The Woodstock 150 Plan and Campaign

As many of you are aware, India has been undergoing enormous change and economic growth over the past decade. It is within this context that Woodstock planned and executed a comprehensive plan of improvement called "Woodstock 150". The Plan aimed to improve Woodstock's program, facilities and human resources so that the school will continue to be a premier educational institution, responsive to the changing needs of its host country and providing a distinctive, value-based, international, high-quality education to a global constituency. To this end, the administration and Board of Directors established the "Woodstock 150" Plan in 2001. Its aims were:

• To recruit and retain outstanding staff with improved compensation and benefits and to provide on-going opportunities for professional development.
• To remain accessible to deserving students through our financial aid program.
• To upgrade the curriculum with computer, library, science, music and outdoor education resources.
• To improve our physical plant in support of our program.

The objective of the Woodstock 150 Campaign was to support this plan. This, the largest capital campaign ever launched by the school, culminated with a broad-based class gift drive in 2004. By the end of the Campaign on December 31, 2004, donations and pledges totaling $7.1 million had been secured, of which $6.1 million was raised for short-term needs and $1 million for endowments. The unanticipated generosity of over 1100 alumni and parents strongly endorsed the value of a Woodstock education. Today, because of this support, Woodstock School has completed many of its plans for improvement.

Projects Supported By The Campaign

With over 150 years of experience in international Christian education in India, Woodstock understands the complex demands of maintaining quality education. A school's foundation is its people - its student body and the faculty, staff, administration, service employees and parents who work together to help each child grow and learn. To attract and serve the desired mix of staff and students in an increasingly competitive international education market has required extensive investment in facilities, program resources, staff compensation and student grants. Through donations, supplemented by its own limited resources, the school has significantly improved all aspects of the school. The following projects, funds and facilities improvements were made possible through donations to the Woodstock 150 Plan and Campaign.

On-Going Projects

Professional Development supported by the Winterline Foundation and Class of '58

Investing in people is at the heart of any good institution. Staff training, in-service programs, professional memberships, distance learning, conference attendance and coursework opportunities are critical to enable staff to provide students with the best learning opportunities possible. All have been made possible with these grants.

Staff Housing Improvements supported by Classes of '44 and '64 and Former Staff

Currently, Suncliff is being renovated into two units. The next staff house to be upgraded will be Abergeldie. Not only are the facilities being improved, but we are also able to add additional units.

Computer Network Expansion supported by In-kind donation from EMC2

SAGE recruiter in North America supported by Winterline Foundation

Nathan Scott, the first SAGE recruiter, has dramatically increased the exposure of the school in North America, resulting in increased SAGE enrollment.

Short- Term Funds

Staff & Student support supported by Class of '39, Class of '41, PC-USA, Presbyterian Church of Ireland

Funds have been made available to the administration for staff and student support.

Student Scholarships supported by Class of '42, Class of '56, Class of '57 Stoddard Fund, Classes of '67 & '68, Class of '72 Kapadia Fund, E. Stanley Jones Fund, Bishop Pickett Fund, John Webster, Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church (NYC)

This important program allows us to recruit the kinds of students who can benefi t fully from our program, regardless of their ability to pay. This helps us to fulfill our commitment to families in Christian or public service, while also allowing us to maintain socio-economic diversity, develop leaders from every part of society and invest in the future of South Asia.

Hanifl Center Equipment and Program supported by Class of '37, Marilynne Hill & Hamida Saiduzzafar Fund, Class of '43, John Brush '37, Mildred Dye Howard '42, Jane Cummings

This new program provides opportunities for the school and other groups to learn from our unique Himalayan environment through experiential learning, service and outdoor activities.

Staff Retention and Recruitment Support supported by Downs Foundation, Class of '55, Class of '66

In order to attract and retain qualified, professional staff, Woodstock must be able to provide adequate salaries and benefits as well as retirement and resettlement programs adequate within their home economies.

Undesignated gifts from Elizabeth Baumann Shelly '49, Class of '48, Class of '61, Helen Poong Smith '58, Griffi ths Family Fund, Lois Lyon Neumann '44, Woodstock Board Members, Glenn '68 & Peggy Conrad, John Davis '71, Thomas Strickler '40

Permanent Endowment Funds

Staff Endowment supported by Anonymous, Chacko Family Fund

Woodstock receives only very limited on-going support from external agencies. To help secure its future, it must set aside long-term investments that will generate funds for critical needs such as staff support. This endowment will enable the school to better recruit and retain committed and talented professionals into the future.

