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2008-2009 Meadowridge School Annual Report
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12224 240th Street, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1N1
Tel: 604-467-4444 Fax: 604-467-4989
www.meadowridge.bc.ca
Celebrating Excellence
Welcome
Meadowridge School
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We thank you for your service...
Yasmin Alladina 1993/94, 94/95Ronald Andrews 1985/86Ken Antifaev 1999/2000, 00/01, 02/03,
03/04, 04/05Gregory Ardon 1987/88, 88/89Awni Ayoubi 1991/92, 92/93Randy Bach 2002/03, 03/04, 04/05John Becker 2001/2002, 02/03,03/04,
04/05, 05/06, 06/07, 07/08,Chair 08/09
Anil Bharwani 1988/89, Chair 91/92, Chair 92/93, Chair 93/94, Chair 94/95, Chair 95/96, Chair 96/97, Chair 97/98
Ted Bojanowski 2003/04, 04/05, 05/06Gary Campbell 2002/2003Marjatta Chapman 1987/88, 88/89Greg Clark 1995/96Jos Clement 1990/91Stephen Coret 1996/97, 97/98Trish Darby 1987/88Pat DeLuca 1997/98, Chair 1998/99,
Chair 99/2000Thomas Dinsley 1987/88, 88/89Cori Doering 2001/02, 02/03, 03/04Louis Duprat 1985/86, 86/87Kenneth Eis 1986/87, 87/88, 88/89Faye Embree 1990/91, 91/92Ann English 2000/2001, 01/02, 02/03,
03/04, 04/05, 06/07Peter Ferguson 2003/04, 04/05, 06/07,
07/08Julie Ferguson 1991/92, 92/93, 93/94,
94/95, 95/96, 96/97, 97/98Clarence Fernandes 1993/94, 95/96Kim Fox 1996/97, 97/98, 98/99Kelly Fry 2007/2008, 08/09Diana Germain 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08,
08/09Christopher Godwin 1995/96, 96/97Daniel Gouws 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08,
08/09Shirley Hannah 1999/2000Toni Hawkes 1996/97, 97/98, 98/99Susan Hayes 1993/94, 94/95, 95/96,
96/97Paul Hayes 1997/98Trish Higgins 1985/86, Chair 86/87Karim Hirji 1991/92, 92/93, 98/99,
99/2000, 00/01Ron Hoffart 1987/88, 88/89Deborah Hogarth 1991/92Wilf Jacobson 1985/86, Chair 86/87,
Chair 87/88Mike Jahraus 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08,
08/09
Board Member Years of Service Board Member Years of Service
Bruce Johnston 2004/05, 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09
Al Just 1999/2000, 00/01, 01/02Eboo Keshani 1991/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95, 95/96,
96/97Frank Klassen 1988/89, 90/91, 97/98,
Chair 91/92Anne Kober 1990/91, 91/92Ockie Lampen 2007/2008, 08/09Jeanne Kurz 1990/91, 91/92Susan Levine 1997/98Roy Lind 1987/88, Chair 88/89, Chair 90/91Gary Lycan 1988/89Lloyd Mah 2000/2001, 01/02, 02/03Gareth Mason 2008/2009Hanif Mawji 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08Darrel McEachern 1985/86Donna McKenzie 1988/89Susan McLeod 1998/99, 2004/05Leo Mide 1988/89Ken Miki 1986/87, 87/88Lorne Montaine 1987/88, 91/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95Donna Moore 1991/92, 92/93Chris Nieman 1994/95, 95/96, 96/97Stephan Nolan 1991/92Michael Orser 1998/99, 99/2000, Chair 00/01, Chair
01/02, Chair 02/03, Chair 03/04, Chair 04/05, Chair 05/06, Chair 06/07, Chair 07/08, Past Chair 08/09
Scott Park 2007/2008, 08/09Harry Perler 2001/2002Anar Popatia 2002/2003, 03/04, 04/05James Prince 1999/2000, 00/01, 01/02, 02/03Richard Rainey 2007/2008Mary Robson 1986/87Gordon Robson 1985/86, 86/87, 87/88, 90/91, 00/01Chris Rounding 2002/2003, 03/04, 04/05, 05/06,
06/07Joy Rutquist 1988/89Fares Salloum 1991/92, 92/93, 93/94Rudy Sanchez 1998/99, 99/00Ron Seymour 1998/99Rajindar Singh 2004/05, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09Donna Slauenwhite 1986/87, 87/88Donna Telep 1999/2000, 00/01Jolanta Teszka 1993/94, 94/95, 95/96, 2001/02,
02/03, 03/04Kevin Thomas 1985/86Masami Tomioka 2005/06, 06/07Dereck Walker 1985/86Maureen Walsh 2004/05, 05/06, 06/07Andrew Walters 1998/99Aurora Weinlein 1991/92, 92/93Susan Waugh 2007/2008, 08/09Chad Whyte 1986/87
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Meadowridge School
We endeavour to form positive relationships with others and seek to betterthe community as we better ourselves. Our school’s mission looks beyondgender, nationality, and culture to guide staff, administration, students, andfamilies to both meet responsibilities and fulfill dreams.
Board of Governors 4
Message from the Chairman of the Board 5
Message from the Headmaster 6
Report from the Advancement Committee 8
Capital Campaign 9
Annual Giving Campaign 10
Award Winners 14
Report from the Facilities Committee 17
Report from the Finance Committee 19
Statement of Operations 20
Statement of Financial Position 21
Report from the Governance Committee 22
Past Board Members 23
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Table of Contents
Report from the Governance Committee
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Policies relating to Board ofGovernance issues:We started off the year with Mr. Gareth Mason, our newBoard member joining the Governance Committee, andspearheading our Policy Sub-Committee, which has madeprogress in formalizing and reviewing policy and protocolsfor the Board of Governors.
Constitutional and legal matters:We continued with the review of the Bylaws of theMeadowridge School Society, a process that was startedin the previous term. This was a long and tedious task, andI would like to thank Mr. John Becker, Chairman of the Boardfor his significant input and research into this matter.
The proposed Bylaw changes were sent out to the membersof the School Society provoking considerable interest. Theplanned Extraordinary General Meeting for approval of theproposed Bylaw changes did take place but it was determinedthat it would be appropriate to allow more time for a dialoguewith the membership and a motion to adopt the new Bylaws.A second motion accepted for the Governance Committeeto adjourn this topic to the Annual General Meeting set forSeptember 23, 2009.
In the interim the Board’s Communication Committee isimplementing a process for dialogue with families so thatthe intent of the Bylaw changes can be clarified, and sothat concerns can be addressed and shared for discussion.We feel confident that we now have relevant and up todate Bylaws that will serve the Society well.
Review of Board structures, CESIaccreditation:Meadowridge is undergoing a Canadian EducationalStandards Institute (CESI) evaluation this year. CESI hascreated different standards and effective practices that theybelieve all great schools should have. It was our task toaddress the standards that specifically speaks to Governance.The standard Governance is broken into 10 effective practicesections with questions to answer for each one. One of thegoals of the CESI accreditation process is for it to be usedauthentically as a school improvement document, which
Structure
The Chair of this Committee is Dr. Daniel Gouws. Committee members for the termwere Mr. John Becker, Mr. Gareth Mason, Mr. Gordon MacIntyre and Mr. HughBurke regularly attending. I would like to thank them all for their valuable input andhard work during the year.
added considerable value to this exercise. Therefore, it wasimportant to note our areas of strength as well as focus onthe ones that need improving.
Evaluation of the Head of the School:Considerable work went into crafting a Head EvaluationProcess (as part of the Head Evaluation and Support function),and we are very thankful for the input from Mr. GordonMcIntyre in this regard. After various models of assessmentwere reviewed we finally decided to create our own documentand process which included the strategic planning goals forthe Headmaster, as well as making use of existing evaluationinstruments. The Head Evaluation and Support Committeehave subsequently met with the Headmaster, and have foundthis a very useful process and dialogue, which will now beused on an ongoing basis.
Annual Board Evaluation:We have adopted the practice of reviewing and discussingthe individual chapters in the International Trustee Handbook,at monthly Board meetings throughout the school year, bothto stimulate discussion of a Board’s current practices and tomotivate Board members to familiarize themselves with thecorresponding chapters in the handbook. The idea was totransform the concept of “Board training” from a once-a-year,isolated event into an accepted and valuable item on theBoard’s monthly agenda. This process was then expandedto include and implement a strategic Board assessment process,which will be ongoing.
Dr. Daniel R GouwsChair of the Governance Committee
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The Board’s decisions and long-term vision for Meadowridge are guided by the strategic plan forthe school, which is revised on an ongoing basis. An important aspect of the Board’s mandate isthe clear distinction made between its governance role and the operational role of the Headmasterand his staff. The Board of Governors are the guardians of our future, providing strategic advicewhile focusing on the long-term well-being of the school.
Meadowridge School
2008-2009Board of Governors
Daniel GouwsDiana Germain
Gareth MasonMike Jahraus
Rajindar Singh
Bruce Johnston
Kelly Fry
Ockie Lampen
Scott Park Susan WaughMike Orser
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Financials
Statement of Financial PositionAs at June 30, 2009
Assets June 2009 June 2008
Current AssetsCash $1,990,252 $2,630,790Term Deposits 80,210 80,210Tuition Fees Receivable 21,883 28,593
Other Accounts Receivable 109,763 265,127Inventory 7,684 4,349Prepaid Expenses 81,332 106,858
2,291,124 3,115,927
Deferred Financing Costs 79,945 15,685
Property, Plant, and Equipment 17,732,787 16,932,791
$20,103,856 $20,064,403
Liabilities and Net AssetsCurrent Liabilities
Bank Indebtedness $1,625,681 $ -Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 532,885 $321,019Deposits Payable 5,648 26,501Unearned Tuition Revenue 1,908,937 1,683,593Current Portion of Long-Term Debt 208,655 102,102
4,281,806 2,133,215
Deposits (MEID) 3,126,000 2,935,500Deferred Contributions 502,127 450,818Long-Term Debt 7,664,387 10,086,310
Total Liabilities 15,574,320 15,605,843
Net AssetsInvested in Property, Plant, and Equipment 4,646,040 3,799,982Unrestricted (116,504) 658,578
Total Net Assets 4,529,536 4,458,560
$20,103,856 $20,064,403
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Financials
Statement of OperationsFor the year ended June 30, 2009
June 2009 June 2008
RevenueTuition $5,781,378 $5,379,033Government Grants 1,101,180 1,055,742Field Trip Revenue 170,144 178,906Program Revenue 77,399 70,186Registration and Assessments 208,500 88,400
7,338,601 6,772,267
ExpensesInstructional 3,795,085 3,503,392Operating 1,949,321 1,594,895Administrative 1,795,664 1,666,788
7,540,070 6,765,075
Income from Operations (201,469) 7,192
Other Revenue 293,945 539,046Other Expenses 21,500 26,000Net Other Revenue 272,445 513,046
Excess of Revenue over Expenses $70,976 $520,238
Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended June 30, 2009
Operating Activities Excess of Revenue over Expenses $70,976 $520,238Amortization 863,203 609,502(Loss) Gain on Disposal of Property, Plant, and Equipment (426) 767Net Change in Non-Cash Working Capital 600,622 (526,642)
1,534,375 603,865
Financing and Investing ActivitiesAcquisition of Property, Plant, and Equipment (1,665,650) (4,916,549)Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment 2,878 1,000Net Deposits Received 230,000 207,000Deposits Donated (39,500) (127,500)Deferred Financing Costs (64,260) 5,314Deferred Contributions Received 51,306 65,683Proceeds From Long-Term Debt 8,000,000 4,105,129Principal Reduction of Long-Term Debt (10,315,370) (89,030)
(3,800,596) (748,953)
Change in Cash Position (2,266,221) (145,088)
Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning of Year 2,711,001 2,856,089
Cash and Cash Equivalents End of Year $444,780 $2,711,001
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One of the most important achievements of the year wasaccomplished with little fanfare at the end of the school year.I am very pleased to announce that the services of Mr. HughBurke as our headmaster have been secured for anotherseven years. Mr. Burke’s internal and external achievementswould require the full annual report to detail and celebrate.It will have to suffice here to say, our school’s commitmentto excellence has been guaranteed.
The Board of Governors continues to work diligently on thecurrent issues and strategic planning of the school.Meadowridge School is fortunate to have such a great teamat its helm. It has been my pleasure to work with them overthe past year. I am pleased to report that we have for thefirst time in some years the full return of all of the existingGovernors. I would particularly like to thank Dr. MichaelOrser as Past Chair for his continued friendship and mentorship.It was during Dr. Orser’s many years as Chair of the Boardthat our financial stability and commitment to excellencewere assured.
