FOUNDATION
FACILITIES
Annual Giving Campaign
The Garden’s New Outdoor Classroom
Robin Borrud Glenaeon Foundation Chair
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May this year the Glenaeon Foundation kicked off an Annual Giving Campaign for the COVID-19 Bursary Scholarship Fund. With an overwhelming response we raised the most funds of any Annual Giving in the history of the Foundation and surpassed our target. Through the kindness and generosity of the community we raised over $120,000 that has been and will continue to be used to provide short-term fee relief to Glenaeon families and help to keep students in the classroom with their peers. At a time when there is so much uncertainty in the world and our lives are disrupted at every turn it is greatly comforting to know that we are part of a community that cares deeply for
each other and will show up to support one another in a time of need and crisis. Our family joined Glenaeon in 2011 largely because of the community values of compassion, cooperation and collaboration that Glenaeon embodies. After nearly a decade at the school as a parent of three students I can without a doubt say that I am honoured and privileged to be part of this wonderfully generous and compassionate community. Thank you to everyone for your contribution to Glenaeon in 2020.
“ Glenaeon has been incredibly supportive throughout times of financial challenges in our family. We feel the school is genuinely committed to families – they are as committed to us as we are to them and in today’s world it is incredibly positive and refreshing. The Glenaeon bursary has meant a great deal to our family and has made it possible for the kids to remain at the school, surrounded by a kind, stable & positive environment.” Anonymous Parent Bursary Recipient
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ate in 2019, Glenaeon had firsthand experience of the severe storm that hit the North Shore. Unfortunately, we lost, or had damaged, many significant trees. One ended up across our garden area, damaging the outdoor classroom and requiring it to be demolished. We began proceedings to make an insurance claim and during this process COVID-19 shutdown most of NSW and interrupted our activities. Thankfully, Glenaeon received approval to rebuild, and are now constructing the new outdoor garden classroom. The garden team have shown great patience and innovation, working in and around the area, while awaiting the rebuild.
Working with our dedicated gardens team we came up with a simple design that reflects the use and needs of the space. We can’t wait to unveil the new classroom in early 2021. Chris Scrogie Operations and Facilities Manager PAGE
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