Month: October 2023

A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, October 27

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Dear Junior School Families,

This week we celebrated all of our Junior School Athletes with a Green and Gold Dress Down Day on Thursday. Students from Grades 1 – 6 have participated in a variety of teams throughout the fall term, including: Multisport, Pickleball, Basketball, Soccer, Swim, and Cross-country. It has been such a pleasure to see so many of our students having fun as they develop not only their physical skills, but also to learn about the importance of communication, collaboration, and perseverance. Congratulations to all of our fall term athletes, and a HUGE thank you to our Junior School Athletic Director, Ms. Bartlett, and all of ourHavergal coaches for the enormous time and effort that goes into making all this possible.

Please note that registration for ALL of our Winter Co-Curriculars opens on November 3. All the information you need, including the catalogue of what is running, and registration details can be found in the Co-Curricular section below.

Warmly,

Kate White

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

REMINDERS

Halloween in the JS!

Halloween is just around the corner and the JS community is very excited!!  As the day approaches, we would like to share some details with you.

Costumes and Accessories:

  • Students are welcome to come to school in their costumes 
  • Should leave any accessories (masks, broom sticks, etc…) for their costume in their lockers or cubbies, until it is time for the JS Halloween Parade in the afternoon.

What NOT to bring:

  • Students are not permitted to bring in any gifts or candy to share with their classmates. Our JS Prefects and their Council will be bringing in treats to hand out at the Junior School

Activities

12:40 pm – 2:10 pm

  • Halloween Activities Run by the Halloween Committee (Crafts, Halloween Read Alouds, Pumpkin hunt, Halloween Just Dance, Kahoot games and more!)

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

  • JK- Grade 6 Halloween Parade Through the School

2:30 pm – 2:50 pm

  • “Halloween Assembly” in the Junior School Gym, all parents are welcome to join us!

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

  • Regular dismissal procedures

Please note: 

  • All Co-curriculars will still run as per usual on Tuesday, October 31st; with the exception of Choir, which will not run on October 31.

Learning Skills Report Cards – Available for viewing on Wednesday, November 1 (Grades 1 – 6) 

Your daughter’s Learning Skills Report Card is available through a link on your Parent Portal on Wednesday, November 1 at 4 pm.  Please follow the instructions outlined in theJS Learning Skills Report Card Information Letter  from Dr. Seonaid Davis, Vice Principal of Teaching & Learning. 

If you have any questions please reach out to your daughter’s homeroom teacher as the first point of contact.

Diwali Prayers & Parent Reception – Friday, November 3

Families are invited to attend the Junior School Diwali Prayers & Parent Reception on Friday, November 3 from 8:30 to 9 am in the JS Gym, and afterwards for a reception of coffee, tea and snacks in the JS Dining Hall from 9:00 am to 9:30 am. Students who celebrate Diwali are invited to wear their traditional or cultural dress on this day.

Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews 

The first Junior School Parent/Teacher Conferences of the school year will take place virtually via Zoom on:

  • Thursday, November 16 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm 
    • There will be an early dismissal on this day
      • JK- Gr. 3: 1:30-1:45 pm
      • Gr.4-6: 1:45-2:00 pm
      • Gator Care will run from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm; billing begins at 2:00 pm and be sure to register for Gator Care by Monday, November 13th, so that we can ensure we have the appropriate staffing.
  • Friday, November 17 from 8:00am – 3:00pm 
    • Please note there are NO CLASSES or Co-Curricular Activities on this day.

Zoom links will be made available for the interviews in 

“The Weekly – Junior School,” on Friday, November 10 

Havergal’s online booking system – PickAtime

The online conference booking system used by Havergal College is called PickAtime. A link for this will be included in next week’s edition of “The Weekly – Junior School.”