In 2008, the Board of Governors approved a new StrategicPlan. In 2009, through the facilitation of Governor Mr. MikeJahraus, the Board of Governors together with the senioradministration team began to build a Strategic FinancialPlan to prudently cost, prioritize, and budget the StrategicPlan initiatives required to keep Meadowridge School asone of the finest schools in the world. The Strategic FinancialPlan will be in place during the 2009/2010 school year.
The Board of Governors will be embarking upon anAdvancement Strategic Plan in 2009/2010. Together withthe creation of a formal Alumni Association the AdvancementStrategic Plan will bring together the past and current membersof the school community to support strategic initiatives andcapital plans.
Message from the Chairman of the Board
In 2009, Meadowridge School forged ahead with its plans ofexcellence in all aspects of school life.
John Becker
Our larger fundraising and friend-raising projects (theWelcome Back Fair, Gala and Golf Tournament) wereagain great successes. Increasing the sense of communitywithin the school is hugely important and thanks go out tothe many volunteers who made these projects the successesthey were.
Updating the Bylaws of the Meadowridge School Societyremains a consultative work in progress. The Board willhave the changes completed over the summer months withthe final draft ready to be put to the Annual GeneralMeeting in September 2009.
Lastly, but most importantly, our children continue to excelat all levels. Our academic achievements continue at avery high level while at the same time fine arts, athletics,and community service prepare our children to be citizensof the world when they graduate. This would not bepossible without the dedication of our wonderful educatorsand administration - they cannot be thanked enough.
Mr. John BeckerChairman of the Board
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Meadowridge School
Mr. Hugh Burke, Headmaster
The 2008/2009 school year wasa very successful and productiveone, both academically andinstitutionally. Our enrolment climbedagain, and we were glad towelcome many new students, whojoined our community of well-rounded and highly achievingstudents.
Once again, all of our graduateswere accepted to post-secondaryinstitutes, both in Canada andaround the world, and were offeredhundreds of thousands of dollars inscholarships. We continued to postoutstanding measures of success ingovernment exams at grades four,seven, ten, eleven and twelve,leading the province in academicachievement. Our grade five andten students completed, respectively,their final year of PYP and MYP,and also completed independentand publicly demonstrated individualprojects, of which they can beproud.
Message from theHeadmaster
Report from the Finance Committee
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Structure
The Chair of this Committee is Mrs. Kelly Fry. The other members of the Committeeare Treasurer Mr. Mike Jahraus, Governor Mr. Bruce Johnston, and Mr. MikeSchutz has joined as a member at large, approved by the Board of Governors.Administration is represented by the Business Manager Mr. Don Hincks andController Ms. Julie Bournival.
FunctionsThe role of the Finance Committee is to provide advice and oversight of the budget and strategic financial plan prepared byAdministration for the Treasurer and the Board of Governors. The Committee is concerned with the long-term benefit to theschool in all financial matters, including property acquisition. They are also responsible for drafting financial policies for Boardconsideration and approval.
AccomplishmentsIn collaboration with the Administration and the Board ofGovernors, the Committee has participated in the following:
The Finance Committee was pleased to see the transitionof the banking and financing to the Bank of Montreal asapproved in last summer’s extra-ordinary general meeting.As a result of the move there has been substantial interestsavings particularly due to the low interest rates on thevariable components of our current debt structure.
The Finance Committee, in conjunction with other boardmembers and staff members, worked to quantify the costof implementing the goals and objectives as outlined inthe strategic plan.
The Finance Committee, with the administration, hascontinued to monitor the school’s cash reserves for theMeadowridge Education Investment Deposit Funds andfor major facility improvements or maintenance.
Our financial comparatives continue to be among the bestin the country and are helping us to establish financialstability. During the year the Committee and the Boardreviewed comparative financial data from independentschools across Canada provided as part of an annualsurvey done by CAIS.
Revenues were in excess of expenses again this past fiscalyear, despite lower than expected fundraising. A higherthan projected student count generated revenue in excessof budgeted amounts.
The Finance Committee, in consultation with the Boardand Administration, approved a 7% tuition increase tocover most of the school’s operating costs and keep pacewith the increase in teaching salaries.
Goals Now that we have completed the 5 year Financial Plan,
we will be working with Administration to determinehow we will be able to fund the implementation of thehigh priority objectives.
We will continue to work with the Business Managerand the Administration to develop improved reportingto assist the Board and Committee members.
We will provide ongoing support and recommendationsin conjunction with the Facilities Committee with regardsto the acquisition of neighbouring land and properties.
We will offer solutions to hedge the school from risingcosts and inflation through investments and additionalrevenue sources.
We will continue to prepare policy recommendationsregarding the ongoing financial requirements includingcash reserves, signing authorizations, approvals forvariance levels, etc.
We will provide an ongoing review with the Administrationregarding the current accounting software and theschool’s insurance coverage and risk procedures.
Mrs. Kelly FryChair of the Finance Committee
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Meadowridge School
Meadowridge School has come a long way in a few short years. We havebuilt a school that is safe, caring, warm, and one that provides our studentswith opportunities to take risks and shape their own futures.
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Celebrating Excellence
Our halls were overflowing with outstanding student artwork, which indicated that our children have developedwonderful visual literacy, and are able to express nuancedthought through a dynamic and growing visual and graphicvocabulary, which is growing in importance and use dueto the growth of digital communication. This visual literacyis enhanced through the growing use of personal computersfrom about grade five on; in fact, it is because of thisgrowing use that the school has now mandated the purchaseand use of computers from grade six and up for next year.We have also moved to become one of few schools inCanada to be a licensed Microsoft IT Academy, which willprovide great opportunities for our children in years to come.
The digital revolution may be changing the landscape oflearning and business, but things such as confidence,interpersonal skills, focus, courage, and imagination continueto be foundations upon which our children can build, andare brought out not only in academic classes, but also, andimportantly, through the performing arts and athletics. As Inoted last year, we are building our athletic programconsciously over five years, and last year was the first ofthose building years. I am pleased to note that our teamshave done very well this past year - notably in soccer, waterpolo, and basketball - and we will continue to build onthese emerging strengths. We continue to push for evengreater participation, and for greater achievement. Ourperforming arts programs this year have been exceptionalin number and quality, and include performances at eachIB level, each of which was terrific for the development ofour children, and terrific entertainment. Our graduationstudents provided our first rock opera - RENT - as well asa remarkably enjoyable production of "The Comedy ofErrors". Both stretched our students to do their best work,and both incorporated dramatic risks, excellent acting, andtop production values. The musical quality of RENT wasalso outstanding. The MYP production of "Into the Woods"was also just excellent, as was the PYP production of "Pirates".In addition, the many musical nights, concerts, and productionsenhanced our community, provided enjoyable evenings,and developed our children well.
This year was the first full year of occupying our new facility,and the whole community enjoyed the wonderful spaces,facilities, and programs that can now be offered. We alsoenlarged the library, doubled the size of our fitness facility,added another athletic area on the old stage, and enjoyedthe hugely expanded parking lot. Notably, we are nowcompleting the final stages of our campus plan by addinga new, full-sized lit field. Our children are eagerly anticipatingbeing able to use this sand-based natural grass field, whichwill now provide the space for all of our teams to practiceand to play games.
Our teaching staff has done a wonderful job for us in thepast, and I am pleased that all will be returning, exceptfor those who were only hired to fill in during a maternityleave. Our administrative team has also done a great jobthis past year. I am also pleased to note that at the time ofwriting this report - early August - it appears that our schoolwill open with another record number of students. Giventhe difficult economic times, this is a testament to thecommitment of our parents and children, as well as to thevalue provided by our school.
This coming year, we will welcome an arms-length criteria-based accreditation by the Canadian Educational StandardsAssociation (CESI), which is highly regarded both nationallyand internationally. We have worked all this year to preparea description of everything in our school, and, in November,a team of about twelve educators from across Canada willspend seven days going through our school, interviewingparents and students and alumni and teachers and Boardmembers and - well, everybody. They will go through ourpolicies and practices, examine our facilities, look at ourfinances and admissions, and review our academic andco-curricular programs. At the end of that week, they willgather to write an extensive report which will be providedto our Board, outlining strengths and any areas of concern,and providing recommendations. We are anticipating thiseagerly, as it will be a chance to really look at our schoolin depth, and make it even better. Currently, only threeschools in B.C. are, like us, members of CESI, and it is justanother external indicator of quality for our parents andour Board. As well, we have also spent the past yearpreparing for two other external accreditations by theInternational Baccalaureate Association (IB) which will alsohappen in the next eighteen months.
Finally, I would like to take a moment to thank our Boardmembers, all of whom have devoted many, many hours toensuring the quality and health of our school. The qualityof an independent school is directly attributable to thequality of its Board. We are fortunate to have an excellentone, and so I think that our school is in very capable hands.I also want to especially note the commitment, skill, andability of our Board Chair, John Becker. To be a BoardChair is a demanding and often thankless task, and John- in his first year as Board Chair - has demonstrated boththe humility and ability which characterize outstandingChairs. Thank you, Mr. Becker.
Mr. Hugh BurkeHeadmaster
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Report from the Advancement Committee
This past year our Gala committee consisted of aremarkable group of volunteers. They were able to corralmore individual sponsorships and ticket sales than ever.The atmosphere and entertainment were extraordinary.This single event raised $77,000 for our children. I ampleased that many families have taken advantage andhave purchased their tickets to next year’s Gala alongwith their re-registration. It is bound to be anotherspectacular event and time to connect with other familiesof the school.
The golf tournaments, chaired by parent volunteer BrentPerry, soared to new heights. All targets were not onlymet but exceeded. The tournament sold out for the firsttime since its conception and the participants wereshowered with food and drinks from the numeroussponsorship tents. The event was a remarkable communitybuilder and raised an incredible $35,000 for the school.
The retention of our donors for our Capital campaignremains high and their on-going pledges continue steadily,donations in excess of $160,000 were received. Thatbeing said, Annual Giving was the only fundraisingcampaign that actively sought support this year. AnnualGiving raised $51,042.50. It was wonderful to seemany families that have never given to any of ourcampaigns initiate the process. The school dependsheavily on donations. If everyone can support the school’s
The Chair of this Committee is Dr. Diana Germain. The Advancement Committeeconsisted of Dr. Ockie Lampen, Mr. Scott Park and Mrs. Susan Waugh as wellas Administration representatives Mrs. Lyn Tyler, Mrs. Kalie Whitaker and Mr.Sandy Wakeling. The school’s committed Headmaster, Mr. Hugh Burke supportedus routinely. We were grateful to have Mrs. Sue Leighton with us every month totake minutes. Thank you all for your valuable time and insight.
In a year of economic uncertainty we are fortunate our Meadowridge families rallied to maintain our philanthropicculture. Without volunteers, gifts in kind and monetary donations Meadowridge could not remain one of the topschools of our nation.
Annual Giving campaign then we will be able to meetthe needs of our children.
I am pleased with the advances of the school andthank each and every one of you that do their part toraise Meadowridge to new heights.
Dr. Diana GermainChair of Advancement
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Meadowridge School was started on a five acre rentalproperty. The building was 18,000 sq. feet of pre-fabricated modular units. There were 85 students fromKindergarten to grade 9 with 12 teachers. Over theyears we have expanded to add a double gym, library,MYP area and the latest expansion to add a cafeteria,theatre, kitchen, additional classrooms and administrationoffices is now complete and the school is now just under106,000 sq. feet. We now have over 500 students ingrades Junior Kindergarten to grade 12. At the presenttime, we are completing a 110 x 60 yard playing fieldto the east of the school. This area will include a multi-sports area. Around the field, there will be natural bermsfor bleachers and lighting so the field can be used in theevening.
The Facilities Committee plans to complete improvementto security around the campus for the students. Electronicentrance, exit and pedestrian gates have been installed.Entry doors were equipped with electronic locks and wenow have the ability to program the gates and key scancards for access. Security beams were added to alloutside areas as well as external buildings and twentycameras were also installed around the school to monitorthe property at all times.
Report from the Facilities Committee
Structure
The Chair of this committee is Dr. Ockie Lampen. The othermembers of the Committee are Mr. Rajindar Singh, Mrs. CindyGallagher, Mr. Terry Jung, Mr. Steve Olah, Mr. Don Hincks,Mr. Denis Saltel, Mr. Scott Spurgeon, Ms. Julie Bournival, Mrs.Colette Roussy, Mrs. Lyn Tyler and Mr. Hugh Burke.
