Gonzaga Development
DEVELOPMENT INSPIRED BY MAGIS
Since the college opened in the 1950s the Jesuit value of Magis - the challenge of the pursuit of excellence - has inspired continual development of the school. Future planning and strategic capital development ensure Gonzaga students benefit from a high standard of facilities which enables them to fulfil their greatest potential.
This Jesuit ethos of striving for ‘greater’ is what drives development in Gonzaga, promoting the culture of philanthropy that is so deeply embedded in Jesuit education. We are fortunate that our community of parents and alumni are cognisant of the impact of philanthropy in education and take pride in the fact many of our alumni have been responsible for creating positive change in society through their generosity.
Gonzaga Development
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PEOPLE FOR OTHERS
It was with the generous support of the Jesuit community, alumni, parents and corporate partners that the Campaign for Excellence was finally completed in 2016.
This campaign spanned 9 years of successful fundraising and delivered the Coulson Theatre, the Sutherland Library, the Dining Hall, 16 new classrooms, the upgrading of sports’ facilities (including a new weight training equipment and additional changing rooms) and various other short-term science and technology refurbishment projects.
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Our recently launched initiative, Building for Tomorrow, further promotes the pursuit of Magis, focussing not only on campus growth but also nurturing the idea of equality and inclusion in a real and tangible way. This campaign is equally ambitious and aims to deliver the following projects by 2030:
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New 3G pitch. This exceptional facility was delivered in August 2020 and is ensuring our talented athletes can now compete on a par with other schools. The 3G surface and floodlighting enable students to play matches and train on the darkest and wettest of winter evenings which extends the opportunity for sport in such a transformative way.
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Establishment of fund security for the Fr. Sullivan Bursary Programme. This Programme provides access to students deemed to benefit from an education at Gonzaga but who would otherwise be prevented from access due to a lack of means.
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A new fit for purpose science, maths & technology (STEM) centre which reflects the
excellence of teaching and academic success in these areas.
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A new centre for the Arts which will include soundproofed rehearsal spaces and studio facilities for music and drama students. Gonzaga has a long history of excellence in the Arts and recognises the need to provide an exceptional facility for our talented students and their teachers with gifts in these areas.
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An Interactive Teaching & Learning Hub, providing two new floors of collaborative, multi-media spaces to stimulate students to grow in a challenging, open and innovative school environment. International educational best practice shows classroom-only experiences are evolving to more enriching and learning-friendly environments.
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The Fr. John Sullivan Access Bursary
Who is Fr. John Sullivan?
Fr. Sullivan was an Irish Jesuit priest who died in 1933. He was beatified in Dublin
in 2017 in recognition of a life dedicated to working with the poor and the sick.
We chose to create the access programme in his name in honour of his many personal sacrifices.
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Why does Gonzaga want to provide an access programme?​
A significant tenet of our Jesuit ethos and tradition is that we teach a faith that does justice and, in this context, we feel the access programme and the tangible experience of social and cultural diversity will continue to enrich the school community in a most positive way.
The current goal is to provide 4 Sullivan Scholarships each year and to assess and review this number as the programme develops. We are very pleased to have 17 participating in the programme currently and our aim is to grow this number to where we can accommodate 8-10% of our intake each year.
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A NETWORK OF SUPPORT
We make every effort to encourage our Gonzaga community to participate in the college development. We meet new parents in the first few months of their journey to share our plans in greater detail and to discuss our hopes for, and the prospect of, their involvement in line with our shared Jesuit values.
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From time to time we reach out to our network of alumni to share updates on our college development plans and to seek support where appropriate.
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If you are considering a gift to Gonzaga College, please be aware that there are various efficient ways to do so depending on your residence and tax status.
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The tax legislation in Ireland, the UK and the USA provides different incentives for charitable giving unique to each country.
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For Irish residents, click here to download our Pledge Form and here to complete the CHY3 Cert for tax relief on your donation.
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For UK residents the most efficient way to make a gift to Gonzaga College SJ is through the IFGB. Please click here to download Gonzaga/IFGB donation form.
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In Memoriam & Legacy gifts
We hope at some point you might consider the impact a Jesuit education has had on your life, the life of your son, another relative or indeed a friend. A Planned Gift to Gonzaga College SJ, through your will or by your creation of a charitable trust or annuity, will ensure the success of the college mission to educate and form men for and with others for years to come.
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Corporate Partnerships
We welcome discussing partnerships with corporate entities who share the values of Gonzaga College SJ and wish to make a positive impact on education in Ireland and invest in the future change-makers.
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Please contact any member of the college development team to discuss playing a part in the future of Gonzaga College SJ.
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