Reporter 2022

With thanks to

Old Scotch Collegians and broader Scotch community that have contributed to the archives over the years.

Mr W Alexander Mrs J Alexander

Mr John Sharpe MA, first Principal of Scotch College

The Alexander Scotch College in Shearer Hall, Beaufort Street, Perth, 1897–1904

Principal P C Anderson and family Middle School classroom, 1910

Collegians House

Boarding House dormitory

Whole school, 1903

Football team XVIII, 1905–1906

Scotch student postcard

parade

1925

The first Cricket match is played on the Memorial Oval

1904

1972

W R Dickinson is made fifth Headmaster of Scotch College

1997

Students on the veranda of Collegians House, 1940

Scotch College reopened in Barretts’ House, Claremont

Athletics team Rowing VIII in front of the Scotch College Boat Shed, 1915

Staff, Principal P C Anderson (centre), 1907 Egg and spoon race, 1917

Shooting team, 1912

Cigarette card, 1917

Barretts’ House and Headmaster’s Residence

Students at the Head of the River

Headmaster P C Anderson (left), 1930

Blazer pocket with Colours, 1937

Cadets, 1935

R, E and H Ledger, 1920

Students playing table tennis in the Boarding House

Staff, Principal P C Anderson (centre)

Reporter, Volume 17, Issue 2, 1924

Students at Collegians House, 1926

Anderson House, 1983

Scotch College celebrates its centenary

Opening of PE Centre, 1988

Boarding students Student classwork, 1998

Tennis team, 1986 Pipe Band, 1994

Senior School classroom, 1995

Students, 1981

W R Dickinson, fifth Headmaster of Scotch College

2nd VIII Rowing crew, 1977 Opening of the new Music and Drama Centre, 1982

Student presents painting, 1988

Students on Red Nose Day, 1998

W R Dickinson at Scotch College’s centenary celebrations, 1997

Year 1 class, 1994

ANZAC Day service, 1999

Centenary flag, 1997

W R Dickinson farewell, 1997 Centenary celebrations, 1997

G E Maxwell Keys, third Principal of Scotch College

First school in WA to offer all three International Baccalaureate programmes

Students outside M-Block Building, 1954

Students at the cinema

Pipe Band, 1954

Behind the scenes of a Dramatic Society Play, 1955

Classroom, 1956

Scotch College Football team XVIII Tour to Adelaide, 1949

Boxing tournament, 1955

Cadets,

Head of the River at The Narrows, South Perth, 1956

Inter-House Athletics

Tennis team, 1959

Students, 1998

Dr Alec O’Connell appointed seventh Headmaster of Scotch College, 2010 Ross House students, 2000 Big Band One, 2005 Year 9 Moray Camp, 2005

Chess, 2010

Middle School students

Senior School Drama Production of The Addams Family, 2019

NAIDOC Week Assembly

Pipe Band performance at March Out Bush School

Highland Games, 1999

Rowing, 2009

Middle School students

Pipe Band performing at the ANZAC Day parade, 2010

The newly redeveloped Boat Shed, 2022

House Rowing winners, Stuart House, 2000

Rev A Syme, sixth Headmaster of Scotch College, 1998

Round Square Exchange to Switzerland, 2019

Headmaster O’Connell presenting the Staff Trophy, 2013

Students on the Bibbulmun Track, 2010

2022 Scotch College celebrates its 125th year Anniversary

The Scotch College Pipe Band was founded

HEADMASTER’S REPORT

125 YEARS ON – DNA DOES MATTER

ON MANY OCCASIONS SINCE joining the Scotch community, I have pondered how important a school’s DNA is to its growth, development, and future prosperity, not to mention the deep and lasting impact it can have on a school and the wider community. This fact was never more apparent than during 2022, as we celebrated 125 years of Scotch’s role in providing education in Western Australia.

Scotland has a long and often turbulent history, including fighting many conflicts in search of true independence, beginning with its Celtic settlers well over 2,000 years ago and still ongoing as the strongly nationalist country debates political independence from the UK. The Scots are fiercely independent and passionate

about their country and its heritage, and to understand the depth of this passion, one only needs to watch a sporting event involving Scotland versus England.

The most amazing part of Scottish heritage is that it contains so many deep and compelling elements that make even those who are not of direct Scottish descent buy into the traditions and charisms of this unique culture. Our College is one such example. Given that we comprise so many nationalities and racial backgrounds, everyone loves and buys into our Scottish heritage.

For many of us, the core of Scottish culture is somewhat embodied by the mystery, the beauty, and the romantic thoughts we may hold of roaming through the Highlands; the historic home of the

clans who fought some of the final battles for Scottish independence in the 16th century. Each clan, and Scotch College itself has adopted 10 clans, has its own tartan, and each clan member claims his descent from a common ancestor. Over 500 clans are registered, not only in Scotland but wherever Scots gathered after the Scottish diaspora. Today, some 125 years on, as our boys progress from Junior School, through Middle School, and then finally into Senior School, (marked by March Out Day, our own cultural icon, closely followed by our Valedictory evening), they leave the college firmly aligned to their House Clan; something which defines their time well after leaving Scotch and becoming a member of the 16,500 Old Scotch Collegians.

DR ALEC O'CONNELL HEADMASTER

Micheal Spratt, Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator, leading the welcome ceremony at the College’s 125th Anniversary

One of the traditions of the Scotch Nation is that for 300 years there has been the incalculable importance of the education of children. When Scotland was reconstituted under that great Presbyterian, John Knox, one of the great principles was the education of children. There was compulsory education of rich and poor in Scotland 320 years ago. This philosophy lives on at Scotch today as we try and ensure access and equity via bursaries, scholarships, and philanthropic support.

Scotch is the product of a great educational scheme planned by our forefathers. Reflecting on his own educational background, one of our founders said ‘he owed it to his father’s self-denial and his mother’s devotion, that he had been kept at the Grammar School and University, if he failed to hold up to honour that side of Scottish life’. The initiation of the Scotch College in Perth was due to the generosity of Mr W Alexander, M.L.C, whose wife convinced him to donate 500 pounds to commence Scotch. What his generosity made possible the presbytery of the church took up and worked out.

As for our school, originally known as Alexander Scots College, the first speech day was held in 1897. Many ladies and gentlemen, principally relatives or friends of the pupils, attended. The Governor (Sir Gerard Smith), Lady Smith, the Chief Justice (Sir Alexander Onslow),

and Lady Onslow occupied seats on the auspicious occasion. The meeting commenced with prayer by the Rev T M’Carlie. The Chairman said the first speech-day of their Scotch College was a very important occasion to all of those who were interested in the institution.

That they had with them that day His Excellency the Governor and Lady Smith, who were at the head of the colony, and one so well known for educational gifts as, his Honour the Chief Justice, was a matter for congratulation. To see before them so large an assemblage of friends also was a great encouragement to those who had control of this new undertaking.

The College had been happy to secure Mr Sharpe as principal. Their desire was to make the college something like the Grammar Schools from which some of them had come, and to make it a steppingstone to the University. At that time there was no University in WA to step into yet, but by the time some of the boys were big and old enough he hoped there would be such an institution for them to enter.

The number of foundation pupils was 29, and altogether this year they had enrolled 65. The first year closed with an enrolment of 53. During the first six months the work of the college had been carried on by Mr Sharpe and Mr Thomas as assistant master. The number of pupils had then reached 43, and fresh enrolments were being made every week;

accordingly, the staff was increased, and Mr Brown began work as master of the lower school.

Some would argue strongly that unlike England, Scotland has retained its unique, traditional music, played on the bagpipes, an instrument either loved or hated by all those who hear it. Traditional Scottish dance is part of the DNA, and Highland Games, such as those that operated many years ago at Scotch and do so now as a modified version at the annual Middle School Highland Games afternoon, encapsulate traditional shows of strength, such as tossing the caber, shot-putting, hammer-throwing, and weight-throwing. Of course, our pipe band, and even myself, own and wear kilts. These garments are considered Scotland’s national dress and worn with pride at festivals and on special occasions, such as our 125th celebrations and Pipe Band dinners.

With so much heritage generated through our connection with Scotland, and our Western Australian heritage, which has forged our unique educational footprint, it is critically important to give kudos to another major waymark for Scotch, our 125th year. Today’s waymarks benchmark our past, current, and future growth and success. While the term waymark is not a word we commonly used today, the term milestone is very much a familiar part of today’s vernacular.

Pipe Band 75th anniversary

THE OTHER REASON TO ACKNOWLEDGE MILESTONES, IS THAT THEY CAN BREAK UP THE THOUGHT OF ACHIEVING WHAT MAY APPEAR TO BE THE UNACHIEVABLE.

CHAPLAIN

THEY WERE TERRIBLY AFRAID, BUT THE ANGEL SAID TO THEM, 'DO NOT BE AFRAID! I AM HERE WITH GOOD NEWS FOR YOU, WHICH WILL BRING GREAT JOY TO ALL THE PEOPLE. THIS VERY DAY, IN DAVID'S TOWN, YOUR SAVIOUR WAS BORN – CHRIST THE LORD!' (LUKE 2: 10-11)

DO NOT BE AFRAID!’ What an introduction. It is both a demand and a challenge we yearn for. Imagine it. Of course, the shepherds were terrified, as we probably would have been too, but the angel’s announcement carries an astonishing tenderness. This is important in our times for in every contemporary place of violence and of abandonment, the compassion and tenderness of God are also present. Go to places where the wounds of humanity are very great, and in the midst of all, there is moving a God who is embedded in that mountain of suffering.

Hence this encounter between God’s messenger and these shepherds of long

ago should not be romanticised. It is still an astonishing encounter, but for me it underlines God’s limitless love of our human condition, in all its ordinariness.

‘Do not be afraid’. We are told this 365 times in the Bible, once for every day. Amazingly, the message is not to a select few but is for everyone. However dark the night or difficult the road, we are never abandoned by the One who sustains all. Those who experience deep sorrow and wounds can also know ‘the joy of Jesus’.

Around the world, at Christmas, these verses are today read in hundreds of languages. They are read in every country of the earth and the story of the angel

and the shepherds is dramatized in a thousand ways. It is a story that comes to life when we know, deep within, that our hearts are restless until they find God. Till then it is just a well-worn tale. It takes on life when we face our own wounds and, in faith, believe that there is One who can heal and change us. Ours is a God who can re-make us, despite our seemingly endless messiness, imperfections, and contradictions. In our uncertain times, with climate change, war raging in Ukraine, and the COVID scourge, that angel still speaks, saying to us as to the shepherds, a truth which is both powerful and tender: ‘You are made in God’s image, and you are befriended by Christ, and you are empowered by the Holy Spirit.’

(With thanks to Rev Dr Peter Millar, author, minister, past warden of the Iona Community).

REVD GARY VAN HEERDEN CHAPLAIN

COUNCIL

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

THE COLLEGE CELEBRATED its 125th anniversary in a variety of ways during the year culminating in the cocktail party in early December on the Chapel lawn attended by 650+ people. What is apparent is that Scotch College is in a good place with the right people doing the right things all aligned towards seeking to enhance the educational offerings to the students and the Scotch community. The 125th anniversary celebrations reinforced the special, inclusive, and strong community that we continue to enjoy.

It is pleasing that enrolments have continued to improve particularly, over the past 18 or so months and remain strong which is testament to all involved at Scotch.

The 125th year has offered a time of reflection for the Council best described in three themes over the past 3 years which the Council undertook to achieve. Firstly, reinforcing the leadership of the College over that period with appointments to the Heads of the Junior School, Middle School, Senior School along with the renewal of Dr Alec O’Connell’s term as Headmaster and the previous appointment of our Chaplain and the Chief Financial Officer. Those decisions have set the foundation for the future. Secondly, the Council identified certain structures which we regard as iconic to the College and commenced a process of refurbishment of each namely, the Chapel, Memorial Hall, the Gooch Pavilion and most recently, the rowing Boat Shed which was opened in late November. In addition, and in the year prior to the pandemic, the College opened its state of the art Maths and Commerce Building. Finally, during the past few years, there has been a process of renewal of Council with the appointments of Martina Crowley, Rev. Steve Francis, Naomi Flutter and Professor Harlene Hayne. We will also welcome Ben Bartholomaeus and Aaron Hood to Council from 2023.

MR MARK PAGANIN CHAIR OF COUNCIL

However, with renewal comes succession. I would like to recognise the contributions of those Council members who will retire at the end of 2022 namely, Terry Bowen (9 years), John Flecker (7 years) however, John will remain Chair of the Foundation, Greg Ledger (7 years) and Saschelle Blake (8 years). After 9 years on Council, the past 6 years as Chair, I will relinquish that position at the end of 2022. It has been a privilege to serve on Council and the College. I am very pleased to announce that Deputy Chair, Tim Wiese (OSC) will become Chair from 2023 and will be supported by Alan Murray (OSC) as Deputy Chair. Tim is a former boarder and, with his wife Sarah, have 2 sons who are OSCs.

The Council held a strategy day in November which involved all key stakeholders including the Executive, President of the OSC and the Chaplain. Together, we identified the pillars of the College which will never change, such as its values and traditions yet we have a continual mindset to enhance the educational offerings to the students and to the broader Scotch community. Tim and Dr Alec O’Connell will communicate the outcomes of the strategy session to the College community during the new academic year.

On behalf of Council, I would like to recognise the continued and significant support from the Foundation and the Old Scotch Collegians both of whom are very much part of the pillars of the College. Finally, to the Class of 2022, thank you and your families for being part of, and contributing to, the College and all the very best for your future. We would like to think that our leaving Classes will contribute positively to the communities in which they choose to live. All the very best to our staff and thank you to the leadership of our Headmaster, Dr Alec O’Connell.

“IT HAS BEEN A PRIVILEGE TO SERVE ON COUNCIL AND THE COLLEGE “

Mark Paganin, Chair of Council and Dr Alec O’Connell, Headmaster, celebrating Scotch College’s 125th Anniversary

FOUNDATION

I’D LIKE TO COMMENCE BY sincerely thanking the Board members of Foundation and JMF for their continued wise stewardship and oversight. In particular, thanks to the Investment Committee who have worked closely with our financial advisors, Shadforth, to guide our investment activities in these volatile times.

Foundation has continued to enact its strategy:

• Prudently investing its funds for long term future growth to support of the College. Currently Foundation has approximately $41m of net assets.

• Remain a safe pair of hands for the receipt, investment and use of Bequests. $850,000 of funds were received from Bequests this year

• Support the College annually with student scholarships, teacher development, the Office of Philanthropy and other special

projects. This year over $500,000 of support has been provided.

• Support capital works projects in line with the College’s masterplan. $13m of loan funds are currently committed to the College.

On the capital works front, over the last few years the College has completed the new Teaching & Learning Building as well as a series of heritage refurbishments to the Memorial Hall, the Chapel, the Gooch Pavilion and the rowing Boat Shed. Foundation’s support has enabled the College to proceed with this programme of works with financial certainty.

Each of these projects has an impact well beyond the bricks and mortar. In officially opening the Boat Shed refurbishment and expansion in this 125th year of the College, I talked about the “makers” and the “users” of this magnificent new space.

The makers include every single donor who contributed to the $700,000 that was

MR JOHN FLECKER CHAIR OF FOUNDATION

raised for this project. Foundation was a cornerstone supporter thereafter.

The users were wonderfully reflected in the final race of the House rowing regatta. Participating VIIIs included a current schoolboys crew, a recently graduated young old boys crew, a Masters old boys crew, a Veterans crew and a St Hilda’s schoolgirls crew. I believe this to be a globally unique, multigenerational event that depicts the depth of culture and both old and new traditions being lived at the College, in this case in the Boat Shed. So much more than just bricks and mortar. Every capital works project creates its own part in the living fabric of the College. That is why the selection of appropriate capital works by the Master Planning Committee, Finance & Planning Committee and ultimately the Council is so important and why Foundation is there to support the delivery of the ensuing works.

Celebrating the opening of the Boat Shed. Micheal Spratt, Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator, Tjalaminu Mia, Dr Alec O’Connell, Headmaster and John Flecker, Head of Foundation

TEACHING AND LEARNING

SCOTCH COLLEGE IS ONCE

again thrilled to announce the outstanding results of our 2022 cohort. Our students have benefited from the three pathways on offer: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), WACE Vocational Education and Training (VET), and WACE Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

As always, the boy select the most academically rigorous programme that sets them on the path to future success and this year we have learned of many students achieving their aspiring goals.

In 2022, 11% of our students pursued the IBDP, while 28% enrolled in the VET pathway and 61% chose the ATAR. Regardless of the programme, all of our graduates had the opportunity to secure a university placement, including 40 out of 48 VET students who opted for the direct entry pathway into university by graduating with a Certificate IV. This pathway is attractive to students who want access to a range of university courses, but who learn best through a competency based course rather than the traditional examination pathway.

We are incredibly proud that 98% of all our students met the graduation requirements for their chosen pathways, and an impressive 86% achieved the minimum entry requirement for university. Compared to the global graduation rate of 70% for the IBDP and 90% for the statebased WACE programme, our students and staff deserve high praise.

As our IBDP results are not featured in media publications, we wanted to share some of the highlights with our community. Our students achieved a combined median ATAR of 89.55, with six students earning an ATAR of 99+. Additionally, our top performing Diploma

student, Emanuel Radici scored an inspiring 43 out of 45, placing him in the top 3% of students worldwide. Our top WACE ATAR student, James Walker earned an impressive 99.60 placing him in the top 0.5% in the state. Additionally, 25% of our WACE ATAR cohort received a Certificate of Distinction or Merit for their outstanding Year 11 and 12 efforts. This certificate is based on a point system determined by high course grades across the two years.

CELEBRATING THEIR SUCCESS

IB Diploma Dux

Emanuel Radici

WACE ATAR Dux

James Walker

WACE VET DUX

George Sharrin

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (IBDP) ACHIEVEMENTS 2022

This year’s results for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) are once again a representation of the dedication the boys apply to their studies and the collective effort from all their teachers. The College community was thrilled to share the results with the students in early January, who received a median of 35 out of 45, translated to an ATAR of 95.40. This result surpasses the global average of 32, a benchmark we are consistently achieving.

The IBDP requires students to take six subjects, complete a Theory of Knowledge course, write a 4000-word extended essay, and participate in the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) programme. Despite the demands, the

MRS CARA FUGILL DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

IBDP is an education programme that is suitable for learners of all abilities, as demonstrated by this year’s cohort. All of our graduates qualified for university with a converted ATAR above 80.00, a testament to their hard work and the support they received from their teachers and peers.

The programme promotes the Approaches to Learning by requiring students to develop skills in research, thinking, self-management, communication, and social interaction. By combining these course requirements with a supportive and collaborative environment, our students can grow and achieve beyond their own expectations. The journey is not easy, but the hard work pays off, as evidenced by this year’s outstanding results.

This pathway has forged opportunities for some of our students to study at renowed universities interstate and overseas. This year is no different with graduates of the programme off to places like ANU and Oxford, we wish them every success.

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (WACE) ACHIEVEMENTS 2022

In 2022, 105 students took four or more ATAR exams and 86% gained direct entry into university. Additionally, 40 students completed a Certificate IV in Business, which qualified them for university of which many have enrolled. The WACE ATAR students achieved a median ATAR of 87.25, a remarkable increase of 1.3 from the previous.

Three students achieved an ATAR above 99, earning them a place among the top 1% of ATAR eligible students in Western Australia. The students including, Shunta

Numano, Fletcher O’Connell and James Walker, are to be commended for their dedication and hard work.

Additionally, we had 8 subjects recognised as a course who had the highest performing students in the state. The subjects are as follows;

• Business Management and Enterprise

• Drama

• Economics

• Literature

• Media Production and Analysis

• Modern History

• Physical Education Studies

• Politics and Law

We also extend our congratulations to Julien Montandon and Julius Kain for being awarded subject certificates of Excellence in Drama and Modern History, respectively. Additionally, Jack Rigg and Fletcher O’Connell were both awarded subject certificates of Excellence in English. These students have demonstrated exceptional skills and knowledge in their respective areas and have helped to maintain the strong academic culture at Scotch College.

SCHOLARSHIPS 2022

We would also like to congratulate the 2022 scholarship winners and wish them well in their academic studies over the coming year.

J A Gooch Scholarship

Allan Tan

G G Gooch Scholarship

Declan Chan and Lachlan Cockerill

Academic Entrance Scholarship

Michael Willis

PC Anderson Scholarship

Lochie Elliott

WR Dickinson Scholarship

Charles McCarthy

Every year we celebrate the success of a broad range of academic achievements and this year is no different. Some of the outstanding achievements seen in 2022 are listed below.

Curtin University – Graduates of the Innovative School Scholars Programme

• Aidan Marstrand (Financial Decision Making)

World Scholars Cup. Oliver Spurling, Simon Pocock and Oscar Ho

• Alex Aube (Human Structure and Function)

• Ethan Buzza (Financial Decision Making)

• Hugo Silbert (Introduction to Psychology)

• James Tan (Human Structure and Function)

• Lachlan Dauth (Fundamentals of Programming)

2022 FameLab Finalist Ethan Buzza

World Scholars Cup (3rd Place Junior Division)

• Oliver Spurling

• Simon Pocock

• Oscar Ho

Perth Philosothon (3rd place)

• Robert Eastman

• Alastair Walker

• Simon Pocock

• Raf Donovan

• Oliver Montandon

• Gray El-Ansary

SCOTCH COLLEGE IS ONCE AGAIN THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE OUTSTANDING RESULTS OF OUR 2022 COHORT.

Perth Philosothon Team

PASTORAL CARE

SOMETIMES, WHEN WE LOOK BACK OVER A YEAR, WE ARE ENCOURAGED OR TEMPTED TO JUDGE IT BY THE NUMBER OF CHANGES AND INNOVATIONS IT HAS CONTAINED. DOING SO ROBS US OF THE CAPACITY TO PROPERLY APPRECIATE WHAT WE ALREADY DO.

THERE IS THE SENSE THAT IF nothing new is added, then the year has been a failure, or we have not done well enough. So, we keep adding more into our days and weeks and terms, an approach which is not always in the best interests of people’s wellbeing. Compounding this, it is often hard to judge the impact and efficacy of programmes related to staff and student wellbeing. This difficulty is magnified by an awareness that everyone’s wellbeing is different and therefore requires a different mix of ingredients.

The ‘3 Rs’ of Wellbeing – Relationships, Resilience and Respect – remain fundamental to our programmes and the development of well-rounded individuals. As I have said before, there are many elements of a Scotch life which contribute to a person’s wellbeing: the Co-Curricular programme provides a vital avenue for building wellbeing; the Service programme is also incredibly important; the Outdoor Education programme provides another crucial dimension; and our pastoral care system and House/Homeroom systems are also critical. I have not written about these as they are technically outside my brief, but I will mention the Senior School Arts Day, which was held for the first time at the end of Autumn Term and was a great success. It culminated with the Inter-House Singing. For the first time, every House performed in front of the other Houses. This is no mean feat and requires a level of trust and a degree of

courage which show we have come a long way in the past 10 years.

Year 2-12 gatherings continue to be a highlight of our sub-school links, regularly bringing together 60 to 70 boys from very different stages in their schooling. The energy and wonder of the Year 2s are infectious and the patience and gentleness of the Year 12s are comforting to see. We must continue to encourage young people to build strong and positive face-to-face relationships in different areas of their lives.

Year 10-12 Brain Reset, Year 9 and 10 Mindfulness and Junior School Yoga continue to offer opportunities for our students to explore and practise a critical resilience skill. The abilities to pause, be still and focus in the moment are ones which we do not get to practise enough and it is hoped that, by exposing young people to these skills regularly and from an early age, they will be more comfortable using these as they encounter greater stress in their lives.

The Middle School Wellbeing Days, which were held at different points through the year, explored these and other skills and included the PLC girls for the first time. This year, as PD opportunities opened up, we ran a Youth Mental Health First Aid course for teaching and boarding staff to enable some of those engaged in pastoral care to better identify potential issues students might face and better assist in dealing with these in a respectful manner. Our HR team also organised

MR JAMES HINDLE DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL CARE

for several key staff across the school to attend the Adult Mental Health First Aid course, with the aim of providing better support for our staff. Staff wellbeing remains central to the health of all schools, and we must endeavour to do what we can to build staff capacity in this critical area.

Each week, I send an email to the Year 10-12 students about the Brain Reset sessions we run. These emails contain a poem. My hope is that these will act as a reminder to attend, as well as getting students to think a little more about their wellbeing; and that our continued wellbeing requires us to be conscious and active in building it. Time will tell whether we are successful in helping them in this most important of tasks.

WE MUST CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BUILD STRONG AND POSITIVE FACE-TO-FACE RELATIONSHIPS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THEIR LIVES.

Clockwise from top: Year 2-12 buddies.; Year 12 Ben Walsh; Year 2s Harry Hendry and Hudson Buck with Year 12s Hudson Grant, Jarrah Withers and Kan McIntosh; Year 12 Stewart van Hoek and his Year 2 buddy

CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL

BANJO HAROLD CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL

AT THE END OF 2021, THE new Year 12 cohort had the opportunity to don the striped blazer for the first time and leave our legacy on the College. We decided the theme for 2022 would be, “A future forged in maroon and gold.” We felt this theme was symbolic of our College building a foundation for the future and continuing to build our legacy by using our past heritage and culture to act as a light to guide our way into the future. In this way, we were able to recognise those who came before us and pay our respects to those who built the College and the Pipe Band into the position they are in today. We are forever indebted to the people who forged this College’s legacy over the 125 years of operation.

Scotch had a successful season across several PSA events. The 1st Tennis Team won the Corr Cup for the second consecutive year with a strong display across the season and the 1st Football Team won the Alcock Cup for the third consecutive year, a fantastic achievement. The 1st Soccer Team won

the Lawe-Davies Trophy, sharing the honour with Aquinas in an extremely strong competition where three teams were in the running for the trophy. The PSA Golf Team won the Anderson Cup at Royal Perth Golf Club, a feat not accomplished since 2016. The Athletics Team won the Alcock Shield for the fifth consecutive year, a true credit to both the coaching staff and the pedigree of Scotch athletes. It was truly a great year for sporting achievements but more importantly the Scotch students displayed a high level of sportsmanship across the PSA competition, something which the College is very proud of.

Once again, the College displayed its commitment to service in the wider community by raising significant funds for the Leukaemia Foundation during the World’s Greatest Shave. It was fantastic to see students from across the year groups shaving their heads for such a great cause. This continued with a Fight MND Day and our very own dunk tank. It was great to see everyone wearing blue beanies, with the Year 12 students getting the chance to dunk their teachers.

A highlight of the year was the production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The production was a huge success, a credit to the dedication of the cast and crew who delivered a truly magnificent spectacle to packed houses. The students also showcased their musical talents through several fantastic soirees throughout the year. And who could forget Arts Day, with the students participating in a plethora of activities, enjoying live music at lunchtime and House Singing.

The Staff Trophy was extremely competitive this year with the Houses battling it out for the ultimate prize. Cross Country was a great morning full of participation and great individual effort and the Inter-House Athletics Carnival paired friendly competition with Ag Day, allowing the students to check out agricultural equipment and to enjoy a selection of food stalls and a petting zoo.

Something that I believe makes this school so special is the fact that although each student is different, we are all united together under one crest. This crest unites us whilst we are at school and will unite us long after we leave. The Year 12 cohort have made many memories during our time at the College and this school will always be an important chapter in our lives. I am so proud to be graduating alongside the 2022 Year 12 cohort. It has been a privilege sharing this experience with them and, although we will go our separate ways, we will always be united by the Scotch crest.

On behalf of the Year 12 cohort, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the staff for providing each student with a quality education and the support to get us to where we are today. The College would not be where it is without the hard work, passion, and dedication to your craft and for that the students are extremely grateful. To our parents, thank you for everything that you do for us and for your support during our ups and downs. And to the students, thank you for making this school so special and for being part of our journey.

I would like to thank the whole community for a fantastic year. I wish the current Year 12 leaders all the best and I look forward to seeing the next generation of Scotch men continue to forge the legacy of this illustrious College.

2022 HAS BEEN A MEMORABLE YEAR FOR THE COLLEGE, WHICH CELEBRATED 125 YEARS OF OPERATION AND 75 YEARS OF THE PIPE BAND IN GREAT STYLE.

Scotch supporters at the PSA Athletics Inter-School Carnival

EIGHTH ROW: Bevan Gardner, Brodie Haywood, Kalani Locke, Timothy Hardcastle, Geordie Hamilton, Dylan Falkiner, Ethan Branchi, Joshua Reid, Harry Jenour, Cooper Stanley, Thomas Mutter, Connor Christensen, Arthur Bannister, Oliver Cropp-Chabanne, Benjamin Breden, Thomas Sounness, Tobias Maxwell, Rusty McIntosh NINTH ROW: Oliver Henderson, Joe Matthews, Toby Webster, Hugo Fellows-Smith, Finnian Beard, Jack Frazer, Daniel Curtin, Matthew Coutts, Coen Livingstone, Jacques Creighton, Ben Weber, Jack Tylich, Jarrah Withers, Alexander Russell-Weisz, Hugo Elliot, Liam Henwood, Joseph Edwards

ABSENT: Charles Begley, Aedan Deveney, James Gammage, James Moffat-Clarke, Sebastien Monti, Hayden Moon, Ethan Parkin, Jack Rigg, George Sharrin, Blair Shields, Kai Sproule, Cornelius Verwey

FOURTH ROW: Shunta Numano, Darcy Walsh, Oliver Bridgwood, Thomas Ruefli, Riley Davis, Charlie Duplock, Louis Davis, Pablo Munoz Morillo, Adam Lenny, Sidney Cullen Falconer, Thomas Liston, Sebastian Salt, Brodie Hayward, Angus Temby, Emanuel Radici, Riley Monaghan, Paras Patel, Xavier Houston

FIFTH ROW: Dylan Black, Thomas Le Page, Kody Waters, James Anderson, MacIntyre Baddeley, James Walker, Harrison Miels, Leo Digby, Stewart van Hoek, Benjamin Waddell, Rio Bowling, Matthew Galjaardt, Mitchell Langdon, Oscar Warner, Timothy Scheepers, Sean Palmer, Edward Young

FRONT ROW: Jack Armstrong, Craig Dinas, Samuel Beattie, James Spadanuda, Edward Graham, Mr Mark Gale (Year 11 and 12 Coordinator), Mr Peter Burt (Head of Senior School), Julius Kain, Nelson Hegge, Kofi Raffan, Dr Alec O’Connell (Headmaster), Banjo Harold, Kalib Dempster Park, Miss Shirin Reyhani (Dean of Teaching and Learning –Senior School), Mr Gareth Williams (Deputy Head of Senior School), Mitchell Hyde, Fletcher O’Connell, Benjamin Walsh, Hudson Grant, Rory King, Lochlan O’Brien

SIXTH ROW: Benjamin Fleay, Robert McAullay, Harrison Pateman, Nicholas Eagleton, Oscar Lawrence, Nicholas Boys, Jahlil Haji Noor-Fuller, Jason Ilse, Jurgens Terblanche, Toby Johnston, Lucas Ralls, Gianluca Mastrocinque, James Mahaffy, Hamish Meston,

Elijsha Blackburn, Lachlan Bateman, Luca Datodi, Kaleb Morrison

SECOND ROW: Rupert Arbuckle, Nicholas Van Wyk, Rowan Smith, Codi Cook, Winton Messina, Mack Braddock, Oliver Cooper, James Wadcock, Anthony Jovanovich, James Harper, Tane Hasler, Harrison Clark, Tyler Messina, Benjamin Simpson, Samuel McGinniss, Oliver Brown, Victor Albuquerque Silva, Jackson Loader, Jingyi Tian, Hugh Maddern

SEVENTH ROW: Jonathan Dunlop, Patrick Stewart, Oscar Rogers, Thomas Ostergaard, Jake Marshall, Jed Orrock, Joseph Fonti, Tobias Evans, Henry Vaughan, Raphael Schinazi, Oliver Walker, Julien Montandon, Benjamin Fleming, Edward Willesee, Liam Aube, Thomas Macknay, Thomas Simich, Jai Saffioti

THIRD ROW: Truong Vy, Archie Robinson, Lachlan Parry, Anton Headley, Joel Stocks, Aidan McKie, Aidan Flaherty, Xavier Graham, Cameron Bourne, Siyuan Yuan, Benjamin Melville, Pan Gao, Jack Williamson, Lachlan Marley, Rohan Baldwin, Kane Mackintosh, Henry Cooper, Austin Savundra, Hugh Rowe

VICE-CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (SERVICE)

THE THEME OF THIS YEAR, decided by our school leaders and the Year 12 cohort was ‘A Future Forged in Maroon and Gold’. To me, this meant developing the skills and competencies of every student so that into the future we, as Old Scotch Collegians, will have a great impact on the world around us and make it a better place for all. An important part of this was to instil in all Scotch students a strong sense of our core values: Integrity, Stewardship and Service and to ensure that we continue to hold and display these values into our futures.

