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The cover shot features Millie Bolger (2020) and Alex Bolger (2021) at the family farm at Wombat.
IMPACT OF GIVING 2022
Contents FROM THE HEAD Geoff Marsh
FROM THE CHAIR Scott Staniforth
THE LAUNCHING PAD Making a Frensham education possible
A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY
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The 353 Grant
A PASSION FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
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The Darville Scholarship
WHAT’S IN A NAME? The Elizabeth Pilcher (Causwell) Scholarship
JUMP ON BOARD! How our students will fly
FOR THE STORIES YET TO BE TOLD ...
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The Winifred West Legacy
ONE BEQUEST – 28 LIVES CHANGED FOREVER
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The Thomas Lawson Scholarship
PASSING ON THE BATON A leadership gift from Joan Montgomery AM OBE
A BRAND NEW START Reigniting the Livestock Enterprise
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FOUNDATION BOARD & BEQUEST COMMITTEE
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GIVING IN ACTION
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DONORS AND CUSTODIANS
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FROM THE HEAD Geoff Marsh Head of Frensham Head of Frensham Schools
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Philanthropy, at its core, is an act of kindness; it is about connection and community and, done well, brings great joy to both recipients and donors alike.
or some time now, we have been speaking about growing a culture of philanthropy at Frensham Schools. In 2022 that growth happened exponentially, in the most joyous and optimistic of ways. Perhaps the highlight was our ‘Giving Day’, where people from across our community and around the world contributed towards creating a historymaking moment at our Schools. With nearly half a million dollars raised for Foundation’s Bursary Fund in just 24 hours, a number of new students will now benefit from that support.
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I am delighted to report that meanstested Educational Grants (our term for Bursaries) will be provided to students at both Frensham Junior School (Gib Gate campus) and Frensham. This is the first time that support has been offered at Frensham Junior School, and this gift will be made available to either a boy or a girl.
done well, brings great joy to both recipients and donors alike. Thank you to all who participated in Giving Day. Foundation also received myriad support in other ways last year—through the Winifred West Legacy, the Livestock Enterprise, gifts to Sturt, support for the development of teaching staff at our schools, and through the establishment of a number of new gifts.
Our goal is that these students will leave our schools with a strong academic foundation, as well as keen understanding of service, and how they can make a positive impact to people and our world. They will be well prepared for their future.
Thank you to all who supported Foundation in 2022. Geoff Marsh
I believe the benefits of a Frensham Schools education were succinctly summed up by Old Girl, Annabelle Chauncy (2003) who said:
Our goal is that these students will leave our schools with a strong academic foundation, as well as keen understanding of service, and how they can make a positive impact to people and our world.
We are so lucky to have been afforded a world class education that has set us up for success and it’s now our responsibility to pass that gift onto the next generation. Education is a never-ending gift, a gift that cannot be taken away. It is testament to the power of philanthropy that it can create such incredible change, for good. Philanthropy, at its core, is an act of kindness; it is about connection and community and,
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FROM THE CHAIR Scott Staniforth Chair Winifred West Schools Foundation
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am pleased to report that Foundation had overwhelmingly positive feedback to our inaugural Impact of Giving publication last year. Many were inspired by the variety of ways in which Foundation is supported by our community today, and the impact that this growing level of support is having across the board. In 2022 Foundation undertook some bold initiatives, with extraordinary results. Perhaps the biggest fundraising project was our first ever 24-hour ‘Giving Day’. On Tuesday 20 September, we set an ambitious goal to raise $250,000 in just one day, in support of means-tested Educational Grants at Frensham Schools.
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We had an amazing response from the Frensham Community—Old Girls, current parents and grandparents, past parents and friends—with the amazing result of $493,800 raised. These funds will now support a number of new students at both Frensham Junior School and Frensham, with the creation of a ‘353’ GDAY N Grant, ‘353’ representing the number of Matchers and donors who supported us.
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Whenever you read about the ‘353 Grant’ in the future, you will know that you were one of the people who helped make that happen.
Indeed, our Giving Day has created history, as this is the first time that support is being offered at both Frensham and Frensham Junior School. Thank you so much to every single Matcher and Donor who contributed. Whenever you read about the 353 Grant in the future, you will know that you were one of the people who helped make that happen. The Winifred West Legacy also went from strength to strength in 2022. The first annual lunch for Custodians was held here in the Highlands at Peppers Manor House and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. We had a number of new Custodians join The Winifred West Legacy, and Foundation was most grateful to receive a bequest gift for ‘the benefit of children from isolated areas’.
Pictured (L-R): Jackie Dalton, Giving Day organiser, with Foundation Directors Kris Arnott and Tina Griffin-Hunt in the Giving Day Headquarters on Tuesday 20 September.
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The Livestock Enterprise is one of Foundation’s flagship fundraising initiatives, which supports the enrolment of rural girls who would not otherwise be able to attend Frensham.
you can read more about the project in this issue. On a more sombre note, it is with a heaviest of hearts that I report the passing of one of our Foundation Directors, Mr Peter Shorthouse. Peter gave several years of service, particularly in his leadership of Foundation’s Investment Committee. Foundation is in a very strong position today, and this is largely due to Peter’s great intellect and passion in his approach to fundraising at our School. Peter will certainly be missed by all associated with the Foundation Board who had the opportunity to know and work with him.
Last year, Mr David Uther OAM and Mrs Gillian Storey AM stepped down from the Bequest Committee. We thank both David and Gillian for their sage advice and their time, as we established and launched The Winifred West Legacy. I am delighted to report that Ms Jo Hawker (Joanne Perrottet, 1980) has joined the Bequest Committee and I look forward to working with Jo in the future.
I would like to thank all of our current Foundation Directors who will now build on Peter’s legacy. We are fortunate to have a group of outstanding individuals as Directors, who bring energy and enthusiasm to their service on the Foundation Board. With their contributions, I feel enormously optimistic about our vision to help support excellence at Frensham Schools in the years ahead.
The Livestock Enterprise is one of Foundation’s flagship fundraising initiatives, which supports the enrolment of rural girls who would not otherwise be able to attend Frensham. This Enterprise had been on the ‘back-burner’ for a number of years due to the ongoing drought. I am pleased to say that this Enterprise is now extremely active and
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THE LAUNCHING PAD Making a Frensham education possible
The Bolger Family: Matt and Gen, Millie and Alex Wombat NSW
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ailing from the small village of Wombat, with a population of about 220 people, the story of the Bolger family—father Matt, mother Genevieve (Gen), and daughters Millie (2020) and Alex (2021)—is testament to the importance of support for families, and the launching pad that this can provide. Millie was keen to go to Frensham. She had a passion for Music, particularly piano. However, she attended a local high school in Years 7 and 8, where there were no teachers for Music or Drama. ‘Those subjects simply weren’t taught, and we just had a free period instead.’ Gen said, ‘For both our girls, Music and Drama were so important, and so much a part of their lives.’ Millie had seen the Frensham school calendar at the Boarding Expo and she knew some older girls in the Wombat/ Harden/Young area who attended Frensham. ‘They were great people to be around, who really loved their families. They were so inspiring,’ Millie said, ‘and I wanted to be a Frensham girl.’ There are also many Frensham Old Girls in the local area. Millie said, ‘They have a heart and soul that is larger than life. The Iris is such a perfect symbol of the
L-R: Alex and Millie Bolger
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There are many Frensham Old Girls in the local area. Millie said, ‘They have a heart and soul that is larger than life. The Iris is such a perfect symbol of the Frensham spirit—to thrive and survive under all circumstances.’
Frensham spirit—to thrive and survive under all circumstances, and to put out a magnificent purple flower under conditions when others simply don’t.’ Gen also said, ‘I knew from friends in the local area, that this was the vision I wanted for my girls.’ When Millie was in Year 8, a local family wrote a beautiful letter of recommendation for her, and then the Bolger family began the application process for means-tested support. To the entire family’s great joy, Millie was awarded a place at Frensham, starting in Year 9.
