Annual Report 2018–2019

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WPGA Annual Report 2018–2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Message from the Board Chair

5 Board Directors

6 Message from the Head of School

10 Student Highlights

13 Strategic Plan: Forward Together

14 Strategic Plan Progress Report

21 Key Performance Indicators

23 Class of 2019

24 Financial Summary

26 Message from the Foundation

29 Foundation Revenues

30 Message from the Advancement Office

32 Giving at WPGA

33 Shaping Lives Fund

34 Message from the Parent Volunteer Group

37 PVG Committees

38 Donors and Donations

48 Save the Date: Gala 2019 MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dear WPGA Families and Friends:

Welcome to West Point Grey Academy’s 2018–2019 Annual Report. On behalf of WPGA’s Board of Directors, I am pleased to introduce the report, which features our strategic and operational objectives, key performance indicators, a progress report for our Strategic Plan, student achievements, and an overview our community’s volunteer and financial philanthropic support.

In June 2019, we celebrated the retirement of Tam Matthews, former Head of School. Tam steered the ongoing implementation of our Strategic Plan, which remains solid in its priorities and objectives. We will review and update the Plan in 2020, as it remains as relevant and actionable today as in 2014, the year it was created. Tam continues to be involved with ISABC and CAIS, and we benefit from his longtime experience and relationships at independent schools nationwide.

Tam guided a skilled Leadership Team, including Stephen Anthony, who recently transitioned from longtime Head of Senior School to Head of School. Our senior administrators include Ciara Corcoran, Head of Junior School, and Jason Parker, new Head of Senior School. We are fortunate to have Stephen and Ciara as founding faculty members who helped shape our WPGA school culture. Our culture aligns with our mission, vision and values, as outlined in the Strategic Plan, and has contributed to a smooth transition and legacy of strong leadership.

In looking back on 2018–2019, I’d like to summarize three important areas the Board addressed last year and that we continue to work on this school year.

JERICHO LANDS WORKING GROUP In March 2019, WPGA hosted two Jericho Lands Planning Program open houses on behalf of the City of Vancouver, MST Development Corporation and Canada Lands Company for Point Grey residents. The open houses provided high- level area mapping and solicited feedback for the future master plan of the 90-acre Jericho Lands development. In July 2019, the City asked WPGA to have membership on their Jericho Lands Working Group, whose input will help shape

2 the site concept and draft policy statement, scheduled for release sometime in 2020. Graham Bullen, alumni parent (Cameron ’12, Erin ‘16), was vetted by the City of Vancouver to be the school’s representative on the Working Group. Graham was instrumental in crafting our 2014 Strategic Plan, and has years of professional experience in organizational planning and change management.

The Jericho Lands development in its entirety is anticipated to take approximately 10 years. Long-term development plans include WPGA, and we envision community amenities as central to school facilities. As an invested stakeholder, with a profound respect for these lands and our First Nations peoples, we see the incredible potential of the development for WPGA and the greater community. We will keep you informed of updates to the consultative and development process.

FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS—ARTS & MUSIC SPACES In looking ahead to a larger-scale campus design, following the Jericho Lands Planning Process, we continue to make facility improvements for immediate use. This past summer, our major facility project was the extensive renovation of our arts and music spaces, made possible with funds raised at the 2019 PVG Gala ($730,000) and through the Shaping Lives Fund, our annual fund. Thank you, families, for your generosity!

SHAPING LIVES FUND In 2018–2019, only our second year of the Fund, 478 donors, including 412 current families, contributed $717,000 to the Shaping Lives Fund. Whether students graduate in 2020 or 2033, the Shaping Lives Fund ensures they have access to the best learning spaces and resources possible. My wife, Leslie, and I are proud to donate to the Fund each year, knowing that our contribution directly impacts the school’s priority needs and directly supports students and faculty. Within our Board of Directors and Foundation Board, 100% donated to the Fund last year and have done so for 2019–2020. I strongly encourage your family to contribute to the Fund (remember, donations are tax deductible!). Our lofty goal is 100% participation, and we were almost there in 2018–2019, with a remarkable 70% family participation. Donations are recognized by name in this Annual Report and every donation is valued. Together we are stronger.

Thank you to our volunteer Board of Directors, Foundation Board and Board Committees for a great year of service in 2018–2019. WPGA is blessed to have a large and engaged community of volunteers who are committed to advancing our goals, now and for the future, and to enriching the school experience for all students, staff and families.

Sincerely,

Peter Blake Board Chair [email protected] Emma ‘18, Tess ‘20

3 4 WPGA BOARD DIRECTORS 2018–2019

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter Blake, Board Chair Robert Standerwick, Q.C. Fiona Brodie Mark Tourigny Patrick Chan Anuja Varshney Sacha McLean Dr. Peter Wong George Paspalas Cheryl Yue Elena Smith

BOARD EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Tam Matthews, Head of School (Past Head) Stephen Anthony, Head of Senior School (Current Head of School) Ciara Corcoran, Head of Junior School

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wendy King, Chair Robert Standerwick, Q.C. Clive Austin Neil Watson Elizabeth Moxham Dr. Peter Wong

FOUNDATION EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Tam Matthews, Head of School (Past Head) Nyle Beck, Chair, Parent Volunteer Group Baljit Bawa, Treasurer, Parent Volunteer Group

5 MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear WPGA Parents and Friends:

In my first year as Head of School, I am pleased to share the Annual Report for 2018–2019, which includes the Strategic Plan Progress Report. I thank my predecessor, Tam Matthews, for his mentorship, leadership, friendship, and commitment to WPGA, and for guiding us through the fifth year of our Strategic Plan, Forward Together.

In 2018–2019, we undertook the process of implementing three school surveys, for parents, staff and students. The surveys were facilitated by Lookout Management, a national survey firm widely recognized as the leader in independent school surveys.

We were proud to have achieved appreciably high participation for all groups, with 88% parent participation and 95% student and staff participation. The results, compared across 120 independent schools in North America, indicated above-average scores for cultural inclusivity, quality of teaching, and accessibility and communication with teachers. The majority of parents feel that WPGA is successful in fulfilling our mission and makes a significant contribution to their child’s character development. Perhaps most importantly, parents gave us an above-average score for promoting a love of learning in their children. As a school founded on a growth mindset, this is the root of our educational philosophy— inspiring students to develop a deep curiosity for learning, which will enrich them throughout their lives.

In the student survey, we were especially pleased with the new high score for acceptance of cultural differences and above-average scores for respect/ care among students and student leadership opportunities. Indeed, we pride ourselves on the inclusive, supportive community we have intentionally created and do not take for granted. Nor do we take for granted the new high score for staff satisfaction, with over 94% of teachers and staff feeling highly satisfied working at WPGA.

Although survey outcomes were very positive, we welcomed your feedback on opportunities to improve; this input informed our priority goals for 2019–2020 and will guide strategic planning. For parents, opportunities include advancing

6 STEM and student wellness, and continuing the dialogue about academic workload and the importance of ensuring adequate sleep for students. Students wish for us to expand our practical life skills, student exchanges and work experience programs. For staff, goals include focusing on student character development and mental health.

FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND FUNDRAISING We continued to make improvements to our buildings over summer 2019. These included our arts and music spaces, creativity lab, playground, outdoor gathering spaces and gardens, meeting rooms, hallways, floors, ceilings and lighting, changerooms, washrooms, pool, Greencrest Uniform Store, offices, security system . . . the list seemed endless! We are grateful to you, our parents, for making these renovations possible by donating at the 2019 PVG Gala and through the Shaping Lives Fund. We extend utmost thanks to PVG Gala Chairs Cheryl Araki, Tracey Blackham and Jillian Dixon, and their volunteer team.

