Impact of Giving Report 2024
Message from Our Principal
I am delighted to share our annual Impact of Giving Report with you, our valued donors. In 2024, we received $427,687 in donations in support of a number of priorities. The generosity of the Pembroke community is to be commended and I am grateful for every gift.
In 2024, we granted almost $280,000 to Pembroke Scholarships benefiting five deserving students. We granted over $160,000 to the Building Fund to develop and improve our campus facilities. And, I was privileged to approve distributions of almost $30,000 to support families facing financial challenges through the Principal’s Hardship Bursaries.
Your support for Pembroke has never been more vital. Like many independent schools, we fund major capital projects separately from the ongoing operational costs covered by school fees. To bring our bold vision to life and create exceptional opportunities for our students, we depend on the generosity of our community.
My sincere thanks to the members of the Pembroke Foundation Board and the Development Office for their commitment to growing the culture of philanthropy at Pembroke.
I look with excitement to what we can achieve in 2025 and beyond.
Mark Staker Principal
The generosity of the Pembroke community is to be commended and I am grateful for every gift.
Emmie (Year 1), School Captain Lauren Byles (2024) and Principal Mark Staker cutting Pembroke's 50th anniversary cake
Message from the Chairs of the Foundation Board
The 50th anniversary year of Pembroke was a year of change for the Pembroke School Foundation. In May 2024, Julia Steele Scott stepped down from her role as Chair, however she remains a valued member of the Foundation Board. I was honoured to be invited to replace Julia as Chair and have been warmly welcomed by the team. Vincent Ciccarello stepped off the Foundation Board into the position of Director of Development and Philanthropy (commencing April 2024) and we are thrilled to have him in this role.
At the beginning of Term 2, we celebrated the opening of the John Moody Dining Room for boarders, the King’s Café and Yellow Submarine Too Café. Generously supported by a community Giving Day and ongoing fundraising efforts by our P&F Committee, the fabulous new facility was officially opened in September 2024 by Jane Miller (former Chair of the School Board) and Melissa Mellen (current Chair of the School Board). We thank the community for getting behind this exciting and much needed facility.
The 50th anniversary of Pembroke saw community engagement around Australia and overseas. We visited and re-engaged with members of the Pembroke community in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, London, Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney and Perth. The 100th anniversary of King’s College was marked with a week of celebrations in September providing a wonderful opportunity for engagement and re-engagement with many. We continue to host multiple events across the School, and beyond, to which many of our community are invited and greatly enjoy attending.
In 2024, our fundraising efforts were focused on raising funds in support of the reopening of Turner House which has been closed since the pandemic. Our sincere thanks to those who supported this appeal with a gift. The reopening of Turner House will provide an opportunity fot the expansion of our Boarding community.
We have ambitious plans for the future – from raising greatly needed funds for our Indigenous Education Program to laying the foundations for a major capital campaign for the Haslam Precinct. We look forward to sharing these plans with our community in the very near future.
In 2024, we received gifts from 421 donors. Gifts ranged from donations to the Building Fund supporting campus renewal and future building projects, our Scholarships and Indigenous Education Program and support for the Endowment Fund. We are thankful for every single gift, no matter the size.
Our Scholarships Program continues to thrive, and we are grateful to all those who have and continue to support this. We now offer several Scholarships made possible thanks to philanthropic giving, and in 2024, five students in Years 11 and 12 were recipients of this incredible support. Scholarships supported entirely by philanthropic giving are the Pembroke Community Scholarship, the Margaret Sellars' Scholarship, the Indulkaninna Foundation Scholarship and the Scholarship for Love of Learning in the IB.
We were delighted to facilitate two new prizes supported by philanthropy. The Legh and Helen Davis Prize for Excellence in Drama and Theatre, Years 10-12 and the DR Craddock Award for Art. Our thanks to both families for their generous gifts.
Along with farewelling Vincent Ciccarello as a Foundation Board member, Nick Ross and Ben Wilson retired as Board members, and we welcomed Keng Lim and Albert Li. My sincere thanks to Vince, Nick and Ben for their contribution to the Foundation Board.
We would particularly like to acknowledge the contribution of Nick Ross. Nick was appointed to the Foundation Board Committee in August 2014. He also served as Chair of the Investment Subcommittee and was instrumental in establishing and growing both the Pembroke Endowment and Pembroke Public Ancillary Funds. He is a longstanding member of the School community, both as an old scholar (1974 King’s and Pembroke) and past parent – William (2019) and Sam (2022).
