Family Handbook 2017-18

House Shout  The whole  school gathers on  the Upper Pitch  to  share  their House and  school  spirit. The  Junior  School Prefects  teach  the girls a  special  “Junior School Cheer,” which  is prac ced and performed  for all  students,  faculty and  staff. Upper School  students  then  compete  in  their  various Houses  with  specially‐cra ed and  choreographed  cheers. 

Music Nights  (Upper School)  The Upper School holds  several performances and  concerts  throughout  the  year,  including  the  Band & Strings Night  (fall) and  two Music Nights  (spring). 

Spring Concert  (Junior School)  The  Junior School holds a  concert  in  the Spring  for  students  in  JK and SK. This event  takes place  during  the  school day. There  is another Spring Concert  for  students  in Grades 1–6,  that  takes  place  in  the evening.   Upper School House Mee ngs & Events  Students and  faculty  in  the Upper School  (Grades 7–12) meet weekly  together  in one of 10  designated Houses  to build House  spirit,  contribute  to  school  ini a ves and  celebrate  House‐related accomplishments. House  intramurals  run at  scheduled  lunch  mes. House  mee ngs and  intramural ac vi es are  led by  the House Captains and  the House Execu ves, with  the  support of  the House Advisors. No ces and  themed designs are posted on House Bulle n  Boards. Each House has a designated  room or  space  in  the Upper School as well as a designated  outdoor  loca on  for  their House gatherings.  

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

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