In going through the application process, Matt said that a local friend gave him some sage advice—make sure you let them know that it’s not only one daughter. There are two. ‘And God love them,’ Matt said, ‘they made it possible for Alex to go to Frensham as well.’ Both Millie and Alex fondly recalled all of the ‘firsts’ that only a Frensham girl will experience—the first Iris presentation with the stomping and cheering (and, yes … tears); the first war cry practice in the Dining Room; the first Girdle; and your first birthday at Frensham, with all the other girls decorating your hat—such a special and beautiful tradition.
L-R: Alex in Year 11 and Millie, a prefect in Year 12, Frensham 2020
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remain strongly connected to their local community. The girls both said that their closest friends come equally from the Frensham community as well as their local community.
And of course, Friday night activities— dressing up for the chosen theme each Friday and making outfits from whatever was available. This year, Millie celebrated her 21st birthday, the theme of which was Suits & Boots. Both Millie and Alex laughed—’Frensham girls can make and do anything!’
Matt was keen to also point out that they were a ‘new’ Frensham family. Unlike many other Frensham families, there was no history of mothers, grandmothers, aunts and cousins having attended. ‘However, we just loved it,’ Matt said. ‘We were so accepted, and everything we wanted was there. You don’t need to have an Old Girl in the family, to be an Old Girl.’
Gen went on to remind her daughters, ‘It’s not something you do. It’s something you are now.’ ‘We would never have been able to put the girls through Frensham without the support that we received. Looking after ill parents, both of us working full-time, trying to give your children the best possible education … we’ve just been so grateful,’ Gen said. Matt went on to say, ‘I will never forget the call I had from Patrick Duck, who is the Business Manager at Frensham. Suddenly we were part of a conversation that we never thought would be possible for us. It was only this assistance that made it feasible for our daughters to attend. We will be forever grateful to Frensham.’
Suddenly we were part of a conversation that we never thought possible. It was only this assistance that made it feasible for our daughters to attend. We will be forever grateful to Frensham.
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Both Millie and Alex live life with one of the key lessons they learned at school—grit, gratitude and good humour. It’s almost ‘muscle memory’ for us now!
In life after Frensham, Millie is studying Radiography in Wagga, and Alex is studying Health Sciences at Canberra University, with a focus on Occupational Therapy. Millie undertook work experience in Radiography while at school and loved the work. Alex’s interest in Occupational Therapy was sparked by seeing her grandmother in aged care. From Year 9, having the ability to engage so positively with older people was something that came naturally to Alex and inspired her to follow that path in her tertiary studies. Today, Millie and Alex also run or swim every day, because it’s a habit—Frensham taught us to be well-balanced, finding equal time for studies and ‘laptop time’, as well as time spent outdoors, exercising, and in the Holt. We both have a vision to be strong and healthy—that Frensham routine ‘just stuck’. Talking to Millie and Alex, it was clear that the spirit of ‘In Love Serve One Another’ is also so much a part of them. In terms of the impact that these young women would like to have in their communities in the future, Millie said of her Radiography work, ‘I know already that I’ll work rurally. There is a lot less access in rural areas, so that’s where I can have the biggest impact.’ [ 17 ]
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Alex said, ‘I’m a naturally bright and bubbly person, and I just hope that I can improve the quality of life for the people I am treating.’
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he Chair of Foundation, Scott Staniforth, said ‘The pool of funds each year to support Scholarships and Educational Grants comes partly from Foundation, and partly from the operating funds of the School. I am so proud to say that the percentage being funded by Foundation is growing every year, reducing the need for funding from the School.
There is no doubt that both Millie and Alex live life with one of the key lessons they learned at school—grit, gratitude and good humour. ‘It’s almost “muscle memory” for us now!’ they both said. Gen said, ‘For our girls, having the advantage of a Frensham education, their generation is able to have a big vision of what they would like to do, what impact they would like to have—and they are so encouraged by their teachers at Frensham to go after that.’
Furthermore, Foundation’s funds go to families like the Bolgers. We are so grateful to those donors in the Frensham community who are helping us to grow the Bursary Fund and make even more opportunities available.
Gen went on to say affectionately to Millie and Alex, ‘You are champions for women. You’ll both be professional people and through your careers you will be able to have a big impact.’
We are actively seeking new support for the Bursary Fund—if you are in a position to help, and you would like to make a difference in the lives of students like Millie and Alex, please contact Foundation.’
Both Matt and Gen are clearly so proud when they look at their daughters and see the young women that Millie and Alex have become. This was perhaps best summed up by Matt in finishing our interview when he said, ‘We’re so proud of them—they’re making really good life choices.’
Annabel Chauncy (2003) once said: The richness of your life depends on how you’re able to use what you have to make a difference in the lives of others. When you give, you get so much more in return.
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GIVING DAY
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that empowers all students to gain new perspectives and question their own assumptions, as well as develop a discerning and compassionate understanding of the world around them.
hank you… thank you… thank you.
We are so proud to have had the support of the entire Frensham Schools community for the inspiring and exciting event that was our first ever ‘Giving Day’.
Our target was to raise $250,000 on one day—Tuesday 20 September 2022.
Our aim was to raise funds in support of Educational Grants—a bespoke term we use at Frensham Schools, which is more commonly known as a means-tested Bursary.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we had a group of supporters who pledged to match donations on the day until we reached our target. Donations were tripled, so if a donor gave $100, the Bursary Fund received $300; $200 became $600, and so on.
Through our Educational Grants programme, a diverse range of students are given the opportunity of a Frensham education.
The result? A staggering $493,800 was raised in just 24 hours!
A school that is economically and culturally diverse creates an environment
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community that the proceeds of our Giving Day will support Educational Grants for both Frensham and Frensham Junior School students. This is a historymaking moment, as it is the first time this type of support has been created at Frensham Junior School (P-6). The application and selection process will take place this year, with a number of students to benefit from our Giving Day. All Educational Grants are means-tested, and we will select: • A student entering Kindergarten or Year 1, with support through Year 6; and • Two Year 7 Frensham Boarders for intake in 2024, who will be supported from Year 7 to Year 12.
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These students will be the recipients of a ‘353 Grant’, with 353 recognising the total number of donors and Matchers who helped create these new Grants.
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Undoubtedly, the sense of family in our Frensham Schools community is palpable and our Giving Day shows just what is possible when we come together to make a difference.
for the children who benefit, because a Frensham Schools education will provide a range of opportunities that they otherwise would not have been able to access. Whenever our donors or Matchers see a reference to the 353 Grant, they will know that they were one of the people who helped make this happen. We believe that the result also aligns with the deeply held beliefs of Winifred West. She was a strong believer in the importance and strength of family ties— not only blood ties, but the ties of human relationships in general. Undoubtedly, the sense of family in our Frensham Schools community is palpable and our Giving Day shows just what is possible when we come together to make a difference. This outcome really demonstrates the power of philanthropy to create transformational change. As these students begin their journey through school and beyond, we have no doubt that the impact of support from each and every one of our donors will be felt for years to come.
Pictured on page 23: Top row (L-R): Jackie Dalton briefing volunteers; Crista Beckhaus and Georgina Spong. Middle row: Tina Griffin Hunt and Maki Taguchi; Jack Ellice-Flint and Christopher Ahern; Susie Chin and Sarah Crouch. Bottom row: Sarah Clutton and Corina Nesci; Kris Arnott and Emma Staniforth; Penny Ellice-Flint and Ros Buick.
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A PASSION FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE The Darville Scholarship [ 24 ]
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We are looking for girls who understand the qualities of a Frensham girl … who overwhelmingly demonstrate an understanding that our moral purpose in life is to develop our talents and use them for the common good—to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
he Darville Family Scholarship (Mathematics-Science) established by a grateful family who wanted to give back, as well as being in recognition of the great success that Courtney Darville is achieving in her career after school, largely due to her education at Frensham. The student who is currently attending Frensham and benefiting from the Darville Scholarship, is in Year 12 and excels academically across the board, particularly in Mathematics and Science. She will complete her education at Frensham in 2023. Accordingly, The Darville Family Scholarship (Mathematics-Science) will next be offered to a student commencing in Year 11 in 2024. The Scholarship will go to a girl who has demonstrated strong academic merit, has a passion for Mathematics and Science, and is considering undertaking tertiary studies in one or both of these disciplines.
our talents and use them for the common good—to make a meaningful contribution to the world. We look forward to welcoming the next Darville Scholar in 2024.
