Annual Report to the Community — September 2014 to October 2015 Inspiring Excellence in Education and Life
Contents Message from the Head of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Message from the Chair of the Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mission, Values and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Who We Are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mulgrave 2020 Strategic Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Our New Senior School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Curriculum & Academic Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 University Acceptances & Programmes of Study . . . . . . . 14 Mulgrave School Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Creative and Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Outdoor Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Student Life: Service & Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Our Divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mulgrave Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Thank You, Mulgrave! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Looking to the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Message from the Head of School, John Wray Dear Students, Parents, Staff and members of the Mulgrave community, I sometimes question how it is possible for me to write in every annual report that ‘this has been yet another outstanding year for Mulgrave’. Yet despite rigorously challenging my own perceptions and looking at the evidence available, I can think of no other phrase that once again better describes our achievements. In this annual report, you will get a high-level snapshot of some of the main achievements from this year, but while this is important, we need to understand that an outstanding year should be based on the outstanding experiences and successes of every one of our students. While I cannot guarantee that every single person has had a completely outstanding year, I know from our students, teachers, school leaders and parents that we are coming pretty close. That is impressive. How is this year-on-year excellence possible I ask myself? The recipe is, I think, straightforward. We have talented students who are committed to achieving their very best in all areas of school life; we have incredibly supportive parents who not only actively support their children’s learning, John Wray
but support education generally and their child’s school in a multitude of ways; and we have teachers and staff who care deeply about the children they teach, are highly skilled and go almost beyond the extra mile to ensure excellence. Add to the mix some outstanding leaders at all levels in our community, a resource-rich environment and a little Mulgrave stardust, it is not surprising that I can write ‘outstanding’ every year. We should be one of the best schools in the world.
Head of School
However we must not be complacent. Voltaire and latterly Jim Collins wrote that ‘good is the enemy of great’ and if we add to this the context that the world is changing very rapidly then it is critical that a Mulgrave education continues to evolve and develop so that our students can be well prepared for the increasingly complex international world of the mid-21st century. Mulgrave has a reputation for being forward-looking and innovative, and it is imperative that we continue to embrace these qualities going forward. Congratulations to us all. Thank you for your commitment to our school and for contributing to the outstanding education that we provide.
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Message from the Chair of the Board, Harry Wierenga Let me start by adding to John Wray’s words by thanking all of you, students, parents, staff and other members of the community for your support in making the past year such a successful one. We have again seen our students achieve remarkable things in many areas of school life, including academically where our graduating class yet again achieved at a very high level in their final exams, allowing them to gain access to a very wide range of courses and universities across North America and beyond. While good academics sit at the heart of a good education, I am equally impressed with our students’ achievements in athletics, performing arts, service, outdoor education and other areas of school life. For the Board, the main feature of the past year has been the completion of Phase I of the campus plan: the completion of the new Senior School project, the turf field and other facility renovations. It is hard to believe just how quickly we have managed to make this project happen, and I would like to thank all those people who have worked tirelessly to bring it to fruition. Perhaps even more impressive than the beautiful facility we now have and the speed of construction has been the Harry Wierenga
outstanding way that the community has come together to raise the necessary funds. Our $31m goal has been achieved in rapid time and with a voluntary participation rate that is unheard of in fundraising circles. We are very fortunate that our families support our school so actively and in so many ways. Given Mulgrave’s success, it is not surprising that we are full and oversubscribed and that our
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attrition rate is at very low level. Although we have new facilities and demand for places from across the world is high, we do not have any plans to grow beyond our three class per grade model. We have a strong sense of community and we wish to stay that way - an outstanding internationally focussed school serving families from across the world who live in this part of Vancouver. I do want to use this opportunity to thank all those people who play leading roles in our school. From class and grade parents, student leaders and staff curriculum leaders to the Board and members of the leadership team, we are grateful for your commitment, your example and your vision in continuing to provide our children with the best possible educational opportunities.
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Mission, Values and Vision MEETING OUR MISSION The Mulgrave report to the community celebrates our achievements and demonstrates how we meet our mission as an educational institution. This annual publication is distributed to current parents, alumni, alumni families and staff. The 2014 – 2015 report covers the school year starting in September, 2014 and ending October, 2015. This report contains only a small selection of our collective achievements. We hope you enjoy reading it and welcome your feedback. OUR VALUES At Mulgrave we believe: • Individual values are based on personal integrity and acting with respect towards others. • Our sense of community and friendship is founded on humility, empathy, commitment and inclusion. • Lifelong learning is built upon curiosity, creativity 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 balance and understand that striving for one’s personal best should be enjoyable.
