Our Stories
Read more about how MPower will impact the future of our school, and learn more about community leaders who are already invested in the campaign.
IN SHORT, SHE'S AMAZING
We love it when parents share their fondest memories of Mulgrave. We’ve heard many heartwarming stories over the years and feel genuinely fortunate to be part of your children’s lives. When we asked Lily Chen to tell us about some of her favourite moments...
snowstorm inspires generosity
The Wong-Fricks had been living in Hong Kong for 19 years. Their three daughters were born there, and the girls were happily studying at an international IB school. They had family, friends, and a strong professional network. Leaving it all behind was a difficult choice. When they made the move to Vancouver last year...
who doesn't love recess?
When you meet Joie Anyon, you can’t help but feel captivated by her smile. Her name is French, and when translated, means ‘joy’. After having the pleasure of chatting with her, you quickly realise that ‘joy’ is a word that perfectly illustrates her family’s approach to life.
"Mulgrave Feels Like a Big Family."
It was nearly 11 years ago when Hong Xu, her husband, Xue Xin, and their son, David joined the Mulgrave community. From reading his first book as a bright-eyed boy to service trips to Kenya as a young man, we’ve had the joy of watching David learn and grow.
van der chijs-wang family
The Van der Chijs-Wang family has been with Mulgrave since spring 2013. They have two children in Junior School who can't wait to come to school every day. Considering their love of Mulgrave as well as a philanthropic history of supporting technology startups and investments, essentially helping young entrepreneurs to make their dreams come true, supporting Mulgrave's MPower campaign was a natural fit for them. Read More
Noormohamed-Chande FAMILY
The Noormohamed-Chande family has been with Mulgrave since 2009. Currently, Ahna is in Middle School, and Jayden in Junior School. The family sees Mulgrave as inclusive, community-minded and innovative, and were happy to be early MPower supporters.
klopfer family: multi-generational giving
The Klopfer family, members of the Mulgrave community since 2011, are the first Mulgrave family to make a multi-generational gift to the MPower Campaign. Read More
THINK LIKE A DESIGNER
In today’s complex world, having a solutions-based mindset is an essential skill. This means having a mind that is trained to identify issues or opportunities and come up with solutions that work. This solutions-based mentality is what drives the MYP Design Tech Program, a core subject taught from Gr 6 to Gr 9 where math, science, art and design come together. Read More