Student Scholarship Endowment supported by Margaret Pickett Sagan '42 in memory of Bishop Pickett, WOSA-India, Ernest Hezlep Fund, Arlene Pickens Fund and the Parents' Fund (Classes of '30, '32, '33, '34, '35, '36, '39, '40, '41, '43, '70, '71, '85 & staff)

To sustain the financial aid program, the school will build an endowment to generate interest income into the future.

Robert L. Fleming Fund for Environmental Sciences and Outdoor Education supported by Classes of '45, '46, '47 and '50

A permanent endowment to sustain programmes at the Hanifl Center

Music Program supported by Harper Memorial Fund

Capital Projects

2000

The Vera Marley Library Renovation and expansion of collection supported by WOSA India and Gita Mehta '59

The library was overhauled and a special section of books in Hindi and about India was established.

High School Staff Lounge supported by Class of '49

A large lounge and working area equipped with computers was established for High School staff.

Hanson Field Improvements supported by WOSA-Europe, Class of '49

The field was extended, bleachers and fi eld house rebuilt, and access and drainage was improved.

The Win Mumby Gym (in process) supported by Carol Downs Mumby, Coca- Cola, Class of '42, Class of '43, Class of '52

Site preparations began for the construction of a modern gym that will provide the school with a multi-use building for physical education, recreation and large gatherings.

2001

Quad Dining Room and Kitchen renovation supported by WOSA-NA Annual Fund

The cheerful and attractive new student and staff dining rooms are also used for special assemblies and events. The kitchen has been modernized with an emphasis on improving hygiene and food quality.

Blackbaud Education Edge and Raiser's Edge supported by Anonymous

Blackbaud, an integrated student management system, brought together vital academic, health, behavioral and background data for effective sharing of vital information, increasing transparency of all school systems.

The Diana Biswas Music Suite supported by WOSA-NA Annual Fund

To replace the dilapidated Music Cells, a floor of 22 practice cells was constructed. Named after the late Mrs. Diana Biswas, who oversaw 45 years of student practice sessions, the sunny and warm rooms are better for both students and pianos.

2002

The Hanifl Center for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study Building supported by Paul & Sue Turner Hanifl '63, WOSA-NA Annual Fund

Woodstock's unique location in the Himalaya has nurtured a rich tradition of outdoor education and environmental education. The Hanifl Center for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study provides a permanent location for studying and exploring this unique region. Conference facilities, a resource library, guestrooms, a 32-bed dormitory and an adjacent campground give teachers and students support the school's developing experiential learning program.

Water harvesting system at Hanifl Center supported by Class of '51

Water collection and recycling are essential in this region of limited resources. This system collects run-off water, filters it and then feeds it back into the water system for the Center and nearby housing.

Business Center supported by Anonymous

The old Music Cells building has found a new life as home to the public functions of the school, including admissions, reception, projects and accounts.

Mt. Hermon purchase and renovation supported by Winterline Foundation

The purchase of Mt. Hermon, a 19-acre property and large multi-unit building above Oakville, provided temporary accommodation for some Midlands residents during its reconstruction. It is currently used as staff housing.

2003

Administrative Area renovation

The offices located within the Quad, including the administrative offices, staff lounge, restrooms, alumni office, conference room and guestrooms were reconfigured and upgraded.

Midlands Renovation supported by The Chu Family in honor of Vico & Tseneko Chu

Midlands, the High School Girls' Residence, received an extensive renovation and expansion, resulting in bright, spacious accommodations for 130 girls and six staff apartments, with seismic reinforcement and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Winifred Parker Felland Health Center supported by Class of '49

Located at ground level just off the tea garden, this is the primary health care facility for the school community. It houses 20 beds, a dispensary, an examining room and is staffed by full-time nurses and visiting doctors from Landour Community Hospital.

The Robert Fleming Science Wing renovation supported by Anonymous

Three large modern classrooms for biology, chemistry and physics with an associated bio-chemistry lab, staff room and supply room were designed to support a modern science curriculum. Computers have been integrated into the teaching and laboratory experience. Safety equipment was also improved.

