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A Gray Academy education is a valuable investment in your child - one that yields dividends for a lifetime. Strong partnerships with our families, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and provincial government enable us to ensure Jewish day school education remains accessible to every family that wants a rich learning Jewish experience and nurturing Jewish community environment for their children.

What is the “Parental Contribution”?

As an independent school in Manitoba, Gray Academy is funded differently from public schools and Jewish day schools in many other parts of Canada:

  • In our province, every public school student in Kindergarten to Grade 12 is 100% funded by Government of Manitoba.
  • We are very fortunate to receive funding from our provincial government for each child in Kindergarten through Grade 12, which covers approximately 1/3 of the annual cost of instruction for each student;
  • Gray Academy’s Parental Contribution covers approximately 2/3 of the annual instructional cost per student.
  • The Parental Contribution does not cover extra initiatives, such as holiday programming, milestone celebrations, Arts, Athletics, Debating, field trips, our Library and more.

Parental Contribution Kindergarten-Grade 12

For the 2026-2027 school year, the full Parental Contribution is:

  • First and second child – $14,600 per child;
  • Third and additional children – $9,900 per child.

Parental Contribution – Junior Kindergarten

Full Parental Contribution per child for our Junior Kindergarten programs for the 2026-2027 school year:

  • Morning Only (8:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) – $5,500
  • Morning Plus Lunchtime (8:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – $7,000
  • Full Day (8:40 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.) – $12,000

Your Parental Contribution includes:

  • All textbooks and course materials.
  • Use of a school Chromebook for the year (Grades 3-6).
  • Use of a locker and lock for the year (Grade 4 and up).
  • Use of a security fob for the year (Grade 7 and up).
  • Milestone programs such as Grade 1 Chaggigat HaSiddur, Grade 2 Chaggigat HaTorah, Grade 3 Virtual Voyage to Israel and many more;
  • EAL (English as an Additional Language) classes, Hebrew language and Resource support;
  • Optional lunchtimes clubs.
  • Optional participation in intramural athletics and local inter-school sports.
  • Optional  participation in after-school music programs, annual school musicals and debating programs.
  • Use of outdoor sports equipment and the Gray Academy-Tough Duck Ice Rink for Phys Ed and optional skills workshops during winter months.
  • Family membership to the Kaufman/Silverberg Library.

Additional Costs for Families

Student Fee

A student fee of $180 per child ($90 for children in half-day JK) is due at the time of (re-)enrollment. This fee covers holiday programming, field trips, yearbooks, and other special activities and programs throughout the year.

Uniforms

At Gray Academy, all students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are required to come to school each day in uniform. Families are responsible for purchasing uniforms directly from our supplier, Top Marks. Click here to learn more about uniforms.

School Supplies

Each year, families are required to provide school supplies for each child. Toward the end of the school year, Gray Academy provides families with a list, by grade, of required supplies for the following year. Families with children in Grades 1 through 6 can purchase their own or enjoy the convenience of ordering a Gray Academy school supply pack, ready on each child’s desk on the first day of school. You can get an idea of what to expect by viewing our 2025-2026 School Supplies lists for JK-Grade 12.

Chromebook/laptop for High School

Devices are provided by the school to children in Grades 3-6.  Students in Grades 7-12 must provide their own device for in-class use, homework, and, if required, remote learning. A limited number of Chromebooks are available to borrow from our library.

OPTIONAL Extended Hours and Supervision

Some of our working families need to drop their children off a little earlier in the morning, pick them up a little later at the end of the day or rely on programming on days when there’s no school for students, including In-service days and some Jewish holidays that fall in school days.

Click here for details and pricing for Gray Academy Supervision programs for 2026-2027. Supervision program registration for 2026-27 will open in the spring.

Financial Supports

Gray Academy and the Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education are committed to doing all we can to ensure we never turn away a family because of inability to pay the full Parental Contribution.

With the invaluable support of our community, we offer a robust Bursary Assistance program, and we work with all families who need our support.

We are incredibly grateful for the annual allocation we receive from the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, which supports a significant portion of the bursaries that keep Jewish day school education accessible for more families in our community.

Our Bursary Assistance program is also supported by donations, grants and proceeds from the Gray Academy Endowment Fund, held at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.

Eligible families can apply for:

  • K-12 Bursary Assistance – support for local families enrolling children in Kindergarten to Grade 12.
  • JK Bursary Assistance – assistance for families with high needs, specific to Junior Kindergarten.
  • New to Canada Bursary Assistance – for those considering a move to Canada or are new to Canada in 2025.
  • Additional Bursary Assistance – for special circumstances or financial hardship (e.g., loss of employment, illness, death in the family, etc.)

Click here to learn about all the supports available, including eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Updated Bursary Assistance application forms for the 2026-2027 school year will be available January 26, 2026, when (re-)enrollment opens.

K-12 Parental Contribution Calculator

As a helpful guideline, families with a total annual household income less than $175,000 are eligible to apply for need-based Bursary Assistance for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Click here to use our quick and easy calculator to get a sense of what your total Parental Contribution could look like when you apply for Bursary Assistance:

parental contribution calculator

Tax Deductibility

Kindergarten-Grade 12 – in accordance with the policies outlined by the Canada Revenue Agency, the Parental Contribution for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 may qualify as a charitable donation on your Canadian income tax return.

Junior Kindergarten and Supervision – fees for Junior Kindergarten, as well as our Extended Hours and Supervision Programs (before and after school; holiday and in-service programs) for students in JK – Grade 6 may qualify as child care expenses on your Canadian income tax return.

Talk to an expert – Each family’s circumstances are unique. Please consult a tax professional for specific details and deduction information for your family.

Finance Handbook

Gray Academy is pleased to provide a Finance Handbook to help families understand their Parental Contribution, available financial supports, the school’s financial policies and more.  The Handbook is designed to be a useful resource as you apply, re-enroll and plan for your child’s educational journey at Gray Academy.

Updated January 2026:

In the handbook, you will find:

  • an overview of Gray Academy’s financial policies and procedures
  • information about the Parental Contribution for each student
  • deposits and student fees
  • other grade-specific expenses you may need to consider, such as Shabbatons/Spirit Weekends, Retreats, camp overnights, etc.

If you have read through the Handbook and still have questions related to financial matters, you are welcome to reach out anytime to our Finance Department: finances@grayacademy.ca.

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