Dear Parents,
Isaac Newton once said, "We build too many walls but not enough bridges." Of course, at Havergal College we have a bridge, and our Grade Six leaving girls are headed over to the other side to start the next chapter of their HC academic career. It was only a few years ago that we started the tradition of recognizing our girls at a luncheon served literally on the bridge that connects the Junior School to the Upper School. Luckily Mother Nature was on our side as it was nothing but sunshine and warm breezes for us today. Please join me in congratulating our Grade Six girls!
Warmly,
Leslie Anne Dexter
RETIRING FACULTY MEMBER
Mrs. Dayfoot is hanging up her ballet slippers, stowing away her character skirt and retiring from teaching. She has introduced this classical art form, along with many other dance genres to countless young girls over her many years in the Junior School. She is a passionate and inspirational educator who generously shares her vast knowledge and love of the arts, performance dance, choreography, staging, and physical fitness with professionalism and grace. She leaves us to spend more time with her husband Tim, and to visit her children, Sophia and Andrew in Alberta more often. Please join us in wishing Mrs. Dayfoot much happiness in her retirement.
UPDATE: FORT McMURRAY RELIEF DAY - BLUE 'GRUB' DRESS
Isaac Newton once said, "We build too many walls but not enough bridges." Of course, at Havergal College we have a bridge, and our Grade Six leaving girls are headed over to the other side to start the next chapter of their HC academic career. It was only a few years ago that we started the tradition of recognizing our girls at a luncheon served literally on the bridge that connects the Junior School to the Upper School. Luckily Mother Nature was on our side as it was nothing but sunshine and warm breezes for us today. Please join me in congratulating our Grade Six girls!
Warmly,
Leslie Anne Dexter
RETIRING FACULTY MEMBER
Mrs. Dayfoot is hanging up her ballet slippers, stowing away her character skirt and retiring from teaching. She has introduced this classical art form, along with many other dance genres to countless young girls over her many years in the Junior School. She is a passionate and inspirational educator who generously shares her vast knowledge and love of the arts, performance dance, choreography, staging, and physical fitness with professionalism and grace. She leaves us to spend more time with her husband Tim, and to visit her children, Sophia and Andrew in Alberta more often. Please join us in wishing Mrs. Dayfoot much happiness in her retirement.
UPDATE: FORT McMURRAY RELIEF DAY - BLUE 'GRUB' DRESS
The school is awash in blue today - to remind us of the many victims of this devastating natural disaster in our own country. If your daughter forgot to bring in a donation today, there is a very bright orange collection box on the counter in the main office until Monday, May 30 (until lunch). All funds collected by this time will be matched by both the federal and Alberta provincial governments to help people in dire need. Please help us to make a difference.
The JS BBQ planned to follow the Closing Assembly has been cancelled, please note that this information has been updated in Veracross. We do invite you to join us in the Junior School immediately following the assembly for a chance to say good-bye and enjoy a light refreshment. Look for an invitation to our beginning of the school year Welcome Back BBQ along with other need to know information in Back To School emails over the summer months.
GRADE SIX PARENTS: PLEASE NOTE
The Grade 6 leaving gift will presented to the school at morning Prayers on Thursday, June 2 at 8:30 am, it would be special if you could join us at this special service. Also, please mark your calendars to remember that on Monday, June 13 we recognize our leaving Grade 6 girls at a special Grade Six Celebration at 4:00-5:30 pm.
BE A 'WELCOME FAMLY'
Calling all Junior School parents! We are still looking for volunteer to be a part of our Welcome Family program. Welcome Families are assigned one of our new JS families and are asked to connect with them over the summer by phone and email to give them a sense of belonging even before they arrive on their daughter's first day of school in September. Please click the following link to join this wonderful and worthwhile program that supports our new families as they transition to the HC community
Click here: http://goo.gl/forms/HWWutWzvViBMXprI2
CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS - SPRING SESSION DATES
Parents- please note the date changes for the Squad Team Basketball & Squad Team Softball as they have been amended and differ from what is indicated on the verification slip given to your daughter.
Mondays:
ABT Ballet: final session - May 30 @ times advised by Ms. Wade, parents invited to performance at Prayers on Friday, June 3 @ 8:30 am
Chess Lunch Club: final session - May 30 @ 11:50-12:50 pm
Squad Basketball Team: final session May 30, inter-squad game @ 4:00 pm in the double gym at the Upper School
Tuesdays: All co-curricular activities finished
Wednesdays:
SIT/AM: June 1, 8 @ 7:45 am
SIT/Junior: final session - June 1 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Junior Choir/Squad Team Softball/Watercolour Wednesday: finished
SIT/Junior: final session - June 1 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Junior Choir/Squad Team Softball/Watercolour Wednesday: finished
Thursdays: All co-curricular activities finished
Thursday, June 2: Grade 6 Leaving Gift presentation at Prayers @ 8:30 am
Friday, June 3: JS Gator Day @ 12:50-3:20 pm (more info to follow)
Monday, June 6: JS Pizza lunch @ 11:50 am
Friday, June 10: JS Final Prayers @ 8:30 am
Monday, June 13: Grade 6 Celebration @ 4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 14: JS Closing Ceremony @ 11:00 am in Brenda Robson Hall, reception at JS to follow
Friday, June 3: JS Gator Day @ 12:50-3:20 pm (more info to follow)
Monday, June 6: JS Pizza lunch @ 11:50 am
Friday, June 10: JS Final Prayers @ 8:30 am
Monday, June 13: Grade 6 Celebration @ 4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 14: JS Closing Ceremony @ 11:00 am in Brenda Robson Hall, reception at JS to follow
