Family Handbook 2017-18

● Make  sure  that  you know  the name of each girl  in  the group assigned  to  you. Spend a  few  minutes  clarifying  your expecta ons  regarding behaviour. The  teacher  in  charge will have  established  rules  for  staying  close  to  supervisors, but  it  is wise  to go over  these again  in  the  small group.  ● Students must always be accompanied by an adult when  visi ng  the washroom. This may  mean  taking  your group with  you  if  you are on a walkabout.  If  you are at a  theatre, arrange  with another group  supervisor  to watch  your group while  you accompany a  single  student  to  the washroom.  ● Students are not permi ed  to  visit  restaurants or  stores unless accompanied by an adult.  If  such a  visit  is part of  the  i nerary,  several groups  should go at  the  same  me. Very  close  supervision  is essen al  in both  stores and  restaurants and  it  is wise  to  set a  me  limit on  any  such  visits. Please  remind  the  students  that  items  containing peanuts may not be  purchased.  ● In  the event  that  you must  leave  your group, please  take  the  students  to  the  teacher  in  charge and explain  the  situa on. The  teacher will  look a er  them un l  you  return.  ● Make  sure  that  you  remain  close  to at  least one other group.  In  the event of an accident,  one adult  can  then  locate and  inform  the  teacher  in  charge. Do not  send a  student  to get  the  teacher.  ● Avoid  cha ng with other  teachers or  supervisors. Children  can  very quickly move out of  sight while  you are distracted. A  lost  child  is always at  risk.  ● A  friendly but firm approach will enable  you  to establish a good  rapport with  students  while ensuring  that  safety  rules are  followed. Do not be afraid  to  say  “no.” You are  in  charge.   ● Adhere  closely  to  the  i nerary and make  sure  that  you are back at  the bus a  few minutes  before  the  scheduled departure  me.  ● Should a  student become  separated  from her group, please ask another adult  to  locate  the  teacher at once. Do not  send  children  to  look  for  the missing  student.  Junior School Co‐Curricular  Informa on  Our  co‐curricular ac vi es are designed  to meet  the  varied  interests of our  student. As  such, we  have a wide  range of  clubs and ac vi es  that enrich  the Havergal program. These ac vi es offer  students a  chance  to develop new  interests and  share  their passions with others. Students o en  enjoy  the  cross‐grade  interac ons  that are part of  co‐curricular  clubs and ac vi es, as well as  the  unique  interac on with  faculty and  staff who  keenly  support  these  student‐focused ac vi es. 

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

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