2024 Annual Giving Appeal

Whether it’s trying new foods or cooking together, food brings people closer through shared experiences.

Food is our common ground. A powerful medium for cultural exchange that unites people worldwide. Sharing a meal can foster understanding and appreciation for the beauty and assortment of our food cultures and people.

“Food is a great equaliser, it builds friendships, diversity, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Our students start working separately, by the end of the session, they’re all at one table sharing what they’ve learnt, food they’ve made, and different groups of friendships form.”

— Hannah Moxley, Coordinator Home Economics, Perth College.

Food Technology Kitchen: inspiring curiosity, collaboration, and connection.

The Perth College Foundation Annual Giving Appeal 2024 focus is to ‘upgrade’ the Food Technology Kitchen.

THE FOOD TECHNOLOGY KITCHEN AT PERTH COLLEGE IS A MULTI-PURPOSE AND FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACE.

Our kitchen inspires our students to be interested in food, science, technology, health, wellbeing, collaborative learning, and healthy eating. It educates students on a range of skills including horticulture food hygiene and preparation, cooking, vocations and enterprise - subjects cover both indoor and outdoor learning.

“Our Food Technology class is a happy place where ingredients become stories, recipes become lessons and every bite is a celebration. It feeds our stomachs and our curiosity!“

— Lola Affleck

Year 11 Food Science & Technology

“Food Technology at Perth College helps me learn about the nutrition I need to function and teaches me about the food that fuels my body. I want to be a nutritionist when I’m older, so learning about the nutrients in different meals help expand my knowledge and prepare me for university and my career.”

— Emilee Grainger Year 11 Food Science & Technology

“I love doing Food Technology because I like to be creative. I get to use my problemsolving skills to create different approaches to plating which I really enjoy. I am grateful I get the opportunity to do Food Technology because I have learned about so many new ingredients to cook and the correct techniques of cooking them. I know it will help me in the future because I am learning things that are useful for when I grow up and live independently.”

— Mirae Unicomb

Year 11 Food Science & Technology

Kitchen Upgrade Recipe: bringing people together, one ingredient at a time.

Our kitchen is where ingredients are transformed and flavours are elevated – it breeds innovation, creativity, and ultimately, culinary delights.

The Food Technology Kitchen is a place of experimenting and learning, mistakes are not failures, but opportunities for improvement and growth.

From homestyle cooking to ‘hospitality’ style cooking, courses offered include:

• Breakfast on the go

• Culinary Creators

• Be Our Guest

• Café Culture

• Food Science and Technology

“It is a supreme privilege to share with students the joy of food. The nourishment it provides, the conversations it sparks, the connections it forges – there is nothing quite as unifying as sharing a meal, albeit one the students have learnt to create themselves! Our approach to Food Technology at Perth College is one that celebrates diverse cuisines and cultures, encourages students to collaborate and create with one another and provides a safe space for divergent thinking, improvisation and fun. Everyone can experience success in the Food classroom.”

— Bernadette Francis Home Economics Teacher

Great cooking is not just about following a recipe; it’s about trusting your instincts and embracing creativity.

The kitchen is in high use with highly popular practical and theory courses for Food Specialisation run for Years 7 to 12.

Upgrade Ingredients:

The key ingredients needed for the ‘Food Technology Kitchen Upgrade’ are:

• Air conditioning unit - the secret priority ingredient!

• Stainless-Steel benchtops

• Dishwasher

• Stove tops and ovens

• Open Storage

• Cool Room

• Nonslip flooring

• Essential plumbing

• 3 x Thermomixers

• A selection of pots, utensils, trays, and chopping boards

• A collection of stools

• Camera over the demonstration bench

• A projector and interactive white board

COOKING TIP

The target is to raise a minimum of $120K before September for a new air conditioning system to be installed before this summer.

Methods for Engagement & Giving:

Giving is generosity in all its forms - time, talent and treasure.

Choose to engage and contribute to this year’s Annual Giving Appeal at a level and manner of your choosing.

‘FAST FOOD’ DOOR OPENERS AND CONNECTORS

Introductions and Networking

We are seeking individuals, local businesses, or companies who have the capacity to open doors and make introductions on behalf of the Foundation to people and companies who may be able to help with donations, gift in kind, or trades. Is this you or someone you know?

‘BON APPETIT’ PROJECT PARTNERS

Donations and Gifts in Kind

We welcome hearing from individuals, local businesses, or companies interested in being a Project Partner and/ or who are connected to an industry that can donate relevant products or trades. Do you own a business or know of anyone who does in a related industry?

Industry, Corporate, Supplier, Trade Engagement:

• Catering and Hospitality

• Building and Construction

• Kitchen and cabinetry

• Refrigeration

• Household Appliances

• Technology

• Other key suppliers

‘FOODIE’ APPEAL PLEDGE

A Giving Method in your own way and time. Make your gift over a period of time in a direct debit schedule to suit you.

‘COOK UP’ A GIVING CIRCLE

Gather a group of colleagues, family, or friends to make a ’Giving Circle’ – combine your donations to create a larger financial family gift by working together.

MATCHED ‘CUISINE’ GIVING

Does your company offer a charity matched giving program? Some companies support employees by matching their donation. Does your company do this? Do you know someone in a company that does matched giving?

MAKE A ‘SOUL FOOD’ DONATION

We are grateful for every donation that will help us cook up an upgrade for our Food Technology Kitchen.

Perth College Foundation

The Perth College Foundation was established in 2012 with the primary objective of building long-term financial security for Perth College. Our work ensures our school continues to provide a world-class educational experience for girls through raising and managing funds for scholarships, buildings, and programs.

Our vested interest continues to be creating a giving culture, and contributing to the enrichment of education for girls. We endeavour to achieve this together with everyone who believes in a world where women can shape their own future.

The Foundation is governed by a constitution and Board that brings a wealth of business, legal and financial experience to provide oversight on governance related matters.

We ensure 100 per cent of donated funds are allocated towards the purpose intended, safeguarding and upholding donor wishes.

The passion, generosity, and commitment of our donors and supporters not only helps solidify the foundations of our school into the future, but also continues to shape future generations of remarkable women.

We invite you to join us and be part of a remarkable giving community today.

www.perthcollege.wa.edu.au

Donation Form

We invite you to join a remarkable giving community supporting remarkable women.

Please return this form via email (foundation@pc.wa.edu.au) or post (31 Lawley Cresent, Mount Lawley, WA, 6050). If you have any questions or would like to discuss donations options, including leaving a bequest, please contact our Head of Philanthropy via email (foundation@pc.wa.edu.au) or phone +61 (08) 9471 2100.

Donor Information

Donor Name/s:

Postal Address:

Email: Contact Phone:

Connection to Perth College (e.g Old Girl, Current Parent, Staff):

I would like to remain anonymous

I would like to contribute and can support through one or more of the following options:

Be a Door Opener or Connector

Become a Project Partner Matched Giving Appeal Pledge

Create a Giving Circle I would like to discuss further options on how I can contribute

Donation options

Appeal Pledge, select option:

$1000 one off gift

$500 per month for 2 months

$250 per month for 4 months

$100 per month for 10 months

One off donation of $

Regular monthly donation of (processed on the 15th of each month)

Start Date:

End Date*:

*Please leave blank if you would like to donate until further notice.

Please let us know where you would like to direct your support: General Fund (Not Tax Deductible)

Food Technology Kitchen (Tax Deductible)

Scholarship Fund (Tax Deductible)

Direct Debit from Account (preferred for recurring donations)

Bank Name:

Branch Location: Name(s) on the Account:

BSB: Account: Automatic Credit Card Payment VISAMASTERCARDAMEX

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I authorise Perth College Inc (User ID 138367) to arrange for my/our acount to be debited as specified.

Please note that there is a 0.5 per cent processing fee for VISA and MASTERCARD payments and a one per cent processing fee for AMEX.

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Thank you for your generous support. Every donation makes a significant difference today and towards the future of Perth College

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— Anonymous