The Olivia Campbell Bursary Head of Year Katie Flanagan recalls that during her time in the secondary school Olivia loved learning and being in class with her peers; in turn, they enjoyed her warmth and her fondness for a joke. ‘We all learnt so much from being in Olivia’s presence. Her impact was so significant that her cohort sought ways to honour her memory right up until the day they graduated at the end of 2019,’ Katie said. In 2019, Olivia’s parents, Hume and Rowan, established The Olivia Campbell Bursary to honour her memory by supporting students affected by financial difficulty and personal hardship to have the benefits of a St Margaret’s education.
Olivia Campbell was a student at St Margaret’s from Prep (2007) to Year 10 (2017). She sadly passed away in 2017 aged 15 years. Olivia was beloved and cherished by all who knew her and is remembered for her equanimity, kindness and gentleness. Olivia had a courageous and accepting nature, and despite significant health challenges during her school years, she remained cheerful and tenacious.
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In 2021, the inaugural recipient of The Olivia Campbell Bursary completed Year 12, achieving her Queensland Certificate of Education and receiving a ranking that will enable her to pursue tertiary studies in the future. For this student, the road to completing her studies was extremely challenging due to tumultuous personal circumstances. However, through the receipt of this bursary and the school’s support, she was able to gain a qualification that will give her future options, which may have otherwise slipped from her grasp. We sincerely thank Hume and Rowan for their kindness and generosity as we look to award this bursary to a new recipient in 2022 and support them on their journey. The Olivia Campbell Bursary, valued at up to $22,000 per year, is available for up to 6 years and will be applied to cover the cost of school tuition fees. Any student from Years 5 to 12 who fulfils the criteria is eligible to apply for this bursary. Please visit the St Margaret’s website to download the Application Form. www.stmargarets.qld.edu. au/admissions/scholarships-and-bursaries