The Ross Family have been generous donors to the School with gifts in support of the Shipsters Building Project and School Building Fund but also in the establishment of the Ross Family (Leadership) Medal for an outstanding Year 12 student. As Chair and Director of the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation, Nick directed his annual Chairman’s Grant towards bursaries to assist the families of Pembroke students in financial need over six years. In addition, the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation has funded several Scholarships to allow deserving day and boarding students access to a Pembroke education.
Nick’s personal philanthropy and advice while serving on the Foundation Board and Investment Sub-Committee have been instrumental in advancing the School’s philanthropic and operational potential, and we will miss Nick’s valuable experience and expertise.
Thank you to all of those who support the Pembroke School Foundation. We look forward to working with you in 2025.
Ali
Michell Chair,
Pembroke Foundation Board
Julia Steele Scott
Chair,
Pembroke Foundation Board (retired)
Ali Michell, Chair of the Pembroke Foundation Board
Julia Steele Scott, retired Chair of the Pembroke Foundation Board
Thank you to all our donors. In 2024, we received donations from 421 individuals.
2024 in Review – Giving at a Glance 421 Donors
69 new donors
84% current parents (includes some old scholars)
5% staff
9% other*
2% old scholars
$1,115 average gift
352 existing donors
*Past parents, grandparents, friends of the School
Scholarships
Indigenous Education (4%) 50% 46% Building Fund
5 Scholarships made possible by giving
362 donors contributed to the voluntary Building Fund
Scholarships, Awards and Prizes at Pembroke
In 2024, five students were the beneficiary of Scholarships supported by philanthropic giving. The following Scholarships are supported by gifts from our generous community:
Pembroke Community Scholarship
The Pembroke Community Scholarship is available for families who aspire to an excellent education but are not able to fund an independent school education for their child due to social or financial disadvantage or adverse personal circumstances.
Indulkaninna Foundation Scholarship
Established by a Pembroke old scholar family, the Scholarship offers remission on Pembroke Boarding fees and is offered to students facing exceptional circumstances whose principal residence is in a rural area of South Australia or interstate.
Jack Hamzah (2024) during a boys' Soccer match in 2024
Pembroke Scholarship for the Love of Learning in the IB
This Scholarship has been established by a generous and long-standing member of the Pembroke School community for students wishing to study the IB Diploma who would otherwise be unable to access a Pembroke education.
Margaret Sellars' Scholarship
Established by inaugural Foundation Patron Mrs Margaret Bennett (nee Sellars, Girton 1939), this Scholarship supports students from rural primary producing communities who may not otherwise consider attending Pembroke.
Receiving the Scholarship for the Love of Learning in the IB was a truly lifechanging experience and one I will always be grateful for. Growing up overseas at an international school in Malaysia, I always had my heart set on studying the IB. Its values of open mindedness and global awareness aligned with my international perspective and upbringing. During my time at Pembroke, I found myself part of a close-knit, eager-to-learn cohort of IB students from which I created lifelong connections. Surrounded by like-minded peers and passionate teachers, I was able to develop strong study skills and extend my knowledge to a university level. Having completed my first semester in the Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) at the University of Adelaide, I can confidently say that this Scholarship and the IB education it made possible have prepared me excellently for my university studies. I am extremely thankful for the role this Scholarship played in not only shaping my academic journey, but also the person I am proud to be today.
– Jack Hamzah (2024)
Pembroke Scholarship for the Love of Learning in the IB Recipient
Each year, a number of awards and prizes are granted to deserving recipients supported by generous gifts from the community.
