When you learn, teach. When you get, give.
Maya Angelou
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Land, the Jagera and Turrubul people and their Elders past and present. Open to the Spirit who has ever been present here, we resolve to continue to appreciate its beauty, to be wise stewards of its resources, and to honour the connection the Traditional Custodians have with this Land.
Toni Riordan PRINCIPAL
For more than 96 years, St Aidan’s has stood as a place where young women are nurtured to grow as authentic, caring, confident, creative, connected young women.
We have an ethos which is built on a foundation of faith, care, and belonging, and this continues to shape every aspect of school life. Recently, our Chaplain, Reverend Sister Gillian Moses, reflected on the many ways St Aidan’s ‘shows up’ as a school. Her words reminded us that we are, above all, a compassionate and caring school family. This is evident not only in the daily interactions within our school but in the enduring impact of generosity that spans almost a century.
One powerful example is the bursary awarded in 1992 to alumna Kirsten Baker (née Chambers), whose story is shared in this edition of Impact of Giving. That single act of giving changed the trajectory of her life and, in turn, has influenced the lives of those around her. Gifts to education extend far beyond the immediate moment; they shape futures, strengthen communities, and inspire generations.
In 2026, we are proud to build on this legacy by introducing new scholarship opportunities across our Junior and Senior Schools. These scholarships will open doors for students to achieve their academic potential, pursue athletic excellence, and harness their music or cultural talents. Importantly, they will also provide access for students from rural and regional areas through the recently announced St Aidan’s Creeth Endowment Scholarship, ensuring that distance and financial circumstances do not need to be a barrier to a St Aidan’s education.
Your generosity makes this possible. Every gift is an investment in opportunity, an investment that transforms lives in ways that may not always be immediately visible but will reverberate for years to come.
Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey.
Dr Anne Kruger FOUNDATION CHAIR
Whether it is your time, talents or treasures, the spirit of giving I see from humble hearts truly sets St Aidan’s apart.
At Foundation, our mission is to encourage a culture of philanthropy, and given our whole school philosophy is based on the values of the Society of the Sacred Advent (SSA), this is where I celebrate the blessing the whole school community receives from the humble, yet generous spirit in which giving occurs.
As you read the stories of how giving has impacted and cares for the girls’ lives at St Aidan’s, let’s reflect upon the flow-on effects that this has in workplaces, family units and communities. I have seen and heard many of these stories from recipients of scholarships at St Aidan’s throughout recent years, and the families of recipients from decades ago. A St Aidan’s education changes girls’ lives and hearts.
Your gift has influence not only on the individual, but it leverages and leaves a legacy with everyone and everything our girls then have in their circles of influence.
When you give to St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School, you help empower the next generation of young women. Your support reaches beyond the classroom, shaping a future where girls thrive in every aspect of life.
At St Aidan’s, students are encouraged to challenge stereotypes, explore their passions, and realise their full potential in a caring and inclusive environment.
Your contribution creates opportunities that build confidence and open doors academically, culturally, athletically, and in leadership. It helps us foster resilience, reduce social pressures, and provide spaces where girls connect with mentors and peers, preparing them to succeed in a complex and changing world.
By giving to St Aidan’s, you are investing in a future led by capable, courageous young women. Together, we can create lasting change.
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When Beth Howard graduated from St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School in 1946, she carried with her not only academic excellence but a passion for scientific inquiry that would define her remarkable career. Her journey from the classrooms of St Aidan’s to the research laboratories and remote field stations of Australia stands as a testament to the transformative power of education—a gift she would ultimately return to her old school in extraordinary measure.
Beth Howard thrived during her years at St Aidan’s, excelling in both sciences and the arts. The school’s progressive approach to girls’ education, championed by the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent, encouraged Beth to pursue her intellectual curiosity without limitation. This foundation proved pivotal as she embarked on a distinguished career in scientific research.
Beth’s dedication to scientific research led her to follow Professor of Physiology, Victor Macfarlane to South Australia to continue her studies and research at the University of Adelaide. Conducting vital research on animal physiology with direct applications to understanding how both livestock and humans could survive and function in Australia’s harsh conditions, particularly in central regions. Beth’s research focused
on water and electrolyte balance in sheep, studying the effects of heat and intense solar radiation on animal bodies under extreme environmental stress. During summer vacations, Beth and her colleagues Ron Morris and Victor Macfarlane travelled to Toorak station near Julia Creek in central Australia’s Mitchell grass country, where they conducted groundbreaking field research in one of the continent’s most challenging environments— enduring intense heat and solar radiation while studying how livestock adapted to arid conditions.
Beth’s expertise in body water estimation and animal physiology made her an invaluable mentor to emerging researchers. Her meticulous approach to scientific investigation and generous spirit in training others left a lasting impact on the scientific community. This combination of rigorous intellect and genuine care for others reflected the values instilled during her St Aidan’s
education: excellence balanced with compassion, achievement paired with service.
Throughout her successful scientific career, Beth never forgot the school that had opened doors for her. She understood that her St Aidan’s education had been foundational, providing not just knowledge, but the confidence and encouragement to pursue a field where women were underrepresented. In her later years, Beth contemplated how she might extend similar opportunities to future generations.
With characteristic thoughtfulness, Beth made the decision to leave a substantial bequest to St Aidan’s, designated specifically to support students with passion and potential in Science and Music—the twin disciplines that had enriched her own life. Her vision was clear: financial circumstances should never prevent a talented, enthusiastic student from experiencing the transformative St Aidan’s education.
Thanks to Beth’s remarkable generosity, St Aidan’s will establish the Beth Howard Science and Music Scholarships, commencing in 2027. Two Year 5 students annually, one pursuing Science and one pursuing Music, will receive 50% tuition fee scholarships for three years. These students will benefit from St Aidan’s extensive STEM programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and renowned music ensembles, while carrying forward Beth’s legacy of curiosity, excellence, and gratitude.
Beth Howard exemplified what it means to be a St Aidan’s woman: authentic, caring, confident, creative, and deeply connected to community. Her bequest represents one of the most significant gifts in the school’s history, ensuring that future generations will have opportunities to discover their passions and reach for their dreams.
If you would like to contribute to the Beth Howard Science and Music Scholarships or discuss leaving your own legacy to St Aidan’s through a bequest, please contact our Director of Development and Community, Julia McKenna.
Applications for the Beth Howard Science and Music Scholarships open in late 2025, with first recipients announced in February 2026.
Bursaries and scholarships represent one of the most powerful investments in a young person’s future, delivering benefits that extend far beyond financial assistance, with outcomes that are profound, enduring, and often intergenerational.
St Aidan’s Alumna and bursary recipient, Kirsten Baker (née Chambers, 1994) credits St Aidan’s for inspiring her career in nursing, explaining she entered a profession that requires compassion and support for people, all of which she says she received at St Aidan’s.
“St Aidan’s also gave me a belief that I can achieve anything, anytime,” Kirsten says.
Kirsten joined St Aidan’s in Year 7. Her childhood was typical, until the age of 13, when her family experienced a car accident seriously injuring her father, the sole income earner in their family.
This event led to her father becoming a quadriplegic, and family life changed overnight. Kirsten’s family experienced emotional upheaval, financial strain, and the ongoing navigation of caring responsibilities.
“This was a very difficult time for us; there was a lot of trauma and sadness. Our normal life was gone and there was a new narrative being played out. Dad was in hospital for 12 months.
My mother did her best to provide everything our family needed, but financially it was a real struggle for her.”
Kirsten understood her family could not sustain private education fees, and she remains grateful to have been a recipient of a bursary at St Aidan’s from Years 10-12, and said she is thankful to Headmistress at the time, Ms Trish Evans.
“I felt nurtured at school, and I don’t think I could have completed my education anywhere else. Even though it was difficult to balance the reality of my home life, at school I was allowed to shine and be me. Best of all, I received guidance and direction.”
“My memories of St Aidan’s are happy. They are filled with fun, friendship, and education,” she says. “I remember the Sisters who taught us in my earlier years, my Headmistress and my teachers. I also cherish the friendships I formed and the community who wrapped around me, especially the mothers of my friends.”
As she reflects on her younger years, Kirsten says her feelings about the bursary have matured, and she remains grateful for the effect the St Aidan’s community has had on her life.
“It changed everything for me, and has continued to influence my life, my career, and even my children.”
Kirsten says she has a strong belief in the importance of education. “I have continued to give back not only through nursing, but also by educating our future nurses in their tertiary studies. I have spent time living in Remote Western Australia, assisting our First Nations people to have the skills and training to provide quality care to their communities.”
Kristen added, “I also developed an education program for Aboriginal mothers, assisting in improving outcomes for children from birth to four years, which is still being delivered in the Western Australia Kimberley region.”
“If I could speak to a young person going through hardship, I’d say: Keep going, look for the bright side of things, stay connected with your community, finish your foundation (education) and when you’re ready, you will fly.”
The Karen Spiller Fellowship honours the legacy of Ms Karen Spiller OAM CF, Principal of St Aidan’s from 2000 to 2017, by providing staff with opportunities to undertake research that benefits girls’ education. The Fellowship supports projects aligned with the School’s strategic plan and the ethos of the Society of the Sacred Advent.
As the inaugural recipient, Ms Koh conducted groundbreaking research into empowerment self-defence programs for females. Her study included literature reviews, trials of commercially available programs, and consultation with 53 past students. The research revealed that effective programs integrate physical selfdefence with awareness training, boundary-setting, and verbal strategies as part of a whole-school approach. With 100% of parents surveyed agreeing the programs were beneficial, Ms Koh’s work has laid the foundation for a school-wide empowerment curriculum and ongoing student leadership programs.
Ms Lee addressed the need for enhanced senior student support while fostering independence for external exams and university. Her research explored peer-to-peer learning using the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire with Years 10 and 11, interviews with graduates, and school visits across Queensland, interstate, and New Zealand. The project incorporated student voice while strengthening inter-year connections and developing independent learning capabilities.
Ms Grant focused on embedding authentic Indigenous perspectives into mathematics education, supporting St Aidan’s Reconciliation Action Plan. The Fellowship funded her attendance at the AITSIMA Mathematics conference in Nhulunbuy NT, strengthening her knowledge and contributing to her Lead Teacher portfolio. Working with Dr Chris Matthews, Ms Grant and four teachers trialled activities incorporating Indigenous understandings— from Year 1 patterning to Year 5 shapes in Indigenous architecture—demonstrating that mathematical knowledge informed by culture enriches learning for all students.
Ms Stanley’s research explored Finland’s renowned education system through a Study Tour of traditional forest schools in Tampere. Observing children learning outdoors in all weather, engaging in play-based learning and risk-taking activities, Ms Stanley discovered an educational model rooted in trust, autonomy, and holistic development. The Finnish approach nurtures curiosity, resilience, and lifelong learning—principles that resonate deeply with St Aidan’s vision. Her work will equip the St Aidan’s community with fresh insights to enhance teaching practice across the community.
From empowerment self-defence to Indigenous mathematics to Finnish forest schools, these Fellows explore diverse aspects of holistic girls’ education, which enhances St Aidan’s programs and teaching practices. Their work embodies Karen Spiller’s vision: developing confident, empowered young women prepared to be game-changers in their world.
“Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mould the present into a future of which we can all be proud.”
– Helen Dyer, Award-Winning Cancer Researcher.
In 2025, the School introduced a Certificate I in Active Volunteering as part of the Year 10 Skills for Learning program, embedding service into the fabric of student life.
The program requires Year 10 students enrolled in the certificate to complete 20 hours of active volunteering, with flexibility to work with community organisations, support local initiatives, or contribute to school events. This breadth ensures every student finds meaningful ways to serve that align with their interests.
The impact extends beyond individual service hours. Students develop empathy through direct exposure to community needs, build leadership skills through real-world experiences, and establish service as a lifelong habit during these formative years. Whether tutoring younger students, supporting environmental causes, or assisting with school initiatives, Year 10 students enrolled in the Certificate are discovering that true education happens when we step outside ourselves to serve others— transforming both their communities and themselves.
As we reflect on 2025, we celebrate the vital role of our 1929 Society in shaping the future of our school. The Society continues to flourish, welcoming five new Custodians this year, bringing our membership to 15 dedicated supporters whose commitment ensures lasting impact for generations to come.
This year, we pause to honour posthumously the extraordinary generosity of alumni Pamela Reisner (1944), Beth Howard (1946), Jean Humphries (1936) and John and Doris Gradwell. Their thoughtful bequests represent more than financial support; they embody a profound belief in our mission and values. Their gifts will create significant opportunities for our community in the near future, touching countless lives and strengthening the foundation upon which our school stands.
The growing strength of the 1929 Society reminds us that legacy giving is not merely about resources: it’s about vision, values, and the enduring connection between past, present, and future members of our community.
“I resolved to stop accumulating and begin the infinitely more serious task of wise distribution.”
Andrew Carnegie
At St Aidan’s, our annual giving initiatives strengthen our community while enhancing educational opportunities for all students. Through two key fundraising touchpoints, we unite families, alumni, and friends in support of our school’s mission.
Our annual Day of Giving brought our community together for 24 hours under the theme “For Her.” In 2025, we successfully raised $207,461 from 262 generous donors, surpassing our $200,000 goal. Donations on the day were matched by generous community members including Foundation Directors and Staff. Funds raised will support our centenary vision for continued campus development and the growth of our Scholarships Program, ensuring a St Aidan’s education remains accessible to deserving students. The year of 2025 demonstrated the power of collective commitment to our students’ futures.
The Tuition Fee Raffle engages current families through an exciting opportunity to win $32,000 credited toward the following year’s tuition fees. In 2025, we sold 490 tickets, with the draw taking place at our Friends and Futures Lunch. The Boughton family won this year’s coveted prize.
Every dollar raised through these programs has a direct and lasting impact on our students and facilities. We are deeply grateful to all who participate, reflecting our shared commitment to educational excellence at St Aidan’s.
Thank you for your continued support.
As we look ahead to our Centenary in 2029, St Aidan’s is poised at an extraordinary moment, a chance to honour the values that have shaped us while imagining the future for our students. In 2025, much of our work took place quietly in the background: undertaking considered community consultation, engaging specialist consultants, aligning Leadership, Council and Foundation – to ensure the structures are in place to progress our bold Masterplan vision.
These efforts have positioned us to embark on the next phase of our Masterplan, with many exciting plans launching in 2026. Designed with both today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders in mind, the Masterplan reflects our commitment to academic excellence, wellbeing, Extra-Curricular opportunities and our deeply connected community.
We are proud to signal that the groundwork is nearing completion and an exciting new chapter is about to begin.
At St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School, scholarships provide students with opportunities to excel and reach their full potential. Through the generosity of our donors, we support young women across multiple pathways, in turn, enriching our school community.
Academic Excellence Scholarships support those students entering in Years 7-10 who have strong academic ability and intellectual curiosity. These scholars bring diverse perspectives to the St Aidan’s classroom, contributing to a dynamic learning environment where all students are encouraged to explore ideas and grow together.
Music Excellence Scholarships enable dedicated instrumentalists and vocalists to develop their musical gifts while pursuing academic success. Recipients enhance our ensembles and performances, immersing themselves in St Aidan’s vibrant cultural life and reputation for musical excellence.
Sporting Excellence Scholarships support aspiring state and national-level athletes, helping students to balance elite sporting commitments with their studies. These athletes become role models for determination and discipline, while representing St Aidan’s at the highest levels of competition.
Our Creeth Endowment Scholarship provides students from across Queensland access to a St Aidan’s education, removing distance and financial circumstances as a barrier to opportunity. These students bring unique perspectives that broaden horizons and strengthen connections across Queensland communities.
Beth Howard Scholarships provide early support to promising Junior School students at a crucial stage of their educational journey. Whether they have an interest in music or are showing unique potential in science, this scholarship nurtures future leaders during their formative years.
Scholarships don’t just benefit the individual student - they provide lifelong and generational impacts, while also adding value to the St Aidan’s community, with a diverse student body that prepares all students for an interconnected world.
Since the establishment of the St Aidan’s Foundation, individual gifts and endowments has raised more than $12 million, creating a legacy of opportunity that strengthens our school’s academic standing, cultural richness, and community impact.
Your support helps unlock a young student’s potential and enriches the St Aidan’s experience for everyone.
The Development Office serves as the bridge between our school’s vision and the generosity of our community. Our team of two is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships with the school and our wider community, managing comprehensive campaigns, and creating opportunities for engagement. We work to ensure that every gift is acknowledged, stewarded, and directed toward maximum impact for our students. Through donor relations and strategic planning, we help translate philanthropic support into tangible outcomes that enhance the St Aidan’s experience for current and future generations.
Giving to St Aidan’s is about more than supporting an institution, it’s about investing in the girls who walk through our gates and the women they will become. Every contribution, regardless of size, creates ripples of impact that extend far beyond a single transaction.
When we give, we open doors for talented students who might otherwise miss the opportunity to experience a St Aidan’s education. We create spaces where curiosity flourishes and confidence grows. We build facilities that inspire excellence and programs that nurture potential.
Each gift says to our students: “We believe in you. We are invested in your future.”
Talk
To have a chat about how you may help, please contact one of our dedicated team members:
Julia
McKenna Director of
Development and Community j.mckenna@staidans.qld.edu.au
Sue McDonald Development Advisor S.McDonald@staidans.qld.edu.au
Sitha and Patrick Adriana
Greg Anderson
Richard Alpin
Liedia Angalo
Chloe and Andrew Appleton
Viraj and Thanuja Ariyarathne
Scott Watson and Joanne Armstrong
Lee-Ann Barkhuizen and Jason Armstrong
Kirsty and Jeremy Atley
Lexee Austen
Min Liang and Xiaoyu Bai
Amanda and Adam Barton
Melissa and Jo Bayley
Alex and Juanita Bennett
Briony and James Bennett
Annette and Ross Bennett
Amanda and Grant Benson
Wendy Biggs
Megan Bishop
Hamish and Lisa Bonifant
Megan and Christopher Bowen
Stephen and Alexandra Boyd
Jane Bridle
Samuel and Emma Bristow
Alexandra and Richard Bron
Coralie Burcher
Louise Burgman
Yanny Cai
Justine and Nicholas Campbell
Brenda and Freddy Chafota
Cynthia and Wai Chan
Angel and Cheuk Chan
Tin Chan
Marly Chan
Manju and Lincoln Chandrasegaram
Shih-hua and Joe Chao
Meredith and Dean Chapman
Isla Chiang
Min and Kum Chen
Lan and Wensi Chen
Zhuo Chen
Trudy Chen
Yoona and Seoung Cho
Yvonne and Nanbin Chong
Philip Chong
Min and Beng Choy
Joanne and Yu Chung
Vanessa and Jason Cockington
Susanne and John Condos
Felicity Conlan
Trevor Cook
Laura Cooke
Richard and Alyson Cooper
Gillian Copeland
Jane and Mark Couchman
Janet Court
Barbara Crellin*
Jenny Crome
Rachael Cronin
Tracy Cui
Ros Curtis
Amy and Ben Daly
Mille Davie
Katie and Gareth Davies
Lily Davies
Ysabella Chambers-Dawson and Rory Dawson
Rose and Shainiel Deo
Emma Dinh
Samantha Doig
Bo Dong
Kieran and Cameron Dore
Ling Duan
Joshua and Leanne Duck
Briony Dymock
Geraldine Ebbrell
Sarah Percy and James Edelman
Prue Elliott
Alisha Evenden
Brian and Tanja Falk
Yuxi Fang
Jurgita and Brendan Felix
Hanying and ChunFang Feng
Jingying Feng
Domenic and Susan Figliano
Karen and Michael Findlay
Amanda and John Flack
Michael and Tanya Ford
Marian Free
Bruce and Jacqueline Frey
Zheng and Lanlan Fu
Barry and Christine Furness
Annabelle and Rory Galligan
Gina Ganjoo
Rebecca and Phong Gardner
Joyce Gasking
Michael & Shirley Gates
Huan Ge
Janette and Brian Gibson *
Jennifer Golden
John and Doris Gradwell*+
Stephen and Deb Green
Peter Comino and Lisa Grosskopf
Catherine Gulhane
Nicole and David Haines-Denholm
Xiaoli Han
Betty Harrison
Daniella and David Harrison
Paula and Nathan Hatherly
Andrew and Nicole Heath
Kim and Paul Hernandez
Vibashini and Nigel Heyn
Frederick and Fiona Himstedt
Lucy Hirst
Thomas Frost and Chelsea Ho
Beth Howard*+
Justin and Melanie Howard
Eunice Huang
Liz and Gavin Hull
Jean Humphries*+
Matthew and Rosalind Humphrey
Ping-Ping and Tony Hung
Linda and James Imray
Brendon and Luisa Jackson
Jonathan James
Priyanka and Shaniya Jayasuriya
Natalie and Markus Jean Kiel
Jacqui Johns and Rick Jeuken
Lu and Ling Jiang
Na Young and Lin Jiang
Hui Wang and Qiang Jin
Xiaoying and Shu Jin
Jacqui and Frederick Johns
Elizabeth and David Johnston
Christopher and Fiona Johnstone
Hiroyuki and Masaki Kano
Tiffany Kao
Manjula and Karunakaran Karunakaran
Anne-Maree and Ashley Keane
Tracey Keynes
Natalie Kiel
Esther Kim
Sarah Kim and Andrew King
Marcia and David Kretschmer
Maria and Troy Kritsinelias
Anne and Paul Kruger
Tom Kummerow
John and Hazel Lahey
Dr Shaneen Leishman
Melissa and Craig Lennon
Kathryn Leong
Qin and Yuan Li
Lan Chen and Wensi Li
Celia and Jerry Lian
Debbie and Clifford Lim
Susan Linnett
Mia and Leon Liu
Fang and Kewu Liu
Gloria Lou
Jin and David Luo
Xiaodong Ma
Jodie Mair
Belinda and Matthew Mason
Rick and Shelley Masterson
Ruth Matchett
Gayle Mayes
Gregory Romans and Cushla McBride
Susan and Thomas McDonald
Yasmin and Aisha McDonald
Alissa and Angus McDougall
Alison McGuigan-Lewis
Jenny and Andrew McIver
Julia and Martin McKenna
Keira McKenna
Hamish McKerrow
Anne McNiven
Kari Melvin
Jun Meng
Wendy Mercer
Bhavna and Mahendra Meta
Carmen Mills
Cameron and Jennifer Miller
Peter and Kaye Mobsby
Alexandra and Luigi Monti-Ginosa
Rosemary Morrall
Judith Morrison
Anna and Richard Morse
Gillian Moses
Susan and Joseph Moss
Isini Muthumuni
Karunakaran Muthuthamby
Mark and Lisa Neale
Hoai and Hamish Ngoc
Lily Nguyen
Phong Nguyen
Cathy and Patrick O’Connor
Alice O’Donnell
Old Girls Association
Patricia Oliver
Beng Ong
Julia and Ben O’Rourke
Sarah and Samuel O’Sullivan
Jing and Bin Pan
Parents and Friends Association
Mikka and Christian Patterson
Liza Peapell
Errisya Marliani and Thomas Penn-Davies
Alice and Andrew Percival
Emily and Simon Petie
Gayle Petrie
Joanna Sturtevant and Peter Pillans
Shirley Power
Nirdosh and Wendy Puri
Lucy Quarterman
Louise and Douglas Rae
Sabrina Mahboob and Ashfaqur Rahman
Pamela Reisner*+
Ellie and Andrew Rentoul
Jerome Richalot
Stuart and Fiona Richardson
Peter Foster and Toni Riordan*
Indigo Ristic
Inge and Gareth Roberts
Cushla McBride and Gregory Romans
David and Sue Russell
Tim and Jennifer Rylance
Reuben and Tamra Saayman*
Sarah Sakurai
Sophie and Reza Sarabi
Jacquelyn and Christopher Schofield
Isye and Adam Scott
Chun Man Se
Ying Liu and Lydia Shang
Meredith Chapman and Dean Sheppard
Michael and Jennifer Sherlock
Xiaohua Shi
Kieran Dore and Cameron Schubert
Alicia and Tom Shumack
Seongsil and Sung Sim
Dominic and Leith Smyth
Jane Song
Karen Spiller
Dr Anne Spooner
Drew and Meghan Stephensen
Erhart and Sarah Stockhausen
Christine Streeter
Jo Sturtevant
Wen and Yu Sun
Jin and Young Sun Park
Wendy and Michael Tainton
Elisabeth Tan
Zhaohui and Nan Tang
Lucia Ossola and Christoph Thalhammer
Ann Thomas-Green
Amy and John Tiller
Denis and Victoria Timofeeva
Lisa and Wayne Timoney
Amelia and Mark Tong
Ibrahim and Leidia Toto
Trinh and Tien Trieu
William Ching and Vivien Tsang
Tenma Tsukasa
Christian and Renee Tucker
Carolyn Turner
Alisha and Sam Twidale
Brendan Jackson and Luisa Uriarte
Loretta and John Van de Pol
Alexandra and Shane Veivers
Panteha and Ross Voussoughi
Kateryna and Pavlo Voytenko
Nicola and Thomas Vyner
Jane Wade
Ho and Wing Wai
Alison Hamilton and Reece Walker
Alisha Wallace
Carol Walls
Tingting and Yang Wang
Xiaoqing and Wei Wang
Hui and Qiang Wang
KUAN-CHIEH (Tony) Wang
Shunyu Wang
Zoe Wang
Allison and Craig Warburton
Rowena and Antony Warren
Linh Waters
Laura and Paul Watson
Dianne Weidner*
Lisa and Nicholas Weller
Yuan Wenming
Susan Whitaker
Toni Williams
Sarah and Mark Willoughby
Robyn Wilson
Craig and Brooke Wilson
Carmen Mills and Nathan Wilson
Rita and Zijian Wing Yee Wu
Wendy de Winnaar
Jessica Wong
Shona and Ewen Woolmer
Rita Wu
Sophia Wu
Angel Xia
Jing and Jing Xiao
Icy Xu
Ran and Han Yan
Yang and Bo Yang
Tingting and Yi Yao
Na and Lin Young
Jian and Guanhao Yu
Josephine Yu
Kary Yu
Wenming Yuan
Cindy Yun
Ray and Sophie Zadeh
Billy Zhang
Xiwang Zhang
Yuan Fang and Zonghong Zhang
Tracy and Key Zhao
Chen and Chen Zhao
Nana and Haiying Zheng
Min and Xiaodong Zhou
Yanqiu and Xiwang Zhu
Yibei Zhu
Bilu and Yang Zhuang
Louise and Michael Zirbel
