Message from the Head of Junior School: January 11th, 2019

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Dear JS Parents,

A very happy new year to all of our community.  It has been a pleasure to welcome everyone back and get back to our regular routines.

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Major School Dates for 2019-2020

CLICK HERE for next year’s Major School Dates

Havergal Welcomes Social Media Expert Chris Vollum

On Monday, January 28th from 8:30 am – 9:30 am students in Grades 4 – 6 will participate in a presentation by Chris Vollum. An Oakville-based parent, Mr. Vollum is a widely-recognized educator on numerous social platforms including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Snapchat.

CLICK HERE  for an overview of what Mr. Vollum will be addressing in his presentation.

Parents are most welcome to attend what is sure to be an informative and thought-provoking session. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Aoife King (aking@havergal.on.ca)

Lunar New Year

On Friday, February 1, we invite you to our Lunar New Year celebration. Please join us for Prayers from 8:30 to 8:50 am in the Junior School gymnasium, followed by a reception at Temerty Commons in the Upper School for coffee, tea and pastries.

Students are welcome to wear their traditional dress for the celebration.

Please RSVP here (RSVP for the Lunar New Year Parent Reception ) by Thursday, January 24 if you wish to attend.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Natalie Connolly at nconnolly@havergal.on.ca or 416-483-3519 x6915.

Book Drive for the Children’s Book Bank

Do you have gently used children’s books that your family has outgrown? Would you like to give those books a second life by donating them to children who cannot afford books of their own?

We are hosting a book drive during the week of January 14th for the Children’s Book Bank! We are looking for books that are:

– gently used i.e, no missing covers, torn pages, or pages with writing on them,

– suitable for children from birth to grade 6,

– and have been printed in the last 10 years ( print date of 2008 or later)

– (no teen or adult books please).

The mission of The Children’s Book Bank to provide children’s books and literacy support to children living in high needs communities in Toronto. The Book Bank is just like a wonderful children’s bookstore, except that the books are available to the children for FREE. Each child and visitor is allowed to select one book from the storefront to take home and keep forever.

Drop boxes will be located in our school in front of the Learning Hub.

For further information about the book drive, please contact Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca.

For additional information about The Children’s Book Bank, please visit www.childrensbookbank.com.

Student Satisfaction Survey – Grades 5 & 6

Students in Grades 5 – 12 will be completing a “Student Satisfaction Survey” on Tuesday, January 22.  Students in Grades 5 and 6 will be completing the survey from 8:30 am – 9:00 am on this day.

The survey is a continuation of the school’s work in 2013 and 2016.  The questions are centred around the students (Grade 5 – 12) academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional experience and how Havergal provides support for our students as they work towards their goals. Results will be shared with the community in late Spring.

Athletics 

Welcome back! We kicked off 2019 with 2 out of 3 wins for our U12 Green, Gold and U11 Volleyball teams. Congratulations!

Intramurals is in full swing and the girls from Gr. 1-6 are enjoying Bench and Mat Ball during first recess.

Multisport Squad starts next week from 3:30-4:30 at the JS gym.
Gr 1&2 multisport squad starts this Tuesday and
Gr. 3&4’s multisport squad starts this Thursday.

Please email abartlett@havergal.on.ca if you are in need of a last minute sign up to get your daughter on a Squad or Squad Team.

Schedules

U12 Swim Team
U12 Green Volleyball Schedule
U12 Gold Volleyball Schedule.
U11 Volleyball Schedule
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

Check out pictures from the professional photographer.

U11 Volleyball Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, January 14

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am U12 Green Vball (JS GYM)
  • 8:30 – 8:50 am JS Prayers (Perseverance #2)
  • 11:50 – 12:50 pm Gr. 1-6 Chess Lunch Club (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:45 am U12 Gold Vball (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm Gr.5 Homework Club (Rm.215)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr. 1-2 Drama Club (Rm.117)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble (Rm. 213)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr. 4-6 Junior Dance Company (Upper School Drama Studio)

Tuesday, January 15

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am Swim Team (pool)
  • 12:20 –  12:50 pm Gr.1 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm Gr. 1&2 Multisport (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm Gr.4-6 Junior Choir (Music Room)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr. 1-3 Tinker Lab (Rm.208)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr. 4-6 Photography Club (Rm. 209)

Wednesday, January 16

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am U11 Vball (JS Gym)
  • 7:55 – 9:00 am Gr. 3-6 Caribou Math Contest
  • 8:30 – 9:00 am Gr. 1-2 DEAR Time
  • 11:50 – 1:05 pm 6L writes Caribou Math Contest
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm Gr.5-6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 1:15 pm Lockdown Drill #2 (in classrooms)
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm Volleyball Squad (JS Gym)
  • 3:45 – 4:15 pm Gr. 1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr.4-6 Explorers Discovery Lab (Rm. 210)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr. 6 Homework Club (Rm.210)

