Report to our Community 2021-2022

Mulgrave School would like to acknowledge that the land on which we live, teach, and learn is the stolen ancestral land of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from our Head of School

Letter from our Board Chair

Vision and Values

We Are

Plan 2021-24

SOLE Centre

Junior School Literacy

Entrepreneurship

Community

Divisions

Early Years

Junior School

Middle School

Senior School

Culture

Impact

LETTER FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Families, Students, Colleagues, Alumni, and Members of the wider Mulgrave Community,

A lot changed over the course of the 2021-22 school year. We started under a cloud of COVID uncertainty, navigated through resurgences and complexities, and then began to emerge with a slow return to beloved school events. We held our annual MVP Welcome Back BBQ in May instead of September, a true sign of the times.

It has been incredibly fulfilling to see students and families begin to reconnect, and for students to share their learning more widely again through performances, exhibitions, and presentations. These experiences cannot be replaced by online sessions, as hard as we might try.

The Class of 2022 was able to celebrate their accomplishments with the return of the Grad Ball and larger gatherings for Convocation. We cannot underestimate the toll that COVID has taken on so many - both physically and emotionally - but we also cannot forget what we have learned and how to appreciate all that we have.

Given COVID and a variety of other local and global events, we increased our efforts last year in the area of student wellbeing and placed even greater emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. These concepts are intrinsically connected, with identity (both in terms

of understanding of oneself and others) creating a foundation for us to support students and guide them to see strength in a values-based approach to life and relationships. Authentic connections, and the ability to be vulnerable and our true selves, are necessary for all of us to open our minds to greater understanding and compassion.

Ultimately, this leads to a greater sense of wellbeing and the courage to take action for those who do not enjoy the same privileges as we do.

I have such gratitude for every member of our community - our students, teachers and staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, alumni, parents and caregivers, extended family members, and friends - for their contributions to our school, and for their support and feedback through some particularly difficult years. It is as a community, with varied perspectives and experiences, that we will continue to thrive and make a positive difference in the world.

Kind regards,

John Wray (he/him) Head of School

Dear Friends and Members of the Mulgrave Community,

The past year was one of important work for our Board and community. At the AGM in October 2021, John Wray announced that he would move on from his role as our Head of School in the summer of 2023, after what will be 13 years of service. Of course, the Board was saddened by this decision, as we all respect John immensely and appreciate his depth of strategic thinking, foresight in the world of education, and valuesdriven leadership of Mulgrave.

The Board set out on a highly consultative process to identify the traits necessary in our incoming Head of School and to find the person who will continue to move us forward on our trajectory amongst world-class international schools while offering the warmth and personalised care for which Mulgrave is known. We had incredible interest in the role from around the world and had the opportunity to get to know a small, yet diverse and highlyqualified, group of school leaders. Ultimately, we chose Craig Davis, who knows Mulgrave well from his time at our school as Senior School Principal. Craig brings great international experience and impressed the Board with his thoughtful approach, alignment with our values and strategic goals, and knowledge of IB education.

In tandem, the school was also advancing the first year of the 2021-24 strategic plan. The Board’s accountability for strategic direction and oversight resulted in the plan’s development over the last few years and it has been gratifying to see it introduced to our community and great headway already made. In addition, the opening of the Athletics and Performing Arts Centre and the partnership with Easter Seals to create the SOLE Centre were two pieces of work that the Board committed to in recent years. To see these efforts around campus planning and strategic goals result in places in which students can explore, learn, and play in new ways is wonderful.

As the Board reflected on how we move forward in today’s context and through the lens of our school values, we’ve also begun our own journey of learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion and especially Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation. We are acutely aware that we have the responsibility to play an active role in our school community and beyond, and this will be an area of focus for us as we work to expand our thinking and make the strategic decisions for which we are responsible.

This report is but a glimpse at what makes Mulgrave so special. What doesn’t show are the countless hours invested and unwavering dedication of the faculty and staff, leadership, families, students, volunteers, caregivers, alumni and their families, and my fellow Board members.

What we collectively accomplish every year is truly remarkable, and I thank everyone for their contributions.

Yours truly,

LETTER FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR

Gopi Chande (she/her)

Chair of Mulgrave’s

OUR MISSION AND VISION

Inspiring Excellence in Education and Life

By inspiring excellence – the continuous pursuit of personal best - in education and life, Mulgrave strives to equip lifelong learners to thrive in a culturally diverse and interdependent world and to embrace, with passion and confidence, their responsibility always to do their best to support others and to make a difference by serving their communities, both locally and in the world at large.

MEETING OUR MISSION

The Mulgrave Report to our Community celebrates our journey and achievements and demonstrates how we meet our mission through the education we provide. It is also a key element of the annual reaffirmation of our status as a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. This annual publication is distributed to current families, alumni, alumni families, staff, and local community leaders. This 2021-22 school year report contains only a small selection of the many happenings in our community. We hope you enjoy reading it and welcome your feedback.

OUR VALUES

At Mulgrave we believe:

• Individual values are based on personal integrity and acting with respect towards others.

• Our sense of community and friendship is founded on humility, empathy, commitment, and inclusion.

• Lifelong learning is built upon curiosity, creativity, agility, and innovative thinking.

• A global perspective and environmental and social responsibility are central to becoming true world citizens.

• All members of our community strive for wellbeing and balance and understand that striving for one’s personal best should be enjoyable.

Mulgrave is a gender-inclusive, secular International Baccalaureate (IB) World School predominantly serving the North Shore of Vancouver.

WHO WE ARE THE MULGRAVE DIFFERENCE

As an independent day school with a reputation for providing a broad, holistic education, our record of academic excellence, and support of students’ personal best, we offer the IB curriculum from preschool through Grade 12 in a spectacular West Vancouver setting:

• Primary Years Programme (PK to Grade 5)

• Middle Years Programme (Grades 6 to 10)

• Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12)

Academic, athletic, artistic, outdoor education, and service & leadership opportunities are all components of our enriched core programme. Student balance and wellbeing is a central focus, and giving back and making a difference through both local and international projects are integral elements of the Mulgrave experience.

• Highly skilled, committed teachers provide our students with exceptional individual care and support

• A broad, holistic education focusses on the development of the whole child

• The IB Programme nurtures modern skills and knowledge acquisition while ensuring students can acquire conceptual understanding and high-level analytical skills

• The best developmental progression of learning provides students with essential skills and personal qualities for happiness and success in life

• A rich array of co-curricular opportunities feed students’ passions and pique their interests

• An inclusive and diverse multicultural community with shared core values

• Beautiful, well-appointed facilities actively support student achievement

• Our commitment to innovation and leading educational practices inspires students to reach their personal best

STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-24 YEAR ONE UPDATE

Mulgrave’s 2021-24 strategic plan, Weaving Our Future - Common Threads, provides a set of goals and actions that set the vision to continue our trajectory as a student-centric leader in international education. The plan emerged after deep research and community consultation and focuses on three key areas to further strengthen our provision:

Engaging student agency (voice) and technology to continue to support increased personalisation of learning, curriculum and support within and beyond the IB programme frameworks.

Increased focus on student health and wellbeing with more emphasis on social and emotional learning and the increased use of experiential outdoor education.

Continued focus on students’ skills development with special emphasis on creativity, global citizenship, and social entrepreneurship.

While the global pandemic inevitably slowed some initiatives, many things have been achieved during this first year of implementation.

While not everything can be listed in this report, here are some highlights:

Personalisation

• Further enhancement of the Enriched Pathway to graduation for students in G11 & 12

• Further enhancement and extension of the G6-9 LEAP elective programme

• Reestablishment of an extended G3-12 co-curricular programme post-COVID

• Reestablishment of a diverse GEx programme for students in G6-10 with a focus on local social and environmental issues

• Creation of blended learning (online/ in-person) options to give G10-12 students choice about how, when, and where they learn

• Creation of online learning modules in creative thinking skills

• Enhancement of student agency and creativity in G1-5 through the increased use of the new Makerspace and the new embedded JS library

• Further development of personalised support through peer mentoring in G10 & 11

Health and Wellbeing

• Appointment of a Student Wellbeing Director and collection of wellbeing baseline data

• A strategic and focussed approach to wellbeing through Mulgrave’s IPERMAH model based on positive psychology with an initial concentration on positive relationships and support post-COVID

• Further enhancement of the Lifeskills/Character Education programme in G6-12 with a focus on developing character strengths

• Opening of Mulgrave’s Squamish Outdoor Leadership and Education (SOLE) Centre in May 2021 with many grades already onsite for enhanced outdoor learning experiences

Skill Development

Global citizenship

• Creation of a compulsory global citizenship course for G10 students

• Integration of our approach to global citizenship with a DEIJ focus in all grades on our students’... understanding their own identity and the privilege and challenges they have understanding the identity of others and the privileges and struggles they face having the intercultural skills to connect with others

• Appointment of a DEIJ Director

Creativity

• Creation of online learning modules on creative thinking skills in the Middle School

Entrepreneurship

• Further expansion of our entrepreneurial programming through the after school YELL course, elective courses in the Middle School, and a programme of visiting speakers

Other key learning developments

• A major review of the teaching of literacy skills across the JS

Other major developments with an impact on learning and teaching

• Opening of the Athletics and Performing Arts Centre

• The creation of the PYP Makerspace

• The radical redesign of the library and library services

To see the impact of the SOLE Centre:

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: SOLE CENTRE

Goal areas

• Student Health & Wellbeing

• Skills Development

In the spring of 2022, Mulgrave announced a partnership with the non-profit organisation Easter Seals. Mulgrave has exclusive school-year access to the 20-acre facility in Squamish, only 45 minutes from our campus, enabling students to explore our natural environment, develop outdoor education skills, and enjoy experiential learning.

A wide range of students visited the Squamish Outdoor Leardership & Education (SOLE) Centre at the end of the school year, including preschoolers for day trips and Grade 3, 6, and 11 classes and Upper School sports teams for overnights.

The health and wellbeing benefits of experiential outdoor education are well-researched and a core element of our strategic plan, paired with an emphasis on social emotional learning. Additionally, the possibilities for experiential learning and curriculum connections in Indigenous learning, the sciences, the arts, languages, math, and the humanities are endless.

Facility highlights

• Two buildings that can sleep up to 132

• Dining hall

• Large sheltered outdoor fire pit and BBQ area

• Climbing wall

• Accessible treehouse

• Low ropes course and giant swing

• Indoor swimming pool

• Several classroom spaces

• Amphitheatres

• Basketball courts

• Acres of forests

• Easy access to worldclass rock climbing, skiing, hiking, paddling, mountain biking, and more

Many thanks to the families who have supported our site improvement plans with their time and financial contributions.

Community Effort Has Immediate Impact

The SOLE Centre has been a community-based undertaking from the beginning. Kickstarting this new location took commitment, both financial and physical, from our generous Mulgrave families and staff. Many braved inclement weather to help clear leaves and branches from massive lawns, and generous donations meant we could refurbish some critical spaces, including the dormitories and main hall.

Students are already sharing how grateful they are to have this facility and the opportunity to learn in new ways. Unsurprisingly, after the past couple of years of COVID-related restrictions, many of our students have expressed joy at being able to be in large groups with their peers again. Our teachers are equally happy to have an expanded range of experiences on offer, noting that some students are able to more easily grasp new concepts through experiential learning versus regular classroom learning. The nature of the activities available at the SOLE Centre also provides opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills.

What we notice when students come here from across the grades, even preschool, is that they are blown away by how this place looks. There can be trepidation, but seeing the space makes students feel more comfortable. Donations have helped make the Centre more welcoming.”

- Amir Fishman Director of Outdoor Education and the SOLE Centre

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: JUNIOR SCHOOL LITERACY

Goal areas

• Personalisation of Learning

• Skills Development

Literacy is a foundational skill for all aspects of student learning and lifelong success. Using a student-centred approach, we continue to research and implement strategies that personalise and improve our teaching and learning.

