Family Handbook 2025-26

Table of Contents

Our Commitment Havergal Values ​

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A Havergal Difference Maker ​

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging ​

The Anglican Affiliation ​

Sustainability ​

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School Leadership ​

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The HCPA ​

House System ​

Communication with Families ​

Community Rights and Responsibilities ​

Digital Device Policy ​

Student Health and Wellbeing

Havergal’s Commitment to Wellbeing ​

Health Centre ​ Student Support ​

Health Policies and Procedures ​

Uniform

Online Green & Gold Shop ​

Uniform Specifications and Requirements ​

Junior Kindergarten/Senior Kindergarten Uniform Policy ​

Grades 1 to 4 Uniform Policy ​ Grades 5 and 6 Uniform Policy ​ Grades 7 to 12 Uniform Policy ​ Daily Uniform Expectations ​

Academic Life Homework ​

Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences ​

Academic Honesty and Integrity ​

Extended Student Absences and Exchange Policies ​

Planned Extended Absences Through the Forum for Change Programming ​

Co-Curricular Opportunities The Co-Curricular Program ​

Clubs ​

Athletics ​

Art Co-Curriculars ​

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Student-Led Events and Initiatives ​

Upper School Affinity Groups & Alliances ​

Upper School COSSOT Events ​

Forum for Change

About the Forum for Change ​ Global Experience Program (GEP) ​

Global Partnerships ​

HC-X: Havergal’s Innovation Hub What is HC-X? ​

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Digital Micro-Credentials (Grades 9 to 12): ​ An HC-X Learning Experience Opportunity ​

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Security

School Access ​ Transportation ​ Student Parking ​

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Swipe Cards ​

Valuables and Personal Items ​

Emergency Procedures Evacuation ​

Hold and Secure ​ Shelter in Place ​

Lockdown ​

Agreements, Policies and Procedures ​ Accessing IT Support for Families ​ JK to Grade 12 ​

Junior School

Daily Schedule ​

Excursions ​ Attendance ​

Birthdays and Invitations ​

Digital Devices ​ Lost and Found ​

Upper School

School Day Schedule ​

Attendance ​

Lost and Found ​

Glossary of Havergal Terms Havergal Terminology ​

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Havergal Values

Integrity

Honesty, dignity, responsibility and respect inform our actions.

Inquiry

Exploration, curiosity and discovery guide our learning.

Compassion

Kindness, caring and inclusion underpin who we are.

Courage

Bravery, tenacity and boldness fuel our pursuit of excellence.

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A Havergal Difference Maker

I strive to develop an understanding of myself and others by recognizing my strengths and capacity for growth, and also acknowledging these qualities in others. I am aware of my identities and those of others and understand how they influence our world views and how we are viewed by the world.

I anchor my decisions and actions in my values.

I seek to learn about perspectives beyond my own and issues to broaden my global understanding.

I approach learning with curiosity and humility to better adapt to a changing world.

I navigate setbacks, take ownership of my mistakes and learn from them.

I develop skills to research effectively, read critically and apply rigorous thinking.

I recognize that continuous growth means not only learning new things, but also questioning what I know and being open to change.

I am motivated to pursue real-world challenges and believe that I can have a positive impact.

I am committed to the wellbeing of others and the environment and I contribute to a sustainable world through responsible stewardship.

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are essential components of living the Havergal mission and achieving excellence in all we do.

●​ Equity is the recognition of the existence of systemic social inequalities and the introduction of actions to proactively reduce, if not remove, institutional structural and cultural barriers to equal opportunity and inclusion. ●​ Diversity is the broad “mix” and layers of differences in any community, with particular focus on representation and composition of historically under-represented and/or equity-deserving groups. ●​ Inclusion is the behaviours and practices to foster meaningful engagement, empowerment and equality of opportunity in any community that is made possible through intentional and ongoing action.

●​ Belonging is the sense of acceptance, security and support experienced by community members of all identities that results from consistent efforts of equity and inclusion.

At Havergal we:

●​ Seek to identify and remove systemic barriers in order to increase access to opportunities. ●​ Actively expand diversity to learn and grow through the knowledge and perspectives it brings. ●​ Collectively take responsibility to create an intentional culture of inclusion. ●​ Sustain an environment and experience that allows students to thrive, feel valued and experience a sense of belonging as their authentic selves.

