Dear Cascade Leadership Donors,

On behalf of the Mulgrave School Board, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your extraordinary generosity and belief in our community. 

Your leadership gifts - ranging from $100,000 to $1,500,000 - are far more than financial commitments. They are powerful statements of confidence in Mulgrave’s future and in the bold direction of our Cascade Campaign. Because of you, we are moving forward with clarity and conviction as we advance plans for our new STEM Centre and Centre for Teaching Excellence, Research and Practice, expand our teacher housing initiatives, and strengthen our endowment for financial assistance. 

As Board Chair, I want you to know how pivotal your support has been at the governance level. Lead commitments such as yours provide the foundation upon which the Board makes thoughtful, responsible decisions about timelines, scope, and long-term financial stewardship. Your early investment reduces uncertainty, strengthens our financial modelling, and allows us to proceed with ambition while maintaining prudence. 

The new STEM and Professional Development

Centre will be a transformative space - designed to inspire innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world problem solving for generations of students. At the same time, our commitment to teacher housing recognises a critical reality: attracting and retaining exceptional educators in our region requires bold, strategic solutions. And through the growth of our endowment for financial assistance, we reaffirm that a Mulgrave education must remain accessible to talented students from a wide range of backgrounds.

These three pillars - facilities, faculty, and access - are deeply interconnected. Together, they strengthen the very core of who we are as a school and who we aspire to become. Your leadership has not only accelerated this work; it signals to the broader community that this vision is worthy of investment. Others will follow because you stepped forward first. Thank you for partnering with us in shaping Mulgrave’s future with courage and foresight. 

I look forward to sharing continued progress with you and to celebrating the lasting impact of your generosity in the months and years ahead.

With sincere appreciation,

Every milestone represents not only progress on a building, but progress toward a Centre for Teaching Excellence, Research, and Practice that will elevate innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and opportunities for our students for decades to come.

Your leadership support through the Cascade Campaign is what makes this work possible. Thank you for your partnership, your confidence, and your belief in this bold vision.

February 10, 2026

Development Permit Submitted

We have officially submitted our Development Permit application, marking a major step forward in bringing the STEM Centre vision to life.

March 2026

Class C Cost Estimate

Our construction partner, LARK, will be providing a Class C cost estimate (which includes a higher level of detail). As part of our commitment to fiscal stewardship, we are also considering engaging an additional contractor to review the budget as a reasonableness check.

June 2026

Next Budget Milestone

An even further refined cost milestone is anticipated in June 2026, which will continue to sharpen our financial planning and readiness.

October 2026 Target

Detailed Design & Building Permit

Our architects are now moving into the detailed design phase, with the goal of submitting the building permit application and tendering the project by October 2026.

Financing Structure

In parallel, we have begun discussions with our banking partner to determine the optimal structure for a new loan agreement that supports both the STEM Centre and the long-term sustainability of the school.

LARK Group is a Surrey-based development, construction, and property management firm with more than four decades of experience delivering complex institutional, healthcare, commercial, and mixed-use projects across British Columbia. Known for its integrated approach - spanning development through long-term asset management - LARK specialises in purpose-built facilities that strengthen communities and support innovation in learning and care environments.

Partnership with Mulgrave School

LARK has been a valued partner in the growth and evolution of our campus. The partnership has focussed on creating modern, flexible academic environments that support inquiry-based learning, student wellbeing, and future-ready programming. During past projects, LARK’s institutional expertise ensured careful integration with the existing campus while maintaining uninterrupted school operations - a hallmark of their thoughtful construction management in active community settings.

Together, Mulgrave and LARK have advanced facilities that not only meet the functional needs of a leading independent school, but also embody its strategic direction and long-term commitment to innovation in education.

Total number of donors (families): 15

Total amount raised (including pledges): $4,950,000

Total amount received: $1,715,000 

We are making outstanding progress toward reaching our fundraising milestones and anticipate moving into the public fundraising phase in November 2026.

Stay tuned for additional information!