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Community. Growth.
Responsibility. Compassion.
Why support Mac.Rob?
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Since opening in 1934 - almost 90 years ago - Mac.Rob has left an indelible mark on the countless students who have passed through our halls. We are a unique and important part of Victoria’s educational system, providing opportunities and enrichment for young women and gender-diverse young people, and our students become incredible contributors to their communities and leaders in their fields.
We help to shape these future leaders by creating a strong sense of belonging, fostering a love of deep, curious, and creative learning, and developing each student as a whole person through participation in diverse co-curricular and leadership programs. Many past students tell us that their lives were transformed through their experiences here.
As our historic campus nears its centenary, we are constantly seeking ways to ensure our learning environment enhances the learning and experiences of our students. As educators, we want to provide facilities that match the capabilities of our students. We are continually challenged by the costs of modernising and improving our ageing buildings and grounds. The heritage listing of the school leads to significantly higher costs than other schools.
The Mac.Rob Building Fund allows our community to help contribute to the improvement and restoration of our school’s historic facilities and buildings.
Current Improvement Projects.
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Baby Grand Piano.
Each year, community donations are used to enhance the facilities of the school and the experiences of our students. We’re currently raising $20,000 to purchase a baby grand piano - a transformational addition to our Music Department that will elevate both student learning and performance experiences.
This instrument will provide our young musicians with the opportunity to rehearse and perform on a professional-quality piano, enriching concerts, ensembles, and classroom music for years to come.
Every contribution, big or small, helps us inspire creativity, excellence, and a lifelong love of music in our students.
Donate to the Baby Grand Piano Project:
Previous Projects.
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Boundary Fence Project.
In 2024 - after a significant investment of time and much hard work - were were excited to announce we had secured all of the necessary approvals to proceed with the construction of a new boundary fence. Given our proximity to Kings Way, one of Melbourne’s busiest roads, and the publicly-accessible Albert Park Lake, golf course, and sports centres, a fence along our front front boundary has long been sought to improve the safety of students and staff.
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Kingsway Science Lab Conversion.
To improve our students’ access to practical science studies, we are excited to open our brand-new science laboratory in the historic Kingsway Building. This new renovation will ensure that all Mac.Rob students will have access to practical classroom experiments and experiences as part of their curriculum.
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Wellbeing & Careers Space.
Our wellbeing and careers counselling spaces have also been recently refurbished, improving the layout of the existing counselling rooms for enhanced privacy, comfort, and atmosphere. Our incredible support staff look forward to welcoming students to this wonderful new space.
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These projects were made possible with the assistance of donations to the Building Fund by our school community. All donations to the Building Fund, big or small, helps us continue to create a high-quality environment for our outstanding students and staff.
Building Fund.
Every donation to the Building Funds contributes directly towards projects or upgrades identified by students and the Mac.Rob School Council as being beneficial to the education and wellbeing of our student. The maintenance of our historic campus is an ongoing project, and we are constantly seeking ways to provide our students with improved communal spaces, classrooms, and grounds where they can socialise, engage, and learn. A donation to the Building Fund will help ensure that generations of Mac.Robbians have access to the best teaching, learning, and wellbeing facilities possible.
To donate to the Building Fund, please select from the pre-determined amounts below, or alternatively, donate an amount of your choosing.
Donate to the Mac.Rob Building Fund:
Support Mac.Rob with an annual donation.
With your generous support, we can achieve our aim of developing curious, motivated, and critical thinkers who show compassion for others, pursue personal growth, demonstrate respect for their community, and explore disciplines and opportunities they are truly passionate about.
Donations to the Mac.Rob Building Fund are tax deductible.
Mac.Rob Foundation.
The Mac.Rob Foundation is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to supporting the education and advancement of young women in Victoria. The Foundation’s scholarships and bursaries empower the students of Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School, both past and present, to achieve their educational goals.
Available across a wide range of subject areas and interests, our annual grants program includes scholarships and bursaries to recognise and reward academic excellence, to assist students experiencing financial hardship, and to support postgraduate study.
The Foundation has supported many young women to achieve their academic aspirations through valuable donor contributions. Here are some of the ways your donations make a difference:
$50 can help buy a laptop to assist a young woman in financial hardship.
$250 can help buy a musical instrument for a gifted musician.
$1,000 can help a postgraduate student attend an international research conference.
Whether you're a current student, a family member, or a graduate, there are a number of different ways you can get involved with the Mac.Rob Foundation and support the education of our students.