In the 2021-22 school year, Abby Longmire shifted from the role of a classroom teacher to that of PYP Literacy & Information Literacy Coordinator. In this dedicated role, based in our JS Library Hub, she is able to strategically assess and improve Mulgrave’s approach to literacy teaching, support classroom teachers to ensure a consistent approach across the division, and work with students directly to personalise and inspire their learning.

Through research and examination of best practices, we broadly implemented the Writer’s Workshop model which enables students to progress at their own pace while encouraging them to explore different types of writing. Students take the approach of thinking like a writer, as opposed to simply as a reader and individual or small group teacher support hones in on where students can take next steps.

The programme aligns well with the inquiry-based approach of the IB PYP as students can explore topics and genres which spark their interest. Celebration and feedback are also central to the model.

In addition to new programming, the shift to an embedded library model, which has books throughout our hallways, has led to greater student engagement with reading materials of all types. Shelves outside classrooms directly align with students’ Units of Inquiry and the ability to self-checkout is building independence. See page 40 for more information.

Our Learning Centres are essential to providing personalised education, which empowers students. Your gifts help advance our support programmes so our teachers can help students thrive.”

- Leanne Frehlich Learning Strategies Teacher

Scan the QR code for a short video with Abby Longmire, our PYP Literacy & Information Literacy Coordinator, and students speaking about our approach.

Writers Workshop makes me inspired to write different kinds of stories…I feel really supported because I know that my friends like it and they give me feedback sometimes and I take it. I also give them feedback.”

- Rosha Razavi Grade 5 Student

STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Goal areas

• Skills Development

MULGRAVE CENTRE FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS AND CHANGEMAKERS (MCEC)

The MCEC is a structured programme, within and outside school hours, for students with an interest in starting or further developing businesses and social enterprises that will create positive change in our world.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVES

In Young Investors Society, they learned about the stock market, setting longterm investment goals, and valuing a company using a simulation model. Everyone received fictitious funds and as they determined investments, they reflected on their personal values and incorporated them into valuation strategies. Parent volunteers generously shared knowledge and expertise to enrich the student experience.

The Introduction to Entrepreneurship LEAP elective is a scaled back version of YELL. Students worked in groups to ideate on business concepts, and each team worked with a parent mentor every few weeks. The elective ran for three months, which provided enough time for the development of a business plan and significant market research.

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP LAUNCHPAD (YELL)

2021-22 was the second year of our flagship course in partnership with YELL Canada, a non-profit organisation fostering entrepreneurial minds and skillsets. Grade 10 and 11 students meet once a week after school for a lesson on everything from developing a startup plan to how to hone a Dragon’s Den-style pitch. That’s followed by a guest speaker who provides context for the learning by drawing on their own entrepreneurial journeys.

The course culminates in a group project in which students are paired with a mentor to build an innovative venture concept from the ground up, showcasing their collaborative and critical thinking skills. They pitch the merits of their solution in a multi-province competition at the end of the year.

Following a Mulgrave team win at the YELL Venture Challenge in 202021, in our first year of programming, students in the 2021-22 programme had just as much success. Three Mulgrave teams won YELL awards, with Ruby (biodegradable and plastic-free tampon) being awarded first place in the 2022 Venture Challenge, beating out 60 other teams from across BC and Alberta.

YELL helped understand target markets, competitor analysis, and the finance side of things… With a better understanding of these concepts, and with the help of my teacher and mentor, I launched Solis Beads. I sell handmade jewellery and bookmarks while giving back to the Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ+ organisation fighting for equality.”

- Lialah Mavani Grade

REAL WORLD EXPERTISE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Knowing that our students have an inclination toward innovative thinking, it should come as no surprise that our Young Entrepreneurship and Leadership Launchpad (YELL) course, led by Ian Mak, has been thriving throughout the past two years.

Parents, friends, and colleagues give our students a chance to connect their theoretical understanding to real world applications. It becomes more impactful for students to hear from those who have had hands-on experience bringing a business to life. Our guests bring the emotion - the successes and failures - to the table, and students engage with that a lot more, leading them to ask deeper and more thoughtful questions. This case-study curriculum becomes more dynamic and inquiry-based, making the learning a lot more authentic, whether we are discussing customer personas or marketing strategies.”

- Ian Mak Head of Entrepreneurial Programming

We are thankful to our community for supporting our students’ learning, both financially and with their time.

OUR COMMUNITY

The Mulgrave community is known for its unity and tireless efforts to make our education and school the best they can be. Shared values and a common purpose strengthen our ties as we collectively strive to provide our children with an exceptional, holistic education that will prepare them for their next steps and encourage them to become happy, deeply satisfied individuals and responsible, contributing citizens.

STUDENTS

Our students are all unique individuals at different points of their educational and developmental journeys, with trajectories that will take them in a myriad of directions. Through personalised guidance and a genuine interest in facilitating the discovery of their own voices, we delight in our students’ progress as they find their passions, become lifelong learners, and grow into their roles as stewards of a changing world. Our students continually inspire us, and we are grateful to them for the many gifts and talents that they share with our school, local, and global communities.

MVP

The Mulgrave Volunteer Parents (MVP) primary goal is to sustain our school’s sense of community and foster a broad-based spirit of participation. The MVP is a group of passionate, dedicated individuals who radiate warmth and inclusivity, and they make our school a better place. They rally dedicated volunteers for vital roles such as class reps, and library, M Store, and cafeteria volunteers, and are the force behind our lively community celebrations. We are incredibly grateful to them for their generous donation of time and energy year upon year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mulgrave is governed by a self perpetuating Board of Directors who are responsible for the overall strategic vision and financial wellbeing of the school. These incredible volunteers offer countless hours of expertise in their professional fields as well as their thoughtful consideration of our long-term goals and mission. We are thankful for the careful guidance they provide the school. Learn more on page 44.

LEADERSHIP

Our school’s success is built upon skilled and dedicated leadership at all levels throughout the organisation. Various whole school leaders and our often home-grown divisional subject leaders support and empower our front-line teachers to be the best they can be. The vision, innovation, and support provided by leaders drive our students’ and school’s achievements.

TEACHERS AND STAFF

There is no doubt that quality teaching and learning, and care and support, underpins any student’s success at school, and Mulgrave has an outstanding teaching faculty. They are dedicated and skilled IB teaching professionals who are passionate about education and work daily to improve their craft. They care deeply for the wellbeing of their students and place a strong emphasis on developing positive relationships to facilitate personal and academic growth.

FAMILIES

Parents, extended family, and caregivers are essential to the success of our school as key partners in the attainment of our common goals. With their invaluable support and input, we collaboratively help our students reach their true potential. Whether involved as organisers for our many communitybuilding events, as volunteers who help nurture students’ love of reading, or as ambassadors for our school, all of our families share our mission to inspire excellence (the continuous pursuit of personal best) in education and life. We so appreciate their consistent participation and support.

ALUMNI

With each passing year, our alumni community grows. The deep connection of our students to one another, as well as to our school, is the foundation for lifelong friendships and relationships. We are always thrilled to welcome any of our near 1,200 alumni back to the school for a visit, for a mentorship opportunity with current students, and even as prospective parents.

OUR DIVISIONS EARLY YEARS (PK3, PK4, and KINDERGARTEN)

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for the Early Years is outstanding preparation for Junior School

• Inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning

• Highly trained and experienced teachers and associate teachers

• 1:8 teacher to student ratio in PK classrooms, plus an associate teacher for PK3 and one for PK4

• Focus on developing socialisation, collaboration, and communication skills in a play-based environment

• Inquiry-based learning supports the development of curiosity and selfdetermination while solidifying numeracy and literacy skills

• Social events for families and students which enrich the EY community

• Age-appropriate and purpose-built learning and play spaces

• Access to outdoor play spaces and nature trail

• Specialist teachers for physical and health education (PHE), performing arts, and outdoor education

• Introduction to Mandarin Chinese (PK and K) and French (K) via specialist teachers

• After school clubs for PK4 and Kindergarten students, plus enriching field trips and special guests

JUNIOR SCHOOL

(GRADES 1-5)

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) as the core academic programme

• Inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning

• Highly trained and nurturing teachers

• Small class sizes

• Two fully certified teachers in all G1-3 classrooms

• Associate teachers in G4 & 5 and specialist classes

• Specialist teachers for physical and health education (PHE), music, performing arts, additional languages (French and Mandarin), and outdoor education

• Math and Literacy Coordinators for G1-5

• iPad use in G1-5 to provide technology-enhanced learning

• Dual-stream Mandarin programme: native and non-native speakers

• Extensive co-curricular programme, both before and after school

• Purpose-built and wellequipped PYP Makerspace with specialised staff to support learning

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) as the core academic programme

• Range of personalised course offerings through the Learning Enrichment and Personalisation (LEAP) elective programme

• Advisory programme offers strong care and 1-to-1 support

• Life Skills course teaches a range of metacognitive skills, including a strong focus on wellness, identity, and positive education, as well as practical skills, such as budgeting

• Use of the CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) framework to develop global citizenship competencies and growth in areas beyond academics

• Use of live-time feedback to help students develop a deeper understanding of their learning

• Bring your own device (BYOD) technology integration with a focus on developing digital literacy and citizenship skills

• Comprehensive offering of co-curricular activities to support growth, development, and exposure in arts, athletics, service and leadership, and outdoor education

• Global Experiential (GEx) Learning Programme focussing on global citizenship themes to further develop real-world and intercultural skills, and engage in meaningful experiential learning

• Extensive opportunities for all students to develop their leadership potential

SENIOR SCHOOL

(GRADES 10-12)

• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in G10 and IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Enriched Pathway (IB/Provincial) in G11 & 12

• Outstanding preparation for university and life

• Focus on developing critical thinking, research, social, communication, responsible citizenship and self-management skills, alongside course content

• Requirement to engage in global issues, interdisciplinary learning, and committed social service

• Advisory-based structure to help build independence and offer 1-to-1 support

• Innovative Character Education course aimed at developing life skills beyond a classroom environment and to facilitate social-emotional learning and well-being

• Interdisciplinary expeditions/ trips and an innovative Global Citizenship course in G10, focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

• Personal university and career counselling services and regular interaction with university admissions representatives from around the world

• Comprehensive leadership opportunities in a variety of contexts (academics, creative arts, athletics, and service)

• Extensive array of extracurricular activities focussed on the personalisation of learning experiences and coled by students and teachers

• Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics and service, enhanced by an outstanding outdoor education programme

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & JUSTICE

In the past year, we significantly intensified our focus on education about DEIJ. Using the framework of the established strategic goals of global citizenship and wellbeing, and the appointment of our first DEIJ Director, Cynthia Roberson, we made significant progress by putting in place some major cornerstones to improve our education in this area.

DEIJ Mission

As an IB school committed to inspiring excellence - the continuous pursuit of personal best - in education and life with the goal of creating a better and more peaceful world, Mulgrave values and celebrates diverse individual identities in a community where we act with humility, empathy, commitment and inclusion.

We have an unwavering commitment to cultivate a sense of belonging and mobilise all community members to engage in the process of influencing change. With dedication, we work to create a safe, brave space for our students where they feel comfortable using their voice and agency to advocate for themselves and injustices in their local and global communities.

We seek to make sure that the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice inform our everyday interactions and our whole community’s approach to learning and interpersonal relationships.

DEIJ FRAMEWORK

Mulgrave’s DEIJ work uses a framework based on five, research-based best practices for advancing and sustaining our efforts. The framework’s cyclical nature demonstrates how each practice is interrelated and non-hierarchical; they often take place simultaneously.