All members of the school community are asked to uphold Havergal’s core values along with this commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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The Anglican Affiliation

As an expression of our Anglican faith affiliation, as a school, we: ​

●​ Observe spiritual and liturgical Anglican traditions and seek to understand and apply them in a contemporary way. ●​ Recognize the faith and creeds of others within our community, and build mutually appreciative and respectful relationships between people of diverse faiths and differing worldviews within our HC school community. ●​ Explore how diverse faith, religion and spirituality impact our individual and collective identity in an environment that welcomes everyone with a commitment to fostering belonging. ●​ Care for the development of the whole person (mind, body and spirit), while also leaning into a responsibility to, and modelling of, citizenship as members of our school and our local, national and international communities. ●​ Engage in the scientific method of inquiry, intellectual and philosophical exploration to examine life’s challenging and complex questions. ●​ Live our Havergal values of inquiry, integrity, compassion and courage, alongside the spiritual values of kindness, generosity, love, justice, humility, truth, hospitality, service, compassion, forgiveness and redemption. Prayers Prayers is a gathering of students, faculty, staff and guests, structured in solemnity, where we observe spiritual and liturgical traditions in a contemporary way. We assemble as a community for Prayers two times a week in the Junior and Upper Schools to reflect and deepen the school’s purpose in the world. Prayers provides an opportunity for our community to have a shared experience, learn and celebrate together and experience our Anglican affiliation with openness, curiosity and reflection. We create opportunities for students from a variety of faiths and cultures to share their traditions and beliefs. During Prayers, we seek to prompt questions, deepen insights and celebrate our community, inviting each of us to reflect on these ideas and apply them to our own lives. Because we believe that everyone can learn from the values and teachings from these gatherings, Prayers is a compulsory part of our programming. Anglican School Activities

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Seasonal Gatherings In addition to Prayers, we have special seasonal gatherings such as Harvest Festival in the Junior School and the Lessons and Carols Service in the Upper School to which family members are invited. We encourage families, regardless of their faith or religious affiliations, to attend these special services as a way of building community and supporting an inclusive school culture throughout school life and activities. Assemblies From time to time we host school assemblies that differ from Prayers in their tone, structure and content (e.g. a school spirit day gathering would be an assembly and would not have faith elements incorporated). Academics In the Junior School, religious teaching is incorporated into Prayers. This comes across through a range of methods like story-based presentations that are focussed on relating to neighbours and developing personal character and values, or through educational moments. In the Middle School, Grade 7 students engage in a Science of Learning & Wellbeing course, which includes an element of spiritual wellbeing. Grade 8 students are involved in a compulsory broad based religious education course that seeks to examine the structures and paradigms of religions. This seeks to aid our students in asking deeper questions about what they experience about religion in the world around them, as an aspect of being part of a global community. In the Senior School, faith-based learning takes place through Prayers and elective courses such as World Religions. Chaplaincy There is a Chaplain on staff at Havergal College whose role is to lead Prayers, provide pastoral care to community members and be an academic resource for the school community. Counselling and conversations with the school Chaplain are an additional wellbeing and support resource available for students, faculty, staff and families.

Learn more about Havergal's Anglican Affiliation and the Anglican Acknowledgement of Responsibility on the Student and Parent Portals .

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Sustainability

Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives As a leader in education, Havergal College teaches students to be respectful of their environment and knowledgeable about sustainable practices and the value of being responsible community members. We demonstrate those values outside of the classroom with our commitment to the LEED® green building rating system — the pre-eminent program for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of high-performance green buildings — which will ensure that our enhancements create environmentally sustainable buildings for today and long into the future. Operational Optimization The Facilities Team has completed a major overhaul of upgrading our Building Automation System (BAS), which has allowed for optimization of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. There is still ongoing work as older equipment becomes due for replacement. This will allow us to reduce our annual utility consumption and significantly decrease the emission of carbon dioxide into the air. Ultimately embracing an energy-efficient HVAC system slows down the use of finite fossil fuels. Car Charging Stations Havergal College has three car charging stations at both the Upper School and Junior School. Although the initiative was a municipal standard during our new construction build that wrapped up in 2020, Havergal College truly supports the use of electric vehicles, which is why there is no cost to employees to charge their vehicles at work. EV charging at Havergal College has helped eliminate 1,134 kg of greenhouse gas emissions — that is equivalent to planting 29 trees and letting them grow for 10 years. Living Wall (BioWall) For the best quality of life, the air we breathe must be clean and enriched with oxygen. Oxygen nourishes the lungs, the blood and, consequently, the rest of our organs. Fresh air is not always possible when students and staff are indoors, so with this in mind Havergal College included a living wall in the Student Commons of the newest addition to the Upper School. This addition will help improve air quality because of the natural process in which plants remove carbon dioxide, absorb and clean other pollutants, and then as a byproduct produces oxygen-rich air for students and staff.

