Hawks in Action 2024

Hawks in Action Your Generosity Shapes Our Future At HTS, we believe in nurturing extraordinary potential. As a registered charity, we rely on your generous support to provide truly exceptional experiences for our students. While tuition covers our essential operating expenses, it’s your donations that fuel the enhancements that make HTS truly special.

Your gift doesn’t just support a school — it invests in the future of bright, innovative and ambitious young minds. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps create an environment where your children can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Your Impact in Numbers Thanks to your generous support, we are proud to share the progress we’ve made this year.

$768,387 r aised through our Annual Fund program

$248,426 in transformative Major Gifts

Several Student-Led Initiatives: • Fashion Forward Program • Youth Uniting for Social Justice Conference • Hackathon • F1 in schools

41 students received life-changing financial assistance

The breakdown of operating revenue and expenses for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Revenue

6.1%

2.5%

Tuition Fees

School Enhancements: • Upgraded classrooms with modern furniture and flexible layouts • Outdoor education areas • Outdoor play areas • Innovation and design lab supplies • New school equipment to support various programs and extracurricular activities

Donations Other Income

91.4%

Expenses Staff Salaries & Benefits

These figures represent more than just numbers — they’re dreams realized, opportunities created, and lives changed. Your support has opened doors for talented students who might otherwise not have had the chance to experience the HTS difference.

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15.6% 7.3%

Academic & Extracurricular Activities Facilities Operations & Maintenance General & Administrative

6.2%

70.9%

Financial Assistance Program At HTS, we are committed to making quality education accessible through our comprehensive financial assistance programs. Our scholarships and bursaries play a critical role in supporting students’ academic journeys, offering merit-based awards and need-based financial support. By offering these financial support mechanisms, we ensure that talented students have the opportunity to benefit from our enriched learning environment, regardless of their economic background. We are grateful for the families and individuals who support these funds: • Merritt & Margaret Harding Endowment Fund • Timothy Pryce & Friends Memorial Fund • George Rutherford Scholarship Fund • Edwin Alexander Terbrugge Bursary

• HTS Scholarship Fund • Governor’s Fund • Graduation Endowment Fund • Proficiency Award • The Trinitarian Award

Celebrating Our Shared Vision This year, we proudly concluded the transformative Inspiring Greatness: Designing the Future campaign — the largest and most aspirational in HTS history.

This campaign has reshaped our campus and elevated our programs, made possible by the steadfast support of our generous community and the families who paved the way.

We were delighted to welcome our HTS families back to campus to celebrate these achievements.

It was heartwarming to see the joy and pride on their faces as they experienced the tangible results of their generosity. Their contributions have fostered spaces where your children can learn, grow, and create lasting memories.

Our inaugural Donor Appreciation Reception was a resounding success, bringing together the heart of our HTS community. The evening was filled with meaningful conversations, heartfelt testimonials, and a palpable sense of shared purpose. We are immensely grateful to our donors, whose presence and ongoing commitment to HTS not only fuel our current success but also lay the foundation for an even brighter future.

Your generosity empowers us to provide vital scholarships and bursaries, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. Each contribution, no matter the size, plays a crucial role in enriching our educational environment and fostering a diverse community where all students can flourish. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey; together, we are shaping the future of HTS and making a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

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The Heart of HTS: Our Volunteer Community The strength of HTS lies in its people. Your collective efforts foster a vibrant and supportive community that truly sets HTS apart.

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is essential to the success and sustainability of HTS, providing invaluable guidance that shapes our school’s future. Their strategic vision and commitment to excellence ensure that HTS remains a nurturing and innovative environment. We are profoundly grateful for their dedication as they make critical decisions that impact our community. Thank you to our Board of Governors for your exceptional leadership, inspiring us to strive for greatness, and for being steadfast champions of our vision.

Our Parent Association represents the collaborative spirit that makes HTS exceptional. Comprised of passionate volunteers, they are instrumental in creating a supportive community that extends beyond the classroom. Through organizing events, supporting fundraising initiatives, and fostering connections, our parents exemplify the values of engagement and service we aim to instill in our students.

Their tireless commitment enhances the school experience and teaches our students the profound importance of community involvement and collective effort.

Thank you to HTS parents, alumni, past parents, and friends who generously volunteer their time and talents to support our community. Your involvement goes beyond enhancing our school — it shapes the character of our students, teaching the value of giving back and working towards a common goal. Thank you for being the driving force behind HTS’s success. Together, we’re not just building a school; we’re shaping the leaders of tomorrow, inspired by your example of service and dedication.

Your commitment to HTS transcends mere financial support — it’s an investment in the future of our community and the world at large. Every volunteer hour, every donation, and every word of encouragement ripples through our halls, shaping not just our students’ education but also their character and aspirations.

As we look to the future, we see the impact of your generosity multiplied in the achievements of our alumni, the strength of our programs, and the vibrancy of our community. You are not just supporting HTS but nurturing a legacy of excellence, innovation, and compassion that will resonate for generations.

Thank you for being the cornerstone of the HTS experience. Together, we are building more than a school — cultivating a brighter, more promising future for all.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Eliza Bianchi Executive Director of Community Relations and Development

Parent Association