EDUCATION
Tara Getty Foundation has a long and strong commitment to a number of schools, educational institutions, and programmes both locally and nationally, as well as in rural areas in Africa. Recognising first hand, that every child learns differently, we are thrilled to support learning environments that foster curiosity, creativity, growth, and inclusion.
By providing resources and funding, the foundation also champions educators and their role, ensuring they are supported in their invaluable work to inspire and nurture the next generation. We are excited to unlock potential and opportunities for children to evolve on their individual learning trajectories.
BENEFICIARIES
Aiglon College, 1949 Society
Aiglon College is an international boarding school based in the Swiss Alps. Founded in 1949, for over 75 years Aiglon has delivered a world class education to students from all over the globe. Aiglon today is home to more than 480 students from over 70 nationalities, ages 7 through 18, where they receive a balanced and holistic education of mind, body, and spirit.
Wellington College - Prince Albert Foundation
It is a fact that while talent is spread evenly throughout society, opportunity is not. Wellington College wants to do what they can to address this disparity and support access and opportunity for more young people in our community and beyond. The community is enriched by having a bright, ambitious, talented and inclusive student body. The Prince Albert Foundation (PAF) Scholarship programme was established with a clear objective of widening access by offering fully funded (100% funding) places to young people with talent and ambition whose families simply cannot afford the fees. The programme is designed to give young people the life-changing education and opportunities which a Wellington education provides in order to significantly enhance their life chances, future options, and life-long ambitions. This is not a one-way beneficial relationship, far from it, it benefits the whole Wellington Community (and beyond), creating a student body that more accurately reflects the world in which the students live and the world that they will enter when they leave. Inclusivity and diversity are central themes of the educational philosophy and underpins everything the foundation does. Wellington has inspired and been inspired by the young people that have come here on a fully funded place.
Tara Getty Secondary School - Tanzania
Before the establishment of the school, students in the Moya and Mayoka communities in the Lake Manyara landscape had to travel 7–12 km daily to attend secondary school. Many children dropped out, with boys turning to fishing or cattle herding and girls facing early marriages. Recognising the urgent need for accessible education, the community allocated 15 acres of land.
Working with Wild Impact for over three decades, Tara and Jessica were motivated to support this area in Tanzania as an extension of their involvement closer to home in South Africa began a long term commitment and relationship with Moya and Moyoka communities in the Babati District on the edge of the incredible Lake Manyara.
Opening in January 2021 with 99 students, this first phase of Tara Getty Secondary School started with simple, essential-needs constructions in order to provide a comprehensive curriculum, including mathematics, english, physics, kiswahili, chemistry, biology, agriculture, civics, history, and geography for secondary students.
The highlight during one of the family’s visits was the official opening in November 2022. Caspar Getty, as a teenager, offered the idea of some dedicated sports facilities in his speech; met with unbridled enthusiasm, this resulted in the sports courts for physical education, soccer, netball, volleyball, and athletics!
New science laboratories ensure hands-on learning experiences, and excitingly, Phase 5 is currently underway, to include extra staff accommodations, ablution facilities, fencing, two additional classrooms, a media library and a vegetable garden.
Currently the school serves 389 students from Form 1 - IV and funding each phase annually enables the expansion of facilities and teaching staff, for the first intake to progress through the school and graduate! This growth provides students with a quality education empowering them to build brighter futures.
The Tara Getty Secondary school (named by the community!) has catalysed such zeal and positivity in this area. Tara and Jessica with their children share a wonderful connection with the Lake Manyara communities, as they continue to grow this vibrant school.
With a strong foundation and community support, the school is shaping the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
Western Province Preparatory School - Getty Learning Centre
Western Province Preparatory School in Cape Town, South Africa celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014. The WPPS Centenary Foundation Trust was launched to power the school’s future, helping it to make a lasting difference for generations to come.
The WPPS Centenary Fund’s core areas of focus are the Scholarship Fund, Teachers’ Endowment, Future Teachers Academy and Infrastructure.
Coming to the conclusion of their two sons’ formative years, happily ensconced at Western Province Preparatory School (from 2006 - 2017) Tara and Jessica were keen to support the Centenary Foundation Trust and its vision.
Infrastructure presented as a priority and consequently, Tara and Jessica’s donation enabled two Grade 2 classrooms, a new library and an art facility.
Named Getty Learning Centre, this beautiful space enhances the teaching and learning experience on Eden Road Campus, where the youngest students start their WPPS journey.
