Kneesocks 2018-19

Artwork by Ainsley Nichols 5CY

A Message from the Head of Junior School

C.S. Lewis, author of the Narnia series (amongst many other beloved children’s books), once said: “You can make anything by writing.”

What a wonderfully delicious idea that each of us has the capacity to use our creativity to imagine any number of things. Whether it is a fictional story that brings the reader into a fantastical world of wild beasts and adventures; a poem that makes a person feel a profound sense of calm with just a few carefully selected words; a persuasive essay, steeped in research, where the author takes a stand on an issue that is important to them; or the use of descriptive words in a personal narrative where the reader is able to imagine what an experience looked, sounded and felt like; the power of the written word is truly remarkable! As you sit down to read our 2018-19 edition of Kneesocks , I invite you to take note of how our students are able to paint pictures with their words. This skill grows, evolves and becomes increasingly sophisticated from JK to Grade 6. The content in this edition is just a sampling of the tremendous work that our students put forth every day. This year’s Kneesocks is dedicated to Havergal’s 11th Principal, Mrs. Helen-Kay Davy, on her retirement. As someone who loves the written word and who has a deep appreciation for the power of the English language, we hope that she takes pleasure in reading the work of the school’s youngest authors. We thank her for her many contributions to our school. The Havergal Junior School community will miss her tremendously and we hope that she visits us often.

Sincerely,

Kate White

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