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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.
Who We Are • Mulgrave is a co-ed, non-denominational International Baccalaureate (IB) World School predominantly serving the North Shore of Vancouver. • As an independent day school with a reputation for academic excellence, we offer the IB curriculum in Pre-K through to Grade 12 in a spectacular West Vancouver setting: - Primary Years Programme (Pre-K to Grade 5) - Middle Years Programme (Grade 6 to 10) - Diploma Programme (Grade 11 and 12) • Academic, athletic, artistic, and service opportunities comprise the four strands of a Mulgrave education, and they are enriched by a robust outdoor education programme that strengthens our students’ connection to and respect for our natural world. Our well-being is celebrated, but giving back and making a difference through both local and international projects are integral parts of our community.
THE MULGRAVE DIFFERENCE • Highly skilled, committed teachers who provide our students with exceptional individual care • Small class sizes that allow for personalised, high quality teaching and learning • A broad, holistic education that focuses on the development of the whole child • The IB Continuum of programmes that not only develop solid basic skills and knowledge but ensure students can acquire conceptual understanding and high level analytical skills • A rich array of co-curricular opportunities that feed students’ passions and pique their interests • A close-knit community with a shared purpose to provide our children with the best possible education A beautiful learning • environment that actively supports learning • An innovative school with a growing reputation for its leading practices within BC and beyond, working to ensure our students are ready to forge their own paths in university and beyond
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Mulgrave 2020 Strategic Plan We are now entering the final phase of the existing strategic plan. A new strategic planning process is underway that will see a new plan being created by the end of 2016. We hope that all stakeholders will take the opportunity to contribute to this process later in the fall. These are the main developments in the last 12-month period:
STRATEGIC GOAL #1 Personalisation of Learning, Support and Curriculum • Personalisation of Learning - Further improvement in the use of feedback to improve learning – Further use of standardised test and assessment data to improve learning – Further development of technology-enhanced learning, including the more widespread use of Google applications and the systematic development of digital literacy skills – Introduction of the new school year calendar to pace learning across a longer time frame with additional breaks • Personalisation of Curriculum – Further work on the systematic teaching of 21st century skills, especially research skills, social and emotional learning and digital literacy – The introduction of the MYP curriculum into Grade 6 – Introducing Music at Diploma level and ensuring further separation of higher and standard level courses • Personalisation of Support – Extension of the associate teacher scheme into Grades 3-6 – Enhancement of learning support and library staffing in the Junior School – Introduction and/or increase of specialist support in university counselling, art, languages, science and the library to support student learning
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STRATEGIC GOAL #2
STRATEGIC GOAL #5
Languages and the International Dimension
Improving our Staff Skills
• Introduction of additional Chinese language classes in K-12 to assist differentiation
• More teachers involved as IB trainers and evaluators
• Commencement of the CIS international accreditation process
STRATEGIC GOAL #3 Curriculum Enrichment • Introduction of Associate Teachers in performing arts and Junior School athletics to further extend elective and co-curricular provision • Improvement in athletics and performing arts facilities with the turf field, new performing arts rooms and additional gym and fitness room
STRATEGIC GOAL #4 Strengthening our Community • Refreshed the Mulgrave visual brand to reflect our education provision and the school we are today • Further strengthened our Alumni activities and celebrated the ten-year anniversary of our first graduating class • Further strengthened our MVP structure to include a cultural integration position • Further developed community use of our facilities, especially the new spaces as a result of the senior school project
• Launched the Centre for Innovation and appointed four teachers as innovation leaders • Introduced an annual performance review and goal setting process for all support staff • Further strengthened the teachers’ professional review and development process • Introduced a new curriculum leadership model
STRATEGIC GOAL #6 Land and Facilities • Completed the new senior school project • Completed extensive renovations associated with the new senior school project including: - new gym and fitness centre - extended art studio - new science lab - new performing arts rooms • Completed campus plan Phase II designs ready for development permit submission
STRATEGIC GOAL #7 Fundraising • Completed the $31m capital campaign for the new senior school project in under three years with a 75% participation rate
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A Culture of Study: Our New Senior School
CAMPAIGN’S CLOSE We Made It Happen!
