Annual Report 2021-2022

Together

Governance

Message from the Head of College Message from the Chair, Board of Governors Board of Governors Board of Trustees

Alumni Association Parents’ Guild Engagement at HSC

College-wide Wellbeing Initiatives

HSC Revival! Bringing the Arts Back Into the Spotlight

The Montessori Promise and Pathways to Wellbeing Planting the Seeds of Wellbeing in the Junior School

HSC's Newest Principal Puts Wellbeing at the Core Engaged and Empowered in Senior School

College Initiatives

Scholarships and Bursaries Prizes and Awards Annual Fund

Inspirational Teacher Fund

The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund Gratitude

Thank You to Our Donors

Governance

HSC’s mission to develop joyful and engaged students is supported by a clearly articulated governance model and strong leadership team. In keeping with guidelines and requirements set out by the Conference of Independent Schools and the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools Organization, HSC elects governing board members to oversee the College’s mission, vision, values and strategy.

HSC’s Board of Governors provide valuable oversight of the College’s operating model, establishing and directing policies, overseeing HSC’s financial affairs, and appointing and reviewing the Head of College.

HSC’s board works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to provide advice and direction on fundraising initiatives through the Advancement Office. Members of both boards are highly accomplished individuals widely representative of key College constituencies and remain committed to the mission, vision and values of HSC. Day-to-day operations remain the responsibility of HSC’s Head of College and administration teams.

Environmental Social Governance (ESG)

Both boards play an increasingly vital role in assessing our institution's long-term sustainability and tracking performance against the goals set out in our Strategic Plan. As HSC endeavours to provide top-tier education in an environmentally and socially conscious way, members of both boards will work in collaboration with HSC faculty and staff to ensure we understand the challenges and opportunities of the College’s operating model as we meet students’ needs. We are committed to embedding responsible and sustainable business practices across our campus and to playing our part in building a more sustainable future for all. Over the course of the 2021–2022 school year, HSC established an emissions baseline using data from 2019 to measure GreenHouse Gases (GHG's). Work included tracking electricity, water, gas and paper usage across the College and continually measuring for improvement. This is just the beginning of our ESG journey and we look forward to reporting on further progress and data in the years to come.

Creating Space for Everyone at HSC.

Every summer for the past twelve years, I’ve sat down to reflect on the end of another school year at HSC. While so much changes year after year, one thing always remains constant – the HSC spirit. From our students who continually challenge themselves in and out of the classroom, to our faculty and staff who invest their all in the success of the College, I’m continually in awe of what we achieve together. The character, talent and resilience of our community is truly unstoppable. The 2021–2022 school year kicked off with renewed vigor as students were welcomed back on campus for in-person learning and the return of our treasured co-curricular activities. With safety precautions in place, athletic and band practices ramped up into the year and, although pared down, E-week festivities brought energy and camaraderie to student-life, helping many new students meet their classmates and find their footing at HSC. Despite a couple of minor disruptions to in-person learning during the year, our community found every opportunity to stay connected. The spring term saw the return of our cherished Homecoming and we enjoyed our biggest turn out ever for the event, marking the start of end-of-year celebrations that culminated in some amazing graduation ceremonies. Concerted efforts to acknowledge and support student, faculty and staff wellbeing throughout the year inspired collective action and important conversations across the College. This will continue to be a major focus of our work in the coming years as we return to some normalcy in school life. HSC has, and will continue to strive to be a diverse and inclusive space for all members of our community. Through the leadership of many student groups, we engaged in thoughtprovoking discussions and heard from many community leaders who are helping us on this

journey. These partnerships continue to be of great mutual benefit. HSC’s spring fundraiser, led by E2@HSC, saw more than $25,000 donated to the Empowerment Squared organization in support of their youth soccer program.

It was also a banner year for HSC’s strategic goals, including the formalization of our latest strategic plan. A big part of this plan includes efforts to finalize HSC’s Campus Master Plan

– a transformative project based on extensive community feedback to provide a roadmap for the future of our amazing campus. The Campus Master Plan was also inspired by the four themes of our strategic plan as guiding principles for any new spaces on campus – be they built-form or outdoor learning spaces.

Creating space for everyone at HSC means we must continue to listen and learn from one another. As we endeavour to build on our joyful, engaged and inclusive community, I have every faith in our ability to ensure everyone at HSC feels a sense of belonging. We have set some lofty goals for ourselves as an institution and, as you’ll read in this report, our donors and volunteers prove time and again that their generosity can actualize any HSC aspiration.

Thank you for investing in HSC. Whether it’s with time or through a donation, your commitment to supporting our students makes a difference. I hope you enjoy reading this report and seeing just how talented, passionate and strong HSC students are.

HSC Tried and True –Committed to a Common Good.

In my second year as Chair of the Board of Governors, I have to come to witness firsthand the dedication and commitment of HSC’s faculty and staff – a group like no other. While my background and experience lends insight to our work, I am delighted by how much I have learned from these talented individuals. Working alongside the senior leadership team, Parents’ Guild, Alumni Association, Head of Finance and fellow board members has been a truly enriching experience.

As the 2021–2022 school year ramped up we saw a new normal for our community, and with it, a renewed focus on laying out our vision for the future. Through consultation and engagement with the community, HSC identified the framework for a new strategic plan and set in motion a transformative campus redesign initiative that, once realized, will make HSC an unrivaled independent school in Canada. Ambitious as it is, I have every faith that the generosity of our community paired with the good governance of HSC’s portfolio will turn our dream into a reality.

Ongoing improvements to HSC’s existing facilities continue to have major impacts on school life, signalling the start of efforts to realize HSC’s strategic vision. Gender neutral washrooms and changing areas in Middle School reinforced our commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. New exterior doors in the Junior School gave students easy access to outdoor learning spaces and reimagined the classroom. The purchase of electric lawn equipment for our maintenance team and sustainably sourced furniture in the Montessori school also supported HSC’s sustainability goals.

As you’ll read in this report, investments like these are among the many initiatives feeding our joyful, engaged and inclusive community.

Behind each and every improvement are generous contributions from our volunteers and donors.

In all of my experience working with charitable organizations, I have yet to meet a community as big-hearted as HSC’s. This is a community that truly lives by its values. As we reflect on all that was accomplished, it’s clear to see that HSC remains committed to a common good. Whether it’s fostering inclusivity or creating a more sustainable campus, HSC has always risen to the occasion, honouring a vision that graduates are equipped to create positive change in the world.

I am proud to serve this community and I am confident that after reading this report, you’ll feel that same sense of pride.

In all of my experience working with charitable organizations, I have yet to meet a community as big-hearted as HSC’s.