To learn more about our activities, see:

Connection Between Identity and Wellbeing

DEIJ Activities

Initiatives in the 2021-22 school year include:

• Appointment of a DEIJ Director and SOGI Coordinator

• Formed a DEIJ Strategic Council involving staff, students, and Board members

• Created a DEIJ mission statement and 3-year Strategic Plan

• Undertaken staff and student climate surveys and DEIJ focussed curriculum audits

• Indigenous Education Council involving staff, led by our Indigenous Education Coordinator

• Created listening circles for students and staff and an Upper School DEIJ Student Council

• Developed an Anti-Bias/AntiRacism course for school leaders and initial professional development for all Faculty and Staff

• Built a DEIJ Learning and Curriculum Plan from PK-G12 outlining the knowledge skills and understanding to be taught at each age

• Developed a compulsory Global Citizenship course for Grade 1

• Supported our Mother Tongue Coordinator’s work to further integrate mother tongue languages

• Strengthened our US GSA club and established the JS Rainbow Club

Having a good sense of identity is a core component of wellbeing. Our goal is to ensure students have a growing sense of aspects of their own identities at an ageappropriate level throughout the school, including students:

• understanding their own identity and the privilege and challenges they have.

• understanding the identity of others and the privileges and struggles they face.

• having the intercultural skills to connect with others.

See page 22 for more on student wellbeing.

STUDENT WELLBEING

Health and wellbeing - through greater emphasis on social-emotional learning and increased opportunities for experiential outdoor education - is a key focus area within our strategic plan. In 2021-22, we appointed Melissa Moore, our Middle School Principal, as PK-G12 Director of Student Wellbeing. This structure enables a cohesive approach to wellbeing across all grade levels and a strong integration between proactive student skills and dispositions development and reactive care, support and counselling.

Mulgrave’s approach to further enhancing student wellbeing is based on the work of Martin Seligman and the theories of Positive Psychology. Based on Seligman’s PERMA model, the Mulgrave extended ‘IPERMAH’ framework includes the following dimensions of social and emotional development and wellbeing:

• Having comfort with my emerging identity

• Having a clear sense of purpose, meaning, and value in what I am doing

• Having positive relationships

• Managing my emotions and maintaining positive emotions

• Feeling and being positively engaged

• Being positive about my accomplishments

• Maintaining my physical health and wellness

The dimensions of IPERMAH are learned and supported through:

• the formal IB curriculum

• our pastoral care and support systems

• curriculum enrichment opportunities

• our school’s ethos and values

• our emphasis on exploration of personal identity in step with our diversity, equity, and inclusion work (see page 20)

• increased teacher skill development in positive education

PERSONAL COUNSELLING

Mulgrave has three full-time counsellors who provide both intervention and prevention services to students and support faculty with their classroom practice. The focus of personal counselling is to enhance the wellbeing of students and to empower positive change. Counsellors work closely with faculty and students from preschool through to Grade 12.

PASTORAL CARE

Care and support of individual students is based on the class teacher (EY/JS) and advisor teacher (MS/SS) models. These teachers are charged with developing a relationship with a small number of students to maintain an oversight of their holistic development and education.

They monitor and support students’ personal and academic development as well as their participation in the many other aspects of a Mulgrave education and out-of-school activities, and are the first point of call for parents and specialist teachers.

Advisors and class teachers are aided by the divisional leadership teams and a host of other schoolbased professionals who provide assistance according to students’ individual needs.

EMERGING FROM THE PANDEMIC

The COVID pandemic has taken an incredible toll on people around the world. While we were able to enjoy a semblance of normalcy towards the end of the 2021-22 school year, we are very aware that there are long lasting impacts on some students and their families.

Our goal throughout this difficult time was to offer students the consistency and stability of a safe campus environment where high quality learning could continue and where social connections were still able to flourish.

Our counselling team, faculty, staff, and leadership emphasised the importance of strong mental health for students and shared tools and approaches, as well as programmes and activities, that enabled students to navigate the uncertainty and turmoil of this time. Initiatives that channelled students’ energy into creative, athletic, outdoor, and service pursuits all contributed to an environment in which student wellbeing and empowerment were at the forefront.

As we reflected on changes made during the pandemic, we particularly assessed those which positively impacted student wellbeing. We will continue with the relaxation of our formal uniform requirements, maintain a schedule whereby older students start school later, and increase the emphasis on outdoor time for exploration and play.

CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Mulgrave offers the International Baccalaureate programme to all students.

Mulgrave offers the International Baccalaureate programme to all students. With an emphasis on the Learner Profile, international context, forward-looking approach, and academic rigour, we believe it is the best education available today to help prepare our students for tomorrow.

Through the breadth and depth of our world-class IB education, we can develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Beyond these core programmes, Mulgrave’s extensive co-curricular offerings and enrichment opportunities, alongside a myriad of support services, make our broad education provision among the very best in Canada and beyond.

CIS & IB RE-ACCREDITATION

The 2021-22 school year saw the culmination of an 18-month evaluation and re-accreditation process for both IB and the Council of International Schools (CIS). This cycle takes place every five years and is a valuable opportunity for us to get feedback on Mulgrave’s practices, policies, and direction, from specially trained school leaders from IB and CIS schools around the world. Additionally, the process enables us to benchmark ourselves against leading international schools around the world.

The in-depth self-study process encouraged the school to reflect on all aspects of our operations and involved participation from a wide range of community members. Following, a group of evaluators visited the school virtually (under COVID protocols), attending classrooms via roving iPads, and meeting with faculty and staff, students, Board members, and parents and guardians online. The resulting reports and feedback from both organisations were resoundingly positive and affirm our overall strategic plan direction. Commendations were wide-ranging, with particular praise for our commitment to student wellbeing,

embrace of innovation, focus on school-wide skill development and enrichment, and leadership structures. Areas where we will put additional focus include deeper and broader development of our approach to environmental sustainability, which will be led by our new Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, as well as Mulgrave’s ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice journey led by our Director of DEIJ.

Mulgrave School is an exemplary school where everyone is working together - students, parents, teachers and leaders - to create an enriched community, one that allows students to grow and thrive.”

A PERSONALISED APPROACH

Enriched Pathway

About 20% of our Senior School students follow an enriched pathway to graduation. They customise their programme with selected IB and BC Provincial courses to pursue their commitments to athletics, the arts, or other interests or because the flexibility is best for their circumstances. These students benefit from the rigour of IB and create a balance that allows them to manage demands on their time while excelling in other areas of their education.

University Counselling & Careers Department

Our UCCD is committed to informing, enhancing, and guiding students in all aspects of post-secondary planning. The team helps refine the university search and determines what path should be taken in order for our students to be prepared to earn a place at their university of choice.

This journey begins in Grades 8 and 9 with guidance embedded in the curriculum. In the Senior School, counselling expands to include course selection advice. Our university counsellors meet with each student to map out a detailed schedule which reflects personalised post-secondary ambitions.

UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

The Class of 2022 is ready to take on the world, full of tenacity, caring, resilience, and optimism. They have emerged from a challenging time with great heart, strong connections, and a deep commitment to the pursuit of their passions. The sum of the parts of this graduating class is something to behold - they are artists and athletes, allies and advocates, writers and debaters, inquirers and problem-solvers, leaders and caregivers. Each individual has chased their personal best and we celebrate their many accomplishments in a wide variety of undertakings.

Pathways as unique as each student

Each of our 82 graduates is embarking on a post-secondary pathway that is the best fit for them. Through their education and experiences, and with the help of their counsellors and teachers, they have discovered the many facets of their identities and are ready to take on new adventures. Find out how our students find a path that’s right for them by visiting findyourfit.mulgrave.com.

We will eagerly follow along as this group spreads their wings around the world and pursues their passions in these diverse fields of study:

Architecture

Art History

Biomedical Sciences

Business

Commerce

Communication & Media

Computer Science

Creative Writing

Engineering

Fashion

Film

Fine Arts

General Studies

Humanities

International Relations

Kinesiology

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Mathematics

Medicine

Nursing

Public Policy

Social Sciences

Canada

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Capilano University

Carleton University

Concordia University Confederation College Dalhousie University

Huron University

Langara College

McGill University

McMaster University

Queen’s University

Simon Fraser University

St. Francis Xavier University

Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of Calgary University of Ottawa University of Toronto University of Victoria University of Waterloo Western University Wilfrid Laurier University York University

USA

Babson College

Boston College Boston University

Bryn Mawr College California State University - Long Beach Carnegie Mellon University

Claremont McKenna College College of William & Mary Columbia University Lehigh University Loyola Marymount University Macalester College Maryland Institute College of Art

New York University

Northwestern University Occidental College

Otis College of Art and Design

Pratt Institute

Purdue University Reed College Rhode Island School of Design

San Diego State University

Santa Clara University

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of Visual Arts Smith College

The New School - Parsons School of Design

Tufts University

University of CaliforniaBerkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Diego

University of Hawai’i at Manoa University of Illinois - UrbanaChampaign University of Michigan - Ann Arbor University of Southern California University of Virginia University of Washington Virginia Tech Wellesley College Wesleyan University International

Courtauld History of Art ESCP Business School Goldsmiths, University of London

Hong Kong University Imperial College London King’s College London Leiden University College Maastricht University NYU Shanghai Royal Veterinary College

St. George’s, University of London Universiteit Leiden Universiteit van Amsterdam University College London University of the Arts London University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Cambridge University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow University of Groningen University of Leeds University of Liverpool University of Manchester University of Oxford University of Sheffield

ALUMNI COMMUNITY

Despite the global pandemic, the 2021-22 year was a transformational one for the Mulgrave alumni community. Our alumni have adapted and continue to ‘inspire excellence in education and life’. Our team at Mulgrave has been dedicated to engaging our alumni through online and in person events, and uniting our community to build greater connections and stronger bonds. Activities for the school year included:

• Continued growth of Mulgrave Connect (mulgraveconnect.com). This easy-to-use social networking platform is where our alumni can find one another and share their own personal and professional journeys. Through this tool, more than 582 of our alumni are now connected.

• Monthly publication of our Alumni Digest. This digital newsletter features alumni activities and accomplishments and is published through Mulgrave Connect.

• Annual publication of Cypress Magazine. This print and digital publication shared alumni articles, milestones, and perspectives.

• December Homecoming and Grand Opening of our new Athletics and Performing Arts Centre. While still under COVID restrictions, we were delighted to host our annual alumni basketball game and the official ribbon cutting of our new facility.

• Spring BBQ and Rugby Game. This fun-loving event was also a chance for about 70 alumni in attendance to bid farewell to long-time faculty Martin Jones and Mark Steffens as they moved on from Mulgrave to a new adventure and retirement, respectively.

• Ongoing connections with our Alumni Board and Class Representatives. These groups are critical to our community as they provide insight into how we best serve our alumni as well as engage their peers in school activities.

• Alumni and Senior School engagement. We facilitated information sharing about postsecondary and professional experiences.

• Rachel Johnston (Class of 2014) joined as Alumni Relations Coordinator and has been dedicated to connecting alumni with one another, faculty, and current students through work with the Alumni Board and Class Representatives, ongoing social media content, events, and more.

As our alumni community grows, we continue to celebrate and recognise memories, events, and highlights in the monthly Alumni Digest, Cypress Magazine, and on social media (@ mulgravealum on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter).

THE ARTS AT MULGRAVE

Through the performing and creative arts, we can help every student find their voice and express themselves.

In 2021-22, our world-class arts facilities were further enhanced with the completion of our Athletics and Performing Arts Centre (see page 30) which brought the addition of a dedicated choral room, individual music practice rooms, and a dance studio. Renovations also enlarged our black box theatre and improved our green room. Under the guidance of specialist faculty, Mulgrave students learn to take risks, experiment, collaborate, and think in embodied, tactile ways across the full range of artistic forms. They can pursue specialisation in a range of fields (creative and academic), or they may choose to celebrate their creativity beyond the classroom in a more free-form way.

