Family Handbook 2023-24

GLOSSARY OF HAVERGAL TERMS

Marguerite Daisy

The marguerite daisy is the school flower.

Music Nights (Upper School) The Upper School holds several performances and concerts throughout the year, including the Band & Strings Night (fall) and two Music Nights (spring).

Music Tower

Located at the front entrance of the Upper School building, the Music Tower was originally part of the Boarding School but is now used solely for private instrumental and vocal lessons.

Old Girl/Alum (and Old Boy)

A student who attended Havergal for at least one year is referred to as an Old Girl/Alum. There are Old Boys; the last year that boys attended Havergal’s Senior Kindergarten was in 1996.

Quads The Upper School is home to two outdoor square areas, including the Labatt Quad, which is completely enclosed and is used as an extension of the Temerty Commons. The South Quad is the garden area on the south side of the Upper School building between the Athletic Centre and Avenue Road. Reta Weston Library Resource Centre The Reta Weston Library Resource Centre is located in the Upper School. The collection includes both print and non-print materials, including electronic resources. The automated Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) provides computer searches of our library collection. Students receive instruction on library skills and research methods. Virtually all resources may be borrowed with the exception of current issues of magazines and newspapers, which must be used within the library.

South House

Situated behind the Principal’s Residence, the Offices of Advancement & Community Relations and Communications & Marketing are located in South House.

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