Annual Report 2022-2023

Hillfield Strathallan College

Learn with joy. Live with purpose.

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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

A Testimony to Progress

Creating a Community Hub Through Auxiliary Services

Learning From One Another in the Junior and Montessori Schools

A Project-Based Learning Journey into Nature and the Stars

Opening Doors to New Opportunities for Senior School Students

College Initiatives

Scholarships, Bursaries and Funds

The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund

2022-2023 Key Giving Figures

Prizes and Awards

Shaping What’s Next: HSC's 125 Campaign

Gratitude

Thank You to Our Donors

Governance

An effective and clearly articulated governance model is critical to the long-term success and growth of HSC. Working alongside HSC’s leadership team, the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees serve to steward and safeguard the health of the College and ensure a clear strategic direction for the benefit of all stakeholders. This involves regular discussions of strategy, risk, and finances as well as identifying opportunities for growth. In addition to providing oversight of HSC’s financial and operational endeavours, Board members lend expertise in their respective fields to ensure the College’s long-term strength. HSC benefits from strong working relationships across all levels of leadership, faculty and staff. The Director of Finance, the Head of College and the Finance committee work together to plan, execute and communicate budgetary, financial and enterprise risk matters to the full Board. Members of the faculty and staff are invited regularly to Board meetings to present updates, share school-level perspectives and collaborate on HSC’s mission, guiding educational principals and ideals. This cross-College cooperation sparks great discussion and ensures that the Board and leadership always has a very clear picture of the day-to-day at HSC. Furthermore, engagement across all levels of faculty and staff generates insightful feedback towards continual improvements across all departments.

An Inspiring and Energizing Year

As I reflect back on the 2022–2023 academic year, I am exceptionally proud of all that this College community has achieved. Through dedicated efforts, we actively cultivated our mission of joyful and engaged learning in living by our ideals of integrity, respect, community, determination and individuality.

A significant milestone that stands out to me is the progress made in realizing our renewed Strategic Plan. This comprehensive blueprint has been a guiding force for faculty, staff and students, allowing us to navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape with purpose and vision. Evidence of tangible outcomes aligned to each of the plan’s four themes are sprinkled throughout this report. From authentic learning in the co-op program and the addition of the Environment prefect role to the roll out of social emotional learning plans across the College and renewed service engagement with groups like ELEV8, community engagement is at the heart of bringing this plan to fruition to provide students expanded opportunities for learning both in and out of the classroom.

I cannot fail to mention all the hard work that has and continues to go into HSC’s CAIS accreditation renewal. Efforts by faculty, staff and students across the College over the past two years in itemizing and showcasing all of our amazing curricular and co-curricular offerings proved impressive to the visiting Peer Review Team and I have no doubt that future work to enhance learning in all four schools will once again prove our position as a leader in the independent school community.

And last, but certainly not least, remarkable progress was made this year towards unveiling a major redevelopment campaign aimed at enhancing our campus. HSC’s 125 Campaign is an ambitious undertaking but a testament to our dedication to providing exceptional educational facilities that support innovative teaching and learning practices. With this expansion, we will be better equipped to accommodate our vibrant student body, elevate existing academic and extracurricular programs, and create a more conducive environment for collaboration and exploration.

I invite you to dive into the comprehensive details of our achievements, initiatives, and plans included in this report. None of these successes would have been possible without the unwavering support and commitment of our exceptional faculty, dedicated staff, and invaluable community of parents, volunteers and donors. Together, we have demonstrated a shared vision and an unwavering determination to provide the best possible educational experience for students. Let’s embrace the spirit of continuous improvement and collaboration, as we shape the future of HSC together.

Elevated Education

In my role as Chair, Board of Governors, I am privy to the planning and execution of ongoing operations and can see firsthand how dedicated and committed HSC’s leadership team is. I have witnessed the care, passion and ingenuity of HSC’s faculty and staff from both sides of the table. This report underscores that commitment by showcasing the important work of all HSC community members– from parents and alumni to faculty and staff– and how this collective dedication propels HSC forward with excellence. Another integral aspect of our success is the foundation of good governance and oversight that defines this institution. HSC’s Board of Trustees and Board of Governors both play pivotal roles in guiding the College’s financial decisions, setting policies, and ensuring compliance with the highest ethical and fiduciary responsibility standards. Throughout 2022–2023, our finance department worked diligently to ensure the prudent allocation of resources and the cultivation of financial stability. This steadfast management has allowed us to navigate uncertainties and challenges while maintaining HSC’s unwavering focus on delivering an exceptional educational experience for its students.

This publication also celebrates the clear guiding vision that has steered the College towards continual growth and improvement. Under Marc Ayotte’s steady leadership, work has been underway to revitalize each school's programming and curriculum to fulfill the Strategic Plan's goals. HSC has invested in hiring specialized staff to support personalized learning and revamped facilities to create more purposeful and sustainable learning environments. Each financial decision aligns with the educational goals and aspirations in the Strategic Plan, enabling

us to make smart investments that enhance the student experience, support our exceptional faculty, and maintain our state-of-the-art facilities. This dedication and commitment to the College’s long-term prosperity are evident in the accomplishments of our students and alumni.

As HSC continues to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education, we remain deeply grateful for the steadfast support of donors. Each gift fuels our ability to empower students to become lifelong learners, problem solvers, and engaged citizens of the world. The College received over $600,000 in combined donations to scholarships, bursaries and our general endowment –contributions that elevate an already exceptional learning environment. Thank you to all our donors for your enduring support and dedication.

I am honored to help introduce this report as a reflection on the journey that defined the past year. The stories shared paint a portrait of a thriving learning community that adapts to challenge and change, excels in its mission, and enriches the lives of its students. I hope, like me, you also feel invested in the shared purpose and joy that defines the HSC family.

