For over 100 years, Newcastle Grammar School has been a beacon of educational excellence in the community. As students enter our doors, they are enriched by a quality educational experience that develops the whole child and prepares them for the complexities of the future.
The School has a history of giving generously towards building projects and assisting families and students to access a life-changing quality education. Now is the time to impact the lives of current and future students – to provide the opportunity for more students to access the facilities and transformational tools, resources, programs and wellbeing support that distinguishes NGS as the leading school in the region. The power of collective community giving can truly create a legacy. The joy of seeing the positive impact your contribution makes now and for future generations of NGS students is tangible.
Together, we can impact future generations of NGS students to learn, discover and thrive
The growth of the Building Fund allows continued investment into improving and developing the learning and play facilities on both the Park and Hill Campuses. The investment into the Scholarship Fund allows NGS to provide Academic and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarships for those who would otherwise be unable to enjoy the opportunity that is an outstanding NGS education.
The Building Fund
As our School continues to grow and evolve, so too must the spaces in which our students learn, collaborate and discover. The refurbishment of the Parnell Building at Hill Campus represents an important investment in the future of Newcastle Grammar School. By thoughtfully modernising and enhancing existing facilities, this project will create additional specialist Science laboratories, contemporary classrooms and flexible collaborative learning spaces that support the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s world.
Science, technology and innovation continue to shape the future at an unprecedented pace. Providing students with access to high-quality learning spaces enables them to explore, experiment, question and create with confidence. The refurbished Parnell Building will provide the facilities needed to foster curiosity, critical thinking and academic excellence across a broad range of disciplines. Importantly, this project is about more than buildings. It is about creating environments where students can work together, learn from one another and develop the skills, knowledge and character that will serve them throughout their lives. It is an investment in people, potential and possibility.
School fees and government grants alone do not provide for the ongoing advancement of Newcastle Grammar School, therefore we rely on the generosity of our community to achieve the School’s broader educational aspirations and vision.
The Newcastle Grammar School Building Fund provides members of our community with the opportunity to contribute to this significant project. Gifts to the Building Fund will directly support the refurbishment of the Parnell Building and help create learning spaces that will benefit generations of NGS students.
Every contribution, regardless of size, plays a meaningful role in bringing this vision to life.
Together, we can ensure that Newcastle Grammar School continues to provide the outstanding facilities and educational experiences our students deserve.
We invite you to partner with us as we invest in the future of learning at NGS.
Together, we are building the spaces where future generations of NGS students will learn, discover and thrive.
All donations over $2 to these funds are tax deductible. To donate please fill out the Giving Form below or email giving@ngs.nsw.edu.au
The Murray Wotton Scholarship
The Murray Wotton Scholarship will be awarded to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who demonstrates a commitment to their academic studies and a commitment to the broader School community.
This scholarship is named after Stewart Murray and the Reverend Roy Wotton, who both served in the Australian Army in World War II. Stewart Murray, a young Aboriginal soldier, was a remarkable servant-hearted man. Murray assisted the Reverend Wotton with burial services during the war and then went on to form an Aboriginal tradesmen’s company, became Aboriginal Father of the Year in 1969, became a Justice of the Peace and was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). The friendship between the men lasted well after the war and became a legacy of connection between their families.
This scholarship was first proposed by the Reverend Roy Wotton’s daughter, Judith, in memory of this special friendship and in the hope that this living memorial reminds us of the need for connection and the ‘building of bridges’ with First Nations peoples.
If you would like to give to any of the projects mentioned here, please contact the philanthropy team at giving@ngs.nsw.edu.au or the NGS Accounts Department on 02 4929 5811. Or give directly by completing the form below.