THE GIFT OF Education
Since 1896, St Catherine’s School has proudly upheld a tradition of excellence in girls’ education.
We are committed to nurturing and empowering independent, globally responsive young women, equipping them to face every opportunity with confidence, wisdom, and integrity.
One of the most meaningful ways you can support the next generation of St Catherine’s girls is through the gift of education.
While school fees sustain the daily operations of the School, it is philanthropic support that truly elevates our learning environment, enriching the student experience and shaping opportunities for growth and excellence.
Including a gift to St Catherine’s in your Will is a powerful acknowledgement of the role the School has played in your life. It is also a lasting legacy that ensures future generations benefit from the same transformative education.
MS NATALIE CHARLES, PRINCIPAL
“Our girls and extended family have had the privilege of being part of the truly remarkable St Catherine’s community.
Historically, boys’ schools have received a disproportionate amount of philanthropic support. We are very pleased to acknowledge and continue to support St Catherine’s with a bequest to provide scholarships which will allow other girls to benefit from a St Catherine’s education.”
& SONIA KENT
WAYNE
YOUR GIFT
Her Future
A gift of any size or nature is greatly valued and will make a difference to her future. Once you have taken care of your loved ones, a gift to St Catherine’s may be directed towards:
St Catherine’s Endowment Fund
Scholarships
Bursaries to Subsidise Tuition Fees
Buildings and Facilities
Unless otherwise specified, your gift will be directed to the St Catherine’s Endowment Fund.
“It
is a challenge for any school to continue to provide wonderful opportunities and facilities for its students by relying solely on Government funding and School fees. We benefited from the past generosity of others… it is now for us to do the same for future generations.”
GINA ISRAEL (SHACKELL ’76)
SECURING HER Future
TYPES OF BEQUEST GIFTS
A Residual Bequest –the remainder of the estate after all costs
A Pecuniary Bequest – a specific sum
A percentage of an estate
Gifts in kind –real estate, shares, works of art
Living Bequest –
In addition to a traditional bequest, a living bequest is a special commitment that begins during your lifetime and is completed with a gift in your Will.
A MEANINGFUL & IMPACTFUL PATHWAY
If you are planning to leave funds for scholarships, a living bequest can be an effective pathway to achieving your vision. By contributing to the St Catherine’s Endowment Fund during your lifetime, you help build a strong scholarship foundation that will ensure educational opportunities for generations to come.
GIVE NOW & LATER
You may choose to make an initial capital gift – or a series of gifts – now, with the further commitment of additional funds through your Will.
SEE THE IMPACT
A living bequest allows you and your family to experience the joy and fulfilment of seeing the difference your generosity makes. We would also be pleased to acknowledge your support in a way that is meaningful to you.
CODICIL
If you have already made a Will, adding a Codicil is a simple and inexpensive way to include a gift to St Catherine’s. It is important that you discuss your Will and Codicil with your family and ensure they understand and support your decision. We encourage you to seek independent legal or financial
“Supporting scholarships is a small way that I can repay the investment my family made when sending me to St Catherine’s. I sent my own daughter there because I knew that she would receive the support and encouragement needed in her school years.
It’s an environment we take for granted and one that should be available to girls who want to learn, who would otherwise not be able to attend St Catherine’s and benefit from all it has to offer.”
FIONA MENZIES (’87)
ST CATHERINE'S
Circle
St Catherine’s Circle honours and recognises, during their lifetime, those who have provided a gift in their Will. In recognition of your support, you will be invited to join St Catherine’s Circle.
Membership of St Catherine’s Circle will ensure you are kept informed of our girls’ achievements and activities and allow you to maintain a close connection with the School.
While we invite all those who leave a gift in their Will to join St Catherine’s Circle, we also welcome and respect bequests made anonymously.
“Over the years, my family has seen St Catherine’s grow, develop and maintain its strong tradition of providing an empowering and nurturing education.
By leaving a gift in my Will, I hope to see the next generation of St Catherine’s students benefit from outstanding educational facilities to enable them to fulfil their potential.
Education is the key to transforming lives and I am pleased that I can continue to support St Catherine’s girls in my lifetime and beyond.”
ANNE COURT (LOWRY ’58)
MEMBERS OF THE ST CATHERINE'S CIRCLE
By making a gift in Will, the following St Catherine’s Circle members acknowledge the importance the School has played in their lives. Through its collective legacy the St Catherine's Circle empowers future generations of St Catherine’s girls with the gift of education. We thank and honour each for their contribution.
Lachlan Armstrong (’95)
Faith Baker
Julian Barrett†
Libby Beale (’68)
Lucile Bell (Stephens ’32)†
Joan Brass (Trenchard ’22)†
Nyon Brockhoff (Marshall ’42)†
Naomi Browning (Kennedy ’28)†
Rosemary Campbell OAM (Downes ’30)†
Patricia Challingsworth (Thwaites ’29)†
Elizabeth (Newman ’61) & Peter Cooper
Anne Court AM (Lowry ’58)
June Epstein†
Jeanette Fraser (’51)†
Neilma Gantner (Myer ’38)†
Rosie Garrisson (Waite ’78)
Angela Glover (’58)†
Joan Gray (Spry ’52)
Sandra Henderson (Evans ’53)†
Romayne Holmes (’66)
Gina Israel (Shackell ’76)
Thora Jex†
Sonia & Wayne Kent
Jenny (Home ’52)† & Cyril Lansell†
Diane Lemaire (’39)†
Jill & Tim L’Estrange
Norma Long (’64)
Patricia McKenzie
Kathleen Mein (Rhys-Jones ’31)†
Fiona Menzies (’87)
Graeme Menzies†
Lisa Nicoll-Cooke (Nicoll ’63)
Jill Paterson (’61)
Winifred Pillars†
Kathleen Rankin (’35)†
Colette Reddin (’35)†
Rona Robertson (Benton ’36)†
Isobel Robinson (’35)†
Anne Smith†
Audrey Smith (Wyse ’34)†
Lady Southey AC (Myer ’45)
Sue Staley (Catchlove ’59)†
Monica Starke (’28)†
Yvonne Taylor†
Melinda Truesdale (’81)
Jane Washington-Smith (Smith ’74)
Alvie & Stephen Webster
6 Anonymous † Deceased
Details correct July 2025
Thank You
Thank you for considering a gift in your Will to St Catherine’s School. Your gift will have a lasting impact on future generations of St Catherine’s girls.
If you have finalised your bequest, please contact the Advancement Office so we can acknowledge your future gift and welcome you to St Catherine’s Circle.
Should you have any questions, or require further information about leaving a gift in your Will to St Catherine’s School, please contact the Advancement Office on +61 3 9828 3032 or email foundation@stcatherines.net.au