Governance

Board of Governors

Board of Governors

Honorary Life Members

Mr. Gary W. DeGroote ’74

Executive Committee

Chair

Mr. Bruce Pearson

Vice Chair and Chair, Finance Committee

Mrs. Christine Mills ’94

Secretary and Chair, Board Development Committee

Ms Cindy Clarke

Chair, Nominating Committee

Dr. Ogunroti Ayibiowu

Chair, Board of Trustees

Mr. Andrew Hammond ’98

Governors

Dr. Majd Al Mardini

Ms Sarah Coulson ’96

Dr. Martin Doble

Ms Meagan Hill ’07

Mr. Steven Kulakowsky ’03

Dr. Randi McCabe

Dr. Parveen Sandhu

Mr. Erik A. Schaefer ’91

Mr. Travis Schneider ’98

Attendees:

Head of College

Mr. Marc Ayotte

Director of Finance

Mrs. Liz Davidson

Board of Trustees

Chair

Mr. Andrew Hammond ’98

Board of Governors’ Representative

Mrs. Christine Mills ’94

Members

Mr. Mark Bentham

Mr. Eric Nanayakkara ’99

Mr. Maxim Tcherner ’07

Ms Alexandra Weaver ’02

Ms Kathryn Yates

Mr. Conan Zhang

Attendees:

Head of College

Mr. Marc Ayotte

Director of Finance

Mrs. Liz Davidson

Advisors

Mr. Paul Gupta

Mr. Bruce Heagle ’76

Parents’ Guild Representative

Ms Jing Guo

Alumni Association Representative

Ms Susan M. Owen ’85

Executive Director of Constituency Relations

Ms Zahra Valani

The following individuals lend their experience, expertise and leadership to the successful stewardship of the College.

The HSC Alumni Association serves an important role in connecting today’s students to the hundreds of graduates before them. With a storied history of more than 100 years, HSC boasts generations of experiences shared in hallways, classrooms and playing fields –moments that mark the start of lifelong connections. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers and community members, the alumni network offers benefits to HSC graduates before and long after they leave our campus. With a mission to foster a sense of community in all alumni through programming and outreach, HSC’s Alumni Association Executive Committee brings HSC’s community together from around the world for numerous reunions and events throughout the year. Tapping into this vast network of alumni, HSC is able to extend learning for current students through mentorship and co-op opportunities. Below are just a few of the exciting activities from the 2022–2023 school year. The HSC Alumni Association look forward to sharing more memorable moments with you in the years to come.

Doubling Down on HSC’s Golf Classic

The 2022–2023 year saw many milestones including two epic golf events hosted by HSC’s Alumni Association. To make up for lost tournaments over the pandemic, the group invited alumni, parents, board members, staff and friends to Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club for the 24th annual golf tournament on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Retired faculty and staff came together over breakfast and, despite cooler weather and some rain, HSC community members took to the course with smiles on their faces. In a return to the regular timeslot, golfers came out again in June under sunnier skies for the 25th Annual Alumni Golf Classic. Both tournaments closed out with a delicious dinner and silent auction, where proceeds support HSC’s Alumni Association scholarship and bursary programs. Combined, these tournaments contributed more than $40,000 in donations. A huge thank you again to everyone who came out to support HSC!

“Seeing that spark in young alumni when they connect with those who came through HSC decades before them is among my favourite parts of this job.”

– Bianca Barton ’03, Alumni Relations Officer

2022–2023

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

Reunited at Last

HSC’s much-loved Holiday Reunions made their in-person comeback this year with great enthusiasm and festive spirits from new alumni and seasoned vets alike. Both reunions followed HSC’s Carol Service on Thursday, December 22, 2022 to capture the holiday spirit and give our out-of-towners the opportunity to attend both HSC traditions. Alumni from the class of 2006 and up gathered together at the Coach and Lantern in Ancaster for refreshments and light fare while HSC’s upper alumni mingled among the scenic backdrop of the Ancaster Mill. It was evident from the energy of more than 280 alumni in attendance across both locations that the return of these events was very much appreciated.

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They Shoot, They Score!

For the athletically inclined, HSC’s Alumni Hockey Tournament was the perfect place to connect with old classmates over a bit of friendly competition. Scheduled on the heels of the Holiday Reunions, many of the same faces laced up their skates to join in the fun at the Mohawk 4 rinks on Friday, December 23, 2022. It was a great day of camaraderie and competition in the true Trojan spirit.

A Spirited Homecoming

Crowds of alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff gathered on campus to celebrate the HSC spirit under the sun on Saturday, May 13, 2023 for HSC’s Homecoming. Thanks to help from our devoted Parents’ Guild and staff volunteers, the big day went off without a hitch and delivered on the fun with a jam-packed day of athletic games, kids activities, delicious food and a student-led market where proceeds went to charity.

Following the day’s activities, a special reunion dinner was held on campus to honour members of HSC classes ending in '3 and '8, along with alumni from the classes of ’20 and ’21 who could not celebrate their graduations during the pandemic.

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 Executive 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 PG Executive includes the following positions: Chair, Past-Chair and Vice-Chair.

Made up of dedicated and engaged parents, the PG brings their expertise and knowledge to design workshops, host speaker events and College fundraisers. Entirely volunteer-run, the PG hosted a number of fundraising events over the 2022–2023 school year including Spooky Carnival, Staff Appreciation Breakfast and numerous Used Uniform Sales.

A Spook-tacular Halloween Bash

On Friday, October 28, 2022, students, staff, families and friends arrived on campus in costume for the Spooky Carnival – the PG’s frightfully festive Halloween party. Held in the HSC's Athletic Complex and Community Centre, this bash had it all including a bone-chilling haunted hallway, a fortune teller, stilt walker, caricature artist, 360 degree photo booth, a bountiful buffet catered by HSC’s own culinary team, carnival games, a DJ and so much more. With more than $25,000 raised by the event, it's clear that HSC's PG are a group that is having a positive impact on our learning community.

Staff Appreciation Breakfast

To celebrate and thank HSC’s hardworking faculty and staff, the PG laid out a beautiful spread for the annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast. Student’s were also there to provide their musical talents, playing live music for the guests to enjoy. Fresh bagels, eggs, bacon, sausage, croissants and more were shared as a small token of thanks to the teachers, administration, leadership team, maintenance, bus drivers, kitchen staff and everyone else whose work makes HSC such an incredible place to learn.

“I’ve made so many great connections over my time at the College and it’s been unbelievably rewarding to be involved in the PG’s efforts to bring our community together for the benefit of students. ”

– Jing Guo, HSC parent and 2022–2023 PG Chair

2022–2023

Parents’ Guild Committee

Chair

Jing Guo

Vice-Chair

Dawn Lovie

Past-Chair

Daniela Roque

Used Uniforms

Diana Jiang

Wendy Lam

NISPA Rep

Polin Sankar-Persad

Parent Representatives

Brittney Holton '04

Suzanne Schneider Sadia Ansari

Andrea DeSantis

Staff Appreciation

Raman Gill

Jane Leong

Social Coordinator

Sherri Morris

College Liaison

Bianca Barton '03

It’s Alive! The Staff, Alumni and Parent Musical

Among the more unique events made possible by HSC’s parent community is the Staff, Alumni and Parent Musical put on once every three years. This year's production was the classic comedy Young Frankenstein and featured numerous PG members as well as alumni, faculty and staff. For three nights, the cast and crew made audiences laugh with yet another great community building and bonding experience.