However, we seek more than that. We are looking for girls who understand the qualities of a Frensham girl—in particular our commitment to service—‘In Love Serve One Another’.
For information on how to apply for Scholarships at Frensham Schools, please contact our Registrar, Ms Carole McCormick, or go to the Admissions page on the website: https://www.frensham. nsw.edu.au/admissions/scholarships
These are girls who overwhelmingly demonstrate an understanding that our moral purpose in life is to develop
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The Elizabeth Pilcher (Causwell) story
or many years now, Foundation has supported a range of Scholarship and Educational Grant (Bursary) opportunities for students at Frensham.
Elizabeth Pilcher (later Causwell) was born in August, 1920. She attended Frensham and completed her schooling in 1937.
Recently, Foundation is proud to have stewarded a significant increase in the number of named Scholarships and Educational Grants. This is taking place at Frensham and now, for the first time ever, also at Frensham Junior School.
The following year, Elizabeth began architecture studies at the University of Sydney and graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1945.
The most recently established named Scholarship has been created from the generous bequest of Elizabeth Pilcher (1937), a passionate Old Girl. This is a permanently endowed, means-tested Scholarship, which will be offered to deserving young girls who will contribute wholeheartedly to the life of the School.
Elizabeth was both courageous and adventurous—qualities strongly encouraged in Frensham girls by Winifred West. Accordingly, after finishing her studies in 1945, Elizabeth spent some time travelling. She then went on to complete studies at Harvard University, as well as a two-year post-graduate course in town planning at the Edinburgh College of Art in 1952. In December 1958, a prominent Canadian architectural firm, Green Blankstein Russell (GBR), brought Elizabeth from Sydney to Winnipeg, Canada, as Chief of their planning department—possibly the first person to hold such a position in a private architecture firm in Canada.
Elizabeth was both courageous and adventurous—qualities strongly encouraged in Frensham girls by Winifred West.
In 1962, Elizabeth spoke to the newspaper The Sun-Herald stating that
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Described as quick moving and quick witted, Elizabeth wished to see people living in pleasant and inspiring environments—in the spirit of love and service, she wanted to make a difference.
the lack of job opportunities for women in town planning had caused her to leave Australia for Canada. During her tenure with GBR, Elizabeth made a significant impact, working across Canada and North America. Described as quick moving and quick witted, Elizabeth wished to see people living in pleasant and inspiring environments—in the spirit of love and service, she wanted to make a difference. She was concerned with the sociological aspects of housing development and community design, as well as convenient, fast, and safe lines of communication between the home and workplace. Her projects with GBR included planning the Winnipeg International Air Terminal, as well as Winnipeg’s North South Freeway. Elizabeth’s architectural endeavours created a lasting mark on the built landscape of Canada. In 1964, Elizabeth moved to Jamaica where she was employed as a government planner until 1980. She returned to Australia in 1989.
Page 30: Elizabeth working at a Canadian architectural firm, Green Blankstein Russell in Winnipeg; right: Curling (a team sport played on a sheet of ice where players slide stones made of granite)
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It is anticipated that the Scholarship will next go to a student who is currently in Year 3, and who will enrol at Frensham in Year 7, 2027.
The Elizabeth Pilcher (Causwell) Scholarship Elizabeth Pilcher’s bequest gift is to be directed to girls who need financial assistance in order to attend Frensham. Accordingly, this is a means-tested Scholarship. In seeking a student to benefit from the Pilcher Scholarship, we look for someone who has the potential to grow and contribute to the School, through their academic, creative, sporting or leadership pursuits.
We look for a student whose emerging strengths can be developed, while making a contribution to the life of the School and adding further to the diversity of the student body. Undoubtedly, the Pilcher Scholarship will benefit the individual students. Yet more than that, Elizabeth’s gift will enrich the whole School, with a diverse range of girls being given the opportunity of a Frensham education.
In seeking a student to benefit from the Pilcher Scholarship, we look for someone who has the potential to grow and contribute to the School, through their academic, creative, sporting or leadership pursuits.
The first student on the Pilcher Scholarship is in Year 9 in 2023, and will complete Year 12 at Frensham in 2026. It is anticipated that the Scholarship will next go to a student who is currently in Year 3, and who will enrol at Frensham in Year 7, 2027. If you would like to find out more about the Pilcher Scholarship, please contact our Registrar, Ms Carole McCormick.
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Together, we are building a brighter future for our school and empowering our students to fly high in all aspects of their lives.
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Architect’s impressions of Frensham Schools Two-Court Sports Hall Work commenced Term 1, 2023
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JUMP ON BOARD! How our students will fly
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The decision reflects the commitment of the Board of Governors and the Foundation to provide the best possible resources for our students’ holistic development.
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n 2022, the Board of Governors of Frensham Schools granted approval for the construction of a new, twocourt Sports Hall, marking an exciting milestone in our school’s journey. Commencing construction in 2023, this state-of-the-art facility will be made possible through the generous support of Foundation funds. The decision reflects the commitment of the Board of Governors and Foundation to provide the best possible resources for our students’ holistic development. The forthcoming Sports Hall will undoubtedly have a transformative impact on our school community. With its construction, all students—both Frensham Junior School and Frensham— will benefit immensely. The facility will provide a dedicated space for various sports and physical activities, creating opportunities for students to improve their fitness and cultivate lifelong habits of wellbeing. From basketball and netball to badminton and gymnastics, the Sports Hall will cater to a wide range of interests and encourage students to explore their athletic potential. Beyond promoting physical wellbeing, the Sports Hall will foster a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among our
Architect’s impressions of the interior of one of the halls and view from the mezzanine.
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Moreover, the two-court Sports Hall will offer a platform for community engagement… helping to forge stronger ties with the community, as well as position Frensham Schools as a hub for sporting excellence in the region.
students. It will serve as a venue for inter-school tournaments and sports events, further strengthening the school spirit and instilling valuable qualities of sportsmanship. The facility will also provide a space for physical education classes and specialised training sessions, allowing our dedicated athletes to hone their skills under optimal conditions. Moreover, the two-court Sports Hall will offer a platform for community engagement. It can be utilised for hosting local sporting events and organising sports clinics for aspiring athletes. This will help to forge stronger ties with the community, as well as position Frensham Schools as a hub for sporting excellence in the region. As we eagerly await the completion of construction, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Governors for their unwavering support. The new Sports Hall stands as a testament to our commitment to providing an enriching educational experience for all our students.
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Annual Lunch 2022
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n May 2022, Foundation was delighted to host the first annual lunch for Custodians of The Winifred West Legacy, along with their spouse or partner. Held at Peppers Manor House in the Southern Highlands, many Custodians and other guests attended. With the worst of COVID behind us, the lunch was an extremely positive occasion, attended by a wide cross-section of the Frensham community. The main purpose of the annual lunch is for the School and Foundation to thank our Custodians for their support. This lunch provides a regular opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude to our Custodians, and highlights how students are benefiting from this generosity.
This lunch provides a regular opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude to our Custodians, and highlights how students are benefiting from this generosity.
In speaking to guests at the event, it was apparent that this annual gathering provides a welcome opportunity for Custodians to deepen their connection with the Schools—as well as with each other—over time. Frensham Schools has survived for over 100 years in part due to the generosity of those who came before us—people who believed in supporting the quality of education that takes place here. [ 35 ]
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18 THE WINIFRED WEST LEGACY LUNCH – 11 MAY 2022 1. Function room at Peppers Manor House 2. Gift bags for Custodians of The Winifred West Legacy 3. Address by Frensham Schools Chair of the Board, Edward Studdy 4. Address by Laura Hunt, Year 11, on behalf of Foundation Director, Tina Griffin-Hunt 5. David Uther and Cathy Mathews
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There is so much to celebrate, and we are deeply thankful to our Custodians for choosing to support Winifred West Schools Foundation.
Grounded in a long tradition of support from dedicated Old Girls, families and friends, The Winifred West Legacy is building upon these founding gifts. We are now entering a new era of growth, by celebrating the culture of philanthropy that has brought us this far, and by challenging ourselves to raise our sights even higher. There is so much to celebrate, and we are deeply thankful to our Custodians for choosing to support Winifred West Schools Foundation.
Pictured: the Frensham Madrigals performed at the Lunch
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IMPACT OF GIVING 2022 Churchill Fellowship provides an opportunity to travel overseas to explore a topic or issue about which they are passionate. Susan’s Fellowship (1978) was for twelve weeks, and she studied mainly pre-school education, particularly listening and speech. Ultimately, Susan went on to teach at The Shepherd Centre, a world-leading service provider in helping children with hearing loss learn to listen and speak.
As Susan considered becoming a Custodian and making a bequest gift to the School, she knew that her passion for music would be at the core of her gift, and that she wanted to help students excel in Music at Frensham. Her ideas began to take shape.
WELCOME! Introducing one of our newest Custodians, Susan Upton
Accordingly, Susan’s bequest is for the purpose of advancing musical education at Frensham. Her bequest will assist promising students who may otherwise lack the means to have an opportunity to progress their education in music.
In February 2022, Foundation was delighted to welcome one of our newest Custodians to The Winifred West Legacy—Susan Upton (Mathews, 1955). Susan is an Old Girl, Fellowship Year Representative, Past Governor of Frensham Schools and a Special Company Member.
Foundation is incredibly grateful for Susan’s thoughtful gift to the School. How wonderful it is to know that at some time in the future, her bequest gift will go towards helping students who share Susan’s passion for music to excel in this field.
As a member of the Class of 1955 Susan said that her Year group is particularly close, happily gathering together for many years since leaving Frensham.
The impact of Susan’s gift will be felt for years to come, as the Music students who benefit from this warm generosity make their way in the world.
Susan has very fond memories of her time at school. She developed a deep love and passion for music from a very young age, played piano from when she was only three years old, and went on to become Head of Choir at Frensham.
In the meantime, we look forward to catching up regularly with Susan at the annual Winifred West Legacy lunch and to have the opportunity to thank her for this extraordinary gift, which has been crafted with such love.
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A LIFE WELL LIVED Custodian Geraldine Kenway 21 March 1941- 3 September 2022 Old Girl Geraldine Kenway (1958) once said:
Frensham gave me the gift of selfconfidence, a love of learning and a freedom of spirit, which set me off on a wonderful life of adventure and discovery. A Testamentary Bequest to Winifred West Schools Foundation is my ‘thank you’. One value strongly espoused by Winifred West was that ‘Young people should learn to see life not in terms of possessions, privileges and power, but as an adventure.’ Geraldine Kenway grabbed hold of that philosophy with both hands and lived a life full to the brim with adventure, as well as taking out into the world what is most needed in a Frensham girl—the spirit of willing and loving service.
‘Young people should learn to see life not in terms of possessions, privileges and power, but as an adventure.’
Geraldine led an extremely interesting life, much of which had its genesis in her formative years at Frensham. She always said that Frensham was “the best thing” that ever happened to her. Geraldine left Australia the year after having successfully completed her leaving certificate, bound for a life in Italy where she studied art with her friend, Denbigh Sale (1959). She also travelled to Greece, where she was captivated by the people, the culture and the landscape.
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Winifred West also said, ‘Failure to try a new idea is much worse than trying the idea, and failing to make it a success.’ So, Geraldine returned to Greece, where she became the first female photojournalist in Athens.
After leaving Greece in the 1990s, Geraldine spent ten years living in England before returning to Australia for good. She lived in Elizabeth Bay, where she caught up with many of her Frensham school friends and joined The Royal Sydney Golf Club, playing a great deal of tennis—her new passion.
She covered topics as diverse as the military dictatorship that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974, the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, murders and nudist colonies, as well as stories further out in the rural areas of Greece.
In her later years Geraldine encountered some serious medical issues and sadly died on 3 September 2022 at 81 years of age. Always the straight talker and not keen on euphemisms, she stated that, in the event of her death she wanted it known that she had died, that she hadn’t just ‘passed away’.
During this period, Geraldine also spent some time back in Australia where she created a series of historic photographs of the construction of The Sydney Opera House.
Geraldine was fondly remembered at a memorial service in December last year at The Royal Sydney Golf Club, attended by a wide range of family and friends.
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ONE BEQUEST 28 LIVES CHANGED FOREVER The Thomas Lawson Scholarship [ 42 ]
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rensham Schools recently established The Thomas Lawson Scholarship, with funds made available from the bequest of past parent and grandparent, Selma Lawson.
for Foundation to be certain that these Scholarships and Educational Grants could be offered annually. A total of 28 girls were assisted by Foundation’s Bursary Fund from 2010 to 2020, some through Scholarships and some through Educational Grants.
Selma fully appreciated the benefits of a Frensham education—she was a great supporter of the aims of the School and its success in achieving them.
Then, in 2021, The Thomas Lawson Scholarship was formally established. This is a perpetual, means-tested Scholarship, for true All-Rounder students. It is for girls entering Year 7 at Frensham, with the first two students commencing in 2023.
In September 2001, Frensham Schools was notified of a bequest from Selma, to establish The Thomas Lawson Scholarship in honour of Selma’s husband. This Scholarship was to support girls who came to Frensham in Year 7. Each Scholarship was intended to cover all or part of the tuition and/or boarding fees.
As a result, we are able to guarantee students from rural Australia an opportunity to experience the exceptional advantages of a Frensham education. The recipients demonstrate a strong capacity for involvement, the pursuit of excellence, and the heartfelt willingness to contribute to the welfare of others.
Importantly, it was Selma’s wish that the relative value of this gift would be maintained, and that the income from the gift would be used to support these Scholarships. Accordingly, for several years no Scholarships were awarded, as Foundation worked to build up the corpus in the Bursary Fund that was underpinned by the Lawson bequest.
Parents (or guardians) of the recipient are also committed fully to the ideals of Frensham. We inform the families at the time of granting that the Scholarship is provided from funds bequeathed from the estate of Mrs Selma Lawson, in memory of her husband, Thomas Lawson.
From 2010 Foundation was able to begin offering rural and regional Scholarships and Educational Grants. By that time, the Lawson bequest had ensured that the Bursary Fund was sufficiently strong
The Thomas Lawson Scholarship will be offered every year going forward.
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Outcome
This gift from such an early philanthropist was extraordinary—not simply because of its sheer magnitude, but also for the transformational power that the generosity of one family can make.
Frensham has a proud history, much of which has been enabled by the far-sighted generosity of others. An example of one such gift was that of Mary Perry, who was a close friend of Winifred West. In the early 1900s, Miss West made a living through private teaching, and was very critical of the education she saw for girls at the time saying, ‘It was stereotyped, conventional and unadventurous.’ Her strong ideas led many to ask why she didn’t start a school of her own. Miss West was unable to do so, as she simply did not have the money to undertake such a venture. Her friend Mary Perry turned to her and said, ‘My grandfather has just died and left me a thousand pounds—you can have that!’ This gift from such an early philanthropist was extraordinary—not simply because of its sheer magnitude, but also for the transformational power that the generosity of one family can make. In the same way, Selma Lawson’s bequest has transformed lives by giving students access to a Frensham education. Her bequest will continue to do so for many years to come, as Selma’s vision lives on through The Thomas Lawson Scholarship. [ 44 ]
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PASSING ON THE BATON A leadership gift from Joan Montgomery AM OBE [ 45 ]
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Students spoke of Joan’s ‘queen-like poise, style and elegance’ and her ability to ensure that each girl was encouraged to reach her full potential— much as did her mentor, Winifred West.
