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The Sterling Hall School

ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 55115_SHS_AR_2009:MSHS_AR_2006 11-26-2009 9:39 PM Page b

THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE STERLING HALL SCHOOL The Mission of The Sterling Hall School is to offer a secure environment for the education of boys in mind, body, and spirit. Our supportive community and small classes nurture and challenge our students to become critical thinkers, self-directed learners, and successful contributors. We are committed to doing everything possible to ensure that SHS graduates excel academically and are recognized for their personal qualities, ability to lead, and determination to make a contribution to their communities in the 21st Century. We are also committed to becoming the destination of choice for families seeking a school that is a leader and innovator in elementary education and in the character development of young boys. As we look to the future, we are exploring the option of expanding our school to the secondary level. A task force has been put in place to study the need for, and impact of, such an expansion.

The Sterling Hall School Registered Charitable # 11925 7657 RR0001. The Sterling Hall School Foundation Registered Charitable # 82344 7271 RR0001.

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Board Chair’s Message

As I reflect back on my four years as Board Chair, I am both proud and amazed at all that we have been able to accomplish as a Board and as a community. The 2008 / 09 school year had a particularly busy agenda as we continued to execute on a number of important initiatives with an eye on the future of the school. As you know, all businesses and enterprises were rocked by the worldwide financial crisis over the last year. The measure of each institution is how well it has been able to weather this challenging time. I am pleased to report that The Sterling Hall School not only made it through the storm intact, but has emerged stronger than ever.

A financially sound school

Both the Finance and Advancement Committees developed risk management plans that accounted for an anticipated decline in enrolment as a result of the economic crisis. Fortunately for us, these downward projections did not materialize. With astute financial planning by our Finance Committee, headed by John Stevens, the school was able to marshal resources and deliver a budget surplus, despite the downturn. Our growing reputation also helped us through the crisis, and our enrolment is currently at 98% capacity – 305 boys. The Sterling Hall School Foundation made its first investments in the equity markets in early March and, SHS has made it through the thanks to a prudent investment strategy, we realized a 3.3% economic storm intact, and rate of return. This is a remarkable achievement given this is setting its course towards year’s climate. an even brighter future. The members of the Property Committee have been working to secure the land on which SHS currently sits. They have been in discussion with the Toronto Land Corporation and the Toronto District School Board and are continuing negotiations for the purchase of this land. While we are on a very long-term lease with the TDSB, ownership of our current site, together with our previous purchase of land situated just west of SHS, will further strengthen and protect our future. The Technology Committee’s decision to invest substantial time in enhancing our school website resulted in up-to-date information for parents and allowed us to better portray SHS to both our current and potential families. The Committee also continues to investigate and implement best practices in technology for the education of our boys.

An evolving school

The Strategic Planning Committee has established a Task Force that will continue to work toward a decision on whether a secondary school should be a part of SHS’s future. They also hosted a retreat last spring that brought together thought leaders in our community to provide input on the future of our school. The valuable information they collected formed the basis for Board approval to move this project forward, while continuing to focus on preserving the culture and strength of our elementary school. It is interesting to note that over 90% of CAIS schools have a secondary component today, with many having begun as elementary-only institutions. Of the eight elementary- only CAIS schools, six are in Ontario. Of these six, four are seriously considering a similar evolution. We will continue to assess our competition in all aspects of the services they provide in order to ensure we remain competitive. All the accomplishments of the past year can be viewed in the broader context of what the school has achieved over the last decade. The growth in enrolment, the physical expansion of the

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school, the addition of outstanding facilities like the Music Centre, the Art Studio, the Science Lab, and the Discovery Centre – all have been completed in the context of a well-conceived growth strategy designed to preserve and strengthen the school and its unique culture. I have marveled over the years at the dedication and commitment of the SHS community to support and foster these initiatives.

A strong Board

I would like to recognize and thank the following retiring Board members for their contribution to SHS: Alison Noble, Robbie Pryde, and Jeff Moody. I would also like to congratulate John Stevens, your new Board Chair, and thank the Governance Committee who seamlessly handled this transition. I have been privileged to work with a strong and dedicated group of people who make up the SHS Board of Governors. Each of them brings individual strengths and as a Board they work together tirelessly to make The Sterling Hall School the best that it can be, for our boys today and for others tomorrow. As I step down as your Chair, I am confident that I am leaving the school in a stronger position than when I first joined the Board. I am also confident that your next Chair, John Stevens, is ready and able to lead our great school into the next exciting chapter in our history. SHS has always been blessed with a talented pool of potential Board members and leaders. My decision to step down was made significantly easier knowing that Board leadership has been entrusted to John’s very capable hands. It has truly been my honour and pleasure to serve The Sterling Hall School these last eight years and to work closely with Principal Ian Robinson and his talented team of Faculty and Staff. You are at the right place, we are on the right track – spread the word. All the best,

Kevin Sullivan SHS Board Chair

BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2009-2010 Front Row: (left to right) Perry-Anne Lupyrypa, Eric Lo, Neri Slan, Jane Reucassel, Michael Boland. Second Row: (left to right) Alison McDonald, Sally Hannon, Denise MacDonald, Roberto Drassinower, John Stevens (Chairman), Bill Wilder, Marc Boyman. Third Row: (left to right) Steven Tuchner, Arnold Temple, Greg Watson, Kris Isberg, Robert Poile.

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Principal’s Report

I have had to replace my copy of the SHS Strategic Plan a number of times. It’s not because I am hard on publications or books – I love them, as our library at home attests – but my constant referral to the pages of this vital document eventually defeats its spine. With its four directional pillars, this really is a document that deserves frequent attention. Concentrating on the “Excellence in Program” section, I read over again the nine strategies listed there in order to determine how our score card reads one year on. On all nine counts, SHS has certainly progressed. I’d like to take it one step further, however, and consider whether there are additional achievements in the academic realm that we have attained. As is the nature of progressive schools where best practices are the goal and change is the norm rather than the exception, much growth has occurred at SHS. Let me give you some initiatives that are not specifically mentioned in our Strategic Plan, but are now in place: > The Sterling Institute brushed itself off and became a living, vibrant entity and a tribute to the diligence and inspiration of those at SHS, now and previously, who contributed so much to its creation and its scope. Espousing the merits of “best practices in boys’ education” is our number one goal and is on our lips every day. > SMART Boards (including one in SK) and LCD projectors have become a far more integral part of our classrooms. Often this is thanks to the generosity of our families. > The SHS Professional Development program continues apace – four of us were at the International Boys’ Schools Coalition conference in New Zealand in July, where three of us ran workshops. Our primary aim remains > With parental permission, we have formed an ensuring that the academic academic research team to track the performance of experience offered to our our graduates at their secondary schools. students continues to stretch > We have our first dedicated Drama room. and challenge and, at the same > I have appointed new specialist teachers in French time, support and enable. and Social Studies at the Intermediate Division level – Grade 6 to 8. > The five-day timetable has been revamped and improved, and now includes an afternoon recess for Primary students. This has helped greatly with late-in-the-day academic focus and concentration.