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Reuse and Recycle for Revenue

Giving parents and students a place to recycle their gently used uniform items has proved beneficial in more ways than one. In 2022–2023 the PG ramped up its Used Uniform program to not only raise funds for our community, but to have a positive influence on the College’s environmental impact. Thanks to the team of parent volunteers who sifted, sorted and organized the donations and the designated portable space, the PG raised a record setting $30,000 in sales throughout the year. And, what’s more, helped keep waste out of the landfill!

Engagement at HSC

Student life at HSC has never been better.

Co-curricular and curricular programming continues to spark joy for all ages as HSC’s renewed Strategic Plan has invigorated focus on empowering learning with a particular emphasis on the ideal of “Community.”

HSC’s College culture is one based on collaboration, mutual respect, empathy, learning from others and challenging oneself with the ultimate goal of ensuring a “joyful, engaged, inclusive community.” It is often said, as soon as they can read, students should be able to know and relate to that mission and it should prove meaningful to them their entire lives.

Through athletics, arts, academics, leadership and service, students are able to understand the world around them, and are encouraged to lead, act and make a difference. Whether sharing their ideas with a panel of experts during a Middle School Expo, taking part in Caravan, putting together a Tutty Fund application or a chapel presentation, or simply talking to their parents or peers about what is happening in class, HSC students demonstrate their excitement about what they are learning by sharing their work beyond the classroom walls.

A Testimony to Progress

On Sunday, April 23, 2023, a Peer Review Team (PRT) made up of a dozen educational experts from Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) arrived in Hamilton to spend three days touring HSC’s campus and meeting with faculty, staff, students and parents as part of the College’s accreditation renewal process. “All members of the School community [...] were extremely welcoming to the Peer Review Team,” wrote Andrew Cross, Chair of the CAIS PRT in a letter following his visit. “There is a palpable and universal sense of pride in the school, from students and parents, leadership, faculty and staff, alumni, and the governing bodies” HSC has a long history of self-reflection and has leveraged accreditation as a key element of school improvement and accountability. The College was one of the first schools in Canada to complete an accreditation with the Canadian Educational Standards Institute (what is now CAIS) and has embraced the opportunity to be accredited regularly by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators in our Montessori School.

Over the last two years, HSC has been working on the self-study part of CAIS’ accreditation process in which all aspects of the College are evaluated against

12 standards and dozens of indicators of effective practice. Kristy Faggion, Senior School Vice-Principal and the lead coordinator for HSC’s accreditation renewal, views the process as extremely beneficial. “Having this opportunity to reflect and be evaluated on every aspect of College operations provides reinforcement for the path that we are on and gives confidence to parents that their investment is yielding returns.” From governance to the academic program to operations and infrastructure, HSC’s faculty and staff examined all aspects of daily life at 299 Fennell Avenue West, discovering strengths, challenges, and laying the groundwork for the latest strategic direction.

Upon submitting the self study in February 2023, HSC was ready to give the PRT front row seats to the day-to-day action on campus. CAIS’ team conducted dozens of interviews with parents, alumni, teachers, staff, board members, and students over the course of their three-day visit to examine HSC’s practice in action against the standards and the self study. It is evident from the feedback shared in the PRT’s report that HSC has strengthened its commitment to delivering excellence, most notably across educational programming. “[HSC] has shown

The path to renew the College’s CAIS accreditation provides a reflection on excellence and growth

significant growth since its last CAIS accreditation review with a commitment to project-based learning, pluralism, and learning through the land. The positive and dynamic energy of the school was evident to the Peer Review Team, which noted several structures and initiatives supporting dynamic, relevant, and innovative programming.”

Among the areas in which HSC’s practices were considered exceptional was the College’s culture of continuous reflection, improvement and innovation. HSC has devoted considerable time, effort and dialogue into aligning all facets of College life to its purpose and guiding principles as laid out in the newly refreshed Strategic Plan. Marc Ayotte, Head of College, was not surprised by CAIS’ evaluation. “Reading their report and seeing how so many departments across the College were recognized for excellent work made me even more proud to be a part of this community.” The PRT also provided recommendations designed to contribute to furthering excellence across the College. These recommendations are prioritized and HSC will work to align these with its School Improvement Action Plan (SIAP). Actioning these recommendations is required as part of the five-year accreditation cycle and the CAIS Evaluation Council will look for their completion when making a decision on accreditation.

HSC’s faculty and staff are wasting no time reviewing and updating its SIAP to provide the road map in addressing CAIS’ recommendations over the next few years. In keeping with its commitment to continual growth, HSC has already taken steps over the summer to improve in areas where the CAIS PRT offered recommendations, including finding ways to make HSC’s guiding principles more prominent across the campus as well as identifying a project map to prepare and launch the Campus Master Plan initiative. Marc is confident with where HSC stands and what the

future has in store. “CAIS’ feedback confirmed our position as a leading independent school in Canada and we are genuinely excited to take their recommendations and make this great College greater.”

"The positive and dynamic energy of the school was evident to the Peer Review Team, which noted several structures and initiatives supporting dynamic, relevant, and innovative programming.”

– CAIS Peer Review Team, 2023

Creating a Community Hub Through Auxiliary Services

In 2015, HSC set out to augment College’s revenue streams by leveraging the incredible facilities on campus and expanding partnerships with community organizations. “HSC’s campus is the ideal spot for local athletic groups, business partners and community organizations,” says Josh Prodger ’15, Manager of Business Development. “As we continue to expand HSC’s auxiliary services, we are not only diversifying the College’s revenue streams, but we are helping to expand our network in support of strategic goals of pluralism and inclusivity – creating space for others while also positioning ourselves a valuable asset to the wider Hamilton community.”

Financial sustainability is among the many strengths of HSC as an institution. Operating from a stable economic position empowers the College to invest in the future and foster ongoing improvement through transformative initiatives such as the Campus Master Plan. HSC’s auxiliary services are one of the many ways the College ensures its financial stability, and over the past few years, facility rentals have proven an even greater resource for business and community groups.

