2021/22 Head's Report by Meadowridge School

Head’s Report The Annual Report for

2021/22

Head's Report An annual report for Meadowridge School

Table of Contents

24 Arts

Music Visual Arts Performing Arts

Admissions & Enrollment Faculty & Staff Volunteers Events

Our Accreditations & Memberships CAIS & IB Synchronized Dual Visit

Results Diploma Programme Assessments Capstone Projects Student Achievements

Land Acknowledgment Indigenous Peoples Day Education across the Continuum

Community

Library & Technology Library Resources Library Services & Highlights Integrated Technology

Accreditations

Athletics Overview Athletics Opportunities Championships & Awards

Academics

Experiential Education Week Without Walls Duke of Edinburgh Award Field Trips

Programs, Acceptances & Destinations Academic Results Post-Secondary Counselling

Curricular Integration Sustainability Land Recovery EcoSchools Certification Farmers' Market

Overview Annual Fund Philanthropy at Meadowridge

Statement of Financial Position Statement of Cash Flows Statement of Operations

Class of 2022

OE3

Advancement

Indigenous Education

Student Life Clubs & Co-Curriculars Service & Leadership School Spirit

Financials

Accreditations & Memberships

Photography: Marketing & Communications Office, Kacy Che & Hammer Liu, Roy Zhao ‘19

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Community Community > Enrollment & Admissions > Faculty & Staff > Volunteers > Events

Community > Enrollment & Admissions > Faculty & Staff > Volunteers > Events

When a child enrolls at our school, we welcome their entire family into our community. Through active and intentional building of relationships, we form connections that allow us to communicate freely and openly about our children. Working collaboratively alongside parents, we focus on the growth, development, safety, and wellbeing of all our children.

Enrollment & Admissions 89 new families

joined us in the 2021/22 school year

Mia Z. Shares: Joining Meadowridge

112

13+ languages spoken

by our new families, including English, Chinese, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Persian, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu, and Russian

New students joined Meadowridge for the 2021/22 school year

8 countries of origin

new families joined us from Haiti, Canada, China, United States of America, Mexico, Taiwan, India and the United Kingdom

China

The United Kingdom

Canada

Taiwan

Mexico

Haiti The United States of America India

I joined Meadowridge School in Grade 10 and was overwhelmed by the support I received from teachers and students. I transferred from another nearby school after I realized I was not challenging myself enough and needed a change. That is when my parents found Meadowridge School. I was scared during my first week of school, as any teenager would be entering a brand-new environment. I was quickly introduced to many people, and they are the ones who helped and supported me during my first year. However, I believe the volleyball season helped me get even closer to my friends. Going to tournaments, championships, and the long bus rides in between brought everyone together. The volleyball court is where I have had some of my best moments at Meadowridge. The teachers were also very helpful throughout the year. They gave up their lunch and even after-school hours to help me understand new concepts, for which I am incredibly grateful. All these people were the support I needed when settling in at a new school. This is also why my parents picked Meadowridge; they knew I would get the support to become the best student I could be and challenge myself every day to learn new things.

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300+

205

85.5%

Families attended an Open House

Individual Assessments

of assessed students accepted

277

70.4%

Online & In-Person Open Houses All inquiring families are encouraged to attend an Open House and experience our school through a campus tour, led by our Student Ambassadors between Grades 6 and 12. At these events, prospective families are also given a chance to meet with our current parents, speak to our faculty and staff and ask important questions about their admission to Meadowridge.

During the pandemic, Open House events shifted and moved to an online and safe format. Following provincial guidelines, in-person events resumed in October 2021.

Applicants

of accepted enrolled

All applicants, to any grade, must undergo an age-appropriate assessment to be considered for enrollment.

Admission decisions are made between January and April for enrollment to the following school year.

There are two assessment days for each age group: Early Learning (Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten), Primary (Grades 1 to 5), and Middle (Grades 6 to 8) and Diploma (Grades 9 to 11). In addition to these assessment days, applicants from Grades 8 to 11 must write the SSAT.

Enrollment offers are given to those applicants who meet all of the qualifications, and whose families demonstrate a strong fit with the Mission, Vision and Values of Meadowridge.

During the pandemic, assessments moved to online, one-on-one Zoom interviews with applicants. Following provincial guidelines, in-person assessments resumed in October 2021.

669

Total number of new & returning students in September 2021

Peighton H. Shares: Being a new student at Meadowridge I joined Meadowridge School a month into my Grade 11 year after just moving here from England. My previous school was really strict, and they treated students harshly. Coming to Meadowridge, I could tell there wasn't that same approach and I believe that’s what made me fall in love with the school. I feel what I have to say matters and that the school is proud of its students. I see teachers all the time celebrating their students' successes, especially in sports. Go Gryphons!

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Faculty & Staff at Meadowridge 121 Faculty, Staff & Administrators supporting students across the Continuum

73 Faculty Members & Specialty Teachers

0 to 3 YEARS

29%

Languages spoken by members of our faculty, staff, and administration

3 to 5 YEARS

23%

including Hindi, Serbian, German, French, Spanish, English, Farsi, Swedish, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, Tagalog, Afrikaans, and Konkani

6 to 10 YEARS

19%

11 to 15 YEARS

15%

16 to 20 YEARS

20+ YEARS

34 48 Support Staff & Administrators

164 Degrees held by our faculty and staff, including Bachelor's, Master's, and PhDs

Tenure of faculty & staff

Experience teaching in schools across Canada and around the world including the USA, Japan, England, Indonesia, Colombia, China, Thailand, India, UAE, Philippines, Venezuela, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Singapore, Italy, Cambodia, Australia, Albania, Hong Kong, British Virgin Islands, Republic of Latvia, Honduras, Peru, Tanzania, Kuwait, Romania, Chile, Spain, Caribbean, Mexico, and Oman

22 IB Leadership Positions 8 IB Site Visitors Participate in programme verification and evaluation visits, representing the IB 8 IB Workshop Leaders Facilitate professional development for teachers in schools implementing the IB programmes 6 IB Examiners Provide effective, reliable and continuous leadership of all Diploma Programme assessment activities

Ms. Chow Shares: Teaching at Meadowridge School Meadowridge School is a vibrant place for learning and growing. The school offers students and staff a place where they can be inspired, dream, take action, learn from each other, provide service, and hone interests and passions. I have been here long enough to see four Headmasters put their mark on enhancing and enriching the curriculum and facilities. This school offers an incredible array of opportunities for students. The strong delivery of academics is apparent, but attention and importance are also given to activities that build character, grit, appreciation of the arts, athletics, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

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63+ professional development opportunities for all members of the community

All members of the school community—Board Members, Educational Leaders, Teachers, Staff and Parents— continue to learn through professional development Faculty Professional Development Topics & Training Emergency Child First Aid Autism in Early Childhood Exploring ADD Early Childhood Classroom Design Inquiry-Based Learning with Trevor Mackenzie Ridge Wilderness Canoe and Water Safety Education-Differentiation Evidence-Based Education Supporting Minds, Supporting Futures BC Music Educators Conference BC Librarians Association Conference BC Association of Math Teachers Conference BC School Counsellor Conference BC Teacher of Languages Conference Aboriginal Education Conference Risk Managers Association Conference Destination Learning Conference Neufeld Institute Conference

Professional development focuses for this year

Board Member Professional Development Governance Workshop Parent Topics & Training Elementary School Home Learning IB Information Elementary School Report Card Getting to Know the Middle School Managing Stress and Anxiety Understanding the MYP Report Card Supporting and Empowering Your High School Student The Attention Economy: How Our Digital Technologies Lure Us In Screentime for Young Learners Social Media Applying to UK Universities Applying to Canadian Universities

$100,000+ spent on professional development

Post-Secondary Counsellors Topics & Training International Association of College Admissions Conference University of California Counselor Conference Staff Topics & Training Canadian Playground Theory University of Alberta Indigenous Education Concussion Awareness Professional Boundary

Post-Pandemic Social and Emotional Learning, Indigenous Education, and Inquiry-Based Learning were focuses for professional development this year

Ms. Higginson shares: Continual learning at Meadowridge Just as we encourage our students to engage in lifelong learning, our staff are constantly engaging in professional development, and we are fortunate to have a range of amazing opportunities. The IB training or ISABC workshops allow for networking and collaboration with teachers from around the world, ensuring we are up-to-date in current pedagogy and can best support our students. Some of our richest learning has come through in-house presentations, either from our colleagues or through guest experts. We are currently learning from Trevor MacKenzie, an educator, speaker, and author who is helping us enrich our lessons with an additional focus on inquiry. This opportunity for year-long professional development has turned our colleagues into teammates as we challenge and inspire each other to continue our growth as educators.

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15+

IB Category 2 & 3 workshops attended

2 Primary Years Programme (PYP) 5 Middle Years Programme (MYP) 8 Diploma Programme (DP)

100%

of the Educational Leadership Team completed Safer Schools Together training Workshops included The Impacts of Cyberbullying, Responding to Racism and Targeted Hate, Current Online Behavioural Trends, Creating Safe and Inclusive School Environments, and Digital Threat Training

2 PYP IB Workshops Play-based learning The role of the coordinator

27+

5 MYP IB Workshops The personal project Arts – visual and performing The role of the coordinator Physical and health education Language and literature

Parents continued their learning through an array of faculty and administrator-hosted information sessions, with topics focused on Elementary, Middle and High School; the IB Continuum; Student Life; Educational Technology; Post-Secondary Counselling; Advancement; and Outdoor, Experiential, Ecological Education (OE3)

8 DP IB Workshops Theatre Geography Counselling Business management French Language Biology: a focus on internal assessment Spanish oral examiner training Intensive internal assessment workshop

IB Categories & Workshops The IB has three categories of workshops based on experience level, circumstances and professional goals. Category 1 focuses on IB philosophy and implementation Category 2 covers delivery of the four IB programmes of education Category 3 builds on and enhances professional development portfolios

Parent Information Sessions

Lifelong and Shared Learning at Meadowridge is extended to all members of the community. Board Members Educational Leaders Teachers & Staff

Parents Students Alumni

100%

of faculty and staff completed Boundary Training for Canadian Schools: Creating a Culture of Safety course Ensuring a shared understanding of the roles and responsibilities for creating a safe learning environment

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Volunteers

170

Volunteers supported our students and our school, including parents, grandparents, students, alumni, alumni parents, and faculty and staff Alumni University mentors Career mentors Guest speakers On-campus support Athletics Coaches Drivers

12+

Board &

Committees Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Members-at-large Past Chair Finance Facilities Executive Governance

Events & Committees Welcome Back Picnic Diwali Lunar New Year Golf Tournament Open House Eid al-Fitr Alumni Home for the Holidays

Parent Guild Grade Reps Chair Vice-Chair Treasurer Secretary Sunshine Used Uniform Shop Executive Members

Over 12 events and initiatives were supported by parent volunteers last year, including cultural events, fundraisers, and community-building days, including: Diwali Celebration Lunar New Year Celebration Eid al-Fitr Celebration Christmas Hamper Gift Card Drive

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Fall & Spring Spirit Days Flower basket fundraiser Welcome Back Picnic Open House Golf Tournament & Family Brunch

Management and dayto-day operations of the Used Uniform Shop Staff Appreciation events New Family Orientation

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Community Events

297 Guests

The Meadowridge Golf Tournament and Family Brunch welcomed over 290 guests including 28 alumni – the largest turnout the tournament has ever seen!

