St Catherine's School Bursary Fund 2016

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

William Butler Yeats

St Catherine’s, Bramley

Will you give a talented girl the opportunity of a St Catherine’s education?

If you were at St Catherine’s, or if your daughter is currently enjoying the School, you can ‘light a fire’ by giving another girl a chance to: •

be inspired by exceptional teachers

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find and develop her interests

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believe in her own ability and

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fulfil her potential.

Giving an education to a girl of exceptional ability, but without the financial means: •

changes her life and her life chances

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creates a more diverse School community

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contributes to the long-term social mobility of a family and

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changes the world as educated women take their place in society.

“I was given a Bursary place and received an excellent education, where my teachers had the time to invest in me. There is no doubt that this has made a huge difference to my life.”

Marta, Class of 2002, now teaching modern languages at a leading boys’ day school in London

Girls shining bright thanks to Bursary support "St Catherine’s gave me everything I have now. It taught me how to learn and how to think. My potential was drawn out and I was encouraged to believe in myself."

Andrea, Class of 2012, now studying Medicine at Liverpool University

“St Catherine’s has helped me build on my potential and opened my eyes to future opportunities. It has provided an incredible stepping-stone for me.”

Mari-Liis, Class of 2015, now studying English Literature at Durham University

A MOTHER’S STORY “Forever doubting her ability to measure up, my daughter’s tears of joy on receiving her results in August, were testament to her effort and the unfailing encouragement shown to her by all at St Catherine’s. It is a delight to see how, with the generosity of donors to The Bursary Fund and with the School’s help, she has grown into a more confident young woman who will be ready to take on the next stage of her life.“ Clare, Rachel’s mother

A DAUGHTER’S STORY “Being given the amazing gift of a bursary has meant that I am able to achieve the unimaginable. The dedication and commitment to my learning, but also to me growing as a person, is something that I don’t think I would have had anywhere else.

St Catherine’s has encouraged me not to limit myself. I cannot express how grateful I am for the gift of a bursary – it has honestly changed my life.“ Rachel, current pupil

Give the gift of an education Any gift, whatever its size, is valued and restricted to The Bursary Fund.

“I hope that you will support the Bursary Fund so that St Catherine’s can help more girls to have an outstanding educational experience.”

Neil S, Parent To find out how you can give a girl the incredible gift of a St Catherine’s education please call Pippa Carte, Development Director, on 01483 899754 or email pippa.carte@stcatherines.info

“Mine is just one journey, set in train by generous donors two decades ago. You, in giving to the Bursary Fund today, are influencing many more journeys and giving individual girls the chance to fulfil their potential both in school and after school.”

Pietra, Class of 2002, Former First Artist of the Royal Ballet 2003-2005 Director of Sisters Grimm Ltd – a global ballet production company

Pippa Carte, Development Director, St Catherine’s School, Bramley, Surrey GU5 0DF Tel: 01483 899754 E-mail: pippa.carte@stcatherines.info Website: www.stcatherines.info

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