FROM THE F oundation

The St Mary’s community’s willingness to help others, in particular those they have not met before, is something that I have the pleasure of witnessing during my various roles at the School. It is this principle of ‘giving back’, whether through volunteering time and expertise or through kind donations, that I believe helps makes our community so unique, strong and connected.

I feel fortunate to lead the Foundation, which is committed to investing in the continual development of the School’s facilities and educational opportunities.

While the Foundation carefully invests funds to safeguard the School’s future, we also rely on the generosity of our community and its culture of ‘giving back’ to allow us to continue offering life-changing opportunities to deserving students, via such initiatives as our Annual Giving Scholarship.

In 2022, the Foundation received $305,602 from 186 donors. I am pleased to report that owing to the generosity of our community, we will be awarding the first Spirit of St Mary’s Scholarship in 2024.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this scholarship possible. I am in awe of those who gave and continue to give, in whatever capacity that might be. In 2023, I hope that you will again consider joining me in giving your time, expertise or a gift to help another.

Bree Rosagro (Buxton ’98) Chair of the St Mary’s Foundation