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Three-Compartment Bins Havergal College has introduced three-compartment bins across the school and has removed individual waste bins in classrooms and offices. This step will ensure that our waste diversion numbers remain above Ministry standards as students and staff have the opportunity to sort waste at every waste receptacle. It also allows the College to significantly lower the use of plastic garbage bags that would be used if we continued to have individual waste receptacles for classrooms and offices. The compartments are:

●​ Bottles and Cans: plastic/metal bottles and cans only ●​ Mixed Paper: any type of non-soiled paper ●​ Waste: everything else (food and organic matter will break down in a landfill)

In the kitchens, dining halls and food container collection locations, we sort and collect organic waste to be composted. Interesting Facts ●​ New ventilation units are equipped with a heat recovery wheel that can precondition the air going into the space, which will reduce natural gas consumption in the winter season. ●​ Havergal has several green roofs to reduce energy consumption and help clean the air. ●​ Rooftop solar array panels produce an alternative source of energy for the school. ●​ Daylight sensors and occupancy controls ensure that lights are turned off after a room is vacated. ●​ Native and drought-resistant plants reduce the volume of water needed to maintain beautiful gardens.

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School Leadership

Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

Members of the Senior Leadership Team assume operational oversight for different aspects of the school. The SLT is comprised of the following members: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Principal Dr. Katrina Samson ksamson@havergal.on.ca

Deputy Principal

Lindsay Norberg

lnorberg@havergal.on.ca

Head of Junior School

Kate White ​

kwhite@havergal.on.ca

Head of Upper School

Krista Koekkoek

kkoekkoek@havergal.on.ca

Dean of Academics

Lam Nguyen

lnguyen@havergal.on.ca

Executive Director, Centre for Learning Research Dr. Seonaid Davis

sdavis@havergal.on.ca

Chief Operations Officer

Laura Sims ​

lsims@havergal.on.ca

Chief Information Officer

Sam Chan ​

schan@havergal.on.ca

Executive Director of Advancement

Kate Crokam ​

kcrokam@havergal.on.ca

Executive Director of Strategic Enrolment Management

Maggie Houston-White mhw@havergal.on.ca

Executive Director, Communications & Marketing Antonietta Mirabelli

amirabelli@havergal.on.ca

Executive Director of Human Resources

Shirley Garcia ​

sgarcia@havergal.on.ca

Executive Director, Equity, Diversity, ​ Inclusion & Belonging

Nicole Cozier ​

ncozier@havergal.on.ca

Heads of Schools

Head, Middle School Head, Senior School Head, Boarding School

Cissy Goodridge Deirdre Timusk ​

cgoodridge@havergal.on.ca dtimusk@havergal.on.ca

Nicole Folkes

nfolkes@havergal.on.ca

If you have a concern, please contact the person who you feel is closest to the concern.

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The HCPA

The Havergal College Parent Association (HCPA) comprises over 50 committee members, from both the Junior School and the Upper School, all working together to maximize parent engagement, foster community spirit and support the school through social and fundraising initiatives. Throughout the year, HCPA members engage with other parent volunteers to run and support a number of fantastic events, including Celebration Day, Parent Pub, Grade Breakfasts, Gator Gala, JS A-mazing Race and Moms’ Night Out. In addition, they co-ordinate the school’s Pre-Loved Uniform program, the HCPA Marketplace and the Used Textbook/Book Exchange. Volunteering with the HCPA is a wonderful way to get to know other HC parents and model the values and benefits of participating in the life of the school. If you are interested in finding out more or would like to volunteer, please visit the HCPA tab of the Parent Portal to get started. If you have specific questions, please feel free to reach out to the HCPA Co-Chairs at hcpa.committee@gmail.com .

Welcome to the Havergal College community!

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House System

About The House system forms the basis for cross-grade community building within the school. It fosters peer-to-peer mentoring and leadership development, as the program is primarily student-led. There are 10 Houses, each of which are named in honour of women who have contributed to the wellbeing of Havergal in different but meaningful ways. Some have been principals of the school, some have been much-loved staff members and others have influenced the growth of the school. Havergal’s House system is an integral part of the school’s organization, with every JK to Grade 12 student, Old Girl/Alum, staff and faculty member belonging to one of the 10 Houses. Siblings and daughters of Old Girls/Alums join the Houses of their relatives. House spirit competitions throughout the year result in awarding the coveted House Banner to the winning House for the year.

