SHAPING OUR FUTURE
ONE SMALL STEP…
‘WE ASPIRE TO NOTHING LESS THAN THE CREATION OF A WORLD-LEADING SCHOOL…’ --Dr Justin Garrick, Head of School
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Pictured: 2016 gathering of past and present School Captains & Vice Captains.
It takes one small step to include CGS in your will, but your generosity can help our students take giant steps in the future. With your ongoing generosity, we can continue offering our unique scholarships programme to recognise, encourage and enhance the capacity of talented students to realise their educational aspirations. We can also realise our own aspirations in the years ahead to support a broader range of students in accessing the School’s extraordinary opportunities.
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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CGS EDWARDS SOCIETY The CGS Edwards Society honours the School’s first Headmaster, Dr W J Edwards, who had the faith and vision (or what his daughter Jill described as ‘bulldog tenacity of purpose’) to establish our School in the national capital. All who make a bequest to CGS become valued members of the Edwards Society, sharing with Edwards a vision for the successful future of CGS. They also take a powerful step towards ensuring that the extraordinary heritage of this School is passed intact to future generations. Canberra Grammar School would like to thank the members of the Edwards Society for their support of our students and for the impact that their generosity has on their education and the creation of our outstanding School. Two such benefactors were Old Boy, Mr Irwin Prowse and past Staff Member, Ms Ann Jory, whose stories are highlighted here.
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THE ANN JORY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
IRWIN PROWSE OBE 1914 – 2015
Ann Jory was Registrar of Canberra Grammar School 1995 – 2010 and was passionate about music and song. Ann loved Canberra Grammar School and the Ann Jory Music Scholarship is dedicated to her passion and admiration of music.
Proud Vintage Club Member (Class of 33) and member of the Edwards Society.
“If everyone sang the world would be a different place” Ann Jory 2010. A $20,000 gift to the School was made by the Jory family in memory of Ann who died on 31 August 2010. The Ann Jory Music Scholarship is provided to nurture and nourish a student’s talent in the musical tradition of worship, particularly through vocal and choral music and the organ. The Scholarship currently supports the services of Philip Swanton, Organ Teacher from the NSW Conservatorium, to provide lessons to talented recipients of the Ann Jory Music Scholarship. This gift is just one example of how a passion from a life well lived can live on through the next generation.
A foundation student at Canberra Grammar School, Irwin played a personal and vital role in the history of CGS, helping to build this place from an empty paddock into the exceptional centre of learning it has become today. He was present at the opening of Old Parliament House, played in the first game of rugby staged in Canberra, was president of the ACT Gymnastic Society and was awarded the OBE in June 1979. He also served with the armed forces during WWII. Irwin lived to 100. His recommendations for a long life: “Porridge in the morning, whisky at night and don’t overdo exercise”. Irwin became a Member of the Edwards Society when he chose to leave a bequest to the School in his will. For this, we will be eternally grateful.
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GREAT SCHOOLS DON’T JUST HAPPEN Since 1979, the Canberra Grammar School Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to enhance the fabric of the School. We can’t do it without the support of the School community.
TYPES OF BEQUESTS RESIDUAL A gift of the remainder of your estate after provision has been made for family and other beneficiaries.
SPECIFIC A nominated amount or specific gift such as property, stocks, artwork or an insurance policy.
PERCENTAGE A nominated percentage of your total estate.
It is our recommendation that you consult a solicitor in the preparation of your will to ensure it is valid and accurately reflects your intentions.
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BEQUEST NOTIFICATION CGS Foundation Canberra Grammar School 40 Monaro Crescent Red Hill ACT 2603 Phone (02) 6260 9665 Dear Sir/Madam, I wish to be contacted by a representative of the CGS Foundation to discuss making a bequest to Canberra Grammar School. I wish to advise that I have named the CGS Foundation as a beneficiary of my will. I enclose one of the following to confirm my bequest: A letter from my solicitor. A copy of the relevant clause in my will. A copy of a codicil to my will. I confirm I have every intention that this bequest be fulfilled. However I am aware that should my circumstances change, this bequest may be altered without breach of faith. First Name ................................... Last Name ............................... Date ....................... Address ........................................................................................................................ .................................................................................. Postcode ................................... Phone (H) ............................. (Mob) ................................ Email ................................... I wish to be acknowledged as a member of the CGS Edwards Society. I wish to remain anonymous.
Signature ...................................................................................................................... Please return this form to: CGS Foundation Canberra Grammar School 40 Monaro Crescent Red Hill ACT 2603 One Small Step
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‘WE MUST STRIVE TO GIVE EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES AND FACILITIES THAT SET THE HIGHEST STANDARD FOR LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM, IN THE ARTS AND IN SPORTING ENDEAVOUR.’ --Dr Justin Garrick, Head of School
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