In the past year, the Committee had to budget for somemajor upgrades and repairs. At the present time, thearea of concern is the roof above the PYP art room andlibrary and this will be repaired over the summer. Theroof over the primary building will have to be repairedin the coming years. The boiler and water tank in theprimary area also needs replacement over the next fewyears.
This year we are pleased to say that we completed theCESI accreditation report and the Board FacilityCommittee joined with the Internal Facilities Committeeto form a joint committee.
Dr. Ockie LampenChair of the Facilities Committee
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Our Mission Statement:Learning to live well, with others and for others, in a just community.
Meadowridge School
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Capital Campaign
Mr. & Mrs. John & Terry BeckerMs. Christine BickleMr. Hugh Burke & Ms. Eva BoydMr. Peter Burke & Ms. Lisa TheimerMr. Seok Hyun Cho & Ms. Kyung Wha (Nicole) KimDr. & Mrs. Darren & Rochelle DahlmanDr. & Mrs. Anton & Elna de KlerkMr. & Mrs. Thomas & Heather DearbornMrs. Amrita DhanjiMr. & Mrs. Ryan & Selena DobieMr. & Mrs. Peter & Kelly FryMs. Cindy GallagherDrs. Robert & Diana GermainDr. Daniel Gouws & Mrs. Kimberley Buchanan-GouwsMr. & Mrs. Brian & Dana HagbergDr. & Mrs. Jacobus & Marthie HauptfleischMr. & Mrs. Don & Linda HincksMr. Nick Hohorelos & Ms. Trudy ConniffMr. Kuang-Chih Hsu & Mrs. Chiu-Lin Chen HsuMr. & Mrs. Armen & Maureen JeknavorianDr. & Mrs. Alkarim & Eileen KarmaliMr. & Mrs. Robert & Vesna KlimanMrs. Wendy Ko
Our Capital Campaign has completed its third year and is steadfastly bringing in financial support for the expansionproject. This has been an economically trying year for our whole community, however many of our families heldfast to their commitment to this vital campaign, contributing over $160,000 this school year.
It is with greatest appreciation that we thank the school families who madecontributions to the Capital Campaign in the 2008/2009 school year:
We wish to acknowledge the following families for completing their pledge to the CapitalCampaign in the 2008/2009 school year.
Dr. & Mrs. Anton & Elna de KlerkDr. Bhasker Thakore & Dr. Nimisha MehtaDr. Wayne Kuan & Ms. Tracy Lu
We gratefully acknowledge the donors who made significant contributions in the 2006/2007school year. These gifts laid the foundation for the continued success of this campaign.
Ms. Vicki JermynJohnston Meier Insurance AgencyMr. Ron McNeilMr. & Mrs. John & Janet McLaughlin
Capital Campaign
Mr. Todd KoDr. Wayne Kuan & Ms. Tracy LuMr. Hyeok-Sang Kwon & Mrs. Ji-Yeon AhnDr. Ockie Lampen & Dr. Kathy RobsonMs. Sue LeightonDr. Shiraz Mawani & Mrs. Yasina IsmailyDr. & Mrs. Alan & Shaunda MooreMr. & Mrs. Patrick & Barbara NiwaMr. Suk In Oh & Ms. Eun Suk KimMr. Sae Won Oh & Mrs. Jin Hee LeeMr. & Mrs. Scott & Lisa ParkMr. & Mrs. Rexford & Marlene PerryMr. & Mrs. Igor & Katerina PogrebinskyMr. & Mrs. Ross & Julie PaulMr. & Mrs. Chris & Lynn RoundingMr. & Mrs. Rajindar & Sheila SinghDr. Bhasker Thakore & Dr. Nimisha MehtaMr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn TurnerMr. & Mrs. David & Lyn TylerMrs. & Mrs. Alexander & Alison WakelingMr. & Mrs. Paul & Kalie WhitakerMr. Ken Yen & Ms. Su-Ming TangMr. & Mrs. Jacob and Esther Zwanenburg
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Annual Giving Campaign
The Annual Giving Campaign directly supports our students through academic, athletic and co-curricular program enhancements. With funds raised this year we were able to purchase someexciting new items.
Significant upgrades to the fitness facilityBooster seats for the primary gradesA new set of home reading books for the elementary studentsSeveral new resources for primary classrooms, including a loft play area for the Kindergarten classA dimmer rack for our new theatreA digital camera for our art classes6 additional television sets for photo displayA clowning workshop for the “Comedy of Errors” productionDiaper changing station in new theatre washroom facilityTwo new table tennis setsNew house banners for use by Junior and Senior Student CouncilsPortable art gallery walls for student art exhibitionsTwo new goal posts and nets for back field
We wish to thank the donors who contributed in excess of $50,000 which made these andmany other Annual Giving purchases possible.
Mr. Gashaw Abebe & Mrs. NancyJohnsonAlouette Animal Hospital (Dr. Michael Orser)Mr. & Mrs. Claus & Debbie AndrupAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousMr. Raffi Antepyan & Mrs. Karen RuckensteinMr. Tony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreMr. & Mrs. John & Terry BeckerMs. Christine BickleMs. Julie BournivalMrs. Lana BrindleyMr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley BrunettaMrs. Raylene BurkeMr. Peter Burke & Ms. Lisa TheimerMr. Xiang Jing Chen and Mrs. Xiao Ming YangMs. Michelle ClarkeMr. Nigel CollettDr. Isabelle CoteMr. & Mrs. Thomas & Heather DearbornMr. & Mrs. Mike & Doris DidykMrs. Pat Duprat
Mr. Liao and Mrs. LuMrs. Xiao LingMs. Shirley MacDonaldMr. & Mrs. Ivo & Justine MarchandMrs. Sophia MarkMr. Gareth Mason & Ms. Carolyn TregerMr. Ryan McWhinney & Ms. Renata Ruiz B. Meetarbhan Inc./Port Coquitlam Medical ClinicMr. & Mrs. Guy & Patricia MerryMr. Michael Nice & Ms. Danielle NoelMr. & Mrs. Patrick & Barbara NiwaMr. & Mrs. Stephen & Margot OlahMr. Jaysen PalangioMrs. Rita PalangioMr. & Mrs. Scott & Lisa ParkMr. & Mrs. Kern & Sarah PeggMs. Toni PerrettaMr. Alex Podulsky & Dr. Marni HeedDr. Martin Rebele / Cedar Grove Animal HospitalMr. & Mrs. James & Susan RumbleMr. & Mrs. Jason & Kelly RusnakMr. Majid Sarmady & Mrs. Mahin ShakeriDr. & Mrs. Robert & Emily SchlagintweitMr. & Mrs. Jason & Karen SchoutenMr. and Mrs. Matt & Suzanne StadnickMr. & Mrs. Rick & Susan WaughMr. & Mrs. William & Kim WeselowskiMr. & Mrs. Paul & Kalie WhitakerMr. Wen Yong Yang & Mrs. Jie LuanMrs. Xiao Ming YangMs. Delores Zibulak
Mr. & Mrs. Roger & Debbie DuyvesteynMs. Allison EsauMr. & Mrs. Peter & Kelly FryMs. Cindy GallagherMr. & Mrs. Stan & Kathy GilesMr. & Mrs. Andy & Cathy GraetzMr. & Mrs. Brian & Dana HagbergMr. Byueung Gyu Han & Mrs. Joo Yun KangMr. & Mrs. Jim & Cherie HarbourDr. & Mrs. Michael & Daphne HerbertsMrs. Cynthia C. HillMs. Cindy HopsMr. Roger Hsueh & Ms. Lily ChiuMr. Shengtao Huang & Ms. Zhi Ying JiangMr. & Mrs. Michael & Nimala JacobMr. & Mrs. Michael & Karen JahrausMs. Paula JasekMr. & Mrs. Bruce & Judy JohnstonJPE-Design Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Gurdeep and Harpal KainthMr. & Mrs. Lyle and Valerie KennedyMr. & Dr. Imran and Hafshah KhanMs. Kyung Wha KimMr. Mas KosakaMrs. Ki Jeong LeeMr. Keun Jae Lee & Mrs. Kyung-Hee ParkMrs. Joanne LeeMs. Jong Hae LeeMs. Sue LeightonMr. Bill Li and Mrs. Mindy Yang
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Thank you
Award Winners 2009
Grade 6
So Yeon AhnElina Blomley
Danielle ChapmanYu Jin Go
Connor GoudalTaya Hanson
Alexander HowkinsRosie HsuehJessica Jacob
Charaney JohalSiara KainthKalvin Kwan
Luna LoDiana OhJarek Olah
Maxine OwersElizabeth Ren
Alia ViraniMorgan Waugh
Mia YinDouglas Zhu
Grade 7
Christopher AwramBayley GermainDavina GoundenEmma GravesonVictoria HorneMehar Kang
Joshua LampenThomas LaurieHelena Lee
Adriana MarchandKyle MondaEmily Pegg
Katlyn RichardsonAidan WaughGeneva Weber
Grade 8
Caja BlomleyLauren CrawfordJanine de KlerkSarah DugdaleRaheem EsmailTyler GoudalMing Hsu
Katrina KwanShermaine Lee
Marlena OrnowskaAshwin SinghMelody SizerAdrian Spira
Eric TsoiOmar Virani
Rebecca Zhang
Grade 9
Shyla BadianiSomayan Chakrabarti
Stephanie CramerEmma GermainKerrin Hagberg
Madeline HansonAlex Kwon
Lyndsey MerryKimberley Paletova
Allan ReadKyle Sholes
Diba Taghvai-ArabiSydney Umlah
Grade 10
Michael AbebeAlysha BadianiHarrison Collett
Gabrielle GouwsOmar Hasham
John JacobReza Jahanbakhsh
Khalil KassamAnnie Kim
Rachel KosakaShaun Lampen
Anne LiaoKhallil Mangalji
Amir MohammadiKevin Oh
Alannah OlahCelia PalmerKelsie PerlerTaylor Perry
Kathleen ReadAlexander Speckman
Alisa WalshHeidi Ye
Grade 11
Carla JahrausSoleina MaheraliZahra MawaniGeorgina Price
Grade 12
Olivia AndrupKrystina Bojanowski
Anita ChangNicole Jahraus
Matthias KempeMichelle KosakaAndrea Palmer
Nava Taghvai-ArabiSuhani Thakore
Tamsyn TylerSandra Wan
Passport to Education Grade 10$250.00Anne LiaoCelia PalmerAlisa WalshKhallil MangaljiRachel KosakaHeidi YeHarrison Collett
Passport to Education Grade 11$250.00Carla JahrausGeorgina PriceZahra MawaniSamantha Bull
Passport to Education Grade 12$500.00Krystina BojanowskiAnita ChangNicole JahrausAndrea PalmerSuhani ThakoreSandra Wan
Board of Governor’s Scholarship$500.00Carla Jahraus
Alumni Scholarship$500.00Nicole Jahraus
Hookey Family Scholarship$1,000.00Michael Abebe
Greg Moore Memorial ScholarshipNicole Jahraus $5,000.00Anita Chang $2,500.00
McLaughlin ScholarshipTamsyn Tyler $4,000.00Krystina Bojanowski $4,000.00Andrea Palmer $4,000.00
Provincial Scholarship RecipientsKrystina BojanowskiAnita ChangNicole JahrausMichelle KosakaJasmine MahJames MaksymetzAndrea PalmerSuhani Thakore
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Award Winners 2009
Headmasters Art Choice “Trees” Brianna Tsuyuki (Kindergarten) “My Paper Face” Nicole Chua (Grade 4) “Clay Faces” Zameer Devraj, Mia Yin, Nicholas
Larsen,Thomas Laurie, Jaspal Sanghera (Grades 6 & 7) “Defiance” Carolyn Pelton (Grade 12)
Female Athlete of the YearGrade 8 to 10 Celia PalmerGrade 11 to 12 Andrea Palmer
Male Athlete of the YearGrade 8 to 10 Ashwin SinghGrade 11 to 12 Matthias Kempe
Drama AwardKrystina BojanowskiBradley Perry
Music AwardJasmine MahShyam Singh
Spirit Day 2009Whonnock
Science Council AwardJames Maksymetz
Deborah Holbard Memorial Awards forExcellence in ArtsNathan KotylakJasmine Mah
Track and Field Records
100 MetresOld record Daniel Miller ‘02 - 12.72New record Jacey Wissman ‘09 -12.54
100 MetresOld record Njideka Obioha ‘07 - 12.65New record Njideka Obioha ‘09 - 12.29
Top Academic AwardsJennifer Ahn Grade 6Victoria Horne Grade 7Katrina Kwan Grade 8Melody Sizer Grade 8Mira Motani Grade 9Alisa Walsh Grade 10Georgina Price Grade 11
200 MetresOld record Njideka Obioha ‘07 - 26.68New record Njideka Obioha ‘09 - 25.92
Long JumpOld record Njideka Obioha ‘08 - 5.02 mNew record Njideka Obioha ‘09 - 5.27 m
Esprit de Corps AwardBradley Perry
House BowlJr. Alouette/FraserSr. Fraser
Duke of Edinburgh
Bronze LevelAlex KwonFaran MahboubiDashen GoundenSomayan ChakrabartiKerrin HagbergKyle GrewalKimberly PaletovaKyle SholesMadeline HansonKelly HanStephanie CramerAllan ReadDiba TaghvaiLyndsey MerryShyla BadianiAmir JinnahMira MotaniYoo Jung GoBlake Didyk
Silver LevelReza JahanbakhshAmir MohammadiJun Ho Oh (Kevin Oh)John JacobMelanie DearbornNeda SarmadyNicholas Cho
Gold LevelNicole Jahraus
Gryphon Pins 2009Bronze Grade 6 and 7Silver Grade 8 to 10Gold Grade 11 and 12
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Mr. Anthony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreMr. & Mrs. John & Terry BeckerDr. T.A. BiancoMr. Eric Broberg & Ms. Jillian HullMr. & Mrs. Norm & Cheryl DavidMs. Mary FedericiMr. & Mrs. Warwick & Carolyn GreenMr. & Mrs. William & Leona HealyMr. Glenn Hope
We wish to acknowledge the families and businesses that made general financial contributions to the school in the pastyear. These gifts were not made in response to one of our campaigns or events, rather they simply saw a need for supportand made a decision to help.
