Message from the Board Chair

The role of an independent school Board is to guide the school’s mission, vision, values and strategic goals and to establish policies and procedures consistent with those objectives. The Board safeguards the school's assets and oversees executive decision making to enhance the school's performance and reputation.   

West Point Grey Academy is proud to have an active and engaged Board of Directors who cares deeply about the wellbeing of our students, staff, families and community. The WPGA Board of Directors includes current and alumni parents, with the participation of the Head of School and principals, and those who have been instrumental to the school’s history and success, including founding member Dr. Peter Wong, OBC. 

Each Board member brings professional expertise and insights to support the Head of School and Leadership Team. As a collective, the Board approves the school's strategy and distributes the allocation of resources to maintain WPGA’s high-calibre programs. With the Head of School and Leadership Team, the Board holds the trust of the founders, informs the school community, guides the Strategic Plan, and provides vision and leadership for the school’s continued growth. The WPGA Board embraces the CAIS National Standards of governance practices and holds at least four meetings annually.

I invite you to contact me at any time to learn more about West Point Grey Academy. 

Peter Blake, FCPA, FCA 
Chair, WPGA Board of Directors 

Board Directors

List of 8 members.

  • Peter Blake 

    Board Chair
    Bio
  • Patrick Chan 

    Board Director
    Bio
  • Lauren Ilich 

    Board Director
    Bio
  • Wendy King 

    Board Director
    Bio
  • Miranda Lam, K.C. 

    Board Director
    Bio
  • Sacha McLean 

    Board Director
    Bio
  • Elena Smith 

    Board Director
    Bio
  • Teresa Edgar 

    Board Director
    Bio

List of 5 members.

  • Robert Standerwick, K.C. 

    Board Chair Emeritus; Foundation Director
    Bio
  • Mark Tourigny 

    Board Director; Building Committee Chair
    Bio
  • Kory Wilson 

    Board Director
    Bio
  • Peter Wong 

    Board and Foundation Director; Founding Member
    Bio
  • Cheryl Yue 

    Board Director
    Bio

West Point Grey Academy

4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9
Tel: 604-222-8750  

Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.