Meadowridge School 2011-2012 Annual Report

Meadowridge School Society

June 2012 AnnuAl RepoRt

Learning to live well,with others and

for others, in a just community.

June 2012 AnnuAl RepoRt

DeSIGn the next 25 years2

June 2012 Annual Report 3

4 Board of Governors

5 Message from the Chairman of the Board

8 Message from the Headmaster

10 Advancement Committee Report

11 2011-2012 Giving Campaigns

16 Facilities Committee Report

17 Finance Committee Report

18 Statement of Operations

19 Statement of Financial Position

20 Governance Committee Report

21 Communications Committee Report

22 Awards & Scholarships

26 Past Board Members

tAble of Contents

2011-2012

boARD of goveRnoRs


Gareth Mason Vice-Chair

Kelly Fry Treasurer

Susan Waugh Secretary

Mike Orser Past Chair

John Becker Past Chair

Roy Choi Bob GillJessie Hill

Ockie Lampen

Scott Park

Mike Schutz

Daniel Gouws Chair

A Vision for Our School People are drawn to our school from around the world. In the spirit of active collaboration with teachers, peers, and our community,

we learn how to care for ourselves and for others. Knowing that change is the only certainty, we engage with challenging and

complex questions effectively and creatively. Through outstanding teaching, programmes, and facilities, Meadowridge develops in

us the confidence not only to meet the future, but also to create it.

Message from the

CHAiRmAn of the boARD


When I sat down to write this report, I started

thinking about what was new, what was

exciting and what had changed over the last

year at our school.

I started making lists of all the positive things that had happened, some of the challenges that we were facing, our achievements, and all the plans for the future. What made the

2011-2012 year stand out?

As I was looking at the graduates at this year’s Convocation Ceremony, many of whom I have known since they were in Kindergarten, I had time to reflect and look back. It felt like only yesterday that we dropped off our five and six year olds to greet Mr. Jung for the first time. We comment to each other how time flies and hardly ever reflect on how much work it was, how much time we spent taking them to school, sporting events, practices, extramural activities, helping them with homework, loving them, gently pushing them and sometimes getting mad at them. During all of this we celebrated their achievements and supported them when life did not seem fair, but also busied ourselves with everyday routines.

I came to the conclusion that it is not just the changes that are important, but rather the fact that the school continues to grow in leaps and bounds, just like our children. Although there are high points and achievements, it is the ongoing process of advancement that happens in the background that shapes us as a school.

Like our children, Meadowridge started small in size. We started off as a "country school" in portables 25 years ago. The founders of our school had vision, hope, dreams and energy to establish our school in the same way that we have aspirations for our children. Our school has quietly come of age as a result of the unwavering support, dedication and ongoing work that has been done by the Meadowridge community. Our school, like our children, is now ready to enter the next phase.

Although our children graduate, they will continue to need our support, leadership, advice, and feedback to help them thrive. Our current students have to be shown positive role models that emulate all the traits associated with a positive institution.

We have embraced the International Baccalaureate Learner Profiles for our school and for our Board of Governors. We work to create an institution with strengths that foster better communities, responsibility, civility, work ethic, leadership, teamwork, purpose and tolerance. With the implementation of the IB Diploma Programme, we are now one of only four schools in British Columbia and one of eight in Canada that offer the continuum of all three IB programmes at a single school.

The 2011-2012 Board of Governors started its work in November 2011, with the first meeting reviewing the Key Decisions that arose from the document “A Vision for Meadowridge: 2035”. This document had been the outcome of a year-long process, mandated by the previous Board of Governors. Committees were directed to review their mandates and parents were invited to numerous feedback and planning sessions, followed by a survey about all facets of our school.

A Draft Vision Report was forwarded to the previous Board of Governors for comment and suggestions, which were then considered in the final draft. This was presented to the 2011-2012 Board of Governors by Hugh Burke and Susan Waugh. At this time Mr. Burke also outlined some key issues facing the school and their implications. The Board of Governors subsequently had to make some Key Decisions - most notably regarding the size of the school, land acquisition and starting a school foundation to develop endowments. The option to maintain the status quo was presented, as some parents expressed that they were happy with the current state of the school, and they did not see any need for significant change.

The entire Board of Governors held a meeting in December of 2011. At this meeting, we were asked to reconsider some Key Decisions on the future of the school, and what type of

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institution it is to be. We already had a clear plan of where we wanted to go but the plan had never been properly funded, and could not be executed without this funding. It was recognized that it is the Board of Governors responsibility to ensure adequate financial resources to allow Administration to implement the Strategic Plan as instructed.

The Board decided that the school should stay the course, and become an IB continuum university preparatory school, providing quality programmes at a reasonable cost, compared to similar schools.

We determined that the value of our programmes, culture and nature of our school continue to be excellent. By all measures the school produces much better than average results at comparatively lower than average costs. It was recognized that Meadowridge needs to be the most effective school for our teachers to function in. High quality teaching is central to the outcomes of our students, and we need to ensure that teacher development is outstanding, and that teacher retention remains high. To support this we need to fully develop our facilities for curriculum excellence.

Armed with the set of new Key Decisions, a strategic planning session was held in January of 2012. An updated Strategic Plan was developed by the Board of Governors in order to carry out the intents of the Vision that had been developed the previous year.

The most notable result stemming from the January meeting was that the Board of Governors made a firm decision that we would move towards adequate funding of the Strategic Plan. It was realized that we could no longer continue to direct our Headmaster and his staff to implement the Strategic Plan without sufficient funding. The only three available streams for increased funding were identified as tuition, donations and increased enrollment.

Our long-term Strategic Plan now calls for expansion and a Campus Master Plan to support the growth of enrollment to 800 students. In addition tuition levels were increased, which was subsequently announced in a letter to the parent body. A number of families contacted the Board of Governors with questions and concerns about, not only the tuition increase, but also about the fact that this announcement was made very close to the midline for re-registration. A parent meeting was held to answer concerns on January 18, 2012 and was well attended. It was clear that the sudden increase in tuition fees was a significant cause of hardship for some parents. Many suggestions on alternative revenue streams were discussed.

The Board of Governors acknowledged that this information had been poorly communicated and also at a very late date.

It was decided to develop and maintain a rolling five-year financial forecast budget that would include tuition, and to establish a Board Communications Committee. These measures were implemented to ensure that our parents are well informed and are provided with adequate information for financial planning. Mr. Burke also met with a group of parents to consider alternate fundraising plans for the school.

The Board of Governors met with members of the Administration for a strategic development workshop in April of 2012. This reaffirmed our goal to be stable, effective, and mission-driven. There was consensus that we are still driven by our Vision, and this has underlined the guiding principles of the 2012 Strategic Plan. The Board of Governors is confident that the 2012 Strategic Plan will preserve the character and sustainability of our school.

Meadowridge is doing very well on all fronts. We have been able to maintain our student numbers with a record low attrition of 9%, and a projected student count of 540 for next year. In addition, participation in our Annual Giving Campaign is now at 54%.

The 2011-2012 Board of Governors term was the first year of Meadowridge’s second quarter century. It has been an exciting year and an honour to chair the Board of Governors.

This year the Board of Governors welcomed three new members, Jessie Hill, Bob Gill and Roy Choi. All three have already made a significant contribution with their unique perspectives, talents, enthusiasm and energy. We are very grateful to have them on board.

I would personally like to thank Susan Waugh, Secretary of the Board, for all the work that she has done over the last term. In spite of there being times when the workload must have exceeded her day job, she always managed to keep correspondence timely and thoughtful. I specifically would like to thank Gareth Mason (Vice Chair), John Becker (Past Chair) and Hugh Burke for their support and mentorship during my first term and especially during my unexpected absence earlier in this year. I would also like to thank my fellow Board members for the significant time and effort they put in over the last year, often spending evenings and Saturdays in meetings.

On behalf of the Board of Governors, and also as a Meadowridge parent, I would like to sincerely thank Hugh Burke and his administrative team for providing our children with the best opportunity to thrive in life.

Daniel GouwsChair, Board of Governors

“Our school has quietly come of age as a result of the unwavering

support, dedication and ongoing work that has been done by the

Meadowridge community. Our school, like our children, is now

ready to enter the next phase.”



