THE VISION

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Over the next 10-15 years, Southridge will be investing in multi-phased renewal and enhancement projects that are critical to our long-term viability and vision. Our Way Forward:The Campaign for Southridge supports the second phase of these projects and also includes additional support for student financial assistance.

Capital Projects

• Expansion and extensive renovations to the current Junior School building:

- The addition of an Early Learning Centre, purpose-built for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students

- The addition of a dedicated Student Services Centre

- An expanded Library and Learning Commons

- An expanded state-of-the-art Design Lab

- Additional music teaching space

• The creation of a Junior School natural playfield

• Additions and renovations to Senior School gymnasium and visual arts classroom

$1.75M Endowment

• Increasing our endowment in order to provide financial assistance to deserving students every year in perpetuity

Reimagining Recess

“The new Junior School natural playfield will inspire imagination, spontaneity, curiosity, and creative play. Right now, we have three grass fields and a basketball area. Aside from the very busy play structures, the only options our kids have are open fields. Imagine a forested area with natural elements and varied terrain, where imaginations can run wild and recess is reimagined.”

Tanya de Hoog Principal, Junior School

Strengthening The Music Program

“Having an additional, dedicated music teaching space would be amazing! It is challenging for students to practice in varied spaces around the school when the Great Hall is needed for other events. A bright and soundproofed space, designed with the needs of our students and curriculum in mind, would be a wonderful addition to our Junior School music program!”

Dr. Kevin Bespflug Junior School Music Teacher

Senior School Improvements

“We are always asking ourselves, ‘How can we improve? How can we do better for these kids?’ The answer to that now is improving their spaces. The changerooms, the visual arts area, team rooms, and gym storage…these will have a significant impact on the opportunities and experiences for our Senior School students.”

Brad Smith Principal, Senior School

Creating Vibrant Learning Spaces

“Modern schools need spaces that are flexible and fluid –that don’t lock them into singular activities. The co-location of the library, design lab and learning commons will allow students to collaborate, use technology, read and learn in an environment that can change and adjust with the needs of their classes and their projects.”

Steve Anderson Junior School Vice-Principal, Student Life

Embracing Diversity

“The mark of a great student is not necessarily a child from a family with the ability to pay. The mark of a great student is a child with a strong mind and a good heart who shows up ready to contribute. Growing our endowment will allow us to continue offering financial assistance to deserving, missionaligned students and their families.”

Renée Lepp Director of Enrollment