Scholarships Appeal

"Among alumni, there is an overwhelming feeling of warmth towards Perth Modern School, and gratitude for the extraordinary educational opportunities is provided as a selective school." This is the opening statement in the summary and recommendations in the Scholarship Fund feasibility study (May 2009) by consultants Agnew Associates Pty Ltd that was commissioned by the Board of the Sphinx Foundation Inc.

The report explored the feasibility of conducting a Sphinx Foundation Scholarship Fund Appeal. Resulting from this report, the PMS Council Meeting on 13 July 2009 resolved:

1. That the Council supports the establishment of a Sphinx Scholarship Scheme as recommended in the decisions of the PMS Scholarship Committee (especially decisions 1 – 12 of 4 Dec 2006), bearing in mind the recommendations of the ‘Feasibility Study for a Scholarship Fund’ produced by Agnew Associates (May 2009).
   
   
2. That the purpose of the general scholarships be advertised (in line with the School’s Educational Framework 2009 – 2011) as:
   
   To support the growth of individual students to their full academic, intellectual, social and physical potential.
   
   
3. That the Council supports recommendations 1 and 2 of the Feasibility Study for a Scholarship Fund produced by Agnew Associates.
   1. That the Perth Modernian Society work to develop an integrated approach to advancement.
   2. That the Society create a cohesive advancement strategy that includes alumni relations, communications and fundraising.
      That is, the PMS Council, the Sphinx Foundation and the School develop this integrated approach.
      
      
4. That a single advancement database related to School Alumni activities be established, depending upon feasible costs and resources.
   
   
5. That the Council supports the Agnew Associates report Recommendation that a bequest programme be initiated as soon as possible to formally initiate the Sphinx Scholarship scheme.

Donations and bequests are tax deductible

All donations and bequests to the Sphinx Foundation Scholarship Fund are tax deductible. If you can help, please contact us at info@perthmoderniansociety.org.au.

Progress to date

The first two Sphinx Scholarships have recently been established via donations from two Old Modernians, Jim Cundill and John Down.

Work is now proceeding by the the Board of the Sphinx Foundation Inc.to establish a Bequest program, as recommended in the Agnew Associates report.

The Sphinx Foundation also thanks Jim Cundill for his generous donation of a valuable violin which is being restored and will be available for use by a student at the School.

Volunteers with suitable skills (e.g. financial planning, legal) are being sought to advise and administer this fund. If you can help, please contact us at info@perthmoderniansociety.org.au.