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Message from Advancement & Community Engagement
Gratitude. Inspiration. Hope. As we present our Philanthropy Report for the 2020/2021 school year, these are the over-arching sentiments that we feel: gratitude for the incredible generosity that continues to characterize the Shawnigan Lake School community; inspiration drawn from the exciting and ambitious Project Future strategic vision that is being so eagerly embraced and supported by parents, alumni, students, and staff; and hope that these powerful forces can combine to bring progress and positive contributions to our local and global communities.
The enviable legacy that we have inherited from generations of past Shawnigan Lake School donors and volunteers offers an extraordinary opportunity for our School to step forward as a leader in preparing students for the challenges that lay ahead. Through innovation and adaptability, we can spark minds, kindle hearts, and forge futures that will be a powerful force for good in the world, and we are blessed to have our community stand with us on that mission.
You will see in this publication that philanthropic support has enabled us to respond to the challenges of the pandemic with a thorough and thoughtful approach. We are extending support to those impacted by the pandemic, developing financial aid and scholarships to build access and diversity, enhancing key programs within the Shawnigan Journey, prioritizing student and staff health and wellness, and upgrading facilities to further develop our campus as such a positive place of learning and development.
Looking forward with Project Future as our guiding light, there is much more good work to be done, and the 2021/2022 school year will see many more exciting developments arising from our ambitious plans.
All of this is made possible thanks to the generous support of our community. Parent participation in philanthropy has increased markedly in response to our call for spirit meals, House and Arena upgrades, and support for a broad base of initiatives that generated incalculable positive energy during a challenging year. Looking forward, donors are already embracing key strategic initiatives, such as our pioneering co-educational Grade 8 boarding house, and pledging leadership support for Project Future plans.
It is an exciting time to be part of the Shawnigan community, and we are deeply grateful for the generosity that continues to help visions become reality.
The Advancement & Community Engagement team looks forward to connecting with you through this school year, and we thank you for all that you do for Shawnigan Lake School, its students, and our mission.
The Advancement & Community Engagement Team: L to R; Rebecca Page, Sara Blair, Rosemary Dolman, Rhodri Samuel, Greg Stevenson, Harriet Klumper, Hilary Abbott, Jeannie Brown, Gemma Atkinson
Greg Stevenson
Executive Director, Advancement & Community Engagement gstevenson@shawnigan.ca
