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| 30 Apr 2026 | |
| Written by Andrea Douglas (Harper) | |
| Foundation |
Ninety students took to the stage, backstage, and orchestra pit for this year's production of Footloose. Behind every performance, however, is another story, and that story was the focus of this year's Headmaster's Invite, hosted by the St Paul's Foundation.
This event brings together the people whose generosity makes opportunities possible. Whether volunteering on the sidelines each weekend, sponsoring a sports team, funding student opportunities via the Futures Fund, or supporting projects such as The Hive, every contribution helps create experiences that shape the lives of St Paul's students.
Headmaster Ben Skeen and Foundation Chair John Jackson thanked guests for the role they play in the life of the school, acknowledging that while students are the faces of these opportunities, they are backed by a community that gives its time, expertise, and financial support.
Footloose producer Jamieson Hudson then gave guests an entertaining behind-the-scenes glimpse of the school production. She shared the commitment required from students and staff, the countless hours of rehearsals, and the 168 pizzas that fuelled the cast and crew.
If you would like to help create opportunities for St Paul's students, we'd love to hear from you here. Every gift of time, expertise or generosity helps shape the future of our young people.
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