2025 • 2026 DONOR & GIVING REPORT
Advancement Message Dear Mulgrave Community, As we celebrate another remarkable year at Mulgrave, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to every member of our school community. Whether you made a gift, volunteered your time, shared your expertise, or simply championed our mission, your support has strengthened our school in meaningful ways. Through Momentum, our annual fund, we celebrate the power of participation. This year, more members of our community chose to support Mulgrave than ever before. Every gift, regardless of size, reflects a shared belief in our students and in the education they receive. Together, your generosity creates opportunities that would not otherwise be possible. This year, your generosity means we can continue saying yes to teacher-sourced projects and initiatives that enrich student learning in meaningful ways. Sometimes that means a significant capital investment, like the new Nature Playground for our Early Years and Junior School students. At other times, it means providing the specialised equipment, creative resources, or learning spaces that allow educators to bring new ideas to life. Whatever the scale, every project begins with a teacher’s vision for what will make the greatest difference for students. The projects featured in this report are a wonderful reflection of your generosity, but they tell only part of the story. The greatest impact of philanthropy is found in the experiences our students have each day, the confidence they develop, and the possibilities they begin to imagine for themselves. Every contribution, every volunteer, and every act of encouragement helps make that transformation possible. Thank you for believing in Mulgrave and for investing in the future of our students. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and proud to share the impact of your generosity in the pages that follow. With sincere appreciation,
Nadine Pettman (she/her) Executive Director of Development and Engagement
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More Than a Playground: The Hill Reborn What began as a plan simply to replace a climbing frame grew into a much bigger vision: to transform The Hill into a nature-based learning and play environment that supports children’s physical, social, and creative development. After two years of fundraising and strong community support, that vision became a reality this summer. Creating that environment meant restoring The Hill as well as reimagining how students could play within it. Development above and behind the school had disrupted drainage, depleted the soil, and strained the forest ecosystem, so the project included soil rehabilitation, improved water management, and extensive planting of native trees and plants to create a healthier and more resilient woodland. Within this renewed landscape, every element has a purpose. Natural climbing structures, trails, gathering spaces, quiet nooks, swings, and imaginative play areas encourage adventure, creativity, problem solving, and social connection, while time spent in nature supports student wellbeing and helps nurture a sense of stewardship for the world around them. Delivering such an ambitious transformation presented another challenge: completing the work without taking The Hill away from students during the school year. Construction crews moved in the day after students left
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For the students, however, no explanation was necessary. Their first visits were met with unbridled excitement as they raced along new pathways, discovered hidden nooks and crannies, scrambled across log-and-rope climbing structures, explored the hollow-tree slide, and eagerly tested every swing and play feature they could find.
for summer break and, over the weeks that followed, the familiar landscape was completely transformed. Remarkably, the revitalised Hill was ready to welcome students as they returned at the end of the summer - a tremendous achievement by everyone involved. The learning opportunities extend well beyond the physical installations. The team who designed and built the playground stayed a few extra days to help our faculty explore the many benefits built into the space and how teachers can use them to support childhood development. From learning about the native plants now growing on The Hill and their traditional uses, to understanding the different forms of play encouraged by the landscape, the training revealed just how much thought is embedded within the new design. The adventurous play that the space encourages, also provides important opportunities for children to develop confidence, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of how to judge risk and their own physical abilities.
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There are almost too many layers of thought and intention woven into the newly redesigned Hill to capture in a single article. What is already abundantly clear is that it has become a much-loved space for students and teachers alike, one that brings together learning, nature, adventure, and the simple joy of play. We are deeply grateful to every donor who helped bring this vision to life. Their support has created far more than a new playground: it has given generations of current and future Mulgravians a unique outdoor environment in which to play, learn, explore, and grow.
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Momentum, Mulgrave’s Annual Fund Mulgrave’s community members contribute yearly to the Momentum Annual Fund to support new initiatives, our financial assistance programme, and facility upgrades as needs arise. We measure success by the family participation rate in Momentum; every gift makes a difference, no matter its size. As a non-profit organisation, we are incredibly grateful for these donations, which enable us to provide exceptional opportunities for our students collectively. This year, we had a record-breaking 63% participation rate! We are so proud and incredibly thankful.
2025-26 Momentum Total raised:
$2,489,452
Total Received:
$2,353,452
Number of donors:
627
Total Pledged:
$136,000
Number of Momentum gifts:
Head’s Priority:
Financial Assistance
Teacher Development:
$169,090
1,489
Recording Studio & Performing Arts Upgrades:
New Nature Playground on The Hill:
Electric Vehicles:
Average gift:
$1,440,981
$327,186
$38,600
$335,106
$1,580
$42,489 Donations and Sponsorships for MVP/ Community Engagement Initiatives
Capital Campaign Pledge Payments Received MPower:
$20,000
Number of Donors:
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Some families pledged their payments to past capital fundraising campaigns over a multi-year period. These figures indicate the amounts paid towards those pledges in 2025-2026.
Total Received:
$136,090
Number of Sponsors:
35
Number of Donors:
105
This includes support for Welcome Back Fall Fair, MVP Appreciation Event, Lunar New Year, and our incredible Gala, Cirque de Nuit. We are so grateful to all of the families and friends who supported these celebrations. This level of support is a true reflection of the generosity of spirit that characterises our community.
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report. If there are any errors or omissions, please accept our sincere apologies and contact the Advancement Office at advancement@mulgrave.com.
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Grade Challenge Many hands make light work, which is the premise of our Grade Challenge. By working together as a community, we can create outstanding educational opportunities for generations of students. This year, an incredible 63% of Mulgrave families made a gift to the Momentum Fund, marking a significant increase in participation and an encouraging sign of a growing culture of philanthropy across our school. Through Momentum, families help provide students and teachers with access to exceptional educational opportunities, resources, and experiences that enrich learning across Mulgrave. The Grade Challenge adds a little friendly competition by encouraging families in every grade to participate. Importantly, the results are based solely on participation - not the amount or number of gifts. Every gift of any size counts equally, recognising that
meaningful philanthropy looks different for every family and that everyone can play a part in supporting our students and teachers. The results speak for themselves, we saw a significant increase in community engagement with philanthropy across all divisions of the school. Eight of our fifteen grades surpassed the previous year’s winning participation rate of 61%. It was a remarkable demonstration of generosity, community spirit, and support for our teachers and students. Ultimately, it was an exceptionally close contest, with our Grade 7 families narrowly claiming the top spot ahead of PK4. Their
students, now in Grade 8 and Kindergarten respectively, will both enjoy a special celebration: a civvies day and pizza party for our Grade 8s, and an enchanting visit from a local magician for our Kindergarten students. The Grade Challenge reminds us that, despite its name, fundraising is about much more than raising funds. It is about participation, community, and the collective impact of people choosing to contribute in a way that is meaningful to them. Every family that took part helped strengthen Momentum, and helped create more possibilities for Mulgrave students.
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The Impact of Your Donation
Allocation of Momentum Funds 2024-2025 Each year, we disperse the Momentum funds raised in the previous school year to go above and beyond what is possible with tuition revenue alone. Here’s an update on what we were able to accomplish with funds raised via Momentum 2024-25.
