Demonstrating Gratitude – Violet Macansh Scholarship

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Demonstrating Gratitude

Violet Macansh Scholarship

Violet Madeleine Macansh’s legacy is one of great compassion, humility and integrity – a true representative of The King’s School values.

Violet always had a strong connection to The King’s School with her father, John Sedley Futter (The King’s School, 1836-39), her two half-brothers and three full brothers all being Old Boys, and all of whom she outlived.

In 1950, Violet Macansh bequeathed in her Will half a million pounds to The King’s School, the largest bequeathed sum to an Australian school at the time. This significant and generous donation led to many education opportunities for the School which greatly benefited numerous generations of students. In 1951, the donation was turned into a scholarship which was deemed to its first recipient based on the boy’s high academic standing.

The Violet Macansh Scholarship is awarded in accordance with Mrs Macansh’s wishes and over the 60 years since the Scholarship was instituted, over 120 boys, who otherwise may not have had the means, have been able to attend The King’s School.

Along with leading to financial support for future Kingsmen, the donation has aided the purchase of Gowan Brae and Futter Park, which was bequeathed to the School and named in memory of her brothers. The Park is highly productive, running merino ewes, shorthorn cattle and having extensive hectares under crops, all of which has supported extensive rebuilding and refurbishment to the School, not least of which being the upgrade to Futter Hall.

Being at King’s has been a dream.

Albert Osborn

Profile Albert Osborn

Two recent recipients of the Violet Macansh Scholarship are Albert Osborn and Daniel Payne, both Year 7 boarding students starting their King’s journey in 2019.

Albert Osborn comes to The King’s School from a farm nearly 20km South of Moree, a small town in NSW. When he was offered the scholarship at King’s, after a rigorous process of testing and interviews, he was truly amazed.

Since coming to King’s, he feels right at home. “The huge green campus makes it feel as if you’re not in a major city,” said Albert. Being at King’s means he has constant access to all amenities provided on site, with modern, fully equipped facilities, and being supported by an always helpful teaching staff, Albert doesn’t have to stray far to get what he needs.

Albert takes advantage of his place at King’s, making the most of every opportunity by joining Clubs and trying new things whenever he can.

Profile Daniel Payne

Daniel Payne comes to The King’s School from the lush and remote area of Barrington Tops in NSW. When he received his letter of offer he felt extremely privileged.

“To be at King’s is an unbelievable opportunity,” said Daniel. He notes his future lifelong connection to the School and his fellow Kingsmen is something that he truly cherishes. As a scholarship recipient he takes advantage of this by grabbing onto every opportunity with both hands and embracing the rich culture that makes King’s distinct.

“I want to continue improving myself and excel to the best of my ability, as I know not everyone gets a chance to receive such a high education at a great school like this,” said Daniel. Daniel’s family agrees receiving this scholarship has had immense positive effects on him as a student and as an individual. “Daniel had his heart set on going to King’s, but it wasn’t financially an option. Receiving the Violet Macansh scholarship has made his dream a reality,” said Cath Payne, Daniel’s mother.

Being at King’s has been a life changing experience for Daniel, offering challenges, vast opportunities and experiences to which he would not have been exposed.

Academics

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Academic Honour Colours (Year 12)

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