SHAPING LIVES FUND Since I started at the school in 1996, WPGA families have been quietly, unconditionally committed to volunteerism and philanthropy, “building” this school together. This has only grown, and is evident with the efforts of our Board, Foundation Board and Parent Volunteer Group. The number of parents who contribute to strengthening our school community and culture, in measures of time and resources, is heartening and humbling. What we have at WPGA is because of you—your generosity, enthusiasm, and faith in our vision, mission and values.

I invite you to join me in adding the Shaping Lives Fund to your annual charitable planning. Donations have an immediate and lasting impact, and help our students reach for their dreams in this place we call home. More impressive than the amount of contributions in 2018–2019 ($717,000) was the number of families who contributed—70%! We hope to have 100% participation in the years to come.

CLASS OF 2019 Congratulations to the 80 members of our Class of 2019. I feel as though I graduated with you, in many ways, and am excited to hear about your future adventures and continued learning. The Wolf Pack is 1,200 alumni strong, and I am proud to personally know each one.

Thank you to our Board, Leadership Team, teachers, staff, parents, alumni and, of course, our students, for your unparalleled dedication to WPGA, and for making our school such a positive, respectful and spirited environment in which to learn, lead and grow. Progredimini Confidenter.

Warmest regards,

Stephen Anthony Head of School [email protected] Miles ’18, Charlie ’20, Sam ’23

9 STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS 2018–2019

GLOBALLY INSPIRED • Student selected for Team Canada for World Schools Debate Championship (15th WPGA student on national team in 11 years) • 17 students competed at SSUNS Model UN in Montreal with 1,200 students worldwide • Awarded top junior speaker at BC Provincial Public Speaking Championships • 17 students attended Harvard Model UN in Madrid, receiving three best delegate awards • Students attended writer’s retreat on First Nations advocacy at Centre for Global Citizenship Education at the University of Alberta • Destination Imagination teams competed at Global Finals in Kansas City following four 1st place finishes at provincial championships • Junior debate teams competed at Harvard University Debates, winning top junior speaker • Student won team gold for BC women’s table tennis at 2019 Canada Winter Games • 20 students volunteered at Outreach360 learning centre in the Dominican Republic

ACADEMICALLY INNOVATIVE • Class of 2019: 80 students received 651 offers of university admissions as well as 46 provincial scholarships, awarded to top 8% of graduating students in BC • Top ranked for Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), provincial testing for reading, writing and numeracy for grades 4–7 • 82 students wrote University of Waterloo math exams as part of senior math enrichment program; 34 students and 7 teams competed at Math Zone Competition at UBC • 50+ students presented at techX, showcasing projects in science, technology, engineering, art and math • Academy Chamber Players achieved gold standing at Kiwanis Music Festival • Senior concert band received gold standing at Fraser Valley Kiwanis Music Festival • Junior varsity team competed at Canadian Nationals of International History Bee & Bowl following top finishes in regional tournament • Global Studies scholars presented challenge projects at Global Studies Symposium at Simon Fraser University, with theme of urban planning and design thinking • Awarded two of five possible Jury Awards for film submissions in Global Online Academy’s Our Voice & Vision course

CHARACTER DRIVEN • Performed three sold-out shows of Auntie Mame at Norman Rothstein Theatre • Awarded silver at Barry Sullivan Law Cup (public speaking)

10 • 130 students participated in We Are Silent fundraiser • 60 students wrote DELF exam (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française), an international French proficiency exam • Junior debate team awarded silver at Canadian British Parliamentary Championships (one of three Canadian junior teams to advance to Cambridge Debates) • Debaters competed at Harvard College World Schools Invitational in Boston, winning two best novice speaker awards • Senior band/orchestra attended intensive retreat at Loon Lake with guest professors; choral students attended retreat in Whistler • Achieved top overall speaker at Canadian Junior National Speech Competition • Grade 8 debate team placed 1st at debate provincials

COMMUNITY SPIRITED • 125 students hosted 13th annual Vancouver Youth Model United Nations in Whistler for 500 students across BC • Students participated in 80+ community service initiatives • Students planted 1,000 daffodil and tulip bulbs on campus; 550 students cleaned Jericho Beach for Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup • Students achieved 1st and 3rd at drama provincials; 13 students received awards at Kiwanis Speech and Drama Festival • Students completed empowerment course facilitated by Peace Portal Counselling Centre • Students launched The Wolfington Post, an online student newspaper • Students achieved three 1st place awards in Royal Canadian Legion’s Poetry and Essay Contest • Student team received $5,000 grant for Watari Counselling Services from Youth Philanthropy Initiative • Students attended 2019 CAIS Senior Student Leadership Conference

INTENTIONALLY BALANCED • Nine varsity teams qualified for provincials; provincial titles for varsity swim and junior varsity girls cross country teams • Bantam boys and girls basketball each won GVISAA Championships; JV boys and girls basketball teams each won GVISAA West Championships • Alpine ski/snowboard team won bronze in league championships (first year competing) • Junior debaters competed at International Competition for Young Debaters at Cambridge University (one of three junior debate teams in Canada to qualify) • Junior swim team placed 1st overall at ISEA Swim Championships • U13 boys soccer awarded bronze at CAIS U13 Soccer Tournament and silver at ISEA Soccer Championships • Boys and girls junior cross country teams placed 2nd at ISEA Cross Country Championships • Grade 7 division 1 girls soccer team placed 1st at ISEA Championships • Junior boys track team placed 2nd at BC Elementary Track and Field Championships and ISEA Track and Field Championships • Developed student-led Wellness Council

11 12 STRATEGIC PLAN 2014–2019: FORWARD TOGETHER

TEACHING AND LEARNING Outstanding Teachers

Engaged Students

Innovative Curriculum

LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS New Facilities

Leading Technology

Financial and Fundraising Plans

COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT Communications Plan

Advancement Plan

Community Partnerships

HEALTHY BALANCE Goal Setting

Character Education

Empower Students and Staff

13 STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT 2018–2019

PRIORITY #1: TEACHING AND LEARNING We will create and support future-focused programs and global experiences to ensure our students have the adaptive, critical thinking and communication skills for lifelong learning and success.

Professional Development & Leadership Initiatives: • Increased teacher compensation (108% relative to Vancouver School Board), staff RRSP matching (9%) and professional development budget • Completed Human Resources Plan, which includes recruitment, onboarding, compensation, development, recognition and retention strategies • Hired Stephen Anthony as Head of School beginning August 2019 following a year-long headship transition plan • Hired Jason Parker as Head of Senior School beginning 2019–2020 • Continued School Leadership Team training with Roy Group Coaching • Supported professional training on curriculum development, educational technology, math, global studies, and next practices in school design (Atlas Leadership Institute, International Society for Technology in Education, Google for Education Certified Innovator Program, Accelerated Integrated Methodology, Global Online Academy, Harvard Graduate School of Education)

Program Initiatives: • Incorporated more First Peoples resources, experts and events into curriculum, with increased focus on honouring the land on which we teach • Used SeeSaw as digital portfolio to demonstrate learning; expanded WolfNet use for real-time parent reporting and progress updates • Continued to develop assessment practices for improved communication of learning and progress to students and parents • Refreshed Achievement Indicators and created associated rubrics • Introduced Progress & Goal-Sharing Conferences, which included student participation and reflection

14 • Continued to implement the brain-based literacy approach by early literacy expert Nancy Young • Introduced executive functioning classes (grades 5 to 9) • Introduced off-site choral sharing sessions • Developed focused flexible learning blocks to further meet teacher/learner needs • Expanded innovative learning programs (beekeeping, electives, robotics) • Participated in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Stream to Sea Program (on-site salmon egg incubation and later release in Spanish Bank Creek) • Planned for Gateway Program, cultural and linguistic immersion student exchanges in Mexico and France in 2019–2020 • Arranged more visiting math professors and authors to teach workshops and specialized classes • Hosted biennial Global Studies Symposium at Simon Fraser University in Global Studies 11/12 • Expanded Work Experience Program to 55 students in a range of career fields

PRIORITY #2: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS We will provide learning and performance environments that inspire ingenuity and collaboration, with technology, global connectivity and innovation at the forefront.

