TOOGOOLAWA SCHOOLS LIMITED

The Toogoolawa Schools serve to fulfill a vital role.


 They prove that kids whom society has all but given up, can and do flourish as worthwhile members of society when they are given the chance. They have, so far, been established and run through the generosity of John and Debbie Fitzgerald and a number of other committed donors. The expansion of the schools to all states requires that others become involved.This presents a wonderful opportunity for individuals and Corporations to play a worthwhile part in social responsibility. There are a number of options in providing support for Toogoolawa both financially and otherwise.

TOOGOOLAWA SCHOOLS LIMITED
IS A REGISTERED CHARITY
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE

Below are a number of options for Helping Toogoolawa Schools Limited

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 A "one-off" or regular on-going contribution.
           (click here for submit/print out form)
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 Set up a business or enterprise whose profits feed into the Toogoolawa Schools Limited registered charity, all tax deductible. here is an example of this.
     Mad Foundation (www.madfoundation.com.au) inspired by one of John Fitzgerald's Inner Wealth seminars.
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 If you wish to make a Bequest, suggestions on how to correctly word your will is available in this word doc - suitable for printing.
open bequest document
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 Whether an employer or employee, arrange for your business to invite John Fitzgerald to talk at a breakfast or luncheon meeting of employees or associates. John has a dynamic expertise in identifying intrinsic values, controlling assets, and realising their potential. He conducts workshops which teach these principles and techniques for people to accelerate their own wealth. When giving motivational talks to business groups John will speak without a fee, instead inviting listeners to assist the Toogoolawa Schools Project with regular donations to be matched by the company employing them, all tax-deductible.
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES CONTACT Lisa Turnbull: 07 5527 4999
OR EMAIL lisat@jlf.com.au

You can also help by purchasing Books or CDs by John Fitzgerald (all proceeds go to Toogoolawa Children's Home Ltd)

Toogoolawa would like to thank all those who have given support. "Back to the Future Education" are one such wonderful company, and you can see their terrific educational aids here www.mathspower.com.au


Here's a terrific way to support Toogoolawa while doing something nice for yourself at the same time.

Earth's Own Gifts is a new online gift shop with an extensive range of beautiful gifts from all over the world. When you purchase anything from their range, 50% of the profit is generously donated to one of six very worthwhile charities. Toogoolawa has been chosen as one of these charities.

Please click the logo above to visit
this fascinating shopping site


Toogoolawa Schools in all three states would like to sincerely thank the staff at City Beach for their extremely generous donation, which is aimed at the children with incentives to achieving their goals and aspirations. Through the support of City Beach, the schools are able to encourage and develop positive behaviours within the student body. We thank you!
www.citybeachsurf.com.au

 

Benevolence Group - Freeman Fox Platinum Group

Inspired by the philanthropic example being set by John Fitzgerald, the founder and major benefactor of the Toogoolawa Schools Project, some members of the above Benevolence Group decided to organise a 'raising the barn' weekend for some worthwhile charity.

The concept derives from the Amish Community in USA whose commune members all gather together on one weekend to erect a house or a barn for a family needing a building.

Anne Stanfield, a member of the Benevolence Group, met with Dr Ron and Su Farmer, in early February 2003 to assess whether the Toogoolawa Schools Project was a suitable charity for the Group to assist.

Fortunately for Toogoolawa, the Group selected them and decided that they would aim towards buying a large demountable schoolroom and outfitting it with internal walls and verandah, as well as building covered walkways, kitchen, classroom, toilet and a barbeque and recreation area, in addition to landscaping the area, all of which would be added to the existing Toogoolawa School building at Ormeau which was severely limited in terms of space.

By May, 2003, members of the Freeman Fox Platinum Group in Sydney and Brisbane, had donated over $40,000 towards the project which culminated over the weekend of 23-24 August 2003 with more than one hundred people (including Toogoolawa students, parents and teachers) pooling their talents and energy to bring their vision into reality.

The end result is an ideal learning environment for the Toogoolawa School at Ormeau. Our gratitude towards The Benevolence Group and their generous donors is really beyond what words can adequately express. Their confidence, joy and enthusiasm for the 'raising the barn' project is both infectious and heart-warming.


click logo below to visit Freeman Fox website

MathsPOWER "The POWER to Succeed"
We have been blessed with really generous gifts of educational software from Back To The Future. This innovative, switched-on company has raced to the forefront of educational software development and sales. Our Toogoolawa School in Newcastle first heard about 'Back-to-the-Future's' highly effective Maths Power program in a news item reporting that Father O'Reilly's workers were amazed at how keen their hundreds of Sydney 'street kids' were to use it.

A visit to meet the owner Anthony Tamous and his loyal Parramatta team in mid 2002, resulted in the gifting of twelve Maths Power programs (then valued at $400 each) to the two Toogoolawa Schools at Ormeau (Queensland) and Wickham (Newcastle), and a further five to QLD when the first lot were stolen, and another six to the new Toogoolawa school at Hastings in Victoria when it opened in January 2005. Soon after we began using them we found that Maths Power truly does work wonders for our students. Some Toogoolawa students who were unable to repeat even one of the 'times tables', nor add simple numbers, were soon celebrating their 100 percent successes one after the other.

Here we want to say a heartfelt "thank you" to Anthony for his valuable gift, twenty-three Maths Power programs so far.



We unreservedly recommend Maths Power
to all parents of school-age children.
Click logo to visit their website.
Toogoolawa Schools would like to thank the Rye branch of the Bendigo Bank for it's generous donation to the Hastings school.

This donation has paid for the erecting of a much needed fence, which has not only enhanced the look of the school but reduced the incidence of trespass and vandalism to which it had formally been subjected.
You can help the
Toogoolawa Schools Project
by ordering these exclusive
Christmas Cards
all profits go to
the establishment of a new school