Life as a Boarder

Life at Havergal is fun and filled with opportunities to learn. But there’s nobody better equipped to describe Boarding life than our Boarders themselves. Hear what they have to say in the video below!

Typical Weekday Schedule

Boarders enjoy a full schedule that allows them to make the most of their time at Havergal.

Morning

  • 7:30 am to 8:25 am: Breakfast
  • 8:30 am: Advisory Class
  • 8:40 am: Prayers/House/Co-Curricular/Clubs/Form/Advisory
  • 9:30 am: Morning classes begin

Afternoon

  • 12 pm: Lunch
  • 1 pm: Afternoon classes begin
  • 3:30 pm to 5 pm: Sports/Club activities/free-time/homework

Evening

  • 5 pm to 5:45 pm: Dinner
  • 6 pm to 8 pm: Study
  • 8 pm to 9:30 pm: Recreational activities/free time
  • 10 pm (Sunday-Thursday): All students are required to be back in Boarding
  • 10:30 pm: All students in their own room, all lights out/Boarding School Office closes
Boarders play a board game in the common room.

Weekend Routine

Weekends gives Boarders a little more flexibility while also offering a range of activities. These are planned by staff and students and are posted on the Boarding Google Calendar. Students are also permitted to sign out for weekends with staff approval and parent/guardian permission.

Friday

  • 3:30 pm to 5 pm: Free time
  • 5 pm to 5:45 pm: Dinner
  • 6 pm to Curfew: Free time
  • 12:30 am: Boarding Office closes

Saturday

  • 9 am: Boarding Office opens
  • 11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Brunch
  • 12 to 5 pm: Free time
  • 5 to 5:45 pm: Dinner
  • 6 pm to Curfew: Free time
  • 12:30 am: Boarding Office closes

Sunday

  • 9 am: Boarding Office opens
  • 11:30 am to 12:30 pm: Brunch
  • 12 to 5 pm: Free time/mandatory workshop
  • 5 to 5:45 pm: Dinner
  • 6 to 8 pm: Study
  • 8 to 9:30 pm: Recreational activities/free time
  • 10 pm (Sunday-Thursday): All students are required to be back in Boarding.
  • 10:30 pm: All students in their own rooms, all lights out/Boarding Office closes

Food Service

Havergal’s Food Services provide nutritious food to nourish the body and the mind. On weekdays, students are served three nutritious meals, along with morning, afternoon and after school snacks. On weekends, they’re served brunch and dinner with a variety of choices. Our chefs provide a wide selection of food, including international and culturally diverse cuisine, organic food and seasonal produce, vegetarian options. Special dietary restrictions or allergies can also be accommodated. Plus, the Boarding Common Rooms are stocked with various snacks and have a small kitchenette.