Institute at Havergal – Forum for Change
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Institute at Havergal Forum for Change 2015–16 Institute at Havergal The Forum for Change in the Upper School The Student Institute Team (SIT) in the Junior School As a school, we have students ask themselves: People, Perspective, “What kind of world do I want?” Partnership To address problems, we work This question frames our programming and whole school dialogue. with people, enriched by multiple The Institute at Havergal is tasked with bringing the school’s mission perspectives, in partnership (or collaboration). to life by giving students the global knowledge and skills they need to be successful anytime, anywhere, with anyone. “ The true test of understanding is the ability to transfer learning.” Our goal is to support young —Stephen Katz women who approach their world with curiosity, who Our project is the development of agency : teaching for embrace learning from failure, understanding. who seek originality, who are committed to collaboration, The Institute enables students to experience impact by working on who enjoy working with those self-selected and directed real-world, real-time problem solving. unlike themselves and who Through the Forum for Change in the Upper School and the Student value good questions. Institute Team (SIT) in the Junior School, we provide the opportunity for students to practice shaping their world with relatively low-risk projects and activities—to learn by doing—and support them as they transfer their learning. www.havergal.on.ca/forumforchange TABLE OF CONTENTS Students Act NOW [p.2] Student Institute Team [p.4] Building Global Capability [p.6] Local Partnerships [p.8] Excursions [p.12] Exchange [p.16] WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? Students Act NOW Walk into the Forum for Change or come to Student Institute Team meetings! Start: Method: Student n Ask lifeworthy questions that explore Idea We a problem as part of a system, Spin Out Listen without rushing to a solution. Ideas & Say (Some Fail) n Enable students to articulate “YES” their ideas. Knowledge Building n Work with students to motivate others (build a group and reach out). Share & Connect n Build on the ideas of others and Learn collaborate (the process of Incubate: co-creation). Advise & n Focus on education and advocacy. Consult n Learn from experience. 2 Students Act NOW Walk into the Forum for Change or come to Student Institute Team meetings! 3 The Institute in the Junior School Student Institute Team (SIT) Innovative Approaches to Problem Solving 4 The Institute in the Junior School Student Institute Team (SIT) Innovative Approaches to Problem Solving Imagine: What kind of world do I want? 5 Building Global Capability Being effective anywhere, anytime, with anyone Our Global Experience Program offers students the opportunity to build global capability by exploring new cultures, learning new and effective communication techniques and languages and becoming a real-world problem solver. 6 Culture Language and Real-World I have knowledge of Communication Problem Solving many cultures and I am learning a foreign I have the ability to traditions. language and use it as engage in real-world I am beginning to a window into shared problem solving. beliefs, values, understand the role I understand that customs, behaviours of place and values in issues that are and artifacts. my own identity and in important somewhere my connections with I am learning to are important others. navigate social networks everywhere. and to communicate powerfully. 7 Local Partnerships Middle School and Senior School students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of local partnerships across Toronto, each with a different focus. All of our partnerships have our students working with diverse groups of people toward a shared purpose. 8 ArtHeart Appletree Regent Park Havergal College WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS OCCASIONAL 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM Working alongside market founder Lesley Stoyan ArtHeart encourages young people to put their (Class of 1990), Havergal students will work with imaginations to work. Using visual art as a Appletree Farmers’ Markets to connect to and vehicle to foster creativity, Havergal students promote the fresh food movement. design, facilitate and work with buddies and local professional artists on shared art projects. Best Buddies Derrydown Public School Havergal College Keele & Finch OCCASIONAL OCCASIONAL (VARIES BY TERM) Havergal students are matched with a young Havergal students plan and co-lead workshops person who has an intellectual disability for students in Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5. and connections are made based on shared Session topics include arts and crafts, reading interests. Buddies develop friendships and sports. Students will also have the throughout the year and participate in activities opportunity to extend the relationships they that facilitate social interaction. build at this partnership by participating in Derrydown Public School’s month-long Summer Literacy Day Camp, which runs in conjunction with The Leacock Foundation. 