Message from the

HeADmAsteR of the sCHoolIn this report, I would like to consider three things:

1. The educational programme of our school

2. School finances

3. Enrolment and expansion in our future 1. The Educational ProgrammeAs of the 2012-2013 school year, Meadowridge is now an International Baccalaureate school with a full continuum from Junior Kindergarten through to Diploma (grade 12+). We are one of about 180 schools in the world that offer this continuum. There are many schools that offer one of the three programmes – PYP, MYP, or Diploma – as an option within a regular system, often as a form of enrichment. The advantage to continuum schools such as Meadowridge is that the entire school is oriented toward the IB, and so students are fully prepared for each of the three programmes. The curriculum is continually enriched, and great attention is paid to the Learner Profile as the children grow as well-rounded people, international in their view, and fully prepared for whatever may come in the future. In order to offer these three programmes within one school, our teachers constantly attend professional development which is world-class. Remarkably, we now have a number of teachers who are authorized to offer these workshops, and even some who are on authorization teams which inspect other schools. Smaller classes in our school ensure that close attention is paid to each child. Specialist teachers have proven to provide a strong background for every child in a number of areas. Our school is continuously monitored by the International Baccalaureate organization to make sure that each area of our school is excellent. Our grading systems are monitored in Geneva, so that we can assure parents that the marks here are based on world standards. All of our students in grade twelve go on to university, and our alumni are succeeding in many careers. We also continuously monitor our programmes to ensure that every child can succeed. We use our own testing, classroom work, and standardized testing as a basis for programme

assessment. For example, we constantly do well on FSA testing. Although this is very controversial in public schools, we find it a valuable resource to check the progress of our kids. This past year, we did very well again, except that four children in grade seven seemed to have difficulty in Math problem solving in the Foundation Skills Assessment (the only area that was close to an issue amongst all areas tested in grades four and seven). As a result, we have examined our Math programme closely from grades five through seven, and intend to ensure that every child succeeds. Last year may just have been an unusual testing time, or random error, but we constantly work to ensure that every piece of data is considered and acted upon. I was pleased to note that our aggregate scores on secondary school exams were the fourth strongest in the province. We will continue to aggressively monitor our programmes to ensure an excellent education. About 90% of our students are on the Honour Roll, even though we maintain high standards. As well, we also provide many options for co-curricular participation, leadership, and service. The Gryphon Pin is awarded when a child finds balanced success in these areas. We continue to build on success in the Duke of Edinburgh programme as well, and have doubled the number of students who get a Duke of Edinburgh pin in the last few years…and this will continue. However, to really build the best programmes possible, we will need to expand our student base, so that smaller programmes can have enough students in them to be affordable. What all of this adds up to is the determination to provide our children with the best education possible. To do that, we welcome the ongoing collaboration with parents to help us reflect on our practices, and continuously improve. 2. School FinancesThis year was challenging for our school, as we engaged in a large tuition increase. The school had forecast a deficit budget for this year, and cost pressures meant that we had to either increase the tuition, lose money, cut programmes, or significantly increase class size. The choice made was to maintain the programmes, but increase tuition in order that the school could remain stable and provide appropriate resources. One thing that was determined was to forecast


tuition for a five-year period on a rolling basis, so that families are not surprised, and so that everyone understands the pressures on the school. The Board has undertaken to mitigate future tuition increases while maintaining programme quality, and the only way to do that is to increase the school size. It is notable that our benchmarking puts our new tuition still significantly below the cost of comparable schools, but we would like to continue to offer very good value, and continue to provide outstanding programmes at reasonable costs, regardless of what other schools may do, or how high their tuitions may become. Some good news from this year was that we did not actually run the projected deficit, due to higher than forecast enrolment and substantial contributions to the school through Annual Giving and the Golf Tournament. We always control our costs very tightly, and so our budget was stronger due mostly to increased revenue, although we also managed some savings in other areas. As well, we had a lower attrition this year than our average, so more students than ever came back, and our new registration has been very strong. We look forward to next year on that basis. We will have waiting lists at a number of grades, but we do not have room to add any more classes. As well, within the PYP, the classroom space itself limits our class size to the current levels. Nonetheless, in order to keep tuition stable and predictable in future, we will need to increase our student population. As costs are spread over more students, the cost-per-pupil goes down. For example, had we not built a school expansion when we did, the tuition would have been higher at this time, since we would have been limited to about 460-470 students, and the same programme would have then cost more. Our increased revenue from the new building worked to keep our tuition lower than it would otherwise have been, even after capital costs are factored in. We intend to work hard to keep tuition reasonable, but that will mean more expansion so that we can take more students. The level that we have established at which we can get the best economies, and offer even better programmes, is about 800 students from junior kindergarten to grade twelve (Diploma Programme).

3. Enrolment and ExpansionThere are two reasons for expanding the student population. The first is so that we can offer more programmes, and boost our current programmes such as music, art, drama, athletics, and multiple course offerings. The second is to ensure that these programmes are offered at a reasonable tuition. As noted, the only reason that we did not run a deficit this year was because of growth, and that growth has also allowed us to offer more courses than we could have previously. The combination of more choice at contained costs means that we can offer greater value to families. If we do not grow, then tuition will grow more quickly than if we do grow. Expansion lowers tuition costs, as it has in the past.

However, our current facility can only support one more class, and even that would be challenging. We are short of gym space as well, and need more practice areas for a variety of activities. If we build, we need to build in stages so that each is economic, and pays for itself through student growth. Any expansion will also require the approval of the Agricultural Land Commission, since the school is built on agricultural land. Currently, with the land that we have, we are capped at 600 students, so any expansion will mean acquiring more land as well. The land in Maple Ridge is relatively affordable right now, but we do not think that it will stay that way. We know that 240th street will become busier and busier, and even now there are houses being built all around us, so more land will also serve to buffer the school from future community growth. Many schools are now surrounded by houses, or shopping centres, or other development, and have become very hemmed in, and so land purchase will help us to buffer the school, provide more space for the children and the means for school expansion in order to promote greater value. The Board is currently working on this land acquisition so as to secure the future of the school. Concurrently with acquiring more land, the Board has instructed the Administration to provide a plan for school expansion which is staged, and which provides strong cost triggers such that each stage of expansion has a strong return on investment, and so that a single generation of families does not bear the cost of any part of the expansion. That is, each stage of the expansion should pay for itself over time, and should mitigate tuition rather than increasing it. We are currently constructing such a plan, and aligning it with the strategic financial plan so that we can predict with some accuracy what the impact of each stage of expansion will be. In the end, we plan to expand our school, both in land and in facility, so as to offer better programmes at reasonable cost, both for now and for the future. ConclusionWe have grown into a school which offers the best international programme available, with small classes and experienced teachers providing a closely monitored and excellent education. We need to move forward so as to continue to offer very good value for these programmes, and that will mean that we grow our population of students. This expansion means that we need to purchase land, and build in such a way that costs are both contained and distributed across generations of students. In this way, we can provide our students with the best education possible at a reasonable cost, both now and in the future.

Hugh Burke,Headmaster


Report from the

ADvAnCement Committee

The dedicated and hard working committee members are Susan Waugh (Committee Chair),

Christine Bickle, Roy Choi, David Riddell and Lyn Tyler.

As always it is the school community and our generous families and staff, with their dedication to our children and our school, that is the real motivator and whose efforts move us forward. So please take a moment to celebrate with me, a few of our community’s many accomplishments:

1. Our Diploma programme has been successfully accredited, making us a full IB Continuum World School, only one of 8 such schools in Canada. This milestone has meant stronger than ever interest in our school, from families locally, nationally and internationally.

2. enrollment and re-enrollment are very strong. Our attrition rate this year was a record low 9%, and we project opening the 2012-2013 school year with a record high head count of 540.

3. The desire to build Meadowridge into an outstanding school has also been reflected in participation rates in our critical Annual Giving Campaign. Overall participation is at 54%, and a very strong 60% in the PYP. It is gratifying to see how many of our newly enrolled families, whose children will not start at the school until next year, are participating already in Annual Giving.

4. Contributing to our fundraising success was a sellout Golf tournament, which reached its $65,000 target. Thank you to all our donors, your strong engagement with our school and

community will allow us to continue to offer our children the best programmes we can.

Some of our most important work this year has been to build on the results of last year’s Visioning Committee, and begin to shape the dreams and wishes we heard then, into concrete plans for future school development. As I write this at the end of June, our many Board Committees are giving our draft Strategic Plan a final review. Over the summer, Administration staff and Board members will work to develop the accompanying strategic financial plan, tactical plans, and key performance indicators. This is an exciting time to be part of the Meadowridge community and it will be thrilling to see the vision of a strong and expanded Meadowridge begin to take shape.

It always bears repeating that the successful Advancement at our school would not happen without the commitment and generosity of our families. You give graciously of your time, talent and treasure. We are truly more than just a school, we are a community whose members understand that to be successful, and help our children, we must continue to expand our culture of giving. Thank you.