Thursday, January 17

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am Swim Team Practice
  • 8:25 am – 9:00 am Prayers (Perseverance, #3, Liz Watt)
  • 11:50 – 1:05 pm 6M writes Caribou Math contest
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm Gr. 5-6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm Gr. 3&4 Multisport (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm U12 Green Vball practice (US GYM B)
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr 1-3 World Foot Fest Club(JK Classroom)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr.4-6 Celebrity Chef Kitchen (SK Classroom)
  • 4:00 pm U11 Vball Game vs BH. No early dismissal.  (US Gym C)
  • 4:00 pm U12 Gold Game vs BH. No early dismissal  (US Gym A)

Friday, January 18

  • 7:45 – 8:15 am Gr.5-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215)
  • 8:25 am – 9:00 am JS Prayers (Kick-off to Havergal’s 125 – Kate White and Liz Watt)
  • 12:50 pm 125 activities run by the JS prefects (lower pitch)
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm Staff/Student Lane Swim

 

Message from the Head of Junior School: December 20th, 2018

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Dear JS Parents,

Thank you to all of you for such a wonderful term.  We are so appreciative of your generosity this season and offer our heartfelt gratitude.

On behalf of the Junior School, we wish you a restful and restorative break!

We look forward to welcoming you all back in January.

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

The First Day Back to School is Pizza Lunch!

A reminder that students will be having pizza lunch on Monday, January 7.

Major School Dates for 2019-2020

CLICK HERE for the Major School Dates

Skating for Students in Grade 3 – 6

CLICK HERE to learn about the purpose behind this initiative, the materials required by the girls, as well the schedule for each grade.

Havergal Welcomes Social Media Expert Chris Vollum

On Monday, January 28th from 8:30 am – 9:30 am students in Grades 4 – 6 will participate in a presentation by Chris Vollum. An Oakville-based parent, Mr. Vollum is a widely-recognized educator on numerous social platforms including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Snapchat.

CLICK HERE  for an overview of what Mr. Vollum will be addressing in his presentation.

Parents are most welcome to attend what is sure to be an informative and thought-provoking session. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Aoife King (aking@havergal.on.ca)

Athletics 

We are looking forward to intramurals starting in January. Teams & Squad Teams stat back up the week of January 7th. Gr. 1&2 Multisport starts Tuesday, January 15th. Gr 3&4 Multisport starts Thursday, January 17th. 

Check out pictures from the professional photographer! They make excellent Christmas gifts!


U11 Volleyball Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team

Schedules
Practice Schedule.

U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday!

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6 – **SCHOOL CLOSED**

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume
  • 8:25 am – 9:00 am (New Year, New Start – Ms. White)
  • 11:50 am Pizza Lunch
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 5 Homework Club
  • 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm U12 Gold Volleyball (JS Gym)

Tuesday, January 8

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am U12 Swim Team
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Junior Choir (Music Room)

Wednesday, January 9

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am U11 Vball (JS Gym)
  • 8:20 am – 9:00 am Grade 5 Writing Celebration
  • 3:30-4:30 Volleyball Squad (JS Gym)
  • 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Primary Choir (Music Room)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Grade 6 Homework Club

Thursday, January 10

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am Swim Team Practice
  • 8:25 am – 9:00 am Prayers (Perseverance, Liz Watt)
  • 11:50 am  Hockey Squad practice
  • 2:30 pm Class Dismissal of U11 & U12 Green & Gold Volleyball Teams
  • 2:45 pm Departure of U11 & U12 Volleyball Teams to BSS
    • 3:30 pm First Game vs BSS
    • 4:15 pm Second Game vs BSS
    • 5:00 pm Departure to HC
    • 5:30 pm return to HC
  •  3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Grade 4Homework Club 

Friday, January 11

  • 8:25 am – 9:00 am Prayers (Epiphany – Rev. Pak)

 

Message from the Head of Junior School: December 14th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

As you know, report cards were published on Veracross this past Wednesday.
Should you have any questions please reach out to the appropriate teacher who will be happy to speak with you.

This afternoon, shortly after the blog is sent out, our Kindergarten students will be hitting the stage with their Christmas Concert.  This is always a highlight of the year, and will be enjoyed by all. Photos and videos will be available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram later today.

We also look forward to welcoming you to the Brenda Robson Hall on Tuesday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. for the Grade 1 – 6 Concert. The students had a rehearsal this morning as part of prayers, and are sounding magical.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Beyond the Ivy Walls

Our Havergal Junior School students pursue a vast array of activities beyond our walls. Their dedication and accomplishments are impressive, and we want to give students the opportunity to share their efforts with our community. Highlighting and celebrating our girls’ learning beyond our ivy walls not only allows us to get to know each other in different ways, but it may also serve as inspiration for others.

Accomplishments in any field are welcome: athletics, arts, academics, philanthropy, hobbies and more. Endeavours that represent the Havergal values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and/or courage are also encouraged.

How to submit:

If your daughter has an accomplishment from beyond the ivy walls that she would like to share, either you or your daughter may submit the accomplishment by email to Ms. Szolopiak sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca. Please use the subject line: Beyond The Ivy Walls, include 3 – 4 sentences describing the accomplishment,  as well as a good quality photo.