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n 2022, Joan Montgomery visited Frensham and made a very special gift to Foundation—to thank Frensham for her start in the education sector. Her gift will pass on the baton and help grow leadership skills amongst the current staff at Frensham. Taking the lead came naturally to Joan during her years growing up at Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) in Melbourne. Tragically, she lost her mother at the age of 17 and her father shortly afterwards. However, she was determined to pursue her education and graduated with a BA and Dip Ed from the University of Melbourne in 1948. Joan commenced teaching at Frensham the following year. She was hugely inspired by Winifred West and was encouraged to take on leadership opportunities at Frensham during those early years in her career.
Photographs (pp. 43-45) by Harold Cazneaux, 1934 From the Frensham Schools Archives collection
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Joan’s career after PLC has encompassed leadership at the highest levels in the secondary and tertiary sectors, and she currently resides in Melbourne, Victoria.
After leaving Frensham, Joan spent two periods teaching in England—‘exciting and stimulating years’. When she returned to Australia at the tender age of only 34, Joan was made Headmistress at Clyde School, followed by her appointment as Principal at PLC, a position she held for 30 years.
Joan’s gift will create leadership opportunities for current staff members at Frensham. Her gift will be specifically directed towards an initiative for staff professional learning, to assist members of the teaching staff to pursue leadership development opportunities as part of their career progression, particularly in the girls’ school context.
The impact of Joan’s leadership at these two schools was far-reaching. Staff spoke of her ability to attract great teachers and develop their initiatives. Students spoke of Joan’s ‘queen-like poise, style and elegance’ and her ability to ensure that each girl was encouraged to reach her full potential—much as did her mentor, Winifred West.
The staff to benefit from Joan’s gift will be selected in 2023 by the Head of School. Next year, we look forward to bringing you the story of the successful recipients, and the impact of Joan’s very special gift.
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A BRAND NEW START Reigniting the Livestock Enterprise
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The Livestock Enterprise provides an excellent fundraising opportunity for parents, particularly farmers, because we are not asking for donations of money—only for grass to feed the stock.
ne of Foundation’s flagship fundraising programmes is The Livestock Enterprise.
The Livestock Enterprise is a flagship fundraising programme—creative, unique to our community, and it has raised over $450,00 since inception. These funds have assisted many rural girls to attend Frensham. However, the recent drought took its toll. With farmers struggling to feed their own livestock, there was no capacity to take on extra cattle or sheep. Accordingly, the Livestock Enterprise went on hiatus for several years.
in 2022, Lottie is currently in Year 11, and youngest daughter Clio is hoping to become a student at Frensham soon.
All that changed in 2021. We saw the breaking of the drought, as well as the appointment of the new Chair of the Livestock Enterprise, Hamish Firth.
When asked why Hamish chose Frensham for his daughters he said, ‘We knew a lot of families who had daughters at Frensham who were extremely happy there. It’s also very much a countryorientated school, being the largest boarding school for girls in Australia, so for us it was a really nice fit.’
Foundation is extremely grateful to the immediate past Chair, David Alker, who did an incredible job steering the ship during both good and bad times. David is continuing to Host livestock on his farm at Merriwa, while at the same time generously assisting Hamish as he eases himself into his new role.
Hamish, the sole Director of Ray White Rural Scone, is constantly dealing with farmers throughout Central NSW. He understands the complex challenges that farmers face on the land, and also appreciates their willingness to contribute in whatever way they can, to make a difference.
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It’s such a grassroots programme, providing a path for rural girls to come to Frensham for families who need that “extra bit” to be able to make it all work.
When asked to take on the Chair of the Livestock Enterprise, Hamish didn’t think twice. He said, ‘I always thought the Livestock Enterprise was such a great initiative for the School and I wanted to help. ‘This programme provides an excellent fundraising opportunity for parents, particularly farmers, because we are not asking for donations of money—only for grass to feed the stock. ‘It’s such a grassroots programme, providing a path for rural girls to come to Frensham for families who need that “extra bit” to be able to make it all work. If we can raise funds for more country kids to attend the School—fabulous!’ Hamish went on to say, ‘And for our urban families who might find themselves in a position to donate, these funds give us the ability to run more cattle or sheep on farms, ultimately leading to even greater returns. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.’ Pictured on page 48 and left: Cattle residing on the Alker Family property in Merriwa. Pictured right: The Firth Family (L-R) – Clio, Acey, Lottie (Year 11) and Hamish at the Frensham’s Games Field for Lottie’s Saturday sport
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And for our urban families who might find themselves in a position to donate, these funds give us the ability to run more cattle or sheep on farms, ultimately leading to even greater returns. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. [ 51 ]
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WINIFRED WEST SCHOOLS FOUNDATION BOARD
Scott Staniforth (Chair)
Kris Arnott
Stuart Fox
Scott has served as a Director of Foundation Board since 2020 and as Chairman since 2021. Scott is the Managing Partner at Stadia Capital, a boutique property advisory and property funds management business. Previous to this, Scott played 13 years of professional rugby union representing the Wallabies and held Board positions at the Western Force and the Force 15 Foundation. Scott is also a current Frensham parent, as well as the parent of an Old Girl.
Kris has been a Director of the Foundation since 2020. Kris is a practising lawyer, with over 25 years experience. She is currently Regional Counsel at a multinational company. Kris was previously Chair and Non-Executive Director of a public company. Kris is a current Frensham parent and has a long history with the School.
Stuart has been a Director of Foundation since 2022, is a member of Foundation’s Investment Committee, and a Governor of Frensham Schools. Stuart is a managing partner at Artesian, one of Australia’s largest venture capital firms since 2010. Previously he was a managing director at UBS AG based in Hong Kong, London, Tokyo and Sydney. Stuart is senior fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is a current Frensham parent.
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Tina Griffin-Hunt
Paul Hunter
Sam Paradice
Tina has been a Director of the Winifred West Foundation Board since 2020 and has a strong connection with Frensham as her family has had three generations at the School. She is a current Frensham parent and the parent of an Old Girl. Tina is a Graduate of The Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). She has worked with various companies including The Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, Global Television and Cancer Council NSW, before co-founding two successful businesses.
Paul is an experienced Executive Director, Chartered Engineer, and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has worked in several countries including UK, Hong Kong, and Australia. He is currently a Senior Director with a global real estate organisation, and both a member of the Frensham Board of Governors and Risk, Audit and Property Committee. Paul is also a current Frensham parent, as well as the parent of an Old Girl.
Sam is a part owner and branch manager of Morgans Scone a stockbroking and investment business based in Scone NSW. He has worked in the finance industry for 27 years training as a banking credit analyst at BNP Paribas and then investment adviser with Macquarie Bank. Sam’s mother, sister and wife attended Frensham. He is a parent of a current student and an Old Girl, and thus has had a lifelong association with the School.
Vale Peter Shorthouse It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Foundation Director, Peter Shorthouse, in November 2022. Peter was the father of Old Girl Emily Shorthouse (2021) and husband to Victoria. He gave several years of service to Frensham Schools through his time spent as one of our Foundation Directors, and particularly in his leadership of Foundation’s Investment Committee. The Frensham Giving Day in 2022 was a great success and Peter played a significant part in making that day happen.
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BEQUEST COMMITTEE MEMBERS The Winifred West Legacy acknowledges the long history of bequest gifts to the School; and formalises that by bringing our bequestors together as a group. Foundation is enormously grateful for the voluntary service given by our Bequest Committee Members in support of The Winifred West Legacy. In 2022, Gillian Storey and David Uther, retired from their roles on the Committee. Foundation would like to express its deep gratitude to Gillian and David for their generous contributions as inaugural Members of the Committee since 2019. Foundation has appreciated the sage advice provided by Gillian and David, as they have guided Foundation on forming the strategy for our Bequest programme and the naming of our Bequest group, as well as how best to continue growing The Winifred West Legacy. Their support has been inspirational—thank you. The Bequest Committee is supported in its work by our Director of Philanthropy, Ms Jackie Dalton.
Gillian Storey and Jackie Dalton at The Winifred West Legacy Lunch, Peppers Manor House.
David Uther and Jackie Dalton at The Winifred West Legacy Lunch, Peppers Manor House.
