Making possible, possible

Partners in making possible, possible

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Our plans are centred around ‘choosing great’.

Choosing great over good is how we create real and lasting value for our boys and girls.

Always aiming higher.

Our vision for the future is clear.

And it’s bold.

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Stated simply, we want to be a day and boarding school of the highest standard.

If we are to continue to provide exciting and transformative learning experiences that change lives, we must continue to transform our campus and create new opportunities.

A school of excellence with country values and character at its heart.

We must seek philanthropic support.

A place where our boys and girls feel empowered and inspired to be; to be themselves, to better themselves, to realise their potential and in doing so, raise the potential of others.

Our great school was built on this very intent when our founders, Mr B T DeConlay and Mr R J Shilliday, sought a quality education for their daughters here in Warwick.

It was a period shaped by sheer determination and a goal made real thanks to community spirit and philanthropic partnership. Themes that continue to emerge and evolve as we travel in time.

So, as custodians of this distinct heritage and creators of our future, we take the pursuit of realising our vision seriously.

Our plans are without doubt ambitious – as they should be. We’re preparing our boys and girls for a bold new world; one we’re yet to fully imagine.

Naturally, such endeavour comes at a cost.

Since arriving at the College, it has become clear to me that we’re uniquely positioned to provide something truly special – an exceptional regional city education where there is space to grow and country values to guide.

With 100 years behind us, our focus lies firmly on the future; on fulfilling our potential – big potential.

The journey ahead will be one of ‘becoming’; of honouring where we’ve been, staying true to who we are and ensuring our next centenary chapter is shaped by choice, not chance.

As with any good journey, there will be highs and lows, but what a worthy journey to take.

The world is changing. Our vision is big.

Our plan is in place. Yet true progress is rarely achieved alone.

Regardless of the way in which you support the school, it’s the act of giving or contributing to our community that matters most. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.

Principal. SCOTS PGC College.

The SCOTS PGC College Foundation was established in 1997 to provide an independent funding source to support the school in advancing its strategic direction.

Through the raising and management of funds, we seek to make a difference to the lives of the boys and girls of SCOTS PGC today and to safeguard the school’s success for generations to come.

For these reasons, we see our role as one of fostering a spirit of generosity by sharing with our community how we can make an impact and why philanthropy matters.

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Working with purpose The launch of the school’s strategic plan (2019-2021) and master plan has provided a renewed focus for the Foundation. To find out more visit www.scotspgc.com.au

Our strategic objectives 1.

Raise awareness of the role of the Foundation.

2. Work in partnership with our community to foster a culture of philanthropy.

3. Build and maintain a strong financial base to increase the Foundation’s impact and reach.

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Our impact Today and tomorrow

We believe all success is interconnected with – and amplified by – others. That’s why garnering the support of our community, and channelling our collective power, is so important.

‘Together’ is how we make an immediate impact and a long-term difference.

Your support – big or small – helps us to enhance and grow an exceptional learning environment.

But it does more than that alone.

By teaming together to provide a transformative education, we’re able to affect transformational change far greater than ourselves. We’re able to help shape great people of great character, who will go on to make a difference within our communities and society at large.

This is the cumulative impact of a great education and ultimately why we do, what we do.

Why your support matters

Choos ing g reat

When our community already play an important role in attending to the immediate needs of our school, many naturally question – why give?

And understandably so.

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We appreciate the investment our parents, in particular, make simply by choosing to send their children to SCOTS PGC. Our community can take comfort knowing our fees have been structured in a way that allows us to cover operational costs and service our debts, while ensuring fee affordability remains top of mind too.

And while our financial management allows us to invest strategically and conservatively to provide for essential and future maintenance needs – such as refurbishing classrooms, purchasing furniture or new resources – at the heart of our ambition is the belief that ‘good, isn’t good enough’.

Rather, our plans are centred around ‘choosing great’ and this means ensuring the College is in a position to complete not only important and essential work, but to truly transform our campus and the educational experience we provide.

For this reason, the support of our community will be fundamental to us achieving our goals.

Our funds Investing in the future The Foundation carefully manages three distinct funds.

Building Fund Supports the transformation, refurbishment and maintenance of the College campus.

Future Fund Builds a financial safeguard and lasting legacy.

Scholarship Fund Enables access to a SCOTS PGC education.

Collectively they work to support the school in realising its strategic and master plans, while helping to ensure enrolment fees remain affordable too.

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How our funds work Find your cause

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Building Fund

Future Fund

Scholarship Fund

A gift to the building fund will help the College to realise its master plan and provide an exceptional environment for students, staff and our wider community to learn, connect and grow.

A generous donation from Foundation Fellow, Mr John Muir, gave life to his vision for a Future Fund.

Made possible thanks to philanthropist Mr Brian Hawkins, the Scholarship Fund creates opportunities for young people to benefit from a SCOTS PGC education, fulfil their potential and contribute to the culture and diversity of our school.

Designed with long-term financial security in mind, donations to the fund will be placed under strategic investment until such time as it reaches $2 million in value.

Growth generated through investment income will be used to support strategic school initiatives.

An investment base of $2 million will be consistently retained to ensure the school’s important work can always continue regardless of the economic climate.

The aim of the fund is to generate a sustainable income stream that allows the school to, each year, award needs-based scholarships to ensure talented and deserving boys and girls can either attend or remain at our school.

Make an impact

Ways to give Regular giving

How to donate

Support the school through regular monthly giving at a level of your choice.

One-off gift Provide a one-off gift to a cause you’re passionate about.

Major gifts Make a significant contribution to the advancement of SCOTS PGC. Major gifts may include capital, property, shares or other assets.

Bequest Leave a lasting legacy and make a significant difference to the College, without affecting your financial circumstances, by including SCOTS PGC in your will.

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Select your cause of choice, from one of our three funds.

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Make your donation: By credit card online Visit www.scotspgc.com.au to donate by credit card via our secure online form.

By cheque Made payable to SCOTS PGC College Foundation and addressed to: The Foundation SCOTS PGC College 60 Oxenham Street Warwick, Queensland 4370 By phone Contact the Principal’s Office on 07 4666 9805 to pay by credit card over the phone.

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Every gift – big or small – makes a difference and your support is greatly valued. Whether you’re passionate about building SCOTS PGC or giving the gift of education, there are many ways you can contribute.

Claim a tax deduction

A gift to any one of our three funds the Building Fund, Scholarship Fund or Future Fund - is tax deductible.

Meet with the Principal

If you’d like to discuss an opportunity or explore in more detail how you can support the school, we invite you to speak directly with our Principal.

To make an enquiry or an appointment, please contact the Principal’s Office via: P + 07 4666 9805 E + principal@scotspgc.qld.edu.au

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A strong commitment Our promise to you

We take our responsibility of investing and managing funds on behalf of the school seriously.

This means we’re passionate about ensuring your generosity helps to create real and lasting value.

Every dollar gifted will be spent wisely and used solely to advance the strategic direction of our school. We’re big on transparency too, and so, we’ll always keep you informed as to how your donation is being used and the impact it makes.

This is our promise to you.

End note. Honouring our heritage.

Founded on

ph ilanthropy Our story began when our founders, Mr B T DeConlay and Mr R J Shilliday, expressed a strong desire for their daughters to attend a Presbyterian school in Warwick, rather than Toowoomba.

By 1917 they gained momentum, when in a public meeting in Goondiwindi, DeConlay explained that noted philanthropist and business man, W R Black of Brisbane, had discussed the possibility of establishing a girls school on the Southern Downs.

Shilliday went on to share how Mr Black was prepared to subsidise the establishment of the College to the extent of £1000 for every £2000 raised by the local community.

The efforts of our founders in canvassing support for the school were rewarded when a report in the Warwick Daily News on 21 July 1917 headlined, Remarkable response to appeal for funds.

The article advised the committee had decided the school would open in February 1918 following donations of £3,300, which was to be subsidised

by Mr Black’s £2000. The Presbyterian Girls College (PGC) was born with The SCOTS College formed the following year.

To learn more about our founding story watch our first edition of The Lion and Thistle via our Facebook page.

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The journey ahead will be one of ‘becoming’; of honouring where we’ve been, staying true to who we are and ensuring our next centenary chapter is shaped by choice, not chance.

Where country values inspire excellence 60 Oxenham Street Warwick Queensland 4370 p +61 7 4666 9811 Prep to Year 12

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