St. Margaret’s School receives $22M donation for revitalization

St. Margaret’s School has received a $22 million donation that will go towards revitalization of the historic campus. 

The school, which was founded in 1908, is the oldest continuously operating private school on Vancouver Island and offers day and boarding education for girls in Victoria. 

The donation to the school was described as “transformational,” and St. Margaret’s will be using the funds to build a state-of-the-art Health and Wellness Centre, while also committing some of the funds to the renewal of its campus. 

According to St. Margaret’s, the donation significantly advances the school’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030, which aims to develop global leaders through purpose-driven education.

As the school approaches its 120th year, its mission to develop courageous, compassionate and purpose-driven young women remains steadfast. 

“Parents want their daughters to be successful,” said Sara Blair, CEO and head of school.

“But more than that, they want them to know who they are, believe in what they can become and have the confidence to shape the future.”

She added that this gift allows St. Margaret’s to ensure that generations of girls leave the school prepared to succeed in the world, and to change it for the better.

According to the school, the proposed Health and Wellness Centre will be an innovative space designed to support the academic, physical, emotional and social wellbeing of students and staff. 

No specific design elements have been revealed at this time, nor has the centre’s location on school grounds.