Philanthropic Impact (October 2021 - September 2022)

Philanthropic impact

1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022

Melbourne Grammar School Foundation

0liver Martin

The Winter Irving Crawford Scholarship was established through a bequest from the late Gavin Crawford (OM 1956). Gavin was a member of the Witherby Tower Society. The Scholarship offers boarding and tuition support for a boarding student, preferably from an agricultural/farming background.

The title of the Scholarship honours Mr Crawford’s father and step-grandfather.

Listen to Oliver say more about the impact of the Winter Irving Crawford Scholarship

2022 Vice-Captain of the School

If Mr Crawford were still alive today, I’d definitely have to shake his hand and give him a massive hug, because he’s genuinely changed my life. And hopefully, by setting me on a different path, I’ll be able to affect others positively as well.

Thank you for your support

Philanthropy is critical to Melbourne Grammar School’s success. Since the School’s earliest days, generous donors have underpinned the School’s commitment to providing a strong, values-based education. This investment has been repaid many times over, as our students have become leaders in their professions, valued contributors to their communities and role models within their homes.

The School’s recently published strategy – Towards 2030 – honours that heritage and provides guidance on how students will continue to receive an exceptional education in coming years. The School recognises the importance of various factors in building a strong and supportive community, including excellent teaching, strong ethics and values, and facilities that best enable our students to reach their potential.

Like many of you, I was shaped by the lessons learnt at Melbourne Grammar. This included the entreaty to act for the greater overall good, with service and contribution to the community being central to that ethos. The Melbourne Grammar School Foundation has exemplified these values for nearly 50 years and continues its passionate advocacy for an outstanding School education. More than 1,150 donors have joined the Foundation since 1974, while we know of 283 people who have declared that they will leave a gift in their Will to the School. This is a phenomenal commitment to the School.

I wish to thank the outgoing Foundation President, Philip Solomon KC (OM 1986), for his outstanding service and generosity over the previous five years. I am honoured to be following in his footsteps at a time when the School is looking to expand its philanthropic horizons. In the years ahead, the School will replace the Rhoden and Neill buildings with a new centre that will be at the vanguard of humanities education in Australia, will provide greater access to outstanding young leaders and will further refine the School’s commitment to Indigenous students. These aspirations will build on a major philanthropic tradition encompassing such transformational gifts as the Witherby Tower and Harleston at Grimwade House.

The post-pandemic return to campus life has been extraordinary and epitomises the leadership provided by the School’s executive, teachers and students. Our next challenge is to translate the strength arising from successfully coping with adversity into a wonderful ongoing school culture that benefits current and future families.

I love Melbourne Grammar School. It has provided me and members of my family with a fantastic education and, crucially, a love of lifelong learning. I have benefitted from the focus on extracurricular activities and the relationships that the School builds between students of different ages and backgrounds. The following pages provide a glimpse of that environment – one deserving of its reputation as a great school.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Melbourne Grammar School.

Professor Julian Smith (OM 1975) President of the Melbourne Grammar School Foundation

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE MELBOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Professor Julian Smith

Areas of priority

Scholarships and Bursaries

Providing talented and deserving students from all walks of life with access to our exceptional educational experience.

Melbourne Grammar School Foundation Board

Buildings and Grounds

Developing contemporary, purpose-built learning environments which ignite curiosity.

Indigenous Scholarships and Bursaries

Supporting young Indigenous students’ potential for the future.

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The Endowment Fund

Ensuring the School’s current and emerging priorities are met now and into the future.

Our Foundation Board is made up of members of the School community who actively encourage philanthropy. Board members are informed advocates of, and ambassadors for, Melbourne Grammar School and the importance of philanthropy in supporting and creating the School’s future.

Members of the Board host events organised by the Community Relations Office in support of fundraising priorities and stewardship programs. They possess an awareness of Melbourne Grammar School and its activities, future directions, programs and community.

Members work with the Head of Development to build strong and lasting relationships with benefactors, and to actively thank and recognise current and past donors. They provide visible leadership and set an example to others by making Melbourne Grammar School their philanthropic priority.

Membership

This report lists donors to Melbourne Grammar School from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If an error has occurred, please accept our apologies and contact the Development Office on +61 3 9865 7633 or foundation@mgs.vic.edu.au so that we can amend our records.

The enduring impact of a single scholarship

Like so many students who are financially supported to attend our School, Kavin Nenh (OM 2015) says the GJ Chestney Memorial Scholarship has shaped the course of his life.

“Being able to come to Melbourne Grammar meant I was exposed to opportunities I never even knew existed,” says Kavin. “I’ve always been a quiet, reserved person who was slightly hesitant to try new things. At the School I was around students who had vastly different aspirations which was inspiring.”

A LEAP INTO A LARGER WORLD

Kavin was encouraged to apply for a scholarship at the School through The Smith Family. Coming from a small primary school, Kavin says the idea of studying at Melbourne Grammar was slightly daunting when he first got the news that he had been accepted.

“My school was so tiny, we didn’t even have a proper sized playground,” he says. “I remember coming to the School for testing and being shocked at how big it was. I was the only one from my school going to Melbourne Grammar, so I knew it was going to be daunting to begin with, but I decided to make the leap.”

Despite his initial reservations, Kavin says he made friends quickly and felt supported by the people around him. “From the start, the Head of Wadhurst and my Head of House would check in to make sure I had what I needed,” he says. “It was great to know that support was there.”

“Over time I gained more curiosity and confidence,” Kavin adds. “I never thought I was particularly sporty, but I had the opportunity to pursue tennis, along with music, debating, and a whole range of other activities. I got to try things I never thought I’d be good at, but ended up really enjoying.”

HOW A SINGLE SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS MANY

Having just finished his Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School, Kavin says he believes financial support like the GJ Chestney Memorial Scholarship can have an impact well beyond the individual.

“I do think there’s a flow-on effect –it’s something that benefits society as a whole,” he says. “Students from backgrounds like mine end up with better opportunities, and when they take their place in the community, they end up providing a different perspective from those who may have been fortunate their whole lives. This is particularly true in an area like law, where there hasn’t always been diversity in terms of the people who hold senior positions. I think I can add to how we understand the application of law in this way.”

Reflecting on his time at our School, Kavin says it is difficult to express the gratitude he feels towards the generous donors behind his scholarship, Malcolm Chestney (OM 1949) and his wife, Pat.

“I can’t imagine being where I am today had I not gone through Melbourne Grammar,” Kavin says. “I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity, and I hope one day I’ll be able to pass on the support I’ve had to someone else.”

About the G J Chestney Scholarship

Malcolm Chestney (OM 1949) established the GJ Chestney Scholarship in honour of Malcolm’s late father, George James (Jim) Chestney (1904-1973) in 2015.

“My father was a farmer in Gippsland Victoria who also served in the armed services during WWII, during my education. My mother worked in the city as a secretary,” explains Malcolm. “It was financially quite remarkable that my parents were able to send me to Melbourne Grammar as a boarder, given the difficult economic circumstances that existed during this period.”

The scholarship provides for a day student with demonstrable financial need throughout their time at the School.

Malcolm has also included a gift in his Will to the Endowment Fund to support the School’s priorities as they arise in the future. Malcolm has been a member of the Witherby Tower Society since 2001. The Witherby Tower Society honours those who have left a gift in their Will to Melbourne Grammar and encourages others within the community to do the same.

If you are interested in finding out more about establishing a scholarship at Melbourne Grammar, please contact:

Chris Weaver

Senior Philanthropy Manager

+61 3 9865 7633

cdweaver@mgs.vic.edu.au

Witherby Tower Society Committee Members

Chair

Mr Jim Cousins AO

Members

Mrs Robyn Alder

Mr Marc Cuming

Mr Richard King AM

For a confidential conversation with a member of the Witherby Tower Society committee about including a gift to the School in your Will please contact:

Roni Baird

Manager, Bequests and Donations +61 3 9865 7632 vgbaird@mgs.vic.edu.au

Witherby Tower Society members

The Witherby Tower Society honours those who have chosen to continue their legacy by remembering the School in their Will.

Since its establishment in 1995, the Society has welcomed 283 members. We thank all Witherby Tower Society members – past and present – for their visionary support of generations of Melbourne Grammar School students.

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Mr D A Adams

Mr P F Aldred

Mr D G S Anderson

Mr A M S Armstrong

Mrs B Arnold

Ms A E Badger

Mr D F Barnett

Mr M E Bartlett

Mr R D Besley

Dr J B Best AO

Mr T E Blamey

Mr J S M Bolton

Mr P Bradley

Mr A D Brookes

Dr J D L Brookes

Dr P B Brown AM Dr W G Brown Mr R M Bunn

Mr J M Capp OAM

Dr R P L Carey

Mr M J Chestney

Mr C G Clark AO

Mr C A Cooper Mrs E A Cooper Mr P J Cooper Dr C D Cordner

Prof S M Cordner PSM

Mr J G Cousins AO

Mrs E A Cousins AM

Mr P Couzens

Dr J R Cumpston

Mr J M Dale

Mr A C Darbyshire AM

Dr B P Davie

Mr W P Day

Capt G W Dempster

Mr S A M Derham

Commodore J S Dickson AM

MBE RAN Rtd Mr N C Dobbie Mrs E Downes

Mr G R Embelton

Mr J G Fairchild Ms S Felton

Mr K McR Forge

Mr P C Fowler

Mrs L Freeman

Mr D E Gallagher

Mr H G Gerrard

Mr P S Goodman Mr D W Goss

Mrs S Gray

Mr P J Greer

Mr K C Griffith

Mr F S Grimwade

Mrs M J Grummet

Mr A F Guy OAM

Mr N D Guyatt

Prof R K Hall OAM

The Hon H R Hansen AM

Mr J R Harry OAM

Mr J Hasker AM

Mr J P Henderson

Mr H G Henshall

Mrs J Hiscock

Mr S G Hiscock Mr G W Hone Mr F M Horne

Mr G R Howard Mrs J J Howard Mr R J L Humphris

Mr I H K Ingham

Dr A R Jackson AM Ms L Joyce Mr M D Joyce

Mr B N Kerr Mr B J Kibby Mr G H Kimpton Mr J V Kimpton AM

Assoc Prof R W F King AM

Mr W D King Mr P M Kudnig

Emeritus Prof R G Larkins AC

Mr A L Lazer AM Mr N C Lee OAM Mr J B C Leviny Mr R W Liddle Dr P C Lugg

Mr A Mackay Mr J A Macnaughtan RFD

Mr J G Marks Mr A R Massina Mr I B McDonald Mr E S Millear

Mr E J Miller

Mr P A Mishura Mr S D H Morell

Mr H M Morgan AC Dr C W Morris

Mrs E E Nelson

Mr T J Nelson JP Mr D G Nicoll

Mr A E Paine

Mr J B Parncutt AO Mrs P J Peck Mr T W J Pepper Mr B W Phillips Dr A J R Prentice Mr R J Prince

Mr J G Ralph

Dr L J Reeve Mr M A Reid Mr A G Richards Mr J B Richardson Mr F A Roberts OAM Dr R W Robinson Mrs C Rosengarten Mr P F Russel Mr R McR Russell Mr I M Rutherford Mr G L J Ryan

Mr J E Scott-Mackenzie Mr S Seward Mr A P Sheahan AM Ms D A H Sims

Mr R A Slater AM RFD Mr D J Smart Mr A B Smith Mr A J Smith Mr P H Solomon KC Dr A L Speirs Mr J C Streeter Mr R M Stuart Dr J G Stuckey Dr R L C Sutcliffe

Mr D A H Temple Mrs D J Thomas Mr L R Thomas

Mr J Velos Mrs A Velos

Mrs C M Walter AM

Mr J Mc I Walter

Mr C C Wang OAM

Mrs B L Ward-Ambler

Mr C R Ward-Ambler AM Mr B M Watson

Mr G N Webb Mr N G Webster Mr B C J Wee Mr S K Wilson KC Mr G D Z Woinarski

Philanthropic Impact: 1 October 2021 to 30

Tower Society members continued...

We honour and acknowledge members of the Witherby Tower Society who are deceased, and thank them for the legacy they created so their generosity can continue beyond their lifetime.

Mr A H G Armstrong

Mr M J Arnold

Mr H C Barrett

Mr G L Beaumont

Dr E L G Beavis

Dr J H W Birrell ISO

Mrs J M Boothby

Mr A D Brookes

Mrs M C Brookes

Mrs J Brumley

Dr J W Carre-Riddell

Mr I K Christian

Mr H E Clark JP

Mr A G W Coleman

Mr J V Connard

Dr D P Cordner

Mr J P Cordner

Mr J A Court

Mr G R Crawford

Mr N A H Creese AM

Mr G A Cunningham

Mr R D Davidson AO OBE

Mr A N Davie

Mr A J Day

Sir Peter Derham AC, KStJ

Mr N S C Deschamps

Mr G S Dixon

Dr W A Dott

Mr B S Dyson

Dr B R Elliott

Mr A Eustace OAM

Mr D J Field

Mr R W Fletcher

Mr J R Franklin

Mr B S W Freeman

Mr B I Gandy

Mr R H Gardner

Mr T J Gillespie

Mr W H Goss

Mr J B Gough AO

Mrs R Gough

Mr J W Gourlay

Mr B A Graham

Mr P R Gray

Dr J C Grimwade

Mr A D Grummet AM

Mr A B Grutzner

Mr A W Guest

Dr G N Handbury AO

Dr I T Harper

Mr A G Hilford

Mr A G Hiscock

Mr D M Hocking

Mr P H Houghton

Dr P M Johansen Dr R B King

Dr C R Laing Mr J M Lamb Mr G E Limb

Mr F R H MacDonald

Mr J N Marks

Dr M M McKeown

Mr A B McMullin

Dr D P Merfield

Mrs J Minson

Mrs A Mitchell

Mr G F Mitchell

Mr K A Mitchell

Mr P R Mitchell AM

Mr W M Mitchell

Mr A W Moore

Prof C E Moorhouse AM

Mr R Neville-Smith

Mr S F Newman OBE

Mr G M Niall AO

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H R Officer

Mr G S Peck

Mr N H Peck

Mr N H Peck AM

Mr A B Perkins

Mrs J Perry Mr H M Ponsford

Mr J B Porter Mr R T Potter Mr H I Prince

Mrs A E Relph Mr N E Renton AM

Mr P W Richards Dr A T Rose OAM

Dr D S Rosengarten

Mr P B Rosenhain DFC

Dr D H F Scott AO

Mr I T D Sheen

Mr P R Siminton

Brig M B Simkin CBE KStJ Dr J Smibert

Mr A A Smithers

Mr P S Staughton

Mr A W Stewart

Mr F R G Strickland AM, OBE KStJ

Mr F G Stuart Mr R B Stuart

Mr P C Stubbings

Mr H A Tartakover

Mr T C Tucker

Mr J H Wall

Mr H L Wallace

Mr M Wallace-Mitchell Mr A C Weber

Mr R Weir

Mr G C Wenzel

Capt J L White

Mr P L Wilhelm Mr J E Wilkie JP

Dr P F Williams AO

Mr R C W Williams Rev D J Woodbridge

Realised Bequests

from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022

Estate of Arthur Neville Davie Estate Brett Freeman

Estate of Peter R Siminton Estate of T C Tucker

Estate of Richard T Potter Estate of Margaret Michelmore

Estate of Leslie Gladstone Estate of Robert R Weir Estate of Robin Charles Winfield Williams

Witherby

A legacy of contribution

For Jim Cousins AO (OM 1961), a life of community service has simply been a matter of taking on the next challenge.

“Early in married life, my wife Libby (Elizabeth) suggested I start putting my hand up to contribute to the actual work of committees that I was involved with and, since then, I don’t seem to have taken my hand down!” says Jim. “Our life seems to have been a series of moments of being in the right place at the right time, and when help has been needed, we’ve been able to offer that assistance.”

SERVICE ACROSS THE ARTS AND BEYOND

The kind of assistance Jim refers to has involved much more than good timing. He has served across the arts sector for many years, chairing the boards of, among many diverse institutions, The Australian Ballet and Melbourne Recital Centre. In 2004, Jim was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia ‘for service to arts administration, particularly as a major contributor to the National Gallery of Victoria, and to the community of Geelong’. Libby was also recognised for her service in 2021 through the awarding of a Member of the Order of Australia ‘for significant service to the community through charitable initiatives’.

Jim’s service to Melbourne Grammar includes membership on the School Council from 2012-2018. It was during this term that he was able to contribute to a project that transformed our School.

“Perhaps the project I am most proud of, from an Old Melburnian perspective, was chairing the committee responsible for building the Geoff Handbury Science and Technology Hub,” Jim says. “This only came about through the work of a visionary Council, my hardworking Committee, and most importantly, a dedicated group of fundraisers. Without those funds, it couldn’t have happened.”

SHARING THE VALUE OF CONTRIBUTION

Jim and Libby were early members of the Witherby Tower Society and he now serves as Chair of the Witherby Tower Society Committee. “Libby and I see leaving a bequest to the School as being a natural extension of gratitude for my education and the opportunities it afforded me at School and beyond,” says Jim.

“Not everyone has the capacity to offer a gift to the School during their lifetime,” he says. “The Witherby Tower Society offers like-minded people the opportunity to come together and learn more about the School’s current priorities and future direction, and to become enthused as to the value that can be derived from a future bequest.”

“I was fortunate enough to be given a scholarship in the later stages of my education at Melbourne Grammar when I needed it, and have always felt indebted to what it allowed me to do later in my life.” Jim adds.

“It’s great to see the broad spectrum of students who are part of the School community today, and the achievements provided through bequest funding, and I am very proud that the Witherby Tower Society is contributing to that,” concludes Jim.

If you would like to find out more about leaving a gift to the School in your Will, please contact:

Roni Baird Manager, Bequests and Donations +61 3 9865 7632 vgbaird@mgs.vic.edu.au

I’m a great believer in programs like this because they mean our School can remain stable, and provide for students in the long term.

I love playing the cello. The sound is really beautiful. I intend to keep playing the cello for a very long time. We are not a music family so I found playing the cello difficult at first but as I continue to learn and understand reading and playing the music, I find it gets a bit easier each time. I felt excited and happy when I was told I was given the award. It has encouraged me to try even harder. Thank you to the Connell family for this generous scholarship. I am really honoured to receive it.

0livia

Anderson, Year 5

The Lily Connell Music Prize was established in 2007 by James and Emma Connell in loving memory of their daughter Lily Connell, a Grimwade student who had a passion and love for music. The scholarship provides music tuition for one year and is awarded annually to a Grimwade House student.

Melbourne Grammar School donors

Thank you to the many members of our School community who supported philanthropy at Melbourne Grammar School from October 2021.

Every gift, no matter the size, is helping to continue the School’s history of excellence, and is providing educational opportunities to future generations of students. We are pleased to acknowledge the following donors and thank you for your commitment to the future of Melbourne Grammar School.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Mr J R Adler & Ms K Gada