• Finished Upper Gym renovations; fully utilized the space for PE classes, team practices, intramurals and events • Renovated senior creativity/computer lab and junior STEM lab (funded through 2018 Gala) • Grew endowment fund 5% to $4.6 million • Upgraded Wi-Fi across campus (funded through 2018 Gala) to facilitate enriched teaching and learning, e.g. Spanish Club volunteered for Proyecto Somos, virtually teaching English to at-risk children in Guatemala • Expanded Connected North partnership with Sk’aadgaa Naay Elementary School in Skidegate, BC; hosted students from Haida Gwaii for a week • Partnered with Muskoday First Nations School, Riverside Education Centre, Taking It Global, and the University of Alberta on video-sharing project • Expanded junior elective and grade 7 trip experience programs • Built on-site apiary and integrated educational programming on bee ecology, sustainability and honey extraction • Planted 1,000 daffodils and tulips on campus (5th year) • Volunteered at Great Canadian Beach Cleanup at Jericho Beach (550 students and staff) • Organized music/cultural enrichment trip to Italy for strings and band students • Supported students to attend writer’s retreat at Centre for Global Citizenship Education, University of Alberta, to study advocacy for First Nations youth

17 PRIORITY #3: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT We will strengthen our relationships to each other and our local and global communities with a positive school culture, partnerships and service work.

• Officially opened Upper Gym with schoolwide celebration (600 attendees) • Launched “Giving Tuesday,” a day of giving focused on participation to the Shaping Lives Fund, which received 386 donations and $282,066 on Giving Tuesday. • Completed school reflection surveys for parents, staff and students (88%, 95%, 95% participation) to assess strategic plan progress and identify areas of focus. Kevin Graham, Lookout Management survey facilitator, presented survey results at individual Board, parent, student and staff sessions. • Hosted two sessions for the greater community on the Jericho Lands Planning Process on behalf of the City of Vancouver, MST Development Corporation (MST) and Canada Lands Company • Hosted nine parent education sessions: » Reports & Assessment | Junior School Leadership (two sessions) » Rubrics & WolfNet, Google Classroom and Seesaw | Junior School Leadership (two sessions) » Primary Literacy Session | Karen Melville » The Teenage Brain | Dr. Muffy Greenaway » Discipline: Imposing Order on Disorder | Dr. Deborah MacNamara » Moving Past Skepticism and Disapproval: Positive Aspects of Technology in Kids’ Lives | Dr. Martin Davidson » Youth Substance Abuse | Copeman Healthcare • Hosted Grandparents & Special Friends Day (600 visitors) • Established internal Jericho Lands Working Group to guide input with the City of Vancouver, MST and Jericho Lands Planning Process • Hosted Volunteer Appreciation Reception to recognize parent volunteers • Hosted alumni panel for current students and two alumni socials (record attendance) • Offered three weeks of summer programs open to the greater community (enrollment 1,200) • Accepted membership from City of Vancouver on the Jericho Lands Working Group, created to shape guiding principles and policy statement for the Jericho Lands development • Added three WPGA tuition scholarships for Musqueam students • Achieved 49% increase in participation to the Shaping Lives Fund (478 donors in 2018–2019; 233 donors in 2017–2018) • Expanded afterschool care program (278 K-7 participants; 21 senior school students employed; 48 senior school volunteers) • International senior service team (20 students) travelled to the Dominican Republic to work with educational service partner Outreach 360 (6th year)

18 PRIORITY #4: HEALTHY BALANCE We will be thoughtful and intentional in our decisions and actions to promote balanced and healthy lives by caring for and empowering our students and staff.

• Introduced 2018–2019 school theme of “Empowerment”; encouraged students and staff to have more input and agency of their school experience throughout the year • Hosted full day workshop for staff with facilitators from the Roy Group on effective coaching and feedback strategies • Increased designated planning time in homeroom teachers’ schedules • Hired two in-house TOCs to assist with scheduling changes • Offered free staff yoga, spin and cooking classes • Launched senior storytelling assemblies (students and staff sharing personal anecdotes and stories) • Hosted assembly with Out in Schools, an organization that promotes diversity, acceptance and inclusion • Established new alpine ski/snowboard competitive team • Created field hockey intramural club (student-led initiative) and beekeeping club • Introduced open study session, with a focus on senior/junior peer coaching and mentorship • Supported students to attend ISABC and CAIS leadership conferences • Subsidized BMO Half Marathon and Sun Run fees for staff; organized WPGA team for RBC Run for the Kids • Consulted with students and staff on summer facilities improvements • Expanded wellness options to existing staff health spending account • Planned for Positive Education professional development and curriculum integration in 2019–2020 • Facilitated student workshops on substance use with Copeman Healthcare

19 20 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

WPGA Target 2016-'17 2017-'18 2018-'19 Change Market Demand Number of 8.2:1 7.8:1 9.5:1 4:1 +2.7% applications per 966 947 1046 acceptance Retention 96% 95% 95% 97% +2% Student experience

Competitive 108% Teacher/ Staff (compared Salaries to Vancouver 103% 106% 108% +2% Attract and retain School staff Board)

Tuition Increases 4-6% 3.9% 5.1% 4.7% -0.4% Accessibility average Teacher/Staff: Student Ratio Teacher: 8:1 8.2:1 8.2:1 8.8:1 +0.6% Individual attention Staff: 6:1 6.3:1 6.4:1 6.3:1 -0.1% and support PD as % of Professional expenses: Development & 1.5% 1.2% 1.3% 1.2% -0.1% Technology Commitment to Technology 3.3% 3% 3.8% +0.8% human resources as % of and innovation expenses: 4% Family Giving Participation 100% 43% 55% 70% +15% Constituent loyalty Endowment Endowment Growth $4.4 $4.6 $4.8 value: $25 +4% Financial security, million million million million equity, stability Cash Reserves Financial stability 20% 20% 20% 26% +6% as percentage of operating budget Student Outcomes Success of mission: 100% 100% 100% 100% Same � Postsecondary admission � Acceptance to 100% 100% 100% 100% Same 1st/2nd choice school

(Source: NAIS Financially Sustainable Schools)

21 22 CLASS OF 2019

Congratulations to the 80 members of the Class of 2019, currently enrolled in postsecondary programs across Canada, the United States and England. 100 acceptance to 1st2nd choice school

*This includes students who have deferred acceptance to Septemer 2020 and elected to tae a GAP year

58 ATTENDING CANADIAN SCHOOLS

• University of British Columbia – 14 • University of Calgary – 2 • University of Toronto – 13 • University of Waterloo – 2 • Queen’s University – 11 • John Casablancas Institute – 1 • Ryerson University – 5 • Huron University – 1 • University of Victoria – 4 • University of Ottawa – 1 • McGill University – 3 • University of Saskatchewan – 1