The Margaret Meadows Award (for Exceptional Component Design and Innovation in Technology)
Year 12 Winner – Lachlan Kemp Runners Up – Ella Tanti, Hannah Fotheringham and Charlotte Ross
Year 11 Winners – Piper Maitland and Chanel Palmieri
Year 10 Winners – Sebastian (Sebi) Trang-ho, Darcey Timmis and Jessica Orchard
The Ross Family Leadership Award
Edward (Eddie) Hill
The DR Craddock Award for Art
Charlie Wood
The Legh and Helen Davis Prize for Excellence in Drama and Theatre, Years 10-12
James (Jamie) Nachum and Thomas (Tom) Grosser
The Margaret Bennett Award for Excellence in Visual Art
Emma Rohrlach (SACE) and Yaotian (Snowy) Du (IB)
The Margaret Bennett Award for Best Film
Evelyn King, James Tenny and Ewan Pugh
The Hackett Award for Girls’ Soccer
India Roberts-Thomson
The Kelly Booms Basketball Award Maddison (Maddi) Webber
The Vicki Hastings Netball Award Maddison (Maddi) Webber
The Sally Giles Orchestral Award for Improvement or Achievement (the gift of Mr I and Mrs E Giles in memory of their daughter and old scholar, Sally Giles)
Inez Hill-Thomson
The Angus Crawford Memorial Award for Exemplary Service to Pedal Prix
Emmanuel Lentakis
The Kaye M Michell Awards (the gift of CRH & DL Michell and Family) for Outstanding Leadership in and Service to the School - Year 11 Girl
Rose Parkin
James, Evelyn and Ewan (all Year 12) with Juniper Dew (2021) accepting
The Kaye M Michell Awards (the gift of CRH & DL Michell and Family) for Outstanding Leadership in and Service to the School - Year 12 Girl
Olivia Souter
The Colin E Michell Award (the gift of CRH & DL Michell and Family) for Outstanding Leadership in and Service to the School - Year 11 Boy
James Tenny
The Colin E Michell Award (the gift of CRH & DL Michell and Family) for Outstanding Leadership in and Service to the School - Year 12 Boy
Edward (Eddie) Hill
The Award for the Best Science Student presenting as the best candidate in any two of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (the gift of Dr M and Mrs P Koo)
Laila Thompson
The Award for the Best Mathematics Student presenting as the best candidate in Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics (the gift of Dr M and Mrs P Koo)
Hanyu (Frank) Shen
The Award for Business Subjects (from Accounting, Business Innovation, Economics and Legal Studies)
Yufei (Ariel) Han
The Diana Medlin Awards for Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) - for a Girl
Claire Mohan-Ram
The John Mayfield Award for Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) - for a Boy
Bode Li
The Enid Williss Ferrari Memorial Award for Excellence in Choral Music
Stephanie Andrejewskis
The Wood Award, presented to a Middle School Student for Outstanding Service to the School Community
Ramon (Vito) Goco and Georgia Peck
the Margaret Bennett Award for Best Film in 2024
2024 Ross Family Leadership Award Recipient Eddie Hill (2024)
Current and former P&F members, Natalie Agostino, Carly Oliver, Kate Woods, Patricia Melzer, Keng Lim and Melissa Cadzow at the opening of the John Moody Dining Room, Yellow Submarine Too Café & King's Café
Parents’ and Friends’ Association
We are so grateful to the Pembroke Parents’ and Friends’ Association for their ongoing and incredible fundraising efforts.
In 2024, the P&F Committee led by President Patricia Melzer ran a series of highly successful fundraising events with almost $30,000 raised across multiple events and initiatives including the annual Mothers’ Day Lunch, the very popular Dads' Night held at the Weber Academy, the Junior School Movie Night, our ongoing partnership with The Athlete's Foot and a highly successful 50th anniversary gin fundraiser.
In September, the P&F were delighted to attend the opening of the John Moody Dining Room for boarders, Yellow Submarine Too Café and the King's Café. Over several years, $300,000 was raised by the P&F to support this incredible new development on the Middle School Campus.
In 2025, the P&F Association will be focusing their fundraising efforts on the redevelopment of the Junior School Playground.
Patricia Melzer with Byron from The Athlete’s Foot
Adam Oliver and Nick Clark, event organisers for Dads’ Night 2024
Whether your bequest is large or modest, its impact will be profound — shaping the lives of students for generations to come.
ELC students prepare to meet with Principal Mark Staker
Bequests
At Pembroke, we believe that every gift tells a story – of generosity, foresight and a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives.
Leaving a bequest to Pembroke in your will is a powerful way to ensure that your values endure and that future generations of students benefit from the same opportunities that matter to you.
We are honoured to have received bequests from a small but extraordinary group of community members whose legacies have left a lasting mark on the School. Their vision and commitment have helped shape Pembroke into the vibrant, future-focused learning environment it is today.
