Foundation & Alumni Office Staff

The Churchie Foundation and Alumni Office aim to set the benchmark for fundraising and development practices for private Schools in Australia by Centenary 2012.

Foundation Manager

Anna Coles

Anna leads the Foundation and Alumni Office to achieve its goals. She will also ensure the successful delivery of the Schools Built Environment Strategy 2007 - 2012. Anna’s background is in fundraising and event and sponsorship management within the local government, corporate and not for profit sectors. Passionate about philanthropy, Anna enjoys working with the extended Churchie community as well as being a Churchie Mum. Anna can be contacted at Anna.Coles@churchie.com.au or on (07) 3896 6445.

Director of Philanthropy

Warren Sturgess

Warren attended Churchie from 1970 to 1971, returning in 1993 to work for the Churchie Foundation. After successfully completing the Stanley and May Smith Science Centre Appeal, he spent some years away from the School, once again returning in 2005 to take up his current position. Warren contributed substantially to the completion of the Graham Fowles Boatshed Appeal, the Sir John Pidgeon Sports Complex and Barry McCart Aquatic Centre. He is now focused on raising funds for the renewal of Morris Hall. Warren can be contacted at Warren.Sturgess@churchie.com.au or on (07) 3896 2203

Manager of Old Boys and Alumni Relations

David Grogan

David is an Old Boy who returned to Churchie in 1993 to teach Senior English. His teaching qualifications include a Masters in Education Administration. After nine years as Head of Magnus House, David became Manager of Old Boys and Alumni Relations. He has worked extensively to maintain strong relations between the School and Old Boys and enhance the business, professional and networking opportunities for Churchie graduates. David also coached sports extensively, including the Churchie 1st XV Rugby and 1st XI Cricket teams; and he had a lengthy involvement in representative Rugby at Queensland and Australian schools level.