“We want to acknowledge that we are on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw. This land has a rich history, cared for by the Squamish peoples for generations, and we are grateful to be here.
In many cultures, including those of Indigenous peoples, shared community responsibility is important and vital. At Mulgrave, we have a rich and diverse community, and each of us plays an important role.
We invite you to take a moment to think about how we can honour and consider the traditions of the Squamish peoples and other Indigenous communities. Reflect on the significance of community - here at Mulgrave, in our personal spaces, and our greater world.”
By Zayan and Lily, Class of 2027
Scan the QR code to learn more about their land acknowledgement
Letter from our Head of School
Dear Families, Students, Colleagues, Alumni, and Members of the wider Mulgrave Community,
As I reflect on my first year as your Head of School, a number of impressions come to mind. First, I want to thank our community for such a warm welcome back to the school. It’s been some time since I was at Mulgrave in the role of Senior School Principal and while there have been many changes, the inclusive nature of our community and the authentic connections that are formed here are elements that are steadfast. There is the cliche of a school being an extended family or a village, but it is in fact true and I have felt that deeply over the last year.
Our community may be quite diverse, and becoming more so each year, but there are many common threads as we examine what type of school we are and who we must become.”
Craig Davis (he/him) Head of School
Second, and no surprise, the year confirmed the incredible calibre of faculty and staff, leadership, and most impressively, students who are at the heart of our school. The commitment to learning and striving for one’s own goals is something we all sharewhether we be the teacher or the student in any given moment. To see our very youngest students take joy in their discoveries of the world around them and our teenagers explore their interests and aspirations to define their own pathways after graduation, is incredibly fulfilling. They are supported, inspired, and celebrated as they go through every stage of their development and the emphasis on growth as more than just academic attainment is clear.
Finally, I’m excited about what’s yet to come. Last year, I focussed on listening and learning. This process confirmed a great deal but also helped form questions and crystalise ideas. This is most evident in our strategic planning work, which you can read about a few pages into this report. Our community may be quite diverse, and becoming more so each year, but there are many common threads as we examine what type of school we are and who we must become. We want more for our children than for them just to achieve. We want them to feel, to connect, and to make their mark on this world in a way that positively impacts those who do not have the same chances. We want them to innovate and create, to serve and learn…not only to make themselves better people, but for the greater good.
I would like to add a special note of thanks to Gopi Chande, who has been on our Board for over a decade and our Board Chair for the last 5 years. Her contributions as a strategic leader have supported Mulgrave’s trajectory into the realm of a mature, leading international school. I also thank all of you for contributing to the progress that is documented throughout this report; I hope you join me in feeling pride in what has been accomplished and energised by where we are headed.
Letter from our Board Chair
Dear Mulgrave Community,
Gopi Chande (she/her) Chair of Mulgrave’s Board of Directors
Mulgrave’s 30th year was not marked with any fanfare or grandiose campaigns. Instead, in what is reflective of our school’s focus on humility, incremental improvements and growing maturity, we moved forward confidently and quietly. We welcomed a new Head of School, laid a strong foundation for our next strategic plan, secured a position as one of three schools globally innovating a new IB pathway, continued important work related to DEI, and expanded our fundraising efforts to support students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds to ensure the best possible educational experience for all. These are all efforts of great significance, but with thoughtful planning, the anchor of our school values, the energy, dedication, and expertise of our faculty and staff, and the incredible support of alumni, families, and volunteers, we’ve collectively accomplished what we aimed to do.
collaboratively develop a new IB programme, and from our first graduating class heading into the world 20 years ago to now having alumni children attend the school…it has been quite a journey.
There are countless people who have made Mulgrave the place it is today, and who will continue to propel the school forward in the decades to come.”
As I end my tenure as your Board Chair, I am looking back on many years of involvement with Mulgrave with great fondness. Not only have my children literally grown up here, but I have personally felt the gratification of being able to contribute to something so meaningful. From a small school in a portable to the beauty and sophistication of the campus we have today, from making our early marks with IB accreditation to now being chosen amongst the most reputable schools in the world to
There are countless people who have made Mulgrave the place it is today, and who will continue to propel the school forward in the decades to come. As parents, guardians, and the loving supporters of our students, we give our time and resources - through the myriad volunteer roles that make Mulgrave tick, the financial contributions to the Momentum Fund that feel right for each family, and the knowledge and expertise that is shared on committees and the Board - because we know that we are part of something bigger than ourselves and bigger than our own families. As faculty and staff, you give the care, guidance, and nurturing that so often sets our school apart. Teaching is one thing, but being a trusted adult to a child and encouraging them to find the confidence within themselves to soar, is at the next level.
I am incredibly proud and grateful to have served the Board and our school alongside so many with great hearts and minds. I thank every member of our community for being the best of Mulgravians.
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 not-for-profit organisation. This annual publication is distributed to current families, alumni, alumni families, staff, and local community leaders. This 2023-24 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 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.
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.
Who We Are
Mulgrave is a gender-inclusive, secular International Baccalaureate (IB) World School predominantly serving the North Shore of Vancouver.
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 and leadership opportunities are all components of our enriched core programme. Student balance and wellbeing are a central focus, and giving back and making a difference through both local and international projects are integral elements of the Mulgrave experience.
The Mulgrave
• 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 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 studentcentric leader in international education. The plan emerged after deep research and community consultation and focusses 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 not everything can be listed in this report, here are some highlights of our third year of implementation:
Health and Wellbeing
• Continued increase of access to outdoor learning through our SOLE Centre.
• Whole school focus on culturally responsive pedagogy further supported student engagement and belonging.
• Integration of data points to track students’ progress against the PERMA indication of social emotional learning.
Skill Development
• Development of student awareness of identity formation through Units of Inquiry and Global Citizenship education continued to be explicitly taught and reinforced.
• Sustained cross-divisional focus on not just the UNSDGs but Planetary Boundary awareness enhanced engagement with increasing awareness of climate action needs.
• Extended our commitment to Indigenous education through a deepening of our relationship with the Squamish Nation .
Personalisation
For more on Mulgrave’s strategic plan, please scan this QR code
• Increased focus on differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning training for all school divisions.
• Continued work on further consolidating student choice for Senior School pathway options.
• Added staffing for increased learning strategies integration in the school.
Other key learning developments
• Launched background work across all divisions on a review of learning principles and practices alongside research into the most effective teaching practices.
• Initiated work in systems thinking for all ages, a project that will form a key part of our new strategy.
Strategic Planning for the
In the 2023-24 school year, a Strategic Planning Committee was struck to begin the evolution of our plan. Updates will be rolled out in the spring to our faculty and staff and community-wide in the summer of 2025 in preparation for the 2025-26 school year.
Key activities of the planning work include:
• Focus group activities with faculty & staff, MVP, student leadership group, Board, and Advisory Board related to the question, ‘what is sacred at Mulgrave?’
• Strategic Planning Committee struck of Board members, student representatives, faculty & staff who met regularly throughout the year to progress the work
• Data collection from CIS parent survey
• Data collection from Head’s evaluation from more than 100 participants
• Environmental scan of educational trends and best practices
• Evaluation, review, and refining of data into a draft set of principles, areas, and foci for the upcoming strategic plan
For a Head Space blog post on the planning process, please scan this QR code
Our to Teaching and Learning
As part of our strategic planning process in 2023-24, the Mulgrave community examined our cherished concept of ‘personal best’. What has emerged is a community desire to separate ‘progress’ from ‘attainment’ in our understanding of personal best and to frame the relentless pursuit of progress more clearly in the minds of students, teachers, and families. This also influences our community’s understanding of excellence, because the emphasis on progress, as opposed to attainment, better reflects our commitment to our mission of ‘inspiring excellence in education and life’.
This consideration is not simply about protecting the wellbeing of our young people, it is also about best practice in education, sports, arts, and the science of human behaviour. If we only have an eye on the prize, the university name, or just the academic mark then ironically, the capacity for an individual to actually achieve lifelong success and satisfaction is undermined. Crucially, it is a focus on the mechanics of progress, not the external prize or award, that ensures effective development. This avoids the ‘never enough’ toxicity that emerges when external expectations or attainment prizes become the drivers rather than personal progress.
This is also a key definition of inclusivity in education as we seek to improve all students from their own personalised baseline data points so that value can be added and tracked differently for every individual. When every student knows they are consistently making progress, self-esteem also flourishes. Mental health, wellbeing, learning, and inclusivity are overlapping and interacting domains. Moving from belonging to self-esteem to caring for others is built on the growth of learning confidence so that the progress made in mathematics can be as important as community service in helping an individual become more compassionate and aware. Knowing that we are improving and developing is key, regardless of where this occurs, so focussing on progress is crucial in helping our young people to flourish as good human beings.
Self Actualisation
Stronger confidence in learning creates competency & autonomy, has high expectations of themselves and is making good progress which enables the mentorship of others. Confidence in self allows them to step outside of themselves to become more sensitive to equity issues, social citizenship and the 'greater good'.
Belonging
Increasing successes in learning and has access to more support, is engaging with Advisor, attending co-curriculars with enthusiasm and has a stable friendship group.
Self Esteem
Stronger confidence in learning process, may not be attaining top grades but knows they are consistently improving. Has set and met targets. This growing consistency of improvement applies to sports or performing arts or outdoor learning, etc. Growth in confidence means they start to help others.
Safety
Comfortable with teachers, has at least one trusted adult, feels seen and is learning adequately, with some support, mixture of engagement, and struggle.
The International Baccalaureate Programme
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.
Our
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.
Faculty 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.
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, guidance, and mentorship provided by leaders drive our students’ and school’s achievements.
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.
Families
Parents, guardians, 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 potential. Whether involved as organisers for our many community-building 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.
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 after year.
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 1353 alumni back to the school for a visit, for a mentorship opportunity with current students, and even as prospective parents.