Assoc Prof R Alpitsis & Dr G Y Chan

Mr M L Archer

Mr M J O Armstrong

Mrs R & Mr F Armstrong Mr G R Arnold Mr J B M Arrowsmith AAPI

Ms A E Badger

Ms K M & Mr T Barnett Dr D R E Barraclough

Mr C R & Mrs G Barrett Mr M E & Mrs M G Bartlett

Mr D J Batt KC & Dr C A King

The Hon J M Batt AM & Mrs M Batt

Mr A C & Mrs K A Beggs

Mr M & Mrs L Belford

Ms J K Block

Mr A Boake Mr L R Bodinnar JP Mr H J Booth Dr M M Borten OAM

Mr A K Bostock

Mr P Bradley Mr A D & Mrs R M Brookes Mr J H H Brookes

The Late Mrs M C Brookes Dr J D L Brookes

Mrs Y Cai & Mr J Huang

Mrs E J Calvert-Jones AM & Mr J Calvert-Jones AM Dr P D V & Mrs K Canty

Mr A & Ms M Cartel Mr H Chen & Ms J W Xu Mr J N Chen & Mrs N H Srey

Mrs J Chen & Mr C R Zhou

Dr P W Cheung & Ms L Ng

Mrs M H A Claisse & Dr M P Garrett

Mr C G Clark AO & Ms M E McDonald Mr I C Cochran PSM Mr E R Colson

Mrs F J & Mr P X Connor Mr C A & Mrs E G Cooper Mr P Couzens Mr A R & Dr N Crawshay Mr W A Cuming & Ms R Y Moloney Mr S W Cumpston