HSC's facilities provide the perfect playground for community enrichment and engagement

HSC’s gymnasiums, athletics fields, tennis courts, laboratories, music rooms and theatre have become a hive of activity during times when students are not on campus. Combined, rentals bring in roughly four percent of HSC’s operating revenue each year, totalling more than a million dollars – money that is reinvested in the College to enhance the learning environment. Groups like the Hamilton Children’s Choir, the Hamilton Music Festival and the Hamilton All Star Jazz Band have made use of the VirtueFitzgerald Centre for the Arts and the state-of-the-art music studios on campus. Some of the region's most coveted athletics programs use HSC’s facilities for their training and practices including the Ontario Volleyball Association, Lincoln Prep Basketball, SMASH Volleyball League, Kia Nurse Elite Basketball, the National Women’s Dodgeball team, Chantilly Soccer Club, and more.

In the summer of 2022 HSC played host to a number of national competitions including the Canadian Open Chess Championships for a week in July and the Motionball Hamilton’s Marathon of Sport in June. Motionball is a national non-profit that empowers young Canadians to be leaders in their communities, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics through integrated social and sporting events. HSC’s athletic facilities have been used many times by Special Olympics Ontario for training and qualifying events and are a group whose values of empowerment, excellence, respect, diversity and inclusion are closely aligned with HSC’s own ideals. “We pride ourselves on working with organizations that operate with goals and values that line up with our own,” says Josh of the rental program. Many of the groups that rent from HSC are not-for-profit organizations or businesses committed to teaching youth – whether through sport, the arts or co-curricular clubs.

The summer months are especially busy as HSC Camps welcome hundreds of school-aged kids to campus and provide engaging programs that range from sports and computer coding to culinary arts and academics. In collaboration with ACE Tennis, Brickworks Academy and Access English, the campus is home to a variety of exciting enrichment opportunities that cultivate lasting memories and positive experiences for every camper.

Josh highlights the mutual benefits of HSC’s camps as it employs a number of HSC students and graduates as counsellors in addition to the certified Early Childhood Educators from College faculty. “I’ve heard from so many parents that the quality of care from our staff is what sold them on HSC’s camps.” All camp staff participate in mandatory training workshops and are certified in CPR and firstaid which gives current students another opportunity to expand their resume and build important workplace skills. This fusion of education and recreation provides yet another platform for Senior School students to impart their wisdom and mentorship,

underscoring the intergenerational engagement HSC is committed to nurturing during the academic calendar.

HSC's capacity to operate as both a leader in education and a multifaceted community hub is a testament to the power of visionary leadership and strategic partnerships. The resonance between the College’s core values and those of the organizations it collaborates with is evident in the tapestry of activities that unfold on its vibrant campus. By taking a partnership-driven approach to auxiliary services and rentals, HSC continues to enrich studentlife and learning as well as the community it serves. As Josh aptly put it, “HSC’s campus is so much more than just classrooms; it's a vibrant hub where diverse interests converge and excellence has room to grow.”

Learning From One Another in the Junior and Montessori Schools

Events like Caravan and Heritage Day encourage pluralistic perspectives in HSC’s youngest learners

In the weeks leading up to HSC’s Caravan celebration, there is a palpable energy buzzing through the classrooms and hallways of the Montessori School. Danielle Hourigan '82, Montessori School Principal and chair of HSC’s pluralism committee, cherishes that pre-event excitement and notes that some of the best learning happens when students are invited to share their stories. “Student belonging is at the heart of events like this, and often, the best learning happens when students feel safe sharing their authentic selves.”

One of HSC’s strategic goals is to actively support pluralism through the inclusion of a wide range of experiences. While Caravan has been a staple in the HSC calendar for nearly 50 years, the emphasis on celebrating pluralism through community events has expanded across HSC’s early-ed curriculums. Heritage Day in the Junior School has a similar focus and gives students the chance

to develop an understanding and empathy for others while celebrating cultural diversity.

As part of the social sciences and pluralism curriculum, Grade 2 students were invited to learn about their ancestors and prepare a presentation for their peers. As a culmination of this inquiry, families joined the classrooms for Heritage Day where students travelled around the world stamping their passports as they visited and learned about the different countries. As Junior School teacher Lisa Mitchell wrote in the Academic Innovation and Instructional Team newsletter, “Heritage Day serves as inspiration for students to further inquire about a new country and discover more about each other.”

Social emotional learning (SEL) is a key ingredient in

“Student belonging is at the heart of events like this, and often, the best learning happens when students feel safe sharing their authentic selves.”

– Danielle Hourigan '82, Montessori School Principal

these events as it plays a crucial role in supporting pluralism by promoting a sense of self, understanding, empathy, and inclusivity among students. SEL often encourages collaborative learning experiences, which bring together students with different strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds. Collaborative activities like Caravan and Heritage Day provide opportunities for students to appreciate the contributions of others and learn from their unique viewpoints. From Danielle’s perspective, SEL has always played a part in the Montessori curriculum. “The Montessori tenet of respect for all is at our foundation and in developing the whole child we have always sought to cultivate empathy, cultural awareness, and a sense of responsibility towards creating an inclusive and diverse community.” Similarly, the Junior School’s REACH framework focuses on developing five key competencies: respect, effort, attitude, control of self, and honesty. SEL is embedded in this framework as it highlights positive behaviours and attitudes that enhance the sense of self and belonging while encouraging socialization. Through this framework, students are encouraged to act as a global citizen with care and respect for others while also valuing the things that make them unique. This framework comes alive during events like Heritage Day, as students recognize the value of their cultural heritage while being exposed to the richness of other cultures. Junior School faculty and staff have also been working

collaboratively to expand SEL instruction through their pluralism and social justice curriculum continuum which outlines the standards, resources and expected outcomes of grade level lessons on diversity, identity, justice and action.

The values of pluralism are woven into all facets of curricular and co-curricular programming with the recognition of cultural days of significance being a key aspect of the early-ed calendar. College-wide initiatives such as Orange Shirt Day provide important and enriching cultural experiences for HSC’s Junior and Montessori students, with age and stage-appropriate lessons on the history of Indigenous communities in Canada and the topic of reconciliation. In the early-ed schools, students take part in an educational day of reflection and conversation. This year, students were able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and get outside to play some traditional Indigenous games. They also painted rocks orange for the school gardens and wrote messages as a way to reflect on the day and its significance. “We strive to offer a representation of all students in our lessons and exemplars, and while we commemorate events like Black History Month and Pink Shirt Day, it is the consistency of daily teachings that builds a pluralistic community, ” noted Danielle. Ongoing efforts to develop more transdisciplinary events and cross-grade learning opportunities will open up even more opportunities for HSC’s youngest learners to appreciate the contributions of Middle and Senior students and learn from their unique viewpoints.

“Heritage Day serves as inspiration for students to further inquire about a new country and discover more about each other.”