To the delight of performers and audiences alike, live stage productions returned in the spring of 2022. The following is a snapshot of just a sample of the activities that took place in the 2021-22 school year.

PERFORMING ARTS

Multi-Disciplinary Events:

• Workshops on filmmaking, animation, art, music, dance, and theatre by a variety of guest instructors, both virtual and in-person

• Middle School students learned about a variety of art forms from cultures around the world through Artsapalooza

Music:

• From PK to G12, all classroom music, performing arts classes, and co-curricular choirs, bands, and ensembles took the stage for a variety of concerts

• Launch of the Middle School Rock Band programme with students performing at various events

Theatre:

• Senior School grades performed three versions of Will by Jack Pannell, each set in a different part of the world

• Middle School students explored a punk rock expression of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Dance:

• The programme completed its first year with students throughout the grades participating in classes via in-class instruction, electives, and clubs

• Performances at special events such as December Homecoming and the Grand Opening of APAC

CREATIVE ARTS

Design:

• In Middle School, a wide variety of units were offered, making space for more exploration of diversity, inclusion and equity. Project topics included Hostile Architecture (3D Printing), Every Child Matters (textile items), and Pop-Up Shop (paper-engineering through modernising classic fairy tales).

• In Grades 9 and 10, students developed self-directed, ambitious ideas and created working models and prototypes using 3D printers, a 3D clay printer, the laser cutter and other tools/equipment, including robotics, woodworking and community-focused ideology.

• In Senior School, students successfully used the blended learning model to develop their own time-management and self-organisation skills within a project-based learning system.

Visual Arts:

• A Diploma Arts Exhibition showcasing the two-year culmination of creative work by our senior Visual Art students

• Students across divisions, advisory groups and in collaboration with various clubs, worked on a variety of in-school displays including a clothing sustainability installation, Día de los Muertos display, Zoom Festival décor, Festival of Light ornaments, and Advisory vexillography.

• Early Years and Junior School students created collaborative artwork for our gala in a wide range of exciting media. Pieces were auctioned to the community in support of the Momentum Annual Fund.

Film:

• Hosted an in-person Zoom Film Festival where Mulgrave students won Best Overall and Best Art Direction in the Senior category

• Senior School students participated in workshops with a guest screenwriter focusing on story and plot development

Multi-Disciplinary Events:

• Social media series, Artists of Mulgrave, featuring the Class of 2022

• Group 6 in-person exhibition

TITANS ATHLETICS

Mulgrave offers a rich variety of athletic opportunities that enable our student-athletes in G3-12 to flourish in a number of individual and team sports. Many competitions resumed this year, with some restrictions, in our usual North Shore Secondary School Athletics Association (NSSSAA), the Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association (GVISAA), the Independent Schools Athletic Association (ISAA), and the Independent Schools Elementary Association (ISEA), and as always, our coaches continued to support our student-athletes in their pursuit of athletic excellence and personal best. Strong emphasis is also placed on our core values of character, commitment, communication, confidence, and heart.

2021 • 2022 UPPER SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

Independent Schools Athletic Association - ISAA Results

Varsity Boys Basketball • 2nd Place

Varsity Boys Badminton • 3rd Placee

North Shore Secondary Schools

Athletics Association - NSSSAA Playoffs

Varsity Boys Soccer • CHAMPIONS

Varsity Girls Basketball • CHAMPIONS

Varsity Girls Volleyball • 2nd Place

Varsity Boys Cross Country • 2nd Place

Varsity Boys Basketball • 3rd Place

JV Badminton • 3rd Place

Varsity Tennis • 4th Place

Provincial AA Championships

Varsity Girls Basketball • 2nd Place

Varsity Girls Volleyball • 5th Place

Varsity Boys Cross Country • 6th Place

Varsity Boys Soccer • 9th Place

Varsity Boys Rugby 7s • 16th

Varsity Swimming

Boys 400m Freestyle Relay • 4th Boys 50m Freestyle • 10th Boys 50m Butterfly • 12th Girls 200m Medley Relay • 16th

Varsity Track and Field Jr Boys 4x400m Relay • 11th Jr Boys 400m • 18th Jr Boys 500m Steeplechase • 27th

Vancouver Sea to Sky Zone Playoffs

Varsity Girls Basketball • CHAMPIONS

Varsity Boys Soccer • 2nd Place

Varsity Boys Rugby 7s • 2nd Place

Varsity Cross Country • 3rd Place

Varsity Tennis - 3rd Place

Varsity Girls Volleyball • 4th Place

Varsity Swimming

Varsity Track and Field

2021 • 2022

JUNIOR SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

Junior School students embraced afterschool athletics in preparation for exhibition games with other ISEA schools. Activities included:

Grade 5 Volleyball

Grade 5 Soccer

Grade 3-5 Cross Country

Grade 5 Basketball

Grade 3-5 Swimming

ISEA Play Days resumed in the third term for Grade 5 Rugby and Grade 3-5 Track and Field. Our team produced outstanding results in Track and Field, specifically in:

High Jump Long Jump Shot Put

60m Dash

Over the last two and a half decades, our students, faculty and staff, and many families have generously supported the Terry Fox Foundation and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. These events continued in 2021-22, bringing great community spirit to our campus.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Mulgrave offers a vibrant, experiential Outdoor Education programme in support of student balance and wellbeing.

Through multi-sensory, experiential learning in nature-based contexts, the programme builds resilience, an appreciation for our surroundings, and the skills to actively participate in, and advocate for, our remarkable region. Often, themes of Indigenous ways of knowing are also woven through the experiences as are connections to classroom learning in various subjects. The following are highlights from the 2021-22 school year:

DAY EXCURSIONS & OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Due to COVID, our traditional Upper School fall camp programme was re-imagined into a series of day trips instead of overnight experiences. Seasonally-appropriate activities for all students enabled social connections, developed students’ skills, and created greater appreciation for our local surroundings. Activities ranged from a day excursion to the SOLE Centre for PK3 and local hikes at Capilano and Yew Lake for Junior School students to snow school (snow kitchen building, snowshoeing, curling, and more) for Upper School.

GET OUT

Senior School students can sign up for voluntary informal activities to help them unplug and engage with nature and their peers. Activities included indoor rock climbing, avalanche refresher course and winter backcountry ski trip to Elfin Lake, laser tag, and an invasive species Earth Day activity.

SUMMIT LEAP PROGRAMME

As part of the Middle School LEAP elective programme, Summit offers progressive opportunities to develop a broad understanding of outdoor skills and knowledge.

• Summit 1 (Grade 7): mountain biking, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, trail maintenance, shelter building and fire starting, camp skills, snowshoeing, rock climbing, and camp crafts, all culminating in a year-end overnight at the SOLE Centre.

• Summit 2 (Grade 8) and Summit 3 (Grade 9): overnight canoe trips to Alouette Lake, an avalanche course, and winter trips to Seymour Mountain. Summit 2 finished the year with a camp at the SOLE Centre while Summit 3 embarked on a kayaking expedition around Gabriola Island.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD

Founded in 1956 by Prince Philip, this worldwide programme of distinction allows youth to develop a sense of responsibility to themselves and to their community. Their practice and adventurous journeys included:

• Bronze: hiking to Cheakamus Lake

• Silver: snowshoeing to Cheakamus Lake and Red Heather

• Gold (3 groups): hiking the West Coast Trail, kayaking in the Broken Group, kayaking in Nootka Sound

NATURE TRAIL

Mulgrave has a trail that encircles our campus, giving all students the opportunity to spend time in the local forest, appreciating our surroundings. Often, teachers incorporate curriculum learning into trail activities such as math practice creating patterns for Early Years students, measuring and calculating the diameter and circumference of trees for Junior School students, and more complex trigonometry equations in older grades.

SOLE CENTRE

An incredibly exciting addition to our Outdoor Education programme in 2021-22, the SOLE Centre is a 20-acre facility in nearby Squamish. See page 8 for more information.

UPPER SCHOOL GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP & STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Mulgrave’s Global Citizenship education empowers our community to build empathy, make connections and take action for a better world for all.

Our responsibility to embrace the diversity of the human experience will be fulfilled through our commitment to:

• diversity, equity, and inclusion

• sustainability

• cultural competence

• Indigenous knowledge systems

• social justice

Global citizenship is closely tied to students’ understanding of their own emerging identity and the privileges and challenges they have, as well as those of others. Intercultural skills also enable students to connect with others through curiosity, open-mindedness, knowledge and understanding, dialogue, action, respect, empathy, and courage.

Our curriculum and co-curricular activities offer students opportunities to learn about, understand, and embrace the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which pair well with the transdisciplinary and global nature of the IB curriculum. Additional offerings such as Global Citizenship Experiential Learning and CAS (more on the following pages), as well as a

wide variety of clubs and leadership opportunities, further enrich student engagement in the most pressing issues that face our world today.

Grade 10 Global Citizenship Course

In 2021-22, we introduced a multi-disciplinary humanities offering in Grade 10: Global Citizenship. Students explore a range of social science methodologies and further develop their critical thinking skills and understanding of complex societal issues across the globe. Each unit supports skill development needed for individuals to become active and informed citizens who can participate purposefully in civic affairs and influence public decision making.

The course covers social justice and human rights, peace and conflict, sustainability and poverty, and also includes a research project that fulfills the requirements of the IB Personal Project.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Leadership encompasses a broad spectrum of student engagement within our school community as well as with global and local issues which inspire action, advocacy, and allyship.

In 2021-22, we shifted our Upper School leadership model in response to student feedback. We now have a Student Board and a Senior School Student Advisory Council. These models recognise diverse voices and emphasise that leadership is not simply an innate quality of the most extroverted.

All students can be leaders and we nurture this potential through a student-centred and studentled experiential model, guided by mentorship, education, experience, and reflection.

The Student Advisory Council and Sub-Councils

Through the Senior School Student Advisory Council and its various Upper School Sub-Councils, students can add their voice to improve the Mulgrave education and the student experience. Students can dive into areas of interest such as DEIJ, athletics, and wellbeing, and also discuss important issues that affect their division. Half of the positions are appointed via representation of a Sub-Council and the remaining seats are by application.

The Student Board

Ten Grade 12 members are appointed via an interview process with the school’s leadership team. They form an ambassadorial group with a key role in building our student community across all grades. Student Board members support different grades in the school, make themselves known to the students and teachers, help out with grade-based events, and represent the Senior School with the younger grades.

Leadership at All Levels

Leadership is not reserved for senior students; the following teams give students opportunities to practice their skills and exercise their voice:

• Grade 3 Mini Leaders

• Grade 5 Junior School Leaders

• Middle School Ambassadors

MERT

The Mulgrave Emergency Response Team is a group of highly-trained Grade 11 and 12 students who take responsibility for first aid and care on campus. Under the supervision of adults with first response training, they are on call to attend to injuries and provide a unique service to our community while practicing skills that support their future interests.

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

GEx

Our Global Experiential (GEx) learning programme challenges and inspires students to become engaged responsible global citizens who act to make the world a better place. This continuum programme recognises the necessity of real-world experiences and connections beyond the classroom to develop compassionate, globally competent young leaders of tomorrow. In pursuit of our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice goals, the programme develops students’:

• Understanding of their own (emerging) identity and the privileges and challenges they have

• Understanding of the identity of others and the privileges and struggles they face (such as issues of prejudice, discrimination, racism, sexism, homophobia)

• Intercultural skills to connect with others

• Understanding of how we can take action together to be inclusive, embrace diversity, and strive for greater equity and justice as individuals, allies and communities

Through a continuum of experiential learning and engagement, students in Grade 6-11 explore themes and skills through the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

In the spring of 2022, a ‘week without walls’ engaged students in Grades 6-9 in local day programming. Grade 10 students explored the themes of their Global Citizenship course (social justice and identity, human rights and equity, peace and conflict, and sustainability and globalisation) with local experiences as well as through trips to Toronto/ Montreal, the Maritimes, and Yukon.

