2017 – 2018
Celebrating Our Growing Community
Annual Report
Contents
2 Governance Message from the Head of College Message from the Chair, Board of Governors Board of Governors Board of Trustees Alumni Association Parents’ Guild
in Review 12 Year Trojan Athletics Showcasing Arts & Music Making a Difference in the Community Celebration of Philanthropy Builders’ Dinner
Community 22 Our HSC’s Annual Fund David Tutty Joy & Innovation Fund Revitalizing the Page Gym Creating Opportunities for Learning Thank you to Our Donors
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Find joy. Explore potential. Live with purpose. 2 | HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE
Left to right: Anastasia Drakos Service Prefect Nikhil Natarajan Chapel Prefect Darius Mahdavi Head Boy & Academic Prefect Karishma Mehta Junior School Prefect Jayden Sohal Montessori Prefect Sofia Beraldo Media & Public Relations Prefect Christopher Neibert Male Athletic Prefect Avery Webber Female Athletic Prefect Karling Frankel Arts Prefect Stephanie Gerend Head Girl & Middle School Prefect Julia Watson Spirit Prefect Sophie Dyment Wellness Prefect
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HSC CULTIVATES JOY. The moment a student steps onto campus, they
are stepping into a future of inquiry, imagination and leadership. Starting as early as 18 months in the Junior and Montessori schools, students begin to drive their desire to learn as their curiosity is ignited. Middle School students discover who they are and what their interests are in a positive and supportive environment, and during their time in the Senior School, students expand their horizons and take ownership of their educational pathways. HSC graduates are inspired with the skills needed to live and lead with purpose. 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT | 3
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Creating Opportunities for Students THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR AT HSC WAS A VERY SUCCESSFUL ONE BY ALL ACCOUNTS, AS YOU WILL SEE IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT. We had
a very strong year from an enrolment perspective with a student population of 1,193, our highest ever College-wide enrolment. We were also able to significantly increase the amount of dollars raised to support students and programs at HSC. We continued to make excellent progress in year four of the implementation of our strategic plan, Towards 20/20, and I encourage you to visit the Strategy@HSC section of our website for regular updates. One of the major initiatives that we began this year in support of Towards 20/20 was a more strategic alignment of our physical education and athletics in support of developing lifelong “physical literacy” in all of our students. Through the amazing leadership of our faculty and staff, we are providing more opportunities for students in an age and stage appropriate manner to learn about physical development and master the movements that will inspire a love of fitness and support growth of mind, body and spirit. To support this initiative, we have done a major renovation of the Page Gym and stage area to provide a safe and motivating environment for physical fitness. This will support curriculum, intramurals, wellness flex times, and of course, interscholastic athletics. I hope that you will get a great sense of all these efforts to continually improve the educational experience for students as you read this report. We would like to thank all of our many donors and volunteers for all that they do to keep HSC on the leading edge of independent schools in Canada. 4 | HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE
Marc Ayotte
Head of College
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An Authentic Learning Environment THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR WAS ANOTHER INCREDIBLE ONE FILLED WITH SUCCESSES IN ALL AREAS OF COLLEGE LIFE. The area of
major focus for the Board of Governors continued to be the monitoring of the implementation of year four of the College’s strategic plan, Towards 20/20. The plan continues to be embraced and implemented across all eight directions and is showing levels of synergy that are greater than anticipated. Over the next few years, HSC will continue to push the boundaries of excellence in independent school education. One of the exciting initiatives on the academic front, in our efforts to make the learning environment more authentic and skills oriented, was a pilot project in Project-Based Learning. Some of the most exciting and authentic initiatives related to PBL in 2017-18 were the Mouse Library Project in Grade 2, the Middle School Math Picnic Table design project, and the creation of HSC Trojan Panwerx, our student-run culinary arts and catering initiative. These are just a few examples of how the strategic plan is a living document at HSC and how the Board has committed to a very public and frequent communication of our progress. I can say with confidence that this plan and its thoughtful execution will position HSC and its graduates at
Mike Hamilton
Chair, Board of Governors
the forefront of independent education in Canada. Our donors and volunteer supporters are an intricate part of the fabric of life at HSC. Without their dedication, hard work and generosity, HSC would indeed be a lesser institution. The degree of volunteer involvement is an indication of the strength of the HSC family and the Board is very grateful for the key involvement of the Parents’ Guild, the Alumni Association, the Parents of Alumni Group and the many other parents, guardians, alumni, staff and students who also devote countless hours of volunteer effort in support of HSC. 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT | 5
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Board of Governors
Honorary Life Members Mr. Colin D. Campbell Mr. Gary W. DeGroote ’74 Mr. Doug E. Heagle
Executive Committee Chair
Mr. Michael Hamilton Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew Kain Secretary & Chair, Board Development Committee
Mr. Geoffrey Tierney
Chair, Finance Committee
Mrs. Brianne Barton ’03 Chair, Board of Trustees
Mr. Bruce Pearson
Board of Governors
Governors
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Dr. Olabode Akintan Mr. Mike Branch ’99 Ms. Meagan Hill ’07 Mr. Pheroze Jeejeebhoy Mr. Thomas Maradin Dr. Randi McCabe Mr. Geoffrey Reiner ’03 Mr. Erik Schaefer ’91 Ms. Sonia Shi Mrs. Shirley Thomas-Weir ’83 Ms. Mary Williams
Non-Voting Member, Ex-Officio Head of College
Mr. Marc Ayotte
Board of Trustees
Chair
Mr. Bruce Pearson Board of Governors’ Representative
Mrs. Brianne Barton ’03 Mr. Guido Di Cesare Dr. Martin Doble Mr. Dan Finelli Mr. Andrew Hammond ’98 Mr. Gregory Henderson Mr. Robert Nemy
Non-Voting Members Head of College
Mr. Marc Ayotte Mr. Bruce Heagle ’76 Alumni Association Representative
Mr. Charlie Sherman ’03
Director of Advancement & Communications
Ms. Zahra Valani
Director of Finance
Mr. Darcy Wallace Parents’ Guild Representative
Mrs. Fiona White
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EACH STUDENT WHO PASSES THROUGH THE DOORS OF HSC and attends the
College for more than a year is considered an alumni and becomes part of the HSC Alumni Association. A great way to stay connected to the HSC community, the Alumni Association hosts events throughout the year, such as the HSC Golf Classic, regional reunions and our signature Homecoming event for the entire community. Our vibrant mentorship program and our esteemed awards program allow not only for the celebration and recognition of alumni, but the chance to connect the different generations within the HSC community.
