While there were only a few Prayers at the Junior School this month, the ones we had were wonderful celebrations of our community! We started with Neurodiversity Prayers to commemorate Neurodiversity Week. We ended with a Prayers and reception for Ramadan and Eid and also one for Nowruz.

Here at Havergal, students are at the heart of everything we do. In this video, our faculty share how student-centred learning takes place in their classrooms and how it prepares our graduates to be thoughtful, compassionate, and confident as they go out into the world.

Senior School students, parents, faculty, staff, and Board members, check your inbox for the March 2026 edition of #InsideHavergal!

As part of their Human Body unit, Grade 5 Science students recently hosted a Gallery Walk in the Dining Hall. Junior School classes were invited to visit, where they explored interactive, 3D models and learned directly from Grade 5s as they proudly shared their thinking and discoveries.

Congrats to Doris in Grade 10 for placing first in Junior Women's Individual Sabre and third in Cadet Women's Sabre at the 2026 Cadet and Junior Pan-American Championships in Bogotá, Colombia!

This morning we celebrated our Upper School athletes at our winter Athletic Assembly! Coaches presented the Most Valuable Player and Coaches Award to students on each team. Additionally, Han in Gr. 12 received the Caney Cup for swimming and the Mingay Award for volleyball went to Rachel in Gr. 12.

Yesterday we welcomed New Circles Community Services to our leadership session with Grade 5 students. We discussed the importance of young people making a difference as we plan for our upcoming GLOW clothing drive. Today, our Grade 5C class volunteered at New Circles, sorting clothing donations.

One week into our Gr. 9 TC-9 journey, students are already stepping into their roles as difference makers! This week, they explored the Sustainable Development Goals, heard from guest speakers, and reflected on their own leadership styles. Learn more: bit.ly/4t4JJus

Congrats to Cinya in Gr. 10 and Victoria in Gr. 9 for their recent achievements at the 2026 Harvard Model Congress Europe in Spain! Cinya received the Best Delegate award from the World Health Organization. Victoria received the Honourable Mention award from the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Congrats to #HCAlum Jessica Guo for becoming a two-time NCAA national champion and the first multiple-time NCAA Foil National Champion in @harvard.edu history!

Before the break, Grade 11 students hosted a series of labs for our Grade 5s to learn about Human Systems in Science class—here are some additional photos from this dynamic and collaborative learning experience!

Grade 10 students in our Health and Physical Education and Sport and Recreation Leadership classes participated in floor curling and wheelchair basketball through Variety Village's Ability in Action program!

Today, we welcomed educational consultant Eric Hudson to campus for a professional development day on the future of generative AI in education. Eric guided us through AI skills and tools, and a deep dive for faculty focused on assessment strategies and the future of writing.

It's easy to see why it's great to be a student at Havergal, but it's also amazing to work here! We pride ourselves not only on educating the next generation, but also on making sure our employees stay at the forefront of their fields. 1/2

Happy Nowruz! May you find joy in every moment, happiness in every step, and success in every endeavour. We look forward to celebrating together later this month at Junior and Upper School Prayers.

Eid Mubarak! May the spirit of Eid bring you peace, happiness, and boundless joy. We look forward to celebrating together at Junior and Upper School Prayers next week.

Enjoy one of the songs that the the talented musicians from West Humber Collegiate Institute performed for our Junior School!

G. 6 Integrated Arts students had the incredible opportunity to participate in a series of steel pan drumming workshops led by Joe Cullen and visiting musicians from West Humber Collegiate Institute (WHCI)! Students in Gr. 1–6 also enjoyed a full school performance by the talented WHCI band members.

Our #HCAlums have lifelong connections to Havergal, and one of the ways we see this in action is by paying it forward to the next generation. Learn more about how alumni giving supports Havergal in a recent article in @thestar.com.

Grade 4 students recently learned how to code robots to play a friendly game of Red Light, Green Light!

There's no substitute for the learning that happens when you step out of your comfort zone! Our Grade 8 and 10 exchange students have spent the last few weeks immersing themselves in cultures around the world, living locally and studying globally at our partner schools.

To celebrate Nutrition Month at the Upper School, our Chartwells Food Services team hosted an informative and flavourful pop-up event! Students sampled kefir and kimchi while learning about gut-friendly foods, including high-fibre and fermented options that support digestive health.

Members of our Junior School Circus and Acro Club recently showcased the skills they've been working on for family and friends!

Grade 12 Science students worked on different labs where they made perfume, bouncy balls, and slime!

#HCAlum Ella Soon-Shiong is currently at @mcgill.ca, preparing to major in Psychology. We recently asked her what she thought about how Havergal prepared her for university. In short, she said "extremely well"! She's had to write a lot, using writing and critical thinking skills learned here. 1/3

Grade 1 students put their engineering skills to the test in a fun Structures Challenge! Using only marshmallows and toothpicks, students worked to build strong 3D structures. Their goal was to design a structure sturdy enough to hold as many markers as possible without collapsing.