Moving on from academics, what other firsts have occurred?

> Seeing the photo of an SHS boy on the cover of the Qantas Airline in-flight entertainment guide – as my wife Jennifer and I were travelling to the IBSC Conference in Napier, New Zealand – what a surprise! > “Dads and Lads Breakfast” led the recent social scene. We had hoped for 150 or so to attend. As the floor of The Eaton Shier Gym creaked beneath the feet of more than 400 dads and lads, an instant tradition was created. Yours Truly serving pancakes is another first – but what fun! > Plastic water bottles have disappeared permanently from SHS. > The title “Agents of Change” has become common parlance for the boys who sit on Student Council as Prefect and Captains of Citizenship. > In the world of our Alumni, The White and Blue magazine was resuscitated and will be an annual publication. > Our first Alumnus to join a Board Committee – KC Daya, who graduated in 1994 – has joined the Task Force investigating the possibility of an SHS Secondary School. Welcome, KC!

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> Jason Love was the first alumnus to marry followed by KC Daya and Wesley Pang who was married in New York in October, 2009. > Katie Nicoll and her three crew members came 16/35 in the Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship in October in a J22. > Joel Brough was be an Olympic Torch Bearer on December 1 in Baie Comeau, Quebec; she represented Canada in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in Field Hockey. > The annual Founder’s Day/Terry Fox Run – SHS was the top fundraising school in the world for the fourth consecutive year!

As I continually assess and reassess with the leadership team, the Faculty, and the Staff, the focus flickers from one special area to another. Our primary aim remains ensuring that the academic experience offered to our students continues to stretch and challenge and, at the same time, support and enable – the goal being strong preparation for Grade 9. Rest assured that our teachers are fine advocates as they guide and direct your sons in every part of our curriculum and program. In the final analysis, I am proud of our hard-working team and of the fact that we have a destination school where the Students, the Faculty and Staff, and the Parents are genuinely happy to be on a daily basis.

Ian Robinson Principal

A farewell tribute to Kevin Sullivan, Chair of the SHS Board of Governors

Although this is most definitely bitter-sweet, it is my honour and privilege to write a tribute to the work of retiring Board Chair, Kevin Sullivan – who is retiring in the sense that he has finished his term of office, not in terms of his outgoing, supportive personality! Over the 14 years that I have been at SHS, it has been my privilege to work closely with three Board Chairs: Andrew Dalton, Pat Meneley, and Kevin Sullivan. SHS has gone through a series of phases as it has grown and matured, and, as an institution, we are indebted to these three men. Kevin’s contribution can be observed in every aspect of school and Board life. As members of the SHS community, Kevin and Sandy Sullivan’s generosity has left a massive legacy in the form of The Sullivan Music Centre. As a Board Chair, Kevin was always mindful of the work of all of the committees, though perhaps most evidently of Finance and Governance, taking particular care to ensure, firstly, that the school was in good financial shape and, secondly, that the Board was conducting itself in the fashion most likely to benefit the school. Kevin’s humour, synopses of previous discussions, knowledge of when to encourage or discourage discourse, strategic and creative thinking, ability to effect positive change, constant encouragement, and support of and appreciation for the efforts of his Board members are only some of the gifts that he contributed. The SHS Board of Governors remains in excellent hands because his successor, John Stevens, will continue this tradition of outstanding leadership. Even though Kevin’s sons have left SHS, it is indicative of his integrity and belief in our school that he has agreed to continue to play an important role on the SHS Foundation Board. We applaud him and are grateful for his selfless, unstinting effort. Thanks to Kevin and others like him, it is clear that our school remains in safe and capable hands and the future appears to be very encouraging.

Ian Robinson Principal

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Investing in Our Faculty and Our Boys

Our Faculty participates in Professional Development activities of many types. Here is a list of some of the conference presentations and special achievements that have contributed to the enrichment of their professional lives – and to the education of your sons.

PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES:

MICHAEL ADAMSON National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Boston, Mass., USA ANDREW ALLAN National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Boston, Mass., USA SUSAN BRAY Emergency & Disaster Planning Conference, Toronto; Toronto Emergency Services, Toronto JOEL BROUGH OASHPE Spring Conference, Picton (Health and Physical Education) STEVE CALEY Critical Thinking Workshop, Berkeley, California, USA CATHERINE DALE Promise of Music - Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto LESLIE ANNE DEXTER Action Research Presentation at IBSC, Napier, New Zealand JAMES HAY Environmental Presentation – SHS Breathing Life at IBSC, Napier, New Zealand ALEEZA JANMOHAMED “Succeeding With The Difficult Young Child,” Bureau of Education & Research, Markham TENA LAING Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association, Collingwood JAMES MACDONALD Emergency & Safety Association of Ontario, Toronto; Assistant Heads Conference, Vancouver MARK MAGEE “Embracing the Power of Social Networks,” Lower Canada College, Montreal TYLER MEAKIN Mathematics AQ Primary Level 1, York University, Toronto TIM NAHACHEWSKY Science Teachers of Ontario Conference, Toronto JOHN PITTMAN “Technology in the Music Class,” Rethink IT at Lower Canada College, Montreal KELLY RETTER Conference for Kindergarten Teachers, Toronto IAN ROBINSON Media Training, CIS, Toronto; CAIS Board (Treasurer); IBSC Board JEAN SHIRREFF Reading AQ Primary Level 1, York University, Toronto ERICA SPRULES National Character Education Conference, Huntsville; Brain Learning and Applications Institute, Hamilton JENNA TAFT Reading AQ Primary Level 1, York University, Toronto KATE TAYLOR Action Research Presentation at IBSC, Napier, New Zealand DOROTA TRNIK CIS Visual Arts Conference, Toronto CAYLEIGH WARRACK Klingenstein Institute, New York, USA MARCO ZIMBALATTI Presented our Inquiry Program at the ASCD Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA; Alan November Conference, Boston, Mass., USA

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN EDUCATION:

JAMES BURNS Project Zero, Harvard University, Boston, Mass., USA TRISH CISLAK Chair of TARGET (Toronto Action Research Group for Excellence in Teaching) LUKE COLES Completed Masters of Education, OISE, Toronto LESLIE ANNE DEXTER Completed Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies, National Louis University, Illinois, USA JAMES HAY Best Practices, Green School Coordinator, Toronto ANDREW KILMER Trained under Schools Attuned, Toronto SUZANNE LAGACEY Teacher Facilitor at Ontario Educational Leadership Centre, Orillia KATIE NICOLL Trained under Schools Attuned, Toronto

IBSC = International Boys’ Schools Coalition CESI = Canadian Educational Standards Institute CIS = Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario CAIS = Canadian Association of Independent Schools

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Report from the Chair of Advancement

