Best of Prom Gala Programme - Mulgrave School

A gala to celebrate Mulgrave’s community and raise funds for our Financial Assistance Programme.

Hosted at The Westin Bayshore 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver

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Guests Dear Mulgrave Families, After months of planning and hard work, the Best of Prom Gala is finally here. We’re bringing you all back in time (or should we say back to the future?!) for an incredible, nostalgic night full of revelry.

Attending our gala is a chance to celebrate our amazing community. It’s a wonderful way to connect with other families, school leadership, board members, and teachers.

Coming together also gives us the opportunity to help raise funds for a great cause. All proceeds from tonight will be directed toward Mulgrave’s Financial Assistance Programme, and will help deserving students receive an exceptional education at our school. None of it would be possible without your kindness and generosity - so thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

Mulgrave strives to be diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. It is evident that by being our guest this evening, you share these same values, and have taken these values to heart.

Mulgravians don’t just wanna have fun - we want to make the world a better place, too.

Don’t stop believing in all the good that we can achieve here tonight!

Sincerely, Your Gala Co-Chairs Natasha Bak, Elnaz Ghandchi, and Echo Wu

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Programme 6:00pm

Cocktail Reception & Gala Games

6:45 pm

Grand Opening of the Ballroom

7:00 pm

Welcome Speeches

7:20 pm

Game with Heads

7:25 pm

Wine and Starter

7:30 pm

Live Student Performance

7:50 pm

Financial Assistance Fundraising

8:05 pm

Student Performances

8:25 pm

Live Auction

8:45 pm

Main Course

9:20 pm

Lucky Flower Winner Draw & Table Prize Draw

9:45 pm

Student Performances

10:00 pm

Dancing with DJ Chloe

Tonight, we celebrate on the stolen, ancestral lands of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations of the Coast Salish Peoples. As we honour our community, and uplift and take care of one another, we encourage you to take a moment to recognise these values, which have been practiced by Indigenous communities on this land since time immemorial. May this gathering be a chance for us to forge new relationships, strengthen bonds, and reflect upon the opportunities - and corresponding responsibilities - that have been given to us.

The Ultimate Mulgrave Party

Live Auction

Looking for a unique party experience for your child?

Is your kiddo’s birthday coming up? Hold a celebration at either Mulgrave’s PYP Makerspace or SOLE Centre!

Auction #1 If you choose the Makerspace, our talented art teachers will help host the party in this open and creative art venue. It’s perfect for the child who finds joy through artistic expression. Included in the package are arts and crafts activities for guests, use of state-of-the-art design tools aided by Mulgrave teachers, and fun party favours for guests to take home. Ideal for students in Grades 1-3, this package works well with eight to twelve children.

Alternatively, if your child loves the great outdoors, plan a day party at our SOLE Centre. Located in Squamish, this 20-acre property has everything you need - an outdoor fire pit and BBQ area, climbing wall, treehouse, low ropes course and giant swing, basketball courts, and a forested area. This party will be hosted by Mulgrave’s outdoor education teachers and is great for up to ten kids in Grades 4-5.

Value: PRICELESS ($1)

Generously donated by: Semi Sugar and Mulgrave School

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A Lovely Mother’sDay Gift

Live Auction

Celebrate Mother’s Day or just any special day with her with a rare pearl and a luxury stay at the Westin Bayshore.

There’s nothing like a mother’s love. Celebrate Mother’s Day, Mom’s birthday, or just say thanks for all that she’s done with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, customised Golden South Sea pearl pendant necklace. Includes six charm diamonds and an 18k yellow gold chain. This special M Series necklace, valued at $6800, has a Mulgrave charm at the chain tail that celebrates our school’s 30th anniversary.

This package also includes a one night stay at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, an unforgettable romantic dome dinner for two at H Tasting Lounge, and a luxurious brunch for two at H2 Kitchen & Bar. Reserved for May 13-14, 2023, but can be changed to other dates.