Board of Governors

Board of Governors Board of Trustees

Honorary Life Members

Mr. Gary W. DeGroote ’74

Executive Committee Chair

Mr. Bruce Pearson Secretary Ms Mary Williams

Chair, Nominating Committee Dr. Olabode Akintan

Chair, Board Development Committee Ms Cindy Clarke

Chair, Finance Committee Mrs. Christine Mills ’94

Chair, Board of Trustees Mr. Geoffrey Reiner ’03

Governors

Dr. Ogunroti Ayibiowu

Dr. Martin Doble

Mr. Andrew Hammond '98 Ms Meagan Hill '07 Dr. Randi McCabe Dr. Parveen Sandhu

Mr. Erik Schaefer ’91 Mr. Charlie Sherman ’03

Attendees:

Head of College

Mr. Marc Ayotte Director of Finance Mrs. Liz Davidson

Chair

Mr. Geoffrey Reiner ’03

Board of Governors’ Representative Mrs. Christine Mills ’94

Members

Mr. Mark Bentham Mr. Eric Nanayakkara ’99 Mr. James Tiong Ms Alexandra Weaver ’02 Ms Kathryn Yates Mr. Conan Zhang

Attendees:

Head of College

Mr. Marc Ayotte

Director of Finance Mrs. Liz Davidson Advisor

Mr. Bruce Heagle ’76

Parents’ Guild Representative Mrs. Daniela Roque

Alumni Association Representative Ms Susan M. Owen ’85

Director of Advancement and Communications Ms Zahra Valani

Association

The HSC Alumni Association has a storied history of bringing community together. From reunions across the globe to Homecoming on campus, the connections made through our vibrant network of alumni activities serve to expand the influence of HSC and reinforce our reputation for bettering the world we live in.

Many events during the 2021-2022 year remained online in light of ongoing restrictions, which meant alumni from around the world were able to connect easily to reunite with one another. Virtual gatherings included the Alumni Annual General Meeting, Trivia Nights and Student Success Centre Panels where working alumni spoke to Senior School students about life beyond HSC. Video broadcasts of HSC’s time-honoured events including Remembrance Day and Carol Service helped bring the community together for these special moments.

HSC Review

For more than six years, HSC and its alumni have published the HSC Review –an annual digest of lives lived with purpose. Inside every issue are captivating stories from current and past HSC students who share moments of incredible achievements from their personal and professional lives. From snapshots that feature learning across the College to in-depth profiles on notable alumni and their careers, HSC Review showcases the incredible power of an HSC education in all its manifestations.

As we look ahead to the 2022–2023 school year, the Alumni Association has begun work, in collaboration with our Advancement and Communications team, to produce the next issue of the HSC Review. Know someone whose story deserves telling? Reach out to us at communications@hsc.on.ca to discuss the ways we can share your idea in our next issue.

Grad Food Truck

Every year, HSC bids adieu to the graduating class, but not for long. The Alumni Association offers graduates an ongoing connection to HSC that starts with the HSC Grad Food Truck. On May 26, 2022, students were invited for a complimentary lunch featuring delicious treats from Burger Barn, the Dirty South, Kool Jim’s Ice Cream Truck and Pesky Penguin Frozen Treats. During the event, graduates had the opportunity to share their future plans with our Alumni Office and provide contact information so they can remain connected with the community in the years to come.

Alumni Executive President

Susan Owen ’85

Vice President, Golf Committee Co-Chair

Rob Alexander ’89

Awards and Recognition Chair

Erica Otaguro ’07

HSC Connect Chair Stephanie Scicluna ’11

Young Alumni Representative

Daniela D’Ambrosi ’16 Golf Committee Co-Chair

Angus Gordon ’97

Parents of Alumni Chair

Toni Simpson

Committee Members

Patrick Chalkley ’03

Trisha Harrison ’67 Judith King-Siganski ’62 Sunjay Sharma ’98

Committee Advisors

David Simpson ’73 John Simpson ’75 Herbert Wodehouse ’71

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Homecoming

Despite off and on restrictions throughout the year, the Alumni Association brought HSC families, past and present, together to celebrate our shared values and boost school spirit on Saturday May 7, 2022. For the first time in two years, families and friends gathered on campus for one of HSC’s best attended Homecoming events. The sun was shining and the campus was buzzing with energy as hundreds of HSC families re-connected while enjoying great food and fun activities.

Celebrations kicked off with a College-wide Pep Rally on Friday where students brought the school spirit in head-to-toe purple and green gear! On Saturday, families were greeted with a Pancake Breakfast before taking part in Hektor’s Home Run. HSC athletes were also welcomed back on the fields for a number of competitive games including rugby, soccer and tennis. Bouncy castles, face painting and various recreational activities kept families entertained throughout the day while HSC’s House captains raised money for Empowerment Squared during the House Spirit Charity Car Wash. Inside, HSC’s artists brightened the hallways with their work and Middle School students proudly showed their entrepreneurial spirit in the Vendor Village. The Vex Robotics Challenge engaged students to learn and try a new skill from one another. To close out the festivities, HSC's Middle School brought down the house with an incredible performance of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.

Parents’ Guild

Every parent and guardian of a current HSC student is a member of HSC’s Parents’ Guild (PG) – a group committed to fostering school spirit and supporting fundraising initiatives throughout the year. The PG Leadership Steering Committee (LSC) works in partnership with the Head of College and the Advancement Office to facilitate a spirit of friendship and community at HSC and to assist in raising funds to enhance the HSC learning environment. The LSC includes the following positions: Chair, Past-Chair and ViceChair.

Entirely volunteer-run, the PG hosts fundraising events such as Winterfest, Monster Mash, Staff Appreciation Breakfast and Used Uniform Sales. In addition to College events, PG members take every opportunity to forge new connections through PG Social Connect activities including a book club, lunches, walks and hikes, and much more. Despite ongoing gathering restrictions during the 2021–2022 year, the PG was able to host some in-person and virtual events.

Used Uniform Sales

HSC’s Used Uniform Sales are a staple in the PG calendar, raising funds while also supporting the College’s commitment to sustainability. New in 2022, the PG unveiled a permanent drop-box located at the main exterior entrance to the Campus Store in the Strathallan building to make donating gently used uniforms even easier. In collaboration with the Campus Store, students and parents, PG organized four sales events in the lead up to the school year, raising funds to support initiatives across the College.

HSC is a truly special place filled with great people. I have made some of my greatest friendships through my involvement in the PG. The connections made through our volunteer work last a lifetime.

– Jing Guo, HSC parent and incoming PG Chair

Committee

Roque

Guo

Morris

New Parent Reps

Leong

Uniforms

Baxter

Yang

NISPA Rep

Forster

Appreciation

Luke

Kim

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Staff Appreciation Breakfast

In the spirit of friendship and community, the PG welcomed HSC’s faculty and administration for the Annual Staff Appreciation breakfast on April 4, 2022. Teachers and staff were treated to a complimentary breakfast as a thank you for their dedication and hard work throughout the year.

Engagement at HSC

The halls of HSC were once again filled with the sounds of student life as the 2021–2022 year brought a return to normalcy and a renewed commitment to creating equitable and inclusive spaces for everyone.

HSC’s College life was alive and well with the return of co-curricular clubs and activities, the arts and athletics. There was a palpable energy in the air as we all reunited with the joyful feeling of being a part of the HSC family. Despite a few interruptions to in-person learning, students, teachers and staff were welcomed back on campus, where the focus was creating a welcoming environment for all. Wellbeing initiatives across the four schools inspired collective action and important conversations as work to finalize HSC’s strategic plan set in motion a new vision for leading the College into the next decade of educational excellence.

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College-wide Wellbeing Initiatives Rejuvenate Campus Life

Sharing lessons on living with joy and purpose.

The term wellbeing has been on everyone’s radar the past few years. But what does it mean at HSC? Wellbeing encompasses many diverse aspects of student life and is not simply checkmarks next to mental or physical health indicators. Nick Timms, Chair of Student Wellbeing, believes that wellbeing can mean many things and is ever-evolving. “Our goal is to nurture an environment at HSC where all individuals feel a sense of belonging and acceptance.” Tim recognizes that wellbeing is less a destination than it is a wayfinding exercise, and adds “it’s best to approach it one small step at a time.”

