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Published by Kingsway College School, 2019-05-05 15:53:47

Event Program

Thank you to our sponsors, advertisers and auction donors for making the KCS 30th Anniversary Diamond Gala a success.

KCS Anniversary
Gala

30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 1

2 KCS DIAMOND GALA

Table of Contents

Run of Show 5
Message from the Committee 6
Message from The Head and The Board 7
Introducing StEP 10
StEP Entrepreneurs and Danny Z 11
Using Givergy Silent Auction 12
Auction Donors 14
Live Auction Packages 16
Our Sponsors 22
Our Founders 24
Thank You 27

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Devencore and the Renaud family
congratulate KCS on 30 years of
building foundations for the future

Reimagining Commercial Real Estate Services

Dev4encKoCrSe DReIAaMltOieNsDCGoArpLAoration Canada Limited, Brokerage

Run of Show

6:30 p.m. Doors Open
Welcome Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres
7:30 p.m. Performance by Danny Z, KCS Magician
8:00 p.m. Dinner Stations Open
9:30 p.m. Dessert Stations Open
9:40 p.m. Live Auction
Auctioneer: Hal Hannaford, First KCS Head of School
10:00 p.m. Raffle Draw and Silent Auction Last Call
10:00 p.m. Dance Floor Opens

10:30 p.m. Silent Auction Closes
11:00 p.m. Late Night Stations Open
12:30 a.m. Last Call
1:00 a.m. Event Close

30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 5

From the Committee

Welcome and a huge thanks to all the KCS families joining us tonight and those that
have supported the KCS 30th Anniversary Diamond Gala.

As we cross this significant milestone and celebrate 30 years of Knowing What
Matters in Life, we can’t think of a better initiative for tonight’s proceeds.
It is innovative student experiences like the KCS Student Entrepreneurship Program
(StEP) that continues to push the boundaries of our children’s learning and help them
achieve their big ideas that make Kingsway College School the model of education
that it is.

Last but certainly not least, a huge shout-out to the Gala Committee and all the
tremendous support received from staff for the hours of work and dedication that
culminated in the fabulous event this evening.

Now get your elbows sharpened for some exciting auction bidding, your dancing
shoes primed to hit the floor and have a fantastic night!

With thanks and best wishes

THE KCS 30TH ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND GALA COMMITTEE

Jayne Edmonds Natasha Hughes Germain Krista Vriend
Kate Fidani Laura Powadiuk Kate Wallace
Sarah Horrocks

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From the Head & Board

Thank you for joining us this evening for the KCS 30th Anniversary Diamond Gala.
We are excited to share this milestone anniversary event with you all. It was the
entrepreneurial spirit of our founders that led to our school opening 30 years ago, and
it is with your support today that we are able to offer ground-breaking programs like
the KCS Student Entrepreneurship Program. We thank you all for your generosity.

Congratulations to the entire Gala Committee for putting together this unforgettable
evening in support of such a worthy cause. We also thank all our tireless volunteers for
helping make the evening a success. Finally, we are grateful for dedication of Hallie
McClelland and her team in the Advancement office. This event would have been
impossible without you.

KCS knows students are capable of achievements beyond our wildest dreams.
We’re proud to launch an exciting new catalyst for doing so – the KCS Student
Entrepreneurship Program (StEP). This authentic opportunity will support students in
grades 6 to 8 with entrepreneurial ambitions. Those willing to do the hard work of
launching a viable enterprise will gain access to formal mentorship by established
entrepreneurs, and seed money if needed through our new StEP Fund. This program
is being delivered in partnership with Future Design School and through the generous
volunteer support of KCS parent-entrepreneurs.

Your support tonight will make a difference where it matters most – with our students
and the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Thank you for knowing what matters in life. We
hope you enjoy the evening.

