Honouring the generous members of our community who have decided to leave a bequest to Geelong Grammar in their Will.
We believe that your decision to leave a bequest deserves recognition and appreciation. By joining the Biddlecombe Society, you become part of a community of visionary individuals who share a commitment to shaping the future of Geelong Grammar School.
The Biddlecombe Society was established in 2002 to commemorate one of our first benefactors, Commander John Biddlecombe and his wife Janet, who funded six masters’ residences at Corio between 1920 and 1925.
Today, the Biddlecombe Society honours and recognises those who intend to leave a bequest in their Will to the Geelong Grammar Foundation as an enduring way of supporting the future of the School.
“I firmly believe that a good education is the greatest gift you can give a child… If my bequest can assist a family to give their child an opportunity they would not otherwise contemplate, then it is the least I can do.”
– Fiona Ratcliffe (Je’77)
Contact the Geelong Grammar Foundation for a confidential discussion on how to leave a gift in your Will, for guidance on wording your Will or to notify us of your intentions.
E: foundation@ggs.vic.edu.au
T: +61 3 5273 9349
“Success comes from an exceptional education. Quality staff and infrastructure are essential to ensure we achieve positive outcomes and, yes, they cost money. Geelong Grammar School is committed to ensuring students have the opportunities to succeed. I am proud to be a member of the Biddlecombe Society and trust my bequest will make a difference.”
– Helene Bender
“My motivation for becoming a member of the Biddlecombe Society was simple. Anyone like me who has a long association with the School and who, particularly in their school days, benefited from scholarships and the association of great teachers, feels like giving something back. The Biddlecombe Society is the perfect way of fulfilling that need.”
– Boz Parsons (M’36)
“I firmly believe that a good education is the greatest gift you can give a child. Unfortunately there are many people who cannot afford to give their child an exceptional education and there are exceptional children who deserve such a chance. Geelong Grammar offers one of the best and broadest educations in the world, and the implementation of Positive Education will only serve to enhance this offering. If my bequest can assist a family to give their child an opportunity they would not otherwise contemplate, then it is the least I can do.”
– Fiona Ratcliffe (Je’77)
“Individuals need communities that provide them with the structures and opportunities necessary for discovering and exercising their strengths. Communities are able to provide those structures and opportunities when the individuals within them recognise the need for all to have the opportunity to flourish. Geelong Grammar School aims to create an environment where the needs of both individuals and the community are recognised and seen to be dependent upon each other. Such an endeavour is of the greatest importance not only to those within Geelong Grammar School, but also as a significant example to our wider society. I believe, therefore, the School deserves our encouragement and support.”
– Hartley Mitchell (Staff 1990–2009)
