From the team Development

St Andrew’s has a proud history of philanthropy, and a long-held tradition of giving back. The generosity of individuals, families, and businesses connected to the College over many years has helped to provide the topclass buildings and facilities current students enjoy today, and ensures future generations can enjoy an equally high standard of education at St Andrew’s.

It is incredible to think that the Your Legacy, Our Future campaign which began in 2019, with the goal to raise $4 million, is reaching its final phase. Together, in 2022, the St Andrew’s community raised $648,221, which increased the overall total from the Your Legacy, Our Future and other campaigns, to $3.2 million. Significant funds have also been pledged and are coming in during 2023.

The money raised in 2022 was directed towards student scholarships (partially funded by the St Andrew’s College Foundation), the Performing Arts Centre which includes the Gough Family Theatre, Centennial Chapel, StACFit Fitness Centre, and Pipe Band.

“It is humbling to witness the ongoing support of the St Andrew’s community, through their generosity, and also giving their time and advice, which has been much appreciated by the College throughout 100 years. Philanthropy is important, not just for the development of the campus, but to ensure the sustainability of the College especially in uncertain times,” says Rector, Christine Leighton.

Excitement is building with the new Performing Arts Centre set to open later this year. Many families have taken the opportunity to donate a theatre seat in the Gough Family Theatre, which displays a family name plaque. There is still time to purchase one of the remaining seats, and ensure a lasting legacy for your family.

The Sponsorship Support programme, launched in 2020, is another successful initiative, which allows sponsors to target their giving to specific sports and cultural activities at St Andrew’s. “This support gives the College an extra edge, drives a culture of excellence, and helps students to achieve at their best,” says Christine.

St Andrew’s also has four Donor Societies for significant gifts, some of which are given as a one-off, and others pledged over time. Strowan Club is the most popular of these with 198 members who have gifted $10,000 or more – most have been directed to key projects such as the Centennial Chapel, StACFit Fitness Centre, Performing Arts Centre, or scholarships.

The St Andrew’s College Foundation has the overall responsibility for the management and prudent investments of the generous gifts and donations which flow into the College. Giving to the Foundation is a way of contributing to the College’s diverse Scholarship programme, which provides opportunities for students with exceptional academic, musical, or sporting abilities, many of whom may not have otherwise attended the College. Several donors to the Foundation are Old Collegians who attended St Andrew’s on a scholarship many years ago.

A host of volunteers give their valuable time to the College in a variety of ways, whether being part of the PTA, Old Collegians Association, Ladies Circle, and Class Parent Programme, helping support sports teams, or run special College events and productions.

“We are grateful to all who give back to St Andrew’s in so many different ways. Each contribution has a positive impact on the College, and our students,” says Christine.