Making an
impact ‘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.’ FOUNDER OF THE SCHOOL, CANON MORRIS
From the Chairman While the Churchie Foundation was formed only 29 years ago, Churchie has a proud history of generosity received from many benefactors since its inception in 1912. In this way, the Churchie Foundation is the formalisation and custodian of over 100 years of giving.
$2.5m CONTRIBUTED TO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE 2008
Churchie is a great school, reflected in the young men who graduate from Oaklands Parade. I believe it has the best facilities and buildings of any school. For this we are indebted to the generations of parents and Old Boys who have contributed in so many ways to the wonderful campus we see today. They are people who understood that our great school needs continuing support to offer our boys the best opportunity we can afford them. Our history is full of generous acts of giving and community fundraising efforts, including Headmaster Roberts receiving a cheque in the mail from an Old Boy to create the Preparatory School building project and collective efforts to build the Canon Jones Memorial Chapel and Morris Hall. Giving back to Churchie is ingrained. Giving enables the provision of facilities and programmes to provide the best possible education and school life.
$1.4m CONTRIBUTED TO BURSARIES SINCE 2008
We celebrate the wonderful giving at Churchie. It is a historic legacy of which we can all be proud. The Foundation’s role is to see that this tradition of greatness is maintained, and we ask you to consider what you may be able to do to ensure our continued strength and excellence. I am proud to work alongside our dedicated and experienced Foundation Board, whose members bring a wealth of philanthropic knowledge to guide us on our philanthropic journey. In a world rapidly changing, please help us continue to maintain Churchie as a leading educational institution in the development of fine young men.
129 OLD BOYS SUPPORTED THROUGH POST GRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK AND USA SINCE 1994
Russell McCart (1974) Chairman Churchie Foundation
12 YALARI SCHOLARS CURRENTLY SUPPORTED AT CHURCHIE
YOU’VE HELPED THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES, YOUNG MEN FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE HAVE ACHIEVED THEIR POTENTIAL, MOVING CONFIDENTLY FROM CHURCHIE TO THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO LEAD AND SERVE OTHERS.
YOU’VE GIVEN 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.
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YOU’VE BUILT CHURCHIE’S INDUSTRY-LEADING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT OFFERS THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING.
YOU’VE ENHANCED THROUGH STATE-OF-THE-ART SPORTING, CULTURAL AND LEARNING FACILITIES, STUDENTS DEVELOP IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT TO BECOME ACCOMPLISHED WELL-BALANCED YOUNG MEN.
THE IMPACT OF GIVING
Churchie gave me a lot, much more than just a good education and a great start to life, but lifelong friendships and lasting memories too. As an Old Boy I’m pleased to be able to give something back.
We believe Churchie plays a vital role in the growth and development of our young men. Giving back to the Churchie community, that has helped mould our boys into the confident young men they are today, is a privilege.
When we look at our two sons, we see Churchie in the past. When we look at our four grandsons, we see Churchie in the future. We love our family, and we love our Churchie. Together, let us build up Churchie as we build up our families.
The first gift was the hardest. After that, it was easier and always rewarding. Knowing that I am helping more boys get a Churchie education is important to me and something of which I am proud.
My family holds our relationship with Churchie over three generations with the utmost respect. It is a pleasure to be able to give back to Churchie in some small way, to ensure future generations have the same Churchie experience that my family continues to enjoy today.
Churchie has been a big part of our family for generations. We believe the world needs more Churchie boys.
SIR JOHN PIDGEON
NATHAN AND REBECCA MITCHELL
DR ALBERT AND TERESA TING
CLIFF ASHDOWN
THE SPENCER FAMILY
THE McCART FAMILY
WHAT YOU’VE BUILT 9
The impact of giving on Churchie’s campus, providing state-of-the art facilities for students past, present and future
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The Barry McCart Aquatic Centre
2. The Centenary Library
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4. David Turbayne Tennis Centre 5. The Graham Fowles Boathouse 6. Jensen Building 7.
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Morris Hall
8. The Nichols Science Theatre 9. Old Boys War Memorial Pavilion
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10. School House Dining Room Renovation 11. Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex
THE HISTORY OF GIVING TIMELINE
12. Stanley and May Smith Science Centre
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13. The Stanley Smith Preparatory School
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CHURCHIE FOUNDED AS ST MAGNUS HALL COLLEGIATE SCHOOL FOR BOYS
JOHN DARNELL BEQUEST ENABLES CONSTRUCTION OF THE DARNELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOR OPENING IN 1934
THE OLD BOYS’ WAR MEMORIAL PAVILION OPENED
THE GREAT HALL FUNDRAISING APPEAL RAISED £100k TO BUILD MORRIS HALL FOR OPENING IN 1962
THE CHURCHIE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED
THE STANLEY AND MAY SMITH SCIENCE CENTRE OPENED
THE GRAHAM FOWLES BOATHOUSE OPENED
THE SIR JOHN PIDGEON SPORTS COMPLEX AND THE BARRY McCART AQUATIC CENTRE OPENED
THE DAVID TURBAYNE TENNIS CENTRE OPENED
THE CENTENARY LIBRARY OPENED
MORRIS HALL FUND RAISING APPEAL 1958 | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHURCHIE CENTENARY LIBRARY ARCHIVES
Continuing your support The impact of your generosity is helping to shape the future of our boys. Whether you choose to support a specific area, make regular donations or give major gifts, your support is vital and we cannot thank you enough. We are honoured by your faith and shared commitment to supporting the making of our future young men. There are many ways you can contribute to the ongoing future of students at Churchie, including annual appeals, building fund donations, bursaries, scholarships, bequests and major gifts.
Churchie Foundation For all Foundation enquiries, please email foundation@churchie.com.au or call +61 7 3896 6462
Anglican Church Grammar School Oaklands Parade, East Brisbane, Queensland 4169 Australia Tel + 61 7 3896 2200 Fax +61 7 3896 6339 www.churchie.com.au ABN 81 010 918 966