Congrats to #HCAlum and Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis, who recently became the newest incoming Member of Parliament in The Bahamas!

We were grateful to welcome Doug Goodkin, world-renowned Orff specialist and accomplished, published author, for a meaningful residency at the Junior School. Last week, we had a lovely showcase of learning as our Grade 3, 4, and 5 classes performed. Thanks to Doug for sharing his expertise with us.

As they complete their two-year Capstone journey, our AP Research students shared the process and findings of their multi-month independent projects Brenda Robson Hall. These students showcased their journey as scholars and offered inspiration to AP Seminar students who will be doing this next year!

The Senior Vocal class had their first of two recitals yesterday! Congrats to the eight students that performed solos and a special congrats to our Vocal Grads.

MPP for Eglington-Lawrence Michelle Cooper joined our Gr. 5s to talk about the role of an MPP, what her day-to-day work looks like, and the kinds of things people contact her about. She then hosted a Q&A for students, who had many thoughtful questions for her. Thanks to Michelle for visiting us!

Upper School students dedicated their time to community engagement last week! One group visited Roywood Public School to facilitate Music Therapy sessions with Music for Every Child. Another group went to Baycrest Terraces, where Natalie in Gr. 10 performed and students connected with residents.

Today was all about reflection, connection, and celebrating our incredible Grads at our last Teacher Advisor (TA) session of the school year!

Our Class of 2026 Grads heard first-hand about what the university experience is like from an incredible panel of young #HCAlum who returned to Havergal to share honest insights, advice, and reflections on life after graduation at our Grad-HOGA Brunch & University Transition Event!

Our Chartwells Food Services team focused on "Mood Boost" and "Fuelling for Exams" at the Upper School this month, highlighting foods that support focus, strength, sustained energy, and overall wellbeing. Students explored balanced eating options and learned ways to make healthier food choices.

The individual songs from Middle School Music Night are now available on YouTube! Enjoy "How Far I'll Go" by the Grade 7 & 8 Vocal below and view the full playlist here: bit.ly/4umXMg0

Gr. 5s stepped into the future at the Illuminarium thanks to an incredible experience organized by Ben Unsworth! From going on an immersive adventure to watching their own AI-generated monsters and songs come to life, students explored creativity, technology, and innovation in an unforgettable way.

Our annual Senior Art Show opened last Tuesday with a reception at the Old Girls BioWall! A variety of art by our Grade 12s is on display around the Upper School. Stop by to see the excellent pieces created by our talented students!

All of the individual cheers from House Shout are now available on our YouTube channel! Watch the Marian Wood House cheer below and view the entire playlist here: bit.ly/4deNWa8

From joining HC in Grade 9 to becoming School Captain: Meet Naomi McDonald. She shares how she navigated a medical challenge, turned her Boarding experience into a home, and developed community-building initiatives as Havergal’s School Captain. Read her full profile in Torch magazine: bit.ly/4uijAto

Grade 12 Physics students went to Canada's Wonderland last Friday for their annual Physics trip!

The Havergal community is invited to join us for "Alices In Wonderland" on Friday, May 22 at 4:30 or 6 pm at the Old Girls BioWall! Fun for the whole family, this production highlights the amazing creativity of our Middle School students. Get your tickets today at: bit.ly/HCBoxOffice

Our Gr. 5 and 6 students showcased their linguistic talents and hard work during their French play performances last month—bravo! Grade 5 delighted us with the charming tale of "Louis la grenouille," while Grade 6 transported us to Québec with their vibrant production of "Veux-tu aller au Carnaval?"

Students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends gathered on Ratcliffe Field yesterday afternoon to hear lively and creative cheers from the Junior School and each of our 10 Houses at House Shout! When the cheering was over, students enjoyed popsicles, the traditional House Shout treat.

Today was one of the most anticipated events of the school year: House Shout! At the Junior School, our panel of esteemed judges gathered in the gym this morning to hear students cheer as a school, followed by individual House cheers, which will be awarded House points for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Our Chartwells Food Services team recently hosted a Teaching Kitchen session with our Boarding students! Boarders learned how to make onigiri and explored different ways to make this snack both healthy and flavourful.

To our incredible #HCPA Volunteers: You don’t just support our community—you make it thrive! Now, it’s our turn to celebrate you. Please join us for a special HCPA Volunteer Reception in your honor on Monday, June 1 at 6:30 pm at the Old Girls BioWall. RSVP by May 18 at: bit.ly/4eKIYDe

Get ready for a vibrant showcase of talent and movement! Join us on May 21 at 4 pm in the Legacy Theatre for "Colour Explosion: An Evening of Dance.” Whether you're a fan of contemporary dance or high-energy choreography, this is a performance you won't want to miss. Tickets at: bit.ly/HCBoxOffice

Kristen and Jessie in Gr. 9 represented Canada in the International Competition for Young Debaters (ICYD) in Oxford, UK earlier this month. They ended up finishing as the ICYD champions! Individually, Jessie was also recognized as the second top speaker and Kristen the top speaker of the tournament.

House Captains from the Class of 2026 and 2027 were excited to greet new students and our current Grade 6s at our "New to Grade 7 Event" yesterday evening. Thanks to everyone who joined us and welcome to the Upper School!