Community partnerships included: Vancouver

• Insights Global Education

• 360 Riot Walk

• A Better Life Foundation

• Binners’ Project

• Cheakamus Centre

• Chinatown Storytelling Centre

• Edible Garden Project

• Employ to Empower

• Fabcycle

• Food Stash Foundation

• Fresh Roots

• Happy Cities

• Harvest Project

• Life Space Gardens

• Love Intersections

• Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre

• Megaphone

• Mission Possible

• Ocean Wise

• PeerNet

• Raincoast Conservation

• Sierra Club BC

• Society Promoting Environmental Conservation

• Soul Food Farms

• Story Money Impact

• Talasay Tours

• Tegan Acres National Zero Waste Council

• The Inclusion Project

• Threading Change

• UBC Climate Action Hub

• Uplife Mental Fitness

• Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre Society

• Wastenauts

• UBC Wild + Immersive

Yukon

• Danoja Zho Cultural Centre

• Klondike Goldfields

• Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre

• Long Ago People’s Place

• LuMel Studios

• MacBride Museum

• Tombstone Territorial Park

• Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Toronto/Montreal

• Aga Khan Museum

• Black Creek Community Farm

• Kahnawà:ke Tourism

• Rivers of Hope

• Spade & Palacio Tours

Maritimes

• Africville, Halifax

• Canadian Museum of Immigration / Pier 21

• Cape Breton Highlands National Park

• Eskasoni Cultural Journeys

• Old Town Lunenburg

• Peace by Chocolate

CAS: CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY, SERVICE & MORE

The Mulgrave MYP and DP CAS programmes facilitate sustained student engagement and learning in our local and global communities, often beyond the traditional classroom. CAS balances the three elements of creativity, activity, and service, complementing the academic programme.

Mulgrave students identify growth opportunities in five competencies that promote global-local engagement and understanding: school engagement, collaboration, intercultural skills, leadership, and personal health and wellness.

Students in Grades 6-12 set annual goals related to efforts in creativity, action, and service,

which focus on personal outcomes (vs tasks). With their advisor’s support, students monitor and report on their goals using the five competencies (G6-10) or IB CAS Learning Outcomes (G11-12) as the basis for their reflections.

During the two-year IB Diploma Programme, Grade 11 and 12 also students take on a personalised, authentic service learning project, develop an ongoing personal health and wellness plan, and embark on a global-local community engagement initiative. It is truly a culmination of their Mulgrave and IB social impact learning experience.

MULGRAVE STATISTICS

MULGRAVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SOCIETY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Assets

30-Jun-22

Cash and investments 19,579,112

Account receivables 558,645

Prepaid expenses 570,395

Property and equipment 86,712,743

Total Assets 107,450,895

Liabilities and Net Assets

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,419,392

Deferred revenue 21,222,097

Bonds payable 556,496

Family deposits 9,308,360 34,506,345

Net Assets 72,944,550

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 107,450,895

MULGRAVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SOCIETY STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HIGHLIGHTS

Revenues

Tuition and fees 28,155,340

Grants 3,312,729

Fundraising and donations 2,761,128

Other 1,798,828 36,028,025

Expenses

Amortisation 2,657,415

Interest on long term debt 30,637

Other operating expenses 6,987,635

Salaries and benefits 22,564,514 32,240,201

Excess of revenue over expense 3,787,824 (not including capital expenditures)

Net assets, beginning of year 69,156,726

Net assets, end of year 72,944,550

NUMBER OF STUDENTS BY DIVISION

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NUMBER OF

BY DIVISION

Administration:

STUDENT RESIDENCE

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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS

The 2021-22 school year saw the first use of construction projects in a variety of areas including an expanded Black Box Studio, a remodelled green room, two new Upper School Science labs, and the following major developments:

ATHLETICS AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

In December 2021, we officially opened our new $20m Athletics and Performing Arts Centre. The additional 32,000 square feet houses:

• Championship Gym: NBA/NCAAsized basketball court with viewing gallery and bleachers seating for 600 (350 during full-court games). The space can accommodate the whole school for events such as our annual Grace Assembly which was the first in the space in June 2022.

• Upper Gym: multi-purpose space/ gymnasium

• Dance space and yoga studio

• Choral and performance spaces and rehearsal rooms

• Team room and locker rooms

• Fitness Centre

These spaces have maximised the ability of students of all levels to pursue competitive athletics and explore physical activity and performing arts in a wide variety of spaces. Open gym time offers opportunities for unstructured play to build leadership and interpersonal skills. Our younger students also benefit from a dance

offering that has quadrupled in their core PHE programme as well as access to dedicated space in the Wallster Gym.

We extend our gratitude to the many families who have generously helped us equip these new spaces.

PYP CREATIVE MAKERSPACE

Our previous library space has been converted into a large creative arts and design space for students up to Grade 5. With access to both traditional artistic mediums as well as innovative graphic design, robotics, and 3D printing tools, students are able to explore critical thinking, problem-solving, and iterative design in new ways. The space enables large-scale interdisciplinary projects which support hands-on learning aligned with the PYP Units of Inquiry. We thank families who supported the Head’s Priority Fund, which covered the cost of some new equipment.

EMBEDDED LIBRARY MODEL

In the summer of 2021, we shifted our library to an embedded model throughout the building. Upper School students enjoy a more conveniently located library and study space with specialist librarian support. Junior School students enjoy classroom-related materials right outside their doors; selfcheckouts enable independence and nurture the joy of finding books that spark interest and pleasure. The Librarian is still on hand to support and develop literacy and research skills and a great MVP support team help with the collection organisation.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Mission

Empowering and encouraging the Mulgrave community to become agents of change toward a more environmentally just and sustainable world.

Vision

Sustainability and environmental justice play a central role within all aspects of our school in line with our commitment to equip lifelong learners to thrive in a culturally diverse and interdependent world. Mulgrave students have a comprehensive ageappropriate understanding of the critical environmental issues facing our world, are empowered, and take positive action to face these issues locally and globally. As a school dedicated to leadership in environmental sustainability, we are committed to minimising our environmental footprint through progressive changes that enable us to be a net zero school by 2050.

Values

At Mulgrave, we believe that:

• Environmental impact must be considered in all aspects of the school and school life

• Our school strives to be a leader in implementing science-informed sustainability initiatives

• Learning in, about, and for the environment is an essential part of the education of each and every student

• Every community member should have an awareness of their environmental footprint and how they can use this to take positive action

• Education must include opportunities for our students to engage in further climate action and sustainability initiatives, both within the school and the wider community

• Our environmental solutions must take into consideration the possible impact of social inequities locally and internationally

Activities in the 2021-22 school year included:

• Documentation of curriculum connected with environmental sustainability

• Tracking resource use at school to set benchmarks

• Early stages of greenhouse gas tracking

• Staff working group and collaborations to examine connections with Indigenous education, global citizenship, CAS, and outdoor education

• Visioning exercise resulting in changes such as ‘wet bag’ for PK students to replace plastic bags, more recycled materials in our Makerspaces, and buffet lunch in Early Years to reduce packaging and food waste

• Participation in Climate Action Accelerator Programme, coleading ISABC collaborative working group

• Implementaiton of pollinator and veggie gardens in various locations on campus

• Conversion to compostable coffee pods eliminating 2700 plastic K-Cups per month

• Support of student clothing consciousness initiative and Earth Day ‘Seeds of Hope’ activities

LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors is entrusted to operate and run the school on behalf of the Mulgrave Independent School Society. The Society is a not-forprofit registered charity. There are up to fourteen parent or alumni-parent members of the Board who are elected by the parent members of the Society, and we thank them for their selfless service and for the work they do to support the school. The Mulgrave Board as of the October 2021 AGM:

• Gopi Chande, Chair

• Harry Wierenga, Vice Chair

• Katherine Hoogendoorn, Secretary

• Navida Suleman, Treasurer

• Beier Cai

• Charles Chang

• Magdalina Ivanova

• Julia Lawn

• Nicola More

• Roz Seyednejad

• Helaine Shepard

• Malik Talib

Since 2019, the Board has annually welcomed student representatives. Joyce Qi and Artin ManafiKhosroshahi were in Grade 11 when selected via application process and interviews and will serve until the 2022 AGM in October.

BOARD COMMITTEES

Our standing committees are comprised of Board members, staff, students, and parents, and they serve in the following areas:

• Audit

• Building and Land

• Executive

• Finance

• Governance

• Nominations

HEAD OF SCHOOL SEARCH

At the 2021 AGM, John Wray announced his decision to leave Mulgrave at the end of the 2022-23 school year after what will be 13 years as our Head of School. The Board struck a Search Committee and conducted an extensive, worldwide search which was founded on a consultative process with Mulgrave’s community (including with families, faculty and staff, students, and alumni).

The Board focussed on traits and characteristics identified through these meetings and surveys: a strong personal alignment with Mulgrave’s values, a commitment to student wellbeing and advancing DEIJ, a global perspective on education, the capacity to continue to grow Mulgrave as a world-class international school, and a leadership style in alignment with Mulgrave’s culture.

Mulgrave’s next Head of School, Craig Davis, will start in July 2023 after a year of intentional transition efforts. Craig was Mulgrave’s Senior School Principal (2014-17) and knows the school’s community and culture well. Before and since, Craig has proven himself in international school leadership at renowned schools and organisations such as West Island School in Hong Kong (Vice Principal and IB DP Coordinator), Tanglin Trust in Singapore (Vice Principal), Dulwich College International (Director of Education), and most recently, Pearson College, United World College (President and Head of College). Craig is deeply committed to the International Baccalaureate programme and viewed globally as a highly-respected education leader.

ADVISORY BOARD

The Mulgrave Advisory Board offers insight to the Head of School and the Mulgrave Board of Directors on the following:

• Mulgrave’s broad educational provision and philosophy

• International innovations and trends in PK-12 education

Members in 2021-22 include:

• Tony Allard

• Lindsey Berns

• Jesse Calderon

• Brad Carter

• Gopi Chande

• Paul Dangerfield

• Silvia Heinrich

• Chan Hon Goh

• George Iwama

• Martin Jones

• Simon Lesieur

• Gordon MacIntyre

• Marianne McTavish

• Samir Manji

• Axel Meisen

• Nabila Pirani

• Helaine Shepard

• Harry Wierenga

• John Wray

OUR CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY

Mulgrave’s culture of philanthropy took root at our inception, when a group of committed families came together with their time, talents, and resources to create a new school. Since then, our families and community have time and time again demonstrated their passion for the educational experience offered at Mulgrave by supporting our growth and development in countless ways. This dedication goes far beyond making the school simply better for their own children, as families recognise their capacity to nurture Mulgrave for generations to come.

As we work to advance our mission and strategic goals through philanthropy, highlights from the 2021-22 school year include:

• Continuation of Momentum, our annual fund. Launched in 2019, we have seen contributions to this fund grow year over year, furthering our

ability to provide transformative education spaces, up-to-date technology, retention of talented teachers, curriculum enhancements, financial assistance, and strategic initiatives. Each and every annual contribution, no matter the amount, is a signal of donors’ affirmation of Mulgrave’s strategic vision and the trust that our community has in our school to deliver exceptional educational experiences.

• Return of our in-person gala in support of our financial assistance programme. This programme is critically important, not only to those who are able to access a Mulgrave education without financial barriers, but to our whole community. Increasing socioeconomic diversity is core to our values of inclusion, empathy, and global citizenship.

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Personalised giving opportunities for nearly 80 families related to the Athletics and Performing Arts Centre The generosity which reflected families’ philanthropic priorities and supported pressing needs enabled the school to open a world-class, well-equipped facility to develop programmes further and meet student needs.