New Family Orientation

Volunteer Appreciation Event

To help get to know the people and programs of Meadowridge, we welcomed over 90 new students and their families to campus for an informative morning full of mingling, touring, and connecting.

An outdoor reception was held for all school volunteers, providing guests with refreshments, live music by our Orchestra Club, and a takeaway of thyme because we couldn’t be more thankful for our volunteers' 'thyme'!

Welcome Back Picnic

The Welcome Back Picnic drew nearly 900 guests together for a fun-filled back-to-school event that included a complimentary BBQ, ice cream, photo booth, balloon splash, face-painting, lawn games, a scavenger hunt, a roaming magician and a steel drum band. Meadowridge Giving Day

A 24-hour celebration in support of the people, programs and plans our families care about the most. Meadowridge's Giving Day is a part of the larger Giving Tuesday movement, which encourages giving back after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Open Houses

We hosted eight open houses, welcoming hundreds of prospective families to learn more about our school, sharing with them our vision, our culture, and our offerings. Alumni Home for the Holidays

As our alumni community continues to grow, so too do our efforts to bring them back for special events full of reminiscing, connecting, and fun. This year's event saw nearly 70 alumni return to campus.

Alumni Speaker Series

Bringing four alumni speakers back onto campus (some virtually), we hosted information sessions for our Grade 12 students – giving them insight into topics that would better prepare them for life after graduation. Diba Taghvai ’12 spoke about finances and investing for young adults, Shauna Graveson ’19 and Victoria Horne ’14 spoke about relationship building and networking, and Iris Yu ’13 spoke about the transition to university during the first year. VIP Parking Auction Event

An online event that would take the community by storm was our auction for VIP parking! These coveted spots raised a total of $53,500 in support of the Audacity Campaign. Golf Tournament and Family Brunch

Thanks to the help of our presenting sponsor Lordco Auto Parts, Meadowridge was able to successfully host the 19th annual Golf Tournament and Family Brunch at Meadow Gardens Golf Club. The day was filled with a lot of golf and laughter, delicious food, beautiful music, and most of all, great people. All proceeds from the Golf Tournament are directed to the Meadowridge Scholarship & Financial Aid Program. Meadowridge School 9

Accreditations

Accreditations & Memberships Meadowridge holds accreditations and authorizations from a number of organizations, including the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), the Council of International Schools (CIS), and the BC Ministry of Education. These accreditations are distinct, and serve different purposes. We use accreditations as a basis for reflection and growth. The IBO authorizations measure the quality of teaching and learning in the school at every level – Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme – to make certain that we provide the resources, framework, and approaches to teaching and learning so that we meet the most rigorous international criteria in the world, and that we embrace internationalism and inquiry as central dispositions in the school. The CAIS accreditation applies 12 standards of school quality within their accreditations, from governance to facilities, education to finance, risk management to Advancement, and so on. In measuring every aspect of our school at the highest national standards, this accreditation links us to the best schools in Canada, and provides our Board and parents with the certain knowledge that we exceed all of the expectations of great Canadian schools. The CIS membership is designed to align every aspect of our school with internationalism and interculturalism, and to ensure that the school exceeds all international standards of excellence. The British Columbia Ministry of Education ensures that our children are learning the knowledge, skills, and abilities which are basic in this province, and basic for all educated citizens. They also ensure that we are compliant with every aspect of school law within the province. Above this requirement, we are also a member of the Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC). Together, these accreditation processes bring teams of educators from our province, from our country, and from around the world to our school. They provide feedback on our ongoing improvement, and assurance to our community that we continue to be one of the best schools in the world.

This year, Meadowridge completed a synchronized accreditation with both the IB and CAIS. Before the Visit: Community Collaboration

IB Committees Four committees were established to work alongside the accrediting team and to share their opinions of the school, from purpose and environment to school culture and learning.

CAIS Committees Eleven committees were established, comprised of teachers, staff, and board members, to investigate and provide insight into the 11 CAIS Standards.

IB Parent & Student Surveys Two surveys were released, inviting parents and students to share their views on the IB Programmes at Meadowridge as well as philosophies and beliefs. During the Visit: Welcoming the World

IB & CAIS Accrediting Teams Thirteen educators and administrators from around the world met with school leaders and the IB and CAIS Committee for the collective sevenday virtual accreditation. After the Visit: Synchronized Accreditation Approved Meadowridge earned dual accreditation from both the IB and CAIS visiting teams.

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Academics

Results > Diploma Programme Assessments > Capstone Projects > Student Achievements

Academics > Results > Diploma Programme Assessments > Capstone Projects > Student Achievements

At Meadowridge, at every grade level, children are involved in physically active, emotionally engaging, and cognitively challenging learning. We balance an inquiry-based approach with a focus on skill development while exploring a rigorous and broad curriculum. We encourage risk-taking and reflection, while engaging in challenging and complex questions. Using a variety of international perspectives, learning becomes deeper, more meaningful, and strongly connected to values.

Results KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 5

GRADE 4 & GRADE 7

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth

The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)

MAP Growth is the standard-bearer for measuring achievement and growth in math and reading. Administered in over 140 countries to more than 13 million students, MAP Growth data is used to address different needs of each class and helps teachers improve learning outcomes.

The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) uses three levels of proficiency to describe student performance: Emerging, On Track, and Extending. At the Extending level, students demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning.

MAP Results: Kindergarten to Grade 5 Reading LOW

7.4%

LOW AVERAGE

12.5%

AVERAGE

15.6%

HIGH AVERAGE

32.1%

HIGH

32.4%

MAP Results: Grade 1 to Grade 5 Mathematics LOW

9.3%

Grade 4 Literacy

Grade 4 Numeracy

38.1%

On Track

Grade 7 Literacy

AVERAGE

16.7%

On Track

HIGH AVERAGE

25.6%

Emerging

HIGH

32.1%

Students in Grades 1 to 5 scored in the High Average or High levels in MAP Mathematics

61.9%

Extending

16.3%

64.5%

23.8%

On Track

LOW AVERAGE

High Average & High Levels in Mathematics

76.2%

Extending

29.6%

Extending

68.4% 1.9%

Grade 7 Numeracy

42.6% 55.5%

Extending On Track Emerging

1.9% Meadowridge School 13

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GRADE 10 & GRADE 12

Ministry of Education Literacy & Numeracy Assessment Numeracy Assessment 10 - Proficiency Level Distribution (%) Emergent

Developing

Proficient

Extending

Meadowridge School

2.04

Independent Schools

12.20

18.37

36.73

42.86

29.23

41.90

16.38

Provincial Schools

16.24

37.20

34.61

11.33

Non-Affiliated Schools

10.72

29.22

41.68

17.84

Plan & Design

Reasoned Estimates

Fair Share

Model

Meadowridge School

56.62

62.32

59.78

59.12

Provincial Averages *

38.61

47.01

40.57

39.51

↑ 18.01%

↑ 15.31%

↑ 19.21%

↑ 19.61%

Proficient

Extending

Numeracy Assessment 10 - Averages by Task (%)

Literacy Assessment 10 - Proficiency Level Distribution (%) Emergent

Developing

Meadowridge School

2.04

73.47

24.49

Independent Schools

6.58

17.81

56.18

19.32

Provincial Schools

5.63

22.43

59.90

11.85

Non-Affiliated Schools

3.33

13.77

63.15

19.64

Literacy Assessment 10 - Averages by Task (%) Comprehension

Communication

Meadowridge School

70.63

70.69

Provincial Averages *

66.86

52.24

↑ 3.77%

↑ 18.45%

* Includes all independent, provincial, and non-affiliated schools.

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Literacy Assessment 12 - Proficiency Level Distribution (%) Emergent

Developing

Proficient

Extending

Meadowridge School

61.11

38.89

Independent Schools

1.85

18.39

52.33

27.32

Provincial Schools

1.98

20.29

52.33

27.32

Literacy Assessment 12 - Averages by Task (%) Comprehension

Communication

Meadowridge School

78.08

77.16

Provincial Averages *

65.47

63.74

↑ 12.61%

↑ 13.45%

* Includes all independent, provincial, and non-affiliated schools. GRADE 10

GRADE 12

IB Personal Project

IB Diploma & Course Results

Grade 10 students completed the Personal Project

All Grade 10 students complete the Personal Project, the Capstone Project of the Middle Years Programme. Of the 51 students, two students received perfect scores and another eight received the top score.

IB GRADING SCALE

6 5 4 3

Graduates in the Class of 2022 Eighty-one percent of graduates earned the IB Diploma while nineteen percent earned the IB Course Certificate.

44/45 Top Score Achieved for the Class of 2022

Percentage of Grade 10 students to earn each grade • Meadowridge • IB World Average 7

33.48-point IB Diploma average 15.7% 2.9% 31.4% 17.6% 25.5% 20.8% 21.6% 27.9% 0.6% 22.8%

out of a maximum 45 points

↑ 2 points above the global IB Diploma average

95% Diploma Programme pass rate

85.7% Average percentage for Course Certificate Students

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GRADE 12

Diploma Programme Internal Assessments

GRADE 11

DP Assessments are designed to measure students’ mastery of advanced academic skills, including: analyzing and presenting information, evaluating and constructing arguments, and solving problems creatively.

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Questions

Business Management

Sciences

What pricing strategy is most suitable for SpicyClouds during its initial launch of its own SaaS management system?

Biology An investigation into the effectiveness of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sarscov-2) vaccines.

TOK is central to the educational philosophy of the DP, providing an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature of knowledge and how we know what we claim to know.

Should Datong Securities adopt a multi-channel network to remain competitive? To what extent has Tesla’s penetration of the Chinese market through building the gigafactory benefited the company?

Geography An investigation into the changes in the physical characteristics of the Kanaka Creek from its upper reaches to its mouth to the extent to which the Kanaka Creek subscribes to the Bradshaw model.

History How significant of a role did Kate Shepard play in the passing of the new electoral law in New Zealand in 1893?

Chemistry The effect of branching on aqueous solubility of alcohols. Physics Reducing the deflection of a cantilever beam by horizontal tapering.

Mathematics An investigation on the impact of Covid-19 cases on the player attendance of different NBA teams throughout the 2020-2021 season.

Visual Arts The incorporation of culture and heritage in the artwork of Victo Ngai.

What is the relationship between personal experience and knowledge? How can we distinguish between knowledge, opinion, and belief? How can new knowledge change our established values of beliefs? What are the implications of having, or not having, knowledge? How can we know that current knowledge is an improvement upon past knowledge? What is the relationship between knowledge and culture?

Joel C. Shares: Creating a fitness app for his Grade 10 Personal Project I got really interested in lifting over the summer, and I was thinking how helpful it would be to have an app that could track my stats and help me improve through progressive overload. There were apps like it, but I wanted to create my own, something that would suit my needs and be more beginner friendly. I didn’t know anything about app creation, but I wanted to learn. I also wanted an app over a website because I wanted it to be something you could interact with easily, that would be available on your device, and could be used to give feedback and track stats instantly. So, that’s how I picked my Personal Project. To start, I had to learn Java. I followed a few online courses, got some ideas, then started to build different parts of my app. Throughout the project, I tackled each section as I went, filling in my knowledge gaps through research along the way.

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GRADE 5, 10 & 12

IB Capstone Projects Across the Continuum GRADE 5, GRADE 10 & GRADE 12

A unique feature of the IB programmes are the capstone projects in the final year of each IB Programme. These projects require students to showcase themselves through the lens of the Learner Profile, while incorporating aspects of the ATT and ATL in their inquiries. Here is a collection of examples.

Grade 5 Exhibition

Grade 10 Personal Project

Grade 12 Extended Essay

Primary Years Programme Animal Welfare Discrimination Global Warming Food Waste Anxiety & Social Emotional Learning Creativity and Motivation Sports Injuries Air Pollution Cybercrime Pandemic Preparedness Energy Space Junk Water Pollution Online Safety Climate Change

Middle Years Programme

Diploma Programme

To learn about the causes of fast fashion and the consequences of it in terms of the environment, ethics, and cost.

Language & Literature To what extent does your interpretation of psychodrama rely on literary devices and wordplay?

To research the education system and investigate how potential implicit biases within it affect students’ perspectives on current events.

Business Management To what extent will Salesforce benefit from the acquisition of Slack?

Watch the Grade 5 Exhibition videos

To learn the strategies, from both sides of the war, during the invasion of France in World War II. To learn how to properly set up a freshwater fish tank that creates the best environment for fish. To learn how to improve my non-dominant foot’s passing, dribbling, accuracy, and shooting in football.

Watch the Grade 10 Personal Project videos

Geography To what extent is the Maple Ridge public transit system sustainable with increase in urban sprawl? History To what extent did Japanese politics prolong the decision to surrender during World War II when compared to militaristic factors? Mathematics How does Graph Theory impact the formation of the subway network and how can the most visited station in the Tokyo subway/metro system be calculated by using knowledge of graph theory?

Watch the Grade 12 capstone project videos

Amy S. shares: Why I chose my Personal Project topic [For my Personal Project], I chose to explore how celebrities’ media postings influence cultural beauty standards and affect self-image. I wanted to focus on psychology—it’s what I want to eventually pursue—so started thinking about potential projects related to that field. At first, I was thinking about cancel culture, but then I also wanted to create something with art. I realized that by exploring beauty standards and their effects, I could do both. Creating art would be a really good way to show, compare and contrast the findings of my research. I decided to focus on how beauty standards came to be and their psychological effects. I specifically chose to feature both male and female beauty standards as I wanted to have equal representation.

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Student Achievements

105+ External Awards

Mathematics & Computing Awards

Mathematics & Computing Grade 4 Caribou Math Contest 10 students earned a Certificate of Distinction, placing in the top 25% of all contestants Grade 5 Caribou Math Contest 4 students earned a Certificate of Distinction, placing in the top 25% of all contestants Grade 5 BEAVER Computing Challenge 11 students earned a Certificate of Distinction, placing in the top 25% of all contestants Grade 6 BEAVER Computing Challenge 15 students earned a Certificate of Distinction, placing in the top 25% of all contestants 1 student earned a Perfect Score 1 student earned a spot on the Honour Roll, scoring at least 55 points Grade 7 & 8 BEAVER Computing Challenge 20 students earned a Certificate of Distinction, placing in the top 25% of all contestants 5 students earned a spot on the Honour Roll, scoring at least 84 points Pascal Mathematics Contest by the University of Waterloo’s CEMC 4 students earned a Certificate of Distinction, placing in the top 25% of all contestants

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Speaking & Debate Awards

Language Awards

Robotics Awards

Science Awards

Ministry of Education Provincial Scholarships

Canadian National Mathematics League (CNML) Contest Grade 6 team earned 1st place amongst all schools in British Columbia and 10th place in all of Canada (out of 128 schools)

B1 & B2 Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) Certifications 4 students earned DELF B2 certification

British Columbia Secondary Schools Math Contest (BCSSMC) Four students ranked in the top seven contestants at the Junior Level

FLL Robotics Tournament Three teams qualified for the provincial competition

Speaking & Debate Lower Mainland East Regional Qualifying tournament One team earned first place and qualified for provincials in the Junior Division One student earned the highest individual debate score of the tournament One student earned the 7th highest overall score in the Senior Division

Languages Concours d’art Oratoire Four students earned top-five placement in the province In Grade 8 to Grade 12 Core French (Basic French) three students placed first, second, and third in the province In Grade 11 to 12 French Immersion one student placed third in the province

7 students earned DELF B1 certification

Robotics

One team earned the Core Values Award for communication, inclusion, and team spirit

Science Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair & Canada-Wide Science Fair Two students earned first place, the NSERC Young Innovator Award and the CWSF as well as six individual award At the Canada-Wide Science Fair, the duo earned the Gold Excellence Award (awarded to the top 10 projects in every division) and the YouthCan Innovate Award (awarded to the top 8 projects in the senior division)

Ministry of Education Provincial Scholarship Program Five graduates were chosen as recipients in community service (2), classical music, and leadership (2)

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GRADE 6 TO 12

Honour Roll Achievements GRADE 12

92%

GRADE 11

74%

GRADE 10

90%

GRADE 9

97%

GRADE 8

93%

GRADE 7

91%

GRADE 6

89%

90%

achieved Honour Roll in the Middle and High School

Achieving the Gryphon Pin

Achieving Honour Roll

COMMUNITY SERVICE

GRADE 6 & 7 Total of 36 points across all 9 subjects GRADE 8 & 9 Total of 32 points across all 8 subjects GRADE 10 Total of 36 points, across all 9 subjects, including the Personal Project

One to three short-term service initiatives (depending on Grade-level)

GRADE 11 Total of 24 points, across all 6 subjects, excluding TOK, CAS & the EE

One long-term, ongoing service initiative in Grades 9 and 10

GRADE 12 Total of 25 points and upward

Gryphon Pin Achievements GRADE 12

92%

GRADE 11

87%

GRADE 10

78%

GRADE 9

76%

GRADE 8

78%

GRADE 7

87%

GRADE 6

92%

SCHOOL CAS CLUBS

Two Service, one Creativity, one Activity, and two choice clubs (six total)

84%

earned the Gryphon Pin in the Middle & High School

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Five subject marks at a 4 or more on a 7-point scale (Grade 6 to Grade 10) Five subjects earning a total of 16 points (Grade 11, Grade 12)

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Indigenous Education While much work has been done with regards to reconciliation, we recognize the importance of education in supporting this process. As a natural fit with our mission of learning to live well, with others and for others, in a just community, we work diligently to be a more equitable and inclusive society. We understand it is our responsibility to be a partner on the journey to reconciliation and are grateful to support our community in learning the truth about Indigenous people and their history in our country.

Indigenous Education

Land acknowledgment Our Indigenous Education Committee researched, wrote, and established Meadowridge School’s land acknowledgment. The community was provided guidelines in using the land acknowledgment online, in print, and before meetings and events.

“I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Katzie, the Kwantlen, and Stó:lō First Nation. We value the opportunity to learn, live, play, and share educational experiences on this traditional land.” (I feel compelled to take action...) First Nation

Area

Pronunciation

Katzie First Nation

Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge

kayt-zee

Kwantlen First Nation

Fort Langley Band

kwant-len

Stó:lō Nation

Yale to Langley

staw-low

Indigenous Education resources & community support Created a central hub with Indigenous Education resources for faculty and staff members. Including a scope and sequence plan for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Collaborated with the library to create collections of Indigenous Education books, literature and online resources. Collections included Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Oral Histories, and Indigenous Young Adult and Adult Fiction.

Strengthening and building relationships Nurtured and established relationships with local First Nations. Including Kwantlen Elders and Katzie Council Members. Supported teachers across the Continuum in researching and presenting content appropriately. Worked with High School administrators in implementing and understanding the new Indigenous-focused coursework graduation requirement.

Welcomed Indigenous Knowledge Keepers into classrooms and on campus for presentations and seminars. Including an Ethnobotanist-guided plant walk through our North Forest. Supported Indigenous Education teaching and learning. Hosted classroom activities and workshops centred around Indigenous Education.