Regards,

ALAN BOWMAN
Chair of the Board of Governors
Kingsway College School

DEREK LOGAN
Head of School
Kingsway College School

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KCS 30th Anniversary Diamond Gala
in support of student entrepreneurs

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engaged community coming together to

support student entrepreneurs

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HAPPY 30TH GRAVITATE IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE
ANNIVERSARY KCS
TO KINGSWAY
COLLEGE SCHOOL 30TH ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND GALA
IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS
THE KERTON FAMILY
IS HAPPY TO HELP FOR YOUR FAMILY, ADVENTURE, EXPERIENTIAL
SUPPORT STUDENT & WELLNESS TRAVEL NEEDS
ENTREPRENEURS
CONTACT
AdsTHROUGH THE StEP
SCOTT WALDRON • 416.886.8653
PROGRAM AT KCS. [email protected]

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Introducing StEP

Growing Entrepreneurship, StEP by StEP

What ideas do you get when you invite 10 to 14 year-olds to start a business?

• Personalized hat accessories • A pending password saver
• Online animations • An app helping Etobians get to
• Outdoor survival kits
• A budding new board game know and love their community
• T-shirts (raising funds for the Jays • A cancelled plan to earn money

Care Foundation) through cryptocurrency (we learned
• Clothing personalization business that ship has sailed…)
• A KCS vending machine • And our famous Danny Z KCS
playing cards (raising funds for StEP)

These new business pursuits mark our inaugural year in the KCS Student
Entrepreneurship Program (StEP). Last spring’s pilot included the groundwork for the
playing cards, plus the launch of Ace-Sox, an online customized team sock business,
as well as a marketing boost to another online business that was already underway
pre-pilot. Ten current students have projects underway, and many more have

expressed interest but have other commitments. That’s
okay. Seeds have been planted.

At KCS, we believe we all have a responsibility to
make a positive difference in the world. The attributes
exercised in entrepreneurship (most of which are found
in our KCS Habits) are fundamental to making that
difference. KCS students are ready, able, and many are
on their way. Thanks to StEP, and the generous addition
of time, expert guidance, our partnership with Future
Design School and seed funding from our community,
entrepreneurship is blossoming this spring at KCS.

ANDREA FANJOY
Assistant Head, Academics
Kingsway College School

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StEP Entrepreneurs

In September 2018, KCS launched our ground-breaking StEP entrepreneurship
program, inviting students with entrepreneurial ambitions to pursue their big ideas.

Supported by Assistant Head, Academics, Andrea Fanjoy, all grade 6-8 students are
encouraged to take an entrepreneurial leap. We connect them with mentors, and
provide basic instruction in value propositions, minimum viable products, design
thinking, prototyping, customer interviews, and prepping pitch decks. Students who
pitch viable ideas can acquire seed money from the new StEP Fund and have the
help of a dedicated mentor. This support is significantly enhanced by our partnership
with Future Design School and a growing list of established entrepreneurs in the KCS
community who are willing to speak, entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur, with our students.

Following a successful pilot program where two students set up online commerce
ventures and our own KCS Magician Danny Z launched his own special playing cards,
we can’t wait to see where the journey will take our students.

DANNY Z

At just fourteen-years-old, Daniel Zychla, aka Danny Z, is the newest KCS entrepreneur.
When Daniel saw his first magic trick performed by a peer, he was astounded and
decided then that he wanted to connect to audiences and be part of something magical.

He quickly learned some tricks and started
performing for friends and family and hosted
his first full show for KCS students and faculty
in June 2018. Gaining a cult following, Danny Z
became a school-wide name to remember.

Following three months of concerted effort in
the pilot StEP program, Daniel launched his own
special edition KCS 30th Anniversary playing
cards that include the chance to learn two magic
tricks of your own.

Thank you Daniel for showing us what students
can accomplish!

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Using Givergy

To enhance your experience at the KCS 30th Anniversary Diamond Gala, we are
thrilled to present our silent auction entirely online. All you need is your smart phone
and you’ll be ready to be the highest bidder for your favourite auction package. We
have over 100 packages to browse, so follow these steps to get online easily and
seamlessly.

