No. Every ticket costs $50, with no bundles or exceptions.

We will use the proceeds to fund our financial assistance program, which covers up to 50% of tuition for current and admitted GIST families. To ensure every application is assessed consistently and fairly, eligibility is determined by an independent third-party provider called Apple Financial Services. Put simply, your support helps families join or stay at GIST by easing the financial burden.

Raffle tickets generally are not tax-deductible. If you’d prefer donating, feel free to donate here.

Players of this lottery must reside in Ontario, be 18 years of age or older, and must use a major credit card of Visa debit card to purchase. Credit cards used for payment must have an Ontario address.

Rafflebox picks winners with a random number generator, and GIST decides when to draw, which will be at the Christmas Bazaar on November 28. Rafflebox describes the process as working like a physical ticket drum, but digital. Once a raffle has ended, the organizer opens the "Prizes & Winners" tab in their Rafflebox Dashboard and clicks "Pick Grand Prize Winner".

Rules of Play – Raffle Fundraiser 2026

Organization Name: Deutsche Schule Toronto Business
Operating Name: German International School Toronto
Business Number: 894173210 RR 0001
Ontario Corporation Number: 1434887

1. Game Description
The raffle is a single fixed-prize draw. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win two Lufthansa business class tickets to Germany. Each ticket gives the purchaser one entry in the draw.

Net proceeds will be used only for the following purposes, that are open to and benefit all students:

1. Financial assistance program: funding for GIST’s financial assistance program, which reduces or covers the cost of participation in our educational programs (including field trips, in-school enrichment programs and student club activities) for students and families in financial need. The program is open to any eligible family who is interested in our programs and admitted to enroll in the school. Eligibility is assessed independently and confidentially by Apple Finances, a third-party provider, using need-based criteria.

2. Field trips: educational field trips and student conferences within Ontario, including transportation, admission and program fees.

3. In-school enrichment presentations: fees for visiting presenters and workshops delivered to students at the school (for example authors, science, arts, cultural and Indigenous education programs).

4. Student club supplies and materials: supplies, materials and equipment for student clubs (for example arts, drama, music, STEM and robotics clubs, and student council).

5. Non-core enrichment learning materials: library books, STEM and robotics kits, and other classroom enrichment resources beyond what the board supplies.

6. Portable outdoor learning and play equipment: movable, non-installed equipment (for example sports balls, skipping ropes, outdoor activity kits and outdoor classroom supplies) for use by all students.

2. Prize Details Prize Description

Lufthansa Business Class Ticket to Europe
Quantity: 2
Retail Value (CAD) $7,000 each
Total Value (CAD) $14,000

3. Ticket Sales
• Ticket Price: CAD 50 per ticket
• Maximum Number of Tickets to be Sold: 1,000
• Tickets will be available for sale online, and we reserve the right to offer in-person ticket sales at special events.

4. Determining Winners
• The draw will be conducted using a random selection method.
• Each ticket sold will be assigned a unique number. One winning ticket numbers will be drawn randomly.
• The draw will be held on November 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM during the German International School Toronto Christmas Bazaar event.

5. Contingency for Draw Issues
• If the draw cannot proceed as planned (e.g., technical difficulties or errors), an alternate draw method approved by the raffle organizers will be used to ensure fairness.
• The raffle organizers will document any deviation and notify participants as needed.

6. Unclaimed Prizes
• Winners must claim their prize within 90 days of the draw.
• If a prize is unclaimed after this period, the organizers will follow the procedures outlined in Section 5.17.1 of the Lottery Licensing Policy Manual to determine the next steps.

7. Progressive Prizes
• This raffle does not have a progressive prize.

8. Ontario Gaming Helpline
• For any questions or concerns regarding the raffle, participants may contact the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-230-3505 or via info@problemgamblinghelpline.ca.

9. General Terms
• Players of this lottery must reside in Ontario, be 18 years of age or older, and must use a major credit card of Visa debit card to purchase. Credit cards used for payment must have an Ontario address.
• Winners are responsible for all applicable taxes, fees, and travel costs not explicitly stated as part of the prize.
• By purchasing a ticket, purchaser agrees to allow German International School Toronto to use purchaser’s name and image without compensation for any promotional activity related to this or any future raffle.
• The winning ticket holder has 6 months in which to claim their prize from the date of the draw their ticket was purchased for.
• In the event that no winner comes forward, the winning stub will kept in a safety deposit box and held for 6 months. After that time period has elapsed the prize will be donated to a charity other than Deutsche Schule Toronto, with the approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
• Lufthansa tickets are subject to the airline’s terms and conditions.
• The raffle is conducted in compliance with the Ontario Lottery Licensing Policy Manual.

The funds will then be used either in the following year or for other AGCO compliant purposes, such as portable outdoor equipment, extracurriculars and clubs or field trips within Ontario.

After the draw date you need to claim your prize within 90 days. You will then receive a voucher from Lufthansa. The voucher will be valid for one year from the date of issue.

Other possible departure airports are Montreal or Vancouver. It is also possible to use the voucher for a roundtrip from Germany to Toronto/Montreal/Vancouver.

No the tickets cannot be passed along as a gift.