Bowyn D. Shares: On emceeing the Indigenous Peoples Day Assembly Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day is important because it spreads awareness about Indigenous culture and reminds us that Indigenous People were here first. I also think we need to inform people that many Indigenous Peoples in Canada still do not have access to clean drinking water. I was proud to be an emcee for the Meadowridge Indigenous Peoples Day Assembly. I saw how much progress I had made in my public speaking skills and confidence while speaking about something important to me.

Indigenous Education Committee Established in 2020, the Indigenous Education Committee is comprised of 10 Meadowridge teachers, staff members and administrators. Together, the group has worked towards three main goals: 1) To promote, strengthen, and support Indigenous Education teaching and learning 2) To promote, plan and host the Indigenous Peoples Day Assembly 3) To build connections with the Katzie, Kwantlen, and Stó:lō Nation First Nations

National Indigenous Peoples Day Planned and hosted an Indigenous Peoples Day Assembly. ‘How Meadowridge Connects to the Land’ was Meadowridge’s third annual Indigenous Peoples Day assembly Welcomed two guests from the Sts'ailes First Nation and The Wild Moccasin Dancers. Students enjoyed musical and dance performances while learning about their historical and cultural significance Featured Indigenous Education across the Continuum. Junior Kindergarten to Grade 11 classes shared the different ways they explored 'Indigenous Ways of Knowing'

Indigenous Education across the Continuum Junior Kindergarten

Grade 5

Learned about longhouses, round houses, mud houses, igloos, and teepees during an Indigenous homes inquiry

Wrote poetry about Indigenous plants

Kindergarten

Used honourable harvesting practices to tap a maple tree and make maple syrup

Learned and practiced how to ask permission from nature before taking from it

Grade 1 Illustrated and recorded their own rendition of Raven and Eagle, as told by Ray Qwulshemut Peter

Grade 2 Learned about and created their own medicine wheel, focusing on mastery, generosity, independence, and belonging

Grade 3 Foraged for horsetail to make tea Took action to stop sturgeon fishing

Grade 4 Wrote and recited their own Land Acknowledgment

Grade 6

Grade 8 Researched and created informational posters about Indigenous plants

Grade 9 Learned and translated a creation story from English to Spanish

Grade 10 Investigated Indigenous rights and the clean water crisis

Grade 11 Investigated Sentinel Island and explored the potential views of missionaries, historians and anthropologists hoping to make contact

Arts

The Arts are a central component of our program and reflect the valuable role they play in society. We are surrounded by music, art, film, digital media, theatre, speeches, and all manners of creativity. Understanding the impact and developing the skills to utilize the Arts can have far reaching benefits for both the performer and the audience. Transdisciplinary learning opportunities are plentiful and skills are easily transferable into our areas of learning.

Music

Visual Arts

3 MYP Music Concerts 2 Elementary Music Showcases Over 140 songs performed at concerts, showcases, and assemblies 150 students participated in the Digital Recording Program using Soundtrap

15+ 5

Art Exhibitions

Visual Arts

featured in the E. Boyd and H. Burke Art Gallery

GRADE 12

10.4%

GRADE 11

29.6%

GRADE 10

56.8%

GRADE 9

37.8%

Class of 2022 Exhibits featured in the Diploma Programme Art Exhibition

30 students in Grades 9 and 10 recorded songs using Logic Pro X 40 original songs written, produced and performed by students in Grades 9 and 10 5 bands rehearsed and performed original songs for the MYP Spring Concert 47 students participated in one of the two Elementary School Choirs First annual Gryphy Award show hosted

Arts Matriculation

Drama

Performing Arts

54 27

Elementary School Students

GRADE 10

19.6%

GRADE 9

22.7%

participated as cast or crew in Pirates! The Musical

Music GRADE 10

23.5%

Grade 4 & 5 Students

GRADE 9

37.8%

participated in the new Rhythmic Dance Club

Graphic Arts GRADE 9

37.8%

Fiona Y. Shares: Winning the digital music program and winning the 2021/22 Meadowridge Song of the Year Music has always been a big part of my life; it’s my biggest passion. I began playing music at the age of four and wrote my first rap song in Grade 4 on a notebook that I lost right after writing in it. ‘Stardust’ was one of the twenty songs in my soundtrack project and a speck of dust in my 451 voice memos. It was not something that I expected others would enjoy. I wrote the song very late at night (may or may not have been three days before the song was due) and sang until I felt my mom tapping on my wall. As you can imagine, I did not expect much from this song. The song is very simple, written in the key of C (C, G, Am, F) and is recognized for its simplicity. The intention of this song was to help those struggling.

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Library & Technology Library & Technology > Library Resources > Library Services & Highlights > Integrated Technology

Library & Technology > Library Resources > Library Services & Highlights > Integrated Technology

The library is the heart of our school. More than a place for books, the library inspires a love for learning, facilitates collaboration, and is central for research. The library connects us all; parents, children; staff, teachers, and alumni. It is emblematic of the dynamic learning that occurs daily at Meadowridge. Children of all ages frequent the library and are inspired to wonder, ask questions, and challenge common understandings.

Library Resources

43,595

Books in the Library Collection

27,930 Books Circulated

Arabic Chinese Farsi French Galatian Gaelic-Scottish German

Languages in the Home Language Collection

Gujarati Haitian Creole Hawaiian Hindi Irish Jamaican Creole

1,013

5,617

1,537

Junior Non-Fiction

Middle & High School Textbooks

10,533

Junior Fiction

Japanese Korean Punjabi Portuguese Romanian Russian Spanish

Young Adult Fiction

4,342

1,172

Picture

Middle & High School NonFiction

587

Swahili Tagalog Tahitian Ukrainian Urdu Vietnamese Welsh

197

Professional Resources

Language

Adult Fiction

32+ Database, Video & Digital Content Subscriptions 9 Elementary School Databases BrainPOP Britannica Fundamentals Britannica’s Image Quest Britannica Online Reference Centre Britannica Universalis Junior French Online Reference Centre Generation Genius National Geographic Kids PebbleGo World Book Online

15 Middle & High School Databases Britannica’s Image Quest Britannica Online Reference Centre Britannica Universalis Senior French Online Reference Centre British Columbia Information: KnowBC EBSCO EBSCO Image Search Gale In Context: Canada

Gale Virtual Reference Library Global Issues In Context History Reference Center Infobase – History, Geography, World News and World Religions JSTOR Literary Reference Center Science Reference Center Poetry & Short Story Reference Center World Book Encyclopedia

3 Video, Magazine & Other Digital Content Subscriptions Criterion On Demand Audio Cine Films The Economist

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Library & Technology > Library Resources > Library Services & Highlights > Integrated Technology

Library Services & Highlights Supporting Student Learning Elementary School

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5 Held weekly visits for each class to make book exchanges, watch book trailers, host book talks and read alouds, and individual reading.

Grade 2 to Grade 5 Led sessions with each class to learn how to use the Library Catalogue, including searching, placing holds, writing book reviews, and requesting new books. Grade 4 and 5 classes took part in additional lessons to learn how to search online databases and use the Catalogue to find both grade-level books and unit of inquiry collections related to their learning.

Library Highlights 1,370 visits The Meadowridge community visited the Library homepage 1,370 times

1,897 books in the Home Language Collection With 27 languages represented

Grade 4 & 5 Led citation workshops, teaching students how to create a Works Cited page using the MLA. Grade 5 students also worked with Teacher Librarians and Homeroom Teachers to co-write an Academic Honesty Policy.

Middle School & High School Grade 6 to 8 library book check-outs Personal Project support sessions – group and one-on-one Library orientation and academic honesty sessions Extended Essay support sessions – group and one-on-one Sessions to support research and analysis skills, including locating and evaluating reliable sources, note-taking, drawing connections and making inferences

Extracurriculars

Reading Link Challenge Hosted the FVRL Reading Link Challenge for students in Grades 4 and 5.

Library Clubs Hosted clubs and co-curriculars, including the Grade 4 & 5 Battle of the Books, Middle School Library Helpers, and the High School Book Trailer Club.

Summer Reading Lists Compiled and shared Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5 summer reading recommendations, encouraging reading over the summer and the enjoyment of different genres and styles.

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1,397 new library books were added this year 917 books donated to the library Including English, French, Chinese and Spanish family favourites

30 books Kindergarten students and their families enjoyed 30 books together as part of the Read Together, Grow Together program

38% increase in books circulated over the past two years

Library & Technology > Library Resources > Library Services & Highlights > Integrated Technology

Integrated Technology

11 65

LOFT screens Supporting learning in all Elementary School classrooms

iPads Enabling a 2:1 ratio of iPads in Grade 1 to 3 classrooms and supporting teaching and learning

1Gbps

Internet connection Ultra high-speed internet added throughout campus

Digital platforms and services Supporting learning, creativity, and interactivity across the Continuum

Digital platforms & services added WeVideo Video editing platform

Additional Educational Technology

Kerboodle

BrainPop

Teaching, learning, and assessment service

Learning A-Z

Canva Pixton

Literacy and science resources

Book Creator

Gizmos Interactive math and science virtual labs and simulations

Generation Genius

Active History

Vernier Logger Pro

Interactive simulations, decision-making games, selfmarking quizzes, high-quality worksheets, and detailed lesson plans for the history classroom

Beyond Labz

Seesaw

BreakoutEd

Interactive learning platform for the Elementary School

EdPuzzle

Kognity

Ms. Hsu Shares: On technological enhancements and student learning Integrating technology into teaching has been a long-term goal for me, and the LOFT Screen has been a great help, especially to engage students’ learning with its interactive display feature. It is user-friendly and makes it easy for students to participate by drawing ideas and showcasing their learning by using different colours, pages, fonts, or shapes. Another great feature is the ability to save the page and allow students to go back and visit the learning when needed.

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Athletics

Athletics > Overview & Opportunities > Championships, Awards & Participation

Athletics at Meadowridge provides an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and experience a range of individual and team challenges.

We provide a safe environment for our children to experience both success and failure, while building resilience, confidence, and leadership. Athletics provides an opportunity for personal development in many areas including drive, determination, discipline, and commitment. It is also a great place to make friends, create memories, and show your Gryphon pride!