2004

Hanson Field expansion supported in part by WOSA-Europe

Much work has been done to this historic fi eld, including the extension of the bleachers, new stairs from Ridgewood Field to Hanson, improvements to the drainage system and expansion of the playing field.

Lyon's Staff Lounge supported by Lyon Family Fund

The Lyon's Lounge, a place reserved for staff relaxation and afternoon tea, has been a popular meeting place since its opening in March 2004.

Ridgewood renovation supported in part by Class of '70, Class of '71 Ellen Alter Chai Room

The Ridgewood dorm, for Grade 6-8 boys, was renovated for seismic reinforcement and modernization in order to house 75 boys and 6 staff apartments.

Learning Assistance Program resources supported by Class of '76

Providing resources and equipment for this new program has enabled dozens of Elementary and Middle School children to benefit from specialized academic support.

Studio 59 music room supported by Class of '59

An intimate and warm choir and recital room is now located on the top floor of the music wing where the dispensary used to be. The facility was officially dedicated in honor of former music teacher Vance George, who will retire at the end of the 2005-2006 season as the Director of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus.

The Burgoyne Campground at the Hanifl Center supported by Class of '60

This campground serves as a picnic and camping place for school clubs, groups and class activities. The open air amphitheatre is ideal for informal teaching, plays and performances.

Upgrade of audio-visual systems (in process) supported by Class of '62

The Robert Fleming Nature Trail and Fairy Glen Nature Trail (in process) supported by Class of '54, Class of '63

Marked trails weave from the school to Hanifl Center to Fairy Glen, enabling groups to explore the less traveled areas of the campus. Brochures and trail markers will support self - guided tours.

Wechter Resource Library at Hanifl Center (in process) supported by Class of '81

The Wechter Resource Library provides students with print materials, computers and other resources to study India and the flora and fauna of the Himalayas.

Organic Garden, Hanifl Center (in process) supported by Turner Family Fund

A model garden will be established at the Hanifl Center to teach and demonstrate organic gardening practices to students and others from the region.

Special Thanks

2004 marked the 150th anniversary year of Woodstock. Throughout the year the worldwide community celebrated this historic occasion together through events, reunions and activities. Our thanks go to all of the alumni, staff, parents and friends of Woodstock School who enabled the successful completion of the Woodstock 150 Campaign. Each contribution to Woodstock, of financial support or of time, is an investment in the future of the school. Woodstock is especially grateful to KW International, Inc. for the support and leadership it has provided through the decades to alumni and friends in North America and particularly for the substantial grants that this foundation has made to the school during this campaign. KWI was founded in 1972 as a non-profit organization to support Christian international education at schools like Woodstock and Kodaikanal International Schools in India. Under the leadership of TZ Chu, KWI President and Jane Cummings, Executive Director, KWI will continue to support Woodstock and to staff WOSA-NA until its dissolution in June 2006 (see separate article).

The Winterline Foundation, whose mission is "to develop individuals equipped to be citizens of the world," is a non-profit, private foundation that has provided substantial support to Woodstock, particularly for staff development, over the past four years. Founded by Jeet Singh '81 and under the able leadership of Glenn Conrad '68, Winterline Foundation has positively impacted the quality of teaching and care that the students receive as well as improving the quality of life for our staff members. Winterline's on-going support of the professional development program enables staff and employees to attend trainings, conferences and take distance learning courses. Their Award for Excellence in International Education rewards staff initiative while the Scholars-in-Residence program provides professional input by experts from a range of fields. We are immensely proud of our association with this progressive educational foundation.

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The 150 Campaign
Short-term needs	$ Goal	$ raised	% of goal
Academic Program	765,000	334,920	44%
Student Residences	2,160,000	1,564,426	72%
School buildings & infrastructure	2,025,000	1,900,848	94%
Student aid & recruitment	350,000	214,651	61%
Staff support & development	950,000	1,362,724	149%
Undesignated gifts		725,150
Campaign costs	250,000	50,000	20%
TOTAL SHORT-TERM NEEDS	6,500,000	6,152,719	95%
ENDOWMENTS (10 year goal)	4,000,000	1,042,549	26%