75% of our community made a
In October 2015, we crossed the
contribution! The resounding
finish line on the Imagine Mulgrave
success of the capital campaign and
New Senior School Campaign,
the completion of the new Senior
surpassing the $31 million goal in
School is an achievement that we
funds raised over a three-year
can be very proud of. It speaks to
period. This is a remarkable
the intrepid ‘can-do’ spirit of our
achievement for the Mulgrave
community in coming together in
community. Not only did we do
such numbers and with such
it in record time, but we also set
generosity to ‘make it happen’.
a record for participation: over
Our magnificent new Senior School is a testimony to the spirit of the Mulgrave Community. Well done and thank you Mulgrave: We did it!
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THE NEW FACILITY Progressive Design for Optimal Learning “We wanted our new Senior School to feel more like a university environment and less like a high school; a space that is stimulating, warm and welcoming, flexible and above all, that supports high quality
GRAND OPENING
Choice
Light
Classrooms support different
Ample glass walls, skylights and
learning styles with out-of-class
expansive windows allow natural
To celebrate this special milestone
learning hubs that function as
light to filter into classrooms and
in the school’s 22-year history and
extensions to the classroom. Wide,
provide glimpses of the incredible
honour the important relationship
non-linear hallways surrounded by
views of the Burrard Inlet and
between Mulgrave School and the
comfortable nooks offer a varying
the city.
Squamish Nation, we marked the
Blessed
number of options, whether
occasion with a Grand Opening for
learning,” ~ John Wray
students are seeking to collaborate
our entire community on May 22,
and have conversations, relax,
2015. A totem pole by First Nations
Highlights of the learning
or work independently.
carver Tom Hunt was erected in
spaces include:
Ergonomics
front of the new building, followed
Flexibility
Classrooms and common area
Modular re-configurable high tech
spaces include a range of surfaces
learning spaces that vary in size and
and seating to support comfort and
are open and visible, or enclosed,
a variety of learner preferences.
support both individual and group
High quality, ergonomic, easy-to-
learning/study. Open seminar
move and colourful chairs and tables
rooms, lounges and breakout spaces
further support individualisation.
by a blessing ceremony performed by members of the Squamish Nation. It was a day to remember!
serve as mini-resource centres.
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Our Community The Mulgrave community is known for its unity and tireless efforts to make our school the best it can be. Shared values and a common purpose strengthen our ties as we all strive together to provide our children with an exceptional, holistic education that will prepare them for university and beyond. FACULTY AND STAFF
STUDENTS
There is no doubt that it is the quality of teaching and learning that underpins students’ success at school, and Mulgrave is blessed with 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 well-being of their students and place a strong emphasis on developing positive relationships in order to facilitate personal and academic growth.
Inspiring excellence in education and life is our mission. We go to great lengths to ensure our students receive the personalised guidance, care and support they need to 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 they generously share with our school, local, and global communities.
“ W hat stands out about the Mulrave teaching staff is their commitment to and SUPPORT of my child. They really get to know each and every student. Truly, I am jealous of my own son’s education and wish I were back at school with these amazing teachers.” Dar Clarke Hole, Mulgrave Parent
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“ The teachers at Mulgrave are the most incredible people, and I feel so lucky to have been able to learn under them. They, honestly, are what got me to where I am today.” Ellie Beveridge, Class of 2013, Cambridge University “The international perspective that Mulgrave brought and the understanding of how everything intersects affected my choice of major and my outlook on life and everything that I study.” Juliette Levine, Class of 2011, Princeton University
PARENTS
MVP
BOARD COMMITTEES
Parents are essential to the success of our school. They are key partners in the execution of our common goals. With their invaluable support and input, we strive collaboratively to help our students reach their true potential. Whether involved as makeup artists in performances, as volunteers in the cafeteria, or as chaperones for field trips, our parents share the Mulgrave vision of inspiring excellence in education and life. We are incredibly grateful for how much they do to make our community what it is today.
The Mulgrave Volunteer Parents Association (MVP) helps coordinate all parent volunteer, social and fundraising activities with the school. Working together with staff and parents, the MVP’s primary goal is to sustain Mulgrave’s sense of community and foster a broad-based spirit of participation. We are incredibly grateful to them for their generous donation of time and energy year upon year. Their involvement in so many aspects of school life strengthens the ties that make our community so strong. They are passionate, talented people who strive to create a warm and inviting environment for all who enter our doors. We cannot thank them enough for all they do.