86% Elementary School athletic involvement in Grades 4 & 5

67%

of students participated in at least one athletic offering

Volleyball Grade 5 Girls Volleyball, ISEA Grade 6 & 7 Girls Volleyball, ISEA & School District 42 Bantam Girls Volleyball, GVISAA Junior Girls Volleyball, GVISAA & School District 42 Senior Girls Volleyball, GVISAA & Fraser North Soccer Grade 5 Boys Soccer, ISEA Grade 6 & 7 Boys Soccer, ISEA Junior Boys Soccer, GVISAA Senior Boys Soccer, GVISAA & Fraser North Cross Country Grade 3 to 7 Cross Country, ISEA & School District 42 – fall Grade 3 to 7 Cross Country, ISEA & School District 42 – spring

70% Middle School athletic involvement in Grades 6 to 8 57% High School athletic involvement in Grades 9 to 12

Leagues & Associations British Columbia School Sports (BCSS) Independent Schools Association (ISA & ISEA) Fraser North Zone

athletic opportunities offered for Grades 1 to 12

Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association (GVISAA) School District 42 Elementary & High School

Athletics Participation

GRADE 8

79%

GRADE 12

62%

GRADE 7

70%

GRADE 11

33%

GRADE 6

60%

GRADE 10

72%

GRADE 5

96%

GRADE 9

63%

GRADE 4

72%

Basketball Grade 5 Girls Basketball, ISEA Grade 6 & 7 Girls Basketball, ISEA Junior Girls Basketball, GVISAA & Fraser North Grade 5 Boys Basketball, ISEA Grade 6 & 7 Boys Basketball, ISEA Bantam Boys Basketball, GVISAA Junior Boys Basketball, GVISAA Senior Boys Basketball, GVISAA Badminton Grade 6 to 12 Badminton Practice Grade 8 to 12 Badminton, GVISAA & Fraser North Track & Field Grade 4 to 7 Track & Field, ISEA & School District 42 Grade 8 to 12 Track & Field, Invitationals, Qualifiers, Fraser North and Provincials Fencing Grade 4 to 12 Fencing Club – foil, épée and sabre Sport Performance Sports Performance Enhancement Club

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Athletics > Overview & Opportunities > Championships, Awards & Participation

Individual and Team Awards*

Championship Banners 2021 Fraser North Champions (Senior Boys Soccer) 2022 Fraser North Champions (Senior Boys Basketball) 2022 Fraser North ‘A’ Champions (Junior Girls Basketball) 2022 MRPMSSAA Champions (Junior Co-Ed Badminton)

Rankings Top 10 Provincial ‘A’ ranking at one point during the ‘21 season for our Senior Girls Volleyball Top 5 Provincial ‘A’ ranking at one point during the ‘21-‘22 season for our Senior Boys Basketball

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no league play was held for Elementary School District 42 volleyball or basketball and no championships were held for ISEA team sports including volleyball, soccer, and basketball.

Second Place, Fraser North Zone (Senior Girls Volleyball) Third Place, GVISAA (Junior Girls Volleyball) Second Place, Lion’s Gate Tournament (Junior Girls Volleyball) Second Place, GVISAA (Bantam Girls Volleyball) Third Place, GVISAA (Senior Boys Soccer) First Place, Fraser North Zone (Senior Boys Soccer) Eighth Place, BCSS Provincial 'A' Championship (Senior Boys Soccer) Third Place, GVISAA (Junior Boys Soccer) Second Place, GVISAA (Senior Boys Basketball) Third Place, St. John’s Jam (Senior Boys Basketball) First Place, John Knox Tournament (Senior Boys Basketball) Qualifier, BCSS Provincial 'A' Championship (Senior Boys Soccer) Second Place, GVISAA (Junior Girls Basketball) Third Place, GVISAA (Bantam Boys Basketball) First Place, District Singles (Badminton) Third Place, District Mixed Doubles (Badminton) Third Place, District Girls Doubles (Badminton) Most Sportsmanlike Team, GVISAA (Junior Badminton) Fourth Place, ISEA Track & Field Championships (Elementary Girls Track & Field) Fifth Place, ISEA Track & Field Championships (Elementary Boys Track & Field) Second Place, Track & Field Provincials (Bantam Long Jump) Sixth Place, Track & Field Provincials (400 Metres)

Coaches to support student athletes TEACHERS & STAFF

PROFESSIONAL COACHES

ALUMNI

41 teachers and staff members completed CATT for Coaches Concussion Training Designed to provide coaches with the information they need to provide evidence-based care for their athletes who have sustained a concussion. 15 parents completed CATT for Parents and Caregivers Concussion Training Designed to provide parents or caregivers with the information they need to take an evidence-based approach in responding to and managing concussion.

218 students attended one of the three sports camps hosted Winter Basketball Camps Spring Basketball and Badminton Camps Summer Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball Camps

Cameron S. Shares: On sport, leadership, and a record-setting year Meadowridge athletics provides students the opportunity to form bonds with peers and grow as leaders in the school community. I was a member of the Senior Boys Basketball team which had a historic year. Throughout the season, we showed diligence and unity in many hours of dedicated practice which propelled us into provincials for the first time in school history. Despite only being on the basketball team for a single year, I have found that my experience on the team has instilled a sense of unity amongst my peers and inspired me to become more of a leader in our school community. I have learned that the real advantages of being involved with an athletic team are shown outside of the sport, as partaking in an athletic team has instilled principles that I carry with me daily and that have helped me grow as a person just as much as an athlete.

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Experiential Learning The breadth of learning opportunities connected to our Week Without Walls (WWOW) and field trips cannot be overstated. Our WWOW trips provide a unique level of challenge for every student, but also provide a shared experience that creates friendships and strengthens relationships. These trips allow for the appropriate development of independence while also providing a safe environment for students to face adversity, persevere, and celebrate their accomplishments. Field trips provide another opportunity to explore the curriculum with an experiential focus. These trips start in Junior Kindergarten and continue to be integral through to graduation. Our children directly engage in purposefully planned activities that connect to our curriculum and improve learning and retention. The valuable lessons often create a central focus that additional learning is built upon.

Experiential Learning > WWOW > Duke of Edinburgh Award > Field Trips

Spring Week Without Walls & One-Day Trips GRADE 3

Timberline Ranch Orienteering Rock climbing Archery Challenge course GRADE 4

Camp Sasamat Canoeing Archery Fire building Shelter building GRADE 5

Camp Jubilee Kayaking Archery High ropes Big canoe paddling GRADE 6

Victoria Cultural Immersion Tour Dragon boating Victoria’s Chinatown Royal BC Museum GRADE 7

Gibsons Farm Farming Experience Fruit tree propagation Tent camping Inquiry into sustainable agriculture

GRADE 8

Squamish & Whistler Indigenous Education Tour Sea to Sky Gondola Hiking Ecoliteracy Indigenous Education at Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre GRADE 9

Alouette Lake Expedition Campcraft Tent assembly Stove work Knife skills Big canoe paddling Hiking GRADE 10

Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park Expedition Campcraft Tent assembly Stove work and cooking Knife skills Shelter building Water navigation Big canoe paddling GRADE 11

Loon Lake Malcolm Knapp Research Project Field work Sampling and measuring data Data analysis and interpretation

* Fall WWOW trips did not proceed due to the pandemic

Christina S. Shares: Going on the Grade 10 WWOW trip The Grade 10 WWOW was such an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends. We explored archery, geocaching, knife carving, campfire cooking, and field games. Through these activities, I learned survival skills and expanded my knowledge and interpersonal skills; I felt delighted to collaborate, solve problems, and connect with my peers while also having fun. For instance, archery is something I have never done before. By learning it, I discovered a new interest. Geocaching was also a memorable and challenging new adventure, one that combines outdoor exploration and technology. Through this activity, I learned how to apply different tools and explore our North forest in a new way. I think the most rewarding part of the trips is being able to work and communicate effectively with other people to accomplish a common goal; this allows me to step out of my comfort zone and express my thoughts and ideas to others. Through these trips, my peers and I have also become much closer.

Experiential Learning > WWOW > Duke of Edinburgh Award > Field Trips

Duke of Edinburgh Award

students earned a Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Award

participants from Grades 9 to 12

546

Hours of Community Service, Skill Development & Physical Recreation

Completed by Silver Award participants

98%

of Grade 9 & 10 students completed the Bronze Adventurous Journey

Field Trips Junior Kindergarten Laity Pumpkin Patch Whonnock Lake SPCA Workshop French Presentation Kindergarten Kanaka Creek Kinderbuddy Events Indigenous Workshop Grade 1 Honeybee Centre ARMS Workshop Burnaby Village Museum Surrey Nature Centre Evergreen Cultural Centre Grade 2 Urban Safari Workshop Vancouver Zoo

468

Bronze DoE Awards

Silver DoE Awards

Hours of Community Service, Skill Development & Physical Recreation

Completed by Bronze Award participants

Qualifying trips include the Grade 9 Alouette Lake Expedition and the Grade 10 Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park Expedition Bronze Adventurous Journey Requirements: 1 practice journey – 1 day (night out optional) 1 qualifying journey – 2 days, 1 night; 6 hours of purposeful effort each day

Wildplay Writing Workshop Grade 3 Snowshoeing French Presentation Theatrical Performance Indigenous Speaker Grade 4 Salmon Release at Kanaka Hatchery Gold Panning Workshop The Science of Water Design & Tech Workshops Fort Langley Grade 5 PYP Exhibition Trips Cross Country Skiing Metro Vancouver Watershed

Grade 6 Seymour Mountain Snowshoeing Track & Field Meet Grade 7 Track & Field Meet Spanish Celebrations Indigenous Ways of Knowing Project Grade 8 Spanish/French Food Festival Wildplay Soap Making Bag Sewing Grade 9 Language & Cultural Presentations & Workshops Subject-Specific Tours

Grade 10 Writer's Workshop Drama Field Trip Wild & Immersive Language & Cultural Presentations & Workshops Subject-Specific Tours Outdoor Education Grade 11 University Fairs Subject-Specific Tours Language & Cultural Presentations Grade 12 University Fairs Subject-Specific Tours Language & Cultural Presentations Kinderbuddy Events Grad BBQ

Student Life

Student Life > Clubs & Co-Curriculars > Service & Leadership > School Spirit

With a wide variety of clubs and activities to join, our children are certain to find a club of interest. Whether you bring a wealth of experience, or are trying something new, we focus on individual development, inclusion, and community building. Clubs provide a great forum to develop leadership skills at an early stage, and culminate by showcasing our most refined leaders.