General Financial Gifts
Each year many families generously donate many non-financial gifts to theschool; gifts enhance our school programs and facilities. We wish toacknowledge the following donors who made a substantial Gift-in-Kind in the2008-2009 school year.
Mr. Anthony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreDr. & Mrs. Alan & Shaunda MooreMr. & Mrs. Kandarp & Gita PatelMr. & Mrs. Igor and Katerina PogrebinskyTerasen Gas (Mrs. Rebecca Richardson)Mr. & Mrs. William & Kim Weselowski
Meadowridge School is strongly committed to building a sound Financial AidProgram that supports deserving applicants, current students, and graduates,along with Scholarship Funds that rewards exceptional students.
Ms. Cindy HopsMr. & Dr. Imran and Hafshah Khan
The Graduating Class of 2008 (The Alumni Scholarship)The Greg Moore FoundationThe Maple Ridge Amateur Athletics AssociationMr. John McLaughlin (The Mick McLaughlin Memorial Award)The Meadowridge School Board of Governors
Gifts in Kind
Awards and Scholarships
Financial Aid Program
Scholarship Fund
Thank you
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Anita PerlerMr. & Mrs. Igor and Katerina PogrebinskyMr. & Mrs. Govind & Lila TopiwalaMr. & Mrs. David & Lyn TylerVancityMr. & Mrs. William & Kim Weselowski
IBBC - Muriel ReidMrs. Mavis KosakaMr. & Mrs. Dan & Shelley LarsenMr. Ron McNeilMeadowridge Class of 2009Meadowridge Golf CommitteeMeadowridge Parent GuildDr. & Mrs. Alan & Shaunda MooreMr. & Mrs. Kandarp & Gita Patel
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The Gala
Thank you
On Saturday, February 28th our Cirque des Arts themed gala came to life, showcasing thebreadth of talent within our community of students, parents and teachers. During tough economictimes the best a community can do is to come together to laugh and sing and dance and perform– and this is just what we did, like never before. This year’s event will be remembered as “oneof the best parties ever.”
Debbie AndrupChristine BickleEva BoydJulie BournivalTanya Cloete-SennerPatty Durrance
Golden Gryphon Supporters(Above $5,000)
Mr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn TurnerTraveland RV (Walker/Bird Family)Dr. & Mrs. Alan & Shaunda MooreDr. & Mrs. Alkarim & Eileen Karmali
Silver Gryphon Supporters (Above $1,000)
Adventure West ResortsMs. Dawn Bickle & Mr. Bishop SmithMs. Christine BickleCanadian Tire Store (Elliott Family)Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey & Judy ChadwickClarke's PhotographyFour Seasons Lawn & Garden Care(Cloete-Senner Family)Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Amanda GirlingMrs. Davila-Madrid HernandezMr. & Mrs. Bruce & Judy JohnstonJungle Jac's (Walker Family)Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Vesna KlimanDr. Wayne Kuan & Ms. Tracy LuLalji Home FurnishingsMr. Hui & Ms. LeeLindbjerg Academy of Performing ArtsLordco Auto PartsDr. Ursula LuitinghMr. John McLaughlinMeyers Norris Penny, LLPMr. & Mrs. Larry & Tammy McNabbMr. Anthony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreDr. Mostrenko & Ms. vanBeekPerler Financial GroupSeville Mortgage CorporationSkin Health Laser & Medi Spa CrossroadsTCA Recruitment Group Inc.(Cloete-Senner Family)
The Drive Fore the Future Golf Tournament
Gala Organizing Committee
Gala SupportersWe wish to thank all our gala sponsors, supporters and auction donors.
This year’s Drive Fore the Future Golf Tournament was held on Friday, June 12th. Taking a bitof risk, as most leaders do, Brent Perry and his committee shifted gears and moved the eventfrom its traditional Sunday date to a Friday, hoping that the move to a week-day would allowfor greater business community participation. The risk was well worth it - as for the first time ever,the tournament sold out weeks before the event. Prolific sponsorships made sure that fun activitiesor food and beverage tents were available at each hole. Congratulations to Brent Perry andhis team for organizing one of the finest and the most successful tournaments yet.
Brent Perry Cheryl David Joie Kotylak Marlene Perry Paddy Perry Brad Senner Daniel tenBrink Lyn TylerGolf Tournament Organizing Committee
Mr. Anthony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreMs. Dawn BickleMrs. Shirley BrunettaMrs. Janette CarrMr. & Mrs. Jim & Cherie HarbourMs. Vivian HartMs. Vicki JermynMs. Kyung Wha Kim
Presenting SponsorPerler Financial Group Inc.
Putting Contest SponsorHeritage Dental Centre(The Germain Family)
Golf Cart SponsorCanadian Mill Industries
Dinner SponsorLower Mainland Steel
Band SponsorDaniel tenBrink, Remax Ridge Meadows
Wine SponsorCheryl Bennewith, Notary
Reception BeveragesLordco Auto Parts
Food & Beverage HolesPerler Financial Group Inc.Rex & Marlene PerryCanuel CateringHabanero Quick Service GrillShinobi Japanese Restaurant
Golf Tournament Sponsors
Welcome Back Fair SupportersOur Welcome Back Fair is an annual event which draws our children and families, old and new, to enjoy a day of fun activities,food and friendly competition. Although not a fundraising event, sponsorships assist a great deal by meeting many of the costsof running an event of this nature. We wish to thank the following sponsors for making this special day possible:
Marilyn TurnerCarolyn MasonLyn TylerSusan WaughKalie Whitaker
Maxine GraceyMarlene Graveson Eileen KarmaliElyssa LockhartUrsula LuitinghBecky Richardson
Red Velvet Woman (Dhanji Family)Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Emily SchlagintweitMr. & Mrs. Rajindar & Sheila SinghTop Producers Realty Ltd.Veridamo PhotographyMr. Yue & Mrs. Ma
Headmaster's Circle ($250 plus)
Mr. & Mrs. Claus & Debbie AndrupBen's Clothing & AlterationsDr. T.A. BiancoBizzy Butler Concierge Services, Ltd.Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley BrunettaMr. Lenard Buckles & Ms. Elyssa LockhartMr. & Mrs. Thomas & Heather DearbornMr. & Mrs. Melvin & Tracey DidykDurrance Investment Ltd. (Durrance Family)Mr. & Mrs. Jay & Hallie FraserMr. & Mrs. Richard & Tammy HaywoodMr. & Mrs. Armen & Maureen JeknavorianKey Images (Chapman Family)Dr. Ockie Lampen & Dr. Kathy RobsonMr. & Mrs. Dan & Shelley LarsenMark Adrian Enterprises Ltd. (Brunetta Family)Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Margot OlahDr. Michael OrserMr. Neil Seale & Ms. Zeineen PanjuMr. & Mrs. Kandarp & Gita PatelMr. & Mrs. Esteban & Shonia PenaDr. Martin Rebele & Ms. Kester TomkiesSandpiper Golf CourseSwan-e-set Bay Resort & Country ClubDr. Bhasker Thakore & Dr. Nimisha MehtaMr. & Mrs. David & Lyn TylerVancouver Corporate YogaVolentis Property Inspections Inc. (Rawal Family)Mr. & Mrs. Rick & Susan WaughMs. Xiaolin YangZippy Signs Inc.
Mr. Daniel tenBrinkDr. & Mrs. Kurt & Melanie TsuyukiMr. & Mrs. Darren & Kellie WalkerWest Coast Dream Homes Ltd.
Governor's Table ($500 Plus)
Albion Nursery Ltd. (Duyvesteyn Family)Artel InsuranceBare InteriorsMr. & Mrs. Ronald & Janet BattyC & K World (Lui Family)Club IntrawestCritics Choice CaterersMr. & Mrs. Norman & Alexandra DempseyEssential Health Natural Wellness ClinicDr. Daniel Gouws & Mrs. KimberleyBuchanan-GouwsMr. & Mrs. Brian & Dana HagbergHalpern'sHaney Sewing & Sound (1994) Ltd.Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Daphne HerbertsMr. Shengtao Huang & Ms. Zhi Ying JiangInnovative Vinyl Ltd. (Dobie Family)JigantusJohnson Fu InsuranceDrs. Nirmal & Arvind KangDr. Harjit & Mrs. Gurparkash LailMr. & Mrs. Tom & Rhonda LaurieMr. & Mrs. Ivo & Justine MarchandMaster's Touch Portrait Design Inc.Dr. Shiraz Mawani & Mrs. Yasina IsmailyMr. & Mrs. Mo & Sandhya McLarenDr. B. Meetarbhan Inc.Mr. Michael Nice & Ms. Danielle NoelDr. & Mrs. Godwin & Ezinne ObiohaOneUpClick.com (Park Family)Mr. & Mrs. Terry & Moira PassleyPredator Ridge Golf Resort
Daniel tenBrink - Remax Ridge MeadowsMr. & Mrs. Mark & Sue TsoiDr. Kurt TsuyukiMr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn TurnerVancity
Mr. Ryan McWhinney & Ms. Renata RuizMeadowridge Parent GuildMrs. Radhika MehtaMr. & Mrs. Kandarp & Gita PatelMr. & Mrs. Sheetal & Seema RawalMr. Richard Schmohl &Ms. Camilla Brown
The Cactus ClubThe Didyk FamilyGenumarkJohnston Meier Insurance AgencyThe Lampen FamilyDonald Lockwood, Notary PublicThe Paul FamilyThe Perry FamilyScotia CapitalStylistix Hair Salon & Body SpaThe Turner FamilyWestminster West End Pharmacy
Live Auction SponsorsSean Bright-McCurdyMichelle ClarkeGourmet Dave’s Catering & BistroVicki JermynLalji Home FurnishingsMcLaughlin FamilyMeadowridge School Gala CommitteeNokian Tyres Inc.The Perler FamilySwan-e-Set Bay Resort & Country ClubVeridamo Photography
Flower SponsorsAlbion NurseriesSignage SponsorZippy Signs
Players Package SponsorsDaniel tenBrink, Remax Ridge MeadowsMichael & Young Fly ShopIris - The Visual GroupMeadow Gardens
Tee SponsorsBrown Bros. Motor LeaseCJP ArchitectsThe Danforth FamilyThe David FamilyFour Seasons Lawn & Garden Care(The Cloete-Senner Family)Rob Jeeves, Remax Ridge-MeadowsImperial PavingInvestors Group Financial ServicesJohnston Meier Insurance AgencyKey InsuranceDr. Kotylak & Dr. HeedJi Soo Kwon FamilyLink Developments Ltd.The Moore FamilyThe Turner FamilyWest Coast Ford / LincolnWestminster West End Pharmacy
Prize SponsorsBMOBrown Bros. Motor LeaseColonial Countertops – The Kliman Family
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The Gala
Thank you
On Saturday, February 28th our Cirque des Arts themed gala came to life, showcasing thebreadth of talent within our community of students, parents and teachers. During tough economictimes the best a community can do is to come together to laugh and sing and dance and perform– and this is just what we did, like never before. This year’s event will be remembered as “oneof the best parties ever.”
