Havergal College Grad Profile 2024

Grad Profile 2024 HAVERGAL COLLEGE

$1.96M scholarships (renewable & non-renewable) offered to graduates 68% 26% 6% studying in Canada studying internationally studying in the United States

Top Areas of Study

46% studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and medicine

32% studying humanities and social sciences

6% studying art, design and media

16% studying business and management

Congratulations to the 127 students of Havergal’s Class of 2024 who have chosen to attend universities both in Canada and abroad. We wish them the best of luck in their areas of study.

University Destinations

Ontario

United States

Huron at Western University McMaster University Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD) Queen’s University Toronto Metropolitan University University of Guelph University of Toronto, Mississauga University of Toronto, St. George University of Waterloo Western University York University Glendon

Boston College Brown University Bucknell University Colby College Colgate University Columbia University Columbia University / Science Po Dual Degree Cornell University Johns Hopkins University Manhattan School of Music New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Syracuse University Tulane University University of California, Berkeley University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Notre Dame University of Southern California

International

Aston University Cambridge University Chinese University of Hong Kong Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) Trinity College Dublin

Canada

excluding Ontario

McGill University The University of British Columbia University of King’s College, Halifax

University College London University of St. Andrews

Vanderbilt University Wake Forest University

Other Offers of Admission

University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kent University of King’s College University of Leeds University of Leicester University of Manitoba University of Manchester University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota-Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Nevada-Las Vegas University of New Brunswick University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Stanford University Syracuse University

London School of Economics Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Manhattan School of Music

Aberystwyth University Acadia University American University Arts University Bournemouth Aston University Babson College Bard College Barnard College Bates College Bishop’s University Boston College Boston University Bournemouth University California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts Cambridge University Carleton College Carleton University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Chapman University Chinese University of Hong Kong City University of London Claremont McKenna College Brock University Brown University Bucknell University Cornell University Dartmouth College Dalhousie University Denison University Dixie State University Duke Kunshan University Duke University Durham University Eastern Michigan University Emerson College Emory University Fordham University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Goldsmiths, University of London Harvard University Hamilton College Huron at Western University Huron University College at Western IE University—Spain Imperial College London Johns Hopkins University King’s College London King’s University College—Western Clark University Colby College Colgate University Columbia University Concordia University

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Texas A&M University-College Station Texas Christian University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The George Washington University The London School of Economics and Political Science The New School The University of Alabama The University of British Columbia The University of Hong Kong The University of Law The University of Manchester The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Sunderland The University of Sydney The University of Texas at Austin The University of Warwick Trent University Trinity College Dublin Tufts University Tulane University Universiteit van Amsterdam University College London University of Aberdeen University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alberta University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of Arts London University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Brighton University of Bristol University of British Columbia Okanagan University of Calgary University of California—Berkeley University of California—Irvine University of California—Los Angeles University of California—Davis University of California—Merced University of California—Riverside University of California—San Diego University of California—Santa Barbara University of California—Santa Cruz University of Cambridge University of Central Lancashire University of Chicago University of Colorado Boulder University of Denver University of Edinburgh

Mannes College The New School for Music Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and

Health Sciences McGill University

McMaster University Merrimack University Michigan State University Middlebury College Mount Allison University National University of Ireland Newcastle University New York School for the Arts New York School of Interior Design New York University New York University Shanghai Nipissing University Northeastern University Northwestern University Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Ohio State University Ontario College of Art and Design Ontario Tech University Oxford University Peking University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Point Loma Nazarene University Pomona College Pratt Institute Queen Mary University of London Queen’s University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island School of Design Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Royal Holloway University of London Ryerson University Saint Louis University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design Sciences Po – University of British Columbia Dual Degree Program School of Computer Science School of Medicine University of Central Lancashire School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts Seton Hall University Simon Fraser University Smith College St Bonaventure University St. Andrews University—School of Medicine St. Andrews (Scotland) St. Francis Xavier University St. Lawrence University

University of Notre Dame University of Nottingham University of Ottawa University of Oregon University of Oxford University of Pennsylvania University of Reading University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Diego

