Family Handbook 2017-18

Student  Led Events  The primary purpose of  student‐led events  is  to enhance mission‐relevant  student  learning, which  is why we  seek  to  support as many high‐quality  student‐led events as possible. These guidelines  serve  to:  (i)  reduce duplica on;  (ii)  improve  collabora on among  students;  (iii) provide an  opportunity  for new  ideas and events  (that might be perceived as  conflic ng with a  long‐standing  event); and  (iv) ensure  that  the purpose of exis ng events  remains  relevant. Event guidelines also  provide an opportunity  for a  coherent,  consistent  review of  student‐led events at Havergal  College.  Guidelines  Student  ideas  for events, origina ng  independently or  through  the  Junior School Student  Ins tute  Team  (SIT),  councils,  clubs, House, Form, Prefects or otherwise, must  submit a proposal  to  the  Interim Head of  the  Junior School, Head of  the Senior School, Assistant Head of  the Middle School  or  the Forum  for Change Program Manager. Event proposals will be  considered with  the  following  in mind:  1. alignment with  the  school’s  strategic plan and  values;  2. the  strength of  the  learning opportunity;  3. events already  taking place—can  they be merged, enhanced, etc.;  4. availability of a  teacher/staff  supervisor and any other  support needed; and  5. logis cs,  ming and organiza onal  capacity.   Student Fundraising  Our approach  to  community engagement and  fundraising aligns with our mission: we approach  engagement by  considering people  (rather  than  causes or organiza ons), perspec ve  (requires  research and outreach) and partnership  (rather  than giving or helping).  Fundraising  in  support of  community partners  is  supported because  they are our partners. We are  connected  to  them  in mul ple ways and  in  those deep  connec ons  there  is a mutual  accountability  that enables our  community  to  learn. 

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

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