Annual Report 2014-2015

Leaders in Future-Focused Learning

WPGA

1Message from the Board

2Board of Directors

3Message from Head of School

4 School Highlights

5Strategic Plan Summary

6Key Performance Indicators

7Wolves in the News

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Class of 2015 Snapshot

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Financial Summary

11

Message from the Foundation

12

Foundation Financials

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WPGA Finance and Fundraising Model

14

Message from Parent Volunteer Group

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PVG Volunteers and Program Support

16

Donors and Donations

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WPGA in Words

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Dear West Point Grey Academy Community:

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the West Point Grey Academy Annual Report for 2014–2015. Now in our 20th year, we are extremely proud of our reputation as a leading independent school in British Columbia and Canada. Our school’s authentic culture is a byproduct of our welcoming and inclusive community—one that is progressive, open and involved.

Tam Matthews’ experienced leadership has been apparent since becoming Head of School in 2013, when he led our school through a strategic planning process, with teaching and learning, learning environments, community engagement and healthy balance defined as key priorities for our school. The Board approved the strategic plan in September 2014 and provided a plan summary at the start of the school year. We are keen to continue to support Tam and his Leadership Team over the next four years of its implementation.

In 2014, we welcomed three Board members: Sacha McLean, George Paspalas and Elena Smith. Together with our seven other Directors, they have been integral in guiding the school’s strategic goals and vision. This year, the Board created the Communications and External Relations Committee in addition to our existing Finance and Audit, Governance and Nominating, Building, and Risk Management Committees, the latter which recently completed a comprehensive risk management policy handbook and risk register for annual tracking.

A highlight in 2014–2015 was the We Live Here campaign to fund, in part, the renovation of the junior learning commons, university and career counselling centre, senior lobby and early childhood education centre. We thank the over 350 families who donated more than $2 million for these terrific capital improvements, which greatly enhance our students’ educational experience, as evidenced by the previous summer’s junior lobby, senior study and dining hall renewals.

Another notable event was the October 2014 transfer of the neighbouring Jericho Garrison property to Canada Lands Corporation and three First Nations bands. As an established and recognized key stakeholder in land discussions, we will continue to work closely with our neighbours, the community, the City and the Province to secure our long-term land arrangement. As always, we will keep you apprised of developments.

In this exceptional year, I extend gratitude to our Chair, Bob Standerwick, and all Board directors for their commitment, professional insights and continuing support; to Tam, teachers and staff for their excellent work and dedication; and to our entire community of volunteers for giving so generously to our school. Sincerely, Peter Blake, FCPA, FCAVice Chair, WPGA Board of Directors

Peter Blake Vice Chair, WPGA Board of Directors

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Board of Directors2014 -2015

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Chair

Robert Standerwick, Q.C.

Foundation Board of Directors2014–2015

Vice Chair Peter Blake

Directors

Fiona Brodie Patrick Chan Dr. Raymond KwanSacha McLean George Paspalas Elena Smith Mark TourignyAnuja VarshneyDr. Peter Wong

Directors

Clive Austin Elizabeth Moxham Robert Standerwick, Q.C. Neil WatsonDr. Peter Wong

Ex-Officio Members Tam Matthews, Head of School Stephen Anthony, Head of Senior School Ciara Corcoran, Head of Junior School

Chair Wendy King

Ex-Officio Directors Tam Matthews, Head of School Kate Rassekh, PVG Chair Stella Leung, PVG Treasurer

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Dear WPGA Families and Friends: In this annual report, we reflect fondly on 2014–2015, which had record applications (692), full enrollment (942), countless student achievements and impressive university placements. In September 2014, the Board of Directors approved our five-year strategic plan, Forward Together, which has brought new ideas, energy and focus. As we look back, we acknowledge the courage and generosity of founders Andrew Chan, Michael Choi, Elsie Sze, Dr. Peter Wong, Dr. Raymond Kwan and colleagues, whose 1996 vision—to build a globally-minded coeducational school—has been guided by the work of Clive Austin, founding Headmaster for 17 years; Robert Standerwick, Q.C., Chair of the Board for 16 years; and Wendy Valdes, Chair of the WPGA Foundation and Parent Volunteer Group for 12 years. We are indebted to Ciara Corcoran, Head of Junior School, and Stephen Anthony, Head of Senior School, both integral to WPGA from day one, and thank all staff, parents, alumni and friends who have contributed to our mission of Shaping Lives of Inquiry, Action and Joy. Indeed, our school would not be as strong without the support of our extended community, and we are continuously seeking ways to give back. For example, in 2014–2015 we built a 1.25-km community trail, hosted a West Point Grey Residents Association event, and assisted our Musqueam neighbours with curriculum development, a homework club, and the c̓əsnaʔəm exhibit at the Museum of Vancouver. Within our schoolwide service program, students cleaned Jericho beach, sang at local retirement homes and performed for the Point Grey Village Business Association. As part of our vision to be leaders in future-focused learning, we introduced four exciting partnerships:• UBC teaching partnership on numeracy in elementary grades • UBC Liu Institute partnership for our Global Studies program • Global Online Academy membership, which includes 63 leading independent schools worldwide• Connected North learning partnership with Cisco Systems and John Arnalukjuak High School, Nunavut In future years, we look forward to establishing partnerships in science, technology, engineering and entrepreneurship. Lastly, we congratulate our 70 Class of 2015 graduates, now members of our global network of 815 alumni, and recognize retired staff members Tony Grant, English teacher, Ursula Diem, Head of Languages, and Christine Poole, Director of Admissions, for their years of dedication. I am most grateful to them and to our students, staff, parents and Board members for making our school community so dynamic and inspiring. Heartfelt thanks, Tam Matthews Head of Schooltmatthews@wpga.ca