Houses

Frances Ridley (FR)

Est. 1929 The founding members of the first Board of Havergal chose to name their new girls’ school after Frances Ridley Havergal, who had received her middle name as the goddaughter of a descendant of Bishop Ridley. Frances was born in 1836 and was known to be graceful, sensitive, vivacious and precocious. She was reading by the age of three, writing Bible verses by the age of four and teaching Sunday school at the age of 10. Frances is remembered for her lifelong thirst for knowledge, her poetry and her skill in music. She loved to write hymns and wrote “Take My Life” in 1874.

Mascot: Penguin Characteristic: Honesty Colours: Black & White Motto: Waves of kindness bring a sea of love. Hymn: Take My Life, and Let it Be

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Ellen Knox (EK)

Est. 1929 ​ During the summer of 1804, Ellen Knox — a young scholar who had recently earned her Cambridge University teaching diploma — was approached to become Havergal’s First Principal. She accepted with great enthusiasm and is remembered for posing one of the school’s resounding questions: What will you do? Ellen Knox was known for the special relationships she formed with young Boarders and for her love and respect for all Havergal students. She founded the Grandchildren’s Party, as she truly considered all children of Old Girls her “grandchildren.”

Mascot: Frog Characteristic: Friendship Colours: Green & White Motto: May God lighten our hearts. Hymn: Praise, My Soul

Marian Wood (MW)

Est. 1929 ​ Marian Wood served as Havergal’s second Principal, arriving from England in 1898 and intending to stay for a year. She stayed for 39 years, succeeding Ellen Knox as Principal in 1924. She taught art and sculpture and is remembered for her slide shows of the works of the Old Masters and her leadership in developing good conversational skills at the dining table. She instituted the House system, the predecessor to Celebration Day, and the first candlelight ceremony for graduates. A shy person, some saw her as stern, while others saw her as warm and wise — the best teacher they ever had.

Mascot: Bumble Bee Characteristic: Love

Colours: Yellow & Black Motto: Truth conquers all. Hymn: Morning Has Broken

Kate Leonard (KL)

Est. 1936 ​ A new House was formed in 1936 and named in honour of Kate Leonard, who had passed away that year. Mrs. Leonard had taken a personal interest in the school, donating generously to Havergal College during her lifetime. Most notably, Mrs. Leonard presented the school with a generous gift in 1936, which enabled Havergal to make a financial turnaround at the end of the Depression. All debts were paid and the school’s facilities were expanded to include more classrooms, a domestic science wing, chemistry and physics labs and common rooms.

Mascot: Elephant Characteristic: Faith Colours: Light Blue & White Motto: We grow through knowledge and experience. Hymn: Dear God, Compassionate and Kind

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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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Catherine Steele (CS)

Est. 1978 Catherine Steele served as Havergal’s fourth principal. An Old Girl (Class of 1928), she taught at the school for a few years in the 1930s and came to the school as Principal in 1952, retiring in 1972. The 60s were tumultuous — a decade of change and rebellion. Miss Steele met the challenges head on, offering counselling and a safe haven for all girls. Miss Steele also had a great sense of humour. She was universally known as “Stainless Steele,” or “Stainless” for short, and she enjoyed the nickname!

Mascot: Unicorn Characteristic: Peace Colours: Purple & Grey Motto: Love, unity, truth. Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Mary Dennys (MD)

Est. 1995 A young Mary Dennys looked at the newly constructed Havergal and told her parents: “I will certainly never go there.” Six years later she was enrolled in Grade 7! She graduated in 1940 and was a Prefect in Marian Wood House during her senior year. Miss Dennys taught English and French and served as Head of Guidance, Vice Principal in 1959 and then as Havergal’s sixth Principal in 1975. Miss Dennys — known for her combination of warmth, authority and compassion — launched the first Exchange program with Australia and established Founders’ Day.

Mascot: Dragon Characteristic: Hope Colours: Gold & Teal Motto: Lift up your hearts and seize the day. Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth

Marcelle De Freitas (MDF)

Est. 1995 Marcelle De Freitas taught Sewing and Spanish at Havergal from 1944 to 1984. Her sewing classes inspired a lifetime of sewing and crafts in many students, who still think of her every time they pick up a needle. Her Spanish classes were more than just language lessons; they were life lessons in which she taught girls to think critically and challenge their assumptions. Marcelle De Freitas was also the originator of the House hats. She started knitting them in 1960 and they are still a part of Havergal today.