CREATE ACCOUNT
1. Go to www.KCSAUCTION.COM
2. Click on MENU on top left
3. Click on “My Account”
4. Click the “REGISTER” black button
5. To create account enter: (mobile / email for notifications if you are
outbid or a winning bidder)
• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Mobile #
• Password
6. Click “REGISTER”

BIDDING
1. Click “MENU”
2. Click “Silent Auction Items”
3. Scroll through items by “ITEMS” or by “CATEGORIES”
4. Click on an Auction Item for Description, Value and “Next Minimum Bid”
5. Enter your bid amount (any amount which is “Next Minimum Bid” or higher)
6. Click “PLACE BID”
7. Click “ANONYMOUS BID” or “PLACE BID” (your name listed as current highest bid)

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions or need help, please see Givergy Staff on site near the
Silent Auction table. They can be easily identified by their purple scarves or ties.

Keep your phone charged and happy bidding!

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Congratulations to Jack Sinclair and the KCS Class of 2019!

Thank you for nearly 20 years of Respect, Manners and Try Your
Best for Audrey ‘07 and Jack ‘19.

PwC is proud to support the next generation of entrepreneurs
through the KCS 30th Anniversary Diamond Gala.

Diane Kazarian,
GTA Managing Partner
Ross Sinclair, Partner
PwC Canada

Sales Representative & CERC Relocation Specialist

Office 416.760.0600 | Direct 416.728.4663

[email protected]

LuisaPiccirilli.com

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Auction Donors

10tation Event Catering Humbertown Village Spa Lise Russo
Bill Miles for Men Indeed Laboratories The Sawyer Family
Blo Blow Dry Bar Etobicoke Integra Health Centre Schwartz Levitsky Feldman
The Boulevard Club Kingsway College School
Kathryn Buczko Jane Kristoffy, Right Track LLP
California Sun Spa Scotiabank
Caroline Cameron Educational Services St. George’s on-the-Hill
Casual Affairs Clothing Kukri Canada
Gregory Charlton Lands’ End Business Anglican Church
Cineplex Entertainment Starbucks Canada
Cirillo’s Culinary Academy Outfitters Brian Stemmle
Cleveland Clinic Canada Live Nation Canada Karen Stemmle
COBS Bread Humbertown Local Kitchen and Wine Bar Storagepipe Canada
James and Alison Cumming Derek Logan Strathbridge Asset
Kendra Cutting Sarah Lord
Scott Dibble Mark Magee Management
Dan Elder Daniel Marcos Amy Stuart
Tegan and Mark Elgner Maple Leaf Sports & Swirls Cupcakes
Dell Technologies The Tan Family
Devil’s Glen Country Club Entertainment Ltd. Taz Hair Co.
DGN Kilters McCarthy Uniforms Caroline Thomas Design
Edmonds Family - Drive Medcan Toronto Argonauts
Elissa Meleca and Diana Treats Happen
Products TSN, The Sports Network
The eZone/ Reuben Riley Bowes Ubisoft Toronto
Family Bliss  Lucas Miller’s Hi- Vanderfleet Flowers
Galvin Green Canada The Vriend and Stevenson
Hands On Wellness / Julie Performance Hockey
Muskoka Mafia Inc. Families
Coombs Onni Group Kate Wallace
Lauren Hardy Photography One Salon Lisa Woon and Keri Davis
Haven Boutique The Powadiuk Family Daniel Zychla/Danny Z
Bob Hayes Refresh Mobile Botox by
Peter Helston Every effort has been made to
Jennifer Hilb and Michael MDs / Farzana Haq include all names at the time
Revelstoke Mountain Resort of printing. Kingsway College
Smitiuch Roadsport Auto Group/ School apologizes for any
Honda Canada Inc. omissions or errors.
Roadsport Ariel in
partnership with Driveteq
Roadsport Honda
Robins Appleby LLP

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NATIONAL 15
HO M E S

You are the blueprint™

national homes.com

Proud to Support Kingsway College School

30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Live Auction

Join the fun in bidding on these unique live auction packages! Special thanks to our
30th Anniversary auctioneer, Hal Hannaford. Hal was the first Head of School when KCS
opened in 1989 and his name is memorialized with the red Hannaford House. Thank you
Hal, for your visionary leadership in the early years of KCS and for volunteering your time
today. Happy bidding!