Tam Matthews Head of School

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• Implemented technology integration plan, including 1:1 device program for grades 2–12

• Trained teachers on differentiation, attachment theory and executive functioning, with all teachers

completing professional growth and goal-setting plans

• Introduced Atlas Curriculum Mapping; eight teachers received Atlas training in Portland

• Launched Global Studies Diploma program in partnership with Liu Institute; hosted Global Studies

Symposium at UBC and graduated 10 Global Studies scholars

• Established learning partnership with Cisco Systems and John Arnalukjuak High School, Nunavut

• Approved as first Canadian member of Global Online Academy (GOA); seven teachers received training for

GOA instructor accreditation

• Added engineering, robotics, science and executive functioning courses

• Expanded grade 7 robotics program to include diverse technology applications and mechanical engineering

• Offered senior service trip to Dominican Republic in partnership with Outreach360

• Received Difference Maker Award from the Rick Hansen Foundation for student service to community

• Coordinated JK–7 service initiatives including the Great Daffodil Plant (1000 bulbs planted on campus),

planet club and gardens, Music for Nepal fundraiser and difference makers club

• Helped create K–12 teaching kit for Vancouver schools on the Musqueam village c̓əsnaʔəm• Empowered students to shape assemblies, committees and events; added student reflections to grades

8–12 report cards

• Created a peer mentoring program, food committee and gay-straight alliance club

• Adopted a best practices awards model rooted in long-term student achievement

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School Highlights 2014–2015Program and Cocurricular Initiatives

CharacterDriven

CommunitySpirited

Core Values

WPGA Vision: Leaders in Future-Focused Learning

Mission: Shaping Lives of Inquiry, Action and Joy

Inspired by our rapidly evolving world, we are a model for schools in o�eringinterdisciplinary, experiential programs and partnerships, with technology,

entrepreneurship and global connectivity at the forefront.

Strategic Priorities

Learning Environments

New facilities Leading technology

Financial & fundraising plans

Healthy Balance

Goal setting Character education

Empower students & sta�

Community Engagement

Communications plan Advancement plan

Community partnerships

Forward Together 2014–2019 Strategic Plan Summary

AcademicallyInnovative

GloballyInspired

IntentionallyBalanced

Teaching & Learning

Outstanding teachersEngaged students

Innovative curriculum

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Market Demand: Number of applications per acceptance Retention: Student Experience

Competitive Faculty/Staff Salaries: Attract and retain staff Tuition Increases: Accessibility Teacher/Staff:Student Ratios Individual attention and support Professional Development & Technology Commitment to human resources & innovation Family Giving Participation: Constituent loyalty Endowment Growth: Financial security, equity, stability Cash Reserves: Financial stability as percentage of operating budget

Student Outcomes: Success of mission - Postsecondary Admission - Acceptance to 1st/2nd Choice School

WPGA Targets

4:1

96%

101-105% (compared to Vancouver

School Board)

Less than 4% average

Teacher 8% Staff 6%

PD as % of expenses 1.5%Tech as % of expenses 3%

100%

Endowment value $25m

20%

100%100%

2013-14

4:1

94%

100%

4%

8.4%6.8%

0.8%4%

32%

$5m

17.5%

100%100%

2014-15

5.4:1

95%

101.25%

3.2%

8.2% 6.7%

1%5%

56%

$5.5m

17.5%

100%100%

Change

+ 40%

+ 1%

+ 1.25%

- 0.8%

- 0.2% - 0.1%

+ 0.2%+ 1%

+ 24%

+ 10%

same

samesame

Key Performance Indicators(Source: NAIS Financially Sustainable Schools)

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School Highlights 2014–2015Wolves in the News

• #1/978 ranking from Fraser Institute in published report of Foundational Skills Assessment for

grades 4 and 7; #4/289 ranking for provincial exams for grades 10–12

• Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair Champions

• Independent Schools Association Grades 4-5 Public Speaking Champions

• World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Champion

• Canadian Senior Nationals Champions and Provincial Debating Champions

• World Schools Debating Finalist

• Kiwanis Music and Drama Festival Medallists (16 gold and 5 silver medals)