Dr R W Danby Dr B P & Mrs V A Davie Dr C R B Day & Ms E Everest

Dr A L & Major B J W Day Mr A M & Mrs L M Dinelli Mrs E C & Mr A J Douglas

Mr J M Dowling AM & Mrs R Dowling

Commodore M H Dowsett AM

Ms S E Draper & Mr R M Ponsford Mr M J Duke

Mr D M & Mrs A K A Elam

Mrs P A Faulkner & Mr C N Faulkner

Mr J Feng & Ms Y Guo Mr C M Finlay

Mr G W Fisher & Ms H L Bird

Mr A J S Fraser Mrs L Freeman Ms J R S Froomes &

Dr N D Houseman

Mr C C Furphy OAM & Mrs C J Furphy

Mr D E & Mrs V Gallagher

Mr G O & Mrs D Gillard

Mr S F & Mrs M G Gooley

Mr J W & Mrs R M Gray

Mr D L J Greagg

Dr P B Greenberg OAM & Mrs Y Greenberg

Mr C J Greenwood

Mr P M Grutzner & Dr Y Layher

Mr B Gu & Ms G Geng

Dr A L Hamilton

The Hon H R Hansen AM & Mrs R M Hansen

Dr R F Haskett

Mr G F Hayes Mr N M & Mrs E Heath

Mr J P & Mrs K J Henderson Mr P D Herzfeld

Mr M A Hibbins & Ms M E McCutchan

Mrs S & Mr S Hiladakis

Mrs A & Mr T B Holt

Mr G W & Mrs A A Hone

Mr B F G Hopkins OAM

Mrs J Horgan & Mr P Wetenhall

Mr F M Horne

Mr M J Horne Mr S R L Howell

Mr J Huang & Mrs Y Cai Mr H G Hurley

Mr B J C Ingleton

Mr D M & Mrs K M Jackson

Dr M & Mrs S M Jalland

Dr P J & Mrs S G Jenkins

Mr J H & Mrs J O Jesson Mr I T Johnson

Mr C L & Ms B F Junot

Dr E & Mrs C Karpathakis

Mr G & Mrs M D Kasikovic

Mr W T V & Mrs M Kendall

Mr P J Kennon KC & Mrs W Kennon

Mr G H Kimpton

Mr J V Kimpton AM & Mrs D Kimpton

Assoc Prof R W F King AM & Mrs A J King

Mr A Kirkham AM, RFD, KC

Mr D A & Mrs D P Klempfner

Mr D A & Mrs T E Kogler

Emeritus Prof R G Larkins AC & Mrs C Larkins

Mr D J C K Lee

Mr J B C & Mrs E Leviny Mrs L Li & Mr K Zhang Mrs F & Mr X Li

Mr R W Liddle

Ms M Lin & Mr L Dong Mr P G Lovett

Mr A G Lowe Mrs J A & Dr P J Lowthian

Dr A H & Dr L G Macindoe

Mr R A & Mrs S J Mackay

Mr C Mao & Mrs X Lin

Dr A W Mar & Dr J Yang

Ms S J McDonald & Mr M F Robinson

Mr R J McKaige

Prof W H Melbourne

Mr M A Merunovich & Ms S F Palmieri

Mr J & Mrs T Mifsud

Mr E J & Mrs A Miller

Mr P A Mishura

Dr J A Mitchell & Mr J Bright

Mr P S Moss AM & Mrs B Moss

Mr G & Ms P M Musgrove

Mr P D Nave

Mr G P & Mrs S M Nedovic

Mrs E E Nelson & Mr T J Nelson JP

Mr G E Ogilvy

Mrs L P Olle & Mr A J Craig

Mr A E Paine

Mr J A Pattison

Ms K M Payne & Mr M A Grant

Mr N D & Mrs A Power Dr A J R & Mrs V Prentice

Ms M L P Rana & Mr M S Thompson

Mrs L F & Dr K Rees

Mr A G & Mrs S M Richards

Mr J B & Mrs J Richardson

Mr R D Robbins

Mr H C Rogers

Mrs P J Rogers Mr J S & Mrs N A Rosham

Prof J P Royle OAM MBBS FRCSE FRCS

Dr P B Rumpf

Mr I M & Mrs M H Rutherford

Mrs P & Mr G Sargood

Mr D D Scott & Mrs M Ly Thi

Ms T M Seary & Mr C J Lynch

Mr S & Mrs W Seward

Prof J A & Mrs S A Smith Mr P H Solomon KC & Dr R Solomon Mrs E & Dr C Sotiropoulos

Mrs L T & Mr M J Stack Dr H G & Mrs D I Standish Mr R L Stanton

Dr A J Stewart

Mr P J Stirling & Ms K F Kane Mr J A Stokes

The Late Hon A A Street Dr J G & Mrs S Stuckey Ms C Sun & Mr M Song

Mr M A Syme

Dr Z Tan & Prof B C V Campbell

Mr A J W Taylor

Prof G N Taylor & Ms M Eden

Mr J M & Mrs S Taylor Mr P & Mrs S Temay

Mr D A H & wMrs V F Temple Mr S N Temple Mr F B Thomas

Mr R B Thomas AO & Mrs K Thomas

Mr C R Thompson & Ms P R Dunn

Mr E F C Thompson

Mr E & Mrs S J Tong Mrs J Trim

Mr J G Tucker Mr K R Tully

Mr C C & Mrs A B Turnbull Mr P D Turnbull

Mr I R & Mrs P N Ward-Ambler

Mr C D & Mrs S J Weaver

Mr G N Webb

Mr R L & Mrs G R Webb

Mr N G & Mrs J Webster

Mr C C H Wee & Ms Y Liew

Mr D C Wettenhall

Mr A M Whitton

Mr J P Wickham

Mr R J C & Mrs C A Wilson

Mrs S C & Mr A C Wilson

Mr G C Wing

Mr G D Z & Mrs M A Woinarski

Mr B S C Wong & Ms S Yap

Assoc Prof C & Mrs M Wong Mr R D S Workman

Mr A A Wright Ms R Wu & Mr Y Huang

Mr X Xu & Mrs X Meng

Mr J Zentner & Mrs J Black

Mrs N Zhang & Mr T Tao

Ms Z Zhang & Mr F Wu Mr J Zhou & Ms M Sun

Five Anonymous Donors

Melbourne Grammar School donors continued...

ORGANISATIONS AND TRUSTS

The School’s donor community is made up of many supporters, which includes Organisations and Trusts who share common values that enhance education at the School. Thank you to the following Organisations and Trusts which support Melbourne Grammar.

Antipodean Family Foundation

Arthur Gordon Oldham Charitable Trust

Australian Sports Foundation

Boncal Family Foundation

British Schools & Universities Foundation

The Brougham Family Foundation

RL Curthoys Trust Fund

Diversity Council Australia

Friends of Grammar – Grimwade House

Friends of Grammar – Senior School

Friends of Grammar – Wadhurst

Gearbox Arts

Gourlay Charitable Trust

Perpetual Trustees Victoria Ltd

The Marian and E H Flack Trust

Macquarie Group Foundation

The Melbourne Foundation

The Sir Wilfred Brookes Charitable Foundation

Foundation Circle members

We are a school built on a strong tradition of philanthropy. We gratefully celebrate the leadership and generosity of the following philanthropists.

