Michaelhouse-Impact Report-2023 (for Jan-Dec 2022)

A Message from the Rector

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A Guide to the Trusts

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A Summary and Impact of Funds Raised

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Giving Day 2022

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The Legacy of the Bursary Endowment Trust

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Filling in the Gaps

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Community Partnership

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GENERATIONAL THINKING

Beneficiary Stories

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Donor Stories

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Development Plans

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Top of mind for the Board is the long term, generational sustainability of Michaelhouse as a full boarding school for boys, and a centre of academic, cultural and sporting excellence, grounded in the Anglican faith and Christian values. ‘Our aim Is to make, not accountants, not clerks, not clergymen, but men; men of understanding, thought and culture (Founder- James Cameron Todd, Speech Day 1987). It is essential that Michaelhouse remains widely accessible and relevant across South Africa and the African continent, to attract a diversity of boys and talent, which are integral to the holistic educational experience Michaelhouse is committed to deliver. The financial management of the school seeks to be optimally cost effective and responsible, with school fee income matched to attracting and retaining top staffing talent, together with maintaining the existing campus infrastructure. Expanding school fee financial aid, and building new infrastructure, are dependent on the generous donations of old boys, parents, past parents and other stakeholders who resonate with the priority to contribute to the wider accessibility and generational sustainability of Michaelhouse. An additional fundraising objective is to contribute to a footprint of partner schools between Howick and Mooi River, and to make a meaningful and growing contribution to the infrastructure, teaching and leadership effectiveness across 16 partner schools. It is necessary and appropriate for Michaelhouse to facilitate a range of collaborative projects in the wider community, all aimed at raising educational standards and results in underprivileged, non-fee paying local schools. Growing donations targeted at community partnerships supports the widening of the scope and impact being achieved.

Thanking our Donors

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How to Support Michaelhouse

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Welcoming the new Head of Development

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Andrew Schaefer (Farfield, 1987) Chairman of the Board of Governors

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