Striving for a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable community is both part of HSC’s strategic plan and a major ingredient for enhanced wellbeing. When students feel welcome and valued for their uniqueness, they are more self-assured and better equipped to cope with life challenges.

Wellbeing initiatives and events throughout the 2021–2022 school year sought to connect students with one another and provide opportunities for shared understanding and conversation on social, emotional and physical health as well as prevalent social justice matters.

One event that underscored an understanding of diversity was the work leading up to and the commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. With the assistance of HSC grad and Mohawk community member Kassie Hill '17, students, staff and faculty across the College were able to discuss the issues in a manner that suited each age and stage while encouraging empathy, understanding and connection with Canada’s ongoing Indigenous history.

In January, HSC placed a renewed emphasis on student and faculty wellbeing with GLOW – a month-long initiative which stands for Gathering Lessons on Wellbeing. The brainchild of Mark Verbeek, Assistant Director of Athletics as well as Jessica Setzkorn, School Life Coordinator, GLOW was run by a collective of people across the College, including the School Life team, Health Services and Counselling as well as Wellbeing Prefect Sarah D’Ambrosi. Students and faculty were invited to spend five minutes a day on a wellness activity of their choosing. Sarah spoke about the diversity of programming throughout the month: “We worked hard to create a variety of sessions to give students of all ages the ability to find something to satisfy their wellbeing needs – whether it was physical, emotional or social.”

A skating rink was erected for GLOW as a way to encourage physical activity and bring students together in a COVID-safe way. As Nick recalls, the benefits were felt from students and teachers alike. “Seeing the smiles from kids out on that rink was amazing, and after being away from the students, it meant the world to many of us to have the opportunity to tie a kids skate and have them say thank you.” The month-long initiative culminated with a College-wide event to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day. When asked whether GLOW was something Cameron Clark (the incoming Wellbeing Prefect) would revive next year, he was optimistic about its relevance going forward. “Wellbeing is such a personal thing that I believe it’s important to provide every opportunity for students to share their experiences and GLOW creates spaces for that.”

HSC’s affinity networks are another major aspect of wellbeing initiatives across the College. Originally known as HSC’s Gay

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“Part of the benefits of these student-led initiatives is the conversation it sparks in explaining the purpose and meaning behind the groups”

– Nick Timms, Chair of Student Wellbeing

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Straight Alliance, the Inclusivity+ group formed nine years ago and has seen its membership grow to include Middle School students this year. Similarly, the Black Students’ Association, Muslim Students’ Association, Asian Students’ Association, Indigenous Student and Allies Association, and the Jewish Students’ Association are growing to provide space and to empower marginalized groups. “Part of the benefits of these student-led initiatives is the conversation it sparks in explaining the purpose and meaning behind the groups,” Nick explained. “These affinity groups are a key driver for community-wide education.”

Working to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone on our campus is key to wellbeing. In February, HSC hosted Saidat Vandenberg and Garrison Thomas from The Get Real Movement for an Anti-Black Racism workshop where they led students from Grades 5 and up as well as faculty and staff through ways to identify, unlearn and combat racial bias and discrimination. Nick spoke of the workshop as an eye-opening experience for students and faculty alike. “It was a powerful session and I know many of us walked away from it having learned something about ourselves.”

As always, HSC’s counselling and health services were a reliable source for one-on-one support throughout the year. College Counsellor Gina Ranger created “Mindful Moments” videos as well as “Stress Busters” lessons and grade level check-ins for Junior and Middle school students as a way to help younger students manage their emotional and social wellbeing. Gina highlights that their work is not isolated to student support. “A big part of our job is to also provide guidance to faculty as they are often the ones students feel most comfortable talking to.”

As witnessed during the 2021–2022 school year, bringing awareness to the diversity of wellbeing takes shared input from stakeholders across the College and those efforts don’t go unnoticed. Nick spoke about how HSC has quickly become a model for other independent schools looking to grow their wellbeing practices, saying “I often feel great pride being able to share insight on the resources and initiatives offered at HSC among our peers from other independent schools.” By offering a variety of activities, workshops, lessons and support groups, the journey of wellbeing can be a transformative experience and one that supports HSC’s overarching mission to develop joyful and engaged students.

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HSC Revival! Bringing the Arts Back Into the Spotlight

When it came time to plan HSC’s annual spring showcase of the Arts, Director of Arts, Nora Hammond '98, knew they needed to go big for 2022. “It was starting to look like we could bring in-person events back so many of us had this desire to do as much as we possibly could.” Nora called on colleagues, students and staff to help brainstorm ways to re-launch live performances and showcase students from across the College with a wide range of artistic skills and creative talents.

When asked about the name, Nora spoke of wanting to signal the energy and excitement of spring while also channeling a connection to the stage. “The term 'Revival' kept popping up, and it fit so well with what we were trying to do – bring the Arts back into the spotlight at HSC.” And with that, HSC’s Arts Revival was born. The month-long celebration included eight in-person events as well as more than 20 social media videos showcasing the breadth and depth of HSC students’ creative talents.

Taking the lead on the “social media takeover”, Arts Prefect Emilie Macchiusi wanted to leverage the performance model applied in the weekly pandemic Chapel videos as a way to reach students who were not yet ready for a live audience. “I put a call out across the College asking students to submit video clips of

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“Art can take so many forms, and these videos help highlight the diversity of art at HSC. I hope it’s something that continues in the years to come.”

– Emilie Macchuisi '22, Arts Prefect

themselves performing or making art, and the response was overwhelming. I was so happy to see a range of submissions from toddlers all the way up to our graduating class.” Submissions included everything from musical performances, poetry reading, collage-making and even an HGTV-style architectural and interior design walkthrough from a Grade 8 student. Emilie sees these videos as an important way to showcase HSC’s diverse artistic talents. “Art can take so many forms, and these videos help highlight the diversity of art at HSC. I hope it’s something that continues in the years to come.”

For students eager to be back on stage, there was no shortage of opportunities during Revival. A special outdoor concert for the Junior and Montessori students kicked things off on the first Monday in May, known across Canada in music education circles as “Music Monday”. Performances featured groups from all four schools, including the Grade 8 Concert Band, Senior Jazz Ensemble, Senior Vocal Ensemble, and Junior and Montessori singing groups. Staff, parents and guardians were also invited to enjoy the sounds of live music.

Nora was mindful that it had been a long time since many of the students performed in front of an audience. “We didn’t want to make it stressful, so hosting it outside was the perfect way to keep it informal and fun.”

On May 5, 6 and 7, the Virtue-Fitzgerald Centre for the Arts opened its doors for the Middle School production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. “Being able to put on this show meant the world to the students,” Nora recalled. “Seeing their smiles and excitement was proof of the importance of the Arts.” And while COVID-19 restrictions threw a wrench in the annual Senior School production, students were able to showcase their musical talents at the Grad Recital and during the Senior Music Night, where we heard performances from The Wind Symphony, Senior Jazz Ensemble and Senior Vocal Ensemble. For the more theatrically inclined, HSC’s inaugural Senior School Cabaret and Improv night welcomed all forms of artistic expression. A variety of talents shone on stage following a hilarious interactive improv session led by two professional guest actors, Kristian Reimer and Brie Watson.

“Nothing compares to creating and enjoying art collectively with others – it’s an electric and energizing experience.”

To round out the festivities, The Arts Revival team hosted community-wide events, including an Outdoor Movie Night as well as the first-ever Community Art Night for adults. HSC’s amazing Visual Arts Faculty welcomed parents, alumni and friends for a night of guided painting, food and drink. The team was delighted with the response. Says Nora: “The event sold out instantly and was a huge hit, so we will certainly look to host another one in the future.”

