IMPACT: Annual Report 2017-2018 | Page 28

Forward Momentum Builds This is an exciting year for LCIS as we begin site preparation for our new upper school campus. The design and construction of these new facilities are a crucial component of our strategic and master plans which set the standard of excellence for schools within the Caribbean. New space, renovations, additional students and a more robust endowment for financial aid and scholarships will open limitless possibilities for our students and the greater Bahamian community. Thanks to the generous partnership of local businesses, foundations, families and community members, we have raised over $13.5M through donations and pledges. This has allowed us to continue implementing our master plan on both the current campus and prepare for the new secondary facility behind St Paul’s. Additional financing is concurrently being finalised to allow for the Phase One construction on the secondary school site consisting of a two-story, three-wing classroom building. Our students’ learning will be enhanced by a brand new chemistry/biology lab, physics/robotics lab and makerspace, art studio, dance and theater rehearsal space, eight general classrooms, dining facility, conference room and the necessary offices for administration. These facilities will accommodate five grades of secondary students and support the full complement of the LCIS student experience including strong academics, athletics and the arts. Construction drawings for the entire secondary campus, including Phase One and future phases, were completed over the summer months, as well as the cut and fill process, which has prepared the site for development. With a building permit in hand, the installation of infrastructure and the process to select the contractor underway, we will soon be able to announce our timeline for groundbreaking and Phase One construction. In addition, LCIS now enjoys enhancements to our current campus. Following on from four years of improvements to buildings, landscape and play areas for all students, the school recently completed the construction of Dingman Hall, the largest single investment in the master plan to date. The hall and adjacent kitchen have had a significant positive impact on campus life for all faculty and students. In addition, recent improvements have begun to ensure a safe and secure campus that meets the highest international standards with upgrades being made to the exterior fire alarms, lighting and camera systems, as well as perimeter fencing. Two new gifts totaling $350,000 were also received for our Financial Aid and Scholarship Endowment. These generous donations give this important programme further sustainability and predictability as we grow our support for exceptional local students who would otherwise not be able to attend LCIS. In alignment with our strategic vision, the Board and leadership remain committed to providing an excellent education for our students. As always, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our entire school community for partnering in this effort. Thank you for helping to launch the next chapter in LCIS history. This donor listing is cumulative for the full period of the campaign and recognises any commitments made before the close of the last fiscal year on 31 July 2018. Anonymous* Anonymous* Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous O’Niel & Nateisha Bain Martin & Marium Baldwin Gerhard & Sarah Beukes* Bloomberg Philanthropies Ashish Bowen Lora Bower The Brown Foundation, Inc of Houston/Isabel S Lummis The Brown Foundation, Inc of Houston/William N Mathis The Brown Foundation, Inc of Houston/Christopher B Sarofim* The Sarofim Family* Yannique Charlton Greg Cleare Helene De Jong* The de la Rocha Family* Embassy of the United States of America Bruce & Rebecca Fernie Mark Gillespie & Whitney Thier Bryan & Tracie Glinton Nicolaus & Amalia Good Basil & Anne Goulandris Lisa Greene Philipp & Ashley Haas Arthur Head & Stacey Bobo Christopher & Venetia Herrod Holowesko Partners Ltd* The Holowesko Family Rand & Lindsay Holstead Niels & Katherine Jensen John & Nia Jephson Trent & Julia Jordan Kim Kemp Charles & Pamela Klonaris Saveli Kotz & Catrina Tiron* Bert & Sylvia Krista Atul & Laura Lele Orjan & Amanda Lindroth Anthony & Lucy Lyons* Craig & Rebecca Massey* John McCartney & Joanna Paul* Miller Mendez & Cristina Alvarez Edward & Cindy Newell Gregory & Stephanie Nihon Jamie & Kylie Nottage Otis Booth Foundation/Palmer Murray in honour of Courtney Sarofim and Aimee Salmi Giles & Marlene Pinto Zina Pratt Ramon Quintero & Pascale Trichet Andrew & Julie Raenden* Bruno & Sonjia Roberts Gunnar & Alexandra Sachs The Schiff Foundation Rolf & Claudia Segger Jeffrey & Courtney Shear Dala Smith Kiril & Kate Sokoloff The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Jeremy & Vanessa Stuby Christopher & Erin Tomlinson Simon & Jacqueline Townend* TradeInvest Asset Management* Mark & Katie Tuinman Terry & Kathleen White Amre Youness * Indicates more than one gift to project planning, upper school master plan, lower school improvements, multipurpose building or endowment for financial aid and scholarships 27