 am & 4:30 pm – Legacy Theatre

Monday, June 12 Grade 6 Crossing the Bridge Leaving Ceremony (Grade 6 Families Only)

• 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – JS Gym

Wednesday, June 14 Junior School Closing Ceremony 

• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

• JS Menu for May 22 – May 26 

Dear JS Families

Earlier this week we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming our New to Havergal Parents for a cocktail reception. In Dr. Samson’s opening address, she spoke about the “prideful joy” that we recently experienced at “The Marguerite” event that took place last week. This is an event where we honour all of our graduating students who have been at Havergal since JK, SK, or Grade 1, and celebrate their time at the school. I feel so grateful to experience this same “prideful joy” so often when working with and alongside our students, faculty and staff, and families. Just some examples this week alone have included:

• Having students from the Upper School run a workshop with our Grade 6s to answer all their questions about what life is like “across the bridge;”
• Practising the JS cheer with Hana, our JS Prefect, and her council so that we are ready to wow at House Shout next week;
• Hosting a Peer Review Team from the Canadian Association of Independent Schools, who visited classrooms, and met with our faculty, staff, board members, and parents, and having them remark on what a warm and welcoming community we have;
• Attending our last Grade Rep Meeting of the year, and thanking our amazing parent volunteers;
• Presenting our plans for a new JS Playscape to several parents and discussing how their support, along with others, will make a big difference;
• Watching some of our Grade 1s have the courage to play the piano for walk-in and walk-out in prayers – in front of over 300 people;
• Seeing JK self-portraits hanging outside the classroom, where students were asked to identify something that they are proud of about themselves;
• Listening to Grade 5 and 6 students who are participated in the “Public Speaking Club” share the speeches they had prepared throughout the term;
• Havergal hosting the first TEDx in nine years, and watching two former Junior School students, now in Grades 11 and 12 present
  • Addressing gender inequality and discrimination in competitive chess.  Carina is a Grade 11 student and chess player. In 2020, she won the Canadian National chess championship and has represented Canada at multiple World Youth and continental championships. As a girl in a traditionally male-dominated sport, she is passionate about addressing gender inequalities and biases in our lives. Watch more here
  • Does technology solve all our problems? Emma W. is a graduating student at Havergal who is passionate about STEM. After taking World Issues last year, a course outside her comfort zone, she acquired a newfound perspective on the world and a passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship. Watch more here.

I hope that your daughter too comes home this week, feeling a little of that “prideful joy” as well!

Wishing you all the best for a lovely weekend ahead.

Warmly,

Kate

Today’s edition of “The Weekly” contains information on the following:

• House Shout – Thursday, May 18 at 1:50 pm
• Gator Care 
• Victoria Day Weekend
• Athletics
• HCPA Updates 
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• End of Year Events to Mark on Your Calendar
• What’s on the JS Menu Next Week  

LATEST

House Shout: Thursday, May, 18, 2023 at 1:50 pm (House Colour Dress Down Day)

Please note there will be NO prayers on Tuesday, May 16th, as our students will be partaking in a final house shout rehearsal. House shout is an annual whole school event  where students come together to showcase their house pride, and engage in a little friendly competition between houses. Students come to school in full house wear. The Junior School also has their very own cheer to kick off the event, which we have been practising over the last month, led by our Junior School Prefect, Hana and her council. We are beaming with excitement for Thursday May 18th, at 1:50 pm, when we will all come together as a community on Radcliffe Field for this eagerly anticipated event. 

Please note that parents are welcome to attend, and see HC’s House Spirit in action! Should you be able to attend, we kindly ask that you meet us at the field, and go to the top of the hill, or stand on the side, and not with the students. JS students will walk back to the JS in time for a regular dismissal. Please meet them at the Junior School.

Gator Care – Last Day: June 13

For planning purposes, please note that the last day of Gator Care (both morning and afternoon) is June 13.

REMINDERS

Victoria Day Weekend

A reminder that the May long weekend is almost here! The school is closed on Friday, May 19 and Monday, May 22. Classes resume on Tuesday, May 23.

ATHLETICS

Please refer to the JS Athletics Schedule.

Good Luck to the Ultimate and Softball Team who have double headers this week. 

Here is a pic of the 90+ Track Athletes at Varsity Stadium on May 2nd.

HCPA UPDATES

Pre-Loved Uniform Bins

The HCPA has new Pre-Loved Uniform bins! Please drop off gently used uniform items any time. You will find the new JS bin across from the Learning Hub. A huge THANK YOU to Tony Melo (Facilities) and Jon Owen (Communications) for their hard work re-purposing these former Havergal recycling bins.

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

Use this link to see a personalised summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal.

