The Churchie Foundation

INVEST IN THE SPIRIT OF CHURCHIE

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I want you boys to realise that we have a wonderful chance here to make a great school, a blessing to ourselves, and a gift to Australia.

CANON MORRIS—FOUNDER OF THE SCHOOL

Statue of Canon Morris and Buff outside Jackson

A history of giving The strength of Churchie lies in the spirit of its community. We have a long and rich history which showcases our unwavering willingness to support each other and to demonstrate our commitment to future generations. This is born of the shared and innate understanding that a Churchie education is transformative.

Of the thousands of Churchie Old Boys who have walked the boards of School House, many have returned to the school that was so formative in their lives – as parents or as generous supporters of our school. We acknowledge the historical contribution of those donors who have been instrumental in development of the school as it stands today. Many of our buildings and facilities bear their names and their legacy lives on.

The Churchie Foundation honours these gifts and is committed to enriching the lives of current and future generations of Churchie boys through the provision of a wide range of initiatives. We warmly invite you to consider our programs and representatives of the Churchie Foundation are available to provide further information at any time. With your support, we will strengthen the school’s commitment and provisions for future generations of boys who are fortunate to wear the blue and grey.

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Churchie Fete 1926 in front of School House

Churchie Fair 1951 on The Flat

Morris Hall Appeal 1958, L-R: CWD Radcliffe, C Jones, FB Howard, EE Biggs (Chairman), HE Hunter, HE Roberts, Canon WPF Morris

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The Churchie Foundation Since 1912, the Churchie community has given generously of their time, energy, and resources in support of the vision of Canon Morris to create a school that is a blessing to its students and a gift to Australia.

The Churchie Foundation was formed in 1989 with the aim of providing financial support for building priorities and scholarship programmes and to grow and endowment to provide ongoing funds to the school.

The magnificent campus of today is a testament to the work of the community that has gone before us. The Churchie Foundation remains committed to the ongoing renewal of these facilities to ensure that our built environment continues to reflect and offer best practice in education, co-curricular and boarding opportunities.

The Churchie Foundation supports the school’s proud tradition and commitment to the financial support of those in the community who can contribute to the academic, co-curricular and spiritual life of the school and may not otherwise be able to attend. Scholarship opportunities as well as support to existing families continues to be a key priority for the Foundation.

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Membership Alis Aquilae (On Eagles’ Wings) has been the motto of the Churchie community for over 100 years. These simple words have underpinned our strong collaborative community spirit, enabling us to continue our vision of providing a world class education for our young men. This same spirit has seen countless generations of Old Boys, parents, staff and the broader school community generously support the Churchie Foundation.

Membership of the Churchie Foundation is an opportunity to Invest in the Spirit of Churchie and leave a lasting legacy. Cumulative contributions can be made through donations of $5,000 or more.

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Bursaries Churchie’s mission, the Making of Men, serves and supports Canon Morris’ vision to make every boy who attends Churchie a faithful, honourable, decent and hardworking man. The Churchie Foundation is the conduit for benefactors to establish and maintain bursaries which strike to the core of that mission. The provision of financial assistance to Churchie families through bursaries extends to current and potential students, including those from rural and remote parts of Australia. This support assists those who, as a result of unforeseen events or circumstances, may otherwise have to leave the school for financial reasons, be unable to attend.

Each boy has his own story. Churchie shapes those who pass through it into young men, who end up in all walks of life as leaders and servants to the common good.

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Bequests At Churchie, we value and appreciate the significant personal commitment of a bequest and the lasting legacy of support it provides to the school community and generations of Churchie students.

Bequeathing to the Churchie Foundation keeps the Churchie spirit alive while providing tangible benefits to the School, thus enabling it to continually maintain its high standards of excellence and remain at the forefront of educational and administrative innovation.

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John Greenwood (1951) outside Darnell with students from the Preparatory School in 2014

1912 Society Since Churchie was founded in 1912, the spirit of giving back has had a significant impact on the progress and enhancement of our school. The 1912 Society was established to acknowledge and honour those who have confirmed their intention to include Churchie in their Will. This enduring tribute of loyalty and generosity will help ensure that Churchie can continue to keep its spirit alive and leave a legacy for future generations.

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The Impact of Giving at Churchie Providing state-of-the-art facilities for students past, present and future.

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Churchie established

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Stanley and May Smith Science Centre and The Nichols Science Theatre

Morris Hall

The Graham Fowles Boathouse Pontoon

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Darnell

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The Churchie Foundation established

1953 Old Boys’ War Memorial Pavilion

1924 Canon Jones Memorial Chapel

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1994 Jensen

Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex and The Barry McCart Aquatic Centre

2005 The Graham Fowles Boathouse

Churchie Performing Arts Centre

2017 The Centenary Library

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The Stanley Smith Preparatory School

David Turbayne Tennis Centre

The Preparatory School Arts and Year 3 Building

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1. The Stanley Smith Preparatory School

8. Darnell

2. The Preparatory School Arts and Year 3 Building

9. Jensen

3. The Centenary Library

11. Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex

4. The Nichols Science Theatre

12. The Barry McCart Aquatic Centre

5. Stanley and May Smith Science Centre

13. Old Boys’ War Memorial Pavilion

6. The Graham Fowles Boathouse

14. David Turbayne Tennis Centre

7. Canon Jones Memorial Chapel

10. Morris Hall

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Churchie Foundation Limited Oaklands Parade, East Brisbane, Queensland 4169 Australia Tel + 61 7 3896 2200 Email foundation@churchie.com.au www.churchie.com.au ABN 81 010 918 966