Reflections of Havergal: 1994-2019

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FACI L I T I ES AND GROUNDS

One distinctive feature of the hall is the reredos that greets students, faculty, staff and guests when they proceed into Prayers. A memorial to Marian Wood, the ornamental screen placed above the altar on the stage was completed in 1966, a gift of the Old Girls. Designed by Sylvia Hahn, an Old Girl, and architect William Rae, it is made of birch and decorated with roses and marguerites, and it features three figures in front of a sunburst: Mary holding Jesus on her shoulder and, on either side, Saint Agnes, the patron saint of young girls, and Saint Catherine, the patron saint of learning for young women. On display on the altar are

the communion vessels, a cross and candlesticks with sconces in the shape of the lamp on the school crest. Of more recent creation are the vivid banners that hang from the vaulted ceiling. Created by Upper School art students, they celebrate the achievements of such Canadian luminaries as Nellie McClung, Roberta Bondar and Karen Kain. The most recent banner was added in 2005, when Brenda Robson retired from her role as Dean of Students. In honour of all that she contributed to life at Havergal over more than 40 years, the assembly hall was given its official title: Brenda Robson Hall.

The Brenda Robson Hall.

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