Mascot: Dolphin Characteristic: Joy

Colours: Silver & Royal Blue Motto: May our earth and our country prosper through our own love and care Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

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Communication with Families

Parent Communication with the School Havergal is committed to openly communicating with every parent and/or guardian who is legally entitled to receive information from the school. Custodial changes that restrict and/or prevent information sharing by the school with parents and guardians in this way must be supported by legal documentation, which the school keeps confidentially on file. Ms. Lindsay Norberg, Deputy Principal, overseas students JK to 12. The Head of Junior School and Head of Upper School report to her and ensure there is an effective management of information regarding student wellbeing. The Head, Middle, Senior and Boarding Schools report to the Head of Upper School. Should an issue arise, you are encouraged to connect first with your daughter’s Homeroom (Junior School), Form Teacher (Middle School) or Teacher Advisor (Senior School). Should you require greater support, contact the appropriate Head of School. Guidance Counsellors can be helpful in supporting students developing their own voice and agency when challenges arise. They can be a helpful resource for students and their families when looking to navigate the natural ups and downs of adolescence. They can also support looking at overall academic pathways, course selection and post-secondary applications and scholarships. If you have further questions about these topics, reach out to the Director Guidance, Student Support & Wellbeing or Director Guidance, Academic and University Counselling. Additionally, there are numerous roles within Havergal that comprise the wellbeing network of adults with the expertise and care to support your child and you: Assistant Head of Junior School, Learning Support Specialists, School Nurses and the school-based Upper School Social Worker. Please feel welcome to contact members within this group at any time throughout the year to share behind-the-scenes information you feel is important for the school to know about your daughter. In the Upper School, if a specific academic issue arises, contact the course teacher. If the issue is not resolved, it should be raised with the appropriate Head of Department.

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Veracross Veracross is Havergal’s school information system that connects parents with the school and the school with parents. Havergal uses Veracross to send emails and, in rare urgent cases, short messaging service (SMS) texts to you, so it is imperative that you keep your phone number and email contact information up-to-date. Parents access Veracross through the Parent Portal using this link: https://accounts.veracross.com/hc/portals/login . The Parent Portal provides your family with student, grade and school-specific information about your child’s academic, athletic, performing arts and co-curricular life. It is through the Veracross Parent Portal that you will be able to access your child’s report cards, reach out to her teachers by email, update your household profile, access class schedules and review messages.

Learning Management Systems at Havergal

Students in JK to Grade 3 are enrolled in SeeSaw. Teachers use SeeSaw to send information to parents and to share student work.

Students in Grades 4 to 12 use Canvas as their learning management system. Students use Canvas to access their class resources and the Gradebook. Parents do not have access to Canvas, but can ask their child to log in and show them the course materials.

School Publications

In addition to the Parent Portal on Veracross, report cards and parent-teacher conferences, Havergal College also produces:

●​ The Weekly: A central resource of communication with parents is The Weekly , an email sent to all parents/guardians on the last day of the week from either the Head of Junior School or the Heads of Middle and Senior Schools. The Weekly includes essential information about school operations and upcoming programs. ●​ Inside Havergal : This whole-school focused monthly e-newsletter is sent to all parents/guardians, faculty, staff and Senior School students on the last Tuesday of each month as a way to highlight a variety of school programs, initiatives and school-wide news. ●​ Torch : The school’s annual digital magazine, which is distributed in early spring. ●​ Impact Report : Havergal’s digital annual report is shared with all donors each fall.

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Student Publications ●​ Behind the Ivy (BTI) : the student-run school newspaper. ●​ The Bluestocking : a literary magazine, published annually. ●​ Ludemus : the student yearbook, published annually. ●​ Gator Zone : an electronic athletics newsletter written by students.

Community Rights and Responsibilities

All members of the school community are expected to follow the Havergal Code of Conduct and Rights and Responsibilities (linked at the end of this section). As a school, we are guided by our values of courage, compassion, integrity and inquiry. Junior School Expectations: ●​ Arrive at school on time and be present in their Homeroom by 8:25 am (Monday to Thursday and by 8:55 am (Friday). ●​ Practise the “Junior School Norms” (greet one another by name; invite and include others in work and play; wear the uniform with pride; open doors for others). ●​ Only leave campus when signed out. ●​ Smartphones and smartwatches are to remain in student lockers or backpacks throughout the Middle School Expectations: ●​ Arrive at school on time and be present in Form by 8:30 am (Monday to Thursday) and in Period 1 by 9:30 am (Friday). ●​ Wear proper uniform at all times. ●​ If a student has a class and needs to leave for an appointment, their parent or guardian must sign them out with the DSO (using the Veracross Student Logistics Module). Students are to sign back in at the DSO when they return to campus. ●​ Smartphones and smartwatches should be locked away in their lockers during the school day. Students are expected to comply with Havergal’s Digital Device Policy . ●​ Middle School students are not permitted to leave campus during the day (at breaks or during lunch time). day. Students are expected to comply with Havergal’s Digital Device Policy . ●​ Follow recess and lunchtime expectations, as outlined by faculty and staff.