Our Head’s Priority Fund raised just over $750,000, enabling the funding of the following projects:
Campaign contributions allowed us to transfer $450,000 to the Mulgrave Foundation. With an additional major gift of $250,000 from a generous donor, we were able to move a total of $700,000 to our Endowment which will support financial assistance efforts into perpetuity. The $200,000 we raised for the Teacher Development Fund supported seven teachers who worked on their Masters and PhDs in addition to multiple professional development opportunities that spanned IB training, curriculum development, social-emotional learning strategy, and advanced pedagogical leadership training.
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The bench shelters for the turf field have been a great addition for all our outdoor team sports programmes. They protect our players from sun, rain, and wind, and act as a home base for teams during games. Our Varsity Girls Soccer and Junior Rugby teams have already taken advantage of them, and we hosted a rugby tournament where participating schools were able to stay out of the sun during their games. We look forward to using them more in the fall when we host the North Shore Derby and other soccer games!” Christine Lee Athletics Intern
Momentum Annual Fund 2025-2026 Proposed Projects Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community and, in particular, the remarkable participation of Mulgrave families in this year’s Momentum Annual Fund, we are delighted to move forward with a number of meaningful investments in our school. Every gift, regardless of size or designation, contributes to a collective impact that strengthens the educational experience for every student. Because of your support, we are able to approve projects that will enrich learning, enhance our campus, and provide our students and teachers with inspiring spaces and resources for years to come.
Our six Momentum funds raised the following amounts:
While we are still finalising the complete allocation of this year’s funds, we have prioritised several capital initiatives that will be completed during the 2026–2027 school year.
To every member of our community who gave, participated, and championed Momentum: thank you. Your generosity is creating opportunities that will benefit today’s Mulgrave students and future generations.
Head’s Priority Fund Allocations In addition to gifts designated for specific initiatives, the Head’s Priority Fund will provide the remaining investment needed to make the following projects possible: • $670,000 to fully fund the Junior School & Early Years Nature Playground - The Hill • $112,000 to build a new Recording Studio and complete upgrades to the Black Box Theatre • $100,000 toward electric vehicle infrastructure and vehicles • $25,000 to commission a mural for the underground parkade • $20,000 to purchase equipment for our growing Robotics programme • $10,000 to welcome a keynote speaker in support of our Strategic Direction • $10,000 to establish an MVP community grant-making initiative Additional projects and the full allocation of Momentum funds will be shared throughout the year.
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Donor Profile: Tang/Chan/Chick Family
Community Isn’t Something You Consume. It’s Something You Build For Silvia, Norman, and Ronald, supporting Mulgrave has always been about more than giving; it has been about participating. From volunteering at school events and serving as an MVP representative to supporting the Momentum Annual Fund, they have embraced every opportunity to strengthen the community that has shaped their child’s experience. Their story reflects a simple but powerful belief: belonging comes from contributing. Whether through their time, their generosity, or their willingness to lend a hand wherever it’s needed, they see every act of involvement as an investment in the kind of school they hope future generations of students will enjoy. For their family, philanthropy is not simply about making a donation; it is about showing up, working alongside others, and helping create a place where every student can thrive. What first drew your family to Mulgrave? What first drew our family to Mulgrave was the school’s strong commitment to the International Baccalaureate continuum. We were looking for an environment that would challenge our child academically while also nurturing their personal growth and global awareness. From our first visit, we were struck by the genuine warmth of the community and how students were encouraged to be curious, confident, and compassionate. The school’s emphasis on both high achievement and character development - combined with its beautiful campus and dedicated teachers - made it feel like the right place for our child to thrive. How has your experience at Mulgrave evolved over the years? In the early days, we were primarily observers - learning the rhythms of the school, attending events, and getting to know the community. Our involvement was lighter: showing up to parent-teacher
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conferences and school performances, supporting our child from the sidelines. As our child grew, so did our engagement. We began to understand the school’s culture more intimately - not just its programmes, but its people. Volunteering opened doors to relationships with teachers, staff, and other families that went beyond surface-level interaction. We saw firsthand how much care goes into the daily life of the school. Over time, our role shifted from participant to contributor. Serving as MVP rep, organising events, and collaborating on initiatives gave us a sense of ownership in the community’s success. We started to see Mulgrave not just as a school our children attend, but as a shared project we help build. The biggest evolution has been in perspective. Early on, we focussed on what Mulgrave could do for our children. Now, we see the reciprocal nature of community - that our involvement strengthens the very environment that supports them. The school has matured alongside our family, and our gratitude has only grown. What inspired your family to start supporting the Momentum Annual Fund? Two things inspired us: gratitude and foresight. Gratitude for what our child experiences daily - the teachers who go beyond, the programmes that ignite their curiosity, the community that wraps around them. We wanted to say “thank you” in a way that directly fuels those experiences.
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Foresight because we know that tuition alone doesn’t sustain excellence. The Annual Fund bridges the gap between what’s required and what’s possible - enabling innovation, supporting families, and investing in the people and programmes that make Mulgrave distinctive. We wanted to be part of that bridge, not just a beneficiary of it. For us, it’s a quiet, meaningful way to invest in the school’s future while honouring what it’s given our family today. You and your family have volunteered regularly across many functions of the school. What inspires that level of commitment and what impact do you hope your contributions have on the school community? What inspires our commitment is simple: we see the difference volunteering makes. When we help at events, support productions, or serve as MVP rep, we witness firsthand how collective effort creates the vibrant, caring community Mulgrave promises. It’s not abstract - it’s parents setting up chairs, teachers staying late, students leading with pride. That visibility fuels our desire to be part of it. We also want our children to see that community isn’t something you consume; it’s something you build. By showing up, we hope they learn that belonging comes from contributing - not just attending.
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Momentum donor for 5 years or more
Family Giving
The 2025-2026 donor list includes the names of families who made contributions in support of Momentum and families who are completing their pledges from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Thank you to each and every donor for their generosity. Please note that event sponsorships are not considered donations.