Mentorship Connect
Alumni Association
HELPING TO FOSTER LIFELONG CONNECTIONS, the HSC Alumni Association
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has established a mentorship program to connect alumni to alumni, and alumni to students. HSC Mentor Connect is an online platform that unlocks access to a powerful network of HSC alumni who have volunteered to offer one-on-one advice on topics such as academics, careers and the successful transition from HSC to post-secondary school. Through these one-on-one connections and through an active network of mentors, alumni and students are able to begin to build relationships that will help them develop their career networks. For more information on HSC Mentor Connect e-mail alumni@hsc.on.ca .
2018 HSC Golf Classic GOLF ENTHUSIASTS CAME TOGETHER ONCE AGAIN during the 22nd annual
HSC Golf Classic held on June 26, 2018 under sunny skies at the beautiful Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club. This popular event sold out early and offered all 144 registrants the chance to show off their swing, connect with familiar faces, and raise money for HSC. Through the generosity of our sponsors and participants, more than $34,000 was raised in support of the HSC Alumni Association awards and scholarships program. The 23rd annual HSC Golf Classic will take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club. Don’t putter around, as registration fills quickly. To learn more, or to register, visit hsc.on.ca/golf2019.
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2017-18 HSC Alumni Association Executive President
Charlie Sherman ’03 Past President & Vice President
Erica Otaguro ’07 Mentorship Chair
Jonathan Mahn ’99 Golf Classic Co-Chair
Rob Alexander ’89
Golf Classic Co-Chair
Angus Gordon ’97
Awards and Recognition Co-Chair
Daniel Coutts ’01
Awards and Recognition Co-Chair
Erica Otaguro ’07
Board Ambassador to Alumni
Geoff Reiner ’03
Parents of Alumni Liaison
Toni Simpson
Young Alumni Representative
Natasha Paikin ’13
Alumni Outreach Chair
Victoria Cairns Advisor
Patrick Chalkley ’03 Advisor
Justine Fedak ’89 Advisor
Trisha Harrison ’67 Advisor
Judith King-Siganski ’62 Advisor
Susan Owen ’85 Advisor
David Simpson ’73 Advisor
John Simpson ’75 Advisor
Herbert Wodehouse ’71
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THE HSC PARENTS’ GUILD WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO BUILD COMMUNITY and to
assist in connecting the four schools within the College. Each HSC parent automatically becomes part of the Parents’ Guild and can choose his or her own level of involvement. In addition to hosting fundraising events such as Winterfest and Monster Mash, the Parents’ Guild manages and oversees the Student-to-Student Uniform Program, including the sales that happen throughout the year. As an active group of dedicated parent volunteers, the Parents’ Guild offers a community to parents that is rich in resources, while striving to support the College as a whole. In the 2017-18 school year the Parents’ Guild raised $28,691 through the used Uniform Sale ($18,691 ) and Winterfest ($10,000). These funds go directly back to the school, with $5,000 allocated towards the Parents’ Guild Bursary, $10,000 to the Head of College Fund, and the remainder being designated to the David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund.