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Senior School Expectations: ●​ Arrive at school on time and be present in Advisory by 8:30 am (Monday to Thursday). ●​ Wear proper uniform at all times during the school day. ●​ If a student has a class and needs to leave for an appointment, their parent or guardian must sign them out at the DSO (using the Veracross Student Logistics Module). Students are to sign back in at the DSO when they return to campus. ●​ If a Grade 11 or 12 student has a spare, they may leave school during their spare time, but must sign out at the DSO (binders outside the office) before leaving. Students are to sign back in at the DSO when they return to campus. ●​ Smartphones must be turned off and be put away during the school day. Students are expected to comply with Havergal’s Digital Device Policy . ●​ If leaving school property at lunch, be respectful to our neighbours and embody our school values when visiting local shops and restaurants. Students do not need to sign out at lunch. ●​ There is no student parking on campus. Students may not park on campus and must follow the posted signs for parking in our neighbourhood. At Havergal, our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference, guided by our core values of inquiry, integrity, compassion and courage. We believe that fostering strong relationships and connections within our community is essential. To support this goal and align with our philosophy on the role of technology in learning, we are updating and clarifying our policy regarding the use of digital devices on campus during the school day. This policy aims to: ●​ Nurture a positive school culture : encourage face-to-face interactions and foster meaningful relationships. ●​ Reduce distractions : ensure devices are used strictly for educational purposes during class time and at the discretion of the teacher. ●​ Foster digital wisdom : help students develop healthy digital habits with an understanding of the impact of screen time on their wellbeing, focus and productivity. Digital Device Policy

At Havergal, both curricular and learning needs drive technology use in the classroom. Teachers are responsible for identifying the appropriate technology to support their students' learning needs.

Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4 use devices that are supplied by the school. There is no need for additional devices unless specified by the students' teachers.

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Students in Grade 5 to 12 Bring Their Own Device (BYOD) to their classes. With BYOD, the responsibility of managing the device, the appropriate applications and additional hardware (such as headphones) lies with the parents in partnership with the school.

Havergal teachers will communicate any specific hardware and software and applications that are required for learning.

Digital Device Use Policy Smartphones must be off and away* during the entire school day. ●​ Junior School 8 am to 3:30 pm ●​ Upper School 8:30 am to 3:30 pm ●​ Smartwatches are not permitted during the school day for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8; students in Grades 9 to 12 should have notifications turned off. ●​ Digital devices (laptops and tablets) are to be used strictly for educational purposes in classrooms and only at the direction of the classroom teacher. * Off and away means the device is not powered on, nor is it within reach/sight. In the Junior and Middle School, devices, if brought to school, must be in their lockers during the school day. In the Senior School, devices, if brought to school, must be in their lockers or backpacks. Device-Free Zones: these are areas in the school where students should focus on relationships and social interaction. Laptops/tablets should be off and put away in these areas. The following areas are designated as device-free zones: Junior School ●​ Morning programming spaces (Prayers, Homeroom and Specialist Classrooms) ●​ JS dining room ●​ Washrooms ●​ All recess spaces

Students should not be on their devices when participating in clubs or athletics.

Upper School ●​ Morning programming spaces (Form, Advisory, House, Prayers), unless explicitly directed by a teacher. ●​ Designated eating areas during breakfast and lunch (Hawkins Dining Room, Temerty Commons, B33/B35) ●​ Washrooms

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Boarding Digital Device Use Policy

●​ No devices are permitted in the Hawkins Dining Room during mealtimes. ●​ Smartphones may not be used during study. ●​ Grade 9 and 10 students will be required to turn in their devices each night at bed checks.

School Support for the Digital Device Policy

Havergal College will support this policy by: ●​ Reviewing the policy with students and outlining clear expectations for device use throughout the school day. ●​ Learning Support and/or Guidance will follow up directly with students with specific academic accommodations requiring digital devices. ●​ Restricting access to certain websites using the school’s network such as social media, entertainment and gaming sites. The school is not responsible for sites that students are accessing off the network (for example with their own personal data). ●​ Teaching students how to set up laptops and tablets to minimize distractions in class, support their learning and focus. ●​ Continuing to develop engaging programming during the school day that fosters meaningful relationships and a positive school culture. ●​ Providing ongoing educational programming to students about healthy digital habits that support their wellbeing. ●​ Implementing progressive discipline measures (including warnings, behaviour notes and communication with parents) and requiring students to turn in devices to the Heads of School office if the behaviour continues. Parent Support for the Digital Device Policy Families can support this policy by: ●​ Reviewing the policy at home and reinforcing the goals and objectives outlined by the school. ●​ Sharing with your child’s Guidance Counsellor and/or Learning Support Specialist any potential learning or health needs that might require digital devices that have not previously been shared. ●​ Ensuring children do not bring smartwatches or other wearable devices to school (JK to Grade 8). ●​ Supporting classroom teachers and school administrators in the implementation of this policy. ●​ Including but not limited to: ●​ Not messaging your child during the day and using Havergal email or calling the JSO/DSO if you need to connect with them urgently.