• Kiwanis Music Festival Gold Medallist - Academy Chamber Players

• Destination Imagination Provincial Champions; Da Vinci Award for Outstanding Creativity

• BC High School Sports Champions for varsity golf, synchronized swimming and girls cross country;

six of nine qualifying teams medalled at provincials

• Independent Schools Association Champions for varsity cross country and golf

• Independent Schools Elementary Association Champions for junior cross country, track and field,

and U13 boys and girls soccer

• League Champions for girls bantam basketball, junior varsity girls soccer and varsity girls basketball

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Canadian Schools University of British Columbia (16) Queen's University (7)University of Toronto (4) University of Victoria (4) McGill University (2) Ryerson University (2) Bishop's University Langara CollegeMcMaster UniversityPacific Institute of Culinary ArtsSimon Fraser UniversityTrinity Western UniversityUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of CalgaryWestern University

American SchoolsUniversity of California, Berkeley (3) Stanford University (2) Boston UniversityCalifornia Institute of TechnologyDuke UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityManhattan School of MusicNew York UniversityRhode Island School of DesignUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of DentistryWashington University in St. Louis, School of Art

Overseas SchoolsLondon School of Economics Sciences Po (UBC Dual Degree Program) University of St. Andrews

100% Graduation

Rate

100% Postsecondary

Acceptance

98% Enrolled in 4-Year

University Program

44 Attending Canadianschools

19 Attending US

schools

3 AttendingOverseasschools

$1 Millionin

Scholarships

70Graduates

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We encourage our students to apply to and attend the best schools and programs for them, whether in

British Columbia or across the globe. Many students receive multiple offers, and some students choose to

expand their perspective through travel or work experiences prior to attending university. At WPGA, there

are no limits to your postsecondary future!

Class of 2015 Snapshot

West Point Grey AcademySummary of Revenues/Sources

For the school year ending June 30, 2015

Tuition Fees$16,663,000

Government Grants$2,743,000

Food Services and School Store$743,000

Entrance and Application Fees$521,000

School Programs (Fees, Rentals, Donations)$371,000

Interest and Other Revenues$165,000

79% 2%

2%

1%

13%

3%

Total$21,206,000100%

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Property Costs$1,160,0006%

West Point Grey AcademySummary of Expenses/Uses

For the school year ending June 30, 2015

Salaries and Benefits $12,867,000

Academic Programs $1,976,000

61%

Administrative$1,489,000 7%

Food Services and School Store$687,000

3%

Donation to Foundation Society$300,000

Fee-Based Programs and Other Expenses$130,000

1%

1% Computers, Technology and Facilities $1,234,0006%

9%

Total$21,052,000100% Major Projects

$1,209,000 6%* Expenses do not include amortization or depreciation. The school's �nancials are audited annually by an external auditor.

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Dear West Point Grey Academy Community:

On behalf of the West Point Grey Academy Foundation, I am pleased to report to you on the status of the funds over the last fiscal year and recent enhancements in our governance framework.

The West Point Grey Academy Foundation (the “Foundation”) is incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia and is a tax-exempt, registered charitable organization and public foundation under the Income Tax Act of Canada. An entity separate from the School Society, the Foundation holds funds contributed through donations and other fundraising activities managed by the Parent Volunteer Group (“PVG”) and is responsible for the stewardship of those funds.

The mission of the Foundation is to promote, foster and facilitate a high quality of education at West Point Grey Academy by supporting a culture of philanthropy, participation in school events, and responsible stewardship of gifts and endowments.

The Foundation governance structure includes nine directors with professional expertise in law, corporate finance, accounting and education. PVG representation was added in recent years in recognition of the important capital contribution the PVG makes to the Foundation every year, and we are proud to have our founding Headmaster, Clive Austin, as a director on the Foundation Board.

One of our objectives for the last year was to enhance the governance of the Foundation. After a rigorous RFP process, we appointed Seymour Investment Management as the Foundation’s investment manager. In addition, we adopted a revised Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures, implemented a new best practices policy for endowment management, developed a risk register for the Foundation, and conducted a self-evaluation and an effectiveness review of the Foundation Board.