– Lisa Mitchell, Junior School Vice-Principal

A Project-Based Learning Journey into Nature and the Stars

On a brisk, overcast Saturday morning in February, HSC sixth graders Zayan Khan, Hasanayn Merali and Joshua Fowler showed up at Hamilton’s Central Library with grins on their faces and seeds in their backpacks. “We are excited to be here sharing HSC’s seed library with the community,” Hasanayn explained. The event, Seedy Saturday, was organized by Green Ventures to give impassioned gardeners, ecology experts and green thumbs a place to share their knowledge with the public. As they set up their booth, it is clear that Hasanayn and his classmates are proud to present HSC’s Seed Library. What began as a class assignment blossomed into a passion project for these young students and is just one of the many impressive outcomes of HSC’s Biodiversity and Space expos. HSC’s mission is grounded on a goal to empower students by giving them opportunities to gain confidence and build on their strengths. The Biodiversity and Space Expos provide students a safe risk-taking opportunity to explore, create, discover and perform knowing that they would be given timely and constructive feedback to support them on their learning journey. What better way to realize this than through an immersive project culminating at the end of each term with an expo welcoming subject-experts from across the region. “The idea behind the expos, which we started to run in 2016, was to create an experience that triggers students’ imagination and sparks curiosity through a process of inquiry,” described John Hannah, Middle School science teacher and one of the faculty leads behind both expos.

Inspired by time spent exploring the landscape and species at the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), Grade 6 students began to investigate ways they could support biodiversity on HSC’s campus in the fall of 2022. Similarly, students were challenged to explore the universe in their second term, learning about celestial bodies, hi-tech telescopes, stellar life cycles, galaxy

clusters and other most extraordinary concepts for the Space Expo. From creating a seed library to planning a Miyawaki forest and from building a solar system diorama to mapping the expanding universe, these young students used a project-based learning approach to conceptualize, develop and manage their term projects. Despite being science-based, the projects exercise all subject areas from language to mathematics and from technology to arts. Students are encouraged to take creative and innovative approaches to showcasing their

From classroom to the community, HSC’s Middle School Expos spark imagination and inquiry

work and must consider the final product as a contribution to the College as a whole. “There is an important cross-disciplinary element to these assignments,” said John and described the SMRC concept that students must consider when proposing their projects. The acronym was coined by former manager of operations Christopher Kwiecien to assess the viability of a project. Is it Safe? What is the Maintenance on it? Does it have a strong Returnon-investment and bring value to our students? And, finally, what is the Cost? “He would say to students, if you can put a “smirk” on my face, then the project will be a good match for the College.”

In December and again in April, community members filled the Page Gym for the expos with representatives from organizations such as the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Hamilton Conservation Authority, The Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC), Environment Hamilton, Green Venture, Mohawk College, Hamilton Amateur Astronomers and members of McMaster’s astrophysics department on hand to ask questions of the students work and inspire real-world thinking.

“The idea behind the expos, which we started to run in 2016, was to create an experience that triggers students’ imagination and sparks curiosity through a process of inquiry,”

Education for RBG, was impressed by the experience. “It was amazing to see the variety of ways in which students applied their experiential learning from RBG and turned it into real-world exploration, application and problem-solving about biodiversity issues and opportunities in our community.” After seeing the enthusiasm of students during the Space Expo, Bernie Vanesse, chair of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers, reached out in the hopes of collaborating with students next year during the total solar eclipse.

John is grateful for the partnerships and made note of how important third-party validation was for many of the students: “It’s one thing to hear praise from their parents and teachers, but to get positive feedback from an external subject-matter expert meant the world to these kids. The atmosphere was inspiring and the students cherished every bit of feedback from visiting mentors and guests.” Judging by the number of smiles and smirks in the gym, it is safe to say that the expos bring plenty of joy and engagement to HSC’s Middle School students.

Opening Doors to New Opportunities for Senior School Students

HSC’s Co-operative Education Curriculum is taking experiential learning to the next level

As a 16 year old student, Maria Lee-Chin ’20 remembers feeling as though she was “running out of time to make major life decisions.” That feeling is what motivated her to sign up for HSC’s burgeoning co-op program. It was a decision she credits to this day as pivotal to her success as a business student at McMaster University. “My participation in the co-op program helped give me a sense of direction and confidence. I still carry that sense of purpose with me today and it’s helped me become very confident in what I’m doing.” Maria was among the first group of students to participate in HSC’s Cooperative Education course in 2019, and though it was paused due to COVID-19, the 2022–2023 school year saw four students return to workplaces to gain hands-on, real-life experience in fields of their choosing. Available to qualifying Grade 11 and 12 students, the course consists of a work placement within the community as well as a cooperative education curriculum that incorporates relevant expectations from the student’s related course or courses. Divided into three units, the course consists of three stages of learning; pre-placement (15 hours of in-school), integration (10 hours of in-class and placement) and placement (85 hours). Thirty percent of the final grade is based on an evaluation by the employer, a culminating assignment and exit resume.

Michele Sacchetti, Senior School vice-principal, the faculty lead for the program and co-chair of HSC’s experiential learning committee, sees first-hand how transformative the program is for upper year students. “The connections students make between their experience in the community and other aspects of their lives is truly the most rewarding aspect. They gain the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that give them confidence in planning their post-secondary paths.” Leean Xu was among this year’s co-op students who benefitted greatly from her placement. Working closely with Dr. Sheryl Green, clinical and health psychologist at St.Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, Leean was able to learn about the different paths that one can go into in the field of psychology. “My placement helped me narrow down my interest in this field as well as plan accordingly to set myself up for success in university.”

After working with physiotherapists during her placement at the David Braley Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, Grade 12 student Kathleen Hartwick came to the realization that she does not want to be a physiotherapist. “Despite this, I am very glad I was given the opportunity to work at the sport med clinic, as I have learned a lot about myself and this field of medicine. I would highly recommend co-op to other students, as the experience helped me decide what university I would like to go to, and what I would like to study.”

Areas of post-secondary interest for this year's students were psychology and athletic therapy, but Michele hopes to expand the program in the coming years to accommodate a wide range of career paths. “Whether in finance, the tech world or arts and culture, our goal is to offer placement opportunities that peak student interest and curiosity.” The Senior School is at the early stages of implementing the program, and continues to seek a robust network of local, regional, and global partners from all fields of interest. The plan is to expand to other grade-levels and look for less formal experiential learning opportunities for younger students.