Debbie AndrupChristine BickleEva BoydJulie BournivalTanya Cloete-SennerPatty Durrance
Golden Gryphon Supporters(Above $5,000)
Mr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn TurnerTraveland RV (Walker/Bird Family)Dr. & Mrs. Alan & Shaunda MooreDr. & Mrs. Alkarim & Eileen Karmali
Silver Gryphon Supporters (Above $1,000)
Adventure West ResortsMs. Dawn Bickle & Mr. Bishop SmithMs. Christine BickleCanadian Tire Store (Elliott Family)Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey & Judy ChadwickClarke's PhotographyFour Seasons Lawn & Garden Care(Cloete-Senner Family)Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Amanda GirlingMrs. Davila-Madrid HernandezMr. & Mrs. Bruce & Judy JohnstonJungle Jac's (Walker Family)Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Vesna KlimanDr. Wayne Kuan & Ms. Tracy LuLalji Home FurnishingsMr. Hui & Ms. LeeLindbjerg Academy of Performing ArtsLordco Auto PartsDr. Ursula LuitinghMr. John McLaughlinMeyers Norris Penny, LLPMr. & Mrs. Larry & Tammy McNabbMr. Anthony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreDr. Mostrenko & Ms. vanBeekPerler Financial GroupSeville Mortgage CorporationSkin Health Laser & Medi Spa CrossroadsTCA Recruitment Group Inc.(Cloete-Senner Family)
The Drive Fore the Future Golf Tournament
Gala Organizing Committee
Gala SupportersWe wish to thank all our gala sponsors, supporters and auction donors.
This year’s Drive Fore the Future Golf Tournament was held on Friday, June 12th. Taking a bitof risk, as most leaders do, Brent Perry and his committee shifted gears and moved the eventfrom its traditional Sunday date to a Friday, hoping that the move to a week-day would allowfor greater business community participation. The risk was well worth it - as for the first time ever,the tournament sold out weeks before the event. Prolific sponsorships made sure that fun activitiesor food and beverage tents were available at each hole. Congratulations to Brent Perry andhis team for organizing one of the finest and the most successful tournaments yet.
Brent Perry Cheryl David Joie Kotylak Marlene Perry Paddy Perry Brad Senner Daniel tenBrink Lyn TylerGolf Tournament Organizing Committee
Mr. Anthony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreMs. Dawn BickleMrs. Shirley BrunettaMrs. Janette CarrMr. & Mrs. Jim & Cherie HarbourMs. Vivian HartMs. Vicki JermynMs. Kyung Wha Kim
Presenting SponsorPerler Financial Group Inc.
Putting Contest SponsorHeritage Dental Centre(The Germain Family)
Golf Cart SponsorCanadian Mill Industries
Dinner SponsorLower Mainland Steel
Band SponsorDaniel tenBrink, Remax Ridge Meadows
Wine SponsorCheryl Bennewith, Notary
Reception BeveragesLordco Auto Parts
Food & Beverage HolesPerler Financial Group Inc.Rex & Marlene PerryCanuel CateringHabanero Quick Service GrillShinobi Japanese Restaurant
Golf Tournament Sponsors
Welcome Back Fair SupportersOur Welcome Back Fair is an annual event which draws our children and families, old and new, to enjoy a day of fun activities,food and friendly competition. Although not a fundraising event, sponsorships assist a great deal by meeting many of the costsof running an event of this nature. We wish to thank the following sponsors for making this special day possible:
Marilyn TurnerCarolyn MasonLyn TylerSusan WaughKalie Whitaker
Maxine GraceyMarlene Graveson Eileen KarmaliElyssa LockhartUrsula LuitinghBecky Richardson
Red Velvet Woman (Dhanji Family)Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Emily SchlagintweitMr. & Mrs. Rajindar & Sheila SinghTop Producers Realty Ltd.Veridamo PhotographyMr. Yue & Mrs. Ma
Headmaster's Circle ($250 plus)
Mr. & Mrs. Claus & Debbie AndrupBen's Clothing & AlterationsDr. T.A. BiancoBizzy Butler Concierge Services, Ltd.Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley BrunettaMr. Lenard Buckles & Ms. Elyssa LockhartMr. & Mrs. Thomas & Heather DearbornMr. & Mrs. Melvin & Tracey DidykDurrance Investment Ltd. (Durrance Family)Mr. & Mrs. Jay & Hallie FraserMr. & Mrs. Richard & Tammy HaywoodMr. & Mrs. Armen & Maureen JeknavorianKey Images (Chapman Family)Dr. Ockie Lampen & Dr. Kathy RobsonMr. & Mrs. Dan & Shelley LarsenMark Adrian Enterprises Ltd. (Brunetta Family)Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Margot OlahDr. Michael OrserMr. Neil Seale & Ms. Zeineen PanjuMr. & Mrs. Kandarp & Gita PatelMr. & Mrs. Esteban & Shonia PenaDr. Martin Rebele & Ms. Kester TomkiesSandpiper Golf CourseSwan-e-set Bay Resort & Country ClubDr. Bhasker Thakore & Dr. Nimisha MehtaMr. & Mrs. David & Lyn TylerVancouver Corporate YogaVolentis Property Inspections Inc. (Rawal Family)Mr. & Mrs. Rick & Susan WaughMs. Xiaolin YangZippy Signs Inc.
Mr. Daniel tenBrinkDr. & Mrs. Kurt & Melanie TsuyukiMr. & Mrs. Darren & Kellie WalkerWest Coast Dream Homes Ltd.
Governor's Table ($500 Plus)
Albion Nursery Ltd. (Duyvesteyn Family)Artel InsuranceBare InteriorsMr. & Mrs. Ronald & Janet BattyC & K World (Lui Family)Club IntrawestCritics Choice CaterersMr. & Mrs. Norman & Alexandra DempseyEssential Health Natural Wellness ClinicDr. Daniel Gouws & Mrs. KimberleyBuchanan-GouwsMr. & Mrs. Brian & Dana HagbergHalpern'sHaney Sewing & Sound (1994) Ltd.Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Daphne HerbertsMr. Shengtao Huang & Ms. Zhi Ying JiangInnovative Vinyl Ltd. (Dobie Family)JigantusJohnson Fu InsuranceDrs. Nirmal & Arvind KangDr. Harjit & Mrs. Gurparkash LailMr. & Mrs. Tom & Rhonda LaurieMr. & Mrs. Ivo & Justine MarchandMaster's Touch Portrait Design Inc.Dr. Shiraz Mawani & Mrs. Yasina IsmailyMr. & Mrs. Mo & Sandhya McLarenDr. B. Meetarbhan Inc.Mr. Michael Nice & Ms. Danielle NoelDr. & Mrs. Godwin & Ezinne ObiohaOneUpClick.com (Park Family)Mr. & Mrs. Terry & Moira PassleyPredator Ridge Golf Resort
Daniel tenBrink - Remax Ridge MeadowsMr. & Mrs. Mark & Sue TsoiDr. Kurt TsuyukiMr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn TurnerVancity
Mr. Ryan McWhinney & Ms. Renata RuizMeadowridge Parent GuildMrs. Radhika MehtaMr. & Mrs. Kandarp & Gita PatelMr. & Mrs. Sheetal & Seema RawalMr. Richard Schmohl &Ms. Camilla Brown
The Cactus ClubThe Didyk FamilyGenumarkJohnston Meier Insurance AgencyThe Lampen FamilyDonald Lockwood, Notary PublicThe Paul FamilyThe Perry FamilyScotia CapitalStylistix Hair Salon & Body SpaThe Turner FamilyWestminster West End Pharmacy
Live Auction SponsorsSean Bright-McCurdyMichelle ClarkeGourmet Dave’s Catering & BistroVicki JermynLalji Home FurnishingsMcLaughlin FamilyMeadowridge School Gala CommitteeNokian Tyres Inc.The Perler FamilySwan-e-Set Bay Resort & Country ClubVeridamo Photography
Flower SponsorsAlbion NurseriesSignage SponsorZippy Signs
Players Package SponsorsDaniel tenBrink, Remax Ridge MeadowsMichael & Young Fly ShopIris - The Visual GroupMeadow Gardens
Tee SponsorsBrown Bros. Motor LeaseCJP ArchitectsThe Danforth FamilyThe David FamilyFour Seasons Lawn & Garden Care(The Cloete-Senner Family)Rob Jeeves, Remax Ridge-MeadowsImperial PavingInvestors Group Financial ServicesJohnston Meier Insurance AgencyKey InsuranceDr. Kotylak & Dr. HeedJi Soo Kwon FamilyLink Developments Ltd.The Moore FamilyThe Turner FamilyWest Coast Ford / LincolnWestminster West End Pharmacy
Prize SponsorsBMOBrown Bros. Motor LeaseColonial Countertops – The Kliman Family
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Award Winners 2009
Headmasters Art Choice “Trees” Brianna Tsuyuki (Kindergarten) “My Paper Face” Nicole Chua (Grade 4) “Clay Faces” Zameer Devraj, Mia Yin, Nicholas
Larsen,Thomas Laurie, Jaspal Sanghera (Grades 6 & 7) “Defiance” Carolyn Pelton (Grade 12)
Female Athlete of the YearGrade 8 to 10 Celia PalmerGrade 11 to 12 Andrea Palmer
Male Athlete of the YearGrade 8 to 10 Ashwin SinghGrade 11 to 12 Matthias Kempe
Drama AwardKrystina BojanowskiBradley Perry
Music AwardJasmine MahShyam Singh
Spirit Day 2009Whonnock
Science Council AwardJames Maksymetz
Deborah Holbard Memorial Awards forExcellence in ArtsNathan KotylakJasmine Mah
Track and Field Records
100 MetresOld record Daniel Miller ‘02 - 12.72New record Jacey Wissman ‘09 -12.54
100 MetresOld record Njideka Obioha ‘07 - 12.65New record Njideka Obioha ‘09 - 12.29
Top Academic AwardsJennifer Ahn Grade 6Victoria Horne Grade 7Katrina Kwan Grade 8Melody Sizer Grade 8Mira Motani Grade 9Alisa Walsh Grade 10Georgina Price Grade 11
200 MetresOld record Njideka Obioha ‘07 - 26.68New record Njideka Obioha ‘09 - 25.92
Long JumpOld record Njideka Obioha ‘08 - 5.02 mNew record Njideka Obioha ‘09 - 5.27 m
Esprit de Corps AwardBradley Perry
House BowlJr. Alouette/FraserSr. Fraser
Duke of Edinburgh
Bronze LevelAlex KwonFaran MahboubiDashen GoundenSomayan ChakrabartiKerrin HagbergKyle GrewalKimberly PaletovaKyle SholesMadeline HansonKelly HanStephanie CramerAllan ReadDiba TaghvaiLyndsey MerryShyla BadianiAmir JinnahMira MotaniYoo Jung GoBlake Didyk
Silver LevelReza JahanbakhshAmir MohammadiJun Ho Oh (Kevin Oh)John JacobMelanie DearbornNeda SarmadyNicholas Cho
Gold LevelNicole Jahraus
Gryphon Pins 2009Bronze Grade 6 and 7Silver Grade 8 to 10Gold Grade 11 and 12
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Mr. Anthony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreMr. & Mrs. John & Terry BeckerDr. T.A. BiancoMr. Eric Broberg & Ms. Jillian HullMr. & Mrs. Norm & Cheryl DavidMs. Mary FedericiMr. & Mrs. Warwick & Carolyn GreenMr. & Mrs. William & Leona HealyMr. Glenn Hope
We wish to acknowledge the families and businesses that made general financial contributions to the school in the pastyear. These gifts were not made in response to one of our campaigns or events, rather they simply saw a need for supportand made a decision to help.
General Financial Gifts
Each year many families generously donate many non-financial gifts to theschool; gifts enhance our school programs and facilities. We wish toacknowledge the following donors who made a substantial Gift-in-Kind in the2008-2009 school year.
