SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

In 2021 St Hilda’s celebrated its 125-year history with a comprehensive program of events designed to engage our broad community. A special 125-year logo was crafted especially for the year and was applied to all advertising and promotions. It was first revealed on large banners displayed at the front of the Bay View and Chidley campuses. A number of initiatives were designed and introduced this year, providing students, staff, parents and Old Scholars with the opportunity to celebrate in their own way. A range of specially designed merchandise was produced featuring St Hilda’s branding and sold at 125-year celebrations and online. Products including picnic blankets, homewares and clothing were popular with families throughout the year. The highlight of the year was St Hilda’s Week, held in September. During the week the School Development Team PHILANTHROPY oversaw a Thanksgiving Chapel Service, Choral Concert, 125 Anniversary School Assembly and Fun Run. Each event In 2022, the School launched a number of philanthropic initiatives, designed to support its strategic plan. presented our community young and old, an opportunity to participate in an event Annual Giving that was meaningful to them. To support needs-based scholarships, the School The year of celebrations concluded with the Gala Cocktail Party held in our raised over $70,000 from current and past families and Old Scholars. beautiful Great Court under a mass of fairy lights. This night of elegance was Heritage Centre capped off with a display of fireworks The Heritage Centre will house St Hilda’s unique from the roof of the Joy Shepherd collection of antiquities and collectables, donated Performing Arts Centre. It was the perfect over the past 125 years. Working closely with the Old end to a spectacular year of celebrations. Scholars Association, the School raised $125,000. With a spotlight on the School and a focus on opening our campus to the community This was then matched by the Parents’ and Friends’ Association, enabling the project to commence in 2022. through Open Days, admissions grew in key years, with a record intake in Year 7 for ESSTEAM 2022. As a result of our strategic plan, the ESSTEAM program Attention was also paid to improving was launched with an expert panel session in front the School’s digital footprint and parent of 100 invited guests. The feedback has been communications, with the introduction of a overwhelmingly positive, with the community prepared new website and parent portal. to invest in the future success of this pioneering initative. With building works to commence on the ESSTEAM studio in 2022, the fundraising campaign is working toward achieving a goal of $2 million.

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Scholarships

The School is fortunate to have a range of generous donors who support our needs-based scholarships. This year a new scholarship was introduced through the generosity of the Johnston family and Myer family. Named in honour of Old Scholar, June Johnston, the scholarship provides a fully paid boarding scholarship to a worthy recipient from Years 10 to 12. The School partnered with Gold Fields Limited to offer a limited number of scholarships for Year 11 students to support them through their secondary and tertiary education. The scholarship provides mentoring, paid work experience and admission into the graduate program.