Grade 8 students Zara and Niina discuss Digital Wisdom, a unique-to-Havergal course created to help students develop skills, mindsets, and approaches to safely and effectively thrive in a digitally mediated world!

Grade 5 Integrated Arts students had the opportunity to learn about moon time and Indigenous full moon ceremonies with Cree-Métis artist and educator Marissa Magneson. Learn more: bit.ly/4rvp55I

The 2025 Havergal Old Girl Awards of Distinction honour the remarkable achievements of our community. Last year, we recognized two recipients in each category, showcasing leadership, creativity, and impact. Read about these incredible women in the digital version of the Chronicle at: bit.ly/4uslTdF

Grade 1 to 3 students in our Gymnastics and Dance Club recently hosted a show for their family and friends!

Forum for Change Council members and other student leaders had a fantastic time visiting residents at Baycrest Terraces, where they led a pot-painting activity and spent time chatting with the seniors.

Kindergarten students took advantage of all the snow we had this year by going outside to read Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner. This led to a conversation about winter animals. They walked the Lisa Hardie Trail and investigated paw prints, then made their own snow sculptures.

The individual songs from A Night of Music at Koerner Hall are now available on YouTube! Enjoy "Aria—Tu del Ciel ministro eletto" by the Baroque Ensemble and guest soprano #HCAlum Nicole Leung below and view the full playlist here: bit.ly/4rXFQaE

Grade 11 students hosted a series of labs for our Grade 5s to learn about Human Systems in Science class!

Congrats to #HCAlum Jacqueline Newsome for receiving the 2026 CBC News Summer Scholarship in memory of Joan Donaldson and Peter Gzowski. The four-month program for high-potential emerging journalists provides valuable hands-on experience in multiplatform news environments. Learn more: bit.ly/4rpDmRs

Grade 6s battled Junior School faculty and staff at an epic volleyball showdown on Friday. Congrats to our students for playing with heart and determination and to the staff team, who won the game!

This International Women’s Day, we're looking back through the pages of the Chronicle to celebrate the trailblazers among our #HCAlum who sat in our classrooms decades ago and the incredible alums leading the charge today. Enjoy celebrating these remarkable women at: havergalchronicle.ca

Game, set, match: we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Havergal Tennis Club, a new membership-based club open to our school community and the broader public, this spring. We hope to see you on the court! Learn more and sign up today at: havergalrentals.ca/havergal-ten...

Hear what Grade 12 students have to say as they answer questions about their experiences at Havergal!

The Ripple Effect is the quiet power of a Havergal education—where moments of learning, connection, and generosity extend far beyond the classroom, shaping lives, strengthening community, and inspiring generations to come. Learn more in the 2025 edition of the Chronicle: havergalchronicle.ca

Gr. 11s had the opportunity to participate in a Human Library session on Monday! Faculty and staff sign up to be a "book" on loan to students, who are then able to sit with them to converse and strengthen connections and community. Thanks to everyone who engaged in this unique experience!

Senior School Guidance Counsellor Ms. Miki recently visited @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social! Opportunities such as these allow our Guidance department to build relationships with world-renowned institutions and share up-to-date information with prospective HC students.

Last night we held a special edition of our Senior School Music Night at Koerner Hall! Parents, family, and friends joined us in this spectacular space to hear a selection of pieces by our talented musicians. Joining us on stage were several #HCAlum, including guest soprano Nicole Leung.

March is Nutrition Month! In celebration, our Chartwells Food Services team hosted a fun and tasty pop-up event at the Junior School. Students sampled a white bean dip with chips, while learning about healthy eating, fibre-rich foods, and building balanced snacks.

Grade 10 Grade Reps led the morning leadership programming on Courage earlier this week!

Congrats to our Senior School Drama team for this year's outstanding presentation of "Clue"! Putting on this show was a tremendously tough feat, which took immense talent to accomplish this level of physicality, timing, and technical load; we're proud of our 40+ student cast and crew.

Get ready for the Junior School A-mazing Race! Join us on May 3 at 11 am for action-packed outdoor challenges, pizza, snacks, swag, and tons of fun. Spots fill up fast—sign up today to race into another unforgettable year! Tickets are $50 each at events.veracross.com/hc/611-jsama...

Happy Lunar New Year! Enjoy highlights from our celebrations at the Junior and Upper Schools.

Middle School students and several Grads gathered in the Middle School Art Room during lunch last week to create colourful greeting cards with messages of warmth and gratitude for our local senior community, in support of the organization Sunshine for Seniors - The Bloom Project.

Thanks to Mariam Marandi for presenting her workshop on Leadership to our Grade 12s this morning! Great discussions were had around resilience and problem solving, with a focus on our students' future at university.