Family Handbook 2018-19

Glossary 

Boarding School 

The Boarding School is a residence for approximately 50 Havergal students (Grades 9 to 12)  representing countries all over the globe. Fully integrated in the life of the school and with Day  students, Boarding students participate in life‑skills and recreational programming in addition to  the curricular and co‑curricular programs offered at Havergal. The Boarding School is also the home  to many Exchange students, who visit for several weeks each term from our partner schools  located in eight countries worldwide. Day students are welcome to visit the Boarders after school  or on weekends. All visitors to the Boarding School must check in at the Boarding School Office  (BSO) upon arrival. 

Boarding Prefect 

The Boarding Prefect is a Grade 12 student elected by her Boarding School ‘sisters’ to assume a  leadership role in Havergal’s Board School community. 

Boarding School Office (BSO) 

The BSO is the administrative centre of the Boarding School, where Boarders sign in and out after  school hours. All visitors to the Boarding School must check in with the BSO upon arrival. 

Block  

The timetable of each Upper School student is divided into eight blocks of instructional time. In  Grades 7 and 8, some blocks are shared by two different elective courses. Each block in Grades 9 to  12 represents a different subject. A block is usually 70 minutes in length. 

Brenda Robson Hall (BRH) 

Named in 2005 in honour of Brenda Robson, who retired after 42 years of teaching at Havergal,  Brenda Robson Hall is the assembly hall located off the Rotunda in the Upper School. It has been  used as a gymnasium, chapel and gathering space for the community from the time the present  building was opened in 1926. 

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

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