Thanks to gifts in wills, we have been able to realise projects such as the Dorothy Yates Hall and the DD Harris Wing of the Boarding House – spaces that continue to inspire and support students every day. One particularly impactful bequest came from former Girton teacher Mrs Dorothy Loughead, who generously gifted a property to the School. The proceeds of that gift helped bring the Girton Arts Precinct to life.
To honour and celebrate those who make this enduring gesture, Pembroke established the Claridge Harris Club, named in recognition of Dorothy Ward (nee Claridge, Girton 1939) and her family’s contributions to Girton Girls’ School, and DD Harris, whose legacy helped shape King’s College. Members of the Claridge Harris Club are acknowledged by the School and invited to connect with fellow bequestors and the Pembroke community. Importantly, membership allows us to express our deep gratitude during your lifetime.
Whether your bequest is large or modest, its impact will be profound – shaping the lives of students for generations to come.
For a confidential conversation or to explore how your legacy could support the future of Pembroke, please contact development@pembroke.sa.edu.au or +61 8 8366 7094.
Indigenous Education at Pembroke
Pembroke has a long and proud history of educating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, with enrolments dating back to the 1960s. The Indigenous Education at Pembroke (IE@P) program was formally established in 2009 through the generosity of Girton old scholar, Mrs Margaret Bennett (nee Sellars, Girton 1939), and continues to grow through community support.
In partnership with The Smith Family, Pembroke offers the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP), which provides partial scholarships for First Nations students. With strong demand in 2024, 15 applications were received, six shortlisted and three students offered places for 2025. The School relies on donor support to help bridge the remaining fee gap and ensure the program’s sustainability.
In October, we proudly farewelled two graduating scholars including Abbey Yunupingu, who began at Pembroke in Year 7 and served as Deputy Head Girl Boarder in 2024. Abbey, chosen as School Valedictorian, delivered a powerful farewell speech to the Class of 2024. Both graduates have received university offers to pursue double degrees.
Beyond financial support, Pembroke actively embraces Indigenous culture and education. Highlights in 2024 included:
• Participation in the annual National Reconciliation Week Breakfast, with student-led fundraising to support Stolen Generations guests.
• Ongoing cultural education and engagement by Uncle Cedric Varcoe at Old Watulunga.
• Kaurna language studies for Middle School students, guided by Uncle Jamie Goldsmith and Aunty Elaine Magias.
• The launch of Aboriginal Cultural Awareness training for staff, led by Felicity Ryan, a longtime supporter of Indigenous Education at Pembroke.
Guided by our 2030 Strategic Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan, Pembroke is committed to deepening partnerships with First Nations communities.
We sincerely thank our donors for their continued support.
Lester (Year 11) with Kaurna Ngarrindjeri Ambassador Mr Isaac Hannam at the 2024 Yunupingu Cup
Pembroke has shaped me into the person I am today. The community we’ve built here...has left a lasting impact on each of us.
– Abbey Yunupingu (2024) Valedictory
Speech
Students and staff in front of a scar tree during the Year 9 Kaurna Camp
Kaurna Studies students learning to weave
Our 2024 Donors
Thank you to the following donors for supporting Pembroke in 2024 and helping to grow an incredible community of learning. All gifts, no matter the size, are greatly appreciated.