Winterfest
Parents’ Guild
A CANADIAN EXTRAVAGANZA, the HSC Parents’ Guild-run fundraiser
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celebrated Canada’s 150 with a Classic Canadian Winterfest. With $10,000 raised, and over 700 people in attendance, the single-day event was a smashing success. Highlighting all things Canadian, Winterfest offered a variety of events, ranging from a road hockey tournament, curling, comfort food lunches, mock snowball fight, to readings from popular Canadian authors. “ We are so proud of the fact that we could offer such diversity in our events and that we had such engagement across all of the schools. There was such a vibrant, happy buzz around the event, and it was great to see people happy and making new friends and connections.” — Jan Whitelaw, Vice Chair
Staff Appreciation AS A MEANS OF SHOWING THEIR APPRECIATION TO the amazing faculty and
staff at HSC, the Parents’ Guild hosts an annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast to give thanks. In 2017, the theme was gratitude, and the event featured a gratitude circle to define and thank all departments and staff individually. Kemper Family Lounge and the transportation department were transformed with beautifully set tables, offering 271 faculty and staff the chance to catch up with friends and enjoy a fancy feast of smoked salmon, bagels, french toast, bacon and eggs. “We are so blessed to have our children at this school and to have such engaged teachers who are so invested in our kids. It’s hard to find a family who doesn’t have a child who has had a special connection with a teacher. This is our opportunity to thank them and to pamper them.” — Jan Whitelaw, Vice Chair
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Slate for 2017-18 Parents’ Guild Chair
Fiona White Vice Chair
Jan Whitelaw Past Chair
Kathryn Rumbold New Parent Representative
Rachael Kuntz Used Uniforms
Dawn Lovie Carrie Sniderman Montessori School Representatives
Caroline Chen-Whatley Kathryn Rumbold Junior School Representatives
Lyndsay Bensen ’99 Bela Bratch Tanya DeAngelis
Middle School Representatives
Cathy Koop Valorie Madore Allison Williams
Senior School Representatives
Sandra Hager Dianne Parsons
Interguild Representative
Polly Gahunia
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Year in Review
Year in Review
A year of education, encouragement and engagement. 12 | HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE
THROUGHOUT THE 2017-18 ACADEMIC YEAR, we strived to make the
HSC community even closer. More than 1,193 students, 290 faculty and staff and multiple generations of alumni celebrated what it means to Learn with Joy and Live with Purpose. We witnessed incredible events that encouraged engagement, we collaborated with donors, and we nourished a sense of belonging.
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The HSC community is full of life and learning, and we are so very thankful to our donors and volunteers for continuing to make a difference in the lives of so many wonderful students and their families.
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Tr jan Athletics
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Year in Review
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DURING THE 2017-18 ACADEMIC YEAR, the
Trojan Athletics Department saw systemic changes geared towards creating and aligning quality physical literacy experiences across the College. This new framework will provide active opportunities for students to strengthen their physical, social and emotional development. By supporting these changes, and shifting the emphasis on development, students will acquire the competence to perform activities that will increase their confidence in their ability to actively participate in physical activity throughout their lives. As part of this initiative to develop healthy and physically literate students, HSC is focusing on long-term athlete development, with an emphasis on age and stage appropriate activities. At HSC, students learn physical literacy through the Physical Education curriculum, explore movement through active recess, reinforce movement concepts and strategies through intramural House Games, and compete for excellence through Athletics. Previously these were
• Development of fundamental movement skills • Introduction to fundamental sport skills • Introduction to critical thinking through technical and tactical knowledge • Development of ethical principles of sport such as teamwork, communication, fair play, respecting others • Adventurous play during recess allows students to use their critical and creative thinking skills in student lead ways
• Development of fundamental sport skills through designed experiences in multiple environments • Responsive development of critical thinking through application of technical and tactical knowledge in spontaneous activities • Application of ethical principles in game/ sport-like competitions • Active participation by all students at HSC in cocurriculars, House competitions and other events • Socially/emotionally connect with students across their divisions and across the school
• Development of sport specific skills in competitive environments • Spontaneous development of critical thinking by applying technical and tactical knowledge in unpredictable activities • Application of ethical principles in sport competitions • Active participation by selected HSC athletes in CISAA & CAIS competitions
all considered separate learning environments, but the new physical literacy framework provides a continuum of physical, social and emotional development that supports students’ movement, competence and confidence in each of the four activity pillars. What students learn through Physical Education and recess establishes the building blocks of movement, which are built upon in intramural House Games with the introduction of friendly competition and provide necessary physical and mental strategies to succeed in athletics. Instilling the concept of physical literacy across the College provides opportunities for HSC students to hone their competence and confidence to live healthy, active lives. 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT | 15
Showcasing A rts & Music
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Year in Review
Expressions Performing Arts Series INSPIRING MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, along with compelling visual arts
presentations, captivated audiences during the newly created performing arts series. In an effort to make the arts accessible to the entire HSC community, revenue-generating ticketed performances included the Senior School and Junior School Musicals, Hot Jazz on a Cold Night, and the Senior School Play, while free events allowed for the enjoyment of music nights and showcases. “It is our hope that through the Expressions Performing Arts Series, we will continue to expand the HSC Arts Program and fund enrichment opportunities that will enhance the student experience.” — Allan Gaumond, Director of Arts
Drama Productions MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS HAD THEIR CHANCE to shine in this year’s drama
productions. The Senior School’s Drowsy Chaperone entertained audiences with creative choreography, side-splittingly funny songs, and a hilarious cast of characters. The theatrical fun didn’t stop there though, as the Middle School students showed off their acting chops in Bugsy Malone Jr., a tongue-in-cheek, and youth-friendly nod to the 1920s mob movie. 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT | 17
Making a Difference in the Community
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Year in Review
Fashion Wish HSC STUDENTS STRUTTED THEIR STUFF ON THE FASHION WISH CATWALK in an effort
to raise funds for McMaster Children’s Hospital. The annual fashion show featured a showcase of original creations, with featured designs by HSC students. However, the HSC talent didn’t stop at the end of the runway. Appetizers and snacks were carefully crafted by HSC’s student chefs of Trojan Panwerx, HSC’s culinary program, while the event marketing and graphics were cultivated by Designwerx, the student-run HSC graphic design studio. The event was a smashing success and raised more than $20,000.
