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About the foundation.

Welcome to the FDMC Old Boys Foundation. The College is hopeful that our refreshed website and register with added digital capability will enable past students of the College to keep in contact with their classmates, making events and reunions much easier to organise. We also aim to make the Foundation more prominent within the College community, growing its presence and impact.

Founded in 2011, the Francis Douglas College Old Boys Foundation was established to provide an enduring bond between the College and its alumni. The Foundation members represent the interest of all Old Boys. Its key objectives are to:

  • Grow and maintain a strong network of Old Boys, connecting them to the College and each other.
  • Support the College so that it can preserve its high-quality educational standards for the benefit of future generations
  • Promote and enhance the Francis Douglas Memorial College brand in the community.

We aim to provide a database that is easy to follow and that by asking you to give permission to publish your contact details we have covered the conditions of present privacy legislation controlling the release of such information.

The Foundation plans to organise events and reunions for various groups of Old Boys. The major stumbling block has always been the lack of up-to-date contact addresses. Please send an email to Martin Dravitzki – oldboys@fdmc.school.nz to register on our contact list.

The Foundation website will also act as a place for College and its alumni to access latest news and information pertaining to the College.

The College has a fine name and reputation in Taranaki and in New Zealand. It is testament to the dedication and service of the Brothers, the teachers, the students and their parents and friends. We hope that this initiative will improve the Association.

Yours sincerely,

Tim Stuck

Principal

AIMS OF THE FOUNDATION

In little over 50 years Francis Douglas Memorial College has developed into a school with a great educational reputation and a very strong Lasallian spirit.

The aim of the Foundation is to create and grow a managed fund that will help in achieving the following objectives:

  • To assist in the maintenance and support of the special character of the College and the legacy given to the community by the De La Salle Brothers through whom the College was founded.
  • To promote and assist in the advancement of the education and well being of the pupils of the College.
  • To assist in the provision of accommodation for pupils attending the College.
  • To provide funding for, or towards, the acquisition of the land or construction or maintenance of buildings at the College by the proprietor.
  • To provide or contribute to scholarships, bursaries, prizes, grants and the like for pupils of the College.
  • To provide assistance to pupils of the College who are disadvantaged either financially or socially.
  • To provide or contribute to the provision of books, equipment and materials for use in the College.
  • To seek grants, bequests and donations and to raise money by any other manner for the benefit of the College and its pupils.

We welcome interest and discussions on what a contribution to the Foundation might look like for you or your family. Below is a secure online portal for contributions. The Foundation bank account is also available for direct payments.

 

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Meet the Trustees

Our volunteer Trustees have a deep, personal commitment to the College, often with decades of connection and involvement. The growth, momentum and presence of FDMC Foundation is driven by the knowledge, dedication, networks and leadership of our trustees. They are proud to play this important role in helping shape the future of the College for our current and next generations while celebrating, connecting and bringing together those that have come before.

Josh Hickford – Chair

Class of ’07

Kevin Murphy

Class of ’77

Tim Stuck

Class of ’95

Chris Sole

Class of ’76

Peter McDonald

Class of ’69

Geoff Bourke

Class of ’00

Alan Melody

Class of ’72

Mark Butterworth

Class of ’95

Will Johnston

Class of ’09

Administration Support

Support is provided by a number of Teaching, Administration and Support staff to further the activities, goals and purposes of the Foundation. Volunteer support is often provided by many individuals, parents, families, members and businesses in the wider College community. Several key team members provide direct support.

Jorgia Roebuck – Principal’s EA & Foundation Support

Daniel Jackson – Business Manager & Governance Support

Class of ’02

Our Foundation Supporters

Operational Supporters provide generous annual support to the Foundation’s operations, ranging from cash donations to in-kind products and professional services. These contributions range from local businesses and corporates to individuals, families and Old Boys who support the Foundation’s operations. This support plays a crucial role in assisting the Foundation to drive, celebrate, grow and shape the future of the College while creating connection and a lasting legacy.