21 ATTENDING UNITED STATES SCHOOLS • Carnegie Mellon University – 2 • Duke University – 1 • New York University – 2 • Emory University – 1 • Northwestern University – 2 • Georgetown University -1 • University of California – 2 • Harvard University – 1 • University of Southern California - 2 • Harvey Mudd College – 1 • Boston University – 1 • Rice University – 1 • Brown University – 1 • University of Chicago – 1 • Cornell University – 1 • University of Pennsylvania – 1

1 ATTENDING OVERSEAS SCHOOL • University of St Andrews (UK)

23 SUMMARY OF REVENUES/SOURCES 2018–2019

76 $19,241,062 100 tuition fees $25,258,632 total 12 $3,078,842 government grants 1.5 3 $364,096 $822,333 annual fund and rental income, ticet sales, PVG support 3 extracurricular and camps $672,860 food services and 1.5 3 school store $365,659 $713,780 interest entrance and application fees

24 SUMMARY OF EXPENSES/USES 2018–2019

62 $15,747,422 compensation 14 $3,652,429 facilities 100 7 $25,308,850 $1,713,228 academic programs total 6 $1,551,324 property costs 3 $716,872 5 3 school camps $1,225,008 $702,567 administrative food services and and operations school store

Both summaries are for the school year ending June 30, 2019.

25 MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDATION

Dear West Point Grey Academy Community:

On behalf of the West Point Grey Academy Foundation, I am pleased to report to you on the governance practices and the status of the funds in the Foundation over the 2018–2019 fiscal year. The Foundation’s fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30; as of June 30, 2019, the total funds held by the Foundation were $9,427,000.

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. It is a separate legal entity from the School Society and is managed independently.

The Foundation holds funds contributed through donations, including endowment gifts, directed donations, and gifts to the Shaping Lives Fund, and through fundraising activities, such as the annual Gala, that are 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 and to support a culture of philanthropy, participation in school events, and responsible stewardship of gifts and endowments.

The Foundation governance structure includes nine directors, positions that are filled by parents, founding members, the Head of School, and the Chair and Treasurer of the Parent Volunteer Group. Directors have professional expertise in investment management, law, corporate finance, governance, philanthropy, accounting, and education. New appointments are made based on a detailed skills assessment, aligned with the Foundation succession policy.

26 The Board believes that good governance practices are essential for an effectively managed Foundation. We have a strong governance framework, with policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the applicable legislation and laws, and we have a certification process to monitor compliance with our Statement of Investment Policy. The Board has a procedure for identifying and monitoring significant risks to the Foundation and conducts an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the Chair and the Foundation Board, as well as an independent audit of its financial statements every year.

The Foundation’s investment policy details how the Foundation’s investment portfolio is managed. The policy has been designed to structure an investment portfolio that delivers long-term growth and income generation for current needs, yet has adequate diversification to reduce risk. Seymour Investment Management manages the Foundation’s investment portfolio on a discretionary basis, in accordance with our investment policy and with oversight by the Foundation Board. The Statement of Investment Policy is reviewed annually to ensure it meets the Foundation’s evolving needs and reflects an awareness of external risks.

We would like to express our extreme gratitude for the generous support of the West Point Grey Academy community, who make such a lasting difference with their gifts. We would also like to acknowledge the members of the Foundation, PVG, School Leadership, and Business Office, who contribute their time and expertise to the Foundation, and to former Head of School Tam Matthews, who stewarded the goals of the Foundation throughout his tenure.

Sincerely,

Wendy King Chair, West Point Grey Academy Foundation Jacob ‘24, Ashton ‘27, Chloe ‘27

27 28 2018–2019 FOUNDATION REVENUES • Donations: $2,327,000 • Investment Income: $489,000 • Fund Held: $9,427,000 • Investment Returns: 1 Year: 5.7% | 3 Year: 8.1% As of June 30, 2019

FOUNDATION ASSETS Cash...... $973,300 Marketable Securities...... $8,454,000 Total Assets...... $9,427,000

FOUNDATION NET ASSETS FOR USE Externally Restricted for Programs...... $1,961,000 Endowment - Restricted...... $4,840,000 Building - Restricted...... $20,000 Unrestricted...... $2,606,000 Total Net Assets...... $9,427,000

FOUNDATION NET ASSETS FOR USE Start of Year Net Assets...... $8,695,000 Add: Donations - We Live Here...... $20,000 Restricted Donations*...... $1,158,000 Endowment Donations...... $10,000 General Donations*...... $650,000 Interest/Net Market Gain...... $489,000

Less: Donation to School Society...... -$1,499,000 Operating expenses...... -$96,000 End of Year Net Assets...... $9,427,000

*Includes donations to the Shaping Lives Fund.

29 MESSAGE FROM THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

Dear WPGA Community Members:

I would like to express my deep gratitude to our community members who supported WPGA in 2018–2019. From our Shaping Lives Fund, Upper Gym opening celebration, alumni reunions, PVG Gala, New Parent Breakfast, and Grandparents & Special Friends Day, it was a busy year for our community, who went above and beyond to support our school and our students’ dreams.

SHAPING LIVES FUND & PHILANTHROPY In our second year of the Shaping Lives Fund, we saw a tremendous increase in support, with 478 donors (including 412 WPGA families) giving $717,057— that’s 70% family participation and up from 233 donors the previous year! Your generosity funded summer renovations, early literacy programming, devices and technology, instruments, athletic coaching and more.

On November 27, 2018, we launched Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving, and our community stepped up! The Shaping Lives Fund received 363 donations from parents, staff and alumni on Giving Tuesday for a total of $282,066, thanks to a generous gift-matching opportunity from a family.

Our families’ support at the PVG Gala and through the Shaping Lives Fund and major gifts enabled us to complete major facility improvements in summer 2019, including to our arts and music spaces. We are so proud of these spaces, which harmonize all facets of our fine and performing arts curriculum and allow for optimal learning and instruction.

As noted, many families support major projects, which reflect our Strategic Plan, mission and core values, and enable us to develop or enhance programs or facilities that would not be possible without philanthropic support. In 2018– 2019, families supported the Connected North Program, leadership coaching, professional development, endowments, scholarships, and the creativity/ computer lab renovation. Thank you to these families for providing our students and staff with exceptional learning experiences and resources.

30 In January 2019, we welcomed Simone Hart, Data Coordinator, to the Advancement Office. Simone manages our giving/alumni databases and tax receipting.

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Khushboo Moolchandani, Advancement Officer, continues to focus on alumni engagement, which includes the Wolf Pack newsletter, issued three times a year, and our highly-attended holiday and spring reunions. Margot Harms, Head of Senior Fine and Performing Arts, hosted alumni gatherings in Montreal and Toronto in April 2019.

We encourage alumni to attend school events and reunions and to participate in Careers Week and the Work Experience Program, which are fun, meaningful ways to mentor current students.

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT The Advancement Office works closely with the PVG, serving as a school liaison and providing support where possible. In May 2019, we hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Reception at Peter and Leslie Blake’s home. It was a lovely evening and a chance for the school to recognize our many volunteers.

