Board Of Directors & Foundation

The Trafalgar Castle School Board of Directors is responsible for the school’s overall stewardship and governance, which includes overseeing the school’s financial affairs, policies and strategic direction, and appointment of the Head of School. A committed group of volunteers, board members are drawn from current and past parents, alumnae and external friends of the school. Board members also include the President of the Parents’ Guild. Members are recruited for their specific skills and/or expertise, their alignment of values with the school, and a commitment to ensuring the school achieves its mission and vision. The Board of Directors meets as a full Board at regularly scheduled meetings throughout the school year, and also conducts its business through the following committees that bring recommendations to the entire Board.

Finance and Property Committee

The Finance and Property Committee reviews the monthly financial results; annual budget; management processes and internal controls over financial reporting, compliance and operations; and meets with the external auditors to recommend approval of the audited annual financial statements.

The Committee also recommends the appointment of the external auditors to the Board. It advises on financial strategies and reviews the school’s investments in compliance with the school’s investment policy. The Committee makes recommendations to the Board on matters dealing with the improvement, maintenance, and use of the property of the School.

Governance Committee

Advising on matters relating to the Board’s governance, structure, policies and processes, the Governance Committee also identifies, assesses and recommends qualified individuals as nominees for appointment as directors. It develops recommendations regarding the experience, competencies, skills and personal qualities for potential directors, taking into account the Board’s short-term needs and long-term succession plans.

Board of Directors

Karen Gordon
Chair
Joanne Burghardt
Secretary
Sid Attapattu
Sean Cable
Lesley Campbell
Maggie Carmichael
Ewan Dunderdale
Krista Hester
Tyler Hewlett
Ex-Officio
David Hogg
Hamilton Jeyaraj
Sojin Kim
Simonetta Lanzi
Brian Lee
Karen Pluthero
Doug Wilkinson

FOUNDATION

Since 1874, Trafalgar Castle has cultivated a culture where students are placed at the forefront of education and development. We believe in superior education for girls, guiding them to become empowered and to thrive in their future.

The Trafalgar Castle School Foundation was created as a pathway for individuals interested in supporting the betterment of education for girls. This growth can be accomplished by implementing the importance of education and community by introducing girls to an institution where they are being valued and heard.

The School’s Board of Directors established the Trafalgar Castle School Foundation, an independent not-for-profit entity charged with the oversight and management of the School’s $15.5 million endowment fund to support the School’s strategic direction. The endowment is essentially a result of the recent sale of property owned by the School. It supports the strategic approaches to ensure the long-term sustainability of Trafalgar Castle School for generations to come.

Trafalgar Castle Foundation would not be possible without our Board of Directors. The Board for the Trafalgar Castle Foundation plays an integral role in steering the organization towards a secure future by embracing and administrating indispensable and favourable policies.

The Trafalgar Castle Foundation Board Members are trustees to the organization’s financial oversight and legal authority while ensuring the Foundation has sufficient resources to progress its mission and values. The new Foundation Board was formed in the Fall of 2021 with the election of directors that bring strong expertise and personal commitment. In addition, the chair of Trafalgar Castle School’s Board of Directors is an ex-officio member of the Foundation Board.

Foundation Board of Directors

Tyler Hewlett
Chair
Karen Gordon
Ex-Officio
Stephen Boland
Michael Cann
David Hogg
Eva Lau
Kait Mackay