We are extremely grateful for the generous donations from the West Point Grey Academy community, and will continue to monitor best practices for the governance and stewardship of the Foundation to ensure that we meet the objectives of the Foundation for the benefit of our community. Sincerely, Wendy KingChair, West Point Grey Academy Foundation

Wendy King Chair, West Point Grey Academy Foundation

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Foundation Assets

Cash

Marketable Securities (at market value)

Total Assets

Foundation Net Assets For Use

Externally Restricted for Program and Building Use

Endowment - Restricted

Unrestricted

Total Net Assets

Foundation Society Net Asset Change

Start of Year Net Assets

Add: Donations (We Live Here)

Restricted Donations

Interest Income/Net Market Gains

Less: Donations to School Society

Fund Expenses

Net Growth of Foundation Net Assets

End of Year Net Assets

$2,620,000

$5,460,000

$8,080,000

$2,412,000

$3,899,000

$1,769,000

$8,080,000

$6,262,000

$2,067,000

$763,000

$333,000

($1,250,000)

($95,000)

$1,818,000

$8,080,000

WPGA Foundation Financial Summary (as of June 30, 2015)

In 2014-2015, the Foundation Society’s revenues comprise mostly donations (We Live

Here/PVG/Gala donations, philanthropy); its “expenses” are mostly contributions to the

School Society for endowed and restricted program support, PVG-controlled program

support, and defined capital use, including building improvements. Operating costs

consist of investment management fees, external professional fees and some fundraising

expenditures. As of June 30, 2015, some of the Foundation’s assets relate to We Live Here

campaign fundraising. Payment timing for some capital projects has had a short-term

increase in the Foundation’s overall assets.

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WPGA Financial andFundraising Model

Not For Profit

West Point Grey Academy, under the name West Point Grey Academy

Independent School Society, operates under the Societies Act

and is a registered Canadian charity.

Tuition Tuition (79%) and government grants (13%) cover operations only,

including teacher and staff compensation, building expenses

(lease, maintenance), programs, technology (infrastructure, software)

and field trips. Tuition does not cover facility improvements,

program enhancements, uniforms, or optional trips and club activities.

West Point Grey Academy Foundation The West Point Grey Academy Foundation is a separate, arm’s length society,

also a registered Canadian charity, that administers all donations to the school in

support of new facilities, program enhancements, scholarships, awards and

endowments. The Foundation also directs funds raised through the Parent

Volunteer Group and oversees endowment fund investments of $5 million.

Parent Volunteer Group The Parent Volunteer Group (PVG) fundraises for school purchases not covered

by tuition, such as robotics and playground equipment, guest speakers and

specialty coaches, athletic and music support (uniforms, equipment), and club

activities. The annual Gala is the PVG’s main fundraiser.

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Dear WPGA Parents and Community:

WPGA’s Parent Volunteer Group (PVG) had a fantastic year in 2014–2015, filled with many community-building and fundraising events. I thank the PVG Executive, PVG volunteers and the entire school community for their time, expertise and financial contributions to achieve the PVG’s mission: to enrich our children’s education by promoting a strong, connected school community and by providing program support.

The year kicked off with our Welcome Back Celebration and biennial Grandparents Day, attended by 400 proud grandparents and family friends, followed by grade socials, Hot Dog Days, Loonie Sale, Gala, Sports Day, New Parent Tea and Teacher-Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

As tuition does not cover program enhancements, such as club activities, specialized coaching and program equipment, fundraising is integral to the PVG’s mandate. In 2014–2015 the annual Gala, the PVG’s main fundraiser, raised $364,000, including $80,000 for the makerspace in the learning commons. We are grateful to Sarah Wood, Gala Chair, and Gala volunteers for their tireless work and dedication, and appreciate all parents who attended or supported this wonderful event. The gift card program is the PVG’s secondary fundraiser and raised $15,000. Thank you to Kean and Kristina Morse for coordinating this initiative and to our WPGA community retailers for participating.

Being involved in the PVG is rewarding on many levels and offers us, as parents, great perspective into our children’s school experience. We welcome all parents to the PVG: please consider offering your time and ideas at any point during the year, and do not hesitate to connect with me or another PVG member to explore volunteer opportunities.

Warm regards,

Kate Rassekh Chair, Parent Volunteer Group pvgchair@wpga.ca

Kate Rassekh Chair, Parent Volunteer Group

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PVG Executive Members

Kate Rassekh, Chair

Winnie Timko, Vice Chair

Sarah Wood, Secretary

Stella Leung, Treasurer

Kristina Morse, Chair, Communications

Renee Paspalas, Vice Chair, Communications

Anuja Varshney, Past Chair

Cheryl Araki, Member-at-Large

PVG Committee Chairs

Allison Arai

Cathy Barrett

Tracey Blackham

Dana Bourne

Lisa Brooks

Kelly Cannon

Kim Cowan

Candice Dyer

Hatty Hernandez

Julie Jones

Victoria Lemieux

Alanna McGee

Kean Morse

Kristina Morse

Gayle Stoodley

Winnie Timko

Christy Webster

Renee Wong

Tami Wong

Sarah Wood

Poonam Varshney

Audiovisual / Camera Equipment

Campus Trail

Composting Stations

Connected North Program

Digital Citizenship Program

Drafting Tables

Drama Program

Educational Games

Film Program

First Nations Day Support

Fitness Equipment

Global Studies Program

Improv Club

Kindergarten Equipment

Languages Program

Leadership Program

Learning Commons

Math Program

Model UN and Debate Clubs

Music Program

Netbooks (60)

