FOUNDATION
THE PRIORY SCHOOL FOUNDATION
WHAT WE DO
Our Foundation is devoted to raising funds for the school's continued development of innovative educational approaches so that it can maintain low tuition fees, small class sizes and personalized student care.
WHO WE ARE
THE PRIORY SCHOOL FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE TEAM AND DIRECTORS 2023-2024
CHAIR
Ms. Kelly Winter
VICE-CHAIR
Ms. Nadia Niro
TREASURER
Mr. James Brown
DIRECTORS
Ms. Caroline Blakely
Mr. Maarten Bijl
Ms. Cynthia Coletti
Ms. Claudine Courey
Ms. Maria Del Mar Motta
Ms. Andrea Kreible
Ms. Rosanna Rizzuto
Mr. Stephano Pascali
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Ms. Susan Dawson-McConnell
Ms. Deborah Heuff
Mr. John Marinelli
Ms. Pierette Wong
EX-OFFICIO AND NON-VOTING:
Mr. David Lahteenmaa
Ms. Nadine Medawar
Mr. Christian St-Pierre, Head of School
SECRETARY
Mr. David Lähteenmaa, Development
and Alumni Relations Officer
OUR SUCCESSES
Two successful Capital Campaigns, starting with the Touch Tomorrow Campaign, have increased teachable space, and more importantly, student opportunities. In 2011, the Foundation along with the Capital Campaign Co-Chairs raised over $2 million for the Spreading Our Wings Capital Campaign, which allowed the school to build its newest wing, housing the classrooms for Grades, 3, 4, 5, 6, senior French, The Priory Enrichment Program (PEP), Music, Art, and Phys-Ed.
Successful yearly Annual Campaigns have enhanced our campus in a diverse way such as creating a Band Program, adding turf to our fields, creating a new Science Lab, adding Solar Panels on the roof of our gymnasium, renovating our Priory Kitchen, installing a safe and secure front gate and retaining wall, and creating new outdoor learning spaces.
Since its inception, The Foundation has raised over $4 million. These funds have helped The Priory School initiate and complete many projects which have enhanced the curriculum, campus and student experience at The Priory School.
Over 1 million dollars is invested with the Foundation of Greater Montreal, and the annual revenue is available to support particular programs. In 2006, our endowed funds allowed The Priory School to start The Priory Enrichment Program (PEP). This program gives all children one-on-one attention when they are learning to read, additional support to those children who may require extra care at certain times, and enrichment projects for those thirsty for greater challenges.
Another program funded by our endowment is our Bursary Program. Every year, the Bursary Fund distributes $30,000 to $45,000 to families in need of financial assistance. The average donation is $3000 to $4000. The majority of these funds go to current families who are in need of assistance in order to keep their children in the school. Since its inception, the Priory School Foundation has raised over $670,000 in assistance and has distributed over 130 student bursaries.
WHY WE DO IT
In 2001, The Priory School Board of Directors worked with a group of committed friends, parents and alumni to establish The Priory School Foundation. The group had one common belief: that The Priory School was a gem unlike any other school in Montreal. Priory students and alumni embody leadership, moral strength of character and most of all, love of learning and joy of living.
While tuition fees cover the costs of running The Priory day to day, in order to continue to nourish the school, the Priory Foundation began raising funds for the school’s future growth and dreams. This allows for an enriched educational experience while keeping tuition fees from becoming disproportionately expensive.
Our Foundation Works To Bring Our School's Dreams To Life.
Our Foundation's Members are always happy to answer any questions you may have or to listen to ideas or suggestions. We can be reached by email, foundation@priory.qc.ca and by calling 514-935-5966 Ext. 227.
INTERESTED IN KNOWING MORE?
For further information about giving to The Priory School, please visit our giving page.