The Foundation

Current Projects

The Buy-a-Brick Paver Project
This is a unique opportunity to have your name permanently engraved on a paver. The engraved brick pavers are feature rows around the pond in the College courtyard as part of the complete upgrade of the area.  The area was upgraded in December 2006 but space has been made for many engraved pavers to be included now and in the future so Old Collegians can continue to be part of this project.

For Old Collegians, each paver will be engraved with your name (or, if you wish, the name of a member of your family who has attended St. Mark’s) and the years in College. Friends of the College are also welcome to donate a paver, and have their name engraved. Your gift of $120 for one paver will go towards the cost of the refurbishm has now made the courtyard a feature of the College..  We are hoping that Old Collegians, friends and other supporters of the College will want to be part of this project.  (The engraved pavers form several rows, complementing the new larger plain pavers that have been laid across the whole courtyard and surrounding areas).  A beautiful feature wall in the style of Downer House has been built on the western side of the courtyard.  This has extended the courtyard area and divided the courtyard and the Master's Lodge.  If you would like to make a further gift towards the project, this would also be very much appreciated.

All gifts are tax deductible. If you wish to buy a brick, please contact St. Mark's, or download the form here:

Buy A Brick Application Form

Major Text Books in various Fields of Study for the Library
The library would like to increase the major text books available to residents to assist them with their studies.  A list of the books are detailed for you to review.  Donor's names will be recognised in each book. Please download this PDF document, which contains the list of books needed:

Major Text Book Information

Downer House Verandah
The historic Downer House is the main building at the entrance to the College and it is where the College was established in 1925.  The College endeavours to maintain its four heritage buildings to the best of its ability but the replacement of the verandah, its supports and the wrought iron work is quite expensive and any support Old Collegians can give this upgrade would be appreciated by the College.

Make a Donation towards Downer House Verandah

North West Corner Development at the College
St.Mark's has increased its numbers to 232 wth the completion of the North West Corner Development.  

The finalisation of the development included construction of new apartments over the driveway and the extension of the Lewis Buldings together with an extension, housing a further twenty-six students. It has created an additional courtyard for the College, further enhancing its existing garden and courtyard plan. The provision of underground parking space, has been provided for in the plans, but cost has meant this has been shelved for the time being.

This has all been possible by the wonderful generosity of Old Collegians and by the College taking out commercial loans for the balance.


Make a Donation towards the North West Corner Development