Our Divisions
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 associates
• 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio in PK classrooms, plus an associate teacher for PK3 and one for PK4
• Two teachers in each K classroom
• Focus on developing socialisation, collaboration, and communication skills in a play-based environment
• Inquiry-based learning supports the development of curiosity and self-determination while solidifying numeracy and literacy skills
• Age-appropriate and purpose-built
learning and play spaces, including a new EY Mini Makerspace
• Access to outdoor play spaces and a nature trail
• Specialist teachers for physical and health education (PHE) and performing arts, as well as special outdoor education activities
• 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
• Social events for families and students that enrich the EY community
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 teachers in all Grade 1 and 2 classrooms
• Five additional teachers share extra support of Grade 3-5 classrooms, providing smaller teacher to student ratios, flexible student groupings, and access to greater differentiation
• Specialist teachers for Physical and Health Education (PHE), Music, additional languages (French, Mandarin), and Outdoor Education
• PYP Curriculum Coordinators to enhance student learning (Grades 1-3 and Grades 4/5)
• Math and Literacy Coordinators for Grades 1-5
• IT Integration Specialist teacher to support technology integration within the JS Curriculum
• In Grades 1 and 2, the school provides iPads to enhance learning in the classrooms (these devices stay at school)
• In Grades 3 and 4, students bring their own iPads from home and these devices go back and forth between home and school
• In Grade 5, students bring their own device (laptop of their choice) and these devices go back and forth between home and school
• Dual-stream Mandarin programme: native and non-native speakers
• Extensive co-curricular programme, both before and after school
• Purpose-built and well-equipped PYP Makerspace with specialised staff to support learning
Grades 6-9
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) as the core academic programme
• A focus on Interdisciplinary Units to support students’ ability to transfer knowledge and concepts
• 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, DEIJ 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
• Use of subject specific Approaches to Learning skills to further develop students’ skills
• Well-rounded education with a focus on personal growth and student confidence
• 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
Grades 10-12
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Grade 10 and IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Enriched Pathway (IB/Provincial) in Grades 11 and 12
• Outstanding preparation for university and beyond
• Focus on inclusion, 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 to develop life skills beyond a classroom environment and to facilitate social-emotional learning and wellbeing
• Interdisciplinary expeditions/ trips and an innovative Global Citizenship course in Grade 10, focussing 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, DEIJ, and service)
• Extensive array of extracurricular activities focussed on the personalisation of learning experiences and co-led by students and teachers
• Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics and service, enhanced by an outstanding outdoor education programme
• Extension and enrichment opportunities in entrepreneurship, including after-school courses, networking with local business leaders, and business and entrepreneurship clubs
Pathways to
Students are well-supported in uncovering the pathway that is right for them, while at Mulgrave and as they approach graduation. Our University Counselling and Careers Department is committed to informing, enhancing, and guiding students in all aspects of post secondary planning. The journey begins in Grade 9 with guidance embedded in the curriculum. In Senior School, counselling expands to include course selection advice. Our counsellors meet with each student and their families to map a personalised approach for their post secondary ambitions.
A Personalised Approach
Mulgrave students graduate with the IB Diploma and the British Columbia High School ‘Dogwood’ Diploma or with a combination of IB courses and the ‘Dogwood’ Diploma. They may choose a personalised pathway to graduation as well as course options that best fits their future aspirations and balances commitments outside school.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
The IB Diploma is recognised worldwide as an academically rigorous programme that develops deep and broad subject knowledge, conceptual understanding, and the key 21st century skills of critical and creative thinking, problem solving, service, and intercultural communication. Key features of our IBDP are the requirements to study a reflective epistemology course, Theory of Knowledge, and to write a research paper (the Extended Essay), both of which are excellent preparation for high-level university study.
Mulgrave’s Enriched Pathway
About 30% of our students customise their programme with selected IB courses and BC accredited courses to pursue their commitments to athletics, the arts, or other interests. These students benefit from the rigour of our IB programme and create a balance that allows them to manage demands on their time while excelling in other areas of their education.
IB Systems Transformation: Leadership for Just and Sustainable Futures
Mulgrave has been chosen by the IB as one of four schools worldwide to develop a new transdisciplinary programme centred around systems thinking. This innovative 300-hour course combines traditional and experiential learning and takes the place of two standard level courses in the IB Diploma or our Enriched Pathway. The course will be offered starting in the 2025-26 school year, with the pioneering cohort selected via an application process.
Find Your Fit
Finding the right fit for post-secondary study and adventures is a deeply personal experience for our graduates. Through self-reflection and joint exploration with their university counsellor and loved ones, they are able to uncover the things that are most important. That might be a particular programme of study, extra-curricular passions, or personal connections that they hold dear.
Sometimes, the answers are obvious, and other times, it can take more effort to find what they are truly seeking. Regardless, each student has put a great deal of consideration into creating a future that is the perfect fit for them.
Read their stories at findyourfit.mulgrave.com
Ambitious | Spontaneous | Inquisitive Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge
“I’ve always had an interest in art, but my family was adamant about medicine. I’m thankful for my counsellor, Ms. Tang, for introducing me to the idea of a more research-based trajectory that will allow me to still pursue arts on the side even with a career in STEM.”
Compassionate | Mature | Resilient Arts at the University of Toronto
“I’m excited to study commerce and continue playing basketball at university next year. Coach Leduc was extremely helpful in my research and provided me with opportunities, recruitment timelines, and connections with university coaches.”
“Participating in Mulgrave’s YELL Programme and the Grade 7 GEx experience solidified my choice of pursuing a business degree. I also have to credit my university counsellor, who exposed me to all my university options, within Canada and abroad.”
Driven | Leader | Thinker Commerce at UBC
“I wanted to find a place where I would be academically challenged within a culture I would enjoy. I am very fond of my time at Mulgrave, and have also watched my two siblings along the same journey - Mulgrave has helped us all grow as individuals.”
Philosopher | Poet | Pragmatist Liberal Arts at Brown University
University Acceptances
While we share standardised results data, it is important to remember that ‘personalised pathways’ best represent our stated Mulgrave value of striving for individual progress measured against a student’s own starting point, which is different for each person.
The culmination of a mission driven educational experience striving for ‘excellence in life’ is to instil values and characteristics that represent more than academic success criteria. This requires nurturing the type of virtues Mulgrave has defined as contributing to collective wellbeing through tolerance, intercultural engagement, advocacy for social justice, and ensuring environmental sustainability.
Canada
Acadia University
Bishop’s University
Brock University
Capilano University
Carleton University
Concordia University
Douglas College
Huron University College
King’s University College
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langara College
McGill University
McMaster University
Mount Allison University
Ontario Tech University
Queen’s University
Simon Fraser University
St. Jerome’s University
Toronto Metropolitan University
University of Alberta
University of British Columbia Vancouver, Okanagan
University of Calgary
University of Guelph
University of New Brunswick
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto - St. George’s, Mississauga, Scarborough
University of Victoria
University of Waterloo
Vancouver Island University
Western University
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University
United States
Babson College
Boston University
Brown University
California College of the Arts
Carnegie Mellon University
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Columbia University
Cornell University
Duke University
Emory University
Florida International University
Georgetown University
Loyola Marymount University
Northwestern University
Occidental College
Olin College of Engineering
Otis College of Art and Design
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
The New School - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, Parsons School of Design
Tulane University
University of Arizona
University of California - Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara
University of Chicago
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
University of San Diego
University of Southern California
University of Washington
Vanderbilt University
International
City, University of London
Durham University
Exeter University
Griffith University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
London School of Economics
Maynooth University
Plymouth University
Queen Mary, University of London
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Sciences Po
The University of Buckingham
University College Dublin
University College London
University of Cambridge
University of Central Lancashire
University of Edinburgh
University of Galway
University of Manchester
University of St. Andrews
University of the Arts London
Warwick University
Class
Of 2024 Results
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
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.
Our 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 (educate all community members, build community, curate sustainability, systemise accountability and disrupt harm) are interrelated and non-hierarchical; they often take place simultaneously.
Community Approach to DEIJ
Under the guidance of our DEIJ Director, Indigenous Education Coordinator, SOGI Coordinator, and our Equity and Inclusion Coordinators for Early Years/Junior School and Upper School, we advanced the DEIJ mission and encouraged community engagement, learning, advocacy, and allyship.
Activities in the 2023-24 school year included:
• Special events for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Pride Month, and National Indigenous History Month which included guest speakers, celebrations of food and music, and storytelling
• Student-led activities for Human Rights Week with a focus on learning about events and context in Iran, Russia, and China
• Lunchtime discussions on the Gaza conflict, led by UBC professors
• New Grade 12 Social Justice Activism course delivered in partnership with grassroots community organisers
• Student trip to the production of Choir Boy in collaboration with Performing Arts
• Further development and implementation of curriculum scope and sequence including deeper integration of First People’s Principles
• Parent Education Sessions on Mulgrave’s approach to DEIJ, Indigenous Education, and SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity)
• Faculty/staff-wide, year-long Anti-Bias, Anti-Racism programme and Advanced programme including lunchtime ‘unpacking’ discussion groups
• Yearlong How to Ally workshop series for faculty and staff
• Courageous Conversations professional development for Junior School staff
• Faculty and staff book study discussions on topics such as unconscious bias, belonging, community, and neurodiversity
• Study of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy to further develop and facilitate implementation of decolonised curricula
• Faculty team attendance at NAIS People of Colour Conference
• HR measurement and reporting of diversity of existing faculty/staff and candidates
• Admissions staff on Enrollment Management Association DEI Think Tank
See pages 22-23 for more in-depth information on Indigenous Education.
Accessibility Report
Mulgrave School is committed to removing and preventing barriers and to promoting inclusion for individuals with disabilities in our school community. In July 2024, the Access Consulting company Meaningful conducted an accessibility audit. Even though we have opportunities to make some improvements in our school, we were pleased with the findings that Mulgrave’s accessibility and wellbeing practices go well beyond our built environment and extend to the support to both staff and students.
Scan the QR code to read the full audit report
Connection To Identity And Wellbeing
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 age-appropriate 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 26-27 for more on student wellbeing.
Teaching and Learning
Mulgrave is committed to intercultural understanding and prioritises our Indigenous Education programme. A school-wide Indigenous Education Coordinator guides our teaching and learning in this area to advance our efforts in support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action, promote First Peoples Principles of Learning, decolonise the curriculum, develop an appreciation for the richness of Indigenous cultures and worldviews, and cultivate mutually beneficial and authentic connections with local Indigenous communities.
In 2023-24, a working group composed of faculty and staff actively engaged in the inaugural launch of the Reconciliation Equity in Action (REIA) cohort for independent schools, initiated by ISABC and FISA. The working group formally represented the school, articulating goals that are aligned with the core principles of REIA. These goals will serve as the foundational framework for the development of the new Reconciliation Action Plan, which is set to be implemented this year. This initiative builds upon and extends the objectives established in the 2023+ Indigenous Action Plan.