ARIEL ATOM RACECAR EXPERIENCE

Experience the thrill of racing on the Driver Development Track at the Canadian Tire
Motorsport Park in the lengendary Ariel Atom racecar with YOU behind the wheel!
Channel your inner speed demon at DriveTeq Track Day on Sunday, June 23, 2019. This
full day drive experience includes the morning spent on the track in your own car, in class
instruction and lunch. The afternoon is spent driving the track with you in the driver‘s seat
of the spectacular Ariel Atom (required: 18+, ability to drive manual transmission).

PACKAGE VALUE: PRICELESS STARTING BID: $1,000

DONOR: ROADSPORT AUTO GROUP/ ROADSPORT ARIEL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DRIVETEQ

KCS DESIGNATED PARKING SPACE 2019-20 OR 2020-21

Does driving circles through the KCS parking lot make your head spin? Are you tired
of parking in the ditch on the road or even in a snow bank? Make it a thing of the past
when you take possession of your very own reserved parking spot. Drive in and park
with ease Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and all school events for the 2019-20
school year. A second auction round for the 2020-21 school year will follow!

PACKAGE VALUE: PRICELESS STARTING BID: $2,500
DONOR: KINGSWAY COLLEGE SCHOOL & ST. GEORGE’S ON-THE-HILL

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Live Auction

THREE NIGHT STAY IN LUXURY DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES CONDO

Not just an apartment - it’s an urban oasis in the sky. Enjoy three nights in downtown
Los Angeles at LEVEL Furnished Living, offering the perfect blend of practicality and
pampering. This corner two bedroom suite sleeps four (4) in the comforts of home
with the convenience of hotel services. Enjoy everything to offer on the 37,000 sq. ft.
outdoor amenities floor. Work up a sweat with a trainer in the fitness center or on the
basketball court; go for a rooftop swim, or feel the tension melt away as you take in
an LA sunset on a spacious outdoor lounge pavilion. Based on availability, blackout
dates apply. Valid until 3/1/20. $500 travel voucher included.

PACKAGE VALUE: $2,500 STARTING BID: $750
DONOR: ONNI GROUP

DANNY Z MAGIC PERFORMANCE AT YOUR PARTY

Bring the magic of Danny Z to your next event!
Danny Z will perform a 45 minute set at a special
event of your choosing – child or adult function.
Any number of guests are welcome and Danny
Z will either perform a large-scale show for a
smaller audience or travel around and perform
individual tricks for events with a large guest list.
The choice is yours. Subject to availability.

PACKAGE VALUE: PRICELESS STARTING BID: $300
DONOR: DANIEL ZYCHLA/DANNY Z

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Live Auction
SCOTT & LINDSAY ARE PROUD TO BE
PART OF THE PASSIONATE & ENGAGED
KCS COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF THE
STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROGRAM AT THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
DIAMOND GALA.

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SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!

KCS Alumna Tara Tomulka and Rawcology Early Learning & Care
are proud to support KCS on its milestone Reggio-Inspired Childcare for ages 1 to 4 yrs.

30th anniversary. We’re in Your Neighbourhood
Enroll Now!
Use this special KCS friends and
family discount on your next Pre-Registration Opportunities Available

Rawcology purchase RAWKCS15. atelierkids.com | [email protected]

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Certified Specialists in
Paediatric Dentistry

Proud to
support the
future of student
entrepreneurs

416-252-KIDS (5437) • www.childrensdentalcentre.ca

caretek

Information Technology Solutions

Caretek IT Solutions is a Carlson Wagonlit Travel at
proud sponsor of the KCS Humbertown is delighted to support
30th Anniversary Diamond the KCS Student Entrepreneurship
Gala in support of student Program by sponsoring the KCS 30th

entrepreneurs. Anniversary Diamond Gala

www.caretek.ca Contact:
[email protected]

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BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKET
FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN

IN SUPPORT OF THE HUMBERTOWN PARK
RENOVATION PROJECT

18K white gold .65 carat
diamond and 1.14 carat
sapphire pendant necklace
valued at $6,441
Generously donated by:

Tickets $100 each

Only 322 available

Draw 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4
The Symes | 150 Symes Road
Toronto, ON M6N 0B1
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For lifes
beautiful milestones.

