Family Handbook 2018-19

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 duplication; (ii) improve collaboration among students; (iii) provide an  opportunity for new ideas and events (that might be perceived as conflicting with a long‑standing  event); and (iv) ensure that the purpose of existing 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, originating independently or through councils, clubs, House, Form,  Prefects or otherwise, must submit a proposal to the Assistant Head of the Junior School,  Coordinator of Student Leadership, Head of Middle School or the Director of the Forum for Change.  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. logistics, timing and organizational capacity.  

The proposal will be taken to the Student Initiative Team, consisting of Coordinator of Student  Leadership, Head of Middle School, Head of Junior School, Head of Boarding, Director of the Forum  for Change, and chaired by VP Student Engagement and Experiential Development. The purpose is  to ensure that the proposal is feasible within the timeframe and budget; to see if there is a  duplicate proposal; and to explore how the proposal might be taken up by the school. All of this is  to support the learning of the students through the process.  Student Fundraising  Havergal’s approach to community engagement and fundraising aligns with our mission: we  approach engagement by considering people (rather than causes or organizations), perspective  (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 multiple ways and in those deep connections there is a mutual accountability  that enables our community to learn. 

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

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