Mr. Anthony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreDr. & Mrs. Alan & Shaunda MooreMr. & Mrs. Kandarp & Gita PatelMr. & Mrs. Igor and Katerina PogrebinskyTerasen Gas (Mrs. Rebecca Richardson)Mr. & Mrs. William & Kim Weselowski
Meadowridge School is strongly committed to building a sound Financial AidProgram that supports deserving applicants, current students, and graduates,along with Scholarship Funds that rewards exceptional students.
Ms. Cindy HopsMr. & Dr. Imran and Hafshah Khan
The Graduating Class of 2008 (The Alumni Scholarship)The Greg Moore FoundationThe Maple Ridge Amateur Athletics AssociationMr. John McLaughlin (The Mick McLaughlin Memorial Award)The Meadowridge School Board of Governors
Gifts in Kind
Awards and Scholarships
Financial Aid Program
Scholarship Fund
Thank you
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Anita PerlerMr. & Mrs. Igor and Katerina PogrebinskyMr. & Mrs. Govind & Lila TopiwalaMr. & Mrs. David & Lyn TylerVancityMr. & Mrs. William & Kim Weselowski
IBBC - Muriel ReidMrs. Mavis KosakaMr. & Mrs. Dan & Shelley LarsenMr. Ron McNeilMeadowridge Class of 2009Meadowridge Golf CommitteeMeadowridge Parent GuildDr. & Mrs. Alan & Shaunda MooreMr. & Mrs. Kandarp & Gita Patel
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Annual Giving Campaign
The Annual Giving Campaign directly supports our students through academic, athletic and co-curricular program enhancements. With funds raised this year we were able to purchase someexciting new items.
Significant upgrades to the fitness facilityBooster seats for the primary gradesA new set of home reading books for the elementary studentsSeveral new resources for primary classrooms, including a loft play area for the Kindergarten classA dimmer rack for our new theatreA digital camera for our art classes6 additional television sets for photo displayA clowning workshop for the “Comedy of Errors” productionDiaper changing station in new theatre washroom facilityTwo new table tennis setsNew house banners for use by Junior and Senior Student CouncilsPortable art gallery walls for student art exhibitionsTwo new goal posts and nets for back field
We wish to thank the donors who contributed in excess of $50,000 which made these andmany other Annual Giving purchases possible.
Mr. Gashaw Abebe & Mrs. NancyJohnsonAlouette Animal Hospital (Dr. Michael Orser)Mr. & Mrs. Claus & Debbie AndrupAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousMr. Raffi Antepyan & Mrs. Karen RuckensteinMr. Tony Baldo & Mrs. Kirsteen MooreMr. & Mrs. John & Terry BeckerMs. Christine BickleMs. Julie BournivalMrs. Lana BrindleyMr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley BrunettaMrs. Raylene BurkeMr. Peter Burke & Ms. Lisa TheimerMr. Xiang Jing Chen and Mrs. Xiao Ming YangMs. Michelle ClarkeMr. Nigel CollettDr. Isabelle CoteMr. & Mrs. Thomas & Heather DearbornMr. & Mrs. Mike & Doris DidykMrs. Pat Duprat
Mr. Liao and Mrs. LuMrs. Xiao LingMs. Shirley MacDonaldMr. & Mrs. Ivo & Justine MarchandMrs. Sophia MarkMr. Gareth Mason & Ms. Carolyn TregerMr. Ryan McWhinney & Ms. Renata Ruiz B. Meetarbhan Inc./Port Coquitlam Medical ClinicMr. & Mrs. Guy & Patricia MerryMr. Michael Nice & Ms. Danielle NoelMr. & Mrs. Patrick & Barbara NiwaMr. & Mrs. Stephen & Margot OlahMr. Jaysen PalangioMrs. Rita PalangioMr. & Mrs. Scott & Lisa ParkMr. & Mrs. Kern & Sarah PeggMs. Toni PerrettaMr. Alex Podulsky & Dr. Marni HeedDr. Martin Rebele / Cedar Grove Animal HospitalMr. & Mrs. James & Susan RumbleMr. & Mrs. Jason & Kelly RusnakMr. Majid Sarmady & Mrs. Mahin ShakeriDr. & Mrs. Robert & Emily SchlagintweitMr. & Mrs. Jason & Karen SchoutenMr. and Mrs. Matt & Suzanne StadnickMr. & Mrs. Rick & Susan WaughMr. & Mrs. William & Kim WeselowskiMr. & Mrs. Paul & Kalie WhitakerMr. Wen Yong Yang & Mrs. Jie LuanMrs. Xiao Ming YangMs. Delores Zibulak
Mr. & Mrs. Roger & Debbie DuyvesteynMs. Allison EsauMr. & Mrs. Peter & Kelly FryMs. Cindy GallagherMr. & Mrs. Stan & Kathy GilesMr. & Mrs. Andy & Cathy GraetzMr. & Mrs. Brian & Dana HagbergMr. Byueung Gyu Han & Mrs. Joo Yun KangMr. & Mrs. Jim & Cherie HarbourDr. & Mrs. Michael & Daphne HerbertsMrs. Cynthia C. HillMs. Cindy HopsMr. Roger Hsueh & Ms. Lily ChiuMr. Shengtao Huang & Ms. Zhi Ying JiangMr. & Mrs. Michael & Nimala JacobMr. & Mrs. Michael & Karen JahrausMs. Paula JasekMr. & Mrs. Bruce & Judy JohnstonJPE-Design Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Gurdeep and Harpal KainthMr. & Mrs. Lyle and Valerie KennedyMr. & Dr. Imran and Hafshah KhanMs. Kyung Wha KimMr. Mas KosakaMrs. Ki Jeong LeeMr. Keun Jae Lee & Mrs. Kyung-Hee ParkMrs. Joanne LeeMs. Jong Hae LeeMs. Sue LeightonMr. Bill Li and Mrs. Mindy Yang
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Thank you
Award Winners 2009
Grade 6
So Yeon AhnElina Blomley
Danielle ChapmanYu Jin Go
Connor GoudalTaya Hanson
Alexander HowkinsRosie HsuehJessica Jacob
Charaney JohalSiara KainthKalvin Kwan
Luna LoDiana OhJarek Olah
Maxine OwersElizabeth Ren
Alia ViraniMorgan Waugh
Mia YinDouglas Zhu
Grade 7
Christopher AwramBayley GermainDavina GoundenEmma GravesonVictoria HorneMehar Kang
Joshua LampenThomas LaurieHelena Lee
Adriana MarchandKyle MondaEmily Pegg
Katlyn RichardsonAidan WaughGeneva Weber
Grade 8
Caja BlomleyLauren CrawfordJanine de KlerkSarah DugdaleRaheem EsmailTyler GoudalMing Hsu
Katrina KwanShermaine Lee
Marlena OrnowskaAshwin SinghMelody SizerAdrian Spira
Eric TsoiOmar Virani
Rebecca Zhang
Grade 9
Shyla BadianiSomayan Chakrabarti
Stephanie CramerEmma GermainKerrin Hagberg
Madeline HansonAlex Kwon
Lyndsey MerryKimberley Paletova
Allan ReadKyle Sholes
Diba Taghvai-ArabiSydney Umlah
Grade 10
Michael AbebeAlysha BadianiHarrison Collett
Gabrielle GouwsOmar Hasham
John JacobReza Jahanbakhsh
Khalil KassamAnnie Kim
Rachel KosakaShaun Lampen
Anne LiaoKhallil Mangalji
Amir MohammadiKevin Oh
Alannah OlahCelia PalmerKelsie PerlerTaylor Perry
Kathleen ReadAlexander Speckman
Alisa WalshHeidi Ye
Grade 11
Carla JahrausSoleina MaheraliZahra MawaniGeorgina Price
Grade 12
Olivia AndrupKrystina Bojanowski
Anita ChangNicole Jahraus
Matthias KempeMichelle KosakaAndrea Palmer
Nava Taghvai-ArabiSuhani Thakore
Tamsyn TylerSandra Wan
Passport to Education Grade 10$250.00Anne LiaoCelia PalmerAlisa WalshKhallil MangaljiRachel KosakaHeidi YeHarrison Collett
Passport to Education Grade 11$250.00Carla JahrausGeorgina PriceZahra MawaniSamantha Bull
Passport to Education Grade 12$500.00Krystina BojanowskiAnita ChangNicole JahrausAndrea PalmerSuhani ThakoreSandra Wan
Board of Governor’s Scholarship$500.00Carla Jahraus
Alumni Scholarship$500.00Nicole Jahraus
Hookey Family Scholarship$1,000.00Michael Abebe
Greg Moore Memorial ScholarshipNicole Jahraus $5,000.00Anita Chang $2,500.00
McLaughlin ScholarshipTamsyn Tyler $4,000.00Krystina Bojanowski $4,000.00Andrea Palmer $4,000.00
Provincial Scholarship RecipientsKrystina BojanowskiAnita ChangNicole JahrausMichelle KosakaJasmine MahJames MaksymetzAndrea PalmerSuhani Thakore
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Our Mission Statement:Learning to live well, with others and for others, in a just community.
Meadowridge School
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Capital Campaign
Mr. & Mrs. John & Terry BeckerMs. Christine BickleMr. Hugh Burke & Ms. Eva BoydMr. Peter Burke & Ms. Lisa TheimerMr. Seok Hyun Cho & Ms. Kyung Wha (Nicole) KimDr. & Mrs. Darren & Rochelle DahlmanDr. & Mrs. Anton & Elna de KlerkMr. & Mrs. Thomas & Heather DearbornMrs. Amrita DhanjiMr. & Mrs. Ryan & Selena DobieMr. & Mrs. Peter & Kelly FryMs. Cindy GallagherDrs. Robert & Diana GermainDr. Daniel Gouws & Mrs. Kimberley Buchanan-GouwsMr. & Mrs. Brian & Dana HagbergDr. & Mrs. Jacobus & Marthie HauptfleischMr. & Mrs. Don & Linda HincksMr. Nick Hohorelos & Ms. Trudy ConniffMr. Kuang-Chih Hsu & Mrs. Chiu-Lin Chen HsuMr. & Mrs. Armen & Maureen JeknavorianDr. & Mrs. Alkarim & Eileen KarmaliMr. & Mrs. Robert & Vesna KlimanMrs. Wendy Ko
Our Capital Campaign has completed its third year and is steadfastly bringing in financial support for the expansionproject. This has been an economically trying year for our whole community, however many of our families heldfast to their commitment to this vital campaign, contributing over $160,000 this school year.
It is with greatest appreciation that we thank the school families who madecontributions to the Capital Campaign in the 2008/2009 school year:
We wish to acknowledge the following families for completing their pledge to the CapitalCampaign in the 2008/2009 school year.
Dr. & Mrs. Anton & Elna de KlerkDr. Bhasker Thakore & Dr. Nimisha MehtaDr. Wayne Kuan & Ms. Tracy Lu
We gratefully acknowledge the donors who made significant contributions in the 2006/2007school year. These gifts laid the foundation for the continued success of this campaign.
Ms. Vicki JermynJohnston Meier Insurance AgencyMr. Ron McNeilMr. & Mrs. John & Janet McLaughlin
Capital Campaign
Mr. Todd KoDr. Wayne Kuan & Ms. Tracy LuMr. Hyeok-Sang Kwon & Mrs. Ji-Yeon AhnDr. Ockie Lampen & Dr. Kathy RobsonMs. Sue LeightonDr. Shiraz Mawani & Mrs. Yasina IsmailyDr. & Mrs. Alan & Shaunda MooreMr. & Mrs. Patrick & Barbara NiwaMr. Suk In Oh & Ms. Eun Suk KimMr. Sae Won Oh & Mrs. Jin Hee LeeMr. & Mrs. Scott & Lisa ParkMr. & Mrs. Rexford & Marlene PerryMr. & Mrs. Igor & Katerina PogrebinskyMr. & Mrs. Ross & Julie PaulMr. & Mrs. Chris & Lynn RoundingMr. & Mrs. Rajindar & Sheila SinghDr. Bhasker Thakore & Dr. Nimisha MehtaMr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn TurnerMr. & Mrs. David & Lyn TylerMrs. & Mrs. Alexander & Alison WakelingMr. & Mrs. Paul & Kalie WhitakerMr. Ken Yen & Ms. Su-Ming TangMr. & Mrs. Jacob and Esther Zwanenburg
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Report from the Advancement Committee
This past year our Gala committee consisted of aremarkable group of volunteers. They were able to corralmore individual sponsorships and ticket sales than ever.The atmosphere and entertainment were extraordinary.This single event raised $77,000 for our children. I ampleased that many families have taken advantage andhave purchased their tickets to next year’s Gala alongwith their re-registration. It is bound to be anotherspectacular event and time to connect with other familiesof the school.