Please visit our store at 270 The Kingsway, Toronto 21
E. [email protected] TF. 888.561.8880 P. 416.234.1600

30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

| humbertownjewellers.com

Our Sponsors

DIAMOND SPONSOR PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR

SWAG BAG SPONSOR

JEWELLERY SPONSOR FLORAL SPONSOR LATE NIGHT SPONSOR

THE
IANTORNO

FAMILY

ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS THANK YOU to all our generous
sponsors for supporting the
LUISA PICCIRILLI KCS 30th Anniversary Diamond
Gala and the future of student
sales representative entrepreneurs through the
ground-breaking KCS Student
OFFICE 416–760–0600 West Realty Inc., Brokerage Entrepreneurship Program.
www.LuisaPiccirilli.com EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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M-Squared Contracting is a proud sponsor
of the KCS 30th Anniversary Diamond Gala

and is honoured to help create a student
entrepreneurship fund for future KCS students

m2contracting.com

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Our Founders

In the late 1980s, a group of people concerned
with the state of public education in Toronto
came together to talk about building a new
independent school to serve the families in
Toronto’s west end. This group of Founders was
looking to make a difference in the Etobicoke
community for families then and in the future
by giving students a place to thrive and grow. It
was a small but dedicated group of community
members who were committed to opening
a school and thanks to their tireless efforts,
Kingsway College School opened in 1989 with
50 students in grade 1 to 5.

It has been remarkable to see the difference
their initial volunteer efforts and financial dollars
have made to thousand of students over the years and will continue to make in the
future. In the last 30 years, we’ve doubled the classes in each grade, added three
physical additions and completed an amalgamation to grow to 411 students from pre-
kindergarten through to grade 8. We are now looking to the future of the KCS senior
school.

We continue to build on the Founders’ efforts to develop our strong and wonderful
school community. We are thankful for their determination 30 years ago to establish
KCS.

Catherine and Glen Chayko Jim and Janice Mason
George and Ulrike Davis Dr. Jim Orr
Daniel Gallo Catherine Renison
Carol and Peter Helston Angus Scott
Christine and Wally Horodnyk Linda and Rick Tomulka
Doug and Shirray Langley Doug and Kathryn Tozer

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THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING
30 YEARS OF KNOWING WHAT

MATTERS IN LIFE

THE IANTORNO FAMILY

Proud to be part of a passionate and
engaged community coming together
to make a difference through the KCS

30th Anniversary Diamond Gala

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RESPECT.
MANNERS.
TRY YOUR BEST.

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Thank You

THE GALA COMMITTEE

Kingsway College School graciously thanks the following individuals
for their commitment and contributions towards making the KCS 30th
Anniversary Diamond Gala an unforgettable evening in support of StEP.

Jayne Edmonds Laura Powadiuk
Kate Fidani Krista Vriend
Sarah Horrocks Kate Wallace
Natasha Hughes Germain

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to our tireless and dedicated volunteers for helping make
this evening a success.

Trish Borg Karin Hill Michelle Nelson
Jenn Butters John Hourihan Lindsay Pollock
Kendra Cutting Meghan Hurley Rob Sawyer
Dahlia Daley Dave Kim Don Schroder
Karen Dockrill Lisa Lacroix Shelley Smith
Tamara Drummond Vanessa Lopes Adam Stoyles
AnnaMaria Esposito Mark Magee Brigid Vessey
Aneta Gauthier Elissa Meleca
Shelley Gaudet Matina Mosun

SPECIAL PARTNERS

A huge thank you to KCS graduating student Daniel Zychla ‘19 for
his wonderful performance as Danny Z and for showcasing the
accomplishments of KCS students through the ground-breaking Student
Entrepreneurship Program.

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