• Collaboration with families on key projects. Through individualised family contributions, Mulgrave was able to upgrade the Senior School Academic Centre, initiate the Junior School Literacy Support programme, and solidify offerings in the Mulgrave Centre for Entrepreneurship and Changemakers.

We thank all families for playing such important roles in our school’s culture of philanthropy. Please see the following pages for further details.

A MESSAGE FROM THE DONOR ENGAGEMENT TEAM

Dear Mulgrave Community,

Each year, we are inspired by your incredible commitment to our school. The 2021-22 school year was no different. Parents, grandparents, teachers and staff, alumni, and friends worked together to provide the best possible learning opportunities for our students and invest in their dreams for the future.

Our goal as a team is to engage our community through events and volunteerism so you can connect with other Mulgrave families, feel at home at the school, and see both the potential and the impact of your contributions. We’ve enjoyed welcoming new families and facilitating involvement in key programmes such as entrepreneurship and character education.

As we strive to teach our students about the importance of community and giving back, our job is made easier by families like yours, whose actions embody Mulgrave’s values. When we as a community embrace a culture of philanthropy, we embrace that every aspect of school life is deeply connected to our mission and strategic plan and that we all have a part to play in the realisation of our goals. Thank you to all families, staff, alumni, alumni families, and the volunteers who contribute to our strong culture of giving and volunteerism. You are truly making a difference.

Warmly and gratefully,

Jin Ling Bai (she/her) Director of Donor Engagement

MOMENTUM, MULGRAVE’S ANNUAL FUND

The Momentum Annual Fund is vital

the school’s strategic mission

While tuition fees provide funds for Mulgrave’s operational costs, our annual fund covers the ‘margin of excellence’ that sets Mulgrave apart and allows us to provide an enriched, personalised education within spaces that are tailored to learning and exploration.

Gifts to Momentum support nearly every area of operations, including educational programmes, teacher professional development, maintenance and improvement of the campus and facilities, and financial assistance for students who would otherwise not be able to access our school. The annual fund also allows Mulgrave the flexibility to take advantage of new opportunities in dynamic and innovative ways.

year, every contribution makes a difference. In the 2021-22 school year, Momentum supported 21 student learning areas through the generosity of Mulgrave’s community.

2021 • 2022 GRADE CHALLENGE

The Grade Challenge is a fun way to encourage participation in Momentum. Points are awarded based on participation rates, and our goal is for all families to take part in a way that is accessible and meaningful to them.

Congratulations to our PK3 families for winning the 2021-22 Grade Challenge! Nearly 60% of PK3 families contributed to Momentum. We are grateful to our families for modeling the Mulgrave values of empathy, commitment, and social responsibility to our students from a young age.

The challenge will continue in 20222023 and we look forward to seeing the continued momentum that we will build as a community.

Duke Cai & Katherine Chen

Parents of Victoria (‘25), Elon (‘34), and Leonardo (‘34)

Supporters of the Head’s Priority Fund, Teachers Fund, and Scholarship Fund

Mulgrave’s commitment to inspiring excellence in education and life has always been something that makes the school stand out. We are happy to support this mission and we gladly chose to contribute to Momentum to ensure that our child has an outstanding place to learn and grow, and that future generations of students can benefit, too.”

Anonymous Donor

Supporters of the Scholarship, Teacher Development, and Head’s Priority Funds

We are happy to be involved in our children’s education, and show our support by investing in Mulgrave’s long-term vision. By donating to the Head’s Priority Fund, we trust that the school will invest in innovative learning practices that will allow our children to develop essential skills they will need in later years and once they graduate from Mulgrave.

We have been happy to see that students are excited to expand their learning with programmes like YELL, and we are grateful that we have staff with the expertise to guide them. We believe that Mulgrave is equipping our children with global values that will greatly benefit them in life, and we believe our gifts can help enrich their educational journey.”

THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATION

Head’s Priority

SOLE Centre upgrades

JS Makerspace equipment

Black Box Studio lighting upgrades

Refurbishing Upper School science labs

JS Literacy and Learning Support

K-G2 classroom furniture upgrade

Refitting SS Academic Centre

Upgrading of music equipment for PK3-G3

Creating an Indigenous Meeting Room

Construction of climbing centre in the APAC

Leadership training

Technology and personalisation training (blended learning)

Funding for Master/PhD degree courses for faculty

Teacher Development

DEIJ speaker series

training

education

Assistance

Assistance

Impact

Donors have funded:

A highlight of a Mulgrave education for us is how the school supports student wellbeing. Ensuring that students have access to diverse learning spaces, such as the SOLE Centre, is one example of how the school blends academics with handson learning practices.

The SOLE Centre is a unique opportunity for students to enjoy the beauty of the region while also having access to practical learning, as well as being able to connect in a relaxed way with their peers and teachers. By supporting Mulgrave’s long-term vision we show our commitment to the school’s values and can also help create a strong positive impact on the community as a whole.”

Kunlong Ma & Siyu Jing Parents of Kevin (‘35)

Supporters of the Head’s Priority Fund

PARENT & GUARDIAN GIVING

The 2021-2022 school year donor list includes the names of those who made contributions in support of Momentum, the Athletics and Performing Arts Centre, and financial assistance, as well as families who are completing their pledges to the Imagine and MPower capital campaigns during the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. We thank each and every supporter for their generosity.

Class of 2022

Anonymous (2)

Glenn & Gina Ayrton

Richard & Yasmin Baumet

Michael & Suzanne Birch

Jules & Keitha Campeau Charles & Eve Chang

Fengsheng Che & Jin Gu Ping Du & Zhan Gao

Michael & Yesica Edmonds Imtiaz & Fatima Hassam Amir & Raheema Hemani

Jian Ming Kuang & Rui Lan Li

Alex & Suzanne Kubyshyn Godwin Lai & Sally Sun Minning & Crystal Li Jamshad Lotfali-Pourturk & Parastoo Jafarinejad John McArthur & Nicky Senyard Jim Myers

Shameer Noormohamed & Gopi Chande Arturo & Reyna Ransanz

Sia Moussavi & Nevenka Simic Herbert Tung & Sandy Kwong Malone & Linda Xie

Ali Yazdi & Sharolyn Brewer

Liang Jian Zhao & Yin Yim Ruhua Zhu & Min Jin Zhigang Zhu & Xiaoyan Li

Class of 2023

Anonymous (2)

Bryan Barnhart & Erin Griffiths Jesse & Elizabeth Calderon

Michael Cormack & Jenny Drake Surjit & Deepa Dhillon Esther Feng Sonia Garrett Anthony & Stacey Gollner Akbar Hakimzadeh & Roz Seyednejad Zhufeng He & Sharon Du George & Cecily Heras Faisal & Zahraa Keylani

Max Lam & Marisa Huang Ernest & Angela Lang Mark & Tricia Lang Graham & Angela Lee Alan & Andrea Linsley David Luo & Nancy Zhang Zhipei Mei & Cherry Guan Michael & Elizabeth Moore Yong Qi & Wei Chen Sam Tian & Lily Li Shunli Tian & Hua Liang Hamidreza Vaziri Kashani & Sarira Molaie Liwei Wang & Keshuai Han Michael Wong & Amy Yuen Chao Zhang & Wen Can Wang Ting Zhang & Yan Qin Yu Hai Zhang & Conney Chen

Class of 2024 Anonymous (3) Neel Ahuja & Theresa Shum Glenn & Gina Ayrton Charles & Eve Chang Chun Che & Chan Hong Goh Oksana Chtchekoldina Ellen D’Atri

Mandeep Dhaliwal & Koml Kandola Michael & Yesica Edmonds Thomas Freidel & Jo Vinas Imtiaz & Fatima Hassam Terry Jin & Mei Yu Shay Levy & Jennifer Rockowitz John Li & Lynn Zhou Qiang Li & Juan Liu Xiangmin Li & Hongmei Zhang Adam & Bethanie Murguia Clarence Tan & Barbara Workman-Tan Changming Wang & Mengqiu Zhang Antony Wilson & Britt Bryan Yonghui Xu & Nancy Zhang Stephen Xue & May Shen Ben Yuan & Alice Wang

Yang Zang & Xin Lu

Zhi Jian Zhou & Daisy Dai

Class of 2025 Anonymous (2)

Robert & Kui Li Akehurst Scott Atherton

Zongjian Cai & Kai Chen Quangui Chen & Fang Wang Jeffrey & Michelle Clay Diana & Ricardo Ferreira Akbar Hakimzadeh & Roz Seyednejad Win Huang & Phoebe Heung Stephen Ing & Nicola More Ernest & Angela Lang Mark & Tricia Lang Hans Lin & Chunwei Li Peter Liu & Jessie Wu Richard Liu & Lily Chen Tunhua Lu & Fang Huang Tim McHugh & Toni Marr Michelle Myring Gordon & Vikki Neal Kai Niu & Wendy Lu

Shameer Noormohamed & Gopi Chande Torsten Holst Pedersen & Johanna Marini Nadine & Chris Pettman Jessica Rudd

Rafael Santa Ana & Megan Paris-Griffiths Jason & Audra Shull Edwin Song & Una Wu Azim & Navida Suleman Gang Sun & Wen Zhang

Barend & Claudia van der Vorm Wenjin Wang & Lily Liu Kathryn Wu Qiang Wu & Joy Chen Tiesheng Yuan & Faye Ding

Class of 2026

Alaeddin Ahmadi & Mitra Tarameshloo Neel Ahuja & Theresa Shum

Kevin Carpenter & Jae Ahn

Parents of Martin (‘27)

Supporters of the Scholarship Fund

Peter Niu & Ling Zhao

Mark & Teresa Oulton

Eric Pan

Danut & Mihaela Prisecariu David & Jessica Slater Gang Sun & Wen Zhang Hamidreza Vaziri Kashani & Sarira Molaie Yibing Wang & Shuhui Peng Michael Wong & Amy Yuen Hong Zhang & Sue Lou ShiYong Zhou & Yan Ge

Class of 2027

MuDi Bai & ShaoMin Cai Qian Jiang Bian & Jingying Tang Kevin Carpenter & Jae Ahn Yijian Chen & Jenny Liu Hessam Ghandchi & Sara Havedanlo Hai Bin Guo & Hedy Tao Win Huang & Phoebe Heung Stephen Ing & Nicola More Terry Jin & Mei Yu Aly Kanani & Suphattra Lertruchikun Eric Langhjelm & Heather Stewart Xue Feng Lou & Lianfei Xu

Connie Mar

Our family is committed to providing Mulgrave teachers and students with the resources they need in order to continue pursuing excellence in their education and throughout their lives.”