As one of the four pillars of HSC's Strategic Plan, experiential learning is of paramount importance in preparing students for postsecondary and life experiences. By providing students opportunities to find, engage and seek work placements in fields that they care about, HSC is honouring its promise of giving students opportunities to follow their passion and participate in joyful and engaged learning. It’s evident from Emma Kemper’s ’23 final reflection on her co-op experience that her placement at the Equestrian Association for the Disabled (TEAD) was truly an inspiring and formative experience. “Witnessing the sheer joy and happiness on the faces of the riders at TEAD filled me with a deep sense of accomplishment and pride. It reinforced my belief in the importance of this program and motivated me to continue making a difference in the lives of others.”

“The connections students make between their experience in the community and other aspects of their lives is truly the most rewarding aspect."

– Michele Sacchetti, Senior School Vice-Principal

College Initiatives

Bound by a passion for exceptional education, HSC’s donor community proved once again the power of giving.

From scholarship funds to event sponsorships, donations big and small throughout the year made a lasting impact on student learning and gave renewed confidence for enhancing our campus over the next two decades. As we embark on HSC’s 125 Campaign, we are backed by an engaged and committed community of volunteers, advisors and donors who bring expertise and energy to all fundraising initiatives. As you will see in the pages that follow, the unwavering generosity of HSC donors continues to transform our aspirations into tangible realities.

I am delighted to share the transformative power of your generosity and commitment to fostering excellence in education. The unwavering support seen from our community in 2022–2023 ensured that we delivered on our mission of providing unparalleled educational opportunities to a diverse community of students.

Thanks to the support from parents, alumni, donors, and volunteers, we have extended opportunities to students through our scholarships and bursaries program. HSC’s continued achievements are, in part, because of the generosity of our community. Whether through the investment of time or financial resources, the contributions made by members of HSC's extended family empower us to drive innovation, enhance our programs, and provide an outstanding educational experience that equips students for a dynamic and interconnected global landscape.

Observing the far-reaching effects of contributions spreading through classrooms, laboratories, and various activities is a truly humbling experience that underscores the power of giving. Seeing how these donations create an environment for learning and innovation is incredible. The shared belief in our mission drives HSC's commitment to establishing a nurturing and enriching environment that fosters holistic growth. Your engagement goes beyond mere contributions; it represents an investment in the future. I hope you will join us in shaping what’s next.

College Initiatives

Scholarships, Bursaries and Funds

Thanks to the generous and continued support of our donors, a robust scholarship and bursary program enables HSC to bring exceptional students to our schools.

Scholarships 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 offer the following the scholarship opportunities:

2022–2023 Scholarships and Bursaries

$601,732

Total gifts: 192

Morgan Family Scholarship

In its fifth year since inception, the Morgan Family Scholarship continues to transform the lives of its recipients and opens HSC’s doors to exceptional students who would otherwise not be able to attend. 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

Now in its second year, The Dolgy Family Bursary Fund 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.

The Qin/Yang Family Scholarship

Now in its second year, the Qin/Yang Family Scholarship aims to support students from a range of social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc. with outstanding academic and leadership potential.

The Andrea Tkaczyk Memorial Scholarship

HSC and the family and friends of Andrea Tkaczyk, established this Memorial Scholarship in 2021 to award a Grade 12 student pursuing a career in Nursing or Health and Wellness and who improves the life of individuals or communities.

Inspirational Teacher Fund

Now in its second year, this fund provides donors the opportunity to enhance the College experience while paying homage to HSC’s dedicated teachers, past or present. Established by Andrew Hammond ’98 and Nora Hammond ’98 who dedicated the fund in loving memory of former HSC teachers Bryan Wylie and John McGuirk.

Renewed Scholarships and Bursaries

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 fifth year of giving to students committed to promoting health and wellness.

Manbert/Serniuk Family Scholarship

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

The Connell Family Bursary

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.

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

The Schaefer Lazier Bursary

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

The Man/Gu Bursary

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

The Bear Family Scholarship

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

The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund

Fueling Student-Led Innovations One Donation at a Time

When the HSC community lost David Tutty, an enthusiastic and engaged member of HSC’s parent group, there was a desire to honour his legacy and pay homage to his career as a passionate scientist and innovator. In the year following David’s passing, HSC worked with his family to establish The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund as a way to amplify the virtues and values that he bestowed on the HSC community. “To know that we have a way for David's spirit to live on within our community is heartwarming,” wrote Sonia Filice, family friend and past HSC Parents’ Guild Chair. “I know David would be humbled and honoured that we continue to bring forth the best opportunities for our children in his name."

In the eight years since establishing the fund, more than 75 projects have come to life across our campus, bringing experiential learning to students across the College. 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.

2022-2023 Projects

In 2022-2023, the selection committee received 12 applications, with ideas ranging from a nutritower to an outdoor playspace redsign. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, eight projects were approved for funding.

» Acoustic Jam

» Book a Book, Book a Reader

» iLearn, iReach

» Nutritower

» The World Under the Brushes

» Handheld CNC Machine

» Sensorial Garden Redesign

» The Clothes Closet - Clothing Bin

FUN FACTS

Made Possible by The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund

2022–2023

$44,893

Total gifts: 139

120,000 + pollinator bees have a home in our hives

200 lbs of honey is produced each year

74 megawatts of power produced by solar panels funded through the initiative

3-D printing laser cutting and coding robotics made available in the Launch Pad

118 projects have been realized 76+

1,367

gifts have been received

204 donors have contributed

$445,571

Since the fund was created in 2015: applications have been received has been raised

$311,891 Total Given to Annual Fund

Total Gifts to Annual Fund $371,062 Total Given to General Endowment 176 Total Number of Gifts to General Endowment

$309,310

Total Given to the Andrea Tkaczyk Memorial Scholarship

100

Total Number of Gifts to the Andrea Tkaczyk Memorial Scholarship

Shaping What’s Next

HSC's 125 Campaign

The Campus Master Plan is a visionary blueprint for the future development of HSC’s remarkable 50-acre campus. It represents a commitment to creating a physical campus that embodies the spirit of the College. Developed through an engaging 17-month process that involved the entire College community, the plan reflects HSC’s strategic goals, vision and guiding principles.

The phased redevelopment laid out in the plan will leverage the architectural style of the Michael G. DeGroote Senior School to create a new Middle School, Junior School and College-wide hub that will encompass a redesigned dining hall, administrative offices and innovation space. It strives to translate HSC’s strategic objectives regarding personalized learning, purposeful and sustainable learning environments, resilience and wellbeing and an inclusive and connected College into physical spaces that will support those objectives.