The golf tournaments, chaired by parent volunteer BrentPerry, soared to new heights. All targets were not onlymet but exceeded. The tournament sold out for the firsttime since its conception and the participants wereshowered with food and drinks from the numeroussponsorship tents. The event was a remarkable communitybuilder and raised an incredible $35,000 for the school.
The retention of our donors for our Capital campaignremains high and their on-going pledges continue steadily,donations in excess of $160,000 were received. Thatbeing said, Annual Giving was the only fundraisingcampaign that actively sought support this year. AnnualGiving raised $51,042.50. It was wonderful to seemany families that have never given to any of ourcampaigns initiate the process. The school dependsheavily on donations. If everyone can support the school’s
The Chair of this Committee is Dr. Diana Germain. The Advancement Committeeconsisted of Dr. Ockie Lampen, Mr. Scott Park and Mrs. Susan Waugh as wellas Administration representatives Mrs. Lyn Tyler, Mrs. Kalie Whitaker and Mr.Sandy Wakeling. The school’s committed Headmaster, Mr. Hugh Burke supportedus routinely. We were grateful to have Mrs. Sue Leighton with us every month totake minutes. Thank you all for your valuable time and insight.
In a year of economic uncertainty we are fortunate our Meadowridge families rallied to maintain our philanthropicculture. Without volunteers, gifts in kind and monetary donations Meadowridge could not remain one of the topschools of our nation.
Annual Giving campaign then we will be able to meetthe needs of our children.
I am pleased with the advances of the school andthank each and every one of you that do their part toraise Meadowridge to new heights.
Dr. Diana GermainChair of Advancement
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Meadowridge School was started on a five acre rentalproperty. The building was 18,000 sq. feet of pre-fabricated modular units. There were 85 students fromKindergarten to grade 9 with 12 teachers. Over theyears we have expanded to add a double gym, library,MYP area and the latest expansion to add a cafeteria,theatre, kitchen, additional classrooms and administrationoffices is now complete and the school is now just under106,000 sq. feet. We now have over 500 students ingrades Junior Kindergarten to grade 12. At the presenttime, we are completing a 110 x 60 yard playing fieldto the east of the school. This area will include a multi-sports area. Around the field, there will be natural bermsfor bleachers and lighting so the field can be used in theevening.
The Facilities Committee plans to complete improvementto security around the campus for the students. Electronicentrance, exit and pedestrian gates have been installed.Entry doors were equipped with electronic locks and wenow have the ability to program the gates and key scancards for access. Security beams were added to alloutside areas as well as external buildings and twentycameras were also installed around the school to monitorthe property at all times.
Report from the Facilities Committee
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The Chair of this committee is Dr. Ockie Lampen. The othermembers of the Committee are Mr. Rajindar Singh, Mrs. CindyGallagher, Mr. Terry Jung, Mr. Steve Olah, Mr. Don Hincks,Mr. Denis Saltel, Mr. Scott Spurgeon, Ms. Julie Bournival, Mrs.Colette Roussy, Mrs. Lyn Tyler and Mr. Hugh Burke.
In the past year, the Committee had to budget for somemajor upgrades and repairs. At the present time, thearea of concern is the roof above the PYP art room andlibrary and this will be repaired over the summer. Theroof over the primary building will have to be repairedin the coming years. The boiler and water tank in theprimary area also needs replacement over the next fewyears.
This year we are pleased to say that we completed theCESI accreditation report and the Board FacilityCommittee joined with the Internal Facilities Committeeto form a joint committee.
Dr. Ockie LampenChair of the Facilities Committee
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Meadowridge School
Meadowridge School has come a long way in a few short years. We havebuilt a school that is safe, caring, warm, and one that provides our studentswith opportunities to take risks and shape their own futures.
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Celebrating Excellence
Our halls were overflowing with outstanding student artwork, which indicated that our children have developedwonderful visual literacy, and are able to express nuancedthought through a dynamic and growing visual and graphicvocabulary, which is growing in importance and use dueto the growth of digital communication. This visual literacyis enhanced through the growing use of personal computersfrom about grade five on; in fact, it is because of thisgrowing use that the school has now mandated the purchaseand use of computers from grade six and up for next year.We have also moved to become one of few schools inCanada to be a licensed Microsoft IT Academy, which willprovide great opportunities for our children in years to come.
The digital revolution may be changing the landscape oflearning and business, but things such as confidence,interpersonal skills, focus, courage, and imagination continueto be foundations upon which our children can build, andare brought out not only in academic classes, but also, andimportantly, through the performing arts and athletics. As Inoted last year, we are building our athletic programconsciously over five years, and last year was the first ofthose building years. I am pleased to note that our teamshave done very well this past year - notably in soccer, waterpolo, and basketball - and we will continue to build onthese emerging strengths. We continue to push for evengreater participation, and for greater achievement. Ourperforming arts programs this year have been exceptionalin number and quality, and include performances at eachIB level, each of which was terrific for the development ofour children, and terrific entertainment. Our graduationstudents provided our first rock opera - RENT - as well asa remarkably enjoyable production of "The Comedy ofErrors". Both stretched our students to do their best work,and both incorporated dramatic risks, excellent acting, andtop production values. The musical quality of RENT wasalso outstanding. The MYP production of "Into the Woods"was also just excellent, as was the PYP production of "Pirates".In addition, the many musical nights, concerts, and productionsenhanced our community, provided enjoyable evenings,and developed our children well.
This year was the first full year of occupying our new facility,and the whole community enjoyed the wonderful spaces,facilities, and programs that can now be offered. We alsoenlarged the library, doubled the size of our fitness facility,added another athletic area on the old stage, and enjoyedthe hugely expanded parking lot. Notably, we are nowcompleting the final stages of our campus plan by addinga new, full-sized lit field. Our children are eagerly anticipatingbeing able to use this sand-based natural grass field, whichwill now provide the space for all of our teams to practiceand to play games.
Our teaching staff has done a wonderful job for us in thepast, and I am pleased that all will be returning, exceptfor those who were only hired to fill in during a maternityleave. Our administrative team has also done a great jobthis past year. I am also pleased to note that at the time ofwriting this report - early August - it appears that our schoolwill open with another record number of students. Giventhe difficult economic times, this is a testament to thecommitment of our parents and children, as well as to thevalue provided by our school.
This coming year, we will welcome an arms-length criteria-based accreditation by the Canadian Educational StandardsAssociation (CESI), which is highly regarded both nationallyand internationally. We have worked all this year to preparea description of everything in our school, and, in November,a team of about twelve educators from across Canada willspend seven days going through our school, interviewingparents and students and alumni and teachers and Boardmembers and - well, everybody. They will go through ourpolicies and practices, examine our facilities, look at ourfinances and admissions, and review our academic andco-curricular programs. At the end of that week, they willgather to write an extensive report which will be providedto our Board, outlining strengths and any areas of concern,and providing recommendations. We are anticipating thiseagerly, as it will be a chance to really look at our schoolin depth, and make it even better. Currently, only threeschools in B.C. are, like us, members of CESI, and it is justanother external indicator of quality for our parents andour Board. As well, we have also spent the past yearpreparing for two other external accreditations by theInternational Baccalaureate Association (IB) which will alsohappen in the next eighteen months.
Finally, I would like to take a moment to thank our Boardmembers, all of whom have devoted many, many hours toensuring the quality and health of our school. The qualityof an independent school is directly attributable to thequality of its Board. We are fortunate to have an excellentone, and so I think that our school is in very capable hands.I also want to especially note the commitment, skill, andability of our Board Chair, John Becker. To be a BoardChair is a demanding and often thankless task, and John- in his first year as Board Chair - has demonstrated boththe humility and ability which characterize outstandingChairs. Thank you, Mr. Becker.
Mr. Hugh BurkeHeadmaster
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Meadowridge School
Mr. Hugh Burke, Headmaster
The 2008/2009 school year wasa very successful and productiveone, both academically andinstitutionally. Our enrolment climbedagain, and we were glad towelcome many new students, whojoined our community of well-rounded and highly achievingstudents.
Once again, all of our graduateswere accepted to post-secondaryinstitutes, both in Canada andaround the world, and were offeredhundreds of thousands of dollars inscholarships. We continued to postoutstanding measures of success ingovernment exams at grades four,seven, ten, eleven and twelve,leading the province in academicachievement. Our grade five andten students completed, respectively,their final year of PYP and MYP,and also completed independentand publicly demonstrated individualprojects, of which they can beproud.
Message from theHeadmaster
Report from the Finance Committee
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Structure
The Chair of this Committee is Mrs. Kelly Fry. The other members of the Committeeare Treasurer Mr. Mike Jahraus, Governor Mr. Bruce Johnston, and Mr. MikeSchutz has joined as a member at large, approved by the Board of Governors.Administration is represented by the Business Manager Mr. Don Hincks andController Ms. Julie Bournival.
FunctionsThe role of the Finance Committee is to provide advice and oversight of the budget and strategic financial plan prepared byAdministration for the Treasurer and the Board of Governors. The Committee is concerned with the long-term benefit to theschool in all financial matters, including property acquisition. They are also responsible for drafting financial policies for Boardconsideration and approval.
AccomplishmentsIn collaboration with the Administration and the Board ofGovernors, the Committee has participated in the following:
The Finance Committee was pleased to see the transitionof the banking and financing to the Bank of Montreal asapproved in last summer’s extra-ordinary general meeting.As a result of the move there has been substantial interestsavings particularly due to the low interest rates on thevariable components of our current debt structure.
The Finance Committee, in conjunction with other boardmembers and staff members, worked to quantify the costof implementing the goals and objectives as outlined inthe strategic plan.
The Finance Committee, with the administration, hascontinued to monitor the school’s cash reserves for theMeadowridge Education Investment Deposit Funds andfor major facility improvements or maintenance.
Our financial comparatives continue to be among the bestin the country and are helping us to establish financialstability. During the year the Committee and the Boardreviewed comparative financial data from independentschools across Canada provided as part of an annualsurvey done by CAIS.
Revenues were in excess of expenses again this past fiscalyear, despite lower than expected fundraising. A higherthan projected student count generated revenue in excessof budgeted amounts.
The Finance Committee, in consultation with the Boardand Administration, approved a 7% tuition increase tocover most of the school’s operating costs and keep pacewith the increase in teaching salaries.
Goals Now that we have completed the 5 year Financial Plan,
we will be working with Administration to determinehow we will be able to fund the implementation of thehigh priority objectives.
We will continue to work with the Business Managerand the Administration to develop improved reportingto assist the Board and Committee members.
We will provide ongoing support and recommendationsin conjunction with the Facilities Committee with regardsto the acquisition of neighbouring land and properties.
We will offer solutions to hedge the school from risingcosts and inflation through investments and additionalrevenue sources.
We will continue to prepare policy recommendationsregarding the ongoing financial requirements includingcash reserves, signing authorizations, approvals forvariance levels, etc.
We will provide an ongoing review with the Administrationregarding the current accounting software and theschool’s insurance coverage and risk procedures.
Mrs. Kelly FryChair of the Finance Committee
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Financials
Statement of OperationsFor the year ended June 30, 2009
June 2009 June 2008
RevenueTuition $5,781,378 $5,379,033Government Grants 1,101,180 1,055,742Field Trip Revenue 170,144 178,906Program Revenue 77,399 70,186Registration and Assessments 208,500 88,400
7,338,601 6,772,267
ExpensesInstructional 3,795,085 3,503,392Operating 1,949,321 1,594,895Administrative 1,795,664 1,666,788
7,540,070 6,765,075
Income from Operations (201,469) 7,192
Other Revenue 293,945 539,046Other Expenses 21,500 26,000Net Other Revenue 272,445 513,046
Excess of Revenue over Expenses $70,976 $520,238
Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended June 30, 2009
Operating Activities Excess of Revenue over Expenses $70,976 $520,238Amortization 863,203 609,502(Loss) Gain on Disposal of Property, Plant, and Equipment (426) 767Net Change in Non-Cash Working Capital 600,622 (526,642)
1,534,375 603,865
Financing and Investing ActivitiesAcquisition of Property, Plant, and Equipment (1,665,650) (4,916,549)Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment 2,878 1,000Net Deposits Received 230,000 207,000Deposits Donated (39,500) (127,500)Deferred Financing Costs (64,260) 5,314Deferred Contributions Received 51,306 65,683Proceeds From Long-Term Debt 8,000,000 4,105,129Principal Reduction of Long-Term Debt (10,315,370) (89,030)
(3,800,596) (748,953)
Change in Cash Position (2,266,221) (145,088)
Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning of Year 2,711,001 2,856,089
Cash and Cash Equivalents End of Year $444,780 $2,711,001
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One of the most important achievements of the year wasaccomplished with little fanfare at the end of the school year.I am very pleased to announce that the services of Mr. HughBurke as our headmaster have been secured for anotherseven years. Mr. Burke’s internal and external achievementswould require the full annual report to detail and celebrate.It will have to suffice here to say, our school’s commitmentto excellence has been guaranteed.