Progress in the year includes: Curriculum
• Continued implementation of First Peoples Principles in PK-G12 units of study and full school DEIJ scope and sequence
• Focus on holistic and experiential learning with connection to DEIJ and Outdoor Education
Landbased Learning
• Student-created land acknowledgments
• Fostering a connection to land through stewardship and engagement with Environmental Sustainability Council
Relationships
• Fostering authentic relationships with members from Squamish Nation
• North Shore Independent School Heads collaborative group meetings with Squamish Nation Director of Education
Upskilling & Onboarding
• In-house professional development for staff
• Indspire National Gathering for Indigenous Education
• Indigenous Climate Resilience Forum
• FNESC Conference
• FISA Reconciliation Equity in Action
Our Reconciliation Equity in Action Goals
Community Engagement Systemic Restructuring Policy and Protocol
Continue to work with the Mulgrave community on furthering our understanding, our cultural competency, and our responsibility in moving forward on our journey with Truth and Reconciliation.
Create systemic changes (hierarchy of positions, role of the board and administrators, developing an Indigenous Advisory council) in order to align goals and values with vision
Follow the lead of the Squamish Nation on building a Local Education Agreement to develop a Reconciliation Strategic Plan from our Indigenous Action Plan
Dates of Significance
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
Guided by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s theme of Honouring the Survivors our school community engaged in a meaningful initiative to learn from Indigenous stories. Early Years and Junior School students focussed on stories celebrating Indigenous culture, land, and community, while Middle and Senior School students explored the experiences of residential school survivors. Each class selected a story to read, discuss, and reflect upon, using the power of storytelling to foster understanding and connection. On Orange Shirt Day, students commemorated these stories through creative displays and interactive QR codes, encouraging the wider community to listen, learn, and honour truth and reconciliation in our country.
National Indigenous History Month & National Indigenous Peoples Day
Throughout the month of June and as part of our ongoing journey toward reconciliation, students from the Changemakers and Reconciliaction Club chose to transform symbols of our past into meaningful gestures for the future. The project involved repurposing old house shirts - cutting them into strips, each representing a piece of our collective memories and shared experiences, and braiding them into small circles, symbolising unity, continuity, and the unbroken connections that tie us all together.
This project serves as a reflection of our commitment to recognise the truths of our shared history while actively shaping a future built on inclusivity and respect. Through these woven pieces, we hope to express our dedication to fostering stronger, more respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, and to educate younger generations on the importance of these values.
For more information on Indigenous Education in action at Mulgrave, please see pages 29-34 in our 2022-23 issue of Cypress Magazine.
Environmental Sustainability
Led by our Environmental Systems & Societies teacher and Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, our community made great strides in implementing core themes and action areas. Long-term goals were also set through to 2050. All of this work was built on the foundation of Mulgrave’s Environmental Sustainability Mission, Vision, and Values.
For more information on Environmental Sustainability visit our site
2023-24 Action Highlights
Community
Transportation:
• 2nd year of baseline data collection of the number of cars coming to campus over a one-week period
• Bus campaign from January until May via Connexions, with resulting increase in bus users
• Initiated a week free bus trial for interested families
• Alumni volunteer conducted a mapping project to identify areas where our bus service was not meeting our community’s needs; we subsequently added bus stops for the 2024-2025 school year
Waste:
• Continual tracking of waste by weight
• 2nd year of formal audit by Waste Control Services
• Additional delineated bins added to the exterior spaces on campus
• Education to staff and students by ES Council
Carbon Footprint:
• Carbon offset built in for all GEx trips
• Carbon offset applied for all staff flights
• Increased parking spaces on campus for staff EV charging
• Board approval of HVAC upgrades that will decrease carbon footprint by 71%
• Created Energy Management Plan
Campus
Building & Facilities:
• Continual tracking of water and paper use
• Installation of automated faucets and soap dispensers
Outdoor Spaces:
• Installation of six new self-watering garden beds for K-Grade 5
• Removal of invasive species from campus trail
Cafeteria:
• Re-introduction of ceramic plates and metal cutlery in cafeteria
• Decreased number of pastry items wrapped in single use plastics
• Added table-top Maestro composters to kitchen; soil amendment used in school gardens
Learning Curriculum:
• Continued with Grade 6 Week Without Walls activities
• Introduced a Grade 9 Interdisciplinary Unit that included ES at the SOLE Centre
• Continued ES MY-CAS activities
• Development of IB DP Pilot Systems Transformation course
Co-Curricular:
• Formalised Climate Crew in Junior School
• 16 Environmental Sustainability Student Sub-Council led activities across divisions
• External event and volunteer opportunities for Senior School students
• 6 students selected to be Villars Fellows and attend the Villars Symposium in Switzerland
• Professional Development including webinars, guest speakers, and site visits conducted through CAAP
Health and wellbeing - through greater emphasis on social-emotional learning and increased opportunities for experiential outdoor learning - is a key focus area within our strategic plan. The school follows the ‘IPERMAH’ framework, which includes the following dimensions of social and emotional development and wellbeing:
• Having comfort with my emerging identity, including:
• Understanding my own identity, the privilege I have, and the challenges I face
• Understanding the identity of others, the privileges they have, and the struggles they face
• Having the Intercultural skills to connect with others
• 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
Community Approach To Wellbeing
Melissa Moore, our Middle School Principal, is our PK-G12 Director of Student Wellbeing. The 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.
• 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
• increased teacher skill development in positive education and social emotional learning
Personal Counselling
Mulgrave has three full-time Registered Clinical 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.
Peer Counselling
Our Senior School Peer Counselling Programme has been running for three years and has been a wonderful addition to the school. Peer Counsellors receive extensive training in communication and interpersonal skills, intervention techniques, and knowledge on how to support their peers when they are dealing with stress. They assist their Upper School peers with problemsolving processes and play an active role in creating and implementing mental health prevention initiatives at Mulgrave. They also help to facilitate lessons on developing healthy peer relationships, as well as workshops on strategies to reduce test anxiety and stress in the Middle School division. Additionally, our Peer Counsellors have been a welcome addition on the EY/JS playground during recess times to connect with younger students and be available as caring older peers when needed. Peer Counsellors also take on leadership roles in promoting mental health awareness days such as Bell Let’s Talk, Pink Shirt Day and Mental Health Awareness Week. Counsellors work closely with faculty and staff from preschool through Grade 12.
Pastoral Care
Care and support of individual students are based on the class teacher (EY/ JS) and advisor teacher (MS/SS) models. These faculty 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 are the first point of contact for parents/guardians and specialist teachers. Advisors and class teachers are aided by divisional leadership teams and a host of other school-based professionals who provide assistance according to students’ individual needs.
Family Engagement
Every year we have a number of opportunities for parents/guardians and other adults in our students’ lives to engage in learning related to their children’s development:
• Mulgrave Wellbeing Book Club for Families: Throughout the academic year, families are invited to participate in the Mulgrave Wellbeing Book Club. This initiative offers a valuable opportunity for members of our school community to connect across divisions and engage with literature that promotes family wellbeing. Past selections have included Never Enough, Permission to Feel, Good Inside, and The Parenting Map.
• Parent Education Series: Throughout the year, Mulgrave hosts learning sessions on a variety of topics to help families support their children, navigate challenging topics, and engage in home-school partnership. Topics have included fostering resiliency, understanding teens, digital safety and impact, sexual orientation and gender identity, Indigenous teaching and learning, and diversity and inclusion.
The at Mulgrave
Through the performing and creative arts, we can help every student find their voice and express themselves. Under the guidance of specialist faculty, and in incredible purpose-built spaces, 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.
The following is a sample of the activities that took place in the 2023-24 school year: Performing Arts
• Five concerts throughout the year showcased the EY and JS students’ curricular and co-curricular work.
• A new rotation system for Grade 7-9 students led classes through three units led by specialist teachers in theatre, dance, and music. Students presented a culminating showcase to celebrate their learning.
• Middle School Performing Arts LEAP students performed in multiple showcases throughout the year during town halls for every division.
• The Battle of the Bands performance showcased our growing Rock Band programme.
• DP Music Consortium option launched by DP Music teacher brought students from Meadowridge and Mulgrave to form one DP Music cohort, meeting four times over the year for in person instruction and weekly via google meet for online learning.
• Senior and Middle school theatre, dance, and choir students came together to put on Mean Girls, the Musical to three sold out evening performances and an Upper School matinee to kick off Spring Break.
• Middle School students performed a thought-provoking production of Chaos by playwright Laura Lomas in the Blackbox Studio.
• A Dance 10 curriculum was created and approved, and the course will run in the 2024/2025 calendar year.
Creative Arts
Multi-Disciplinary Events:
• Social media series, Artists of Mulgrave, featuring the Class of 2024
• Group 6 in-person exhibition
• ZOOMFEST: BC Student Film Festival run and hosted by Mulgrave
Design:
• Robust use of 3D printers, 3D clay printer, laser cutter, robotics, woodworking, and community-focussed ideology in Grades 9 and 10 to develop self-directed, ambitious ideas and create working models and prototypes
• Wide variety of Middle School units enabled more exploration of diversity, inclusion and equity through projects such as Tiny Homes (Sustainable Architecture) and Pop-Up Shop (paperengineering through modernising classic fairy tales)
• Integration of technology and AI learning tools explored in a Grade 8 coding and website building unit called Primary AI.
Robotics:
Student initiative further developed our robotics programme by entering Mulgrave’s first team into the FIRST Robotics Competition, where teams of students are challenged to build industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game in alliance with other teams, while also fundraising to meet their goals, designing a team ‘brand’, and advancing respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community.
Visual Arts:
• Diploma Arts Exhibition on campus showcased the two-year culmination of creative work by our senior Visual Arts students
• Visual Arts alumni guest speakers throughout the year
• Grade 12 exhibition in the West Vancouver Ferry Building
• Choice-based curriculum for all Senior School students
• Local curators, artists, designers, architects and other Visual Arts teachers participated in sharing feedback for the Grade 12 Mock Exhibition
• Students across divisions highlighted special events through multiple Orange Shirt Day Art installations, an INKTOBER collaborative drawing display, ZOOM Festival décor, and a new media installation entitled It’s a Small World, but Not if You Have to Clean it
• MS Visual Art students contributed to 10 unique artwork exhibitions displayed in the school.
