Dear JS Parents,
On Monday, our Grade 6 students received House Pins at payers. These pins represent the students' first "official" and formal role as leaders in our school. Garth Nichols, VP Student Engagement, and Experiential Development delivered a message about what it means to be a leader. Specifically, he raised our awareness that there are many forms of leadership, beyond formal. In fact, he described five domains of leadership.
Lastly, for all of our families celebrating Rosh Hashana, we wish you a Shana Tova!
On Monday, our Grade 6 students received House Pins at payers. These pins represent the students' first "official" and formal role as leaders in our school. Garth Nichols, VP Student Engagement, and Experiential Development delivered a message about what it means to be a leader. Specifically, he raised our awareness that there are many forms of leadership, beyond formal. In fact, he described five domains of leadership.
- Formal Leadership
- E.g., Elected Roles, Prefects, Club Heads, Team Captains, Heads of Houses.
- Informal leadership
- E.g., Seeing something that needs to be done at school, and doing it without being asked - picking up litter around the playground.
- Intellectual leadership
- E.g., Taking on academic challenges set by teachers, or independently researching personal areas of interest.
- Leadership of the self
- E.g., Setting academic and/or social goals for yourself, making a plan, and following through.
- Leadership in the community
- E.g., Considering the perspectives of others, and taking action to enrich the lives of those around you.
Mr. Nichols challenged us to think about each of these, as well as how we could develop our own leadership capacities both in and outside of school. Finally, he asked us to consider the following question: "Who do you want to be, when noone is looking?" As we start the weekend and join together for Celebration Saturday, I encourage you to initiate a discussion with your daughter about the five domains of leadership, and "who she wants to be, when noone is looking."
Lastly, for all of our families celebrating Rosh Hashana, we wish you a Shana Tova!
Warmly,
Kate White
Please Note:
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The NEW JS PLAY STRUCTURE IS READY!
We are thrilled to inform you that construction of the new JS play structure has been completed! Students will be able to start using it as of Monday! This also means that our outdoor playspaces will once again be extended to include all areas of the hill.
We are thrilled to inform you that construction of the new JS play structure has been completed! Students will be able to start using it as of Monday! This also means that our outdoor playspaces will once again be extended to include all areas of the hill.
EVACUATION DRILLS
JS Students, Faculty and Staff practiced the first of six evacuation drills this morning. Previously, we gathered on The Cohen Field, in the event of an evacuation. As this is an area that is no longer accessible, our new gathering spot is the Upper School, Lower Parking Lot. The purpose of today's drill was to familiarize the students with the new location and to calmly walk them through what to do in the event we needed to leave the building safely and quickly. Another drill has been scheduled for next week so that we can continue to practice these procedures.
CELEBRATION SATURDAY - THIS WEEKEND!!
CELEBRATION SATURDAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd @ 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Celebration Saturday, an event that brings together students, parents, Old Girls, faculty, and staff for activities and games. For parents new to Havergal, this is a wonderful day to interact with members of the entire community. Feel free to bring your extended family and friends – everyone is welcome!
Celebration Saturday provides a valuable opportunity to learn about Havergal’s community partners that range from schools to community-based non-profit organizations. Profits from Celebration are used to directly support these partnerships.
Credit cards are accepted for payment of items at the silent and live auctions; tickets for the Midway, food and most other stalls will be available throughout the grounds for $1.00 each or as bulk purchases by cash; others areas only accept cash.
JS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
- Junior School Students will meet in the JS Gymnasium at 8:40 a.m.
- Please note that parking is limited, and families are encouraged to walk, TTC, or carpool, if possible.
- JS Faculty will be on hand outside to accompany students to the Gym.
- Primary girls (JK to Grade 3) must be accompanied by their parents.
- Junior Student Students in Grades 4 -6) are all expected to attend.
- Junior School students may dress in their House colours. Parents are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably.
CELEBRATION SATURDAY SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. Bake Sale Opens – Hawkins Dining Room
8:40 a.m.
JS Attendance – JS Gym
US Attendance – Ratcliffe Field
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies – South Quad
- Helen-Kay Davy, Principal
- Barrie Laver, Outgoing Board Chair
- Martha Simmons, Incoming Board Chair
- Alex Rozenberg, School Captain
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Old Girls Tent (all are welcome) – South Quad
- Beer and wine served from 11:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
9:15 a.m. Activities Begin
- Market Place – Hawkins Dining Room
- Silent Auction Opens – Brenda Robson Hall
- Student Performances – South Quad
10:45 a.m. – 1:00 Harvest Tent – Lunch – North Quad
11:15 a.m. Closing bids for Silent Auction (pick up at 12:00)
Live Auction – Brenda Robson Hall
12:30 p.m. - Event Ends
SWEETS FROM THE EARTH FUNDRAISER
PLEASE participate in our School-wide fundraiser in support of our Community Partners and enjoy the goodies offered by our friends at Sweets from the Earth. Sales begin today and will close on October 10 at 5 p.m. Pick up for both the Junior School and Upper School will be at Havergal in the Temerty Commons from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017.
Share the link with your family, friends and neighbours and ENJOY! Sweets From The Earth (https://havergal.sweetsfromtheearth.com/support).
HCPA FALL FUNDRAISERS
Lazypants Havergal Hoodies
Our Havergal Lazypants hoodies are a comfortable and fun way to show school spirit. It’s not too late to get one for yourself. The HCPA will send out more information in the next couple of weeks on how and when you can order yours.
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK FOR SALE
It may only be September, but it’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit. The HCPA is pleased to be selling chocolate peppermint bark as a fundraiser to support the Limitless Campaign. Orders will be available well in time for the holiday season. We will send out more information soon.
USED TEXTBOOKS
Current and Used Textbook Returns for the 2017-18 School Year
The HCPA is hosting another textbook collection on October 17, from 7:30 am to 1 pm, in the Ellen Knox Library. Students may return books they no longer need that were purchased for this academic year. Before dropping off textbooks in the Legacy Theatre, students need to call Canadian School Book Exchange (CSBE) at 905-828-7200 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Also, please note that books of any nature, including textbooks no longer used at HC, children's books and general interest books and fiction, will also be accepted on consignment on that date. For questions, contact jean.metcalfe@hotmail.com.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
HARVEST FESTIVAL - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 8:30 a.m.
The Junior School annual Harvest Festival takes place on Friday, October 6 at 8:30 in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School). Parents, family members, and guests are invited to a coffee reception in the Temerty Commons immediately following the service.
As part of our community partnerships, teachers and students are asked to make an offering of non-perishable food items for the North York Harvest Food Bank Collection. As is the tradition, these offerings are placed in decorated baskets and walked to the Upper School by the JS students. Students in Grades 1-6 are asked to decorate at home a basket (eg: a simple recyclable cardboard fruit/veggie basket that can be found at the grocery store), place their offerings in it and bring it to school by Thursday, October 5. Students in JK and SK will decorate a basket together in class at school. Kindergarten students are asked to bring in their non-perishable food items.
The Junior School annual Harvest Festival takes place on Friday, October 6 at 8:30 in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School). Parents, family members, and guests are invited to a coffee reception in the Temerty Commons immediately following the service.
As part of our community partnerships, teachers and students are asked to make an offering of non-perishable food items for the North York Harvest Food Bank Collection. As is the tradition, these offerings are placed in decorated baskets and walked to the Upper School by the JS students. Students in Grades 1-6 are asked to decorate at home a basket (eg: a simple recyclable cardboard fruit/veggie basket that can be found at the grocery store), place their offerings in it and bring it to school by Thursday, October 5. Students in JK and SK will decorate a basket together in class at school. Kindergarten students are asked to bring in their non-perishable food items.
This formal service is an ideal and heart-warming start to the Thanksgiving break and a wonderful way for our community to gather and celebrate all that we have to be thankful for. We hope to welcome you and all your family members!
Students are asked to adhere to the following "#1 Concert Dress" consisting of:
Grade JK, SK, 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. Hair accessories in the Havergal colours, House colours, or any colour other than her natural hair colour is not permitted during the performance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Morning & Afternoon Volunteers needed!
Junior School Moms & Dads,
Do you have 30 minutes to help out at drop off or pick up? We need extra hands to open card doors and make sure the JS girls (especially our little SK and JK girls) are getting out from their cars so parents don't have to park in the driveway and get out to open doors for the little ones.
Please click on the link below and sign up for a morning or afternoon 30 minute slot!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: NEW AND RETURNING PARENTS FOR THE HAVERGAL WELCOME COMMITTEE
The Welcome Committee is a group of Havergal Junior School parents who work with the Admission Office to give tours to prospective families. Members of the Welcome Committee are also involved in admission events such as the Open House, Coffee and Conversation and our New Family Picnic. This is a great way to meet new people and share your love of Havergal with families who are going through the admission process. Being part of the Welcome Committee is a flexible role and we will work around your availability.
