Quick Facts
General:
- Founded in 1996
- Nondenominational JK-12 independent day school
- Enrolment: 943 students
- Average Class Size: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Junior Kindergarten: 8:30am-2:30pm (drop-off from 8:30am; pick-up to 3pm)
- Kindergarten: 8:20am-3:30pm
- Grades 1-12: 8:20am-3:30pm
- Afterschool care: 3pm-5:30pm
Facilities:
- 18 acres overlooking English Bay and North Shore mountains
- Two gymnasiums, pool, fitness studio, tennis courts, sports fields and running trail
- Dining hall and café
- Fully staffed support and resource centres, with technology stations and study rooms
- Learning commons and makerspace, with technology stations and collaboration areas
- Arts and music wing
- University and Career Counselling Centre
School Programs:
- 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses
- Integrated technology and digital citizenship program
- Global Studies Diploma Program, in partnership with UBC’s Liu Institute
- Member of Global Online Academy
- STEM courses, including engineering and robotics
- Outdoor environmental education program from grade 3, including grade 10 Wilderness Pursuits program
- Film and television program
- Daily physical education from JK; recreational sports in all grades
- Member of CAIS, ISEA and provincial athletic leagues; top-ranked junior and senior varsity teams in cross country, soccer, swimming, basketball, volleyball, golf, tennis, and track and field
- Fine and performing arts program, including drama, music, visual arts and industrial design; band or strings program from grade 3
- Extensive club offerings (50+), including internationally recognized debate, Model UN and public speaking clubs
- Leadership opportunities in all grades
- Schoolwide “spirit” houses
Graduation and University Acceptance:
- WPGA Graduation Rate: 100%
- University Acceptance: 100%
- Scholarship Awards: $1 million
- Alumni attend leading schools worldwide; click here for WPGA alumni universities.
Leadership:
- Head of School: Stephen Anthony
- Head of Junior School: Ciara Corcoran
- Head of Senior School: Jason Parker
- 185 staff, including 4 full-time student counsellors and 2 university/career counsellors
- 100% of teachers engage in professional development, with many presenting at ISABC, CAIS and Ministry of Education sessions
- Board Chair: Peter Blake
- Foundation Board Chair: Neil Watson