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Foundation is pleased to announce that Mrs Jo Hawker (Joanne Perrottet, 1980) has kindly agreed to become a Member of The Winifred West Legacy Bequest Committee. Her committed service to the School at so many levels over the years, as well as her depth of institutional knowledge, will be great assets to Foundation. Details of Jo’s service to the School are set out below. Our 2022 Bequest Committee Members are:
Jo Hawker
Sudi Horsfield
Anne White
Jo is an Old Girl from the Class of 1980 and her three daughters attended the School. Jo attended both Frensham Junior School (Gib Gate) and Frensham and was a Prefect at school. Jo’s roles include Past President of Fellowship and Past Director of Foundation. She is a current Company Member as well as a Foundation Member.
Sudi is an Old Girl from the Class of 1969 and her two daughters attended the School. Sudi was a Prefect at school, a Past Fellowship Committee Member and Past Director of Foundation, as well as a current Company Member and a Foundation Member.
Anne is an Old Girl from the Class of 1964. Her daughter attended the School and Anne currently has a granddaughter in Year 11. Anne is Past Convenor of Company, a Past Director of Foundation and a Past Fellowship Committee Member, as well as a current Company Member and a Foundation Member.
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2022 GIVING IN ACTION INAUGURAL ‘GIVING DAY’
$493,800
353 DONORS
5
NEW BURSARIES (for 2024 onwards)
482 FOUNDATION MEMBERS
9
27
CUSTODIANS of THE WINIFRED WEST LEGACY
A STRATEGIC SHIFT TO STEWARDSHIP Delivering personalised IMPACT REPORTS to donors
SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY recipients
BURSARY FUND DONATION 2021:
$420,300 2022:
$695,800
BUILDING FUND
‘Jump on Board’ THE TWO-COURT SPORTS HALL PROJECT
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$1,180,500 TOTAL FOUNDATION INCOME
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CUSTODIANS OF THE WINIFRED WEST LEGACY We extend the deepest gratitude to all our Custodians of The Winifred West Legacy, who have made a bequest gift to support our school. Your commitment to a Frensham Schools education is truly inspiring. Through your gift, you will help pave the way for future students to thrive and reach their full potential. Your legacy will live on, transforming lives for generations to come. We cherish your unwavering belief in our school and promise to honour your gift by continuing to help provide exceptional educational opportunities for years to come. Thank you for your generous gift
We honour the memory of the following deceased Custodians
Mrs Anne Cahill OAM (OG 1972) Mrs Susie Brown Ms Jackie Dalton Mr Robert Dulhunty Ms Lucinda Fairrie (OG 1986) Mrs Helen Gauchat (OG 1965) Ms Julie Gillick OAM Mrs Sudi Horsfield (OG 1969) Mrs Cathy Mathews (OG 1969) Mrs Gillian McAlister (OG 1948) Mrs Sue Morrison (OG 1960) Mr Tony Morrison Ms Michele Scamps (OG 1972) Mrs Gillian Storey AM Mr John Storey Mrs Susan Upton (OG 1955) Mr David Uther OAM Mrs Pamela Uther (OG 1961) Mrs Caroline Waugh (OG 1956) Mrs Anne White (OG 1964) Mrs Sally White OAM (OG 1957) Anonymous (5 Custodians)
Mrs Anne Arnold (OG 1960) Miss Iris Lillian de Cairos-Rego Mrs Mary Douglas (OG 1952) Dr Ruth Fitzhardinge (OG 1964) Miss Barbara Giblin (OG 1956) Mrs Ellen (Jane) Gray (OG 1962) Mrs June Grieve (OG 1941) Miss Hilda Jamieson Miss Diana Jenkins (OG 1934) Miss Geraldine Kenway (OG 1958) Mrs Nancy Keesing (OG 1940) Miss Jill Kerr Miss Pat Lance MBE (OG 1940) Mrs Selma Lawson Miss Anne Livingstone Mrs Jenny Maclennan OAM (1957) Mrs Robin Mathews (OG 1953) Mrs Adrienne Moran (OG 1964) Miss Cynthia Parker OAM Ms Elizabeth Pilcher (OG 1937) Miss Gwynneth (Lauraine) Raymond (OG 1946) Miss Kathleen Robinson (OG 1919)
All care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of our Donor and Custodian lists. If an unfortunate error has occurred, please accept our apologies and notify the Philanthropy Office so that we can amend our records.
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DONORS
IMPACT OF GIVING 2022 We celebrate the culture of philanthropy at our school and the joy that comes from giving, knowing the impact that your support creates. Together, we are empowering young lives, transforming our campus and shaping the future. Foundation extends a heartfelt thanks to our donors in 2022. Your generosity and support have made a profound impact on our mission to support excellence in education at Frensham Schools. Donors to our ‘Giving Day’ Annual Appeal, Livestock Enterprise and other gifts Mrs Chloe Ahern & Mr Christopher Ahern Mr David Alker & Mrs Georgy Alker Mrs Clem Allan Mr John Allen Mr Geoff Andrew & Mrs Alison Andrew Mrs Ruth Armytage AM Mr Doug Arnott & Mrs Kirsty Arnott Mrs Kris Arnott & Mr Darce Arnott Mrs Susie Arnott Mrs Pook Austin Mr Prakash Avvari & Mrs Paddi Avvari Mr Jason Ayers Ms Antonia Badger Mrs Carole Bailey VADM Tim Barrett AO CSC RAN & Mrs Jenny Barrett Mrs Dana Battcock Mrs Katja Berkelouw & Mr Paul Berkelouw Mr Abhra Bhattacharjee Mrs Anne Bishop Mrs Clare Bitmead & Mr Thomas Bitmead Dr Rosemary Blake Mrs Heath Blanshard Mrs Betty Borthwick Mrs Pam Bramma Mrs Cath Brennan Hon Tom Brigstocke & Mrs Nicci Brigstocke Miss Belinda Brown Ms Susan Brown Mrs Ros Buick Mrs Kim Burnett Ms Elena Burnheim Mr Mark Burrows AO Ms Sarah Burrows Mrs Jessica Butcher Ms Alexandra Byrne Mrs Miggy Caillard Mr Mark Camilleri & Mrs Jane Camilleri Ms Bianca Campbell Ms Dana Casimaty Mrs Felicity Cavill Mrs Susie Cay Ms Alexandra Chadwick Mrs Helen Christian Mrs Nicola Clarkson