Class of 2026 Neel Ahuja & Theresa Shum Kent & Cynthia Alekson Chantal Babensee Andrew Beaupre & Melanie Steele Jacob & Jennifer Beverage Michael Burgener & Farrah Nanji Jesse & Elizabeth Calderon Alex Chunn & Naomi Denning Anthony & Stacey Gollner Andre Hachey & Linlin Zhang Shaun Hong & Sophia Hsu Sean & Caroline Jones Antony Lai & Shirley Chan Jian Li & Ying Zhao Qichang Li & Julie Wang Zhanming Li & Yijie Zhou Alan & Andrea Linsley Otto Ma & Lihui Yang Karen MacDonald Nathan Nebeker & Christine Fasano Peter Niu & Ling Zhao Alexander & Lindila Nyandoro Mark & Teresa Oulton Eric Pan Danut & Mihaela Prisecariu Jihad Saba & Kinga Szaraz Gang Sun & Wen Zhang Taisuke Tanimura & Brenda Diaz Hamidreza Vaziri Kashani & Sarira Molaie Drew & Monique Vodrey Yibing Wang & Shuhui Peng Michael Wong & Amy Yuen Fan Yang & Yijun Ji Jason Yang & Grace Yang Wenxuan Yang & Echo Liu ShiYong Zhou & Yan Ge
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Class of 2027 Sharon Armstrong MuDi Bai & ShaoMin Cai Qian Jiang Bian & Jingying Tang Michael Burgener & Farrah Nanji Anonymous Kevin Carpenter & Jae Ahn Frank Chen & Jessica Wang Yijian Chen & Jenny Liu Siyuan Du & Ying Mei Jonathan Fan & Jing Liu Simon & Rachel Fleming Hessam Ghandchi & Sara Havedanlo Hai Bin Guo & Hedy Tao Ali Hootkani & Azi Abolfazli Max Hou & Siran Wang Win Huang & Phoebe Heung Stephen Ing & Nicola More James Jessup & Moira Ong Terry Jin & Mei Yu Peyman Khademi & Nastaran Safarzadeh Vladimir Klyaznika & Karen Myhill-Jones Fred Lee & Flora Chan Brian Liu & Amy Zhang Daofeng Liu & Shala Chen Victor Martin Lorenzo & Marzia Mongiorgi Rohit Malhotra & Tihunaz Keki Mehta Daniel Martins & Peggy Martins Jeff McDougall & Tracie Delaney Michelle Myring Mahdy Noury & Doaa Aburas Walter Pecora & Bernice Chan Paulo Queiroz & Zenara Aragao Qubad Rahguzer & Aziza Rahguzer Nazanine Rahnema Adriana Schemel Baocheng Shi & Yang Chen Anthony So & Wai Hung Chan
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Xiaofeng Sun & Yun Cui James Wang & Cheryl Kang Xinghui Wang & Yan Pei Leon Yang & Shauna Wang Yu Yang & Xiaolin Wei Derek Zhao & Tracy Cui Yingguang Zhao & Xiaoyan Shi Yisong Zhao Jane Zheng Ting Zhou & Liang Chen Lianjie Zu & Bo Han Chun Zuo & Xue Yao
Class of 2028 Andrew Beaupre & Melanie Steele Tim Boulton & Erlyn Boulton Yuan Bu & Dan Meng Joseph Cooke & Katie Cooke Chris Daws & Suzanne Daws Daniel Dong & Ming Jiang Diana & Ricardo Ferreira Thomas Freidel & Jo Vinas James Gardiner & Nikki Tilley Jacqueline Guo JoAndrea Hoegg Shaun Hong & Sophia Hsu Franklin & Katherine Hoogendoorn Chung Hsiao & Edemiria Schmitz Hsiao Qi Jin & Zhuo Jiang Max Lam & Marisa Huang Shay Levy & Jennifer Rockowitz Jie Li & Xinxin Li Oliver Li & Fiona Xu Zhanming Li & Yijie Zhou George Mak & Wen-Lyn Ho Paul Mathieson & Stephanie Gibault Alex Moschos & Sofia Lamprianou Douglas Nelson & Allyson Haug Brian Park & Karen Kim
Duncan Reid & Kirsti Blom Bambi Roy & Omri Olund Al Karim & Josephine Somji Clement Sun & Catherine Hu Huiling Tang & Norman Chick Bruce Unal & Dee Unal Jan Veiel & Akiko Ito Grant Wallace & Jayne Walker Tia Walsh Weifeng Wang & Wei Tian Yang Wang & Rong Xie Michael Wong & Amy Yuen Grace Xuan Matthew Zabloski & Candice Williams Xi He Zhu & Alina Lyu Yongmin Zhu & Min Wu Linna Zou
Class of 2029 Kayvan Ashnaei & Maryam Heydari Rasool Askarifar & Hamideh Saffari Mikhail & Aleksandra Baiman Michael Burgener & Farrah Nanji Lav Chadha & Zulaika Bengali Garry Chan & Rebecca Pang Michael Chang & Rebecca Cho Michael Chapman & Magdalina Ivanova Wei Chen & Li Hui Zeng
Adam Chodkiewicz & Dewi Schrader Jacob Cubitt-Cooke & Liping Chen Payam Deljoui & Roshanak Rahmanian Kevin Ershad & Armine Galstyan Suzanne Finlayson & Gareth Ronald-Jones Jason Gao & Tanya Liu Amritpal Gill & Maya Gill Gippy & Ravneet Grewal Richard Grimes & Jenny Grimes Larry Guo & Ling Liu Lili Hao Hank Horkoff & Jenny Zhu Anthony & Lisa Jackson Sean & Caroline Jones Kamran Kazemi Tafreshi & Ghazaleh Tazmini Hyunseong Kim & Jeonghwa Kim Shannon Ladewig & Christine Ladewig Daniel Lee & Rita Chiu Fred Lee & Flora Chan BingWen Li & Ivy Ai Michael Jin & Vanessa Li Kenny & Judy Lo Victor Martin Lorenzo & Marzia Mongiorgi Rohit Malhotra & Tihunaz Keki Mehta Ian McRobie & Micol Zarb Zhipei Mei & Sherri Guan Douglas Nelson & Allyson Haug Shalen Prasad & Anita Reddy
Langbao Qiu & Jun Yao Alnoor & Zahra Ramji Amin & Kathy Sabounchi Thomas Tang & Shiwei Zhang Bruce Unal & Dee Unal Drew & Monique Vodrey Robert Wang & Jessie Cui Antony Wilson & Britt Bryan Edmond Wong & Cindy Pau Jie Yuan & Miao Yu
Class of 2030 Armin Aminjavaheri & Shabnam Shahkarami Sharon Armstrong Houmer Balazadeh & Solmaz Kaynama Jacob & Jennifer Beverage Humberto Chen & Adriana Li Michael Chen & Weiwei Sun Stephen Curran & Rajalakshmi Krishnan Chris Daws & Suzanne Daws Kevin Ershad & Armine Galstyan Dubraska Gamboa George Gao & Leanne Li Hessam Ghandchi & Sara Havedanlo Javier Gomez Sanchez & Maria Fernanda Guadarrama Marquez Ding Han & Ruili Yang Lili Hao Bobby Huang & Alice Xue
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Rahim Kabani & Nooreen Kabani Fanlei Kong & Vera Wang Ran Li & Bo Wang Scott Lodoen & Barbara Kershaw James Ma & Jessica Song Lewis Macrae & Rachel Wyles Patrice Mousseau Guoxiang Ni & Xiwen Zhang Robert Pappajohn & Anna Morozova Langbao Qiu & Jun Yao Payam Razavi & Elham Abousaeidi Bambi Roy & Omri Olund Sebastian Schilling & Nicoline Schilling Habib & Rana Shokravi Yahya Shokravi & Mahna Naemi Dean & Cathryn Skea Yifeng Song & Yuting Xu Xiaofeng Sun & Yun Cui Tommy Tang & Flora Song Joaquin Villegas Tovar & Mishel Miranda Avalos Guicheng Xu & Susan Qin Jimmy Yang & Pamela Seto Peter Yang & Angela Tian Matthew Zabloski & Candice Williams Degang Zhang & Lixin Liu John Zhang & Vicky Chen
Class of 2031 Mehrtash Amini & Azadeh Khakbiz Christopher & Teeara Berry Lorne Bilinski & Victoria Thompson Bilinski Patricia Bonillas & Gregory Barbier Nigel Brown & Heather Schaan Beier Cai & Karen Jiang Thomas & Robyn Carruthers Lav Chadha & Zulaika Bengali Michael Chang & Rebecca Cho Michael Chapman & Magdalina Ivanova Alexander Chen & Jung Lee Bin Chen & Junjun Nie Xinguo & Jian Qiu Chen Adam Chodkiewicz & Dewi Schrader Alexandre Cogger & Ashley Cogger Martin Cui & Bella Wang Christian & Liza Cunningham Payam Deljoui & Roshanak Rahmanian