The incredible Visual Arts team also assembled a stunning “Gallery Walk”, which featured artwork from Middle and Senior School students and served as a nice complement to the many Revival events, as it was on display all month long in the Kemper Lounge and Senior Student commons. “This was a new space for the display,” Nora explained. “It ended up being a great communal hub where we got to showcase and celebrate our amazing artists to visitors during Homecoming and other events.”

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For so many at HSC, the Arts are an important community connector and a powerful outlet for self expression and creativity. And as we saw from the many Revival events and activities, you don’t have to be “an artist” to reap the benefits of art. The way Nora sees it, the link between wellbeing and The Arts is unbreakable. “Nothing compares to creating and enjoying art collectively with others – it’s an electric and energizing experience.”

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The Montessori Promise and Pathways to Wellbeing

For Montessori Principal Danielle Hourigan '82, the classroom represents a microcosm of our rich and diverse society. “Respect for the individual, the world (both ecological and cultural), and for others is a fundamental tenet of Montessori and a pathway to wellbeing.”

By making diversity an integrated part of the curriculum, students gain an awareness and appreciation for the differences of others and an understanding of their similarities. Recognizing, celebrating and learning of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, family structures, faith, gender identity, races, and ethnic groups, creates a welcoming space where each child feels a sense of belonging and self-esteem.

Towards this effort, HSC’s Montessori School classrooms feature materials, books, art, and lessons that celebrate and honour our global village. Lessons vary from grammar and word function materials featuring Indigenous vocabulary to timelines exploring First Nation, Métis, and Inuit fundamental needs to a historical account of Black Canadians over a 400 plus span of years. For Danielle, this focus is vital in the development of the whole child. “When our children are older and face challenging discussions involving diversity, we hope this foundational knowledge base will assist them to navigate these conversations and support the human rights of all Peoples.”

Values gatherings are another way students come together for selfreflection and empathy building. In early 2022, Montessori VicePrincipal Erica Fraser spearheaded a renewal of the Montessori Promise – a mantra that serves as a guiding compass for student conduct. Building on students' exploration of Indigenous culture, the new school promise was created with help from students and from the lens of the Seven Teachings. Among the Anishinaabe people, the Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers, also known simply as the Seven Teachings, is a set of principles that demonstrate what it means to live a ‘good life’.

The school Promise ascribes an “I promise” statement honouring each of the seven tenets: Truth, Wisdom, Love, Respect, Honesty, Courage, and Humility. Each student is provided with a pin featuring the image of the tree – a symbol to represent the roots of character embedded in the Promise. In classrooms, teachers can point to the pin when moments of social conflict arise as a tool to remind students ways of behaving that foster peace and joy. As Erica explained, the Promise “is

intended as a point of discussion and peer mediation, and also serves to reflect positive character attributes and reinforce student appreciation and connection to the environment.”

Connecting to the natural world is a large part of Montessori pedagogy and not only helps students grow their understanding of ecology but bolsters wellbeing through empathy. In HSC’s Montessori classroom, even the youngest children are shown what it means to care for the environment. Hands-on materials introduce children to the ‘parts of’ and the life cycles of a plant, tree, and flower,

Montessori School Promise

I promise...

To always speak from the heart;

To build new knowledge so I can understand more;

To speak the truth to myself and others;

To be respectful of everyone, ourselves, nature, animals;

To be considerate of our differences and treat everyone as equals;

To have the courage to do what is right;

To think of the feelings of others and think before I speak;

To bring peace to all.

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and young students learn about living things. In the same way students are taught to care for others, they are encouraged to care for all of the class plants. CASA teacher Xanthe Vallentin highlighted the inherent benefits of students digging in the dirt. “Through all of the hands-on planting activities that we do, as well as having opportunities to work in the garden, students develop a deeper respect for the environment and respect for plant life.”

As the school year came to a close, graduating M9 students honoured their time in Montessori at the Cactus Night ceremony. A longstanding HSC tradition, Cactus Night brings students together with their parents and guardians to select a cactus for their child to take with them into their future endeavours. A symbolic gesture, the cactus serves as a reminder for students of the lessons learned in Montessori to respect, nurture and appreciate all living things. Danielle cherishes this event and has heard from alumni that they’ve still got their cactus even years after leaving HSC. “It’s a testament to the Montessori method that students have honoured their promise to respect and care for these plants, thorns and all.”

Planting the Seeds of Wellbeing in the Junior School

In HSC’s strategic plan, purposeful and sustainable learning environments is one of the four main themes. The plan highlights the enormous impact of outdoor learning on student and faculty wellbeing and achievement, with the expectation that in the coming years, enhancements to HSC’s outdoor spaces will support and deliver even more authentic teaching and learning opportunities across the College. In the Junior School, that work is well underway with outdoor education initiatives that are planting the seeds of change for students.

In early 2022, HSC’s Junior School faculty began examining Kaci Rae Christopher’s The School Garden Curriculum: An Integrated K-8 Guide for Discovering Science, Ecology and Whole-Systems Thinking as part of work to integrate a comprehensive place-based science program that connects to the new Ontario Science Curriculum and exposes students to the natural world through gardening. Junior School teacher Jennifer Adams was among the team spearheading the initiative. “Our goal is to not only teach the students how environmental systems work but in doing so also model as a school how sustainable systems work and begin fostering an environmental ethos in the Junior School.”

As Jennifer explained, taking students outside and into nature not only teaches the curriculum in an inquiry-based and authentic way, but it’s been shown to have multiple health benefits including increasing students’ physical activity, boosting mental health, lowering stress levels, increasing immune response, and connecting students to the places where they play and learn. Jennifer draws another connection between engagement in the outdoor environment and lifelong eco-awareness. “By developing students’ love of the place (our schoolyard) and engaging their emotions, we can help facilitate the development of the next generation of environmental stewards.”

John Hannah, Junior School teacher and HSC’s resident green thumb, enlisted help from students for a campus-wide Biological Inventory Project in an effort to identify existing foliage and plant more. “HSC is privileged to have space on campus to attempt key ecosystem restoration projects.” Along with financing from The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund, over 400 trees and shrubs representing 17 species were planted at Willow Landing. Junior School students lent a hand identifying various trees and helped take inventory of the various plant species on campus. John spoke on the value of including HSC’s youngest students in the project. “Documenting living things is not only educational, it introduces students to the critical nature of flora and fauna in the face of a biodiversity crisis. ”

Among some other highlights of the Junior School’s outdoor lessons included students taking part in a number of Kindergarten Bioblitz – environmental projects to find, identify, and record all of the organisms that live within a chosen outdoor space. A bioblitz provides students with a “snapshot” of the biodiversity found on campus. Through each week-long inquiry, students explored the naturalized areas around campus and learned about what makes HSC’s outdoor spaces special and unique. Daily prompts like “I predict...”, “I notice...”, and “I wonder…” provided a framework for student exploration and investigation. “Each time we went

outside,” said Junior School teacher Katrina Gibbs, “whether it was sunny, raining or snowing, the students were happy and eager to explore and developed a sense of connection with our HSC learning landscape.” Other initiatives included the Tomatosphere Seed Inquiry, planting and maintenance of a spring hoop house, observing the metamorphosis of butterfly larvae and installation of a Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) mini marsh.