Congrats to Elyssa in Grade 9 for being selected for Canada's U19 Women's National Cricket Team! Elyssa shares that she's especially grateful to HC, as it was through the Gr. 6 Gym class that she first discovered cricket—when Cricket Canada visited the school and introduced students to the sport.

Last Friday, we capped off a successful Pride Week with our Junior School Pride Week Assembly and Parade! At the assembly, we heard about the meaning of Pride and how to be an ally. This was followed by our annual Pride Parade, which was a vibrant celebration of diversity and love!

If you can dream it, you can do it! Our strategic plan, Empowering Excellence, is designed with students at the centre and provides opportunities for them to thrive. Learn more about our progress and how we are building on the excellence that Havergal is known for.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, as well as to those who mother—whether you're a mom, grandma, sister, aunt, or whether you mentor children and young adults, this day is for you!

This week, Gr. 6 Integrated Arts students showcased the Boboobo Dance of Ghana under the direction of artist-in-residence, Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo. Over the past 4 weeks, Kofi and his daughter Emefa guided our Gr. 6s through this meaningful cultural experience as part of their learning in Integrated Arts.

It's Safety & Health Week! Our Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) hosted celebrations for faculty and staff. Each day, employees could test their knowledge with a quiz on health and safety facts about HC. There were also meet-and-greet sessions with the JHSC in the Junior and Upper Schools.

Middle School Music Night was last Wednesday in the Brenda Robson Hall! Parents, family, and friends were serenaded by our Grade 7 and 8 Bands, Grade 7 and 8 Strings, Grade 7 and 8 Vocal, and Middle School Choir.

Congrats to our Upper School students who participated in the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta last month! We're proud of the time and effort they put into the competition and they represented HC exceptionally well. We're celebrating amazing results: 1/2

Grade 12 Chemistry students shared their final abstracts and discussed their findings with their peers in the Brenda Robson Hall!

Congrats to Grace in Gr. 10 for hosting her first Building Bridges University Fair! The fair welcomed Black and other underrepresented high school students to connect with universities. We were proud to support this event and thank Grace and her team of volunteers for making it such a success!

Incoming Board Chair and #HCAlum Kate Horton came to speak to our Grade 10 Careers class today and graciously donated some McDonald’s to the class in support of the Ronald McDonald House charity for McHappy Day!

Our Guidance and Human Resources departments hosted another Ready, Set, Hire session for our Grade 12s last month! With a focus on interviews, the workshop included breakout groups where students could practise their interview skills.

Our Chartwells Food Services team hosted a fun cafeteria session for the Junior School, highlighting seeds as tiny but powerful foods that support both our health and the planet.

Join us for our first ever Gr. 10 Business Bazaar! The BEP2O class formed 7 businesses, selling custom jewelry, a charm bar, candy bags, two slime businesses, customized claw clips, and decorated pocket mirrors. Today is final day of our Bazaar, which will be held at lunch in the North Quad.

We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Junior School A-mazing Race! It was a beautiful day filled with laughter, high-fives, and some serious House pride. We also have to give a massive shout-out to our 2026 A-mazing Race Champions: Margaret Taylor House!

Calling all HC moms! Get ready for a night of laughter, great company, and some "me time" at Moms' Night Out on May 28 at Taylor's Landing. Tickets are $100 and include food, drinks, and entertainment. Ticket sales close on May 7; make sure to secure your spot: bit.ly/4cmAy35

Today is Red Dress Day. This day honours and brings awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ Peoples who have been subject to disproportionate violence in Canada. We will be commemorating this day as a community at Upper School Prayers this Thursday.

Grade 1s explored our campus, keeping an eye out for the living things beginning to grow. They then turned their nature walk into a mathematical investigation! They sorted and organized their photos into pictographs, then analyzed and recorded information that the graphs were telling them.

Elyssa in Grade 9 was our Principal for the Day! She had a busy day touring different departments and learning all the things it takes to run our school.

We celebrated the Upper School students who participated in our Exchange Program this year at our Exchange Luncheon! From learning safari traditions in South Africa to navigating the culture shock of late-night dinners in Argentina, students shared stories of resilience, humor, and heart.

Happy Asian Heritage Month! Enjoy this video of Naomi and Soleil in Grade 11, Chloe in Grade 12, and teachers Ms. Malach and Mr. McCulloch covering "Marunouchi Sadistic" by Sheena Ringo at yesterday's celebration.

Upper School Prayers in April celebrated many different facets of our community! We observed Easter, learned about women's health, and commemorated Arts Week, Earth Week, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and Asian Heritage Month.

We’re pleased to announce that #HCAlum Kate Horton will be appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Governors this September, following the Annual General Meeting. We also share our deepest gratitude for outgoing Chair #HCAlum Jill Fraser. Read more: bit.ly/4unodlh

Grade 2 and 3 Art students were excited to learn water marbling, an abstract art form inspired by the centuries-old Turkish tradition of Ebru, from visiting artist Nawaaz, who joined us from CQC Arts!

Enjoy these highlights from Earth Week at the Junior and Upper Schools!

Junior School Prayers in April featured celebrations and special guests! We observed Easter and Passover, showcased our artistic talents for Arts Week, and learned about the Prom Pop-up Drive for Earth Week. Guests spoke about inclusive curiosity and discussed disability awareness and inclusion.