We also wish to acknowledge our community members who would like to remain Anonymous.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this donor list. If you notice any errors or omissions, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us at j.mckenna@staidans.qld. edu.au so we can make the necessary corrections.
* indicates 1929 Society Custodians
† indicates donors who are deceased
Thank you for your continued support.
Our Peak Bodies represent the cornerstone of community at our school, embodying the spirit of service and stewardship that strengthens everything we do. These dedicated volunteers, serving as Directors on our School Council, Foundation, and Parents and Friends Association Executive, generously invest their time, expertise, and passion to guide our school’s strategic direction, ensure strong governance, and create opportunities that enrich the educational experience for every student and build community for our parents.
Their commitment extends far beyond attending meetings; they actively shape policies, drive fundraising initiatives, foster community connections, and champion our school’s vision and values. Through their selfless dedication, our Peak Bodies create a powerful bridge between families, staff, and the broader community. Their volunteer leadership not only strengthens our school’s foundation today but also builds a legacy of excellence and community engagement that will benefit generations of students to come.
Thank you for all that you do.
School Council
Stephen Green - Chair
Rachael Cronin
Scott Douglas
Marian Free
Chelsea Ho
Anne-Maree Keane
Shaneen Leishman
Alison McGuigan
Simon Petie
Reece Walker
Foundation Directors
Anne Kruger - Chair
Hamish Bonifant
Fiona Himstedt
Lucy Hirst
Christopher Johnstone
Craig Lennon
Patrick O’Connor
Fiona Richardson
Parents and Friends Association Executive
Kris Whitehead - President
Chloe Appleton
Emma Bristow
Carl Quarterman
St Ai dan’s
Our school community depends on the commitment of our volunteers. Support Groups enable our Sport, Music, and STAGE programs to function effectively. Parent Ambassadors welcome families and provide support across every year level. Aidan’s Angels respond when members of our community face challenges, offering practical assistance when it’s needed most.
Coaches dedicate their time to developing our students’ athletic abilities, while volunteers in the Development and Community Office contribute to Archival projects and event preparation. Event volunteers ensure our gatherings run smoothly, and our student volunteers demonstrate that service is an integral part of our school culture.
To everyone who has volunteered in 2025: your time and effort have made a tangible difference. You have strengthened our programs, supported families, and reinforced the foundation of our community.
Volunteers
Support Groups
Parent Ambassadors
Aidan’s Angels
Coaches
Classroom Volunteers
Development and Community Volunteers
Event Volunteers
Student Volunteers
The companies and individuals who partner with St Aidan’s through sponsorship share our values and vision for empowering young women. Their generous support enables us to create meaningful and engaging events that bring our community together and strengthen the bonds that make St Aidan’s special. From our Friends and Futures Lunch, Foundation Golf Day and the P&F Long Lunch, sponsor partnerships make these important occasions possible.
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for their partnership and for helping us create memorable experiences that celebrate our school community and inspire our students.
