Jill McIver
Jill McIver: A Life Remembered
The School community was saddened by the passing of Jill McIver, one of the pioneering young women who helped shape the early years of girls boarding at BQAGS.
As the only daughter among three older brothers, Jill developed the resilience, warmth and determination that characterised her life. Despite experiencing profound personal loss, she remained steadfast in her devotion to family, friends and community. Her commitment was exemplified by her efforts to honour the wishes of her brother Greg and sister-in-law Judy, ensuring their generous bequest to BGS became a lasting reality.
Jill was involved in many community organisations and gave freely of her time and energy for the benefit of others. Numerous groups across the Mornington Peninsula benefited from her leadership, generosity and practical support. Jill also played an important role in supporting the Strathewen community's recovery following the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.
Above all, Jill was devoted to her children, Spencer and Jaala, and to her six cherished grandchildren. Jill will be remembered with affection for her courage, loyalty, compassion and enduring service to others.
Written and submitted by Annabel Meek (1980)
Acknowledgement of Country
Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn, live and work, the Wadawurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
Commitment to Child Safety
Ballarat Grammar maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse and actively implements measures to identify and manage any risks of harm to students within our school environment. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people are central and fundamental responsibilities of the School. We are firmly committed to fostering a child-safe culture that provides an environment where students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices heard in decisions that affect their lives. Ballarat Grammar values diversity and strictly prohibits any racist or discriminatory practices. All members of our school community share the responsibility to care for children and young people by promptly raising any concerns regarding their safety, promoting their wellbeing, and protecting them from all forms of harm or abuse.
