Family Handbook 2017-18

network  they developed at  the  school and  serve as  inspira onal  role models  for Havergal  students. Since 1896, more  than 9,000 alumnae have graduated  from  the  school.  

House System  The House System  forms  the basis  for  cross‐grade  community building within  the  school.  It  fosters  peer‐to‐peer mentoring and  leadership development, as  the program  is primarily  student‐led.  There are 10 Houses, each of which are named  in honour of women who have  contributed  to  the  well‐being of Havergal  in different but meaningful ways. Some have been Principals of  the  school,  some have been much‐loved  staff members and others have  influenced  the growth of  the  school.  Havergal’s House  system  is an  integral part of  the  school’s organiza on, with every  JK–12  student,  staff and  faculty member belonging  to one of  the 10 Houses. Siblings and daughters of alumnae  join  the Houses of  their  rela ves. Each girl’s efforts and achievements  in House  spirit  compe ons, athle cs,  the arts and  co‐curricular ac vi es  credit her House  toward winning  the  House Banner  for  the  year.   Prayers  Prayers  is  rooted  in Havergal’s  rich Anglican  tradi on. Faculty,  staff and  students gather  for Prayers  three  mes per week  in  the  Junior and Upper School  respec vely. Prayers  creates a  shared  space  for  the Chaplain,  students,  faculty,  staff, Old Girls and  invited guests  to ar culate  the  school’s  spiritual  values and  to make meaningful  connec ons between  the  kinds of  thinking and  learning  we do  in  rela on  to our  community and, more broadly,  the world. Prayers prompts ques ons,  deepens  insights and  celebrates our  community  in all  its diversity. Students are  invited  to  reflect  on  the  resonance of  the  school’s  vision, mission and  values and how  they  can apply  these  to  their  own  lives. Major  religious  fes vals of other  faiths are also  celebrated at Prayers. A endance at  Prayers  is  compulsory because  it  is  considered  instruc onal  me and, as  such,  is an academic  requirement. Parents are always welcome  to a end Prayers.  Values, Ethics and Religious Educa on  At Havergal,  the development of  spiritual and moral  values  is an essen al part of  character  development. All  students  from  JK  to Grade 8 par cipate  in  religious educa on  classes. While our  tradi ons are Anglican, major  religious  fes vals of other  faiths are  celebrated and  shared. 

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

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