1988 - A Foundation of Philanthrophy

Toowoomba Preparatory School Foundation (as it was then named) was established in 1988 by the School Council to meet the future educational needs of children, and to support the ongoing investment in buildings and facilities.

Towards 2000

The Foundation established itself as a major contributor to the School with significant donations towards refurbishment and construction of new buildings and the offering of scholarships and bursaries. These included, the refurbishment of the Bell Tower, construction of additional classrooms in Cornish House, refurbishment of Cornish House classrooms, and contributions to the construction of Brewster Boarding House, the AGFE Loveday Classroom Block and the Chapel of St Aidan.

The Start of the 21st Century

The Foundation continued to support the education of children through bursaries and scholarship. This enabled children, both boarding and day, the opportunity to attend the School. As well, significant funds were raised which would be directed at additional scholarships in the future. Other contributions included the new Millenium Centre and assisting the School with the completion of the Creative Arts Building classrooms and facilities, the ‘Friends for Life’ Mural, the new Library, the new Health Centre, the Great Chapel Window, and the refurbishment of the tennis courts.

2010 - 2019

During this period, the School transitioned from a primary school to a secondary school, and became Australia’s first school to offer boarding and day education to girls and boys from Kindergarten to Year 12. Significant investment was made in the advancement of educational facilities by funding the comprehensive redevelopment and expansion of educational spaces across the School. Additionally, the redevelopment of the Aquatic Centre was completed and the Jordan Oval parking facilities were expanded. In the aftermath of the 2011 floods, the Foundation established the Flood Bursary to support families affected by the floods.

2020 - 2024

The Foundation contributed significantly to the capital improvement of the School. This continued with the most recent donation of the classrooms on the upper level of the new Connal Building.

2025 and beyond

The Foundation continues to strengthen its strategic direction and grow its capital investment. Key achievements in the last year include a major contribution to the Gill Precinct and the creation and funding of two new bursaries. The Foundation also manages a Sports (Tennis) Scholarship, which was generously donated through the Foundation.