Susan WaughChair, Advancement Committee


AnnuAl giving CAmpAignFunds raised through the Annual Giving Campaign provide

Meadowridge with the opportunity to improve core activities,

offer programme enhancements, purchase new equipment and

technology, increase financial aid for our students and improve

our exceptional facilities. Thank you to the many donors who have

contributed in annual gifts and funded items such as:

Thank you for your support!Anonymous (6)Mr. & Mrs. Rafael & Lisa AcostaAdventure Bay Fish Co. (The Larsen Family)Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Oltita AgafiteiMr. & Mrs. Ron & Cathy AntalekMr. Raffi Antepyan & Mrs. Karen RuckensteinMs. Rebecca AwramMr. & Mrs. Osama & Shannon AzizMr. Frank Qin & Mrs. Jenny BaiMr. Patrick Barber & Mrs. Sonia Nieto BustosMr. & Mrs. Jose & Paula BarbosaMr. & Mrs. Arthur & Elle BargenMr. & Mrs. Randy & Leslie BargenMiss Cori Barker & Jake BarkerMr. & Mrs. John & Terry BeckerMr. Jonathan Peters & Mrs. Corisa BellMr. & Mrs. Steven & Jacqueline BentleyMrs. Kristal BerezaMr. Chris BertoiaDr. Michael Orser & Ms. Christine BickleMr. Michael Biswas & Ms. P. Dawn Shaw-BiswasMr. David Blair & Mrs. Tyese Patton-BlairProf. Nicholas Blomley & Ms. Jessie HillMr. Rhys Clarke & Mrs. Julie BournivalMr. Hugh Burke & Ms. Eva BoydDrs. Dan & Anca CatonaMr. & Mrs. Dipayan & Samita ChakrabartiMr. & Mrs. Cherokee & Joyce ChamorroMr. Chen Wei Sun & Ms. Hong ChangMr. Gang Chen & Ms. Ping LiMr. Xiang Jing Chen & Mrs. Xiao Ming YangMr. Jun Chen & Mrs. Zhe ZhouMr. Roy Choi & Mrs. Jeong-Mi RyuMr. Richard Choi & Mrs. Angie LeeMr. & Mrs. Bill & Laura ClarkeMr. & Mrs. Arthur & Adele CloeteMr. Bradley Senner & Ms. Tanya CloeteMs. Samantha CoatesMr. & Mrs. Jeff & Katherine CrawfordMr. & Mrs. Stuart & Moyra CrawfordMr. & Mrs. Jim & Elizabeth DaviesDr. & Mrs. Anton & Elna de KlerkMr. & Mrs. Clinton & Michelle DenesiukDr. Kalal Derhami & Ms. Shiva SadighiMr. & Mrs. Ninderjit & Lakhvir DhaliwalMs. Zahra DhananiMrs. Amrita DhanjiMr. Avio Diniz & Ms. Patricia Lapointe

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew & Wendy DockertyMr. Terry DonaldsonMs. Allison EsauMr. & Mrs. Jack & Agnes DubasMr. & Mrs. Bill & Barbara DurnoExpert Electric (The Brunetta Family)Dr. & Mrs. John & Theresa FarleyMr. Phil Brown & Ms. Ramona FranzenMrs. Hallie FraserMr. Jay FraserMr. and Mrs. Peter & Kelly FryDrs. Deepu & Reena GeorgeDrs. Joe & Diana GermainMr. Bob Gill & Mrs. Diana CarwithenMr. Kenneth Go & Mrs. Connie Chow-GoMr. Mansour Gorji & Mrs. Nastaran KasraviMr. & Mrs. Ralf & Astrid GottfriedDr. & Mrs. Kandasamy & Diviam GoundenDr. & Mrs. Daniel Gouws & Kimberley Buchanan-GouwsMs. Maxine GraceyMr. & Mrs. Andy & Cathy GraetzMr. & Mrs. Alan & Marlene GravesonMr. & Mrs. Warwick & Carolyn GreenMr. Ying Pei Guan & Mrs. Wei Li ZhangMr. & Mrs. Craig & Natalie GunningMr. Yanchuan Guo & Ms. Yun WeiHagberg Technical (The Hagberg Family)Mr. Brian Harrison & Mrs. Joanne LeeDr. & Mrs. Amin & Fawzia HashamMr. & Mrs. Carl & Shirly HeMr. & Mrs. William & Leona HealyMr. & Mrs. Don & Linda HincksMr. Ron HoffartMs. Cindy HopsMrs. Carrie Hughes-GrantMr. Richard Hui & Ms. Stephanie LeeMr. John Hwang & Mrs. Catherine KimMr. & Mrs. Ty & Jadina IrvingMs. Lynelle JohnsMr. & Mrs. Bruce & Judy JohnstonJP E-Design Ltd. (Peng Family)Mr. Terry Jung & Ms. Audrey LumMr. & Mrs. Amrit & Kam KahlonDr. & Mrs. Al Karim & Eileen KarmaliMr. Kevin KennedyDr. Seoungjoon Kim & Mrs. Inhwa SungMr. & Mrs. Richard & Nina KoDrs. Murthy & Anu Korada

Dr. Wayne Kuan & Ms. Tracy LuMr. Oh Hyon Kwon & Mrs. JiSoo JeonMr. Hyeok-Sang Kwon & Mrs. Ji-Yeon AhnMr. & Mrs. Al-Karim & Zain LaljiDrs. Ockie Lampen & Kathy RobsonMr. & Mrs. Manuel & Virna LauMr. & Mrs. Tom & Rhonda LaurieMr. Ron Le BoutillierMr. Daniel Le PageMr. Gye Ju Lee & Mrs. Whal Ran ParkMr. Lance Leger & Ms. Sarah WardMr. & Mrs. Darrell & Kim LesterMr. Jian Liu & Dr. Xiao Jin WangMs. Shirley MacDonaldDr. Mitra Maharaj & Mrs. Jacqueline AinsworthDrs. Samir & Sangita MalhotraMr. & Mrs. Riaz & Fairous MaparaMr. & Mrs. Ivo & Justine MarchandMr. & Mrs. Edwin & Sandra MargawangMr. Luis Marin & Ms. Patricia RestrepoMr. James MarriottMr. Gareth Mason & Ms. Carolyn TregerMr. & Mrs. Dennis & Melissa MattiazzoMr. & Mrs. Shaun & Leah McPhailMeadowridge Student InitiativesMs. Glenda MensahMrs. Patricia MerryMs. Sherrie MetzMr. Yiping Mi & Mrs. Jing Jing LiMrs. Christy MooneyMr. & Mrs. Vassen & Lovana MoothooMr. Michael Nice & Ms. Danielle NoelMr. & Mrs. Bruce & Alda NicmansMr. & Mrs. Patrick & Barbara NiwaMr. David NobleMr. & Mrs. Stephen & Margot OlahMs. Angela PallisterMr. Alan Sharda, Ms. Zebeen Panju & AzynahMr. Steven Parewyck & Ms. Anita BonnarensMr. & Mrs. Scott & Lisa ParkMr. Parmjit & Mrs. Malkit ParmarMr. & Mrs. Terrance & Moira PassleyDr. & Mrs. Parin & Bhavna PatelMr. Jun Peng & Mrs. Amy GuoMs. Toni PerrettaMr. Bob Peters & Mrs. Marylyn Service-Peters

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Two greenhouses Tools & equipment for green houses Recycling containers Fitness Room TV and DVD playerFitness equipment including stepper30 touch clickers for DP Science Patio tables for senior patio Display plinths for art gallery Test tube racks Stream table kits

Acid rain weather kits Electronic balances Hot plates Foam trapezoids for gym Incline mats for gym Greek & cultural masks for theatre DP resources for physics Language resources Chemistry equipment for DP PYP storage cupboards

French home reading resources Portable basketball hoops Library tables - for lounge area Piano for PYP music room Chart stands for Grade 2 30 laptops for library ECE furniture Sand & water tables Tree branch blocks for ECE Sound system for special events Wood for garden planters


geneRAl FinAnCiAl giFts and giFts-in-kinD

CApitAl CAmpAignMr. Hugh Burke & Ms. Eva Boyd Crossroads Trucking Ltd. Drs. Joe & Diana Germain Dr. & Mrs. Al Karim & Eileen Karmali Mr. Hyeok-Sang Kwon & Mrs. Ji-Yeon AhnDrs. Ockie Lampen & Kathy Robson Dr. Michael Orser & Ms. Christine BickleMr. & Mrs. Ross & Julie Paul Mr. & Mrs. Rexford & Marlene Perry Radius Transport Ltd.Mr. & Mrs. David & Lyn Tyler Mr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn Turner

Mr. Hugh Burke & Ms. Eva Boyd $50,000Mr. & Mrs. John & Terry Becker $35,000Dr. Michael Orser $30,000Drs. Robert & Diana Germain $28,000Dr. & Mrs. Daniel & Kimberley Gouws $22,500Mr. & Mrs. Ross & Julie Paul $17,500Drs. Ockie Lampen & Kathy Robson $15,000

Radius Transport Ltd. (Ko Family) $12,000Crossroads Trucking Ltd. (Ko Family) $12,000Dr. & Mrs. Al Karim & Eileen Karmali $11,000Ms. Christine Bickle $8,500Mr. & Mrs. David & Lyn Tyler $6,000Mr. & Mrs. Rexford & Marlene Perry $6,000Mr. Hyeok-Sang Kwon & Mrs. Ji-Yeon Ahn $4,500

Mr. & Mrs. Philip & Nicola PitzeyMr. & Mrs. Igor & Katerina PogrebinskyMr. & Mrs. Shahir & Reeshma PremjiMr. George Read & Ms. Fay KingwillMr. Quan Ren & Mrs. Lin WuMr. David Riddell & Mrs. Karen Wilby-RiddellMr. & Mrs. James & Sue RumbleMr. Michael SchutzMrs. Chantal SchutzMs. Jennifer MaynesDr. & Mrs. Allen & Rosie ShenMr. & Mrs. Gurjit & Parneet SidhuMr. & Mrs. Justin & Jennifer SimpsonMr. Mangal & Dr. Tanbir SindharMr. & Mrs. Rajindar & Sheila SinghMr. & Mrs. Greg & Carrie SkeelesMr. Troy Sobotka & Ms. Andrea Frisby

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Norma-Jean SpikaMr. Scott SpurgeonMr. Robert StewartMr. Kevin Sun & Ms. Feng LiMr. & Mrs. Mahmud & Rishma SunderjiMr. Preston TanMr. & Mrs. Rick & Susan WaughMr. Dan tenBrink & Ms. Leah ZeballosMr. & Ms. Peter & Alison ThompsonTruc Truck Finder Inc. (The Vine Family)Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Sue TsoiDr. & Mrs. Kurt & Melanie TsuyukiMs. Simmi KhannaMr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn TurnerMr. & Mrs. David & Lyn TylerDr. & Mrs. Hanif & Sophie UkaniMs. Michelle Vally

Drs. Ravi Vanukuru & Rajasree NadellaMs. Tamara WarnerDrs. Qasim and Tehmina WastiMr. & Mrs. Matthew & Jennifer WattMr. & Mrs. Rick & Susan WaughDr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Tracey WelshMr. & Mrs. Paul & Kalie WhitakerMr. & Mrs. Steve & Annette WoloshynMr. William Wong & Ms. Tina LeeMr. Han Min Wu & Mrs. Xiao FengMr. Fu Qing Xu & Mrs. Hui WangMr. Zitao Ye & Mrs. Jenny LuMr. Lixiang Yuan & Mrs. Yuhong YangMr. Xiaoping Yuan & Ms. Hongli GongMr. Eric J. H. Yue & Ms. Maggie MaMr. Kyle Jeans & Ms. Krista ZambolinMr. Dong Zhang & Mrs. Xiao Hua QiMs. Delores Zibulak

2011-2012 Annual Giving Contributors continued from Page 11

We acknowledge the families and businesses who made general financial contributions to the school. We also

appreciate those families who contributed significant items to the school. These gifts were not made in response to

one of our campaigns or events; rather these donors simply saw a need for support and made the decision to help.

We would like to thank the Gunning Family for their generous $10,000 donation towards the purchase of greenhouses.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley Brunetta

Mr. Hugh Burke & Ms. Eva Boyd

Mr. Gang Chen & Ms. Ping Li

Cinec Education Group

EduTour Homestay Associates Ltd.

Dr. & Mrs. Al Karim & Eileen Karmali

Kintetsu International Express (Canada) INC.

Mr. Gye Ju Lee & Mrs. Whal Ran Park

Meadowridge Parent Guild

gRAnDpARent’s AppeAlWe wish to thank the many grandparents and donors who contributed to the

Library Book Campaign at the Grandparent’s Luncheon in April and to other

school fundraisers.

Mr. & Mrs. Dale & Sandra BekarMrs. Dale BellMrs. Susan BrownMr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley BrunettaMr. & Mrs. Wayne & Claudette BurnettMr. & Mrs. Guy & Gail ChamberlainMr. & Mrs. Arthur & Adele CloeteMrs. Patricia DavisonMr. & Mrs. Jay & Jaya GandeshaMr. & Mrs. Bill & Betty HammermeisterMr. Richard Hui & Ms. Stephanie Lee

Dr. & Mrs. Al Karim & Eileen KarmaliMrs. Marge MaddiganMr. Hong Margawang & Ms. Wendy YuMr. & Mrs. Rick & Carol MeanMrs. Carolyn SpikaMr. & Mrs. Do Ik & Chung Hai ParkMrs. Lisa RenaudMrs. Krishna RawalMr. & Mrs. Amir & Nargis SamnaniMrs. Linda SennerDr. Matt Smith & Ms. Sandra YoungMr. & Mrs. Govindbhai & Lila Topiwala

We acknowledge the following Capital Campaign donors who completed

their pledges to the campaign this year:

Mr. Rob Milbrath

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Margot Olah

RHB Group LP

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Adventure Bay Fish Co. Blueghost Trucking Ltd.Mr. Rhys Clarke & Mrs. Julie BournivalBrandee McWhinney - DLC Canadian Mortgage ExpertsMr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley BrunettaCanuel CaterersMr. Roy Choi & Mrs. Jeong-Mi RyuCJP ArchitectsDr. & Mrs. Anton & Elna de Klerk

Dr. and Mrs. Michael & Daphne HerbertsFroster's Street TeamMr. & Mrs. Michael & Nirmala JacobKildare Riding StablesMr. Gye Ju Lee & Mrs. Whal Ran ParkLynch Bus LinesMeadowridge Parent GuildMr. & Mrs. Mahmud & Rishma SunderjiMr. & Mrs. David & Lyn TylerUniglory General Trading Inc.

The 2011 Welcome Back Fair was held on Saturday, September 10th and welcomed the entire community to enjoy

delicious food, entertainment, face-painting, and more. Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers that helped make

this event a success.

We wish to thank the donors who are committed to providing assistance for deserving students and scholarship funds

that reward exceptional students.

outReACH pRogRAmmesLearning to live well, with others and for others… Again our

students led their own fundraising and awareness campaigns in an

effort to support a variety of local and international charities. We

appreciate the hard work of our dedicated student philanthropists

and thank everyone who supported their initiatives this year. Their

leadership is inspiring. They supported the following causes:

ALS Society $2,036.00 BC Children’s Hospital $3,187.42 CNIB (Shades of Summer) $1,387.78Covenant House $1,158.11 Feed the Children $308.35

mrs. shamin Devraj & master Zameer Devraj (The Arif Devraj Memorial Award for Service)

the greg moore Foundation

mr. John mclaughlin (The Mick McLaughlin Memorial Award)

the meadowridge board of governors

the graduation Class of 2011 (The Alumni Scholarship)

Dr. michael orser (Dr. Michael Orser Health Sciences Scholarship)

Free the Children $1,234.15 Friends in Need Food Bank $1,526.78 Matthew’s House $1,572.93 Terry Fox Foundation $1,380.90

total: $ 13,792.42

The Senior Gryphon Council also hosted the Autumn Harvest Dinner for local seniors. This cost was partially covered by the

Council and a $500.00 donation from the Parent Guild. We thank the following individuals who provided support to them of

$25 or more:

Mr. & Mrs. Rafael & Lisa AcostaMr. Jie Cheng & Mrs. Lan Na WuMs. Allison EsauMrs. Lorraine E. FoulonDrs. Joe & Diana Germain

Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Marlene GravesonMs. Cindy HopsMrs. Carrie Hughes-GrantMrs. & Mrs. Suresh & Sushama KulkamiDrs. Samir & Sangita MalhotraMeadowridge Students

Ms. Deborah MerrittMrs. Patricia MerryMr. & Mrs. Scott & Lisa ParkMr. & Mrs. Rajindar & Sheila SinghDrs. Chung Lui & Gurpreet Surdhar


Drive Fore the Future golF touRnAmentOur 11th annual Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, June 9th at Swan-e-Set. Parents, alumni and staff all came out

to golf, volunteer and have fun. We thank the sponsors, golfers, organizing committee, Parent Guild and volunteers

who worked together to make this another successful fundraising event for the school, raising over $65,000 for the

purchase of a new school bus for our children.

Golf tournament CommitteeChristine BickleShirley BrunettaBrittany Demas

Sarah DurantSam GandeshaDiana Germain

Advance Wire Products Ltd. (Mr. Ron LeBoutillier)Adventure Bay Fish Co. (Mr. and Mrs. Dan & Shelley Larsen)Mr. & Mrs. Ron & Cathy AntalekMr. & Mrs. Jag & Gurpreet BalMr. Patrick Barber & Mrs. Sonia Nieto BustosMr. & Ms. Ronald & Janet BattyBekar & Sons Contracting Ltd.Mr. Jonathan Peters & Mrs. Corisa BellDr. Michael Orser & Ms. Christine BickleBig Feast Bistro (Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Stacy Mulcahy)Bill’s Skate ShopMr. David Blair & Mrs. Tyese Patton-BlairBlueghost Trucking Ltd. (Mr. Justin Simpson)BMO Bank of MontrealMr. Rhys Clarke & Mrs. Julie BournivalBrandee McWhinney - DLC Canadian Mortgage ExpertsBricks 4 KidzMr. & Mrs. Robert & Shirley BrunettaCanuel CaterersCanvas Hair SalonMr. Gang Chen & Ms. Ping LiMr. Roy Choi & Mrs. Jeong-Mi RyuMr. Bradley Senner & Ms. Tanya CloeteMs. Candace CoatesMr. Mark ConaghanMr. David BrownDCT Consultants (Mr. David Tyler)Mr. & Mrs. Clinton & Michelle DenesiukMs. Zahra DhananiDMC Dubas Management & Construction Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Garett & Sarah DurantMrs. Patty DurranceEECOL Electric Ltd.Mr. & Mrs. Matthew & Brenda EichhorstMr. & Mrs. Brad & Heather ElliottExpert Electric (The Brunetta Family)Flynn Canada Ltd.Mr. & Mrs. Martin & Michelle FlintermannFlynn Canada Ltd.Four Seasons Lawn & Garden Care (Mr. Bradley Senner)Mr. Phil Brown & Ms. Ramona FranzenFreeform Communications Inc. (Mr. Robert Ferguson)Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Andrea FrenchMr. & Mrs. Sam & Yamini GandeshaDrs. Joe & Diana GermainMr. Bob Gill & Mrs. Diana CarwithenMr. & Mrs. Mike & Amanda GirlingGlentel Inc.Mr. Kenneth Go & Mrs. Connie Chow-GoMr. & Mrs. Ralf & Astrid GottfriedMr. & Mrs. Warwick & Carolyn GreenMr. & Mrs. Amar & Kal GrewalMr. & Mrs. Craig & Natalie GunningMr. Yanchuan Guo & Ms. Yun WeiH.Y. Louie Co. LimitedHammond JewellersMs. Colleen HayesMr. Robert Jeeves

Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Tammy HaywoodMr. & Mrs. William & Leona HealyHeather Hills Golf CourseHemlock Valley ResortDrs. Joe and Diana GermainMs. Jennifer HigginsonMr. & Mrs. Don & Linda HincksMr. Nick Hohorelos & Ms. Trudy ConniffMs. Cindy HopsHUB International TOS LimitedMr. & Mrs. Mike & Shannon HuberInfinity Alliance Corp. (The Bal Family)Investors GroupMr. & Mrs. Ty & Jadina IrvingMr. Steven Jang & Mrs. Veronika LeeMr. & Mrs. Jeff & Patricia KnutsonMr. John AasenMr. & Mrs. Bruce & Judy JohnstonJohnston Meier Insurance Group Mr. Terry Jung & Ms. Audrey LumJust Enterprises Inc. (Mr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn Turner)Dr. & Mrs. Al Karim & Eileen KarmaliMr. & Mrs. Pete & Amy KimDr. Seoungjoon Kim Inc.Kinder Heart MontessoriMr. & Mrs. Robert & Vesna KlimanMr. Dan KosickiDr. & Mrs. Gregory & Joie KotylakDr. Wayne Kuan & Ms. Tracy LuMr. & Mrs. Ketan & Kiran LadvaDrs. Ockie Lampen & Kathy RobsonMr. & Mrs. Dan & Shelley LarsenMr. & Mrs. Manuel & Virna LauMr. & Mrs. Tom & Rhonda LaurieMr. Ron Le BoutillierMr. Gye Ju Lee & Mrs. Whal Ran ParkMr. Chris Lee & Mrs. Soo ParkMr. Lance Leger & Ms. Sarah WardMrs. Shelley LewisMr. and Mrs. Sam & Yamini GandeshaMrs. Jadina IrvingMs. Samantha CoatesLotus & LemongrassMr. & Mrs. Kenny & Carmen LuiMr. & Mrs. Stephan & Nancy MackenzieMr. & Mrs. Edwin & Sandra MargawangMr. Luis Marin & Ms. Patricia RestrepoMr. James MarriottMr. Gareth Mason & Ms. Carolyn TregerMr. & Mrs. Mohit & Sandhya McLarenMr. & Mrs. Shaun & Leah McPhailMeadowridge Parent GuildMeadowridge StudentsMeadows Golf Centre (Mr. Ken Park)Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Sylvia MielkeMr. Mike ColterMr. & Mrs. Behrooz & Azar MotameniMr. Terry & Dawn MullisMr. Shuhachi Naito

Mr. Michael Nice & Ms. Danielle NoelDr. & Mrs. Godwin & Ezinne ObiohaMr. Steven Parewyck & Ms. Anita BonnarensMr. & Mrs. Terrance & Moira PassleyPayworksMr. & Mrs. Brent & Paddy PerryMr. & Mrs. Philip & Nicola PitzeyMr. & Mrs. Igor & Katerina PogrebinskyMr. & Mrs. Shahir & Reeshma PremjiMr. David Prevedello & Mrs. Carrie BurnettPuro Clean Property Damage Services (Mr. Kevin Demas)Mr. & Mrs. Sheetal & Seema RawalMr. George Read & Ms. Fay KingwillRed Robin RestaurantRHB Group LPMr. Scott RinnMr. Ryan McWhinney & Ms. Renata RuizRyan JewellersSave On FoodsMr. Richard Schmohl & Mrs. Camilla BrownMr. & Mrs. Aaron & Pamela Schultz-LessingDr. & Mrs. Allen & Rosie ShenShoppers Drug MartMr. & Mrs. Gurjit & Parneet SidhuMr. & Mrs. Justin & Jennifer SimpsonMr. Mangal & Dr. Tanbir SindharDr. Matt Smith & Ms. Sandra YoungMr. Troy Sobotka & Ms. Andrea FrisbySpecimen TreesSportchekStaples Business DepotStarbucks Coffee CompanyStylistix Hair and Body SpaMr. & Mrs. Mahmud & Rishma SunderjiMr. Vivek Taneja & Mrs. Vandana Nayar TanejaMr. Dan tenBrinkMr. & Ms. Peter & Alison ThompsonTomax Construction Ltd. (Mr. Max Bader)Triple Tree NurseryMr. & Mrs. John & Belinda TsenDr. & Mrs. Kurt & Melanie TsuyukiMr. & Mrs. Julian & Marilyn TurnerMr. & Mrs. David & Lyn TylerDr. & Mrs. Hanif & Sophie UkaniVan De Poll GardensMr. & Mrs. Mark & Joanne van PeltVancouver City Savings Credit UnionMr. & Mrs. Darren & Kellie WalkerMr. & Mrs. Matthew & Jennifer WattMr. & Mrs. Rick & Susan WaughWest Coast Auto GroupWinners/HomesenseMr. Andrew WongMr. William Wong & Ms. Tina LeeMr. & Mrs. Tony & Rachel WoodMrs. Cathy YamamotoMr. Kyle Jeans & Ms. Krista ZambolinMrs. Leah ZeballosMr. Yu Zhou & Ms. Mary Liang

Daniel Le PageShelley LewisJamie Marriott

Christy MooneyPhil PitzeyBrad Senner

Alison ThompsonCarolyn TregerDevon Turner

Lyn TylerKaren Wilby-Riddell

“We are truly more than just a school, we are a community whose

members understand that to be successful, and help our children,

we must continue to expand our culture of giving.”



Report from the

FACilities CommitteeThe Facilities Committee of the Board was reappointed by the Board of Governors to work with Administration on a number of matters. These included the ongoing strategic mandate to acquire additional land when and where appropriate, committee oversight of the facilities component of the long term Vision Plan, and review of the evolving Campus Master Plan.

On the operational side there were some significant facilities achievements during the past year, including; replacement of all the atrium skylights in the original facility, the completion of Gym C and the bouldering wall, classroom renovations to remove offices and increase useable space, renovations to the staff room and art gallery, and the development of a special purpose room for student interviews.

The Strategic Plan has been recently reworked through a Board of Governor’s workshop and the facilities component delivers on the requirements for fiscal responsibility through economies of scale while at the same time ensuring we have the facilities to sustain and enhance programmes of international high quality.

The Campus Master Plan was recently approved by the Board of Governors with a formal community presentation planned for early Fall 2012. Dialogue with the school community will

be ongoing. The Campus Master Plan components anticipate a phased schedule allowing quick positive responses to opportunities for grants or directed capital fundraising. New facilities are designed for maximum use and, where appropriate, extracurricular use. Meadowridge School continues to look at partnerships with other institutions, government agencies and organizations not only to share costs of facility improvements but to enrich the learning environment through these additional inputs.

As we move into the school term 2012-2013 the Strategic Financial Plan and the Campus Master Plan will come together. A business case will be made for each of the additional facilities and a very conservative capital budgeting plan will be prepared and introduced to the school community.

Committee thanks go as well to the administrative and education teams who work together with the Board of Governors on design and programme enhancement and “best bang for the buck” principles on all of our facility initiatives.

John Becker Chair, Facilities Committee

The members of the Facilities Committee are John Becker (Committee Chair), Sam Gandesha,

Steve Guo, Don Hincks, Ockie Lampen and Lyn Tyler. Our thanks to all of them for their

commitment and contributions to the work of the committee over the past year.


Report from the

FinAnCe CommitteeThe Committee was strengthened this fiscal year with the addition of Ron Batty, Craig Gunning, and Lance Leger. We regretfully said goodbye to Bruce Johnston and Jenny Meyer and would like to thank them for their service to the Committee. These members have been approved by the Board of Governors via the Nominating Committee.

purposeThe role of the Finance Committee is to provide professional expertise and oversight of the Annual Budget and Strategic Financial Plan, prepared by the Administration for the Treasurer and the Board of Governors. The Committee is focused on the long-term benefit to the school, in all financial matters, including property acquisition. They are also responsible for drafting financial policies for Board consideration and approval. The Finance Committee reviews insurance coverage to ensure the assets of the Society are adequately protected.

Accomplishments In collaboration with the Administration and the Board of Governors, the Committee has participated in the following:

• The Finance Committee and Administration has continued to monitor the school’s cash reserves. A segregated bank account is maintained to hold these reserves to provide specifically for future facility maintenance, Meadowridge Education Investment Deposit, debt reduction, and expansion projects or property acquisition.

• Our financial comparatives to other Independent Schools continue to be among the best in the country and are helping us to establish and maintain financial stability. During the year, the Committee and the Board reviewed comparative financial data from independent schools across Canada, provided as part of an annual survey done by CAIS, as well as comparatives with other ISA schools in BC.

• The Finance Committee reviewed and proposed improvements to the Investment Policy, in conjunction with Harris Bank, to maximize returns and minimize risks in the deposit of reserve funds.

• The Finance Committee made progress in developing a Foundation and Endowment as part of the Strategic Plan.

• The Finance Committee reviewed the

recommendations provided in the CESI review and approved implementation of many of the financial recommendations.

• Revenues were in excess of expenses again this past fiscal year. This is attributed to an increase in participation rates from Annual Giving, fundraising proceeds from the Golf Tournament, increase in actual student count from budget, coupled with an increase in tuition fees and close control of expenditures.

• The Committee made financial recommendations

to purchase land adjacent to the school property. It is anticipated two of these purchases will close in September 2012.

• The Finance Committee, in consultation with the Board and Administration, approved an 11.7% tuition increase for the school year 2012-2013, to cover the previous budget shortfall, the school’s basic operating costs, and keep pace with the increase in teaching salaries.

goals • We will work with the Administration to consider ways

to fund implementation of the initiatives identified in the Strategic Financial Plan. We will work closely with the Vision Committee to assess the cost and funding for future initiatives identified, and the impact of these on future tuition increases.

• We will continue to work with the Business Manager and the Administration, to develop improved reporting, to assist the Board and Committee members in financial decisions.

• We will provide ongoing support and recommendations in conjunction with the Facilities Committee, with regard to the acquisition of neighbouring land and properties, and with planned maintenance to the facilities.

• We will consider solutions to hedge the school from rising costs and inflation through investments and additional revenue sources. An ad-hoc Committee was authorized by the Board to discuss solutions in collaboration with parents and the Administration played an active role.

• We will continue to prepare policy recommendations regarding the ongoing financial requirements, including cash reserves, signing authorizations, approvals for variance levels, etc.

• We will continue to review, with the Administration, the current accounting software and the school’s insurance coverage and risk procedures.

Michael SchutzChair, Finance Committee

The members of the Finance Committee are Michael Schutz (Committee Chair), Ron Batty, Julie

Bournival, Kelly Fry, Craig Gunning, Don Hincks and Lance Leger.


For the year ended June 30, 2012

stAtement of opeRAtions

FinAnCiAls

Revenue June 2012 June 2011

Tuition $ 7,297,863 $ 6,909,240

Government Grants 1,310,611 1,240,277

Field Trip Revenue 342,731 317,267

Programme Revenue 159,083 149,097

Registration and Assessments 240,525 211,125

Financing Revenue 42,400 -

9,393,213 8,827,006

Expenses

Instructional 4,947,140 4,575,762

Administrative 2,176,260 2,079,430

Operating 2,276,584 2,131,020

9,399,984 8,786,212

(Deficiency) Excess of Revenues over Expenses from Operations (6,771) 40,794

Other Revenue 357,606 427,395

Other Expenses 35,502 23,724

Net Other Revenue 322,104 403,671

Excess of Revenue over Expenses $ 315,333 $ 444,465


stAtement of CAsH FlowOperating Activities June 2012 June 2011

Excess of Revenue over Expenses $ 315,333 $ 444,465

Amortization 942,904 876,419

Loss on Disposal of Capital Assets 10,002 724

Net Change in non-cash working capital 444,378 424,543

1,712,617 1,746,151

Financing and Investing Activities

Acquisition of Capital Assets (508,949) (218,645)

Proceeds on Disposal of Capital Assets 470 60

Net Deposits Received 136,500 (8,200)

Educational Investment Deposits Donated (28,250) (13,550)

Deferred Financing Costs 14,879 20,134

Deferred Contributions Received (70,379) 4,512

Principal Reduction of Long-Term Debt (165,343) (204,721)

(621,072) (420,410)

Change in Cash Position 1,091,545 1,325,741

Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning of Year 2,363,422 1,037,681

Cash and Cash Equivalents End of Year $3,454,967 $2,363,422


As of June 30, 2012

stAtement of FinAnCiAl position


stAtement of CAsH Flow

liAbilities and net Assets

Assets

Current Assets June 2012 June 2011

Cash $ 2,636,609 $ 3,008,846

Term Deposits 431,210 525,000

Tuition Fees Receivable 61,577 98,297

Other Accounts Receivable 216,783 181,623

Inventory 15,260 6,002

Prepaid Expenses 125,014 92,914

Investments 1,205,180 -

4,691,633 3,912,682

Deferred Financing Costs 21,518 36,397

Capital Assets 16,060,423 16,504,857

$ 20,773,574 $ 20,453,936

FinAnCiAls

Current Liabilities June 2012 June 2011

Bank Indebtedness $ 818,032 $ 1,170,424

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 334,863 273,909

Unearned Tuition Revenue 2,469,141 2,045,919

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt 236,390 226,716

3,858,426 3,716,968

Deposits (MEID) 3,731,000 3,622,750

Deferred Contributions 457,355 527,740

Long-Term Debt 7,058,305 7,233,323

Total Liabilities 15,105,086 15,100,781

Total Net Assets 5,668,488 5,353,155

$ 20,773,574 $ 20,453,936


Report from the

goveRnAnCe CommitteeThe Governance Committee is a standing Committee of the Board, and takes a role in ensuring the correct and healthy operation of the Board according to appropriate regulations and rules. Specific responsibilities include:

• Facilitating a review of Board structure, Committee structure and mandates, including the examination of ways to include others in the work of the Board.

• Facilitating discussion on the best method of governance to achieve the Board’s goals.

• Advising the Board regarding constitutional and legal matters, using appropriate external legal resources as needed.

• Carrying out the annual Board evaluation process.

• Proposing for discussion, the policies relating to Board of Governors issues.

The policy work is performed largely in the Policy Sub-Committee, with responsibilities including:

• Assisting the Board with understanding of different policy types, and on the differentiation between Board policies and School operating policies.

• Undertaking project work to construct, or draft revisions

to the Board Policy Manual, and bringing those policies to the Board for adoption.

• Advising the Board on the process for drafting, reviewing and adopting new Policy, or changes to existing Policy; this includes advising on whether drafting can be done within the Policy Sub-Committee, or is best performed by the specialist Committee.

This year, the Governance Committee refined its mandate, and revised an annual calendar to pre-plan recurring governance activities. The Committee refreshed the overall Board Committee membership procedure, and worked on clarification of the distinct roles of the Governance, Executive and Nominations Committees in the evaluation and nomination processes.

Supporting the overall strategic Board activities, the Governance Committee contributed to the review of the draft constitution and bylaws for the proposed foundation, and also reviewed from a governance perspective, the goals crafted in the draft Strategic Plan.

Gareth MasonChair, Governance Committee

The members of the Governance Committee are Gareth Mason (Committee Chair), Daniel

Gouws, Hugh Burke, Jessie Hill, Bob Gill and Gordon MacIntyre. In the Policy Sub-Committee,

we are grateful for the help of Steve Olah, and for the Administration’s ongoing work drafting

school policy enhancements.


Report from the

CommuniCAtions CommitteeThe Communications Committee was formed in early 2012 to support the Board of Governor’s internal and external communications while maintaining the Board’s strategic focus.

The purpose and mandate of the Communications Committee is to:

• Provide information from the Board of Governors to the Meadowridge community regarding the health and well-being of the Society and School, especially in terms of planning and financial stability.

• Communicate, advance, and support the implementation of the School’s vision (plans for the future).

• Manifest the desire of the Board of Governors to communicate.

• Promote knowledge, insight, understanding, inclusion and engagement of community members with the School’s vision.

• Raise the profile of the Board of Governors as thoughtful, caring and respectful community members learning to live well, with and for others, in a just community.

In the few months that we have been working together we have created a new letterhead and appearance for Board communications, developed a preliminary communications plan, and have undertaken to develop a more extensive communications package in the coming year.

We have begun a quarterly letter to the community series and hope to highlight the roles and profile of the Board of Governors. We will be working to build awareness of the Board and the work that the Board and its committees do.

Jessie Hill Chair, Communications Committee

The members of the Communications Committee are Jessie Hill (Committee Chair), Christine

Bickle, Christy Mooney and Lyn Tyler.


2011-2012

AwARDs and sCHolARsHipsthe Duke of edinburgh Award

Deborah Holbard memorial Award for excellence in Arts

passport to education

The Duke of Edinburgh is a challenging programme that

has been designed in ascending standards of achievement:

Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. The sections of which each

participant must master are: Service, Expeditions and

Explorations, Skills, Physical Recreation, and a Residential

Project (for Gold Award participants). If a student attains

Gold level status, they are given their award by Prince Phillip,

the Duke of Edinburgh founder. All students in Grade 9 are

encouraged to complete the Bronze level.

Duke of Edinburgh Recipients

This award is given to students who demonstrate originality, exceed expectations in art appreciation, technical skill, effort and creativity. These students are self-motivated, self-critical, and open to new ideas and approaches. The recipients of this award are recognized as always striving to achieve a higher level of artistic endeavour and appreciating art in its many forms.

grade 6 to 10 - Aidan Waugh

grade 11 to 12 - Alice Yuan & Allan Read

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Davina Gounden, Emma Graveson, Victoria Horne, Mehar Kang, Josh Lampen, Adriana Marchand, Katlyn Richardson, Aidan Waugh

Qaisara Bogani, Lauren Crawford, Ming Hsu, Alice Kwon, Marlena Ornowska, Adrian Spira, Omar Virani

Somayan Chakrabarti, Madeline Hanson, Lyndsey Merry, Avery Milne, Kyle Sholes

The Passport to Education Scholarship is awarded to students in Grades 10 and 11 at $250 and to students in Grade 12 at $500. At least two-thirds of the weighting must be on course grades. Up to one-third of the weighting should be on effort, work habits, and other factors such as citizenship and/or school/community involvement.

Gold Silver

Grade 12Allan ReadKyle Sholes

Grade 11Omar Virani

Tom Lee

Grade 11Lauren CrawfordRaheem EsmailSahib Surdhar

Grade 10Christopher Awram

Emma GravesonDavid GouwsIsaiah HashamJosh Lampen

Katlyn RichardsonEmily Super

Grade 9Jennifer Ahn

Jonathan Antepyan-Ruckenstein

Elina BlomleyBenjamin ChangIoana ChepteaIshdeep Grewal

Renee GuanMorgan Gunning

Andy GuoAnky Guo

Taya HansonAlexander Howkins

Jessica Jacob

Bronze

Charaney JohalHannah Johnson

Kalvin KwanLuna Lo

Christina PanKatherine Pan

Lisa RenGurshan SahotaGurshaan SidhuSydnie Skeeles

Alia ViraniMorgan Waugh

Ray XuMia Yin

Douglas Zhu


science Council Award Stephanie CramerThis external award is presented to the student who has taken a minimum of four courses in Science in grades 11 and 12. Proficiency in English 12 must be at a C+ level or better.

maple Ridge Amateur Athletic Association scholarship Allan Read & Emma GermainStudents must have a background in extra-curricular inter-scholastic competitive athletics at his/her school, as a player, manager or other significant position with a team. This participation must have included the senior year. Proficiency in the sport is not a deciding factor. Selection of successful candidates will be left to the school based Scholarship Committee as constituted by the Principal.

senior boys gvissA scholarship Allan ReadThe GVISAA Senior Boys Scholarship is awarded to a senior male student athlete who not only excels in GVISAA competition, but also maintains worthy academic standing. The individual has also demonstrated good citizenship, character and leadership, making significant impact within their school and community.

outstanding senior Athlete Allan ReadThis Athletic Award is given to one student in Grades 11 and 12. The winner has participated in a minimum of two school teams, has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship in all athletic endeavours, exhibited commitment to their team, contributed to the development of the athletic programme and has achieved a high level of proficiency in the school’s extracurricular sports.

male Athlete of the Year Allan ReadAllan Read broke two track records during the 2011-2012 year:1) 200 metre in 24.24 sec 2) Shot put (5.4 kg) for a distance of 12.29 metres

board of govenors Citizenship and scholarship Award Kyle SholesThis award is given to a student who has shown outstanding service and leadership to Meadowridge School.

Alumni scholarship Emma GermainThis $500 scholarship is chosen by past Alumni and is awarded to a Meadowridge Graduate who demonstrates high academic standing, as well as leadership abilities and a commitment to school and community service.

Dr. michael orser Health sciences scholarship Lyndsey MerryIn 2010, Dr. Orser founded the Dr. Michael Orser Health Sciences Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to be awarded annually to a grade 12 student accepted into a Canadian university for the purpose of studying in a health related programme. Applicants will be assessed on their preparations for post-secondary studies in a health related field as well as on their initiative in preparing financially for post-secondary studies.

mick mclaughlin memorial scholarship Alex Kwon & Avery MilneMick McLaughlin was a man who came to Canada without a nickel in his pocket and had the fortitude to work hard, make use of his opportunities, and never let go of his pride. In honour of this man who through the principles of hard work, honesty and integrity succeeded in all aspects of his life, a scholarship of up to $10,000 is awarded to a member of each graduating class. The Mick McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who has similarly made the most of his/her opportunities and who wishes to improve him/herself through post-secondary education.

greg moore memorial scholarshipEmma Germain ($5,000), Lyndsey Merry ($2,500) & Madeline Hanson ($2,500)The Greg Moore Foundation was pleased to once again offer three scholarships in the total amount of $10,000. These scholarships are awarded to students in the school who have not only shown determination through the achievement of high scholastic standings, but also participated in extra-curricular activities and shown leadership amongst their peers.

governor general’s Award Alisa Walsh (Class of 2011)This award is given to the student with the highest averaged mark in all courses in Grades 11 and 12 (provincial exams are included).

provincial scholarship Recipients The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students that receive at least three Bs and one A on their provincial exams.

Somayan ChakrabartiStephanie CramerEmma GermainDashen GoundenKerrin HagbergMadeline HansonJordan JeknavorianAlex KwonOliver Liu

Kaitlyn MacDonaldFaran MahboubiLyndsey MerryAvery MilneAllan ReadKyle SholesSam WeselowskiAlice YuanAudrey Zhang

esprit de corps Avery MilneThis honour is awarded to a student who demonstrates the most school spirit. It is measured through positive leadership, involvement in school life, and respectful and positive demeanour. This student is chosen by the Gryphon Council.

outstanding Contributions in Drama Stephanie Cramer & Faran MahboubiThe students who demonstrate the highest degree of enthusiasm, involvement and support for Drama.


Arif Devraj memorial scholarship

top Academic gradesgrade 11: Adrian Spira grade 10: Mehar Kang, Victoria Horne

outstanding Contributions in music Nicole DuncanThe student who demonstrates the highest degree of enthusiasm, involvement and support for music.

Athletes of the Yeargrade 6-10: Josh Lampen & Aidan Waughgrade 11: Danika Kotylak

Hookey Family scholarship

The recipient of this $1,000 scholarship is a returning student that is selected by staff as someone who best represents the qualities engendered in the acronym P.R.I.D.E.: Positive-thinking; respect and responsibility; industry, determination and excellence.

Lauren Crawford

The Arif Devraj Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students in Grades 9, 10 and 11. The award remembers the late Mr. Arif Devraj, who lived with great passion and unlimited determination, taking on risks and facing new challenges. The $1,500 scholarship is awarded to up to three students annually. Recipients best demonstrate the qualities of “Learning to live well, with others and for others, in a just community” through their leadership in community service, while pursuing excellence and leading others with a kind spirit.

