Family Handbook 2019-20

2. Say Sorry Mistakes happen. Saying sorry can be the first part of making things better. Students can sometimes be very hard on themselves when something goes wrong and engage in negative self-talk (e.g., I am the worst!), which is ultimately not helpful. It is important that students forgive themselves when they make a mistake and then move on by making better choices going forward. In addition, if a student has wronged someone else, or made a bad choice, it is important to try to make amends. 3. Make a Plan and Move Forward Encourage your daughter to think about what they would have done differently. What might they do moving forward? Who could they seek out for support? Let them know that they are not alone in this and that there are adults who are available to offer support. Importance of Outdoor Play Students in the Junior School play outside at the following times: 8 - 8:20 am; 10:40 - 11 am; and 12:20 - 12:50 pm. Time spent outdoors is an integral part of the school day at Havergal College. We believe that there is a connection between regular physical activity, play and student growth, which occurs on the physical, social and mental levels. Spending time outside also improves cognitive functions. “How does Havergal determine whether or not students remain inside during recess?” Reasons why an indoor recess may be called, or why outdoor recess may be shortened, include: severe rain, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, extreme winds and extreme cold (-15 degrees Celsius without wind chill). Our expectation is that all students come to school with appropriate outdoor gear so that they can participate fully in outdoor play. This may include raincoats, boots, hats, mittens, snow pants and warm jackets. If your child is too sick to go outside for recess, please keep her home. If there is another reason why your child cannot go out for recess, but is well enough to attend regular classes, please provide the office with a doctor’s note. Lunch All children are required to remain at school for lunch and eat in their classrooms. ​ ​ A packed lunch can be brought from home as there is no cafeteria service in the Junior School. Please note that we have a litterless lunch policy, and as such all lunches should be brought to school in reusable containers, with a non-disposable cup and utensils. Non-recyclable waste and uneaten food will be taken home for disposal.

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

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