Press esc to head back
The need
The Cascade Campaign places potential as the bridge between our three areas of focus.
We are seeking to raise over
$20 million to secure the long-term vitality of Mulgrave.
Today, we are asking you to be a lead donor in this effort. Your contribution will set us on a course of action, impacting both current and future students and families.
Support faculty & staff housing subsidies/initiatives in order to recruit and retain top talent
Investments
Potential
Endowment
Capital
To forge a sustainable economic model that fully supports our financial assistance goals
To meet the changing needs of our students through upgraded facilities and enhanced learning spaces
Our mission is to inspire excellence in education and in life. To do so, we equip lifelong learners on the continuous pursuit of personal best. This needs continuous resources.
The Cascade Campaign is designed to provide ongoing support and power the ever-evolving needs of Mulgrave while reflecting our generous culture.
This philanthropic campaign is one, new way we’ll reach our Strategic Direction’s objective to create Learner Confidence with Purpose.
Supporting our
Mission & Vision
Case for support
At its core, philanthropy is like a current. One act of generosity can inspire another, creating a flow of impact that builds momentum and carries forward into the future.
That’s the vision of The Cascade Campaign: a bold, ongoing effort to strengthen our school community through philanthropy, recognition, and shared purpose.
Like a river, The Cascade Campaign will move and grow alongside the school’s evolving needs. This flexible approach allows us to set ambitious goals, celebrate milestones, and build a continuous culture of giving.
A gift from you isn’t just a donation, but an investment with an immediate and measurable impact. And, it will be a ripple of lasting influence for students, faculty, and families for generations to come.
Case For Support | 2025-2026
Prepared for Adrienne and Yi
Investing in
our Faculty
Living on the North Shore is prohibitively expensive for many of our faculty and staff, particularly as they grow their own families.
These costs are a known barrier to recruitment and retention of some of the best people; those who could be at the core of our school for many years to come.
In addition to a robust Professional Development Fund, made possible by Momentum, we are building an investment fund to specifically reduce the obstacle of affordable housing.
For key educators in critical roles, this could mean:
- Down payment support (zero interest loan)
- Reduced mortgage interest rates
- Other models for joint school/faculty investment in housing
What is our biggest challenge to recruitment & retention?
We expect our teachers and educational leaders to propel Mulgrave’s Strategic Direction. They are at the heart of our organisation and have daily impact on our students. By ensuring that we can recruit and retain the absolute best, we can confidently position Mulgrave as a school of choice for top talent worldwide and further differentiate our school through exceptional teaching.
More than a short-term fix…
Endowment
Our children learn from their peers as much as they do our teachers. Having a diverse group of friends and classmates expands a student’s perspectives on the world, builds empathy, and supports strong future citizenship.
Currently, a bulk of our Financial Assistance fund comes through annual Momentum fundraising. To ensure financial stability and grow to increase our Financial Assistance Fund, we aim to grow our Endowment from the current $5.7 million to $10 million in the next 8 years.
Building our Endowment
means we could:
- develop a scholarship programme for Indigenous students,
- increase the number of students who receive needs-based tuition relief and wraparound support,
- and ensure financial stability so we can always fulfill our commitments to deserving students.
More than a handout…
Removing the barrier of tuition makes Mulgrave attainable to many deserving student who bring diversity and great value to our school.
By building our Endowment, we ensure financial stability for
this important programme, which makes Mulgrave a better school for all.
How can we sustainably ensure socio-economic diversity?
Preparing students for a world that is changing faster than ever isn’t optional - it’s our responsibility. To stay at the forefront of education, we must give them the tools and learning spaces where innovation thrives.
We know that the development of critical thinking, data-based analysis, and complex problem-solving is at the heart of
this preparation, and it is through STEM areas - chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, technology, math, and more - that we can best challenge our students to grow.
Why do we need to invest in STEM now?
What is the Professional Development Centre?
Mulgrave is a beacon school globally for excellence in teaching and learning. This reputation is only growing with our leadership in IB Systems Transformation, an innovative inter-disciplinary Diploma Programme course offered by only four schools in the world.
To provide a dedicated centre for Professional Development of our own faculty as well as others from around the world, we will firmly position Mulgrave as a leader. This aligns with our efforts to attract and retain the best faculty as well as students and families interested in our strategic direction.
Of all the projects that we could undertake, a STEM capital project is the only one that would…
- meet this pressing need,
- maintain our position as a leading international school,
- and support our teaching and learning goals, including those related to recruitment and retention.
By coupling this initiative with our STEM Centre, we can…
- make most efficient use of space and construction efforts,
- host local and international professional development opportunities in an innovative space,
- and position the ongoing development of our faculty as a strategic priority.