Marlena Ornowska, Mehar Kang, Janine de Klerk


outstanding service Recognition of gryphons

Junior gRYpHon CounCilSenior gRYpHon CounCil

president Kyle Sholes

vice-president Somayan Chakrabarti

treasurer Madeline Hanson

Arts gryphon Audrey Zhang

House gryphon Stephanie Cramer

sports gryphon Allan Read

media gryphon Dashen Gounden

Community service gryphons Emma Germain, Lyndsey Merry

Activities gryphon Asaan Maherali

secretary Lauren Crawford

Activities gryphon Victoria Horne

sports gryphon Mehar Kang

Junior president Ezaan Mangali

Junior vice-president Zain Karmali

Junior House gryphon Mehima Kang

Junior treasurer gryphon Ujjwal Nambiar

Junior secretary gryphon Erin Huang

Junior Contest gryphon Berrender Johal

Junior Community gryphons Brandon Jung, Chloe Yoo

Junior sports gryphons Devyani McLaren, Ralph Parewyck

Junior media gryphons Christine Ho, Miranda Tsuyuki

Junior Activities gryphon Poppy Welsh

Junior Fine Arts gryphon Anika Gong

Junior members At large Emma Hsu, Timothy Lampen

Antalya Mapara, Lillian Zhang

gryp

hon pins - g

rades 6 to 12

Congratulations to the KanaKa KodiaKs for winning the House Cup! 2011-2012 Final House Points:

Kanaka: 16,171 | Fraser: 15,916 | Alouette: 14,572 | Whonnock: 13,768

bRonZeGrade 6Melissa AzizClea CatonaAva ChapmanKeanna Cloete-SennerDeaven GalatiShivani GandeshaShauna GravesonBruno Hidalgo Monroy LermaEmma HsuNicholas JungSelena KangTatiana KlimanNicole KwonTimothy LampenHolly LeonardNimrit MangatAntalya MaparaKatrina PerrettaCarina RawalLauren ShenSuhaana SidhuBronte SobotkaDerek SunJaimie WalkerRose WelshLillian Zhang

Grade 7Imogen BlomleyKendra BrindleySophia ChapmanAngelica ChenOwen CrawfordJeffrey ElliottJo-Raul Farley

Matheson GoJonathan HsuErin HuangBerrender JohalZain KarmaliRichard LaurieYerin LeeOlivia MaddiganDevyani McLarenAzynah Panju ShardaAmisha SodhiMiranda TsuyukiKieran Wood

silveRGrade 8Claire BattyJessica BournivalAmanda BrooksThomas BurkeMark ChenErika DempseyEleanor Dennis-DockertyKhushbash DhillonColin GillAnika GongChristine HoCullen JohnstonDaniel JordanBrandon JungMehima KangVienna KlimanNickolas KoJoyce KookEzaan MangaljiEleanor MaplethorpConor Mielke

Frances MooreLachlan NeibergallJulia OhRalph ParewyckJoanna PaterRobert ReadJessica RumbleTrevor ShenMadison StoughtonSean TsenAlexa TurnerJac WalkerChloe WattPoppy WelshChloe Yoo

Grade 9So Yeon AhnElina BlomleyBenjamin ChangIoana ChepteaIshdeep GrewalRenee GuanMorgan GunningAndy GuoAnky GuoTaya HansonAlexander HowkinsJessica JacobCharaney JohalHannah JohnsonKalvin KwanLuna LoKatherine PanLisa RenGurshan SahotaGurshaan Sidhu

Sydnie SkeelesAlia ViraniNicolas VroomMorgan WaughRay Xu

Grade 10Christopher AwramRyan ChoNicole DuncanKimberly DyerDavina GoundenDavid GouwsEmma GravesonIsaiah HashamVictoria HorneEmily HwangMehar KangElisa KuanJoshua LampenThomas LaurieLayne LibertyHeidi LoAdriana MarchandRijk MollemaHelena ParewyckKelsey PengKatlyn RichardsonTianna StewartEmily SuperAidan Waugh

golD Grade 11Qaisara BoganiLauren CrawfordJanine de Klerk

Emily DrainSarah DugdaleRaheem EsmailCameron HerbertsMing HsuDanika KotylakKatrina KwanAlice KwonShermaine LeeTom LeeMarlena OrnowskaKavya ShahAshwin SinghMelody SizerAdrian SpiraIsmail TahirEric TsoiOmar ViraniJerry YangIris Yu

Grade 12 Abby AguilarSomayan ChakrabartiStephanie CramerEmma GermainKerrin HagbergMadeline HansonLyndsey MerryAvery MilneAllan ReadKyle SholesDiba Taghvai-ArabiMaria van NoordenneAlice YuanAudrey Zhang


we tHAnk You for your seRviCeBoard Member Years of Service

Yasmin Alladina 1993/94, 94/95

Ronald Andrews 1985/86

Ken Antifaev 1999/2000, 00/01, 02/03, 03/04, 04/05

Gregory Ardon 1987/88, 88/89

Awni Ayoubi 1991/92, 92/93

Randy Bach 2002/03, 03/04, 04/05

John Becker 2001/02, 02/03, 03/04, 04/05, 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, Chair 08/09, Chair 09/10, Chair 10/11, Past Chair 11/12

Anil Bharwani 1998/89, 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, 05/06

Gary Campbell 2002/03

Marjatta Chapman 1987/88, 88/89

Roy Choi 2011/12

Greg Clark 1995/96

Jos Clement 1990/91

Stephen Coret 1996/97, 97/98

Trish Darby 1987/88

Pat DeLuca 1997/98, Chair 98/99, Chair 99/00

Thomas Dinsley 1987/88, 88/89

Cori Doering 2001/02, 02/03, 03/04

Louis Duprat 1985/86, 86/87

Kenneth Eis 1986/87, 87/88, 88/89

Faye Embree 1990/91, 91/92

Ann English 2000/01, 01/02, 02/03, 03/04, 04/05, 06/07

Peter Ferguson 2003/04, 04/05, 06/07, 07/08

Julie Ferguson 1991/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95, 95/96, 96/97, 97/98

Clarence Fernandes 1993/94, 95/96

Kim Fox 1996/97, 97/98, 98/99

Kelly Fry 2007/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12

Diana Germain 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11

Bob Gill 2011/12

Christopher Godwin 1995/96, 96/97

Daniel Gouws 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, Chair 11/12

Shirley Hannah 1999/00

Toni Hawkes 1996/97, 97/98, 98/99

Susan Hayes 1993/94, 94/95, 95/96, 96/97

Paul Hayes 1997/98

Trish Higgins 1985/86, Chair 86/87

Jessie Hill 2011/12

Karim Hirji 1991/92, 92/93, 98/99, 99/00, 00/01

Ron Hoffart 1987/88, 88/89

Deborah Hogarth 1991/92

Wilf Jacobson 1985/86, Chair 86/87, Chair 87/88

Mike Jahraus 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09, 09/10

Bruce Johnston 2004/05, 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11

Al Just 1999/00, 00/01, 01/02

Board Member Years of Service

Eboo Keshani 1991/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95, 95/96, 96/97

Frank Klassen 1986/87, 88/89, 90/91, 97/98, Chair 91/92

Anne Kober 1990/91, 91/92

Ockie Lampen 2007/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12

Jeanne Kurz 1990/91, 91/92

Susan Levine 1997/98

Roy Lind 1987/88, Chair 88/89, Chair 90/91

Gary Lycan 1988/89

Lloyd Mah 2000/01, 01/02, 02/03

Gareth Mason 2008/09, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12

Hanif Mawji 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08

Darrel McEachern 1985/86

Donna McKenzie 1988/89

Susan McLeod 1998/99, 2004/05

Leo Mide 1988/89

Ken Miki 1986/87, 87/88

Lorne Montaine 1987/88, 91/92, 92/93, 93/94, 94/95

Donna Moore 1991/92, 92/93

Chris Nieman 1994/95, 95/96, 96/97

Stephan Nolan 1991/92

Michael Orser 1998/99, 99/00, 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, Past Chair 09/10, Past Chair 10/11, Past Chair 11/12

Scott Park 2007/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12

Harry Perler 2001/02

Anar Popatia 2002/03, 03/04, 04/05

James Prince 1999/00, 00/01, 01/02, 02/03

Richard Rainey 2007/08

Mary Robson 1986/87

Gordon Robson 1985/86, 86/87, 87/88, 90/91, 00/01

Chris Rounding 2002/03, 03/04, 04/05, 05/06, 06/07

Joy Rutquist 1988/89

Fares Salloum 1991/92, 92/93, 93/94

Rudy Sanchez 1998/99, 99/00

Ron Seymour 1998/99

Mike Schutz 2010/11, 11/12

Rajindar Singh 2004/05, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11

Donna Slauenwhite 1986/87, 87/88

Donna Telep 1999/00, 00/01

Jolanta Teszka 1993/94, 94/95, 95/96, 01/02, 02/03, 03/04

Kevin Thomas 1985/86

Masami Tomioka 2005/06, 06/07

Dereck Walker 1985/86

Maureen Walsh 2004/05, 05/06, 06/07

Andrew Walters 1998/99

Aurora Weinlein 1991/92, 92/93

Susan Waugh 2007/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12

Chad Whyte 1986/87

Design the next 25 years...


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