Family Handbook 2023-24

GLOSSARY OF HAVERGAL TERMS

EllenKnox The First Principal of Havergal College, Ellen Knox came from Cheltenham Ladies’ College in England in 1894 at the age of 36. Her work set the school on a firm foundation and her wisdom, values and vision for Havergal and its students continue to guide the school today. Ellen Knox Library (EK) The reception room located off the entrance of the Upper School, the Ellen Knox Library was originally established by the Old Girls as a library for the Upper School in memory of Havergal’s First Principal, Ellen Knox. It was transformed into a reception room by the Old Girls when the 1979 extension, housing the Reta Weston Library Resource Centre, was built.

Form (Grade 7–8)

A Form is a group of Middle School students in the same grade who meet with their designated Form Teacher on a regular basis. There are 12 Forms per grade.

Forum for Change The Forum for Change (F4C) is the global heartbeat of Havergal College. It serves as the hub of global learning, community partnership programming and social justice work. The F4C supports students in learning service approaches to making a difference in their world. Students are provided with opportunities to develop and practise the skills, mindsets and approaches of Havergal’s Portrait of a Grad through local and global learning experiences that further Havergal’s mission, vision and values. Founders’ Day Founders’ Day is an annual event that celebrates the laying of the cornerstone of the Upper School in 1926. The Founders’ Day Service is generally held on April 23, but may be held on a school day close to this date if it falls on a weekend or holiday. It is compulsory for students from Grades 1 to 12 to attend. Parents, Old Girls and former Staff are also invited.

Gator Day (Junior School)

In the Junior School, Gator Day takes place at the end of the year and is a time for Houses to participate in activities and games.

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