Renaissance Legacy Circle: A Gift that Empowers
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From the Principal For many years, Wenona has played a role in developing thousands of young women who embody Courage, Strength, Grace, Wisdom and Kindness. Our journey from 1886 forward, is only possible because of the foundation laid by our generous community. Since the School’s founding, many have chosen to include Wenona in their Wills. Through these gifts we continue opening doors for young women to discover their capabilities and pursue their aspirations. Every gift, regardless of size, makes a lasting impact and has the power to shape and sustain the Wenona of tomorrow. Even a gift of one percent of your estate can make a transformational change. Thank you for considering how a gift in your Will might contribute to Wenona’s next chapter, as we continue educating and empowering young women to serve and shape their world. Principal, Ms Linda Douglas
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Why leave a Bequest? Leaving a gift in your Will is a generous way to ensure the values which are important to you continue to live on. We welcome the opportunity to start a conversation, hear about your vision for the future, and shape a meaningful gift that can meet your goals. There are many ways your gift can help.
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Supporting a Scholarship
Contributing to Buildings and Facilities
One of the ways we embody our ethos of inclusion, diversity and service is to offer scholarships to promising students in a wide range of areas. This includes a means-tested scholarship for capable young women whose circumstances would not otherwise provide access to a Wenona education.
Bequests directed towards the development of Wenona’s buildings and facilities create inspiring spaces for learning, creativity, sport and community. From classrooms and libraries to sporting grounds and performance areas, each facility serves students today and for decades to come.
Your scholarship support addresses financial needs while demonstrating belief in a student’s potential. These scholarships can change the trajectory of a young woman’s life, opening doors that might otherwise remain closed.
The development of our campus requires philanthropic support from the Wenona community. Each space built through bequest gifts stands as a legacy, enabling young women to explore, create and excel in environments designed for their success.
Your Legacy Bequests to buildings and facilities create more than structures. They create opportunities and strengthen the Wenona community for current and future students.
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“Wenona has given so much to generations of young women. By leaving a bequest, I know I am helping future students to experience the same opportunities, friendships and education that shaped my own life. It is a lasting way to give back to a community that has always felt like home.” Elizabeth, Bequestor
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How you can make a bequest When planning your bequest, you can choose from several options that align with your wishes and circumstances.
Residuary Gift After you have provided for your loved ones, the whole or a percentage of the remainder of your estate can be left to Wenona.
Percentage Gift You may choose to give all or a percentage of your total estate to Wenona.
Specific Gift A fixed sum of money or assets, including property, investments, or shares.
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Suggested wording for your Will Your Will is an important document that must be properly prepared and executed. We recommend that you seek independent professional counsel from a solicitor to make sure your Will is legal, valid and reflects your intentions. If you are kind enough to include Wenona in your Will, please ensure your Will contains the correct wording, as suggested below.
I give to Wenona School (ABN 83 000 006 427) of 176 Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW, [description of gift], to be applied for the general purposes of the School or as directed by the Principal. I declare that the receipt of the Principal or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors.
The Wenona Renaissance Legacy Circle Those who include a gift in their Will to Wenona receive an invitation to join the Wenona Renaissance Legacy Circle as a Wenona Custodian. This enables you to connect with a diverse group of passionate, like-minded Custodians, receiving exclusive invitations to events and lunches, celebrating and advancing the founders’ vision and the School’s mission. Please let us know if you have included us in your Will so that we can discuss any specific wishes and importantly, thank you for your gift. We respect that you may prefer to remain anonymous, and any information you share will be confidential. Whatever you decide, we appreciate your commitment to educating future generations of young women.
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Thank you for considering leaving a gift to Wenona in your Will. We look forward to discussing how you can create a lasting impact on the lives of young women.
For more information, please contact: Ms Marie Soghomonian Executive Director, Wenona Foundation and Advancement Phone: 02 9409 4413 Email: foundation@wenona.nsw.edu.au
WENONA SCHOOL LTD 176 Walker Street
foundation@wenona.nsw.edu.au
North Sydney NSW 2060
wenona.nsw.edu.au
+61 2 9409 4400
ABN 83 000 250 304