Family Handbook 2026-27

CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

New Circles: (Biweekly and Drive-Oriented) New Circles is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable persons living within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) New Circles builds connections and caring communities by promoting equity and dignity through providing services and clothing to those in their community. Havergal students will have the opportunity to partner with New Circles on various community initiatives throughout the year. Our big New Circles initiative is Holiday Angels during November and December. Youth Without Shelter (Occasional and Drive-Oriented) YWS is a charity offering shelter and support for youth facing homelessness in the GTA. Since 1986, when a group of teachers came together to create a safe place for youth after seeing the need within their classrooms, YWS have been providing client-focused services in a non-judgmental environment for youth aged 16 to 24. Havergal largely supports YWS through various fundraising opportunities and student-led collection drives of needed items. North York Harvest Food Bank (Occasional and Drive-oriented) North York Harvest Food Bank (NYHFB) supports food security with local residents and families. They serve the local area in supplying healthy and sustainable food to families in need. Havergal supports the NYHFB through food drives throughout the year (e.g. Harvest Festival and We Scare Hunger in October). Music for Every Child (Occasional) A youth-led charity that initiates and funds music therapy programming for children with special needs. Through the universal language of music, they help students develop important life skills including socio-emotional, communication and behavioural regulation. Students who participate in these sessions work with a music therapist and support students’ needs.

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