Foundation Governor
Anonymous
Foundation Guardian
Ms M L Mellen and Mr Y V Mohan-Ram
Foundation Benefactor
The Jones Family
Mr D J and Mrs J Meyer
Mr C D and Mrs J L Smerdon
Foundation Partner
Anonymous
Mr C M and Mrs S D Meulengraaf
Foundation Fellow
Ms A H Bourchier
Dr G D Carter
Dr R Cheng and Ms C Lee
Mr D C and Mrs A J Dall
Dr P M Drysdale
Ms T L Drysdale
Mr S D and Mrs Z B Elvish
Mr D and Mrs M T Glavas
Mr N M and Mrs S H L Haan
Dr P N and Mrs L L Ingham
Mr D R and Dr M E King
Mr M L Lamb AM and Mrs M F Lamb
Mr Y and Dr L Lu
Dr S F and Dr H E MacLaren
Mr H D and Mrs S M H Martin
Mr S J and Mrs J L M Miller
Mr G and Mrs J Mitolo
Mrs A D and Dr M J Naylor
Mr G D Norman and Ms J von Thomann
Mr J R and Mrs N A Orchard
Prof I C Roberts-Thomson and Prof K F Roberts-Thomson OAM
Mr J C and Dr L A Rollison
Dr P R and Mrs C E Sage
Mr Y and Mrs O Shahin
Mr I R Smith AM
Mr B and Ms J M Steele Scott
Ms N J Stott Despoja AO
Hon J R Sulan KC and Mrs A M Sulan
Dr M and Dr J T Teo
The Newton Foundation
Dr D M and Mrs A M Townsend
Assoc Prof P H Trott AM
The Cadzow/Vass Family
Mrs W V Wills and Mr G Bradley
Mr I Wood and Mrs S Wood-Renaudin
Foundation Member
Mr N P and Mrs P J Allen
Anonymous
Mrs S L M and Mr S Baker
Mr K Bei and Ms H Xu
Mr D J Bentley and Ms T M Sulan
Dr J and Dr S Black
Dr S J and Mrs J M Boase
Mr B J and Mrs A L Bock
Dr M J and Dr A J Bourke
Mrs E and Mr A Bradshaw
Mr C E S and Mrs J L Bray
Dr J D Brown and Dr B M Russ
Dr K L Brown and Ms A G Horseman
Mrs L and Mr R Bryant
Dr D B and Dr N Bursill
Mr C and Mrs A L Buzzacott
Mr R H Cameron and Ms J M Hooper
Mr G M and Mrs L A Carr
Mrs N B Carr and Mr A G Sutherland
Mr M Chan and Mrs H Wong
Mr A Chen
Mr Y Chen and Ms J Wong
Mr V J and Mrs S Ciccarello
Ms M Coffey and Mr G Dempsey
Mr R A Comber and Ms V J Borissow
Mr T W and Ms K E Cox
Mr P D Cudmore
Mrs S R and Mr A L Dubrich
Dr M C and Mrs G J I Dunbar
Mr A Dundas and Ms D Penaluna
Mr S and Mrs N Eder
Mr N Eleftheriou
Mr M A Emery and Ms J M Ryan
Ms J M English
Mrs S J and Mr N Fairfax
Mr E Fan and Mrs A Ji
Mr M C and Mrs G Ferrier
Dr J Fong and Mrs A Li
Mr D J and Mrs S K Fotheringham
Mr J D A P Freesmith and
Dr K S Hodgetts
Dr A and Dr P L Ganesan
Mrs M L and Mr R A Gilder
Mr J Guo
Mr J Halpin and Mrs K R May-Halpin
Ms P C Harries
Dr S M A and Mrs A Hassam
Mr A Heaslip and Mrs P Stansell
Dr J P Henschke and Ms J Deng
Dr C G and Dr A C Hercus
Mr M Higgins
Mr D M and Mrs E V Hill
Ms R M Holman
Mr J H Huang and Ms A Y Chong
Ms J Huang
Mr J S Jamieson and Mrs L L May-Jamieson
Mr P A and Mrs L Jankowski
Dr Y Ji and Mrs R Qu
Mr O and Mrs J Johnston
Dr R Joshi and Mrs S Mohapatra
Mrs W Khalifi and Mr Y Ouaziz
Mrs P J and Mr D J Kluska
Mrs P M F Koo
Mr K Kot
Mrs A L and Mr A Kroehn
Dr P W and Mrs N D Larkin
Dr I and Mrs A Lebedev
Mrs M E Lee and Mr D Kang
Ms S Lee and Dr G Sakarapani
Mr R J Leue and Ms S E J Powell
Ms R Li
Dr K Lim and Mrs H Cheng
Dr P Lim and Dr C Hew
Mr C D Lin and Dr J Song
Ms H Liu
Ms X L Liu and Mr R Zhou
Ms J London and Mr M Bendyk
Mrs H Lu and Mr Z Gu
Mr Z Luo and Mrs W Chung
Mr J R and Mrs A T Macdonald
Mr T D and Mrs K R Maitland
Mrs S J and Mr M J Major
Mr D and Mrs C Martin
Mr L M and Mrs M McCarthy
Dr M and Mrs K McCleave
Mr W A M and Mrs Y McEwin
Mrs T and Mr A McPhail
Mr T J Mellor and Ms L Taylor
Ms P N Melzer
Dr J J and Mrs N J Meyer
Dr D A Miller and Ms J S Donaldson
Mr K P Mitchell and Ms K M Bourne
Mr M R Moore and Dr M Azimi
Dr A R and Mrs S M Morris
Mr P I and Mrs E Moschakis
Dr D S and Mrs S E Mosler
Mrs A and Dr A Murray
Dr K L Ng and Dr K Yang
Mr S M and Ms K Ormsby
Dr L and Dr N Osei-Tutu
Mr D Pan and Ms L L Wang
Mr B R Parise and Mrs J Wang
Mrs S and Mr B Parkinson
Mr M J Patterson and Ms R F Lines
Mr D and Mrs A Peisley
Ms R Perrett and Mr N Ridler
Mr Z Pi and Mrs Y Zhang
Mr M G and Dr P T Pole
Mr M and Mrs E Potter
Mr P and Mrs N Quan
Mr J N and Mrs N Rainsford
Ms E K Rainsford
Dr S E Roberts-Thomson and Dr R A Hill
Mr A J and Mrs M A Rohrlach
Prof P and Dr M H Sanders
Mrs S and Mr M Schilling
Mr J A and Mrs M A Seears
Ms A G and Mr V Sharma
Mr M Siddique and Mrs S Rahman
Mr O D Sierp and Mrs A J Sierp-Worth
Mr R K and Ms R J Singh
Mr T Song and Ms J Liu
Mr M R Staker and Mr G Pappalardo
Ms J M and Mr B Steele Scott
Mr G L and Mrs T A Stock
Mr B V and Mrs E C Sugars
Mr A Tan and Mrs X Zhang
Mrs C Tang
Mr A J and Mrs L S Taylor
Mr Y Teng and Mrs F Mo
Mr B Thompson and Ms J Disher
Mrs C M and Mr M Thompson
Dr P K Tibrewal and Ms D Bhasin
Mr J L Timmis and Ms Z G McLean
Mr S R Tscharke and Ms A Thackray
Mrs C and Mr L Tulloch
Dr E and Dr C L Tziavrangos
Mr S and Mrs K Usher
Ms H Wang and Mr X Chen
Mr W Wang and Mrs J Zhang
Mr Y Wang and Mrs Y Lu
Mr C J and Mrs A Webber
Mr Y Weng and Ms X Jiang
Mr S Whetton and Ms K I Duerrwald
Mr G D and Mrs A C Wilckens
Mr B P R Wilson and Ms G H Norman
Ms A W Wood
Ms M Wu
Mrs Z Xia and Mr G Yang
Mr J Xie
Mr J Xin and Ms J Wang
Mr W Xu and Mrs W Liu
Mr C and Ms B Yang
Mr Q Yang and Ms Y Jiang
Dr J and Mrs M G Yong
Mr Y Yuan and Mrs W Zhang
Mr X Zhang and Ms F Liu
Mr G Zhao and Mrs J Zuo
Mr F Zhou and Ms X Wu
Mr X W Zhou and Mrs B J Li
Ms Y and Mr Z Zhou
King’s Luncheon Centenary Celebration Pembroke 50th anniversary cake artwork: Naomi (Year 2)
Foundation Donors
Miss J L Altschwager
Mrs C Antic
Mrs M Atmadja and Mr E Haryadi
Ms S N Baker and Mr D W Thorpe
Mrs S and Mr D Bell
Mr J and Mrs S Braddy
Mr P Branston and Ms M Wang
Mr L and Mrs K Brougham
Mr H L Brown and Ms E Palmer
Ms K Bullock and Mr B Anderson
Ms C Chan and Mr D Gautier AM
Ms S Curran
Mr R A de Dezsery
Mrs S A and Mr T A Dillon
Mrs T Do and Mr V Nguyen
Mrs A Dong and Mr F Xiong
Mrs S and Dr K Ghosh
Mr G J Goldner
Mrs A and Dr D Grant
Ms A M Hall and Mr J G Stewart
Mrs R and Mr D Hammat
Mrs L Han and Mr B Lyu
Dr J and Dr N Harrington
Mr B P and Mrs K Hill-Ling
Dr K Imiolo Bruckmann and Mr E Bruckmann
Mr N Kaluwila and Dr W Thilakarathne
Anonymous
Mr W M H and Mrs S Legoe
Mr Y Liu and Ms K Xing
Ms M Lou and Mr G Xiao
Ms Y Lu and Mr L Li
Dr G Mahadavan and Dr S Rajendran
Mr J and Mrs L Mazomenos
Mr D and Mrs V Mikan
Mr L G Monfries and Ms J E Fruin
Mrs C B Neil-Dwyer and
Mr L Neil-Dwyer
Ms J Ng and Dr B Low
Mrs H H H Nguyen and Mr L Huynh
Mrs K J and Mr T M Northover
Mr B and Mrs S Parkinson
Mrs H and Mr P V P Phan
Mr J T and Mrs A R Phillips
Mrs S Piccaluga and Mr F Tata Nardini
Ms S E J Powell and Mr R J Leue
Mr D Rowe
Mr B and Ms B Roworth
Mr M P Rupasinghe and Mrs G G Gunawardena
Ms M J Schulz
Mr K Shah and Mrs S Gupta
Mr S J H and Mrs S E Sharman
Mrs Y Shen
Mr B D Smith and Ms N L McFarlane
Mr A E Sobels
Dr J Sudarev and Ms Z Indratno
Mr S Sun and Ms X Liu