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Peter Dong & Hailey Chen Simon & Rachel Fleming Jason Gao & Tanya Liu Morgan Gough & Shaojun Chen Dennis Hoesgen & Melina Heidari Hank Horkoff & Jenny Zhu Justin & Faye Hui Anthony & Lisa Jackson Kamran Kazemi Tafreshi & Ghazaleh Tazmini Hooman Keyhan & Elnaz Goganivash Russell & Jelena Kling Jia Shu Li & Yewei Jin Fei Liu & Hebe Wang Qi Liu & Fang Shao Dong Sheng Liu & Juan Liu Jeffrey & Shen Lo Karen MacDonald Scott MacKenzie & Adriana MacKenzie Hardeep & Meena Mahal Andrew Marchant & Lisa Aird Marko & Jelena Markovic David & Janet McLeod Craig & Victoria McMillan Zhipei Mei & Sherri Guan Christopher Neary & Nadeen Neary Wayne Pai & Guadalupe Font Feng Pan & Yan Liu Walter Pecora & Bernice Chan Kyle & Amanda Prior Nadeem & Jenna Rajabali Rahim Rajwani & Katarina Ticeric Rupi Samra-Gynane Lei Shi & Yao Xue Gunbir and Avneet Anthony So & Wai Hung Chan
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Alif Somani & Ophraaj Bains-Somani Alexis Stewart Yao Sun & Zhao Zhang Jan Veiel & Akiko Ito Joaquin Villegas Tovar & Mishel Miranda Avalos Robert Wang & Jessie Cui Xu Wang & Jingjing Li Edmond Wong & Cindy Pau Heng Wu & Yongmei Wang Ke Xu & Echo Wu Peter Yang & Angela Tian Jie Yuan & Miao Yu Yang Zang & Xin Lu Dongge Zhang & Pauline Yang Jason Zhang & Tina Yang Liang Jian Zhao & Yin Yim
Class of 2032 Mehrtash Amini & Azadeh Khakbiz Mikhail & Aleksandra Baiman Kinji & Laura Bourchier Thomas & Robyn Carruthers Julia Clark & Jamaal Cox Christopher & Karina Emerson Chris & Astrid Fearn Hongliang Fu & Ming Zhou Timothy & Samantha Garvin Jie Hao & Ping Xia Jerry Huang & Linda Hao Shafiq & Zahra Kara Shannon Ladewig & Christine Ladewig Jia Shu Li & Yewei Jin Nathan Li & Madeline Jing Ran Li & Bo Wang Vincent Liu & Jia Lu Lewis Macrae & Rachel Wyles Robin Mahood & Susan Tomaine George Mak & Wen-Lyn Ho Christopher & Season McIntyre Eric Pan Robert Pappajohn & Anna Morozova Nazanine Rahnema Alex Shevchenko & Kate Mitt Yao Sun & Zhao Zhang Tommy Tang & Flora Song Fareed Teja & Zahra Esmail
Azmina Virani Farah & Aleem Virani Tao Wei & Yigu Gan Michael Wong & Amy Yuen Andy Xuan & Sabrina Xu Bin Yuan & Xiaofei Wang Jie Yuan & Miao Yu Evan Zhang & Gigi Ge Jinbing Zhang & Angel Li
Class of 2033 Joanna & Daryl Adam Adeel & Zarina Ahamed Ryan Bosa Nigel Brown & Heather Schaan Anonymous Ge Chen & Zhe Zou Wei Chen & Li Hui Zeng Farzin Forooghian & Ladan Sadrehashemi George Gao & Leanne Li Timothy & Samantha Garvin Minggang Ge & Julia Lu Paul Gibson & Bobbi-Jo Coldwell Changzhi Tian & Jialing Han Jie Hao & Ping Xia Beomseok Hong & Minji Chae Russell & Jelena Kling Michael Lee & Catherine Wu Andrew Liem & Faye Liem Hardeep & Meena Mahal David & Janet McLeod Craig & Victoria McMillan Debin Meng & Fang Fang Fan Mo & Joy Ji Saeid Naemi & Ladan Vafi Sebastian Prange & Tara Mayer Nadeem & Jenna Rajabali W. Neil & Samantha Robertson Amin & Kathy Sabounchi Jared & Meredith Sargent Alex Shevchenko & Kate Mitt Yahya Shokravi & Mahna Naemi Alexander & Jenny Sojat Gavin Wang & Cecilia Sui William Wu & An Dong Guoping Yang & Rita Li
Ali Zaeemdar & Nas Abadi Hui Zhang & Hongmei Bai Jason Zhang & Tina Yang Zhen Zhang & Connie Zou
Class of 2034 Joanna & Daryl Adam Reza Alemy & Negar Bayat Lian Anson Mikhail & Aleksandra Baiman Jason & Natasha Bak Christopher & Teeara Berry Beier Cai & Karen Jiang Zongjian Cai & Kai Chen Humberto Chen & Adriana Li Philip & Gillian Collins Jones Columbia & Peiling Wu Brendan & Sandra-Ken Ferguson Laura Guy Alexander & Kristen Harrison Oranous Hosseini Jerry Huang & Linda Hao Justin & Faye Hui David Ju & Evelyn Chang Oliver & Jennifer Keane Nathan Li & Madeline Jing Qi Liu & Fang Shao Ray Liu & Athena Tseng Tongzhou & Krystal Liu Ian MacKenzie & Vineeta Prasad Scott MacKenzie & Adriana MacKenzie Michael & Elizabeth Moore Alexander & Lindila Nyandoro Sumin Pan & Ginnie Lin Alireza Samei & Marjan Shirazian-Samei
Yahya Shokravi & Mahna Naemi Ravindra Singh & Tajinder Singh Alif Somani & Ophraaj Bains-Somani Rahman Somani & Farah Ramji Yao Song & Sisey Zhang Tommy Tang & Flora Song Azmina Virani Farah & Aleem Virani Adam Wang & Iris Li Howard Wang & Isabelle Jiang Joel Wang & Danmei Yang Michael Wang & Linda Zhang Xu Wang & Jingjing Li Tao Wei & Yigu Gan Jason Yang & Grace Yang
Class of 2035 Deepak Agarwal & Melina Ash Mikhail & Aleksandra Baiman Ampere Chan & Iris Lo Alan Chen & Lauren Chang Ge Chen & Zhe Zou Julia Clark & Jamaal Cox Stephen Curran & Rajalakshmi Krishnan Soheil Farahmand & Tina Taheri Suzanne Finlayson & Gareth Ronald-Jone John Fu & Marsha Lau Jason Gao & Tanya Liu Ding Han & Ruili Yang Hirad Hosseini & Nastaran Beigi Catalin & Amalia Kilofliski William Lin & Angela Liu Fei Liu & Hebe Wang Vincent Liu & Jia Lu Stuart & Samantha Louie Alex Ma & Shinna Zhang Ian MacKenzie & Vineeta Prasad Marko & Jelena Markovic Alex & Michelle Meier Victor Moisseev & Ellie Akbari James Morgan & Marlon Young Ludovic & Newsha Siouffi Alexander & Jenny Sojat Edison Sun & Tiki Wang Chenhao Tang & Cindy Nie Halim Tomy & Zuzana Dankova
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Alexander Vastardis & Bahareh Ghassemzadeh Cameron Wallin & Krystal Wallin Willie Wei Geoff Woad & Nataly Sandoval Zengqi Yin & Liming Chen Evan Zhang & Gigi Ge Jieru Zhang Lance Zhang & Bonnie Wang
Class of 2036 Adeel & Zarina Ahamed Scott & Clare Albrechtsen Mahyar Asadi & Sherry Bayat Kinji & Laura Bourchier Chin Sun Chan & Linda Quang Patrick Chaworth-Musters & Alanna Little Danqing Cheung & Jia Liu Aaron Chin & Julia Chin Philip & Gillian Collins Jones Columbia & Peiling Wu Thomas Cowans & Lindsay Clark Qing Dong & Zeshuo Li Nicolas Fabin & Ashley Hardill Peter Fan & Michelle Zhang Ethan Feng & Chen Chen Peter Feng & Tina Wan Hongliang Fu & Ming Zhou
