A Message From The Head of the Junior School – Friday, June 5, 2026

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Dear Junior School Families,

HAPPY GATOR DAY!!!

After three years of having to hold Gator Day inside, I am happy to report that the weather cooperated today, and we were able to enjoy this much-loved event outside! With just under a week to go before the end of the year, I can’t think of a better way to finish the week than by being outside, engaging in a little friendly house competition and just being together as a community.

A huge note of thanks to our Phys Ed Team and Grade 6 leaders for all of the planning and preparation that went into making today such a success.

While it is always a tight race, top honours go to AGNES HANSEN, who took home the Gator Cup this year! Our students are now waiting with bated breath to see who will win the House Banner, which recognizes the House with the most points earned throughout the year, and will be presented at the Closing Ceremony next Wednesday.

Congratulations to all of our athletes today for their spirit, participation, and fabulous attitudes! It was a truly awesome day.

Warmly,

Kate

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

Latest News

Reminders

LATEST NEWS

JS Closing Ceremony – What Students Should Wear

All students, JK – Grade 6 are expected to weat Number 1 Dress on Wednesday, June 10th.

Number 1 dress consists of:

  • White long-sleeve dress shirt OR White short-sleeve dress shirt
  • Tie
  • Tunic (JK-Grade 4) and Kilt (grades 5 and 6) Or Havergal Dress Pants
  • Green socks
  • Black shoes
  • Hair back from face with minimal hair accessories that are the same colour as your hair or the HC official hair accessories  

June Report Cards – Available for Viewing on Wednesday, June 17 at 9 am

June report cards will be available for parents and students to access on the Parent Portal on Wednesday, June 17, at 9:00 am. 

Partnership between Havergal and parents is key to student success. We encourage you to take time to review the report card, discuss it with your child, and identify any key themes or questions you might have. If you have any questions about specific courses, please reach out directly to the teacher; they are eager to partner with you.

Further information on how to access the report cards will be emailed next week. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lam Nguyen, Dean of Academics.

Packing Up For The School Year

Teachers will be supporting students throughout next week in sending personal belongings and school work home. Please provide your child with a couple of reusable bags for them to help bring these materials home.

Havergal Mini World Cup

With the global anticipation building for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which Canada is co-hosting, our Junior School students have been channelling that same electric energy into our very own Havergal Mini World Cup! Students in grades 4-6 made their own teams and chose a country that will be playing in the actual World Cup.

After some fantastic matches, the tournament is reaching its peak, and two European heavyweights, France and Germany, will face off in the final next Tuesday at lunch recess. The winners will then play an elite teacher team.

With Canada’s first official match in the World Cup kicking off next Friday, June 12th right here in Toronto, we hope this school tournament inspires our students to tune in and cheer on Les Rouges.

REMINDERS

Submitting Your Child(ren)’s Health Information for 2026–27

Thank you to everyone who has submitted their child(ren)’s health forms in August Schools!

You can access August Schools using the Update My Child’s Health Information button on the Veracross Parent Portal. We ask that all health information be submitted by June 30 to help ensure we are prepared to support students when school resumes in September.

Questions?

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Health Centre team. We are happy to help and support families throughout this transition.

Green & Gold Shop Summer Hours

To help you plan ahead for the first day of school, please order any necessary uniform items before the Havergal College Green & Gold Shop closes for the summer.

Please note the following dates:

Green & Gold Shop CLOSED: 

  • Friday, June 12, (4:00 pm) –  Monday, August 3 
  • Friday September 4 

Green & Gold Shop will RE-OPEN:

  • Tuesday, August 4th (8:00 am) 
  • Special Summer Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday:
    • Open – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (closed between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm)
  • Friday
    • 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 

End of Year Celebrations – Mark Your Calendars!

Monday, June 8 – Grade 6 Celebration (4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – JS Gym) 

  • This event is in honour of our Grade 6 students, and marks the end of their time at the Junior School, before “Crossing the Bridge” to Grade 7.
  • Grade 6 students and their families are invited.

Junior School Closing Ceremony – Wednesday, June 10 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Brenda Robson Hall)

  • This is a special time for us to come together, one last time in celebration of our year of learning and friendship. Students are asked to come to school, at the regular time, and in their #1 Dress. We will end our day together in song, and reflection.

Last Day of School – Thursday, June 11 (Early Staggered Dismissal)

  • Students will attend school for a half day, during which they will have the opportunity to say goodbye to their teachers and classmates. End-of-year certificates will be handed out on this day, and we will take pictures to send to families.
  • Dismissal Times:
    • JK-Gr.3
      • 11:15 pm – 11:30 pm
    • Gr.4-6
      • 11:25 am – 11:50 pm

Gator Care Monthly Blast

Should your daughter attend Gator Care on a regular basis, we encourage you to read May/June’s edition of the Gator Care Monthly Blast. This will provide you with a high-level overview of what is happening, as well as some quick reminders.

CELEBRATION DAY & FRIDAY LIGHTS!

Mark Your Calendars for Celebration Day and Friday Night Lights:   Friday, September 25

More information about these exciting and much-loved community events will be provided in the summer messages!

Celebration Day Bazaar – Call for Vendors

We are reaching out to Old Girls/Alum, parents, past parents, students and staff/faculty with an opportunity to participate in this year’s Bazaar or to donate an experience or prize to our silent auction. All funds raised will be donated to our Community Partners.  

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT ALL THE DETAILS AND BOOK YOUR VENDOR SPOT BY JULY 31   

CLICK HERE TO DONATE AN EXPERIENCE OR PRIZE TO OUR SILENT AUCTION 

WHAT’S ON THE JS MENU NEXT WEEK?

JS Menu for Monday, June 8 – Wednesday, June 10 

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Final Pre-loved Uniform Intake

  • Final Pre-loved Uniform Intake: drop off uniforms at the Upper School on Wednesday, June 10, 8:00-11:30 am  (EK Library). Donation Bins will be closed until August.

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON

Monday, June 8

  • Grade 6 Celebration (4:00 pm – 5:30 pm in the JS Gym)
    • Grade 6 families only

Wednesday, June 10 

  • #1 Dress for All Students
  • JS Closing Ceremony (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm in the Brenda Robson Hall)

Thursday, June 11

  • Last Day of School (Half-Day)
  • Staggered Dismissal
    • 11:15 am – 11:30 am (JK – Grade 3)
    • 11:25 am – 11:50 am (Grade 4 – 6)

Tuesday, June 30 

DUE DATE TO SUBMIT YOUR CHILD(REN)’S HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE PARENT PORTAL

Wednesday, July 8

  • First summer communication re: 2026-2027 school year

Wednesday, August 26

  • Second summer mailing re: 2026-2027 school year

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