Message
Havergal spirit was alive and well yesterday as students and faculty embraced Halloween with creative costumes and plenty of enthusiasm! Our Senior Year Presidents led a wonderful Halloween assembly, bringing plenty of laughter and energy to the Upper School.
We are also grateful to the many families who connected with our faculty during Parent-Teacher Conferences over the past 24 hours. These conversations are an important part of our partnership as we work together to support the learning, growth and development of your exceptional daughters.
Wishing everyone a restful and enjoyable weekend!
Krista
Next Week in the Upper School
Monday
- Parent Association Meeting (11 am – EK Library)
Tuesday
- Prayers: All Saints
Wednesday
- Take Our Kids to Work Day (Grade 9)
- Winter Athletic Registration Opens
Thursday
- Prayers: Carol Service Practice
Friday
- MD Havergal Dance
Middle Division (7–8)
In-Form Programming Next Week
Grade 7
This week, our students are coming together to strengthen their connections through our Win@Social program.
In this session, students will explore a key question: What does “winning” look like for us? Through guided discussions, they will share their ideas on what success, support, and positive culture mean for their specific peer group.
This discussion will lay the groundwork for our next step: building student-led Community Agreements. By defining their shared values, our students will take ownership of creating a welcoming, respectful, and supportive school environment.
Grade 8
Navigating peer relationships is a huge part of middle school life, and this week, our Grade 8 students will explore what it truly means to be a good friend by learning how to navigate social mistakes and deliver meaningful apologies. Our Executive Director of Inclusive Excellence will guide students as they learn to accept failures, take accountability, express genuine empathy, and see how making things right can build trust and resilience in their friendships.
Senior Division (9–12)
Next Week in Morning Programming
Monday’s grade programming features sessions across every grade to support student growth and well-being. Grade 9s are building on last week’s work on time management to sharpen their planning skills, while Grade 10s are diving into an impactful session on allyship and community support. Meanwhile, Grade 11s are continuing their personal development with a follow up well-being session, and Grade 12s are exploring their individual SDI profiles to uncover how they use their core strengths.
Wednesday’s House programming features the first House Games of the year! Students signed up during TA to represent their houses across a variety of games throughout the school. We are excited to see some friendly competition!
Grade 9 Families: Take Your Kids to Work Day
Some workplaces participate in Take Your Kids to Work Day for Grade 9 students, which takes place this year on Wednesday, November 4.
Havergal will follow its regular class schedule, with a full day of teaching and learning planned. Families who choose to have their daughters participate in workplace activities that day are asked to report their absence through the Parent Portal.
OSSLT: Preparation Session
During morning grade programming on Monday, November 9, Grade 10 students will attend a session guiding them through downloading and testing the software required by EQAO to write the OSSLT.
During this session, students will also review the test format and have the opportunity to begin a full-length practice test.
Attendance is critical for students to set themselves up for success in completing this graduation requirement.
Students will write the test itself at Havergal on Tuesday, November 17. Contact the Director of Academics, Jennifer Goldberg, with questions.
Grade 11 Winter Camp Parent/Guardian Information Session
We are excited to announce a new addition to our school programming: the Grade 11 Winter Camp, taking place from Tuesday, January 12 to Friday, January 15, 2027!
This trip is a wonderful opportunity for the Grade 11 cohort to connect, bond, and begin reflecting on the leaders they want to be as they look ahead to their Grade 12 year. Join us for an online Information Session on Tuesday, November 10th, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom to learn more. For those unable to attend live, the session will be recorded and shared afterward. Please see meeting details below.
Paperwork for the trip will be sent out next week.
If you have any questions, please contact Julie Girvan, Assistant Head of Upper School (Senior Division).
Meeting Details:
Grade 11 Winter Camp Information Session – Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 886 2789 1040
Passcode: 843828
University Counselling
University Visits
Individual University Reps will visit Havergal College to speak with Grade 10-12 students during the lunch hour and after school.
Toronto Metropolitan University
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd
Time: 12:15-1:00 PM
Location: EK
StFX
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd
Time: 12:15-1:00 PM
Location: B16
Western University
Date: Wednesday, November 4th
Time: 11:45-12:30 PM
Location: B19
Trent University
Date: Monday, November 9th
Time: 12:15-1:00 PM
Location: EK
Carleton University
Date: Tuesday, November 10th
Time: 12:15-1:00 PM
Location: B16
Boarding
Programming in Boarding
Weekend Programming:
- Friday, October 29: Halloween Movie Night and Guided Halloween Makeup Tutorial
- Saturday, October 30: Escape Room
- Sunday, November 1: Spa Day in Boarding
Wednesday Programming: Community Wellbeing Night
- Celebrating St. Martin’s Day and Pretzel Making
Weekly Boarding Student Newsletter
“What’s the Tea?” is our weekly boarding student newsletter that offers a glimpse into life in Boarding! Keeping our community connected, each edition shares upcoming events, celebrates birthdays and community members, and captures the little moments that make Boarding feel like home.
HCPA
Havergal Parent Pub!
Good company. Great drinks. A little friendly competition. Join us for Havergal Parent Pub Night on Thursday, November 19. Buy your tickets here!
Enjoy a relaxed evening connecting with fellow Havergal parents over drinks, delicious appetizers, trivia, and some friendly competition. Whether you’re catching up with friends or meeting new ones, it’s the perfect excuse for a parents’ night out!
- Thursday, November 19 | 7:00–10:00 PM
- Amsterdam Barrel House | 87 Laird Drive
- Tickets are $85 per person or $150 for two and include two drink tickets (beer, wine, or mocktails), complimentary soda, passed appetizers, trivia, and a lucky draw with prizes!
Come with a friend—or meet one there! RSVP by Monday, November 9..
Reminders
Diwali Prayers & Reception
Havergal College is celebrating Diwali on Tuesday, November 10 at 8:40 am in Upper School Prayers.
Families are invited to stay and enjoy a reception at 9:20 AM.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Friday, October 30th.
27-28 Financial Support Application Deadlines.
The College is now accepting tuition financial support applications via Apple Financial Services for Students entering Grades 7-12 in the 2027-2028 school year.
Renewal of Financial Support is not automatic. Families must reapply and qualify annually.
Apple’s review and analysis of an application may take 2 to 3 weeks once all required financial documents have been submitted. Begin your Apple application as early as possible. The deadline for fully completed applications, as determined by Apple Financial Services, is December 23, 2026.
Refer to our Financial Guide on the Parent Portal for information on Financial Support at Havergal College.
