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‘Instrumental lessons are invaluable for our Foundation pupils. In particular their confidence.It has a unique way of opening them up and allowing them space to be creative. It is a joy to see.’AARON PARKER, Director Of MusicThe FutureAs part of LWC’s Strategy 2030, the SLT and Governors are working on a strategy for the Foundation – to raise its profile to reach a broader audience for applications and to raise more funds to enable us to offer greater support to those who need it and to ensure its future sustainability. We will be considering whether we can increase numbers of families we can help, and/or increase the numbers of 100%+ Awards we can give. The need is still very real:Part of our plan includes introducing a Patron of the Foundation and a team of Ambassadors to help us spread the word and champion our cause. We are building additional relationships with more trusts and foundations who can refer applicants and help support our pupils’ needs. We will also be launching a Foundation Day Appeal in March to secure new funds. We look forward to telling you more how we are progressing with these, and other plans, throughout 2024.As Sternians, you are fully aware that the Foundation has always been the beating heart of the College. It remains our ambition for this to continue. The LWC Community plays a central and vital role to ensure we can maintain and hopefully grow the Foundation as we move into our second 100 years. We cannot do this without the support of hundreds of donors supporting in a variety of ways and at all levels. We do really appreciate your support and hope we can rely on your continued generosity. Thank you to everyone who plays their part in transforming the lives of children who have lost the support of a parent.‘By the age of 16 around 1 in 20 young people will have experienced the death of one or both of their parents.’Childhood Bereavement NetworkPLEASE SUPPORT OUR FOUNDATION DAY APPEAL Inside this magazine you will see a flyer with details on how you can support our Foundation Day Appeal on 21st March 2024. You can choose to support The Foundation or the Foundationer Extras Campaign.Ellie Smith and Micah Baidoo presenting at last years Foundation Day in March 202327