Donations in numbers

LARGEST DONATION: MOST UNUSUAL DONATION: The most unexpected donation was by the sale of tadpoles. I regret to say that 2|d. worth got loose about the school— good money thrown away too!’ Editor, School Magazine, 1923.

£812,994

For many years as a headteacher, it was my privilege to watch the progress of my pupils and to share their pleasure in their achievements. It was particularly satisfying to know that those girls to whom bursaries had been awarded were, with the School’s encouragement, reaching their full potential both academically and as members of our school community.

As a school, we felt the benefit of their contribution, their experiences, their ideas. It was a fresh look at the school through their eyes. That is the true value of the bursary system.

At the age of eleven I too was awarded a bursary, to a small private school, where I remained until I left for university. There I met people from widely differing backgrounds, some of whom are still my friends, – I had access to music, drama, sport. The teaching was excellent, and I was given guidance on my further education, which, looking back, was invaluable.

I am full of admiration for Newcastle High School for Girls and for its excellent bursary scheme. I am proud to be linked to it in however small a way.

As a donor, a recipient and as a former GDST employee, I feel qualified to say:

“Please consider making a gift to the bursary fund, you could change a life.”

Angela Chapman