I am pleased to report that as a result of the ongoing generosity of our community, we were able to meet the fundraising goals set out by the Advancement Committee for The Sterling Hall School. Even during the challenging economic environment that we experienced last year, our community continued to respond to the needs of educating our boys. Through the leadership of Mike Boland and Mary Dawn Thomson, who acted as Chairs of our Annual Giving Campaign, we were able to exceed our goal – both in dollars and participation. I would like to thank them for their leadership on the campaign and also congratulate Mike Boland, who is newly appointed to the Board of Governors. As the Board is currently engaged in determining the priorities for the next phase of the development of SHS, this year our focus continues to be on Annual Giving. We have three families who have generously volunteered their time and their names to the campaign. Jim and Jennifer Beqaj will be chairing the campaign for current SHS families, Ellen and Graeme Watt will chair on behalf of new SHS families, and Sally Hannon and Howard Barton will chair for our Alumni families. I look forward to witnessing the success of this talented group of volunteers. I would also like to recognize the contributions made by departing Advancement Committee members Robbie Pryde, Jeff Moody, and David Fleck. I am pleased to welcome Jane Even during the challenging economic environment Reucassel as the newest member that we experienced last year, our community of the Advancement Committee. responded to the needs of educating our boys. This past year we have also been engaged in widening our reach to ensure that more parents are aware of The Sterling Hall School as a prime option for educating their sons. Promotion through various publications, new partnerships, and the implementation of our new website are all tools that we have used to advance the SHS message. We also continue to develop our fairly young Alumni network through various events and publications. I would like to thank The Sterling Hall School community for its continued support. Through your gifts of financial support and volunteer hours, you have continued to make our school a great place to be a boy!

Bill Wilder Chair of Advancement Board of Governors

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Thank you to our retiring Board members

The Sterling Hall School wishes to recognize and thank the following members of the Board for their commitment and contribution to The Sterling Hall School during their tenure on the Board of Governors.

Jeff Moody and in software development for both a medical Jeff Moody joined the Board of Governors in 2008, imaging and an Internet gateway company. Alison and has served since that time as a member of and her husband, Jason Marks, have two sons: Eric, the Advancement Committee. Jeff is currently one who is in Grade 8 at SHS; and Adam, an SHS Old of the principals of Gluskin Sheff and Associates, Boy who is now in Grade 10 at Crescent School. a wealth management firm for high net worth indi- viduals. Jeff was also a member of the Canadian Robbie Pryde National Sailing Team from 1984 to 1988 and Robbie Pryde served four years on the Board and remains an avid sailor and ski racer. Jeff and his was a member of the Advancement Committee, wife, Joanne, have two children: Samantha, who where he served as a member of the Discover is in Grade 7 at Havergal College; and Christopher, The Future Campaign Cabinet. Robbie is Vice-Chair who is in Grade 5 at SHS. and Head of Global Origination and Institutional Equities at TD Securities and a member of TD Alison Noble Securities Management Committee and the TDSI Alison Noble served as a member of the Board of Directors. He joined TD Securities in Governance Committee and was the Board repre- 2000 when the company purchased Newcrest sentative on the SHS Green School Team. Alison Capital, where he had been a Founding Partner was also the recipient of SHS’s most distinguished and Managing Director. Robbie and his wife, award – The Victoria Hand Award for Volunteerism. Laura, have a daughter, Adelaide at Havergal She has worked as a business strategy consultant College and a son, Cooper, in Grade 5 at SHS.

Welcome, to our new Board members!

Michael Boland Toronto, Bob has had extensive experience Fully committed to the school serving on both public and private company and its future, Michael comes boards, including as Chairman and CEO of to us with lots of “boy” ClubLink Corp. Bob and his wife, Donna, a insight and joins the Board former SHS Governor, have a son, Dan, in of Governors as a member Grade 8 at SHS, two daughters, Christine of the Strategic Planning and Andrea, at McGill University, and a third Committee. His entrepre- daughter, Ellen, at Havergal College. neurial background will serve SHS as it continues to grow. Michael has an Economics degree from Jane Reucassel McMaster University and 25 years of small business Jane has joined the Board experience. While managing his current company, of Governors as a member Polar Magnetics Inc., he also consults for and of the Advancement invests in start-up companies. Michael and his wife, Committee and the SHS Mary Dawn Thomson, currently have three boys at Green Task Force. She SHS: James in Grade 8, Andrew in Grade 5, and graduated from University Thomas in Grade 4. of Western Ontario with a B.Sc. in History and holds a Master of Social Work Bob Poile from Wilfrid Laurier University. Jane is a trained Bob has joined the Board Family Therapist who has worked in the areas of of Governors as a member early intervention, education, and private practice. of the Finance Committee. Jane has a background in public policy and govern- He is a 1981 graduate ment relations, having worked in Ottawa for the of Harvard University Minister of Health focusing on women’s health with an A.B. in Biological issues. Jane and her husband Kenneth have a son, Anthropology. Currently Duncan, in Grade 3 at SHS, and a daughter, Gaye, with Polar Securities Inc. in in Grade 6 at Bishop Strachan School.

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Report from the Chair of the Finance Committee

The Sterling Hall School has completed another solid financial year – no small feat in the recent economic climate. An increase in the excess of revenue over operational expenses, combined with solid support from the school’s fundraising efforts, increased the net assets of the school from $11,312,013 to $11,618,260. The deficiency in revenue over expenses of ($713,544) was the result of the Board’s decision to transfer $1,500,000 to The Sterling Hall School Foundation. These funds are being held in a Capital Accumulation Fund in anticipation of the purchase of 99 Cartwright Avenue and other facilities improvements. The school continues to enjoy a strong and stable financial position through a combination of healthy enrolment, sound management, and the ongoing support received from an active and caring SHS community. This vital support enables the school to continually improve and upgrade its programs, buildings, and grounds. These are worthy goals that will help secure the school’s future and ensure students have access to The school continues the very best Faculty and facilities. to enjoy a strong and It has been my pleasure to serve on the Finance Committee. I stable financial position. would like to thank all the other members for their continued contributions – Bart Bull, Kiran Little, Bob Poile, Ian Robinson, and Greg Watson. As I take on the position as your new Board Chair, I am stepping down as Chair of the Finance Committee. I am delighted that Greg Watson has agreed to take on the responsibilities of Chair.

