Any and all contributions to this project are gratefully received. As a guide, we have provided the following tiered structure for contributions and suggestions for how your support will be recognised respectfully. By way of thanks and to share your contribution as part of our story and community, we’d like to acknowledge the generosity of those old boys, whanau and friends of the school whose support is essential to advancing this project. If however, you’d prefer that your koha to this project remains anonymous (at any level of contribution), we will express gratitude and thanks privately, or inline with your wishes.
A multi-purpose sporting & events centre.
PROJECT
Francis Douglas Memorial College have plans in place to build a significant, flagship project at the heart of our school.
This multi-purpose building is a large-scale and leading-edge facility that will provide our school community with a state-of-the-art sporting and performance venue, inspiring current and future students in their fields of interest.
Spaces within will allow groups to gather and learn in dynamic ways, with flexible learning able to take place and a vast array of uses throughout the school day and beyond.
As we look to the future, we recognise the importance of being able to host school functions, sporting and cultural events for our students, their parents/caregivers and our wider school community.
If you want to make a contribution to the project, please complete the pledge form on this page. We also have a dedicated donation site for the project where you can make secure online donations if you would like to donate now. Alternatively, you may contact us to make payment via internet banking. The download brochure link also contains all payment and donation options.
FDMC Auditorium Project – donation portal
FAQ’s
How will this project benefit the school?
This new and vital facility will provide current and future students and staff with much needed, high quality, future focussed, and collaborative learning spaces. This new space is essential for improved learning experiences and outcomes, it will also provide our school with a central hub that champions school spirit and strengthens relationships with local hapü and iwi.
How will this project benefit the community?
As a school, we recognise the value that we gain from connection outside our school gate, and are mindful of the positive and long-lasting impact for our community when we share spaces and experiences together. Connection and building relationships are central to our philosophy and education provision. Our school was built by the community and therefore the next stage is a community project also. As well as providing for our school roll, it is our vision this facility is shared with whanau and community. There are not too many places in the city that can host 900+ people, and this state of the art facility will be a place to gather, participate and connect for many within the school and our wider neighbourhood, city and beyond.
Donation information
Welcome to our donation page! Your support means the world to us. By clicking the pledge button below, you’re expressing your intention to donate to our project. Rest assured, we won’t process any payments on this website, nor will any funds be exchanged here. Instead, think of this button as a pledge confirmation and a convenient way for us to get in touch with you about your donation plans. Thank you for considering supporting our cause!
At the completion of this project’s fundraising stage, Francis Douglas Memorial College will provide an update on progress via the School’s newsletter, website and social media, recognising the philanthropic actions of our supporters. We will acknowledge all contributions on these public channels if this is inline with your wishes. We would like to share with the community the amazing support you have shown.
Download the brochure for more informationHow you can contribute.
Platinum Donors
$250,000+
Our highest level of recognition is reserved for those individuals, families and trusts whose generosity will ultimately enable this multi-purpose facility to be built. Recognition for the extraordinary generosity of this level of support can be shown through the naming rights for the facility and/or key spaces within (for example; foyer, hall, stage).
Principal Donors
$50,000 - $100,000
The significant gifting of Principal Donors provides essential support to make this project possible.
Recognition for this generous level of support can be shown with names engraved on a Francis Douglas Memorial College Donors Board displayed proudly on the front entrance wall as you enter the foyer of the new facility. This will be a permanent display of our gratitude for your contribution.
CONTRIBIUTIONS
$3,000 - $5,000
Name engraved in the hall bleachers or hall stairs.
$1,000+
Name engraved in the exterior bricks (sports field side of the facility)
$500+
Name inscribed in the Donor’s book (to be displayed in the foyer).