The first service event of the Spring Term was the Christmas Appeal, coordinated by the Uniting Church, in which we collected food to donate to people around Perth struggling with homelessness. All Abilities Cricket was another initiative supported by the College this year. Cricketers and non-cricketers were all involved to make a difference and have a bit of fun by helping run these sessions. Boardies Day was also celebrated in which students

could match their Spring Term shirts, shoes and socks with boardies and get involved in a lunchtime slip-n-slide and bombie contest to raise funds for Surf Lifesaving WA. Cameron House hosted their annual Cameron House fundraiser, a soccer tournament played in costume by Year 12 students from all 10 Scotch Houses and all seven PLC Houses.

Summer Term saw our continued support of the World’s Greatest Shave. Junior School students could choose to have their hair dyed in various colours, while Middle and Senior School students and staff members had the choice to have their heads shaved. A video with stories of Scotch students who had struggled with leukaemia was also shared to show why we choose to support this event. We raised a total of $90,520.00, more than $10,000.00 over last year’s school record, and this placed us as the third highest fundraiser in Australia. We hope that this funding will continue to have an impact on the lives of the many people suffering from leukaemia.

NELSON HEGGE VICE-CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (SERVICE)

The main service event in Autumn Term was Fight MND in which beanies were available for purchase and dunk tanks were run in the Middle and Senior School as well as a sausage sizzle. These events created a great atmosphere, raised money and got people thinking and talking about what can be done for this cause and for those suffering from motor neurone disease.

Winter Term is always busy for many students, but we continued our service events with the Uniting WA Winter Appeal by donating socks to homeless people around Perth. Other regular service events were ongoing, including our Soup Kitchen and Containers for Change which is a new initiative for our College this year.

I am sure that this year every student from all three sub-schools had the chance to be involved with service and make it a part of how they will continue to act throughout their lives.

Junior, Middle and Senior Schools supporting The Big Freeze and The World’s Greatest Shave.

VICE-CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (OPERATIONS)

THAS BEEN A FANTASTIC YEAR

at Scotch and I have been honoured to serve as the Vice-Captain of School (Operations) throughout the 2021/2022 school year. In my role, I had the pleasure of organising and overseeing the Staff Trophy competition between the Houses, which gives all Senior School students the opportunity to compete for their House with pride in a plethora of events. This year’s events ranged from basketball to chess and from soccer to debating. Some of the most memorable moments in the lives of Scotch students come from competing in Staff Trophy events due to the pure enjoyment of the activities coupled with the great feeling of House unity and pride.

I worked alongside 10 great ViceCaptains (Operations) of each House who helped to organise the logistics of the Staff Trophy in their respective Houses and greatly encouraged participation from everyone.

Together, we decided to introduce rules surrounding uniform as well as representation from all year groups in all events, to ensure standards that showed respect for school traditions, and to reward Houses not just for talent and skill, but for participation and teamwork. Thank you to all House Leaders and staff who assisted this year. The Staff Trophy was closely contested all year between Cameron and Keys Houses. Cameron were in front for most of the year, winning major events such as the Inter-House Swimming and Cross Country Carnivals, however a late charge from Keys in the final term, winning the Inter-House Athletics Carnival and marching, saw the Staff Trophy drawn between the two on 68.1 points. Congratulations to Keys and Cameron Houses for winning and to all the other Houses for their efforts in the competition.

Another part of my role was keeping the school updated on sporting teams that represented Scotch, ensuring that both

JULIUS KAIN VICE-CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (OPERATIONS)

individual and team efforts at all levels were appreciated at Friday assemblies. With a very proud sporting tradition at Scotch in the PSA competition, it was great to see so many students achieve their personal best and play with pride for the College.

I also had the opportunity to coordinate the Leavers jackets for the Year 12 cohort, which saw several Year 12 students take time to contribute their own designs which were voted on by the whole year group. The final result was a brilliant varsity jacket that the Year 12 students enjoyed wearing as a symbol of their last term of high school.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to hold the position of Vice-Captain of School (Operations) this year, at such a unique and enjoyable school. Good luck to Henry Feutrill, the Vice-Captain of School (Operations) for 2023 and to all the new Year 12 students for their final year in Senior School.

STUDENT COUNCIL

COMPRISED OF A REPRESENTATIVE AND SUPPORTED BY MR GALE AND M STUDENT COUNCIL FOR 2022 SET OUT STUDENT ExPERIENCE HERE AT SCOTCH

THE COUNCIL TOOK ON A slightly different role in the school over the year, creating a larger focus on mental health and wellbeing. We focused on events such as Men’s Health Week and RUOK Week which were a great opportunity to raise awareness of how to speak out as a male and address our feelings. Several activities were on offer over 2022 and they were very well received. One highlight of the year was a podcast episode produced by the Student Council. We interviewed Adam Selwood, former West Coast Eagles player (2003 – 2013), who shared his mental health journey and how important it is to find the right support, no matter what field of work/play/life you are in. We would like to take this opportunity to

thank Adam for coming into the Scotch Studio and having such an honest and genuine conversation with the boys. We also hosted Book Week, encouraging the students to dress-up on the day to help break down the stigma around reading. Many boys showed they understand the benefits of literature and clearly enjoy the opportunities and culture that has been created in the school libraries.

The Student Council felt that the school was really supportive throughout our term. Students getting involved in the activities and discussions around strong mental health and a positive wellbeing, was great to see. This is an excellent indicator of how stronger we are growing as a community.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

I AM HONOURED TO BE THE HEAD OF THE JUNIOR SCHOOL AT SCOTCH COLLEGE AND 2022 HAS BEEN A YEAR OF WONDERFUL GROWTH IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL.

IWOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE

the amazing students for their laughter, happiness, astute insights and incredible talents. The highlight of my days is the time I spend greeting the children each morning and watching them arrive, eager and ready for another day of learning. Knowing that in some small way I am contributing to their love and enjoyment of school is the worthiest part of my role and I am blessed to get to share their Junior School journey with them.

This year we continued to make the transition to the two distinct phases of our Junior School: The Early Years, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 and the Primary Years, Years 3 -5. This distinction has allowed us to clearly demarcate programmes, staff and wellbeing initiatives to target age and stage appropriate offerings.

In the Early Years (PK-2) children are in their peak developmental and learning phase. Good quality teaching and learning can have the greatest impact in providing the secure foundations for a child’s future learning, cognitive, social and emotional development. In the Early Years our focus is to entice Wonder, allow Exploration and Ignite a child’s passion for learning.

In the Primary Years (3-5) we recognise that boys have different needs as they move through their primary years. We provide an environment that supports boys to learn and engage through our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and strong understanding

of how to teach and reach boys successfully. Our focus is on ensuring the boys develop skills and confidence in literacy and numeracy. Our classroom teachers are supported by our large Academic Intervention team to ensure each child is targeted at their exact area of learning need. This eliminates any learning gaps and provides enrichment opportunities for sound foundations on which to continue learning into the Middle School. In the Primary Years we build the boys’ ability to Inquire, Discover and Strive for their personal best.

Scotch College Junior School really is a place like no other. The incredible learning community we offer and exceptional programmes available to our students are unrivalled. This year we broadened the reach of our Nature School Programme to our Pre-Kindy to Year 2 students who are experiencing the extensively researched and unparalleled benefits of learning outdoors in nature. We have worked alongside our Nature School consultant, Daniel Burton from Educated by Nature, to ensure a seamless programme of Bush, River and Beach School encompassing the Early Years (PK-2). Our Music and French Everyday Programmes for our Early Years students is another example of the gold standard, research-based offering we offer our youngest learners. Ensuring young malleable brains are given the best opportunity for neural pathway development at a time where brain plasticity is at its peak, is imperative for helping form the strongest foundations for learning.

MRS MARIA HODGES HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

The Junior School has had a mini face lift in 2022 and Fergus and Bonnie, our Junior School mascots, have popped up all around campus.. The façade of the entrance to the Junior School does not leave any doubt that you have entered Junior School territory and the newly installed covered awning and brightly coloured picnic tables welcome students and families. The old boarding house was refurbished and now houses our three Year 5 classes in a precinct of their own. We are now awaiting for the remainder of that building to be completed so that our Pre-Primary class can move in in 2023. The current Junior School staffroom on the top floor of the building will be converted into a classroom and moved downstairs next to the Administration office so staff have better access to the playground and students during break times. The Junior School is certainly exuding a new lease of life and the insides of the classrooms are excellent learning spaces.

This year we added to our House spirit by introducing our Inaugural House Rock competition. The boys and staff showed their competitive nature as the Junior School spent an afternoon rocking. The trophy went to Robert for their rendition of I Feel Good by James Brown. Watch this space as I feel the competition will be even hotter in 2023! Providing our students with a variety of opportunities to pursue varied interests be they academic, sporting, musical, theatrical or pure enjoyment, is an important pursuit. Opportunities like House Rock, Lego League, Tournament of Minds, Speakers Challenge, weekly sporting fixtures, IPSHA Chess, ensure all our boys can experience a range of activities to discover those they enjoy and want to continue. It all starts in the Junior School!

Junior School were thrilled to join the rest of the campus for the first time by participating in two established events to raise money and awareness. We sprayed our hair multi colours for the World’s Greatest Shave and we wore our PJs and MND beanies for the Big Freeze. The children got behind these events and we are looking forward to continuing this support for years to come.

It is always sad to say goodbye to members of our Junior School team and this year we farewell Mrs Olivia Harnwell our amazing Pre-Primary teacher, Mrs Terri Phillips from Academic Support and Mrs Niki Browne-Cooper from Drama. During the year we also said goodbye to Mrs Sandie Jubber, Mrs Amanda Jenkin, Mrs Carolyn Vinton, Miss Tessa Beale and Mrs Helen Varian, Mrs Carolyn Hector, Mrs Nathalie Veitch and Mrs Rose di Prinzio. On behalf of the school community, past and present, I would like to thank them for their contributions and service to the College and wish them well for the future.

A school is only as strong as its teachers and we have undertaken a thorough search to ensure we obtain the strongest and most compatible teachers that can deliver our curriculum in a framework of the International Baccalaureate to the highest standard but who, most importantly, love teaching and sharing their passion for learning, wellbeing and pastoral care. In 2023 we are excited to welcome the following staff to our team: Mr Chris Stickman, from St Leonards College (IB World School) in Victoria, Ms Ashley Lazarus, From Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, Mrs Joanna Morrison Mayo, from Christ Church Grammar and Mr Benjamin Murray from Clifton Hill Primary School in Victoria.

In addition, Mrs Paula Ellis will be moving to teach Primary Years (3-5) Drama and Mrs Anne Champion will be teaching Primary Years (3-5) Music. Mrs Alison Webster will move into a fulltime Academic Enrichment and Support Role.

In 2023 we will continue to offer the solid foundations for our students to secure them a lifetime of learning as well as

build confidence and breadth to give our children the balance that they require in today’s world. Ensuring Scotch is a place our students want to come each day, are happy, joyful and develop good character, as well as become active and global citizens is what we continually strive to achieve.

Students, thank you for all you bring to school, effort, happiness and love. Best wishes to our Year 5s who now transition to our Middle School. You will be greatly missed but your Junior School teachers and I will be watching your journey from afar.

Parents, ultimately the end of the year is a celebration of the partnership between school and home. It is the product of a complete investment by both parties in the formation of the amazing young students we have. I am truly grateful for the trust our families place in our College to care for and guide their most prized asset – their child.

I look forward to welcoming you all back in 2023!

“ENSURING YOUNG MALLEABLE BRAINS ARE GIVEN THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR NEURAL PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT AT A TIME WHERE BRAIN PLASTICITY IS AT ITS PEAK, IS IMPERATIVE FOR HELPING FORM THE STRONGEST FOUNDATIONS FOR LEARNING.“

Remy Lloyd enjoying French lessons

Mrs Hodges and Kindy students Bazil Chhabra, Thomas Della-Vedova, William Della-Vedova at the ELC Book Week Parade

Together with Grason Makara and Dane Lazarus from the Western Force (and Mrs Hodges photo bombing!)

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

SAM LOCK AND MRS TRACEY O'SHEA PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

IT'S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO PRE-KINDY AND TO FAREWELL OUR AMAzING LITTLE CLASS

THIS YEAR HAS FLOWN BY. We started way back in February with fewer children; some who were very tentative, some full of energy and enthusiasm.

In semester one we focused on our unit of inquiry: “Who we are”

The children discussed things they liked and found shared interests amongst their friends. They discovered that everyone is unique, everyone looks different, has their own way of thinking, and has different homes and families. They realised that everyone can get along even with completely different likes and dislikes.

Nearly every week we seemed to welcome a new member to our class.

Every new child was embraced by the rest of the group and soon it was as if they had always been with us.

In semester two we delved into how our senses help us explore the world. The children used their sense of sight, taste, touch, smell and hearing to make new discoveries including colour mixing and scientific experiments, cooking favourite foods, harvesting and cooking produce from the garden, tasting new and unusual flavours, experimenting with texture, listening to sounds around us and smelling scents both nice and nasty. Patterns and mark making became such a rich source of learning for the children, they discovered that not only can you see patterns, but you can also hear and feel them too.

Over the year it has been incredible to be part of the children’s social and emotional growth. They embraced the zones of regulation and mindfulness, developing self-help skills to identify their emotions and calm their mind and body. They helped each other build resilience and empathy.

Kindy awaits, and with it new inquiry, discovery and friends. We will miss you pre-Kindy class of 2022, You have left us with such special memories and we hope you enjoyed every bit of your journey. We are so excited to know you will continue to grow and thrive next year and for years to come.

We love you with all our heart. Your pre-Kindy Teachers, Samantha Lock, Tracey O’Shea, Cathy Farrell, Ebonie Jones

MS

EVERY NEW CHILD WAS EMBRACED BY THE REST OF THE GROUP AND SOON IT WAS AS IF THEY HAD ALWAYS BEEN WITH US.

Left: Lachie Murray, Right: Alexander Mallon

Amber Morrison, Enaia Abeysuriya, Hawk Schwarz George Coleman enjoying play in the sand pit

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

I like to run and play with Chester, playing in the sand is so much fun.

Logan Joslin, PK

I make robots out of cardboard with Mrs Farrell, I like dump trucks and diggers. I like paint.

George Coleman, PK

I like playing monster trucks at school with Santi. At lunch we play chasey because I’m super fast at running.

Smith Stainstreet, PK

I love making trains with George, I also like making gingerbread men out of the playdough, they are yellow. Yellow is my favourite colour. I like to play with the dump truck.

Alexander Mallon, PK

I like making bracelets for mum with beads.

Aiden Lim, PK

At school I like to cook pancakes, they taste yummy, I have jam on them. I like to go to the garden, there’s Broccoli, beans, then we cook it. I love the taste. There’s worms and caterpillars.

Olliver Stubbs, PK

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

FRONT ROW: Enaia Abeysuriya, Hawk Schwarz, Onno de Boer, James McKerracher, Santiago Pace, Leo Yashiro, Smith Stanistreet, Takuto Seki, Aiden Lim

SECOND ROW: Amber Morrison, Angus Downe, Murray Johnson, Lachlan Murray, Theodore Watson, Spencer Keenan, Arthur Grant, Charles Sippe

THIRD ROW: Mrs Tracey O’Shea (Teacher), Ms Catherine Farrell (Education Assistant), Logan Joslin, Chester Heymann, George Coleman, Raphael Della Vedova, Charlotte Zouad, Alexander Mallon, Edward Peterson, Oliver Stubbs, Miss Ebonie Jones (Education Assistant), Ms Samantha Lock (Teacher)

ABSENT: Lily Fong, Alexander Little, Harry Maddern, Elle Papamatheos, Angus Wilson

Clockwise from Bottom Left: George Coleman, Edward Peterson, Angus Wilson

KINDERGARTEN

MS RACQUEL CUMMING KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

OUR CURIOUS KINDERGARTEN inquirers began the year by investigating ‘who we are’ and building connections to each other, our families, and our school. The children confidently shared family photos and other objects of significance during their “All About Me” presentations. Many included favourite recipes, so we decided to cook and share these delicious foods at Kindy. To further explore the concept of identity we investigated the significance of the Scotch Shield, which we discovered appears on many places around the school, including our yellow shirts. We posed the question, “what symbols would you use to represent your family on a shield?” The children drew pictures to represent their family- including pets, holidays, foods, and people.

Autumn Term began with a celebration of our mums, who came to Kindy for a special morning. This term our inquiry centred around the idea “how our feelings help us to express and communicate our ideas.” We explored different ways to communicate our feelings and ideas using a range of creative tools and materials. Creating rather than consuming technology, was an integral part of this inquiry and the children became independent and creative users of iPads, using the apps Keynote and Draw and Tell to create representations of their understanding of feelings.

We began Winter Term by welcoming our dads into kindergarten for their special morning. Our inquiry for this term “How the World Works” was led by the children’s questions and centred around the key concepts- form, function, and causation. We invited guest speakers and experts to help us understand our

more complex questions. Hugo’s Pa Neil taught us more about farm machinery, our facilities team showed us how to create woodwork tractors and Thomas’ dad Brett inspired us to ask questions and enter the world of engineering. Finally at the end of this term, we were able to share our new knowledge with our parents at our Learning Journey.

Spring Term is when we celebrated some of our favourite Scotch events, March Out and the Christmas Concert. It was also when we explored how we share the planet by investigating the native plants and animals which live around Lake Galbamaanup (Lake Claremont) and developed a greater understanding of the interdependence of plants, animals, and humans. The children display a deep connection to the lake, fostered through their tri-weekly visits to Bush School and are developing a strong understanding of their responsibility to protect and nurture this very special place.

While it is always hard for us to say goodbye, we know these awesome Kindergarten children are ready and looking forward to taking the next step in their learning journey.

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

I love building and playing with my friends in the block corner.

Bullmore Carrick, Kindy

I love playing in the water and making small worlds in the sandpit with Saul.

Max Boudville, Kindy

I love drawing and making maps at Kindy.

Joshua Milner, Kindy

I love building dams in the sand pit with my friends.

Nathan Moullin, Kindy

Nathan Moullin, Lucas Lai and Bullmore Carrick our little Kindergarten Superheroes

Michael Agapitos, Kimberley Kyle and Jasper Bennett creating a habitat for the ocean animals

KINDERGARTEN

FRONT ROW: Ryo Teraoka, Thomas Della-Vedova, Henry Anderson, Nathan Moullin, Saul Sterk, Edward Alston-Nicholls, Thomas Giroud, Edward Wang, William Della-Vedova

SECOND ROW: Lucas Lai, Bazil Chhabra, Stanley Preston, Hugo Young, Remy Lloyd, Kazuki Fukuda, Aurelius Durham, Max Boudville

THIRD ROW: Mrs Racquel Cumming (Teacher), Mrs Emily Black (Education Assistant), Bullmore Carrick, Harry Mason, Michael Agapitos, Ethan Haynes, Hudson Smith, Jasper Bennett, Julian Hanna, Ben Collins, Kimberley Kyle, Ms Georgina Daly (Education Assistant)

ABSENT: Jack Ellis, Hugo Fairhall, Blair Macfarlane, Ashton MacPherson, Shayan Master, Josephine McClung, Lillian McClung, Joshua Milner, Maxwell Ohana

Clockwise from top left: Very busy builders meeting in the Construction Zone; Blair Macfarlane and Bazil Chhabra puddle jumping on a wet, winter’s day; Stanley Preston and Arie Durham investigating bugs at Bush School

BUSH SCHOOL

ANNA CLANCY EARLY YEARS SPECIALIST TEACHER

AT BUSH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE NURTURED TO ENGAGE IN STUDENT-DRIVEN AND HANDS-ON PROVOCATIONS AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY.

THEY WORK BOTH INDEPENDENTLY and collaboratively in a range of physical, social, experimental, and inquiring endeavours, to build, construct and problem solve. Students are given time to creatively interact with a range of open-ended resources, especially natural materials, to develop their fine and gross motor skills whilst also developing a greater appreciation and understanding of the animals and plants that reside at Lake Galbamaanup.

Throughout the year the Pre-Primary, Kindy and Pre-Kindy classes have engaged in a plethora of activities. They have constructed safe and stable cubbies and habitats to play and interact within. Magical mixtures, cake baking and shop role play, especially pizza making, has been a highlight. Climbing trees for a quiet place to rest and collect their thoughts or a space for imaginative role play, happens on a weekly basis. Muddy puddle days is always a fun day out at Bush School as students are encouraged to, jump, sit and play in the puddles. Observing and interacting with minibeasts, especially worms, millipedes, stink bugs and slaters, that inhabit the school and lake environment, continues to be a favourite Bush School experience.

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

I like making wands with sticks to play with.

Enaia Abeysuriya, PK

I like finding things, like bugs and seeing them (as he looks through a magnifying glass).

Harry Maddern, PK

At Far Bush School I like going into the trees and playing.

Ben Collins, K

I like making bows and arrows out of sticks and rope and pretending to fire them at trees.

Hudson Smith, K

I like building nests with nature for the swans.

Kohde Baldwin, PP

Santiago Pace and Chester Heymann (Pre-Kindergarten)

Saul Sterk (Kindergarten)

Stewart Palassis (Pre-Primary) taking a closer

HARRY MADDERN, PK

KOHDE BALDWIN, PP

I LIKE FINDING THINGS, LIKE BUGS AND SEEING THEM (AS HE LOOKS THROUGH A MAGNIFYING GLASS).

I LIKE BUILDING NESTS WITH NATURE FOR THE SWANS.

Ari Durham (Kindergarten)

Ethan Blackburne, Yanni Papamatheos, Zach Lee & Thomas Taplin (Pre-Primary)

Chalotte Zouad (Pre-Kindergarten)

Kohde Baldwin, Yanni Papamatheos & Tiago Jones (Pre-Primary)

PRE-PRIMARY

THE 2022 PRE-PRIMARY school year has been filled with curiosity, wonderings, joy, and laughter. We have marvelled with the boys as they wondered about who they are, how the world works, the importance of sharing the planet and how to express ourselves.

We began the school year by tuning into our communicator learner profile when inquiring about ‘who we are’ by drawing self-portraits, painting family pictures, building three-dimensional communities, sharing favourite memories, and honouring cultural celebrations around the world. The boys relished the opportunity to tell stories of the past with the help of the iPad. One of the highlights of this unit of inquiry was undoubtedly the mission to build a trap to catch a leprechaun. We used iMotion to document the building phase and excitedly waited for the sun to rise the next day to discover if our traps were indeed a success. There were squeals

of delight when the boys discovered that their traps had managed to snare some precious gold coins.

As the year progressed, we inquired about, ‘how the world works’ by unpacking the central idea that structures are created to meet basic needs. We spent many days learning under the shade of the trees that surround our school campus, building unique designs with an array of natural and man-made materials. Highlights centred around the tepees that we made with fallen branches and testing structures to keep the three little pigs safe from the big bad wolf!

In Winter Term, we delved into research that pinpointed ways that we can help conserve living things in our ‘sharing the planet’ unit of inquiry. When walking to Bush School each Wednesday, we became curious about the endangered species of quenda that were released at Lake Claremont.

In our final term, we began investigating all the ways we can be creative and ‘how to express ourselves’. It was a joyful unit of inquiry where we celebrated our creativity and understood the power of having a growth mindset when creating with wooden blocks, LEGO, mobilo, drawing tools, paint, clay, singing and performing. It has been a joyous journey together and these curious explorers are ready for Year One!

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

In Pre-Primary, I discovered the lolly shop in our play area. We sell lollies and use the weighing machines. I discovered painting. Lots of painting.

Joe Whiston, PP

In Pre-Primary, I discovered beyblades. They are like spinning tops. I discovered music. I can write music notes and I like when we play our favourite songs in musical bobs.

Adam Ehdeyhed, PP

In Pre-Primary, I discovered the pirate ship and the dress up costumes. My favourite is the white Star Wars one.

Nash Wilson, PP

In Pre-Primary, I discovered Duplo and the pizza shop! We sold pretend pizza to everyone. We made real pizza to eat at lunch. I discovered that most boys eat ham and cheese pizza.

William Hompas, PP

In Pre-Primary, I discovered the pirate ship, Water Wednesday and the bikes. I loved everything about Pre-Primary. Mrs Harnwell says that she thinks we all should stay in Pre-Primary for a little bit longer.

Madden O’Brien, PP

OLIVIA HARNWELL PRE-PRIMARY TEACHER

(Front to back) Joseph Edwards, Madden O’Brien and Tom Taplin swinging on the rope bridge

THE BOYS RELISHED THE OPPORTUNITY TO TELL STORIES OF THE PAST WITH THE HELP OF THE IPAD. ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS UNIT OF INQUIRY WAS UNDOUBTEDLY THE MISSION TO BUILD A TRAP TO CATCH A LEPRECHAUN.

PRE-PRIMARY

FRONT ROW: Taisei Yashiro, Yanni Papamatheos, Shin Teraoka, Tiago Jones, Adam Ehdeyhed, Sam Nickels, Madden O’Brien, Stewart Palassis

SECOND ROW: Joe Whiston, Ethan Blackburne, Chase Young, Will Hurst, William Hompas, Zachary Lee, Joseph Edwards

THIRD ROW: Mrs Olivia Harnwell (Teacher), Theo Wates, Lukas Frame, Tom Taplin, Kohde Baldwin, Teddy Jayasinghe, Nash Wilson, Hudson Weaver, Mrs Rose Di Prinzio (Education Assistant)

Ethan Blackburne, Sam Nickels and Stewart Palassis coding their mTiny robot

Nash Wilson recording his voiceover for his family portrait

YEAR ONE

REBECCA SAYERS AND THOMAS LEBRETON YEAR 1 TEACHERS

WHAT AN EXHILARATING, imaginative and adventurous year the Year 1 cohort of 2022 have had. From inventing animals, to creating books, to bringing the outdoors into our classrooms through our Nature School programme, we have had the most amazing journey together. The boys showed incredible resilience and adaptation skills which were highlighted very early on in the year through our online learning programme, due to COVID.

This year, we introduced the boys to ‘Talk for Writing’, an innovative and exciting Literacy programme. ‘Talk for Writing’ focuses on speaking, listening, and creating, prior to writing. The boys were taught a variety of text structures, which enabled them to widen their bank of knowledge about different text types. From this, they were able to create incredible pieces of writing, including a non-fiction chronological report about an animal they invented and re-tell their version of Goldilocks.

The boys were introduced to our Nature School programme and were involved in regular sessions at the beach and river spaces. The skills the boys developed included – inquisitiveness, discipline, collaboration, persistence, and creativity. Each week, the boys ‘played’ with these skills and reflected on their learning experiences. One highlight, was creating and building cubbies and structures in groups, allowing the boys to collaborate and further develop their physical skills along with their resilience and curiosity.

Miss Sayers, Mr Lebreton, Mrs Veitch, and Mrs Pethick have spent the year in awe. Watching the boys take ownership of their learning to produce incredible academic feats and exhibit extraordinary efforts has been a delight. We will miss the boys’ enthusiasm and curiosity; their ability to show empathy to others and fill our classrooms with joy and happiness.

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

Our favourite thing about year one has been learning about natural disasters because we learnt how we could help people. We also loved Father’s Day because we got to play with our dads on the oval.

Luke Boyder, Flynn Johnson, Quinn Warrick, Kade Warrick, Raphael Zouad and Harry Hodgson, Year 1

‘Our best day at school was Mother’s Day because we got to paint a picture with our Mums. We also loved it when we had a dance party at the end of the term. Another time was when we had Charlie’s Mum come and teach us about her job at the zoo.’

Lachie Packer, Ryan Hasslacher, William Freeman, Charlie Higgins and Aston Banks, Year 1

‘Our class is special because our teachers are kind. We are also good at reading, and we can make really cool things. We always have lots of fun together!’

Elliot Meredith-Humphry, Hugo Righetti, William Millard, Hari Singham and, Henry Finlayson, Year 1

‘Nature school helped us with learning how to put tents up for shelter and it taught us what a collection is. It also taught us how to listen to nature and the birds.’

Hugh Little, Jude Meredith-Humphry, Zel Moran, Nathan Argyle and Henry Strang, Year 1

Denzel Moran, Luke Boyder, Sam Mannes and Hari Singham enjoying their time at Cottesloe Nature Space

Year One boys enjoying the sports carnival Flynn Johnson, Joshua Hawkins and Henry Finlayson having fun in the rain at Nature School

YEAR 1L

FRONT ROW: Joel Ng, Denzel Moran, Atsutoshi Tomita, Hari Singam, Arthur Preston, Ryan Hasslacher

SECOND ROW: Jacob Bloch, Hugo Keenan, Charles Higgins, Harry Hodgson, Thomas Sullivan

THIRD ROW: Mr Thomas Lebreton (Teacher), Aston Banks, William Freeman, William Millard, Nathan Argyle, Harley Baxter, Mrs Simone Pethick (Education Assistant)

YEAR 1S

FRONT ROW: Elliot Meredith-Humphry, Flynn Johnson, Jude Meredith-Humphry, Hugo Righetti, Joshua Hawkins, Luke Boyder

SECOND ROW: Lachlan Packer, Tommaso Tana, Kade Warrick, Quinn Warrick, Henry Finlayson

THIRD ROW: Miss Rebecca Sayers (Teacher), Hugh Little, George Strang, Samuel Mannes, Raphael Zouad, Henry Strang

ABSENT: Mrs Simone Pethick (Education Assistant)

YEAR TWO

ONCE WE HAD SCALED THE stairway, surfacing on the summit of Junior School, a new classroom revealed itself and it quickly became our new home; spacious and bright, allowing the space that Year 2 boys crave to learn in; hands-on, inquiry based, and always messy!

River and Beach school continued to thrill and delight us with every Friday morning, come rain or shine, holding many magical learning experiences that fostered a love of nature, an appreciation of the environment, whilst also consolidating our classroom learning. Mrs Vincent loved taking us every week and collecting lots of treasures to bring back to class.

We welcomed mums and dads, to celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Days, with some crafty ideas. Whilst our mums painstakingly decorated and designed a jewelry box with carefully colour coordinated gems, the dads concocted

breakfast smoothies to start their day. Recipes were quickly cast aside, and fathers and sons went freestyle, basically adding almost everything to the blender and blitzing for all they were worth. The difference in styles was notable but the end results the same, quality time spent with their sons. It was a special event and was lovely to have our parents back in the classroom, sharing experiences with the boys.

Other competitive situations abounded; soccer matches at lunchtime were akin to the World Cup Final whilst the race for the Top Banana award was always hotly contested. Collecting canteen orders, taking messages to the office or other classrooms, switching the lights on, the team board off, or just being the first person onto the mat; you name it, we battled one another to become the champion in almost any situation (apart from tidying up the pencil tubs much to Mrs Webster’s dismay).

It has been my privilege to teach such a dynamic, curious, and engaging group who have become a super cohort. They have improved their skills enormously and have gained awareness and appreciation for one another and for their world. Each boy epitomises the global learners that we strive to produce, and their love of learning and ability to embrace all opportunities, will stand them in good stead for the future.

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

I loved our Year 12 Buddies because they were really nice. They stand up for you. When I met them, they looked really tough, but they were pretty nice. My favourite thing that we did with them was March out. March out is this thing where they play bagpipes then they march in their houses. They walk so straight, and they throw this special stick and catch it!

Flynn Simpson, 2W

I really enjoy handwriting because I got really good at it and its fun too. I am striving to get a pen licence. Also, I LOVE writing as it makes me feel happy!

Felix Banks, 2W

The best thing that happened was our hilarious assembly item because we dressed in animal costumes, and we had to sing and dance to a really embarrassing song.

Lachlan Horton, 2W

I love Year 2 because we get to play on the biggest oval ever. Plus, you can play any sport that you want.

Theo Black, 2W

ALISON WEBSTER YEAR 2 TEACHER

Angus Robinson and Luca Durham enjoying working together in STEM

Chase Nerlich and Hudson Buck –The "Top Bananas" for the week!

YEAR 2W

FRONT ROW: Banjo Egerton-Warburton, Hudson Buck, Ben Jones, Robert Gliddon, Harrison Hendry, Angus Simpson, Augustus Meredith-Humphry

SECOND ROW: Flynn Simpson, Zacharia Ehdeyhed, Angus Bond, Oliver Milner, Angus Robinson, Albert Wang

THIRD ROW: Mrs Alison Webster (Teacher), Thomas Janmaat, Lachlan Horton, Felix Banks, Chase Nerlich, Luca Durham, Theodore Black, Ms Rebecca Vincent (Teacher)

ABSENT: Kenneth McKenna

EACH BOY EPITOMISES THE GLOBAL LEARNERS THAT WE STRIVE TO PRODUCE, AND THEIR LOVE OF LEARNING AND ABILITY TO EMBRACE ALL OPPORTUNITIES, WILL STAND THEM IN GOOD STEAD FOR THE FUTURE.“

Banjo Egerton-Warburton and his Year 12 buddy

Year 2 boys enjoying the last Year 2 and Year 12 session after March Out

YEAR THREE

WOW! WHAT AN AMAZING year of learning we have had.

We are so proud of the 2022 Year 3 cohort who have taken their learning out into the world and discovered how powerful they can be. The boys have been on an incredible learning journey and have made meaningful connections through their transdisciplinary learning.

