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Community Builders: Elmwood Gala - Reach for the Stars

Elmwood School reached for the stars Saturday, May 10, and landed a record-breaking $210,000 in support of a revitalized sports field. Article content Held in the transformed gymnasium of the school, the 2025 Elmwood Gala was an elegant celebration of community and a high-energy fundraiser rolled into one. This year's celestial theme, Reach for the Stars, brought together parents, alumni, diplomats and local leaders for an unforgettable night. Article content Article content Guests kicked off the evening with designer cocktails before enjoying a three-course dinner prepared by chef Candice and the Elmwood bistro team, described in advance as 'Michelin star-worthy.' Article content 'This is the major fundraising event of the year, and tonight's gala is really important to making continuous enrichment and innovation a reality,' said Véronique French Merkley, chair of the Elmwood board of governors. Article content 'If you look back over the past few years, some examples of the impact that the gala has had includes a new art space for students, redesigned science labs, a library that was reimagined into learning commons and a new play structure for the junior school,' she added. Article content Article content Article content Article content