Family Handbook 2017-18

Educa onal Philosophy  An  independent day and boarding  school dedicated  to  the educa on of  young women, Havergal  addresses educa onal needs by  crea ng a  learning environment  that encourages girls  to  respond  with  vigour and  imagina on  to  their world. We believe  that a  sound academic educa on  is  essen al  so  that  students will:  ● discover  the excitement of  learning;  ● develop  their powers of  curiosity,  reasoning,  imagina on and expression;  ● assess  the  cultural, ar s c,  scien fic and moral developments of humankind;  ● take an ac ve  role  in  changing  society as  intelligent,  informed and  responsible global  ci zen;  ● cul vate and  leverage  the  skills  required  to meet  challenges, achieve goals and bounce  back  from  setbacks and disappointment; and  ● enjoy physical and mental well‐being  through exercise, ac vity and  life‐work balance.  Havergal  students benefit  from  the many opportuni es available  to  them  to pursue  their  individual  skills,  interests,  talents and abili es. The  school aims  to develop  the primary  virtues of a  democra c  society:  compassion and  concern  for others,  tolerance  for different points of  view and  an ac ve  sense of public  spirit and  service.  Havergal Symbols  The  school’s  symbols  include  the Havergal Crest,  comprised of maple  leaves,  laurel branches, a  torch and a  lamp of  learning, which  symbolizes  the  school mo o of  “passing on  the  torch of  life”  (Vitai  Lampada Tradens). The Marguerite daisy was  chosen as  the  school flower  “because  it grew  so  cheerily wherever  its  luck  found  it, and because  it  looked up  so  steadily at  the  light  that  its  heart was pierced with purest gold,  its petals  the purest white.”   – First Principal, Ellen Knox Havergal Tradi ons  Havergal has many  tradi ons  that have  stood  the  test of  me  including: Prayers, Founders’ Day,  Celebra on Weekend, Carol Service,  the House System, Candlelight Ceremony, Grandchildrens’  Party and many more. The  school  fosters  strong  es within  its  community of  students, Old Girls  (graduates), parents,  faculty and  staff. Old Girls  cherish  the  lifelong  friendships and  support 

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

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