A big focus this year was around fairness and respect, and the teachers and boys have worked hard to embed this into everything they have done. The learning throughout this year included inquiries into Australian culture, different communities and their histories, the many ways people can express themselves, how we can make the world more equal, the fundamentals of economics and trade, and the changes and adaptations of living and non-living things. Some of the actions the boys have initiated includes petitioning the local council for a dual name of Lake Claremont/ Galbamaanup to respect its Indigenous histories, a Junior School charity drive to support those less fortunate, and creating a business plan and product to sell. These inquiries captivated their young minds, but the boys have made extraordinary progress in their literacy and numeracy learning alongside this.

We will miss our Friday morning dance parties, our exciting and engaging STEM activities, the class jokes and story times, and collaborative games. We wish you all the best and look forward to watching you flourish in Year 4.

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

My favourite part about Year 3 was all the amazing STEM activities and our funny classmates and teachers. Overall, I loved Year 3 and enjoyed those things so much because it challenged me a lot just like doing the Speaker’s Challenge.

Flynn Cockerill, 3E

My favourite part of the year was the Speaker’s Challenge because it really challenged me and it was lots of fun.

Luka Selkirk, 3E

I have enjoyed the Maths race with the PLC girls. I am also really proud of myself for making mistakes and learning from them.

Leo Karlson, 3M

This year has been so fun. The best part of my year was when we built balloon towers with PLC because we won, and we had lots of fun doing it.

George Collins, 3E

I loved the stem activity when we were given different amounts of money and we bought different items to help us make a bridge. This was for our unit of inquiry. I also liked collaborative games such as making LEGO creations when we were blindfolded.

Jude Dorai-Raj, 3M

The best thing that happened this year was when we were learning about equal and unequal opportunities. We had to make bridges out of materials. We all had different amounts and my group had $100. We didn’t win but it was great fun. I also really liked playing inter house sports because it was competitive and fun.

Charlie Moran, 3M

One of my favourite things about Year 3 was maths. Even though I’m not a big fan of Maths, Mrs E made it fun by turning it into games and showing us tricks for it.

Anton Packer, 3E

My favourite part of the year was getting to petition the City of Claremont for Lake Claremont to have a dual name because I could change something.

Adam Hasslacher, 3E

My favourite thing in year three was having a Microsoft Teams Meeting with charities such as AngliCare. I also enjoyed all of the Math board games because it was fun learning and we had to work with different friends.

Charlie Reid, 3M

I really enjoyed the fun excursions, and all of the fun things we got to make in STEM lessons. My favourite thing about year 3 was my kind teacher.

Preston Rogers, 3M

NINA ELEFTHERIOU & MARKUS MUNDAY YEAR 3 TEACHERS

I HAVE ENJOYED THE MATHS RACE WITH THE PLC GIRLS. I AM ALSO REALLY PROUD OF MYSELF FOR MAKING MISTAKES AND LEARNING FROM THEM.

LEO KARLSON, 3M

Year Three students eating lunch dressed up for Book Week

YEAR 3E

FRONT ROW: Charlie Corrie, Louis Gibbs, Alistair Shadlow, Zac Lucas, Anton Packer, George Collins, Nate Ritchie, Flynn Cockerill

SECOND ROW: Gabriel Agostino, Thomas Herbert, Oliver Freeman, Oliver Frame, Luka Selkirk, Dylan Fillmore, Adam Hasslacher

THIRD ROW: Mrs Nina Eleftheriou (Teacher), Charles Mannes, Percival Telford, Leonard Hatch, Frederick Young, Sidney Overton, Archibald Bennett, Ms Paola Sierralta (Education Assistant)

YEAR 3M

FRONT ROW: Alexander Haynes, Thomas Blackburn, Charlie Moran, Darby Passmore, Preston Rogers, Nuo Chen, Harry Caratti

SECOND ROW: Benjamin Taplin, Samuel Wates, Andrew Walawski, Alfred Schwarzbach, Leo Karlson, Leo Hao

THIRD ROW: Mr Markus Munday (Teacher), Jude Dorai-Raj, Thomas Millard, Edward Luttrell, George Goodreid, Charles Newall, James Maginn

ABSENT: Moez Ballal, Kristian Michael, Charlie Reid, Mrs Fiona Pinardi (Education Assistant)

YEAR FOUR

more than once for our incredible sportsmanship. We were proud and so were our teachers.

Let’s not forget the Year 4 Outdoor Education Overnight Camp. Our school grounds suddenly became an adventure playground. We experienced out first time at spending a night away from our families in a school-based camp sleep over. We made meals, pitched tents, camped out for the night, and got very little sleep. What an incredible and fun experience which begins our relationship with the outdoor education program.

We ended the year with a bang full of glitz and glamour presenting the all-star studded Doc-Oscars Awards Ceremony. Among the award winners were...

The Comedic performer Mrs Hodges, The Multi-Tasking, Jack of all trades Mrs Ritchie and her side kick Mr Norman.

We know our final year in the Junior School will be one to remember. We cannot wait to see what our last adventure will bring! Our mountain is waiting...

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

An amazing part about Year 4 was when I heard that the Australian Nationals for the Rubik’s cube competition was being held in the Dickinson Centre! I was also blown away with so many new opportunities to do amazing things!

Charlie McClung, 4G

When I first got to Scotch, I felt nervous and scared but I made new friends and got used to it and after a week I loved Scotch. Hugo McCusker, 4G

I like Scotch College because of our amazing teachers and the amount of options for clubs. I also like Scotch College because of the different challenges and competitions that we are allowed to join, such as speakers challenge, academics award and Spelling Bee. Chris Wang, 4C

The best thing about Year 4 is being able to get into Interschool. There is no other way to put it... getting top ten in cross country!!!! In year 3 and under there is no inter school but in year 4 there is INTERSCHOOL! Theodore Keenan, 4C

We based our 4E rules on Sports –Respectful Running Relay and Honesty Hockey. We learnt to be kind and considerate young men by following these cool rules! Otto Blackburne, 4E

The March Out flows as the bag pipes blow and we realise how fast the years will go. Neo Pentony, 4E

Aiden Gibson 4C, Jeter Lee 4E, Hugo McCusker 4G, Celebrating their accomplishments at the Inter-House Swimming Carnival

YEAR 4C

FRONT ROW: Aiden Gibson, Lucas Robaina Chacon, Francis Chenu, Liam Edgar, Tobias Gliddon, Maxwell Martin, Yuxin Wang

SECOND ROW: Oscar Alder, Oliver Downes, Henry Robinson, Sangaji Agung, William Davies, Fred McGuigan

THIRD ROW: Ms Anne Champion (Teacher), Benjamin Lynch, Edward Jones, Jax Jayasinghe, Austin Palassis, Theodore Keenan, Ms Andrea Goodison (Librarian)

ABSENT: Harrison Dolling

YEAR 4E

FRONT ROW: Oscar Bolton, Joshua Abbondanza, Harley Galvin, Eden Scott, Jack Canaris, Mason Lee, Neo Pentony

SECOND ROW: Mrs Paula Ellis (Teacher), Finn Buchanan, Edmund Bult, Dylan Vytialingam, Thomas McCarter, Jeter Lee, Reid Warrick, Otto Blackburne

ABSENT: Mason Cohen, Montague McComish, Hartley Spencer, Eric Zhu

YEAR 4G

FRONT ROW: Tycho Kerr, Hugo Rigg, Rupert Green, Finlay Stanley, Benjamin Elderfield, Lucas Edwards, Seth Kwan

SECOND ROW: Jack Dodds, Lachlan Alder, Henry Harris, Charlie McClung, Samuel Hodder, John Young

THIRD ROW: Mrs Kristen Gray (Teacher), Ronan Rajasooriar, Xavier Wates, Zachary Brazier, Nicholas Bunning

ABSENT: Alexander Beverley, Sebastien Cimbaro, Hugo McCusker

YEAR FIVE

CREAGH

YEAR 5 TEACHERS

special highlights included rafting in the pool, including upending the rafts, and tight rope walking. By day’s end we felt we’d definitely grown in confidence and skill!

And now, as we close the Junior School chapter, we do so with the certainty that we are handing over an incredible cohort of young men who cherish kindness and cohesiveness, who value friendship and learning, and who deeply appreciate the community and opportunities provided by Scotch College. There is only greatness beyond.

Go forth.

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

My favourite part of Year 5 was the camp because we got to row in the Scotch pool and do a scavenger hunt.

Ethan Palassis, 5C

My favourite thing in year 5 was probably the student led conference. I felt proud showing mum all the things that I had done so far over the year.

George Davies, 5C

The coolest moment this year was being a leader. We spoke at assembly, led the House Rock and were role models to everyone. Archie O’Byrne, 5T

My favourite part of the year was when we dyed our hair for the charity; the World’s Greatest Shave. The whole community put a lot of effort of towards this fundraiser and the day was the most special moment of the year!

Charlie Golsby, 5T

My favourite thing about the year was the Speakers’ Challenge. I researched and then wrote all about the capybara and then spoke to every one about them.

Logan Potalivo, 5T

My highlight of year 5 was doing maths in class and doing the maths tests because of how much my maths has improved.

Lawson Wedding, 5R

The absolute best part about this year was all the compliments from the students and teachers. They would help me with all the subjects, helping me learn.

Luka Simpson, 5R

OLIVIA RUSSO, REBECCA TURKICH & OLIVIA

Top: Olivier Bedel, Dylan Herbert and Sebastian Kahl enjoying collaborative learning projects

Above: Year 5 students enjoying their Outdoor Education Adventure Day

YEAR 5C

FRONT ROW: Reuben Hubble, Lucas Peirce, Rafferty Zucal, Isaac Simpson, Duke Nunn, Ethan Palassis, Andrew Reed, Crusoe Bachofen von Echt

SECOND ROW: Brin Kitcher, Lachlan Fox, Grey Pearson-Griffiths, Daniel Maginn, Austin Iustini, Lachlan Shadlow, Harry Spicer

THIRD ROW: Miss Olivia Creagh (Teacher), Luyiming Wu, George Davies, Harry Jones, Ahren Mahesh, Ari Cole, Allan Lawson, Sebastien Lucas, Oscar Fillmore

YEAR 5R

FRONT ROW: Thomas Murphy, Bodie Blackwell, Casey Savill, Luka Simpson, Mack Vulinovich, Alexander Hawley, Marcus Yang, Hugo Hristofski

SECOND ROW: Oscar Thomson, Elijah Little, Jarrod Mace, Henry Elderfield, Alexander Rains, Jacob Little, Lucas Paino

THIRD ROW: Mrs Nathalie Veitch (Education Assistant), Hugh Tidbury, Oscar Lawton, Lawson Wedding, Samuel Magtengaard, Jacob Hancock, Aiden Weaver, Atticus Dobson, Augustus Neo, Miss Olivia Russo (Teacher)

YEAR 5T

FRONT ROW: Edward Statham, Dylan Herbert, Hugo Morris, Montgomery King, Taj Cook, Darcy Bartholomaeus, Nicco Lyster

SECOND ROW: Thomas Gaitatzis, Zhuo Chen, Olivier Bedel, Joseph Dorai-Raj, Archie O’Byrne, Reginald McCarthy

THIRD ROW: Mrs Rebecca Turkich (Teacher), James Hargreaves-Serventy, George Young, Sebastian Kahl, Rowan Sundaresan, George Kane, Logan Potalivo

ABSENT: Henry Evans, Charlie Golsby, Marcus Hennessy, Jack Wylie

PYP EXHIBITION

MR WARWICK NORMAN DEAN OF TEACHING AND LEARNING – JUNIOR SCHOOL

THE PRIMARY YEARS

PROGRAMME (PYP) Exhibition is the culminating event of a Scotch College Junior School student. It is a journey undertaken by the students to test and celebrate what they can learn, focusing on the Western Australian curriculum through the process of guided inquiry, and how they can learn, through selected Approaches to Learning skills (ATLs) including self-management, social, communication, research and thinking skills.

Year 5 students were immersed in a 10-week unit of inquiry under the Transdisciplinary Theme of How we organise ourselves The Central Idea was focus on two key areas:

• Types of Government.

• The effect of government decisions. Many of the students worked in pairs or small groups; however, all created

their own information report, based on their findings, including the process of notetaking, paraphrasing, typing-up under their own key report headings using the key concepts as a guide, referencing and publishing into a glossy brochure. Each student also created their own statement piece showcasing their understanding and encouraging the audience to engage in thoughtful reflection.

As part of a guided inquiry approach, the students engaged in weekly reflections through the exploration of the learner profile attributes. These included being a risk-taker, principled, caring, open-minded, thinker, balanced, inquirer, communicator and knowledgeable. Whilst exploring a specific attribute they also reflected on how well they demonstrated that attribute during the previous week of learning, selecting real-life examples where possible.

Thank you to the classroom teachers; Olivia Creagh, Olivia Russo, and Rebecca Turkich, who guided the inquiry with a calm deliberateness, keeping the students engaged and motivated throughout.

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

My favourite part of the year was the Exhibition. It enabled me to learn more and explore things I am interested in. However, the statement piece building was the most exciting and joyous part of Exhibition as it allowed me to be creative.

Ahren Mahesh, 5C

My favourite thing this year was the Exhibition! I loved how you could choose your own subject to research. We each got to express our learning experiences, explain it, write it then make a statement piece about it.

Olivier Bedel, 5R

Lawson Wedding and the class of 5R in the research phase of the inquiry cycle

Olivier Bedel sharing part of his Exhibition Statement Piece

Mr Norman brainstorming research questions (called burning questions) with the students of 5C during the transition between ‘Tuning In’ and ‘Finding Out’ stages of their unit inquiry

My favourite lesson was the drawing the animal eye close-up in art club because I loved completing the patterns inside of the eye. Tom Janmaat, 2W

I like the endangered species project because I really like animals and I am obsessed with drawing. I like the special walks we do to see each other’s artwork because I get to see what others have been drawing. Oliver Milner, 2W

I like using the 2B pencil because it is easier to shade, and you can press harder to get your tones. I also liked using the digital paintbrushes with the Sketches app. Reuben Hubble, 5C

I like it when Mrs Roche asks questions, and we can receive palette points. I also like the demonstrations when the camera projected onto the screen. I learn more skills from watching. Harry Spicer, 5C

DRAMA

In Drama this year, students have learnt performance skills of physical transformation, play building, Greek chorus, and poetry. They have explored using the elements of drama in their own devised work as well as applying these techniques to scripted pieces.

“My favourite drama lesson was when we acted out ‘The Boy and the Elephant’ by Freya Blackwood and we made frozen images to represent the pages in the book. I was the trunk of the elephant and I had to bend my body to match the trunk.” Charlie Newall, 3M

“My favourite part of drama was when we were doing the Greek gods and we could say the speeches they said, and we could transform and turn people into the gods and that was really fun.” Charlie Mannes, 3E

Year 4s Eden Scott and Mason Cohen watching the picture reveal

Year 4s Jack Dodds printing with Ben Elderfield

MUSIC SPORT

ANGELA PAUNOSKI MUSIC TEACHER

In Music this year the PK-Yr 2 students have been immersed in the Music Everyday Programme. This programme is based on research which clearly identifies the benefits of daily music instruction. Not only is it beneficial for the musicianship skills of the students; it also enhances their spatial understanding, literacy skills and numeracy skills. The students are immersed in 20-minute sessions every day, all of which are composed of a combination of interactive activities, games singing and playing which contribute to the overall musicianship of the child.

YEAR 3 – 5 MUSIC

I have enjoyed playing different types of instruments, singing songs from different cultures and learning about instruments from other cultures. I liked learning about why music from around the world sounds different and learning songs in different languages. Leo Hao, 3M

The things I have enjoyed about Music this year are singing songs, playing beat games like Pass the Beat and Down by the Banks, using body percussion to make rhythms and playing different instruments. I have lots of fun in Music. Dylan Vytialingam, 4E

I really enjoyed learning about the Garma Festival in Music this year. It was also fun to make up a Rap and learn about different types of scales like the Pentatonic scale and how to sing them using Solfa. Montgomery King, 5T

This year the students have been involved in a host of sporting activities to ensure they are engaged and developing their skills across all the year groups. Gymnastics and swimming are focus areas in Term 1 and the winter sports and invasion games are a focus for the students in Term 2 and 3. Inter-House European Handball, Soccer and Gaelic Football competitions held at recess and lunch time are a major source of house pride amongst the students and these games are always hotly contested. James, Bruce, and David House won those competitions respectively. Our Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals produced three different winners this year with Gordon, James and Bruce taking the honours in those respective carnivals.

Our JPSSA students in Year 5 have had a thoroughly enjoyable time competing with the Year 6 students against the other PSA schools in the home and away summer and winter sports seasons. Striving to achieve your best, good sportsmanship and enjoyment are a cornerstone of these Thursday afternoon sporting fixtures. Congratulations also to the JPSSA Cross Country team who won the JPSSA shield for the 7th time in 8 years at a very wet and windy Aquinas this year.

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS

My favourite thing in PE this year was European Handball because we got to shoot and use the rebound nets.

Zac Lucas, 3E

My favourite thing about PE is Cross Country practice as I get to race my friends and we get to see who is fast. Tom Millard, 3M

I really liked the Touch Rugby Carnival and the training for it as it was really fun, I liked getting to play a new sport I have not done before. Alex Beverley, 4G

What I really like about PE is that we have JPSSA events and carnivals throughout the year. Mason Lee, 4E

I enjoyed the Inter School Cross Country because it was a chance to compete against all the other schools and test our ability against them. Ari Cole, 5C

The fun things about sport is getting to do all the different types of sports that I have never tried before. Aiden Weaver,

5R

MR SCOTT WHISTON HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT

Andrew House at the Athletics Carnival Hugo Rigg (4G), Dylan Vytialingam (4E), Seth Kwan (4G), Oscar Bolton (4E)

Leo Hao (Year 3) playing the cello

Gordon House Celebrate the Swimming Carnival Win. Daniel Maginn (5C), Lawson Wedding (5R), Gus Neo (5R)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

I like it when we roll the hoops!

Chester Heymann, PK

I like playing the games. I like playing What’s the time Mr Wolf.

Hawke Schwarz, PK

I like playing Farmer Sam because it is fun. Basketball is my favourite because we get to pass the ball to each other.

Julian Hanna, K

I enjoy basketball and soccer and dodgeball. Dodgeball is really fun!

Michael Agapitos, K

I like having running races and I love playing Duck, Duck Goose. We get to play basketball! Sam Nickels, PP

I like playing basketball because it is cool, and I can bounce the ball.

Teddy Jayasinghe, PP

I like basketball because my brother teaches me at home and then when I do it at school I get better. Aston Banks, 1L

I like tennis and throwing and catching. It is good exercise, and I can get better at it even. Cricket was also fun.

Zacharia Ehdeyhed, 2W

I like playing soccer because it is fun. I love the ovals because the pitches are so big! Ken McKenna, 2W

FRENCH

I like to sing the Bonjour song and playing to be an escargot.

Angus Wilson, PK

My favourite word is Bonjour. I like to learn French words. Thomas Giroud, Kindy

My favourite song in French is Je Marche. I love doing the dance actions. Hudson Weaver, PP

My favourite thing in French was tasting the different foods. Joel Ng, Y1

My favourite thing in French is being the Chef de la semaine because you get to put up the date and the weather of the day. Albert Wang, Y2

I love French because we played games that we were so fun and great, my favourite is the morpion (naughts and crosses). Angus Simpson, Y2

Even though Madame Chaix hasn’t been here for long, we had some good moments like when we had a food tasting, she brought a speciality and shared it with the class. We also played a lot of French games in small and big groups and that’s how we learn French! Benjamin Taplin, 3M

In French this year we have learnt many things to help us travel to France. We have learnt the names of countries around France, how to order traditional French food from different parts of France! I have also learnt how to draw a calligram out of French words and that was my favourite thing to do in French class. Austin Palassis, 4C

Even though Madame Chaix hasn’t been here for a full year, her lessons are fun filled and always enjoyable. These are just a few of the reasons as to why I love French. Lachlan Shadlow, 5C

I REALLY LIKE PLAYING BASKETBALL BECAUSE I'M QUITE GOOD AT IT AND I WANT TO SHOOT HOOPS. HENRY STRANG, 1S

Top: Albert Wang and Angus Simpson (Year 2) updating the French weather chart

Above: Henry Finlayson and Flynn Johnson (Year 1) learning with the French App Linguascope

Jasper Bennett and his Kindy class enjoying their basketball lessons

Bullmore Carrick resting after basketball fun

STEM

In STEM I have really liked coding as it is the first time I have ever really done anything like that.

Joseph Dorai – Raj, 5T

I really like creating the robots and programming the robots to solve problems on the game board. I really liked working together in a group as it was fun.

Raff Zucal, 5C

I liked the creating code on Swift Playgrounds as it was fun, colourful and not really complex code.

Alexander Rains, 5R

The VR headset was really cool as we got to transport ourselves into space and explore space.

Ronan Rajasooriar, 4G

I liked creating the inclusive playgrounds on Tinkercad. I liked being able to design the equipment and then virtually putting it in our playground.

Tom Blackburn, 3M

My favourite thing to do was the landmarks. We had to adapt our LEGO vehicle to transport it around our landmark. We got to build the cars with our friends and then programmed it to move around, which was fun.

Louis Gibbs, 3E

I liked using the Codey Rocky robots in our materials battlebot arena to battle each other as that was fun!

Banjo Jones, 2W

I liked the finding the bug game we created as it was really fun to find the bug as it was like Where’s Wally and it was really difficult to find the bug in our game. Angus Robinson, 2W

I liked using “mTiny “and building all our LEGO designs that we made move using this LEGO app.”

William Millard, 1L

I liked building our houses with all the materials that we had. Tommy Tana, 1S

LIBRARY

I like it in the library when we read books. It is nice sitting on the beanbags and Ms Goodison reads to us. I love borrowing books to read at home. Lukas Frame, PP I love library because Quinn and I love reading. I love making comics with my friends at lunch time and I really love it when Ms Goodison reads to us.

Warwick – 1S

I like library because there are so many books and I always find a new series. I like how all the teachers are so nice. I love library because there is always going to be new fun things to find!

Luca Durham, 2W

I love going to the library because the staff always make me feel welcome. It’s good to have a nice place to chill out and read. The books that Ms Goodison recommends are always fantastic and I always want to borrow then as they seem different and interesting. Will Davies, 4C

My favourite part about Library is being able to write, draw and read. It’s really relaxing at lunch time with the music on and I can chat with my friends. Paton Nair, 4E

I love the library so much because you it’s a great place to relax and read.

Ms Goodison is so kind when she buys everyone’s favourite books. Plus, it’s got air conditioning and heating, so you can hide yourself from the elements!

George Young, 5T

It is like a magical place where you can read, and you can have so much fun. There is lots of things to do – draw, play and read. Duke Nunn, 5C

I GET TO LEARN SOME FUNNY THINGS AND SOME THINGS I HAVEN'T LEARNED ABOUT. EVERY DAY I LEARN SOMETHING FROM THE LIBRARY. RYAN HASSLACHER, 1L

Madden O’Brien (Pre-Primary) finding out what the ladybird heard!

Jack Dodds, Seth Kwan and Hugo Rigg (Year 4) getting into the spirit of Book Week

MIDDLE SCHOOL

HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

TO USE A SPORTING ANALOGY A FALSE START OF SORTS

NO SOONER HAD WE approached the start line with all preparatory work done, our training complete, steadied for the commencement of the race to December and we were shunted back behind the starting blocks as we felt the impact of COVID for a second consecutive year.

How much our previous experiences had taught us though. Both staff and students made the relatively seamless transition back to the Scotch College Online Teaching (SCOT) model of hybrid and online learning. That said, it was wonderful to move past this imposition and quickly move to faceto-face teaching and learning as our preferred model.

Students continued to remind us of their resilience and growing independence as they navigated the restrictions imposed by increasingly familiar terms like ‘close contact’ and ‘asymptomatic’. We were also reminded of the importance of community, especially as we focused on the social and emotional welfare of all members of our Middle School community and the importance of social interaction.

With this firmly in mind, we introduced the new role of Year Level Coordinator to our leadership structure in 2022. Mr Michael Campbell (Year 6), Mr Daniel Turco (Year 7) and Mr Kane Mitchell (Year 8) stepped into these exciting new positions adding pastoral support for students, staff, and families. This core team also set about the establishment of a scoped and sequenced approach to delivering programs that helped students develop the skills to become balanced, compassionate individuals with a growing sense of self and an appreciation of individual difference.

We continued to refine our restructured commitment to our core business of teaching and learning with the introduction of Assistant Curriculum Leaders (ACL’s) in the learning areas of Technology, The Arts, Health and Physical Education and Languages. These positions were added to the already established ACL positions in English, Science, Mathematics and Humanities.

MR BRAD GILL HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

in the image below, ensuring that:

• ‘The student’ remained at the centre of all that we do.

• Breadth of learning opportunity was maintained.

• Individual difference was acknowledged.

• The social and emotional development of young people remains at least equal to their cognitive and physical development.

If we can help the students entrusted to our care develop a strong understanding of self and a genuine commitment to lifelong learning, our work in Middle School is done. It is our collective hope that all Year 8 graduates leave the Middle School community ready to take on the challenges of Senior School armed with the ability to navigate the next chapter of their learning journey with confidence and enthusiasm.

The richness of opportunities in the Middle School allows students to meet this expectation and 2022 was no exception, even with the early intervention of the COVID restrictions.

The PSA sporting juggernaut continued, and our boys competed with passion and pride on fields and waterways, in gymnasiums and pools and on courts and courses across the city and whether we won, lost, or drew our sportsmanship was always paramount.

The richness of our Arts programmes allowed students to express themselves creatively and their dedication to their instruments and performances led to amazing presentations that were enjoyed by audiences on campus and across the state.

We competed in Olympiads and Scholars Cups, in Lego and Debating Leagues. We public spoke and we philosophised, and we also provided service to communities much less fortunate than ours.

With so much on offer it is sometimes hard to believe that we also delivered the mandated Australian curriculum leading to exceptionality in our classrooms, laboratories, workshops, and gymnasiums.

In 2022 we also introduced student leadership to the Middle School, strongly believing that our own students can and should be our best role models for other members of the Middle School to follow. Under the leadership of Mr Mitchell our inaugural student leaders performed admirably with 18 boys selected to lead our six houses during Semester 1 and another 16 students selected for Semester 2. This totalled 36 students who held a position of leadership, a representation of about 20% of the Year 8 cohort. We also maintained our House Senior system that requires each of our Year 8 students to fulfil the expectations of House Senior for a one-week period. House Seniors work with Ms Giglia to develop their skills of service, organisation, leadership, public speaking and time management.

As I conclude this year’s Reporter article, I pause to reflect on what was achieved and I am somewhat overwhelmed.

In the day to day of a thriving school you can lose sight of the magnitude of achievements. Some very personal and others more public, some as a result of tireless commitment and others as a result of exceptional talent, some achieved by students and some by staff. However, these achievements came to be it is important that we celebrate each and every example of personal excellence.

I am proud to be associated with a school that truly does identify individual difference and that commits to providing a breadth of experiences that allows each of our students to be celebrated for their contributions to this school.

In closing I would like to again thank our families and friends for your support of our College, and of our students. I would like to acknowledge the work of our staff, all of them, both in and out of classrooms and thank them for their work.

IT IS OUR COLLECTIVE HOPE THAT ALL YEAR 8 GRADUATES LEAVE THE MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY READY TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGES OF SENIOR SCHOOL...

Clockwise from top left: Middle School rallying around for The Big Freeze; Outdoor Education; Celebrating NAIDOC Week; Andrew Katsambanis & Joshua Walters experimenting at the Science Fair

CURRICULUM

MR MICHAEL CAMPBELL YEAR 6 COORDINATOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

YEAR 6

IN

SCIENCE

THIS YEAR, STUDENTS impressed audiences who visited the annual Science Fair presentation with their thoughtful scientific inquiries. This event is a highlight of the year for many as they spend weeks preparing for the event, with many undertaking their first steps through the scientific method: researching, investigating, experimenting and analysing data before creating a multimedia presentation.

For many of our boys, Mathematics is their area of strength. Mathematics is not just about numbers and computations, it is about understanding, solving problems and exploring patterns. Interdisciplinary learning was apparent as boys integrated Mathematics with their Science Fair project through analysing data and applying iPad-focused digital skills to present their knowledge and understanding. Using technology for real-life learning including taking photos of angles and designing a school swimming pool was also a highlight for students.

Individuals and Societies provided boys with a fascinating look at citizenship, a journey through Asia and its regions with self-made documentaries, and a visit to The Maritime Museum to prepare for the creation of migrant ‘suitcase’ stories. Students were able to explore personal histories for this study, looking at where their families have come from and their journey, challenges and contributions to Australian society. Many boys created museum-quality displays of their artefacts, others made scratch ‘suitcases’ by coding their artefacts, and others made interactive KeyNote suitcases, highlighting the impressive technology abilities of our cohort.

With many students enthralled by the popular Wings of Fire series, a study on fantasy and dragons became a major focus in English. Boys used Apple Clips to visually display the plot arc of the book. The final product of the unit was a fantasy story inspired by the Wings of Fire, including their dragon tribe with descriptions and drawings. Film analysis was taught through a study on Mulan, allowing boys to question ideas like gender roles and bravery. The boys’ app smashed to create Viewing Guides, which are highly appealing visual documents highlighting important film features, context, characters, theme and images.

Middle School provides boys with a full suite of subjects and experiences in STEM, Art, Material Design, Food Design and Languages. In STEM, students looked at wiring and circuitry to complete a solar-powered dragster. Students were also tasked with designing prototypes for boats, working with high-density foam and 3D printers. Students also used a LEGO Spike Prime robot to complete missions based on the theme of shaping cities. The boys’ creativity is also explored via the wonderful art experiences they undertake in sculpture and 3D drawing techniques. Food Design and Materials Design lessons are always favourites. Students custom-make spinners, kalimbas and kazoos as a practical application of the design process. In Food Design, boys connect their real-life transferable skills with creating delicious delights such as popcorn, smoothies, muffins, pasta, stuffed potatoes, ANZAC slices and scones. In Languages, students practised their conversation skills, made cartoon characters and created their own dream houses, labelled in French.

THE INTRODUCTORY YEAR TO THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME MOTIVATES, CHALLENGES AND SUPPORTS STUDENTS THROUGH A RANGE OF RICH LEARNING ACTIVITIES. OUR YEAR 6S ARE ENGAGED IN DEEP INQUIRY LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION ACROSS THE CURRICULUM.

EVENTS

This year has been full of exciting and diverse events for the Year 6 cohort. The boys House Spirit was on full display at the Middle School Swimming, Athletics and Highland Games carnivals as well as joining in some healthy competition in the AG Day Olympics. The PLC Scotch Wellbeing Day allowed the boys to interact with the Year 6 PLC girls through a variety of activities including yoga, highland dancing and theatre sports. The Year 6 Orientation Day provided an energetic Friday afternoon of science, art, outdoor activities and design where students were able to meet and greet their incoming peers.

The Year 6 Science Fair was a highlight for many of the boys as they proved themselves to be competent Scientists and had the opportunity to explain their project and findings to an audience of students, teachers and parents. Through the Individuals and Societies curriculum students visited the Maritime Museum where they were introduced to the history of the Fremantle Harbour and heard some fascinating stories of the early migrants to Australia.

The boys have been able to support a variety of causes through their involvement with the World’s Greatest Shave, Big Freeze Dunk Tank and Free Dress days where we saw some brilliant international and agricultural dress. We celebrated numerous events throughout the year with Book Week dress ups, Languages Week drumming and NAIDOC week rock painting and sand mural design just some of the fantastic activities the Year 6 cohort were involved in.

Co-Curricular clubs have been well utilised and are a great opportunity for students to interact with their peers in an activity of shared interest. “Cooking for the Homeless” has proved to be a popular choice with 21 members this semester and Dungeons and Dragons has also been well attended with 13 members. These clubs are organised and run by teachers on a weekly basis and are well worth getting involved in.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Our Year 6 cohort were always full of beans and ready for new exciting experiences in Outdoor Education this year.

The boys began their Outdoor Education journey with the main focus of learning about the beautiful marine environment

that we are so lucky to be surrounded by as well as learning and developing some outdoor skills along that way.

In Autumn Term the students had surf lessons out at Trigg Beach, where they began to learn about rips and currents and what hazards to look out for whilst conducting a safety spot check before entering the surf.

These lessons enabled students to build confidence and become comfortable in the water and on a surfboard.

The highlight of Year 6 Outdoor Education is a three day and two night, action packed programme in the coastal town of Lancelin, occurring in Spring Term. During their time in “Lano” the boys surf, swim, jump off the jetty, fish, sandboard, complete a town search navigational activity, paint surfboards, surf again, night walk and sleep under the stars. Throughout their stay the students gained a real insight into the history surrounding the coastal town of Lancelin and contrasting surrounding ecosystems. The students had an absolute ball developing their practical skills, overcoming challenges and improving their resilience and perseverance in a dynamic learning environment. The boys are already looking forward to Year 7 camp in 2022.

SPORT

Year 6 students enjoyed a wide variety of team sports throughout the year as part of the Junior Public Schools Sports Association programme.

During Summer Term boys represented Scotch College in Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo.

Boys showed unwavering enthusiasm and commitment by training every Tuesday morning with their respective teams before the school day had begun.

During Winter Term, Year 6 students had a choice of participating in Soccer, Rugby, Hockey and Australian Rules Football.

The highlight for many boys throughout the week was when they took part in competitive games on Thursday afternoons against fellow JPSSA schools.

The annual Inter-House Gaelic tournament was enjoyed by all Year 6 boys in Autumn Term. David House was victorious for the second year running in a closely fought grand final.

Other sporting events embraced by the Year 6 boys throughout the year included the Inter-House Swimming Carnival, Athletics Carnival and CrossCountry Carnival. Selected Year 6 boys also represented Scotch College in their inaugural Futsal team at the regional championships.

It was certainly a busy time on the sporting field in 2022. Pleasingly, all Year 6 students displayed a respectful attitude towards their opponents while continuing to develop their sporting skills and having a wonderful time with their friends.

Top: Joel Kandiah, James Ackerman, Henry Dove and Renae Cirillo

Above: Mitchell Reeson showcasing his Science Fair project

REFLECTIONS SCIENCE FAIR

“I really enjoyed doing the Year 6 Science Fair this year! I loved it because I got to choose a topic on something that I loved, I also liked how free it was and the posters were a cool touch. The testing was definitely the best although everything was really fun! Hugo Leary, Year 6.2

MARITIME MUSEUM

“One of my favourite parts of Year 6 at Scotch College was when we went to the Maritime Museum. I think that every kid who lives in Perth should go because you get to learn and see old, beautiful, and antique items. It is a place full of history and facts. My favourite part was when we got to go around the museum looking at artefacts and writing it on a piece of paper. This was the best because I learnt so much about Fremantle’s history. It is very interesting and fun.”

Clark Savundra, Year 6.3

GAELIC TOURNAMENT

I enjoyed the Gaelic Football Tournament as it was good to play a sport that is not very traditional to Australia but traditional to Ireland. This was fun as it was a mix of some of my favourite sports such as AFL and soccer. I also loved the Gaelic tournament as my house, David, won.”

Angus Noble, Year 6.3

ENGLISH

“The English Wings of Fire assessment was one of my favourite parts this year. Of course, making a kingdom in Minecraft was amazing but beside that the writing and designing of our dragon and its tribe was so cool. Now I have read so many books in the series and it has become my favourite book series. Overall, it was an amazing task to do.” Kieran Rout, Year 6.3

IAS

“The Migrant Suitcase was one of the best assessments I have ever done. The assessment was fascinating because I got to make my own suitcase and make the artefacts. It was so much fun making the artefacts from scratch and from plasticine. Overall, it was one of the best things we have done this year. I also

had fun learning about my family history and how my great grandad came over to Australia.” George Oakeley, Year 6.3

GENERAL

“This was my first year at Scotch and it was definitely the most enjoyable school year I have ever had in my schooling past. I enjoyed activities like surf camp, science fair, co-curricular clubs and all the new, different classes. I have also enjoyed being way more independent, I enjoy cooking for myself, having to plan how to get to school through public transport and having to organise myself. If I could choose my highlight of the year, I would say it would be meeting new friends and people.” Lincoln Percy, Year 6.2

GENERAL

“Year 6 has been really fun. Surf Camp was a real highlight being able to learn to surf and make a delicious stir fry. Speakers Challenge was also a very fun and enjoyable experience helping us to become better public speakers. JPSSA is always one of the best things to do every year. You get to go out on a Thursday and play with your friends all afternoon. Overall Year 6 was a fun and great experience.” James Walawski, Year 6.2

Clockwise from top left: Lincoln Percy and Max Zhao; Year 5/6 AFL JPSSA team preparing for the start of the game; Connor McManus (Year 6) and Beau Blackburn (Year 6) enjoying the annual Highland Games; Jack Keys and Oscar Robinson

YEAR 6.1

FRONT ROW: Ben Lapsley, Lucas Kwan, Charles Frayne, Hugh Croot, Tristan Laurie, Jacob Ferguson, Ocean Cox, Harrison Alder

SECOND ROW: Felix Warner, Jack Keys, Samuel Cimbaro, Hugh Twaddle, Brodie Gillett, Beau Blackburn, Lachlan Reid

THIRD ROW: Ms Shona Schwarz (Teacher), Riley Cooper, Mitchell Reeson, Lachlan Gillett, Jayden Chan, Thomas Downe

YEAR 6.2

FRONT ROW: Archer Day, Henry Iser, Joshua Lynn, James Walawski, Charlie Alcock, Benjamin Roberts, Matt van Wyk, Harry Ockenden

SECOND ROW: Declan Chan, Jaxson Lee, Kenneth Clements, Zachary McManus, Felix Walsh, Oscar Robinson, Lucas Fry

THIRD ROW: Lincoln Percy, Ryan Yao, Robert Mackay, Hugo Leary, Elliot Ferguson, Magnus Wilson

ABSENT: Miss Ashleigh Civiello (Teacher)

YEAR 6.3

FRONT ROW: Noah Hubble, Xavier Lewis, Angus Noble, George Oakeley, Leo Niardone, Noah Colliton, Clark Savundra, Benjamin Stupples

SECOND ROW: Henry Dove, Oscar Unmack, William Keenan, Max Jenkinson, Thomas Simpson, Wilbur Poushkine, Alexander Rogers

THIRD ROW: Oscar Seaburne-May, Mitchell Booth, Kieran Rout, Connor McManus, Teddy Alman, George Burbury

ABSENT: Ms Renae Cirillo (Teacher)

YEAR 6.4

FRONT ROW: Ethan Jiang, Max Zhao, Allan Tan, Kouki Sekine, Emerson McNally, Saxon Clout, Lachlan Cockerill

SECOND ROW: Sebastian Fugill, Hugo Smith, Max Gladman, Joshua Walters, Julian Loscher, Cameron McLeay

THIRD ROW: Mr Michael Campbell (Teacher), Ethan Edgar, Benjamin Bloch, James Ackerman, Eli Rigg, Jackson Wild, Charlie Caslick, Archer Beattie

ABSENT: Max Ausden, James Berean

DANIEL TURCO YEAR 7 COORDINATOR

CURRICULUM

YEAR 7

THE CURRICULUM IN YEAR 7 is driven by the core principles of transition, engagement and innovation and integrated seamlessly through the delivery of both the National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. With over ninety Year 7 students beginning their Scotch journey this year, transition has played a large part in ensuring all students are positively prepared for their time in Middle School. Engagement in Year 7 is evident in many forms and is key to the success of the Year 7 programme. Across all learning areas, boys have engaged collaboratively to develop their research, collaboration and thinking skills. They have worked to critically define and evaluate their efforts across all learning areas, using the International Baccalaureate Approaches to Learning. The boys in Year 7 have used their skills to self-reflect to strive for ‘personal innovation’ whereby the ATLs have provided guidance and benchmarks for the boys to make personal improvements in their own learning.

ENGAGEMENT

Year 7 boys were provided multiple opportunities to demonstrate and showcase engagement through their learning in English. They worked collaboratively to devise strategies to empower them to create their own narratives to both excite and scare others. They wrote individual poems with a purpose and took part in a Poetry Slam competition. The boys finished the year by adapting and performing dramatic presentations of modernised Greek Myths in groups.

Year 7 Mathematicians spent time learning about angles and applying this knowledge to problem-solve a

game of ‘Mini Golf’. The challenge involved skills being put to the test with rebounds, inbound and outbound angles, backtracking and calculation of force. Students were enthused, making strong connections to a real-life context.

INNOVATION

Boys in Food Design completed a design challenge which required them to research, plan, prepare and evaluate a healthy hamburger. They developed creativity and innovation as they transformed a basic burger recipe to consider health aspects of the challenge as well as accommodating their individual tastes and ideas.

In Year 7 French, the boys created their dream towns in groups of three, with each taking on a role in local government planning as head of commerce, trade, tourism. They planned and designed a town with French labels for all the locations and landmarks, and later presented this town to their peers describing how it would be successful in each area and persuading them of its efficiency.

TRANSITION

Using the same French project, the boys also learned about the transition between informal register and formal register, using their plans to ask for directions from friends, and then strangers. They witnessed the need to move between registers when appropriate and in different contexts.

In Material Design, the boys created a co2 dragster. They learned about aerodynamics, existing product analysis, designing skills and correct use of machines. They used skills learnt throughout the course to create a unique, innovative co2 dragster that they then raced on our very own Scotch racetrack.

EVENTS

Over the course of 2022 the Year 7 cohort had the opportunity to engage in numerous fantastic events. From the reflective RU OK? Day, multicultural Languages Week, important NAIDOC Week and practical Science Week. These whole school events saw workshops, PCG activities and specialist staff-run activities for students to engage in.

RU OK? Week started with a Chapel session run by our Director of Wellbeing and saw students engage with senior school student leaders in the playground and halls to encourage strong peer relationships. Language Week saw quizzes, food trucks and Japanese Drumming visit the Middle School with a wide variety of activities over the week.

Mr Micheal Spratt (Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator) ran cultural sessions to celebrate the Whadjuk Noongar people, including a stone painting session with all students in the Middle School. The ever-popular Science Week saw an exciting quiz and handson lunchtime session throughout the school run by our incredible specialist Science staff.

The year culminated with the first Scotch/ PLC team games day. The students from PLC visited to spend the morning working in groups with Scotch students to build and develop new friendships

and interpersonal skills. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and we look forward to next year!

The year finished with annual school community service drives including the Parkerville Christmas Wishes Coin Challenge, Boardies Day and the Uniting Church Christmas appeal. All of which were emphatically supported by our incredible school community.

As another year comes to a close, it is fantastic to be able to reflect on the number of events and incredible opportunities to engage and support such meaningful causes presented in the last twelve months.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

In this year’s Outdoor Education programme, Year 7 boys were offered a range of opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, and core strength in a variety of outdoor activities. Unfortunately, we had to work with some lingering restrictions in Summer Term, so the boys did not go on the scheduled four-day overnighter camp to Moray. Instead, our Outdoor Education team worked hard to produce a day camp –three days across different locations.

The boys canoed and built rafts at Point Walter Jetty, practised knots and climbing techniques at school, and then had a day trip to beautiful Moray to do orienteering

and climb “the wall”. In Spring Term, we had the chance to further our abilities with climbing and abseiling at Statham’s Quarry out Gooseberry Hill way. This involved two activities: abseiling down a steep rocky slope and climbing a vertical cliff face. Some boys were already fearless, some had fears to conquer but all had a wonderful time and were proud of their achievements. We hope that these experiences can build towards a lifelong love of the outdoors and pride in facing one’s fears.

As Eleanor Roosevelt said – “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face – you must do the thing you think you cannot do!”

Aboriginal Painting: Charlie Joyce

Learning the safety skills of abseiling. Left to right: Luca Croci, Ollie Clements & Jake Pridmore

SPORT

Sport has played an important role in the College’s history and 2022 has been another year full of highlights. Sport is a way to stay healthy and fit but its importance goes much further. Sports help in the overall development of students, it teaches lessons of life, such as teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, responsibility, and selfdiscipline. The boys enjoyed the PSA programme and had regular Health and Physical Education lessons through their timetable to maximise participation, no matter the skill level within the year group.

During Summer and Spring terms, the boys have had the chance to represent Scotch College Middle School in Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Golf, Sailing, Swimming and Rowing. Sunny weather greeted the boys as they headed out to their particular fixture, and participation at training and games were of a high standard. During Autumn and Winter terms, students had the option to play Australian Rules Football, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey and Badminton, working on communication skills, teamwork, leadership and sporting honesty. The PSA sport wouldn’t be possible without the assistance and coaching of teachers and outside coaches.

Throughout 2022, selected Year 7 boys represented their houses in numerous carnivals, with fun and participation the key focus. It also provided a platform for those students who would like to further their skills at an Inter-School PSA level. There were many highlights and outstanding achievements from individual boys throughout the year. At an InterHouse level, the following Houses were crowned champions:

Swimming – Robert House

Cross County – Gordon House

Athletics – Robert House

Highland Games – Robert House

Congratulations to all boys who represented their respective Houses and the way they conducted themselves with sportsmanship throughout the year.

We are lucky to have sporting grounds that are of a world-class standard for boys to train, compete and use at their leisure. We thank the other PSA schools for the opportunity to allow us to venture to their grounds and schools to play in a well-structured, competitive and respectful environment. We look forward to another year of fun-filled sport in 2023 and thank all staff and parents for their help over the past year.

REFLECTIONS

“This year has been amazingly fun with lots of opportunities to challenge myself through co-curricular activities like Tournament Of Minds (TOM), First Lego League (FLL) and the Middle School Production. PSA was amazing this year as we got more sports choices like rowing, golf, and sailing. This year I was a risk-taker with abseiling and rock-climbing. I was terrified, no petrified, that the rope was going to snap. I still abseiled down the huge wall and I was very proud of myself. I’ve had an amazing time in Year 7.” Sam Keyte, Year 7

“In Year 7 I have really enjoyed PSA and hanging out with friends. PSA is really fun because you can play your favourite sports and compete for your school all the while hanging out with friends and having a good time. This year in PSA I was a risk-taker and I played a new sport during the winter and tried out hockey. Although I wasn’t very good, I made some great friendships while learning something new. In the Summer I played basketball which I really enjoyed, and I believe I expanded my skills well. Hanging out with friends during recess and lunch times is also very fun because you can have a laugh and have fun with each other’s company. I’ve really enjoyed Year 7.” Raymond Brodie-Hall, Year 7

“My favourite part this year has got to be the ability to start playing the bagpipes. Whenever I went to Assembly and saw the Pipe Band up there, I always wanted to be in the band, but now it’s truly happening. Since I started in Spring Term, I have gone quite far from struggling to blow one note to being able to play at events such as Assembly and out of school events. I also enjoyed the manure sale fundraiser, maybe not the fact of having to carry the bags as most had holes in them, but I enjoyed raising money for everything, from uniforms to the actual bagpipes (which are very expensive). I also really enjoyed the abseiling as I am terrified of heights, but I challenged myself and I did it. I learnt some risks are worth taking and you may find them scary at first but then they are quite enjoyable. I even want to do it again. I’ve had a great time in Year 7.” Flynn Howard, Year 7

“My favourite memory this year at Scotch was when my class and I went to Statham Quarry to do rock climbing and abseiling on a 20m sheer cliff which tested my courage and skills.

This year we went to the Gooch Pavilion and watched the Year 12’s March Out which was memorable for me since my brother was marching out. I loved Moray since we got to enjoy the nature in Dwellingup and went rock climbing. My favourite subjects have been PE where we have done cricket, rugby, t-ball and now CPEP. I also liked Materials Design where we have made dragsters which we have raced. In Material Design we had many new opportunities, like using a saw machine or sander. Currently, we are doing Food Design where I’ve made new things like burgers and sausage rolls all by myself with some help from a partner. PSA is a great opportunity for me since my old school didn’t have it which allows me to try a new sport such as rugby and still do my favourite sport, footy, out of school. For PSA this term I am doing rowing which is very fun and is great exercise and it is always great to cool off on a hot Friday afternoon. Year 7 has been an awesome experience.”

Lewis Duplock, Year 7

Rope climbing at Moray

Abseiling skills

YEAR 7.1

FRONT ROW: William Barron, Harrison Bacich-Hearn, Wil Lister, Hugh Healy, Aubrey Mellor, Charlie Burke, Lorenzo De Felice, George Ainslie

SECOND ROW: Sheppard Johnson, Zachary Schultz, Oliver Risinger, Ethan Sullivan, Hugo Moullin, Louis Stamatopoulos, Charlie Burton

THIRD ROW: Mrs Sarah Sekulov (Teacher), Hamish Cooper, Owen Ogden, Gray El-Ansary, Eugene Cha, Max Banfield, Felix Coveney, Pat Statham

YEAR 7.2

FRONT ROW: Jake Freedman, Dylan Chadwick, Tom Osling, Tomas Robaina Chacon, Oliver James, Ben Bowles, Archie Macnamara, Jackson Mills, Berti Koth-Ofoegbu

SECOND ROW: Mrs Mia Sullivan (Teacher), Dominic LeClezio, Myles Reading, Ben Carrington, Oberon Smith, Charlie Burt, Finn Boxshall, Xavier Saverimutto, Sasha Small

THIRD ROW: Jasper Levy, Charlie Hodgson, Eddie Davis, Joe Purser, Frederick Chaney, Charles Clarke, Julius Edwards

YEAR 7.3

FRONT ROW: Charles Reed, Benjamin Wallbank, Yin Chen, Hugh O’Neill, Yuanzhi Hua, Luca Tana, Harrison Grant, Seb Manopas

SECOND ROW: Ishir Bhaduri, Taj Wellisch, Bill Gao, Thomas Gamble, Artin Taghavi Adviehchi, Kaif Khan, Eryn Richards

THIRD ROW: Mr Justin Shaw (Teacher), Olé Raffan, Jude Quinlivan, Tenney Yu, Eammon Vaughan, Harry Hristofski, Marcus Whittome, Will Irvin

ABSENT: Keanu Bachofen von Echt

YEAR 7.4

FRONT ROW: Zachary Rumball, Dylan Clark, Jacob Young, Max Sumich, Gus McIntosh, Roman Merenda, Konrad Michael, Charlie Warren

SECOND ROW: Fraser Collinson, Johnny Newall, Billy Black, Archie Douglas, Henry Osbon, Dylan McKerlie, Flynn Meszaros

THIRD ROW: Mr Matt Kleinschmidt (Teacher), Gabe Sahba, Andrew King, Piran Wallace, William Carmichael, Anton Savanyo, Charlie Williams, Thomas Kitchen

ABSENT: Xavier Fugill, Lincoln McIntosh

YEAR 7.5

FRONT ROW: Sim Stoney, Angus Alcorn, Stirling Buchanan, Campbell Menadue, Thomas Newman, Oscar Baddeley, Max Lonnie

SECOND ROW: Riley Raffan, Matteo Hochar, Lachlan Buzza, Sebastian Ausbruch, James Negus, Jackson Scott

THIRD ROW: Mr Toby Robinson (Teacher), Austin Griffin, Wes Cooper, Will Canby, Oliver Patterson, Archie Cox, Tom Hogarth, Blake Atkinson

ABSENT: Mason Hounsham, Callum Kennedy

YEAR 7.6

FRONT ROW: Zac Ng, Gabe Nesa, Harley Kitts, Flynn Howard, Bennell Collard, Charlie Joyce, Felix Forsyth

SECOND ROW: Michael Reed, Jacob Hernan, Jonathan Donnelly, Harrison Smith, Lewis Duplock, Sam Keyte

THIRD ROW: Mr Peter Tresise (Teacher), Sasha Thoo, Raymond Brodie-Hall, Eamonn Maher, Boh Dobson, Alex Caporn, Thomas Haynes, Ollie Davis

ABSENT: Nate O’Connor-Smith, Ewan Stanley

YEAR 7.7

FRONT ROW: Maximillian Hawley, Samuel Evans, Jesse Aitkenhead, Felix Constantine, Noah Tiller, Foxx Douglas, Ollie Clements, Christopher Lapsley

SECOND ROW: Brodie Bedford-Brown, Angus Crawford, Jake Pridmore, Luca Croci, Tom Hopkins, Oscar Denniss, Kieran Talbot

THIRD ROW: Mr Daniel Turco (Teacher), Alex Eagar, Sam Brown, Van Jasper, Noah Keevill, Jack Kemp, Spencer Johnston, Archie Harrison, Zain Valibhoy

AS ELEANOR ROOSEVELT SAID – “YOU GAIN STRENGTH, COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE BY EVERY ExPERIENCE IN WHICH YOU REALLY STOP TO LOOK FEAR IN THE FACE –YOU MUST DO THE THING YOU THINK YOU CANNOT DO!“

MR KANE MITCHELL YEAR 8 COORDINATOR

YEAR 8

CURRICULUM

THIS YEAR HAS PROVIDED the Year 8 cohort with fantastic opportunities to think critically and creatively, evaluate complex problems, and practice their communication skills. In English, students participated in an analysis-driven curriculum that focused on strengthening written expression and interpretation of texts. Boys did particularly well within the Interdisciplinary Unit in Spring Term between English and Individuals and Societies, where they were tasked with investigating how Australians’ freedoms are being infringed, and campaigning for change. Individuals and Societies this year challenged students’ norms and encouraged them to consider the world around them.

The boys particularly enjoyed Maths this year, with many of them finding their future career paths within the financial literacy unit. The students engaged in simulations that mirrored the current market and calculated profit and loss, prompted by investment case studies. Students flexed their problem-solving skills by engaging in the Chemistry unit, where they investigated how society can use hydrogen cells as a replacement for fossil fuels in order to reduce pollution caused by cars. This focus on real-world green energy replacement challenged the boys to consider problems that their generation will most likely face and be required to solve.

EVENTS

Community Projects: For their Community Project, students embarked on a steep learning journey. They had the opportunity to build an understanding of individual desire to help others around the community and identify the community’s needs. After vigorous planning, they embarked on their project to help their chosen community and learning to be their best self. The Community Project Showcase was the best part of the year for many boys, realising how good it feels to help others after completing a project of this size. The boys worked with various outside organisations and completed more than 2,000 hours of service in various communities. The Showcase afternoon was successful and enjoyable, and the boys were obviously proud of themselves.

Moray Camp: During their time at Moray, students had the opportunity to improve on their outdoor skills by participating in a variety of activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, orienteering, cooking, mountain biking, and others. Environmental stewardship is a major theme throughout this programme and Outdoor Education at Scotch. Students learned to collaborate with peers and form strong relationships.

Johntie Schultz, Sonny Garlick & George Gale at Inter-House Athletics

National Science Week: The Middle School’s National Science Week was once again a noteworthy occasion, with a focus on the three major sciences of biology, physics, and chemistry. Over the course of the week, boys participated in various experiments and demonstrations. The hydrogen chemistry demonstrations conducted in the Year 8 corridor with huge, raging flames that threatened to set the ceiling on fire were the most startling.

Year 8 Social with PLC: Humphreys Dance Studio provided qualified dance instructors who lead the students in the dance steps and lead demonstrations throughout the evening. PLC also held a fundraiser games afternoon where students from both schools played a series of games and finished with a BBQ. The event raised funds and awareness for the Tanzania Tour which takes place every two years.

The 2022 Ramsay Cup saw the Years 8s compete against the teachers in a series of events across the year. The teachers were going for consecutive wins 5 years in a row. It was a seesawing year with the students winning the early events of Table Tennis and the Basketball shoot out with the teachers taking out the Dodgeball. Then there was a controversial “tied”

European Handball event followed by an Indoor Soccer penalty shootout where the students prevailed. During the Highland Games the Year 8 Robert students were far too strong for the teachers, dominating the Tug-o-War. With the teachers needing a win to stay alive in Floorball, they put in a valiant effort but lost in an extra time to a top corner bullet shot. Congratulations to the Year 8s on participating in the events and taking out the 2022 Ramsay Cup.

SPORT

PSA Sport for the Year 8 students saw yet another very busy programme. Throughout the seasonal Summer and Winter Sport fixtures, our students showed outstanding participation and engagement. Whether our teams won, lost, or drew, the fact that students were able to play and be active was a real victory. We held two PSA inter-school events: PSA Swimming and Athletics. Our Middle School students featured prominently in both events, placing third in PSA Swimming and first place in PSA Athletics. The win in Athletics makes five wins in a row.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Moray, the heart and soul of Scotch College’s Outdoor Education programme, was the base for our Year 8 camp in Autumn Term. Students spent 4 days and 3 nights in Dwellingup camping amongst Jarrah and Marri trees.

Even though it was wet and muddy there was no shortage of fun and new experiences. The boys had the opportunity to develop their paddling skills, canoeing and kayaking the rapids along the Murray River. Challenging themselves on the ropes and up the trees at the Dwellingup Treetop Adventure. Mountain biking along the Munda Biddi Trail and learning some new tricks on the pump track. Navigating around Moray and learning about the Indigenous history of the Pinjarra Dwellingup region. Students surprised themselves by cooking some delicious burritos and burgers on the fire and butter chicken in the trangias.

The consistent rain left a beautiful shine on the surrounding forest throughout camp week as well as lasting memory for our Year 8 cohort.

Luca Tana & Charles Reed

Refuelling for more activities at Moray

Year 8 camp at Moray

REFLECTIONS

“I really enjoy playing PSA whether it is Summer or Winter season. Competing against other schools is so much fun as you can do it with your friends. I have learnt how to play Cricket this year with the help of the coaches, and I would really encourage people to try." Will Good

“The PSA programme is more than just playing a sport; it creates bonds that you form between people you’ve never met before. Through Years 7 and 8, I experienced the wins and losses throughout Basketball and Football; creating many memories among one another, that will last a lifetime.”

Harper Banfield

“PSA has been one of the most exciting things in which to participate in Middle School. Being able to enjoy sports with mates has been wonderful. Playing Cricket on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays wouldn’t have been as fun if the whole team wasn’t just a bunch of friends having a good time together, PSA brings people together and creates a sense of community between you and your team.”

Charlie Robinson

“A sport is always great fun and a great opportunity for me to challenge myself and have fun with my mates. I love being a part of a team and really enjoyed another win in the Athletics.”

George Gale

“The Year 8 Curriculum has been challenging yet rewarding and has offered us a large variety of learning opportunities. This year marked the first time that we got to choose our elective subjects for the Design and Media courses. I am sure that all students enjoyed cooking a range of international dishes in Food Design and filming and editing a movie in Media. Another academic opportunity we took part in this year was the Garden Design Challenge in Maths. As part of this, we had to design our own gardens, and calculate the cost of all the features we included.”

Jack Mayo

“If I were to describe Scotch College in one word, it would be Friendship. When I first arrived, I didn’t know many people here, however I slowly got to know others with similar interests. It has certainly been a highlight to be able to hang out with each other, laughing and bonding. I was also part of the inaugural Bruce House leadership team. During our fortnightly

House PCG meetings, I have had the activities to meet other Year 6s and 7s and establish a sense of culture between us. The people I have met through these opportunities have made my journey so much more rewarding.”

Josh Thomas

“The opportunities that we receive at Scotch College are like no other school. We are provided with all kinds of opportunities at Scotch College, including Community Project, which was very rewarding, Camp at Moray which was amazing as we have a lot of freedom. We also have PSA where we get to choose our own sport, and bond with others. It is very well run, and we receive great coaching, information about teams, trainings, and fixtures. Personally, it has been a great honour to play on Memorial Oval. The Scotch grounds have been well run and kept in great shape by our great groundsmen.” Max

Albrecht

Clockwise from left: Oliver Gooding & Tom FalconerRadford enjoying Ag Day; George Gale, Josh Thomas & Jack Mayo showcasing their Community Project; Harry Nicholls and Christian Capogreco at the Year 8 Speech Night

Clockwise from top left: Representing Scotch at the Da Vinci Decathlon: Jack Mayo, Ethan Bartholomeaus, Thomas Lovegrove, Daniel Weustink, Joshua Thomas, Magnus Fleming, Obi Rogers & Charlie Robinson; Mad scientists at work – Harry Nicholls & Daniel Weustink; Andrew House putting their hearts into the Highland Games

YEAR 8.1

FRONT ROW: Andrew Katsambanis, Orion Hasluck, Thomas Chambers, Will Good, Daniel Swan, Micah Kingston-Wee, Seth Loveday, Charlie Martin, Eddie Bowyer

SECOND ROW: Johntie Schulz, Wil Hamersley, Hamish Middleton, Andrea Aubault, Thomas Houliston, Oliver Payne, Michael Harby, Tate Robertson

THIRD ROW: Sebastian Siu, Guillaume Daoud, Patrick Robinson, Hunter Hessels, Wilson Fowler, Alexander Griffin, Thomas Lovegrove

ABSENT: Mr Aaron Hancock (Teacher)

Above: Community Project showcase by Max Hampson, Jacob Branchi & Benji Landau

YEAR 8.2

FRONT ROW: Aidan Willoughby, Declan Crombie, Charlie Robinson, Charlie Balnaves, Erik van de Veire, Ryder Campbell, Angus Oakeley

SECOND ROW: Tom Falconer-Radford, Alexander Riley, Flynn Booker, Lynton Ugle, Tristan Chan, Oscar Zucal

THIRD ROW: Fletcher Hector, James Mitchell, Matthew Hale, Raf Donovan, Sonny Garlick, Tom Ahern, Ed Meadows

ABSENT: Zander Marshall, Shaylan Sondhi, Flynn Weston, Ms Victoria McGiveron (Teacher)

YEAR 8.3

FRONT ROW: Max Hampson, Dav Storey, Tom Bowman, Alex Everett, Harry Nicholls, Christian Capogreco, Mitch Williams, Patrick Murphy

SECOND ROW: Mrs Courtney Ellis (Teacher), Ben Campbell, Brodie Stratford, Hamish Byass, Jake Freestone, Zachary Blakey, Bryce Harding, Campbell Grieves

THIRD ROW: Finn Clarke, Jacob Branchi, Daniel Weustink, Wyatt Sims, Anderson Roblin, Connor Bulseco

ABSENT: Henry Cash, Xavier Dusci, Benji Landau

YEAR 8.4

FRONT ROW: Marshall Weatherstone, Harro Bain, Elliot Gaspar, Angus Newman, Luke Unsworth, Harry Alcock, Max Albrecht, Noah Keren

SECOND ROW: Mr James Bongiovanni (Teacher), Brendan Chin, Benjamin Cockle, Luca Regli, Edward Newbold, Henry Goyder, Jack Mayo, Oscar Stevens

THIRD ROW: George Gale, George Young, Ben Hofmann, Campbell Elliott, Luca Niardone, Taj Martin, Sonny Mutter

ABSENT: Brenn Armstrong, Joshua Thomas, Cody Willis

YEAR 8.5

FRONT ROW: Jack Smith, Digby Lefroy, Cooper Jacobs, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Oliver Montandon, Seb Gibbs, Obi Rogers, Tom Ellison

SECOND ROW: Mr Brian Morison (Teacher), Oliver Gooding, Dane Morrison, Harper Banfield, Jackson Walters, Frank Howson, Luca Vulinovich, Cooper Messina

THIRD ROW: Will Monson, Gus Flower, Oscar Herbert, Jake Daw, Will Farrands, Gus Meadows, Harry Russell

ABSENT: Julian Argyle, Campbell Morgan, Ms Gabriel Hodgson (Teacher)

YEAR 8.6

FRONT ROW: Hugo Atkins, Ben Stone, Henry Pethick, Charlie Warden, Oban Hopkins, Alexander Fry, Chase Rafferty, Banjo Parker, Lucas Disley

SECOND ROW: Miss Rochelle Gaudieri (Teacher), Joseph Wainwright, Harrison Wells, Hugh Fairclough, James Stephan, Leo Buck, William Macknay, Magnus Fleming, Max Michaud

THIRD ROW: Yousef Maitieg, Logan Herbert, Luke Schaufler, Oliver Campbell, Julian Mooney, Jack Ashby, Finn Gordon, Harry Howson

ABSENT: Leighton Young

YEAR 8.7

FRONT ROW: William Anning, Axel Gamble, Owen James, Spencer Chapple, Benji Martin, Taka Simon, Jake Cuomo, Austin Goff, Kush Narula

SECOND ROW: Mr Kane Mitchell (Teacher), Oliver Keamy, Tom Freitag, William Golsby, Cooper Trumbull, Cooper Sekulov, Matthew Lough, Zeke Ritchie, Aiden Carson

THIRD ROW: Anderson Strk-Lingard, Blake Jenkins, Hugo Easton, Jackson Korten, Tom Brown, Luke Wessels, Olivier Fielke

ABSENT: Cooper Lisle

SENIOR SCHOOL

SENIOR SCHOOL

PETER BURT

AS A SCHOOL, WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR CULTURE AND TRADITIONS AND AS WE CELEBRATED OUR 125 YEARS IT IS WORTH REFLECTING ON SOME OF THE THINGS THAT MAKE THE SCHOOL WHO WE ARE. WE ARE MADE UP OF MANY COMPONENTS AND WE ARE ALSO PART OF A MUCH WIDER COMMUNITY.

Education is obviously at the core of all we do, but the learning goes well beyond the classroom and our formalised teaching and learning programmes. The work we do in Senior School is focussed on personal excellence, who each individual is when they graduate from the College, and how they contribute to society and those who are part of their lives.

We are a community that continues to evolve and in many ways our staff and students lead that evolution. There have been obvious changes in teaching pedagogy, subject and co-curricular offerings, facilities, developments in information technology, the demographic of our staff and introduction of sub-schools amongst a myriad of other things over the years. There have also been generational changes within the student cohort and improvements in areas that were not always at the forefront of education at the start of the twentieth century.

Our young people are understanding, inclusive and supportive of others and I believe they lead our community in this area. They both drive and accept change and help educate.

Our students also take great pride in contributing to our school and adding to our culture, to carrying on traditions that have been in place and building on them.

We look back over our 125 years and our origins in Shearer Memorial Hall, before the school moved to our current site in 1905. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have given so much to our school, from the Alexanders’ original donation to those early staff, students and families who made the commitment to our school and its Presbyterian beliefs and values.

This year we have also celebrated the 75th year of our Pipe Band and they, as with our boarding students, have become an important piece of our identity. Speaking to different generations of Scotch families, it feels as though the Pipe Band has been around forever and many probably thought the group started near the time the school was founded. However, the Pipe Band was established only 50 years later under Dr Maxwell Keys as he started his time as Headmaster. I mention this as we feel strongly about their place in the culture of the College. After 75 years they are as symbolic of Scotch as our colours or any of those buildings that have been refurbished as part of our heritage; the Boat Shed, Memorial Hall, the PC Anderson Chapel, or the Gooch Pavilion. While we acknowledge the importance of these iconic buildings and the part they have played in our history and how they will continue to be a part of who we

are going forward, it is the people who make the school such a special place: the staff, students and families who have contributed so much previously, and those who are now making their mark. While celebrating our proud history it is cognisant that we pause and recognise the land we share and the importance of it to the Indigenous community and the culture and customs of the traditional owners.

Each Friday morning, we raise four flags – the Australian flag, the Western Australian flag, the Scotch College flag and the Aboriginal flag. We do this to recognise who we are as a college and to acknowledge our connections and pay our respect to all Australians. Friday morning marching and Assembly are a celebration of our community and are open to parents, Old Scotch Collegians, families, friends, and guests.

In these Assemblies we often mention the importance of Lake Claremont, or Galbamaanup as it is known to Aboriginal Australians, to our local community. This is another natural connection for us, and we take great pride in being able to use the area and work towards maintaining and improving it.

Groups of our Year 10 students spend their Friday afternoons working with the Friends of Lake Claremont to help

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keep the area healthy. They know and understand the importance of the lake and have been passionate about ensuring it continues to be an area we can all enjoy. It has been a significant place for the Whadjuk people previously used for hunting and although our connection to the land is far more recent, it is also an important place to Scotch College.

One of our OSC from 2010, Kam Bin Salleh, has continued to highlight that connection to the land for us by painting a mural of the six Noongar seasons for the school and a copy of this work is displayed in our Chapel. His artwork is outstanding and is admired by all who visit the Chapel. Likewise, the artwork on the Indigenous AFL jumper worn by the Scotch 1st XVIII players during the NAIDOC Week celebrations in 2021 and 2022 was designed by students, William Wolf and Raquell Bin Rashid, both 2021 leavers. William described the jumper as showing a group of people gathering around a meeting spot. The boomerangs and tapping sticks featured on the guernsey represent Scotch College’s students united as a community. The bottom half is a key part of our guernsey because it represents the connectedness and close bond that each student at Scotch shares with the school. It also symbolises the importance of community.

Micheal Spratt, our Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator, and several of our Indigenous students led several activities in NAIDOC Week and one of these was a sand mural in the Senior School. Any student who wanted to contribute was able to and classes also came through in groups to add to the mural. Again, the emphasis was on sharing and working together as a community, while telling a story.

Our culture and history of 125 years gives us our foundation as a school, and we take great pride in the traditions we have built over that time. Understanding the culture of our Indigenous Australians and the land we share is another way we link as a community and it is vital that we share responsibility as custodians going forward. Celebrating this year has been wonderful for our school and we will continue to celebrate all aspects of land and traditions that make up our wider community.

ALEXANDER HOUSE

ANOTHER YEAR WITHIN

Alexander House has passed and it has been filled with achievement, participation, and enjoyment. A swift transition into the 2022 academic year presented copious opportunities for boys within the House to get involved.

Alexander’s service event took place in Spring Term which involved the Year 12s joining Tim’s Ride, a charity created in honour of an Alexander Old Scotch Collegian, celebrating his life. The Foundation aims to bring the cycling community together and promote safe cycling. This event was a huge success, with Year 11 boys helping set up and run the event while the Year 12s participated in the ride.

From the beginning of the year, the leadership team aspired to an improvement in Marching. With the help of Year 12s’ mentorship, Alexander House placed seventh on average in Semester 1, which improved to an average of third place in Semester 2. Something I’m sure that next year’s leaders will continue to build upon.

Some of the popular events within the House this year were basketball, debating and theatre sports. The popularity and variety of events highlights the diversity and depth of skill within the House. In all these events the House scored within the top two.

I was very proud watching us flourish in House singing this year; the boys approached it with an open mind and enthusiasm. We have improved each

year, and this year was no exception as we performed our rendition of Life is a Highway with the backing of a live band.

As always, Inter-House Athletics Day is a spectacle which promotes involvement and participation throughout the House. All boys competed in two or more events, with all giving their very best efforts. To top off the day, the Houses marched and were accompanied by the Pipe Band which included many of the Alexander boys.

On behalf of the boys, I’d like to thank the House mentors, Mr Knight, Mrs Shiel, Mrs Green, Mrs Papas, Mr Gray and Mrs Langley for all their support. To Mr Duncan, our House Head, thank you for your time and effort, and for your support to all the boys throughout the year.

I wish next year’s leaders all the best.

HUDSON GRANT CAPTAIN OF ALExANDER

THE POPULARITY AND VARIETY OF EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS THE DIVERSITY AND DEPTH OF SKILL WITHIN THE HOUSE.

Alastair Walker, Toby Jones

Rusty McIntosh, Ethan Parkin, James Walker, Daniel Boshart, Sonny Matthews,

Tobias Maxwell, Henry Vaughan, Ethan Branchi, Coen Livingstone,

SECOND ROW: Flynn Robinson, Dhiren Wirasinha, Jarrad Coppen, Jacob Pope,

Codi Cook, Pablo Munoz Morillo

Mathematics), Mrs Katherine Green (Creative Arts Teacher), Jonathan Dunlop,

Hudson Grant, Tobias Evans, Mrs Jacqui Langley (Curriculum Leader –

Timothy Hardcastle, Louis Davis, Mr Scott Duncan (House Head, Alexander),

Mr Rowan Knight (English Teacher), Dr Maria Papas (English Teacher),

FRONT ROW: Victor Albuquerque Silva, MacIntyre Baddeley, Austin Savundra,

Jaxon Williams, Ryan Shine, Alexander Edis, Austin Roberts, Matthew Graham

Jake Liddelow, Angus Treen, Patrick Hayes, Henry Alexander, Zephyr McPherson,

FOURTH ROW: Willoughby Sadleir, Declan Riordan, Bailey Alexander,

Xavier Vanden Driesen, Connor Mackinnon-Moir, Orlando Capobianco

Luis Nettleship, Joshua Maxwell, William Salom, Elton Blackburn, Oliver Spurling,

Thomas Magtengaard, Finn Leary, Daniel LeClezio, Alex Hudson, Luke Pope,

James Vaughan, Peter Hick, Henry Ledger, Ezekiel Hewett, Marco Ghiselli

THIRD ROW: Joshua Cook, Philip Pizimolas, Harris Baddeley,

Patrick White, Joshua Griffin, Lachlan Dauth, Keilan Simpson, Fletcher McIntosh,

FIFTH ROW: Sean Bonney, Chase Fenton, Thomas Kruger, Thomas Lambo,

(Science Teacher), Mrs Rebecca Shiel (Curriculum Leader –English) SENIOR SCHOOL 76 | REPORTER 2022

ANDERSON HOUSE

UNDOUBTEDLY, 2022 WAS ONE of the best years for Anderson House. After a Staff Trophy victory in 2021, the bar was set at an all-time high. As a leadership team, we set goals to ensure every boy in the House was given the opportunity to collaborate with leadership. Instead of leading from a raised lectern, we led amongst the boys, diminishing segregation and working collectively. Coming into spring term we rested assured knowing Joe Matthews was in charge of the senior basketball competition, however, we were plagued with injuries and fleetingly lost sight of victory. Nevertheless, the mighty Swans persistently approached Senior Debating with high spirits. Incredibly, after countless hours of preparation from Dr Hale and the boys, we reached the final round which tributed to the dedication of all the boys and staff involved. Considering our amphibious advantage in swimming, we had a commendable performance in water polo, finishing in fourth place. Congratulations to the boys involved and Mack Williams who gave some valuable tips and tricks for those that had modest experience with the sport.

To kick off the Inter-House events for Spring Term, we embarked on the

Swimming Article. Given our triumph in 2021, the boys knew how capable we were. After a strong second place, we were immensely optimistic for the rest of the year. Nonetheless, winning was not our objective for 2022, we strived for an inclusive and enjoyable year.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank every boy in the House, which hopefully resonates longer than an often-forgotten speech. On behalf of all the leaving Year 12s, you have been a pleasure to work with and ensured an enjoyable time for all. I have had an absolute blast leading you boys throughout the year and hope you have a memorable time in your remaining years. If I could pass on any advice, I would remind you to take advantage of every opportunity that you are given. Most importantly, enjoy your time in Scotch, and make sure you balance your cocurricular activities with your academics to a manageable level, allowing time for you to wind down and take advantage of what the world has to offer.

To the leaving Year 12s, many hands make light work, and I am truly grateful for your service, thank you. The leadership team: James Gammage, Ted Young, and Nic Van Wyk, has

been an exceptional group of men to work with, giving up your time on your weekends to prepare the schedules for every week was not a small task, thank you. I wish you all the very best for your various journeys in life and know, regardless of where your careers take you, you will excel. The main contributor to shaping us boys into men are our incredible mentors; Mrs Green, Mr Scaife, Mr Young, Mr Dall’Oste, and Dr Hale. I cannot fathom how indebted we are to your generous support and guidance, although you have to deal with us sporadic and spontaneous teenagers every day, a commendable accomplishment in itself, you make it look easy! As we depart, I want to thank you for your unquestionable support and wish you the very best in your future endeavours.

Lastly, and certainly not least, I would like to thank Ms Evans. Your bright personality and kindheartedness have made every single Anderson boy a sweeter person. As a role model, I aspire to your level of commitment, discipline, and compassion. As a House Head, you helped me exercise my leadership skills and trusted me with looking after the Swan Crest, thank you.

JACK ARMSTRONG CAPTAIN OF ANDERSON

IF I COULD PASS ON ANY ADVICE, I WOULD REMIND YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY THAT YOU ARE GIVEN.

Clockwise from top left: Myles Davies (Year 9), Tom Eagleton (Year 11), Raff McDonald (Year 9) at Inter-House Athletics; Ms Lisa Evans, Tom Eagleton (Year 11), Robert Eastman (Year 11) and Hugo Koks (Year 11) after the 50 Mile Walk; Year 12s at Inter-House Swimming with Ms Evans; Year 12 Anderson and Brisbane House students at the annual Wheelchair Basketball fundraiser

FIFTH ROW: Xander van Kappel, Ross Whittome, Nicolas Langsford, Charlie Roads, Mitchell Henwood, Ethan Buzza, Matthew Philpott, James Davidson, Tane Croon-Hargrave, Rafferty McDonald, Oscar Brazier, Robert Eastman, Hugh Chapman, Hugo Kõks

ABSENT: Charles Bowles, James Fraser, Hayden Houghton, Oliver McCaw, Jack Rigg, Mack Wrigley, Mr Robert Dall’Oste (Science Teacher), Dr Benjamin Hale (Humanities Teacher)

A NDERSON H OUSE

THIRD ROW: Hamish Macgeorge, Nicholas Chadwick, Adam Round, Lucas Marley, Xavier Risinger, Kai Fujii, Pak Long Zheng, Sebastian Hall, Judd Woodman, Lucas Liu, Alexander Lee, Benjamin Rayner, Lachlan Pastor, Marcel Michaud, John McGinniss

FOURTH ROW: Richard Gamble, James Bowie, Lochie Elliott, Willem Buckley, Myles Davies, Tex Cross, Hugh Boxshall, Edward Gilmour, Thomas Eagleton, Campbell Houliston, Jarrod Hutchison, Russell Campbell, Digby Smith, William Eastman

FRONT ROW: Hugh Maddern, Adam Lenny, Nicholas Eagleton, Mrs Sara Green (Drama Teacher), Mr Brad Young (Science Teacher), Nicholas Van Wyk, Edward Young, Ms Lisa Evans (House Head, Anderson), James Gammage, Jack Armstrong, Mr Michael Scaife (English Teacher), Samuel McGinniss, Kofi Raffan, Thomas Le Page

SECOND ROW: Lachlan Young, Samuel Bailey, Jeremy Tremlett, Lucas Hyde, Lachlan Marley, Oliver Walker, Liam Henwood, Joe Matthews, Jurgens Terblanche, Lucas Ralls, Mack Williams, Myles Ross, Hudson Smith, James Stephens

BRISBANE HOUSE

WHAT A YEAR THE 2022 academic year has been! As the 2021 graduates became Old Scotch Collegians last October the remaining boys took another step up the ladder into a fresh new year group. The 2022 academic year was full of many memorable moments that will be cherished for years to come. Amongst all the success of individuals, the Brisbane House boys were able to bring a strong sense of mateship and camaraderie amongst all year groups which was an important goal set by the year 12s at the beginning of the year.

Term 1 saw a quick start to Inter-House events with the likes of Water Polo and Senior Basketball. Showcasing their enthusiasm and a commitment to participation, large numbers rallied into the pool for Water Polo and onto the gym floor for Basketball and set the standard for the rest of the year, which would be defined by the large numbers of participation at Inter-House events. The swarm of red shirts and high levels of engagement and participation showcased the true spirit of being a Brisbane boy; the ability to bring a strong sense of culture and support for one another whilst striving

for personal excellence. Whilst all of this action was going on in the pool the senior debaters demonstrated their in-depth knowledge, excellent composure and great house pride in the Senior Debating competition that also ran during Term 1.

Summer Term swung into action as Term 2 started. This brought the energetic Year 9s into the Senior School who were a delight to welcome into the House bringing energy, passion, and an excitement to be involved in all aspects of school life. This Term also brought with it the first big event on the calendar, the InterHouse Swimming Carnival. The carnival showcased the house spirit of the boys through the willingness to step into events on the day. Additionally, Senior Surfing showed strength yet again this year taking out the competition with a first place.

Term 3 was as busy as ever in the Scotch calendar from Inter-House events in Volleyball, Chess, Its Academic and many others in which the respective teams all did a superb job. During the term, boys from years 9-12 began their first round of examination all striving to achieve personal excellence. The boys continually upheld the core values of being a Brisbane boy showing respect, integrity,

and pride in all activities both academic and co-curricular.

Term 4 heralded the final quarter of school life for the Year 12s. The term featured The Inter-House Athletics Carnival, and the long-awaited House Singing Competition. The theme of ‘geography’ took an imaginative path for Brisbane House to select our song to be Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus. Credit to all the boys as attempting to get 70 odd people to sing together in unison to a pop song was not easy however, their enthusiasm and support made for a memorable moment to wrap up the year.

A huge thank you to Ms Blythe, her endless support, dedication, and guidance for all members of the House did not go unnoticed and was very much appreciated by all. To the mentor teachers a big thank you to all of you for your relentless assistance to every boy.

Lastly to all the boys of Brisbane House who I was able to share this special year with. I will cherish and reflect fondly on all of you boys and all the work you did to help the year run as smoothly as it did.

Thank you all.

JAMES SPADANUDA CAPTAIN OF BRISBANE

THE SWARM OF RED SHIRTS AND HIGH LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION SHOWCASED THE TRUE SPIRIT OF BEING A BRISBANE BOY.

SENIOR

(Language Acquisition)), Julius Kain, Benjamin Fleay, Anton Headley

(Science Teacher), Mr Jonathan Rugg (Curriculum Leader –Modern Languages

Harry Jenour, Mr Thomas Orford (Physical Education Teacher), Mr Simon Bosnich

Ms Kate Webster-Blythe (House Head, Brisbane), James Spadanuda,

(Head of Boarding), Kaleb Morrison, Oliver Cropp-Chabanne,

Mr Howard Loosemore (Commerce Teacher), Mr Jordan Owenell

FRONT ROW: Luca Datodi, Matthew Galjaardt, Joseph Fonti, Liam Aube,

Charles McCarthy, Samuel Jackson, Jack Nelson

Noah Cooper, Joshua Cahill, Henry Forrest, Jett Patterson, Felix Japp,

Thomas O’Callaghan, Benjamin Brossard, Rory Keevill, Dan (Jialuo) Li,

THIRD ROW: Benjamin Riggs, Reid Knox Lyttle, Lachlan Willmott,

Jake Taboni, Benjamin Ceglinski, Max Donaldson, Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson

Arthur Bannister, Dylan Falkiner, Thomas Ostergaard, Jed Orrock, Luke Bourke,

Riley McKinnon-Smith, Oliver Headley, Brodie Haywood, Thomas Sounness,

SECOND ROW: Gabriel Reynolds, Alexander Johnston, Sonny Saunders,

(Mathematics Teacher)

Mr Hamish Sutherland (Mentor), Jack Thackray, Mrs Marilyn Zuidersma

ABSENT: Kai Barton, Samuel Doney, Christian Melsom, Blair Shields,

Charlie Bedbrook, Benjamin Brierley, Rory Purser, Oliver Wandel, Rory Fleming

Parker Martin, Theo Eygelaar, Thomas Jackson, Ben Marris, Benjamin Pritchard,

FIFTH ROW: Matthew Rayner, Stewart Lough, Rohan Bignell, Nathaniel Mooney,

Alec Aube, Ethan Kerr, Shae Brown, Matthew Howard, Dean Brown

Thomas Clement, Matthew Kirk, Andrew Ellis, Benjamin Barnes, Will Aitkenhead,

FOURTH ROW: Oscar Stipanicev, Harry Ellis, Oscar Sumich, Gilby Lodge,

CAMERON HOUSE

2022 WAS A YEAR MARKED BY unbridled success, attributable to the efforts of each and every Cameron boy.

The Year 12 cohort set its sights on glory from the outset, determining participation and support as the conduits by which such feats would be achieved. Success was not to be built upon the shoulders of individual excellence, but rather on the collective spirit of all boys. A testament to this was Cameron’s first-rate attendance at all events, major carnivals, and staff trophy fixtures alike – all whilst wearing our iconic blue polo. There was never a singing practice left unsung, a House meeting missed, or mentor period that didn’t involve a board game from Mr Bradley’s stash – our unity the feat of which I’m perhaps most proud.

The annual Cameron House fundraiser rivalled the FIFA World Cup in spectacle, tremendously popular amongst Scotch and PLC students alike. Themes ranged from fairy princesses to lifeguards, and ended in dramatic fashion, with Brisbane besting Alexander in a sudden death penalty shootout. The competition provided not only considerable enjoyment, but also charitable success – the proceeds of which exceeded $2,000, given to a local organisation, Autism West.

The 2022 Inaugural Arts’ Day marked an appropriate celebration of the College’s creative pursuits. Amongst this, Cameron boys remained well represented, showcasing their talents within musical performances, theatre sports competitions and media productions, amid other activities. It was the House Singing competition however, which drew all eyes, with Cameron offering an inspired cover of the Birds of Tokyo hit single, Lanterns Front run by School Captain Banjo Harold and Co-Captains of Choreography, Oscar Warner and Mack Braddock, the performance was well received by critics and audience members alike, warranting a deserved second place.

Perhaps Cameron House’s most impressive achievement of this year transpired within the realms of the College’s annual Staff Trophy Competition. Strong starts in the pool, winning both the Swimming Carnival and Water Polo; coupled with an unexpected victory on the Cross-Country course, saw the House take a commanding lead early in the year. Success was sustained in the classroom and on the marching circuit alike, as the appropriately termed ‘Cameron Juggernaut’ continued to roll. Fierce competition with Keys House in the final term of the academic year, saw the fate of

the Staff Trophy lie in the hands of a Senior Indoor Soccer Team, front run by Maestro Aidan McKie. In the face of adversity – a gymnasium with a vendetta against the baby blue – the boys battled to a hardfought draw, only resolved by a tense penalty shootout which fell our way… and that was it. When the dust had settled, the cup was shared – 68.1 points apiece; a victory which brought a welcomed end to Cameron’s 30-year Staff Trophy drought. An almost unfathomable end to a spectacular year.

Thank you to the House mentors, who offered endless help and guidance over the year. To Mr Bradley, a House Head unlike any other, whose leadership provided an exceptional model for boys across all years. To the Cameron leadership team, and more broadly the Year 12 cohort, who unwaveringly delivered upon the expectations of the College –shining examples of fine Cameron men. Finally, to the boys themselves, who consistently put themselves out there in order to support the baby blue, whether through active participation or a roar from the sideline.

It’s been an honour to captain Cameron House this year, and I wish the 2023 leadership team the best of luck in their future endeavours.

FLETCHER O'CONNELL CAPTAIN OF CAMERON

SUCCESS WAS SUSTAINED IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON THE MARCHING CIRCUIT ALIKE, AS THE APPROPRIATELY TERMED 'CAMERON JUGGERNAUT' CONTINUED TO ROLL.

CAMERON HOUSE

FIFTH

ROW: Oscar Dees, Stewart Gifford, Charlie Dawson, Jason Pocock, Charles Hill, Jay Elliott-Tideman, Billy Turnbull, Joseph Gaspar, William Buur-Jensen, Sebastian Coxon, Zac Hernan

ABSENT: Caden Hart, George Jerinic, Nicholas Lovegrove, Louis Poulson, Mr Martyn Kelly (Mathematics Teacher)

THIRD ROW: Aiden Perrin, Isaac Smith, Simon Pocock, Bruno Erickson, Jai Moxham, Luke Megson, Kash Braddock, Banjo Harold, Ned Fletcher-Harrison, Oliver Warden, Marc Ricciardello, Lachlan McKenzie, Jack Boylson, Tex Braddock, Brandon Wright

FRONT ROW: James Harper, Jai Saffioti, Riley Davis, Leo Digby, Mr Jonathan Tay (Mentor), Mr Wilfred Liauw (Acting Assistant Curriculum Leader –Modern Languages), Aidan McKie, Fletcher O’Connell, Mr Matt Bradley

FOURTH ROW: Cameron Di Lollo, Gabriel Huberman, Brody Poole, Sebastian Houston, Thomas Clements, Alec Prendiville, Matteo Gabbiani, Henry Allan, Benjamin Vriezen, Cupic Martae, Jack Palmer, Miles Gaspar, William Fairweather, Finnegan Harold

(House Head, Cameron), Mack Braddock, Harrison Miels, Dr Jeannette Weeda (Enrichment Leader –Literacy), Mr Grant Bennett (Commerce Teacher), Oscar Warner, Emanuel Radici, Lochlan O’Brien, Xavier Houston

SECOND ROW: Zach Fredericks, Nicholas Everett, Lawson Froehnelt, Joshua Hopkins, Cruz Braddock, Oscar Ho, Marcus McKie, Benjamin Fleming, Julien Montandon, Oliver Gibson, Samuel Bult, Fraser Braddock, Austin Prendiville, Joseph Finn, Harry Gibson, Darcy Gifford

FERGUSON HOUSE

THIS YEAR, FERGUSON HOUSE had an incredible year filled with ups and downs, with some memorable relationships being forged.

The year kicked-off with Spring Term, marking a new beginning for the House with the introduction of new leaders and new Year 12s. Not only was it an opportunity to leave our mark on the House, but it meant a fresh start to the Staff Trophy and a fresh start to further our reputation. We began with Senior Basketball, in which the senior boys placed firmly in the middle of the pack and were denied a finals series by the smallest of margins. Soon followed Water Polo, an initiative that involved boys from 3 different year groups, all playing together in unison, something that goes against the grain of the usual Staff Trophy events. Full of house spirit, the team triumphed to a series of wins, just to fall short of another finals series.

2022 swung around, and for the continuation of the terms the Ferguson boys continued to show their competitive spirit in the face of adversity. Despite many roadblocks and a long and bumpy ride, the boys soared through Junior Chess, Its Academic, Junior Soccer and

Volleyball. However soon following, was the infamous House Singing Competition, to be held at the inaugural Arts Day in which all 10 Houses performed in front of the entire Senior School in magnificent fashion. Ferguson performed an excellent rendition of California Gurls by Katy Perry, a very popular choice amongst the boys. A performance filled with gusto and some tremendous vocals saw Ferguson House rack up another solid performance, once again placing in the middle of the pack. I give my strong acknowledgement to the boys who put in the utmost amount of effort and placed themselves outside of their comfort zones, carrying on regardless of reputation and adversity that was thrown their way. This year, one of the stand-out moments didn’t come from a Staff Trophy event, rather a fundraiser. Every year Cameron House holds a Fundraiser, where Year 12 cohorts from both PLC and Scotch battle it out in a round robin soccer tournament within their House groups. With attire being inspired by a common theme for each House. Ferguson decided to go with the theme of “Sports Icons”, from which the likes of Usain Bolt, Mbappe, and Lebron James took

to the soccer field. As the underdogs, nobody expected the performance we dished out on the day. Storming through the group stages to finish second in our pool, we faced a tough finals series. In front of the Year 12s Ferguson knocked out favourites Keys House in a penalty shootout, stealing the victory. This was followed by a duel with Ross House, from which another penalty shootout saw Ferguson pull away with another win. In our semi-final battle, we faced the infamous Brisbane House, genetically engineered soccer stars that were cooked up in Mrs Webster-Blythe’s lab. Somehow, Ferguson enforced another penalty shootout, however falling short to fatigue on the day, in a tough loss.

On behalf of all the boys in the House, I’d like to thank all of the mentors we had this year, they construct a critical part of the House and assist in preparing the boys beyond Senior School. Their work doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you to Mr Ryan Foster for the way in which you value your relationships with the boys, it builds a fantastic House environment for all the boys to enjoy. Good luck to the incoming Year 12s, enjoy your time, it goes fast.

CRAIG DINAS CAPTAIN OF FERGUSON

Year 9 Ferguson House at Rottnest Island

2022 SWUNG AROUND, AND FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE TERMS THE FERGUSON BOYS CONTINUED TO SHOW THEIR COMPETITIVE SPIRIT IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY.

Clockwise from top left: James Bain and Willem Campbell participating in Mentor Activity; Ferguson House singing California Gurls; Year 12 “Sports Stars” at the Cameron House Fundraiser; Year 10 wellbeing class learning about perseverance through the frustration of domino trains

Ben Langdon

Rohan Baldwin, Luke Brennan, Jonathan Gattorna, Charles Major, Vincent Reed,

Edward Quinlivan, Aedan Deveney, Siyuan Yuan, Archie Robinson,

SECOND ROW: Abel Algie, Lucas Woolf, Charlie McCall, Yujun Ma,

Benjamin Breden, Thomas Macknay, Angus Temby

Learning –Senior School), Mr Michael Neave (Design & Technology Teacher),

Craig Dinas, Jack Williamson, Miss Shirin Reyhani (Dean of Teaching and

James Wadcock, Darcy Walsh, Mr Ryan Foster (House Head, Ferguson),

(Mathematics Teacher), Mr Matthew Jahn (Physical Education Teacher),

FRONT ROW: Thomas Liston, Oliver Henderson, Jack Frazer, Mrs Sophie Berry

Willem Campbell

Dylan Drago, Samuel Romero, Oscar Robinson, Luke O’Connor-Smith,

Jude Lloyd Hudson, Hugo Poll, Riley Kerr, Bowie Abbott, Jonathon Smirk,

FOURTH ROW: Kristian Hunter, James Bain, James Taskunas, Charles Goyder,

(Design & Technology Teacher)

Joseph Chegwidden, Jacob Clark

Jahaan Judge, Haotian Liu, William Henderson, Shuchang Liu,

Anthony Hughes, Joshua Hooke, Seth Cimbaro, James Liston, Charles Lewin,

THIRD ROW: Alex Betjeman, Cooper Campbell, George Sermon,

FERGUSON HOUSE

Reuben Martin, Alexander Pigneguy, Owen Ray, Ms Angelica Franco Alvarez

ABSENT: Oscar Coenen, Ari Coulson, Jasper Good, Jahlil Haji Noor-Fuller,

Jett Sibosado, Nicholas Howson, Angus Dodd

Jack Cook, Xavier Smith, William Newman, James Tunley, Cameron Todorovic,

FIFTH ROW: Jake Deveney, Azhar Sgro, Alasdair Orr, Lachlan Mahon,

KEYS HOUSE

2022 WAS A GREAT YEAR for Keys House. The friendship and camaraderie within the House created an awesome environment to be around. Mentor periods allowed boys across all year groups to interact and spend time together. In this time, we enjoyed several activities such as darts, golf, card games, quizzes or just had a chat. This created the friendly community that is Keys House.

This year we were super competitive in Staff Trophy events. These events were an opportunity for all boys to try something new and step outside of their comfort zones. We started off the year by exceeding our expectations and finished 6th in the Swimming Carnival, a huge effort for our many boarders who don’t often go swimming. Over the year we were consistent in sport and cultural events. We started off well with a great result in Senior Debating which led to a well prepared and confident Junior Debating Team, and we enjoyed brilliant rounds in Its Academic. The House also displayed its teamwork with podium finishes in Soccer and Volleyball. One of our most memorable moments

of the year was the House Singing final. Our excellent rendition of Trains – Drive By, helped us take home the 2022 House Singing trophy. It was an amazing effort by all Keys boys and a reward for the countless rehearsals. Our consistency in marching reflected the strong teamwork and leadership within the House. Throughout the year we only finished lower than fourth twice.

The highlight of the year in Keys House was the Athletics Carnival. Other than one boy who was sick, every single Keys House boy was there and competed. Someone represented Keys House in every event. The efforts from all boys resulted in us winning the Athletics Carnival and taking top place in Marching on the day. This was an amazing achievement and true display of Keys House spirit. Our success in the Staff Trophy was largely due to the organization and leadership of ViceCaptain of Operations, Tyler Messina and all Year 12s Keys students who assisted in organising and supporting every event.

Keys House was also involved in a number of service events under the guidance of Vice- Captain (Service), Winton Messina.

We sold raffle tickets for hampers of Aussie favourite snacks provided by the boys. The money raised was donated to the Royal Flying Doctors, a charity Keys House has always supported given that many of the Keys House boys historically are boarders from rural communities. We donated to the Christmas Appeal and took part in the World’s Greatest Shave. Additionally, Xavier Graham, our Student Council Representative ensured that the House was aware of events going on within the school such as Ping Pong tournaments, free dress days, Mario Kart tournaments and other fun and meaningful activities.

I am extremely proud of everyone in Keys House, and I thank them all for making it a place where boys feel like they belong because they have fun and contribute. A huge thanks to Tyler, Winton, Xavier and all the Year 12 boys who helped daily events run smoothly. I would personally like to thank Mrs Lilford and the Keys House mentors who helped myself and all other boys so much throughout the year. Best of luck to Bailey Banfield and his leadership team for next year.

EDWARD GRAHAM CAPTAIN OF KEYS

I AM ExTREMELY PROUD OF EVERYONE IN KEYS HOUSE, AND I THANK THEM ALL FOR MAKING IT A PLACE WHERE BOYS FEEL LIKE THEY BELONG BECAUSE THEY HAVE FUN AND CONTRIBUTE.

Clockwise from top left: Jack Sandwell (Year 10), Dallmyn Kelly (Year 9) and Jake Eyers; Inter-House Athletics Carnival; Piers McNeil (Year 9) and Heath Arbuckle (Year 9) at the Swimming Carnival; David Walton (Year 10), Noah McCreery (Year 10) and George Di Prinzio (Year 10) at the Swimming Carnival

KEYS HOUSE

FOURTH ROW: Kennan McNeil, Lewis Stepatschuk, Hudson Hammond, Louis Wiese, Cu Chulainn Pascall, William Weaver, Finn Tuohy, Karl Evans, Lachlan Morgan, David Walton, Bailey Banfield, Clancy Banfield, Charlie Banfield, Timothy Jorda

SECOND ROW: Rhys Poole, Piers McNeil, Charles Hogg, Henry Dyke, Will Hansen, Cooper Matera, Raphael Schinazi, Thomas Mutter, Finnian Beard, Oscar Rogers, Cormac Chamberlain, Jayden Clarke, Oliver Macnamara, Cameron Sutherland, Heath Arbuckle, Ryder Phillips

FIFTH ROW: Callum Mitchell, Will Parker, Harrison Hammond, Sam Thompson, Archie Gilchrist, Jensen Westerman, Guy Teissier, Oliver Gray, Lachlan Teissier, Lewis Parsons, Jaxon Douglas, William Fairclough, Declan Chamberlain, Finlay Melville

THIRD ROW: Jack Vallance, Thomas Sojan, George Di Prinzio, Jack Sandwell, Jacob Eyers, James Alcock, Hezekiah Batt, Matthew Coutts, Charlie Parker, Cambell Johnston, Daniel Kerfoot, Ambrose Nicholls, Andrew Walker, Noah McCreery, Mandeep Singh

FRONT ROW: Rupert Arbuckle, Sidney Cullen Falconer, Mitchell Langdon, Mr Drew Butcher (Design & Technology Teacher), Mrs Lisa Palmer (Academic Support Teacher –Senior School), Mrs Loreen Kerrigan (Humanities Teacher), Winton Messina, Tyler Messina, Mrs Louise Lilford (House Head, Keys), Edward Graham, Xavier Graham, Ms Sarah Combes (Curriculum Leader –The Arts), Mr Michael Ninkov (Commerce Teacher), Edward Willesee, Sean Palmer, Kody Waters, George Sharrin

ABSENT: Dallmyn Kelly, Louis Tjalma

ROSS HOUSE

AYEAR OF EVERLASTING

memories. The 2022 academic year showcased the true mateship and culture that embodies the Ross House spirit, with the first example being the Cameron House Fundraiser. Our Year 12 group committed hard to our fairy costumes and were awarded a well-deserved ‘best dressed’. Through grit and strategy, we made it as far as the semi-finals and, although losing in unfortunate circumstances, we felt ready to face the challenge of the year ahead.