When to submit:

Submissions can be made at any time. Pictures and descriptions will be posted on the “Beyond The Ivy Walls” bulletin board outside of the Junior School gymnasium. Once a month, students will be recognized in Prayers so our community can celebrate their acts of excellence and perhaps be inspired to try something new or do something great beyond the ivy walls of Havergal College Junior School.

Wacky Festive Sweater Day on Monday (Can-Struction Fundraiser)!

Thank you so much for all of your donations to the Christmas food drive and to the Gr. 5 Can-struction Project.

On Monday, students who contributed to these fundraising events are invited to wear a wacky Christmas sweater or festive coloured sweater over their uniform. They are also invited to the gym at lunchtime to enjoy creating a tasty reindeer snack while they eat their lunch and watch a holiday movie.

Thank you and happy wacky Christmas sweater Monday!

Raptor and Leaf Ticket Draw – Last Chance to Enter!

Savannah D. and her parents, Patrick and Fernanda have provided 4 tickets to a Raptors’ game and 4 tickets to a Leafs’ game. If you would like a chance to win these tickets, please click on the below link to enter the draw. Please only enter 1 submission per family before Monday, December 17, before 12 pm (noon). Savannah will be drawing two names on Thursday, December 20 at 8:30 am.
The tickets are valid for the below games and the winners must be Havergal Junior School Parents.
Raptors Tickets
Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz
January 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive
Leafs Tickets
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild
January 3, 2019 at 2 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Christmas Concert – Performance Dress Reminder

Students are asked to adhere to the following “#1 Concert Dress” consisting of:

  • Grade 1, 2, 3: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
  • Grade 4: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
  • Grade 5 & 6: long sleeve white shirt, kilt, HC tie, green tights & black shoes

Special attention to hair – it should be pinned back from the face using a hair accessory without colour, sparkles or embellishments. Girls are permitted to wear small pins or a headband that matches their natural hair colour.

Carol Service – Wednesday, December 20, 2017 (7:00 p.m.)

Junior school families are welcome to join in the Festival of Lessons and Carols (Carol Service) at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church, 227 Bloor St. E.

This service has become a longstanding tradition that highlights our Senior and Chamber Choirs, Middle School Choir, Senior Brass Ensemble, Senior Strings Class and the Whole School Choir.

Tickets are not required.

Athletics 

There are no athletics next week

Congratulations to the Hockey Squad Team who played their first scrimmage game vs BSS.

Check out the pictures from the professional photographer! They make excellent Christmas gifts!

Professional Photography
U11 Volleyball Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team

Learn more about Triple Ball.
Practice Schedule.

Schedules
U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 17

  • Wacky Festive Sweater Day (on top of uniform)
  • 8:30 am – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Advent #3 (Rev. Douglas)
  • 11:50 am: Movie in Gym for students who supported  the Gr. 5 fundraiser
  • 12:10 am – 12:50 am: Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club

Tuesday, December 18

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm: Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Junior Choir (Music Room)
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Gr.1-6 Christmas Concert (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am: House Breakfast (Grade 6 students are bringing in breakfast treats to share with other students in their house; please note there will be food available for those students with dietary restrictions)
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club

Thursday, December 12

  • 12:50 – 2:10 pm:  Haverpal Activities 
  • 2:20 pm:  Dismissal: JK – Grade 2
  • 2:40 pm:  Dismissal: Grade 3 – 6 for Christmas Break!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6 – **SCHOOL CLOSED -CHRISTMAS BREAK –

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

Message from the Head of Junior School: December 14th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

As you know, report cards were published on Veracross this past Wednesday.
Should you have any questions please reach out to the appropriate teacher who will be happy to speak with you.

This afternoon, shortly after the blog is sent out, our Kindergarten students will be hitting the stage with their Christmas Concert.  This is always a highlight of the year, and will be enjoyed by all. Photos and videos will be available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram later today.

We also look forward to welcoming you to the Brenda Robson Hall on Tuesday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. for the Grade 1 – 6 Concert. The students had a rehearsal this morning as part of prayers, and are sounding magical.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Beyond the Ivy Walls

Our Havergal Junior School students pursue a vast array of activities beyond our walls. Their dedication and accomplishments are impressive, and we want to give students the opportunity to share their efforts with our community. Highlighting and celebrating our girls’ learning beyond our ivy walls not only allows us to get to know each other in different ways, but it may also serve as inspiration for others.

Accomplishments in any field are welcome: athletics, arts, academics, philanthropy, hobbies and more. Endeavours that represent the Havergal values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and/or courage are also encouraged.

How to submit:

If your daughter has an accomplishment from beyond the ivy walls that she would like to share, either you or your daughter may submit the accomplishment by email to Ms. Szolopiak sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca. Please use the subject line: Beyond The Ivy Walls, include 3 – 4 sentences describing the accomplishment,  as well as a good quality photo.