If you would like to be a part of the Welcome Committee, please sign up at the link below, and join us at our Welcome Committee orientation meeting on Monday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. in the Learning Hub. (right after Prayers)
The Admission team truly values the involvement of our Welcome Committee. We receive awesome feedback from our prospective families. They really appreciate feeling welcome in our school and love hearing your HC stories and experiences!
The Admission team truly values the involvement of our Welcome Committee. We receive awesome feedback from our prospective families. They really appreciate feeling welcome in our school and love hearing your HC stories and experiences!
CLUBS
- Clubs begin the week of October 16
PRIMARY CHOIR
The dates of rehearsals from now until Christmas break are as follows:
TIME: 3:45pm to 4:30pm.
- Sept 27
- Oct 4, 11, 18, 25
- Nov 1, 15, 22, 29
- Dec 6, 13
JUNIOR CHOIR
The dates of rehearsals from now until Christmas break are as follows:
TIME: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
The dates of rehearsals from now until Christmas break are as follows:
TIME: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
- Sept 26
- Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
- Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
- Dec 5, 12
MULTISPORT SQUAD (Grades 1 - 3)
Here are the dates of our Multisport Squad sessions until the Christmas Break
TIME: 3:45-4:45pm
TIME: 3:45-4:45pm
- Sept. 19th, 26th
- Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct 24
- Nov 7, Nov. 14
This Week at Havergal Junior School
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Monday, September 25 (Day 6)
Tuesday, September 26 (Day 7)
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. JS Prayers (Music)
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m JS Parent Welcome Committee Meeting (Learning Hub)
- 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. U12 Cross Country Meet (Gr 3-6) Centennial Park
- Dismissal: 11:50 a.m. girls dismissed to eat lunch outside of gymnasium
- Departure: 12:30 p.m. bus departure from Havergal JS
- Departure: 4:00 p.m. approximate bus departure from Centennial Park
- Return: 4:45 p.m. approximate bus return to Havergal College, dependant on traffic
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. U11/12 Green Soccer Team Practice on Lower Pitch (Clavero, Yocum)
- 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U11/U12 Swim Team Practice (Upper School drop off)
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U12 Green Basketball Team Practice (Junior School)
- 7:20 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U9 Cross Country (Gr.1-3)
- 3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m. Junior Choir Rehearsal
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Multisport Squad (Junior School Gymnasium)
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U11 Green Basketball Team Practice
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Gr.6 Lunch @ the Upper School
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Soccer Squad (Lower Pitch)
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Basketball Squad (Gym)
- 3:45 p.m -4:30 p.m. Primary Choir Rehearsal
- 3:30 p.m. U11/U12 Green Soccer Team Game @ Holy Trinity School
- Dismissal: 2:15 p.m. class dismissal
- Departure: 2:30 p.m. bus departure from Havergal JS
- Game: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Departure: 4:45 p.m departure from Holy Trinity School
- Return: 5:30 p.m. approximate bus return to Havergal College, dependant on traffic
Thursday, September 28 (Day 1)
- #1 Dress!!
- 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U11/U12 Swim Team Practice (Upper School drop off)
- 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Swim Squad (Upper School drop off)
- 7:20 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U9 and U12 Cross Country (Gr.1-6) Practice
- 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. JS Prayers (Music)
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. U12 Gold Basketball Team Practice (Upper School, Gym A)
- 4:00 p.m -5:00 p.m. U11 Green Basketball Game vs. The York School (Havergal Upper School Gym B)
- 4:00 p.m -5:00 p.m. U12 Green Basketball Game vs. Kingsway College School (Havergal Upper School Gym C)
Friday, September 29 (Day 2)
- Yom Kippur Begins
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U12 Green Basketball Team Practice (Junior School gym)
- 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. JS Prayers (Music)
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER
LOOK AHEAD
Tuesday, October 3
- New to Havergal Parents' Dinner JK-Gr.12 (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
Friday, October 6
- JS Harvest Festival (8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.)
- JS Harvest Festival Reception (9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.)
Monday, October 9 - Thanksgiving
- SCHOOL CLOSED
Tuesday, October 10
- Day 9 - Special Schedule
Monday, October 16
- JS Photo Retakes
Thursday, October 19
- JS Open House Tours (8:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
Friday, October 20
- Diwali
Monday, October 23
- JS/US Winter Athletic Online Registration Opens
Thursday, October 26
- Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Friday, October 27
- Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
- No Classes
Tuesday, October 31
- JS Halloween Assembly (2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
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