John W. Stevens Chair, Finance Committee

SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – JUNE 30, 2009

Highlights of the Statement of Financial Position 2009 2008 Total Current Assets $ 2,319,831 $ 1,462,541 Capital Assets 9,298,429 9,849,472 Total Assets $11,618,260 $11,312,013 Total Current Liabilities 4,991,887 4,107,127 Deferred Capital Contributions 4,918,321 4,783,290 Total Liabilities 9,910,208 8,890,417 Net Assets $ 1,708,052 $2,421,596

Highlights of the Statement of Operations 2009 2008 Tuition Fees 6,578,345 6,128,130 Other Income 1,072,538 978,881 Fundraising 222,997 221,186 Total Revenue $ 7,873,880 $7,328,197 Educational Expenses 4,022,423 3,755,467 Administration and General 2,408,074 2,623,740 Amortization of Capital Assets 656,927 667,099 Total Expenses $ 7,087,424 $7,046,306 Excess of Revenue over Expenses from Operations 786,456 281,891 Transfer to The Sterling Hall School Foundation (1,500,000) – Excess (Deficiency) of Revenue over Expenses $ (713,544) $ 281,891

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Update from The Sterling Hall School Foundation

The Sterling Hall School Foundation was established in 2005 as a public foundation to financially support the activities of the school and to provide financial security for its future. The Foundation receives assets, both donor-directed and otherwise, to support a broad range of the school’s requirements. Through the efforts of the Advancement Committee and the generosity of The Sterling Hall School community, the Foundation raised over $150,000 in the year ending June 30, 2009. These donations include commitments made to the Discover The Future Campaign and additional funds raised by the school throughout the year. The Foundation manages the funds under its administration with a view to both the short and longer-term needs of the school, and at June 30, 2009, the total net assets of the Foundation exceeded $2 million. For most of the year, the Foundation’s funds were invested in short-term instruments available to support the school’s immediate needs. Fortunately, we did not feel any of the effects of the economic downturn in the financial markets experienced by most Foundations. In the latter part of the year, through our investment management firm, a portion of the Foundation assets were invested in a balanced investment fund. As the funds under management grow, it is the Foundation’s intention to continue to diversify its investments into Fortunately, we did not feel any other securities. of the effects of the economic Members of the SHS community who wish to view downturn experienced by most the audited financial statements of the Foundation may Foundations. contact the Business Office. With the Foundation’s goal being to financially support the activities of the school and to provide financial security for its future, the Foundation Board consists of Directors who have a deep knowledge of both the school and investments. The Directors of the Foundation for the year were:

B A R T B U L L JAMES MALONE PAT MENELEY JOHN STEVENS KEVIN SULLIVAN

In addition, Principal Ian Robinson and Kiran Little, Director of Business and Finance, act as ex-officio members of the Foundation, and Bill Wilder, Chair of the Advancement Committee, provides input on the fundraising efforts. At the AGM in September, Pat Meneley, who had served on the Foundation since 2005, retired from the Board. On behalf of the Foundation, I would like to thank Pat for his commitment and support of both the School and the Foundation. Greg Watson was elected to the Board at the AGM. Greg will also serve the school in his position as Chair of the Finance Committee. It has been a pleasure to serve on the Foundation with such a committed group of people. I would like to express my appreciation to them for their efforts.

Bart Bull Chair, The Sterling Hall School Foundation

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Ways to Support The Sterling Hall School

Annual Giving

All Annual Giving contributions are used to enhance every aspect of learning and teaching. With support from our community, we can continually add to each and every boy’s experience at SHS. Annual Giving makes up the difference between what tuition covers and the actual cost of running our school. Such gifts are usually unrestricted (meaning that donors allow the school to spend the funds on what it deems to be necessary). This year, Annual Gifts were directed toward the following areas: The Sterling Priority Fund, Arts & Languages, Athletics, Homeroom Enhancements, and Science & Technology.

Gifts-in-Kind

Gifts of goods are accepted on a case-by-case basis. These gifts are appraised by an independent third party and receipted for fair market value. This year, The Sterling Hall School gratefully accepted gifts-in-kind that ranged from electronic equipment to sports team gear.

Scholarships

The Robert Burns Memorial Scholarship VALUE AS AT JUNE 30, 2009 $19,796.16 This Scholarship was started in 2000 to honour the memory of the late Dr. Robert Burns, a distinguished member of the SHS community. This scholarship is awarded annually to a boy who exhibits a passion for learning and a commitment to excellence in all interests. The boy must also show promise following the example of Dr. Burns. This year’s recipient was Gavin Lifman.

SHS Faculty / Staff Scholarship Fund VALUE AS AT JUNE 30, 2009 $54,032.51 Annual Giving donations from SHS Faculty and Staff are directed to a Scholarship Fund for boys from Grade 4 to 7 who have attained an 80% average or are on the Honour Roll/Academic Achievement List. In addition, the boy who receives this award is an all-around participant in school life and has displayed resilience, independence, and responsibility. This year’s recipient was James Ellis.

The Mrs. Reeves Scholarship VALUE AS AT JUNE 30, 2009 $34,083.80 The Mrs. Reeves Scholarship was established in June 2008 and is awarded to a boy who has true potential but just needs encouragement to believe in himself. Mrs. Reeves, former Executive Director of Advancement at SHS, always saw the “good” in every boy and this award is a statement of the school’s belief in the recipient. The prize is awarded to a boy in Grade 3 to 7 in order for the award to take effect during the recipient’s remaining time at SHS. The scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2009 to Eric Noble-Marks.

Annual Giving 2008-2009 % Fund

77.36% Sterling Priority Fund 7.52% Other 2.98% Homeroom Enhancements 2.90% Faculty & Staff Scholarship 6.40% Science & Technology 1.09% Athletics 0.93% Arts & Languages 0.82% Visiting Artists Program

100% Total

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Annual Giving 2008 – 2009

MESSAGE FROM ANNUAL GIVING CHAIRS

The Sterling Hall School’s Annual Giving program is an important community effort. We are proud to have chaired the 2008-2009 Annual Giving campaign and we would like to thank our fellow Parents, Alumni Families, Faculty, Staff, and Friends of the school who showed their support by making an Annual Gift in 2008-2009. Our collective investment of $279,783 benefits each and every student at SHS. Thank you all for your contributions.

Mike Boland & Mary Dawn Thomson

ANNUAL GIVING BY CLASS DOLLARS DONATED AND PARTICIPATION

JK – $9,035 – 69% Colin & Debbie Simpson Grade 2S – $16,957 – 75% Jordan & Faith Banks David & Michelle Skurka Peter Bates & Sarah Beckett-Bates Kevin & Julie Barnes David & Catherine Staveley Paul & Nora Cotterill Peter Bates & Sarah Beckett-Bates Subodh & Mekhul Verma Glen Evanowich & Christine Liptay Michael & Heather Faralla Scott & Sandra Higgins Grade 1G – $6,698 – 63% Tim Frith & Natalie Davidson Philip Lamb & Karyn Monk Robert Bauer & Donna Robinson Cory Goldberg & Tara Nikain Trevor & Jill Radomsky John Chettleburgh & Steven & Jennifer Graff Kenneth & Jane Reucassel Christine ten Brummeler Jason & Lise Kaiman Mark Rotstein & Melanie Kraft Mark & Patricia Fuller Jeff & Serena Machat Jeffrey & Eve Starkman Jonathan Knowles & Natasha Feder Matt & Katie Osler Kevin & Sandra Sullivan Henry & Annie Ng Mark & Yael Wilder Armin von Eppinghoven & Joel Rochon & Alison Wiley Peri Schleining SK – $15,018 – 89% Peter & Neri Slan Mark & Yael Wilder Bruce Barker & Lesley Marks Wayne & Nicole Swadron Richard & Jennifer Bradlow Vlad & Dorota Trnik Grade 2W – $10,070 – 81% Jim & Alison Christodoulis Graeme & Ellen Watt David & Jody Abbott Barry & Wendy Gordon Jim & Dina Bantis Grade 1T – $4,680 – 56% Glenn & Tracie Graff Chris Boyle & Jane Kilburn Boyle David & Hayley Gerofsky James Malone & Carol Port Robert & Susan Bray Steven & Jennifer Graff John & Sylvia McDonald Paul & Nora Cotterill Jason & Lise Kaiman Richard & Pamela McKenney Howard Crosner Thomas & Cristina Kim George & Christina Lawrence Dale & Elise Teitler Jeff & Kelly MacDonald Oprescu-Havriliuc Stephen Douglas & Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Marc McKenzie Chris & Heather Partridge Patricia FitzGerald Jeff Stock & Sarah Bull Mark Rivkin & Jenny Solursh James Gage & Danielle Miller Bryan & Anne Tatoff Stephen & Marion Robinson Allen & Perry-Anne Lupyrypa Graeme & Ellen Watt