The year saw new and unexpected friendships grow between those in varying year groups and the connections between students from Years 9 to 12 were strong. While it seems as though this is the objective every year, in 2022, we really did it. The bonds built between the younger and older boys seemed unbreakable and this was reflected through Ross House’s confidence and willingness to participate in all House events.

Ross House experienced its first taste of success in the final week of the first academic term. After several low place finishes, a third place in Marching in the second last week of term was a turning point for the House, waiting until the final

week to feel our glory. Marching as the first House, the group pulled off a first place 44-point finish, a testament to their hard work and perseverance. This was just the beginning of the Ross House camaraderie as we moved into the summer break.

Every year the event that embodies the presence of each House within the school is Arts Day, and specifically within that, House Choir, with this year certainly being no different. This was truly where the Year 12 students displayed their leadership. After a long voting stage, as a House, we eventually landed on the Journey classic Don’t Stop Believin. Everyone worked together to achieve the best possible performance and did so in outstanding fashion. The story-telling choreography in conjunction with a thrilling band consisting of Geordie Hamilton (guitar), Alex RussellWeisz (drums), Xander Dore (piano), and Josh Reid (guitar), produced a thrilling performance with a well-deserved fourth place finish.

Strong performances in House events such as Water Polo, where we finished third and Chess, where we finished fourth were highlights for Ross House in the first three academic terms. The year ended with a strong fifth place finish in the

Inter-House Athletics Carnival, combined with reaching the semi-finals in the Tug of War, losing to the soon to be champions, Shearer House.

I am extremely grateful and honoured to have had the opportunity to lead Ross House this year alongside my fellow Year 12 cohort, particularly Jake Marshall (Operations), Jarrah Withers (Service) and Josh Reid (Student Council). The Year 12 involvement was phenomenal as everyone played an integral role in the running of Ross House. I would like to personally thank Miss Gooding for her incredible organisation and contribution as the Ross House Head, alongside all Ross House mentors. To my fellow Year 12s, I could not have asked for a better group of young men, and I am grateful to have shared this journey with you.

Finally, to all the members of Ross House, I thank you for not only the memories we have shared together but for the manner in which you present yourself and I wish you good luck for your future endeavours. I am certain Ross House is in great hands and I wish the Year 12 group of 2023 the very best.

Above: Ross House Year 12 Pipe Band members

SAMUEL (SAM) BEATTIE CAPTAIN OF ROSS

THE YEAR SAW NEW AND UNExPECTED FRIENDSHIPS GROW BETWEEN THOSE IN VARYING YEAR GROUPS AND THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS FROM YEARS 9 TO 12 WERE STRONG.

Clockwise from top left: Sam Beattie leading Ross House in marching; Year 9 Rottnest camp; Ross House singing Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” for House Choir; Year 11 International Cuisine Day

Joshua Ryan, Zachary Anderson, Charlie Barron

Ben Weber, James Anderson, Toby Johnston, Rio Bowling, Archibald Walshe,

Hamish Meston, Stewart van Hoek, Geordie Hamilton, Alexander Russell-Weisz,

Harry Dean

SECOND ROW: Oliver Langford, Sacha Faneco, Lachlan Flaherty, Nicholas Chi,

Benjamin Ponton, Thomas Harris, Zai Khan, Tarquin Slieker, Mikhael Djauhari,

Oliver Lisewski, Kaymus Brierly, Benjamin Mansell, Beau Johnson,

(Mentor), Harrison Clark, Lachlan Bateman, Jackson Loader

Jarrah Withers, Mr Alex Wood (Mentor), Mr Sam Sterrett (Mentor), Mrs Lisa Crofts

Jake Marshall, Miss Kate Gooding (House Head, Ross), Samuel Beattie,

Ms Nicola Eidne (Mentor), Mrs Libby Muddle (Mentor), Joshua Reid,

FRONT ROW: Kane Mackintosh, Hugh Rowe, Benjamin Melville, Aidan Flaherty,

FOURTH ROW: Ethan Buckley, Matthew Willis, Shiran Zhang, Joshua Swan,

Mrs Jane Mills (Mentor)

William Howie, Nicholas Zhao, Benjamin Stack

Charles Frauenfelder, Seth Abbott, Alexander Buswell, Sachin Carlberg,

Charles Dean, Ming Soo, Xavier Balnaves, Mesheech Ozies,

THIRD ROW: George Rowe, Jate Vanasin, Diego Tharpe, Beau Povey,

ROSS HOUSE

ABSENT: Charlie Davis, Jack Douglas, Jiusi Gao, Mason Ness, Jason Rietveld,

Aidan Marstrand

Alexander Dore, Kristian Bellekom, Loch Mactaggart, Aidan Brookes,

Luca Green, Jack Carroll, William Jenkinson, Hudson Weir, William Wallace,

FIFTH ROW: Oliver Hayers, Hugo Silbert, Sullivan Moody, Finn Wright,

ST ANDREWS HOUSE

Key points:

• Semester 1 Marching: 3rd place

• Senior Basketball: 2nd place

• Junior Chess: 4th place

• Volleyball: 2nd place

• Its Academic: 1st place

• Athletics: 2nd place

THE MOTTO, “JUST TRY YOUR best digger” quoted by Mr Doney defined another successful year for St. Andrews House. This year, St. Andrews has exceeded many expectations in a wide range of Staff Trophy activities throughout the year. This is a credit to the depth and diverse talent which has made this year memorable and enjoyable.

The unique aura within St. Andrews, defined by its robust unity and mateship between all year groups, is a distinctive feature of this House. This is characterized by the prestigious ‘Digger Award’, an annual award to the boy who makes consistent efforts throughout the year. From the onset, consisting of a wellgroomed, sharp looking bunch of Year 9 boys, it was evident that the camaraderie within the house was only going to grow. It became clear that many of the Year 9s struggled with the concept of walking when put into rows, yet with many thanks to Charlie Duplock and Tim Scheepers, who mentored the new boys in a somewhat ‘old fashioned’ manner, St. Andrews was able to finish third place overall in Semester 1, giving marching powerhouse Keys and Cameron a ‘knock on the door’.

The widespread participation from St. Andrews when entering the first Staff Trophy event, Senior Basketball, set the tone for a competitive and successful year with the house finishing second. As Mr

Doney passionately stated throughout the year, the beauty of the Staff Trophy isn’t the result in events, but instead seeing boys with diverse skillsets collectively forming a united team whilst giving their best effort. Historically, through sheer energy and character, St. Andrews has been a force to be reckoned with in the House Singing Competition. It was a slow start with many of us out of our comfort zones singing an Ed Sheeran song around our mates. However, we learnt to embrace this flustered feeling and instead looked at the bigger picture, and gave our best effort. The determination and effort by each individual led St Andrews to a formidable second place. It was the gusto with which we sang that left an everlasting mark on myself and the House as we learnt about our own capabilities as we took that ‘leap of faith’. A shout out to Hugh FellowSmith who worked with the band and vocalists throughout many lunchtimes with unwavering passion. Hugh’s leadership was certainly instrumental in setting an upbeat tone.

After the success and incredible ‘buy in’ from all the boys in the House, the most anticipated and competitive event on the Staff Trophy calendar was on the horizon. The Junior Chess comprised four avid chess players across Year 9 and 10. Through their enthusiasm St. Andrews placed fourth, a worthy position for their incredible critical thinking and strategy which re-emphasized the boys’ widespread skills.

The Athletics Carnival was a hallmark event within the St. Andrews calendar. The participation, enthusiasm and encouragement from each boy defined the day. All boys from all years were willing to

run an extra race to help wherever possible leading St. Andrews to a second place. A massive thank you to all the Year 12 boys, but in particular Tane Hasler and Tim Scheepers who were running around all day making sure a boy was in every race.

As the last full term began, many Year 12s gave it their all to form a long lasting impression on the House and school. The last event for the Year 12s, the Senior Volleyball, saw an unprecedented level of competitive spirit fill the gymnasium. St. Andrews came second just behind a formidable Keys House – a fitting exit for the leaving Year 12s.

Overall, it has been an absolute honour and pleasure to be a part of the House for the last 4 years and something I will look back on with fond memories. Thank you to the leaving Year 12s who despite our diverse personalities grew into a cohesive and supportive group willing to contribute in any way possible. Thank you to my mentor Ms Spanbroek and the other mentors who were a shining light on a Monday morning, always happy to have a chat and give timely advice. A sincere thank you to House Head, Mr Doney who, through his wisdom and support helped me to grow as a person. To the future House Captain, Harry Smith and the incoming Year 12 boys, I have no doubt you will further develop the St. Andrews culture and have a lasting impact on the House. It has been an honour leading St. Andrews House in 2022 and will always be an experience for which I am grateful and will look back on with fond memories.

BEN WALSH CAPTAIN OF ST ANDREWS

AS THE LAST FULL TERM CAME TO TAKE SHAPE MANY YEAR 12S GAVE IT THEIR ALL TO FORM A LONG LASTING IMPRESSION ON THE HOUSE AND SCHOOL.

FIFTH ROW: Sean Christie, Hunter Freestone, Matthew Turkich, Bram Ezekiel, Thomas Byass, Marc Faulkner, Karl Faulkner, William Tonkin, Solomon Short, Thomas Forrest, Herman Strydom, Will Duplock, Sam Arts

ST ANDREWS HOUSE

ABSENT: Kai Allan, Alexander Bunning, Miles Edwards, Jack Hogarth, Angus Motherwell, Elijah Pretorius, James Tan, Toby Webster, Jack Wood, Mr Cas Gabriels (Curriculum Leader –Health and Physical Education)

THIRD ROW: Cameron Motherwell, Lucas McCully, Lachlan Richardson, Oliver Cooper, James Winch, William Mahaffy, Charles Cooper, Santiago James, Alexander Wallace, Martin Villanueva Astorga, William Collins, Thomas Corrie, William Bennett, Digby Gardner, Dylan Ross

FOURTH ROW: Thomas Chalmers, Cameron Gillespie, Harrison Marshall, Jake Unsworth, Elliot Cooper, Alexander Jackson, Luke Knowles, Harrison Smith, Jake Hewitt, Gethin Dobbs-Evans, Joshua Holborn, Joshua Dettman, Michael Sebo, Sebastian Carmichael

FRONT ROW: Jingyi Tian, Paras Patel, Dr Nicholas Warrington

(Science Teacher), Mr Justin Creighton (Physical Education Teacher), Tane Hasler (Vice Captain), Timothy Scheepers (Vice Captain), Mr Anthony Doney (House Head, St Andrews), Benjamin Walsh (House Captain), Hugo Fellows-Smith (Vice Captain), Mr Oscar Burke (Mathematics Teacher), Mrs Nicole Spanbroek (Creative Arts Teacher), Henry Cooper, Dylan Black

SECOND ROW: Isaac Oddy, Yanlin Song, Oliver Cooper, Riley Monaghan, Charlie Duplock, Connor Christensen, Jacques Creighton, Jack Tylich, Charles Begley, Bevan Gardner, James Mahaffy, Yafeng Yang, Jose Ignacio Villanueva Astorga

SHEARER HOUSE

IOFTEN DEBATE WITH MY PEERS about which House at Scotch has the best culture and my answer is always the same – Shearer House. While this may seem biased, I am certain that this is the case. The Shearer House boys support one another in all aspects of school life and always give 100%. This year was certainly no different.

The Inter-House Water Polo competition commenced in Spring Term. Shearer have performed strongly in Water Polo for several years and this year’s competition was no exception. The boys put in a very strong performance, finishing second behind a very strong Cameron House team, giving us an excellent start to the year.

Summer Term saw the arrival of the new Year 9s who built upon our tremendous House spirit and capability. Shearer finished a very respectable fourth in the opening major Staff Trophy event for the year, the Swimming Carnival. Shearer proved to be a serious competitor for the Staff Trophy, remaining highly ranked on the ladder.

Another highlight of the Summer Term was the Year 12 Cameron House Fundraiser. The boys adopted the theme

of the popular Netflix series Rick and Morty and put on clinical performances against the PLC and Scotch teams.

After last year’s unfortunate cancellation, the inaugural Arts Day took place this year in Autumn Term. The Shearer boys won the day overall with the most submissions and highest participation in events. Shearer House performed Waterloo by ABBA. Our performance was energetic and the boys did a great job. While we only came sixth, it was a memorable performance with very enthusiastic dance moves.

Shearer was fortunate to have a highly skilful team of chess players for the Senior Inter-House Chess competitions in the Autumn Term, which saw us dominate the field and finish in an awesome first place. A lot of credit for this win should go to the hard work that Chess Captain, Oli Brown put into the team.

Winter Term saw the last major Staff Trophy event of the year, the Inter-House Athletics Carnival. This was a fantastic day where the boys ran, threw and jumped their hearts out for the House and we even came a memorable first in the Tug of War. While we ended up coming

a disappointing ninth overall, I could not fault the boys’ efforts throughout the day.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our House Mentors, Mrs Baker, Ms Bloodworth, Mr Giglia, Mr Simpson and Mr Wisniewski (and former Mentors, Mr Kandiah and Mr Reberger) for all their efforts this year in Shearer House. You are a fundamental reason for the successful operation of the House and for the boys’ enjoyment. We can’t thank you enough.

To our House Head, Mr Galipo, you are an inspiration to all of us with your positive, calm nature and genuine care and consideration for all the boys. You are the heart and soul of Shearer House and the fantastic House culture stems from you. I was honoured to have been voted House Captain and have thoroughly enjoyed leading Shearer House and working alongside you this year.

I would also like to thank my fellow Shearer Leaders and all the Year 12s for their support and efforts. It has been a pleasure being in Shearer House with you over the years. To the rest of the House, you have been an amazing group of boys to lead and I wish you all the best for your remaining time at Scotch College.

RORY KING CAPTAIN OF SHEARER

THE SHEARER HOUSE BOYS SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER IN ALL ASPECTS OF SCHOOL LIFE AND ALWAYS GIVE 100%.

Clockwise from top left: Senior Debating Winners: Cuisle Lyons, Caelan Browne, Ben Berglin, Tom Gray; Shearer Year 12s Swimming Carnival; Shearer House Athletics Carnival; Shearer Year 12s Cameron House Fundraiser

Austin Hollier

Cameron Bourne, Maxwell Burbury, George Keenan, Oscar Male, Dylan Burke,

Nicholas Boys, Cooper Stanley, Gianluca Mastrocinque, Elijsha Blackburn,

Nicholas Livingston, Jasper Constantine, Noah Bailye, Thomas Ruefli,

SECOND ROW: Lucas Nageon de Lestang, Oliver Knuckey,

Oliver Brown, Thomas Simich

Mr Anthony Giglia (Mathematics Teacher), Kalib Dempster Park, Lachlan Parry,

Rory King, Harrison Pateman, Ms Meg Baker (Creative Arts Teacher),

Teacher), Robert McAullay, Kalani Locke, Mr Scott Galipo (Shearer House Head),

Mr Ian Simpson (Curriculum Leader –Science), Mr Chris Wisniewski (English

FRONT ROW: Truong Vy, Shunta Numano, Oliver Bridgwood, Joel Stocks,

Rangga Evans

Harry Burbury, Calum Mair, Khyan Mann, Lachlan Gooding, Harry Cahill,

Jeremy Galvin, Edward Searle, Luc Hellier, Marshall Grosse, Finlay Harland,

FOURTH ROW: Jake Ednie-Brown, Bo O’Neill, George Hodgson,

Benjamin Berglin, Daniel Welch, William Pateman

Thomas Councillor-Dann, Liam Locke, Jugraj Sidhu, Lachlan Palich,

Myles Beeney, Isaak Ventouras, Charles Gray, Xuanshi Li, Jaezari Wynne,

THIRD ROW: Matthew Berglin, Wesley Soares, Samuel Mumme,

SHEARER HOUSE

Alexander Donald, Oscar Foster, Harrison Hill, Benjamin Kay

Archie Murdoch, Angus King, Thomas Gray

Harry Osborne, Troy Smyth, Charles Clynk, Aidan Coolican, Luke Rorke,

FIFTH ROW: James Caporn, Caelan Browne, Kyle de Bruin, Cuisle Lyons,

STUART HOUSE

SPRING TERM KICKED OFF the new academic year as well as a jam-packed year ahead for Stuart House. Spirits in the House were high as we looked to take on the challenges that would come our way. This year our aim was to increase participation and involvement throughout all facets of the school, which would stem from a friendly and inclusive environment.

Over the year, boys have had the opportunity to represent the House in a wide array of activities ranging from Surfing to Debating as part of the Staff Trophy. Stuart had a great start with a strong performance in Water Polo as well as winning the Senior Basketball, reflecting the eagerness of all boys to be involved, which was great to see.

A sprightly bunch of Year 9’s joined Stuart House after the summer break as we looked to continue our participation and successes from spring term. Junior Debating and Junior Soccer saw the

fresh Year 9’s show lots of promise in Debating and an outstanding perfect run in the Soccer to finish in first place. Over the year, our participation levels were reflected in our ability to over fill teams in Staff Trophy events and in Carnivals, which has led to a strong sense of mateship and camaraderie within Stuart House. This was also evident within mentor groups and our Inter-Mentor competition, The Andrew’s Shield. This coveted competition was pivotal in the formation of relationships between boys in the House regardless of year group.

Congratulations to Mr Zani’s mentor group for winning The Andrew’s Shield.

The Inter-House Athletics Carnival was a highlight of the year for Stuart House thanks to the high level of involvement and house spirit. The boys of Stuart showed their ability to adapt and overcome challenges as well as support their mates. We finished in third place, which was a brilliant result.

At the conclusion of the Staff Trophy competition, we placed sixth overall and this was a significant improvement from previous years. However, it was not the wins or losses that defined this year, instead it was the relationships formed and readiness to get involved which is the most enjoyable aspect to reflect upon.

I would like to thank Mr Guard and all the House Mentors for their guidance and unwavering support to all Stuart Boys. Moreover, a huge thank you to ViceCaptains, Daniel Curtin and Joe Edwards and Student Council Representative, Patrick Stewart as well as all the Year 12’s for their efforts. Finally, as my time in Stuart House has come to an end, I would like to wish the best of luck to next year’s House Captain, Oscar Peterson and his team; the future of Stuart is bright.

Above: Jaxon Pantall (Year 10), Daniel Curtin (Year 12) and Cody Curtin (Year 10) at the Inter-House Athletics Carnival

MITCHELL HYDE CAPTAIN OF STUART

THE INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL WAS A HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR FOR STUART HOUSE AS THE HIGH LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT AND HOUSE SPIRIT WERE DISPLAYED.

Clockwise from top left: Year 12s at March Out; Oscar Petersen, Mac Watson, Monty Smith, Henry Feutrill, Giacomo Helliar, Zac Mills and James Cowan Year 11; Stuart House 2022 Inter-House Athletics Carnival; Below: Year 12s at the Inter-House Swimming Carnival

STUART HOUSE

ABSENT: Raazi Arafa, Fynn Byrne, Spencer Clark, George Colley, James Cowan, Fletcher Drake Neal, Tristan Ilse, Hayden Moon, Thomas Robinson, Luke Ryan, Connor Smith, Kai Sproule, Alexander Thom, MacGregor Watson, Xiang Tian (Alan) Zhang

THIRD ROW: Harry Mengler, Hague Brennan, Max Thorpe, Hamish Elliott, Clement Hardie, Maxwell Clarke, Digby Bozanich, Keion Mongoo, Peter Taylor, Jesse Scotford, Henry Feutrill, Thomas Wallwork, Jaxon Pantall, Angus Marland, Chi Him (Tim) Chan, William Humphrey, Charles Bates

FOURTH ROW: Giacomo Helliar, Rory Thorpe, Alexander Edelman, Samuel Szigligeti, Nevan Kosagi, Thomas Lister, Alexander Garbowski, Cameron Schirmer, Max Mackay-Coghill, Cody Curtin, Luca Wheeler, Thomas Mengler, Montague Smith, Riley Schellack, Oscar Petersen, Shiveesh Nandwana

FRONT ROW: Anthony Jovanovich, Benjamin Simpson, Sebastian Salt, Mr Tyrone Giese (Mathematics Teacher), Ms Anea Duratovic (Music Teacher), Patrick Stewart, Mitchell Hyde, Mr Nick Guard (House Head, Stuart), Joseph Edwards, Daniel Curtin, Mr Matt Hildebrandt (Curriculum Leader –Humanities and Commerce), Mr Brendan Zani (IB Diploma Coordinator), Mr Seb Crosara (Mathematics Teacher), Pan (Michael) Gao ( ), Rowan Smith

SECOND ROW: Zachary Mills, Thomas Gleeson, Adrian Garbowski, Hayden Henschel, Brodie Hayward, Oscar Lawrence, James Moffat-Clarke, Nelson Hegge, Hugo Elliot, Benjamin Waddell, Jason Ilse, George Stoney, Thomas Duffield, James Wall, Kareem Arafa, Harrison Lewis

BOARDING

HEAD OF BOARDING

THE BOARDING COMMUNITY

at Scotch is a truly wonderful place to be. You can really test the strength of a community by the way in which we stick together through both the challenges and the celebrations of life, and this year has certainly had both. The special bond that is formed between boarding staff and boarding parents is incredibly important and we have been blessed with a very supportive parent body. The comradeship between boarding students forms throughout the years to be more like a brotherhood than a friendship, as the boys go through their adolescence together, sharing many ups and downs. Thirdly, the relationship between boarding staff and boarding students is a unique and special relationship where trust and respect are

built through consistency, accountability, and care.

Our first term this year was one such challenging time for our community as COVID came knocking on our door. I must say that it was during this term that I was most proud of our community. Our Health Centre, Heads of Residence and House Parents were incredible in the way in which they were able to contain the spread of COVID as much as possible, and also the way in which they identified close contacts (an incredibly difficult task in a boarding environment!). Our parents too, the grace and support shown towards our staff during the term was fantastic, especially in the face of having to travel great distances to come and collect their sons or lean on family and

friends in Perth. Finally, the understanding and patience shown by our students themselves was remarkable. I can tell you that no teenage boy likes hearing the news that they have to wear masks at home as well as at school! However, the boys had a positive attitude and as my mum always used to say to me as a child, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going!“. Our boys certainly did that in Summer Term this year and I was immensely proud of them.

The Year 12 group this year has shown fantastic leadership of our community. In boarding we have a separate Residence for our Middle School boys and Senior School boys. Working alongside our Captain of Boarding we have three Vice Captains, one Vice Captain looks

MR JORDAN OWENELL HEAD OF BOARDING

after each Senior Clan and one Vice Captain is responsible for looking after our Middle School boys, fostering the relationship between senior boys and junior boys. This year Kody Waters, our Vice Captain of Boarding in charge of the Middle School Residence worked with Mr Mecham to develop the Buddy Up programme whereby each Year 12 student was assigned a Year 7 buddy and throughout the year they did various activities together, whether it be spending time working together during prep, playing together in an ambrose-style golf game at the Lake Claremont par 3 golf course, or playing a big game of hide and seek chasey around the campus in pairs. Both groups of boys got a lot of value out of the relationship, and it helps to strengthen the bonds within our community. Other Year 12 leaders organised our Clan Games competition throughout the year, our fortnightly Boarding Assemblies, and our annual Boarding Week at School. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the class of 2022 for their excellent contribution to boarding this year.

Another important initiative in boarding this year has been our online transition programme for our boys who are starting next year. Led by our expert in remote learning, Mr Michael Valentine, we have

developed a programme that engages with our regional families in a rich and meaningful way in the year before the boys are set to start boarding at Scotch. We had our first orientation day and sleepover in the boarding house for the boys in May of 2022 and then in July, the boys came for another orientation camp where they received their iPads for next year and were set up with an email account and spent two days learning how to use Microsoft Teams. For the duration of Term 3 and Term 4, Mr Valentine has been linking up with the boys each week on a group Teams meeting to go through a series of activities designed for them to build connections with each other, to familiarise themselves with their iPads and to learn to communicate and share stories. Therefore, by the time they arrive next year, they are already friends and are familiar with the way that we do things here at Scotch. The programme has been a great success and we look forward to continuing to develop that programme each year.

The years that our boys are at boarding school are incredibly important formative years and we work hard to create poignant Rites of Passage for our boys as they develop into young men. We do this through a multi-faceted approach. Firstly, it cannot be overstated

how important the boys’ academic programme is in developing maturity and wisdom and in boarding we provide tutoring every night to help the boys develop skills and strong work ethic. We also put a lot of focus on character development through the scope and sequence of our wellbeing programme, guiding the boys through specific ageappropriate experiences that encourage them to build strong relationships. We teach them important life skills so by the time they leave boarding they are equipped to be independent and well-rounded young men. Finally, one of our most important Rites of Passage in boarding is the Bibbulmun Track experience. Each year we take a group out on the track to walk a section and by the time they finish their time in boarding, they will have hopefully completed the journey from Perth to Albany. These types of experiences are transformational and we are blessed to have the support of our community to provide these opportunities for the boys.

The year in boarding at Scotch has been a very positive one and has highlighted to me the strength of our community here at Scotch. The class of 2022 has built upon our strong foundations and we look forward to the challenges and the celebrations of the year ahead in 2023.

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THANK THE CLASS OF 2022 FOR THEIR ExCELLENT CONTRIBUTION TO BOARDING THIS YEAR.

B OARDING

SIXTH ROW: Joseph Purser, John McGinniss, Thomas Councillor-Dann, Jasper Good, Cambell Johnston, Mesheech Ozies, Jake Daw, Henry Forrest, Lachlan Gooding, Hezekiah Batt, Lochie Elliott, Austin Roberts, Jake Ednie-Brown, James Bowie, Van Jasper

THIRD ROW: Max Lonnie, Dylan Chadwick, Kieran Talbot, Harrison Smith, Oliver Risinger, Taka Simon, Oliver Keamy, Spencer Johnston, Wesley Cooper, Rhys Poole, Benji Martin, Ethan Sullivan, Benjamin Carrington, Riley Raffan, Archie Macnamara, Simeon Stoney

SEVENTH ROW: Kaymus Brierly, Jarrad Coppen, George Stoney, Loch Mactaggart, Azhar Sgro, Oliver Wandel, Rohan Bignell, Toby Jones, Hudson Hammond, Gilby Lodge, Rangga Evans, Myles Ross

EIGHTH ROW: Jaezari Wynne, Sam Thompson, Rory Purser, Lewis Parsons, Jensen Westerman, Solomon Short, Benjamin Brierley, Harrison Hammond, Jett Sibosado, William Fairclough, Jeremy Tremlett

FOURTH ROW: Cooper Messina, Sonny Saunders, Tom Falconer-Radford, Lynton Ugle, Lawson Froehnelt, Henry Dyke, Brodie Stratford, William Hamersley, Harry Russell, Alexander Wallace, Jate Vanasin, Haotian Liu, Shuchang Liu, Tate Robertson, Oliver Gooding, Nicholas Chi

FRONT ROW: Fran Hannington (Boarding House Parent), CJ Jackson (Assistant Head of Middle School Residence), Mr Michael Ninkov (Commerce Teacher), Alex Wood (Science Teacher), Andy Mellor (Physical Education Teacher), Kody Waters, Kalib Dempster Park, Jordan Owenell (Head of Boarding), Thomas Sounness, Tyler Messina, Richard Hales (Head of Senior School Residence), Jan Usher (Administration Officer –Boarding), Mia Sullivan (Assistant Head of Middle School Residence), Sean Mecham (Head of Middle School Residence), Wendy Gareffa (Boarding House Parent)

ABSENT: Kai Allan, Keiran Chan, Declan Crombie, Samuel Doney, Jahlil Haji Noor-Fuller, Benjamin Kay

FIFTH ROW: Nicholas Chadwick, Benjamin Riggs, Jayden Clarke, Oscar Male, Xavier Risinger, Noah McCreery, Peter Taylor, Keion Mongoo, Timothy Jorda, Pak Long Zheng, Brandon Wright, Lachlan Willmott, Clement Hardie, Digby Smith, Kai Fujii, Oliver Macnamara

SECOND ROW: Truong Vy, Shunta Numano, Cameron Bourne, Sidney Cullen Falconer, Elijsha Blackburn, Oscar Rogers, Timothy Hardcastle, Edward Graham, Coen Livingstone, Finnian Beard, Brodie Haywood, Siyuan Yuan, Rio Bowling, Pan Gao, Benjamin Simpson, Samuel McGinniss, Jingyi Tian

CAPTAIN OF BOARDING

KALIB DEMPSTER-PARK CAPTAIN OF BOARDING

I’VE HAD THE AMAZING opportunity of boarding at Scotch since Year 7 and fortunately enough I was chosen to lead the boarding community this year. I’ve learnt so many invaluable life skills like resilience, independence, strength, and social skills during my time in boarding. The start to boarding life was extremely difficult due to homesickness but through overcoming that I learnt a lot. I found that the right path is very often not the easy path and that has been an important lesson for me. Resilience and hard work pays off, but it can take time.

There have been so many amazing opportunities Scotch has provided me that my country town simply didn’t provide like academics, sport and making so many new friends that will

remain with me for the rest of my life. I have loved my time boarding at Scotch and it is sad that such a big part of my life is ending. At the end of holidays and long weekends, as annoying as it was having to go back to school, I really looked forward to getting back to the Boarding House and seeing all my mates. I don’t think it can be understated how close you become with some of the kids in the Boarding House. They feel more like brothers than mates.

I would like to thank all the boys and staff in the boarding community for the way they have approached this year as it has been a far from normal year. COVID has thrown up a lot of challenges and made life in boarding very different. COVID was so unpredictable and it made life for boarders and their families really challenging.

It never felt like life in boarding slowed down with there always being fun activities in which to participate in, with some of my favourites being paintballing in Summer Term, clan games including soccer and a quiz night, Boarders’ Ball, and AG Day. I really encourage every boarder to participate in all the activities that become available to you as talking from personal experience they were some of my most enjoyable times in boarding.

Boarding has shaped me into the person I am today and has taught me a lot of valuable life skills. I’ve been so grateful to have the chance to lead the boarding community this year and I have really cherished the opportunity.

FRONT ROW: Kalib Dempster Park, Mr Andy Mellor (Head of Senior School Residence), Mr Jordan Owenell (Head of Boarding), Mr Richard Hales (Head of Senior School Residence), Tyler Messina

SECOND ROW: Pan Gao, Kody Waters, Edward Graham, Thomas Sounness, Sidney Cullen Falconer

BOARDERS COUNCIL

BIBBULMUN TRACK

THE BIBBULMUN TRACK programme is something that we hold very dear at Scotch and is something that is celebrated amongst the entire College. Beginning in 2000, the College has now seen nearly 200 students complete the entire 1,005km journey from Kalamunda to Albany.

Earlier this year, the programme hit a roadblock with cancellation of school camps due to COVID. The Year 12’s final walk into Albany had to be rescheduled to Autumn Term which saw unfavourable weather conditions add to the adversity which our 2022 End to Enders had already faced. On Saturday 18th June, Sid Cullen Falconer, Brodie Haywood, Samuel McGinniss, Tyler Messina, Oscar Rogers, Thomas Sounness and Kody Waters completed the final kilometres of the South Coast, walking into the streets of Albany after six long years. They were met by friends and proud family members after a challenging seven days of walking.

During Autumn and Spring Term, four Year 11 Boarders continued their Bibbulmun journey from Broke Inlet Road to Peaceful Bay. This year, the group walked through the stunning Valley of the Giants and accumulated a total of 203km for the year.

The Year 10s completed a 5-day journey during Autumn Term from Balingup to Manjimup. Midway through day 3, the boys achieved a major milestone, walking past the halfway point of the track past Donnely River Village. Later in the year, the Year 10s continued their adventure from Manjimup to Northcliffe, an enormous effort over 6 long days.

In cool conditions during Autumn Term, the Year 9s walked from Harris Dam to Balingup. Undulating conditions challenged the group, with the highlight being a well-earned Fish and Chip lunch at the Mumballup Tavern. During Spring Term, the Year 9s completed another challenging walk from Swap Oak to Harris Dam.

This year the Year 8s continued their journey along the Bibbulmun, trekking through peaks of the Darling Range and Dwellingup. They conquered the steep inclines of Mount Cook, Vincent, and Cuthbert and have now walked 225km of the track.

The Year 7s began their Bibbulmun experience with an overnight walk from the Northern Terminus to Perth Hills Discovery Centre. The group took part in an incredible Welcome to Country ceremony before commencing their journey.

The Bibbulmun Track fosters a real sense of perseverance and resilience, the skills developed on the track stay with you for life. I’d like to thank all students and staff who were involved in the programme for 2022.

THE BIBBULMUN TRACK FOSTERS A REAL SENSE OF PERSEVERANCE AND RESILIENCE. THE SKILLS DEVELOPED ON THE TRACK STAY WITH YOU FOR LIFE.