END OF YEAR EVENTS TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDARS 

With the end of the year right around the corner, I wanted to be sure to highlight some event Whole School, and Junior School specific events:

Thursday, May 18 – House Shout 

• 1:50 pm – 3:00 pm on Ratcliffe Field

Monday, May 29 and Tuesday May 30  Havergal Junior School’s performance of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS 

• Monday @ 8:30 am – Legacy Theatre
• Tuesday @ 8:30 am & 4:30 pm – Legacy Theatre

Monday, June 12 Grade 6 Crossing the Bridge Leaving Ceremony (Grade 6 Families Only)

• 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – JS Gym

Wednesday, June 14 Junior School Closing Ceremony 

• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

JS Menu for May 15 – May 19

Dear JS Families,

A huge thank you to all of those involved in making Pride Week such a success this year, as we celebrated the theme of “Proud to be Me!” It was wonderful to see our students, faculty and staff across both sides of the bridge come together to celebrate the many accomplishments of members of our LGBTQ2S+ community, and the challenges that many, both at Havergal and beyond, continue to face. 

To end the week, we had a fabulous celebration where our Grade 6s shared a performance of a traditional Boboobo Dance and Drumming  and drumming with  Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo, who is a professor of African studies and ethnomusicology (the study of music through cultural context), from the University of British Columbia. This performance highlights some of their learning with a whole grade performance at Prayers. Boboobo is the most popular social music and dance of the Central and Northern Ewe of Ghana and Togo. 

To learn more about some of Dr. Gbolonyo’s work, we also invite you to read the following article from a recent article on the CBC website:  “Music Is Everything:  Musician, professor in B.C. shines the spotlight on West African music, dance! We have been grateful for the opportunity to learn and experience Ghanaian art, music and culture through dance, songs and games throughout Dr. Gbolonyo’s artistic residency, and look forward to welcoming him back to the Junior School!

Sincerely,

Kate

Today’s edition of “The Weekly” contains information on the following:

•  “Pre-Loved” Uniform Drop-off Bin
• All Library Books Due by May 29th
• Athletics
• HCPA Updates 
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• End of Year Events to Mark on Your Calendar
• What’s on the JS Menu Next Week  

LATEST

“Pre-Loved” Uniform Drop-off Bin

Should you have any uniform items that no longer fit your daughter, please feel free to drop them off at the new and improved “Pre-Loved” Uniform Bin. It sits in the Junior School beside the main staircase.

REMINDERS

All Library Books Due by May 29th

Please be advised that ALL JS library books will be due May 29th.  Once a student’s (or parent’s) account has been cleared, they will have permission to take out books for the summer, provided the student is returning to Havergal College.  A maximum of 5 books for junior students and 10 books for JK-Gr3 will be allowed.

Please make note that unreturned books will be subject to a replacement cost, as stated in the Havergal Library’s Book Borrowing Procedure.  Any books that have not been returned by June 23rd will be charged to your child’s school account.  There will not be refunds after this date, so, should you find the lost book, you may keep it or donate it to the library.  

ATHLETICS

Please refer to the JS Athletics Schedule.

Congratulations to the U12 Ultimate team who played their first 3 games on Tuesday in the pouring rain on Cohen field. They were the only all girls teams and represented Havergal with pride. Did you know that even at the international level this sport is played without a referee! The game relies upon a spirit of sportsmanship that places the responsibility for fair play on the player. 

HCPA UPDATES

JS A-mazing Race

Thank you to all who attended and helped out with this year’s edition of the JS Amazing Race! It was a great day of house competitions, dancing, and delicious treats on the afternoon of Sunday, April 30.  This year we had record attendance and good representation across all houses and grades in the Junior School. New this year were some special elementary school events imported from Japan—lots of fun!  Enjoy these photos from the day: portrait photos are HERE and candid photos are HERE.  Thank you to all the volunteers and organizers for keeping this event “A-mazing”.

Havergal Frames

Deadline is TODAY! Frames, which feature the Havergal crest embossed on a green matte, are available in 5×7, 8×10, diploma and class composite/marguerite collage sizes. Click here for more information and to purchase.

Moms’ Night Out

Tickets are now on sale for Moms’ Night Out (May 24) at CIBO Wine Bar (Yonge/Eglinton location)!  Click here to purchase tickets.

JS Grade Rep Meeting

The next JS Grade Rep meeting is Wed, May 10, at 8:45am in Brenda Robson Hall.

All parents are welcome to attend.

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

Use this link to see a personalised summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal.

END OF YEAR EVENTS TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDARS 

With the end of the year right around the corner, I wanted to be sure to highlight some event Whole School, and Junior School specific events:

Thursday, May 18 – House Shout 

• 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Ratcliffe Field

Monday, May 29 and Tuesday May 30  Havergal Junior School’s performance of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS 

• Monday @ 8:30 am – Legacy Theatre
• Tuesday @ 8:30 am & 4:30 pm – Legacy Theatre

Monday, June 12 Grade 6 Crossing the Bridge Leaving Ceremony (Grade 6 Families Only)

• 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – JS Gym

Wednesday, June 14 Junior School Closing Ceremony 

• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

• JS Menu May 8 – May 12