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

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