Celebrating Excellence - Meadowridge School

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4 Meadowridge School 2008-2009 Board of Governors Kelly Fry Mike Jahraus Mike Orser Diana Germain Bruce Johnston Daniel Gouws Ockie Lampen Gareth Mason Scott Park Rajindar Singh Susan Waugh The Board’s decisions and long-term vision for Meadowridge are guided by the strategic plan for the school, which is revised on an ongoing basis. An important aspect of the Board’s mandate is the clear distinction made between its governance role and the operational role of the Headmaster and his staff. The Board of Governors are the guardians of our future, providing strategic advice while focusing on the long-term well-being of the school.
Message from the Chairman of the Board John Becker In 2009, Meadowridge School forged ahead with its plans of excellence in all aspects of school life. One of the most important achievements of the year was accomplished with little fanfare at the end of the school year. I am very pleased to announce that the services of Mr. Hugh Burke as our headmaster have been secured for another seven years. Mr. Burke’s internal and external achievements would require the full annual report to detail and celebrate. It will have to suffice here to say, our school’s commitment to excellence has been guaranteed. The Board of Governors continues to work diligently on the current issues and strategic planning of the school. Meadowridge School is fortunate to have such a great team at its helm. It has been my pleasure to work with them over the past year. I am pleased to report that we have for the first time in some years the full return of all of the existing Governors. I would particularly like to thank Dr. Michael Orser as Past Chair for his continued friendship and mentorship. It was during Dr. Orser’s many years as Chair of the Board that our financial stability and commitment to excellence were assured. In 2008, the Board of Governors approved a new Strategic Plan. In 2009, through the facilitation of Governor Mr. Mike Jahraus, the Board of Governors together with the senior administration team began to build a Strategic Financial Plan to prudently cost, prioritize, and budget the Strategic Plan initiatives required to keep Meadowridge School as one of the finest schools in the world. The Strategic Financial Plan will be in place during the 2009/2010 school year. The Board of Governors will be embarking upon an Advancement Strategic Plan in 2009/2010. Together with the creation of a formal Alumni Association the Advancement Strategic Plan will bring together the past and current members of the school community to support strategic initiatives and capital plans. Our larger fundraising and friend-raising projects (the Welcome Back Fair, Gala and Golf Tournament) were again great successes. Increasing the sense of community within the school is hugely important and thanks go out to the many volunteers who made these projects the successes they were. Updating the Bylaws of the Meadowridge School Society remains a consultative work in progress. The Board will have the changes completed over the summer months with the final draft ready to be put to the Annual General Meeting in September 2009. Lastly, but most importantly, our children continue to excel at all levels. Our academic achievements continue at a very high level while at the same time fine arts, athletics, and community service prepare our children to be citizens of the world when they graduate. This would not be possible without the dedication of our wonderful educators and administration - they cannot be thanked enough. Mr. John Becker Chairman of the Board 5
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