Our committees are comprised of Board members, staff, students and parents, and they serve in the following areas: • Academic Strategy and School Performance • Finance • Building and Grounds • Human Resources • Nominations • Land • Executive • Audit • 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 twelve parent or ex-parent members of the Board and each Director is elected for a three-year term. The Mulgrave Board as of September, 2015: • Harry Wierenga, Chair
• Richard Cheah, Treasurer
• William Ko
• Gopi Chande, Vice Chair
• Michael Birch
• Jihad Saba
• Harry Hole, Secretary
• Silvia Heinrich
• Mehrdad Ezzati
• John Pao • Helaine Shepard • Malik Talib
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Curriculum and Academic Performance Mulgrave offers the International Baccalaureate programme to all students. We believe the IB is the best education available today to help prepare our students for tomorrow. It is through an IB education that we can equip our students to become true global citizens, and develop the skills and qualities they need to thrive in their future lives. DIPLOMA PASS RATE DIPLOMA PASS RATE
ACADEMIC RESULTS
96%
Our results for 2014-2015 are strong overall and continue to show improvement in key areas. A brief overview of examination results is provided. All Schools in the Province
English 10
79%
66%
67%
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10
83%
77%
71%
Science 10
81%
DIPLOMA PASS 73% 70% RATE
% OF STUDENTS WITH 40+ POINTS
English 12
77%
67%
2015
9.1%
2014
8.8%
2013
6.7%
June 2015 Provincial Mulgrave All Independent Course Passing Rates School Schools
the Province
English 10
100%
100%
100%
Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10
100%
97%
94%
Science 10
100%
DIPLOMA PASS RATE 97% 95% 2014
English 12
100%
99%
96%
97%
95 % 2015
GRADE 10 & 12 PROVINCIAL EXAMINATIONS
95%
students comfortably exceeded 2015 9.1% all provincial and independent 2014 8.8% 2014 97% school averages. 2015 2013
6.7%
2014
95%
2013
95%
2013
2013
% OF STUDENTS AVERAGE WITH 40+ POINTS POINTS SCORE 2015 9.1%
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2014
8.8%
2013
6.7%
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2015
2014
% OF STUDENTS 32 WITH 35–39 POINTS 2013 2015 32.7% AVERAGE 2014 19.1% POINTS 2013 20.0% SCORE
6.7%
2013
POINTS SCORE % OF STUDENTS WITH 35–39 POINTS 2015 32.7% 2014
33 33 2014 19.1% 3220.0%2014 2013 2013 32
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140,000 students sat for 2015 IB exams
% OF STUDENTS WITH 35–39 POINTS 2015
Worldwide 32.7%
2014
earned a perfect 19.1%
2013
20.0%
1 Mulgrave student Jolee Tung 1 Mulgrave student: Jolee Tung
205 students score of 45
Only 4 students in students sat 140,000 Canada for 2015 IB exams
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1 Mulgrave student: Jolee TungWorldwide 205 students 2015 earned a perfect 140,000 students sat score of 45 for 2015 IB exams
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20.0%
140,0 for 2
AVERAGE POINTS SCORE AVERAGE
2013
2013 PASS RATE % OFwritten, STUDENTS Junior School DIPLOMA Fraser Institute In the exams our WITH 40+ POINTS
2014-2015: Mulgrave is again ranked number one in the Province.
2014
97%
62%
96%
2015
97%
2015 96%All Schools in
12
96%
June 2015 Provincial Mulgrave All Independent Exam Mark Averages School Schools
GRADE 4 & 7 FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT
2015
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, % OF STUDENTS % OF STUDENTS knowledgeable and caring WITH 35–39 POINT WITH 40+ POINTS young people who help to %2015 OF STUDENTS % 2015 OF STUDENTS 9.1% 32.7% create a better and more WITH 40+ POINTS WITH 35–39 POINTS 2014 8.8% 2014 19.1% peaceful world through 2015 2015 2013 9.1% 6.7% 2013 32.7% 20.0% intercultural understanding 2014 8.8% 2014 19.1% and respect.
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IB DP RESULTS Mulgrave’s IB Diploma examination results were the best in school history and continue the trend of improved results year-on-year. Fifty-five students presented as Diploma candidates and wrote the full range of IB examinations in May 2015. Ninety-six percent (96%) of our diploma candidates achieved the full IB Diploma. 2015 highlights include:
All of our statistics from this year are considerably above worldwide averages and represent a further strengthening of Mulgrave’s already high academic standards.
