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BRAVO! ARTS APPEAL
Something exciting is happening in 2027!
As the ground is prepared for the Aquinas Centre, a new chapter begins. We’re building more than a state-of-the-art facility; we’re creating a place where our community gathers and the performing arts take flight.
At its heart is the McMillan Recital Hall, a stunning theatre with seating for more than 700 guests, crafted to elevate the sights and sounds of every performance. Here our Schola Cantorum, instrumental ensembles and Drama students will step into the light, discovering the joy of performing in an environment designed for excellence.
Beyond the stage, the McMillan Recital Hall will also serve as a vibrant heart of College life, hosting assemblies, lectures, presentations and community events, providing a place for the Aquinas story to be shared by us all.
Alongside the McMillan Recital Hall, the new Music School will feature tutorial rooms, recording studios and practice areas where boys can discover their passions, refine their skills and achieve their potential.
Positioned at the entrance to our campus, the Aquinas Centre affirms the central role of the Arts in an Aquinas education, offering a creative environment where infinite possibilities unfold. With world-class acoustic design and a vision to nurture excellence, the Aquinas Centre will open in 2027 as a cultural landmark for our community – a bold investment in the future and a celebration of the gifts of our young men as they prepare to lead with purpose and compassion.
We're creating a space where more of these moments can happen – a purpose-built Centre for arts, performance and excellence – the AQUINAS CENTRE.
A place where music, drama, storytelling, lectures and creative thinking will thrive. Where every boy can explore his identity, rise to his potential and perform with confidence.
Your support is the difference between a good building and a remarkable one. There are many ways to get involved, from symbolic gestures like buying a brick or naming a seat, to family tributes and larger transformational gifts.
Every donation, large or small, brings this vision closer to life. Your support will help ensure the arts are not only included but celebrated at Aquinas College.
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BUY A KEY
$2,500
An extraordinary opportunity to support the purchase of a premium Grand Piano. 88 donors for 88 keys.
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TAKE YOUR SEAT
$1,000
Support a chair with a brass plaque on a seat in the McMillan Hall to recognise your family.
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PAVE THE WAY
$1,000
Buy a brick with your family name, graduating class or in honour of a loved one.
An unforgettable evening in support of the Aquinas Centre.
Join Aquinas families, Old Aquinians and friends of the College for a vibrant night of entertainment, hospitality and fundraising as we come together to create a legacy for future generations.
Saturday 24 October 2026
6PM-midnight
Tickets: $150 per person
We are seeking event sponsors!
Should you be interested in sponsorship opportunities or wish to learn more, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please email foundation@aquinas.wa.edu.au.
GIVING FAQ
Are contributions tax deductible?
The Aquinas College Foundation is a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). The Foundation can confirm the appropriate receipting arrangements for your particular contribution.
Who can participate?
These opportunities are open to the broader Aquinas community, including current families, grandparents, Old Aquinians, past families and friends of the College.
Can several people contribute together?
Yes – families, friendship groups, year groups and other groups may choose to contribute together toward a giving opportunity and is a wonderful idea to celebrate your connection.
Can I give one as a gift?
Yes – a paver, seat or piano key can be a meaningful way of recognising another person or family.
Where does the money go?
Funds raised through the BRAVO! campaign supports the Aquinas Centre.
I'm not sure what to choose. Who can I speak to?
Please contact the Aquinas Foundation for help to select the most appropriate form of recognition for you.
Recognition
Supporters will be recognised through the Foundation’s donor roll, supporter’s board within the Aquinas Centre and in a subsequent Foundation newsletter. All supporters will also be invited to the opening of the new Aquinas Centre in 2027.