Furthermore, as Jennifer pointed out, environmental projects like these lend themselves nicely to HSC’s commitment to diversity and wellbeing. “Once students have a relationship with the land, they are better equipped to explore reciprocity and understand how Indigenous people in Canada respect and care for the land.” Through this mutual interchange, protecting and connecting with the land, students can take steps toward environmental stewardship and reconciliation. Experiential learning opportunities like these promote empathy and understanding – key character traits for leading a joyful and purposeful life.

Engagement

HSC’s Newest Principal Puts Wellbeing at the Core

Kim Kniaz loves teaching Middle School students. “Development-wise, Grades 5 through 8 are a great group of students because they've got an innate enthusiasm for learning and are old enough to handle complex topics with reason.” She also knows it’s an age where discussions about health and wellbeing start to become even more important. As the new Middle School Principal, Kim believes that her teaching experience and leadership philosophy will lend themselves nicely to HSC’s holistic approach to wellbeing – where the joy of learning is a top priority.

Kim joins HSC with nearly 20 years of teaching, coaching and leadership experience, most recently as head of Branksome Hall’s Senior and Middle Schools. As a former varsity athlete with a bachelor of education in health and physical education, Kim is passionate about athletics and sees a strong connection between a student’s co-curricular engagements and their wellbeing. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be a competitive sport, but by getting involved in an activity, whether it’s playing in a band or joining a team or club, students develop the interpersonal and problem-solving skills and nurture the positive relationships needed to be emotionally resilient and flourish in their lives ahead.” As she sees it, co-curricular engagements are a big part of how students form their identity and their sense of self and gain confidence by experiencing and overcoming challenges. “The more opportunities a student has to feel success, pride or even failure, both in and out of the classroom, the better equipped they’ll be for the future.”

“The more opportunities a student has to feel success, pride or even failure, both in and out of the classroom, the better equipped they’ll be for the future.”

Engagement at HSC

Kim’s experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program gives her a unique perspective on supporting students’ learning skills. “In a lot of ways, IB mirrors the approach already in place here at HSC, where there is an equal focus on learning skills as there is on teaching curriculum content knowledge.” She adds that HSC’s commitment to developing the whole child and intentional strengthsbased approach to social emotional learning skills was one of the reasons she joined the College. “A skill like knowing how to give and receive feedback may seem abstract or hard to measure, but it is interdisciplinary and will benefit students throughout their life, both academically and personally.”

From a wellbeing perspective, Kim believes strongly in the relevance of CASEL – an integrated framework for how educators, families, and communities partner to support social and emotional learning. As she sees it, “wellbeing is never an add-on, rather it’s an integral part of how we engage with kids and how we approach every aspect of their learning journey.” Reflecting on the last two years of her career, Kim is keenly aware of the unique circumstances still facing teachers and students. “The pandemic has had a ripple effect on all of us, and it’s important we remain mindful of the gaps in social and emotional development so we can meet kids where they are.”

A parent herself, Kim knows how important it is for families to feel connected with their child's school life. Through proactive and open communication with parents, Kim hopes to ensure alignment in the way teachers and parents approach learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. Kim’s enthusiasm for HSC was evident when asked why she wanted to join the College. “I knew I belonged at HSC when I read the mission statement and saw the term joy being used. For me, joy is a true reflection of wellbeing and becoming part of a community that prioritizes that feeling is truly something special.”

Engaged and Empowered in Senior School

E2@HSC Fosters Wellbeing through Collaborative Action

HSC’s service groups are a powerful force for social change and no greater example is E2@HSC – a Senior School partnership with Hamilton’s Empowerment Squared (E2) charity. Founded in 2007 by Leo Johnson, E2 responds to the needs of the newcomer community in Hamilton in a number of ways including through academic and recreational programming to help at-risk youth break the cycle of poverty. Matt Bolis, one of E2@HSC’s 2021–2022 leaders, reflects on his involvement as a highlight of his time at HSC. “It was an enlightening experience to have been able to be mentored by the team at E2. I have learned essential outreach and business skills from them that will be an asset to my future career.”

Since partnering with E2 in 2020, HSC’s students have been monumental in supporting multiple initiatives through volunteer work, mentoring and fundraising. Students helped generate content to enrich E2's Homework Circle Program, an initiative that provides children and youth Grades 1 through 12 with mentoring and tutoring for academic success. The program is free and supports participants struggling with learning skills, work habits and language. As Matt explained, the goal is “to support newcomer youth and their families in building self-confidence and school readiness for positive engagement in the education system.” In a message about E2’s work with local educational institutions like HSC, Leo Johnson shared a similar sentiment on the power of collaboration for positive outcomes. “The wellbeing of newcomer, racialized, and equity-deserving students must be our collective responsibility as a community. We will continue the approach of mobilizing partners and stakeholders to deliver on this commitment.”

Students are also encouraged to volunteer with E2’s Home Alone Safety Program, a program that aims to empower youth to make confident choices, prevent dangerous situations and live a safe life by means of fun interactive games, digital media, and video and situational-based scenarios. Working with HSC’s student volunteers, participants aged 10 through 13 will complete the SOS 4 Kids online program over four sessions, gaining skills to create safe environments for themselves at home, school, online and in their communities. E2@HSC is also an active part of the E2 Youth Soccer Program. This co-ed program promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for newcomer and marginalized youth between the ages of 6 and 14. Student volunteers help coach young athletes, manage sports equipment, and act as a role model for participants.

In addition to committing their time, E2@HSC students have been instrumental in organizing College-wide fundraising initiatives to bolster E2 programming and resources. In 2021, funds raised by students helped support the construction of E2's Learning Centre in Liberia. Last winter, students delivered much needed winter clothing and supplies to newcomer and marginalized families in the city core as part of a Winter Clothing Drive. In the spring, students collected over $26,000 in donations as part of the College communities' Mile Run event to enhance E2’s summer sports program.

Engagement at HSC

E2@HSC also helped organize Collegewide events to bring exposure to the lived experiences of racialized communities. “It was important to us that we welcomed individuals who identified directly with the topics that students were learning about,” Matt explained. Efforts to celebrate diverse cultural events during the school year inspired E2@HSC to team up with HSC’s Black Students’ Association to organize keynote presentations featuring influential voices from the Black community including author Ndaba Mandela and business icon Michael Lee Chin.

Joana Fejzaj, Manager of Community Development and Partnerships at E2 praised the students for their dedication to social change. “As a small group of people, these students mobilized their peers and helped everyone see that social justice and community development is not a spectator sport, it's an active decision to build a better world. Their actions are inspiring and our community is better because of them.” The organizing students recognized the power that events like these can have on the wellbeing of their peers and wider community, noting that representation is key to creating that environment where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves.

College Initiatives

In 2021–2022 we laid out plans for a transformational redesign of HSC’s learning landscape. Now, we’re working to turn that vision into reality. We’re not just raising funds, we’re raising the bar.

Every donation to HSC provides students more opportunities for greatness. Big or small, gifts to HSC elevate our entire community. From investments in our facilities to merit-based scholarships and bursaries, contributions to HSC’s Endowment are the lifeblood of this College. The generosity of our donor community makes our dreams a reality and we are grateful for your continued support as we venture forth with our most ambitious Endowment campaign in the history of HSC.

College Initiatives

It’s been such a pleasure to see the impacts of donations on student life at HSC. From investments made to enhance classroom learning to funds supporting merit-based scholarships, each dollar given to HSC proves a powerful force in delivering excellence across our community. Our College has never been better thanks to the generosity of our donors and it’s only going to get better from here. During the 2021–2022 school year, we reached new heights by setting in motion a major transformation of our campus through an ambitious master plan to redesign the learning landscape at 299 Fennell Avenue West. Aligned with HSC’s newly refreshed strategic plan, the campus master plan merges ambition with vision to deliver facilities unlike any independent school in Canada. In the coming years, our team will tap into HSC’s vast network of business leaders, visionaries and professionals to collectively generate the resources needed to deliver on our plan. In my new role as Executive Director of Constituency Relations, I look forward to focusing all my energy on building connections and fostering even more opportunities for growth at HSC. It’s an exciting time to be part of the HSC family and I’m so glad you are a part of this journey.

College Initiatives

Scholarships and Bursaries

A robust scholarship and bursary program enables HSC to bring exceptional students to our schools. It gives us the opportunity to embrace great scholars, musicians, athletes and caring students who are likely to make a positive impact on our community.

HSC has been working diligently to develop its program and, through the generosity of our community, we have the following the scholarship opportunities.

Bursaries

The HSC financial aid program assists parents/guardians who expect their annual family income to grow as their children grow. It allows parents to enrol their children immediately and work up to being a full-fee payer. The program also provides short-term assistance to existing families.

Interested families must apply and qualify for financial assistance, which is awarded in the form of a bursary. These are one-year, non-renewable bursaries and families must re-apply each school year. Awards may be provided up to a maximum of four consecutive years.

HSC uses the services of an independent, third-party financial services firm, Apple Financial Services, to provide an objective and detailed analysis of a family’s financial resources. This firm makes recommendations directly to the College’s Financial Aid Committee.

Morgan Family Scholarship

In its fourth year since inception, the Morgan Family Scholarship continues to transform the lives of its recipients, with the first scholarship student graduating with the class of 2022. Nigel Morgan is the generous donor behind the Morgan Family Scholarship and established the program as a way to open HSC’s doors to exceptional students who would otherwise not be able to attend. Nigel says he founded the scholarship because he is concerned that growing wealth inequality puts a good education beyond the reach of many strong, motivated and aspiring students who are not afforded an opportunity to fulfill their potential. For Nigel, in order to create change, you have to change people. This scholarship covers the cost of annual tuition, starting from the day the student enters Grade 9 through to graduation, and assists with the purchase of books, uniforms and additional school expenses.

The Dolgy Family Bursary Fund

The Dolgy Family Bursary was established in December 2021 with the generous gift agreement by Mr. Evgeny Dolgy and Mrs. Elena Dolgy. The bursary provides funding for promising exceptional students who embody the College's mission, vision and values – most notably through outstanding academic and leadership potential and ability. All candidates must submit both an application for admission and a bursary to be eligible. Annual bursary disbursements to be made at the end of the school year.

The Qin/Yang Family Scholarship

Inspired by HSC’s mission to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment, Mr. Huiyu Qin and Ms Lili Yang established the Qin/Yang Family Scholarship in 2021. This is the first scholarship at HSC that aims to support students from a range of social and ethnic backgrounds and of different social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with outstanding academic and leadership potential. Candidates are encouraged to share perspectives on what equity, diversity and inclusion means to them and how they plan to use their time at the College to further their academic and leadership development.

The Andrea Tkaczyk Memorial Scholarship

To honour the memory of Andrea Tkaczyk, late wife of HSC Patron Jeffrey Paikin ’80 and late mother of Natasha ’13, Alexa ’15, and Sasha ’17, Hillfield Strathallan College and friends of Andrea established The Andrea Tkaczyk Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship is awarded to a Grade 12 student pursuing a career in Nursing or Health and Wellness and who improves the life of individuals or communities. This student is ideally someone who exudes a sense of optimism and positivity, values education and family, and understands the importance of supporting their community by giving back.

College Initiatives

Renewed Scholarships and Bursaries

Thanks to the generous and continued support of our donors, HSC offers a range of merit-based scholarships and bursaries for students who excel in academics, athletics, the Arts and/or philanthropy.

Constance Owen Health and Wellness Award

Now in its fourth year of giving to students committed to promoting health and wellness.

Manbert/Serniuk Family Scholarship

Now in its third year of giving to Middle School students with proven excellence in academics, athletics and leadership.

The Connell Family Bursary

Now in its third year of giving to students who embody the College’s mission, vision and values, and who require financial assistance.

The Paton Puig Bursary

Now in its second year of giving in support of deserving students in need of financial support.

The Schaefer Lazier Bursary

Now in its second year of giving to students who otherwise would not have the means to attend HSC.

The Man/Gu Bursary

Now in its second year of providing support to students who qualify for financial assistance.

The Bear Family Bursary

Now in its second year of giving to students in recognition of the incredible opportunities HSC can provide to students.

and Awards

Inspirational Teacher Fund

Established by Andrew Hammond ’98 and Nora Nolan Hammond ’98, the Inspirational Teacher Fund provides donors the opportunity to enhance the College experience while paying homage to HSC’s dedicated teachers, past or present. Inspired by their own experience at HSC, Andrew and Nora dedicated the fund in loving memory of former HSC teachers Bryan Wylie and John McGuirk. Every donation to the Inspirational Teachers Fund recognizes the contribution of another special educator while supporting HSC’s Endowment Fund which provides life changing experiences for students.

Joy and Innovation Fund

David Tutty was a dedicated father, passionate scientist and beloved HSC community member with a contagious zest for life and love of learning. To honour his legacy, The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund was established in 2015 and has been an incredible foundation for creative thinking and invention – values that David Tutty exemplified and are shared by HSC. Every year, students, faculty and staff are invited to share their boldest, most creative ideas – projects that will enrich our learning environment and contribute to our principles of learning with joy and living with purpose. When an application is selected and approved, this fund turns that idea into a reality.

Inspired to think beyond boundaries and to be fearless with their dreams, students learn to prepare a formal proposal, with a budget and clearly articulated goals for their innovation. This fund and programming would not be possible without the support of the Tutty family and the generous donors who continue to invest in our community year after year.

Opening the door to inventiveness

In 2021-2022, the selection committee received 21 applications, with ideas ranging from a yoga and meditation yurt to a solar panel initiative. Thanks to the generosity of donors, 9 projects were approved for funding.

» Music Garden and Outdoor Performance Space

» Miyawaki Forest

» Armour Stone Outdoor Meeting Places

» Ice Cream Machine

» Rock Music Study

» VEX Robotics

» Let Loose! Creation Station

» Junior School Collaborative Container Garden

» Montessori Wellness Room

College

$100,000–$500,000

Conam Charitable Foundation

Dolgy Family

Judith King-Siganski '62 Morgan Family $25,000–$99,999

Jason Clark & Sandy Clark

Doble Family

Barbara J. Lazier '67 Bo Liu & Jing Guo

Zhuohui Lyu & Hong Lyu

Kevin Man & Ying Gu Susan M. Owen '85

Paton-Puig Family

Qin/Yang Family Erik A. Schaefer '91 & Amy Lazier Schaefer '93 Ventresca Tutty Family

$10,000–$24,999

Anonymous Ayotte Family

Charles Daellenbach

Andrew Hammond '98 & Nora Nolan Hammond '98 HSC Parents' Guild

Kain Family

Glenn Marshall & Lisa Knap

Dr. Andre L. M. Matos & Dr. Luciana T. Ribeiro

$5,000–$9,999

Anonymous

Brett F D Sampson Senior School Memorial Award Dr. Stephen Dyment & Dr. Heidi Kunze

