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efficient procedures for the pick-up and
drop-off of the girls and will reduce the
idling of cars, which is not permitted in
the driveway.
Resurfaced Bridge
To prevent slips and falls and to allow
for easier access between the Upper and
Junior Schools, we resurfaced the bridge
with a heavy duty, non-slip deck coating.
To prepare the surface of the bridge, we
used walnut shells as an environmentally
friendly alternative to sand blasting.
Grade 10 Bathroom
Renovation in the Upper
School
We renovated the Grade 10 bathroom,
near the Chapel, with elegant spa-like
sinks and modern, hands-free faucets.
We replaced the older light fixtures with
energy efficient LED lighting and, in
keeping with Havergal’s sustainability
program, we replaced the paper towel
dispensers with an electric hand dryer.
Brenda Robson Hall Window
Restoration
Before the Upper School addition in 1999,
the Labatt North Quad was a playing field
for Havergal students. At the time, the
school installed plexiglass to the stained
glass windows for protection. However,
this plexiglass prevented proper air
circulation to the glass and the cames (the
lead between the glass), which damaged
them. This summer, a team of restoration
workers removed the plexiglass and
restored the windows and cames on the
east-facing windows. The newly restored
windows look beautiful. We will begin
the restoration process on the west-facing
windows in the summer of 2013.
Ellen Knox Library Window
Restoration
The windows in the Ellen Knox Library
are original to the building (1926).
Throughout the year, we will repair the
windows to help improve efficiency in the
school’s heating and cooling efforts. These
86-year-old windows are unique to the
school’s architecture.
Math Office Renovations
We reconfigured the workstations in the
Math Office allowing for the addition
of a new conference table. Teachers can
now meet with other teachers and with
students in a more collaborative way.
Look for future updates about
improvements to Havergal’s facilities on
our website:
Renovated Grade 10 bathroom
Restored stained glass windows in
the Brenda Robson Hall
Project update:
• Funds have been set aside to begin work on this project;
proceeds from the Gala on May 4, 2013, will also help
support this project.
• A technical working group has been assembled: Leslie Anne
Dexter (Chair), Head of Junior School; Lisa Anderson, Director
of Facilities; Kevin Daly, Junior School Parent and Member of
the Board of Governors; John Kerr, Grounds Manager; Ann Peel,
Director of the Institute; Darryl Reiter, Junior School Faculty
and STEM Teacher; Katy Sisley, Junior School Parent and HOGA
representative; and Louise Yearwood, Executive Director of
Advancement & Community Relations.
• Members of the Havergal community are invited to speak with
any member of the technical working group to find out more
about this project.
‘Outdoor Naturalized Learning Space’ Project Launches
The concept: To create an outdoor naturalized
learning space that fosters creative play and games,
provides a space for quiet reflection and group
interaction and nurtures curiosity and a respect for
nature.
What is possible? Through careful development
of our existing green space, the school can create an
outdoor naturalized learning space that enhances the
schools facilities, enriches teaching and learning and
inspires imaginative play. This will extend the Burke
Brook Stewardship Project containing the Lisa Hardie
Woodland Trail. The area to be developed lies between
the Junior and Upper Schools and the Burke Brook.