1. Havergal College is a university-preparatory
independent school for girls from Junior
Kindergarten to Grade 12. Founded in 1894, the
school is situated on a 22-acre campus in Toronto,
Ontario, Canada. The student body numbers
approximately 925 students, of whom 660 are in
the Upper School and 265 are in the Junior School.
In an age of instant and global communication,
young women must think critically and creatively,
make thoughtful and logical decisions, facilitate
change and solve problems. They must be willing
to stand by their own decisions, to stand up
for others and to have strong personal values.
They must be innovative and persistent, respect
differences and explore opportunities for learning
at every stage of life.
Havergal College prepares young women to make
a difference in their chosen pursuits by enabling
each student to develop her full intellectual,
creative, spiritual and physical potential.
Our culture of capability nurtures every girl’s belief
in her ability to acquire the knowledge and skills
to achieve her goals and to be effective anywhere,
anytime with anyone.
The hallmarks of a Havergal education are:
• enriched, broad-based educational programs
and rigorous academic standards;
• a stimulating and supportive learning
environment;
• a strong community that fosters the qualities
of leadership, good citizenship, resilience and
integrity.
These hallmarks of excellence prepare our
graduates to take their place as leaders of the
future and have positioned Havergal at the
forefront of women’s education for more than one
hundred years.
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H A V E R G A L C O L L E G E
Graduate Profile 2012
Preparing young women
to make a difference
1451 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario M5N 2H9
Telephone: 416.483.3843
Fax: 416.483.6796
www.havergal.on.ca
www.joyofbeinggirl.ca
OUR SCHOOL
Principal
Dr. Susan R. Groesbeck
Vice Principal
Lois Rowe
Director of Admission
Maggie Houston-White
admissions@havergal.on.ca
Head of Guidance
Heather Johnstone
hjohnstone@havergal.on.ca
Guidance Counsellors
Shauna Barnes
Marla Pinsler
Kelly Stenton

2. Culture of Capability
At Havergal College, we create a culture of capability by educating
the whole girl. In all of our actions, programs and activities we
empower every girl with confidence, competence and resilience. A
Havergal educated girl believes that anything is possible. She is not
afraid to ask questions or try new things. She knows that she can
make a difference in the world.
Spirituality at Havergal
Built on Anglican values, Havergal honours its traditions while
respecting diverse faiths. Community Prayers provide a focus
for spiritual growth and include hymns and prayers, as well as
opportunities to learn about other faiths and our role as global
citizens. Each student is encouraged to reflect on, and to develop,
her own spirituality.
Co-curricular Activities
Havergal offers a wide range of co-curricular activities to meet the
interests of every student. Individual talents and interests can be
pursued through activities and participation in clubs, athletics and
school life, including more than 70 athletic teams and outstanding
music, art, drama and literary programs.
Leadership, Community & House
At Havergal, every student from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 is
encouraged to develop leadership skills and a lifelong commitment
to her community. Throughout her time at Havergal, each student
belongs to one of 10 Houses. In the House system, girls come
together in smaller, crossgrade groups and learn to cooperate for the
common good and thus develop qualities of initiative and leadership.
As she progresses through the Junior (JK to Grade 6), Middle (Grades
7 to 8) and Senior (Grades 9 to 12) Schools, her leadership and level
of responsibility increases. Students are encouraged to develop
long-lasting relationships with school community partnerships and in
individual programs.
Requirements
30 credits
• 18 Compulsory Credits:
4 English (2 senior)
1 French
3 Mathematics
2 Science
1 Canadian History
1 Canadian Geography
1 Physical & Health Education
1 Arts
0.5 Civics
0.5 Career Studies
Plus:
• 1 additional credit: in
English or French as
a Second Language,
or a Native Language
or a Classical or an
International Language, or
Social Sciences and the
Humanities, or Canadian
and World Studies, or
Guidance and Career
Education, or Cooperative
Education.
• 1 additional credit: in
Health and Physical
Education, or the Arts, or
Business Studies, or French
as a Second Language, or
Cooperative Education.
• 1 additional credit: in
Science (Grade 11 or 12),
or Technological Education,
or French as a Second
Language, or Computer
Studies, or Cooperative
Education.
