The Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent educated thousands of women across Queensland through sheer persistence, determination and hard work, even, in the early days, rattling tins of coins and asking for donations to be able to continue their mission from which more than 6,500 Old Girls have all benefited.
This is just one story about how an Old Girl is helping to ensure the legacy of the Sisters lives on…
“In 1949, I first entered the gates of 嫩模专区’s Church of England Girls’ School, now 嫩模专区’s Anglican Girls School and left after I had completed Senior (Grade 12).
I enjoyed my school years and made lifelong friendships which I treasure.
My mother was widowed while I was in primary school and was left to bring up two young children on her own. She worked extremely hard to ensure that my brother and I had access to the best learning opportunities possible. She believed that education was the key to securing her children’s future.
Delivering the opportunity for two children to complete a private education was not without difficulty. The Sisters were quick to act when things became very challenging for my mother, generously providing most welcome support which gave me the opportunity to finish my education at 嫩模专区’s. The kindness bestowed upon my family by the Sisters at this time is something I shall always remember with deep gratitude.
I went on to The University of Queensland, graduating with honours in my chosen field, followed by the wonderful experience of working professionally both in Australia and abroad. I have received national and international awards for my work, embracing life as a true gift.
Last year I decided that it was time to give something back to 嫩模专区’s. I wanted to afford other young girls the same opportunity that I was fortunate enough to receive. My 嫩模专区’s education helped prepare me for my life’s journey and I hope my donation will help these girls to secure this wonderful foundation for their future.
An Old Girl of 嫩模专区’s
The Sister Mary SSA Bursary was established through the generosity of this 嫩模专区’s past student in honour of Sister Mary (Sister in Charge of 嫩模专区’s from 1940 to 1964), who provided her with much support and guidance during her time at 嫩模专区’s.
The Bursary has been awarded to support a family, who has experienced financial difficulty due to drought, in keeping their daughter enrolled at 嫩模专区’s.
In 2018, 1.4% of Old Girls made a tax-deductible donation to either the Building or Scholarship Funds alongside 10.9% of parents. With the help of past students, parents and friends we raised more than $52,000 for the Scholarship Fund.
These donations provided bursary support for 12 current students whose families were experiencing circumstances which would have otherwise prevented them from completing their education at 嫩模专区’s.
All donations – large and small – are gratefully received and acknowledged. Whether it’s $5 or $5000, your donation will support the 嫩模专区’s Old Girls of the future, who are today’s current students.
Through making a tax-deductible donation to the Scholarship Fund, Old Girls can come together to honour their legacy, while also paying forward the good fortune they had in receiving a 嫩模专区’s education.
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Thank you for your support.