Danielle Hourigan '82 Dr. Julian Mathoo Ryan McCann & Chantalle McCann

Scott Mercer & Dr. Cheryl Main

Dr. Mehran Midia & Neda Nejad Kazem

Pearson Family

Zahra Valani

Bill Wright & Lorinda Wright

A. Ben Young '47

Yan Zhang & Celine Zhang

$2,500–$4,999

Dr. Philip Chan & Diana Chan

John de Boer & Patti de Boer

Zhihong Deng & Fang Peng Robert Forbes & Mary Williams Edwin M. Mills '45

Ruth Moseley

Robin Polson Celebration of Life Award

Jason Roque & Daniela Roque Murray '66 & Barbara Weaver Whole Kids Foundation

$1,000–$2,499

Yiwen An & Sonia Zhao

Peter R. Annable & Pamela J. Annable

Harminder Badial & Ramanjit Gill

Frank Cai & Sherry He

Zhifeng Chai & Yuxia Huang

Vanessa Ferguson

J. Peter Foster '42

Foxcroft Family

F. Hope Gibson '70 & Elizabeth Simpson '71

Dr. Shiny Gunasekera B. Guyatt

Dervish Halil & Yeliz Halil John F. Hammond & Elyse W. Hammond

John S. Hedden '69

Andrew R. Heintzman & Rosalind J. Heintzman '87 Jiangui Hu & Yan Song

Xin Jiang & Xiangfang Zeng Geoff & Ana Knapp

Robert Krull & Kathryn Yates

Elaine Larocque

Warren K. Mills '94 & Christine L. Mills '94

Christian Munoz & Dr. Nina Singh

Peter Pasalic & Isadora Moraes André Probst & Silvia Probst Wei Qian & Xiaojing Shen Nick Timms

Paul Vicano & Oona St-Amant Herbert Wodehouse '71 & Margaret Wodehouse

Adam Wojcik & Jolanta Bialoszewska

Jun Wu & Liming Lu Brenda Zwolak

Up to $999

Asher and Carsten Abrams Gregory Adams & Jennifer Adams

Akintan Family

Dr. Carrie Annable '97, Jason Kovacs and Callie Kovacs Anonymous x 9

Estelle Arthur

St. Clair Balfour Jr. '59

Bianca Barton '03 John Buchanan

Joan Campbell

Kai Cao & Fangcen Wu

Julie Cassiere

Patrick Chalkley '03

Jane Chandler

Vincent Cheung & Dr. Beverley Chan

Daniella Ciapanna Taya Cicchetti

Jeff Cober & Mrs. Denise Cober

Warren Dakin '78 Liz Davidson Dianne de Freitas

D'Hondt Family

Mandi Dolja '62 Rod Douglas '62

Dr. Gail Erlick Robinson '60 Orkhan Eyyubov & Gunay Bayramova

Faggion Family

Lynn Feng

Fraser Family

Katelyn Galer

Ethan Goldberg & Hilary D. Munn

Sylvia Griffin

Jonas Hall

John Hannah

Dr. Will Harper & Dr. Randi McCabe

Trish Harrison '67 Anne Haynes '56 Carrie Hinich

Adrian Hoad-Reddick Luther Holton '71

Dr. Seth Houwer & Kate Boose Hutchinson Family

Dr. Godwin Ifabiyi & Omolara Ifabiyi

Cathy Innes

Jarrett Johnston & Sheriann Heath-Johnston

Robert D. Johnston '45

Dr. Abdul Kamara & Agnes Kamara

Cathy Kelly Carrie Knecht

Charles P. Krupanszky '73 Chris Kwiecien Tom '81 & Cathy Lazier Alessandro Lo Sardo Lucas Family

Franco Macchiusi & Wendy Jones

Shihong Mao & Joy Deng Paul Masotti

Dr. Tom Matthews Hon. '10 & Sheena Matthews

Jock A. McGregor '65 Colin Milne Mark Mitchell & Lisa Mitchell Mike Moore

Scott Nameth '02 Jordan M. Neysmith '94

Christopher Osborne & Cindy Clarke

Coulter Osborne '50

Erica Otaguro '07

Kosta Papadopoulos

John S. Parry '66

Dr. Sumithra A. Peeris

Samantha Peeris '85

Lou Petrash & Dr. Linda Ullman-Petrash Linda Pillinini

M. Poremba

Amaris Pozeg

Yvonne M. Reitmeier

Gary Repta '63

Benjamin Robertson & Jennifer Anthony

Amanda Rogers

Dr. Ravi Sandhu & Dr. Parveen Sandhu

Bradley Sawyer & Fiona Sawyer

Dr. Bert Schaefer & Dr. Gudrun Schaefer

Adela D. Sepe

John C. Simpson '75 & Toni Simpson

Gwynneth and David Simpson '73

James Smith & Beverly Edwards-Smith

Shailau Spivak

Dr. Paul Szpakowski & Dr. Agnes Chmiel

Yang Tao & Ruiming Hu

Jacqueline Teggart

James Tiong

Anne Townsend & Uwe Schaub*

Barbara Tries-Bryson

Dr. Scott Tsai & Astrid Tsai

Judith Tutty

Michiyo Uchida

Brandon '98, Heather, Esme & Clara Vedelago

Nancy Wands

Nancy Wang

Headmaster Emeritus M. B. Wansbrough & Michaele Robertson

Sean Washchuk & Tanya Baxter Washchuk

Dave & Linda Watson

Radcliffe S. Weaver '52

Christopher D. West '79

Dwaine Whalen & Deetra Whalen

Dr. Gerald Wright '58

Jin Zang

Kris Zelinsky & Mrs. Sarah Zelinsky

Ruijun Zhang & Tina Tang

Min Zhang & Jiangli Shi

Hongjun Zhou & Jiping Ma

Izabel Zub

Financial Highlights

Financial Highlights

Smart and Steady Growth

In the face of continued change and uncertainty, HSC has proven that exceptional student experiences and lifelong community connections are ingrained in everything we do.

This focus on academic and service excellence has once again resulted in the highest enrolment to date, with the total number of students enrolled reaching 1,278. Record-setting enrolment ensures stability in our current operations and a strong focus on long-term sustainability for generations to come. For our fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 we were thus able to report an excess of revenue over our expenditures in the amount of $2.6M.

From this position of strength, we achieved operating outcomes that support both our strategic and campus master plans as follows:

Sustainability initiatives and outdoor learning expansion

» Creation of outdoor classrooms and armourstone gathering places for student instruction

» Completion of integrated indoor/ outdoor classroom spaces in the Junior School as well as a new outdoor play area and equipment for Montessori School

» Expansion of the outdoor food gardens for both Junior and Montessori Schools along with completion of our Senior School food forest

» More outdoor furnishings for all schools to support academic outdoor use as well

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» Upgrading of the Middle School blacktop

» Acquisition of sustainably manufactured classroom furnishings for the entire Middle School as well as the Grade 2 classes in Junior School

» Purchase of green (electric) grounds equipment to support campus green initiatives

Reimagining our spaces and campus upgrades

» Ongoing campus beautification with the support of our grounds team which has led to winning another prestigious Trillium Award from the City of Hamilton

» Updated windscreens installed in our tennis court to support our athletics programs

» New strength and conditioning equipment to support student physical literacy in Grades 5 through 12

» Continued kitchen upgrades in our dining hall including a new donated smoker to enhance students’ daily culinary experiences

» Installation of a new full capacity kitchen in our Senior School to support the culinary arts program as well as on-campus events

Although we were forced to pause work on our Campus Master Plan, we successfully completed critical planning before the end of the 2021–2022 school year. In recognition of the importance tied to this planning, our Board of Governors has agreed to earmark $1.7M from our current year operating surplus to our Expansion Fund. In addition, a further $1M in funds previously restricted for COVID-19 has been transferred to the Expansion Fund. With prudent governance and strong fiscal management, we work tirelessly to build these funds in support of our Campus Master planning aspirations.