New Engineering Course

Outdoor Education / Wilderness Pursuits Program

Robotics Program

Science Equipment

Skills Centre

Soccer Program

Specialty Athletic Coaches

Woodworking Equipment

Teacher Desks / Podiums

Tennis Program

WolfTV Equipment

TOTAL

$25,050

$25,000

$3,000

$12,000

$5,000

$1,500

$5,000

$3,080

$1,200

$2,500

$16,020

$5,000

$400

$500

$1,600

$8,000

$5,000

$8,250

$10,000

$16,885

$30,000

$2,500

$7,520

$5,000

$4,600

$2,740

$8,000

$15,000

$5,500

$11,600

$2,500

$3,000

$252,945

PVG Executive and Committee Chairs 2014–2015

PVG Program Support2014-2015

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Thank you to our families who donated to the 2015 Gala, which raised over

$364,000 for school programs and purchases.

WPGA Gala 2015 Donors

Ben Andrews and Pam Walker

Nick and Jacquie Andrews

Robert and Leanne Anselmo

Stephen and Charlotte Anthony

Roberto and Deanna Aquilini

Allison Arai and Eugene Wong

Cheryl Araki

Clive and Deirdre Austin

Rajin and Baljit Bawa

Kate and Rich Bayne

David and Nyle Beck

Andrew and Jennifer Bendl

Gregory Berezny and Lisa Gelb

Leslie and Peter Blake

Dana Bourne

Jillian Dixon Boxer

Brenda Bradshaw and Jeff Petter

Mauricio and Paulina Brittingham

Nara Burns

Bill and Leslie Burton

Margot Campbell

Darren and Kelly Cannon

Zhiwei Cao and Yuan Guo

Mark and Jodi Caplan

Dan and Pauli-Ann Carriere

Anna Chen

Yulan Cheng

Todd Cherniak and Paula Iriarte

Andrey and Liudmila Chizh

Karen Chong and Loredo Rucchin

Stephen Chua and Ellen Sy

Matthew and Cynthia Cicci

Jonathan and Leanne Coleman

Jackie Cronhelm and Glen Leader

CNY Trading Ltd.

Chris and Tracy Dabbs

Robert Dawkins and Dana Nohynek

Jie Jun Deng and Yan Lan Pan

Jonathan and Rhea Dubois-Phillips

Paul and Kate Dunstan

Elizabeth Evans and Ron Millos

John and Dorothy Fang

Julia Feng

Robert and Miwa Flynn

Daniel and Laura Frankel

Cathy and Rick Freeman

Grant and Jenny Gibson

Daniel Gilboy and Lisa Hansen

Goldpac Investments Ltd.