Mr Russell Cleaver & Ms Sarah Whyte Ms Sarah Clutton Ms Sofia Collantes Ms Rebecca Conway Mrs Narlisa Cooper & Mr Justin Cooper Mrs Julia Cordukes Ms Nikki Coumbiadis Ms Katie Coventry Mrs Suzannah Cowley Mrs Nerine Cox Ms Philippa Crampton Mrs Penny Crawford Ms Camilla Creswick Mrs Shanny Crouch Ms Sarah Crouch Mr Peter Crown & Mrs Vanessa Crown Dr Ruby Curtis & Dr Hamish Steiner Ms Jackie Dalton David and Fee Hancock Foundation Mr Shimpn Davidowitz Mrs Tilla Davidson Mrs Jane de la Vega Ms Rita Delahunt Mr Ian Donges & Mrs Bev Donges Mrs Gail Douglass Mr Tim Doyle Mrs Margaret Doyle Mrs Julie Drew (Grace) Mr Pat Duck & Ms Natasha Wainberg Mr Rob Dulhunty Mrs Verity Earl Miss Marie-Louise Easton & Mr Chris Francis Mr Andrew Economos & Ms Brielle Economos Mr Cameron Edwards & Mrs Tracey Edwards Mrs Margaret Emery Ms Sylvia Emmett AM Mr Brad Entwistle Mrs Robin Fergusson Ms Candice Fernandez Mr Adrian Fonseca & Mrs Nancy Reardon-Fonseca Mrs Caroline Ford Mrs Susie Forrest & Mr Andrew Forrest Mrs Margery Foss Mrs Deborah Foster Mrs Kate Fox & Mr Matt Fox
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Mr Stuart Fox & Mrs Emma Fox Mr Ben Frampton & Mrs Mary Frampton Mr Duncan Fraser AM & Mrs Louise Fraser Mrs Cecily Fremaux Dr David Frith & Dr Charmiane Frith Mr Matt Gale & Mrs Zanna Gale Ms Wanda Gase-Goodey Mr Daniel Gauchat AM & Mrs Helen Gauchat Mrs Sam Gavel Mr Gordon Gilder & Mrs Penny Gilder Mr Gus Gilkeson & Mrs Georgia Gilkeson Mrs Margot Gill Ms Alex Glauerdt Ms Mary Glennie Mrs Christina Green Mr Richard Griffin AM & Mrs Jay Griffin Mrs Tina Griffin-Hunt & Mr Christopher Hunt Mrs Liz Hall Mrs Jane Hall Mrs Helen Halliday Mrs Merrilee Harris Mrs Jo Hawker Mrs Airlie Hawley & Mr Peter Hawley Ms Ella Haydock Mr Chris Herbert & Mrs Belinda Herbert Mr Jim Heriot & Mrs Bridie Heriot Mrs Anne Hicks Dr John Hickson Mrs Freya Hilkemeijer & Mr Jelle Hilkemeijer Mr Imre Hirka Mrs Kristina Holland Mrs Andy Hooke Mrs Sudi Horsfield Ms Samantha Horsfield Mrs Mandy Horton Mrs Penny Hoskins Mr Douglas Houston & Mrs Dimity Houston Mrs Caroline Howard Mr Robert Hudson Mrs Patricia Hudson Mrs Louise Hufton Ms Libby Hufton
Mr Christopher Hughes MrsWEST Lynne Moore & Mr CharlesFOUNDATION Moore Mr Edward Studdy & Mrs Jodi Studdy WINIFRED SCHOOLS Ms Meredyth Hughes Mr Hugh Morgan Mrs Judy Stump Ms Penny Hunter Mr David Mort & Mrs Clarissa Mort Ms Lauren Sullivan Mr John Huskisson Mr Nick Motteram Mrs Sheena Swain Mrs Ann Irwin Mr Alex Mueller Ms Cathy Syme Mr Richard Johnston & Mr Andrew Muir Mr Benjamin Szabranski Mrs Belinda Johnston Mr Angus Munro Ms Kumi Taguchi Mrs Caroline Jones & Mr Ben Jones Mrs Meredith Munro Mrs Mary Tanner & Mr Howard Tanner Ms Fiona Kanaley & Mr Murray Gan Mrs Tika Nabarro & Dr Nick Nabarro Ms Camilla Taylor Mrs Emilia Kefford Mr Stuart Nash & Mrs Helen Nash Mr Trent Telford & Mrs Denise Telford Mr Pat Kelleher Mr Warwick Negus & Ms Louise Green The Barton Foundation Mrs Janet Kemp OAM Ms Corina Nesci The Darville Foundation Mr Mick Kennedy & Mrs Sam Kennedy Ms Caroline Nuttall Mr Andrew Thomas & Mr Scott Kennedy-Green & Mrs Annabelle O’Neil & Mrs Kimba Thomas Mrs Angela Kennedy-Green Mr Edward O’Neil Mrs Jenny Thompson Mrs Dinny Killen Mr Paris Osborne Mrs Philippa Thompson Mrs Alison Kingsley & Mrs Sally Osborne Mrs Rosslyn Thompson Mr Anthony Kingsley Mr Sam Paradice & Mrs Cathy Tolmie Ms Sarah Knight-Gregson Mrs Amanda Paradice Mr Greg Turner Ms Sophia Konstas-Stone Mrs Robin Paradice Mrs Louise Turner & Mr Jim Turner Ms Alison Laird Dr Timothy Pascoe AM & Mrs Eva Mr Daniel Tynan & Mrs Natasha Tynan Mrs Megan Lamaro Pascoe Mr Marcelo Ulvert Mr Dugald Lamont & Mrs Ilana Lamont Mrs Jenny Paton Miss Melissa Vale Mrs Marilyn Lane Mrs Pamela Phillips Ms Judith Veness Mrs Marcelle Lawrence Ms Judith Philpott Ms Rose Vickers Mrs Kerry Lennon Mr Chris Piggott Mr Marc Villavicencio & Mrs Danielle Mr Simon Logan Mr Jon Pinferi & Ms Kate Dance Villavicencio Mrs Gina Macarthur-Onslow Mrs Doats Playfair Mrs Diana Waddell & Mr Rob Waddell Mrs Edwina Macarthur-Stanham Mrs Suzannah Plowman Mr David Waddell Mrs Virginia Macaulay Mrs Annabelle Power Mrs Edwina Waddy Mrs Sal Mackenzie Mrs Alexa Preston Ms Edwina Waddy Mrs Fiona MacLachlan OAM & Mrs Amanda Proctor & Mr Matthew Walker & Mr Hugh MacLachlan Mr Jamie Proctor Mrs Katelyn Walker Mrs Sally Madin Mrs Ann Raine Mrs Diana Walker Mrs Joanna Maher Mrs Susan Raine Mrs Libbie Walker & Mr Peter Walker Mrs Susie Main & Mr Andrew Main Mrs Angela Raymond Ms Rhonda Walmsley Mr James Maple-Brown & Mr Rob Rich & Mrs Myriame Rich Mrs Caroline Walters & Mrs Sophie Maple-Brown Dr Lucy Richards Mr Peter Walters Mrs Cathy Mathews Mr John Richards Mrs Georgina Ward Mrs Shannan McAndrew & Mr James Robinson Mr Alex Warner & Mrs Charlotte Warner Mr Nigel McAndrew Mrs Angela Rodgers Mrs Christo Watherston Ms Sarah McBride Mrs Avriel Rogers Mrs Gabrielle Watt Mrs Victoria McCallum Mrs Natasha Rooney Mrs Caroline Waugh Ms Olivia McCann Mrs Alison Rosenberg Mrs Rowena Weir Mrs Meegan McCarten Mrs Carole Roussel Miss Virginia West Mrs Anna McConnochie & Ms Imogen Ryan Mrs Joan Westerholm Mr Neil McConnochie Miss Luci Schmidt Mrs Margie Westmacott Mr Ross McCreath Mr James Scott & Mrs Rachel Scott Dr Robyn White & Dr Mark McDonald Mrs Kirsty Sheehan Mr Andrew White CSC Ms Sarah McGarry Mrs Julian Shepherd Mrs Anne White Dr Fiona McGeoch Mr Edward Simpson & Mrs Sally White OAM Mrs Skye McGregor Mrs Anne Simpson Ms Annabel White Mrs Kate McKittrick Mrs Annie Snodgrass Mrs Elizabeth Whitney Mrs Lisa McLean & Mr Gavin McLean Mr Damon Soster & Mrs Sophie Soster Ms Amelia Wilkinson Mr Rob McLelland & Mr Michael Spencer Ms Olivia Williams Mrs Susie McLelland Mrs Sarah Stabler Mr William Wolfenden Mr Richard Melki & Mrs Peta Melki Mrs Sarah Stanford & Mr Alister Woods & Mrs Kayle Woods Mr John Mendl & Mrs Victoria Mendl Mr Michael Stanford Mrs Jane Woods Ms Lucia Mentink Mr Scott Staniforth & Ms Jane Worner & Mr Kelvin Menzies & Mrs Moira Menzies Mrs Emma Staniforth Mr Michael Tomlinson Mrs Wendy Mesley Mrs Prudence Stedman Mrs Heather Worner Mrs Kylie Mhanna & Mrs Leone Steele Mr David Wright & Mrs Tara Wright Mr Warrick Mhanna Ms Kathryn Steelman Mrs Fleur Wright Ms Angela Miall Mr Charles Stodart Mr Peter Zawal Mrs Meg Miller Mrs Harriet Stodart Ms Katherine Miller Mr John Storey & Mrs Gillian Storey AM Plus 67 anonymous donors Mr Craig Mitchell & Ms Libby Stuart & Ms Jennifer Cordingley Mr Bruce MacDiarmid