  • PickAtime OPENS:  Thursday, November 2 at 6:00 pm
    • If you have any last changes, please contact Sarah Robertson (srobertson@havergal.on.ca) 
    • Please note that PickAtime does not permit the scheduling of back-to-back appointments 
    • Student Support Team Members (formerly Learning Support) will join homeroom teachers for as many of these interviews as possible
  • PickAtime CLOSES: Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 pm

Registering and Signing into pickAtime:

Already have a pickAtime account?

  • CLICK HERE  to sign into your pickAtime account with your password.

Need to register for an account?

  • If you do not have a pickAtime account, please create a pickAtime link in advance of the online opening. 
  • Please be sure to select the “Junior School” option in the drop down menu (not the “Upper School” or “Green and Gold”).

How to Optimize your Experience on Zoom

In order to have the best possible experience at the upcoming event, it is strongly recommended that your Zoom application be updated to the latest version. 

The following information and links have been provided by our IT department for your use:

Need any Further Help?

For assistance with pickAtime, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@havergal.on.ca (416) 483-3843 ext. 6663 and they will assist you. Their hours of operation are from Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm.

WINTER CO-CURRICULARS – Registration Opens Friday, November 3 at 8:00 am

Please note:

  • All registration for clubs, arts and athletics can be done in the “Registration” section of the Parent Portal. Here is the:  JS Winter Co-Curricular Catalogue for your review
  • Registration will close on Tuesday, November 14th at 8:00pm.  
  • Clubs and Arts programming begin the week of January 15. 
  • Most athletic programming begins the week of November 14th.
    •  Please reference the JS Athletics Schedule for more information.

Athletics – JS Athletics Schedule

What an incredible fall season it has been. I’d like to share with you the pictures of the season. These pictures are taken by our professional photographer who captures the moments and the spirit that the students display. They make fantastic Christmas presents for loved ones. 

Fall Athletic Photographs. 

Clubs and Arts 

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Ivy Market – Tuesday, November 21

Save the date for this fantastic holiday market and cocktail party. Watch your inbox for more details on Monday!

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our first coffee morning. We look forward to seeing Grade 4 – 6 parents in the beautiful Biowall/Student Commons space at the Upper School from 8 – 9:30 am on Friday, December 1. (RSVP to hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com). 

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 

Tuesday, October 31 

  • Halloween is celebrated in the JS. We welcome all parents to our Halloween Assembly, which begins at 2:30pm in the JS gym. 

Wednesday, November 1

  • Student Progress Reports available for viewing at 4pm on the Parent Portal

Friday, November 3 

  • Diwali Prayers (8:25 am – 9:00 am) and Reception (9:00 am – 9:30 am)

Thursday, November 9 – Monday, November 13

  • November Break – No Classes
  • Thursday, November 9 – Professional Development Day for Faculty

Tuesday, November 14 

  • Classes Resume

Thursday, November 16

  • Parent Teacher Interviews 3 pm – 7:00 pm 
  • Early Dismissal
    • JK- Gr. 3: 1:30-1:45 pm
    • Gr.4-6: 1:45-2:00 pm

Friday, November 17

  • Parent Teacher Interviews (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)
  • No Classes

Tuesday, November 21

  • Ivy Market & Cocktail Party

Friday, December 1 (8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Upper School Bio Wall)

  •  HCPA Coffee Morning for Parents in Grades 4 to 6 

A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, October 20, 2023

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Dear Junior School Families,

This week, we welcomed over 400 visitors on Tuesday as prospective families came to learn more about the Havergal experience at our Junior School Open House. Our Grade 6s did an exemplary job of touring families through the school, and sharing their personal experiences as Havergal students. It was so lovely to note the number of parents who were blown away at how confident, thoughtful, and welcoming they were! 

Then, this afternoon we welcomed students in Grades 1 – 3 from neighbouring schools to participate in a “Fun Run” as part of the Cross-Country Programme. It was so lovely to see all the students running, with huge smiles on their faces, despite the muddy conditions.

I wish you all a lovely weekend, and look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday.

