We Are Dreaming It Forward…Again

We are proud to launch the public phase of our next project under the Dream It Forward Campaign: The Nest. This $30-million facility will transform our campus and provide what our girls so deeply deserve:

  • A regulation-size gymnasium – our home court, designed as a flexible, multi-use space with a performance stage and retractable seating for 600
  • A dedicated wellness hub for lifelong health in body and mind
  • A dynamic home for the arts, leadership, and learning
  • Additional teaching and learning spaces and a seamless interior link to Dunin House

Double Your Impact for The Nest


We are in the home stretch of funding The Nest, a transformative new space for wellness, community, and athletics at St. Anne’s. Thanks to the generous support of our community, we have already raised $13 million toward our $15 million goal to begin construction. Now, thank to a generous donor, a $1.5 million matching gift is available to help us break ground.
 
Key Details:
  • Shovels in the Ground Goal: $15M
  • Matching Gift: $1.5M available, matching every new commitment
  • Eligible Gifts: New commitments only (not existing pledges or payments)
  • Deadline: Matching funds available until the $1.5M match is fully met
 
Impact Examples:
  • $50,000 becomes $100,000
  • $5,000 becomes $10,000
  • $250 becomes $500

This is the most impactful time to give. Every dollar will be doubled, bringing us closer to breaking ground on The Nest. With your support, we can get shovels in the ground sooner and create a hub for generations of students to thrive.

Why “The Nest”?

In nature, a swan’s nest is a place of protection, nurturing, and growth. Here, it will become the physical and symbolic heart of our campus, where strength, sisterhood, and future stories are born.

Regulation-Size Gymnasium

Our athletes will have a home court to build confidence, host games, ignite school pride, and reinforce their identity.

Central Gathering Space

Assemblies, celebrations, and traditions will now have a dedicated home, strengthening sisterhood and connection.

Wellness & Leadership Hub

From fitness and mindfulness to student leadership events, The Nest prioritizes lifelong well-being and growth.

The Starting Line is in Sight

We are thrilled to share that we’ve already raised $13 million toward the Dream It Forward Campaign, thanks to the generosity of our early supporters and our lead donor, Dem Rogers, St. Andrew’s College Class of 1959 and member of the SAC/SAS Board of Governors.
 
Dem’s transformational gift has allowed us to officially launch this public campaign project, and we are deeply grateful for his enduring belief in education, leadership, and opportunity.

At this time, we must raise an additional $3 million to put shovels in the ground. Every contribution, regardless of the amount, brings us closer to laying the foundation for this extraordinary space.
 

Be Part of Something Lasting

Your leadership gift to The Nest is more than a donation; it’s a powerful statement of belief in girls’ potential and a commitment to building a better future.
“A gift to The Nest is more than a donation; it’s an investment in the next generation of changemakers. Every dollar is a vote of confidence in our girls and the bold future they’re building.”
- Taylor Browne, Director of Advancement
 
  • Gifts of $10,000+ will be permanently recognized on our campaign donor wall.
  • Multi-year pledges are welcome and customizable over two to five years.
  • Naming opportunities for spaces within The Nest are available.

Our Momentum Is Growing


We are deeply grateful to every donor for helping us move closer to our dream. Thank you for raising the bar and believing in the power of girls’ education.


The Nest is the Future. You Can Help Build It.

Let’s come together to build The Nest – a home for strength, sisterhood, and the stories of the trailblazers who will shape tomorrow.
“This is more than a building. It’s a statement about who we are, what we value, and the future we’re creating for girls.”
- Sabrina D’Angelo, Head of School
“The new athletic centre will provide our students with their own space to develop their athletic skills, build confidence and resilience, and foster teamwork. The centre will empower every girl - whether a seasoned athlete or discovering a new sport - to thrive in a supportive environment that celebrates strength, hard work, and sisterhood.”
- Clayton Martino, Director of Athletics
To learn more, contact Taylor Browne, Director of Advancement
taylor.browne@stannes.ca | 905.727.2008 x107
Empowering girls to be courageous learners and compassionate citizens who live and lead with wisdom.

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