The Board of Governors continues to work diligently on thecurrent issues and strategic planning of the school.Meadowridge School is fortunate to have such a great teamat its helm. It has been my pleasure to work with them overthe past year. I am pleased to report that we have for thefirst time in some years the full return of all of the existingGovernors. I would particularly like to thank Dr. MichaelOrser as Past Chair for his continued friendship and mentorship.It was during Dr. Orser’s many years as Chair of the Boardthat our financial stability and commitment to excellencewere assured.
In 2008, the Board of Governors approved a new StrategicPlan. In 2009, through the facilitation of Governor Mr. MikeJahraus, the Board of Governors together with the senioradministration team began to build a Strategic FinancialPlan to prudently cost, prioritize, and budget the StrategicPlan initiatives required to keep Meadowridge School asone of the finest schools in the world. The Strategic FinancialPlan will be in place during the 2009/2010 school year.
The Board of Governors will be embarking upon anAdvancement Strategic Plan in 2009/2010. Together withthe creation of a formal Alumni Association the AdvancementStrategic Plan will bring together the past and current membersof the school community to support strategic initiatives andcapital plans.
Message from the Chairman of the Board
In 2009, Meadowridge School forged ahead with its plans ofexcellence in all aspects of school life.
John Becker
Our larger fundraising and friend-raising projects (theWelcome Back Fair, Gala and Golf Tournament) wereagain great successes. Increasing the sense of communitywithin the school is hugely important and thanks go out tothe many volunteers who made these projects the successesthey were.
Updating the Bylaws of the Meadowridge School Societyremains a consultative work in progress. The Board willhave the changes completed over the summer months withthe final draft ready to be put to the Annual GeneralMeeting in September 2009.
Lastly, but most importantly, our children continue to excelat all levels. Our academic achievements continue at avery high level while at the same time fine arts, athletics,and community service prepare our children to be citizensof the world when they graduate. This would not bepossible without the dedication of our wonderful educatorsand administration - they cannot be thanked enough.
Mr. John BeckerChairman of the Board
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The Board’s decisions and long-term vision for Meadowridge are guided by the strategic plan forthe school, which is revised on an ongoing basis. An important aspect of the Board’s mandate isthe clear distinction made between its governance role and the operational role of the Headmasterand his staff. The Board of Governors are the guardians of our future, providing strategic advicewhile focusing on the long-term well-being of the school.
Meadowridge School
2008-2009Board of Governors
Daniel GouwsDiana Germain
Gareth MasonMike Jahraus
Rajindar Singh
Bruce Johnston
Kelly Fry
Ockie Lampen
Scott Park Susan WaughMike Orser
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Financials
Statement of Financial PositionAs at June 30, 2009
Assets June 2009 June 2008
Current AssetsCash $1,990,252 $2,630,790Term Deposits 80,210 80,210Tuition Fees Receivable 21,883 28,593
Other Accounts Receivable 109,763 265,127Inventory 7,684 4,349Prepaid Expenses 81,332 106,858
2,291,124 3,115,927
Deferred Financing Costs 79,945 15,685
Property, Plant, and Equipment 17,732,787 16,932,791
$20,103,856 $20,064,403
Liabilities and Net AssetsCurrent Liabilities
Bank Indebtedness $1,625,681 $ -Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 532,885 $321,019Deposits Payable 5,648 26,501Unearned Tuition Revenue 1,908,937 1,683,593Current Portion of Long-Term Debt 208,655 102,102
4,281,806 2,133,215
Deposits (MEID) 3,126,000 2,935,500Deferred Contributions 502,127 450,818Long-Term Debt 7,664,387 10,086,310
Total Liabilities 15,574,320 15,605,843
Net AssetsInvested in Property, Plant, and Equipment 4,646,040 3,799,982Unrestricted (116,504) 658,578
Total Net Assets 4,529,536 4,458,560
$20,103,856 $20,064,403
Board of Governors 4
Message from the Chairman of the Board 5
Message from the Headmaster 6
Report from the Advancement Committee 8
Capital Campaign 9
Annual Giving Campaign 10
Award Winners 14
Report from the Facilities Committee 17
Report from the Finance Committee 19
Statement of Operations 20
Statement of Financial Position 21
Report from the Governance Committee 22
Past Board Members 23
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Table of Contents
Report from the Governance Committee
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Policies relating to Board ofGovernance issues:We started off the year with Mr. Gareth Mason, our newBoard member joining the Governance Committee, andspearheading our Policy Sub-Committee, which has madeprogress in formalizing and reviewing policy and protocolsfor the Board of Governors.
Constitutional and legal matters:We continued with the review of the Bylaws of theMeadowridge School Society, a process that was startedin the previous term. This was a long and tedious task, andI would like to thank Mr. John Becker, Chairman of the Boardfor his significant input and research into this matter.
The proposed Bylaw changes were sent out to the membersof the School Society provoking considerable interest. Theplanned Extraordinary General Meeting for approval of theproposed Bylaw changes did take place but it was determinedthat it would be appropriate to allow more time for a dialoguewith the membership and a motion to adopt the new Bylaws.A second motion accepted for the Governance Committeeto adjourn this topic to the Annual General Meeting set forSeptember 23, 2009.
In the interim the Board’s Communication Committee isimplementing a process for dialogue with families so thatthe intent of the Bylaw changes can be clarified, and sothat concerns can be addressed and shared for discussion.We feel confident that we now have relevant and up todate Bylaws that will serve the Society well.
Review of Board structures, CESIaccreditation:Meadowridge is undergoing a Canadian EducationalStandards Institute (CESI) evaluation this year. CESI hascreated different standards and effective practices that theybelieve all great schools should have. It was our task toaddress the standards that specifically speaks to Governance.The standard Governance is broken into 10 effective practicesections with questions to answer for each one. One of thegoals of the CESI accreditation process is for it to be usedauthentically as a school improvement document, which
Structure
The Chair of this Committee is Dr. Daniel Gouws. Committee members for the termwere Mr. John Becker, Mr. Gareth Mason, Mr. Gordon MacIntyre and Mr. HughBurke regularly attending. I would like to thank them all for their valuable input andhard work during the year.
added considerable value to this exercise. Therefore, it wasimportant to note our areas of strength as well as focus onthe ones that need improving.
Evaluation of the Head of the School:Considerable work went into crafting a Head EvaluationProcess (as part of the Head Evaluation and Support function),and we are very thankful for the input from Mr. GordonMcIntyre in this regard. After various models of assessmentwere reviewed we finally decided to create our own documentand process which included the strategic planning goals forthe Headmaster, as well as making use of existing evaluationinstruments. The Head Evaluation and Support Committeehave subsequently met with the Headmaster, and have foundthis a very useful process and dialogue, which will now beused on an ongoing basis.
Annual Board Evaluation:We have adopted the practice of reviewing and discussingthe individual chapters in the International Trustee Handbook,at monthly Board meetings throughout the school year, bothto stimulate discussion of a Board’s current practices and tomotivate Board members to familiarize themselves with thecorresponding chapters in the handbook. The idea was totransform the concept of “Board training” from a once-a-year,isolated event into an accepted and valuable item on theBoard’s monthly agenda. This process was then expandedto include and implement a strategic Board assessment process,which will be ongoing.
Dr. Daniel R GouwsChair of the Governance Committee
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Yasmin Alladina 1993/94, 94/95Ronald Andrews 1985/86Ken Antifaev 1999/2000, 00/01, 02/03,
03/04, 04/05Gregory Ardon 1987/88, 88/89Awni Ayoubi 1991/92, 92/93Randy Bach 2002/03, 03/04, 04/05John Becker 2001/2002, 02/03,03/04,
04/05, 05/06, 06/07, 07/08,Chair 08/09
Anil Bharwani 1988/89, Chair 91/92, Chair 92/93, Chair 93/94, Chair 94/95, Chair 95/96, Chair 96/97, Chair 97/98
Ted Bojanowski 2003/04, 04/05, 05/06Gary Campbell 2002/2003Marjatta Chapman 1987/88, 88/89Greg Clark 1995/96Jos Clement 1990/91Stephen Coret 1996/97, 97/98Trish Darby 1987/88Pat DeLuca 1997/98, Chair 1998/99,
Chair 99/2000Thomas Dinsley 1987/88, 88/89Cori Doering 2001/02, 02/03, 03/04Louis Duprat 1985/86, 86/87Kenneth Eis 1986/87, 87/88, 88/89Faye Embree 1990/91, 91/92Ann English 2000/2001, 01/02, 02/03,
03/04, 04/05, 06/07Peter Ferguson 2003/04, 04/05, 06/07,
07/08Julie Ferguson 1991/92, 92/93, 93/94,
94/95, 95/96, 96/97, 97/98Clarence Fernandes 1993/94, 95/96Kim Fox 1996/97, 97/98, 98/99Kelly Fry 2007/2008, 08/09Diana Germain 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08,
08/09Christopher Godwin 1995/96, 96/97Daniel Gouws 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08,
08/09Shirley Hannah 1999/2000Toni Hawkes 1996/97, 97/98, 98/99Susan Hayes 1993/94, 94/95, 95/96,
96/97Paul Hayes 1997/98Trish Higgins 1985/86, Chair 86/87Karim Hirji 1991/92, 92/93, 98/99,
99/2000, 00/01Ron Hoffart 1987/88, 88/89Deborah Hogarth 1991/92Wilf Jacobson 1985/86, Chair 86/87,
Chair 87/88Mike Jahraus 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08,
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Board Member Years of Service Board Member Years of Service
Bruce Johnston 2004/05, 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09
Al Just 1999/2000, 00/01, 01/02Eboo Keshani 1991/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95, 95/96,
96/97Frank Klassen 1988/89, 90/91, 97/98,
Chair 91/92Anne Kober 1990/91, 91/92Ockie Lampen 2007/2008, 08/09Jeanne Kurz 1990/91, 91/92Susan Levine 1997/98Roy Lind 1987/88, Chair 88/89, Chair 90/91Gary Lycan 1988/89Lloyd Mah 2000/2001, 01/02, 02/03Gareth Mason 2008/2009Hanif Mawji 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08Darrel McEachern 1985/86Donna McKenzie 1988/89Susan McLeod 1998/99, 2004/05Leo Mide 1988/89Ken Miki 1986/87, 87/88Lorne Montaine 1987/88, 91/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95Donna Moore 1991/92, 92/93Chris Nieman 1994/95, 95/96, 96/97Stephan Nolan 1991/92Michael Orser 1998/99, 99/2000, Chair 00/01, Chair
01/02, Chair 02/03, Chair 03/04, Chair 04/05, Chair 05/06, Chair 06/07, Chair 07/08, Past Chair 08/09
Scott Park 2007/2008, 08/09Harry Perler 2001/2002Anar Popatia 2002/2003, 03/04, 04/05James Prince 1999/2000, 00/01, 01/02, 02/03Richard Rainey 2007/2008Mary Robson 1986/87Gordon Robson 1985/86, 86/87, 87/88, 90/91, 00/01Chris Rounding 2002/2003, 03/04, 04/05, 05/06,
06/07Joy Rutquist 1988/89Fares Salloum 1991/92, 92/93, 93/94Rudy Sanchez 1998/99, 99/00Ron Seymour 1998/99Rajindar Singh 2004/05, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09Donna Slauenwhite 1986/87, 87/88Donna Telep 1999/2000, 00/01Jolanta Teszka 1993/94, 94/95, 95/96, 2001/02,
02/03, 03/04Kevin Thomas 1985/86Masami Tomioka 2005/06, 06/07Dereck Walker 1985/86Maureen Walsh 2004/05, 05/06, 06/07Andrew Walters 1998/99Aurora Weinlein 1991/92, 92/93Susan Waugh 2007/2008, 08/09Chad Whyte 1986/87
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