Clubs & Co-Curriculars 50 Creativity, Activity, Service Clubs Creativity Clubs 3D Modeling and Rendering • Board Games Brain Games • Business Case Competition • Calligraphy Chess Creativity and Meditation Creative Mindfulness • Debate • DELF preparation • FLL Robotics Build Time FTC Senior Robotics Team Introduction to Debate • • Japanese • • Makers Space Mandarin • Math Competition • Model United Nations Mountain Biking Obstacle Building • Noises Off Play Rehearsals • • Photography Programming In Python • • Soccer Tactic Analysis Hybrid Clubs Gender Sexuality Alliance (Creativity & Service) • • Lunar New Year Dragon Dance (Creativity, Activity, Service) • • Chinese Dance (Creativity, Activity) • •

Activity Clubs Badminton Basketball Skills Field Games Fitness Training Grade 6 & 7 Girls Volleyball Grade 6 & 7 Soccer High School Track and Field High School Volleyball Junior Soccer Middle School Track and Field Mountain Biking Senior Girls Soccer Spring Soccer Strength and Conditioning Service Clubs Campus Service Elementary Buddies Farming Global Social Leaders Library Book Trailers Library Helpers Mindful Gardening • Peer Tutoring • Podcasting • The Shoebox Project •

• Student-Led Club • New Club Offering

50 CAS Clubs 23 Creativity 14 Activity 10 Service 3 Hybrid

12 New CAS Clubs Introduced 5 Most Subscribed CAS Clubs Creativity and Meditation Introduction to Debate Farming Photography Podcasting

15 StudentInitiated & Led Clubs 5 Most Subscribed Elementary Clubs Orchestra Robotics Rhythmic Gymnastics Mathematics Soccer

20 Elementary Clubs After School Clubs Grade 4 & 5 Golf Mathematics Rhythmic Gymnastics Grade 2 & 3 Robotics Grade 4 & 5 Robotics Beginner Cello Beginner Violin Orchestra Lunchtime Clubs Grade 2 & 3 Choir Grade 4 & 5 Choir STEAM Battle of the Books Art and Storytelling Pirates! The Musical Cast & Crew Reading Link Forest Adventures Soccer Forest Walking Club Dance

Number of CAS Clubs each Middle School student participates in over the year

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Student Life > Clubs & Co-Curriculars > Service & Leadership > School Spirit

Service & Leadership

service initiatives benefiting our school, our city, and our world

Service Initiative Highlights Students across the Continuum crafted, penned and delivered over 350 handmade postcards to local retirement homes for the Postcards for Peace initiative

BC Flood Relief balloon splash fundraiser

Social Justice Committee tie dye t-shirts

BC Flood Relief food and supplies drive

Retirement home holiday messages campaign

Terry Fox Run

Christmas Hamper gift card drive

The Christmas Shoebox club hosted a school-wide drive and was able to pack and send 37 shoe boxes filled with toys and supplies to children overseas

Halloween Fun Night Postcards for Peace initiative

Pirates! The Musical entry by donation fundraiser

The Meadowridge community donated gently used winter wares and was able to contribute one large shipment of warm clothes to the Coats for Kids Drive

Remembrance Day Poppy campaign

R.E.C for Kids Society athletic equipment drive

High School students wrote and delivered over 160 holiday cards to local retirement homes

The Meadowridge community partnered with local grassroots efforts to raise and have helicoptered two shipments of supplies to residents affected by the BC Floods

BCSPCA animal portrait fundraiser Pink Shirt Day Black History Month initiatives Amref Health Africa gaming

The Meadowridge community donated over 100 gift cards to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society The Athletic Committee’s R.E.C for Kids drive collected one shipment of sports equipment to be donated and delivered

tournament

Mini Dumpling Festival

Orange Shirt Day

Soles4Souls used shoe drive

Matthew’s House candygrams

Asian Heritage Month initiatives

Grade 2 students’ Soles4Souls drive donated over 100 pairs of gently used shoes

The Christmas Shoebox drive

Jean Up campaign

Coats for Kids drive

Pride Month initiatives

The Social Justice Committee crowd-sourced to find the best, locally-owned Asian restaurants and shared 28 eateries with the community for Asian Heritage Month

Explorations Farmers’ Market Sts'ailes Food Bank food drive

$13,976 RAISED

The Indigenous Education Committee hosted a food drive leading up to the Indigenous Peoples Day Assembly and was able to donate 4 large boxes of goods to the Sts'ailes food bank

$606

$1,438

$3,006

$2,379

$812

Christmas Shoebox Project

Matthew's House

Friends In Need Food Bank

BC Children's Hospital

Child Haven International

$1,436 $1,027 Terry Fox Foundation

Covenant House

$788 Alouette River Management Society

Ren P. Shares: Learning and serving at the Middle School Farmers' Market When we began our planning for the Meadowridge Farmers’ Market, we only thought about the end result. Some of our ideas were unrealistic (a little too over the top), and we quickly realized how much time and work would go into creating a real market. To succeed we needed to build up our skill set. This was true for everyone. For me, I most value the communication skills I attained from our Explorations class. When promoting the market I needed my words to be concise and clear, in both speech and writing. On the day of our market I ran a ticket booth, which was tiring but also very rewarding. At times it felt like an endless line of people and that was great because we knew the market was a success! The products and time spent by students were well appreciated by the Meadowridge community.

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Student Life > Clubs & Co-Curriculars > Service & Leadership > School Spirit

School Spirit Final House Point Tally House Point Opportunities

663

936

1,020

1,048

Fall Middle & High School Spirit Day Fall Elementary School Spirit Day Terry Fox Run Staff Talent Show Pumpkin Carving Contest Halloween Costume Contest Grade 1 & 2 Cross Country Library Winter Reading Challenge Theme Days

FRASER

WHONNOCK

KANAKA

ALOUETTE

Pink Shirt Day House Track & Field Meet Spring Elementary School Spirit Day Spring Middle School Spirit Day High School Spirit Day

Everyone in the Meadowridge community is a member of one of our four Houses, named after local bodies of water: Alouette, Fraser, Kanaka, and Whonnock. Students develop strong ties to their housemates and, together, they participate in events and contests to earn points towards the highly-coveted House Cup awarded at the end of the year.

Cooper J. Shares: Serving on Student Council I’ve had the pleasure of participating in Student Council events for 13 years now. When I was in the PYP, I looked up to the older Student Council leaders and decided I wanted to be like them. Student Council has given me countless opportunities for growth; it has helped me to grow as a leader, gain confidence, and has shown me how to work with others as a team. The pandemic was very hard on Council and with constantly-changing regulations we had to learn to adapt, which I believe made us come back stronger. For the first time in years, we organized a dance, ran regular lunchtime events, and had our entire community come together for spirit day. My favourite part of being on Council has been the amazing friendships I’ve formed because of it. However, having the opportunity to advocate for the student body and put on events that give students a chance to de-stress and have some fun has been the most rewarding part of the whole experience. To be a member of Student Council is to be part of a team, and I am so proud of everything we have accomplished so far.

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Class of 2022

Class of 2022 > Post-Secondary Programs, Acceptances & Destinations > Graduate Academic Results > Post-Secondary Counselling

At Meadowridge, we value a well-rounded education that produces morally guided young leaders with the capacity to make a significant positive impact on the world around us. Our graduates are highly involved in the life of the school as well as being engaged and successful in our rigorous academic program. Their journey is remarkable and filled with achievements that are worthy of celebration. They leave us with the skills, knowledge, dispositions, and confidence to not only meet the future, but also to create it.

Programs, Acceptances & Destinations

246+

Graduates in the Class of 2022

Acceptances from Universities & Colleges

5.1

Acceptances on average per Graduate

Regional Destinations Program Destinations

10.4%

Direct-Entry Medicine

8.3%

Fine Arts

10.4%

Gap Year

Applied Sciences

39.6% British Columbia (19) 39.6% Ontario (19) 10.4% Other International (5)

29.2% Science

16.7%

Social Sciences

6.3%

Business

16.7%

Liberal Arts

6.2% United States (3) 2.1% United Kingdom (1) 2.1% Gap Year (1)

Post-Secondary Acceptances CANADA

Algonquin College Brock University Capilano University Carleton University Concordia University Emily Carr University of Art + Design Huron University College Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langara College McGill University McMaster University OCAD University Queen’s University Sheridan College

Simon Fraser University Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

Trent University Trinity Western University University of Alberta The University of British Columbia University of the Fraser Valley University of Ottawa University of Toronto University of Victoria University of Waterloo Western University York University

UNITED STATES

INTERNATIONAL

Boston University Emerson College Georgia Institute of Technology Loyola Marymount University The New School Pratt Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Savannah College of Art and Design University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign University of Washington

James Cook University (Australia) Macquarie University (Australia) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Ireland) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical University of Bahrain (Bahrain) University of the Arts London (United Kingdom)

University of Bristol (United Kingdom)

University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)

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Class of 2022 > Post-Secondary Programs, Acceptances & Destinations > Graduate Academic Results > Post-Secondary Counselling

Graduate Results

Graduates in the Class of 2022

• Meadowridge Average

81%

Earned the IB Diploma

19%

Earned the IB Course Certificate

• Worldwide Average

2022 Average Full Diploma Programme Pass Rate

95% 85.5% 2022 Average Subject Grade for Diploma (max 7)

92% of Grade 12s earned Gryphon Pins Platinum (29)

5.3 5.12

Gold (15)

2022 Average Total Points Score for Diploma (max 45)

8 Lifers in the Class of 2022

33.95 31.98

Lifers are students who have been at Meadowridge for 12+ years.

3 Bilingual Diplomas

A bilingual diploma is awarded to candidates who complete and receive a grade 3 or higher in two languages selected from the DP course studies in language and literature.

