Havergal College Course Calendar, 2017-18 Academic Year

The Havergal Education

HAVERGAL COLLEGE

THE HAVERGAL EDUCATION A Havergal education means superb quality in teaching; it means learning and living the principles upon which a civil and compassionate society are built; and it means developing lifelong friendships with people across the globe. Expansive in scope and content, Havergal’s liberal arts education encourages students to: think critically, independently and creatively; experience and understand a complex, interconnected world; recognize how important an understanding of the past is to exploring possibilities for the future; and seek and achieve balance and well-being. Our commitment to our students is honoured in several important ways. Havergal students learn in an environment designed to bring out their best in thought, word and deed. In ways large and small, faculty and staff are focused on our students’ well-being: they work to help students understand the transitions in their lives, to make purposeful choices and to take reasoned action. Havergal is a place where we appreciate the importance of celebrating creativity and imagination and recognize and respect the capabilities of others. Because moral and spiritual growth are as important as intellectual development, Havergal’s values— integrity , inquiry , compassion and courage —infuse all aspects of school life. While our Anglican affiliation provides the underpinning for our spiritual life as a school, Havergal is a multi-faith community where consideration and understanding of other religious traditions are fostered. Havergal recognizes the importance and value of completing a secondary education and is committed to reaching each of our students to help them achieve a successful outcome from their time at the school. All students are required to remain in school until age 18 or have obtained an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

A Havergal education provides an exceptional opportunity. It sets the stage for future success and lays the foundation for a lifetime of discovery and learning. Our students are taught how to think, learn and question. Most importantly, Havergal students discover themselves and the possibilities in the world around them. OUR MISSION Havergal’s mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. This means an education that provides opportunities for students to embark on a path of collaborative discovery and: • find and pursue their passions; • engage in the world; • develop their courage, creativity and leadership; • become prepared for thoughtful engagement in their communities; and • develop capacity to question with rigour and accuracy. The hallmarks of a Havergal education are enriched, broad-based educational programs and rigorous academic standards, a stimulating and supportive learning environment and a strong community that fosters the qualities of leadership, good citizenship and integrity. These pillars of excellence prepare our graduates to be leaders of the future and have positioned Havergal at the forefront of women’s education for more than 100 years.

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