Month: September 2023

A Message from the Head of the Junior School – Friday, September 29

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Dear Junior School Families,

This week Havergal observed Truth and Reconciliation Week. Occurring from Monday, September 25 to Friday, September 29, this is a time for all Canadians to learn more about residential schools, their impact on Indigenous peoples today, and how to participate in meaningful reconciliation. We were honoured to have members of our Indigenous community work alongside us and our students to guide us through our theme, Celebrating our reciprocal relationship with the land. Madeleine Alderson, Herbie Barnes, Marjie Chud, Theresa Kutknife, and the Tribal Vision Dance Troupe were all instrumental in helping our continued learning about residential schools as well as supporting us as we do our part to honour the Truth and Reconciliations Calls to Action.

While our students wore orange shirts today, tomorrow, September 30 is the official Orange Shirt Day. As we head into the weekend, we wanted to highlight some of the additional ways that families can continue their own learning about Truth and Reconciliation, in addition to purchasing and wearing an orange shirt from an Indigenous artist or organization.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

REMINDERS

Pizza lunch is on Monday!

Our students are excited for the first pizza lunch of the year! Should you have any questions regarding this program, or Food Services in general, please contact chartwells@havergal.on.ca 

Harvest Festival and Terry Fox Run – Thursday, October 5 

Please note that parking is extremely limited for both these events! We encourage you to find alternative arrangements to come to the school, or to 

find alternative legal parking spaces using Spot Angels.

Harvest Festival (9:00 am – 9:30 am in the Brenda Robson Hall)

The Junior School annual Harvest Festival takes place on Thursday, October 5 at 9:00 am in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School). This formal service is an ideal and heart-warming start to the Thanksgiving long weekend, and a wonderful way for our community to gather and celebrate all that we have to be thankful for, as well as to support our community partners at the North York Harvest Food Bank. We look forward to welcoming you and your family members!

Donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank (September 25 – October 5)

The Junior School will be running a food drive in support of the North York Harvest Food Bank, between Monday, September 25 and Thursday, October 5. Students in JK to Grade 6 are asked to bring in non-perishable food items for donation.

The following items are urgently needed:

  • Pasta, Rice, Grains
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Cooking Oil
  • Canned Fish

Please send your donations to school with your daughter.  She can place them in the bins, which are organized by house, outside the Junior School Library. 

Terry Fox Run (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm on the Cohen Field) 

The 2023 Terry Fox School Run is set for the afternoon of October 5th and we are so excited to be taking part! Every year Havergal makes a huge difference with our donations to fund cancer research, while also building incredible school spirit. 

When:

  • Thursday, October 5th (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm)

How to order a shirt – Today is the last day to order:

  • To order a shirt, please download a form on the Parent Portal and submit it today. It can be found as a banner at the top of the page.
  • Cheques should be made payable to Havergal College. All proceeds will go to the Terry Fox Foundation.
  • These t-shirts can be worn for the whole month of October in HPE classes! 

Other ways to donate:

  • Havergal has raised over $275,000 in support of The Terry Fox Foundation, to date!
  • Please support our school’s fundraising efforts once again this year through our  Havergal College Terry Fox Donation Page
  • Receipts are issued immediately to donors by email from the Terry Fox Foundation

Who can participate:

  • Students in JK to Grade 6 will all take part!
  • This is very much a community event, so all families are invited to join in by walking or running. Please meet us at the Cohen Field at 1:45 pm.
  • We kindly ask, however, that your furry friends stay at home. 

What students need to bring:

  • Each student will need to change into their Phys-Ed uniform for the afternoon, as Harvest Festival takes place in the morning.
  • A water bottle 
  • A hat if it’s a sunny day
  • Please dress appropriately for the weather 

FALL CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

Congratulations to Alison T (Gr. 5) who placed 4th and Leigh S (Gr. 5) and Charlotte G (Gr. 4) who placed 3rd at the first XCountry meet of the season! It was an excellent race for the 43 Gr. 4&5 runners – some who participated for the first time. 

Well done to our Gr. 5 swimmers and Gr. 5 Soccer team members who represented Havergal at their first meet/game this week. 

Clubs and Arts

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

HC Spirit Wear – Deadline extended!

