“We chose to support the Opportunity Fund because it represents everything we value about Branksome—a school that encourages exploration, not specialization. Our daughter Camilla didn’t come here with one fixed direction. She’s discovered her passions by experiencing the full width of opportunity: languages, the arts, STEM—all of it. iCAST is a perfect example of this kind of learning environment.

Even though the building is now complete, the work isn’t over. I work in real estate, and I can tell you—operating costs, especially when it comes to top-tier teaching and programming, are even more demanding than construction. That’s why we keep giving. The return on this kind of investment is extraordinary.

We trust Branksome to decide where funds are most needed—they’re best equipped to make that call. What we see in return is a student who, in her first year, told us, 'I’ve found my people.' Camilla had attended two other schools before Grade 8, and Branksome was where she truly found her place. We dropped off a little girl, and now we’re watching a confident, curious young woman emerge.

Supporting the Opportunity Fund means giving more students that kind of journey—and we’re proud to play a small part in that."

Read the full 2024-25 Donor and Giving Report here and learn more about the Make Way campaign.