Family Handbook 2023-24

OUR COMMUNITY

Margaret Taylor (MT) Est. 1938

As enrolment increased at Havergal, another new House was formed in 1938 and named in memory of the wife of Rev. Dr. William Taylor, Chairman of the Board of Havergal from 1926 to 1951. A House Report from the 1940 Ludemus reports: “This is the second year of our existence as a House and it has been a very happy one. In addition to our afghan and baby’s garments, we are also knitting for the soldiers, and have been especially interested in dramatics this year… although we are the youngest of the five Houses, we feel that we are now quite grown up, and ready to take our place.”

Mascot: Butterfly Characteristic: Kindness Colours: Dark Blue & Orange Motto: May she who merits the prize receive it. Hymn: He Who Would Valiant Be

Edith Nainby (EN) Est. 1942

Edith Nainby arrived at Havergal from England in 1896 and stayed for 40 years, teaching Art and Health. She was a kind, motherly woman, with a twinkle in her eye and a sense of humour. It was she who checked that Boarders’ coats were buttoned and gloves and boots were on before the morning walk up Jarvis St. to Bloor St. before Prayers. Her photo and this caption were printed in the 1937 Ludemus : “Miss Nainby, beloved by all girls, past and present, left us this October for England, after nearly 40 years’ work for the school she loved.”

Mascot: Lion Characteristic: Loyalty Colours: Red&White Motto: Strength through friendship. Hymn: I Vow to Thee, My Country

Agnes Hansen (AH) Est. 1978

Agnes Hansen was a registered nurse who came to Havergal from Norway in 1930. Most of her years at Havergal were spent as the Senior House Mother in the Boarding School. She played a vital role in keeping Havergal students safe in 1937, when the school opened five weeks late due to a polio epidemic. While Miss Hansen gave the impression of being stern, she secretly enjoyed the antics of the students in the Boarding School.

Mascot: Panther Characteristic: Courage Colours: Pink & White Motto: Happiness through kindness and effort. Hymn: I Feel the Winds of God Today

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