Tom Gradecak and Alanna McGee

Cory Grant and Martine Cunliffe

Gordon and Julia Green

Ash and Masail Greenaway

Shane and Marnie Gunther

Dan and Sarah Hamhuis

Homa and Majid Harandi

Renn Hawkey and Vera Farmiga

David and Annabel Hawksworth

Michael and Margery Healey

Nancy Hill

Ken Hicks and Tracey Blackham

Holly Hou

Xiaoxuan Hou

Roderick and Clara Houben

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Shannon and David Humphrey

Shan Shan Huang

Marc Iacobucci

Kevin and Raelene Ishiguro

Douglas Janzen and Jacqueline McLeod

Michelle and Fraser Jefferson

Jin Family

Al and Jenny Jina

Lu Jing

Bradley and Julie Jones

Maggie Ju

Jack and Diana Kalpakian

Raj and Amy Kapoor

Mary Kellough and Brett Warren

Ronald Khoo

Mark and Shawna Killas

Irina and Paul Klann

Tim and Aerin Knight

Sandy and Alison Kovacs

Raymond Kwan

Stephen and Annette Kwok

Megan and Hani Lammam

Andrea and Scott

Megan Lawrence and Paul Bryant

Anita Lee

Jeannie Lee and Brent Burton

Dallas and Stella Leung

Cam and Erika Lew

Caogang Li and Na Ding

Simon Chi Li and Kiki Ching To

Chun Xia Liang

Simon Lim

Sarah Lin

Michelle Liu

Tim Lo and Lica Chui

Lu Family

Katerina Lu

Asia Lu and Yvonne He

Wen Rong Lu and Hong Li Zhang

Crispin and Heather Lucas

Anneke and David Maberley

Spencer MacCosham

Joanne MacDonald and Graeme Renton

Susan Martyn and Matt Keen

Tam and Jan Matthews

Bob and Martha McDonald

Sacha and Melanie McLean

Oleg Minchenko and Aya Primetova

Derek Miura and Sheila Neufeld

Kristina and Kean Morse

Gary Nakhuda and Michelle Gontier

John and Jennifer Nelson

Theresa Nguyen

Amy Pan

Nilu Partovi

George and Renee Paspalas

Simon Pimstone and Kanya Adam

David Plunkett and Lee Rennison

Siu Cheung Poon and Lai Lai Chan

Tara and Chris Poseley

Michael Posnikoff and Robyn Watts

Jennifer Prince and Andrew Howard

Andrea Ober

Michael O’Brian Family Foundation

Weggie Qian

Rod and Kate Rassekh

Graeme Renton and Joanne MacDonald

Candice Rogalsky

Scott and Dianne Ross

RPMG Holdings Ltd.

Devinder Sangara

Kerry Sangara and Shaheen Jivraj

Kirpy and Sheila Sangara

Sheila and Kirpaul Sangara

Theo and Chantal Sanidas

Meredith and Kiem Schutter

Sam and JJ Scott

Kevin Sheu and Emily Ko

Dr. Ravinder Sidhu and Dr. Parvathy Nair

Ash Singhal

Elena and Jason Smith

Sevena and Arv Sooch

Neil Stajkowski and Lesley Small

Robert and Marilyn Standerwick

David and Tassan Sung

Daryl Swetlishoff and Catherine Lanyon

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Nick and Hoa Szucs

Suqin Tan

John and Lori Teti

Leslie and Mark Tourigny

Harp and Bobby Uppal

Poonam and Peeyush Varshney

Praveen and Anuja Varshney

Randy and Pamela Vogel

Anthony and Debra von Mandl

Dexing Wang and Wei Gao

Feng Wang

Yihong Wang

Yvonne Wang

Neil and Judy Watson

Sean and Christy Webster

Ralf and Lynda Wissmann

Richard Wittstock and Corinne Kepper

Kathy Won and William Ho

Danny and Tami Wong

Garry and Donna Wong

Dr. Peter Wong

Randolph Wong

Jennifer and David Wood and Family

Sarah and Chris Wood

Derang Wu

Tzu-Hua Wu and Hsun-Ming Chang

Alice Xu and William Zhu

Steven and Dana Yan

Vincent and Robyn Yen

Hai Peng Yu and Yao Xu

Mengbo Yu and Junyuan Xu

Stella Yu and Mike Chu

Raymond Yue

Hong Li Zhang

Jian Zhang and Luming Ai

Xue Lin Zhang and Yong Tan

Ben Zheng

Gala 2015: Gift-in-Kind Donations

Nick and Jacquie Andrews

Anick Violette Photography

Robert and Leanne Anselmo

Aquilini Family

Araki Family

The Backhealer

Baru Latino Restaurante

Bayswater Tea Company

Beauty Bar

Ryan Beedie

Bieksa Family

Suzy Birstein

Blackcomb Aviation

Blue Ruby Jewellery

Blo Blow Dry Bar

Jillian Dixon Boxer

Brenda Bradshaw

Dick and Val Bradshaw

Robert Byford

Cadence Cycling Studio

Caliber Companies

Dave Cannon

Tiffany Cheung

Warrick Chu

Clearly

Coco’s Closet

Brian Curin

Paolo De Cotiis

Design to Dine

Dunstan Family

Martin Farrell

Filia Esthetics

Fly Over Canada

Four Seasons Hotel

Daniel and Laura Frankel

Garlands Florist

Gradecak Family

Gordon and Julia Green

Cassandre and Gus Greer

Paul Haagenson

Hamhuis Family

Hauser-Jones Development Inc.