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Alexander & Kristen Harrison Rick Ho & Leanna Liu Stanley Hou & Stephanie Yu Alkarim Karsan & Farzona Karimova Shin & Sachi Kawamoto Oliver & Jennifer Keane Hooman Keyhan & Elnaz Goganivash John Li & Felicite Yin Michael Jin & Vanessa Li Kenny & Judy Lo Jack McKillop & Alison McTavish Chris Mills & Anne Stevens Abbas Moradi & Viktoriia Shaduro Benjamin Mumford & Erin Mumford Wayne Pai & Guadalupe Font Andre & Aleksandra Pang Jessica Park & Devin Kim Randolph Pratt Rahman Somani & Farah Ramji Yao Sun & Zhao Zhang Ali Tabatabaei & Jouya Barati Joyce Tang & Christopher Luk Howard Wang & Isabelle Jiang Lei Yu & Ying Pan
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Class of 2037 Ara Agazarian & Pepper Agazarian Kevin Auyoung & Lily Or Clayton Brown & Neda Amiri Alexander Chen & Jung Lee Jason Cheng & Krystina Cheung Aaron Chin & Julia Chin Andrew Crabtree & Leah Plumridge Martin Cui & Bella Wang Hosam Elmshaklat & Enas Kosa Soheil Farahmand & Tina Taheri Ryan Flannigan & Stacy Flannigan Farzin Forooghian & Ladan Sadrehashemi Isabel Gao Gippy & Ravneet Grewal Behrouz Heidary & Nazli Baradaran Philip & Elsbeth Heming Ali Hootkani & Azi Abolfazli Russell & Jelena Kling Fei Liu & Hebe Wang Brandon & Abby Ma Delia Ma & Bill Yu Fan Mo & Joy Ji Camran Monsef & Monika Monsef Mehdi Noroozi & Sara Raziee Alexander & Lindila Nyandoro Hiral Patel & Arpita Patel Sina Pirzadeh & Shima Javan
W. Neil & Samantha Robertson Kevin Sabet & Shahrzad Sabet Ludovic & Newsha Siouffi Alexander & Jenny Sojat Edison Sun & Tiki Wang Ali Tabatabayi & Shaghayegh Hosseinpour Alexander Vastardis & Bahareh Ghassemzadeh Adam Wang & Iris Li Joel Wang & Danmei Yang Zheng Wang & Katy Li David Yang & Tammy Jin Peter Yang & Kathy Li Edward Yin & Vera Song Ali Zaeemdar & Nas Abadi David Zhang & Carol Xu Hao Zheng & Xin Li
Class of 2038 Deepak Agarwal & Melina Ash Mark Agrusti & Ariel Xu Adeel & Zarina Ahamed Mahyar Asadi & Sherry Bayat Rasool Askarifar & Hamideh Saffari Benjamin Bethurum & Michelle Lazar Ampere Chan & Iris Lo Yingshen Chen & Angela Yan Andrew Cheshire & Melanie Cheshire Jason Cutbill & Rachel Kelly Ethan Feng & Chen Chen Peter Feng & Tina Wan Eric Floyd & Emily Hamer Ivan Fu & Carol Tong Yuri Fulmer Volodymyr Gusak & Yong Yi Zhu Alexander & Kristen Harrison Philip & Elsbeth Heming Hirad Hosseini & Nastaran Beigi William Hou & Elyse Cho Richard Hsia & Bingying Li Anthony & Lisa Jackson Yang Jin & Cheryl Zhou Tariq Kassam & Marina Foster Ian Lee & Natasha Lee John Li & Felicite Yin Andrew Liem & Faye Liem
Stuart & Samantha Louie Camran Monsef & Monika Monsef Jared & Meredith Sargent Daniel Song & Nova Zhao Joo Kim Tiah & Sandy Tiah Xin Tian & Yanhui Wang Cameron Wallin & Krystal Wallin Howard Wang & Isabelle Jiang Peter Wang & Sophie Tu Ali Zaman & Nina Zaman Beichen Zhao & Xiaomeng Wang Wayne Zhao & Alina Strugovshchikova Alfred Zheng & Crystal Liu James Zhong & Nina Meng
Class of 2039 Kevin Auyoung & Lily Or Trevor Beedie & Emily Beedie Sarah Bernstein & Daniel Jeffery Gavin Cai & Sally Ye Andrew Cameron & Jillian Lansky Jason Cheng & Krystina Cheung Philip & Gillian Collins Andrew Crabtree & Leah Plumridge Riaz Datoo & Amanda Foster Ryan Flannigan & Stacy Flannigan Tim Fok & Joyce Chu Morgan Gough & Shaojun Chen Chengzhi He & Wan Yang Song Chris Higgs & Pam Teetaert Rajesh Hiralal & Minna Hiralal Alan Hu & Wendy Hsu Hanry Hu & Michelle Jia Rahim Jamal & Yu-An Chen David Jeffries & Shauna Jeffries Chris Lauria & Joanne Lauria Kailan Leung & Iliana Sucre Changyong Liu & Dong Dong Tongzhou & Krystal Liu Mang Lu & Sisi Wang Jack McKillop & Alison McTavish Alex & Michelle Meier Jingrui Miao & Zhimo Li Chris Mills & Anne Stevens Victor Moisseev & Ellie Akbari Abbas Moradi & Viktoriia Shaduro
Benjamin Mumford & Erin Mumford Andre & Aleksandra Pang Preston Pesek & Teresa Pesek Dustin Pinschmidt & Heather Wetzel Maxime Roberge & Li Song Chad Stedham & Marcelo Stedham Peter Wang & Sophie Tu Willie Wei Alex Wong & Shiya Liang Tommy Yang & Maggie Tseng Nik Yao & Gloria Feng Edward Yin & Vera Song
Class of 2040 John Acheson & Maria Qian Scott & Clare Albrechtsen Nicholas Altieri & Annie Altieri Clayton Brown & Neda Amiri Anonymous Chin Sun Chan & Linda Quang Ge Chen & Zhe Zou Thomas Cowans & Lindsay Clark Baiyang Fu & Han Gao John Fu & Marsha Lau Yuri Fulmer Behrouz Heidary & Nazli Baradaran Gary Hsu & Weijia Wang Nathan Li & Madeline Jing Quanzhao Liang & Xiu Ling Li Yaoxin Liu & Miller Li Brandon & Abby Ma Amir Reihani & Sonia Beyzaei Daniel Song & Nova Zhao Ali Tabatabaei & Jouya Barati Joo Kim Tiah & Sandy Tiah Lance Zhang & Bonnie Wang Wayne Zhao & Alina Strugovshchikova Hao Zheng & Xin Li
MPower Campaign Donors Hanping Xuan
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Financial Assistance & Endowment Mulgrave’s Financial Assistance programme continues to grow, thanks to the generous contributions of our community. The programme and related support reflect the importance of increasing our socio-economic diversity and ensuring that tuition is not a barrier for students who would greatly benefit from our educational opportunities while also adding a great deal to our student body. There are two important elements to funding this programme - annual operating funds from donations to Momentum and the school’s endowment. The endowment provides long-term growth and sustainability of the programme, and funds are held within the Mulgrave Foundation. Interest generated each year also supports the annual budget of financial support allocated to incoming and current Mulgrave families. Increasingly, families are choosing to donate by converting their Family Deposit. This tax effective approach can result in both short and long term benefits for the family and the school. In 2025-26, we were able to: • Raise $325,000 for our financial assistance programme • Grow our endowment to a total of $6.5M • Support 30 students with financial assistance, including five students from Afghanistan and five students from our partnership with Britannia Elementary School
The Mulgrave Foundation is incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia and is a tax-exempt, registered charitable organisation and public foundation under the Income Tax Act of Canada. It is a separate legal entity from the Mulgrave Independent School Society and is managed independently. An annual independent audit of the Foundation’s financial statement ensures legal compliance and fair presentation of financial position.