Warmly,

Kate White

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

LATEST NEWS

Dress Down Green and Gold Day – Thursday, October 26

Please note that students are invited to wear Green and Gold on Thursday, as a show of support for our Fall Athletic Teams.

Halloween in the JS!

Halloween is just around the corner and the JS community is very excited!!  As the day approaches, we would like to share some details with you.

Costumes and Accessories:

  • Students are welcome to come to school in their costumes 
  • Should leave any accessories (masks, broom sticks, etc…) for their costume in their lockers or cubbies, until it is time for the JS Halloween Parade in the afternoon.

What NOT to bring:

  • Students are not permitted to bring in any gifts or candy to share with their classmates. Our JS Prefects and their Council will be bringing in treats to hand out at the Junior School

Activities

12:40 pm – 2:10 pm

  • Halloween Activities Run by the Halloween Committee (Crafts, Halloween Read Alouds, Pumpkin hunt, Halloween Just Dance, Kahoot games and more!)

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

  • JK- Grade 6 Halloween Parade Through the School

2:30 pm – 2:50 pm

  • “Halloween Assembly” in the Junior School Gym, all parents are welcome to join us!

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

  • Regular dismissal procedures

Please note: 

  • All Co-curriculars, with the exception of Primary Choir, will still run as per usual on Tuesday, October 31st

Learning Skills Report Cards – Available for viewing on Wednesday, November 1 (Grades 1 – 6) 

Your daughter’s Learning Skills Report Card is available through a link on your Parent Portal on Wednesday, November 1 at 4 pm.  Please follow the instructions outlined in theJS Learning Skills Report Card Information Letter  from Dr. Seonaid Davis, Vice Principal of Teaching & Learning. 

If you have any questions please reach out to your daughter’s homeroom teacher as the first point of contact.

Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews 

The first Junior School Parent/Teacher Conferences of the school year will take place virtually via Zoom on:

  • Thursday, November 16 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm 
    • There will be an early dismissal on this day
      • JK- Gr. 3: 1:30-1:45 pm
      • Gr.4-6: 1:45-2:00 pm
      • Gator Care will run from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm; billing begins at 2:00 pm and be sure to register for Gator Care by Monday, November 13th, so that we can ensure we have the appropriate staffing.
  • Friday, November 17 from 8:00am – 3:00pm 
    • Please note there are NO CLASSES on this day.

Zoom links will be made available for the interviews in “The Weekly – Junior School,” on Friday, November 10  

Havergal’s online booking system – PickAtime

The online conference booking system used by Havergal College is called PickAtime. A link for this will be included in next week’s edition of “The Weekly – Junior School.”

  • PickAtime OPENS:  Thursday, November 2 at 6:00 pm
    • If you have any last changes, please contact Sarah Robertson (srobertson@havergal.on.ca) 
    • Please note that PickAtime does not permit the scheduling of back-to-back appointments 
    • Student Support Team Members (formerly Learning Support) will join homeroom teachers for as many of these interviews as possible
  • PickAtime CLOSES: Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 pm

Registering and Signing into pickAtime:

Already have a pickAtime account?

  • CLICK HERE  to sign into your pickAtime account with your password.

Need to register for an account?

  • If you do not have a pickAtime account, please create a pickAtime link in advance of the online opening. 
  • Please be sure to select the “Junior School” option in the drop down menu (not the “Upper School” or “Green and Gold”).

How to Optimize your Experience on Zoom

In order to have the best possible experience at the upcoming event, it is strongly recommended that your Zoom application be updated to the latest version. 

The following information and links have been provided by our IT department for your use:

Need any Further Help?

For assistance with pickAtime, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@havergal.on.ca (416) 483-3843 ext. 6663 and they will assist you. Their hours of operation are from Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm.

REMINDERS

Junior School Book Fair with Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore! Oct 23 – 27

Havergal Junior School will be coordinating a book fair with Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore from October 23 – 27.  Such events provide kids the chance to choose what they want to read from a wide selection of bestselling titles, series, and beloved characters.  Students of all ages and reading levels can connect with stories that entertain, inspire, and delight. We invite you to enhance your home library and help us instill a lifelong love of reading. Wishlists during that week will be brought home to be reviewed by parents and guardians. 