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School Support for Parents Havergal College will support parents by: ●​ Providing resources (books, podcasts and videos) that create shared language with the school and shared approaches about responsible and healthy digital practices. ●​ Developing workshops on our “why” behind this policy, as well as different strategies, hardware protocols to promote effective habits, etc.

Resources

●​ Digital Device Policy ●​ Havergal Code of Conduct ●​ Harassment Policy

●​ Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement: Student ●​ Junior School Student Rights and Responsibilities ●​ Upper School Student Rights and Responsibilities

You can find a comprehensive list of our Policies and Procedures in the Parent Portal .

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Student Health and Wellbeing

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Havergal’s Commitment to Wellbeing

Havergal’s commitment to wellbeing refers to our individual and collective responsibilities as it pertains to taking care of ourselves, each other and the community. Our commitments are rooted in wellbeing science and aligned with the mission and values as a school. We know that “preparing young women to make a difference” includes the lifelong pursuit of appreciating strengths and areas of growth, nurturing compassion, developing self-awareness and pursuing a values-aligned life.

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Our Collective Commitment to Wellbeing

Care for Self ​ (Me)

Care for Others (You) I impact the wellbeing of others.

Care for Community (Us) We have a collective responsibility to promote wellbeing.

I am responsible for my own wellbeing.

Strength & Growth

Believing that each individual has inherent strengths and capacity for growth.

Believing in the value of our connectedness and that others have strengths and capacity for growth.

Believing in the power of a community and the

potential of its collective impact.

Compassion

Cultivating self-compassion.

Cultivating grace and compassion in our relationships.

Cultivating common humanity and hope.

Awareness

Developing self-awareness and

Developing social awareness to enhance our interconnectedness.

Developing a community and an awareness of difference to cultivate belonging. Holding shared values that also honour and nurture individuality.

comfort in wholeness.

Values-Alignment

Aligning personal values, goals and actions.

Presenting authentically in relationships and valuing the differences of others.

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Health Centre

The Health Centre operates Monday to Friday, on all school days. There is a nurse on duty in the Junior School Health Centre between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm, and in the Upper School Health Centre between 8 am and 4 pm. Whenever possible, students are encouraged to visit the Health Centre before classes start for the day, at breaks and at lunch to reduce interference with their academic schedule. The Health Centre has quiet spaces for students to briefly rest and regroup when feeling unwell. If a Day student is not well and unable to attend classes, their parents will be called and asked to make arrangements for their child to be picked up and taken home. The Health Centre follows the Toronto Public Health guidelines for symptom management and determining when a student must go home from school and when they can return from school following illness. The Nursing Team The Health Centre Nursing Team supports the physical and related social emotional needs of Boarding and Day students alike. The Nursing Team is composed of a Manager of the Health Centre & Lead Nurse and a second Registered Nurse. The Health Centre also employs a consulting Physician, who sees Boarding students once/week or as needed.

Medication at School

Administration of routine prescription and non-prescription medication by a Health Centre nurse may arise in the following scenarios:

●​ The student lives in Boarding and medication dispensation is supported by the Health Centre during school hours and by a Boarding Staff member during the evening and on weekends. ●​ The medication is essential for a Day student to continue to attend school and/or it is necessary that the medication must be taken during school hours. ●​ It is not appropriate for the Day student to self-administer the medication. The medication is administered in the case of a health emergency. The Health Centre keeps a stock of common over-the-counter (OTC) medications, which may be administered after a nursing assessment. Prior to the beginning of the school year, parents have an option to consent for commonly used over-the-counter medications. If parents have consented for these medications, the nurse can give these to the student if assessed that they require them. While on campus during school hours, parents of JK to Grade 8 students are contacted prior to the