Kent & Cynthia Alekson

Jason & Natasha Bak

Andrew Beaupre & Melanie Steele

Jesse & Elizabeth Calderon

William & Molly Chen

David Crerar & Julia Lawn Anthony & Stacey Gollner

Andre Hachey & Linlin Zhang

Shaun Hong & Sophia Hsu

Andy Huang & Hellen He Asghar & Rabab Khan

Alex & Suzanne Kubyshyn

Ramin Latifi & Neda Tabatabaei

Changhai Li & Jing Zhang

Alan & Andrea Linsley David & Robyn Martin

Daniel Dong & Ming Jiang

Arash & Shima Fasihi Diana & Ricardo Ferreira

James Gardiner & Nikki Tilley Javid Ghahremani & Sara Yasini

Jacqueline Guo

JoAndrea Hoegg

Shaun Hong & Sophia Hsu

Frank & Katherine Hoogendoorn Chung Hsiao & Edemiria Schmitz Hsiao

Justin & Faye Hui Martin Jones & Megan Nilsen

Max Lam & Marisa Huang David Luo & Nancy Zhang Matthew Ma & Krystal Wang George Mak & Wen-Lyn Ho David & Robyn Martin

Suleman Shaban & Kiran Wastani Alex Watson & Alison Cheung Michael Wong & Amy Yuen Yang Zhang & Zhenyu Yan

Class of 2029

Jeff McDougall & Tracie Delaney Adam & Bethanie Murguia Michelle Myring Jian Pang & Yan Zhao Walter Pecora & Bernice Chan Nazanine Rahnema Arturo & Reyna Ransanz Adriana Schemel Gary Shokar & Mandy Cheema Xiaofeng Sun & Yun Cui Patrick Taleghani & Ellie Soleymani Bing Wang & Chen Tan James Wortman & Anne LeBlanc Yi Feng Xu & Yiou Jia Leon Yang & Shauna Wang Yu Yang & Xiaolin Wei Thomas Yiu & Anita Chui Bin Zhang & Jing Yang Shun Xiang Zhou & Zheng Chen Lianjie Zu & Bo Han

Class 2028

Anonymous (2) Alaeddin Ahmadi & Mitra Tarameshloo Mohsen Azizikashi & Maryam Golriz Andrew Beaupre & Melanie Steele

Anonymous (3) Mikhail & Aleksandra Baiman Lav Chadha & Zulaika Bengali Michael Chapman & Magdalina Ivanova Adam Chodkiewicz & Dewi Schrader David Crerar & Julia Lawn Payam Deljoui & Roshanak Rahmanian Farid Dordar & Sadgol Toosi Kevin Ershad & Armine Galstyan Shawn Ershad & Saba Sanaat Suzanne Finlayson & Gareth Ronald-Jones Andre Hachey & Linlin Zhang Hongtao He & Kelly Zeng

Hank Horkoff & Jenny Zhu Anthony & Lisa Jackson

Alan Jiang & Cathy Xu BingWen Li & Ivy Ai Michael Jin & Vanessa Li Patrick Power & Monika Sumara Nicholas Sautin & Lindsey Berns Martin & Ann Schultz

Christian & Azadeh Weinbrenner Kyle & Bianca Wellwood Antony Wilson & Britt Bryan Edmond Wong & Cindy Pau Thomas Yiu & Anita Chui Zhongnan & She Zhang Mason Zhao & Miranda Wang Allen Zhong & Jade Qiu

Class of 2030

Anonymous (1)

Zahra Ahamed

Brian & Joie Anyon

Gregory Calpakis & Nicole Cheffey

Humberto Chen & Adriana Li

Zheng Chen & Qianru Liu

Kevin Ershad & Armine Galstyan

George Gao & Leanne Li

Hessam Ghandchi & Sara Havedanlo

Ding Han & Ruili Yang

Martin Jones & Megan Nilsen

Ramin Latifi & Neda Tabatabaei

John Li & Lynn Zhou

Frank Lin & Anna Chung

James Ma & Jessica Song

Robert Pappajohn & Anna Morozova

David & Sheenah Pfeiffer

Payam Razavi & Elham Abousaeidi Scott Schlesier & Julianne Lee

Xiaofeng Sun & Yun Cui

Tommy Tang & Flora Song

Kevin & Caroline Tyson

Alex Watson & Alison Cheung Hengjun Wu & Rita Jiang

Class of 2031

Mehrtash Amini & Azadeh Khakbiz

Christopher & Teeara Berry

Robert & Jennifer Boswell

Nigel Brown & Heather Schaan

Beier Cai & Karen Jiang

Thomas & Robyn Carruthers

Lav Chadha & Zulaika Bengali

Michael Chapman & Magdalina Ivanova Bin Chen & Junjun Nie Adam Chodkiewicz & Dewi Schrader

Martin Cui & Bella Wang

Christian & Liza Cunningham

Payam Deljoui & Roshanak Rahmanian Farid Dordar & Sadgol Toosi

Arash & Shima Fasihi

Paul Gross & Carolyn Anderson

Steven & Lara Hodge

Hank Horkoff & Jenny Zhu

Justin & Faye Hui

Anthony & Lisa Jackson

Aly Kanani & Suphattra Lertruchikun Hooman Keyhan & Elnaz Goganivash Russell & Jelena Kling Brian Lei & Lucia Zhao

Jia Shu Li & Yewei Jin

Evan Zhang & Gigi Ge

Parents of Sean (‘35) and Cindy (‘32)

Supporters of the Literacy

Learning Programme

Class of 2032

Anonymous (1)

Mehrtash Amini & Azadeh Khakbiz Mikhail & Aleksandra Baiman

Aziz Batada & Lutfiya Mamadsafoeva

Kinji & Laura Bourchier

Thomas & Robyn Carruthers

Mandeep Dhaliwal & Koml Kandola

Shawn Ershad & Saba Sanaat

Timothy & Samantha Garvin

Jerry Huang & Linda Hao

Win Huang & Phoebe Heung

Shafiq & Zahra Kara

Jia Shu Li & Yewei Jin

Nathan Li & Madeline Jing Hans Lin & Chunwei Li Derrick Ma & Celine Chen George Mak & Wen-Lyn Ho

Investing in our children’s education has always been important to us. We want to make sure Mulgrave is and remains an exceptional place to learn and grow, not just for our children but for future students too. We are pleased to help maintain the high quality of education we have come to expect from our school.”

Dong Sheng & Juan Liu Hardeep & Meena Mahal Andrew Marchant & Lisa Aird Marko & Jelena Markovic Craig & Victoria McMillan Gensheng Niu & Junxia Zhao Feng Pan & Yan Liu Walter Pecora & Bernice Chan Patrick Power & Monika Sumara Nadeem & Jenna Rajabali Edmond Wong & Cindy Pau Heng Wu & Yongmei Wang Ke Xu & Echo Wu Gavin Yao & Alison Meng Yang Zang & Xin Lu Dongge Zhang & Pauline Yang Jason Zhang & Tina Yang Liang Jian Zhao & Yin Yim

Matias Marcote & Maria Cristina Fabio Christopher & Season McIntyre Kyle & Tanja McLellan Eric Pan

Robert Pappajohn & Anna Morozova Nazanine Rahnema

Peter Rees & Jennifer Rees Jennifer Schilling Alex Shevchenko & Kate Mitt

Gary Shokar & Mandy Cheema Nelson Tan & Kai Lim Tommy Tang & Flora Song Scott Thomson & Caitlin Dunne Mark VanDop & Catherine Dorazio Aleem & Farah Virani Alex Watson & Alison Cheung Liao Yu Wei & Yiye Sun Tao Wei & Yigu Gan Michael Wong & Amy Yuen Zhihui Xie & Lan Yin Andy Xuan & Sabrina Xu Chong Yang Zhang & Cui Hong Lu

Class of 2033

Joanna & Daryl Adam Ryan & Tonya Bosa

Nigel Brown & Heather Schaan Gregory Calpakis & Nicole Cheffey George Gao & Leanne Li Timothy & Samantha Garvin Paul Gross & Carolyn Anderson Steven & Lara Hodge Alan Jiang & Cathy Xu Russell & Jelena Kling

Farhan & Alison Lalani

David Luo & Nancy Zhang

Derrick Ma & Celine Chen

Hardeep & Meena Mahal

Craig & Victoria McMillan

Gensheng Niu & Junxia Zhao

Nadeem & Jenna Rajabali

Neil & Samantha Robertson

Alex Shevchenko & Kate Mitt

Alexander & Jenny Sojat

Nelson Tan & Kai Lim

Changzhi Tian & Jialing Han

Kevin & Caroline Tyson

William Wu & An Dong

Xiangren & Yongrui Wu

Guoping Yang & Rita Li

Ali Zaeemdar & Nas Abadi

Hui Zhang & Hongmei Bai Jason Zhang & Tina Yang Zhongnan & She Zhang Mason Zhao & Miranda Wang Allen Zhong & Jade Qiu

Class of 2034

Joanna & Daryl Adam

Lian Anson

Mikhail & Aleksandra Baiman Jason & Natasha Bak

Ian & Kristina Bergman Christopher & Teeara Berry Beier Cai & Karen Jiang Zongjian Cai & Kai Chen

Humberto Chen & Adriana Li

Zheng Chen & Qianru Liu

Philip & Gillian Collins

Jones Columbia & Peiling Wu

Brendan & Sandra-Ken Ferguson

Jun Ge & Siyao Liu

Joobin Ghasemi & Darya Khazei Vishal Gupta & Emily Miller

Laura Guy

Oranous Hosseini

Jerry Huang & Linda Hao

Justin & Faye Hui

Oliver & Jennifer Keane

Farhan & Alison Lalani

Nathan Li & Madeline Jing

Ray Liu & Athena Tseng

Tongzhou & Krystal Liu

Kevin Long & Kate Zhao

Ian MacKenzie & Vineeta Prasad Kyle & Tanja McLellan

Michael & Elizabeth Moore

David & Sheenah Pfeiffer

Alireza Samei & Marjan Shirazian-Samei Jennifer Schilling Scott Schlesier & Julianne Lee Martin & Ann Schultz Rahman Somani & Farah Ramji Tommy Tang & Flora Song Scott Thomson & Caitlin Dunne Aleem & Farah Virani Joel Wang & Danmei Yang Michael Wang & Linda Zhang Alex Watson & Alison Cheung Tao Wei & Yigu Gan

Class of 2035

Mikhail & Aleksandra Baiman Massimo & Roxana Bellini Bressi Ampere Chan & Iris Lo Suzanne Finlayson & Gareth Ronald-Jones Hirad Hosseini & Nastaran Beigi Catalin & Amalia Kilofliski Frank Lin & Anna Chung Kunlong Ma & Siyu Jing Ian MacKenzie & Vineeta Prasad Xin Mao & Pei Huang Marko & Jelena Markovic Alex & Michelle Meier Nicholas & Alicia Milton James Morgan & Marlon Young Gensheng Niu & Junxia Zhao Peter Rees & Jennifer Rees Alexander & Jenny Sojat Edison Sun & Tiki Wang Alexander Vastardis & Bahareh Ghassemzadeh Cameron Wallin & Krystal Wallin Willie Wei & Coco Pang Xiangren & Yongrui Wu Gavin Yao & Alison Meng Zengqi Yin & Liming Chen Evan Zhang & Gigi Ge Lance Zhang & Bonnie Wang

Class of 2036

Anonymous (1) Scott & Clare Albrechtsen Aziz Batada & Lutfiya Mamadsafoeva Jason Bosa & Ashley Lin Kinji & Laura Bourchier Jones Columbia & Peiling Wu Ethan Feng & Chen Chen Alkarim Karsan & Farzona Karimova

Shin & Sachi Kawamoto

Hooman Keyhan & Elnaz Goganivash Sahab & Lisa Mahboubi

Matias Marcote & Maria Cristina Fabio Jessica Park & Devin Kim

David & Sheenah Pfeiffer Randolph & Susan Pratt

Daniel Sander & Paige Bohn Rahman Somani & Farah Ramji Mark VanDop & Catherine Dorazio Howard Wang & Isabelle Jiang John Wen & Amanda Dong

Wenhao Xu & April Wang Shawn Zhou & Judy Zhang

Daniel Sander & Paige Bohn

Parents of Emily (‘36)

Supporters of the Head’s Priority Fund

We are committed to enhancing Mulgrave’s excellence, and part of that is investing in the facilities available within the school. By contributing to initiatives like the musical playground, we can ensure that Emily and other students can develop their love of music with the best learning spaces and equipment.”

GARDEN PARTY GALA

In early May 2022, more than 400 members of the Mulgrave community gathered for a formal garden partythemed gala at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. As one of our first events following the lifting of COVID restrictions, guests enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with one another and contribute to a good cause.

