Torch - Spring 2014

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A Warm Havergal Welcome for 11 th Principal Helen-Kay Davy By Ann Kerwin, Chair, Havergal Board of Governors

O n April 1, 2014, Helen-Kay Davy assumed her new role as Havergal’s 11 th Principal. Following the announcement of her appointment in March 2013, Helen-Kay visited Havergal three times. On these occasions, she met with Board members, staff, faculty and students to begin to forge important relationships within the community in anticipation of her transition to Havergal. Born in the UK, Helen-Kay is a graduate of Oxford University and has spent her distinguished career in education in a series of prominent British schools, culminating in her last position as Headmistress of Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls in Wales. At Havergal, the period from April to June is traditionally a busy one, with many events and activities taking place, which this year has provided Helen-Kay with some wonderful opportunities to become quickly engaged in the life of the school. Having been fully briefed on the school’s Master Plan as well as developments around the school’s next Strategic Plan prior to her arrival, Helen-Kay will lead Havergal into the future and into the next chapter in its growth as a leading girls’ school in Canada. “I look forward to working

with our Board and committee volunteers to see the current, innovative strategy A Culture of Capability evolve into a new vision for Havergal,” she says. “I believe this is an extremely exciting time in Havergal’s history and I feel both privileged and pleased to be a part of it.” Havergal is indebted to Lois Rowe for her leadership, serving as Acting Principal since August 2013. Resuming her important role

as Vice Principal, Lois will continue to support Helen-Kay to effect a smooth transition in her role as Principal. The Board is delighted to have Helen-Kay with us and we hope that every member of the Havergal community has the opportunity to offer her a warm Havergal welcome!

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