Noteworthy exhibitions include: Clayville (Grade 9 students built a large town consisting of over 100 ceramic buildings), Tiny Windows (Grade 7 students produced over 80 small wooden shadow boxes with cut paper and watercolour landscapes), Fractured Portraits (Grade 8 students created selfportraits and mixed media identity explorations) and Welcome Home (Grade 9 students created cups, plates and dishes connected to their cultures and identities)
Film:
• Hosted ZOOM Film Festival with 90 teams from across the province (10 teams from Mulgrave)
• Senior School workshops on screenwriting
• SOLE Centre 2-day film retreat
• Blended learning in Film 12
• Film alumni guest speakers through the year
• Hosted a successful ProD session with teachers across the province
Titans
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. Our Mulgrave Titans compete in the North Shore Secondary School Athletics Association (NSSSAA), Greater Vancouver Independent Schools Athletic Association (GVISAA), Independent Schools Athletic Association (ISAA), and Independent Schools Elementary Association (ISEA). Our coaches support our student-athletes in their pursuit of athletic excellence and personal best with a strong emphasis on our core values of character, commitment, communication, confidence, and heart.
North Shore Secondary Schools Athletics Association - NSSSAA Playoffs
Varsity Girls Basketball - CHAMPIONS
Varsity Cross Country - CHAMPIONS
Varsity Golf - CHAMPIONS
Vancouver Sea to Sky Zone Playoffs
Varsity Girls Basketball - CHAMPIONS
Provincial AA Championships
Varsity Boys Soccer - CHAMPIONS
Varsity Girls Basketball - 2nd Place
Varsity Girls Volleyball - 10th Place
Varsity Cross Country
Varsity Swimming
North Shore All-Stars
Player of the Year: Eva Ruse - Basketball
Top Performer: Eric Niu - Golf
1st Team
James Laxton - Soccer
Tate Pettman - Soccer
Jenna Talib - Basketball
Lucy Xu - Basketball
Abtin Zehtab - Basketball
Kieran Melville - Basketball
Lucas Lin - Golf
Riley Moore - Golf
Illia Khademi - Golf
2nd Team
Eva Ruse - Volleyball
Kate Anderson - Volleyball
Abtin Zehtab - Soccer
Ardy Jalili - Soccer
Deanna Naemi - Basketball
Erika Panahandeh - Basketball
Tate Pettman - Basketball
Robbie Akehurst - Basketball
Provincial All-Stars
Tate Pettman- MVP - Soccer
Eva Ruse - Top Defensive Player - Basketball
Eva Ruse - 1st Team - Volleyball
Jenna Talib - 1st Team - Basketball
Lucy Xu - 1st Team - Basketball
Kate Anderson - 2nd Team - Volleyball
2023-24 Junior School Highlights
Junior School students embraced after-school athletics in the following sports:
Fall Season
G3-5 Cross Country
G4-5 Boys Soccer
G4-5 Girls Volleyball
Winter Season
G3-5 Swimming
G4-5 Boys Basketball
G4-5 Girls Basketball
Spring Season
G4-5 Track and Field
G5 Rugby
Community Support
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 (Jump Rope for Heart). These events continued in 2023-24, bringing great community spirit to our campus.
Education
Mulgrave offers a vibrant, experiential outdoor education programme in support of student skill development, 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. Students enjoy the beauty of a number of locations from the nature trail on our campus, to our 20-acre Squamish Outdoor Leadership and Education (SOLE) Centre, and beyond!
The following are highlights from the 2023-24 school year by division.
Early Years
• PK3 unit related to shelters which included exploring the treehouse at the SOLE Centre and creating tarp shelters
• PK4 How the World Works trail walks related to seasonal changes in the fall and winter, and a field trip to the SOLE Centre to explore the fall seasonal change
• Kindergarten weekly forest walks and field trip to the SOLE Centre during their unit of inquiry about materials
Junior School
• Grade 1: on-campus learning about cardinal directions and maps, and 3 field trips to the SOLE Centre connecting to the units on Signs and Symbols, Human Impact on the Environment, and Storytelling
• Grade 2: field trip to SOLE Centre focussed on Indigenous technologies, field trips to Capilano Dam related to the exploration of water, and on-trail lessons about cedar trees and nature
• Grade 3: on-campus lessons about erosion, math challenge related to garlic planting, skull workshop connecting to the unit on food webs, field trip to the SOLE Centre to learn about weaving from a Squamish knowledge keeper, and
field trip to Lynn Valley, observing and exploring erosion
• Grade 4: garden design project related to math unit on area and perimeter, field trip to the SOLE Centre connected to garden design math unit and colonisation, field trip to Maplewood flats related to unit about moons and seasonal change, and field trip to Stanley Park connected to units on exploration and colonisation
• Grade 5: field trip to Lighthouse Park related to inquiry into Indigenous migration, experiential learning field trip to the SOLE Centre exploring simple machines
• Grades 3-5 Overnight Camps: opportunities to build independence and strong connections with peers and teachers
Middle School
• Fall camps: multi-night excursions in various locations including the SOLE Centre and Cheakamus Centre. Grade 8 and 9 students select activity-specific camps such as kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, surfing, farming, and rock climbing.
• Snow school: snowshoeing, tobogganing, Indigenous learning (Grade 6); classic cross country skiing (Grade 7), classic or skate cross country skiing (Grade 8), and biathlon (Grade 9)
• Summit Outdoor LEAP Elective: students explored the outdoors and built skills. As they progressed, trips became longer with greater student accountability for planning. Summit 3 also included the Duke of Ed programme.
• Grade 9 Interdisciplinary Unit: 3 days at the SOLE Centre combining science, English, and film to create PSA videos on UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students also participated in white water rafting and archery.
• Grade 9 Extended Math: at the SOLE Centre, students used trig ratios to measure the heights of trees as they completed a Criterion D assessment.
• Grade 9 Duke of Ed: students planned and executed a rock climbing and mountain biking trip with an overnight stay at the SOLE Centre.
Senior School
• Grade 10 and 11 Fall Camps: multi-day experiences aimed at creating cohesion and camaraderie
• Grade 10 Winter Camp: focussed on personalisation with 3 level options for students to choose from, ranging from sleeping in cabins or winter camping and participating in activities at Manning Park Resort to backcountry snow camping and downhill skiing at Whistler Blackcomb.
Activities throughout the year organised by the Adventure Council:
• 3-day backpacking trip to Garibaldi Provincial Park
• Avalanche Safety Training level 1 course
• Backcountry alpine ski trip into the Whistler Blackcomb backcountry
• Single-day adventures such as rock climbing, alpine skiing, and kayaking
Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a worldwide outdoor education programme that offers three award levels to our Grade 9-11 students (optional): Bronze, Silver, and Gold. The four fundamental requirements at each level are community service, physical activity, skill building, and an adventurous journey. Adventurous journeys in 2023-24 included:
• A 10-day trip canoeing from the Teslin River into the Yukon River (7 Grade 11 students)
• Surfing, fishing, and hiking in Tofino (7 Grade 11 students)
• Farming at the SOLE Centre (5 Grade 10 students)
• Farming at Gibsons Farm (15 Grade 9 students)
• Mountain biking and rock climbing in Squamish (10 Grade 9 students)
Outdoor Education Professional Development
• Three Staff members participated in the National Outdoor Leadership School Annual Risk Management Conference in Portland.
• The Mulgrave OE team led the first annual two-day professional development opportunity for ISABC Outdoor Educators at the SOLE Centre. Teachers participated in wilderness first aid scenarios and had table talk discussions with the goal of bettering OE programmes across the ISABC Schools.
• As part of the continual process of evaluating the effectiveness of the programme, the OE mission and vision statement was updated. Current offerings were also assessed to reimagine OE at Mulgrave, aiming to provide the best outdoor education programme in the world.
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
Mulgrave’s Grade 10 Humanities course is multidisciplinary. 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. Our model recognises diverse voices and emphasises 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 student-led experiential model, guided by mentorship, education, experience, and reflection.
Student Council and Sub-Councils
Through the Senior School Student Council and its various 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 sustainability, 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.
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. The following are members of our 2023-24 Student Board; they opted to rotate Co-Chair duties as opposed to electing those positions for the full year.
• Gabriel G
• Alice P
• Kiana B
• Kieran M
• Frank L
• Sara S
• Jaiden A
• Raihan H
• Rohin D
• Kennedy K
Leadership at all Levels
Leadership is not reserved for senior students; the following teams give students opportunities to practise their skills and exercise their voice:
• Grade 3 Mini Leaders
• Grade 5 Junior School Leaders
• Middle School Ambassadors
• Middle School Action Council
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 practising skills that support their future interests.
Global Citizenship Education
GEx challenges and inspires students to become engaged and 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
• 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
• 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 Grades 6-11 explore themes and skills through the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In June 2024, a ‘week without walls’ engaged students in Grades 6-9 in local Vancouver programming with diverse community partners. 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) through local partner experiences and travel to Atlanta and the Yukon. Students in Grades 8 and 9 also had a March Break opportunity to go further afield and explore issues of sustainability and climate change firsthand in Iceland.
GEx community partnerships and experiences included:
Vancouver
• A Better Life Foundation
• Afro Van Connect
• Autism Community Training
• Backpack Buddies
• Binners’ Project
• CityHive
• EartHand Gleaners
• Edible Garden Project
• Employ to Empower
• Fabcycle
• Food Stash Foundation
• Fresh Roots
• Happy Cities
• Harvest Project
• inHarmony inNature
• Insight Global Education
• KidSafe
• League of Innovators
• Love Intersections
• Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
• Megaphone
• Mission Possible
• North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMA)
• Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS)
• PeerNet
• Sk’elep Reconciliation
• Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (SSISC)
• The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC)
• West Vancouver Streamkeepers Society
• Story Money Impact
• Talaysay Tours
• The Starfish
• Threading Change
• Urban Bounty
• UBC Wild + Immersive
Yukon: Indigenous Cultures, Climate Change, and the Environment
• Da Ku Centre
• Dawson Museum
• 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
Atlanta to Savannah: Rebellion and Resistance
• Atlanta Student Movement
• Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Centre, and the BEHOLD Monument
• Atlanta University Center Consortium
• Design for Justice Workshop
• National Center for Civil and Human Rights
• King-Tisdell Cottage
• Sapelo Island
• Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Iceland:
• Perlan and City Tour
• Hellisheiði ON Power Plant
• Lava Tunnel
• Geothermal Bakery
• Golden Circle: Geothermal Greenhouse, Geysir Geothermal Area
• Seljalandsfoss / Sólheimajökull Glacier
• Vatnajökull National Park
• Snæfellsjökull National Park / Arnarstapi Village
CAS |
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 and BC Dogwood Capstone Project, Grade 11 and 12 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.