Value: $7,950

Generously donated by: JWS and the Westin Bayshore Hotel

A Handmade Masterpiece for your Home

Live Auction

Are you looking to elevate a room in your home?

This stunning hand-made, hand-knotted silk rug is an interior decorator’s dream!

Measuring 8x10 feet, the silver pink abstract contemporary design creates a truly eye-catching centrepiece for any room.

Made of the finest materials, this rug is a testament to the skill and dedication of its weaver.

Please note that the winning bidder has the option to select another rug in the same category of equal or lesser value.

Value: $13,000

Generously donated by: Pacific Rug Gallery

Dinner with Mulgrave’s New Head of School

Live Auction

Get to know Mulgrave’s incoming Head of School, Craig Davis, at the Centre of International Contemporary Art (CICA) Vancouver.

Craig will join your group of 14 to 16 guests for a fully immersive, seated dinner experience at this beautiful art gallery.

You will enjoy a completely private exhibition experience with a tour, a drink pairing with food, and five complimentary gallery tickets per guest (for use at a later date). For the art aficionados, a fantastic James Turrell exhibition focussed on light and space will be open for your guests as well.

Value: PRICELESS ($1)

Generously donated by: CICA Vancouver

Financial Assistance F und As a school committed to inclusion, our goal is to continue to attract a diverse student body united in our school values and with a shared passion for an international-style education, global citizenship, and a holistic approach to learning. This not only is the right thing to do from a values perspective, but it also enables all of us to gain new perspectives and develop a creative, critical, and compassionate understanding of the world around us.

Mulgrave’s Financial Assistance Programme supports families in two ways. First, it removes financial barriers for highly-qualified applicants in Grade 7 and up, who would otherwise not be able to afford to access our school. Second, it supports existing Mulgrave families who face unexpected financial hardships which might otherwise force them to withdraw from our community.

It is through your generosity that these acts are possible. You can help us reach our fundraising goal today, allowing us to grow our endowment and create a sustainable financial assistance fund.

Please donate today!

Donations are eligible for a tax receipt.

Scan the QR code to make your best gift.

Celebrity for a Night

Live Auction

See the one and only Madonna, Queen of Pop, in concert on July 15, 2023 at Rogers Arena. The pair of tickets, valued at $6000, are Section 118, Row 7, Seats 101 and 102 - some of the best in the house!

This exciting package also comes with a one night stay in the Opal Suite of the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver. You’ll feel like a celebrity in this luxurious 1475 square-foot suite which overlooks Stanley Park and Vancouver Harbour.

Your stay at this award-winning hotel includes parking, breakfast for two in the luxury Italian restaurant Oceans 999, and an unparalleled dining experience with dinner for two at the Five Sails restaurant, one of Canada’s top restaurants.

Value: $10,000 Generously donated by:

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Luxury Escape to Sonora Island

Live Auction

​​Enjoy an escape for two to the idyllic west coast wilderness!

This three night, four day, all-inclusive package at the incomparable Sonora Resort on Sonora Island, BC, is located 50 minutes from Vancouver by helicopter or seaplane.

The resort will pamper you with exceptional personalised service and gourmet dining in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings.

Your package includes: • Luxurious accommodation in a Gold Room (double occupancy) • Return air transportation for two from YVR South Terminal in Richmond • All gourmet meals, house wine, and beer • A one hour Eco Adventure Tour for two • Access to fly fishing trout ponds, virtual golf, and state-of-the-art theatre room • Use of swimming pool, hot tubs, spa mineral pools, fitness centre, tennis court, and games room

Value $8,860

Generously donated by: Sonora Resort

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Night Out at the Douglas

Live Auction

Enjoy a fantastic evening out at The Douglas Hotel and The Victor restaurant.

You and three guests will feast on a custom multi-course tasting dinner with Okanagan Winery pairings at The Victor restaurant at Parq Vancouver’s Douglas Hotel. You’ll be spoiled for choice with seasonally inspired dishes and classic elegance.