David Hawksworth

Margery Healey

Helijet

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Mike Hernandez

Hills of Kerrisdale

Dr. Shannon Humphrey

Immersive Games

Mike Jahnke and Karen Heiss

Jimmy’s Tap House

The Juice Truck

Kaboodles Toy Store

Brian Kennedy

Corinne Kepper

Rob and Lisa King

Kit and Ace

Kitsila Nails

Kondi Fitness

La Movida Sewing & Design Studios

Langara Fishing Adventures

Natalie Lee

Sarah Lin

Live Nation Canada

Luminous Elephant Art Studio

Manito Canada

Bob and Martha McDonald

Melanie Auld Jewelry

Michelle Addison Personal Style

Misch

Sarah Nash

Cybele Negris

Claire Newell

Okamoto Family

Betty Pan

PaperQueen

Paspalas Family

Tracy Paterson

Peddleheads

Simon Pimstone and Kanya Adam

Photos by Kathryn

Purple Dragon Academy

Randall Family

Rod and Kate Rassekh

Chris Read

Rebecca Bree Boutique

Graeme Renton and Joanne MacDonald

Rep 1 Fitness

The Right Shoe

Salon Haze

Kiem and Merideth Schutter

Sam and JJ Scott

Sedin Family

Elena and Jason Smith

Sodexo

Rick Stevenson, The School of Life

Squamish Music Festival

Alisha Tacoma

Trotman Auto Group

Cherise Tychkowsky

Vancouver Aquarium

Peeyush Varshney

Praveen and Anuja Varshney

Violet Boutique

Von Mandl Family

Susie Wang

Wear Else Clothing

Wedgewood Hotel

Natassia Wong

Chris and Sarah Wood

Jennifer and David Wood and Family

Vincent and Robyn Yen

YogaButtons

Stella Yuen

YYoga

Shirley Zhang

Scholarships and Other Donations 2014-2015

Morris and Helen Belkin Foundation

Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation

Katy Harandi

Harris & Company

Raymond James Canada Foundation

Kim Spencer

Dr. Katherine Wrixon

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Thank you

to our families and anonymous donors who contributed to the

We Live Here Campaign, which raised over

$2 million for facility improvements. Pankaj and Rita Agarwal

Ai Family

Anderson Family

Andrews Family

Robert and Leanne Anselmo

Anthony Family

Aquilini Family

Arai-Wong Family

Cheryl Araki

Emma Aranda

Asefirad Family

Auld Family

Cindy and Duncan Ball

Barak Family

Cathy Barrett

Baumgard Family

Bawa Family

Beck Family

Bendl Family

Berezny Family

Jindy Bhalla and Angela Mong

Bishop Family

Biswa Family

Blake Family

Mark Bodnarchuk and Jeevyn Dhaliwal

Jillian Dixon Boxer

Bristol Family

Brittingham-Garza Family

Brodie-Rose Family

Brooks Family

Paul Bryant and Megan Lawrence

Bullen Family

Celeste Burgoyne

Burns Family

Butler Family

Nick and Sia Cacos

Tina and Rob Campbell

Darren and Kelly Cannon

Caplan Family

Caradonna Family

Carriere Family

Robert Carruthers

Patrick Chan Family

Isabella Chang

Chang Family

Chang Family

Fiona and Alex Chau

Alice Chen Family

Diana Chen and Tony Qian

Leslie Chen Family

Miranda Chen

Susie and Jacky Chen

Thomas Chen Family

Chen Family

Chetner Family

Johnny Cheung

Chou Family

Norm and Ruby Chow

Chris Family

Christopher Family

Mike and Stella Chu

Stephen Chua

Ciara Corcoran

Cowan Family

Cumming Family

Chris and Tracy Dabbs

Dang Family

Adam Dawood

Day Family

Daynard Family

Delano Family

Daniel and Catherine Delen

Deng Family

Dennis-Sharma Family

Derbawka Family

Robert and Sonia Dewey

Dr. Brent Douglas and Tricia Yu

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Duelli Family

Dunstan Family

El-Ramly Family

Elliott Family

Fader Family

Fang Family

Faraday Family

Fast Family

Fetigan Family

Finlayson Family

Flynn Family

Stephen Forgacs and Pamela Lee

Gantt Family

Randy and Monika Garg

Gibson Family

Gilberg Family

Lisa Hansen and Daniel Gilboy

Cory Grant and Martine Cunliffe

Gord and Julie Green

Julia and Gordon Green

Kevin Gu Family

Guidolin-LaPrairie Family

Shane and Marnie Gunther

Gwadry Family

Paul Haagenson and Alison Schmelke

Hai Family

Ham Family

Hamhuis Family

Hamilton Family

Roger Hardy

Michael and Margery Healey

Heatherbrae Builders Co. Ltd.