& More
The 2023-24 year combined cherished traditions with exciting innovations in our alumni programme. We focussed on expanding and strengthening our diverse network while celebrating and reconnecting with alumni. Key activities included:
10-Year Reunion - Class of 2013
The event was held at Mulgrave, where it all began. It was an evening filled with nostalgia as former students enjoyed high school trivia games, watched videos from Semi-Formals and Grad Balls, and reminisced about their shared experiences.
Winter Homecoming
Held in December 2023, this beloved event brought together around 100 alumni, parents, faculty, and staff. Featuring spirited basketball games in our Championship Gym, it celebrated the unity and collective effort of Mulgrave’s diverse community.
London Reunion
This lively event brought together graduates to reconnect, reminisce, and share stories. Thoughtful cards from teachers sparked nostalgia, and the great conversations kept the group going and they were the last to leave the restaurant!
Spring Homecoming
This annual event was full of camaraderie and fun despite the rain. Guests enjoyed a BBQ and shared laughter as old friends and classmates celebrated the Mulgrave community.
Alumni Vancouver Social
This happy hour was a great chance to reconnect with Vancouver alumni and those visiting for the summer. The event brought together grads from 2004 to 2024, kicking off the summer with treats, drinks, and good times.
Podcast
Hosted by alumna Ava Thompson (Class of 2018), this new initiative offers an inclusive platform for alumni to share their unique stories, insights, and tips. The podcast fosters connection and community among Mulgrave alumni, and we are dedicated to its growth and expansion.
Alumni Perks
This new initiative supports businesses owned by our alumni and their families, strengthening community spirit. It offers exceptional services, unique discounts, free social media exposure, and access to alumni events. We’re committed to ongoing improvement and expansion.
Mulgrave Connect
With over 1,060 users, this networking platform now includes a business directory for Alumni Perks, job and internship updates, photo albums from past Mulgrave years, and a full user directory, enhancing alumni connections and community engagement.
Alumni Digest
Published monthly through Mulgrave Connect, the Digest features alumni accomplishments, experiences, news and developments, useful tips, book suggestions, and updates about our community.
Alumni Assessment Needs Survey
In our ongoing efforts to enhance the alumni programme, we surveyed our alumni community to gather feedback and insights on how we can better serve them, with the goal of making meaningful enhancements in the upcoming school year.
By the Numbers
1,073 Mulgrave Connect Members
158 Jobs Posted Jobs Applications sent 27 Networking
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Mulgrave
Mulgrave Independent School Society Statement of Financial Position Highlights
9,756,993
Mulgrave Independent School Society Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets Highlights Revenues
(not including capital expenditures) Net assets, beginning of year 75,120,894
*Operating expenses do not include capital expenditures nor capital projects funded by donations such as the new sustainability produce garden and newly purchased film and JS STEM equipment. A portion of fundraising and donations is earmarked for upcoming projects such as HVAC, theatre, and science lab upgrades.
Number of Staff by Division
As of September 2023
Administration: 59
EY: 23
JS: 49
School Leadership Team* (24 members)
Female Male
14 In 2023 15 White 9 Non-White 10
Mid-Level Leaders* (46 members)
Female Male
33 13
Faculty & Staff Biological Sex Comparison*
2023 Hiring Stats
Total Interviews BIPOC & NON BIPOC
*Self-identified, biological sex
Governance
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-for-profit registered charity. There are up to fifteen members of the Board, primarily parents and alumni parents, who are elected by the 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 2023 AGM:
• Gopi Chande, Chair
• Katherine Hoogendoorn, Vice Chair
• Navida Suleman, Treasurer
• Andrew Marchant, Secretary
• Beier Cai
• Charles Chang
• Laura Guy
• Magdalina Ivanova
• Julia Lawn
• Ana Maria Llanos
• Tam Matthews
• Nicola More
• Payam Razavi
• Helaine Shepard
• Harry Wierenga
Since 2019, the Board has annually welcomed student representatives. Jeanette Pan and Mei Lin were in Grade 11 when selected via application process and interview in 2023, and will serve until the 2024 AGM in October.
Board Committees
Our standing committees are comprised of Board members, staff, students, and parents, and they serve in the following areas:
• Executive
• Finance & Audit
• Governance & Nominations
Ad-Hoc committees as follows:
• Building and Land
• Risk & Opportunity
Other Non-Governing Boards
• Foundation Board
• Advisory Board
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
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Members in 2023-24 include:
• Lindsey Berns
• Jesse Calderon
• Brad Carter
• Gopi Chande
• Paul Dangerfield
• Silvia Heinrich
• Chan Hon Goh
• George Iwama
• Martin Jones
• Simon LeSieur
• Samir Manji
• Axel Meisen
• Nabila Pirani
• James Rout
• Helaine Shepard
• Fareed Teja
• Vijay Viswanathan
• Harry Wierenga
• John Yamamoto
• Craig Davis
2023-24 Foundation Board Members
• Charles Chang, Chair
• Tony Allard
• Gopi Chande
• Michael Cytrynbaum
• Richard Durrans
• Angela Lee
• Tom McIntyre
• Bjorn Moller
• Annie Zhang
• Craig Davis
Donor Team Message
Dear Mulgrave Community,
Last year, we enjoyed witnessing the remarkable achievements of our students, parents, staff, alumni, and members of our wider community. Your collective efforts have advanced the school’s progress and helped realise our goals for a better tomorrow.
As a donor community, you provide an essential element of flexibility that allows our school to thrive. Your generosity with past capital campaigns fueled the growth and long-term vision of our school. At the same time, your ongoing contributions to our annual fund, Momentum, allow us to be nimble and adapt to an ever-changing world. At the heart of it is a mutual desire to ensure the best possible opportunities
this has never been a game of individuals; our strength is in being a community that lifts each other up.”
for our students and to leave a legacy of care for the generations who will follow in their footsteps. In doing so, you all truly Inspire Excellence in Education and Life. Of course, this has never been a game of individuals; our strength is in being a community that lifts each other up. We are truly fortunate to have so many families and individuals willing to participate each year and give their best to help reach these goals.
We thank all of our participants for their meaningful contributions. Every single gift, whether it was your time, resources, or expertise, has had a profound impact on student lives and adds to the legacy and culture of philanthropy at Mulgrave.
Gratefully,
Jin Ling Bai (she/her) Director of Donor Engagement
Highlights
Our teachers’ passion creates exceptional opportunities for Mulgrave students. However, it is the selfless support of our community that brings these dreams to life. It is written in Mulgrave’s DNA to strive for our personal best - that rings true for our students and equally for us as a wider school community.
Our community members have done their personal philanthropic best to help others through their donations. Gifts of all sizes have been received with gratitude and have touched students’ lives. Some impacts are less visible than others, but all of them shape our students’ present and future opportunities. In addition to the incredible gift of a Mulgrave education being provided to students through our financial assistance programme and numerous behind the scenes improvements, here are just a few of the more visible projects that your donations have supported this year:
Junior School Garden Beds
Our donor-funded Middle School gardens grew more than just flowers and vegetables; Amalia K, a Middle School student was inspired to create a proposal to fund a similar project for our Junior School students!
The response from teachers and leadership was overwhelmingly positive. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, six new planters were installed, one for each Junior School grade. Our younger learners can now explore healthy food systems, nutrition, and the role of pollinators while getting their hands dirty.
Robotics Programme
The 2023-24 school year saw the early stages of a robotics programme developing at Mulgrave. A co-curricular course challenged students’ design, coding, and engineering skills as they entered local and national robotics competitions. This pilot project was hugely successful, and thanks to a generous donation from a graduating Mulgrave family, the programme will be expanded so students can further explore the applied sciences through clubs, classes, and elective courses.
EY Makerspace
Creative play is vital to a young child’s development and our Early Years classrooms, shared spaces, and playgrounds are packed with activities and opportunities for such exploration. However, in contrast to our older students, who have standalone art and design studios, our PK3 to Kindergarten students have not had a dedicated space for their creative pursuits.
Thanks to the support of Momentum donors, this is all about to change! We are transforming the shared multi-purpose space in the Early Years suite into a new EY Makerspace, which will incorporate art materials, technology, and interactive workspaces to stimulate our youngest learners’ cognitive skills, social development, and freedom of expression.
Diversity Readers Literacy Programme
Supporting diversity and inclusion within our student community and providing personalised learning strategies are key features of our vision of a Mulgrave education.
Always looking for ways to deliver on these goals, teachers requested a new series of books to enhance our literacy support programme and provide stories with characters from different cultures and backgrounds. Our previously available texts focussed more on Western European characters which didn’t accurately represent the wonderful diversity in our classrooms.
Thanks to targeted funds which helped purchase several new sets of these books, our younger students will see themselves reflected in the stories they read. Children have responded enthusiastically to these new materials along with other additional learning materials that introduce and celebrate First Nations animal stories and art to expand on our sense of place.
Looking Ahead
Ongoing contributions to Momentum allow us to drive innovation and benefit students far beyond what we could normally achieve.
As we look ahead to the coming year we anticipate sharing news of many other exciting projects including significant developments to the school’s theatre and our nature trail. Early discussions are also underway regarding a potential major overhaul of our science facilities to ensure that students are always supported by the best learning spaces available.
Mulgrave’s Annual Fund
Mulgrave’s community members contribute yearly to the Momentum Annual Fund to support new initiatives, our financial assistance programme, and facility upgrades as needs arise. We measure success by the family participation rate in Momentum; every gift makes a difference, no matter its size. As a non-profit organisation, we are incredibly grateful for these donations, which enable us to provide exceptional opportunities for our students collectively.