Turkey Trot and House Cross Country AS THE DAYS BEGAN TO SHORTEN AND THE COLOURS OF FALL BEGAN TO EMERGE ,
HSC students were gearing up for the annual Turkey Trot and House Cross Country runs. In addition to building College spirit, the event saw students across the four schools collect pledges to raise funds to send students from Adelaide Hoodless school in Hamilton to one of the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Camps.
Holidays at HSC IN THE TRUE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS, the HSC community places a high
value on the importance of giving back within the community. Each year the four schools work to make the holidays better for those in need. In 2017-18, Christmas cheer was spread through toy drives held by the Montessori, Junior and Middle schools, with the donations being presented to Wesley Urban Ministries, Neighbour 2 Neighbour and St. Matthew’s House. The festive feeling didn’t stop there though, as students in the Senior School worked with Adelaide Hoodless for the annual Wish Tree to sponsor the wish lists of students in two classes. Prefects delivered the gifts to Adelaide Hoodless students and spent time sharing a meal and singing Christmas carols. 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT | 19
Builders’ Dinner
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Year in Review
C CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS, the
Builders’ Dinner honours those who have contributed to the success of our schools over the years. These generous individuals have given so much by way of personal effort and/ or financial support, and they add to the HSC community. New Builders were honoured on April 24, 2018 at a celebratory dinner and were selected from the main sectors of the College’s constituency, including alumni, former parents, friends, former governors and former staff. The evening featured a cocktail reception in the Kemper Family Lounge, and dinner was enjoyed in the beautifully decorated Lawson Hall. HSC faculty member Mark Mitchell led the honourees in with a traditional bagpipe processional. The honourees were: Ms. Dianne de Freitas, Mrs. Hoda Kayal, Mr. George McCarter, Mr. Rob Reiner, and Mr. David Simpson ’73. 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT | 21
Our Community
Our Community
Where dreams are made. 22 | HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE
WE ARE SO VERY THANKFUL TO OUR DONORS, volunteers and HSC advocates for their generous contributions. Their passion creates opportunities for students to fulfil individual dreams. By giving your support to the students at HSC, your investment not only impacts the education students receive right now, but it also expands their options for success tomorrow. Thank you.
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Our Community
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ANNUAL FUND PROVIDES support across a number of
areas of need. Financial contributions have a much-needed impact on the Playground Project, David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund, Scholarships and Bursaries, Prize Day Awards and the area of greatest need.
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Annual Fund
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community gifts of financial support
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1,193 Board of Governors and Board of Trustees participation
Leadership team participation
students benefited across all four schools
Our Community
The David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund In 2015 the David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund was established in honour of David Tutty, a dedicated father and community member whose zest for life and love of learning inspired this opportunity to capture his very essence within HSC. THE FUND INVITES STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF TO dream big by submitting proposals that
Thank you for your support!
Your participation makes a difference. Thanks to your generosity, the following programs received funding in 2017-2018. Botany Alive Montessori Botany Club Classic kitchen, ramps, cubes and blocks DeGroote and Page sound system iPads for Junior School classrooms Launch Pad programming and operations Middle School science lab equipment Montessori gym equipment Outdoor mud mixing table Scholarships and bursaries Senior School iMac lab Suits and Boots for Kindergarten World Issues Conference Young/Heaven outdoor learning space
will bring innovative ideas to life for the entire HSC community. Each year the David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund committee meets to review applications which include comprehensive budgets, resources and the means to measure impact. The committee ensures that the submissions are aligned with HSC’s strategic vision and our principles of ‘learning with joy and living with purpose’.
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projects have been realized since the fund was created
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giving our students new opportunities to invest in their potential as innovative leaders.
All four schools were represented with three independent student submissions applications were and 11 faculty submitted in 2017. submissions in collaboration with To date the David Tutty Joy and Innovation Fund has our students of all ages. raised more than $200,578. 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT | 25
Revitalizing the Page Gym WHEN COLONEL JOHN PAGE ARRIVED AT HILLFIELD SCHOOL AS THE NEW HEADMASTER IN 1950, his goal was to evolve Hillfield
from its solid preparatory base into a college with strong academic and sports programs. Page adored coaching the Hillfield teams, and he and his wife Joan were particularly known for their enthusiasm for hockey and football. During the first decade of his tenure, John Page was committed to building the school into a thriving college, which meant adding buildings to the campus and renovating older structures to better reflect his vision for the future. In 1962, when Hillfield opened its new gym, Colonel Page ensured that the space was not only used for sports teams; but also for a wide range of community events and programing, including fundraisers, student dances and other special occasions. The gym quickly became a staple in the Hillfield Athletics department, and today the 26 | HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE
iconic Page Gym is home to all Middle School students as they receive an in-depth understanding of physical literacy and athletic education. Utilized by more than 350 students and dozens of faculty members each year, it is safe to say that the gym’s powerful legacy has had an impact on our students During the past year, the Page Gym underwent a renovation that allowed HSC to give back to a space that has given so much to our students. Made possible by the generosity of the Cerello family, and with a donation from the Jerry Ding & Xue Geng family, the challenge was undertaken to create a space that offers a traditional model of athletic curriculum and delivery, while still providing important small-sided games and a studentcentred approach. During this renovation, the Page Gym received a new floor, and the lustrous new synthetic surface has been painted with a vibrant original floor design that reflects the core values of HSC, and the many facets of programming offered in the gym.
Our Community
Creating Opportunities for Learning MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER BEFORE WILL BE ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT HSC, regardless of their financial situation, thanks to the generosity of the Morgan
Family and the creation of the Morgan Family Scholarship. During the 2017-18 year, this incredible opportunity blossomed to allow new, eligible Senior School students, to receive a financial award equivalent to the cost of annual tuition, starting from the day they enter Grade 9 through to graduation. The Scholarship will also assist with the purchase of books, uniforms and additional school expenses. This generous gift was awarded to a deserving student based on high academic achievement, participation in school leadership or leadership within the community, ongoing commitment to the arts, service or leadership, and a demonstrated need for financial assistance. Without the generosity of the Morgan family, deserving students would miss out on the opportunity to learn with joy as part of the HSC community.
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Our Community
$100,000–$499,999 $1,000–$2,499 Anonymous* Judith King-Siganski ’62 The Morgan Family
Thank you to Our Donors
$25,000–$99,999
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Blair Cerello & Andrea Cerello Sam & Brenda DiLoreto Yin Ding & Bo Dong Jerry Ding & Xue Geng Giacomodonato Family Jason Hill & Celeste Hill HSC Parents’ Guild Xin Jiang & Xiangfang Zeng Bob Lawrie & Nicole Lawrie Susan M. Owen ’85 The Paikin Family The Ventresca Tutty Family
$10,000–$24,999 The Doble Family Lancaster Group Inc. & The Hubber Family Margaret Morison ’47
$5,000–$9,999
Gino Alborino & Zahra Valani The Ayotte Family Ryan Batrynchuk & Patricia Silva Lijuin Gao & Lu Zhang Glen Grunwald & Heather Bird The Kain Family Barbara J. Lazier ’67 Kevin Man & Ying Gu Glenn Marshall & Lisa Knap Brett F D Sampson Senior School Memorial Award The Thomas-Weir Family Michael Valente & Sarah Matthews Murray ’66 & Barbara Weaver Tong Yuan & Caiqin Zhu
$2,500–$4,999
Christopher Clark & Karen Clark Deloitte Management Services LP Stephen Dyment & Heidi Kunze Robert Forbes & Mary Williams Andrew Hammond ’98 & Nora Nolan Hammond ’98 Heddle Marine Service Inc. Danielle Hourigan ’82 Ryan McCann & Chantalle McCann The Pearson Family