In addition to the compulsory
credits, students must
complete:
• 12 optional credits
• 40 hours of community
involvement activities
• the provincial literacy
requirement
Senior Year Courses
Advanced Functions
Advanced Placement Advanced
Functions & Calculus
Advanced Placement Biology
Advanced Placement French
Advanced Placement Spanish
Advanced Placement Statistics
Art
Band
Biology
Calculus & Vectors
Canadian & World Issues
Canadian & World Politics
Chemistry
Communications Technology
Computer Information & Science
Data Management
Drama
Economics
Education Toward a Changing
World
English Language (core)
English Literature
Exercise Science
French Literature
Latin
Law
Mandarin
Philosophy
Physics
Spanish
Spanish Literature
Studies in Literature
Strings
Vocal Music
The West and the World
Writer’s Craft
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
OUR CURRICULUM
Our liberal arts program meets and exceeds the expectations of the Ontario Ministry of Education. All courses are
university preparatory and are at the advanced level. A credit is granted with the successful completion of a course for
which a minimum of 110 hours has been scheduled. Many students elect to write Advanced Placement exams. Upon
graduation, students receive the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

3. ONTARIO (57%) 68
McMaster University........................................5
Ontario College of Art and Design....................2
Queen’s University.........................................24
Ryerson University...........................................2
University of Guelph.........................................1
University of Ottawa........................................1
University of Toronto......................................14
University of Waterloo......................................1
University of Western Ontario........................15
Wilfrid Laurier University..................................2
York University.................................................1
CANADA (26%) 31
Acadia University.............................................1
Concordia University........................................2
Dalhousie University........................................7
University of King’s College..............................2
McGill University............................................10
Mount Allison University..................................1
Quest University .............................................1
University of British Columbia..........................6
University of Calgary........................................1
UNITED STATES (11%) 13
Brown University..............................................1
Cornell University.............................................1
Emory University..............................................1
Harvard University...........................................1
Johns Hopkins University.................................1
New York University.........................................1
Northeastern University...................................1
Oberlin College................................................1
Princeton University.........................................1
Tufts University................................................2
University of Pennsylvania...............................2
INTERNATIONAL (6%) 7
London School of Economics...........................1
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland................1
University College London...............................1
University of Hong Kong...................................1
University of St. Andrews.................................3
2012 DESTINATIONS & AREAS OF STUDY
Congratulations to the 120 students of Havergal’s graduating Class of 2012 who have chosen to attend universities both
in Canada and abroad. We wish them the best of luck in their areas of study.
2012 University Destinations
Class of 2012 – Areas of Study
Agriculture........................................................................................1
Arts/Liberal Arts/Social Science...................................................38
Arts & Science..................................................................................9
Biomedical Science/Health Science...............................................10
Business.........................................................................................15
Concurrent Education.......................................................................2
Engineering.....................................................................................10
Fine Arts/Drama/Music...................................................................3
Hotel and Food Administration.........................................................1
International Relations......................................................................2
Kinesiology........................................................................................3
Mathematics/Financial Management...............................................2
Media, Information & Technology/Graphic Communication/
Design.............................................................................................6
Medicine...........................................................................................1
Nursing.............................................................................................2
Science...........................................................................................14
Gap Year...........................................................................................1
Total: 120
2012 Havergal Grade Distribution
Grade Final Average Number of Students
A+ 90 – 100% 45
A 80 – 89.9% 74
B 70 – 79.9% 1
Total: 120
Passing Grade 50%
Havergal College is a member of the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and the National Association of College Admission
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4. Yasmin Alameddine
Cornell University, Communications
A multilinguist, Yasmin speaks English, Arabic,
Turkish, Spanish and French. During her two
years at Havergal, she was elected House and
Clubs Co-Prefect and was involved in the Model
United Nations (UN), the Environment Club and the
Spanish Club. In Grade 11 she participated in the Global Experience
Program excursion to Nicaragua, where she helped build a school.
Yasmin also volunteered with student communications and technology
projects (video editing, layout and printing) and stage-managed school
productions. She spent the summer of 2011 gaining valuable work
experience in the communications, finance and business fields by
interning at a newspaper and a bank in Lebanon. Yasmin is currently a
Communications student at Cornell University.