Thank you to all families, staff, volunteers and alumni who grew our community in 2018–2019 through your dedication and donations. You truly make WPGA a joyful place.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Kerbel Director of Advancement [email protected]

31 GIVING AT WPGA IN 2018-2019

The Shaping Lives Fund raised SHAPING LIVES FUND Addresses WPGAs immediate needs programs, resources, facilities 10 0 10 1200 family participation average gift Other Gifts Grad Banuet

MAJOR PROJECTS GIVING Maor proectsendowments funding totalled Funds new programs, larger facility improvements, scholarships, endowments & awards 282900

TOTAL ADVANCEMENT GIVING 1011 PARENT VOLUNTEER GROUP raised to support renovations 650K supported renovations to arts to the Junior School STM la, and music spaces; 100K allocated to Senior School Design La and 2019 0000 Student Wishlist allschool WiFi connectivity PVG GALA Gift Card Fundraiser, Pia Days, 20000 Stongs Reate

TOTAL PVG GIVING 0000 OVERALL GIVING TO WPGA IN 2018-2019 11 32 family participation SHAPING LIVES FUND 2018–2019 DONATIONS ALLOCATION ($764,059)

INQUIRY • Technology Support, $105,000 | Chromebooks for grade 5, portable speakers system, iPad for school lockdown use, Windows/Mac hubs for design and STEM labs, laptop card replacement, replacement screens for Learning Commons • STEM, $45,400 | Sliding door for Makerspace, Greenery Fund, high-speed cameras, water distiller and equipment for chemistry lab, LabQuest computers, pH and colourimeter probewear, spectrometer, Venier wireless sensors and physics package • Classroom Enhancements, $41,550 | JK waterplay station, custom cabinetry (senior socials, tutoring rooms), grades 1/2 classroom cubbies (2019-2020), laminator • Professional Development, $36,000 | Teacher/staff professional development, leadership training, staff room seating • Curriculum Support, $29,500 | Resources for Connected North (teleconnect system), Math Foundations 11, early literacy (speaker/home reading materials) • Globally Inspired Programs, $24,435 | Debate/Model UN programs, senior music trip, resources for junior French (AIM workbooks) and senior languages (Google Virtual Reality set) • Learning Commons, $12,550 | e-books, audiobooks, student check-out system, cedar weaving display • Skills Resources, $8,000 | Grades 6/7 classroom seating, reader pens/resources for Skills Centre/The Study

ACTION • Athletics, $72,454 | Coaching, field hockey/athletic equipment, fitness centre sound system, tennis court benches, pool rentals, laundry facilities, team uniforms • School Operations, $49,000 | School vehicle replacement • Service Program, $4,092 | Youth In Philanthropy Program, Orange Shirt Day • Outdoor Education, $2,500 | First Aid training and equipment • Student Leadership, $1,800 | CAIS Student Leadership Conference

JOY • Summer 2019 Facilities Improvements, $150,000 | Support for renovation of music and arts spaces • Fine & Performing Arts, $57,100 | Piano accompanist, guest instructors, visits to professional performances, stage lighting, Arts Week, microphones, recording gear, instruments (orchestral bells kit, baritone saxophone) • Student Life, $28,106 | Gaga court, University & Career Counselling Centre support, apiary, sports net, recess equipment, Luna Wolf mascot • Student Experiences, $14,800 | Destination Imagination, cell phones for school chaperones, camping gear for grade 7 trip experience • Counselling, $13,500 | Parent education session, student empowerment program

Rolled Over to 2019-2020: $49,762

33 MESSAGE FROM THE PARENT VOLUNTEER GROUP

Dear WPGA Parents and Friends:

The 2018–2019 school year was my first year as Chair of the Parent Volunteer Group, and what an incredible year it was! With a strong Executive Team and equally engaged Committees, everyone worked hard to fulfill our mission: to enrich the student and family experience by coordinating community events as well as fundraising for summer facility projects and enhanced learning resources.

Last year’s events included the Welcome Back Celebration, grade socials, Pizza Days, the Gift Card Fundraiser, the Toonie Sale, Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Junior School Sports Day, the Annual Gala and Children’s Gallery, and the Teacher-Staff Appreciation Luncheon. The 2019 PVG Gala, Venetian Masquerade, was a spectacular evening, with 550 parents contributing $730,000 to renovate our arts and music spaces (thank you!). A portion of funds went to the Student Wishlist, smaller scale student-centred purchases. Our gratitude goes to Cheryl Araki, Tracey Blackham and Jillian Dixon, Gala Chairs, and the Gala Committee. Gala planning is underway for the 2020 Gala, which is Saturday, April 25—please watch for your invitation in the New Year.

The PVG’s secondary fundraiser, the Gift Card Program, was held in November 2018 and raised $17,600 for various program needs. Participating retailers donate a portion of sales (up to 20%) back to the school. Our thanks to these retailers, which included six WPGA family-affiliated businesses, and to Committee Chairs Hoa Szucs and Tina Campbell.

I extend heartfelt thanks to our PVG Executive, Committee Chairs and volunteers (over 250!) for your commitment and enthusiasm in 2018–2019, and to former Head of School Tam Matthews, who championed our efforts and ideas along with the School Leadership Team.

Being part of the PVG is rewarding and fun, and a wonderful way to stay connected to our parent peers and greater school community. I invite all parents

34 to attend our PVG General Meetings—dates and meeting minutes are listed in the Howl and on the Resource Board on WolfNet. And please feel free to contact me or any PVG Executive Team member with questions throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Nyle Beck Chair, Parent Volunteer Group [email protected] Wilson ’25, Chloe ’27

PVG STUDENT WISHLIST SUPPORT 2018–2019

STEM lab renovations...... $51,000.00 Computer/creativity lab renovations...... $51,000.00 Laser cutters...... $29,084.17 iPads (25)...... $11,442.60 Water fountain/bottle fillers stations (2)...... $ 9,107.58 Field trips and experiential learning...... $6,913.51 Outdoor branded concrete table tennis table...... $6,525.58 Air conditioning units for modulars...... $5,174.58 Athletic uniforms...... $4,883.53 Cocurricular club support...... $1,820.16

TOTAL...... $176,951.71*

*Funds raised in 2017-2018 allocated/spent in 2018-2019

35 36 PVG COMMITTEES 2018–2019

PVG EXECUTIVE MEMBERS Nyle Beck, Chair Stephanie Miller, Incoming Treasurer Julie Jones, Past Chair Tami Wong, Communications Cylena Stern, Secretary Kate Rassekh, Member-at-Large Baljit Bawa, Treasurer Sarah Wood, Member-at-Large

EVENT COMMITTEE CHAIRS Pam Walker, Grant Gibson | Welcome Back Celebration Iva Pownall | Pizza Days Hoa Szucs, Tina Campbell | Gift Card Fundraiser Zeenat Virani, Jenny Morissette, Raman Gill | Toonie Sale Tracey Blackham, Jillian Dixon, Cheryl Araki | Gala Hoa Szucs, Susan Fraser-Hughes | Children’s Gallery Winnie Timko, Dorothy Chao, Tami Wong, Gayle Stoodley | Grandparents & Special Friends Day Winnie Timko | Teacher-Staff Appreciation Luncheon Dawne Gourley, Claire Rawson | Junior School Sports Day