University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of St. Andrews University of Sunderland University of Sydney University of Tennessee University of Texas at Austin University of Toronto, Mississauga University of Toronto, Scarborough University of Toronto, St. George University of Victoria University of Virginia University of Washington University of Washington in St. Louis University of Washington-Seattle Campus University of Waterloo University of Western Australia University of Windsor University of Wisconsin-Madison University of York Vanderbilt University Vassar College Wake Forest University Washington University in St Louis Wellesley College

Wesleyan University Western University Wilfrid Laurier University

Yale University York University York University (Schulich School of Business) York University Glendon

University of Essex University of Exeter University of Florida University of Guelph University of Hawaii at Manoa

Lakehead University Laurentian University Lawrence University

Meet Some of Our Graduates from the Class of 2024 At Havergal College, we offer our students the opportunity to excel in academics, arts, athletics and leadership. When you look at the 127 students in the 2024 graduating class, it is clear that these future leaders have the tools they need to succeed, whatever their passions. They have earned scholarships, created dynamic visionary projects, led their teams to victory and transformed the Havergal experience into unique versions of excellence.

Grads

Brown University ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS Carina D’Souza

Bona Lee

MEDICINE University of St Andrews Ellie McArdle-Budden

McMaster University HEALTH SCIENCES

Going on the Grade 7 camp retreat as a new student was a defining moment for Ellie: “I only knew three people at Havergal, so I was really nervous and felt outside of my comfort zone, but the experience helped me push myself to make new friends at a time when it was most important,” she recalls, adding that the people who she connected with then are still some of her closest friends to this day. While Ellie focused primarily on the sciences in high school, she also discovered interests in Canadian and international law as well as sociology, anthropology and psychology. “These social sciences subjects were outside of my typical interests, but they were really helpful in developing skills in research and writing, which are applicable in any career,” she says. In Grades 11 and 12, Ellie volunteered her time at Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, supporting kids with traumatic brain injuries. She is currently studying Canadian Medicine in a joint program with the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh’s Medical School. Her advice for new students starting at HC? “Get involved in anything you’re interested in and just try to live in the moment.”

Carina discovered so many things about herself during her 10 years at Havergal. As a new student in Grade 3, she joined the Chess Club on a whim, not knowing that she was unlocking an enthusiasm that would lead her to represent Canada internationally. Notably, Carina won U16 Canadian Women’s Nationals (2021) and placed 2nd overall at Canadian Women’s Nationals for all ages (2023), which qualified her for the Canadian team. When Carina joined the Rowing Team in Grade 10, she reluctantly accepted the role of coxswain, questioning if she had the confidence to succeed. “During my first race, everyone felt so connected. I’ve loved it ever since,” she says. As a statistically-minded person, she enjoys studying the data of each race, comparing the boat’s GPS and her voice recordings to uncover what motivates her teammates most. Carina continues to row at Brown University, where she is studying Economics and Statistics. She is the co-founder of a non profit organization that works to help improve the financial literacy of students and she co-authored a book on the topic. What’s the secret to her success? “Taking that first step of putting myself out there and trying something new is the thing that helped me the most.”

Bona joined Havergal in Grade 9 with an interest in learning more about herself through experimentation. “I really value exploration and spontaneity; I want to try everything,” she says. A pianist and cellist, she got involved in the arts at Havergal by being the Head of Orchestra, supporting a student-run art show, acting in the play and organizing an inter-school music festival. Outside of school, she runs an art zine focused on photography and produces short films (including having one of her films showcased at the 2023 F-O-R-M film festival in Vancouver). Bona also has a passion for health sciences and history, which led her to work with professors from Harvard University and Hamilton College on populating a database on apothecaries’ inventories and related sources on the history of pharmaceuticals. “There is so much that we can learn from our ancestors and the past,” she says of the experience. Bona is currently studying Health Sciences at McMaster University and is excited about the growth opportunities through the program’s interdisciplinary format. A scientist, historian and artist, Bona continues to immerse herself in different experiences, including joining the 2024 Artistic Committee of F-O-R-M Vancouver.