When to submit:

Submissions can be made at any time. Pictures and descriptions will be posted on the “Beyond The Ivy Walls” bulletin board outside of the Junior School gymnasium. Once a month, students will be recognized in Prayers so our community can celebrate their acts of excellence and perhaps be inspired to try something new or do something great beyond the ivy walls of Havergal College Junior School.

Wacky Festive Sweater Day on Monday (Can-Struction Fundraiser)!

Thank you so much for all of your donations to the Christmas food drive and to the Gr. 5 Can-struction Project.

On Monday, students who contributed to these fundraising events are invited to wear a wacky Christmas sweater or festive coloured sweater over their uniform. They are also invited to the gym at lunchtime to enjoy creating a tasty reindeer snack while they eat their lunch and watch a holiday movie.

Thank you and happy wacky Christmas sweater Monday!

Raptor and Leaf Ticket Draw – Last Chance to Enter!

Savannah D. and her parents, Patrick and Fernanda have provided 4 tickets to a Raptors’ game and 4 tickets to a Leafs’ game. If you would like a chance to win these tickets, please click on the below link to enter the draw. Please only enter 1 submission per family before Monday, December 17, before 12 pm (noon). Savannah will be drawing two names on Thursday, December 20 at 8:30 am.
The tickets are valid for the below games and the winners must be Havergal Junior School Parents.
Raptors Tickets
Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz
January 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive
Leafs Tickets
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild
January 3, 2019 at 2 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Christmas Concert – Performance Dress Reminder

Students are asked to adhere to the following “#1 Concert Dress” consisting of:

  • Grade 1, 2, 3: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
  • Grade 4: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
  • Grade 5 & 6: long sleeve white shirt, kilt, HC tie, green tights & black shoes

Special attention to hair – it should be pinned back from the face using a hair accessory without colour, sparkles or embellishments. Girls are permitted to wear small pins or a headband that matches their natural hair colour.

Carol Service – Wednesday, December 20, 2017 (7:00 p.m.)

Junior school families are welcome to join in the Festival of Lessons and Carols (Carol Service) at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church, 227 Bloor St. E.

This service has become a longstanding tradition that highlights our Senior and Chamber Choirs, Middle School Choir, Senior Brass Ensemble, Senior Strings Class and the Whole School Choir.

Tickets are not required.

Athletics 

There are no athletics next week

Congratulations to the Hockey Squad Team who played their first scrimmage game vs BSS.

Check out the pictures from the professional photographer! They make excellent Christmas gifts!

Professional Photography
U11 Volleyball Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team

Learn more about Triple Ball.
Practice Schedule.

Schedules
U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 17

  • Wacky Festive Sweater Day (on top of uniform)
  • 8:30 am – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Advent #3 (Rev. Douglas)
  • 11:50 am: Movie in Gym for students who supported  the Gr. 5 fundraiser
  • 12:10 am – 12:50 am: Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club

Tuesday, December 18

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm: Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Junior Choir (Music Room)
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Gr.1-6 Christmas Concert (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am: House Breakfast (Grade 6 students are bringing in breakfast treats to share with other students in their house; please note there will be food available for those students with dietary restrictions)
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club

Thursday, December 12

  • 12:50 – 2:10 pm:  Haverpal Activities 
  • 2:20 pm:  Dismissal: JK – Grade 2
  • 2:40 pm:  Dismissal: Grade 3 – 6 for Christmas Break!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6 – **SCHOOL CLOSED -CHRISTMAS BREAK –

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

Message from the Head of Junior School: December 7th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

A huge thank you to all of those who have brought in their donations for the Can-struction Project (both cans and money) and the winter clothing drive for New Circles.  Your generosity is much appreciated.  If you have not yet brought in your contributions, there is still time!  We have extended the deadline until the end of the day on Tuesday, December 11.

We wish you all a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Raptor and Leaf Ticket Draw!

Savannah D. and her parents, Patrick and Fernanda have provided 4 tickets to a Raptors’ game and 4 tickets to a Leafs’ game. If you would like a chance to win these tickets, please click on the below link to enter the draw. Please only enter 1 submission per family before Monday, December 17, before 12 pm (noon). Savannah will drawing two names on Thursday, December 20 at 8:30 am.
The tickets are valid for the below games and the winners must be Havergal Junior School Parents.
Raptors Tickets
Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz
January 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive
Leafs Tickets
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild
January 3, 2019 at 2 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Concert Tickets – Returns and Re-distribution

A reminder to kindly return any tickets that you will not be using for the Christmas Concert to the office as soon as possible. Families who have requested additional tickets will be informed as they become available.

Athletics 

Congratulations to the Volleyballs Teams for playing their first games on Thursday. All three teams were undefeated! Triple Ball is the official competition format supported by Volleyball Canada that encourages better skill development, participation, meaningful competition and fun. Learn more here: Triple Ball.

Our Hockey and Volleyball Squads started up this week and Coach Adam and coach Bartlett were very impressed with the turn out and we are looking forward to a great season!

Schedules

U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

Registration will remain open for Multi-sport Squads and any last minute Volleyball Squad Team Players.
Multisport Squads start up in the new year.