MR RHYS EDWARDS OUTDOOR EDUCATION TEACHER

CO-CURRICULAR

CO-CURRICULAR DIRECTOR OF

IT HAS BEEN AN EXCITING year for Co-Curricular at Scotch College, with a number of activities re-ignited post-COVID and some new initiatives implemented.

The Public Speaking Programme encompassed Inter-House and InterSchool activities, spanning across WA Debating League (WADL) and the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia Debating competitions, Mock Trials, Model United Nations Youth competitions, Mooting, World Scholar’s Cup and Philosothon. Junior School students participated in the I.P.S.H.A. (Independent Primary School Heads of Australia) Speaker’s Challenge, which was hosted by Scotch College, in what was a wonderful showcase of youth engagement with public speaking.

The Inter-House Debating competitions in the Senior School were a success with further opportunities for Middle School students developed through the creation of a Debating Club, facilitated by WADL Debating coaches. Students had the opportunity to participate in the Ethics Olympiad and the Da Vinci Decathlon. All of these programmes served to further refine participants’ critical thinking and communication skills and develop confidence in public speaking forums. Scotch entered teams into the PSA Model UN Competition, run by UN Youth WA and were awarded the ‘Best Researched Team’ and also secured an honourable mention theatre sport. Scotch participated in the hotly contested PSA Theatre Sports competition and came a creditable third place. We continued to field competitive teams in Chess and

MR RICHARD FOSTER

DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULAR

finished fourth in the annual PSA Chess and third in the Four Schools Chess Competition.

Scotch has had 25 students attain their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh awards and 15 students attain their Silver Duke of Edinburgh awards in 2022, with continued interest from our students at a high level. The Ignite Programme, which is the precursor to the Duke of Edinburgh programme was offered to both Junior and Middle School students this year for the first time, with great uptake of the opportunity.

Cadets was again popular and saw students engage in challenging and rewarding camps and activities across the year.

Scotch continues to provide a wide range of opportunities for meaningful, active student engagement in the arts. New initiatives included a Media Club in the Senior School. This further engaged students with Scotch Studio and the podcast programme, along with a focus on the creation of Senior School audio visual media pieces.

The inaugural Senior School Arts Day was an exciting event in 2022. The day provided an opportunity for exploration and experimentation across arts activities outside the classroom. Students had the opportunity to present creative and performance works to earn points for their House and participated in practitioner-led workshops. These included things like Circus Challenge, Stage Combat, Silent Disco, Karaoke, Battle of the Bands, African Drumming, Urban Art Wall and House Theatre Sports. The day concluded with the highly anticipated annual House Singing competition, which Keys House won.

Curriculum-based Visual Art and Design exhibited the work of all three sub-schools in the Winter and Spring Terms, showcasing the diversity of projects, creativity and tremendous skills of students. Similarly, Media Night – Director’s Cut was a full cinematic experience showcasing the imagination and technical skills of Media and Film students as they explored a range of styles, themes and genres. Music students showcased their abilities with recital evenings.

Jazz Night was again a highlight on the Scotch Music calendar and featured stellar line-ups of jazz performances from students and staff. Students across the College gained valuable ensemble performance experience through recitals, concerts and many sub-school assemblies, led by the finest conductors and musicians through the Music Ensemble programme. Scotch Rocks also provided an evening of diverse music performances, showcasing our Contemporary Music students at one of Perth’s live music venues, the Rosemount Hotel.

This year, we witnessed an outstanding musical production, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In a first, Director Ms Sarah Combes, rolled out dual casts with dual leads Hudson Grant (Year 12 Alexander) and Archie Gilchrist (Year 10, Keys House) delivering outstanding performances as Willie Wonka. Middle School students delivered a wonderful production with 10 Ways to Survive Life in Quarantine, whilst Year 5 students were engaged with a drama showcase night. Year 10 students were also afforded the opportunity to participate in the PLC musical, High School Musical. A number of the Year 10 students took this crossschool opportunity, culminating in a great week of performances. Students also

gained experience in theatre production, including lighting and sound operation, stage management and backstage crew in all of the productions.

The Raven celebrated students’ written and visual art pieces in the Middle and Senior Schools. There were many submissions, and as usual, the quality was very high.

Co-Curricular club-based activities took place in the Junior and Middle Schools before school, at lunchtime or after school. Club activities included Running, Home-Work, Young Engineers, Art, Science and Extension Maths, Lego and Lego Masters, Well-being, Chess, Tournament of the Minds, Creative Writing, Warhammer, Dungeons and Dragons, eSports, Backgammon, Innovation, Skyplay Basketball and Kidz ‘n Sport.

This year’s JPSSA and PSA Sport highlights included winning the Corr Cup for Tennis, winning the Alcock Cup (Football) for the third year in a row, winning the Alcock Shield (Athletics) for the fifth year in a row and in seven out of the last eight years. Furthermore, Scotch also came equal first in the Lawe-Davies Cup (Soccer) and won the P.C. Anderson Cup (PSA Golf Tournament), with Mandeep Singh shooting an incredible 66 for the 18-hole tournament. Scotch won the Year 4, 5 and 6 JPSSA Cross Country event and placed second in JPSSA Athletics. JPSSA Cricket was also very strong with Scotch only losing one match across the season.

Three major service-based events engaged all three sub-schools as whole of College initiatives. The Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Big Freeze, to raise funds for motor neurone disease, Boardies Day to raise funds for WA Surf Life Saving and drowning prevention on WA Beaches and

the World’s Greatest Shave to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. Incredibly, the College raised in excess of $92K with the World’s Greatest Shave, which placed Scotch, as the third highest fundraising school in Australia.

The opportunity for middle school students to cook meals for the homeless was expanded, whilst Soup Kitchen continued to be very popular in the senior school. Other ongoing initiatives included supporting the Winter and Christmas Appeals, Pyjama Day to raise funds for the Perth Homeless Society and supporting All Abilities Cricket each Friday evening. The Year 10 Community and Service programme continued to engage and make a difference with many external parties and the broader community.

As Perth emerged from COVID restrictions, we were able to engage students in the breadth of the Outdoor Education Programmes once again. With great weather in Exmouth in July, notable highlights were the diving and seas kayaking expeditions, immersing students in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef, along with the expedition to Karijini.

Social/service opportunities were once again facilitated with a Year 8 Tanzania fundraising games afternoon at PLC and a Tanzania Movie Fundraising evening held on the Scotch Memorial Oval. Year 10/11s enjoyed a Ten Pin Bowling evening and a River Cruise with PLC students to name a few. As the 2022 year draws to a close, detailed planning is in place for cultural and sporting tours and Round Square Exchange Programmes to be once again rolled out in 2023.

JAzz NIGHT WAS AGAIN A HIGHLIGHT ON THE SCOTCH MUSIC CALENDAR AND FEATURED STELLAR LINE-UPS OF JAzz PERFORMANCES FROM STUDENTS AND STAFF.

CADETS

MR HOWARD LOOSEMORE UNIT LEADER CADETS

2022 SAW ANOTHER ENTHUSIASTIC COHORT PARTICIPATE IN A JAM-PACKED YEAR OF TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES

BOYS ACHIEVED qualifications in technical roping and achieved their Senior First Aid Certificate. Cadets learnt numerous fieldcraft skills from building shelter systems to cooking and survival in the outdoors. While COVID impacted camps earlier in the year, the camps in the second half of the year saw boys work on teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills along with SES search and rescue skills. Cadets is wholly funded by the Department of Communities and

administered by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. It aims to prepare boys with skills so that they may later go on to become volunteers and become active valuable members of society whether it be through volunteering in the Marine, Search and Rescue or Fire Brigade context. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build recognized life-long skills and valuable interpersonal skills. Cadets is offered to all Year 10 boys at the College as part of the Service Programme.

CADETS

CADETS

FRONT ROW: Rhys Poole, Digby Bozanich, Thomas Clement, Liam Locke, Kai Fujii, Austin Hollier

SECOND ROW: William Fairclough, Jay Elliott-Tideman, Howard Loosemore (Unit Leader), Cameron Schirmer, Gethin Dobbs-Evans

ABSENT: Samuel Doney, Owen Ray, Declan Riordan, Oliver Wandel

LEARNT NUMEROUS FIELDCRAFT SKILLS FROM BUILDING SHELTER SYSTEMS TO COOKING AND SURVIVAL IN THE OUTDOORS.

CHESS

OLIVER BROWN CAPTAIN OF CHESS

“YOU MAY LEARN MUCH MORE FROM A GAME YOU LOSE THAN FROM A GAME YOU WIN.“

THIS ENCAPSULATES WHAT chess is all about. Learn from your mistakes and your losses, to improve as a player and a person.

The informally pronounced Chess Club running at lunchtimes has seen appearances from many boys from Years 9-12 facing-off against each other. With a wide range of skill levels throughout all years from beginner to experienced players and many promising young players.

Throughout 2022 there have been many different chess events, ranging from lunch time matches, to Inter-House, as well as Inter-School events. There were two Staff Trophy events this year. Senior Chess saw Shearer House prevailing over Cameron in the grand finals and Junior Chess was won by Cameron House. Many boys from all year levels and Houses got involved.

This year we had two scheduled InterSchool events, the four school chess events and the PSA Chess competition with a team of eight players.

In the PSA Chess competition, we faced all other six PSA schools, it was a gruelling afternoon. Just after the Athletics Carnival, six of us headed over to Christ Church where we played six tough rounds of chess. In a team composed of myself, Oli Brown, Hugh Fellow Smith (vice-captain) Daniel Li, Alasdair Orr, Ben Berglin and Aidan Flaherty. We placed fourth, behind Hale (3rd), Wesley (2nd) and Christchurch (1st). 4th place was still an amazing result beating Guildford, Trinity and Aquinas and was a massive improvement from last year’s seventh place result.

Chess at Scotch has been an amazing opportunity for all the boys across all year groups in Senior School. It has provided an opportunity to interact and create relationships as well as build on existing skills and learn a new activity. I look forward to seeing what the boys will achieve next year.

LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES AND YOUR LOSSES, TO IMPROVE AS A PLAYER AND A PERSON.

DEBATING

FLETCHER O'CONNELL AND BANJO HAROLD CO-CAPTAINS OF DEBATING

FOLLOWING A COVID RIDDLED past few years, 2022 Debating saw immense revitalisation within Scotch College’s Co-Curricular sphere. A true testament to our student body saw the College field nine teams, competing in the hotly contested Western Australian Debating League. We saw collective and individual successes, with both Senior teams and one Junior team reaching finals, coached respectively by Mr Zani, Dr Hale and Mr Sterrett, before bowing out to fierce opposition. It was also great to see fantastic growth and development in the Middle School debating programme with a number of teams enjoying success in 2022, made more difficult with debates being held via Zoom rather than in person. Moreover, particular mention must be made of Robert Eastman, Year 11 Anderson House, who was invited to join Western Australia’s State Debating team, an outstanding reflection of both his personal

commitment, and that of the College’s programmes. Inter-House Debating was also a hit this year, with all ten houses fielding competitive teams, offering thoughtful discussion surrounding some controversial issues. Congratulations to Cameron House, who were successful in securing both the Senior and Junior Debating Trophies.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all students and members of staff for their work this year within the Debating Programme. The staff’s sustained dedication in ensuring students were both abreast of upcoming topics and demonstrating continuous development has been greatly appreciated. All students involved in debating this year exhibited a high level of commitment to the programme and we have been immensely proud of the hard work that each team has put in. We would like to acknowledge the incredible time commitment, sacrifices and academic rigour each have

displayed. We encourage each boy to stick with debating, the benefits of which will continue long into your professional careers. We extend our best wishes to the 2023 Senior boys, in particular CoCaptains of Debating Robert Eastman, and Jason Pocock, and wish them all the best for the year ahead. A special thank you to Ms Gooding, Scotch College’s Head of Debating, for her tireless work behind the scenes in extending Debating’s involvement across two sub-schools.

WE WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE INCREDIBLE TIME COMMITMENT, SACRIFICES AND ACADEMIC RIGOUR EACH HAVE DISPLAYED.

Novice Scotch 4: Tenney Yu, Zac Ng, Yin Chen, Yuanzhi Hua, Eugene Cha (also in the team but not pictured, Artin Taghavi Adviehchi)

D EBATING

ABSENT: Shae Brown, Ollie Clements, Alexander Griffin, Caden Hart, Dallmyn Kelly, Jack Mayo, Wesley Soares, Anderson Strk-Lingard, Jose Ignacio Villanueva Astorga, Ms Anna Cathcart (Coach), Mr Benjamin Hale (Coach), Ms Gabriel Hodgson (Head of Debating –Middle School), Mr Sam Sterrett (Coach)

THIRD ROW: Bohdyn Dobson, Thomas Magtengaard, Clement Hardie, Thomas Houliston, Xavier Balnaves, Charles McCarthy, Patrick Hayes, Logan Herbert, Daniel Kerfoot, Jack Sandwell, Leo Buck, Oliver Spurling, Eugene Cha

FRONT ROW: Yin Chen, Hugh O’Neill, Tenney Yu, Miss Victoria McGiveron

ROW: Sonny Garlick, Bo O’Neill, Thomas Gray, Hugo Silbert, Aidan Marstrand, Montague Smith, Robert Eastman, Jason Pocock, Raf Donovan, Alasdair Orr, Isaac Oddy, Joshua Thomas

FOURTH

(Coach), Mrs Courtney Ellis (Coach), Banjo Harold, Miss Kate Gooding (Head of Debating –Senior School), Fletcher O’Connell, Mr Brendan Zani (Coach), Mrs Mia Sullivan (Coach), Artin Taghavi Adviehchi, Yuanzhi Hua, Zachary Ng

SECOND ROW: Elliot Gaspar, Seth Loveday, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Philip Pizimolas, Sacha Faneco, George Rowe, Harper Banfield, Magnus Fleming, Oliver Gooding, Alex Everett, Campbell Grieves, Charlie Robinson, Oberoi Rogers, Jack Smith

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

MRS LOUISE LILFORD DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD LEADER

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Award continued to thrive at Scotch College. We had 85 students working towards their bronze award, 58 students actively pursue a silver award and three boys working their way through a gold award. In 2022, 47 students completed their awards.

Our students were able to enjoy success in the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme because many of the Scotch staff assisted them in an assessor role. The weekly activities in the categories of Physical Recreation, Skills and Volunteering were monitored and checked to allow students to develop new skills and enjoy new experiences. The Year 10 Services programme assisted the

students to experience a range of service intervention and easily log their hours. Our Year 9 students and many of our older participants work at the soup kitchen on a Thursday to cook and containerise nutritious soup for the homeless. Many award participants are involved in the school’s music programme. Their skills continue to develop as they log their progress through the award. Many other students learnt to play chess or they focused on using technology to refine their photography skills. The Physical Recreation category is often listed as a participants’ major activity. Our students’ involvement in the PSA sports programme allows for consistent logging of this category through the summer and winter seasons. The Adventurous

Journey requires students to log their preparation and training before their camp. A practice journey is completed prior to the qualifying journey. Our Outdoor Education Department ensure that every criterion is met and are excellent supervisors for this large section of the award.

The Bronze award was popular with our Year 9 students this year. Conscientious participants moved on to start their Silver award in the second half of the year. The commitment from our students is to be admired. The award allows them to be organised and see their progress as they drive the award by documenting the activities that develop their skills.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

FRONT ROW: Alex Betjeman, Thomas Chalmers, Alexander Buswell, Noah McCreery, Willem Campbell, Rowan Smith, Jasper Constantine, George Di Prinzio, Clement Hardie, Max Thorpe, Cooper Campbell

SECOND ROW: Louise Lilford (Award Leader), Charles McCarthy, Daniel Kerfoot, Bailey Banfield, Siyuan Yuan, Jack Armstrong, Emanuel Radici, Aidan McKie, Thomas Harris, James Alcock, Lochie Elliott

THIRD ROW: Joshua Swan, Thomas Clement, Alec Prendiville, Aidan Brookes, Archie Gilchrist, William Fairclough, Rory Fleming, Adrian Garbowski, Alec Aube

FOURTH ROW: Oliver Walker, Thomas Sounness, Timothy Hardcastle, Troy Smyth, William Tonkin, Nelson Hegge, Oliver Cropp-Chabanne, Julius Kain

ABSENT: Rupert Arbuckle, Matthew Coutts, Samuel Doney, Hunter Freestone, Ambrose Nicholls, Owen Ray, Louis Tjalma, Henry Vaughan, MacGregor Watson

SCOTCH COLLEGE

INDIGENOUS NETWORK

MR MICHEAL SPRATT INDIGENOUS STUDENT PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

IT HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLE YEAR for The Scotch College Indigenous Programme, with two Year 12 boys graduating. Eli Blackburn will be pursuing secondary studies and Jahlil Hajinoor Fuller will enjoy his newfound freedom for a year before deciding on his next path.

My aim this year, was to continue to strengthen students’ identities and the importance of keeping strong connections to culture and country while completing their school education and supporting their future aspirations. Art has been a starting point with most of the boys in the programme picking up the paintbrush to showcase some of their skills.

This year’s Agriculture Day saw a positive turnout for students as they displayed their artwork to help raise funds to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Throughout the year, there have been many plans in place to boost the programme.

This year’s NAIDOC Week programme was themed Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! The week was a blast for Scotch.

Some of our Indigenous students came down to Junior School to teach students how to dance the kangaroo and emu. They talked about the land surrounding the College and what it was used for before Scotch was built.

Middle School celebrated NAIDOC Week by learning about the importance of art in Aboriginal culture. We asked the students to create rock art by using Indigenous symbols or coming up with a design which tells a story that is symbolic or meaningful to them.

Senior School students joined in the NAIDOC Week activities by completing a sand mural despite the inclement weather. We discussed the importance of celebrating NAIDOC Week, how we can further strengthen our relationships and

benefit our society by learning about our First Nations people.

The Friday Assembly marked the end of our NAIDOC Week celebrations with elder Barry Winmar doing a smoking ceremony and holding a powerful Welcome to Country.

Mr Hindle ran the chapel service during NAIDOC Week. He spoke about some of our shared history and the importance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the potential for change which this offers. He also spoke about the importance of listening to voices other than our own, particularly voices which have previously been left out or silenced, if we are ever to fully understand who we are and heal as a nation. Reconciliation is a process that should involve all Australians, and that process begins with a deeper understanding of our shared past and the cultures which have maintained this land for so many years.

FRONT ROW: Benjamin Stack, Elijsha Blackburn, Mrs Kristie Read, Mr CJ Jackson, Mr Jordan Owenell, Coen Livingstone, Jahlil Haji Noor-Fuller

SECOND ROW: Nicholas Chi, Cooper Matera, Thomas Councillor-Dann, Jaezari Wynne, Me-sheech Ozies, Keion Mongoo, Brandon Wright

THIRD ROW: Azhar Sgro, Sean Bonney, Jensen Westerman, Solomon Short, Jett Sibosado, Kaymus Brierly, Timothy Jorda

ABSENT: Bennell Collard, Dallmyn Kelly, Taka Simon, Keilan Simpson, Mr Micheal Spratt, Peter Taylor, Lynton Ugle

THIS COMPETITION

MOCK TRIALS

NELSON HEGGE CAPTAIN OF MOCK TRIALS

THE MOCK TRIALS

Competition provides students an opportunity to participate in mock legal cases inside of West Australia’s Supreme Court. This is a fantastic supplement to our existing studies and helps develop skills in teamwork, reasoning, improvisation, and public speaking.

This competition requires teams to meticulously study case materials, making sure every member knows all the details of the case. Teams must then create an argument and frame how each piece of evidence is going to help strengthen this argument or discount the arguments of the opposition.

These arguments are tested and refined through practices with other Scotch boys to make sure that they will hold up to an opposition. Each member of the team is then assigned specific parts of the arguments to address so that they will all come together smoothly.

During the Mock Trial the first barristers give their openings, to lay out to the judge what point we will be making and why the final decision should be made in our

favour. When the opposition presents, our team pays close attention to ensure we know the points of their argument which we will have to counter.

There’s nowhere to hide as a barrister – but in the case of one judge, they probably felt that they were under attack from our learned colleague Jason Pocock. His spirited advocacy for the merits of his argument drew raised eyebrows, and, for Mr Zani, aged him at least ten years.

Barristers must be on point with questions to catch the oppositions, witnesses off guard, force contradictions and be ready to back our witnesses with support through re-examinations and objections. Then, closing statements are given to reinforce our points before the judge’s decision is made.

In some cases, our barristers did flick the switch to vaudeville, to what can only be described as a mixed reception from the bench. At least that display drew smiles and bemusement from the St Mary’s girls against whom we were competing. At least it was entertaining! The Year 11 team,

in particular, were responsible for some of the more unrelenting lines of crossexamination produced this year, a skill they greatly refined as the year went on.

During witness examination, our witnesses must be alert, fully briefed on their statements so they are able to clearly and comprehensively respond to questions. Some Scotch boys fret over remembering their lines and assume their responsibility with the solemnity of the court. Others see the role as a dare of sorts, a challenge to get under the skin of the opposing barrister and become a pest for the opposition. The prize goes to Nacho Villanueva Astorga, though, who mastered a part within 24 hours, having barely stepped off a plane and commenced his studies at Scotch.

Unfortunately, a variety of reasons limited the number of cases we were able to present this year but both Scotch teams consistently performed strongly when we got the chance. These opportunities enhanced skills which will prove extremely valuable in any future careers, or to get the boys out of any tough situation!

MOCK TRIALS

FRONT ROW: Tane Hasler, Kalani Locke, Harry Jenour, Banjo Harold, Brendan Zani (Mock Trials Coordinator), Fletcher O’Connell, Nelson Hegge, Henry Vaughan

SECOND ROW: Mikhael Djauhari, Alastair Walker, Bram Ezekiel, Alexander Dore, Jason Pocock, Caelan Browne, Jose Ignacio Villanueva Astorga, Jack Sandwell

ABSENT: MacIntyre Baddeley, Jack Douglas, Julius Kain, Lachlan McKenzie

REQUIRES TEAMS TO METICULOUSLY STUDY CASE MATERIALS, MAKING SURE EVERY MEMBER KNOWS ALL THE DETAILS OF THE CASE.

MOOTING

BRENDAN zANI IB DIPLOMA COORDINATOR | HUMANITIES TEACHER

THE BOND UNIVERSITY HIGH School Mooting Competition

pits teams of students from participating high schools against one another to prepare oral presentation of a legal issue or problem against an opposing counsel and before a judge. It is perhaps the closest experience that a student can have to appearing in court. The contest is decided by assessing the advocacy skills of the participants, rather than on the merits of the case.

Students present their arguments before judges including Bond Law academics and experienced members of the judiciary. The competition is open to students in Year 11 and Year 12. Each team must consist of two or three students and a teacher.

This year saw boys mount an appeal on behalf of a teenage girl, Angelica, who had suffered catastrophic injury while attending a privately owned recreation park. The appellant attempted to

swing from a rope attached to a tree, overhanging Deepish River. The rope broke, resulting in the appellant falling awkwardly into shallow water adjacent to the riverbank, hitting the bottom with her head, and suffering paraplegia.

It was up to Nelson Hegge, Kalani Locke and Jason Pocock to convince their Honours that the Court of Appeal had erred, and that the court ought to find in favour of Angelica.

The boys began their preparations two months out, learning about mooting and how it functions, as well as learning about legal reasoning. We were indebted by the expertise of our Scholar in Residence, Akram Azimi, who brought a wealth of legal knowledge. They had to engage in legal analysis, identifying the issues in the case, the relevant legislation and legal precedents bearing on the case, how the law ought to be applied given the evidence in the case, and establishing a basis, therefore, for our appeal.

Over the final weeks, Nelson, Kalani and Jason honed their case, that the risks posed by the rope were foreseeable and serious being in a designated swimming area during a period of high traffic and known to the firm. They submitted that a reasonable person would have removed the hazard, and that the probability of harm in this case outweighed the burden of taking the precaution, and that there was little compelling reason to leave the rope in place. Moreover, they contended that the injury was not the fault of error on the part of the appellant, or insufficient caution.

However, on the day of competition, disaster struck, with two members of the team coming down with COVID, and meaning we had to make a last-minute withdrawal from the live round. The preparation, however, was not lost on the participants, who learnt a great deal about critical reasoning, and refining their line of analysis. Hopefully 2023 allows a clearer run at the competition!

MOOTING

LEFT TO RIGHT: Brendan Zani (Mooting Coach), Kalani Locke, Nelson Hegge, Jason Pocock

UN YOUTH

MR BRENDAN zANI IB DIPLOMA COORDINATOR | HUMANITIES TEACHER

THIS YEAR SAW boys participate in both the UN Youth WA Evatt Competition and the PSA UN Youth Competition. Both competitions involved a simulation of a model UN Security Council. Teams represent UN member states and argue in response to simulated resolutions on the Security Council. They aim to replicate their country’s potential response to these resolutions about current global affairs, and effectively carry out their aims.

Students in the competition are judged on overall effectiveness through their speaking skills in the chamber, ability to negotiate and utilise diplomacy with other countries, successful amendments made to the resolution, and accuracy of the team’s representation of their country and response to an issue.

This year saw the pairing of Jason Pocock and Nacho Villanueva Astorga blitz the early competition, and made the state final of the Evatt Competition, an impressive achievement in their first time participating.

In PSA UN Youth, Scotch represented Kenya and India. The teams dealt with a prepared motion on access to essential medicines for developing nations, which had them wrestle with how the globe might best respond to global pandemics, and whether manufacturers of medicines ought to have their patents for some drugs removed in order to improve access.

They engaged in spirited debate over whether to establish a WHO Health Research Fund, and whether the WHO should have the authority to apply to the Security Council for a Protectorate Force to ensure essential medicines made their way through turbulent countries safely.

They also dealt with a motion for indigenous peoples globally to have a mandated voice in their respective parliaments.

Scotch performed well on the day, finishing third behind highly fancied Christ Church and Aquinas teams

loaded with Year 12s. Scotch took out ‘Best Researched Team’, a wonderful testament to their preparation.

UN Youth competitions are a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with global issues, practise speaking skills and engage in youth politics. Who knows, one day they could be speaking in front of a UN meeting!

UN YOUTH

FRONT ROW: Oliver Spurling, Mikhael Djauhari, Emanuel Radici, Brendan Zani (UN Youth Coordinator), Nelson Hegge, Simon Pocock, Daniel Kerfoot

SECOND ROW: Isaak Ventouras, Jose Ignacio Villanueva Astorga, Caelan Browne, Alexander Dore, Jason Pocock, Robert Eastman, Hugo Kõks, Alec Aube

TEAMS REPRESENT UN MEMBER STATES AND ARGUE IN RESPONSE TO SIMULATED RESOLUTIONS ON THE SECURITY COUNCIL.

LIBRARY

MR BRAD TYRRELL

DEAN OF INFORMATION AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGY

ARTS

MUSIC

EMANUEL RADICCI CAPTAIN OF MUSIC

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, Scotch students have had multiple opportunities to showcase the breadth of their musical abilities with solo and ensemble performances at Memorial Hall. The immense talent on stage at the Junior, Middle, and Senior Soirées was a delight for the parents and guests, and a thoroughly enjoyable experience for the students.

The Concert Band, the principal ensemble for Middle and Senior School band students, became a regular fixture at assemblies, rehearsing early on Friday mornings to deliver seamless performances of the school’s ceremonial music. The development of the Concert Band’s collective skills resulted in an energetic performance of Fiat Lux and Gustav Holst’s Second Suite in F Major at the ABODA Schools’ Band Festival.

Jazz Night was an enjoyable event on the Music Calendar, with staff and student performances entertaining the audience at the University Club of

WA-held event in front of a sell-out crowd. Scotch Rocks was another highlight, with performances at the Rosemount Hotel featuring singalongs and classic rock ‘n’ roll from the contemporary musicians at Scotch. The night was a fantastic way for our musicians to have fun on stage and develop their performance skills. Arguably, the highlight of the year was the much-anticipated inaugural Arts Day. Having been postponed for the past two years due to COVID, 2022 was the year it finally happened. With collaboration between all the Arts Captains at Scotch, the day was a great success and had heavy involvement from all the boys. Featuring competitions such as Solo Performance and Battle of the Bands, it was great to see lots of boys push themselves out of their comfort zones and get involved.

House Singing was performed at Arts Day and in front of the entire Senior School for the first time ever. What resulted was an electric atmosphere,

filled with tension and nervous excitement, and houses eagerly awaiting their performance. The afternoon showcased elaborate costumes, party poppers, and some valiant attempts at being in tune. Cameron and St Andrews House equalled in second place with strong performances of Lanterns and Castle on the Hill, however, it was Keys House who emerged victorious with an enthusiastic rendition of One Direction’s Steal My Girl.

