Inspiring Excellence Through Named Prizes
Each year, special prizes are awarded to boys who have displayed outstanding character, service and achievement. Among these are named prizes that honour the memory and achievements of Old Scholars and past staff. Two newly established prizes are profiled here.
Henchliffe Family Prize
Established in 2024, the Henchliffe Family Prize recognises outstanding leadership and contribution to the Prince Alfred College Debating Program. The prize, generously created by the Henchliffe family, honours their sons’ significant roles in the Debating program between 2014 and 2024 with the aim of inspiring the next generation of debating leaders at the College.
During their time at Prince Alfred College, David Henchliffe and Amanda Kelly’s sons Alexander (2021), Nicholas (2024) and Thomas (2024) all took on leadership and coaching roles within the Debating Society. Their involvement not only enriched their own educational experiences, but also positively impacted their peers and the broader school community. The Henchliffe family hopes that these prizes will continue to foster a culture of excellence and commitment within the Debating Program.
“We are delighted to support the next generation of debaters at Prince Alfred College. Our sons’ experiences as part of the Debating program were invaluable, and we hope these prizes will inspire and encourage future generations of debating leaders” shared the Henchliffe family.
The inaugural recipients of the Henchliffe Family Prize, awarded at the Debating End of Season Dinner in October 2024, were Nicholas Whyte (Senior Years Prize), Charles Tang (Middle Years Prize) and Sammy Rayner (Preparatory School Prize).
Gibbs Family History Prize
The Gibbs Family History Prize for a student in Year 7 was established in 2024 by the family of the late Ronald Malcolm Gibbs AM (PAC 1951- 1955).
Ron, who passed away in 2015, was the author of many books during his lifetime and was commissioned to write a history of Prince Alfred College, first published in 1984 and a second edition was released in 2008. Ron was an eminent historian and contributed much to our understanding of South Australia’s history through his research and writing in addition to Australian Aborigines and their way of life.
The Gibbs Family have been supporting the College for many years through the publication of the Annual History Journal.
The Gibbs Family History Prize recognises a student whose efforts and passion in exploring the history curriculum in Year 7 are of an outstanding level.
“The Gibbs family is so pleased to be part of the giving program at PAC and support the school’s history curriculum. It has been a joy to see the Annual History Journal flourish into such a high-quality publication and be a part of encouraging students to appreciate the value in understanding our collective history.” – Margaret Gibbs
To find out more about establishing a prize in honour or in memory of a friend or family member, please contact the Philanthropy Team at foundation@pac.edu.au or 08 8334 1200.