FALL CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics – JS Athletics Schedule

Congratulations to our Gr. 1 – 3 Cross Country Runners today for participating in the Havergal fun run. We had over 320 runners through the finish line! 

Our Swim team went to their 3rd meet of the season. This team has 32 swimmers and every swimmer has had the opportunity to test their skills at a swim meet.

Our U10 Basketball Squad Team had their first basketball game ever on Thursday. Congratulations to both the Green and Gold team for their tremendous growth throughout the game. It was fun to watch as their confidence developed as they were swishing their way to success. 

Finally our U11 Basketball teams went to BVG on Tuesday and had a successful experience. 

Good Luck to all of the teams at their championships this week. This will finalize the Fall Athletics Season. Winter registration opens on Nov. 3rd. 

Clubs and Arts

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Junior School Grade Rep Meeting

Be sure to join us at our next JS Grade Rep meeting – Wednesday, October 25 at 8:45 am (JS Dining Hall). All parents are welcome! Nicole Cozier, Executive Director, Equity Diversity and Inclusion at HC will be our special guest. 

Ivy Market – Tuesday, November 21

Save the date for this fantastic holiday market and cocktail party. More details will arrive in your inbox on October 30.

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC

Join us for coffee and conversation in the beautiful Biowall/Student Commons space at the Upper School from 8 – 9:30 am! (RSVP to hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com). 

  • Friday, October 27: JK to Grade 3 Parents
  • Friday, December 1: Grades 4 to 6 Parents

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 

Thursday, October 26

  • An Evening with Joanna Griffiths (HC ‘01) – The Knix Entrepreneurial Journey       (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the JS Dining Room)

Friday, October 27 (8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Upper School Bio Wall)

  • HCPA Coffee Morning for Parents in JK to Grade 3 

Tuesday, October 31 

  • Halloween is celebrated in the JS. We welcome all parents to our Halloween Assembly, which begins at 2:30pm in the JS gym. 

Wednesday, November 1

  • Student Progress Reports available for viewing at 4pm on the Parent Portal

Friday, November 3 

  • Diwali Prayers (8:25 am – 9:00 am) and Reception (9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Thursday, November 9 – Monday, November 13

  • November Break – No Classes
  • Thursday, November 9 – Professional Development Day for Faculty

Tuesday, November 14 

  • Classes Resume

Thursday, November 16

  • Parent Teacher Interviews 3 pm – 7:00 pm 
  • Early Dismissal
    • JK- Gr. 3: 1:30-1:45 pm
    • Gr.4-6: 1:45-2:00 pm

Friday, November 17

  • Parent Teacher Interviews (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)
  • No Classes

Tuesday, November 21

  • Ivy Market & Cocktail Party

Friday, December 1 (8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Upper School Bio Wall)

  •  HCPA Coffee Morning for Parents in Grades 4 to 6

A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, October 13, 2023

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Dear Junior School Families,

Our thoughts continue to be with those affected by the terrorist attacks in Israel and with the innocent civilians suffering in Israel and Gaza. Havergal’s number one priority as a school is to ensure that our community is a safe and supportive environment for everyone. We are mindful of the impact that the devastation that  war may have on our students and families. We continue to provide students with access to one-on-one and group support and resources as we grieve.  

This morning during Prayers, Rev. Ruch led us in prayer and a minute of silence to reflect on and honour those who have lost their lives and the suffering of people in Israel and Gaza.

We are conscious that in the Junior School there are varying degrees of knowledge and understanding about what is happening in the world right now. As the days unfold, we encourage you to speak with your child in a way that feels most appropriate for your family. For our older students, we are particularly mindful of the disturbing news and imagery that they may be encountering, notably on social media. We would like to offer the following resource from Common Sense Media, which you may find helpful in navigating conversations with your children: Explaining the News to Our Kids.