Luis H. P. Braga & Manoela F. B. Braga Warren Dakin ’78 J. Peter Foster ’42 F. Hope Gibson ’70 B. Guyatt Hadfield Family Doug E. Heagle & Lyn Heagle John F. Hammond & Elyse W. Hammond John S. Hedden ’69 Jean Jennings* Ronen Jhirad & Tamara Berman Geoff & Ana Knapp Rick Kunc Robert Krull & Kathryn Yates Francis Lyn & Liming Sun Colin H. McNairn ’56 Scott Mercer & Cheryl Main Edwin M. Mills ’45 Ruth Moseley Christian Munoz & Nina Singh William Nethercott ’85 & Monica Nethercott Jordan M. Neysmith ’94 Zhengyu Pan & Rong Zhou Frank Reid & Dianne de Freitas William & Catriona Russell & Family Erik A. Schaefer ’91 & Amy Schaefer ’93 John C. Simpson ’75 & Toni Simpson Elizabeth (Libby) Simpson-Gibson ’71 James Smith & Beverly Edwards-Smith Lewis P. Stolman ’59 Jacqueline Teggart Geoff Tierney & Kris Tierney Nick Timms Herbert Wodehouse ’71 & Margaret Wodehouse A. Ben Young ’47 Andrei Zakhareuski & Maryna Zakhareuskaya Brenda Zwolak
$1–$999
Asher and Carsten Abrams Gregory Adams & Jennifer Adams Peter R. Annable & Pamela J. Annable Anonymous x 24 Cynthia Arrigo-Rawding Paul B. Ashenhurst ’63 Lisa Balfour Bowen ’57 St. Clair Balfour Jr. ’59 Brianne Barton ’03 & Bianca Barton ’03
*Deceased
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Bruce B. Bates ’47 Scott Bear & Jill Bear Tudor Beattie ’63 & Lyn (Parry) Beattie ’68 Robert Becker & Carol Becker Ian F. Brissett ’92 Patrick Chalkley ’03 Andrea K. Charlton ’92 Kathy Chittley-Young Phil Ciapanna & Daniella M. Pacenza Ciapanna Taya Cicchetti Jeff Cober & Denise Cober Catherine Crocket Stephen Crockford & Teri Crockford Shawn Cronkwright & Corrine Kennedy Warren Dakin ’78 William S. Dalley ’71 Lara R. De Lazzari Guido Di Cesare & Christine Di Cesare Maria Di Febo Roderick M. Douglas ’62 & Mrs. Douglas Gail Erlick Robinson ’60 The Faggion Family Stephen Fenton & Kathryn Fenton Donato Finelli & Vivian Finelli Michael Fitzgibbon & Annie LaFlamme-Fitzgibbon Jinny Flye ’61 Richard Fong & Kate Lazier ’95 Erick Feltham & Prof. Pippa Lock Fraser Family Buyang Gao & Rongrong Zhu Ethan Goldberg & Hilary D. Munn Green Thumbs Growing Kids Sharon Gretzinger Sylvia Griffin Jonas Hall Michael & Angela Hamilton John Hannah Will Harper & Randi McCabe Trisha Harrison ’67 Gregory Henderson & Mary-Ann Campanelli Travis Hines & Rachel Hines David N. Hodgetts & Sylvia Hodgetts Luther Holton ’71 Seth Houwer & Kate Boose David Howie & Hilary Cunningham Jiangui Hu & Yan Song Hutchinson Family Ibrahim Inayatali & Shabana Inayatali Cathy Innes
Vicki Innes ’56 Irmisch Family Nader Jahshan & Paulette Jahshan Pheroze Jeejeebhoy & Kimberley Jeejeebhoy Jarrett Johnston & Sheriann Heath-Johnston Robert D. Johnston ’45 Yuehua Kang & Jing Liu Doo Il Kim & Eun Mi Choi Robert & Laure Kominar Xiaobin Kong & Ping Zhang Benjamin J. Kornya ’15 Shawn Kuntz & Rachael Kuntz Chris Kwiecien Sara Laidlaw ’77 Chang Lan Luo & Diana Zhao Sheila Land Karrie L. Leach Laurie A. Lewis Rebecca Llewellyn The Lucas Family Franco Macchiusi & Wendy Jones Aveda & Melissa Mancini Tracy Masters-Brown Christopher Mattatall ’95 & Lenka Mattatall Jane McDermott Carolyn McEwen Jock A. McGregor ’65 Alan M. McPherson & Maureen McPherson Huadong Meng & Yi Qu Matthew Miller & Charlotte Miller Colin Milne Mark Mitchell & Lisa Mitchell Montessori Staff ’17 Mike Moore Drew Nameth & Susan Nameth The Neibert Family The Nemy Family Peter & Patricia Noel Coulter Osborne ’50 Erica Otaguro ’07 Marnie & Larry Paikin Robert Panter William Peat Samantha Peeris ’85 Sumithra A. Peeris Lou Petrash & Linda Ullman-Petrash Linda Pillinini M. Poremba Valeska Ramsay Lois Reynolds ’51 Amanda Rogers Ben Rudolph ’15 Derwyn J. Sangster ’62 Adela D. Sepe Lynn Sharpe Charlie Sherman ’03 &
Alexandra Weaver ’02 Gwynneth & David Simpson ’73 Sheila Skinner Bev Smith Hanan Sokar-Todd & Charles Todd Shailau Spivak Timmer Family Anne Townsend & Uwe Schaub Marisa Trignani Doug Tutty & Lisa Tutty Judith Tutty Brandon ’98, Heather, Esme & Clara Vedelago Marco Visentini & Andrea DeSantis Darcy S. Wallace Nancy Wands Martin Ward-Doran & Catherine Minshull Dave & Linda Watson John ’66 & Rosvita Watson Michael Waxman & Teresa Waxman Jeffrey I. Weitz & Julia A. Masterson Dwaine Whalen & Deetra Whalen Patricia White ’67 Jeff Whittard Tim Williams & Tricia Williams Amaris Wilson Gerald Wright ’58 XiaoGeng Xia & Wei Gao Roger Xu & Jennifer Gu Frank Yan & Connie Chen Jin Zang Kris Zelinsky & Sarah Zelinsky Huawen Zhang & Elisa Howe
GIFT-IN-KIND DONORS