Future-Ready Skills & Spaces
Innovation & Community Impact
Flexibility & Inclusion
AI, robotics, and emerging technologies are reshaping every industry. By equipping our students with professional-level tools and collaborative STEM spaces, we give them a competitive edge for university and careers that don’t yet exist.
Modern facilities inspire creativity and entrepreneurship, becoming a hub for partnerships with universities, businesses, and local organizations.
They signal to families and donors that we’re serious about future-focused education.
Purpose-built spaces allow us to quickly integrate new technologies, broaden access to advanced learning, and invite all students—regardless of background—into high-impact STEM experiences.
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More than just an upgrade…
Investing in state-of-the-art STEM facilities isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about ensuring our graduates are prepared to lead and innovate in a fast-changing world. By acting now, we position our school as a leader in IB education and as a community that equips its students to shape the future, not just adapt to it.
Middle School Statistics & Facts
LEAPS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
- Engineering: App Development
- Science in the City
- Exploring Games through Math
- Young Investors Society
- Science Challenges
- Exploring Games Through Math
- Intro to Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Games (Computational Thinking)
- Engineering: Builders Club (CAD)
- Web Development
- Learning Through Minecraft
- Math Contests (prep for competition) Engineering: Game Design
- Robotics
- Earth & Space Science
4 IDUs in Middle School → Science component in each of them Big grade project → Grade 7 Science Fair
Senior School
Statistics & Facts
Curricular & Co-Curricular:
- Physics Olympics Club
- Healthcare and Sciences Club
- Mandatory IB Collaborative Science Project
44% of G12 and 51% of G11 students are enrolled in double science
21 students of Grad 2026 are writing an EE in a science or math subject
Stats, Facts & Figures
- 50 sections taught by 11 teachers in seven science classrooms.
- Full time teachers in the science department teach in an average of 2.38 classrooms.
- Full time teachers in MS & SS teach in an average of 1.27 classrooms.
- Two lab techs support Upper School courses and work to bring science to the Junior School. They transport delicate supplies, as well as chemicals to all science rooms.
- Activities and experiments happen in the prep room.
- Science rooms span 3 floors.
NONE OF THIS IS IDEAL - The need is pressing and it is time to invest.
Past Major School Projects
- Senior School classrooms & specialty spaces
- Cafeteria and Great Hall
- Rooftop garden
- Parking lots
- Middle School classrooms & specialty spaces
- Makerspaces and Upper School art studio
- Performing Arts teaching, performing, and rehearsal spaces
- Athletics spaces - gymnasiums, fitness centre, dance studio, team rooms, turf field
Nicole Moller (Class of 2012) when visiting for her 10-year reunion:
The only part of the school I recognise!”
referring to the science labs.
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What is needed?
More space
Ability to tailor classrooms for the needs of each discipline: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Systems and Societies, spaces for study pods, collaboration
Accessibility
High tables, compartmentalised spacing, wheelchair access
Water taps near electrical outlets, gas taps, student supervision, individual teacher ownership of classroom, separation of instructional and lab space…these current issues need to be addressed
Increased safety
Visibility
Continuity with rest of the school: glass windows, study spaces, teacher prep
Innovation
Robotics and AI require square footage that we don’t currently have
STEM Building
& Centre for Teaching Excellence
Research and Practice
Benefits
- Purpose-built spaces with room for robotics, engineering, and much more
- Allows for the repurposing of current science wing into wellbeing spaces (teaching kitchen, pottery room, etc.)
- Construction can happen all at once and refits to current science wing done when school is not in session
- Added Centre for Teaching Excellence - Research and Practice - key for university partnerships and recruitment of high quality teachers
- Takes full advantage of the land area available on that section of our campus
Endowment
Investments
Capital
Deepen our endowment to enhance (and ultimately replace) operational budget allocated to FA
Flowing together investment income and allocated funds, an annual budget is set for faculty and staff housing.
Adjusted for the most pressing needs, projects like the STEM Centre can be incorporated into our campaign planning.
Philanthropy at Mulgrave
At each stage of its development, the parent body has collectively invested heavily in the future of the school. The result is a world-class education that the students of today are benefitting from.
Founding Mulgrave families built and improved the original school, 1993-2004.
From 2005-2014, Mulgrave families built our beautiful Senior School and developed our common facilities - parking, cafeteria, Great Hall and turf field.
From 2015-2023, Mulgrave families invested in building the West Wing - Middle School, Early Years, and Upper School Makerspace - and the new Athletics and Performing Arts Centre.
These generous investments have been made with the belief that generations to come would benefit.