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We are pleased to share with our community the Havergal
College Strategic Plan 2009-2014, Culture of Capability. The
final report shows the plan’s impact on the school as an
educational institution as well as on its community, as
evidenced through stories of its success. Please visit
to view the final report.
Help Shape HC 2020! The Board of Governors and School
Leadership Team have launched a process to develop our next
strategic plan, building on the foundation of the Culture of
Capability . Over the coming months we will be examining our
changing environment, engaging our community and exploring
new strategies to guide our school from 2015 to 2020. We look
forward to hearing from many voices in our community. Stay
tuned for more information as this exciting process unfolds.
Havergal’s Chair of the Board of Governors: Barrie Laver
On September 29, Havergal College announced the appointment of Barrie Laver as Chair of the Board
of Governors.
Barrie has served on the Board of Governors of Havergal College since 2010, most recently as Vice
Chair of the Board. As Board Chair, he will sit on all Board Committees and will also continue to Chair
the Strategic Planning Committee.
Barrie is currently Managing Director with RBC Capital Partners, the private equity and venture
capital group with Royal Bank of Canada. A senior executive with an extensive background in
the venture capital and private equity industry, Barrie has served as CEO with companies in the
technology, hospitality and manufacturing sectors. He holds CPA, CA and ICD.D designations and has
experience on numerous private, public and not-for-profit boards. His daughters are recent graduates
of Havergal College–Erica 2014 and Danielle 2012.
The entire Havergal community is fortunate to have Barrie take on this leadership role, guiding the
Board and helping to shape Havergal’s future.
Havergal College’s Strategic Plan 2009–2014
Culture of Capability
Final Report
Culture of Capability has made a lasting impact—please visit
to learn about their stories.
Strategic Plan Update