The Origins of the Howqua Houses

Arthur Robinson | 1997

Named in memory of Sir Arthur Robinson, a former Victorian Attorney General, by 12 partners of the law firm Arthur Robinson and Hedderwicks who joined together to fund the House.

Cramond | 1999

Named after donors David and Bronwyn Cramond and their children. David Cramond was a Founder and Vice President of the Lauriston Foundation Board.

Fitz-Gibbon | 1993

Named after donors John and Pamela Fitz-Gibbon (Kaye, OL 1971) and their daughters, Sarah Tompkins (Fitz-Gibbon, OL 1999) and Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon (OL 2004).

Gillespie | 1993

Named after donors Roger and Lesley Gillespie and their children. Roger Gillespie was a Founder, Vice President (19941995) and President (1996-1997) of the Lauriston Foundation and also a member and Chairman of the School Council.

Kirkpatrick | 2004

Named after donor John Kirkpatrick, grandfather of Howquarians Victoria Brown (OL 2003) and Lindsey Myra (Brown, OL 2002). Mr Kirkpatrick donated the 9th Howqua House because of his passionate belief in the value of experiential learning.

Mirrabooka | 1999

The Indigenous name for the Southern Cross, Mirrabooka was the name chosen by donors Robert and Barbara Paterson and their daughters. Robert Paterson was a member of the School Council and the Council Finance Committee.

O’Brien | 1993

Named after donors John and Eleanor O’Brien and their children.

Hollyer | 2008

Named after Old Lauristonian Sarah Hollyer (OL 1967), whose generous bequest to the School funded the construction of the 10th Howqua House.

Thompson | 1993

Named after donors Judy and Gary Thompson and their daughters.

Wirringga | 1997

‘Wirringga’ was funded by 33 Howquarian families whose daughters were residents in 1996, as a legacy for future generations.