Family Handbook 2017-18

The Annual Giving program  is administered by  staff  in  the department of Advancement &  Community Rela ons. Annual Giving packages are mailed each  fall. A  reminder mailing  is  delivered  in  the  spring  to  those who have not already made a dona on. We aim  to have 100%  par cipa on  from parents. 

Did you know?  ● Tui on  covers approximately 90% of  the actual  cost of a Havergal educa on. 

● All gi s of $25 or more  receive a  charitable  tax  receipt.  ● Havergal’s fiscal  year  is  from  July 1st  to  June 30th.  ● All Havergal donors are  recognized  in our Annual Report. 

What Are  the Priority Areas?  Where  you direct  your gi  is up  to  you. Some donors direct  their dona ons  toward  specific areas,  while others  choose  the area of greatest need. This  year, Havergal’s area of greatest need  is  the  Limitless Campaign.  Limitless Campaign  In addi on  to annual giving  support,  the  school undertakes a major  fundraising  campaign  approximately every decade  to ensure our  facili es  remain  current and  that we are able  to  support our  curriculum and  the  latest, most effec ve  teaching methods  that are  specific  to how  girls  learn.  The  Limitless Campaign brings  to  life our  strategic  vision of delivering  leading programs  in  spaces  that  inspire  learning. Our goal  is  to  raise $21 million  to  support developments  to Havergal’s  Junior  and Upper Schools  in order  to provide  the best  teaching and  learning environments possible. We  are proud  to be working with Diamond Schmi  Architects, a Governor General’s Award‐winning  firm, where Havergal Old Girl Sydney Browne  (Class of 1982)  is a Principal.  The  completed project will  see our  Junior School  students benefi ng  from a  two‐storey addi on  to  the north of  the exis ng building, where  customized  classrooms  for Art, Music and STEM  programs will  inspire girls  to  think  cri cally and  inter‐dependently. Reconstructed  Junior and  Senior Kindergarten  classrooms, a  renovated gymnasium and a new dining wing will  significantly  change  the  look and  feel of  the  Junior School. Our Upper School  students will experience a  three‐storey addi on at  the  rear of  the building adjoining  the Athle c Centre, providing  redesigned Art  studios,  innova ve  technology  classrooms, a new  student  commons  (featuring a 

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

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