Fundraising Annual Giving Campaign Can you help us make a difference? Positive Giving leads to Positive Opportunities. We are absolutely delighted with the results to date for our Annual Giving Campaign. Our supporters have donated $218,000 towards our goal of $255,000. Our Annual Giving Scholarship Fund stands at $67,000. These funds combined with gifts of $21,000 to the Sir James Darling Memorial Fund give us a total of $88,000. We have every confidence that by the end of the May will have achieved our goal of $150,000. Can you help us achieve this goal?
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“The Scholarship programme at this School provides the opportunity of a Geelong Grammar School education to those of us that, without a scholarship, might not have the chance to benefit from. For myself and my family, this programme has removed a large financial strain and ensured that my siblings will have equal opportunity to me in terms of education. The programme also helps me personally, by motivating me to work harder and to keep improving grades.” Marnie Hall (Yr11 A) “Being an academic scholar at GGS is about much more than having to work hard in class. In awarding academic scholarships, Geelong Grammar School recognizes individuals who have the ability to contribute positively to the community, both inside the classroom and in other aspects of school life. For me, this has been the opportunity to mentor younger, less competent Maths students throughout the year, which has been a rewarding experience for everyone involved. It is excellent that the scholarship programme has the ongoing support of the GGS Community, without whom, such opportunities and possibilities would not exist.” Lachy Hamilton (Yr 11 Cu) The Main Quad Fountain refurbishment will soon be a reality. Through the generosity of our donors we have almost reached our goal of $75,000. Once we have the remaining $7,000 work can begin replacing the underlying support structure and the underground water tank. It will be wonderful to see and hear the water trickling over the fountain as is has done so for many generations. As mentioned in our last edition of Light Blue we have had overwhelming support for our Timbertop Library Fund. We have surpassed our goal of $30,000 by $25,000. In addition to purchasing new teaching and learning resources these funds have allowed us carry out some small refurbishments. New shelving has been purchased, new carpet laid and a small portico constructed to assist with keeping the facility dust free so that the resources can enjoy a longer shelf life.
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A new Chair has been appointed to the Equestrian Appeal Committee as the campaign for a world class indoor facility and new gateway to the School gains momentum. Mrs Penny McBain was appointed as a Foundation Board Member in August and has since been appointed Chair of the Equestrian Appeal Committee. Penny and her husband John have long been associated with Equestrian activities at Geelong Grammar School through their three daughters, Rosie (Ga’06), Poppy (Yr12 Ga) and Ane (Yr8 Cn).
The D Unit Timbertop campaign is continuing to win support with almost $300,000 raised of the $550,000 required to rebuild the Unit. D Unit is the first to be replaced under the School Council’s 10-year plan to rebuild the older Units at Timbertop. The fundraising efforts have been led by volunteer D Unit Year Leaders from 1958 through to 2008 who have been reconnecting D Unit men and engaging many former students who had lost contact with the School. The Timbertop experience is an integral part of the Geelong Grammar School journey. It is now more important than ever that we raise teh funds for D Unit so that building can begin once the new Single Masters’ Quarters (SMQ) has been built. We urge you to support the D Unit Campaign as it is through collective support that we can ensure that future students will have the opportunity to experience the living and learning experience at Timbertop.
The proposal to construct a new Indoor Equestrian Centre has been approved by the School Council and Penny’s appointment begins the process of bringing our vision of a world class facility to reality. The proposed facility will provide our students with an all weather riding arena, allowing extended riding hours during winter and providing protection from extreme weather conditions. The new facility will also allow the School to host local and international equestrian events, providing opportunities for our students and those from surrounding schools and pony clubs to compete at a higher level. When completed, the Indoor Equestrian Centre will be used for instruction, training, competition and feature events. If you would like to become involved, share ideas or donate to the Appeal please contact Jennifer Wraight, Fundraising Manager, on telephone: +61 3 5227 6297 or on email jwraight@ggslvic.edu.au
If you would like to become involved, share ideas or donate to the Appeal please contact Jennifer Wraight, Fundraising Manager, on telephone: +61 3 5227 6297 or on email jwraight@ggslvic.edu.au