2023-24 Momentum
Total raised: $2,988,915
Total Received: $2,205,915 Total Pledged: $783,000
*Some families pledged their payments to past capital fundraising campaigns over a multi-year period. These figures indicate the amounts paid towards those pledges in 2023-24.
Number of donors: 395
Number of Momentum gifts: 860
Average gift: $5,584
Donations and Sponsorships for MVP Initiatives:
Total Received: $40,928
Number of Sponsors: 32
Number of Donors: 91
Participation rate: 57%
Number of community donors:
Number of Momentum initiatives supported: Community Participation
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We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report. If there are any errors or omissions, please accept our sincere apologies and contact the Advancement Office at advancement@mulgrave.com.
Grade Challenge:
Many hands make light work, which is the premise of our Grade Challenge. By working together as a community, we can create outstanding educational opportunities for generations of students.
The Grade Challenge injects some levity into one of the most valuable things Mulgrave families can do each year - simply get involved in giving to our Momentum fund, at whatever level is appropriate for their family. Philanthropy is not a ‘one size fits all’ affair, and we recognise that what constitutes a meaningful contribution for each family will naturally differ. Each and every gift is incredibly valuable to us and we value participation above all else.
In 2023-24, Grade 1 had the highest donor participation rate amongst families, with 60% making a gift. To celebrate this achievement, students from that grade were treated to a special visit from a local rescue charity that brought exotic creatures for students to meet and learn about.
We encourage all families to support the Momentum annual fund in whatever way possible and continue this proud tradition of kindness that embodies the Mulgrave spirit.
The of your Donation
As a non-profit independent school, tuition fees cover operating expenses while gifts to our annual fund support priorities identified by our Head of School and faculty. Momentum, our annual fund, propels our strategic mission and vision forward, allowing us to go above and beyond and provide an incredibly enriching educational experience. The following details the areas impacted by the annual campaign in the 2023-24 school year.
Head’s Priority
Areas impacted by donations
*HVAC Upgrade will commence in 2025.
**The Science Centre upgrade has evolved into an in-depth and comprehensive project. The actual construction work is estimated to commence in 2025 following more substantial architectural planning
Celebrating Our
In February 2024, we unveiled the Momentum donor wall, a new installation to recognise the ongoing efforts of our exceptional donor community. This eye-catching display honours all the families, staff, and members of our wider community who have donated to Momentum, Mulgrave’s annual fund, which is designed to deliver new opportunities and benefits for all our students.
Located on the 2nd floor outside the theatre balcony, Mulgrave’s new donor wall is a reflection of our gratitude and a living archive of our school’s history. It’s the first installed recognition display on campus to incorporate a digital component, offering viewers a short video journey through key moments in our history. It also includes a message of appreciation to the previous year’s donors, whose names are listed on screen in a rotating series of slides. Physical plaques, on the wall alongside the digital annual list, also recognise families whose cumulative lifetime giving to the Momentum fund has reached significant milestones.
Gifts to Momentum bind this incredible community together year after year and allow us to support teachers and students alike. When our imagination for what the future of Mulgrave should be stretches beyond the available operating budget, Momentum funding closes the gap and makes a difference.
We thank all Momentum supporters for their incredible generosity. Together we are building an extraordinary culture of giving and creating a lasting impact for generations to come.
Family
The 2023-24 donor list includes the names of parents and guardians who made contributions in support of Momentum and families who are completing their pledges from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Thank you to each and every donor for their generosity. Please note that event sponsorships are not considered donations.
Class of 2024
Anonymous
Alex Cheng & Betsy Chen
Lana Dyment
Thomas Freidel & Jo Vinas
Robert Scott Gayton & Claudine Gayton
Shay Levy & Jennifer Rockowitz
Xiangmin Li & Hongmei Zhang
Rohit Malhotra & Tihunaz Keki Mehta
Bruce & Julia McLeod
Serguei Mourachov & Oksana Leontieva
Mehdi Soltanmohammadi & Anahita Aryachehr
Clarence Tan & Barbara Workman-Tan
Changming Wang & Mengqiu Zhang
Antony Wilson & Britt Bryan
Ming Xue
Bin Yuan & Xiaofei Wang
Yang Zang & Xin Lu
Class of 2025
Scott Atherton & Mary Jeanne Lee
Zongjian Cai & Kai Chen
Dong Che & Juan Yang
Jeffrey & Michelle Clay
Diana & Ricardo Ferreira
Dominic Flynn & Leigh-Anne Currie
Morgan Gough & Shaojun Chen
Win Huang & Phoebe Heung
Ernest & Angela Lang
Frederic Loeven & Janet Nieckarz-Loeven
Tim McHugh & Toni Marr
Michelle Myring
Xuejiang Pan & Kaiyu Wan
Torsten Holst Pedersen & Johanna Marini
Nadine & Chris Pettman
Xuejun Shan & Rachel Wang
Gang Sun & Wen Zhang
Wenjin Wang & Lily Liu
Edward Wootten & Ann-Margaret Tait
Kathryn Wu
Qiang Wu & Joy Chen
Manlai Yondon & Ungu Dolgordorj
Gang & Julie Zhu
Class of 2026
Kent & Cynthia Alekson
Andrew Beaupre & Melanie Steele
Jacob & Jennifer Beverage
Jesse & Elizabeth Calderon
Dominic Flynn & Leigh-Anne Currie
Andre Hachey & Linlin Zhang
Richard Hahn & Liping Tian
Charles Li & Jane Zhang
Peter Niu & Ling Zhao
Alexander & Lindila Nyandoro
Eric Pan
David & Jessica Slater
Gang Sun & Wen Zhang
Hamidreza Vaziri Kashani & Sarira Molaie
Drew & Monique Vodrey
Yibing Wang & Shuhui Peng
Holman Wong & Suki Chong
Michael Wong & Amy Yuen
Jason Yang & Grace Yang
ShiYong Zhou & Yan Ge
Class of 2027
Anonymous
MuDi Bai & ShaoMin Cai
Qian Jiang Bian & Jingying Tang
Kevin Carpenter & Jae Ahn
Frank Chen & Jessica Wang
Yijian Chen & Jenny Liu
Dion Groeneweg & Alexandra Roza
Max Hou & April Wang
Win Huang & Phoebe Heung
Aly Kanani & Suphattra Lertruchikun
Vladimir Klyaznika & Karen Myhill-Jones
Feng Li & Lynn Xu
Bobby Mac & Muoi Ngo
Rohit Malhotra & Tihunaz Keki Mehta
Connie Mar
Jeff McDougall & Tracie Delaney
Michelle Myring
Walter Pecora & Bernice Chan
Nazanine Rahnema
Volodymyr Rostotskyy & Iryna Rostotska
Leon Yang & Shauna Wang
Derek Zhao & Tracy Cui
Lianjie Zu & Bo Han
Class of 2028
Anonymous
Andrew Beaupre & Melanie Steele
Craig Davis & Sarah Lee
Chris & Suzanne Daws
Daniel Dong & Ming Jiang
Diana & Ricardo Ferreira
Thomas Freidel & Jo Vinas
James Gardiner & Nikki Tilley
JoAndrea Hoegg
Chung Hsiao & Edemiria Schmitz Hsiao
Max Lam & Marisa Huang
Shay Levy & Jennifer Rockowitz
Matthew Ma & Krystal Wang
George Mak & Wen-Lyn Ho
David & Robyn Martin
Alex Moschos & Sofia Lamprianou
Clement Sun & Catherine Hu
Silvia Tang
Michael Wong & Amy Yuen
Zumbo Xie & Wendy Zhu
Yang Zhang & Zhenyu Yan
Linda Zou
Class of 2029
Anonymous
Emre Birol & Hulya Birol
Michael Chang & Rebecca Cho
Michael Chapman & Magdalina Ivanova
Wei Chen & Li Hui Zeng
Adam Chodkiewicz & Dewi Schrader
David Crerar & Julia Lawn
Kevin Ershad & Armine Galstyan
Suzanne Finlayson & Gareth Ronald-Jones
Jason Gao & Tanya Liu
Ruppy & Ravneet Grewal
Andre Hachey & Linlin Zhang
Alan Jiang & Cathy Xu
BingWen Li & Ivy Ai
Michael Jin & Vanessa Li
Ben Liu & Jessie Bai
Bobby Mac & Muoi Ngo
Rohit Malhotra & Tihunaz Keki Mehta
Zhipei Mei & Sherri Guan
Nicholas Sautin & Lindsey Berns
Martin & Ann Schultz
Drew & Monique Vodrey
Robert Wang & Jessie Cui
Antony Wilson & Britt Bryan
Edmond Wong & Cindy Pau
Mason Zhao & Miranda Wang
Allen Zhong & Jade Qiu
Class of 2030
Anonymous
Jacob & Jennifer Beverage
Humberto Chen & Adriana Li
Zheng Chen & Qianru Liu
Chris & Suzanne Daws
Kevin Ershad & Armine Galstyan
George Gao & Leanne Li
Payam Razavi & Elham Abousaeidi
Scott Schlesier & Julianne Lee
Dean & Cathryn Skea
Tommy Tang & Flora Song
Degang Zhang & Lixin Liu
Class of 2031
Beier Cai & Karen Jiang
Michael Chapman & Magdalina Ivanova
Bin Chen & Junjun Nie
Adam Chodkiewicz & Dewi Schrader
Martin Cui & Bella Wang
Christian & Liza Cunningham
Craig Davis & Sarah Lee
Morgan Gough & Shaojun Chen
Aly Kanani & Suphattra Lertruchikun
Hooman Keyhan & Elnaz Goganivash
Russell & Jelena Kling
Jia Shu Li & Yewei Jin
Dong Sheng & Juan Liu
Hardeep & Meena Mahal
Marko & Jelena Markovic
David & Janet McLeod
Zhipei Mei & Sherri Guan
Gensheng Niu & Junxia Zhao
Feng Pan & Yan Liu
Walter Pecora & Bernice Chan
Kyle & Amanda Prior
Nadeem & Jenna Rajabali
Yao Sun & Zhao Zhang
Edmond Wong & Cindy Pau
Ke Xu & Echo Wu
Danyang Yang
Yang Zang & Xin Lu
Dongge Zhang & Pauline Yang
Liang Jian Zhao & Yin Yim
Class of 2032
Aziz Batada & Lutfiya Mamadsafoeva
Kinji & Laura Bourchier
Lulu Fu & Ming Zhou
Timothy & Samantha Garvin