Syracuse University ELEMENTARY INCLUSIVE EDUCATION WITH A MINOR IN PUBLIC POLICY Maia Simmons

Scarlett Nowakowski Queen’s University COMMERCE

Nicole Ho Yat Tang

Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Waterloo DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Nicole’s three years of living and learning in Boarding was a formative experience for her. During her time at Havergal, she developed resilience being far away from her home in Hong Kong and uncovered an interest in studying computer studies, something she didn’t connect with at her previous school. “I never thought I would say that computer science is my favourite subject, but I really liked how my teachers taught it at HC.” Building on what she studied in high school, Nicole is currently pursuing a double degree at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University in Business Administration and Computer Science. A highlight of her time at Havergal were all of the bonding experiences, which included hanging out in the evenings and on weekends with fellow Boarding students, leading discussions as Head of the Asian Student Alliance group and cheering on the Curling Team as skip. In Grades 11 and 12, she was elected to join the Boarding Council, planning fun and engaging activities for the Boarding community alongside a group of student leaders. “In Boarding, it doesn’t matter what grade you are in because you’re friends with everyone, which is fun! The friendships I’ve made there will last a lifetime.”

Touring Havergal in Grade 4, Scarlett and her family felt that Havergal checked all of their boxes: a strong academic program; diverse co-curricular opportunities; ample indoor and outdoor athletic spaces; and a warm community environment. As Captain of Havergal’s Hockey Team in her senior year, she made it a priority to mentor the younger players because of the mentorship she received when she first joined. In her senior year, Scarlett received the Senior Athlete of the Year award for her contributions to the hockey, Ultimate and soccer teams at Havergal. Outside of school, she also played high level competitive soccer until Grade 9 and hockey with the Mississauga Juniors throughout high school. When she wasn’t involved in athletics at Havergal, Scarlett enjoyed studying accounting, economics, math and world issues. “World Issues was a new area of study for me and it opened me up to so many new perspectives when analyzing problems,” she explains. This year, Scarlett is studying Commerce and playing hockey on an athletic scholarship at Queen’s University. Her advice for new students joining the community? “Beyond your classes, there are so many things to do and people to meet at Havergal. Let yourself be curious, explore something new and you’ll see what opens up for you.”

Havergal has been a transformational experience for Maia, who has developed a strong sense of self since joining the school in Junior Kindergarten. “I’ve learned that if you don’t define what success looks like for yourself, you’ll never achieve it,” she explains. Maia discovered her leadership abilities as a House Leader in Grade 6, which helped to foster her love of House and later led her to be elected as a House Captain in Grade 12. Over the years, she was also the Captain of the Rowing Team, the Club Head for the Ocean Awareness Club and a member of the school choir, Diversity Committee, Truth and Reconciliation Committee and Sustainability Committee. Maia was diagnosed with learning differences as a Junior School student and, throughout the years, worked with learning support specialists who helped her gain confidence in her academic abilities. These experiences inspired her to study Elementary Inclusive Education, with a minor in Public Policy, at Syracuse University, where she is the only Canadian to be the recipient of the distinguished Leadership Scholarship. “My goal is to make a significant difference in people’s lives by helping them realize their capabilities and helping them develop confidence in who they are.”

Our Curriculum Havergal College’s strong liberal arts program exceeds the expectations of the Ontario Ministry of Education. All courses are university-preparatory. A credit is granted by successfully completing a course for which a minimum of 110 hours has been scheduled. Many students elect to write Advanced Placement exams. Upon graduation, students receive the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Educational Philosophy Havergal offers a unique education based on leading instructional methods tailored to the learning needs of our students. Our fluid and adaptive program allows us to select those approaches that best serve our students while reflecting our core values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and courage. A liberal arts foundation fosters an attitude of inquiry and encourages students to be open to new ideas and varied perspectives. It cultivates the curiosity and collaborative mindset that a rapidly changing world demands. It also promotes the leadership qualities needed in this unpredictable global context: adaptability, innovation, courage, comfort with ambiguity and willingness to alter the status quo. Students are prepared for a life of independence and impact. Our educational philosophy is inspired as much by timeless principles as the tools of the modern age. We follow three strategies for an inspiring and connected student experience: • sparking excitement to learn through exploration and self-discovery; • encouraging self-directed learning and resourcefulness in each student; and • focusing on active cross-disciplinary thinking and opportunities for mentorship and networking. Co-curricular Activities Havergal College offers a wide range of co curricular activities to meet the interests of students. Individual talents and interests can be pursued through activities and participation in clubs, athletics, arts and school life, including more than 75 athletic teams and outstanding music, art, drama and literary programs.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements—30 Credits

