Family Handbook 2026-27

Table of Contents2
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Havergal Values6
Integrity6
Inquiry6
Compassion6
Courage6
A Havergal Difference Maker7
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging8
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The Anglican Affiliation9
Anglican School Activities9
Prayers9
Seasonal Gatherings10
Assemblies10
Academics10
Chaplaincy10
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Sustainability11
Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives11
Operational Optimization11
Car Charging Stations11
Living Wall (BioWall)11
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Three-Compartment Bins12
Interesting Facts12
Our Community15
School Leadership16
Senior Leadership Team (SLT)16
Assistant Heads of Schools16
The HCPA17
House System18
About18
Houses18
Frances Ridley (FR)18
Ellen Knox (EK)19
Est. 1929​19
Marian Wood (MW)19
Est. 1929​19
Kate Leonard (KL)19
Est. 1936​19
Margaret Taylor (MT)20
Est. 1938​20
Edith Nainby (EN)20
Est. 1942​20
Agnes Hansen (AH)20
Est. 1978​20
Catherine Steele (CS)21
Est. 197821
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Mary Dennys (MD)21
Est. 199521
Marcelle De Freitas (MDF)21
Est. 199521
Communication with Families22
Parent Communication with the School22
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Veracross23
Learning Management Systems at Havergal23
School Publications23
Student Publications24
Community Rights and Responsibilities24
Junior School Expectations:24
Middle School Expectations:24
Senior School Expectations:25
Digital Device Policy25
Digital Device Use Policy26
The following areas are designated as device-free zones:26
Boarding Digital Device Use Policy27
School Support for the Digital Device Policy27
Parent Support for the Digital Device Policy27
School Support for Parents28
Resources28
Student Health and Wellbeing31
Havergal’s Commitment to Wellbeing32
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Health Centre34
The Nursing Team34
Medication at School34
Health Records at Havergal35
Student Support36
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence — Student Support Services36
Guidance36
Learning Support37
Social Work (Upper School)38
Confidentiality39
Informed Consent39
​Risks and Benefits40
When to Involve a School Social Worker40
How to Access Social Work40
Legal Duty to Report41
Outside Referral Support41
Crisis Support42
Kids Help Phone42
Chaplain42
Consulting Physician42
Reporting the Disclosure of Personal Information by Upper School Students42
Health Policies and Procedures43
Supporting Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions43
Anaphylaxis Policy44
Allergen Aware44
Asthma Policy44
Concussion Protocol45
What is a Concussion?45
Other Relevant Health and Medical Policies, Procedures and Agreements45
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Uniform47
Online Green & Gold Shop48
Uniform Specifications and Requirements48
Havergal Swag48
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Junior Kindergarten/Senior Kindergarten ​Uniform Policy49
Number One Dress (Mondays):49
Regular Dress (All Other Days):49
Grades 1 to 4 Uniform Policy50
Number One Dress (Mondays):50
Regular Dress (All Other Days):50
Physical Education50
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Grades 5 and 6 Uniform Policy51
Physical Education51
Grades 7 to 12 Uniform Policy52
Number One Dress (Thursdays)52
Regular Dress (All Other Days)52
Optional:52
Physical Education53
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Daily Uniform Expectations54
General Appearance54
Pins54
Jewelry and Make-Up54
Kilts and Tunics54
Black Pants54
Shoes55
Formal Occasions55
Academic Life57
Homework58
Academic Tutors58
Assessment58
Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences59
Report Card Grades 1 to 1259
Kindergarten Report Cards59
Parent-Teacher Conferences59
Student-Led Conferences60
Academic Honesty and Integrity60
Philosophy of Academic Honesty and Integrity60
Definitions60
Extended Student Absences and Exchange Policies61
Extended Student Absences61
Procedure to Follow for an Extended Absence62
Junior School62
Middle School62
Senior School62
Unplanned Extended Absences63
Returning From an Extended Absence After Illness63
Planned Extended Absences Through the Forum for Change Programming64
How Students Should Prepare For a Planned Absence64
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Co-Curricular Opportunities67
The Co-Curricular Program68
Clubs68
Junior School68
Middle School69
Upper School69
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Athletics70
Athletics Philosophy & Teams70
Philosophy70
Teams70
Squads, Grades 1 to 370
Squad Teams, Grade 470
Havergal Teams, Grades 4 to 1270
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Junior School Teams (Grades 1 to 6)71
Squads (Grades 1 to 3)71
Squad Teams (Grades 4)71
Teams (U10 — Gr. 4, U11 — Gr. 5 and U12 — Gr. 6)71
Junior School Athletics Fees71
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Middle School Teams (Grades 7 and 8, U13 to U14)72
Senior School Teams (Grades 9 to 12, U16 to U20)72
Middle and Senior School Athletics Fees73
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Intra-School Athletics74
Student-athletes are expected to:74
Coaches are expected to:74
Parents and spectators are expected to:75
Competitive Athletics Program Structures, Processes and Guidelines75
Age Restrictions for Competitive Teams75
Guidelines for Team Tryouts and Selection75
When selecting athletes, the coach(es) will consider the following:75
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Informing Students of Selection Results76
Practices and Competitions76
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Art Co-Curriculars77
Junior School Arts Co-Curriculars (Grade 1 to 6)77
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Upper School Co-Curricular Arts (Grades 7 to 12)78
