Havergal College Course Calendar, 2019-20 Academic Year

The Havergal Education

Havergal College

Enduring Values

Integrity – Honesty, dignity, responsibility and respect for others guide our actions. Self-respect is a key, allowing authenticity and the ability to be true to oneself. Inquiry – Exploring, questioning and discovering guide our path of learning. Compassion – We believe that kindness and caring are part of who we are and guide what we should do. A common humanity lies at the heart of our school. Courage – We are not afraid to question the status quo and be bold and tenacious in our pursuits and values.

A Havergal education provides an exceptional educational 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 the 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.

Diversity Statement

Havergal will foster understanding and respect about the difference in race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability. These terms shall have the meaning accorded to them under the Ontario Human Rights Code (taken from the Havergal College Harassment Policy).

The Havergal Education

An independent day and boarding school dedicated to the education of young women, Havergal addresses educational needs by creating a learning environment that encourages girls to respond with vigour and imagination to their world. 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; • seek and achieve balance and well-being; • discover the excitement of learning; • develop their powers of curiosity, reasoning, imagination and expression; • assess the cultural, artistic, scientific and moral developments of humankind; • take an active role in changing society as intelligent, informed and responsible global citizens;

Havergal’s Vision

Exceptional schools are guided and fortified by inspiring values and a compelling vision. The values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and courage give direction to all our work, but also identify us as a community that strives for excellence and that incorporates the most promising of the new while building on the richness of the past. Havergal’s vision is to be a dynamic global leader inspiring the pursuit of wisdom and self-knowledge. A focus on our values makes us aware of the larger purposes that animate our daily life and work together.

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