Family Handbook 2017-18

Gator Day  In  the  Junior School, Gator Day  takes place at  the end of  the  year and  is a  me  for Houses  to  par cipate  in ac vi es and games. Gator Day  in  the Upper School  is  scheduled  in early September  as a kick off  to House  spirit. 

Grade 6 Celebra on  At  the end of  the  school  year,  families and  their daughters  in Grade 6 a end a  special  celebra on  honouring  the  me  the  students have  spent  in  the  Junior School. 

Gradua on  (Upper School)  Following  June examina ons, Havergal  celebrates  the academic achievements of  its Senior Year at  Gradua on. Senior Year  family members are  invited  to a end and  share  in  this  special occasion as  the graduates  conclude  their  years at  the  school.  Grandpals’ Day  Students are encouraged  to  invite a grandparent or  special adult  friend  to  visit  their  school on  Grandpals’ Day.  In  the Upper School,  this  special day  is held  in  conjunc on with Remembrance  Day Services.  It  is a  special  spring event on  the  Junior School  calendar.  Harvest Fes val  (Junior School)  This  service  is held each  year on  the  last  school day before  the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  Parents are  invited  to a end  this event, held  in Brenda Robson Hall  in  the Upper School. Each girl  is asked  to bring an offering of non‐perishable  food, which are  collected and  sent  to  the North  York Harvest  food bank. Tea and  coffee are  served  for guests  immediately  following  the  service.  Havergal Networking Events  These events provide an excellent opportunity  for Old Girls working  in  specific fields, or  those  exploring new opportuni es,  to meet others  in  the  same profession and  to make new  connec ons. Past networking events have  included  the disciplines of  law,  the arts and medicine. 

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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