Middle School Co-Curricular Arts78
Middle School Play78
Middle School Choir78
Middle School Dance Ensemble78
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Senior School Co-Curricular Arts79
Senior Choir79
Chamber Choir79
Senior Orchestra79
Concert Winds79
Symphonic Band79
Dance Troupe80
Senior School Play80
Salon80
Beatstock80
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Student Leadership81
Junior School Student Leadership81
Upper School Student Leadership81
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Opportunities include:81
House Captains81
House Council82
School Prefects82
School Councils82
Senior Year Presidents82
Affinity/Alliance Heads82
Club and Publication Heads82
Community Partnership Heads82
Student Grade Representatives83
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Other Leadership Opportunities83
Social Innovation Initiatives83
Havergal Ambassadors83
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Student-Led Events and Initiatives84
Guidelines84
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Upper School Affinity Groups & Alliances85
Affinity Groups:85
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Current Affinity Groups:86
Student Alliances86
Upper School COSSOT Events87
Behaviour Code for All Middle School COSSOT Events87
Dress Code for All “Non-Uniform” COSSOT Events88
Middle School COSSOT Events88
Permission Forms88
Senior School COSSOT Events89
Senior School Dance Protocol for All COSSOT Schools89
Havergal Dance Procedures90
When Havergal hosts a dance:90
Role for Parents/Guardians90
Forum for Change93
About the Forum for Change94
Community Engagement94
Community Partnerships95
Art City: St. James Town (Weekly)95
Grenoble Public School: Homework Club, Flemingdon Park (Weekly)95
Water First (Bi-weekly)95
New Circles: (Biweekly and Drive-Oriented)96
Youth Without Shelter (Occasional and Drive-Oriented)96
North York Harvest Food Bank (Occasional and Drive-oriented)96
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Student Fundraising97
Our Community Partners are (list updated annually):97
Celebration Day98
Global Learning Experiences98
Round Square98
Social Innovation Opportunities99
The Duke of Edinburgh Award99
The Global Learning Leading Diploma (GLLD)99
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Global Exchange Program101
Our Philosophy101
Values and Beliefs101
Our Approach101
About101
HC-X: Havergal’s Innovation Hub105
What is HC-X?106
HC-X Designed and Delivered Courses106
Digital Wisdom (Grades 5 to 8)106
Digital Wisdom Outcomes107
TC-9: The Challenge (Grade 9)108
Virtual Learning Lab108
VR Club (Grades 9 to 12)108
Future-Ready Learning Experiences108
Futures & Foresight109
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HC-X Micro-Credentials (Grades 9 to 12): ​Learning Experience Opportunities110
What Are HC-X Micro-credentials?110
Benefits of an HC-X Micro-credential:110
The Student Experience of Micro-credentials110
How to Get Involved111
Security113
School Access114
Junior School Access114
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Upper School Access115
During School Hours Access (Monday to Friday: 7 am to 6 pm)115
After School Hours Access (Monday to Friday: 6 pm to 7 am, Weekends and Holidays)115
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Transportation116
Student Parking116
Swipe Cards116
Replacing Swipe Cards117
Valuables and Personal Items117
Junior School Lockers and Cubbies117
Upper School Lockers117
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Emergency Procedures119
Evacuation120
Hold and Secure120
Shelter in Place120
Lockdown121
Bomb Threat121
Agreements, Policies and Procedures122
Accessing IT Support for Families ​JK to Grade 12122
Service Desk Hours:122
Junior School125
Daily Schedule126
Excursions127
Attendance127
Birthdays and Invitations127
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Digital Devices128
Lost and Found128
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Upper School131
School Day Schedule132
Arrival132
Block Rotation132
Special Schedules132
Community Time: Prayers/Form/Advisory/Grade Programming/House132
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Attendance133
Attendance Protocol for Age of Majority Students133
Subject Attendance133
Student Absences133
Lunch134
Signing In and Out134
Rules:134
Independent Study134
Lost and Found135
Glossary of Havergal Terms137
Havergal Terminology138
A-Mazing Race138
Art, Design and Technology Wing138
BioWall (in honour of the Havergal Old Girls Association)138
Boarding School138
Boarding School Office (BSO)138
Boarding Staff138
Brenda Robson Hall (BRH)138
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)139
Candlelight Ceremony (Grades 11 & 12)139
Celebration Day139
Chapel of St. Cecilia139
Christmas Concerts & Carol Service139
Class Rep139
Closing Ceremony140
Co-Curricular Fest140
Day School Office (DSO, Grades 7 to 12)140
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program140
Ellen Knox140
Ellen Knox Library (EK)140
Form (Grade 7 to 8)141
Forum for Change141
Founders’ Day141
Friday Night Lights141
Gator Day141
Gator Gala141
Grade 6 Celebration142
Grade Rep142
Graduation142
Harvest Festival142
Havergal Ambassador142
Havergal Jr. Ambassadors142
Hawkins Dining Room142
HC-X142
Health Centre143
Hockey Day143
Homeroom143
House Banner143
House Shout143
Junior School Office (JSO, JK to Grade 6)143
Legacy Theatre in Honour of Havergal Old Girls Association144
Lisa Hardie Woodland Trail144
Mascot144
Marguerite144
Marguerite Daisy144
Music Nights (Upper School)144
Old Girl/Alum (and Old Boy)144
Quads144
Reta Weston Library Resource Centre144
Rotunda145
SchoolPass (Junior School)145
Simpson Quilted Garden145
South House145
Teacher Advisor (TA) (Grades 9-12)145
Temerty Commons145

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