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Chris & Heather Partridge Sandy Sussman & Wayne & Nicole Swadron Abe Soo & Grace Tsang Deena Weinberg Sussman Geoff & Adrienne Waterman David Williamson & Margot Roberts Wayne & Nicole Swadron Grade 7A – 17,005 – 72% Stan & Marcy Tepner Grade 3B – $10,070 – 75% Craig & Lisa Ellis Steven & Debra Tuchner Michael Boland & Joel & Leslie Flatt The Walderman Family Mary Dawn Thomson Paul & Denise Grimes Brian & Joanne Gooding Grade 5A – $11,716 – 74% Philip & Cheryl Hampson Mark & Cheryl Grammer Anonymous Mark Johnson & Sue Marshall Paul Liebovitz & Joy Sterling Reid Bowlby & Deborah Bongard Mike Martin & Sally Rosenbaum J. Cameron & Denise MacDonald Peter Empey & Betty-Ann Franssen Bruce & Alison McDonald John Macpherson & Brent Graham & Helen MacRae Lino Palma & Robin Seligman Gisele Sved-Macpherson Barry & Laurie Green Robert & Donna Poile James Malone & Carol Port David & Melanie Harris John & Susan Rose James & Sylvia McGovern Richard Libby David Rosenberg & Rachael Zbar Jeffrey Sackman & Terri Hawkes Sharon Ludlow Sandy Sussman & Michael Sherman & Emily Rayson James Malone & Carol Port Deena Weinberg Sussman Peter & Neri Slan Art Mannarn & Judy Deutscher Gerald & Marie-Hélène Weiss Larry & Marty Wilder Jeffrey Rush & Belinda Bard Grade 7R – $16,847 – 78% Mitchell & Faith Sherman Grade 3F – $14,703 – 56% Michael Boland & Arnold Temple & Betsy Mills Mark Caplan & Claire Angus Caplan Mary Dawn Thomson David Williamson & Margot Roberts John Chettleburgh & Andrew & Ingrid Callum Christine ten Brummeler Grade 5S – $9,192 – 61% David & Kimberly Hanmer Richard Cohen & Tamara Blum Mark Caplan & Claire Angus Caplan Lawrence & Elyse Hildebrand Brian Denega & Cindy Crawford John Chettleburgh & Mark Johnson & Sue Marshall David Ferguson & Lynn Grogan Christine ten Brummeler Peter Mackenzie & Kate Zeidler Greg Mills & Lynn Richardson Roberto Drassinower & Emei Ma James & Lucia Mahoney Frank Pallotta & Mary Crawford Jack & Meryl Gardner Mark & Neo Mandlsohn James & Robin Porter Paul & Martha Goldman Jason Marks & Alison Noble Ian Struthers & Elle Vilo-Struthers Norman & Laura Lamarche Ross McMaster & Heather Hewitt James O’Sullivan & Lucie Vallée Geoff & Jennifer Parker Grade 4D – $10,443 – 67% Lino Palma & Robin Seligman Anthony Sigel & Joan Sternthal-Sigel Murray & Tracey Braithwaite Mary Penny Bryan & Anne Tatoff Stephen & Trish Cislak Anthony Sigel & Joan Sternthal-Sigel Rob & Cheryl Urback Michael & Karen Cohen Tom Trimble & The Walderman Family Todd Dalglish & Linda Lord Lisa Applegath-Trimble Craig Hutchinson Grade 8C – $8,735 – 71% Victor Un & Doris Sung Eric Lo & Joanie Tong Joe & Dianne Bales Allen & Perry-Anne Lupyrypa Grade 6C – $8,204 – 72% Bill Black & Cindy Findlay Doug & Deborah McCutcheon David Bannon & Gail Strachan Brian Davis & Lynn Oldershaw Craig & Lynn McDougall Sian Burgess Colm Freyne & Viraj Desai Robert Stewart & David Crawford & Julia Holland Tim & Judy Higgins Margaret Herridge David & Yvonne Fleck Randy Lyons & Kelly Fulton Kees Van Winters & Paul Liebovitz & Joy Sterling Adam & Robyn Polan Jennifer Hibberd Randy & Jennifer Marks Christopher Radhakrishnan & Robert & Jennifer White Gary & Linda Mattan Hedda Li Richard & Pamela McKenney Robert & Sally Sarjeant Grade 4K – $31,735 – 94% Adam & Robyn Polan Michael Sherman & Emily Rayson Kevin & Julie Barnes Steven Shadowitz & Susan Kovacs Ron Walker & Susan Monteith Michael Boland & Earl Stuart Geoff & Adrienne Waterman Mary Dawn Thomson Cesare & Joy Verde Paul & Nora Cotterill Grade 8H – $8,881 – 56% Lawrence Zucker & Debbie Kleiner Evan Kelly & Linda Tinmouth Tom Curry & Lori Monteith James & Lucia Mahoney Grade 6N – $12,032 – 56% Elizabeth de Jong & Geoff Benson David & Glennie Mandel Kevin & Julie Barnes Nigel Johnston & Pam Hillen Jeff & Joanne Moody Jim & Jennifer Beqaj Allen & Perry-Anne Lupyrypa Robbie & Laura Pryde Brian Davis & Lynn Oldershaw David & Lisa McBain David Rosenberg & Rachael Zbar Brandon Fahy & Ying Ip Mary Penny Michael & Rosemarie Shannon John & Ann Firstbrook Raymond Stein & Nancy Viner John & Katherine Stevens Win & Judy McKay Wayne & Nicole Swadron Robert Stewart & Chris & Gabby Naylor Rishard Weitz & Carolyn Weiss Margaret Herridge John & Katherine Stevens

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“Simply, you have given my sons a life experience they would never receive anywhere else.” S H S PA R E N T 55115_SHS_AR_2009:MSHS_AR_2006 11-26-2009 9:40 PM Page 14

