The 500 Club
Join the 500 Club
Change a Life, Shape the Future Education has the power to change lives.
By joining the 500 Club, you are opening doors, creating opportunities, and leaving a legacy that will empower Radford students for generations to come.
With a pledge of $500 per year for 5 years, you are not just giving—you are investing in potential, dreams, and the future of every student who walks through our gates.
Your generosity helps the Foundation to provide:
Scholarships that transform lives – giving students access to a Radford education regardless of their circumstances.
Enhancing our learning spaces – ensuring every child can thrive in an environment that inspires excellence.
Upgrading equipment– equipping students with the skills and confidence to make a difference in the world.
This is more than a donation. This is a commitment to something greater.
The Engine Room
The Junior School’s dedicated therapy space The Engine Room was officially opened in September 2023.
The room is designed as a space for early intervention that closes gaps in development, learning and opportunity for Junior School students needing a little extra help.
A generous donation to the Radford Foundation by the late Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Brennan (ANU), his wife Margaret and their children, made the fit out of the Engine Room possible.
Foundation Chair Alistair Coe thanked the Brennan family, represented by Margaret, daughter Susan and Margaret’s niece Chris Stocks, for their generous gift that will provide opportunities to students they would not otherwise have.
The Brennan family is deeply connected to Radford, with a number of the children attending the College, and Margaret and Chris being former teachers at the College. Chris’ sons also attended Radford.
Acting Principal Andy Gordon explained the importance of the new facility.
“This is more than a space. More than a donation… a gift. More than a place for therapy. More than an idea. This is hope. This is inclusivity. This is equity. This allows all learners opportunities for their best life outcomes. This is love.”
Margaret addressed the Year 2 students, who had entertained the audience with a self-choreographed dance performance, telling them of her and her late husband’s long-time interest in helping to support students who needed extra assistance with their learning.
Giving Day 2024
On 5 June 2024 the Radford College community raised an impressive $116,000 to further our mission of providing scholarships and improving our college facilities. Your generosity and dedication have made a significant impact on the lives of our students and the overall quality of education we can offer.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to one donor in particular whose generosity has truly exceeded all expectations. The Snare family with their remarkable $50,000 donation has made an immense difference and will directly contribute to the success and growth of our students.
We are deeply grateful for your extraordinary support and belief in our cause.Thanks to every one of you, we are now able to provide more scholarships and enhance our facilities to create a conducive learning environment for our students.
Your contributions will have a lasting positive effect on their educational journey and future opportunities.Once again, thank you for your unwavering support and for being champions of education. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of our students and shaping a better future.
With sincere appreciation
Alistair Coe, Chair
Radford College Foundation