Attendees were treated to incredible student performances including Chinese dance, vocals, dance, and a medley of hits by our Middle School rock band. Through various auctions, a giving drive, games, raffles, and ticket sales, our community raised more than $550,000.

The proceeds will go towards Mulgrave’s scholarship programme so that we can continue to support deserving students who can then join our school community without financial barriers. Many thanks to our generous guests and sponsors, who recognise that with privilege comes great responsibility.

This event would not have been possible without the commitment of event cochairs Shima Fasihi and Neda Arbabioon, the tireless efforts of our volunteer committees, and the many hands who took care of every detail and made this a night to remember - thank you.

Wisteria Orchid

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & ENDOWMENT

MESSAGE FROM THE MULGRAVE FOUNDATION

Dear Mulgrave School Community, When I took on the role of Chair of the Foundation Board at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, I did it with a personal conviction and belief that financial barriers should not stand in the way of access to a great Mulgrave education. As annual donations grow and our endowment fund builds, we will be able to do this more sustainably, and for even more students in the future.

The Foundation exists to support the school’s mission and our culture of philanthropy through its stewardship of gifts and endowments from individuals, corporations, foundations, and trusts. In the 2021-2022 school year, we:

• raised $750,000 towards our financial assistance programmes,

• grew our endowment to a grand total of $2,431,175,

• and supported 20 students with financial assistance, including 4 students from Afghanistan with full tuition and fees through the Sparks programme.

Generous contributions to our endowment fund allow us to expand our financial assistance programme sustainably and with stability by only drawing on interest. We are prudent with these donations, using an investment policy designed to deliver long-term growth and income generation with adequate diversification to reduce risk during turbulent markets. This long-term approach ensures we can continue to enrich our school as a whole by recruiting and retaining a diverse student body.

I would like to thank all donors for their generous support of our financial assistance programme as well as my fellow Foundation Board Members for their insight and commitment.

It is because of everyone’s dedication that we can support incredible students in their pursuit of personal best.

Sincerely,

Charles Chang

Chair, Mulgrave Foundation

Joobin Ghasemi & Darya Khazei Parents of Milan (‘34) Supporters of the Financial Assistance Fund

The Mulgrave Foundation is incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia and is a tax-exempt, registered charitable organisation and public foundation under the Income Tax Act of Canada. It is a separate legal entity from the Mulgrave Independent School Society and is managed independently. An annual independent audit of the Foundation’s financial statement ensures legal compliance and fair presentation of financial position.

2021-2022 FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

Charles Chang, Chair Tony Allard Michael Cytrynbaum

Richard Durrans David Lede Angela Lee Tom McIntyre

Bjorn Moller Annie Zhang

We are grateful to be a part of a school community that is so committed to enabling students to develop their creativity, innovation, and collaboration skills. By supporting Financial Assistance, we feel like we can help increase diversity in this community which will benefit all students by adding different points of view.”

VOLUNTEERING AT MULGRAVE

The MVP facilitates volunteerism at our school by connecting parents and family members with hands-on opportunities to enrich and enhance student life. Many thanks to 179 volunteers who contributed their time and talent during the 2021-22 school year; Mulgrave would not be the school it is without you.

We also have volunteers who work with older students in the form of applied learning. Sixty parents supported our entrepreneurship and character education classes

providing students with real-life

Kristina and Ian Bergman, Applied Learning Volunteers

Parents of Ben (‘34) and Georgina (‘37)

It’s very important to us that our children are inspired in their education, and volunteering has allowed us to see that Mulgrave is truly invested in developing each student’s individual strengths and passions.”

Cindy Pau, MVP Cafeteria Coordinator, and Edmond Wong, Applied Learning Volunteer

Parents of Cameron (‘29) and Elizabeth (‘31)

We feel fortunate to be part of a school where our families consistently go above and beyond to help. Volunteering lets me interact with our community and contribute to this firsthand, and it makes me happy knowing that our children are being taught and supported by people with the same great values.”

MVP Executive

2022

Position Name

President Nikki Tilley

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Division Coordinaor Early Years (EY)

Division Coordinator Junior School (JS) Grades 1-3

Division Coordinator Junior School (JS) Grades 4-6

Division Coordinator Middle School (MS)

Division Coordinator Senior School (SS)

M Store Merchandise Chair

Cafeteria Coordinator Chair

Library Coordinator Chair

Community Engagement Special Events Chair

Community Engagement Development Chair

Community Engagement Gala Co-Chair

Community Engagement Gala Co-Chair

James Wang, MVP Grade Representative, and Cheryl Kang Parents of Jasmine (‘24) and Renee (‘27)

Nicola More

Sarira Molaie

Shen Lo

Farah Virani

Karen MacDonald

Chia Chen

Amy Yuen

Eve Chang

Tricia Lang

Cindy Pau

Petrina Ooi

Kathy Sabounchi

Aleksandra Baiman

Shima Fasihi

Neda Arbabioon

Getting a glimpse inside the school as a volunteer is a very rewarding experience; it’s great being able to see how dedicated the staff and teachers are while also helping to make Mulgrave a welcoming and friendly environment. I’m happy to contribute to building an evergrowing sense of community.”

Dr. Michael Wrinch Applied Learning Volunteer Father of Neko (‘28)

We are happy to contribute to a school culture that always tries to exemplify social responsibility and trying to make a difference by serving the community. The strong sense of support and social cohesion at Mulgrave is outstanding.”

COMMUNITY GIVING

The following list includes individuals, corporations, staff, grandparents, alumni, alumni families, and friends of Mulgrave who gave during the school year of 2021-2022. We express our gratitude for their generosity and engagement.

Faculty & Staff

Joanna & Daryl Adam Lian Anson

Scott Atherton Tashana Auyong

Jin Ling Bai Aziz Batada

Christopher Baumunk Maple Baxter Eric Bird

Aleah Bowerman Amanda Brooks Tiffany Budhyanto Elizabeth Calderon

Juliette Carr Jonathan Cawkell Louise Chen Kelly Chow Kathryn Clark

Philip & Gillian Collins Liza Cunningham Jason Cutbill

Chris Daws & Suzanne Marcinkow Loretta DiGiacinto Nicole DiGiacinto Tracey Dixon

Carla Donnelly Cayley Ferguson Diana Ferreira Suzanne Finlayson John Flanagan

Michael & Catherine Frewin

Lulu Fu

James Gardiner Sonia Garrett

Graham Gilley Helena Glanville Tamara Gris

Jialing Han Morag Harris Kelly Harris James Hecht

John & Susan McIntyre

Grandparents of Emily McIntyre (‘32) Supporters of the Head’s Priority Fund

Marie Kirkwood

Elizabeth Kok Richard Kristen

Rosemary Lai

Claude Leduc Ian Lee

Tracey-Ann Lee Julie Lefeaux

Jia Shu Li Kim Li Monica Li Vanessa Li Elizabeth Littlejohn Michael Lopez Michelle Mah Ian Mak

Alexandra McIntyre

We have watched the great progress Mulgrave has made since its early beginnings, and are proud that our granddaughter is able to benefit from the wonderful opportunities this school offers. Mulgrave is dedicated to a wellrounded education and fosters the ability and skill to learn for students from an early age. We were inspired to give to Momentum because of our personal connections, and we thank the staff for ensuring all students have the support they need to succeed.”

Janet Hicks Sydney Hill Sherry Hu Martin Jones Eileen Jong Peter Kearney Matt Kennedy

Jack McKillop & Alison McTavish Karyn Mitchell Melissa Moore Michael Moore Michelle Myring Mike Olynyk Megan Pakulak Carol Pappas Jessica Park

Charlotte Paterson Nadine Pettman Maddie Plottel Shanaz Ramji-Motani Nicola Read

Cynthia Roberson Samantha Robertson

Nicholas Sautin & Lindsey Berns Nevenka Simic Mark Steffens

Alexandra Stingaciu Zsu Zsu Straub

Chiara Tabet & Darren McDonald Clarence Tan & Barbara Workman-Tan Raquel Teibert Fareed Teja Leah Verdone

Ira Vergani

Monique N. Vodrey

Brittany Walker

Alison Wall

Lucie Wallace

Sophia Wicky Antony Wilson

John Wray

Christine Yakachuk

Waylon Ye

Lam Yip

Shawn Zhang

Linda Zou

Emily Zuidema

Community Members

New families, alumni families, alumni, current students, grandparents, individuals

Anonymous (3)

Matthew Breen & Lexie Zhang

Alex Chai & Sabreen Daas

Jimmy Chan

Johnny & Julie DeCooman Dino Du & Ellia Jiang

Peter Fan & Michelle Zhang

Dean & Jay Lynne Fleming John Fu & Marsha Lau Isabel Gao

David Ju & Evelyn Chang Charmaine Lai

Stuart & Ssamantha Louie Nicholas & Crane Luksha Brendon & Abigail Ma

Alexandria I. Mar

Samir & Sheena Manji

John & Susan McIntyre

Bill Meikle & Susan Albert

Lu Meng & Helen Wong

Wayne Pai & Guadalupe Font Roberto & Kaline Saud

Curt & Helaine Shepard

Ludovic & Newsha Siouffi

Cheng Wang & Wen Qiu

Jamie Wang & Hailey Lai Shengcheng Wang & Kun Zhang

Yue Wang

Harry Wierenga & Janice Wells

Geoff Woad & Nataly Sandoval Yong Hong Xiong and Carolyn Xu David Yang & Tammy Jin

Yujia Zhu & April Tsang

Aziz Batada & Lutfiya Mamadsafoeva

Senior School Vice Principal

Parent of Behruz (‘36) and Alijon (‘32)

Supporters of the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Fun

Harris & Company LLP

Hotel Blu Vancouver

Isola Bella

Karen’s Dreamy Bakeshop

KidsBooks Edgemont Village

Kidtropolis Family Fun Place Inc.

KPMG

Laserdome Plus

LIJA

Little Kitchen Academy Edgemont Nando’s

Nita Lake Lodge

North Shore Sports Medicine

Pacific National Exhibition

Pan Pacific Hotel

Pure & Sweet Photography

Quattro Restaurant

Sebastian & Co Fine Meats

Shiny Platform Inc

Giving back to our community is a value that we try to strongly instill in our students and donating to Momentum shows them that we are walking our talk. The funds raised through Momentum help us provide students with the best possible learning environment and allow us to invest in the continued development of our teachers. We are fortunate to have a community that also believes in supporting the long-term vision of the school, and we are happy to contribute to this culture of philanthropy.”

Businesses and Corporations

Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Best Western Plus

British Pacific Properties Limited

Carina Organics Inc.

Delany’s Coffee House Denise Lin Photography

Dilly Dally Kids

Esthetics by Cori

Everything Wine

F45 Training Ambleside Beach District

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park

French Door Estate Winery

Furry Creek Golf & Country Club

Goh Ballet

GradsBC Photography & Video Inc. Grouse Mountain

Stefano Ricci Vancouver Stittgen Fine Jewelry

Temper Chocolate & Pastry

The Vanity Lab Inc.

UBC Botanical Garden Vancouver Warriors White Spot Wish Dry Bar

Gala Sponsors

True Lover Forever, Fine Jewelry

Ardor Homes

Munch by Nicli Pizzeria

The Vanity Lab Bosa Development Chopard

CICA Contemporary Art Centre

Copula House International Destination Auto Group

Eclat Decor

French Door Winery

Hossein Mehrizy, BMO Mortgage Specialist

Nexx MD Cosmetic & Skin Clinic

Reza Kohan Personal Real Estate Corp.

Shima Javan Interior Design

Tila Flower Boutique

Tom Lee Music Co Ltd/Steinway & Sons

National Bank Financial, Johnny Cheung Wealth Management

Cemarose Children’s Clothing Boutique

Lonsdale Dental Centre

Seawall Antiaging

Inspiration Designs Ltd.

Stittgen Fine Jewelry

Art of the Office