2022 Average Grade Percentage for Course

85.7%

92% earned Honour Roll

About a Meadowridge IB Education

All students earn an IB Education and there are two pathways for our students entering the Diploma Programme. IB DIPLOMA In the IB Diploma, students complete three Higher Level (HL) courses and three Standard Level (SL) courses. This stream is demanding and includes university-level academics. Students must also write the Extended Essay, a 4,000-word, independent research project which equates to a first-year university paper. Students who graduate from the Diploma Programme may receive first-year university course credit for some classes.

IB COURSE CERTIFICATE The IB Course option still has a requirement of six IB courses, but students may choose to take them at the SL or HL levels. The decision to take the IB Course Certificate is a collaborative one, where students, along with their teachers, parents, and post-secondary counsellors, work to decide a best fit and seek approval. Students consider their extra-curricular commitments, post-secondary aspirations, and other factors when making the decision.

Understanding IB Programme Marks: DP 1-7 IB Grade % Conversion Standard Level (SL) % Conversion Higher Level (HL)

44 Head's Report 2021/22

7 100% 100%

6 95% 97%

5 89% 95%

4 85% 89%

3 75% 85%

2 69% 75%

1 49% 49%

Class of 2022 > Post-Secondary Programs, Acceptances & Destinations > Graduate Academic Results > Post-Secondary Counselling

Post-Secondary Counselling

155

Families supported with meetings & sessions

Grade 12 Families

Grade 11 Families

Grade 10 Families

Support, Meetings, & Test Sessions

Application Sessions

Parent Information Sessions

Course Selection Speed-dating with Grade 11s (Grade 10) Course Selection Speed-dating with Grade 12s (Grade 10) pSAT for interested Grade 10 and 11 students (Grades 10 & 11) Alumni connections for Grades 10 to 12 students (Grades 10 to 12) Application essay review and feedback for (Grade 12) Interview preparation (Grade 12) Three DP information sessions with students in career life explorations class

University of California Application Workshop (Grade 12) US Common Application Essay Writing Workshop Part 1 and 2 (Grade 11) Common Application Workshop (Grade 11) UK Personal Statement Writing Workshop (Grade 11) McGill Application Workshop (Grade 12) UBC Application Workshop (Grade 12) Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC) Workshop (Grade 12) EducationPlannerBC Application Workshop (Grade 12) Video Interview Workshop (Grade 12) Practice Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) for Medical School (Grade 12)

DP 101 Information Session (Grade 10) DP Updates and Post-Secondary Planning Information Session (Grade 10) DP Information Session (Mandarin translation) (Grade 10) Applying to Universities in the US Information Session Applying to Universities in the UK Information Session Applying to Canadian Universities Information Session MYP & DP Information Sessions

(Grade 10)

Course Selection meetings with each family (Grade 10) Junior Interviews for post-secondary planning with each family (Grade 11) DP Subject Videos Resource: Exploring DP Subject Groups Teacher Talks: Exploring DP Subject Groups (Grade 10) Course selection information sessions with parents (Grade 10) Transitioning to University Session (Grade 12)

Managing Offers and Making Decisions Session (Grade 12)

Various Visits & Software Support Naviance university planning software (Grades 10 to 12)

Virtual university visits Two in-person university visits

(Boston University and Mount Allison University)

Scholarship Sessions

(Grades 6 to 12)

Understanding the DP Report Card Understanding the MYP Report Card

978

(Grade 12)

Loran Scholarship Information Session University of Toronto National Scholarship Program Information Scholarship University of Toronto Lester Pearson International Scholarship Information Session Queen's Chancellor's Scholarship Information Session BC Excellence Scholarship Information Session Western National Scholarship Program Information Session BC District/Authority Scholarship Information Session

Advertised Post-Secondary & Career Related Events

Standardized Testing Support Sessions

Alumni Guest Speaker Sessions for Grade 12s

pSAT Exam Understanding Your pSAT Score

Diba Taghvai '12 Finances Victoria Horne '14 & Shauna Graveson '19 Networking & Relationship Building Iris Yu '13 Transition to First Year

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Outdoor, Experiential, Ecological Education (OE3) To care for our environment, we must first understand the relationship society has with the environment. Our children develop an appreciation for the outside world through strategic engagements with direct connections to our curriculum. As active participants in diverse and meaningful outdoor experiences, our focus is on improving learning through the engagement of the head (intellectual), the heart (emotional), and the hands (physical). These experiences build into the school’s mission by cultivating empathy for the land, exploring wild places with wonder, and developing an ethic of reciprocity.

OE3 > Curricular Integration > Sustainability > Land Recovery > EcoSchools Canada Certification > Farmers' Market

Curricular Integration, Across the Continuum Junior Kindergarten

Grade 5

Daily forest explorations Inquiries: the four seasons, forest creatures

Simple machines Camp Jubilee

Kindergarten Forest walks Inquiries: the four seasons, flora and fauna Indigenous learning from the land

Grade 6 Inquiries into international food security and equity Salsa garden planting, harvesting and making Honourable harvesting Farmers’ Market

Grade 1 Gardening Inquiries: pollinators, butterfly lifecycle, ecosystem interconnectivity

Grade 2 North Forest mapping Inquiries: natural and human-made boundaries Lower Gold Creek Falls hike in Golden Ears Park

Grade 3 Weekly forest bathing Species identification Inquiries: ecosystem interconnectivity, appreciation for aesthetics Land-based learning through Indigenous Ways of Knowing Innovation and invention using only natural materials Snowshoeing

Grade 7 Meditation Connecting with the land Farmers’ Market

Grade 8 Meditation Connecting with the land Farmers’ Market

Grade 9 Latimer Creek atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere investigation Meditation

Grade 10 Inspirations from the land Meditation

Grade 11 Biology IA’s

Grade 4 On-campus camping experience Forest education Honourable harvesting Nature and literacy Salmon release Gold rush experience

Grade 12 Biology IA’s Kanaka Creek, Alouette water shed stream study

OE3 Highlights 795+ Hours

Students across the Continuum spent over 795 hours outdoors

100 native trees and understory plants planted Students planted over 100 native trees and understory plants to mediate and bolster areas of high impact

1,000lbs of carbon offset

Planting efforts in the North Forest and the Farm helped to offset 1,000lbs of CO2 emissions

21kgs of fresh produce donated

The Farm generated 21kgs of fresh produce to donate to local food banks

100% students

All students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 participated in Outdoor, Experiential, Ecological Education

OE3 > Curricular Integration > Sustainability > Land Recovery > EcoSchools Canada Certification > Farmers' Market

Sustainability NORTH FOREST RESTORATION

Hosted a North Forest Restoration Club to involve students in the restoration and care of our natural campus Identified areas of high impact and created planting plans to bolster them Developed an on-campus nursery to provide plants for future planting Planted over 100 native trees and understory plants throughout the North Forest Offset 1,000lbs of CO2 emissions with planting efforts MASON BEE PROJECT

Created 100 mason bee tubes and houses to support pollinators on campus Harvested 20 cocoons from last year’s project ZERO-WASTE TASK FORCE

Promoted carpooling and alternative modes to go to and from school Planned initiatives throughout Earth Week

Land Recovery THE FARM

Harvested onions, cucumbers and sunflowers in the first yield of the fall Planted 500 garlic seeds in the fall to be harvested in the spring Planted cover crops in the remaining garden beds Supported a closed-loop approach by building an on-site compost barn that will support the entire farm Hosted a Farm Club and welcomed 59 students in Grades 6 through 10 to learn about and experience farming

Ms. Charlene Smoke Shares: Learning in the outdoors, from the outdoors Outdoor, Experiential, Ecological Education (OE3) for Grade 3 included our weekly Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing classes with Mr. Willms; learning about the variety of living things in our forest; playing animal-inspired games; learning to make emergency shelters; campfires and making forest tea. Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is proven to balance the heart rate, be good for the brain, and increase focus and emotional, intellectual, and behavioural development. We also made strong connections to our yearlong unit of inquiry 'Who We Are' and the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel teachings about balancing the Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit. Students also connected their learning and curiosity about nature through a variety of units of inquiry while practicing math and enhancing their writing and creativity. Through these experiences, students developed collaboration skills, gained confidence and practiced safety and independence. The overall benefits of OE3 are to allow students the opportunity to make connections, show care and respect for nature by being mindful and remembering how all living things are connected.

OE3 > Curricular Integration > Sustainability > Land Recovery > EcoSchools Canada Certification > Farmers' Market

EcoSchools Canada Certification EcoSchools Canada is the largest Kindergarten to Grade 12 environmental education certification program in Canada. Through collaboration with educators, students, parents, school board officials, and community organizations, EcoSchools Canada works to address climate change by fostering environmental leadership in school communities.

During our first year with EcoSchools Canada, Meadowridge earned Bronze certification Certification began during Earth Week in April 2022

Meadowridge completed six initiatives

Grow a food garden Environmental literacy Sit spot

Community clean-up Pollinator garden Divert textile waste

Grow a Food Garden Planted a 600m² food garden with garlic, snap peas, radishes, lettuce, apple trees, strawberries, and carrots Harvested and donated 21kg of fresh produce

Environmental Literacy Involved 100% students across the Continuum in a variety of outdoor learning and experiences

Sit Spot Implemented a weekly forest bathing block for Grade 3 students, bringing 40 students into the North Forest to find sit spots, explore, play games and learn outdoor skills

Community Clean-up Supported a student-initiated, Elementary Green Club that met once a week to clean up litter around our campus and the nearby neighbourhood Collected one bag of garbage and three bags of recycling Provided assembly and classroom time for the Green Club to speak to students

Pollinator Garden Planted a 60m² pollinator garden with California poppies, wild bergamot, corn poppies, giant purple hyssops, gold yarrows, sweet alyssums and perennial lupins Observed mason bees, bumble bees, and hummingbirds in the garden

Divert Textile Waste Collected used textiles and repurposed them to sew and create a variety of wares to sell at the Middle School Farmers' Market

Middle School Explorations: The Farmers' Market The newly launched Middle School Explorations Program gives students authentic learning and application of skills related to educational technology, service, and outdoor experiential learning. The culminating project of the Explorations Program was a Farmers' Market, which had students plan, organize, market, and host the event as well as man the booths, create the wares, and plant the produce. A focus for the market was using oncampus resources—a closed loop—to grow or honourably harvest the materials so as to create minimal waste or avoid reselling store-bought items. Financial literacy was another area of focus, with students determining the costs, pricing, and profit margins of their stands. Throughout the year, students created handmade wares, planted, and harvested produce, planned food booths and organized activities that, come the day, would all help to generate funds for important local charities like the food bank. Shoppers had a great selection of handmade items to choose from, including jewelery, birdhouses, hanging baskets, soaps and scrubs while enjoying snacks from food booths and music from live performers. The day was a huge success, raising over $7,400.

