WPGA Annual Report 2014-2015

WPGA
Leaders in Future-Focused Learning
Annual Report 2014-2015

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Message from the Board
2
Board of Directors
3
Message from Head of School
4
School Highlights
5
Strategic Plan Summary
6
Key Performance Indicators
7
Wolves in the News
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Class of 2015 Snapshot
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Financial Summary
11
Message from the Foundation
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Foundation Financials
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WPGA Finance and Fundraising Model
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Message from Parent Volunteer Group
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PVG Volunteers and Program Support
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Donors and Donations
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WPGA in Words

Dear West Point Grey Academy Community:
Peter Blake
Vice Chair,
WPGA Board
of Directors
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, FCA
Vice Chair, WPGA Board of Directors
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Board of Directors
2014 -2015
Chair
Robert Standerwick, Q.C.
Vice Chair
Peter Blake
Directors
Fiona Brodie
Patrick Chan
Dr. Raymond Kwan
Sacha McLean
George Paspalas
Elena Smith
Mark Tourigny
Anuja Varshney
Dr. Peter Wong
Ex-Officio Members
Tam Matthews, Head of School
Stephen Anthony, Head of Senior School
Ciara Corcoran, Head of Junior School
Foundation Board of Directors
2014–2015
Chair
Wendy King
Directors
Clive Austin
Elizabeth Moxham
Robert Standerwick, Q.C.
Neil Watson
Dr. Peter Wong
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:
Tam Matthews
Head of School
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 School
tmatthews@wpga.ca
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School Highlights 2014–2015
Program and Cocurricular Initiatives
• 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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Forward Together 2014–2019
Strategic Plan Summary
WPGA Vision: Leaders in Future-Focused Learning
Inspired by our rapidly evolving world, we are a model for schools in offering
interdisciplinary, experiential programs and partnerships, with technology,
entrepreneurship and global connectivity at the forefront.
Mission: Shaping Lives of Inquiry, Action and Joy
Core Values
Globally
Inspired
Academically
Innovative
Character
Driven
Community
Spirited
Intentionally
Balanced
Strategic Priorities
Learning Environments
New facilities
Leading technology
Financial & fundraising
plans
Teaching & Learning
Outstanding teachers
Engaged students
Innovative curriculum
Community Engagement
Communications plan
Advancement plan
Community partnerships
Healthy Balance
Goal setting
Character education
Empower students & staff
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Key Performance Indicators
(Source: NAIS Financially Sustainable Schools)
WPGA Targets
2013-14
2014-15
Change
Market Demand:
Number of applications
per acceptance
4:1
4:1
5.4:1
+ 40%
Retention:
Student Experience
96%
94%
95%
+ 1%
Competitive Faculty/Staff Salaries:
Attract and retain staff
101-105%
(compared to Vancouver
School Board)
100%
101.25%
+ 1.25%
Tuition Increases:
Accessibility
Less than 4%
average
4%
3.2%
- 0.8%
Teacher/Staff:Student Ratios
Individual attention and support
Teacher 8%
Staff 6%
8.4%
6.8%
8.2%
6.7%
- 0.2%
- 0.1%
Professional Development & Technology
Commitment to human
resources & innovation
PD as % of expenses 1.5%
Tech as % of expenses 3%
0.8%
4%
1%
5%
+ 0.2%
+ 1%
Family Giving Participation:
Constituent loyalty
100%
32%
56%
+ 24%
Endowment Growth:
Financial security, equity, stability
Endowment value $25m
$5m
$5.5m
+ 10%
Cash Reserves:
Financial stability as percentage
of operating budget
20%
17.5%
17.5%
same
Student Outcomes:
Success of mission
- Postsecondary Admission
- Acceptance to 1st/2nd Choice School
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
same
same
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School Highlights 2014–2015
Wolves 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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Class of 2015 Snapshot
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!
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Attending
Overseas
schools
$1 Million
in
Scholarships
70
Graduates
19
Attending US
schools
100%
Graduation
Rate
100%
Postsecondary
Acceptance
98%
Enrolled in 4-Year
University
Program
44
Attending
Canadian
schools
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 College
McMaster University
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Simon Fraser University
Trinity Western University
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
Western University
American Schools
University of California, Berkeley (3)
Stanford University (2)
Boston University
California Institute of Technology
Duke University
Johns Hopkins University
Manhattan School of Music
New York University
Rhode Island School of Design
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific,
Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Washington University in St. Louis,
School of Art
Overseas Schools
London School of Economics
Sciences Po (UBC Dual Degree Program)
University of St. Andrews
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West Point Grey Academy
Summary of Revenues/Sources
For the school year ending June 30, 2015
79% 2%
Tuition Fees
$16,663,000
Entrance and Application Fees
$521,000
13%
Government Grants
$2,743,000
2%
School Programs (Fees, Rentals, Donations)
$371,000
3%
Food Services and School Store
$743,000
1%
Interest and Other Revenues
$165,000
100%
Total
$21,206,000
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West Point Grey Academy
Summary of Expenses/Uses
For the school year ending June 30, 2015
61%
Salaries and Benefits
$12,867,000
6%
Property Costs
$1,160,000
9%
Academic Programs
$1,976,000
3%
Food Services and School Store
$687,000
7%
Administrative
$1,489,000
1%
Donation to Foundation Society
$300,000
6%
Computers, Technology and Facilities
$1,234,000
1%
Fee-Based Programs and Other Expenses
$130,000
6%
Major Projects
$1,209,000
100%
Total
$21,052,000
* Expenses do not include amortization or depreciation.
The school's financials are audited annually by an external auditor.
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Dear West Point Grey Academy Community:
Wendy King
Chair, West Point Grey
Academy Foundation
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 King
Chair, West Point Grey Academy Foundation
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WPGA Foundation Financial Summary
(as of June 30, 2015)
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
$2,620,000
$5,460,000
$8,080,000
$2,412,000
$3,899,000
$1,769,000
Total Net Assets
$8,080,000
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
$6,262,000
$2,067,000
$763,000
$333,000
($1,250,000)
($95,000)
$1,818,000
End of Year Net Assets
$8,080,000
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 and
Fundraising 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:
Kate Rassekh
Chair,
Parent Volunteer Group
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
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PVG Executive and Committee Chairs
2014–2015
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 Program Support
2014-2015
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
$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
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
TOTAL
$252,945
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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
19 Annual Report 2014 - 2015

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
21 Annual Report 2014 - 2015

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
23 Annual Report 2014 - 2015

Youthful
Collaborative
Joyful
Caring
Inclusive
Happy
Resilient
Different
Ideas
Mindful
Progressive
Healthy
Confident
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:
Community
Coeducational
Culture
Purposeful
Ideas
Innovative
Thoughtful
Entrepreneurial
Heartfelt
Inspiring Inclusive
Forward-thinking
Enthusiastic
Energy
Global
Growth
Creative
Character-focused
Empathetic
Fun
Leadership
Open
Unique
Supportive
Teamwork
Active
Family
Balanced
Dynamic
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