Family Handbook 2019-20

Havergal Celebrations and Special Events

Candlelight Ceremony (Grades 11 & 12) A longstanding tradition at Havergal College, Candlelight is a symbolic passing of the torch from soon-to-be graduates to the Grad class of the following year. Taking place on the evening before Graduation, each Grade 11 student receives her Grad Belt from a graduating student, marking the change of leadership from one class to the next. Carol Service & Christmas Concerts The Upper School hosts a Carol Service at the school’s first parish church, St. Paul’s Bloor Street, modelled after the service of “Nine Lessons and Carols” from King’s College in Cambridge, UK. In the Junior School, there are Christmas concerts hosted on campus. Celebration Saturday Weekend / Celebration Weekend Celebration Saturday (Cel Sat) is a time of celebrating our school’s mission, vision and values by bringing together our past, present and future to raise awareness and funds for our community partners. Traditionally held in the early fall before Thanksgiving and in conjunction with the Old Girls Reunion Weekend, Celebration Weekend brings together the entire school community for activities, games and opportunities to build connections with, and support for, our community partners in the city and beyond. This is a unique event as students, faculty, staff, parents, Old Girls, friends and neighbours of the school work and play together while developing a sense of our community spirit and an awareness of others in the greater community. Through the House system, students organize and carry out various activities. There are many opportunities for parents and Old Girls to be involved as volunteers for the day. Students in Grades 4-12 are expected to attend the Saturday morning event.

Closing Ceremony (Junior School) The conclusion of each school year is celebrated on the last morning of school in June.

Last Edited: August 20, 2019 Havergal College Family Handbook 2019–20

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