9 Duke of Edinburgh's Award Grenoble Public School SELF-DIRECTED Flemingdon Park The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award encourages WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS participants in personal discovery and growth, 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM self-reliance, perseverance, responsibility to Havergal students visit Grenoble Public themselves and service to their community. School and assist junior school buddies with It is a program of individual development and homework. Students also support Moorelands, achievement. Dance4Life (an after-school dance program The Award has three levels: Bronze, Silver and founded by a Havergal student) and New Gold. In order to earn a Duke of Edinburgh’s Circles in the Flemingdon Park neighbourhood. Award, a recipient must set and reach personal goals in four areas: physical fitness, community service, skill development and adventurous journey. Jumpstart AIM Sport for Community Camp Havergal College TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST Led by Havergal’s Athletes in Motion (AIM), Havergal students partner with other Toronto secondary school students and Canada’s National Team athletes to lead a community sport and movement day camp for children from our local partner schools including Derrydown, Grenoble and Lawrence Heights. 10 Lawrence Heights Middle Music Connect School Senior homes in the GTA Lawrence & Dufferin OCCASIONAL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS Havergal students deliver music programs to 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM nursing homes for residents with Alzheimer’s Havergal students connect with Lawrence and dementia, most of whom are seniors. Heights buddies through homework, reading Neuroscience research has demonstrated that and board games. The program provides an music can help people reconnect with their opportunity for students to get to know each memories and lost identities, while bringing other and build self-confidence. moments of joy. Students will have the opportunity to share their music talents and experience first- hand the power and impact of music. The music program can include oldies, classical as well as contemporary music, tailoring to the interests and enjoyment of the elderly community. New Circles: Middle School Start2Finish Partnership Sheppard & Warden Flemingdon Park OCCASIONAL OCCASIONAL (VARIES BY TERM) Havergal students partner with students from New Circles is an organization working in the Pauline Johnson Public School in a running and Flemingdon Park area. New Circles builds reading program. Our students organize and connections and caring communities as it host Run4Change at Havergal in late April as a promotes equity and dignity by providing lead up to the concluding Start2Finish 5 km run services and clothing to those in their at the end of May. community. Havergal Middle School students will have the opportunity to partner with New Circles on various community initiatives throughout the year. 11 Yellowknife Ottawa Beijing Chengdu Excursion: Grades 7 and 8 Costa Rica 10 Days / 9 nights Date: March Break 2016 Approximate Cost: $4,000* DESCRIPTION: Whether hiking across a rugged WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST: landscape, zip lining through the luscious jungle, • Round trip airfare catching the ultimate wave or working with a • Deluxe travel insurance community on a shared project, this excursion • All meals indicated on the itinerary is truly unique and amazing. The Institute at • All accommodations Havergal, together with Westcoast Connections • All activities including: and 360° Student Travel, has designed the ultimate – Two days of community projects introduction to Costa Rica. With a mix of adventure, – Tour of Poás Volcano travel and community partnerships, this excursion – Zip lining is sure to leave students feeling the magic of this – Waterfall rappelling amazing country and its people. – Professional surf lessons – Giant tree climbing • A certified specialist for each technical activity • All chartered private transportation • Costa Rica departure tax ($29) ñ WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST: *Cost is subject to change • Personal spending money LEGEND: Cultural Language Adventure Immersion ñ Immersion Partnership Durban Itinerary† DAY 1 Arrive in San José, transfer to hotel in San Ramón, participate in an orientation, eat dinner. D DAY 2 Travel to Poás Volcano, hike through the park. After Poás, meet the head of Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation (our partners in Costa Rica). B L D DAY 3 Community partnership project. B L D DAY 4 Community partnership project. B L D DAY 5 Community partnership project. B L D DAY 6 Travel to Tamarindo for surf lessons. B L D DAY 7 Community partnership project. B L D DAY 8 Travel to Rincón de la Vieja, an eco-resort hotel. Zip line activity and river tubing. B L D DAY 9 Beach morning: snorkle and sail cruise in the afternoon. B L D DAY 10 Head to the airport for the flight home. B † Itinerary is subject to change B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner 13 Yellowknife Ottawa Beijing Chengdu Excursion: Grades 9 to 12 South Africa 24 days / 23 nights Date: Summer 2016 Approximate Cost: $5,700* DESCRIPTION: Do you want to experience impact? Durban Are you ready to be inspired? Are you willing to see the world differently? Then you will not want to miss our three-week excursion to the beautiful country of South Africa.