Winter Athletic Sign Up
Practice Schedule.

Be sure to check out the student produced athletic newsletter Gator Zone

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 10

  • 7:00 am -8:00 am U12 Green Vball (JS Gym)
  • 8:30 am – 8:50 am:   JS Prayers, Advent #2 (Rev. Douglas)
  • 12:10 am – 12:50 am Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm  U12 Gold Vball (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 5 Homework Club
  • 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)

Tuesday, December 11

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Junior Choir (Music Room)

Wednesday, December 12

  • 7:00 am -8:00 am U11 Vball (JS Gym)
  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 3/4Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Volleyball Squad (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 6 Homework Club
  • 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Primary Choir (Music Room)
  • 4:00 pm JS/US Full Report Available to Parents

Thursday, December 13

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am Hockey Squad Practice at UCC
  • 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm  Grade 4 Homework Club
  • 3:30-4:45 U11 Vball (US GYM C)
  • 3:30-4:45 U12 Gold and Green Vball (US GYM A/B)

Friday, December 14

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group  (Learning Hub)
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Kindergarten Concert and Reception (JS Gym, and Kindergarten Classrooms)

Tuesday, December 18

  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Christmas Concert – Grade 1 – 6 (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

  • Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

  • Early Dismissal
    • 2:20 pm –  Dismissal (JK – Grade 2)
    • 2:40 pm – Dismissal (Grade 3 – 6)

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

  • Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

Message from the Head of Junior School: November 30th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

It is hard to believe that it is already the last day of November, and we are about to begin the holiday season!  To all those celebrating, we wish you a very Happy Hanukkah, and look forward to celebrating together as a community next Friday, December 7th at Hanukkah Prayers.

 Sincerely,
Kate White

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Christmas Concert Tickets

On Friday December 14th we invite you to attend the JK/SK Christmas concert from 2:00-3:00 pm in the JS Gym. Tickets ARE NOT required for this event.  We warmly welcome parents, family members and friends to come join us for this festive event.

On Tuesday December 18th at 4:00 pm, we invite you to attend the JS Grades 1-6 Christmas Concert in the Brenda Robson Hall. The girls are sure to leave you in a festive mood as they perform songs for the holiday season.

TWO concert tickets will be given to your daughter in her Core Class on December 3rd. We’d ask that if you have extra tickets , you return them to the JS Office for re-distribution.

On December 3rd, you may contact the Front Office to request up to 2 extra tickets. These seats will be given out on a first come first served basis.

As tickets become available you will be notified by the front office the week of December 10th.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Winter Clothing Drive for New Circles

As in previous years, we will be collecting gently used outdoor winter gear (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, mitts, etc…)  for New Circles, a long-time Havergal Community Partnership.  Drop-off bins will be placed in front of the Learning Hub.

Final day for donations – Friday, December 14

Grade 5 Needs Your Help!

Grade 5 would like to invite the Havergal Junior School Community to contribute to the Canstruction® Design Challenge (CLICK HERE  to learn more about this project). Here is how you can help:

Bring in a Green Can to School!

  • Each student, staff and faculty member is asked to bring in one can of food where the label is coloured primarily in green.
  • Each grade will use the cans to construct a Christmas Tree with the purpose of raising awareness about local food banks.
  • The cans will be donated to the North York Harvest Food Bank.

Make a $10 donation to go towards the project in exchange for participation in one or all of three fun-filled activities organized by the Grade 5 students.

  • Activities will take place in December, January, and February (Dates TBD, during Lunch Recess). Activities may include things such as: Snowman Building Competitions, an “Ugly Sweater and Movie Day,” Lunchtime Crafts.
  • We encourage the girls to find creative ways to earn the $10 at home, by doing helpful things such as: helping to shovel snow for a neighbour, clearing the table, walking the dog…
  • Students will be asked to share how their earned their money, so we can learn from each other.

Students are asked to  bring in their can and  $10 on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Havergal’s 125th Anniversary

In 2019 Havergal will mark a significant milestone: our 125th anniversary. We will commemorate the occasion with a special performance to celebrate Havergal’s 125 years of academic excellence.

We invite you to join us on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Roy Thomson Hall at 7 pm for Past, Present, Future, an evening of dance, drama and musical performances.

Tickets for this evening occasion will be released in mid-January 2019 and we will share additional details with you in the coming months. Please note that this performance will replace our spring music concerts for this year and will be mandatory for students in Grades 4 to 12. Similar to Carol Service, students will be seated with their peers and teachers in their Houses. We are excited to embark on this journey together and the year of celebrations to come!

Gator Care

Time has flown by here at Havergal, and the girls already are feeling a growing excitement for the holiday break and the New Year! With that in mind, we are ramping up the crafts activities in the after-school Gator Care: iron-on beads, ornaments, wreaths, dreidels, snowflakes and personalized stationery galore! The girls are encouraged as well to help lead and guide some of these crafting stations as they are underway, and many of the older girls find sincere enjoyment in helping the younger ones out. 