These individuals, foundations and organisations have, since the establishment of the Melbourne Grammar School Foundation, made philanthropic contributions at an outstanding level.

Mr N R Adler AC & Mrs F Adler

Estate of Mr R W A Alcorn

Mr D G S Anderson

The Aranday Foundation

Mr A C Archibald KC & Mrs M Archibald

Australian Indigenous Education Foundation

Mr A C L & Mrs S Ballantyne

The Late Mr R C H Brookes

Estate of Mr A R W Butcher

Estate of Mrs Ivy May Callaway

Mr M J & Mrs P Chestney

HSL Clark Charitable Trust –The Warren Clark Bequest

Mr P G Clemenger AO & the Late Mrs J Clemenger

R L Curthoys Trust Fund

The Late Mr R D Davidson AO OBE

Mr C J Dowd AM & Mrs W Dowd AM

The Late Mr B S Dyson

The Alfred Felton Bequest

Friends of Grammar - Senior School Estate of I E Giles

The Late Mr T J Gillespie

The Late Dr G N Handbury AO & The Late H Handbury AO

Geoff and Helen Handbury Foundation

The Higgins Family

Estate of Mr R R Hinds

Mrs J Horgan & Mr P Wetenhall

Mr J Y Lin & Dr S C H Hsieh

Mr A Mackay

Estate of Dr M W M McKeown

Estate of Mr R E McQuie

Mr A G Michelmore AO & Mrs J H Michelmore AO

The Late Mrs Margaret Michelmore

The J T Morrow Memorial Education Trust

Estate of Mr E Newton

Mr J B Parncutt AO

The Late Mr N H Peck AM & Mrs P J Peck

Estate of Mrs A E Relph

The Scanlon Foundation Estate of Peter R Siminton

Mr C J Smith OAM & Mrs C Smith

Lady M Southey AC

The Old Melburnians Society

Mr L R & Mrs D J Thomas

Estate of Mr A C Trumble

Estate of Mr J H Wall

Mr C R Ward-Ambler AM & Mrs B L Ward-Ambler

Mr B F Watson AO & Ms E B Le Maistre

The Late Mr W M Williams Winter-Irving Crawford Trust Woomera Education Scholarship Trust John & Myriam Wylie Foundation Yulgilbar Foundation

The Late Mr A S Zoller

My scholarship has made me realise the value of philanthropy, and the value of all the former students who donate to the School to provide opportunities to students – now and in the future. I definitely feel inspired to give back to the School someday, too. But philanthropy is not just something that provides a future for the School. It’s also very much present within the School right now. Our volunteer programs include working with people in need, with homeless people, with students experiencing reading difficulties. That all builds to a great culture of giving back.

Jaden Taveira, Year 11

Jaden is a scholarship recipient supported by the RWA Alcorn Bequest. Richard Alcorn included a Gift in his Will to provide students with an exceptional Melbourne Grammar education.

Thank you for giving me this amazing opportunity.

It really is a once in a lifetime experience. I appreciate your gift so I can have a Melbourne Grammar education.

I know it will change my future for the better.

Will Anderson, Year 9

Will is supported by the RWA Alcorn Scholarship.

Will is also supported by the Richard Hinds Scholarship. The late Richard Hinds (OM 1930) was passionate about contributing to the culture of the boarding house.

Looking ahead

In my role as Director of Community Relations, I get to meet wonderful people who are fostering stronger connections with the School and with one another. Whether you are a mentor, attending an event, making a gift, volunteering your time, or contributing to our archives, you are helping to build a better future for the students of our School.

The Community Relations team is responsible for integrating the School’s mission – to develop and nurture young people to be intelligent, independent, creative thinkers with a sense of purpose, spirituality, and respect – into positive and strategic communications and relationships. We are privileged and humbled to support such an incredibly generous community in all that you do to advance Melbourne Grammar School. Thank you for engaging with us.