Jerry Huang & Linda Hao
Win Huang & Phoebe Heung
Shafiq & Zahra Kara
Jia Shu Li & Yewei Jin
Nathan Li & Madeline Jing
Stefan Lorimer & Chantal Fisher
George Mak & Wen-Lyn Ho
Matias Marcote & Maria Cristina Fabio
Kyle & Tanja McLellan
Eric Pan
Xuejiang Pan & Kaiyu Wan
Nazanine Rahnema
Peter Rees & Jennifer Rees
Yao Sun & Zhao Zhang
Tommy Tang & Flora Song
Farah & Aleem Virani
Fischer Wei & Yvonne Sun
Tao Wei & Yigu Gan
Michael Wong & Amy Yuen
Zhihui Xie & Lan Yin
Bin Yuan & Xiaofei Wang
Evan Zhang & Gigi Ge
Class of 2033
Anonymous
Joanna & Daryl Adam
Wei Chen & Li Hui Zeng
Ping Du & Zhan Gao
Dominic Flynn & Leigh-Anne Currie
George Gao & Leanne Li
Timothy & Samantha Garvin
Paul Gibson & Bobbi-Jo Coldwell
Changzhi Tian & Jialing Han
Alan Jiang & Cathy Xu
Russell & Jelena Kling
Michael Lee & Catherine Wu
Hardeep & Meena Mahal
David & Janet McLeod
Gensheng Niu & Junxia Zhao
Sebastian Prange & Tara Mayer
Nadeem & Jenna Rajabali
Jared & Meredith Sargent
William Wu & An Dong
Guoping Yang & Rita Li
Danyang Yang
Ali Zaeemdar & Nas Abadi
Hui Zhang & Hongmei Bai
Mason Zhao & Miranda Wang
Allen Zhong & Jade Qiu
Class of 2034
Joanna & Daryl Adam
Lian Anson
Ian & Kristina Bergman
Natasha Emily Blair & Fraser Blair
Beier Cai & Karen Jiang
Zongjian Cai & Kai Chen
Humberto Chen & Adriana Li
Zheng Chen & Qianru Liu
Philip & Gillian Collins
Jones Columbia & Peiling Wu
Laura Guy
Oranous Hosseini
Jerry Huang & Linda Hao
David Ju & Evelyn Chang
Nathan Li & Madeline Jing
Ray Liu & Athena Tseng
Kevin Long & Kate Zhao
Ian MacKenzie & Vineeta Prasad
Kyle & Tanja McLellan
Michael & Elizabeth Moore
Alexander & Lindila Nyandoro
Alireza Samei & Marjan Shirazian-Samei
Scott Schlesier & Julianne Lee
Martin & Ann Schultz
Tommy Tang & Flora Song
Farah & Aleem Virani
Michael Wang & Linda Zhang
Tao Wei & Yigu Gan
Jason Yang & Grace Yang
Class of 2035
Matthew Breen & Lexie Zhang
Alan Chen & Lauren Chang
Suzanne Finlayson & Gareth Ronald-Jones
Dominic Flynn & Leigh-Anne Currie
John Fu & Marsha Lau
Jason Gao & Tanya Liu
Hirad Hosseini & Nastaran Beigi
Terry Lin & Nancy Ye
Stefan Lorimer & Chantal Fisher
Stuart & Samantha Louie
Kunlong Ma & Siyu Jing
Ian MacKenzie & Vineeta Prasad
Marko & Jelena Markovic
James Morgan & Marlon Young
Gensheng Niu & Junxia Zhao
Malcon Pierce & Keely Tateossian
Peter Rees & Jennifer Rees
Michael Reimer & Sansani Manphakdee
Ludovic & Newsha Siouffi
Chenhao Tang & Cindy Nie
Halim Tomy & Zuzana Dankova
Alexander Vastardis & Bahareh Ghassemzadeh
Cameron Wallin & Krystal Wallin
Jamie Wang & Hailey Lai
Willie Wei & Coco Pang
Geoff Woad & Nataly Sandoval
Danyang Yang
Zengqi Yin & Liming Chen
Evan Zhang & Gigi Ge
Jun & Crystal Zhang
Lance Zhang & Bonnie Wang
Class of 2036
Anonymous
Scott & Clare Albrechtsen
Aziz Batada & Lutfiya Mamadsafoeva
Jason Bosa & Ashley Lin
Kinji & Laura Bourchier
Aaron Chin & Julia Chin
Philip & Gillian Collins
Jones Columbia & Peiling Wu
Ethan Feng & Chen Chen
Peter Feng & Tina Wan
Lulu Fu & Ming Zhou
Rick Ho & Leanna Liu
Stanley Hou & Stephanie Yu
Alkarim Karsan & Farzona Karimova
Shin & Sachi Kawamoto
Hooman Keyhan & Elnaz Goganivash
Michael Jin & Vanessa Li
Matias Marcote & Maria Cristina Fabio
Jack McKillop & Alison McTavish
Abbas Moradi & Viktoriia Shaduro
Benjamin & Erin Mumford
Yao Sun & Zhao Zhang
Alnoor Tejpar & Yukari Tejpar
Victor Xu & Ivy Dong
Lei Yu & Ying Pan
Class of 2037
Ian & Kristina Bergman
Natasha Emily Blair & Fraser Blair
Jason Bosa & Ashley Lin
Matthew Breen & Lexie Zhang
Clayton Brown & Neda Amiri
Jason Cheng & Krystina Cheung
Aaron & Julia Chin
Andrew Crabtree & Leah Plumridge
Martin Cui & Bella Wang
Ryan Flannigan & Stacy Flannigan
Isabel Gao
Russell & Jelena Kling
Fred Liu & Jamie Gao
Kevin Long & Kate Zhao
Brandon & Abby Ma
Mehdi Noroozi & Sara Raziee
Alexander & Lindila Nyandoro
Hiral Patel & Arpita Patel
Ludovic & Newsha Siouffi
Alexander Vastardis & Bahareh Ghassemzadeh
Jamie Wang & Hailey Lai
David Yang & Tammy Jin
Edward Yin & Vera Song
Ali Zaeemdar & Nas Abadi
David Zhang & Carol Xu
Mason Zhao & Miranda Wang
Class of 2038
Jason Bosa & Ashley Lin
Jason Cutbill & Rachel Kelly
Ethan Feng & Chen Chen
Alireza Ghorbankhani & Yasaman Arbabian
Volodymyr Gusak & Yong Yi Zhu
Richard Hsia & Bingying Li
Andrew Liem & Faye Liem
Stuart & Samantha Louie
Kunlong Ma & Siyu Jing
Vaidya Ganesh Rajagopalan & Sadia Raveendran
Cameron & Krystal Wallin
Ali & Nina Zaman
Beichen Zhao & Xiaomeng Wang
Alfred Zheng & Crystal Liu
James Zhong & Nina Meng
Assistance & Endowment
Message from the Mulgrave Foundation
Dear Mulgrave School Community,
Mulgrave is committed to having a diverse and inclusive community, including from a socio-economic perspective. Aligned with this strategic direction, the Foundation Board, working with the advancement team and Mulgrave School Board, has been building an endowment fund to help advance the school’s mission and provide a sustainable future for the financial assistance programme.
The Foundation Board oversees the management of our endowment fund and encourages a culture of philanthropy with a long-term vision and strategic planning.
In the 2023-24 school year, we were able to:
• Raise $1,315,727 for our financial assistance programme
• Grow our endowment to a total of $4,600,000
• Support 28 students with financial assistance, including six students from Afghanistan
The Foundation Board takes great care to steward donations as we utilise these contributions to enrich our student body. As Mulgrave continues to grow into a more mature school community, this endowment becomes ever more critical as it will provide sustainable and reliable funding for generations to come.
Thank you to all donors for their generosity and my fellow Board members for their dedication and commitment.
Sincerely,
Charles Chang Chair, Mulgrave
Foundation
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.
2023-24 Foundation Board Members
• Charles Chang, Chair
• Tony Allard
• Gopi Chande
• Michael Cytrynbaum
• Craig Davis
• Richard Durrans
• Angela Lee
• Bjorn Moller
• Tom McIntyre
• Annie Zhang
our Financial Assistance Programme
In the 2023-24 school year, we made significant strides to grow our programme of financial support. Three key initiatives were added:
Wraparound Support: A Mulgrave education is so much more than just coming to school. Student activities involve outdoor education, trips, uniforms, technology and more. To ensure that students who receive financial support are able to make the most of their Mulgrave experience without undue familial hardship, our programme now includes ‘wraparound support’. All students are eligible for no-fee school bus service and for those who are supported at a level of 50% or more of their tuition, there is a commensurate subsidy for uniforms and trips. Additionally, those receiving 80% or more tuition remission are also provided with a laptop. New student fees and family deposits are also waived at these levels.
Local School Partnership: Mulgrave has had a longstanding partnership with a public school in the Downtown Eastside and students have engaged in many joint experiences over the years. We welcomed two students to Mulgrave in the 202324 school year with complete financial support and look forward to growing the programme further in the years to come.
Homestay Programme: Mulgrave has welcomed scholars from Afghanistan for many years. The 2023-24 school year brought a new model of homestay and we had multiple Mulgrave families step forward with great generosity to welcome students to their homes. Offering this support beyond our campus was essential in helping students adapt to their new surroundings and settle into new routines. Many families graciously stepped forward to provide essentials for the students, such as clothing, toiletries, cell phones, healthcare, and more.
We will continue to enhance our programme to provide access to the full Mulgrave experience for families who would otherwise face financial barriers. We thank all of the generous supporters who make this possible.
Momentum donor for 5 years or more
for our Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff are among the most dedicated and generous community members helping to advance Mulgrave’s education. Their steadfast commitment to students’ futures is the foundation of our culture of giving. With a high level of participation in the Momentum Annual Fund, our faculty and staff truly exemplify the values that lie at the heart of our school - always doing their best to support others and make a difference by serving their communities.
Faculty and staff have a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist within their programme areas. By participating in Momentum Annual Fund, they help identify areas of need and pivot to direct our fundraising efforts towards what is most beneficial for teaching and learning. Our teachers and support staff are doing more than just contributing to the betterment of students; they are also contributing to the community and society at large through innovative teaching and education methods. With these exceptional opportunities, our students can make a difference in the future.
