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

The Impact of our Donations

Boys In 2022, 40% of Michaelhouse boys have been supported by financial aid or scholarships, giving them the opportunity to attend Michaelhouse and enjoy all the opportunities that come with a Michaelhouse education. These generous donations have also had the indirect benefit of keeping fee increases to one of the lowest among South Africa’s top schools. On page 20 we have shared the stories of four boys who have been supported through the generosity of donors to our trusts and causes. On page 22 we have shared the stories of two donors who both benefitted from financial aid.

Facilities Over the last decade we have been fortunate to have been able to add to our facilities through the generosity of our donors. This has included the construction of two new boarding houses (Ralfe and McCormick), a new Science and Biology centre, a High Performance Centre to keep our boys fit and healthy, a new heated swimming pool, two new hockey astros, an Indoor Centre, extensive solar arrays, and a new Heritage Centre and Old Boys’ Club. There has also been a statue of the Archangel Michael placed at the front of the school representing the Christian foundations and values of a Michaelhouse education.

Community Since its inception 23 years ago, the Michaelhouse Community Partnership Trust has grown from support for Asithuthuke Combined School (once known as the ‘Farm School’) to actively supporting 16 schools and 6,000 learners between Howick and Mooi River. This now includes 10 funded projects, such as boys service, maths programmes, literacy teaching, education technology, improving school functionality, transportation, community events (sport, art, music & theatre) and more. In 2022, over R4m was raised which has enabled these projects.

At any one time, around 40% of our boys are in receipt of some sort of financial aid.

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