Giving more boys, infinite opportunities

This Giving Day, we called on our community to come together with strength and purpose to help us raise the funds needed to offer two deserving young men a Jack Ross Bursary, starting in 2026. An opportunity they’ve only

Our goal was to raise $200,000 to bring this vision to life. At the time of writing, we’ve reached just over $150,000. We are now incredibly close to turning this dream into a powerful and life-changing reality.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to our community for their generosity. We received incredible support from current parents, past parents, Old Boys, grandparents, students, staff and friends of Nudgee College. The Jack Ross Bursary relies on the support of the community, which is why days like Giving Day are so important. Nudgee students embraced Giving Day with incredible enthusiasm. Many brought in their own donations, some even taking on extra chores at home to contribute! The day was filled with energy, from a sausage sizzle to a spirited Tug O’ War competition for the Year 5s. A number of our exceptional student leaders also volunteered their time in the Operations Room in Ryan Hall. Altogether, the student body raised over $4,000, a meaningful contribution toward our overall total. Nudgee holds this value highly in its students, a focus on giving back to their community. We ensured that the students were involved, and understood the importance of helping those less fortunate than themselves.

Every dollar generously donated to the Jack Ross Bursary helps support young men whose families have faced financial hardship. Recipients are carefully selected by a committee that includes representatives from the Nudgee College Old Boys’ Association, who founded the bursary and remain deeply committed to its mission. We extend our sincere thanks to them, and to all Old Boys of the College, for their continued support.

On behalf of the Nudgee College Foundation, I would like to sincerely thank the Nudgee College community for its generous support of Giving Day. Thank you for your kindness and belief in our vision. You have truly made a difference and we are endlessly grateful.

Ms Lindsay Khushal Head of Philanthropy