We have continued to monitor our Endowment Fund in accordance with our set endowment investment and spending policy. Our focus remains on preservation of capital and investing in a manner that not only preserves our capital but maximizes our returns to fund bursary and scholarships for years to come. Through these practices we were once again able to provide over $500K in funds for our scholarship and bursary programs.

Financial Highlights

Revenue

Tuition Fees 96.37% $ 34,292,517

Ancillary Revenue 3.40% $ 1,209,094 Fundraising 0.23% $ 82,892 35,584,503

Salaries, Wages and Benefits

Academic 46.70% $ 15,330,129

Administration and Operations 15.44% $ 5,067,178 Employee Benefits 14.88% $ 4,884,706

Operating Expenses

General and Administration 9.11% $ 2,989,723

Bus Operations 3.28% $ 1,077,514

Facility Operations and Maintenance 7.03% $ 2,308,971

Scholarships and Bursaries 1.65% $ 542,613

Capital Expenditures 1.90% $ 623,689 $ 32,824,523

Capital Campaign 30.46% $ 137,297

Annual Campaign 17.28% $ 77,892

The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund 1.89% $ 8,514 Parents’ Guild 1.11% $ 5,000 Endowment 49.26% $ 222,071 $ 450,774

Financial Highlights

2021 2022 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Changes in Net Assets

as of June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

Operating Fund Expansion Fund Capital Fund Endowment Fund Consolidated Total Revenue

Earned revenue $ 35,502 $ 1,029 ($ 80) $ 36,451 COVID-19 tuition reimbursements and credits 0 Donations and fundraising $ 82 $ 137 $ 222 $ 441 $ 35,584 $ 1,166 $ 142 $ 36,892

Expenditures

Salaries, wages and benefits $ 25,282 $ 25,282 Operating expenses $ 6,919 $ – $ 1,960 $ 40 $ 8,919 $ 32,201 $ $ 1,960 $ 40 $ 34,201 Excess of Revenue

Over Expenditures $ 3,383 $ 1,166 ($ 1,960) $ 102 $ 2,691

Net assets, beginning of year $ 5,226 $ 1,451 $ 41,108 $ 3,775 $ 51,560 Changes/purchase of capital assets ($ 624) ($ 15) $ 639 Transfers $ 11 ($ 9) ($ 2)

Transfer to internally restricted expansion fund ($ 1,700) $ 1,700 Transfer COVID-19 Enhancements to internally restricted expansion fund ($ 1,000) $ 1,000

Net assets, end of year $ 5,296 $ 5,293 $ 39,785 $ 3,877 $ 54,251

Balance Sheet as of June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

Operating Fund Expansion Fund Capital Fund Endowment Fund Consolidated Total Assets

Current assets $ 3,488 $ 67 $ 1 $ 3,556 Investments (recorded at market value) $ 14,427 $ 2,182 $ 3,884 $ 20,493 Capital assets $ 39,785 $ 39,785

$ 17,915 $ 2,249 $ 39,785 $ 3,885 $ 63,834

Liabilities & Net Assets

Current liabilities $ 12,619 ($ 3,044) $ 8 $ 9,583 Long-term debt

$ 12,619 ($ 3,044) $ 8 $ 9,583

Unrestricted operating $ 5,296 $ 5,296

Internally restricted – COVID-19 $ –Expansion Fund – $ 2,593 $ 2,593 Internally restricted – development $ 2,700 $ 2,700 Invested in capital assets $ 39,785 $ 39,785 Endowment Fund $ 3,877 $ 3,877

Net assets, end of year $ 5,296 $ 5,293 $ 39,785 $ 3,877 $ 54,251

$ 17,915 $ 2,249 $ 39,785 $ 3,885 $ 63,834

Financial Highlights

Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Changes in Net Assets

as of June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

Operating Fund Expansion Fund Capital Fund Endowment Fund Consolidated Total Revenue

Earned revenue $ 33,511 $ 1 $ 550 $ 34,062 COVID-19 tuition reimbursements and credits ($ 1,568) ($ 1,568) Donations and fundraising $ 61 $ 145 $ 171 $ 377 $ 32,004 $ 146 $ 721 $ 32,871

Expenditures

Salaries, wages and benefits $ 23,127 $ 23,127

Operating expenses $ 6,799 $ 1 $ 1,989 $ 35 $ 8,824 $ 29,926 $ 1 $ 1,989 $ 35 $ 31,951

Excess of Revenue

Over Expenditures $ 3,134 $ 145 ($ 1,989) $ 686 $ 1,976

Net assets, beginning of year $ 3,858 $ 350 $ 42,287 $ 3,089 $ 49,584 Changes/purchase of capital assets ($ 793) $ 793 Transfers ($ 973) $ 956 $ 17

Transfer to internally restricted COVID-19 Emergency Bursary and College-wide enhancements

Net assets, end of year $ 5,226 $ 1,451 $ 41,108 $ 3,775 $ 51,560

Balance Sheet as of June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

Operating Fund Expansion Fund Capital Fund Endowment Fund Consolidated Total Assets

Current assets $ 3,235 $ 20 $ 6 $ 3,261 Investments (recorded at market value) $ 13,345 $ 451 $ 3,751 $ 17,547 Capital assets $ 41,117 $ 41,117 $ 16,580 $ 471 $ 41,117 $ 3,757 $ 61,925

Liabilities & Net Assets

Current liabilities $ 11,354 ($ 980) $ 9 ($ 18) $ 10,365 Long-term debt

$ 11,354 ($ 980) $ 9 ($ 18) $ 10,365

Unrestricted operating $ 4,226 $ 4,226

Internally restricted – COVID-19 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Expansion Fund $ 1,451 $ 1,451 Interally restricted – development Invested in capital assets $ 41,108 $ 41,108 Endowment Fund $ 3,775 $ 3,775

Net assets, end of year $ 5,226 $ 1,451 $ 41,108 $ 3,775 $ 51,560

$ 16,580 $ 471 $ 41,117 $ 3,757 $ 61,925

2020 2021

Certain figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.

Better Together

The Journey to Living Well Starts at HSC

Published by:

Strathallan College and the Advancement and Communications Office

of Advancement and Communications:

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Respect. Integrity. Community. Individuality. Determination.

Our core mission is to develop joyful and engaged students who live life with purpose.

The best learning happens when students are happy to come to school, have opportunities to follow their passions, and participate in deep learning experiences that challenge them.

Joyful, engaged students develop strong relationships with their peers and with the caring adults who spark and support their learning both inside the classroom and beyond.

Their journey at HSC prepares students to live with purpose— to understand their world, inspire, lead, act, and make a difference in their own unique ways.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. If, however, any errors or omissions have occurred, please accept our apologies and advise the HSC Advancement and Communications Office so that corrections can be made.

HSC is registered as a charitable entity with the Canada Revenue Agency and is authorized to issue tax receipts to qualified donors. Our charitable registration number is BN11895 7810 RR0001.

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