37 Thank you to our families, staff, alumni and friends who donated to WPGA in 2018-2019.

SHAPING LIVES FUND Asit Biswas and Gayotri Das DONORS Colin and Siobhan Blackstock Leslie and Peter Blake Anonymous (13) David Aaron Bohnen Christopher and Susan Adams Jenise Boland and Robin LaRose Tamir Ailon and Jennifer Cheung Bradshaw Family Fund (Val and Dick Fraser Allen Bradshaw, Brenda Bradshaw) Stuart and Angela Allester Brailsford-McColl Family Fernanda Almeida and Fabio Levy Amanda Breslin Galia Anderson and James Livingstone Mauricio Brittingham and Paulina Robert and Leanne Anselmo Garza Charlie Anthony Paul Bryant and Megan Lawrence Miles Anthony Bojan Bugarinovic and Kitty Lam Samuel Anthony Andrew Bull and Nancy Cromarty Stephen and Charlotte Anthony Cameron Bullen Alex Aranda and Mirjana Tesic Erin Bullen Alex and Melanie Auld Celeste Burgoyne Lawson Baird and May Tipyapa William Burgoyne Cindy and Duncan Ball George and Nara Burns Javad Banani and Sholeh Gharahghani Brent Burton and Jeannie Lee Mark Banath and Desirea Kolthof Aspasia and Nikolaos Cacos Marie Bannath Simon and Alix Cameron Sam Barnum Derek and Amy Campbell Alex and Angela Baumgard Jordan and Suzanne Campbell Rajin and Baljit Bawa Thomas and Jessica Cannell Christian and Alexandra Baxter Mitzi and John Cannon Bayne-Osborn Family David Cao and Louise Guo David and Nyle Beck Mark and Jodi Caplan Andrew and Jennifer Bendl Ross Caradonna and Elana Mignosa Greg Berezny and Lisa Gelb Pauli-Ann Carriere Elizabeth Bernhard and Benjamin Bob Carruthers Huber Karen Castelino Jindy Bhalla and Angela Mong Edmond Chan and Hin Hin Ko Rogers Bi and Sindy Fan Glory and Adora Chan Christopher and Mei Lin Bissonnette

38 Patrick Chan Trent and Sunny Faraday Andrew Chang and Ciara Corcoran Sarah Fast Stuart and Jill Chatwood Donald Fenby and Nicole Duelli Alexander and Fiona Chau Jonathan Festinger and Corinne George M. Chen and Ping Ping Zhang Zimmerman Qian Jie Chen and Lingyun Zhou Darren and Michelle Fetigan Tim Chen and Wendy Hum Robert and Miwa Flynn Johnny and Annie Cheung Demetrios and Effie Fotiou Hoby Chou and Diana Yang Harald Gaber and Catherine Thorpe Norman and Ruby Chow Charles and Hayley Gadalla Simon and Teresa Choy Marty and Ashley Gaetz Mike Chu and Stella Yu Heng and Carolyn Gan Stephen Chua and Ellen Sy Gary Gao and Carol Zhang Albert Cheung and Stella Yuen Michael Gao and Vivienne Yu Lica Chui and Timothy Lo Wei Gao and Su Lei Jiang Jean-Paul and Jun Collet Randy and Monika Garg Jim Comparelli and Susie Neil Howard Gee and Nadeshiko Ikeuchi Gee Richard and Kim Cowan David and Pennie George Zhong Li Cui and Lina Ma Gary and Raman Gill Arnon and Allison Dachner Angie Goddard John David and Willa Kriebel June Gourley Philip Dawe and Renelle Myer Tom Gradecak and Alanna McGee Ali Dawood and Shelly Zhang Robin and Rayne Graham Tim Daynard and Janet Grove Brian Grange and Jessie Daniels Daniel Delen and Catherine Beeckman Cory Grant and Martine Cunliffe Raquel Diaz Greczmiel-Roberts Family Marna Disbrow Gordon Green Fei Disbrow Greenway Trading Co Ltd. Iain Dixon and Damienne Darby Gus and Cassandre Greer Graham Dodd Liming Gu and Chengwei Chen Jennifer Dolden and Grant Gibson Faheem and Nancy Gwadry Ian and Tanya Donaldson Paul Haagenson and Alison Schmelke Nick and Jim Donaldson Cameron Hague and Jennifer Long Brent Douglas and Tricia Yu Alex Hai and Winnie Shen Paul and Ivy Dreger David Hamilton and Carolyn Pinsky Mahasti Ebtia and Sasha Assefirad Mitchell and Jeana Hamilton Peter and Teresa Edgar Stacey Handley Nader El Ramly and Enjy Fouad Tracy Hao and Brian Yin Jen Ellis and David Johnson Margot Harms Loui Eriksson and Micaela Kanold Leila Harris and Andrew Fielding Peter and Dagney Evanoff Crane and Kimberley Harvey Aquilini Family Stuart and Caroline Haselden John Fang and Dorothy Chao Nathaniel Hawkins and Carla Hawkins Liang Fang and Faye Lu

38 39 Chris He and Emily Wu Rehana and Karim Kassam Michael and Margery Healey Jeremiah and Marni Katz Hill Pantages Family Rubi Katz Michael and Kate Hill Horatio and Jacqueline Kemeny Matthew Hirtle and Cylena Stern Rebecca Kerbel Dennis Ho and Katie Kwok Kerim and Gulgun Kermen Henry Ho and Petti Leung Timothy and Stephanie Kieffer Peter Holowka Mark Koenen and Shaheena Virani Annie Hu Andrew Konnert Charles Hu and Anna Guo James and Trish Kurkiewicz Wei Hu and Xia Liu Michael Kwan Jie Hu and Yi Ling Du Stephen Kwok Scott Hughes and Susan Fraser-Hughes Joe and Erin Lafleur Shannon and David Humphrey Fred Lam and Elvina Chan Mark and Kiyomi Hunter Kwan Shing Lam and Xiaoxuan Zhou Darrin Hurwitz and Alena Levitz Hani and Megan Lammam Henrik and Jennifer Huttunen Scott and Andrea LaPrairie Ralph and Alana Huygens Sean Lee and Lixian Zeng Janet Ip and Christopher Jansen Tracey Lee Paula Iriarte and Todd Cherniak Larry Zehong Lei Bruce and Sophia Ito Leong Family Patricia Jakoy Nicholas and Candace Leung Fraser and Michelle Jefferson David and Maureen Erickson Levine Jarek and Aga Jendo Michelle Levy and Michael Jasny Ben Jia and Sammie Wong Cameron and Erika Lew Jack Jia and Holly Hou Li Family Jim Jia and Mei Dong Jun and Alice Li Charles Jiang and Amanda He Roger Li Jason Jianzhong and Bennie Sheng Peter Li and Yoyo Wang Justin Jin and Linda Lin Richard Li and Shirley Zhang Bashir Jiwani and Nimeera Kassam William Li and Vivian Huang Michael Johnson and Miranda Lam XiaoMang and Connie Li Steve Johnson and Tanya Ryan-Johnson Shi Chen Liang and Weina Zheng Cameron Johnston Simon Lim and Michelle Foo Phil Johnston and Talitha Johnston Herman Lin and Warmie Liang Bradley and Julie Jones Jack Lin and Lucy Li Kelcie Jones Jason Lin and Christina Bao Mimi Jones Caine Liu and Aileen Wang Nathan Jones and Romina Reyes Daniel Liu and Jenny Liang Taylor Jones Jim Liu and Grace Wang K.C. Kadkhoda and Shirin Jangi JiMin Liu and Si Ning Li Kikhogsrow Kadkhoda Michael and Shannhao Liu Michael and Stephanie Kanevsky Ralph Liu and Jane Cao Kapoor Family Sean Liu and Chloe Wang

