125th Birthday Capital Appeal

125th Birthday Capital Appeal

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Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, including Ipswich Junior Grammar School has supported the educational and personal foundations of more than 16,500 students since 1892.

Our vision is to nurture every young woman, girl and boy to become confident, well-educated and prepared for higher learning, local and global citizenship and life.

How do we do this? By providing each student with a positive, personalised, holistic education with an emphasis on academic achievement by dedicated, professional staff in safe, first-class learning environments.

The School invests heavily in quality teaching and pastoral care programs, learning resources, attracting and retaining exceptional teaching staff, enabling 1:1 access to technology and supporting more than 50 cultural, sporting and service activities.

Just as these are all critical components of achieving our vision, so too is the renewal of our infrastructure so that our current and future generations of students can enjoy world-class facilities in which to learn and grow.

With the support of the Board of Trustees, I’m pleased to announce the focus of our Annual Appeal, in this our 125th year, is the much needed restoration of our heritage-listed Main Building.

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Whilst remaining true to our heritage and traditions we aim to welcome students, parents, visitors and staff to an environment befitting a modern school.

In consultation with its Architects, the Board plans to restore the Main Building in line with its Conservation Management Plan, to incorporate contemporary design and amenities whilst retaining and conserving the building’s historical features.

I urge you to play a part in investing in our future through supporting the renewal of our beautiful campus. Every tax-deductible contribution towards the realisation of this project, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated.

On behalf of our current and future generations of students, I thank you for your continued support of the School.

Dr Peter Britton Principal and CEO

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125th Birthday Capital Appeal Goal: $300,000 The School is asking for the support of our community to help raise $300,000 of the estimated $800,000 cost to complete Stage 1 of the project to restore and refurbish the ground floor of the Main Building. Your contributions, however great or small, will go a long way in helping us reach this goal.

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$300,000 - Capital Appeal Goal

Keep track of our progress at: girlsgrammar.com.au/giving

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History Since the foundation stone was laid in 1891, the George Brockwell Gill-designed Main Building of Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School has been part of the fabric of Ipswich and is now recognised as part of the City’s Heritage Trail. As Acting Governor General, Sir Arthur Palmer, said of its glorious position; “It is one superior to any I have seen chosen for such a building, superior to any that I know of in any colony.”

It was a home-away-from-home for the first boarders and Headmistresses of IGGS, served as an air-raid shelter and watch tower during the Second World War and nowadays functions as the School’s main entrance, housing Reception, along with the Principal’s and staff offices, some of which proudly bear the names of past Trustees and Old Girls.

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Scope of Work The School values the history and heritage of its landmark Main Building and intends to remain true to its past. We have engaged Gibson Architects, specialists in heritage architecture, to oversee the restoration to achieve modern day functionality whilst preserving the traditional designs and structures of the original building.

Among the key features of the refurbishment will be the relocation of the Reception area and the introduction of a Museum and Waiting Room which will showcase the history of Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, through a series of archival displays. This is largely possible thanks to the tireless efforts of the Old Girls Association, and in particular, the Friends of the Archives.

The interior will feature a blend of Classical and Minimalist design features, but ultimately remain true to the heritage of the building. *Artist impressions - concept only. Not final drawings.

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The proposed project allows for the relocation of customer-facing services, including enrolments and accounts, to the ground floor where they will be easily accessible via Reception. Student-facing services such as Careers and Student Counsellors, Student Administration and the Office of the Dean of Studies will be relocated to the current Accounts area, on the ground floor of the Peter Phillips building.

This will improve both the visibility of, and access to, these critical services, which serve to improve students’ pastoral care, wellbeing, academic and careers outcomes.

Improvements will also be made to the accessibility of the Main Building through the installation of an access ramp.

Finally, given the Main Building was originally constructed to cater for women only, additional amenities will be added to better accommodate both genders.

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Ways to Give 1. Giving Online Make an online gift by visiting our website and donating using your credit card. Website: www.girlsgrammar.com.au/giving 2. Giving by Post Tear out and complete our donation form at the back of this booklet, including your credit card details, or attach a cheque and post to: Office of Community Relations Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School PO Box 16 Ipswich, Qld, 4305 3. Giving by Phone Donate over the phone by calling our Accounts Office. Phone: +61 (07) 3454 4416.

All donations over $2 in support of the 125th Birthday Capital Appeal are to the Building Fund, therefore are tax deductible.

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Annual Capital Appeal

Yes, I am pleased to contribute to the School’s Annual Capital Appeal.

Please accept my donation to the Building Fund, in support of the 125th Birthday Capital Appeal, in the sum of: $100

Name Address

$250

$500

$1,000

$5,000

Other $ _______

Payment details Cheque (made payable to Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School)

Phone

Cash (Can be receipted at the Accounts Office)

Email

Visa

Mastercard Expiry Date ____/____

Please indicate - I am a Current Parent

Past Student (Cohort _______________ )

Past Parent

OGA Member

Supplier

Trustee / Staff / Friend / Associate

Past Boarder

Name on card Signature

Board of Trustees of the Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School CRICOS Code 00533D 125AnnualAppeal_DL.indd 14

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When you give, you express your commitment to honouring the past, benefitting the present, and brightening the future of Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, including Ipswich Junior Grammar School.

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As we celebrate 125 years of history, we also celebrate our traditions, including the privilege and responsibility we share in continuing the culture of philanthropy born by the benefactors of years past.

Your gift is important to us. Every tax deductible contribution, whether large or small, will make a positive difference and we thank you for your generosity.

Principal’s Circle In recognition of our most generous supporters, we are proud to establish the Principal’s Circle, which proudly and publicly (if desired) acknowledges those individuals who donate $5,000 or more in a calendar year towards supporting the School’s key fundraising priorities.

As a Principal’s Circle benefactor, you will receive priority invitations to key School events including our annual Supporters Thank You cocktail function, recognition in the Principal’s Circle online honour roll, as well as in printed publications such as @Grammar Magazine and on-campus philanthropy displays.

For a confidential discussion regarding your gift, please contact Director of Community Relations Mrs Kristie Welsh on +61 (07) 3454 4442.

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Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, including Ipswich Junior Grammar School Cnr Queen Victoria Pde and Chermside Rd, East Ipswich QLD 4305 T: +61 (07) 3454 4447 | F: +61 (07) 3454 4480 E: develop@girlsgrammar.com.au | W: girlsgrammar.com.au/giving

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