Community Giving
The following list includes individuals, corporations, faculty and staff, grandparents, alumni, alumni families, and friends of Mulgrave who donated during the 2023-24 school year. We extend our deep gratitude to these community members.
Faculty & Staff
Anonymous (4)
Joanna Adam
Michelle Allan
Mariam Alshukhaiti
Viktor Alvar
Lian Anson
Tashana Auyong
Jin Ling Bai
387
Staff Donors
2370 Gifts
4 Capital campaigns supported (Imagine, MPower, APAC, and Momentum) Educational initiatives supported
Aziz Batada
Rhonda Beaupré
Lindsey Berns
Sarah Bernstein
Natasha Emily Blair
Patricia Bonillas
Amanda Brooks
Clayre Brough
Tiffany Budhyanto
Elizabeth Calderon
Juliette Carr
Richard Carroll
Jonathan Cawkell
Dennis Chang
Andrea Charles D’cruz
Louise Chen
Ya-wen Chen
Kelly Chow
Kathryn Clark
Philip Collins
Allison Cornish
Liza Cunningham
Jason Cutbill
Craig Davis
Chris Daws
Mary De Castro
Nicole DiGiacinto
Tracey Dixon
Carla Donnelly
Diana Ferreira
Suzanne Finlayson
Gary Fitzgerald
John Flanagan
Craig Frehlich
Leanne Frehlich
Michael Frewin
Catherine Frewin
Lulu Fu
James Gardiner
Sonia Garrett
Tamara Gris
Jialing Han
Kelly Harris
Morag Harris
Jasmin Hatcher
Janet Hicks
Jordan Hildebrand
Sydney Hill
Sherry Hu
Alina Ianovskaia
Eileen Jong
Peter Kearney
Kevin Keena
Jonathan Kirby
Marie Kirkwood
Elizabeth Kok
Scott Koritz
Rosemary Lai
Claude Leduc
Ian Lee
Tracey-Ann Lee
Julie Lefeaux
Kailan Leung
Jia Shu Li
Kim Li
Vanessa Li
Lea Liu
Sue Lo
Ricky Lok
Abby Longmire
Michael Lopez
David Lopez-Caceres
Delia Ma
Michelle Mah
Suzanne Daws
Ian Mak
Paul Matheson
Toby May
Darren McDonald
Chiara Tabet
Alexandra McIntyre
Jack McKillop
Alison McTavish
Daniel McKimm
David McLeod
Janet McLeod
Karyn Mitchell
Judy Mok
Paula MolinaColombres
Aranxtza Mondragon
Melissa Moore
Michael Moore
Michelle Myring
Layne Nyhaug-Heinonen
Michael Olynyk
Rahim Paiwandzada
Khalil Paiwanzada
Megan Pakulak
Nadine Pettman
Maddie Plottel
Donya Pourtaghi
Kyle Prior
Shanaz Ramji-Motani
Aoife Reilly
Jared Sargent
Melina Saucier Politakis
Nicholas Sautin
Fiona Shand
Nevenka Simic
Dean Skea
René Sotelo
Alexandra Stingaciu
Zsuzsanna Straub
Clarence Tan
Barbara Workman-Tan
Shannon Taylor
Raquel Teibert
Fareed Teja
Ava Thompson
Reinland Villanueva
Farah Virani
Drew Vodrey
Monique Vodrey
Brittany Walker
Taylor Wilkinson-Charles
Georgia Williams
Antony Wilson
Christine Yakachuk
Lam Yip
Scott Zechner
Linda Zou
Community Members
Susan Albert
Dean & Jay Lynne Fleming
Tam Matthews & Jan Matthews
Dora Reid
Marion Schmaus
Gary Shokar & Mandy Cheema
Brad Steiman & Lisa Steiman
Xue Xin Sui & Hong Xu
Azmina Virani
Shengcheng Wang & Kun Zhang
Harry Wierenga & Janice Wells
Hanping Xuan
Zhigang Zhu & Xiaoyan Li
Guangxian Zou & Fannie Wang
Business
1081344 B.C. LTD.
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British Pacific Properties Limited
Canada U Arts Academy
Calgary Foundation
Canada Goose Doors & Windows Inc.
Charitable Impact Foundation (Canada)
Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd
GradsBC Photography & Video Inc.
GiftPack Foundation Inc.
IGG COM Canada Inc.
JK World Group Investment Ltd
Maple Bridge Culture and Education Foundation
Semi Sugar Ltd.
The Legendary Roots 88 Inc.
United Way
ZLC Foundation
Community Giving
Community Event Sponsors & Advertisers
Canada U Arts Academy
Alex Kubyshyn Personal Real Estate Corporation
Axis Insurance Managers Inc.
BDO Canada China Practice
Beijing Tong REN Tang Vancouver Healthcare Center
Canadian Brain Performance
Canadian Music Competitions of BC Society
Fraser International College
Fun Time Studio
H.Y. Louie Co. Ltd., London Drugs Ltd.
Healthcord Cryogenics
HEHUAN (CANADA) CONSULTING LTD
homeD Modular
Imperial Exterior Enterprise Inc.
Lao Feng Xiang Jewelry
M & Z Wealth Management Inc.
M&P Yacht Centre / M&P Mercury
MatchBox Consulting Group
MCF Securities
Nas Abadi PREC
Organika Health Products Inc.
Prime Rate Funds
Talius
Temper Chocolate & Pastry
X International Education
Qingguan Chemicals Co., Ltd
Holley International Development Co., Ltd
Community Event Donors
Brian Anyon
Hamed Arbabioon
Seyedmohsen Azizikashi
Jin Ling Bai
Liang Bao
Arshia Bivadi
Zongjian Cai
Shu Lam Chang
Sheng Ling Chen
Bing Chen
Bin Chen
Andrew Cheshire
Hossein Daliri
Payam Deljoui
Shahab Doroudiani
Shahram Ershad
Kevin Ershad
Xiao Tong Fan
Yisheng Feng
John Fu
Xuming Fu
Qiong Gao
Minggang Ge
Javid Ghahremani
Joobin Ghasemi
Alireza Ghorbankhani
Benjamin Graham
Morgan Gough
Thomas Green
Lili Hao
Dennis Hoesgen
Alireza Hootkani
Reza Hosseini
Xiao Jun Huang
Karim Jiwani
David Ju
Ramin Latifi
Crystal Lee
Feng Li
Andrew Liem
Hang Lin
Hans Lin
Yi Shi Liu
Delia Ma
Victor Moisseev
Abbas Moradi
Saeid Naemi
Amir Omidvar
Chih-Wei Pai
Xuejiang Pan
Feng Pan
Andre Pang
Nazanin Rahnema
Mohammad Bagher
Raissadati
Madjid Rassamanesh
Payam Razavi
Navid Sadeghiani
Alireza Samei
Scott Schlesier
Habib Shokravi
Yahya Shokravi
Sherry Shu
Pierre Tang
Wenpeng Tang
Yuhou Tian
Hamidreza Vaziri Kashani
Mandy Wang
Sen Wang
Xiao Ying Wang
Wei Xin Wang
Christian Weinbrenner
Geoffrey Woad
Ada Yang
Guoping Yang
Hai Peng Yang
Daniel Yew
Zengqi Yin
Bin Yuan
Ali Zaman
Yang Zang
Iraj Zehtab
Hui Zhang
Dongge Zhang
Liang Zhang
Yang Zhang
Yingguang Zhao
Liang Jian Zhao
Mingxin Zhao
Hongsen Zhao
Yujie Zhou
Gang Zhu
Mulgrave School
On Saturday, May 4th, 160 Mulgrave parents and friends gathered for good… good food, good company, good conversations, and good vibes! We came together in a sustainably-minded way to celebrate our community and the good that we can do collectively. Hosted at Hydra restaurant at the LEED-certified Exchange Hotel, the event felt like a good friend’s wedding. The atmosphere was joyous with plenty of time to make meaningful connections and new friends. And of course, guests danced up a storm!
Attendees enjoyed student performances, a delicious family-style Mediterranean meal, special Mulgrave cocktails, and the stylings of DJ Chloe. While the event didn’t serve a fundraising purpose, we used the opportunity to reflect on our ever-increasing commitment to sustainability as a school mindset.
For information on related projects led by our students, please see this video.
We thank our sponsors, Lao Feng Xiang Jewelry and Qing Guan Chemicals, for helping to make this evening a success.
at Mulgrave
Mulgrave Volunteer Parents (MVP) connects parents and family members with opportunities to engage in and support our school community. From organising bookshelves in our libraries to selling gently-used uniforms at the M Store, our volunteers help make Mulgrave an incredibly vibrant school. Thank you to the 230 individuals who gave their time during the 2023-24 school year.
Applied Learning
Our Applied Learning volunteers support our older students through classes in entrepreneurship and Character Education. They also provide language support for our Spanish and Chinese learners, as well as volunteer as literacy circle leaders in the Junior School. Community members offered their knowledge and insight at various events such as the MCEC Career Conference and Sustainability Talks. We are greatly appreciative of the 181 volunteers who provided invaluable mentorship and advice this past year.
MVP Executive
2023 • 2024
Position Name
President Nicola More
Vice President Samantha Garvin
Treasurer Sarira Molaie
Secretary Petrina Ooi
Division Coordinator
Early Years (EY) Louisa Zhang
Division Coordinator
Junior School (JS)
Grades 1-3 Anna Chung
Division Coordinator
Junior School (JS)
Grades 4-5 Samantha Garvin
Division Coordinator Middle School (MS) Amy Yuen
Division Coordinator Senior School (SS) Eve Chang
M Store Merchandise
Chair Sabrina Khan
Cafeteria Coordinator Chair Cindy Pau
Library Coordinator Chair Miranda Wang
Community Engagement Chairs
Kathy Sabounchi & Aleksandra Baiman
Lost & Found Chair Dee Unal
Volunteer Chair Tricia Lang
Relocation Chair Elham Aboosaidi
Report Design
Our annual admissions marketing campaign, profiled on the front cover and throughout this report, highlights the student journey at Mulgrave by showcasing students in various stages of their growth. The potential of our broad IB programme, which encompasses the arts, athletics, outdoor education, service and leadership, and entrepreneurship, can take them from here to anywhere!