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administration of any OTC medications, where possible. In the Upper School, if parents have not consented via Magnus for any OTC medication, the nurse will call the parent first for consent to administer. In an emergency circumstance, the nurse may administer any medication that is assessed to be needed. If you do not want your child to receive any over-the-counter medication, please ensure this is updated on your child’s Vital Health Record in the Magnus Health Portal . A link to Magnus is also available on the Parent Portal under My Household > Update My Child’s Health Information. If a student brings medication to be administered at school, the medication must be in the original dispensing container from the pharmacy and should be given to a Health Centre nurse to be secured in a locked cupboard, along with administration instructions (reason, frequency and dose). Parents/Guardians must also send administration instructions to the Health Centre by email. Additionally, the CPR, First Aid and Safety Policy outlines the distribution of medication by non-medical staff and faculty for both non-prescription and prescription medication. Health Records at Havergal The Health Centre ensures that the health records of students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 are accurately and confidentially stored. Accurate record-keeping helps keep students safe on- and off-site, and it relies on parents being diligent about updating their children’s health information and sharing it with the school. Please complete your child’s Vital Health Record in the Magnus Health Portal to ensure the following information is accurate and updated: health history and conditions, allergies, history of concussions, dietary restrictions and administration of medications from Health Centre nurses. Parents are responsible for updating the school on any changes in your child’s health status throughout the year by updating information in the Magnus Health Portal. In accordance with Havergal College’s Conditions of Enrolment, parents are required to ensure that their child’s immunization record is up to date and has been submitted to Toronto Public Health (TPH) via the Toronto Public Health Immunization Connect webpage . Immunization records are not kept by Havergal; parents are able to access these records through Toronto Public Health. The Health Centre will assist Boarding students in updating their immunizations. All health-related policies can be found in the Policies, Procedures and Agreements page on the Parent Portal .

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Student Support

While all members of the Havergal community are responsible for supporting students, we are fortunate to have specially trained faculty and professionals that provide targeted support and interventions with students. These staff are available to guide students through their school experience and, in particular, assist them in managing academic, psychosocial, physical and spiritual needs. Student support members work closely with students to help them navigate adversity and embrace successes as they progress through their academic journeys. This approach is student-centric and case-specific, whereby the composition of individuals supporting a student is uniquely established. Commitment to Inclusive Excellence — Student Support Services Student Support Services at Havergal College is committed to providing affirming and culturally sensitive services to our students. We strive to offer services and programs that are inclusive and give voice to the varied experiences specific to the racial, ethnic and cultural background/ experience, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic experience, religious affiliation, nationality and/or disability status of our students. We engage students with respect, affirmation, acceptance, understanding and an appreciation of our differences and similarities, and we are open to learning when there is a lack of familiarity with a student’s experience. Our team of Social Workers, Guidance Counsellors and Learning Support Specialists have extensive experience and specialized training in providing support services to individuals of diverse social identities and backgrounds. We understand that only through an awareness of ourselves as cultural beings can we hope to understand and help others. Guidance Upper School Guidance Counsellors work closely with Upper School students to help them navigate academic and social emotional changes and challenges that define adolescence. Philosophically, the Guidance Department believes that, in order to provide the best support and advice, it is essential to know our students, what they value and and who they want to be, and work directly with them to build their capacity for growth and advocacy. Guidance Counsellors work with students one-on-one, in small groups and with grade-specific groups. Students will have one designated counsellor for Grades 7 through 9, then will transition to a senior grades counsellor for Grades 10 through 12. Counsellors guide from academic, inclusive and social emotional lenses, providing students with exceptional support and individualized school strategies.

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Academic counselling supports: ●​ course selection ●​ enrichment opportunities ●​ summer programs ●​ goal setting (personal, academic and career development) ●​ post-secondary and scholarship applications

Personal coaching supports: ●​ self-esteem ●​ stress

●​ emotion management/regulation ●​ motivation, perfectionism ●​ relationships ●​ identity

While at Havergal, students will also have the opportunity to participate in: ●​ university fairs (over 50 post-secondary institutions are hosted each year) ●​ university visits (a variety of campus tours are organized yearly) ●​ a comprehensive Grade 10 Career Studies course ●​ Grade 11 and 12 Guidance sessions that focus on post-secondary research (in Canada, the US and internationally), applications, informed decision-making and transition

Students and parents are encouraged to contact the Guidance Department for information or assistance at any time.

Learning Support The Learning Support Team is responsible for supporting students, families and faculty in a collaborative model when learning difficulties arise. When teachers or parents identify a student struggling to learn, the team collectively monitors student progress and makes recommendations to support learning. For students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), the team manages student accommodations and will work with outside service providers to help students build on their strengths and support their areas of challenge. There are four Junior School Learning Support Specialists for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 and one Child and Youth Worker who supports the social/emotional needs of Junior School students. There are three Learning Support/Guidance Specialists for Grades 7 to 8 and one Learning Support Specialist for Grades 9 to 12.

In the Junior School, early and intensive interventions are provided to students who may require additional support to meet grade level learning objectives. When students transition into the Middle

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