Boarding School Handbook 2025-26

Extras you may want to bring: ●​ camera ●​ desk lamp and/or bed lamp (to clip to headboard) ●​ flashlight ●​ mug, bowl, plate, cutlery (for snacks upstairs in Boarding) ●​ humidifier Boarding School Closures The Boarding School will be closed at the following times: ●​ November Mid-Term Break ●​ Christmas Holiday (December to January) ●​ February Mid-Term Break (Family Day long weekend) ●​ March Break

Note: The Boarding School remains open during the Thanksgiving long weekend in October, Easter Break and the Victoria Day long weekend in May.

Long Weekend Closures Boarding students are encouraged to stay with friends, family or guardians during long weekend closures. Please ensure that arrangements have been made for your student. Boarding Staff must be informed of plans two weeks in advance of the holiday. Long weekend trips planned and supervised by Boarding Staff will be available to students for some of the long weekend closures. These trips are subject to student interest and feasibility. The Boarding School closes at 6 pm, therefore dinner is not provided to students. Boarding reopens at ​ 4 pm after a closure and dinner service is provided at the normal time of 5 pm. If a student becomes ill over a long weekend closure, they must remain in the care of their parent or guardian until the student is symptom free. Alcohol and Recreational Drugs Possession and/or use of alcohol, marijuana, unauthorized prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, vapes and vaping products are strictly prohibited on campus at ALL times. Students found in possession of these items will follow Havergal’s Progressive Discipline Procedure outlined in the Havergal Code of Conduct . Cars, Bicycles and Inline Skates Boarding students are not permitted to keep cars at school. Bicycles may be kept locked outside. Inline skating is only allowed outside of the school building. Helmets and other safety equipment must be worn. Use of bicycles and inline skates is limited to use on school property only this year.

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