4 English (2 senior) 3 Mathematics 2 Science 1 French 1 Canadian History 1 Canadian Geography 18 Compulsory Credits

Spirituality at Havergal Built on Anglican values, Havergal honours its traditions while respecting diverse faiths. Community Prayers provide a focus for spiritual growth and include hymns and prayers, as well as opportunities to learn about other faiths and our role as global citizens. Each student is encouraged to reflect on, and to develop, their own spirituality. Health & Wellbeing Havergal is committed to the wellbeing of each student and focuses on strengths and growth, awareness, compassion and a values-aligned life. Havergal endeavours to equip each student with the tools they need to respond to life’s inevitable challenges while providing the support needed for students to engage in a caring environment. Leadership, Community & House At Havergal, every student from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 develops leadership skills through active participation in the school and broader community. Throughout their time at Havergal, each student belongs to one of 10 Houses. In the House system, students come together in smaller, cross-grade groups and learn to co-operate for the common good and are given opportunities to develop the qualities of initiative and leading from their values. As they progress through the Junior (JK to Grade 6), Middle (Grades 7 and 8) and Senior (Grades 9 to 12) Schools, their leadership opportunities and levels of responsibilities increase. Students at all levels share in the school’s commitment to many long-lasting community partnerships and, through their involvement, have opportunities to live the school’s mission: Preparing young women to make a difference .

1 Physical & Health Education 1 Arts 0.5 Civics 0.5 Career Studies

Plus 3 additional credits, consisting of 1 credit from each of the following groups: • Group 1: English (including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course); French as a second language; classical languages; international languages; First Nations, Métis and Inuit languages; Canadian and world studies; social sciences and humanities; guidance and career education; cooperative education • Group 2: French as a second language; the arts; business studies; health and physical education; cooperative education • Group 3: French as a second language; science (Grade 11 or 12); computer studies; technological education; cooperative education In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete: 12 optional credits, 40 hours of community involvement activities and the provincial literacy requirement.

Senior Year Courses

AP Advanced Functions AP Biology AP Calculus AP Data Management (Statistics) AP Core French AP Capstone (Seminar & Research) Band Biology Calculus & Vectors Canadian & World Issues Canadian & World Politics Chemistry Communications Technology Computer Information & Science Data Management Drama

Economics English Language (core) English Literature French Financial Accounting Introductory Kinesiology Latin Law Mandarin Philosophy Physics Politics Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership Spanish Strings Visual Art Vocal Music World History Since the 15 th Century Writer’s Craft

About Our School At Havergal College, each student is supported to make empowering choices and become the architect of her education. An all-girls school (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12) in Toronto, Ontario, Havergal offers a rigorous curriculum designed around the pillars of academics, wellbeing, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. In collaboration with mentors, teachers and a supportive peer community, our students learn new ways to express themselves with creativity, enthusiasm and self-confidence. A Havergal graduate is connected for life to our network of Old Girls/Alums from diverse career portfolios spanning the globe. They graduate with an inquiry mindset, ready to solve problems and meet the demands of a rapidly-changing world.

Principal

Dr. Katrina Samson

Directors of Guidance

Heather Johnstone Academic and University Counselling hjohnstone@havergal.on.ca

Kirsten Uhre Student Support and Wellbeing kuhre@havergal.on.ca

Jordan Frost jfrost@havergal.on.ca Anne-Marie Miki amiki@havergal.on.ca Camille Prince cprince@havergal.on.ca Guidance Counsellors

Preparing young women to make a difference

Carrie Steele csteele@havergal.on.ca Jordy Winograd jwinograd@havergal.on.ca

1451 Avenue Road Toronto, Ontario M5N 2H9 Tel: 416-483-3519 www.havergal.on.ca