Ruyton Girls’ School - Annual Report 2015

To reflect Ruyton’s philosophy of individualised learning, the

Development Office launched an exciting initiative with the

online

Build Your Own Prospectus,

where prospective parents

are able to design a personalised prospectus for their

daughter. In addition, we saw the successful publication of

the biannual

Ruyton Reporters

in print and as eBooks,

The

Ruytonian,

with its theme of travel, and with individualised

front and inside covers, the

WednesdayWeekly,

the collection

of Senior School students’ short stories in

Scripsi

and various

marketing publications in the wider community.

We have made great progress with the collation and

organisation of material for the Archives.With the continued

assistance of former student, Ms Alex Caldwell, the

digitisation of Ruyton’s photographic albums has continued

throughout 2015. At time of writing, we have six albums

digitised and processed. In addition, three Year 9 students, as

part of their volunteer experience for the Duke of Edinburgh

Award Scheme, have been working towards digitising our

collection of Ruytonian magazines.They have now processed

29 issues of the magazine published between 1909 and 1924.

We have received several donations from the community

this year, including a blazer fromMs Alex Caldwell, a hat and

a home economics book fromMs Janine Greenwood, a

collection of items fromMs Sally Dean, photographs and

reports fromMs Ann Pavey, which belonged to her mother,

Mrs Dorothy MacGruer, magazines and a prospectus from

Ms Naomi Louttit, and photographs fromMs JanWalker and

Ms Helen Gordon.The archives office has received 11 external

requests for information and research in relation to our

collections and seven internal requests.

With 13 active parent groups we continue to be most grateful

for the level of community engagement and generosity - the

investment of time and talents of our volunteers makes the

Ruyton community a richer place: a place where families are

connected, girls are supported in their co-curricular pursuits

and our School continues to ‘punch above its weight’ in so

many areas. It is wonderful to have volunteers involved and

supporting the students in so many areas and we sincerely

thank you.

FINANCE

Financial year ended 31 December 2014

We are pleased to report that, in 2014, all key budget

parameters were met and the financial position of Ruyton

Girls’ School continues to remain sound. In addition to the

prudent financial management of our day-to-day activities,

Ruyton has a constant improvement programme in place for

the facilities at the School to ensure that the students and

staff have access to the spaces, equipment and technology

necessary for the delivery of our programmes.

The realisation of the School’s Master Plan continued

in earnest with the completion of the South House

redevelopment and the commencement of the construction

of the newMcRae Building due for

completion in 2015.

During 2014 a significant donation was received by the

School, being TheWardynski’s Residence at 25 Selbourne

Road. This property is being put to good use by our

Development Team and Ruyton community groups.

Pie charts the following:

Income

Expenses

Ms Leanne Sparkes,

Business Manager

School Community (Continued)

School Performance

72%

10%

55%

12%

10%

19%

Salaries and related expenses

Tuition related expenses

Depreciation

Other expenses

Capital expenditure

Tuition fees and private income

Government grants

Capital income

Other income

Donations

72%

10%

55%

12%

10%

19%