Almardini Prosthodontics – Majd Almardini Ashley Jewellers – Ross Ashley, Matt Ashley ’10 Mel Athulathmudali ’87 Baresa Kitchens Barnard & Speziale Brownlow Partners Management Inc. – Brianne Barton ’03 Bryan & Hedden Insurance – John Hedden ’69 Burger Barn – Jason Hill Capo Industries Ltd. – Douglas Ridpath ’65, Don Ridpath ’69 Clearcable Connects – Ryan McCann Charles Daellenbach Dana Hospitality ESB Lawyers LLP – Charlie Sherman ’03 Global Fuels Inc. – David J. Armstrong Hadfield Family Holiday Sportswear HSC Golf Committee I Fiori James Street Booksellers & Gallery JDI Cleaning Systems Inc. – John Simpson ’75 Ronen Jhirad & Tamara Berman Judith King-Siganski ’62 Thomas Maradin & Suzanne Holick Mercedes-Benz Burlington – John March ’71 Scott Mercer & Cheryl Main MNP LLP Mortgages.ca – Steve Harrison National Bank Financial Wealth – David Simpson ’73 New Horizon Development Group Inc. – Jeff Paikin ’80 Nickel Brook Beers – John Romano John S. Parry ’66 Pearson Dunn Insurance Inc. – George McCarter Pernod Ricard Pillitteri Estate Winery Inc. Re/max Escarpment Realty Inc. – Conrad Zurini Ben Rudolph ’15 Supreme Trophy Taylor Leibow LLP – Mark Hunter ’88 TD Bank The Keg Restaurants LTD. The Morgan Investment Group – Nigel Morgan ’86 Anne Townsend & Uwe Schaub Brooke P. Townsend & Anne Townsend Waterdown Collision & Paint – DiFelice Family Murray ’66 & Barbara Weaver Weaver Wealth Advisory, BMO Nesbitt Burns – Murray Weaver ’66, Alexandra Weaver ’02 Whitley Wodehouse Chartered Professional Accountants – Herb Wodehouse ’71 Brandon ’98, Heather, Esme & Clara Vedelago
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Financial Highlights
A strong year for HSC. 30 | HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE
FISCAL 2017-18 SHOWED CONTINUED GROWTH FOR HSC, with an increase in both our enrolment and financial stability. Once again, HSC was able to pay down a significant amount of its debt as the result of favourable pledge payments of HSC donors. This reduced the debt at yearend to $3.45 million and allowed all College funds to end the year at healthy levels.
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FISCAL 2018 WAS A YEAR OF CONTINUED ENROLMENT AT HSC, with our student
population increasing by 26 students from September 1, 2017 to the end of June! The staff and faculty at HSC continue to deliver a superior level of education to our student community and continually strive to enhance our student experience. We are afforded the ability to achieve this through our strong fiscal management and strategic operating vision. Given our ongoing focus and attention to prudent fiscal management, all funds ended in favourable positions as at June 30, 2018. Some key annual fiscal highlights are as follows: • As a result of favourable pledge payments, the College was once again provided with the ability to pay down a significant amount of debt pertaining to the construction of the Senior School and athletic complex. The debt at the end of the year amounted to $3.45 million (compared to $4.72 million from the previous year). • Our expansion fund continued to remain strong with an excess of revenues of $1.348 million. Contributions to this fund allowed us to facilitate the pay down of longterm debt ($995,000), complete the rejuvenation of the Lawson Hall Dining Room project ($363,000) and allowed for the purchase of several pieces 32 | HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE
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of playground equipment for the Montessori School ($28,000). In addition, total pledge payments received for our Playground Project totalled $109,000. The operating fund recognized an excess of revenue over expenditures for the year in the amount of $856,000. This operating surplus assisted us in acquiring capital assets during the year totaling $715,000. A total of $58,000 was transferred between net assets, including $100,000 from our Endowment to fund scholarships and $32,000 transferred to Endowment, representing the funds raised by the Alumni Association at the annual HSC Golf Classic Tournament. Through our operations during the year, we were also able to provide scholarships of $134,000 and bursaries of $381,000. In 2018, we were able to fund the acquisition of $1.076 million in capital assets, including $108,000 for the buildout of a new grounds and maintenance outbuilding, $112,000 for furniture and equipment, $280,000 for IT equipment/infrastructure, which included an iMac lab for the Senior School, $288,000 for the Lawson Hall Dining Room and $35,000 on Grounds equipment. This was achieved through funds from operations, $715,000 and from the Expansion fund, $360,000. With total asset additions of $1.076 million, less amortization expense of $2 million, our capital fund ended with a net asset balance of $41.180 million. Our Endowment fund generated $226,000 as a return on our investment portfolio. In accordance with Canadian accounting standards, we continue to reflect our Endowment investment portfolio at market value. As at June 30, 2018 our Endowment investments were approximately $3 million. We continue to monitor and invest our Endowment funds in a manner that provides the greatest ability to preserve its core capital balance, as well as, in accordance with both the restrictions placed by donors and the HSC Endowment Investment Policy.