40 Wei Xin Liu and Yan Mei Xu Philip Neuwirth and Danielle van Wenlong Liu and Yu Qin Jaarsveld Yung Ming Liu George Ng and Nelly Shee Zhe Ning Liu and Xiao Di Wu Ted and Jodie Nitta Jim Lo and Karen Chen Michael O’Brian Family Foundation Clint Logue and Lori-Ann Wilchek John and Eileen Okamoto Alfred Lu Ping Pak and Kathy Yeung Ya Zhou Lu and Yong Hong He Duane and Michelle Palibroda Robert Lu and Julie Zhang Don Park and Christina Qu Stanley and Katerina Lu Mathew and Alicja Parker Roger Luia nd Cynthia Lui Brad and Leslie Pashby Lawrence Ma and Dandan Li Paspalas Family Michael and Kelly Macintyre Bill and Mandeep Patara Megan MacMillan James Pelmore and Cathy Barrett Tam and Jan Matthews Haiquan Peng and Lijuan Chen Julian and Niamh McAllister Remy Perrot and Stacey Handley Brandon McCullough Ross Petersen Jonathan and Tara McCullough Jonathan Pike and Wendy Turriff Bob and Martha McDonald Ben Pliska and Roxana Saldarriaga Mike McDonough and Dawne Gourley David Plunkett and Lee Rennison Wendy McGee Dickson Poon and Frances Tsai Dr. Melanie and Sacha McLean John and Darcia Pope McLean McCuaig Foundation Marty Pospischil and Jommy Brydges Phoebe Mei Chu So Jason Potter and Margaret Tang Xiaobin Meng and Jie Ren Alvaro and Yasmin Prol Charlie Miao and Jean Feng Edward Putnins Christian and Jocelyn Milau K.X.Qin Matthew and Stephanie Miller Ken Quan and Connie Cheng Edward Mills and Stephanie Chong Jacqueline and Gregory Quandt Jian Ming and Yvonne Wang Matthew Quinlan and Kathy Wardle Khushboo Moolchandani Thomas and So Lin Randall Jane and Peter Morgan Rod and Kate Rassekh Michael and Jennifer Morissette Julia Raudzus and Jeff Joa Sean Morrison Claire Rawson and Andrew van der Spuy Kean and Kristina Morse Ahsan and Nasreen Razak Paul and Liz Moxham Steve Reddock and Jennifer Whittle Richard Mu and Miyo Kanayama Sean Reichert-Dawson and Shannon Ian and Louise Mummery Bourbonnais Mahesh Nagarajan and Ramona Lisa Reino and Brent Montague Grenier Jinghui Ren and Yoki Liu Gary Nakhuda and Michelle Gontier Graeme Renton and Joanne Diana Naus MacDonald Mark Neill and Angela Brooks Emma Rinot John Nelson and Ehud Rinot and Natasha Majdandzic Jennifer Randall Nelson

40 41 Marlene Rista Shuo Sun and Grace Wang Danvir and Binika Roopra David and Tassan Sung Peter Rose and Fiona Brodie Daryl Swetlishoff and Catherine Lanyon Jeff and Marney Rosen Nicholas and Hoa Szucs Loredo Rucchin and Karen Chong Larry Taddei and Diana Pozza Christian Rucker and Anne Muscat Joe Tai and Paulina Lau Osman Samad and Seemi Ghazi Man Yeung Tai David Sander and Sarah Hudson Jack Tan and Jenny Zheng Paramjit and Gurdip Sandhu Lei Tan and Fiona Feng Foundation Society Suqin Tan Kerry Sangara and Shaheen Jivraj- Yong Tan and Shirley Zhang Sangara Tom Tang and Julia Feng Kirpy and Sheila Sangara Sean and Alana Taylor Theo Sanidas and Chantal Bachellerie Marcus and Paula Temke Jacqueline Saw and David Lalonde Carlos Tesler-Mabe and Karin Kemeny Tobias Scott and Carla Anderson John Thomas Sedin Family Paul and Winnie Timko Cameron Seib Todd Tomita and Suzanne Scott Peyman Servati and Naghmeh William Tong and Audrey Cheung Hassanzadeh- Ghaffari Bong Torres and Cristine Torres Jon and KarryAnn Shaw Tourigny Family Kevin Sheu and Emily Ko Brad Trotman and Jamie Lewis Jason Shi and Yanbin Wang Michael and Cynthia Trotman Ivan Siu and Ida Ng Roderick Tukker and Colleen Reid Edward Slingerland and Stefania Burk David Tupper and Bettina Sander Jason and Elena Smith Scott and Karen Tyldesley Christine Moffat Mark and Tony Tytherleigh Jason and Sheila Snyder Hari and Madhu Varshney Stephan Soeller Peeyush and Poonam Varshney Aimin Song and Donna Zhou Praveen and Anuja Varshney Danny Song and Rainbow Wang Irene and Jeff Vavasour Cathie Spencer Samir and Zeenat Virani Shaun and Devin St-Amour Mike and Shannon Vrlak Marilyn and Robert Standerwick, Q.C. Tycho Vuurmans and Bhavna Dixon Derek and Lynne Stanger Michael and Erin Wagner Malcom and Suzanne Steenburgh Benny Wang and Fiona Xie Rimjhim and Arjan Stephens Bing Wang and Susan Yuan R & J Stern Family Foundation Christine Wang John Stevenson De Xing Wang and Wei Gao Richard and Julie Stevenson Hanson Wang and Lily Liu Nigel and Gayle Stoodley Harry Wang and Shirley Yang David Straiton and Laura Hopkins Robert Wang and Min Luo Gary Stuart and Urszula Maciag Shi You Wang and Cherry Wu Mike MK and Erin Suk Yu Wang and Linda Liu Frank Sun and Sunny Xu

42 Yuhui Wang and Jennifer Yu Ben Zheng and Alice Wang Zhe Wang and Maggie Ju Huan Nan Zhong and Yun Zhou Neil and Judy Watson Wei Zhong and Yuyu Fan Sean and Christine Webster Quan Zhong Zhang and Zhao Shan He Wertz Family Bill Zhou and Laura Zhang White Family Hai Ying Zhou and Bella Yin Richard Wittstock and Corinne Kepper Michael Zhou and Jennifer Zhang Kathy Won Mr Joe Zhou and Mrs Amy Wu Alex and Cary Wong Yong Zhou and Helen Guan Brian and May Wong William Zhu and Alice Xu Dan and Tami Wong Eugene Wong and Allison Arai SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS Maxim and Karen Wong AND PROJECT SUPPORT Peter K. K Wong Queenie Wong Beedie Foundation Renee Wong and Hannah Roddan Morris and Helen Belkin Foundation Chris and Sarah Wood Raymond Cheung and Karen Wan Jason Wu and Miranda Ao Zi Ke Gao and Tao (Tom) Liang Bin Xiao and May Cai Grads BC Photography & Video Inc. Gavin Xu and Irina Li Katy Harandi Qian Yang and Ping Wang Harris and Company LLP Jason and Daphanie Yap Highbury Foundation Jason Yap Jones Family Eric and Paula Yau Horatio and Jacqueline Kemeny Edward Ye and Sydney Deng Dr. Raymond Kwan Tiger Yin and Pei Lin Li Family Eugene Yu and Melody He Ya Zhou Lu and Yong Hong He Yu’s Family Tourigny Family Jenise Yue and Can Dang Tun-Chuan and Cheng Lung Igor Zagoruchenko and Tatyana Jordan Melville Junussova SODEXO Edward Zhang and Kathy Li Caroline Sze Eric Zhang and Qingrun Wang Freeman Tong and Sarah Lin Freeman Zhang and Lily Li Uppal Family Hayley Zhang and Zhou Zhu Henry H T Yong and Jasmine Kaidi Yong Jianquan Zhang and Wen Ping Li John Zhang and Hong Yang Peng Zhang and Sonia Liu Richard Zhang and Elaine Wang Suhui Zhang and Kangjian Luo Xueyong Zhang and Baoyan Wang David Zhao and Min Zhang Delong Zhao and Amy Liu Derek Zhao and Vivian Lin