Advancement

Advancement > Overview 2021/22 > Meadowridge Annual Fund > Philanthropy at Meadowridge

The Advancement office exists to support the Mission and Vision of Meadowridge School through philanthropy, public relations, and community engagement. Together, we are supported by a community of care; of parents, alumni, faculty, and friends who share the common goal of enriching the lives and learning of the children who call Meadowridge home.

Overview 2021/22 $488,955

$790,299

total raised Annual Fund

total raised in 2021/22

$31,822 total raised Endowment

Community participation & support

74% of faculty & staff donate

496

Unique Donors

100% of Board of Governors donate

2% of alumni donate

$269,522

total raised Audacity Campaign

• 93 Monthly Donors • 177 New Donors • 255 Ongoing Donors

What does the Advancement Office do? Deepen a culture of philanthropy within the community by encouraging donations to the school’s annual fund, capital campaign, events, and other special projects, we align what is meaningful to our donors and what is meaningful to our school. And, together, we enhance the teaching, programs and facilities which help students across the continuum to learn and grow. Create sincere and meaningful relationships with our families and alumni by strengthening our relationship with one another, we not only support our students, but our school. The Meadowridge community that we hear so often about is because of you. Our school is built on active collaboration with teachers, peers, and our community. Showcase and promote our school (and its teaching and learning and people) to the world by following every lead and sharing every story, we showcase the teaching, learning, and people of Meadowridge School. Our goal is to draw people from around the world, people who will benefit from our school, and who our school will benefit from. Keeping pace with a changing world means evolving and embracing change on a daily basis by not only anticipating change, but also embracing it, we keep pace in our practices to learn new, everevolving ways to enhance fundraising, grow enrollment, and enrich relationships with our school locally, nationally and internationally. Meadowridge School 53

Advancement > Overview 2021/22 > Meadowridge Annual Fund > Philanthropy at Meadowridge

Meadowridge Annual Fund Donations to the Annual Fund helped us put teacherrequested enhancements and resources into classrooms, common spaces, and, most importantly, children’s hands. With your help, we enriched teaching and learning with over $113,000 in new resources across the continuum.

$488,955 total raised for the 2021/22 Annual Fund Annual Fund Donation Breakdown

Academic $9,310 Enrichment Arts $9,567 Athletics $22,194 Facilities $7,627 Financial Aid & $4,494 Scholarships

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Graduation $500 Head's Choice $351,019 Library $8,470 Outreach $10,802 Student Life $60,660 Technology $4,312

Made possible by donations Academic Enrichment • Tuff Table for the Junior Kindergarten • Stage-in-a-box kits and iPad holders for DP Theatre • Vernier probes for DP Science • Kindling splitters and lockup for outdoor education • Chemical splash goggles • Dry bags for OE3 and Duke of Edinburgh adventures • miMove subscription for Physical Health Education Athletics • Badminton stringing machine Fine Arts • Art easels for DP Art Head’s Choice • Tents for OE3 and Duke of Edinburgh adventures • Robotics kits and parts for High School robotics • Garmin in-reach mini for PHE • Harkness table for DP Language and Literature Library • Library furniture • Subscriptions to Modern World History and Culture Online • Subscription to Britannica School Student Life • Razer Seiren microphones for the Podcast Club • Outdoor gaga ball pits and ping pong tables for the Middle School • Robotics kits and parts for Elementary robotics

Advancement > Overview 2021/22 > Meadowridge Annual Fund > Philanthropy at Meadowridge

Philanthropy at Meadowridge Number of donors per year 2018/19

2019/20

2020/21

2021/22

377

301

370

496

↑ 22.92%

↑ 34.05%

20.16%

A recordbreaking year

With 496 donors, this school year saw the most donors in Meadowridge School’s history.

The Audacity Campaign Support of the Audacity Campaign helps us bring Meadowridge School in to the lives of students for generations to come, providing the facilities which will enhance the school’s population, programs, and specialty spaces.

Athletic Centre $4,020

$269,522 total for raised the Audacity Campaign

Fine Arts Building $4,985 Library $3,500 Burke Hall $165,017 High School Classroom Complex $38,000 General Expansion $54,000

VIP Parking Spot Auction With only four coveted parking spots up for grabs this year, competition was fierce in our annual VIP Parking Spot Auction. Our highest bidders brought us one step closer to realizing our campus expansion plans, helping to raise $53,500, and earned a reserved parking spot in the roundabout too.

Meadowridge Giving Day In November, we hosted a 24-hour online campaign in celebration and support of the people, programs, and plans our community cares about the most. Joining the global Giving Tuesday movement, the Meadowridge community banded together to share stories, celebrate generosity, and give! By the day’s end, 147 donors helped to raise $148,670. Relive the highlights from the day at meadowridge.bc.ca/givingday.

Meadowridge Endowment

$31,822

raised for the Meadowridge Endowment Created in 2019, the Meadowridge Endowment Fund ensures both flexibility and long-term sustainability. The endowment keeps the principal amount intact and uses the investment income to support financial aid and endowed student scholarships. While still in its early stages, the Endowment plays a key role in ensuring a healthy financial aid and student scholarship program for generations to come

Did you know? We have four endowed student scholarships and three annually funded student scholarships, all generously supported by donors within our community. Meadowridge School 55

Financials 2021/22 Overview

Every year the Meadowridge School Society undergoes a rigorous audit by an independent Auditor. The Auditor's Report is released in the following September to our community and the public. Financial Audit completed by MNP LLP. For the complete statement visit meadowridge.bc.ca/financials.

Statement of Financial Position as at June 30, 2022 Assets ($)

June 2022

June 2021

Cash

17,123,310

10,810,125

Term deposits

3,512,943

5,323,591

70,916

44,619

105,610

83,960

74,151

28,149

Current Assets

Tuition fees receivable Government remittances receivables Other receivables Inventory Prepaid expenses Investments

Capital assets

sources of revenue

11.24% Government Grants

2.19%

Programme Revenue

Loan Receivable Long-term deposits

Bank indebtedness Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Unearned tuition revenue

Other sources of revenue include: Donations, fundraising, rentals, and investment income.

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1.2% Field Trip Revenue

5,764,715

5,105,367

27,283,234

22,247,321

27,186,295

27,594,408

394,000

400,000

4,576

16,968

54,868,105

50,258,697

Current Liabilities

Tuition Fees

Registrations & Assessments

321,704 529,806

Liabilities ($)

82.71%

2.11%

337,783 293,806

Other sources of revenue

11,013 1,005,105

11,925,295

10,522,724

Government remittances payable

4,139

1,748

Current portion of long-term debt

588,897

565,240

13,238,091

12,105,830

13,869,223

14,452,537

27,107,314

26,558,367

6,485,000

5,442,000

1,087,198

651,595

Total Liabilities

34,679,512

32,651,962

Total Net Assets

20,188,593

17,606,735

54,868,105

50,258,697

Term loan due on demand

0.55%

719,760

Deposits (MEID) Deferred contributions

Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended June 30, 2022 Operating Activities ($)

Statement of Operations for the year ended June 30, 2022

June 2022

June 2021

Revenues ($)

June 2022

June 2021

2,581,858

2,629,001

Tuition fees

16,063,612

14,812,339

Amortization

1,167,874

1,295,986

Government grants

2,183,540

2,145,737

Gain (loss) on disposal of capital assets

(53,506)

11,740

232,734

68,761

Unrealized gain on investments

679,092

(445,019)

Programme

424,890

336,666

1,245,590

4,171,456

Registration and assessments

409,800

385,000

5,620,908

7,663,164

19,314,576

17,748,503

Instructional

9,437,460

8,758,720

Administrative

3,709,795

3,537,742

Operating

3,602,576

3,498,757

16,749,831

15,795,219

2,564,745

1,953,284

Excess of revenue over expenses

Net change in non-cash working capital

Financing & Investing Activities ($) Acquisition of capital assets Proceeds on disposal of capital assets Payments (Advance) of loan receivable

Field trip

Expenses ($) (920,436)

(387,003)

4,821

27,365

6,000

(400,000)

Educational investment deposits received

1,890,000

1,028,852

Educational investment deposits reimbursed

(847,000)

(746,000)

(11,013)

11,013

Net term deposits

5,300,000

2,024,772

Net other revenues

106,759

917,329

Net purchase of investments

(1,267,231)

(1,017,875)

Net other expenses

89,646

241,612

591,273

272,662

17,113

675,717

12,392

(2,599)

2,581,858

2,629,001

(3,506,871)

(5,000,000)

(559,658)

(490,794)

692,277

(4,679,607)

6,313,185

2,983,557

Cash resources, beginning of year

10,810,125

7,826,568

Cash resources, end of Year

17,123,310

10,810,125

(Repayment)/Advances of bank indebtedness

Deferred contributions received Reimbursements (payments) of long-term deposits Purchase of term deposits Principal reduction of long-term debt

Change in cash position

Excess of revenues over expenses from operations

Net other (Expenses)/Revenue

Excess of revenues over expenses

Expenses 56.04%

21.39%

Instructional

Operating

0.54%

22.03%

Other expenses Administrative

Learning to live well, with others and for others, in a just community. People are drawn to our school from around the world. In the spirit of active collaboration with teachers, peers, and our community, we learn how to care for ourselves and for others. Knowing that change is the only certainty, we engage with challenging and complex questions effectively and creatively. Through outstanding teaching, programs, and facilities, Meadowridge develops in us the confidence not only to meet the future, but also to create it.

Meadowridge School acknowledges it is located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Katzie, the Kwantlen, and the Stó:lō First Nation. We value the opportunity to learn, live, play, and share educational experiences on this traditional land. Meadowridge School is committed to building strong meaningful relationships and positive partnerships with all the traditional keepers and stewards of this land.

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