Click here to purchase HC spirit wear: green and white fleece, baseball hats and sideline coats. The sale ends at midnight on Wednesday, October 4.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

JS Fall Menu – Oct 2 to Oct 5 

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

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

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON 

Thursday, October 5

  • Harvest Festival (9:00 am – 9:30 am)
  • Terry Fox Run (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm) (everyone is welcome to join us for a walk/run) 

Friday, October 6 & Monday, October 9

  • No classes – School Closed for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, October 10

  • Classes resume

Tuesday, October 31 

  • Halloween is celebrated in the JS – stay tuned for more details

Tuesday, November 21

  • Ivy Market & Cocktail Party

A Message From The Head of the Junior School – Friday, September 22, 2023

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Dear Junior School Families,

The learning and depth of thought that occurs in the Junior School, never ceases to amaze me! 

I wanted to share a message with you, on behalf of our fabulous Grade 5 Team, who launched the first of five full days of programming throughout the year, centred on developing our Digital Wisdom. 

“Our first Digital Wisdom Day was an exciting and thought-provoking experience for all involved. The day was filled with activities and provocations that encouraged critical thinking and reflection. 

One of the highlights was the interactive session with Spot, the robot dog, where students marvelled at the possibilities of robotics today and in the future. They also engaged in mindset work through “Ozbot” coding, learning not only about programming but also the importance of adaptability, creative problem-solving and growth mindset. The students thought about their “third spaces” as digital communities, considering the impact of their online interactions on their own well-being and the well-being of others. In the Upper School, we conducted observations of digital habits, leading to valuable insights that prompted meaningful discussions about the role of technology in our lives. It was a day of exploration, self-discovery, and digital enlightenment, setting the tone to continue considering our overarching question, How can we thrive today and tomorrow in digital spaces?“

We look forward to our next Digital Wisdom day on November 22, 2023!” 

I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible tomorrow, at Celebration Saturday.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST NEWS

Truth and Reconciliation Week in the Junior School

Havergal College will honour Truth and Reconciliation Week between September 25 – 29th with in-school programming throughout the week. We are honoured to have members of our Indigenous community work alongside us and our students to guide us through our theme, Celebrating our reciprocal relationship with the land. Madeleine Alderson, Herbie Barnes, Theresa Kutknife, and the dance troupe ‘Vision Dance’ will support our continued learning about residential schools and support us as we do our part to honour the Truth and Reconciliations Calls to Action.

The week will culminate on Friday, September 29th with Orange Shirt Day. 

In honour of the experiences of Indigenous Peoples and to promote the message that “Every Child Matters”, students are invited to wear orange t-shirts on Friday, September 29th over their uniforms. Please note that this will not be considered a “grub” day.

Harvest Festival and Terry Fox Run – Thursday, October 5 

Please note that parking is extremely limited for both these events! We encourage you to find alternative arrangements to come to the school, or to find alternative legal parking spaces using Spot Angels.

Harvest Festival (9:00 am – 9:30 am in the Brenda Robson Hall)

The Junior School annual Harvest Festival takes place on Friday, October 5 at 9:00 am in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School). This formal service is an ideal and heart-warming start to the Thanksgiving long weekend, and a wonderful way for our community to gather and celebrate all that we have to be thankful for, as well as to support our community partners at the North York Harvest Food Bank. We look forward to welcoming you and your family members!

Donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank (September 25 – October 5)

The Junior School will be running a food drive in support of the North York Harvest Food Bank, between Monday, September 25 and Thursday, October 5. Students in JK to Grade 6 are asked to bring in non-perishable food items for donation.

The following items are urgently needed:

  • Pasta, Rice, Grains
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Cooking Oil
  • Canned Fish

Please send your donations to school with your daughter.  She can place them in the bins, which are organized by house, outside the Junior School Library. 

Terry Fox Run (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm on the Lower Pitch) 

The 2023 Terry Fox School Run is set for the afternoon of October 5th and we are so excited to be taking part! Every year Havergal makes a huge difference with our donations to fund cancer research, while also building incredible school spirit. This year we will be selling t-shirts to boost our fundraising efforts (please look out for an order form in your daughter’s backpack in the coming days). These t-shirts can be worn for the whole month of October in HPE classes!  Don’t delay, let’s start fundraising today!