Financial Highlights
95.2% $ 28,755,039 4.16% $ 1,256,481 0.64% $ 192,944
l Tuition Fees l Ancillary Revenue l Fundraising
100.0%
$ 30,204,464
2017–18 Revenue
2017–18 Expenditure Components
l Salaries, Wages & Benefits: Academic l Salaries, Wages & Benefits: Administration & Operations l General & Administration l Auxiliary Services l Plant Operations & Maintenance l Scholarships, Bursaries & Other Allowances l Capital Expenditures
2017–18 Designation of Gifts
l Capital Campaign l Annual Campaign l David Tutty l Parents’ Guild l Endowment
50.69% $ 15,239,731 22.78% $ 6,850,062 8.83% $ 2,653,316 7.88% $ 2,367,628 2.98% $ 897,036 4.46% $ 1,340,739 2.38% $ 715,719
100.0%
$ 30,064,231
69.15% $ 15.32% $ 9.14% $ 4.21% $ 2.18% $
465,321 103,080 61,488 28,351 14,682
100.0% $ 672,922
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2017 – 2018
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Changes in Net Assets
as at June 30 (in thousands of dollars)
Operating Expansion Capital Endowment Consolidated Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
Revenue
Earned revenue $ 30,012 $ 907 $ 3 $ 226 $ 31,148 Donations and fundraising $ 193 $ 465 - $ 15 $ 673
$ 30,205 $ 1,372 $ 3 $ 241 $ 31,821
Expenditures
Salaries, wages & benefits $ 22,090 - - - $ 22,090 Operating expenses $ 7,258 $ 24 $ 2,308 $ 33 $ 9,623
$ 29,348 $ 24 $ 2,308 $ 33 $ 31,713
Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures
$ 857 $ 1,348 ($ 2,305) $ 208 $ 108 Net assets, beginning of year $ 2,924 $ 663 $ 40,885 $ 2,929 $ 47,401 Changes/purchase of capital assets ($ 716) ($ 360) $ 1,076 - Transfers $ 58 ($ 1,515) $ 1,525 ($ 68) Net assets, end of year $ 3,123 $ 136 $ 41,181 $ 3,069 $ 47,509
Balance Sheet
as at June 30 (in thousands of dollars)
Operating Expansion Capital Endowment Consolidated Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
Assets
Current assets $ 10,331 $ 147 - $ 25 $ 10,503 Investments (recorded at market value) - - - $ 3,012 $ 3,012 Life-insurance policies - - - - Capital Assets - - $ 44,699 - $ 44,699
$ 10,331 $ 147 $ 44,699 $ 3,037 $ 58,214
Liabilities & Net Assets
Current liabilities $ 7,208 $ 11 $ 427 ($ 32) $ 7,614 Long-term debt - - $ 3,026 - $ 3,026 Deferred capital contributions - - $ 65 - $ 65
$ 7,208 $ 11 $ 3,518 ($ 32) $ 10,705 Net assets, end of year $ 3,123 $ 136 $ 41,181 $ 3,069 $ 47,509 34 | HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE
$ 10,331 $ 147 $ 44,699 $ 3,037 $ 58,214
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Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Changes in Net Assets
as at June 30 (in thousands of dollars)
Operating Expansion Capital Endowment Consolidated Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
2016 – 2017
Revenue
Earned revenue $ 29,158 $ 1,150 $ 3 $ 335 $ 30,646 Donations and fundraising $ 207 $ 888 - $ 33 $ 1,128
$ 29,365 $ 2,038 $ 3 $ 368 $ 31,774
Expenditures
Salaries, wages & benefits $ 21,372 - - - $ 21,372 Operating expenses $ 6,558 $ 29 $ 2,264 $ 24 $ 8,875
$ 27,930 $ 29 $ 2,264 $ 24 $ 30,247
Excess of Revenue Over Expenditures
$ 1,435 $ 2,009 ($ 2,261) $ 344 $ 1,527 Net assets, beginning of year $ 2,336 $ 150 $ 40,742 $ 2,646 $ 45,874 Changes/purchase of capital assets ($ 903) ($ 39) $ 942 - Transfers $ 56 ($ 1,457) $ 1,462 ($ 61) Net assets, end of year $ 2,924 $ 663 $ 40,885 $ 2,929 $ 47,401
Balance Sheet
as at June 30 (in thousands of dollars)
Operating Expansion Capital Endowment Consolidated Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund
Assets
Current assets $ 9,323 $ 696 - $ 24 $ 10,043 Investments (recorded at market value) - - - $ 2,857 $ 2,857 Life-insurance policies - - - - Capital Assets - - $ 45,780 - $ 45,780
$ 9,323 $ 696 $ 45,780 $ 2,881 $ 58,680
Liabilities & Net Assets
Current liabilities $ 6,399 $ 33 $ 387 ($ 48) $ 6,771 Long-term debt - - $ 4,440 - $ 4,440 Deferred capital contributions - - $ 68 - $ 68
$ 6,399 $ 33 $ 4,895 ($ 48) $ 11,279 Net assets, end of year $ 2,924 $ 663 $ 40,885 $ 2,929 $ 47,401
$ 9,323 $ 696 $ 45,780 $ 2,881 $ 58,680 2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT | 35
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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 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 BN 11895 7810 RR0001. HSC Advancement Office Hillfield Strathallan College 299 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton, ON L9C 1G3 Phone: 905-389-1367 Fax: 905-389-6366 E-mail: advancement@hsc.on.ca hsc.on.ca
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