Athletics

We have had a great 2 weeks of tryouts. The teams will be off to a quick start as our U12 & U11 Volleyball teams have their first game this Thursday.. 

Schedules

U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

Registration for Squads & Squad Teams closes on Dec. 3rd. Those who did not make a team will be automatically placed on the Squad Team.   
Winter Athletic Sign Up

Practice Schedule.

Coaches for the Winter Season

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Friday, December 7

  • 8:25 am – 9:00 am Hanukkah Prayers

Wednesday, December 12

  • JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

  • JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm (JS Gym)

Tuesday, December 18

  • Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-5:00 pm (Brenda Robson Hall – Upper School)

Wednesday, December 19

  • Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

  • Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

  • Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

Message from the Head of Junior School: November 23rd, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

As is often the case, we have been using prayers as an opportunity to share important messages with our community.  This week, Ms. Watt has been focusing on the importance of “choosing to be kind.”  First, she shared a powerful picture book entitled “Be Kind” by Pat Zietlow Miller.  The story explores what it means to be kind, from asking someone to play, to standing up for someone being bullied. It invites the reader to think about how any act, big or small, can make a difference.  In addition, Ms. Watt shared a video that addressed how one act of kindness, can lead to many others.  Finally, the poetry of our Grade 4 students, was highlighted as they have been exploring this topic in class as well. As part of this conversation,  we also investigated how conversely,  one unkind word or action can leave a mark on someone not just in the moment, but for years to come. Our message is, was, and will continue to be “choose kind.”  

Sincerely,
Kate White

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Christmas Concert Tickets

On Friday December 14th we invite you to attend the JK/SK Christmas concert from 2:00-3:00 pm in the JS Gym. Tickets ARE NOT required for this event.  We warmly welcome parents, family members and friends to come join us for this festive event.

On Tuesday December 18th at 4:00 pm, we invite you to attend the JS Grades 1-6 Christmas Concert in the Brenda Robson Hall. The girls are sure to leave you in a festive mood as they perform songs for the holiday season.

Two concert tickets will be given to your daughter in her Core Class on December 3rd. We’d ask that if you have extra tickets , you return them to the JS Office for re-distribution.

On December 3rd, you may contact the Front Office to request up to 2 extra tickets. These seats will be given out on a first come first served basis.

As tickets become available you will be notified by the front office the week of December 10th.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Holiday Giving

As in previous years, we will be collecting gently used outdoor winter gear (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, mitts, etc…)  for New Circles , a long-time Havergal Community Partnership.  Drop-off bins will be placed in front of the Learning Hub.

In addition, as part of our Day 9 initiative, students in Grade 5 have been learning about the food needs of people in our community, with an organization called the  “Canstruction Design Challenge.”  To learn more about the work that they have been doing: CLICK HERE

The Grade 5 students would like to involve our community in their work with the “Bring a Can to School Day” initiative.   

  • Each student (and faculty/staff member) is asked to bring in a can of food with a label that is coloured primarily green, (if other colours they will be used as “ornaments”).
  • Each class will then use the cans to construct a “Christmas Tree” to raise awareness around the need for food banks in our city.  The cans will then be donated to the North York Community Food Bank, another long time community partnership.  
  • The Grade 5s will be explaining their work to the Junior School students at an upcoming prayers, so they have an understanding of what this initiative is all about.
  • We ask that all cans are brought in to school by December 14.

Havergal’s 125th Anniversary

In 2019 Havergal will mark a significant milestone: our 125th anniversary. We will commemorate the occasion with a special performance to celebrate Havergal’s 125 years of academic excellence.

We invite you to join us on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Roy Thomson Hall at 7 pm for Past, Present, Future, an evening of dance, drama and musical performances.

Tickets for this evening occasion will be released in mid-January 2019 and we will share additional details with you in the coming months. Please note that this performance will replace our spring music concerts for this year and will be mandatory for students in Grades 4 to 12. Similar to Carol Service, students will be seated with their peers and teachers in their Houses. We are excited to embark on this journey together and the year of celebrations to come!

Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures

A reminder that adherence to our Pick-up and Drop-off procedures is necessary for the safety of all members of our community.  Please refer to the Junior School Traffic flow procedures and traffic flow map:

Junior School Traffic Flow Map
Junior School Traffic Flow Procedures

Athletics

Winter Athletics is underway and we are delighted to offer Swim and Volleyball programs for every Gr. 5&6 girl. Registration for Squads & Squad Teams closes on Dec. 3rd.   Winter Athletic Sign Up .

Tryout and Practice Schedule.

Schedule for the week of Nov 26th

Coaches for the Winter Season

Winter Clubs and Athletics – Now Open!

  • To register for clubs and/or athletics please visit your Veracross page
  • Closes on: December 3rd (for clubs, squads, squad teams)

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Wednesday, December 12

  • JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

  • JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm (JS Gym)

Tuesday, December 18

  • Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-5:00 pm (Brenda Robson Hall – Upper School)

Wednesday, December 19

  • Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

  • Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

  • Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

 

Message from the Head of Junior School: November 16th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

It was so lovely to see our students return after the mid-term break, refreshed and ready to continue learning. With just five weeks to go until the winter break, we are continuing to reinforce the importance of our school norms, as well what it means to be a member of the Havergal Community.