When:

  • Thursday, October 5th (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm)

Who can participate:

  • Students in JK to Grade 6 will all take part!
  • This is very much a community event, so all families are invited to join in! Please meet us down at the Lower Pitch at 1:45 pm.
  • We kindly ask, however, that your furry friends stay at home. 

What students need to bring:

  • Each student will need to change into their Phys Ed uniform for the afternoon, as Harvest Festival takes place in the morning.
  • A water bottle 
  • A hat if it’s a sunny day
  • Please dress appropriately for the weather 

How to donate:

  • Havergal has raised over $275,000 in support of The Terry Fox Foundation, to date!
  • Please support our school’s fundraising efforts once again this year through our  Havergal College Terry Fox Donation Page
  • Receipts are issued immediately to donors by email from the Terry Fox Foundation

REMINDERS

Celebration Saturday Essential Information

We are so excited to see everyone at Celebration Saturday, which takes place on Saturday, September 23 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. This event not only raises funds to support our Community Partners, but also brings together students, parents, Old Girls/Alum, faculty and staff for activities and games. All are welcome to attend and to contribute.

Map boards will be up around the school and there will be a QR Code to scan to download the map to your phone so you can find all of the fun games, events and activities taking place.  Feel free to preview the map here!

Attendance

  • Celebration Saturday is a community event for any and all that would like to attend!  While attendance is mandatory for students in Grades 4 – 12, students in JK – Grade 3 are highly encouraged to join in the fun! The more the merrier!
  • Students and their families are asked to come directly to the Ratcliffe field at 9am, rather than meeting at the Junior School, as has been done in the past.

Purchasing Wristbands and Tickets 

  • Wristbands and tickets will be available to purchase in person on September 23, if you have not pre-ordered them. Pre-ordered wristbands and tickets were distributed to students on Wednesday. If there was an issue with your purchase, please go to one of the ticket tables on Saturday, and we would be happy to assist!
  • Where to buy tickets on Saturday:
    • The Upper School Rotunda, 
    • The South Quad 
    • The Old Girls Bio Wall 
  • Please note that this will primarily be a CASHLESS EVENT but some vendors and food trucks will accept cash.

Schedule

  • 9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies on Ratcliffe Field 
  • 9:15 AM House Stalls, JS Activities, Inflatables, The Bazaar, Silent Auction open  (The fabulous hand painted Muskoka chairs that each Junior School grade created are sure to be hot items!)
  • 9:15 AM Gator Games begin
  • 10:00 AM Food trucks open for business
  • 11:00 AM HCPA Hotdog Hut starts serving
  • 11:30 AM Silent Auction closes
  • 12:45 PM Closing Ceremony on Ratcliffe Field
    •  Please note there is no official dismissal. Students will leave with parents.

What to Wear

  • Students are asked to come dressed in House Colours
  • Parents are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably

Supervision of Students

  • Primary girls (JK to Grade 3) must be accompanied by their parents.

Parking

  • There is EXTREMELY limited parking available at the school on this day.
  • We highly encourage everyone to explore alternative transportation options on this day, such as walking, biking, or taking public transit.
  • Should you wish to drive, you may consider checking out Spot Angels which can assist in finding legal parking spots. 

Neighbourly Traffic Request

We have had some of our neighbours reach out with concerns that members of our community are making illegal and dangerous u-turns on our surrounding streets, as well as mounting the sidewalks and driving on lawns. Traffic on Rosewell Ave and surrounding streets is exceptionally busy, especially at drop-off and pick-up. Please drive safely and courteously.

FALL CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics 

Good Luck to our Gr. 5’s in their first Swim meet and Soccer Game this week. Our Gr. 4 & 5’s will also be running in their first XCountry meet of the season this week. Go Gators! 

Clubs and Arts

We had a wonderful start to our Clubs and Arts programming this week! Please remind your daughter what club she is signed up for, to make for an easy transition from class to their co-curricular.

Questions? 

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

The Silent Auction is LIVE!

Sign up in advance and BID NOW! From Raptors tickets to Front of the Line Dining Hall Passes, there is something for everyone.

HC Spirit Wear – NEW!

Click here to purchase HC spirit wear: green and white fleece jackets, baseball hats and sideline coats! The deadline to purchase is September 30 so don’t delay.

Ivy Market

The Ivy Market is back! Save the date—Tuesday, November 21.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

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

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON 

Saturday, September 23

  • Celebration Saturday (9:00 am – 1:00 pm) 

Monday, September 25 – Friday, September 29

  • Acknowledgment of Truth and Reconciliation Week 
  • Friday, September 29 – Orange Shirt Day (students are invited to wear an orange shirt over their uniform)

Thursday, October 5

  • Harvest Festival (9:00 am – 9:30 am)
  • Terry Fox Run (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm) (everyone is welcome to join us for a walk/run)

A Welcome Message from the Head of the Junior School – Friday, September 15, 2023

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Dear Junior School Families,

What a wonderful week it has been in  Junior School! We were delighted to have Dr. Samson give the message in Prayers on Tuesday, where she spoke about what a difference it can make when we choose to lift one another up, as opposed to putting others down. This is a theme that we will return to throughout the year. Our Athletics program is now fully underway, with this week seeing the start of participation in basketball, pickleball, soccer, swim, cross country, and multi-sport. We can’t wait to start with all of our clubs next week! Finally, it was such a pleasure to have so many families come out for our People and Program Night on Tuesday, where we had the opportunity to come together as a community, for all of you to meet your child(ren)’s teachers and to learn more about all that awaits them this year.  

For all those in our community who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah this weekend, we wish you a heartfelt Shana Tova.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST NEWS

Junior School Admission Ambassadors – Call for Volunteers

Although we have only just started the school year, the Admissions team is already looking ahead to September 2024! 

Beginning in early October, we will be offering Group Tours of the Junior School for prospective families, led by a group of committed parent volunteers. The tours will run on select Tuesdays and Thursdays each week at 9:00am, 10am and 1pm. Our Parent Ambassadors can sign up to give a tour according to their availability.

Our Parent Ambassadors play a crucial role in sharing the Havergal experience with prospective families. If you are interested in signing up to be a tour guide and joining our Parent Ambassador team for the upcoming school year, please sign up at this link.

We will be in contact with all volunteers to invite you to join us for a training session (with coffee!) on September 26th at 9am in the Junior School Dining Hall.

Thank you in advance for considering supporting our department as we work to share the Havergal Junior School experience with prospective community members.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Milligan in the Junior School Admission office (smilligan@havergal.on.ca).

REMINDERS

Labelling Your Child’s Belongings

With school now fully underway, it ESSENTIAL that all students belongings are labelled! This is especially important for all uniform items, jackets, water bottles and food containers. If unlabelled, it is incredibly difficult to have them returned to the proper owner.

Celebration Saturday Essential Information

We are so excited to see everyone at Celebration Saturday, which takes place on Saturday, September 23 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.  This event not only raises funds to support our Community Partners, but also brings together students, parents, Old Girls/Alum, faculty and staff for activities and games. All are welcome to attend and to contribute.

Attendance

  • Celebration Saturday is a community event for any and all that would like to attend!  While attendance is mandatory for students in Grades 4 – 12, students in JK – Grade 3 are highly encouraged to join in the fun! The more the merrier!

Purchasing Wristbands and Tickets 

  • Want to purchase tickets or wristbands in advance?
    • Click: HERE! Note the deadline for advanced tickets is Sunday, September 18!
    • All wristbands and tickets purchased in advance will be delivered to students in their classroom on Wednesday, September 20. If you have more than one daughter, it will be delivered to your oldest child’s class.
  • Wristbands and tickets will be available to purchase in person on September 23 but we would encourage everyone to buy ahead to avoid line-ups. 
  • Please note that this will primarily be a CASHLESS EVENT but some vendors and food trucks will accept cash.

Schedule

  • 9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies on Ratcliffe Field (students and their families are asked to come directly to the Ratcliffe field, rather than meeting at the Junior School, as has been done in the past.
  • 9:15 AM House Stalls, JS Activities, Inflatables, The Bazaar, Silent Auction open  (The fabulous hand painted Muskoka chairs that each Junior School grade created are sure to be hot items!)
  • 9:15 AM Gator Games begin
  • 10:00 AM Food trucks open for business
  • 11:00 AM HCPA Hotdog Hut starts serving
  • 11:30 AM Silent Auction closes
  • 12:45 PM Closing Ceremony on Ratcliffe Field
    •  Please note there is no official dismissal. Students will leave with parents.

What to Wear

  • Students are asked to come dressed in House Colours
  • Parents are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably

Supervision of Students

  • Primary girls (JK to Grade 3) must be accompanied by their parents.

Parking

  • There is extremely limited parking available at the school on this day.
  • Should you wish to drive, you may consider checking out Spot Angels which can assist in finding legal parking spots. 
  • We highly encourage everyone to explore alternative transportation options on this day, such as walking, biking, or taking public transit.

Green and Gold Shop’s Special Promotion in Support of Celebration Saturday

FALL CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics 

The gyms and fields were buzzing with excitement this week as Athletics started! All questions can be directed to the coach or if you’re not sure please email: abartlett@havergal.on.ca 

Clubs and Arts Start on Monday

  • To set your child up for success: please remind them about their after-school activities.
  • Questions? Please contact: srobertson@havergal.on.ca 

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

HC Spirit Wear – NEW!

Click here to purchase HC spirit wear: green and white fleeces, baseball hats and sideline coats!

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

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

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON 

Monday, September 25 – Friday, September 29

  • Acknowledgment of Truth and Reconciliation Week 
  • Friday, September 29 – Orange Shirt Day (students are invited to wear an orange shirt over their uniform)

Saturday, September 23

  • Celebration Saturday (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Thursday, October 5

  • Harvest Festival (9:00 am – 9:30 am)
  • Terry Fox Run (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm)

A Message from the Head of the Junior School – Friday, September 8, 2023

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Dear Junior School Families,

It has been such a lovely week, as we have welcomed our new and returning students to the Junior School. We are all loving getting to know your daughters, and to what we are confident will be a wonderful year of learning and community building.

Today, we held our very first prayers for the 2023-2024 school year, for our students in Grades 1 – 6. Prayers has been an integral part of the Havergal College tradition since we first opened in 1894, close to one hundred and twenty nine years ago!

This much loved tradition serves to bring our community together. It is a place to ask questions, to learn not only about the school’s rich Anglican traditions, and also to celebrate other religions, cultures, and traditions. It is where we come together  to share thoughts and ideas, to challenge our thinking, to reflect and to grow. 

I encourage you to connect with your child about what this experience was like for her today. What did she like best? What questions does she have about prayers this year? How might she use this time to reflect about herself as a learner and a member of the Havergal community?

We are very much looking forward to spending time together in prayers again on Tuesdays and Fridays each week. Families are always warmly invited to attend. Please note that our students in JK and SK join us on Fridays for Prayers, but not on Tuesdays.

Wishing you all the very best this weekend! We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone next week.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST NEWS

Second Step Social-Emotional Skill Building Program

This year, the Junior School will be continuing its implementation of the Second Step program to support the wellbeing of all our students. Second Step is a research-based program that provides explicit instruction and practice of key social-emotional skills considered necessary for students to effectively navigate social situations and build positive relationships with their peers. Lessons will support our students to develop skills in the following areas:

  • Empathy
  • Impulse Control
  • Problem Solving
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Social Awareness
  • Relationship Skills
  • Responsible Decision Making
  • Positive Self-Talk

The Second Step program will be taught by Child and Youth Worker, Holly Fournier, in collaboration with your child’s classroom teacher. If you have any questions about the Second Step program, please reach out to Holly Fournier at hfournier@havergal.on.ca. 

REMINDERS

How You Can Support a SAFE and EFFICIENT Arrival and Dismissal Process

Join us in ensuring that our Junior School remains a consistently safe environment for everyone in our community. Our amazing team of teachers and security professionals are here to support in this process, please follow their directions!

Parking

  • Only JK/SK Parents/Guardians are permitted to park in the Junior School Parking Lot, so that they can pick up their child from the  JK/SK door, at the rear of the building.
  • No other families are permitted to park in the JS parking lot during dismissal.
  • Please note that there cars must NEVER be left unattended along the driveway, as this impedes traffic flow during both arrival and dismissal.

Arrive for Dismissal at School During Your Child’s Designated Time 

  • 3:00 pm and 3:15 pm (JK and SK)
    • Please pick up at the rear kindergarten doors 
  • 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm (Grades 1 – 3)
    • Please pick up your child from the carline, or from the front of the school; have your laminated dismissal card clearly visible.
  • 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm (Grades 4 – 6)
    • Please pick up your child from the carline, or from the front of the school; have your laminated dismissal card clearly visible
  • Please NOTE
    • If you are early, you may be asked to temporarily leave the Junior School driveway.If you have more than one child, please arrive during the time slot assigned to your eldest child.

