Bayview Glen Independent School Annual Report
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Bayview Glen Independent School Annual Report Bayview Table of Contents Glen Independent Message from Athletics School 5 Head of School 38 Alumni Relations 6 Board of Directors 44 Volunteerism 2015/2016 16 Round Square 46 Class of 2016 24 Advancement 48 Annual Advanced Placement 30 Finance 50 Scholars Report 36 The Arts 2015/2016 ANNUAL REPORT Message from Head of School Eileen Daunt y any measure, the 2016 school year was a resounding Our Grads also accumulated thousands of dollars in scholarships, success and continued to build Bayview Glen’s reputation with one of our students being awarded one of only two $10,000 for excellence. scholarship from the Rotman School of Business. BWe launched our new branding focussed on connector We continued to focus on developing our Global Citizen with our words. These words were carefully chosen to reflect who we are as Round Square exchanges, service projects at home and abroad, a school today. We were thrilled with the launch of our new website and participation in the international conferences in Germany and and Prospectus, both of which reflect the new face of Bayview Glen. Singapore. In other student achievements, our Gryphons were unstoppable, winning 51 team medals. In the Arts, our annual CISMF In 2016, Bayview Glen also unveiled its new Strategic Framework: Concert, our theatre production METAMORPHOSES, and Art Exhibit Inspiring Global Citizens and an Entrepreneurial Mindset, Enabling and Auction ALTERED, and the amazing Spring Festivals were Excellence in Learning, as well as, Connecting our Community and resounding successes. Winning a coveted spot on the Ontario Team Building Sustainability for Future Generations. With these pillars as for DECA, hosting Project V.O.I.C.E., the CIS Coding Fair and the our vision, our path forward is both inspiring and challenging. BVG Techno Cup, participating in the MS Read-A-Thon and Spelling Bee, and our continued well-deserved reputation in Robotics rounds In terms of student achievement, our 2016 graduates made us out an exceptional year in all of our divisions. None of these would proud with 100% acceptance to their universities of choice at have been possible without the dedication of our exceptional faculty prestigious schools in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. Forty and staff, our supportive parents, and talented students. percent of our graduating class consisted of lifetime Bayview Glen students. My sincere gratitude and congratulations to all on a job well done. As you know, Bayview Glen is an Advanced Placement school. What this means is that Upper School students have the opportunity to challenge university-level courses while still in high school. In 2016, 210 exams were written, with the largest group challenging AP Calculus. 5 With unique our strengths, Board of diverse Directors backgrounds support and the experience, school. BAYVIEWGLEN.CA 7 2015/2016 ANNUAL REPORT Message from Board Chair Highlights from the past year are Nick Caduc too numerous to mention, but I feel that Special Recognition Dear Friends, is warranted to acknowledge: n behalf of the Board of Directors for Bayview Glen, It is a very exciting time at our school, one of both stability and I am pleased to share with you our Annual Report. growth, which go hand in hand. Stability and steady leadership Once again, we are delighted to convey that 2015- have allowed us to fulfill our mandate as a progressive and 2016 was another banner year for BVG. Not only innovative independent school focussed on developing the whole + Odid we realise exceptional student achievements, outstanding child with a whole world view. Our children are educated so they 200 enrollment, and solid financial performance, but we also made can develop into the fullest and best expressions of themselves. tremendous strides in our first year of implementing our new AP EXAMS five-year strategic plan. All of these accomplishments and our plan for the future are very personal to me as the parent of two students who have been at The record number Two impactful Our incredible A standout year for New strategic initiatives such as the Over the past year, it has been wonderful to witness all of the great the school since their preschool years. I cannot say enough about of students who Round Square Robotics Teams all of our Gryphons Let’s Get Social Campaign, and the things that are happening under the leadership of Mrs. Daunt and the positive experience my family has had at BVG and with the wrote AP exams service projects that who continue Athletes formation of our Past Parents Association, her senior staff. The campus is alive with joy and excitement. At amazing staff. sent our students to to perform and all aimed at building an even greater sense the heart of this vitality stands our dedicated faculty. Their hard Ecuador and Peru conduct