Peter & Meredyth Hunt, Why we give
Our connection with Ballarat Grammar
Peter joined Ballarat Grammar as Business Manager in July 1995, retiring in August 2018. With the unwavering support of Meredyth, he worked closely with former Headmaster Stephen Higgs and, more recently, Adam Heath to strengthen the School’s financial position and support its remarkable growth. During Peter’s tenure, the School expanded from 564 Senior School students and 173 Junior School students to more than 2,000 students today.
Some of the most significant projects and developments during Peter’s time at Grammar include the purchase and construction of Mt Rowan, the approval and construction of the CEEd, the creation of the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, and the establishment of the Year 9 Heinz Centre and City Cite. These transformative initiatives were made possible through the generosity of the Ballarat Grammar community.
Peter continues his connection with the School as a Board Member of the Ballarat Grammar Foundation and founding Director of BGS Educational Services.
Why we are leaving a gift in our will
Having been deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of the School for more than 23 years, and through my ongoing Board involvement, we have witnessed firsthand the impact a Ballarat Grammar education has on young people. This experience has inspired us to give back in a meaningful way, ensuring that future students have access to the same opportunities.
We take great pride in seeing how past projects and scholarships provided through the Ballarat Grammar Foundation positively impact students. Watching students seize new opportunities and go on to succeed in life brings us great joy.
Our hopes for the future
We have chosen to leave a gift in our will to help enhance the facilities and experiences offered by the School and to provide scholarships for deserving students. Having grown up and worked in regional communities, we hope our contribution will allow more rural and remote students to benefit from the opportunities that a well-rounded education provides. Through our own experience, we have seen the power of giving at Ballarat Grammar. We hope others will also consider joining us in supporting the School, ensuring it continues to thrive for generations to come.
Encouraging others to give
Having experienced the generosity of our community and the meaningful impact that giving has had on both our School and students, we encourage others to consider giving. It is a meaningful way to directly contribute to the extended School community, benefitting students today and into the future.
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.