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DONORS
IMPACT OF GIVING 2022
Donors to the Building Fund through the Fee Statement Mr Mark Abay & Mrs Georgie Abay Mr Christopher Ahern & Mrs Chloe Ahern Ms Mariana Arambasic Mr Scott Armstrong & Mrs Jane Armstrong Mrs Kris Arnott & Mr Darce Arnott Mr John Barnett & Ms KC Steelman Mr Kurt Beckhaus & Mrs Crista Beckhaus Dr James Bewes & Mrs Gabriella Mesiti Mr Michael Boyle & Mrs Kate Boyle Mr John Braham & Mrs Sarah Braham Mr David Brand Dr Christopher Bremner & Mrs Aida Emelyanova Mr Justin Brewer & Dr Louise Brewer Mr Shaun Bridgewood Mr Adrian Brown & Mrs Emma Brown Mr Tim Brown & Ms Amber Brown Mr Adam Brown & Ms Rachel Cosgrove Mr Peter Burnheim & Ms Elena Burnheim Ms Alex Byrne & Mr Sergio Rojas Tessel Mr Michael Cannon-Brookes & Mrs Annie Todd Dr Peter Chen & Ms Ellen Mao Mr James Chin & Mrs Susy Chin Mr Warrick Clark Mr Liam Conboy Mr Marcus Cook & Mrs Natalie Cook Mr Peter Corbett & Mrs Shannon Corbett Ms Vanessa Crane Mr Andrew Crawford & Mrs Penny Crawford Ms Sarah Crouch Mr Peter Crown & Mrs Vanessa Crown Mr Joseph Dajani & Mrs Rebecca Dajani Mr Michael Dascarolis Mr Richard Daugherty & Ms Sarah Burrows Mr Jure Domazet & Mrs Nicola Domazet Mr Jarrod Driver Dr Robert Dura & Dr Stacey Lewis Mr James Elliott & Mrs Edwina Elliott Dr Caroline Etienne Mr Edward Fagan & Mrs Pip Fagan Mr David Fernandez & Ms Sasha Burrows
Mr Joel Fisher & Mrs Ali Fisher Mr Adrian Fonseca & Mrs Nancy Reardon-Fonseca Mr Stuart Fox & Mrs Emma Fox Dr David Frith & Dr Charmiane Frith Mr John Fuller & Mrs Kaye Fuller Mr Luke Gallagher & Mrs Kate Gallagher Mr Samuel Garling Dr Peter Gates & Mrs Carla Gates Mr Joe Gelonesi & Ms Rosey Golds Judge Sophie Given Mrs Christina Green Mrs Tina Griffin-Hunt & Mr Christopher Hunt Mr Robert Haddrill & Mrs Penny Haddrill Mr Campbell Hanan & Mrs Penny Hanan Mr Michael Harrington & Dr Sarah Roxburgh Mr James Hassall & Ms Rebecca Crosby Mr Chris Herbert & Mrs Belinda Herbert Mr Jim Heriot & Mrs Bridie Heriot Mr Andrew Hicks & Ms Penny Strang Mrs Lisa Hill & Mr Charles Hill Mr Douglas Houston & Mrs Dimity Houston Mr Brett Iredale & Mrs Kelly Iredale Dr Stephen Jancewicz & Mrs Trish Jancewicz Mr Andrew Jones & Mrs Kimberley Jones Mr Derek Jorgensen & Mrs Joanna Jorgensen Mr Mike Kaye & Mrs Rebecca Kaye Mr Stephen Kemp & Mrs Olga Kemp Mr Peter Kenneally & Mrs Melanie Kenneally Dr Jalal Khan & Mrs Zainab Khan Mr Anthony Kingsley & Mrs Alison Kingsley Mr Charlie Klem & Mrs Mel Klem Mr Christopher Kochanski & Mrs Kirsty Kochanski Mr Peter Kurtz & Mrs Daniela Kurtz Mr Dugald Lamont & Mrs Ilana Lamont Mr Jono Laverty & Mrs Julia Laverty Mr Charles Laverty & Mrs Meagan Laverty Mr Sam Lenehan & Ms Karina Lenehan
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Mr Jonathan Levee Mr Justin Lewis & Ms Sarah Clutton Mr Rohan Macarthur-Onslow & Mrs Dimity Macarthur-Onslow Mr Marco Maldonado & Mrs Karlyn Maldonado Mr James Maple-Brown & Mrs Sophie Maple-Brown Mr Simon Maynard & Mrs Kathryn Maynard Mr Nigel McAndrew & Mrs Shannan McAndrew Dr Mark McDonald & Mrs Ingrid Keller Mr Joel McInnes & Mrs Emily McInnes Mr Michael McKeon Mr Greg McLaughlin & Mrs Deborah McLaughlin Mr Gavin McLean & Mrs Lisa McLean Mr Rob McLelland & Mrs Susie McLelland Mr Andrew McLeod & Mrs Nikki McLeod Mr Gareth Mole & Ms Claudia Moreno Mr Lawrence Mooney & Ms Louise Mooney Mr Nick Motteram & Ms Katie Motteram Mr Chris Muir & Mrs Georgina Hazlett Mr Andrew Muir & Ms Elizabeth Doyle Mr John Mutton & Mrs Sally Mutton Mr Stuart Nash & Mrs Helen Nash Mr Chris Nuttall & Ms Caroline Nuttall Mr Harry Osborne & Mrs Fleur Osborne Dr Michael Ow-Yang Mr Matthew Palise & Mrs Jennifer Palise Mr Kevin Parker & Mrs Maddi Parker Mr Alexander Pattison & Mrs Erin Pattison Mrs Amanda Proctor & Mr Jamie Proctor Mr Andrew Ralph & Mrs Alison McLeod Dr John Raneri & Mrs Amy Raneri Mr John Rapp & Mrs Ali Rapp Mr Benjamin Rodgers & Ms Mahalia Barnes Mr Geoffrey Rooney & Mrs Natasha Rooney Mr Simon Schmidt & Ms Belinda Cassidy Mr Scott Sealy & Mrs Jane Sealy Mr Paul Shadbolt & Mrs Karen Shadbolt Mr Peter Shorthouse
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Mr Andrew Siambis & Mrs Bernadette O’Neill’Siambis Mr Edward Simpson & Mrs Anne Simpson Ms Anna Smith Mr Ryan Sorensen & Mrs Lindy Sorensen Mr Scott Staniforth & Mrs Emma Staniforth Mr Shane Stocks & Mrs Rachel Stocks Mrs Harriet Stodart Mr Charles Stodart Mr Alan Stuart-Grant & Mrs Lisa Stuart-Grant Mr Edward Studdy & Mrs Jodi Studdy Mr Gregory Sullivan & Mrs Louise Sullivan Mr Lance Syme & Mrs Kylie Syme Mr Gary Symons Ms Camilla Taylor & Mr Duncan Waugh Mr Trent Telford & Mrs Denise Telford Mr Josh Thomas & Ms Meredyth Hughes Mrs Philippa Thompson Ms Kate Thompson Mr Jim Turner & Mrs Louise Turner Mr Daniel Tynan & Mrs Natasha Tynan Mr Greg Unsworth & Mrs Michelle Unsworth Mrs Rachel Upton Mr Maarty van Egmond & Mrs Lisa van Egmond Mr Robert Vanderzeil & Ms Yumi Nishitani Mr Marc Villavicencio & Mrs Danielle Villavicencio Mr Sam Vilo & Mrs Alison Vilo Mrs Charlotte Warner & Mr Alex Warner Ms Kate Webb Mr Michael Wheeler & Dr Lyndal Wheeler Mr Andrew White CSC & Dr Robyn White Mrs Kirsty Wiggins & Mr Tim Wiggins Mr Trent Wilson & Mrs Lucinda Wilson
If you have made a gift in your Will to Frensham Schools and have not yet notified the School of your gift, please contact our Director of Philanthropy, Ms Jackie Dalton.
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THANK YOU
Suddenly we were part of a conversation that we never thought possible … we will be forever grateful to Frensham. Matt Bolger, father of Millie (2020) and Alex (2021) Cover and story inside