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The Impact of Fundraising & Financial Assistance Your gifts change lives. This reality was on display at our year end Strategic Direction 2025+ event, which brought to life how our families’ generosity extends far beyond numbers, profoundly shaping the hearts, minds, and futures of our students. The centerpiece of the session was a moving panel discussion featuring a key teacher partner from Britannia Elementary, a representative from the Afghan Ismaili scholar programme, and a proud parent of a Mulgrave alumna. Together, they shared stories of transformation. From helping newcomers navigate educational culture shock to offering robust social-emotional support, the panelists described Mulgrave not just as a school, but as a dedicated village where our faculty and families work together to actively guide every child throughout their educational journey. The parent on our panel likened this support to building a house, creating a solid foundation of preparedness for university and critical life skills that students carry for years to come. She added that her child still returns to every single alumni event because Mulgrave is truly still her home. Crucially, the conversation highlighted that the partnerships we share with Britannia and the Afghan Ismaili scholar programme are a powerful, reciprocal exchange. By welcoming students from diverse backgrounds, they bring pieces of their
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history and life context to Mulgrave. This expands our collective perspectives, giving all students the opportunity for unique learning and relationships. In return, our vibrant environment can instill confidence, develop critical thinking, and build a sense of purpose. When they graduate, students will carry these values with them, helping to build a more inclusive, compassionate world...and isn’t that our shared hope? The spirit of unity and gratitude in the room left an indelible mark on everyone present, perfectly capturing the essence of what your kindness creates. As one anonymous attendee noted: “What resonated with me most was the sense of community in the room. You could genuinely feel the care, generosity, and shared commitment to helping students thrive. We feel incredibly lucky and grateful that our children are growing and learning in such a warm, supportive, and caring community.” Our community’s support has built this extraordinary sanctuary of learning, trust, and growth. As we look to the future, the opportunity to keep these doors open and extend our village to more extraordinary children through our Financial Assistance programme remains a vital mission. Thank you for making this impact possible.
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Community Giving Our faculty and staff demonstrated their extraordinary commitment to expanding opportunities for students and supporting excellence in teaching, with more than 90% choosing to support the Momentum Annual Fund. This record setting level of support by Mulgrave employees underscores the growing culture of philanthropy across all sectors of our community. Their donations were directed towards a wide range of priority funding areas including our Head’s Priority and Financial Assistance funds, and last year’s special projects, including the new Junior School Nature Playground. Beyond the time, energy, and expertise they bring each day, our faculty and staff continue to invest personally in creating an exceptional experience for every student.
16.13% Head’s Priority Financial Assistance
47.31%
21.51%
Teacher Development Other Projects
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Community Giving to Momentum
Momentum donor for 5 years or more
The following lists include individuals, corporations, faculty and staff, grandparents, alumni, alumni families, and friends of Mulgrave who donated to Momentum during the 2025-2026 school year. We extend our deep gratitude for their generosity. Faculty and Staff Adam Gaffney Adia Mojsiak AJ Matthews Alex McIntyre Alex Stingaciu Alexandra Kitter Alice Stafford Alina Ianovskaia Alison Horne Alison McTavish Alissa Reder Amanda Brooks Amanda Lee Angelique Onate Anna Sévigny Aranxtza Mondragon Ash Ghanbari Ava Thompson Ava Kennard Bambi Roy Barbara Workman-Tan Barry Flynn Beatriz Salvucci Betty Ma Brandon Lieu Brittany Walker Brooke Schlumberger Caitlin D’Souza Callum MacIntyre Carla Donnelly Carolina Andrade Pereira Cassandra Szabo Catherine Frewin Cathy Corcoran Cayley Ferguson Chris Daws Christine Yakachuk Christopher Baez Claude Leduc Clay Tan Craig Davis Cybele Lo
Damien Waugh Dave McLeod David Lopez-Caceres David Lo David Mok Dean Skea Delia Ma Demi Pedersen Dennis Chang Devangi Majithia Diana Ferreira Drew Vodrey Eileen Jong Elizabeth Calderon Ellie Grimshaw Erika Jenkins Farah Virani Fareed Teja Fazeeha Manzoor Ferdinand van Zyl Flora Wu Frida Wei Gary Fitzgerald Georgia Williams Gillian Collins Hamadi Almahmoudi Hannah O’Sullivan Hebeh Degheh Hongliang Fu Ian Lee Iliana Sucre Inso Xiao Jack McKillop James Gardiner Jamie Picken Jamie Morris Janet McLeod Jared Sargent Jasmin Hatcher Jason Cutbill Jessica Park Jialing Han Jiashu Li
Joanna Adam John Flanagan Joline McRae Jonathan Cawkell Jordan Hildebrand Jordan Keates Joyce Tang Julia Clark Julie Lefeaux Juliette Carr Kailan Leung Karen Stark Karyn Mitchell Kathryn Clark Keith Downer Kelly Chow Kelly Harris Kim Li Kyle Prior Lauren O’Neill White Layne Nyhaug-Heinonen Lea Liu Leah Verdone Leah Whalen Leah Robinson Leah Davis Edwards Leana Mikula Lian Anson Libby Brunswick Linda Zou Lisa Degraaf Liza Cunningham Lolly Counihan Lucie Wallace Lydia Austrom Marie Kirkwood Mary De Castro Matt Kennedy Matthew Stickles Megan Pakulak Melissa Moore Michael Frewin Michelle Mah 21
Michelle Myring Michelle Paling Michelle Allan Mike Moore Mike Lopez Min Deng Monique Vodrey Morag Harris Nadine Pettman Nancy Henderson Nevenka Simic Nick Fabin Nicola Bailey Nicole DiGiacinto Nora Vermeulin Olaolu Adeleye Olivia Robinson Patricia Bonillas Paul Matheson Peter Kearney Philip Collins Quinn Robertson Rachel Greenwald Rachel Trask Rachel Pope Rahim Paiwandzada Rebecca Brunswick-Werner René Sotelo Rhonda Beaupré Richard Carroll Ricky Lok Rosa Yip Rosanna Laurence Rosemary Lai Rupi Samra-Gynane Safia Dhalla Sanya Madaan Sarah Stone Sarah Lee Sarah Liu Sarah Bernstein Shae-Lynn Perreault Shanaz Ramji-Motani Sophia Liew Sophie Long Stephane Vermeulin Stephanie Scott Stephanie Kovacs 22
