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Behind the ivy-covered walls of Havergal College, girls develop into extraordinary young women with inquiring minds, global capability and self-awareness.
A Havergal girl is encouraged to investigate and explore the world around her, while discovering her own unique capabilities. She is not afraid to ask questions and take risks. She is an excellent communicator who is adaptable and confident. She balances a variety of opportunities while living her life with passion and confidence, knowing she possesses the academic and life skills to make a difference and be effective anytime, anywhere and with anyone.
As an Old Girl, she will join our proud continuum of 8,000 alumnae who are networked to each other around the world.
Discover more at joyofbeinggirl.ca or havergal.on.ca.
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- Read all about what's going on at Havergal on our News page.
- Learn more about Havergal's history, take our Discover Yourself Quiz and watch our video, The joy of being girl, online at www.joyofbeinggirl.ca.
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Havergal College
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 9-12 | |
| Grades (Day) | Grades K-12 | |
| School Type | All-girls | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | |
| Average Class Size | 18 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | 6 | |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | n/a | |
| Summer Program Offered | No | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $13 million | |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,100 | |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $25,500 | |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | n/a | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| SSAT Score | Yes | |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | |
| Director of Admissions | Mrs. Maggie Houston-White | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mrs. Jennifer Mandala | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Badminton | |
| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Golf | |
| Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | |
| Nordic Skiing | Rugby | |
| Snowboarding | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 19 | |
Extracurriculars
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| 3-D Design | Art Club | |
| Band | Ceramics | |
| Choir | Choral Music | |
| Dance | Drama Club | |
| Fashion Design | Graphic Design | |
| Jazz Ensemble | Jewelry | |
| Music History | Music Theory | |
| Musical Theatre | Orchestra | |
| Painting | Photography | |
| Sculpture | ||
School Notes:
- Enriched academics with Advanced Placement courses
- Extensive co-curricular programs
- Student leadership opportunities
- Boarding and Global Experience Programs
- State-of-the-art facilities on the largest girls’ school campus in Toronto
- 100% of graduates continuing to the university of their choice
- Values: imagination, diversity, excellence, altruism, leadership and spirituality
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Gillian Apps 2001 - 2006 Winter Olympics Gold Medalist, Canadian Women’s Hockey Team
- Sarah Richardson 1989 - Designer, Media Personality
- Pauline Chan 1983 - CTV News Anchor, Toronto
- Linda Frum 1981 - Canadian Senator
- Carol Welsman 1978 - Jazz Singer
- Carolyn Bennett 1968 - Physician and Canadian Member of Parliament
- Jane Urquhart 1967 - Writer, Poet
- Margot Kidder 1966 - Actress
- Mary Krug Ndlovu 1960 - Advocate for Democracy, Justice and Human Rights
- Margaret Norrie McCain 1951 - Philanthropist
- Profile last updated: 10/31/2011
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