ANNUAL GIVING BY LEVEL

* denotes Annual Giving Donor Richard & Jennifer Bradlow Chris & Gabby Naylor for five consecutive years Murray & Tracey Braithwaite James O’Sullivan & Lucie Vallée Sian Burgess John Offutt & Jane Ferguson Principal’s Council – $10,000 & up Joe & Vincenta Cheng * Frank Pallotta & Mary Crawford Robbie & Laura Pryde * John Chettleburgh & Lino Palma & Robin Seligman Greg & Karen Watson Christine ten Brummeler * Chris & Heather Partridge Sterling Society – Jim & Alison Christodoulis James Penturn & Kathleen Crook $5,000 to $9,999 Class of 2009 Adam & Robyn Polan Michael Boland & Class of 2012 Christopher Radhakrishnan & Mary Dawn Thomson * Michael & Karen Cohen Hedda Li Mark Caplan & Claire Angus Caplan Paul & Nora Cotterill Trevor & Jill Radomsky Glen Evanowich & Christine Liptay David Crawford & Julia Holland Ian & Jennifer Robinson * Mark & Neo Mandlsohn * Tom Curry & Lori Monteith * Stephen & Marion Robinson G. Wallace & Margaret McCain John De Pasquale & Joan Murphy * John & Susan Rose Bruce & Alison McDonald * Brian Denega & Cindy Crawford David Rosenberg & Rachael Zbar Jeff & Joanne Moody In Memory of Ross McMaster, Mark Rotstein & Melanie Kraft Robert & Donna Poile * Gail Dobbs Jeffrey Sackman & Terri Hawkes James & Robin Porter Stephen Douglas & Patricia FitzGerald Robert & Sally Sarjeant * Kenneth & Jane Reucassel Roberto Drassinower & Emei Ma Steven Shadowitz & Susan Kovacs Craig & Lisa Ellis * Michael Sherman & Emily Rayson Chairman’s Circle – Peter Empey & Betty-Ann Franssen* Mitchell & Faith Sherman $2,000 to $4,999 Michael & Heather Faralla Jean Shirreff Jim & Jennifer Beqaj * David Ferguson & Lynn Grogan Anthony Sigel & Joan Sternthal-Sigel Stephen & Linda Boutilier * Joel & Leslie Flatt Colin & Debbie Simpson Reid Bowlby & Deborah Bongard * Colm Freyne & Viraj Desai David & Michelle Skurka Chris Boyle & Jane Kilburn Boyle Mark & Patricia Fuller The Slan Family * Marc & Tiana Boyman * David & Hayley Gerofsky Simon & Barbara Smith * Bartley & Ann Bull * Paul & Martha Goldman * Abe Soo & Grace Tsang Brian Davis & Lynn Oldershaw * Brian & Joanne Gooding Jeffrey & Eve Starkman John & Ann Firstbrook Glenn & Tracie Graff David & Catherine Staveley Tim Frith & Natalie Davidson Brent Graham & Helen MacRae Raymond Stein & Nancy Viner James Gage & Danielle Miller Paul & Denise Grimes * John & Katherine Stevens * Barry & Wendy Gordon Philip & Cheryl Hampson * Ian Struthers & Elle Vilo-Struthers Barry & Laurie Green * Paul & Victoria Hand * Earl Stuart Kristian & Margaret Isberg David & Kimberly Hanmer Sandy Sussman & Nigel Johnston & Pam Hillen David & Melanie Harris Deena Weinberg Sussman Jonathan Knowles & Natasha Feder Scott & Sandra Higgins Wayne & Nicole Swadron Eric Lo & Joanie Tong * Lawrence & Elyse Hildebrand Bryan & Anne Tatoff * Allen & Perry-Anne Lupyrypa * Craig Hutchinson Arnold Temple & Betsy Mills J. Cameron & Denise MacDonald * Mark Johnson & Sue Marshall Stan & Marcy Tepner Jeff & Serena Machat Maria Jordan Towers Perrin Peter Mackenzie & Kate Zeidler * Jason & Lise Kaiman Tom Trimble & Lisa Applegath-Trimble * James Malone & Carol Port * Ron & Nancy Kalifer Victor Un & Doris Sung David & Lisa McBain * Thomas & Cristina Kim Rob & Cheryl Urback Win & Judy McKay Philip Lamb & Karyn Monk Cesare & Joy Verde * Pat & Michelle Meneley * Douglas & Christine Lawson * Subodh & Mekhul Verma Greg Mills & Lynn Richardson Paul Liebovitz & Joy Sterling Ron Walker & Susan Monteith Geoff & Jennifer Parker Sharon Ludlow Geoff & Adrienne Waterman * Mark Rivkin & Jenny Solursh Randy Lyons & Kelly Fulton Graeme & Ellen Watt Michael & Rosemarie Shannon Jeff & Kelly MacDonald Gerald & Marie-Hélène Weiss Robert Stewart & Margaret Herridge Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Marc McKenzie Rishard Weitz & Carolyn Weiss Kevin & Sandra Sullivan * John Macpherson & Robert & Jennifer White Steven & Debra Tuchner * Gisele Sved-Macpherson * Larry & Marty Wilder Kees Van Winters & Jennifer Hibberd David & Glennie Mandel Mark & Yael Wilder Armin von Eppinghoven & Art Mannarn & Judy Deutscher David Williamson & Margot Roberts * Peri Schleining Jason Marks & Alison Noble * Lawrence Zucker & Debbie Kleiner William & Sandi Wilder * Randy & Jennifer Marks * Friend – up to $499 Benefactor – $500 to $1,999 Mike Martin & Sally Rosenbaum * Anonymous David & Jody Abbott Gary & Linda Mattan Class of 2011 Anonymous David McCarthy & Kathleen Murphy Michael & Sara Adamson * Jordan & Faith Banks John & Sylvia McDonald Andrew Allan * Jim & Dina Bantis Craig & Lynn McDougall * Christine Alves Bruce Barker & Lesley Marks James & Sylvia McGovern Joe Alves Howard Barton & Sally Hannon * Winfield & Noreen McKay Joe & Dianne Bales Peter Bates & Sarah Beckett-Bates Richard & Pamela McKenney David Bannon & Gail Strachan Robert Bauer & Donna Robinson Ross McMaster & Heather Hewitt * Kevin & Julie Barnes Bill Black & Cindy Findlay Tim Nahachewsky * Mary Beadon *

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“We value questions over answers, skills over knowledge and effort over achievement. SHS allows boys to be boys but we also teach them to respect themselves, others, and the world around them. It is this emphasis on character that helps them to grow into the type of young men I would be proud to have as sons.” SHS FACULTY 55115_SHS_AR_2009:MSHS_AR_2006 11-26-2009 9:41 PM Page 16

Fraser Bertram & Kate Jamieson * Drew Gulyas Matt & Katie Osler Trevor & Glynis Bloy * Richard & Pamela Hallisey Peter Parente * Robert & Susan Bray James Hay * Mary Penny Mark Brown Tim & Judy Higgins John Pittman Joel Brough Gordon & Carolyn Homer * Claire Reed James Burns Allan Kaufman & Vicki Sterling * Kelly Retter Steve Caley Evan Kelly & Linda Tinmouth Elaine Roberts * Andrew & Ingrid Callum Nimisha Keswani Vi Roberts Aldo Cavaliere Andrew Kilmer Pamela Robinson * Stephen & Trish Cislak Gideon & Bat-Sheva Koren Joel Rochon & Alison Wiley Sarah Claydon Kwong-Lap & Frances Kwong Jeffrey Rush & Belinda Bard Richard Cohen & Tamara Blum Suzanne Lagacey * Richard & Joan Sadleir Luke Coles * Norman & Laura Lamarche Lorne & Nancy Salzman * Douglas & Lynne Cook Richard Libby Kate Sherk Howard Crosner Kiran Little Jeffrey Shier & Signy Eaton Lawrence Dale & Elise Teitler Maria & Jose Lourenco Somerville National Leasing & Rentals Catherine Dale Kirk Lum * Viktor Sosic Todd Dalglish & Linda Lord James Macdonald * Dave Stevenson & Jane Hinton * Scott Davis * James & Lucia Mahoney Jeff Stock & Sarah Bull Elizabeth de Jong & Geoff Benson Doug & Deborah McCutcheon Jenna Taft Leslie Anne Dexter * Tyler Meakin Kate Taylor Brandon Fahy & Ying Ip Mireille Millette Vlad & Dorota Trnik Judy Feheley Carla Montesano The Walderman Family David & Yvonne Fleck Henry & Annie Ng Cayleigh Warrack Jack & Meryl Gardner William & Betty Ng * Blake Woodside & Anne Curtis Cory Goldberg & Tara Nikain Ezia Nichilo AnnMarie Zigrossi * Duncan Gordon * Katie Nicoll * Marco Zimbalatti Steven & Jennifer Graff Sheree North * Mark & Cheryl Grammer George & Christina Oprescu-Havriliuc

WHITE & BLUE ALUMNI SOCIETY

Howard Barton & Sally Hannon * Paul & Victoria Hand * Pat & Michelle Meneley * Stephen & Linda Boutilier * James & Angela Hay * William & Betty Ng * Marc & Tiana Boyman * Gordon & Carolyn Homer * John Offutt & Jane Ferguson Bartley & Ann Bull * Kristian & Margaret Isberg Elaine Roberts * Joe & Vincenta Cheng * Ron & Nancy Kalifer Lorne & Nancy Salzman * Douglas & Lynne Cook Allan Kaufman & Vicki Sterling * Jeffrey Shier & Signy Eaton John De Pasquale & Joan Murphy * Gideon & Bat-Sheva Koren Simon & Barbara Smith * Judy Feheley Kwong-Lap & Frances Kwong Greg & Karen Watson Duncan Gordon * Douglas & Christine Lawson * William & Sandi Wilder * Richard & Pamela Hallisey David McCarthy & Kathleen Murphy Blake Woodside & Anne Curtis

FACULTY AND STAFF GIVING

Michael & Sara Adamson * Drew Gulyas John Pittman Andrew Allan * James Hay * Claire Reed Christine Alves Maria Jordan Kelly Retter Glynis Bloy * Nimisha Keswani Vi Roberts Linda Boutilier * Andrew Kilmer Ian & Jennifer Robinson * Susan Bray Suzanne Lagacey Pamela Robinson * Joel Brough Christine Lawson * Kate Sherk James Burns Kiran Little Jean Shirreff Steve Caley Maria Lourenco Barbara Smith * Aldo Cavaliere Kirk Lum * Viktor Sosic Trish Cislak * James Macdonald * Jenna Taft Sarah Claydon Tyler Meakin Kate Taylor Luke Coles * Mireille Millette Dorota Trnik Catherine Dale Tim Nahachewsky * Cayleigh Warrack Scott Davis * Ezia Nichilo AnnMarie Zigrossi * Leslie Anne Dexter * Katie Nicoll * Marco Zimbalatti Judy Feheley Sheree North *

GIFTS IN KIND

Joe Alves Trevor Bloy James Penturn & Kathleen Crook Black & Macdonald Tom Curry & Lori Monteith

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SHS FACULTY AND STAFF SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Michael & Sara Adamson * Leslie Anne Dexter * Peter Parente * Andrew Allan * James Hay * John Pittman Christine Alves Maria Jordan Ian & Jennifer Robinson * Gkynis Bloy * Andrew Kilmer Pamela Robinson * Linda Boutilier * Suzanne Lagacey Kate Sherk Mark Brown Maria Lourenco Jean Shirreff James Burns Christine Lawson * Barbara Smith * Steve Caley Kirk Lum * Viktor Sosic Also Cavaliere James Macdonald * Jenna Taft Trish Cislak * Mireille Millette Kate Taylor Sarah Claydon Tim Nahachewsky * Dorota Trnik Luke Coles * Ezia Nichilo Cayleigh Warrack Catherine Dale Katie Nicoll * AnnMarie Zigrossi * Scott Davis * Sheree North *

MRS. REEVES SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Andrew Allan * Paul & Martha Goldman James O’Sullivan & Lucie Vallée Brian & Laureen Cowie Jake Harris Cathryn Reeves * Mitchell & Doris Golden Ross E. Morrow Ian & Jennifer Robinson *

Our Faculty and Staff proudly supports the Annual Fund. Together we achieved 90% participation. Congratulations!

PRIVACY OF INFORMATION DISCLAIMER The Sterling Hall School is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. When Every effort has been made to ensure you as a parent, student, alumnus, or individual provide personal information to the school, such as the accuracy and completeness of the your name, address, telephone number, and email, it is shared with the Advancement Office so that we listings in this report. We regret and may communicate with you through various publications and so that we may solicit your financial and apologize for any inadvertent errors volunteer support. Information in the Advancement Office is stored in a confidential database. Under or omissions and ask that corrected no circumstances is the information rented, sold, or given to any organization outside The Sterling Hall information be forwarded to: The School community. Access to the information is restricted to authorized staff members and/or volun- Advancement Office, c/o Executive teers who have been trained in dealing with information according to our privacy standards. For fur- Director of Advancement, The ther information on our commitment to protecting your privacy, please contact the Advancement Sterling Hall School, 99 Cartwright Office at 416-785-3410 or e-mail [email protected]. Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6A 1V4.

