Mulgrave School

Mulgrave School
Address
2330 Cypress Bowl Ln
West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7S 3H9
Canada
Coordinates 49°20′59″N 123°11′51″W / 49.349637°N 123.1975708°W / 49.349637; -123.1975708
Information
Funding type Private
Founded 1993
Head of School John Wray
Grades PK-12
Language English
Campus Suburban
Mascot Tron
Team name Mulgrave Titans
Website www.mulgrave.com

Mulgrave School is an independent non-denominational, co-educational, university-preparatory school in West Vancouver, Canada. It has approximately 80 students in every grade and uses all IB programs. The school is located on the side of Cypress Mountain and off Exit 8 of Highway 1.

History

Early days (1993–1999)

In 1993 the parents of West Vancouver Montessori established a school from grade 1 to grade 2 in a small portable on the West Vancouver Montessori School campus.[1] As the board of directors searched for a suitable permanent site to build on, the school was moved into the North Shore Winter Club in 1995.[1] In 1999, Construction was started on the new building lot just up from exit eight of the upper levels highway. the 30 million dollar school was designed for 600 students and consisted of a Theatre, Library, Double Gym and Science Wing.

Mulgrave School's 350 seat theatre.

Senior school expansion (2012–2015)

As the school's population of students expanded to over 800[2] The school quickly needed a new wing. Having already constructed a senior school annex, an expansion plan was approved in 2012 and the construction started in June. The new 25 million dollar facility had a new 45000 square foot senior school, a rooftop garden, cafeteria, lobby and underground parking.[3] The total capital campaign was $30 million.

Facilities

Mulgrave Facilities Include:

  • 350 seat theatre
  • Library
  • Cafeteria
  • Science Labs (with gas lines)
  • Art Department
  • Design Studio
  • Film Studio

References

  1. 1 2 "Mulgrave's History - Mulgrave School". Mulgrave.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
  2. ↑ "Mulgrave at a Glance - Mulgrave School". Mulgrave.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
  3. ↑ "Mulgrave School - Advancement". Mulgrave.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
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