College – Issue 44

Foundation sub-committee, chaired by Johnny Cochrane. The Foundation comprises our investment portfolio and land at Kimihia, Lincoln and reflects the generosity of our community – through all the generations since we were founded – in supporting College through gifts, bequests, and endowments. The campus master plan is a critical component of the future shape of College. There is no shortage of projects that the Board would ideally wish to do without the financial constraints

we are subject to. After 10 years in the planning, fundraising, construction, and commissioning, we now have Upper West in full operation as a magnificent addition to our facilities. With the Upper ground restoration complete, we are well placed to deliver an enhanced experience for all those who can enjoy this iconic part of the school. Earlier in the year, we appointed a commercial director to bring an independent lens to our financial and operational performance, restructure our budget-setting

model, and develop business plans around the implementation of the recommendations of the Lander report. Consistent progress is being made across several initiatives. I indicated last year that we were reviewing the equity of the inclusive fee. That review is ongoing, with a particular focus on the cost of delivering our co-curricular and sporting programmes. The events to mark our 175th anniversary in 2025 are a few months away. Tickets are on sale and I encourage you to

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