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SHS Parents Association Report

The Sterling Hall School Parents Association (PA) is a vibrant, dedicated group of parents who engage in events and activities to celebrate and support the school. This past year, more than 70% of SHS families volunteered at SHS. Not only is this a sign of the parents’ deep commitment to our school and our boys, but it also shows the school’s desire for parent involvement. The PA mandate is fulfilled through a variety of events and services. It is very common, on any given day, at any time of day, to see parents helping out around the school. In 2008-2009, the PA provided support in the Shark Shop, Library, and Art Studio, where our volunteers have regular shifts. Parents also helped out by assisting with community service initiatives and Drama productions, serving as Grade Representatives, coordinating parent communications, acting as Sterling Buddies for new families, organizing the Lost & Found, going on field trips, and beautifying the school This year, more than 70% through Green Thumbs. of SHS families volunteered The PA also undertook a number of special events in at the school. 2008-2009. These included monthly Pizza Days, Pumpkin Patch, the BBQ Luncheon that accompanies the Founder’s Day /Terry Fox Run, Wintergreen, The Faculty and Staff Tribute Assembly and Luncheon, organizing and assisting in various Parent Education events, used uniform sales, Bingo Bash, the Olympic Picnic Lunch, and the year-end Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch.

The PA gift to SHS

As a result of all this FUNraising, the Parents Association Athletics – Treadmills & is proud to make a gift to the school each year. As in the fitness equipment $ 3,600 past, the PA worked with the Principal to identify useful Music – Instruments, music gifts that fulfil the PA guidelines by providing benefit to equipment, music gallery the greatest number of boys. The 2008-2009 gift is as installation $ 10,000 follows (see chart): Library – Collection table, It should be noted that the funds for the PA Gift resources, Visiting Authors program $ 4,000 come from two sources: $28,000 is from Parents Association Revenue and $17,000 is from Shark Shop Technology – 18 still cameras, 3 SMART Boards, proceeds. video equipment $ 24,200

Supporting school culture Art – Computer for boys to access $ 1,000 We are fortunate to have such a high level of family Green School – Funds to involvement. It not only benefits the events and services support a green initiative $ 2,200 noted here, but it also helps to support a vibrant school culture. Many thanks to all the families who volunteered TOTAL $ 45,000 throughout the 2008-2009 year. Your hard work and enthusiasm made the volunteer experience truly rewarding. On behalf of the Parents Association, I would like to thank the Advancement Office for their ongoing support and guidance. We couldn’t do all that we do without you. As we look to the future, the SHS community is fortunate to have the exceptional leadership and experience of Neri Slan, 2009-2010 PA President, and Carol Port (Malone), 2009-2010 Vice-President.

Adrienne Waterman President, Parents Association 2008-2009

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Prize Day 2009 Award Winners

The SHS Faculty / Staff Scholarship James Ellis The Rod B. Malcolm Award for the Valedictorian Drew Findlay Black The Jack Hodges Award for the Highest Academic Average Gavin Lifman The Rice Cup for Mathematics Nicholas Holland The Scott Cup for Computer Science Alec Sherman & Sam Mandlsohn Allan Cup for Geography and History Dan Poile The Hallisey Award for Social Science Max Caplan & Jonathan Libby The Lea Award for Science Max Stein & Alex Sigel The Dr. Robert Burns Scholarship Gavin Lifman The Discovery Prize for Science Yale Sussman & Wil Trimble The Michael Conway Award for Concern for the Environment Alex Curry The Philosophy Award Neilan Freyne & Saunder Waterman The Mogavero Award for Excellence in Music Gavin Lifman The Boyes Award for Primary Vocal Music Eric Cislak The McKee Award for Outstanding Dramatic Performance Jake Martin The Winston Cup for Outstanding Artistic Ability Christian Fowler & Aiden Lupyrypa The Junior Visual Arts Prize Garet Lupyrypa The Stubbs Award for French Lucas Verde The Fraser Tamaki Award for Literature Liam Oldershaw The Barton Award for Reading Drew Findlay Black The Caton Trophy for Public Speaking Christian Fowler The Ronald G. Savage Award for Written Communication Alec Sherman The Hodges Award for the Best Original Short Story or Poem Jack Swadron The Sterne Award for Primary Athlete of the Year Norman Struthers & Liam Wilson The Fraser Bertram Award for Junior Athlete of the Year Gregory Marks The Walter Holland Memorial Trophy for Athlete of the Year Braden Lyons & Saunder Waterman The Michael Rivait Award for Sportsmanship Noah Flatt & Alex Sigel The Student Council Award for Excellence Jack McDonald The Frisch Family Award for Ambassadorship James Boland & Adam Sussman The Chung Award for Courtesy Joshua Slan The Michael Poy Award for Character Connor Gallagher The Monica Robinson Award for Community Service Shane Polan & Max Stein The Ferris Cup for House Champions Plumb House The Camelford Cup for Head Prefect Adam McBain The Victoria Hand Award for Volunteerism Alison Noble The Mrs. Reeves Scholarship Eric Noble-Marks The Barnicke Award for Citizen of the Year Nicholas Holland & Shane Polan The Principal’s Medal Alex Curry

Victoria Hand Award for Volunteerism Principal’s Medal Valedictorian Alison Noble (right) Alex Curry (right) Drew Findlay Black

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Class of 2009 Destination Schools

Oliver Bales Greenwood College School Travis MacKay Royal St. George’s College Trevor Boothe Greenwood College School Adam McBain Crescent School Jack Connacher Forest Hill Collegiate Institute Liam Oldershaw Crescent School Alex Curry Greenwood College School Trevor Pendrith Royal St. George’s College Theodore Essery Crescent School Brian Penny Forest Hill Collegiate Institute Drew Findlay Black Upper Canada College Justin Polan Northern Secondary School Christian Fowler Greenwood College School Shane Polan Upper Canada College Neilan Freyne Crescent School Alexander Radhakrishnan Crescent School D’Arcy Greer Greenwood College School Ben Sarjeant Greenwood College School Bobby Higgins Greenwood College School Alec Sherman North Toronto Collegiate Institute Nicholas Holland Crescent School Max Stein Greenwood College School Daniel Hurvitz Crestwood Prep College Jack Swadron Upper Canada College Stuart Johnson Lakefield College School Greg Walker Greenwood College School Ian Johnston Royal St. George’s College Saunder Waterman Upper Canada College Gavin Lifman Upper Canada College Jonathan Weitz Crescent School Aiden Lupyrypa Greenwood College School Chase Wexler Forest Hill Collegiate Institute Braden Lyons Upper Canada College

“If you know how to stand on your own two feet, know when to compete and when to cooperate; how to watch out for your classmates, how to cheer and acknowledge their accomplishments, know when to give them the gears and know when to stop; if you lead by example and care about others inside the school and out; if you’re curious, if you’re willing to experiment with something new, and if you try your best at whatever you do…then You ARE a Sterling Hall Boy.”

EXCERPT FROM CLASS OF ‘09 VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH

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“I have seen many unusual things today – your school is a unique laboratory. The students’ leadership is not confined to the classroom, it is pervasive and evident everywhere.” MICHAEL THOMPSON PH.D., AUTHOR OF “RAISING CAIN” 55115_SHS_AR_2009:MSHS_AR_2006 11-26-2009 9:41 PM Page 22

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