themselves of community and school pride work and passion are the key to our thriving community, and I wish I hope as you read the pages of this report, that you share my as world-class to commend them for their tireless efforts. It is no wonder that pride in all the progress we’ve made and my excitement for ambassadors Bayview Glen finds itself with enrolment at an all-time high and the road ahead. with a record level admissions waiting list. BAYVIEWGLEN.CA 9 2015/2016 ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016 Board Chairs 2015/2016 Board of Directors Nick Caduc Board Chair Nneka MacGregor Past Board Chair Dan D’Alessandro Eric Borromeo Mr. Caduc is the Managing Partner of Ms. MacGregor is the Executive Director Mr. D’Alessandro was with Kraft Foods Mr. Borromeo has over 20 years of Strateco Partners – a management con- of the Women’s Centre for Social Justice for 32 years, holding several marketing financial experience in both banking and sulting firm that partners with extraordin- (WomenatthecentrE), a non-profit and strategic management positions, public accountancy and has been the ary leaders to help them achieve their organization working with women both in Canada and internationally. His Vice President, Credit for Wells Fargo’s vision and make a difference in the world. survivors of gender-based violence most recent position was Vice President, Eastern Canada middle market banking Over his 30 year career, he has held senior globally. The organization strives to Cheese and Dairy for Kraft Canada, operation since January 2013. He started corporate positions and has spent the past 20 years serving 100+ ensure that social policies and practice are responsive to the needs and he participated on several boards including the Association his career in 1986 at Grant Thornton as an articling student, working companies around the globe, from the Board level to the front line. of women and their children fleeing abuse. She is an advocate who of Canadian Advertisers, Canadian Marketing Association and in audit and assurance, and then worked at AGF Management as an works with government and organizations to transform lives and Dairy Processors Association of Canada. Mr. D’Alessandro holds internal auditor. He joined BNP PARIBAS (Canada) in 1998, initially He is a highly sought after, trusted advisor whose work is high impact build violence-free communities. In 2006, she was selected by a Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster and an MBA from York as an Associate, Corporate Banking, later serving as Vice-President, and produces real results for his clients. Consistently over the years, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario as one of 13 experts tasked to University. He is married to Mary and they have three children Leveraged Finance, and finally as Head of Credit Management, the teams he has worked with walk away feeling united, empowered review the range of services provided to women and children in the who have all attended Bayview Glen. Daniel, former Head Boy, where he was responsible for credit management of the bank’s and focussed on the right stuff, while having fun and evolving as a province, identify gaps and make recommendations. In June, 2016, graduated in 2015 and is in his second year of Queens Commerce, Canadian corporate portfolio, sourcing and screening financing high performing team. He exhibits a tremendous facility to recognize she was appointed to the Advisory Council on the Federal Strategy Luca is in Grade 9 and is the former Prep School Head Boy, opportunities, due diligence, negotiations, closing and ongoing patterns very quickly based on extensive past experience with Against Gender-Based Violence. She sits on the Board of Trustees of and Natalie is in Grade 7. Mr. D’Alessandro joined the Board in management of relationships. From 2010 to January 2013, he was executive teams – helping his clients see around corners and avoid the Girl Child Network Worldwide, a UK based charity that focuses September 2007 and serves as Vice Chair and as Chair of the Director, Credit Solutions at Scotiabank, where he was responsible typical pitfalls as they navigate complexity and change. on empowerment of the girl child through education and the Governance Committee. for credit execution of mid-corporate transactions in a variety of eradication of practices that impede their full physical, emotional industries. Mr. Borromeo earned both Bachelor of Arts and Master He is active in his community where he currently serves as the Chair and spiritual growth and development. She also sits on a number of Accounting degrees in Public Accountancy Studies from the of the Bayview Glen Board and has been a Director since joining of Advisory Boards and Committees, including the Toronto Police University of Waterloo, Canada and holds the CPA, CA and CFA in 2008. He is a member of the Tricor Pacific Founders Operating Domestic Violence Action Plan Committee.