Helen and Daisy Han Family

Higgins Family

Hill Pantages Family

Howard Family

Sharon Hu

Huang-Chen Family

Claire Ho Family

Ho Family

Ho Family

Roderick and Clara Houben

Howard Family

Huang Family

Huang Family

Humphrey Family

Nicole Hunter and Michael Walsh

Huttunen Family

Huygens Family

Alice Hong and Eric Xu

Ilich Family

Maria and Richard Izdebski

Jefferson Family

Jenny Jia Family

Zhang Jian

Jiang Family

Sulei Jiang and Wei Gao

Yong Jiang

Cynthia and Larry Jin

Jin Family

Jing Family

Jones Family

Jones Family

Tom and Mimi Jones

Kadkhoda Family

Kapoor Family

Katyal Family

Kemeny Family

Kermen Family

Rob and Lisa King

King-Manarey Family

Paul and Irina Klann

Kovacs Family

Kurschner Family

Kwan Family

Kwok Family

Grace Lai and Thomas Chang

Andrea and Scott LaPrairie

Jeannie Lee and Brent Burton

Sally and Owen Lee

Wayne K. Lee

Bruce Lemer and Felicity Schweitzer

Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation

Leong Family

Dallas and Stella Leung

Cameron and Erika Lew

Levy Kingstone Family

Andy Li Family

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Baolei Li and Family

Juan and Jun Li Family

Rachel and Phil Li

Simon Chi Li

Li Family

Li Family

Liang Family

Lauren Liang

Liber Ero Foundation

Simon Lim

Alyssa, Lyn, Sarah and Freeman Lin

Lin Family

Ling Family

Liu-Chang Family

Liu Family

Liu Family

Dan Liu

Jim and Grace Liu

John Liu and Weggie Qian

Tim Lo and Lica Chui

Benedict and Shirley Loa

Logue Family

Marian and Yale Loh

Lorincz Family

Stanley and Katerina Lu

Lu Family

Lu Family

Lucas Family

Lyall Family

Jana and Doug Lyons

Ma Family

Ally MacLachlan Family

Susan Martyn and Matt Keen

Tam and Jan Matthews

McCullough Family

McDonald Family

Sacha and Melanie McLean

McNab Family

Melville Family

Quinton Meng Family

Emma and Eric Miao

Gary Miller and Susan Quig

Mohseni Family

Vomax and Winifred Mok

Kelly Morrison

Moxham Family

Ian and Louise Mummery

Gary Nakhuda and Michelle Gontier

Hugh and Sarah Nash

Dr. Zul and Jenny Nathoo

Neil-Comparelli Family

John Nelson

Newell-Madu Family

Ng Family

Simon and Elaine Ni

O’Brian Family

Eileen And John Okamoto

Rich Osborn and Kate Bayne

Ostry Young Family

Pallai Family

Amy and Betty Pan Family

Matthew and Alicja Parker

Pashby Family

Paspalas Family

Cheri Pedersen and Family

Simon and Kanya Pimstone

Plunkett Family

Podlasly Family

Poon Family

Christopher and Tara Poseley

Rao’s Family

Rassekh Family

Renton Family

Roddan Family

Rogers Family

Scott M. Ross

Christian Rucker

Kirpy and Sheila Sangara

Sanidas Family

Sam and JJ Scott

Sedin Family

Shen Family

Sheu Family

Shin Family

Raj and Zareen Siddoo

Sidhu Family

Raymond Siu

Jason and Elena Smith

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Jason and Sheila Snyder

Soeller Family

Isabelle Song

Arv and Sevena Sooch

Stanger Family

Standerwick Family

Daniel Steiner

Rick and Julie Stevenson

Sung Family

Daryl Swetlishoff

Sze Family

Cathy Szmaus

Szucs Family

Tai Family

Jack Tan and Jenny Zheng

Tan Family

Suqin Tan

Sabrina Tang Family

Carlos Tesler-Mabe and Karin Kemeny

Thind Family

Tourigny Family

Townsend Family

Trotman Family

Scott Tyldesley

Bobby and Harp Uppal

Vancouver Foundation/Liber Ero Foundation

Peeyush and Poonam Varshney

Praveen and Anuja Varshney

Vavasour Family

Randy and Pam Vogel

Wall Family

Wallace-Maslechko Family

Daniel Wang Family

Mr. Wang and Ms. Dong

Kevin Wang Family

Robert Wang and Min Luo

Zhe Wang and Xiao Meng Ju

Wang Family

Watson Family

Webster Family

Wen Family

Westside Tom Gradecak Realty

White Family

Richard Wittstock and Corinne Kepper

Wong Family

Danny and Tami Wong

Donna and Michael Wong

Dr. Peter Wong Family

Lauren and Cary Wong

Randolph and Queenie Wong

Wood Family

Christopher and Sarah Wood

Jennifer and David Wood and Family

Woods Family

Dr. Katherine Wrixon

Wu Family

Ryan Xia Family

Zhou Xinhan

Xu Family

Xu Family

Xu Family

Xu Family

Yan Family

Hong Yang and Ning Sang

Lucy Yang Family

Jason and Daphanie Yap

Ye Family

Yen Family

Yueng-Cheung Family

Kathy Yeung

Zagoruchenko Family

Erick Zhang Family

Jianwei Zhang and Hong Yang

Zhang Family

Richard Zhang

Zheng Family

Ben Zheng

Zhong Family

Angela Zhou Family

Frank Zhou Family

Joe and Chrystal Zhou

Hen Zhou

Zhou Family

Zhou Family

Zhang Quan Zhong Family

Zhu Family

Max Zhu Family

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Enthusiastic

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Leadership

Caring

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Energy

Ideas

Healthy

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Culture

Mindful

Collaborative

Purposeful

Inspiring

Forward-thinking

Family

Fun

Heartfelt

Global

Creative

Open

Growth

Character-focused

Empathetic

Inclusive Unique

Teamwork

Ideas

Active

Confident

Youthful

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WPGA In Words In preparing our strategic plan, Forward Together, we asked students, staff,

parents and alumni to describe WPGA in a word. Here is what they said:

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