Annual Appeal 2022/2023

Sarah O'Kelly-Lynch, Annual Appeal Manager

It’s with great gratitude that we reach out to our Glenlyon Norfolk School community and thank everyone for your incredibly generous support during our Annual Appeal for 2022/2023.

Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we have been able to make significant strides towards our goals, allowing us to create a lasting positive change in the lives of our students.

This year the commitment to our Grade 5, 8 and 12 leaving gifts was commendable and showed your willingness to stand by us in our pursuit to move the GNS community forward. The 2022/2023 Annual Appeal saw increased support for the Head’s Discretionary Fund, symbolizing a shared vision for a better future and a strong belief in the leadership at Glenlyon Norfolk School.

Due to the support of our Annual Appeal, we have been able to complete Phase 2 of our Middle School transformation. The hallways of the Brooks Building have been infused with new life and the classrooms have evolved into modern spaces, which are awaiting the return of our Grade 7 and 8 students.

As a token our appreciation, we would like to keep you updated on the progress of our projects and initiatives. We invite you to follow us on Instagram @mygns and subscribe to our upcoming impact report by emailing us at advancement@mygns.ca

Once again, thank you for your invaluable contributions to our Annual Appeal. Your support fuels our passion, energises our efforts and reminds us why we continue to embark on the Annual Appeal journey year after year.

If you ever wish to get in touch, share your thoughts or participate in our Annual Appeal, please do not hesitate to reach out. We would be more than happy to connect with you. Please visit our website to review our Donor Recognition list for the 2022/2023 Annual Appeal.

85% of Grade 5 Families gave to the Grade 5 Leaving Gift of outdoor giant games for the Junior School Campus.

57% of Parents gave to the Annual

Appeal

“Supporting GNS through monthly donations is an easy way for us to have a positive impact on the school over the long term.”

– Ben Allard and Liz Bullen, parents of Meredith ’35 & Lillian ’33

98% of Faculty and Staff gave to the Annual Appeal

“I donate to the Annual Appeal because, quite simply, I believe in what we do at GNS. Making sure the next generation gets a strong start is central to my own values, and I think this community does a particularly admirable job of supporting, challenging, and celebrating young people. I daily see the growth in critical and creative thought that my students inspire in each other, and am happy to contribute to this community.”

– Jamie Elbert, Senior School Teacher Librarian

70% of Grade 8 Families gave to the Grade 8 Leaving Gift of contributing toward Phase 1 of the Brooks Building renovations.

67% of Grade 12 Families

gave to the Grade 12 Leaving Gift in support of improving the outdoor seating available to students.