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2020 SCHOLARSHIPS
Wednesday, 29 January, was an incredibly exciting day for five new students who commenced their journeys at Haileybury.
Each one of these students was awarded a Haileybury Foundation Scholarships after a rigorous selection process conducted by individual donors and members of the Haileybury Foundation Board. We look forward to tracking their progress as they continue their journeys. All have made a wonderful start.
HANNAH CHARD – CLASS OF 1988 SCHOLARSHIP In 2020 Hannah commenced Year 7 at Haileybury City, thanks to the generosity of members of the Class of 1988. She has immediately made an impression at City through her willingness to become involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities. Hannah has involved herself in Debating, High Intensity Interval Training, and has enrolled in the Compass Award.
Outside of school, Hannah enjoys fundraising for charities. She has identified Wheelchairs for Kids with Cerebral Palsy as one organisation she loves to support. She also enjoys dance, calisthenics and reading about the history of World War II.
Hannah is extraordinarily excited to have been selected in the Dance Jazz team for her summer sport.
Hannah comments that “Haileybury has been amazing and my year has started off wonderfully. It has been an incredible start to 2020. I have enjoyed every day of school and all the wonderful opportunities there are to take advantage of. The teachers are so enthusiastic and always go out of their way to help you and find ways to engage with you.”
VINITH IMAYAVASAN – DOUGLAS TRAVIS (’74) SCHOLARSHIP Vinith has been fortunate to have been gifted a scholarship at Haileybury supported by Old Haileyburian and former AMA President, Dr Douglas Travis. Vinith commenced his Year 9 studies at Berwick this year.
Vinith has made a terrific start to Year 9. He notes that “the teachers and students that I have come across during my start at Haileybury across all campuses have made me feel like I belonged there and that I had a role in this vast community.”
Douglas is passionate about the opportunity he was provided at Haileybury and comments that “I have seen many patients who could have carved a brilliant career, but the inability to afford an education at a leading private school denied them the opportunity to nurture and grow their brilliance into something that could transform ordinary into greatness. These experiences have humbled me and made me realise I could make a difference to a gifted and talented student and assist in providing them a Haileybury education so they can go on to be a brilliant mind and change the ordinary into the extraordinary. I am proud to support the Haileybury Foundation and look forward to seeing its students achieve great heights made possible by the contribution of those of us who were privileged to have a Haileybury education.”
KENNEDY JACOBY – 1892 CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Kennedy is a beneficiary of the 1892 Club Scholarship. The 1892 Club is made up of a group of regular donors who contribute $500 or more on an annual basis. We are fortunate to have such a group of committed Foundation donors. Kennedy commenced at Haileybury Castlefield in Year 7 at the start of the year. He has really enjoyed forming relationships with the teachers and students while learning new skills like Chinese and cricket! Kennedy is a very keen sports person and loves competing in swimming, football, basketball and athletics. He shows a natural flair for drawing and he enjoys designing buildings, spaces and clothes as well as drawing cartoons. He is keen on a career that will combine his love of maths, thinking, sport and design.
HARPER QUINN – G&A MCGEARY SCHOLARSHIP (IN MEMORY OF RUSSELL HOWARD) Harper began his Haileybury journey at Newlands in Year 7 at the commencement of 2020.
Harper is a basketball fanatic and loves spending his time analysing and discussing the statistics of NBA basketball. He is also an avid reader as well as enjoying skateboarding and participating in a variety of community sports.
Harper contributes time to social justice initiatives and has recently raised funds for Project Compassion. He is also passionate about raising money for brain cancer research.
Harper’s mum, Mandy, is delighted that her son has this amazing opportunity – “Our experience at the School so far has been nothing less than incredible.”
FAITH KAUSENI – HAILEYBURY STAFF GIVING SCHOLARSHIP In 2019 Haileybury Foundation launched a Staff Giving Scholarship designed to contribute to a scholarship for a student who would not otherwise have had the opportunity to attend. Faith commenced in Year 7 at our City campus this year following the generous participation of staff contributing towards this scholarship.
Faith comes to us from Zambia. She has displayed incredible resilience under adversity in recent times and we are extremely hopeful that her Haileybury experience will be one of fulfilment and educational success.
Faith is interested in pursuing a career as a mechanical engineer and is becoming increasingly adept at playing Australian Rules Football, even though she is only new to the country.
When asked what it meant to receive a Haileybury Foundation Scholarship, Faith’s response was priceless – “When I heard, I felt like jumping, screaming and running around the house crying and laughing at the same time! When I start at Haileybury I look forward to meeting different people and getting to know the people who provide me with this scholarship.”