Suzanne Finlayson Suzanne Daws Sydney Hill Tamara Gris Tashana Auyong Taylor Wilkinson-Charles Taylor Danzig Terence Zhang Terri Green Toby May Tony Wilson Tracey Dixon Tracey-Ann Lee Vanessa Li Vera Xiong Viktor Alvar Wendy Lin Xinyi Yan Ya-wen Chen Yajie Liu Yasi Marzban Zsu Zsu Straub Community Donors Azim & Navida Suleman Jean-Francois Eap Ming Hon Kong Richard & Sandra Durrans Selena Wang Shengcheng Wang & Kun Zhang Shijie Xu & Li Xue Susan Albert Tam & Jan Matthews Tanya Phelps Yong Hong Xiong & Carolyn Xu Organisations 1227700 BC Ltd 9612717 Holdings Ahamed Foundation Beedie Foundation Blue Giant Management Inc. Canadian Online Giving Foundation Concord Pacific Foundation Curran Krishnan Foundation GradsBC Photography & Video Inc. Kong Family Charitable Foundation Nas Abadi PREC
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National Bank Trust Petite Eleanor Foundation Rivers Holdings Ltd. Sage Dental Centre The Forooghian Family Foundation True Curated Designs United Way ZLC Foundation Cirque de Nuit Gala Sponsors D2 Tea Lab Greater Vancouver Zoo Ltd. Hello Nori Inc. iScope Jason Cheng & Krystina Cheung JK World Group Investment Ltd. LEAP Education Nas Abadi PREC Nexx MD Cosmetic and Skin Clinic Nigel Brown & Heather Schaan Redcliffe Financial Ltd. Shima Javan Design Yoho Fine Water Inc. MVP Events & Supporters Mulgrave Volunteer Parents (MVP), led by a committed and highly engaged executive group, organise multiple events throughout the year that allow our community to come together. Be it teacher appreciation events like Jingle Mingle and Lovefest or our annual Welcome Back Fall Fair, they work tirelessly to create opportunities for our families to be engaged and show support. But their work relies on the support and participation of our community members. The following lists include all the companies and individuals who contributed to making our special events possible. Thank you so much for your donations and support! MVP Fall Fair Sponsors 1227700 BC Ltd. Birdhouse Montessori Childcare Fun Time Studio Insureline Cedar KidStrong Vancouver MatchBox Consulting Group
Tongqinghao Tea China Yoho Fine Water Inc. Ali Tabatabaei & Jouya Barati Danqing Cheung & Jia Liu Volodymyr Rostotskyy & Iryna Rostotska MVP Appreciation Events Abbas Moradi & Viktoriia Shaduro Alan Chen & Lauren Chang Alex & Michelle Meier Alex Shevchenko & Kate Mitt Alexander Chen & Jung Lee Andre & Aleksandra Pang Andre Hachey & Linlin Zhang Andrew Beaupre & Melanie Steele Andrew Crabtree & Leah Plumridge Ben & Kathleen Ferraro Beomseok Hong & Minji Chae Bob & Susan Cabral Brian & Joie Anyon Bruce & Dee Unal Craig & Victoria McMillan David & Shauna Jeffries David Moore Debin Meng & Fang Fang Dustin Pinschmidt & Heather Wetzel Edward Yin & Vera Song Ethan Feng & Chen Chen Feng Pan & Yan Liu Franklin & Katherine Hoogendoorn Garry Chan & Rebecca Pang George Mak & Wen-Lyn Ho Grace Xuan Guicheng Xu & Susan Qin Hans Lin & Chunwei Li Huiqing Zou Humberto Chen & Adriana Li Ian & Kristina Bergman Jacob & Jennifer Beverage James Kuo & Wendy Hsu James Morgan & Marlon Young Jason & Grace Yang Jesse & Elizabeth Calderon Jie Hao & Ping Xia Jimmy Yang & Pamela Seto JoAndrea Hoegg Kevin Long & Kate Zhao Liang Jian Zhao & Yin Yim Lorne Bilinski & Victoria Thompson Bilinski
Martin & Ann Schultz Matias Marcote & Maria Cristina Fabio Matthew Zabloski & Candice Williams Michael Chang & Rebecca Cho Mikhail & Aleksandra Baiman Morgan Gough & Shaojun Chen Nathan Nebeker & Christine Fasano Oranous Hosseini Peter Dong & Hailey Chen Qi Jin & Zhuo Jiang Qian Jiang Bian & Jingying Tang Quanzhao Liang & Xiu Ling Li Rabih Zahnan & Yasmine Kaidbey Randolph Pratt Rick Ho & Leanna Liu Robin Mahood & Susan Tomaine Ryan Bosa Scott & Adriana MacKenzie Shawn Ershad & Saba Sanaat Stephen Curran & Rajalakshmi Krishnan Sumin Pan & Ginnie Lin Neil & Samantha Robertson Weifeng Wang & Wei Tian Xi He Zhu & Alina Lyu Yahya Shokravi & Mahna Naemi Yang Wang & Rong Xie Yang Zang & Xin Lu Yao Sun & Zhao Zhang Yongmin Zhu & Min Wu Zhanming Li & Yijie Zhou Cultural Celebrations Our Lunar New Year, Diwali, and Nowruz displays were generously planned, funded, and hosted by Mulgrave families. They are vibrant community offerings that provide powerful opportunities to share cultures, honour traditions, and deepen our understanding of one another. Rooted in ancient customs, these holidays mark new beginnings - Lunar New Year with its emphasis on family reunions, prosperity, and renewal, and Nowruz as a joyful springtime festival of rebirth, reflection, and hope. By celebrating these cultural milestones as a community, we foster an environment where diverse identities are recognised and respected. These moments of shared
celebration help build a more inclusive and empathetic community; one that not only values differences but also sees them as essential to a rich and interconnected world. Lunar New Year Celebration Sponsors 1227700 BC Ltd. 52TOYS D2 Tea Lab LEAP Education Maria Qian Law Corporation Shuwei Trading Ltd. Lunar New Year Celebration Donors Alan Chen & Lauren Chang Alan Jiang & Cathy Xu Beier Cai & Karen Jiang Brian & Joie Anyon Cathy Corcoran David Jeffries & Shauna Jeffries Fei Liu & Hebe Wang Gary Hsu & Weijia Wang Gavin Wang & Cecilia Sui Grace Xuan Guicheng Xu & Susan Qin Guilan Zhao Guoping Yang & Rita Li Hank Horkoff & Jenny Zhu Hongtao He & Kelly Zeng Humberto Chen & Adriana Li Jesse & Elizabeth Calderon Jieru Zhang Kevin Long & Kate Zhao Matthew Breen & Lexie Zhang Michael Chang & Rebecca Cho Nathan Li & Madeline Jing Peter Dong & Hailey Chen Peter Feng & Tina Wan Quanzhao Liang & Xiu Ling Li Rick Ho & Leanna Liu Weifeng Wang & Wei Tian Xi He Zhu & Alina Lyu Xin Tian & Yanhui Wang The spectacular displays for Nowruz and activities for Diwali were organised and created fully by a group of parents; we thank them for their generous gift of talents, time, and treasures. 23
Mulgrave’s Gala is Back! Cirque de Nuit, a Night of Wonder and Purpose It was an absolutely unforgettable Gala evening in May and our overwhelming feeling is one of deep gratitude. From the exciting live and silent auctions to the exhilarating games and the selfless contributions in our paddle raise, our families’ generosity was at the heart of our success. Every single item and every dollar donated created an opportunity for our families to engage, connect, and invest back into our students. That collective participation generated an unbelievable energy, and the results speak for themselves: Thanks to your belief in our mission, the evening raised a grand total of over $400,000! Most excitingly, these funds provide critical fuel for our Momentum Fund. This success ensures we can keep moving forward on impact projects without hesitation. We hope you enjoy the photos that captured some of the best moments, on-theme attire, and energetic bidding wars that your generosity made possible. On behalf of our students, faculty, and the entire Gala committee - thank you for your participation, your partnership, and your incredible support.