42 43 WPGA GALA 2019 DONORS Sean Liu and Chloe Wang Michael and Shannhao Liu Galia Anderson and James Livingstone Tam and Jan Matthews Stephen and Charlotte Anthony Matthew and Stephanie Miller Lawson Baird and May Tipyapa Richard Mu and Miyo Kanayama David Barnett and Sara Ferguson George Ng and Nelly Shee Bayne-Osborn Family Will and Emma Panenka David and Nyle Beck David Plunkett and Lee Rennison Christopher and Mei Lin Bissonnette Jacqueline and Gregory Quandt Leslie and Peter Blake Matthew Quinlan and Kathy Wardle Derek and Amy Campbell Julia Raudzus and Jeff Joa Daen and Sandra Campbell Jinghui Ren and Yoki Liu George M. Chen and Ping Ping Zhang Xiaobin Meng and Jie Ren Jean-Paul and Jun Collet Barry Rivelis and Kirsten Tisdale Philip Dawe and Renelle Myer Peter Rose and Fiona Brodie Paolo De Cotiis and Laura Shatzko Scott and Dianne Ross Max Dokuchie and Doris Bear Loredo Rucchin and Karen Chong Jennifer Dolden and Grant Gibson Christian Rucker and Anne Muscat Mahasti Ebtia and Sasha Assefirad Osman Samad and Seemi Ghazi Drs. Gordon and Sarah Finlayson Kirpy and Sheila Sangara Robert and Miwa Flynn Tobias Scott and Carla Anderson Violet Foo and Stuart Forbes Ravindar Sidhu and Parvathy Nair Marty and Ashley Gaetz Jason and Elena Smith Howard Gee and Nadeshiko Ikeuchi Gee Nigel and Gayle Stoodley David and Pennie George Gary Stuart and Urszula Maciag Greczmiel-Roberts Family Mike MK and Erin Suk Patrick and Stephanie Guido Nicholas and Hoa Szucs Aditi and Suraj Gupta Larry Taddei and Diana Pozza Kevin and Irene Ham Carlos Tesler-Mabe and Karin Kemeny Tracy Hao and Brian Yin Uppal Family Anthony Ho and Jennifer Tung Praveen and Anuja Varshney Dennis Ho and Katie Kwok Yu Wang and Linda Liu Mark and Kiyomi Hunter De Xing Wang and Wei Gao Jack Jia and Holly Hou Neil and Judy Watson Michael Johnson and Miranda Lam Eugene Wong and Allison Arai Michael and Stephanie Kanevsky Zhe Ning Liu and Xiao Di Wu Kapoor Family Qian Yang and Ping Wang Timothy and Erin Knight Tiger Yin and Pei Lin RF-LAMBDA Inc. Suhui Zhang and Kangjian Luo Scott and Andrea LaPrairie Nan Huan Zhong and Yun Zhou Dallas and Stella Leung Yong Zhou and Helen Guan Jun and Alice Li Hai Ying Zhou and Bella Yin Shi Chen Liang and Weina Zheng Joe Zhou and Amy Wu Herman Lin and Warmie Liang

44 GALA 2019 Hawksworth Restaurant Group GIFT-IN-KIND DONORS Brian Hiebert Hills of Kerrisdale Petti P. Leung Shannon Humphrey Jennifer C. Morissette India Rose Cosmeticary Christopher Adams Innovative Fitness - Kitsilano Michelle Addison Isola Bella Children’s Clothing & Shoes Leanne Anselmo Karen and Mike Jahnke Robert Anselmo and Leanne Anselmo Jennifer Johnston Miles Anthony Juice Truck Enterprises Ltd Aquilini Family Kaboodles Toy Store Inc. Cheryl Araki Kalev Fitness Aritzia Jeremiah Katz Jamie Armstrong Jacqueline and Horatio Kemeny Patrick Austin Kids Books Back Healer Timothy Knight David Barnett Kondi Fitness Inc Kate Bayne Lagree West Beauty Bar Hani Lammam Nyle Beck Liberty Wine Bioethique on 4th Liquidity Blackcomb Helicopters Little Kitchen Academy Ltd Blubird - Vestis Fashion Group Xuchuan Liu Blue Ruby Live Nation Siena Boxer James Livingstone and Galia Anderson Brenda Bradshaw Yuhan Ma Brow Kouture Jeannie McKinley Browns Social House Point Grey Melanie Auld Jewelry Nara Burns Misch Shop INC Cadence Cycling Studio Mission Hill Family Estate Thomas Cannell Nature’s Path Catimini Nita Lake Lodge Jacky Chan Nourishme Ventured Inc Ruby Chow Inna O’Brian Coco’s Closet Ksenia Ogolinkina Mark Cunningham Olivia Designs Janet Derbawka Paper Queen Jillian Dixon George Paspalas Michael Doyle Pedal heads Exit Canada Adam Pegg, La Quercia Eyes Inspire Photos by Kathryn Filia Esthetics Marty Pospischil Glory Juice Preventum Personalized Health Care Stacey Handley Yasmin Prol Caroline Haselden

44 45 Pure Barre OTHER: GRAD BANQUET Pure Vibe Norman Adams Rebecca Bree Boutique Pankaj and Rita Agarwal Lisa Reino John and Jean Anderson Graeme Renton Alex and Angela Baumgard Respect Your Universe Anna Chen Ride Cycle Donaldson’s Barristers Sage Wellness Centre Garth and Tami Ellis Salon Haze Maryam Golnaraghi Ivo Staiano Jarek and Aga Jendo Suzanne Steenburgh Ben Jia and Sammie Wong Richard Stevenson Wen Jia and Yong Huang Stoops Design Charles Jiang and Amanda He Style Haven Interior Design Doug Kibblewhite and Cigdem Arkuran Larry Taddei Dr. Raymond Kwan Tap & Barrel Restaurants Shan Fei Lin and Chun Xia Liang Teased Hair and Nail Studio Wen Rong Lu and Hong Li Zhang The Bike Gallery Tun-Chuan and Cheng Lung The Dailey Method Vancouver Andrew Molnar and Jill Beamer The Right Shoe Ken Quan and Connie Cheng The West Coast Fishing Club Ian Scott and Gina Ogilvie Tom Lee Music Eiichi Shiwa and Anna Shiwa Tourigny Family Christine Moffat TurF Wanlan Su and Junming Huang Vancouver Volleyball League (VVL) Shuo Sun and Grace Wang Peeyush Varshney Kin Foon Tai and Tim Yee Lau Dr. Robyn Watts - Coastal Plastic Jie Tan and Yi Zheng Surgery Carlos Tesler-Mabe and Karin Kemeny West Point Grey Academy Michael Walsh and Nicole Hunter Lori-Ann Wilchek Shao Shan Xu and Rina Wen Juliet C. Wong Ping Yang Chris Wood and Sarah Wood Yuhui Yu and Xiaochuan Yu Jennifer Wood Edward Zhang and Kathy Li Dona and Steven Yan Yahui Zhang and Lei Sun Vincent Yen Fei Yue Zhang and Xiao Yun Li Stella Yuen Quan Zhong Zhang and Zhao Shan He Xiao Fen Zhu and Wei Ni

46 In 2018-2019, our community donated $1,763,157 to WPGA for programs and school improvements. Thank you!

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