Recent Collegian Grant Recipients

In 2019, the Toorak Collegians Association were proud to issue two financial grants as part of the Collegians Grants program.

Toorak Collegians Grant

Recipient Jaymie Moynihan (TC’16)

The Collegians Grants program exists to foster entrepreneurship, innovation and creative endeavour in the Collegian Community. Projects available for funding of up to $1,000 can be in the Arts, Sports, Science, Community or Charity areas.

In 2019, Jaymie Moynihan (TC’16) was awarded a Toorak Collegians Grant in support of her initiative ‘Scarves for Social Change’. Jaymie and her team of recruited volunteers knit scarves and sell them in order to raise funds for Youth Projects, an organisation aimed at supporting homeless and disadvantaged youth. As at April 2020, Jaymie’s initiative has seen her raise $3000 for Youth Projects through knitting 36 scarves, 14 beanies and 14 dishcloths consistently over a 9 month period. Jaymie’s grant funding was used to purchase fabric and supplies which she anticipates will last her a further 12 months. If you are interested in finding out more about Scarves for Social Change or would like to become a volunteer knitter, visit scarvesforsocialchange.wordpress.com

Joan Minson Grant

Recipient Lauren B (Year 10)

The Joan Minson Grant is issued to a Year 10 student each year in recognition of their demonstration of good citizenship. The award is named after Joan Minson (TC’28) who was the first Head Girl of Toorak College after our move to Mount Eliza. Joan continued her connection with the school throughout her entire lifetime as Board Member, Toorak Collegians Association President and Life Governor and dedicated member of the Archives Department.

Lauren was chosen as the recipient of this award as she was able to demonstrate her understanding of good citizenship and examples of when she has shown this trait in her school life. In her application, Lauren notes “The values of good citizenship impact our community by creating a positive, caring, and encouraging environment for students to learn in, and developing a sense of spirit in the community, arguably being one of the most integral parts of Toorak College.”

Lauren was chosen as the recipient of this award as she was able to demonstrate her understanding of good citizenship and examples of when she has shown this trait in her school life. In her application, Lauren notes “The values of good citizenship impact our community by creating a positive, caring, and encouraging environment for students to learn in, and developing a sense of spirit in the community, arguably being one of the most integral parts of Toorak College.”