Family Handbook 2023-24

GLOSSARY OF HAVERGAL TERMS

Havergal Terminology

A-Mazing Race—Junior School Junior School students and their parents participate within their House in a series of challenges designed to be inclusive of all ages. The A-Mazing Race is followed by a party with amazing food andmusic. 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 the Day School students, Boarding students participate in life-skills and recreational programming in addition to the curricular and co-curricular programs offered at Havergal. 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. Boarding Staff Boarding Staff members live in the Boarding School and look after a “family” of up to 15 Boarding students, including Exchange students living in the Boarding School. They support Day School programs as well including supporting the Extra Time Room and various co-curricular activities. Brenda Robson Hall (BRH) Brenda Robson Hall is the assembly hall located off the Rotunda in the Upper School. It was named in 2005 in honour of Brenda Robson, who retired after 42 years of teaching at Havergal. The hall has been used as a gymnasium, chapel and gathering space for the community from the time the present building was opened in 1926.

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