• Highest average point score of students who passed the full diploma (34 pts) • Highest % of students in Mulgrave history to achieve 40 or more points (9.1%) • Highest % of students in Mulgrave history to achieve 35 or more points (41.8%) • Highest average grade achieved by students passing the diploma (5.3) • The first maximum point score by a student in Mulgrave School history – 45 points, only 205 achieved world wide and 4 in Canada! • Eight (14.5%) students achieved a bilingual diploma in subjects of French (2), Persian (4) and Chinese (2)
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University Acceptances & Programmes of Study A Mulgrave education prepares our students for far more than just university. Our graduates are passionate and inquisitive; they exemplify a global-mindset and embrace their responsibility to strengthen the common bonds of humanity that connect us. The Class of 2015 is comprised of a compelling group of 58 individuals united by friendship. Their many talents and ambitions earned them acceptances at the following universities:
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CANADA
UNITED STATES
INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
Carleton University Dalhousie University Emily Carr University of Art & Design Huron University College McGill University McMaster University Mount Allison University Queen’s University Ryerson University Simon Fraser University University of Alberta University of BC - Okanagan University of BC - Vancouver University of Calgary University of Manitoba University of Ottawa University of Toronto University of Victoria University of Waterloo University of Western Ontario Wilfrid Laurier University York University
Arizona State University Brown University California College of the Arts Duke University Johns Hopkins University New York University Northeastern University Parsons - The New School of Design Pomona College Pratt Institute Rhode Island School of Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts University of California Berkeley University of California Los Angeles University of California San Diego University of Chicago University of Pennsylvania University of San Diego University of Southern California Wesleyan University Whittier College
Australian National University City University London Imperial College London King’s College London Lancaster University Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland Royal Holloway, University of London St. George’s Medical School, University of London University College Dublin University of Bath University of Bristol University of East Anglia University of Edinburgh University of Exeter University of Glasgow University of Hull University of Liverpool University of Manchester University of Nottingham University of Southampton University of St. Andrews University of Sydney Yale - National University of Singapore
Number of students.
2014 (68)
Science
2015 (53)
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Engineering 6
Social Sciences/ 13 Liberal Arts Business
8
Fine Arts
5
Kinesiology
2
Medicine
1
Specialty 3 Programmes*
* Dual Programmes, Media Studies, Physiotherapy
UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT Number of students.
2014 (71)
2015 (58)
CANADA 36
EUROPE
5
USA
GAP year
5
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Mulgrave School Alumni Association Our alumni are an integral part of the Mulgrave story and are influential in every chapter – past, present and future. The aim of the Alumni Relations programme is to foster lifelong connections and to celebrate the role our alumni have played, and continue to play, in shaping the active and vibrant Mulgrave School community. Guided by a steering committee made up of class representatives, the Alumni Association works to reconnect and strengthen the bonds between former students, families and teachers with the Mulgrave family.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE • Mulgrave’s first 10-year reunion with the Class of 2004 • Mulgrave’s second 10-year reunion with the Class of 2005, held at Mulgrave
• 4th Annual Alumni Basketball Game • 2nd Annual Pathways event, which connected current Mulgrave students to alumni who shared their wide ranging post-secondary experiences and pursuits • The publication of our first edition of Cypress Magazine, Mulgrave’s annual alumni magazine • 2nd Thanksgiving dinner celebrated by the Class of 2014 in Montreal, supported by the Alumni Association
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Creative and Performing Arts at Mulgrave The arts are a universal form of human expression and a unique way of knowing that engage us in affective, imaginative and productive activity. Learning through the arts helps us to explore, shape and communicate our sense of identity and understanding of the world, while providing opportunities to develop self-confidence, resilience and adaptability. 2014–2015 highlights include:
UPPER SCHOOL • Upper School Production of Slayer • G10 Saturday Night Live Production • Fall Fusion Concert
JUNIOR SCHOOL
• Senior School Band and Choir Night
• Junior School Production of The Wizard of Oz
• Upper School Christmas Concert • G7-12 Choral Music Festival
• K-G3 Christmas Potpourri and Spring Musical Bouquet
• Banff Music Festival
• G4-6 Winter and Spring Concerts
• G7-12 Vocal Jazz Fest
• G2-6 Music Recitals
• G7-9 Whistler Music Trip
• G5-6 Band and Choir Students at MusicFest in Toronto
• G7-9 Arts-a-Palooza • Zoom Film Festival • New Film Studio • Participation in ‘Take a Stand’ • BCSFF (5 students to BC Student Film Festival) • IBDP Art Exhibition • Visual art students featured in ISABC, West Van Memorial Library and Ferry Building Shows
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• MS and SS field trips and workshops to the VAG, Gordon Smith Gallery, Emily Carr, The Artway, and Rennie Gallery
• Goh Ballet Recitals
Athletics Mulgrave offers a rich variety of athletic opportunities that enable our student-athletes in G3-12 to flourish in a number of individual and team sports. Through competition in the North Shore Secondary School Athletics Association (NSSSAA), Independent Schools Athletic Association (ISAA), and the Independent Schools Elementary Association (ISEA), our coaches support our student-athletes as they strive for athletic excellence and personal best. Strong emphasis is also placed on sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, character development, and respect for others.