Kate White, Head of Junior School

& Dr. Katrina Samson, Principal 

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

LATEST NEWS

JS Open House – October 17 

Next Tuesday (October 17),  we will be welcoming prospective families to the Junior School for our annual Open House from 9 am – 12 pm

Open Houses are crucial to the admission process – families get the opportunity to visit the school, interact with students and faculty members and get a sense of our programs and community. Families often describe the “feeling” of visiting a school – and we are consistently told that our guests feel the warmth in our community, which is thanks to all of you.

Upgrades to HC Security Systems

Starting Monday, October 16, 2023, our Facilities team will be starting with Phase 1 upgrade of our security systems. This includes the installation of new security cameras, replacing end of life cameras and new intercom stations. The new security cameras will be installed in the corridors and dining hall for both US and JS. These cameras will assist the security team in protecting stakeholders, property and information in a more efficient future forward manner including improved response time to unforeseen conditions. This will also ensure that Havergal College remains as the apex for security compared to its CAIS peers.

The cameras and intercom stations will be monitored by trained and dedicated Havergal security staff, allowing for effective and instantaneous communication with staff, students, and visitors to our campus.  

Announcing Our Summer Reading Challenge Winners

On Tuesday, at Prayers, it was announced that the Junior School community read an astonishing 1,978 books this summer!! Congratulations to all of our amazing readers!

The challenge this year was to see which House could read the most books, and we are thrilled to announce the results!

  • In 3rd place with 240 books…..way to go, Agnes Hansen!
  • In 2nd place with 309 books….awesome job, Ellen Knox!
  • And with an amazing 331 books, CONGRATULATIONS to Marion Wood!!

Celebrating Diwali in the Junior School on Friday, November 3 – Call for Participation

Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights,” and is acknowledged by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs around the world, and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. If you or your daughter(s) would like to be involved in delivering the message at Diwali Prayers, please let Rev. Jillian Ruch by Friday, October 20 (jruch@havergal.on.ca) 

School Photos are Ready for Viewing & Photo Retakes

Your daughter’s school pictures are now available for viewing and ordering.

To access your photos, please visit Echo Photography and when prompted for a password, enter your daughter’s student ID. You can customize your prints or digitals with a variety of options to suit your preferences. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact Cameron Hubbs directly at cameron@echophotography.ca or by text at 905-599-3557.

Should you wish to have retakes, please contact Cameron Hubbs directly. He will be on campus on November 1 to accommodate retakes and you can sign up here: Photo retake form.

Pictures from Harvest Festival and The Terry Fox Run

We are thrilled to share our photos from last week’s  Harvest Festival and Terry Fox Run! Ejoy!

REMINDERS

Havergal Connections Presents: An Evening with  Joanna Griffiths – Oct 26

Discover the incredible journey of Joanna Griffiths, a pioneering Havergal College alum from the Class of 2001. She is the Founder and CEO of Knixwear, a brand that has revolutionized the world of women’s intimate apparel.

Date: 

  • October 26, 2023

Time: 

  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location:

  • Havergal College’s Junior School Dining Hall

Address: 

  • 460 Rosewell Avenue (parking is limited)

Ticket Details:

  • $25 per person. 
  • Proceeds support the Havergal Fund, specifically programming and innovation.

Link to Register: 

Junior School Book Fair with Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore! October 23 – 27

Havergal Junior School will be coordinating a book fair with Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore from October 23 – 27.  Such events provide kids the chance to choose what they want to read from a wide selection of bestselling titles, series, and beloved characters.  Students of all ages and reading levels can connect with stories that entertain, inspire, and delight. We invite you to enhance your home library and help us instill a lifelong love of reading. Wishlists during that week will be brought home to be reviewed by parents and guardians. Information on options for payments will be sent out in advance of the event. 

FALL CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

On Tuesday the swimmers were swimming at their second meet of the season. On Thursday, Havergal was the host to 18 games of u12 Basketball and Soccer and today Havergal hosted a cross country meet at Sunnybrook Park. The athletes have had a big week!   Congratulations to all of the teams for their progress throughout the season.  

Clubs and Arts

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

JS Grade Rep Meetings

All parents are welcome at the JS Grade Rep meeting – Wednesday, October 25 at 8:45 am (JS Dining Hall). Nicole Cozier, Executive Director, Equity Diversity and Inclusion at HC will be our special guest.

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC

Don’t forget to RSVP (hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com) for upcoming HCPA coffee mornings, to be held from 8 to 9:30 am in the Upper School’s Biowall/Student Commons. We hope you will be able to join us.

  • Friday, October 27: JK to Grade 3 Parents
  • Friday, December 1: Grades 4 to 6 Parents

Ivy Market 

Save the Date for the Ivy Market – Tuesday, November 21. More details coming soon!

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 

Tuesday, October 17 

  • JS Open House – No Prayers!

Thursday, October 26

  • An Evening with Joanna Griffiths (HC ‘01) – The Knix Entrepreneurial Journey (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the JS Dining Room)

Friday, October 27 (8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Upper School Bio Wall)

  • HCPA Coffee Morning for Parents in JK to Grade 3 

Tuesday, October 31 

  • Halloween is celebrated in the JS. We welcome all parents to our Halloween Assembly, which begins at 2:30pm in the JS gym. 

Wednesday, November 1

  • Student Progress Reports available for viewing at 4pm on the Parent Portal

Friday, November 3 

  • Diwali Prayers (8:25 am – 9:00 am) and Reception (9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Thursday, November 9 – Monday, November 13

  • November Break – No Classes
  • Thursday, November 9 – Professional Development Day for Faculty

Tuesday, November 14 

  • Classes Resume

Thursday, November 16

  • Parent Teacher Interviews 3 pm – 7:00 pm 
  • Early Dismissal
    • JK- Gr. 3: 1:30-1:45 pm
    • Gr.4-6: 1:45-2:00 pm

Friday, November 17

  • Parent Teacher Interviews (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)
  • No Classes

Tuesday, November 21

  • Ivy Market & Cocktail Party

Friday, December 1 (8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Upper School Bio Wall)

  •  HCPA Coffee Morning for Parents in Grades 4 to 6

A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Thursday, October 5, 2023

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Dear Junior School Families,

What better way to start the Thanksgiving long weekend, than with the Harvest Festival! I feel particularly grateful to our students, who under the thoughtful care and direction of Mr. Jeff MacLean and Ms. Rachel Read, sang so beautifully!  We are also thankful to our faculty and staff for all of their support to prepare for this event. For all of those who were able to join us, we hope you left with warm and joyful hearts. If you were not able to join us, here are links to two of the songs performed by our students in Grades 1 – 6: Encourage One Another at Harvest Festival 2023 and Golden Leaves at Harvest Festival 2023.

Harvest Festival is a longstanding Havergal Junior School tradition. It not only allows us to acknowledge all of our many blessings but also helps us to remember the importance of sharing the bounty. We are also pleased to let you know that our community was able to collect just over 2000 pounds of food for the North York Harvest Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity

We also came together this afternoon to once again participate in the Terry Fox Run. Students from JK to Grade 6 participated, and it was so lovely to see so many families join us.

On behalf of all of the staff and faculty of the Junior School, we wish you a restorative and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST NEWS

“Havergal Connections” Presents: An Evening with Knixwear Founder and CEO – Joanna Griffiths (HC Alum, ‘01)

Discover the incredible journey of Joanna Griffiths, a pioneering Havergal College alum from the Class of 2001. She is the Founder and CEO of Knixwear, a brand that has revolutionized the world of women’s intimate apparel.

