Torch - Spring 2016

Table of Contents

3

Principal’s Message Focusing on Our Values

4

Snapshots A Look at Our School in 2016

9

Havergal Profile Exploring the Cultures of Thinking

10 Heads’ Message

Start from Here: Navigating the World with Havergal Values

14 Feature Story

Inspiration from Within

21 Junior School

The Power of Self-Directed Learning

24 Strategic Plan

Havergal 2020: Our Vision is Limitless

26 Institute at Havergal

Supporting Student-Driven Ideas

30 Traditions

First Principal Ellen Knox

32 Student Life

Engaging and Fun Clubs at Havergal 37 Advancement & Community Relations The Koerner Prize for the Visual Arts 38 Farewell Saying Goodbye to Our Retirees 39 Community News Havergal Highlights 40 Old Girls News Reconnections 41 Reunion Weekend 2016 Update Front Cover: Upper School Music teacher Cissy Goodridge leads the Middle School Band to achieve gold at the MusicFest Regional competition. Inside Front Cover: Junior School students enjoy the opportunity to learn the ukulele as a part of the Club program.

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