2014–2015 TITANS HIGHLIGHTS
2014–2015 THUNDERBOLTS HIGHLIGHTS Our Junior School students participated in the following sports events in the ISEA (Independent Schools Elementary Athletic Association) league: Fall season • G3-6 cross-country running • G5 and 6 girls volleyball • G5 and 6 boys soccer Winter season • G3-6 swimming • G5 and 6 girls basketball • G5 and 6 boys basketball Spring season • G5 and 6 girls soccer • G5 and 6 boys rugby
WELL DONE! Over two decades, the supportive Mulgrave community has raised more than $150,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation and the Heart and Stroke Foundation through our Terry Fox Run and Jump Rope for Heart progamme. 17
Outdoor Education Mulgrave offers a vibrant Outdoor Education programme that engages all K-12 students in experiences outside of the classroom. We value the opportunity for students to make links between outdoor education and their classroom learning experiences. For this reason, we offer activities throughout the year for students to engage in these ‘experiential’ learning opportunities. Through multi-sensory learning in nature-based contexts, Mulgrave’s Outdoor Education programme builds resilience in its students, along with an appreciation for our natural surroundings and the skills to actively participate in, and advocate for, our remarkable local region.
FALL CAMPS Starting with an overnight ‘camp’ at the school for Grade 3, the programme is designed to take students through a progression of physical and mental challenges that are authentic and age appropriate. The ability to face and overcome such challenges helps build self-esteem by demonstrating to participants that they can thrive in a variety of physical and social environments. • G3: Camp Mulgrave • G4-5: Camp Elphinstone & Fircom • G6: Loon Lake, Maple Ridge • G7: Camp Daybreak, Anvil Island
• G8 Choice Options: Joffre Lakes - Backpacking Squamish - Mountain Biking Squamish - Rock Climbing Sechelt Inlet - Kayaking Alouette Lake - Canoeing • G9: Indian Arm – Kayaking • G10: Multi-disciplinary trip - Rivers Inlet/Good Hope Cannery
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SUMMIT LEAP PROGRAMME
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD
This elective programme strives to provide students with the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of outdoor skills and knowledge. Through a two-year progression, students will advance from basic skills and experiences through to the application of more advanced skills and knowledge to the expedition environment in a safe and competent manner.
Founded in 1956 by Prince Philip, this worldwide programme of distinction allows youths to develop a sense of responsibility to themselves and to their community. At Mulgrave, students actively participate in adventurous journeys at all three award levels. These trips are planned, organised and implemented by the students.
Summit 1
Summit 2
• Activities participated in: hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, snow shoeing, mountain biking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, orienteering
• Activities participated in: expedition skill development, trail building, wilderness first aid, avalanche awareness, kayaking, kayak rescue skills, rock climbing
• Year-end Expedition: Indian Arm – Kayaking
• Fall Expedition: Garibaldi Provincial Park - Backpacking • Winter Expedition: Cayoosh - Winter Camping • Spring Expedition: Gulf Islands - Kayaking
2014-2015 School Year Adventurous Journeys
Bronze • Howe Sound - Sailing (15 student participants) • Darcy - Horseback Riding (14 student participants)
Silver • Gulf Islands - Kayaking (21 student participants) • Skaha - Rock Climbing (9 student participants) Gold • Gulf Islands - Kayaking (6 student participants)
Summit 2 Trip Elfin Lakes October 2015
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Student Life: Service & Leadership CAS: CREATIVITY ACTIVITY SERVICE At the heart of Mulgrave’s service and leadership initiatives is the CAS programme, an integral part of the curriculum that inspires students to become engaged in local and global creative pursuits, citizenship and student voice, athletics and physical activities, and service learning and volunteerism. As students fulfill their CAS portfolio requirements, they participate in service as leaders who actively build community by connecting with others and striving to become compassionate, altruistic global citizens. Below is a list of partnership organisations with whom we are involved: • Me to We/Free The Children
• Terry Fox Foundation
• ChildRun BC Children’s Hospital
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Seva Canada
• World Partnership Walk: Aga Khan Foundation
• PFLAG Canada • Kids Help Phone • SOS Children’s Villages • Project Backpack: Directions Youth Services Centre • Esther’s Echo • North Shore Harvest Project • Heart and Stroke Foundation • RainCity Housing
“We are all learning along the same path toward the broader goal of, the way I see it, service. The IB programme helps us frame our vision of how we can be of service.”