2026 Mulgrave Gala Chairs • Hiral Patel • Samantha Garvin • Zarina Ahamed Welcome Experience Lead • Krystina Cheung Mulgrave Liaisons • Elizabeth Calderon • Karen Stark • Michelle Myring • Juliette Carr • Ava Thompson A special note of appreciation to our Gala volunteers: your commitment and hard work are the backbone of this event’s success.
In addition, Mulgrave is grateful to the following people for their incredible support: Visual Presentation | Liza Cunningham Graphic Design | Mary De Castro Communications and Promotion | Patricia Bonillas and Alex Stingaciu Sponsorship Support | Nicola More Event Planning | Nargess Tabrizy-Shokrani with Fleur de Lis Events Extra special gratitude must be extended to Rahman Somani (and family) for his extraordinary stewardship throughout the Gala planning process. His generous donations and leadership allowed us to provide this very special event for our Mulgrave community.
Thanks to our Sponsors
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors, whose generosity allowed us to create a truly exceptional evening for everyone who attended. They were key partners in helping us bring Cirque de Nuit to fruition.
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Grace Assembly: Celebrating Our North Stars Each year, the Mulgrave community takes time to recognise the people whose generosity, dedication, and care shape our school in countless ways. This year’s Grace Assembly celebrated our ‘North Stars’, the volunteers, faculty, and staff who guide, encourage, and inspire others every day. quietly behind the scenes, from organising lost and found to creating welcoming spaces for families throughout the year.
We were proud to honour the extraordinary commitment of our MVP, including Amy Yuen, whose 14 years of service have strengthened our community in immeasurable ways, and Sarira Molaie, who has served as Mulgrave’s Treasurer for the past decade. We also celebrated the many volunteers whose contributions often happen
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The assembly also recognised four departing faculty members whose combined decades of service have left a lasting mark on generations of students. Monique Vodrey, Natasha Blair, Nicole DiGiacinto, and Ferdinand van Zyl were honoured for their dedication to teaching, mentorship, and the wellbeing of every learner they supported. A particularly moving moment came as we celebrated the retirement of Junior School Principal Karyn Mitchell after 20 years at Mulgrave. Tributes from colleagues and students reflected the extraordinary impact of her leadership, her unwavering optimism, and the genuine care she brought to every interaction. Her legacy lives on in the
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confidence, kindness, and sense of belonging she inspired in so many young people. Our North Stars remind us that a remarkable school is built not only through innovative programmes and exceptional learning, but through the people who give their time, talents, and hearts to others. We are deeply grateful to each of them for helping make Mulgrave the community it is today.
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Volunteering at Mulgrave Mulgrave Volunteer Parents The Mulgrave Volunteer Parents (MVP) Executive plays a vital role in connecting parents and family members with meaningful opportunities to engage with and support our school community. Whether it’s organising bookshelves in our libraries, welcoming families at events, or selling gently used uniforms at the MStore, our volunteers bring energy, kindness, and commitment to everything they do. Mulgrave is a stronger, more vibrant place because of them. We are deeply grateful to the hundreds of individuals who generously shared their time and talents during the 2025-26 school year. Cafeteria and Library Volunteers Cafeteria volunteers support lunchtime service, while library volunteers assist with shelving and creating displays under the guidance of our librarians. Both roles offer wonderful opportunities to connect with students across the Early Years and Junior School Divisions. With their cheerful presence and willingness to help, our large group of over 100 volunteers bring energy and positivity to these shared spaces every day.
MStore The MStore, lovingly run by our dedicated volunteers, is more than just a shop - it’s a hub of community spirit. By offering families an easy way to pass down or purchase gently used uniform items, the MStore not only supports sustainability but also helps every student feel prepared and proud. In addition, the Mulgrave gear available in the store fosters connection and school spirit, reminding us all of the vibrant community we belong to. Class and Grade Parent Representatives Class and Grade Reps are at the heart of our community, bringing families and school leadership together in meaningful ways. Through their warmth, initiative, and strong communication skills, they help nurture relationships, share important messages, and create a sense of connection and belonging for parents. Their efforts invite participation, ease concerns, and ensure that every family feels informed and supported. Working closely with divisional principals, our Reps play an essential role in strengthening the bonds that make our school community so special.
Mulgrave families give of their time, talent, and treasure in so many ways, every day. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and dedication to building a community that is so connected and kind.
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Multicultural Learning As an international school, we attract families from many different countries, religions, backgrounds, and traditions. Mulgrave’s sense of community and friendship is founded on empathy, inclusion, and humility. Our values are rooted in a global perspective and a commitment to social responsibility. Through events such as Lunar New Year and Nowruz celebrations, classroom presentations, and storytelling, we celebrate and participate in deeper learning about culture. As a result, we strengthen our ties to one another and find opportunities to support our neighbours around the globe while providing our students with experiences that develop their world views and contribute to deeper cultural understanding. Applied Learning Volunteers Our Applied Learning volunteers enrich student experiences across all divisions, offering their time, talents, and expertise in countless ways. From guiding classes in entrepreneurship and Character Education to supporting Spanish and Chinese language learners, or leading literacy circles in the Junior School, their impact is felt daily. Beyond the classroom, community members generously share their knowledge at career panels and as guest speakers for Units of Inquiry and Upper School lessons. We are deeply grateful to the numerous, committed volunteers who, this past year, provided invaluable mentorship, encouragement, and inspiration to our students.
MVP Executive 2025 • 2026 Position
Name
President
Samantha Garvin
Past President
Nicola More
Treasurer
Sarira Molaie
Secretary
Michelle Zhang
Division Coordinator Zarina Ahamed Early Years Marsha Lau &
Division Coordinator John Fu & Evelyn Junior School Chang
Division Coordinator Amy Yuen & Faye Hui Middle School Division Coordinator Nicola More Senior School M Store Chair
Sabrina Khan
Cafeteria Coordinator Chair
Flora Song & Cherie Wu
Library Coordinator Chair
Petrina Ooi
Community Engagement Chairs
Louisa Zhang
Lost & Found Chair
Dee Unal
Sustainability Chair
Kate Mitt
Arts & Culture Chair
Hiral Patel & Irene Zhu
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