GIVING - THE GIFT OF EDUCATION
Through a culture of giving, we will build upon the extraordinary 150-year history of The Hamilton and Alexandra College and honour the philanthropic support of our founders and connected community members.
College opened in 1872 through the commitment and vision of local pastoralists to provide a high level of education right here in Hamilton, without the need to send their sons and daughters away to prepare them for university entrance examinations. Now, we are incredibly proud of our alumni and all that they have gone on to achieve in different fields and industries.
The Foundation board thanks the many local families and businesses that have ensured the College has continued to grow and prosper for the benefit of the whole community.
PROTECTING OUR FUTURE
Tower Scholarships
For many families, the cost of an independent education prevents their child from attending this amazing school.
Our equity scholarships are designed to support families that prioritise the benefit of receiving a quality education but require financial assistance to make this dream a reality.
These will be known as ‘Tower Scholarships’ so named after our iconic Tower building on our Chaucer campus where the first classes were held over 150 years ago.
We truly do seek the best for and from every student at College and we want all students to be known, valued and challenged. Tower Scholarships enable College to have a diverse mix of students from different backgrounds, skill sets, interests and personalities. This helps children prepare for life after school.
The Scholarship Fund has been endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) pursuant to item 2.1.13 in the table in section 30-25 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
BUILDING FUND
Over the past 18 years, we have spent $28 million on College infrastructure. Our facilities provide best in-class learning opportunities for our students, both in academia and co-curricular activities, and are also available for the local community to utilise. Currently, the Year 12 Common Room is being expanded and refurbished and plans for the next building update are underway. We can’t wait to share the next phases of development with you. Giving to the Building Fund supports College students throughout their school journey.
Contributions to this fund are allowable deductions under section 78 (4) (2.1.10) of the Income Tax Assessment Act.
Capital Campaigns
Our Capital Campaigns (or building programs) seek to raise funds by attracting key gifts for specific large scale or building projects. Your gift can be pledged over several years or as a single gift.
Bequests
The Chaucer Society (formed in 2001) acknowledges and honours those who remember the College in their will and membership is open to any person who makes a bequest to the school. A bequest might comprise a share of an estate, cash, items of personal property or real estate. Your bequest is extremely important for the future of the College.
CONFIDENT FUTURES PROJECT
Knowledge and Wisdom’ has been the College motto since 1872. The new demands of the twenty first century, however, insist that we must also teach students ‘to learn how to learn’ if they are to successfully embrace the challenges that lie ahead. We measure our success by the ‘Confident Futures’ of our students.
In 2022, our 150th year of providing quality education, we proudly launched the Confident Futures Project.
150 CLUB
In 2022, the school’s sesquicentenary year, the College Foundation is proud to launch the 150 Club. Funds raised through this philanthropic group will be dedicated to supporting students who could not otherwise afford to attend College. It’s a bold initiative but one which our school stands proud to support.
Our well-rounded, authentic and connected students leave school ready to succeed in their confident future. Let’s work together, through our new ‘150 Club’, to provide this opportunity for more aspiring boys and girls from regional Australia.
Contributions to this fund are allowable deductions under section 78 (4) (2.1.10) of the Income Tax Assessment Act.
You are invited to make a difference
Each Tower Scholarship contributes to six years of education from Year 7 to Year 12, at $90,000 per scholarship.
JOIN THE 150 CLUB
Members of the 150 Club are invited to fund a minimum of one ‘seat’ at an investment of $100 per month for 36 months. Members are welcome to contribute annually or monthly. All donations made to the 150 Club, in support of equity scholarships, are tax deductible.
Monthly Donation
To begin making monthly direct debits of $100, please click this button to download the direct debit form. Completed forms may be scanned and emailed to abrown@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au or mail / deliver it to The Hamilton and Alexandra College, Chaucer Street, Hamilton Victoria 3300.
Annual Donation
To make an annual donation of $1,200, please fill in the form below.
MORE INFORMATION
All giving programs are managed by the College Foundation. For more information on any of our giving programs, please contact:
All donations are tax-deductible, receipts will be issued.
Donate by Mail
Community Relations Office
PO Box 286 Hamilton Vic 3300