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The Susan Just Appeal is a special fundraising initiative to honour Principal Susan Just’s 15 years of visionary leadership at Lauriston Girls’ School. All funds raised through the Appeal will go directly towards a defined building project: the construction of a new kitchen and dining hall at Howqua, the heart of Howqua in the school’s unique Year 9 program.
The funds from the Appeal will be put to work immediately, with works at Howqua to commence at the end of 2025 once the goal is met.
This Appeal not only honours Susan Just’s 15 years of transformative leadership at Lauriston, but also continues the School’s strong tradition of philanthropic investment in Howqua. By supporting the construction of a new kitchen and dining hall you are helping to create a space that nurtures connection, growth, and wellbeing for every Year 9 student.
Your gift ensures that Susan’s legacy lives on through a project that reflects her belief in courage, opportunity, and personal development, while also strengthening Lauriston’s future for generations to come.
We are hoping to commence as soon as the 2025 cohort of students depart Howqua in early December 2025. We do not anticipate any major impact to the 2026 use of the dining hall at Howqua.
This embodies the spirit of paying it forward. It will help ensure that when Lauriston’s new Principal commences in 2026, they will inherit not just a thriving school, but a community of support and generosity — ready to empower them to make an enduring impact for future generations of Lauriston students.
Donating to the Appeal
You can make a gift online via our secure donation page. We also accept donations via direct bank transfer or cheque—please contact the Lauriston Foundation for details - giving@lauriston.vic.edu.au.
Yes, all donations to the Susan Just Legacy Appeal are tax-deductible in Australia. A tax receipt will be issued to all gifts $2 or more.
Yes! All donors can leave a message of gratitude when making their gift, which will be featured on our Virtual Honour Wall and included in the Legacy Tribute Book for Susan and the new Principal.
Yes, we welcome pledges and recurring gifts. If you would like to set up a scheduled donation over time, please contact the Lauriston Foundation team -giving@lauriston.vic.edu.au.
Donor Recognition
All donors will be recognised on the Virtual Honour Wall and in the Legacy Tribute Book. Some donors will also be recognised on an Honour Board in the new Howqua Dining Hall. For more information on how gifts will be honoured and recognised, please visit our appeal page.
Give Now
On the “Select Campaign” pull down, please change “Future Building Fund” to “Heart of Howqua Building Fund”
Yes. When making your gift, you can choose to remain anonymous and opt out of public recognition.
