The Mount School York and Bootham School are deeply grateful to announce a remarkable donation from Mount Old Scholar Christine Johnson, Bootham Old Scholar the late Michael Johnson, and their charitable trust, The Stacey Sisters’ Bursary.
This generous gift has established a Stacey Sisters’ Bursary Fund at both schools, providing support for pupils who would otherwise be unable to benefit from a Quaker education.
The Stacey Sisters’ Charitable Trust was established by twins Christine and Michael Johnson to honour the Stacey Sisters, who in 1949 had created a bursary to fund places for a boy and a girl from the Warwickshire Quaker Monthly Meeting at the York Quaker Schools. Christine and Michael themselves were among the first recipients of the original bursary.
Through The Stacey Sisters’ Bursary Fund, Christine and Michael revived this original bursary, honouring the Stacey Sisters’ legacy and furthering their mission of broadening access to a Quaker education for boys and girls.
The entire communities of both schools, deeply appreciate the spirit of this donation, which stands as a testament to the transformative power of a Quaker education. Bootham School and The Mount School are steadfast in their commitment to providing bursaries that make a Quaker education accessible to pupils regardless of their circumstances. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Stacey Sisters’ Trust and to Christine and Michael Johnson for supporting this vital mission.
We look forward to working together to enhance further opportunities for pupils and to fulfil the inspiring legacy of the Stacey Sisters.
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