When Using the Carline

  • Stay in the “cue,” rather than driving ahead and around other vehicles, unless instructed otherwise by one of our security professionals.
  • Have students ready to exit, curbside, as soon as your car stops alongside the curb (backpacks, water bottles, etc, should be easily accessible). Stay in your car, if at all possible. If you need to exit your car to assist your child to get out of a car seat or booster, please do so quickly. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME!
  • Abide by the signage both on and off school property. This includes: driving 10 km along the driveway, not parking along the driveway during peak times, no double parking, or stopping in restricted zones on Rosewell Ave. 

When Walking

  • Cross at the designated crosswalk with the crossing guard and flashing pylons, and NOT across the driveway exit.

To learn more, please refer to our Junior School Arrival and Dismissal  Protocols.

People and Program Night – Tuesday, September 12

Please join us for People and Program Night! This is an opportunity for us to gather as a community, hear whole school messages about the year ahead, meet your daughter’s teachers and learn about what to expect this year. It is also a chance for you to connect with other families in your child’s grade. The schedule is as follows:

  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Preloved Uniform Sale 
  • 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Reception in the JS Dining Hall
  • 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Whole School Presentation in the JS Gym
  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Classroom Presentations

Student Photos

  • We will be having student photographs taken on two different dates:
    • Wednesday, September 13, 2022  (JK – Grade 3)
    • Thursday, September 14, 2022 (Grades 4 – 6)
  • Students are asked to wear their #1 Dress both on Tuesday, as well as on the day that their photo is taken.

Celebration Saturday

Celebration Saturday is just around the corner! Watch for an email on Monday with details about purchasing wristbands and tickets. We can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday, September 23.

JS Food Services and Pizza Lunch Registration

A friendly reminder that in order for your child to participate in the Food Services program or in Pizza Lunch, they must be registered. While registration is now closed, via the Parent Portal is now closed, you can still register using the following links:

Should you require any assistance, please contact our partners at Chartwells directly: chartwells@havergal.on.ca 

Students with Allergies or Dietary Restrictions

If your daughter has an allergy or any dietary restrictions, we ask that you kindly let them know that their lunch will be served separately in an individual box rather than from the servery. Should you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to connect with Chartwells directly. (chartwells@havergal.on.ca)

FALL CO-CURRICULARS

Registration for Fall Co-Curriculars (Clubs, Athletics, Arts) – FINAL REMINDER

Registration for Fall Co-Curriculars is still open. It will close on September 12 @ 8:00 pm. You can register via the Parent Portal. Click here for the fall catalog.

Athletics – Start Next Week (September 11)

Clubs and Arts start the week of September 18th

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

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

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON 

Monday, Sept 11 

Tuesday, September 12 

  • People and Program Night
    • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Preloved Uniform Sale 
    • 5:30 pm – Reception
    • 6:00 pm – 6:30 Whole School Presentation in the JS Gym
    • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Classroom Presentations
  • Registration for Co-Curriculars closes at 8:00 pm

Wednesday, September 13

Thursday, September 14

Tuesday, September 19

  • Honouring the Jewish High Holidays  and Reception (8:30 am – 9:00 am in the JS Gym ; followed by a reception for families in the JS Dining Hall)
  • We would very much like to include photos from members of the Junior School community participating in events in honour of these two very special times in the Jewish Calendar. Should you wish to share any photos, please send them to our new Chaplain, Rev. Jillian Ruch (jruch@havergal.on.ca) so that they can be included in our slideshow. The photos should be submitted not later than Friday, September 15.

Monday, September 25 – Friday, September 29

  • Acknowledgment of Truth and Reconciliation Week & Orange Shirt Day
  • Students are invited to wear an orange shirt on Friday, September 29. Should your child wish to wear an orange shirt on this day, here is a list of vendors who sell orange shirts that are either designed by Indigenous artists, are sold at Indigenous-owned businesses, or whose donations are going to reconciliation efforts:

Saturday, September 23

  • Celebration Saturday (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Thursday, October 5

  • Harvest Festival (9:00 am – 9:30 am)