Family Handbook 2018-19

Forum for Change 

The Forum for Change is an incubation space for the transformation of student ideas into  action—stimulating the thought process, exposing students to the world to enable them to  discover their interests and then guiding these interests to effective action with impact. It is vital  that students experience the world and apply their knowledge to their interactions with others.  When students enter the Forum for Change, our conversations start with their ideas and passions,  with which we are always intrigued and to which we say “yes.”   We help students figure out where to start. Helping students with their ideas is the impetus for the  Students Act Now program. The conversation continues as we incubate the ideas and coach  students to determine the scope of their engagement and connections with others. We help  students define what success means to them. We support them as they take the risk of trying  something new. Inevitably, the process is not linear. It may involve the experience of failure, of  redefining goals and of becoming more comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty.  The Forum for Change helps students develop the global knowledge and skills they need to be  successful anytime, anywhere, with anyone. We do this by working collaboratively with faculty and  staff to help connect students to the world outside of the classroom.  Global Experience Program (GEP)  When participating in the Global Experience Program (GEP), students are challenged to engage  with people in different places. This is not service—it is not about fundraising, helping and giving. It  is about partnering with others to achieve shared objectives. Those with whom we work know  better than we do what they want and need in their lives. We learn by working together. The  practice of effective impact is a whole‑life continuum and a lifelong endeavour: at school, in  communities and, eventually, at work.   Many of the GEP programs are centred on community partnerships and are connected to our Old  Girls, demonstrating to students their worldwide connections and the wide range of endeavours  available to a Havergal Old Girl. Through local and international experiences, students will develop  the belief in their own abilities and in their capabilities to learn, acquire new skills and adapt to new  situations. The GEP includes: local partnerships, the Exchange program and international  partnerships. 

Last Updated August 17, 2018 Havergal College Family Handbook 2018–19

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