$1M raised during BGS Giving Day 2021

The first BGS Giving Day in early October was an overwhelming success – raising $1,078,351 from 322 donors.

Support for needs-based bursaries honours the School’s commitment to access and diversity, while support for the STEAM Precinct contributes to shaping the way we educate BGS boys for decades to come.

A special thanks to BGS Old Boy Tom Strachan '90 who gave $500,000 to needs-based bursaries. The donation will support regional and Indigenous boys to attend BGS. BGS Old Boy Dr Daryl Holmes '81 contributed $100,000 – split between bursaries and the STEAM Precinct.

The P&F Auxiliary – who run the Tuckshop and the Grammar Shop – gave $100,000 to the STEAM Precinct and were one of our matching donors. An anonymous donor gave $150,000 to match donations to need-based bursaries.

The School hoped to attract 200 donors but 322 contributed to the School. Thank you. Such a high number of donors is a testament to the connection of our community and its passion for Brisbane Grammar School.

Thank you to all other donors who gave amounts ranging from $25 to $20,000.

Students and teachers supported Giving Day by participating in a tug of war challenge. During the first break, Year 12 day boys got the better of their boarding counterparts. At lunchtime, Senior School teachers took on Middle School teachers. It was a close battle and quite a few sneaky tactics were employed by both sides.

It was plenty of fun and a great way to highlight BGS Giving Day.

Visit brisbanegrammar.com/giving to learn more.