The Glenwood Award – an opportunity for current students The Glenwood Foundation was established in 2013 by an Old Collegian who saw the benefits that scholarships provided and wanted to give back. Since 2014, using these funds, the College has been able to support families in need. The year 2021 was a very challenging time for many in the community. Fortunately, following a further generous gift from the Glenwood Foundation, the College was able to continue to support students through the Glenwood Award. Presented to students who showed a commitment
to College life and service to their community, recipients were offered a 25% fee remission. Ad Astra spoke to the recipients about their future plans, what the award means to them, some of their favourite
College activities and the community service they do. As you will see they are a wonderful group of students who are deserving of the support provided by the Glenwood Foundation.
If you are interested in knowing more about philanthropy at The Geelong College please visit www.tgc.vic.edu.au/ giving or phone Peter Moran on 5226 3194.
Jasper Atkinson, Year 12 What do you hope to do when you finish school? I hope to study medicine. What does winning a Glenwood Award mean to you? Ever since starting at The Geelong College in Year 7 I have always loved the strong school community. The sense of belonging, camaraderie, support and being part of a school with so much history and strong traditions is really special. To win an award based on my contribution to the school community is such an honour. The Glenwood Award is for students with a strong record of engagement in College activities, what are some of your favourite activities you have experienced while at the College? There are so many opportunities at College and I have tried to make the most of these so it is hard to pick a few favourites. If I had to narrow it down, I would say my favourites are sporting based. I have played APS football since
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Year 7 and I love the culture that the football program has and the bonds it creates, while the APS swimming has been a great way to keep fit and meet new people. The house events at Senior School are something which I really look forward to, the community within and between houses is something really special. Interschool skiing has also been a highlight of my school life so far. Community Service is also an element of the Glenwood Awards. What Community Service do you do and why do you enjoy it? I am a patrolling surf life saver at the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club. I enjoy the Surf Club because there are always new and interesting people that you can speak to. There are also many opportunities to learn from others and help those within the Surf Club as well as the general beach going public.
What would you like to say to the donor of the Award, and others that donate to scholarships and awards? I would like to say thank you for your generosity. Scholarships and awards provide many opportunities for students that they may not otherwise have had, and encourage students to try and be the best they can be. I am honoured to be one of the inaugural winners of the Glenwood Award.