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Ashkan Azizi, Class of 2009
LEADERSHIP
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A familiar adage states: “Leadership is about action, not position.” At Mulgrave, leadership is not a title or exclusive. Our goal is to open doors and get students involved in ‘learning to lead’ from different places and spaces of interest. Leadership encompasses a broad spectrum of student engagement across the strands in arts, athletics, student voice, service, outdoor education, school clubs, community volunteerism and other school partnerships. This year, we focused on developing community engagement through enhancing student voice, building a more distributed leadership model for youth, and developing community connections through stronger commitments to local service and volunteerism. The following captures the breadth of leadership teams in the Upper School:
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SCHOOL PREFECTS 2014/2015
• Junior School Leadership Team
• Arts Council
1. Boyd Borjiet
• Middle School Ambassadors
• Athletics Council
2. Cam Henderson
• Middle and Senior Service Action Council
• House Leadership Team
3. Lauren Forster 6
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4. Angie Joannou (Head Girl) 5. Jerico Lumanian
MORE STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAMS
• Mulgrave Public Square (MPS): Student Voice
• Global Week Organising Committee • Mulgrave Emergency Response Team (MERT)
6. Andrea Medina 7. Liam Mitchell (Deputy Head Boy) 8
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8. Jena Roper 9. Omar Salemohamed (Head Boy) 10. Jolee Tung (Deputy Head Girl)
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GEO: “BE THE CHANGE, AND BE CHANGED” Mulgrave’s Global Education and Outreach (GEO) programme is more than just international trips. It is a global citizenship programme that makes the world our classroom, engaging youth in experiential service learning in sustainable community development around the globe. Students work on community and/or environmental service projects, connect with learners and leaders from different cultures, explore leadership training and action planning, and have a real impact on the lives of others and each other. When students return home, they are ready to put their learning into practice as true world citizens. Mulgrave’s programming is supported through partnerships with service providers such as Me to We and Stratosphere International. In 2015, students in Grades 7-10 had the opportunity to visit Costa Rica and Ecuador.
Highlights from Me to We GEO Ecuador Trip:
Highlights from the GEO Costa Rica Trip:
• Building the foundation of a new two-level school building in San Miguel
• Experiencing the richness of the incredibly unique Costa Rican environment from the Atlantic to the Pacific
• Learning about and making connections with indigenous cultures • Connecting with women and girls’ alternative income group projects • Discovering old Quito and visiting the equator • Travelling on a tributary of the Amazon River deep into the rainforest to Me to We’s Minga Lodge • Exploring the biodiversity of the Amazon jungle • Connecting with school children
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• Exploring global stewardship ideas and practices in conservation and biodiversity • Protecting endangered species such as leatherback sea turtles • Helping restore and maintain national parks and beaches • Learning first-hand from Costa Rican scientists and park rangers • Examining connections between the environment and community • Seeing Costa Rican wildlife from howler monkeys and sloths to caiman and manatees
Our Divisions EARLY LEARNING CENTRE (PRE-K 3 & 4) • IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) – outstanding preparation for formal schooling • Highly trained and experienced teachers and assistants • 1:8 teacher to child ratio • Focus on developing socialisation and basic learning skills in a playand inquiry-based environment • Wonderful purpose-built facility • Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
JUNIOR SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6) • Caring and nurturing teachers – small class sizes
• Engaging learning environment
• Teachers and associate teachers in all K, 1 and 2 classrooms
• Inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning
• Teacher associates to support learning in G3–6 and PE • IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) as the core academic programme • Specialist teachers for PE, Music and additional languages (French and Mandarin) • Dual-stream Mandarin programme: native and non-native speakers
• Focus on developing a wide range of skills • iPads in Grade 2-6 classes to provide technologyenhanced learning • Extensive co-curricular programme, both before and after school • G6 follows the MYP curriculum to ease the transition into Middle School 23
MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 7–9) • IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) as the core academic programme
• Strong pastoral care and mentoring through a 1:1 advisory programme
• A range of personalised course offerings through the Learning Enrichment and Personalisation (LEAP) elective programme
• A Life and Learning course that teaches a range of metacognitive skills, including a strong focus on socioemotional learning • Focus on inquiry-based learning, the application of 21st Century skills and experiential learning opportunities