Samantha Bennett
University of St. Andrews,
Philosophy and Ancient History
As Head of the Environment Club in her graduating
year, Sam implemented an organic waste collection
program at the Upper School. During her four years
at Havergal, Sam was also involved in the Model
UN, played basketball, rugby and hockey and participated in the ski and
triathlon teams. She is currently studying Philosophy and Ancient History
at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. She decided she wanted to
go to university in the United Kingdom after falling in love with the region
while on exchange to England in Grade 9. In her final days as a Havergal
student, she participated in the Global Experience Program excursion to
Reykjavik, Iceland, where she explored the unique geographical areas
of a tectonic plate boundary.
Riya Chandaria
Brown University, Engineering
When Riya was not busy organizing community
events such as food drives at Havergal, she was
rowing, playing rugby, participating in the Debate
Team, mentoring the Middle School Robotics Team
and spending time with her Best Buddy (special
needs) partner. In the summer of 2011, she helped convert sediment
into fuel cells as a lab assistant on a research project for a professor
at the University of Toronto. Riya is currently putting her research skills
to work at Brown University, where she is studying Engineering. After
14 years as a Havergal student, this Old Girl is thankful for the many
opportunities to learn and grow at the school.
Jiwon Chun
University of Toronto, English and Philosophy
A boarding student for four years, Jiwon was
elected Junior Boarding Don for her enthusiasm and
involvement in the school. In addition to being a
member of the Symphony Orchestra, DECA and the
Model UN, she was also a contributor to the creative
writing publication The Bluestocking and a member of the Havergal
Global Ideas Institute Team at the University of Toronto. A highlight
of her time at Havergal was her involvement in the Global Experience
Program excursion to Costa Rica in 2011, where she learned about the
coffee trade and supported a coffee co-op, founded by Havergal Old
Girl Marigold Murray Genis 1953. She is currently a student at Trinity
College in the University of Toronto, studying English and Philosophy,
and is a member of the selective Woodsworth One Program.
Katie Gerstle
Quest University, Arts and Sciences
A student at Havergal for 12 years, Katie devoted
her time and energy to athletics and academics. In
her graduating year, she was the Head of Athletes in
Motion (AIM), a student-led organization that uses
sport and physical activity as a vehicle for social
change. As a part of AIM, Katie travelled to the Bahamas to volunteer
at Sandilands Hospital to use sports as a rehabilitation tool. Katie is
currently a student at Quest University in British Columbia, working
on a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences. “Havergal gives students the
opportunity to spread their wings and get involved in whatever suits
them; the school provides students with the opportunity to find their
niche,” she says.
Shannon Lacombe
University College London, Biochemistry
An actress and an avid scientist, Shannon has great
life-balance. During her four years as a student at
Havergal, she was involved in writing, directing and
acting in many of the school’s productions. In her
graduating year she was elected House Captain by
her peers and was involved in photography and writing for the school
yearbook and the student-led newspaper, Behind the Ivy. Currently she
is a student at the University College London, where she also hopes to
pursue a Master’s degree in science. She feels that Havergal helped
nourish her love of learning and she will miss the supportive and
friendly faculty and students at Havergal.
Michaela Milgrom
Princeton University, Liberal Arts
Michaela loves the stage. In her six years at
Havergal, she was involved in approximately
20 full-scale stage productions both at the school
and at various youth acting groups in Toronto and
abroad. She was also involved with the Senior Choir
and participated in student government as a member of the Community
Council and House Executive. Along with her academic and artistic
pursuits, Michaela was a Havergal scholarship recipient who enjoyed
studying English and history. Currently she is exploring her academic
passions as a Liberal Arts student at Princeton University. Michaela is
open to trying different things in her life, but one thing she is certain of
—she wants to make a career doing something she’s passionate about.
MEET SOME OF OUR GRADUATES FROM THE CLASS OF 2012
Havergal students excel both in and outside the classroom. Whether working in a research lab, performing on stage,
volunteering at a local community centre or competing on the playing field, Havergal students confidently strive to reach
their full potential. As graduates, the Class of 2012 joins the Havergal Old Girl community of more than 8,000 alumnae
around the world.