This past year, HSC engaged Ross W. Marsh Consulting Group to assess readiness for a fundraising campaign to support the ambitious campus transformation. The assessment comprised an internal organizational readiness phase and a planning and feasibility study. The focus was to evaluate the structures, resources, processes, and systems supporting HSC’s advancement efforts, validate initial conclusions, and assess external factors such as donor and volunteer intentions. Overall, the study showed an appetite among HSC’s community to engage in a campaign to update the College facilities. Most interviewees saw a redevelopment of the Middle

School as “long overdue” or the “obvious next step for HSC.”

Zahra Valani, Executive Director of Constituency Relations, was pleased with the feedback. “We are coming at this from a position of strength as HSC presents its funding constituency with a clear and distinct “product” – educational excellence.” Based on the study's findings, the consultants provided recommendations for the next steps, addressing critical questions about HSC's objectives, community support, potential prospects, volunteer roles, fundraising capabilities, and factors affecting fundraising success through a 'Campaign Readiness Program.' With these valuable insights, HSC's advancement team understands the optimal structures, staffing, systems, and resources needed to achieve its campaign objectives. From her perspective, Valani is optimistic about HSC's ability to achieve its goals. She expressed her gratitude for being a part of such a dedicated and enthusiastic community, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to provide an educational experience beyond everyone's expectations.

To learn more about the campaign or make a donation, contact Zahra Valani, Executive Director of Constituency Relations, at advancement@hsc. on.ca. We can provide you with further information or schedule a one-on-one meeting to explore how your contribution can make a significant difference.

“We are coming at this from a position of strength as HSC presents its funding constituency with a clear and distinct “product” – educational excellence.”

Thank You to Our Donors

$100,000–$500,000

Dolgy Family

Judith King-Siganski '62

Morgan Family

$25,000–$99,999

Scott & Jill Bear

Blair Cerello & Andrea Cerello

Giacomodonato Family

HSC Parents' Guild

Bo Liu & Jing Guo

MacLeod Family

Susan M. Owen '85

Paton-Puig Family

Qin/Yang Family

Erik A. Schaefer '91 & Amy Lazier Schaefer '93

$10,000–$24,999

Losani Family

James Parke & Valerie Parke Pollard Windows Inc.

Turkstra Lumber Co. Ltd.

Gary Waxman

Murray '66 & Barbara Weaver

$5,000–$9,999

A.T. McLaren Limited

Anonymous

Ayotte Family

Mitch Bauer & Sara Bauer

Branthaven Homes

Brett F D Sampson Senior School Memorial Award

Chapdelaine Family

Ciacone Family

Doble Family

Durward Jones Barkwell & Co.

Vanessa Ferguson

Foxcroft Family

Graziani & Corazza Architects Inc

Laurentian Bank

McKeil Family

Anthony, Stephanie, Kaitlin and Ryan Paikin

Marnie & Larry Paikin

Pearson Family

Hans Rerup

Scarfone Hawkins LLP

Urban Solutions Planning & Land Development

Zahra Valani

John van Leeuwen

Roger Xu & Jennifer Gu

Conrad Zurini & Justine Fedak '89

$2,500–$4,999

Adam F. Albanese '06

Dr. Vladimir Belostotsky & Irina Belostotsky

Dr. Luis H. P. Braga & Dr. Manoela F. B. Braga

Christopher Osborne & Cindy Clarke

Christopher Clark & Karen Clark

Danielle Iampietro Professional Corporation

First National Financial LP

Andrew Hammond '98 & Nora Nolan Hammond '98

James & Marisa Mahler & Family

George & Bernie McCarter

Edwin M. Mills '45

MyVETstore Canada Inc.

Mario & Noreen Paron

Wei Qian & Xiaojing Shen

Rankin Construction Inc.

Jason Roque & Daniela Roque

Lou Serafini

Sylvite Holdings Inc.

John & Lana Vujicic & Family

Tianjiao Wu & Shanny Dandan Wang

Dr. Xu & Dr. Ren

$1,000–$2,499

All-Pro Installations Ltd.

Dr. Majd Almardini & Dr. Christine Joseph

Peter R. Annable & Pamela J. Annable

Anonymous

Akhtar Ayub & Dr. Aliya Ali

Giulio Balestra

Laura Bonise

Carriage Gate

Zhifeng Chai & Yuxia Huang

Charles Daellenbach

Davies Family

D'Orazio Infastructure Group

Reem Elkahlout

EXP Services Inc.

Fleet Contracting Ltd.

Forsythe Lubrication

J. Peter Foster '42

G.B. Mechanical

Hejun Gao & Chunju Zhang

F. Hope Gibson '70 & Elizabeth Simpson '71

Ethan Goldberg & Hilary D. Munn

Dr. Shiny Gunasekera

B. Guyatt

Dervish Halil & Yeliz Halil

John F. Hammond & Elyse W. Hammond

Dr. Will Harper & Dr. Randi McCabe

Harris Sheaffer LLP

John S. Hedden '69

John Jirgens

Geoff & Ana Knapp

Robert Krull & Kathryn Yates

Landtek Limited

Elaine Larocque

Bob Lawrie & Nicole Lawrie

Leonard Kalishenko & Associates Limited

Jeremy Livingston & Rita Nizamis

Dave & Renata Lumsden

Russell J. McEdwards & Dr. Arianna Dal Cin

Jordan M. Neysmith '94

North Shore Benefit Consultants

Steven H. Paikin '78

Weinian Ren & Lishan Zeng

Derwyn J. Sangster '62

James A. Scarfone

Charlie Sherman '03 & Alexandra Weaver '02

Jiangtao Shi & Suhui Ge

John C. Simpson '75 & Toni Simpson

Nick Timms

Trafalgar Mechanical Inc.

Bruno & Gail Vedelago

Paul Vicano & Oona St-Amant

Yong Wang & Yangqi Wang

Wilson Blanchard Management

Herbert Wodehouse '71 & Margaret Wodehouse

Xiongwei Xia & Hongtao Jiang

A. Ben Young '47

Haiping Zhang & Zhe Wang

Brenda Zwolak

Up to $999

A-aaron Protection Services Inc.

Gregory Adams & Jennifer Adams

Colin Adams & Melissa Adams

Anax Inc.

Anonymous

A-Plus Air Systems

Dr. Donald Arnold & Yael Arnold

St. Clair Balfour Jr. '59

Baron Citadel Consulting Inc.

Bianca Barton '03

Belanger Engineering Corp.

Lyndsay J. Bond '99

Ian F. Brissett '92

James Buckley

Patrick Chalkley '03

Andrea K. Charlton '92

Vincent Cheung & Dr. Beverley Chan

Susan Ciancone

Daniella Ciapanna

Taya Cicchetti

Jeff Cober & Denise Cober

Warren Dakin '78

Daniel Desrochers

D'Hondt Family

Mandi Dolja '62

Doug French Inc.