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• Well-rounded education with a focus on personal growth • Established bring your own device (BYOD) technology integration with a focus on the development of digital literacy and citizenship skills
• A comprehensive offering of co-curricular activities to support growth, development and exposure in arts, athletics, leadership and service
SENIOR SCHOOL (GRADES 10–12) • IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11 and 12 • Outstanding preparation for university and beyond • Focus on developing critical thinking, research, social, communication and self-management skills alongside rigorous diploma course content • An IB Core requirement to engage in global issues, interdisciplinary learning and committed social service
Rick Hansen, Guest Speaker, Convocation for the Class of 2015
• An innovative ‘advisory’ pastoral structure to help build independence and offer 1 to 1 support • Personal university counselling services and regular Canadian, UK and US university fairs • Comprehensive leadership opportunities in a variety of contexts • Emphasis on four strands: Academics, Arts, Athletics and Service • Students graduate with IB and BC Diplomas
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Mulgrave Statistics MULGRAVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SOCIETY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
June 30, 2015
Assets Cash and short term investments
$ 5,045,172
Account receivables
795,409
Prepaid expenses
197,655
6,038,236 Property and equipment Total Assets
54,489,425 $ 61,090,727
Liabilities and Net Assets Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$ 3,376,193
Deferred revenue
13,732,193
Bank Loan
7,513,000
Bonds payable
3,953,411
Family deposits
6,603,285
Value of interest rate swap
103,516
35,282,401 Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
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25,808,326 $ 61,090,727
MULGRAVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SOCIETY STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HIGHLIGHTS
NUMBER OF STUDENTS BY DIVISION (As of September 2015)
June 30, 2015
Revenues
ELC
56
JUNIOR SCHOOL
439
$ 15,953,739
MIDDLE SCHOOL
210
Grants
2,177,230
SENIOR SCHOOL
205
Fundraising and donations
7,123,957
Others
2,562,842
Tuition and fees
2014
2015
27,817,768 Expenses Amortization
$ 1,100,657
Interest on long term debt
595,977
Other operating expenses
4,645,849
Salaries and benefits Unrealised change in swap liability
NUMBER OF STAFF BY DIVISION (As of September 2015) ADMINISTRATION ELC
12,419,414 26,269
2014
2015
18,788,166 Excess of revenue over expense
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
51
MIDDLE SCHOOL
19
SENIOR SCHOOL
23
UPPER SCHOOL
15
(Middle/Seinor School)
9,029,602
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Net assets, beginning of year 16,778,724 Net assets, end of year
$ 25,808,326
STUDENT RESIDENCE (As of September 2015)
WEST VANCOUVER 2014
2015
65%
NORTH VANCOUVER 24% VANCOUVER
8%
OTHER
3%
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Thank you, Mulgrave!
FOUNDATION BOARD
In October, 2015, we announced the success of Imagine Mulgrave, the campaign to build a new Senior School. With over $31 million dollars raised through a record-breaking 75% community participation, we have completed a magnificent new development and profoundly impacted the quality of teaching and learning at Mulgrave without having to raise long term debt or tuition fees. This is a phenomenal achievement for our community and speaks loudly to the intrepid spirit of our extended Mulgrave Family in banding together to ‘make it happen’. These pages are a tribute to the many hundreds of families who have contributed to the betterment of our school in the past year. In every sense, Mulgrave continues to ‘build on its habit of excellence’ and to reach for new horizons of success and achievement in education. The journey continues! Thank you for your support. We could not have done it without you!
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Looking to the Future The new strategic plan to be produced by the end of 2016 will set out our priorities for educational improvement in the in the next 3-4 year period. We hope that all stakeholders will participate in this process. Here are some of the big questions that we hope to address: • Should we remain committed to a broad curriculum model at all stages in a student’s education? • How can we ensure continued and increased personalisation of learning, curriculum and support within a broad curriculum model? • How can we further enrich our curriculum to ensure that all students systematically develop the modern 21st century skills that will ensure they can lead happy, fulfilled and successful lives? • How can we make our education even more applied to the real world and in a real world context using external partnerships? • How can we further enrich our co-curricular opportunities? • Should we further review our core and enriched educational provision across the school year, school week and school day to ensure students benefit from planned improvements, are less pressured and have more opportunities? • How do we need to further improve our educational facilities and staffing to achieve our educational goals? • How do we fund the improvements we would like to see implemented?
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