Dr C Tan
Ms Y Tan and Mr K Wang
Ms L Taylor and Mr T J Mellor
Mr M and Mrs C M Thompson
Mr V and Mrs C Tsouvalas
Ms J S and Mr D Tucker
Mrs G M Walldorf-Davis
Mr P B Williams and Dr M John
Mr M H Wood
Ms H Wu and Mr J Xia
Mr W Xiao and Mrs L Li
Mr J Xu and Mrs A Wu
Mr N Zhai and Ms J Gong
Mrs J Zhuang and Mr X Wang
School Board Chair Melissa Mellen and immediate past Board Chair Jane Miller opening the transformed John Moody Centre
Why We Give
Our donors share what giving means to them
Pem b roke School gave us two wonder f ul gifts. The first was a top-class education for our three chil d ren, and the second was a life l ong group of friends for us and our chil d ren. Donat i ng to the Foundation is our way of say i ng thank you.
– Steve Kinnear OAM and Judy Willoughby
The building fund contribution enables the School to continue to be maintained and developed so future generations can enjoy the opportunities our kids have enjoyed. Without the building fund the School’s long term future would be decidedly more difficult to plan and enable.
– Current parents, James and Nicky Orchard
I want to give back to the school that shaped my future, and that provided a wonderful learning environment and pastoral care setting for our children. I want to ensure that the opportunities that our children enjoyed are available for all young people regardless of background and economic circumstances. The more diverse the school population the better the long-term outcomes for all students.
– King’s Old Collegian (72) and past parent, Prof Rick Sarre
Foundation Board 2024
The Foundation Board brings together the skills and expertise of our wider community, including current and past parents and old scholars who work to ensure that all decisions are made with integrity.
Ms Ali Michell (Chair from May 2024)
Mrs Julia Steele Scott (retired as Chair, May 2024)
Mr Vincent Ciccarello (retired March 2024)
Mr Jason Huang
Mr Albert Li (appointed March 2024)
Mr Keng Lim (appointed August 2024)
Mr David Minns
Mr Nick Ross (retired August 2024)
Mr Mark Staker
Mr Ben Wilson (retired August 2024)
Advisors
Director of Development and Philanthropy: Mr Vincent Ciccarello (from April 2024)
Director of Community Engagement and Indigenous Education:
Ms Amanda Bourchier
Finance Manager: Mrs Angeline Naylor
Philanthropy Manager: Mrs Catriona Neil-Dwyer
Inaugural Patron
Mrs Margaret Bennett (nee Sellars, Girton 1939) 1924-2017, Life Member of the School
Ways to Give
There are many ways to support Pembroke, and giving options can be found on our website at www.pembroke.sa.edu.au/giving
The Pembroke School Foundation
Donors who contribute $1,000 or more are automatically welcomed as Foundation Members. Members enjoy many benefits including invitations to special events and opportunities to participate in the wider School community.
Students compete in the Years 7 to 12 House Athletics Day
Foundation Levels
Member $1,000 or greater, but less than $10,000
Fellow $10,000 or greater, but less than $50,000
Partner $50,000 or greater, but less than $100,000
Benefactor
$100,000 or greater, but less than $500,000
Guardian $500,000 or greater, but less than $1m
Governor $1m or greater, but less than $2m
Patron $2m or greater
To contact us, please email development@pembroke.sa.edu.au or call +61 8 8366 7094