  • Date: October 26, 2023
  • Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Location: Havergal College’s Junior School Dining Hall
  • Address: 460 Rosewell Avenue (parking is limited)
  • Light Refreshments: Provided

But that’s not all! We’re thrilled to announce that this event will be moderated by acclaimed video journalist Pauline Chan ’83.

Joanna’s entrepreneurial journey began with innovative leak-proof underwear, rapidly expanding into bras that generated an impressive $2 million in pre-sales. Since Knixwear’s 2013 launch, Joanna has not only disrupted the industry but also set new standards in the $250 billion underwear market.

Gain exclusive entrepreneurship insights as Joanna shares her strategies for identifying unmet consumer demands and strategically positioning Knixwear for remarkable growth. Whether you’re a Knixwear enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or just eager to learn, don’t miss this chance to hear from one of Canada’s most influential female founders.

Ticket Details:Cost: $25 per person. Proceeds support the Havergal Fund, specifically programming and innovation.

Join us for an inspiring evening with Joanna Griffiths ’01 and Pauline Chan ’83. Secure your spot today by registering

Link to Register: HERE

Junior School Book Fair with Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore! October 23 – 27

Havergal Junior School will be coordinating a book fair with Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore from October 23 – 27.  Such events provide kids the chance to choose what they want to read from a wide selection of bestselling titles, series, and beloved characters.  Students of all ages and reading levels can connect with stories that entertain, inspire, and delight. We invite you to enhance your home library and help us instill a lifelong love of reading. Wishlists during that week will be brought home to be reviewed by parents and guardians. Information on options for payments will be sent out in advance of the event. 

REMINDERS

Drop-off and Pick-Up Safety Routines

The safety of your children is our top priority, and we need your cooperation and compliance with the following:

  1. Use the Crosswalk, where our Crossing Guard is stationed, to cross the street; 
  2. Do NOT walk across the exit lane to drop-off or pick up your child. Exiting cars may not see you;
  3. Stay in the line while dropping off or picking up. “Jumping the Cue,” unless otherwise advised by a member of our security team is NOT permitted.

Outdoor Clothing

Daily outdoor play is an integral part of the day, and it is essential that our students have what they need to make the most of this time. Knowing how to dress your daughter for outdoor play in any weather can make a HUGE difference to the amount of time she is happy to spend outside. Clothing should remove the distractions that less-than-ideal weather imposes, leaving kids free to focus on play, not the physical discomfort of being “too hot” or “too wet” or “too cold”.

As we make the transition from summer to fall please ensure that your daughter arrives at school with the appropriate outdoor clothing. In the days to come, this may include items such as a raincoat, rain boots, a warmer jacket, sweatpants or splash pants, mitts, or a hat.

FALL CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

Clubs and Arts

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Coming soon: Used Book Collection and Used Technology Drive at the Upper School October 12, 7:30 – 11:30 am

Click here to find information about the used technology drive. Please see the October edition of the HCPA News You Can Use for details about our book collection.

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC

Be sure to RSVP (hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com) for upcoming HCPA coffee mornings, to be held from 8 to 9:30 am in the Upper School’s Biowall/Student Commons. We hope you will be able to join us.

  • Friday, October 27: JK to Grade 3 Parents
  • Friday, December 1: Grades 4 to 6 Parents

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 

Friday, October 6 & Monday, October 9

  • No classes – School Closed for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, October 10

  • Classes resume

Thursday, October 26

  • An Evening with Joanna Griffiths (HC ‘01) – The Knixwear Entrepreneurial Journey      
  • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the JS Dining Room

Friday, October 27

  • HCPA Coffee Morning (JK to Grade 3 Parents)
  •  8:00 am to 9:30 am in the Upper School’s Biowall/Student Commons

Tuesday, October 31 

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

Tuesday, November 21

  • Ivy Market & Cocktail Party (details to come)

Friday, December 1

  • HCPA Coffee Morning (Grade 4 to 6 Parents)
  •  8:00 am to 9:30 am in the Upper School’s Biowall/Student Commons