Sincerely,
Kate White

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Healthy Snacks

With Halloween now behind us, a reminder that in order to reinforce good nutrition and ensure that children maintain a high energy level throughout the day, candy and soft drinks are not permitted in school. A high-energy snack such as fruit, cheese, crackers, yogurt and granola bars may be brought from home to be eaten at recess.

Outdoor Play

With the first snowfall of the season, please ensure that your daughter has all the appropriate outdoor gear, so that she can fully engage in outdoor play at recess.  It is also recommended that she keep an extra pair of socks or tights in her bag, in the event she gets wet while outside.

Havergal’s 125th Anniversary

In 2019 Havergal will mark a significant milestone: our 125th anniversary. We will commemorate the occasion with a special performance to celebrate Havergal’s 125 years of academic excellence.

We invite you to join us on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Roy Thomson Hall at 7 pm for Past, Present, Future, an evening of dance, drama and musical performances.

Tickets for this evening occasion will be released in mid-January 2019 and we will share additional details with you in the coming months. Please note that this performance will replace our spring music concerts for this year and will be mandatory for students in Grades 4 to 12. Similar to Carol Service, students will be seated with their peers and teachers in their Houses. We are excited to embark on this journey together and the year of celebrations to come!

Junior School Build

The foundational work for our new facilities at the Junior School is nearly complete and we will be moving onto the next phase of construction—structural work—very soon. During this phase of the build, structural steel will at arriving to the work site and assembly for the new buildings will begin.

You may see cranes and steel beams inside the construction site once this work commences. As always, all work will take place inside the construction zone, however, some construction may be visible at times from the Junior School driveway due to the nature of the work.

In planning this project, we have established the necessary construction protocols with student safety at the forefront. Overhead protection has been installed to provide an additional safety barrier near the driveway and walkway, as safety remains our number one priority. To watch this portion of the build take shape, visit our Junior School live feed.

Parking Reminder

While Rosewell Avenue can be very busy during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up periods, we ask that you be mindful of the appropriate parking areas in the neighbourhood. Please take note of the accessible parking spaces in the area and do not use these spaces unless you are an accessible parking permit holder.

These spaces are necessary for citizens with restricted mobility and should not otherwise be used for stopping or parking without a permit.

Parking for Junior School visitors is available at the Cohen Field parking lot, the Upper School parking lot and on nearby side streets in allocated parking zones only. We ask that you please abide by the City of Toronto parking regulations when parking off-site and be a respectful neighbour.

Athletics

Next week is our last week of our fall squads and squad team practices and our first week of tryouts for winter season teams.

We are excited to offer a great athletic program for the winter season.

Tryout and Practice Schedule.

Coaches for the Winter Season

Schedule for the week of Nov. 19th.

Winter Athletic Sign Up

Register for teams by Monday Nov. 19th (Tryouts start next week)

  • Those who do not make a team will be placed directly on the Squad Team

Register for Squads & Squad Teams by Dec. 3rd. (Volleyball Squad Teams starts the week of Dec 3rd. Swim Squad Team and Multi-sport starts in January.)

  • Hockey Squad Team – Schedule is to be determined –  Hockey Day is Feb 5th.
  • Swim Team will be taking a break after tryouts and start back up on Jan 8th

The Fall Athletics Celebration

The Tuesday before the November Break the girls enjoyed each other’s company as they ate lunch, watched a slideshow and had ice cream sundaes. Be sure to ask your daughter about the intense match of team paper, rock, scissors! To view the professional pictures taken for the fall athletics season please click on the team name below. These make excellent Christmas gifts.

TEAM PICTURES

Basketball Squad Team

Soccer Squad Team

Cross Country Team

U12 Swim Team

U11 Basketball Team

U12 Gold Basketball Team

U12 Green Basketball Team

U12 Soccer Team

Winter Clubs and Athletics – Now Open!

  • To register for clubs and/or athletics please visit your Veracross page
  • Closes on: December 3rd (for clubs, squads, squad teams)
  • Tryouts for Teams start: The week of Nov. 19th
    • (Gr. 5&6 parents, please register for teams by Nov. 19th)

Winter athletics season schedule.

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

  • JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Wednesday, December 12

  • JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

  • JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 18

  • Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-6:00 pm

Wednesday, December 19

  • Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

  • Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

  • Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

Message from the Head of Junior School: November 8th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

As we start our mid-term break, we wish you a wonderful few days with family and friends, and look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, November 13.

Sincerely,
Kate White

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HCPA News

Parent Luncheon:  Ticket sales are now open for the HCPA Parent Luncheon and can be purchased on the following link: HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

HCPA Wreaths: The HCPA has partnered with Circle Home and Design to bring the community spectacular wreaths for the holiday season. Purchase your wreath by using the below link by November 16, delivery at the end of November.
Spirit Wear:  There are new spirit wear pyjama bottoms available for pre-order and the HCPA is offering them in Junior School sizes this year!
Place your order by November 16 here: https://events.veracross.com/hc/121-hcpa-spirit
To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

Athletics

WINTER SEASON ATHLETICS
***NEW***  Here is the new winter athletics season schedule. ***NEW***

  • Volleyball games are usually on Thursdays after school and all swim meets will be during the day on Wednesday. The full schedule will be available after the Athletic Director meeting on Nov. 20th.

Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Opens November 13

An email with instructions for online registration for winter clubs and athletics will be sent out on Tuesday.

  • Online booking opens on: November 13th at 6:00pm
  • Closes on: December 3rd (for clubs, squads, squad teams)
  • Tryouts for Teams start: The week of Nov. 19th
    • (Gr. 5&6 parents, please register for teams before Nov. 19th)

Winter athletics season schedule.

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Tuesday, November 13 

  • Classes resume

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

  • JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Thursday, December 6

  • JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

  • JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 18

  • Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-6:00 pm

Wednesday, December 19

  • Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

  • Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

  • Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

Message from the Head of Junior School: November 2nd, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

It has been another couple of full weeks at Havergal! Between Parent-Teacher Interviews, Halloween, Day 9, Coffee and Conversations, and celebrating Diwali in Prayers this morning, we have very much to be grateful for.  Yesterday, we started the day by talking about the multitude of feelings we can experience during any one day, especially during busy times such as this. We then took a few minutes to engage in a guided meditation to help us to slow our thoughts, concentrate on our breath and reflect on our feelings. These moments are so important, not only because they provide us with a sense of calm, but because they help us to consolidate our learning, as well as acknowledge and enjoy the many blessings in our lives.

Sincerely,
Kate White

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Midterm Break

A reminder that there is no school from Wednesday, November 7 to Monday, November 12.  School resumes on Tuesday, November 13.

Pizza Day

Monday, November 5th is Pizza Day!

Remembrance Day

  • The Remembrance Day Service takes place on Monday, November 5th
  • Please arrive no later than 8:15 am, for an 8:20 am start time
  • Students are to wear #1 Dress
  • Teachers have been collecting donations for students to receive poppies to wear for the service.

 What’s Happening in Gator Care

With the first few months of autumn whizzing by, our gals in the after school Gator Care program have been busy having fun and working together! Over the next few weeks we will be introducing more crafts into the program, making sure that our bright, young minds are engaged while having fun even after the bell rings! Some activities planned for the month of November include: puppet making and puppet show box (where they will perform using their creations), stationary making (envelopes and stamps), simple weaving, and more! To sign up for gator-care please email: gatorcare@havergal.on.ca

To check out pictures of all the fun in Gator Care, click here:  Gator Care Fun!

HCPA News

Parent Luncheon:  Ticket sales are now open for the HCPA Parent Luncheon and can be purchased on the following link: HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

HCPA Wreaths: The HCPA has partnered with Circle Home and Design to bring the community spectacular wreaths for the holiday season. Purchase your wreath by using the below link by November 16, delivery at the end of November.
Spirit Wear:  There are new spirit wear pyjama bottoms available for pre-order and the HCPA is offering them in Junior School sizes this year!
Place your order by November 16 here: https://events.veracross.com/hc/121-hcpa-spirit
To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

Athletics

Congratulations to all of the teams who participated in their championships last Saturday. A particularly shout out goes to the U12 Soccer team who defended their title and brought home the plaque. We are very proud of the dedication we see from each athlete, and we would like to thank the coaches for their time, dedication and care to the girls and their athletic development.  

Athletic Celebration: The girls will be having their Athletic Celebration where they will be eating their lunch together and be have ice cream sundays on Tuesday Nov. 6th. All of the team professional team pictures will be presented at this time.

Team Pictures: We have had some incredible pictures taken by our professional photographer. These make excellent Christmas gifts. To look through and download these pictures please click on the team name.

WINTER SEASON ATHLETICS
***NEW***  Here is the new winter athletics season schedule. ***NEW***

  • Volleyball games are usually on Thursdays after school and all swim meets will be during the day on Wednesday. The full schedule will be available after the Athletic Director meeting on Nov. 20th.

Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Opens November 13

The online clubs and athletics registration dates have been revised. A copy of options that are available will be sent out in the weeks to come.

  • Online booking opens on: November 13th
  • Closes on: December 3rd (for clubs, squads, squad teams)
  • Tryouts for Teams start: The week of Nov. 19th
    • (Gr. 5&6 parents, please register for teams before Nov. 19th)

Winter athletics season schedule.

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, November 5

  • Remembrance Day Service, 8:20-9:00 am (#1 Dress)

Wednesday, November 7 – Monday, November 12

  • Mid-term Break:  School Closed

Tuesday, November 13 

  • Classes resume

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

  • JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Thursday, December 6

  • JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

  • JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 18

  • Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-6:00 pm

Wednesday, December 19

  • Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

  • Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

  • Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume