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Giving
A heartfelt thank you to our donors.
Our inaugural Giving Day on 9 June was a one-day online fundraising movement where the Lauriston community came together to help fund two new Foundation Scholarships, with the first recipient to commence at Lauriston in Year 7, 2023.
With the generosity of our entire community, including our Giving Day leaders, we surpassed our philanthropic goal and raised $208,554 with an incredible 23% of our donors giving for the first time.
The Foundation Scholarships not only provide an opportunity for an individual to receive a high-quality education but through partnering with the family through the provision of a world-class education, they will radically change the lives of families and their communities too. This is consistent with Lauriston’s desire to be an inclusive, all-round School that embraces a wide variety of students from varied backgrounds, who can add to the vibrancy and strength of our community.
The Foundation Scholarships provide full remission for tuition fees and will cover the following additional expenses:
• purchase of textbooks and online programs used by the School
• a new laptop in Year 7 and Year 10
• residential fee for the Year 9 Howqua year
• provision of gear and equipment required for the Year 9 Howqua year
• camps at Year 7 and Year 8
• local excursions
• financial support to the applicant’s family for the purchase of School uniform items.
Congratulations to Andrews House who finished on the top of our House leaderboard. Our first Foundation Scholarship recipient will join Andrews House as a celebration of your support.
Alice Robinson (OL 1991), Chair, Lauriston Foundation
If you would like more information about the It’s Her Turn campaign or the Foundation Scholarships, please contact Ms Penny Richards Fowler, Director of Advancement. Email: giving@lauriston.vic.edu.au Phone: 03 9864 7555
