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Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is to give each girl the life-shaping momentum she needs to be a truly unstoppable woman. To do this we need to remain forward-thinking and responsive to an increasingly complex world, always looking for better ways of nurturing and cultivating the talents and interests of each individual.
The Impact of Giving
Giving to Strathcona allows us to stand firm in our mission, inciting action, strength and courage. While school fees and government grants cover operational costs, it is giving that transforms Strathcona, ensuring our girls receive an education that leads to a life of meaning and fulfilment.
A Rich History of Philanthropy
Strathcona is proud of its long history of philanthropy. Our founders, Mrs Livingstone and Miss Hughes believed in and were committed to a woman’s right to the kind of education offered to her male counterpart and her ability to make good use of it. With this resolve and plenty of grit, they financed the school through the sale of Mrs Livingstone’s house, along with Miss Hughes’ modest capital.
The Generosity of Our Founders
In 1969, the generosity of another two women, the Mellor sisters, enabled the School to purchase the historic property Tay Creggan, located on the banks of the Yarra River in Hawthorn. In 1970, Tay Creggan opened its doors to Year 9 students, marking a revolutionary step as Australia’s first designated campus for Year 9 girls.
Generations of Giving
Whether giving of voice, time, talent or money, generations of Strathcona’s community have followed the lead of these extraordinary women, investing generously in the place our girls benefit from and thrive in today. Our donors love Strathcona and they are proud of the people it produces. They are part of a community that has deeply set values, honoured over generations; a community that is warm, compassionate, welcoming and genuinely connected.
The Power of Giving to Our Girls
Our community provides our girls the opportunity to find their voice and identity. Giving inspires our girls to pursue novel ideas, take prudent risks, retain a positive outlook and challenge the status quo. They know that being a Strathy girl is about so much more than just being the best.
With your financial support, we can offer life-changing education to girls who would not normally be able to access it. You can help create cutting-edge learning environments, attract exceptional educators, and fund big projects and even bigger ideas.
Unstoppable girls start at Strathcona, and unstoppable people are behind them.
Your Impact Areas
There are many ways to support Strathcona. Whether large or small, all gifts support Strathcona’s future and are gratefully received. Your gift will support Strathcona’s vision to create unstoppable teaching and learning experiences that nurture the talents of each individual girl. Select an impact area below to learn more about the difference your gift could make to Strathcona students.
The Scholarships, Bursary and Gift Fund (tax-deductible)
For many talented students, a Strathcona education is out of reach due to a family’s social and cultural background as well as their financial circumstances. It is our vision to open Strathcona to students from diverse backgrounds, creating opportunities for talented young women and their families.
By 2035, we would like to see 1% of our student population supported by a means tested scholarship at Strathcona.
Your donation to the Scholarships, Bursary, and Gift Fund helps make this vision a reality, continuing to build an environment rich in diversity and inclusivity.
Strathcona scholarships provide life-changing opportunities for talented young women whose family situations would otherwise prevent them from experiencing the transformative education only possible at a school like Strathcona.
Tay Creggan Campus: Inspiring Buildings (tax-deductible)
A gift to the Strathcona Building fund allows us to reimagine and reform our learning environments, transforming them into the kinds of contemporary spaces that inspire our teachers and embolden our student’s biggest dreams. Our current students benefit from the Tay Creggan campus, the Wheelton Knowledge Exchange, and our Creative and Performing Arts Centre—transformative spaces made possible by the generosity of our community.
Library Program (tax-deductible)
Strathcona girls and staff alike are fortunate to access a wealth of learning resources available across the senior campus’ ‘Wheelton Knowledge Exchange’ and the Junior School’s Library. The Strathcona Library Fund accelerates the purchase of exceptional learning materials and technology and supports bringing high-profile visiting authors and speakers to enrich the program. Supporting this impact area is truly giving the gift of learning, supporting, and expanding intellectual growth within our community.
Unstoppable Sport (tax-deductible)
Sport matters at Strathcona. It connects our students, creates opportunities for leadership and offers diversity in skills and knowledge. Strathcona is proud of the performance and diversity of its sporting teams, clubs and individual athletes. Our ongoing vision is to provide opportunities for students to participate in a wide range of activities that encourage excellence and foster a lifelong love of health and physical activity.
A gift directed to the sport will help us to attract talented athletes, it will support the purchase of large-scale equipment, the appointment of amazing elite-level coaches and the development of high-performance programs for our girls.
Bequests
Leaving a gift (Bequest) to Strathcona in your Will is a deeply personal, powerful way of demonstrating what you value most about a Strathcona education and the women it helps to shape. After taking care of your loved ones, we invite you to consider leaving a legacy that will enrich the lives of future Strathcona girls. Past gifts bequeathed to the school have helped fund exciting and valuable projects, such as the Beth McLaren Smallwood Scholarship for hearing-impaired students, a program that has and continues to assist many hearing-impaired students access Strathcona Education.
A bequest is a profound gift that creates an enduring legacy, safeguarding the future of the school and our students.
Tailored and Special Gifts
If you would like to talk to us about making a special gift or would like to know more about how you can maximise your impact in a specific area, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please reach out to Jo-Anne Albert, Head of Philanthropy via phone 03 8778 7500 or email jalbert@strathcona.vic.edu.au to learn more about giving a special or tailored gift.
