FOUNDATION It gives me great pleasure to announce Peter Nelson as the new Chair of the Ruyton Foundation. A strong advocate for parents in the School since his family joined Ruyton in 2014, Peter’s two daughters Isabelle and Lottie are students in the Junior School. A member of the Ruyton Foundation Committee since 2017, Peter brings a strong professional and financial skill set to the role, having spent close to 20 years working as an investment banker. After four years as Chair of the Ruyton Foundation, Fiona Griffiths is stepping down from the Foundation, but will remain a member of the Ruyton Board. A passionate and dedicated member of the School community, Fiona will be remembered for nurturing a culture of philanthropy at Ruyton and raising the importance of fundraising in the community during her tenure. Instrumental in establishing and raising funds for the Founder’s Scholarship, I want to take this opportunity to thank Fiona for her meaningful and significant contribution to our School through the Foundation.
The work of the Ruyton Foundation is essential. It creates advancement for all at Ruyton with opportunities for our girls today, and those to come tomorrow. Anyone seeking additional information about the Foundation and philanthropy at Ruyton is invited to contact Sally de Guingand, Director of Community Engagement for more information deguingands@ruyton.vic.edu.au.
Building on Fiona’s legacy, Peter takes the role of Chair with intention to continue with the work that has been achieved, including the anticipated capital campaign to redevelop the Royce Theatre and Foundation building into a performing arts and library resource centre. I have every faith the Foundation Committee will continue to grow and strengthen under Peter’s leadership and look forward to working closely with him in the future. Virginia McLaughlan President, The Ruyton Board
autumn 2021
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