The Waikato Diocesan School Foundation
A Fundraising Entity for Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
With a sense of anticipation and excitement, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls launched its Foundation in March 2006.
To maintain its sound financial base and to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market, the Proprietor’s Board recognised the need for the school to encourage philanthropy on a larger scale.
Its purpose, to attract major gifts and bequests which will provide funds for capital works, resources, scholarships and an endowment fund - Gifts which will greatly enhance the school’s ability to reach its teaching and learning goals.
Trustees
The Waikato Diocesan School Foundation is an association of trustees, friends and benefactors who share a belief in the importance of excellent education for our girls and who are willing to give generously to ensure our girls have the best possible opportunities.
Five appointed Trustees and the Principal form the Waikato Diocesan School Foundation Trust Board. Their task is to ensure gifts are wisely invested or distributed, complying with the directions of benefactors, the school’s management and the school’s strategic plan.
The Trustees are:
- Mark Peacocke (Chair)
- Gillian Spry
- Don Johnstone
- Ken WIlliamson
- Michael Crawford
- Vicky McLennan (Principal)
Gift levels
We look forward to your involvement.
Whether you contribute to Waikato Diocesan School for Girls as a Trustee, Supporter, or Friend, you can be sure that your gift will be gratefully received, responsibly managed, and used to make the Dio difference in the lives and futures of a very special group of girls in the Waikato. These young women are the business leaders, wives and mothers of the next generation. Your gift will help our school and our community by helping us nurture the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values which will help Dio students and graduates to make a difference to the world in which we live.
For more information about the Waikato Diocesan School Foundation, please contact the Communications and Marketing Manager:
