Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2015

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GROWING SUPPORT

AUTHOR Ms Lea Walker Director of Development and Alumni

The song lyric ‘From little things big things grow’ is being realised as the tradition of philanthropy at Brisbane Girls Grammar School continues to be strengthened. Our $1 million + ‘Building a Tree of Learning’ Capital Campaign has now reached a total of $1 388 469 in gifts and pledges from 201 donor families. Great things are achieved when like-minded people join together for an important cause. The School thanks all donors, as milestones only happen because of the difference each and every gift makes. We acknowledge all supporters who donated to projects in 2014 — parents, old girls, trustees and staff. There is a story centred on a passion for educating girls behind each one, such as the family who has currently extended a $50 000 challenge gift. This family will match all new gifts and pledges from any number of families, up to $50 000 — their generosity a true inspiration. Another generous family donated in honour of their daughters’ grandfather: ‘We decided to make a gift from our girls’ grandfather’s estate to honour both him and the legacy he left us of highly valuing education throughout our family. Finding out that this was the

gift that allowed the School to reach the $800 000 milestone made it even more significant for us’. Our goal is to reach $2 million by 30 December 2015 when this campaign ends. Over the past year a new building has been opened, additional library resources and sports equipment were secured and our bursary fund is growing thanks to the support of the School community. Most importantly, more people are experiencing the joy of philanthropy. Thank you. To become a supporter please visit ‘Giving to Girls Grammar’ located on our School website under the Community tab or return the 2015 Annual Giving Card in the reply paid envelope provided. All sizes of gifts are gratefully received and genuinely appreciated.

For more information please contact our Director of Development and Alumni Ms Lea Walker on +61 7 3332 1380 or email lwalker@bggs.qld.edu.au

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