A Gift For Life
By including St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ in your Will, you will help future generations of students continue to acquire a lifelong love of learning and be of service to the community.
Your contribution will enable critical building works, facilities, programs or scholarships for students, who may otherwise be unable access our quality education.
We rely on your support and generosity to give to the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ through a bequest.
Some gifts are large, others are small but all are important.
It is this commitment to the future of St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ - a way of giving back - that lies at the heart of our philanthropic programs.
Should you have any questions, or require further information regarding bequests, please contact our . You can be assured that any discussions will be treated respectfully and confidentially.
How to Leave a Bequest
If you have already made a Will, adding a bequest to the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ is simple. Your solicitor can prepare a codicil form, or you can obtain one from the Development Office at St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½.
If you have not yet made a Will, your legal adviser can assist.
A bequest can take the form of a proportion or whole of an estate, a specified amount of money, property or as works of art, collections or jewellery. Alternatively, you may also consider leaving items such as stocks or shares or life insurance policy annuities or trust.
Providing an estimated amount of the value of your bequest is not compulsory. Although it is useful for School planning purposes, we will always respect your privacy and wishes.
A bequest notification form and codicil form can be found at the bottom of this page.
Preparing the Wording in your Will
Please find examples below. We recommend you seek advice from a solicitor when making your Will. The information presented here is not legal advice.
Example One
"I bequeath St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ of 282 Westbury Road, Prospect, Tasmania, 7250, Australia for its general purposes (the whole) or (a specific amount or gift) or (a percentage) or (the residue) of my estate free of all duties, and I declare that the receipt of its treasurer or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my executor."
Example Two
"I give to St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½, .…………………………………………………………………………… (insert here the amount of money or the percentage of the residual estate and/or the specific property you want to leave to St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½) to be applied for the purposes of (insert here the special area of interest if you wish) by St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ in such a manner as its Directors may determine. I direct that the receipt in writing of an authorised officer of St Patrick's Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ shall be deemed proof of payment."
Donations
There are several ways in which contributions can be made. The most significant way in which funds are contributed is through donations. Parents are invited to give while their child is at the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½. Donations may be paid in one lump sum or through periodic contributions. Most donors choose to pay their gift over a five year period.