Rod Douglas '62

Dr. Gail Erlick Robinson '60

Orkhan Eyyubov & Gunay Bayramova

Faggion Family

Andrew Ferro

Edith Fraser

Fraser Family

Renata Gobl

Bryan Gough & Sarah Coulson '96

Glen Grunwald & Heather Bird

GSP Group Inc.

Ona Gutauskas

John Hannah

Trish Harrison '67

Luther Holton '71

Homestead Woodworks

Danielle Hourigan '82

Seth Houwer & Kate Boose

Hutchinson Family

IBI Group

Dr. Godwin Ifabiyi & Omolara Ifabiyi

Don Inglehart

Dr. Nader Jahshan & Paulette Jahshan

Jarrett Johnston & Sheriann Heath-Johnston

Andrew Jubenville

Paul Keast

Ryan Kett

Richard Kniaz & Kim Kniaz

Dr. Carrie Annable '97, Jason Kovacs & Callie Kovacs

John A. Krpan

Lanhack Consultants Inc.

Yili Li & Dongmei Zhao

Richard D. Line '92

Maria Lombardo

Loya Group

Lucas Family

Lori Lutz

Franco Macchiusi & Wendy Jones

Steve Malovic

Shihong Mao & Joy Deng

Carolyn McEwen

Jock A. McGregor '65

Neil McLeod & Jacklyn Wyatt

Colin Milne

Mark Mitchell & Lisa Mitchell

Mike Moore

MTE Consultants Inc.

Claudette Milmine Nash '57

Network of Independent School Parents' Association

Eddie Nguyen

Coulter Osborne '50 *

Erica Otaguro '07

Dr. Sumithra A. Peeris

Samantha Peeris '85

Christopher Pellerin

Linda Pillinini

Dr. Daniel E. Polos '71

M. Poremba

Amaris Pozeg

P-ROK Construction Specialties Inc.

Shivani Ranjan

Gary Repta '63

Benjamin Robertson & Jennifer Anthony

Dr. Eric Robertson & Holly Robertson

Amanda Rogers

Julie G. Rosenthal '88

Justin Roth & Thanh Nguyen

Daniel Russell & Tanya DeAngelis

Dr. Bert Schaefer & Dr. Gudrun Schaefer

Dave Schueler & Robyne Balanuik

James Smith & Beverly Edwards-Smith

Steve Spicer

Shailau Spivak

Andrew Stone & Karin Dearness

Gillian Stovel Rivers

Dr. Paul Szpakowski & Dr. Agnes Chmiel

T Johns Consulting Group Ltd.

Jacqueline Teggart

Dr. Scott Tsai & Astrid Tsai

Judith Tutty

Doug Tutty & Lisa Tutty

Lou Petrash & Dr. Linda Ullman-Petrash

Brandon '98, Heather, Esme & Clara Vedelago

Charles Wah

Headmaster Emeritus M. B. Wansbrough & Michaele Robertson

Dave & Linda Watson

Radcliffe S. Weaver '52

Dr. E.S. Werstiuk

Christopher D. West '79

Dwaine Whalen & Deetra Whalen

Patricia White '67

LeAnn Whitehouse Seely

Dr. Gerald Wright '58

Blake Wyatt

Jin Zang

Kris Zelinsky

Ray Zhang & Tina Tang

Min Zhang & Jiangli Shi

Hongjun Zhou & Jiping Ma

Prudent and Purposeful

As another year has come to a close, it provides a time to reflect and celebrate our achievements and success. This includes moving forward with executing the goals as outlined in our strategic plan and taking further steps to start bringing our campus master plan to fruition. We are only able to achieve these great milestones through the strength of the HSC community.

For the 2022–2023 school year we saw another record breaking year of enrolment with a total of 1,300 students walking HSC’s halls! With record enrolment, an engaged community and great focus on prudent fiscal management we are pleased to report strong financial and philanthropic results. For the year ended June 30, 2023, our combined funds produced an excess of revenue over expenditures in the amount of $3.2M. Our collected operating funds allowed us to acquire capital assets in the amount of $1.5M. This included assets that support fulfillment of our strategic goals as follows:

» The installation of a green roof atop the Michael G. DeGroote Senior School learning commons. This project aids in building energy conservation as well as supporting biodiversity and urban habitat initiatives. In addition to our outdoor learning landscapes it provides some real-time opportunities for enhanced student learning.

» Completed augmentation of green lawn equipment for our grounds team as well as completed field remediation of fields

1 and 6 to support outdoor learning and our athletic and co-curricular offerings.

» Sustainable classroom furniture was purchased for our early education students and the installation of exterior doors continues to integrate outdoor learning spaces for classrooms in our Junior School.

» Significant lighting upgrades were completed in our Virtue-Fitzgerald Centre for the Arts.

» IT updates were completed for our wireless infrastructure helping further support seamless student learning across all areas of our 50 acre campus.

» Acquired electric industrial kitchen equipment for our Senior School culinary arts kitchen to support both learning and energy initiatives.

» Installation of electric vehicle charging stations; and although not a capital expenditure, we are pleased to share that we launched our first electric school bus this year. Our eBus is currently 1 of only 20 ebusses in use on Ontario roads.

The expansion fund produced strong results with reported revenue over expenditures in the amount of $1.38M. As a result of our strong fiscal management, our Board of Governors has approved the transfer of $1.6M from our operating fund to an internally restricted Board expansion fund to support our future aspirations as outlined in our campus master plan.

Our endowment fund showed the true meaning of philanthropy in our community with donations raised in the amount of $289K while a further $171K was earned in our expansion fund and a further $103K in our operating fund. It’s through these generous donations that we were able to provide bursaries and scholarship awards in the amount of $541K in addition to the generosity that support the annual Morgan, Manbert/Serniuk and Constant Owen. We were also pleased to award the inaugural scholarship of the Andrea Tkaczyk Memorial scholarship. Management of our endowed funds retains focus on protection of our capital while maximizing investments to continue to support these vital bursary and scholarship programs for years to come.

2022–2023 Operating Revenue

2022–2023 Operating Expenditures

2022–2023 Designation of Gifts Across Funds

2023 Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Changes in Net Assets

as of June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

Balance Sheet

as of June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Changes in Net Assets

as of June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

Balance Sheet

as of June 30 (in thousands of dollars)

Copywriting: Alex Berry

Photography: Arran Svadjian, Frank Zochil Design and Production: Katelyn Galer

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.