Aquinas College Foundation

Since its days on the Terrace, philanthropy has played an important role in the history and culture of Aquinas College.

In 1997, the Foundation was established to continue the generous tradition of giving, ensuring that boys today and in the future can benefit from the opportunities Aquinas College offers. In alignment with the Edmund Rice tradition, the Foundation plays a crucial role in increasing the provision of bursaries, allowing families who might otherwise be unable to afford tuition to send their boys to Aquinas. Additionally, the Foundation supports the College’s ongoing development through the provision of funds for essential capital projects, ensuring the continued growth and enrichment of the educational experience for all students.

With a focus on fundraising and fund management, the Foundation aims to:

  • Raise funds to preserve, improve and develop the holistic educational opportunities and facilities at the College.
  • Raise funds to ensure the ongoing success of appropriate student programs at the College, including bursaries and allowances.
  • Encourage and foster the interest and financial support of past students, parents of students and friends of the College.
  • Manage the funds of the Foundation in a prudent manner.

Dylan Blair (Class of 2016) Bursary Recipient

Donor Honour Roll

The Aquinas College Foundation gratefully acknowledges and thanks the Aquinas community - current and past parents, Old Aquinians, staff, and friends of the College – for your generous support.

Thank you to our 2023 Donors; Donor Honour Roll.

Your generous contribution across our appeals and events, from our Annual Appeal to the Diamonds and Champagne Ball through the Aquinas Foundation across our appeals and events is truly valued. We also extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciate to those donors who have chosen to remain anonymous.

*Please note that this list has been updated since its publication in the Aquinas College Fish magazine, July 2024. We sincerely apologise to the donors who were left off the list.

AQUINAS COLLEGE FOUNDATION BALL 2024

Aquinas College proudly celebrated 130 years of Faith, Character and Excellence with the Foundation's Champagne and Diamonds Ball, presented by Soklich and Co. Jewellers. It was an evening filled with magic, sparkles and lots of celebrations for a good cause: providing students with an Aquinas education.

View the photos here

Ways to Give

There are several ways you can support the Aquinas College Foundation.

Meet the Foundation Council
Foundation Newsletter
Strategic Plan

Meet the Foundation Council

Michael Prandi Chair

Kirsty Burnett Deputy Chair

Jonathan Murray Foundation Councillor & Chair, Advisory Council

Robert Henderson Principal, Ex Officio

Ashley Bacon Foundation Councillor

Carline Bryndzej Foundation Councillor

Ian Burvill Foundation Councillor & Chair, Investment Sub Committee

Fiona Gebauer Foundation Councillor

Matthrew Noonan-Crowe Foundation Councillor

Strategic Plan