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Giving Opportunities and Priorities



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Giving Opportunities

Whether it’s a contribution to our Annual Fund or a transformational gift that drives extraordinary change, our donors can be involved at any level, directing their contribution towards a priority that is personally meaningful.

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Annual Fund

These gifts support iCAST through the Equipment Fund, curriculum development, financial assistance, Athletics, Arts instruction and resources, and many co-curricular activities such as the Model UN Club.

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Transformational Gifts

Transformational-gift donors can create a meaningful legacy with naming opportunities, with various spaces available within iCAST corresponding to different levels of support.

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Legacy Giving

Customize and create a planned gift that reflects your values, beliefs, your family’s love and your long-lasting connection to your school.

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Naming Opportunities

Transform a space into your legacy. The Karen L. Jurjevich Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre (iCAST) offers many unique and creative naming opportunities.

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Funding Priorities

  • An unprecedented 34,458 square-foot space, combining the Arts and STEM. The first of its kind in Canada in a JK–12 space.

    Combining STEM and the Arts for new solutions is the language of success in tomorrow’s entrepreneurial-driven workplaces. iCAST and the skills it will nurture will help Branksome students stand out to both universities and employers. iCAST and our graduates are already creating buzz with university admissions teams.

  • This vital fund helps us respond quickly to our ever-evolving, highest-priority needs to enrich the learning environment for our students by supporting curricular and co-curricular programming.

    Recent projects, all of which contribute to our learning environment and set our students ahead, include:

    • Supporting Noodle, our signature business incubator 
    • Supporting our world-renowned debating and public speaking program which has had top finishes at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships (Worlds)
    • Supporting our popular Model UN Club
    • Funding for our collaboration with Red Sky, a leading Canadian dance company
    • Funding for off-campus performance space for student plays 
    • Supporting our rowers and athletes

  • Financial Assistance removes financial barriers for diverse and promising students, regardless of their economic situation, enriching the learning environment for all with a range of perspectives and talents.

An unprecedented 34,458 square-foot space, combining the Arts and STEM. The first of its kind in Canada in a JK–12 space.

Combining STEM and the Arts for new solutions is the language of success in tomorrow’s entrepreneurial-driven workplaces. iCAST and the skills it will nurture will help Branksome students stand out to both universities and employers. iCAST and our graduates are already creating buzz with university admissions teams.

This vital fund helps us respond quickly to our ever-evolving, highest-priority needs to enrich the learning environment for our students by supporting curricular and co-curricular programming.

Recent projects, all of which contribute to our learning environment and set our students ahead, include:

  • Supporting Noodle, our signature business incubator 
  • Supporting our world-renowned debating and public speaking program which has had top finishes at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships (Worlds)
  • Supporting our popular Model UN Club
  • Funding for our collaboration with Red Sky, a leading Canadian dance company
  • Funding for off-campus performance space for student plays 
  • Supporting our rowers and athletes

Financial Assistance removes financial barriers for diverse and promising students, regardless of their economic situation, enriching the learning environment for all with a range of perspectives and talents.

More Ways To Give

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Stepping Stones Donor Wall

Step into this rare opportunity to leave your mark. The Stepping Stone Donor Wall will be a prominent architectural feature in iCAST’s main lobby. It’s time to reimagine the traditional donor wall and honour our community of generous iCAST supporters who chose to invest in the school’s vision for girls’ education in a beautiful way.

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Make a Gift

Your generous support will empower the next generation of leaders and innovators. Make a gift today and create lasting impact at Branksome Hall.

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CONTACT US

Claudia Metelsky

Claudia Metelsky Director, Campaign and Development, Advancement and Community Engagement

Sarah McDavid Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts