Torch - Fall 2014

Strategic Plan Update

Havergal College’s Strategic Plan 2009–2014 Culture of Capability Final Report

We are pleased to share with our community the Havergal College Strategic Plan 2009-2014, Culture of Capability . The final report shows the plan’s impact on the school as an educational institution as well as on its community, as evidenced through stories of its success. Please visit www.havergal.on.ca/strategicplan to view the final report. Help Shape HC 2020! The Board of Governors and School Leadership Team have launched a process to develop our next strategic plan, building on the foundation of the Culture of Capability . Over the coming months we will be examining our changing environment, engaging our community and exploring new strategies to guide our school from 2015 to 2020. We look forward to hearing from many voices in our community. Stay tuned for more information as this exciting process unfolds.

Through 11 stories, members of our community share how the Culture of Capability has made a lasting impact—please visit www.havergal.on.ca/strategicplan to learn about their stories.

Havergal’s Chair of the Board of Governors: Barrie Laver

On September 29, Havergal College announced the appointment of Barrie Laver as Chair of the Board of Governors. Barrie has served on the Board of Governors of Havergal College since 2010, most recently as Vice Chair of the Board. As Board Chair, he will sit on all Board Committees and will also continue to Chair the Strategic Planning Committee. Barrie is currently Managing Director with RBC Capital Partners, the private equity and venture capital group with Royal Bank of Canada. A senior executive with an extensive background in the venture capital and private equity industry, Barrie has served as CEO with companies in the technology, hospitality and manufacturing sectors. He holds CPA, CA and ICD.D designations and has experience on numerous private, public and not-for-profit boards. His daughters are recent graduates of Havergal College–Erica 2014 and Danielle 2012. The entire Havergal community is fortunate to have Barrie take on this leadership role, guiding the Board and helping to shape Havergal’s future.

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