The winning bidder will also receive a one night stay in a Douglas Hotel suite, a bottle of Hennessy Paradis valued at $2500, and a $500 Parq hotel gift card, which can be used towards an additional room or spa services.

Value: $5,500

Generously donated by: The Douglas Hotel and The Victor at Parq Vancouver, and Jin Ling Bai

Select We are so excited to offer Gala Select: one-of-a-kind art pieces created collaboratively by our Early Years and Junior School classes.

In our incredible PYP Makerspace, our youngest students have the opportunity to develop their creative skills through the exploration of art and design at a challenge level that is right for their ages.

Under the guidance of Liza Cunningham, Nicola Read, and our teachers, our young students have worked hard on meaningful art projects that could grace your walls and liven up your spaces.

From digital photography to cyanotype murals, our artists have created pieces that are unique and extremely beautiful.

Scan the QR code to register and bid on pieces that capture your heart! Keep an eye on your phone to see if you have been outbid; you will receive notifications.

The auction closes on Sunday, May 7th at 9:00pm.

Head for a Day

Live Auction

If your child was Head of School for a day, what would they do? What kind of leader would they be?

The winning bid will enable your child to see Mulgrave from an entirely different perspective. They’ll attend meetings with staff and leadership, make some important (and fun!) day-to-day operational decisions, visit classrooms, and participate in various events. This is a unique experience for your child to learn decision-making, leadership, and diplomacy skills. Perfect for your little Prime Minister-in-the-making!

Value: PRICELESS ($1)

Generously donated by: Mulgrave School

from our Head of School Dear Gala Guests, Over my 13 years at Mulgrave, I have collected many fond memories of galas. From The Silk Road in 2010 to our online travelthemed event a few years ago (I may have to pull out the Hawaiian shirts again!), the events have been so meaningful and fun. With each gala, I am so impressed by the incredible organisation and planning of volunteers and staff, the talented students who perform, and the generosity and spirit of our community.

Once again, our gala tonight is raising funds for financial assistance which enables talented young people with limited means to benefit from our outstanding education and supports existing Mulgrave families on a short-term basis through troubled times. Having the privilege of being able to access a very high-quality education for our children is something we have in common. Sharing some of that privilege with young people who are less fortunate is important, brings benefits of inclusion and varied perspectives, and is the right thing to do. Creating a strong Financial Assistance Programme is important to me and I hope that this year’s gala will allow me to leave another small legacy for our school and our community.

I thank all of you for being here tonight to support this effort.

My gratitude is extended in particular to our parent co-chairs Natasha Bak, Elnaz Ghandchi, and Echo Wu - and their team of volunteers for creating such a spectacular event. I will remember it always as the prom that caps off my time as your Head of School.

Kind regards, John Wray (he/him) Head of School

Committee Members Co-Chairs Natasha Bak Elnaz Ghandchi Echo Wu

School Liaisons Jin Ling Bai Liza Cunningham Nadine Pettman

Sub-Committee Leads Elizabeth Calderon Linda Hao Karen Jiang Cindy Pau

A special note of appreciation for our Gala Volunteers. Their dedication and commitment is invaluable. We thank them for their generous support and kindness.

The Gala Committee would like to thank the following for their generous support of our event:

Gala Catalogue - Jun Zhang & Crystal Zhang Entertainment - Elizabeth & Jesse Calderon Photographer - Stanley Hou & Stephanie Yu Games and Raffle - The Vanity Lab & (3) Anonymous Donors Music and Dance - Anonymous Donor MC & Auctioneer - Shade Sails Canada Inc. Volunteer Dinner - Jin Ling Bai

Thank you!

Silent Auction Our silent auction is open to all members of our community - those present today and those bidding from home.

Scan the QR code below to register and start bidding.

Gala Select We are so excited to offer one-of-a-kind art pieces created collaboratively by Early Years and Junior School classes.

Keep an eye on your phone to see if you have been outbid; you will receive notifications.

Both the Silent Auction and Gala Select Auction close at 9:00pm on Sunday, May 7th.