A special thanks to all the Music staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure that 2022 was a successful year. The organisation and dedication of the staff hugely contributed to the number of opportunities available to the Music students and the success of each event. It has been a privilege to be Music Captain in 2022, and I know that the leaving Year 12s and I will look back fondly at our time involved in Scotch Music. I wish the next group of Year 12 musicians all the best in their final year and encourage the younger boys to keep enjoying their music.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE BOYS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC OVER THIS PAST YEAR

CONCERT BAND

FRONT ROW: Max Donaldson, Angus Oakeley, Harry Mengler, Joseph Finn, Alexander Buswell, Chi Him Chan, Nicholas Livingston, Alex Betjeman, Seth Loveday, Andrew Katsambanis

SECOND ROW: Mr Scott Loveday (Director), Charles Major, Andrea Aubault, Reid Knox Lyttle, Austin Savundra, Oscar Ho, Emanuel Radici, Thomas Sojan, William Pateman, Xavier Balnaves, Mr Matthew Walker (Director)

THIRD ROW: Benjamin Berglin, Henry Alexander, Joshua Swan, Jack Palmer, Daniel Weustink, Lewis Stepatschuk, Dan (Jialuo) Li, Matthew Berglin

FOURTH ROW: Adrian Garbowski, Alec Prendiville, Jason Pocock, Anne Champion Dore, Alexander Pigneguy, Patrick White, Bowie Abbott, Zephyr McPherson, Louis Wiese

ABSENT: Heath Arbuckle, Rupert Arbuckle, Rory Fleming, Oscar Foster, Harry Gibson, Harrison Hill, Benjamin Hofmann, Anthony Hughes, Dylan Ross, Willoughby Sadleir, Angus Treen, Benjamin Vriezen

FIGGY TUNA

FRONT ROW: Alec Prendiville, Thomas Gleeson, Thomas Corrie (Coach)

SECOND ROW: Mr David Chidgzey (Director), James Tunley, Charlie Dawson

GAEL FORCE

FRONT ROW: Adalbert Koth-Ofoegbu, Max Zhao, James Berean, Thomas Osling, John Newall, Dylan McKerlie, Harry Jones, Samuel Keyte, Benjamin Roberts, Alexander Rogers, Benjamin Lapsley

SECOND ROW: Mrs Suzanne Wydra (Director), Gabriel Nesa, Lewis Duplock, Hugh Healy, Jude Quinlivan, Oberon Smith, Angus Crawford, Ziyi Gao, Kaif Khan, Noah Tiller, Charlie Joyce

THIRD ROW: Harry Hristofski, Wesley Cooper, Archie Cox, Oscar Herbert, Will Canby, Michael Harby, Eamonn Maher, Austin Griffin, Gabe Sahba, William Tonkin

ABSENT: Raymond Brodie-Hall, William Carmichael, Christopher Lapsley, Julian Loscher, Thomas Newman, Owen Ogden, Tomas Robaina Chacon, Daniel Swan, Ms Penny Rinaldi (Director)

GUITAR MEzzOFORTE

FRONT ROW: Ahren Mahesh, Thomas Lovegrove, Charles Burton, Brenn Armstrong, Thomas Osling

HIGHLAND RUMBLE

LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Scott Loveday (Head of Performing Arts), Ziyi Gao, Seth Loveday, Daniel Weustink, Angus Oakeley, Dylan McKerlie

ABSENT: Charles Burke, William Carmichael, Mr James Chong (Director)

HIGHLAND THUNDER

LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Scott Loveday (Head of Performing Arts), Eugene Cha, Emrys Loveday, Frederick Chaney, Oscar Ho

ABSENT: Angus Alcorn, Dylan Ross, Willoughby Sadleir, Mr James Chong (Director)

IVORY OVERLOAD

BIG BAND JAzz COMBO

FRONT ROW: Thomas Sojan, Charles Major, Louis Wiese, Frederick Chaney, Austin Savundra, Reid Knox Lyttle, Seth Loveday

SECOND ROW: Mr Grant Windsor (Director), Adrian Garbowski, Mr Matthew Walker (Director), Jack Palmer, Mr Luke Minness

(Director) Third Row: Caelan Browne, Alexander Dore, Alexander Pigneguy, James Cowan, Hugo Silbert

ABSENT: Anthony Hughes, Angus Treen

LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Grant Windsor (Director), Caelan Browne, Alexander Pigneguy, Alexander Dore, Hugo Silbert

JAzz

LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Adrian Khoo (Director), Tenney Yu, Yin Chen, Mikhael Djauhari

JAzz FUSION

JUNIOR SCHOOL

CHORUS

FRONT ROW: Leo Hao, Hugo McCusker, Lachlan Shadlow, Mason Lee, Preston Rogers

SECOND ROW: Mr Mathew Laurenson (Director), Grey PearsonGriffiths, Rowan Sundaresan, George Davies, Taj Cook, Ms Pippa Lester (Director)

KEY CONCEPTS

LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Adrian Khoo (Director), Angus Oakeley, Seth Loveday, Yuanzhi Hua

LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Grant Windsor (Director), Caelan Browne, Louis Wiese ABSENT: Oliver Spurling (absent)

MIDDLE SCHOOL FLUTES

LEFT

ABSENT: Ryder Campbell, Aubrey Mellor, Thomas Newman, Ms Penny Rinaldi (Director)

NAMELESS

LEFT

ABSENT: Angus Alcorn, Max Sumich

PETITES GUITARES

TO RIGHT: Mr Scott Loveday (Head of Performing Arts), Matthew Hale, Alex Everett

TO RIGHT: Mr David Chidgzey (Director), Foxx Douglas, Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson, Blake Atkinson

PIANO GANG

LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Adrian Khoo (Director), Oscar Sumich, Daniel Weustink, Dan (Jialuo) Li ABSENT: Zachary Ng

SAxOPHONE COLOSSUS

FRONT ROW: Xavier Balnaves, Louis Wiese, Charles Major, Patrick Murphy

SECOND ROW: Mr Luke Minness (Director), Alexander Dore, Adrian Garbowski

SCOTCH CHAMBER STRINGS

FRONT ROW: Simon Pocock, Jayden Chan, Thomas Lovegrove

SECOND ROW: Thomas Mengler, Julien Montandon, Luis Nettleship

ABSENT: Heath Arbuckle, Alexander Thoo, Dr Noeleen Wright (Director)

SCOTCH FLUTE CHOIR

LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Scott Loveday (Head of Performing Arts), Alec Prendiville, Rory Fleming, Alastair Walker

ABSENT: Heath Arbuckle, Benjamin Brossard, Dan (Jialuo) Li, Harry Mengler, William Tonkin, Ms Penny Rinaldi (Director)

SCOTCH GUITAR ExPERIENCE

FRONT ROW: Willem Campbell, Caelan Browne, Marcus Yang, James Cowan, Xavier Vanden Driesen

SECOND ROW: Mr Rob Spence (Director), Oliver Cropp-Chabanne, Julien Montandon

SCOTCH YOUTH JAzz

FRONT ROW: Allan Tan, Thomas Downe, Tenney Yu, Patrick Murphy, Oberon Smith, Hugh Healy, Zachary Rumball Second Row: Ms Anea Duratovic (Director), Chi Him Chan, Alexander Buswell, Oliver Spurling, Nicholas Livingston, Mr Zac Grafton

(Director) Third Row: William Pateman, Henry Alexander, Bowie Abbott, Thomas Gleeson, Xavier Balnaves

ABSENT: Oscar Foster

SCOTCH YOUTH WINDS

FRONT ROW: Thomas Downe, Luke Unsworth, Tom Bowman, Charlie Balnaves, Patrick Murphy, Zachary Rumball

SECOND ROW: Alex Everett, Tom Falconer-Radford, Sebastian Ausbruch, Harry Nicholls, Ryder Campbell

THIRD ROW: Mr Matthew Walker (Director), Blake Atkinson, Luca Regli, Wilson Fowler, Raf Donovan, Benji Landau, Eugene Cha

ABSENT: Hamish Byass, Miles Edwards, Bruno Erickson, Magnus Fleming, Alexander Garbowski, Matthew Hale, Jack Mayo, Oliver Payne, Michael Reed, Zeke Ritchie, Charlie Robinson, Cooper Trumbull, Alastair Walker, Daniel Welch, Mr William Theis (Director)

SINFONIETTA

FRONT ROW: Tobias Gliddon, Marcus Yang, Charlie McClung, Eden Scott, Jack Dodds, Reuben Hubble

SECOND ROW: Ms Pippa Lester (Director), Nicholas Bunning, Austin Palassis, Rowan Sundaresan, Luyiming Wu, Thomas Gaitatzis

ABSENT: Oscar Bolton, Oliver Downes, Yuxin Wang, Miss Emily Gelineau (Director)

76 SHENTON

LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr David Chidgzey (Director), Oliver Spurling, Caelan Browne, Shiran Zhang

ABSENT: Jacqueline Yu (PLC Student)

PIPE BAND

THE 2022 COHORT DUTIES began at March Out to farewell the former Year 12s. Unfortunately, yet again, COVID affected our year. We missed out on a term of marching and this meant the 75th anniversary was pushed back. Once the mask wearing and the ease on restrictions during summer term occurred, however, we were able to return to normal practices and Friday marching.

Our main events this year included the annual visit to Kojonup and Katanning which is always an adventure. It’s an opportunity to perform for country families and showcase the band. The ANZAC Day Parade returned after a three-year absence and the band was in full force. It was an honour to march alongside veterans, serviceman and women, and other bands. This was a special event as it was the first ANZAC parade for all boys.

It was a big year as we celebrated the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Pipe Band. This involved an evening at the Gooch Pavilion showcasing the Scotch College Pipe Band, made up of the Middle School Band, the full Senior School Band and the A Team. The Band has grown in size and excellence under the guidance of Mr Craig Bailey and Mr Julien Anderson. The Band now draws on students from Year 7 through to Year 12.

Athletics Day saw the ever-improving visual formation of the Band creating the formation of a ‘125’ to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Scotch College. As always spectators, parents and the boys were treated to a high-quality display.

March Out was the highlight of the year to celebrate one last time alongside my fellow members. As Pipe Major, I was proud to lead these boys and pass on the baton to the incoming Year 12 band leaders.

Mr Bailey and Mr Anderson provide wonderful leadership and support to the boys. The amount of time, effort, and determination that they put in is unmatched. There is a lot of work that occurs behind the scenes, including the Pipe Band Committee who work tirelessly, particularly in areas of fundraising.

I will treasure the memories of playing the bagpipes at Scotch College and I will look forward to returning to the school to hear the Band on occasions. The Band is a source of pride to the School and to all the boys who both play and march along with it.

OUR MAIN EVENTS

HUDSON GRANT PIPE MAJOR

THIS YEAR INCLUDED THE ANNUAL VISIT TO KOJONUP AND KATANNING WHICH IS ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE.

S COTCH C OLLEGE P IPE B AND

FRONT ROW: James Anderson, Kane Mackintosh, Hamish Meston, Benjamin Walsh, Arthur Bannister, Hudson Grant, Mr Craig Bailey (Pipe Band Master), Banjo Harold, Mr Julian Anderson (Pipe Band Drum Instructor), Alexander Russell-Weisz, Jarrah Withers, Geordie Hamilton, Samuel Beattie, Julius Kain, Tobias Maxwell

SECOND ROW: Thomas Gamble, Zeke Ritchie, Cooper Campbell, Zachary Anderson, Connor Mackinnon-Moir, Lucas Marley, Thomas Corrie, Jasper Constantine, Gianluca Mastrocinque, Edward Young, Joshua Hooke, Cameron Sutherland, Alexander Lee, Lachlan Richardson, Max Thorpe, Thomas Chalmers, Oliver Montandon, Ryder Campbell

THIRD ROW: Charles Lewin, Oliver Gibson, Oscar Petersen, Oscar Ho, Daniel Kerfoot, Ryan Shine, Liam Locke, Isaak Ventouras, Joshua Cahill, Bruno Erickson, Cameron Gillespie, Jack Boylson, Benji Landau, Charles McCarthy, Thomas Sojan, James Bowie

FOURTH ROW: James Stephens, Hugo Poll, Thomas Harris, Matthew Graham, Matthew Rayner, Henry Allan, James Tunley, Mitchell Henwood, Alexander Pigneguy, William Buur-Jensen, Bram Ezekiel, Adrian Garbowski, Joshua Holborn, Jake Unsworth, Finnegan Harold, William Weaver, Rory Thorpe, Marc Ricciardello

MIDDLE SCHOOL PIPE BAND

FRONT ROW: Angus McIntosh, Ryder Campbell, Mr Craig Bailey (Pipe Band Master), Mr Julian Anderson (Pipe Band Drum Instructor), Angus Oakeley, Patrick Murphy

SECOND ROW: Hugh Healy, Oliver Montandon, Alexander Riley, George Gale, Zeke Ritchie, Charlie Balnaves, Thomas Gamble

THIRD ROW: Luke Wessels, Daniel Weustink, Raf Donovan, Thomas Lovegrove, Benji Landau

SENIOR SCHOOL DRAMA

THE

HIGHLIGHT OF THE 2022

Drama calendar was the Senior School Musical production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Students in Years 9-12 from Scotch and PLC were invited to audition. For the first time in Scotch history, the show was double cast due to the vast amount of talent displayed but also to ensure the performance could go ahead if a cast member had to isolate because of COVID.

Rehearsing with a double cast certainly added an additional challenge, however all students involved embraced the opportunity to work hard and support each other.

It was a couple of weeks after the success of the production, that Scotch

College Senior School experienced its first-ever Arts Day which had been in the making for several years. The day encouraged all students to explore a range of Arts disciplines, including Drama, Graphic Design, Photography, Media, Music, and Visual Arts. With workshops, activities and competitions held between the houses, the boys were keen to get involved, which resulted in a lot of fun and a nice break from the school routine at the end of a busy term. The final event Drama students participated in was the annual PSA Theatre Sports Competition. Year 11 and 12 Drama students signed up to be part of the competition run by the Australian Institute of Theatre Sports,

this time hosted by Guildford Grammar. To prepare, the team had to come up with an entertaining intro which would also reveal the Team Name. After much debate, the Scotch Team were persuaded by Ms Combes that they should be named ‘The Scotchie Watchies’. On competition day, after indulging in the afternoon tea of scones, jam, and cream, the Scotchie Watchies did their college proud by putting in a solid performance and winning several rounds. However, it was not enough to beat Hale School who were the best on the day.

In summary, 2022 was an eventful year with many highlights on the Performing Arts calendar.

WINTON MESSINA CAPTAIN OF DRAMA JULIEN MONTANDON VICE-CAPTAIN OF DRAMA

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

FIRST ROW: Wesley Cooper, Austin Hollier, Rowan Smith, William Pateman, Oliver Brown, Winton Messina, Henry Feutrill, Xavier Houston, Charles Major, Artin Taghavi Adviehchi

SECOND ROW: Mr Scott Loveday (Director), Oscar Petersen, James Alcock, Hudson Grant, Finnegan Harold, Elijsha Blackburn, Oliver Hayers, Emanuel Radici, Lochie Elliott, Ambrose Nicholls, Ms Sarah Combes (Director)

THIRD ROW: Robert McAullay, Karl Evans, Angus King, Archie Gilchrist, Hugo Fellows-Smith, Keilan Simpson, Bram Ezekiel, Julien Montandon, Benjamin Waddell

ABSENT: Abel Algie, Oscar Foster, Clement Hardie, Nelson Hegge, Anthony Hughes, Henry Ledger, Finn Wright

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION

FRONT ROW: Felix Warner, Ollie Clements, Angus Crawford, Tenney Yu, Blake Atkinson, Sebastian Ausbruch, Sam Keyte

SECOND ROW: Mrs Sara Green (Drama Teacher), Chase Rafferty, Jack Mayo, Campbell Grieves, Alex Everett, Oliver Montandon, Obi Rogers

THIRD ROW: Michael Harby, Magnus Fleming, Luca Niardone, Boh Dobson, Wyatt Sims, Finn Gordon, Harrison Wells

ABSENT: Max Ausden, James Berean, Finn Boxshall, Felix Forsyth, Max Gladman, Julian Loscher, Dylan McKerlie, Emerson McNally, Oscar Seaburne-May, Flynn Weston

MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA

HEY, WE PROMISED HANDY solutions – we never said they wouldn’t be strange.

When faced with selecting a play for the Middle School Production I was drawn towards a play which would resonate with the cast. COVID immediately came to mind. Everyone’s life has changed since the pandemic, and it has been a time for us to come together as a community to understand this ‘new normal’. If you’re spending a long time at home, it can be a challenge to keep yourself occupied. Luckily, 10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine was full of handy solutions, from putting on a musical with your dog, to becoming an announcer for a made-up sport, to falling in love with an inanimate object. The cast and crew worked tirelessly to successfully bring this hilarious comedy to the stage. The commitment from the

students and their families throughout the process was outstanding. The cast displayed perseverance, courage and teamwork, culminating in four successful performances with the laughter echoing throughout the Foundation Theatre. A wonderful journey for all, forging friendships and making memories. The stage is a place, a place for all. No matter who you are you will always have a place on stage, a place in theatre.

Alexander Everett, Year 8

The primary reason I enjoyed the Middle School play was the role I played. Being the host, I was able to be a part of all of the scenes and really immerse myself in the play. Another part of the play that I adored was having a splendid time learning my lines and seeing how other roles developed and came to life on stage.

Wyatt Sims, Year 8

I’ve really enjoyed the Middle School Production. This is such a good opportunity to practise your speaking skills and your overall confidence on stage. I’ve had a really good time at rehearsals and I loved doing this! I hope to do this again next year.

Tenney Yu, Year 7

I liked doing the Middle School play because it pushed me out of my comfort zone, I met new friends and people, and overall, it was a very enjoyable commitment. I would encourage anyone who is thinking about it to audition next year because it is a very fun experience.

Campbell Grieves, Year 8

Students performing 10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine

SARA GREEN DRAMA TEACHER

WRITING AWARDS AND PRIZES

DR JEANNETTE WEEDA

The Raven EDITOR | ENGLISH TEACHER | ENRICHMENT LEADER – LITERACY

IN OUR DAILY LIVES OF regular distraction and disruption the pleasures and benefits of reading and writing cannot be underestimated. Our students at Scotch willingly craft engaging writing and enjoy reading what their peers have written.

Requests for publication in The Raven are met with enthusiasm. In the Senior School over seventy pieces of both fiction and non-fiction work have been published across the four editions produced this year. In addition, each edition contains exemplary visual artwork from our outstanding Visual Arts students. For the first time this year we have published written work by OSCs, an exciting new addition to The Raven. The Middle School edition of The Raven is also full of wonderful creative writing and visuals. The Raven can be accessed via the Scotch homepage.

The panel of judges while ranking for The Raven prizes consider such aspects of writing as engagement, nuances of characterisation, complexity of ideas, control of language and authenticity of voice. The Raven prizes for the prose and poetry categories which are given at our Presentation Ceremony are as follows: Years 9 and 10 Poetry Prize to Val Davies, Year 9, for his poem “Rise of Machines, The Fall of Nature”; Years 9 and 10 Prose Category to Simon Pocock, Year 9, for his short story “A Deadly Cycle”; Years 11 and 12 Poetry to Herman Strydom, Year 11, for his poem entitled “I hate hypocrites,

they’re awesome” and the Years 11 and 12 Prose Prize to Fletcher O’Connell, Year 12, for his short story “the other side.”

The following students’ writing have been accepted for publication in this year’s edition of Primo Lux, a state-wide poetry anthology composed of winning poetry entries from Years 10, 11 and 12 students across Western Australia: Rory Fleming for his poem “groundcover,” Andrew Ellis with “The Light in the Dark” and James Caporn for his poem “Nature’s Silence.” In addition to this, many of our boys entered poems into the nation-wide Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards and received encouraging feedback from the judges. Likewise for the Whitlam Institute’s “What Matters?” persuasive writing competition and the Tim Winton Writing Competition.

Six of our Year 10 boys engaged in the opportunity to be part of the Talented Young Writers’ Programme run for a day per term at the Fremantle Literacy Centre, housed in the old Fremantle Prison. Despite one on-line session due to COVID, the boys were able to work with published Australian writers and other talented writing peers from other schools across the state in person for three of the four terms. These boys were: Jack Douglas, Bram Ezekiel, Alex Hudson, Liam Locke, Tom Mengler and George Rowe.

The following includes prizewinning works.

OUR STUDENTS AT SCOTCH WILLINGLY CRAFT ENGAGING WRITING AND ENJOY READING WHAT THEIR PEERS HAVE WRITTEN.

RISE OF MACHINES, THE FALL OF NATURE

Val Davies, Year 9

The chimney sweep is six years old, His lungs are clogged with soot and tar. Three hundred years have passed us by, Yet man has not come as far.

The child is eight years old, She sits forlorn and binds yet another shoe, The tyranny of distance, extinguishes her existence, Long before ‘the product’ reaches you.

They shall not feel cool gurgling water, They shall not be bathed in glorious sun, Trapped in dark factories, serving the rich, Their conveyor belt of sickening, saccharine fun.

No longer nature’s happy students, Poor lost exquisite creatures, Alas, man’s vain attempt at ‘progress’, Has destroyed his greatest teachers!

For the bright blue lake, they never swam in, This vast greenery, towering trees; they never climbed, Just like the forgotten young ones, Have withered too and died.

Was this an accident of God or destiny? A baffling act or deed?

No! Vain man designed this horror, To appease their lust and greed!

All the tea in China, Glistening gold wealth beyond compare, Should not be cause enough for a righteous man, To harm a single strand of a precious child’s hair.

How could power and status, Justify this in any way, Destruction of the natural world, On any given day?

How strange the nature of man, That he still refuses to see –That all the answers lie within sublime nature, And the love for humanity!

GROUNDCOVER

Rory Fleming, Year 10 paddocks placed in irregular patterns a mathematician’s nightmare in a perimeter question scrawny gravel roads, weavings of connection between pasture and playground not a slight of sound

a trough of murky swamp trees are perfectly planted on a surface slanted sheep trapped with a barrier of wire no knowledge of their sire

grain silos bulging windmills pumping their blood the wind their heart, the legs in mud hands work in dimly lit sheds awaiting the night, to come to their beds

discarded drums seasoned with holes dams crawling with yabbies, marron empty gravel pits, void of life, barren a screeching two-stroke frogs croak

a lake covered in a seasonal pink starry skies with not a single link in the garden where grass is mown in the field where seeds are sown this is the place I want to be the ground, the sky;

and me

A DEATHLY CYCLE

Simon Pocock, Year 9

It was a Friday evening at 7:30, people were streaming into the casino like moths to a light, and I was on door duty. This issue only got worse as I remembered that it was Halloween, so there would be the Masquerade Halloween Ball later which always seemed to triple the number of people at the casino. As I asked the same questions, I noticed a man who was dressed similarly to everyone else: a golden mask and a black tuxedo. But this man had a mysterious aura radiating from him; his masquerade seemed to be hiding much more than his face. I then observed his hunched back which told me all I needed to know, a serial slot machine gambler who wasn’t doing well financially or wouldn’t be soon. Everything else seemed to become a blur as I stopped asking questions to the rest of the customers, probably letting in hundreds of underage individuals, but I didn’t notice nor care at the time. As the man plodded to the front spot in the queue, I tried to imagine his broken and twisted world, one where money was not earned but won through sheer luck. Although I felt sorry for the man, I figured that the cycle he was in was unbreakable. This detail, however, didn’t stop me from wondering if telling him would make a difference.

As the night wore on, my role in the casino steadily changed from door duty, to assistant, to waiter, and then to security, and the world became a figurative blur as the hours continued well past midnight, and that was when I noticed the man from the entrance. He was sitting at a slot machine with a back so hunched I knew he had been there for hours and had not partaken in any of the special events from the night. I watched him as he placed another coin from his ever-shrinking stack into the mouth that was stealing away more than just his money. He pulled on the trigger, and his body posture seemed to have hope radiating around it. That was until the machine blared three different images, and his body posture seemed to get worse than before as he slammed his hand down on his machine. I wanted to go and help him, but my body told me otherwise. This man was the exact kind of person we preyed on to keep the money coming into the business, so scaring him away might begin lowering our revenue for the night. I stayed put, but my mind began thinking about the possibility of helping him get out of the situation.

Thirty more minutes passed, and I continued to watch him as his stack of coins began to reach zero. I peered closer at his tiny stack of coins and realised he had only three more games left to play. I walked up to him and asked if he wanted a refill on his chips. He turned around and showed me his card number while telling me to empty his savings. I plugged it into my machine, and the account flashed red, empty. That was when I knew this man would either exit the casino rich or rest here for eternity. My boss would be pleased with this performance, any Russian Roulette player would always attract more people and more bets. Given tonight was particularly crowded due to the Ball, one Russian Roulette experience would surely bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit, and we might even get some under-the-table money for our hard work. But the thought of saving this poor man’s life kept buzzing in my head, continuing to drive me slowly insane. But I managed to push the thought of saving this man’s life aside after a little while, with the knowledge of that extra money that would come with the business.

I watched the man as he put his second last chip into the monster that continued to eat more than his money, pulled the trigger with eyes closed in hope, and watched as the first wheel flashed a crown, the second wheel a crown, and then the third wheel as it slowly rolled around for what seemed like an eternity, just passed the third crown that would win him hundreds of thousands of dollars, onto a dud. The innocent man didn’t have the energy left, however, or the will, to be angry. He stared at his one, final chance to win hundreds of thousands of dollars before death was the penalty for losing. He plugged his last chip into the machine, which cackled at him as it rolled into its stomach and the flashing lights on the trigger switched on. With all the energy he had left, he pulled as hard as he could, put his head on the machine, and closed his eyes, quivering with fear and anticipation. He didn’t see the result as it flashed:

7…

7…

The word JACKPOT flashed across the screen as he opened his eyes. I strolled over to him, stunned, but as I caught his attention, I realised that there would be no extra money for me tonight, so my tonality quickly changed from ecstatic, to dejected, “I thought you weren’t going to get anything with your stack there.” The man turned around to me, tears streaming across his face with joy, and I rethought my decision. This helpless man’s life hadn’t been put to the 83.33% chance of survival that would’ve come had he not hit the jackpot, and I was unhappy because I wouldn’t get paid extra money tonight. There were many rules at the casino, and the one most important one, was to never tell a customer to stop spending their money, and then I realised why. This was the one rule that would push these poor, innocent, and depressingly addicted people towards putting their life on 83.33%. By the time I had this realisation, however, I was helping another customer with a cocktail. The thought that the business was supporting this reckless behaviour, however, obliged me to break free of the casino’s rules.

Feeling confident, I walked straight up to the man who was still hunched over his machine, gambling as though nothing had changed, and told him, “My name is John Stocks. I’ve worked in this poisonous business for ten years, and you need to leave right now. That is, unless you want to put your life up to the odds.” The room around me became so silent after I finished speaking that you could’ve heard a pin drop. Suddenly, the man spun around towards me and menacingly stared at me before snarling, “You’ll not tell me how to live my life!” before turning back around to the slot machine. Before long, the room was suddenly strumming the chords of a casino again, but I wasn’t in that mood. I couldn’t bear to be in that noxious place, so I left. I didn’t even need to quit my job, the manager did that for me. I tried unsuccessfully to get myself a new job, but nobody would take me in. That was when I turned back to the casino to make money for myself again and began putting my life to the numbers. What had once seemed so foreign and twisted to me, suddenly seemed normal, my back began to hunch, and I became the victim of the slot machine, which gleefully under its mask of numbers and a flashing screen, began eating away at more than just my money.

THE OTHER SIDE

Fletcher O’Connell, Year 12

“$2.50 a litre? Do these blokes think I’m made of money?” I mutter, reluctantly unscrewing the fuel cap of my Hilux, dispersing an ungodly amount of red dust into the air. Now wheezing, I reach for the pump, “Argh,” I wail, its metal surface scalding my sorry fingertips. Managing to negotiate the heat and place the nozzle into the fuselage, I begin to suck on my now bubbling fingers. Leaving the hose for a moment to fill up, I wander round the front of the Old Girl; her bullbar plastered red with kangaroo gizzards, its crimson tinge reflecting the setting sun. Looking out beyond the servo’s boundaries reveals a desolate landscape, one dashed sparingly with shrubbery and tree stumps. Seemingly a sore reminder of mother nature’s cruelty. I return to mindlessly watch the pump tick up; $23.70, $28.35, $31.22… $152.55, feeling my wallet inch further into the abyss of my blue jeans’ pockets, hoping to escape my reach.

I delve into its depths, but instead, I’m greeted by cool silver; an old coin with its sourmetal smell and coarse rutted edges. My eyes fixate on the piece, its twinkle draws me in, almost inescapable: hook, line, and sinker. The devil on my shoulder begins to whisper its silver-tongued demagoguery, “Flip it. Heads you grab and run… Run far beyond the Sandalwoods and Anadmooka Lilies. Past the bitumen veins, out into the warm orange arms that welcome.” Its seductive spiel serves a redribboned invitation. My other half rebukes, “Tails. You continue… You pay what you owe and continue as you were. Turn your shoulder on what could be and appreciate the present.” The Queen’s dull eyes stare into my own, an enticing smile drawing wide upon her face. I move the coin onto my thumb, balanced carefully by my forefinger… and then it rises. Turning. Flipping. Twisting. High into the air, up beyond the kookaburra’s laugh and between the clouds which scarcely paint the skies. But just as swiftly as it rose, it returns to the concrete pad of the service station, and with it a decision, heralded by a metallic, “CHINK”. Heads.

“Ugh,” I stammer, taking a sudden step backwards. The world sits still stretching time, as if it anticipates what is yet to come, like a patient child waiting for a biscuit out of the jar.

As I wander towards the neon lit doors of the service station, the electronic shrill of its sensors offer a false welcome. The slow mechanic turn of the rotisserie sausages in the Bain Marie atop the shop counter drowns out the melodic one hit wonder filling the room from speakers above. My eyes gaze across the symmetrical aisles, which shelve an assortment of chip packets and chocolate bars, a confectionery rainbow of sorts. The cool mist of the freezers pours out onto the tiled concrete, through doors left ajar from passing visitors. I saunter over to the corner furtherest from the pimple-studded assistant manning a lone register. The floor below me a treasure map, its clues painted red with outback dirt, X marks the spot. My pocketknife juts out anxiously from beneath the denim of my Levis, awaiting instruction prescribed by the coin.

Face to face. His wispy pubescent, thick-rimmed glasses and greasy, unkept hair almost stereotypical. “What can I do for you today, Sir?” he starts nonchalantly.

Dumbfounded, I open my mouth, but words remain absent; can he not see me brandishing the knife in my hand? Or does he simply think I’m crazy? Maybe it’s both… Maybe I am? “I’m gonna need everything in the register, and I’m gonna need it right now,” I finally blurt out breaking the silence.

“Alright, Sir, give me one moment and I’ll have it all right for you.” How is this guy so calm with a knife inches from his jugular? Is there something I’m not getting? As perspiration begins to pool atop my brow, and the collar of my shirt tightens around the skin of my throat, the young teenager fails to bat an eye, his drooping eyes drift aimlessly.

Eventually he caters to my demands, with a brown paper bag whose contents matter no more than tomorrow’s weather or this evening’s dinner. I snatch the monies without complaint, the face of the clerk emotionally stagnant, no livelier than the name badge on his pocket, both seemingly drawn on. His neck swivels to follow my gaze as I make my hurried exit out of the store’s entrance, its once welcoming chimes now ones of farewell, grateful to see the back of me.

That’s when I see it.

The determiner of fate. Completely and inexplicably altered.

“That’s not... there’s no way… it was just,” I ramble, my brain attempting to make sense of the visuals my eyes describe. A painting of deceit, disingenuity. One which wholeheartedly governed my actions, removed choices from my control, rendered me a puppet on strings. I look around for familiarity, the $2.50 petrol, the blood splatter, the cheap neon signs, all there, all constants. Except it. The other side of the same silver. Tails.

NATURE'S SILENCE

James Caporn, Year 11

The natural, fickle, aura of nature. Organic of man, and omnipresent. All untouched, pristine and iridescent. Man, frozen inside, a blind invader Build walls, never ending, always linger. High atop their mighty impediment, Filling lungs with smoke, forever stagnant, Nature poisoned, spreading illness grander–“Behold our mighty bastions, walls, forts”, Cries man, flowing, trampling down their pathway, Amidst nature’s helpless cries, anguish sleeps Amidst Man’s slow reckoning, they extort Nature’s fragility, then cast away

All their troubles, until nature then weeps.

HOTEL EARTH

Shae Brown, Year 9

Earth’s our hotel and we’re overusing the services, and refusing to perform extra maintenances. The engine’s overheating and the adapters are burning. Our supplies are disappearing. But we’re standing on the sidelines cheering. Those trees aren’t reappearing as we can’t stop interfering, The earth retaliates, on us the tables are turning. Nations aren’t listening, they seem to be hard of hearing, We need the Earth, like a child would need its mother. In the burning forest the leaves are falling,

In the cities our leaders are stalling, We wage war over who gets to wage war over nature more, If space is a supermarket, then we’re looting this store, It seems as if there isn’t much more, Aisles of products we seem to waste.

If we want to fix it, we must make haste.

We take too much and the Earth can’t do this evermore. Our stars preach to us not to waste,

But they get to those speeches on a Giant beast of steel That cut through the clouds and replace them with their burnt-up fuel,

Under those planes trees are falling in the fires, creaking and groaning then snapping and cracking, How are They so two-faced?

Is that not absolutely insane?

Mother Earth feels disgraced, she looks at us like a sickness (with disdain),

Now the forests will hold in all their sorrows, misery and pain, And wait patiently for the rain, A hotel will crumble when the guests leave, But Earth will not.

Or maybe we aren’t the VIP guests, They’ve yet to come and we’ll get kicked out for making a mess. We still have some time, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stress.

I HATE HYPOCRITES, THEY'RE AWESOME Herman Strydom, Year 11

One strain, two strain, three str – too many strains, In pain because every day the same, I say, you read:

‘I’m unable to train, again’ ‘It’s neither for attention nor heed’ I need them to understand, tell me how!

The Kiwi’s gaze blazes, disgraces, nothing spoken, Edward Murphy, I’ll allow a bow, I’m in awe of your law that shan’t be broken, A modern call conducts monarch alike control, Yet, the king is summoned by the jester called “Netflix,” He conjures ponders about our very soul, Hear the truth – you might need anaesthetics, Or you’ll be kicking and screaming at the contradiction of captionsSetting us on a path of misinformed actions.

Only three? Soldier on, do not be so fanatic, “Every day”, as staple as bread, Like The Black Parade – empathetically pathetic, Filled with fury – for your dream is not dead, Talk! Verbally loitering invents Hell’s vile potions, Create sense, unleash utter unspoken! Murphy’s Law is a creation of our conscience, Judges do hate criminals – tis a malnourished notion, You manipulate the theme of emotional distressWhile modern solutions cause modern contusions, “Netflix” – a junkie fiending a fix, a leeching mistress, Manipulating, mentally constipating, acidic profusion, Interrogating daily – ‘Give me a play’, Soul searching like Marvin Gaye, Trust me you don’t want her to stay, Give her a place to nest, to lay – you’ll regret it every day, What more do I have to say?

THE LIGHT IN THE DARK

Andrew Ellis, Year 11

Night grows ever darker, still starlight delays, The persistence of life is eternally forewarning; Night grows ever sinful, yet moonlight pervades.

Though the strength of man may someday fade, Because focus is held on the brightness of morning; Night grows ever darker, still starlight delays.

The ignorant speak loud until history is remade, As they tread shallowing steps of mindless conforming; Night grows ever sinful, yet moonlight pervades.

Most fret and worry at thoughts of later days, Though some men are content with others’ warning Night grows ever darker, still starlight delays.

The dark can be frightful, mysterious and clichéd But the light shines forever, resisting and warring; Night grows ever sinful, yet moonlight pervades.

Yesterday remains history and tomorrow holds no sway, Yet present is excitement, joy, and adorning; Night grows ever darker, still starlight delays, Night grows ever sinful, yet moonlight pervades.

THE MASTERPIECE

Lochlan O’Brien, Year 12

I was the first, the pioneer. Born not out of a pursuit of attention, fame, or any other ridiculous notion… instead, my desire grew from a simple question. Why would I trust the human hand? Why place the fate of my body in a shaky, imprecise, and flawed creation when there was an alternative? One that was perfect. One that never miscalculated. A hand built by my own. I kept reciting to myself that the tests had been a success. Twenty-four continuous triumphs on human-like mannequins. Yet, no matter how tall I tried to build my walls of courage, crippling doubt persisted to seep through the cracks.

“Next.”

A jarring voice shattered my internal monologue, emanating from an old woman behind the desk. Nervous, I rose shakily from the uncomfortably straight waiting room chair. The monotonous mechanical chorus of beeps seemed almost offended by the receptionist’s interjection, as it halted for a single, soothing moment. I paced directly towards the long, polished wooden desk, focusing solely on keeping my balance as my whole body shook.

“Name?”

“Professor Thomas Morrison.”

“Morrison. You’re here for the surgery, correct? Left leg?”

“No, right. The right leg.”

A thin, grey eyebrow stretched over her wrinkled forehead. “Are you certain? It says here you’re due for a major below-knee amputation on the left leg.”

I was dumbfounded. Was she kidding? Does she think I’m unaware of which god-damned leg I’m having removed? Christ, I designed the whole operation; I built the android with my own hands!

“It’s the right leg,” I stated, bluntly. She surrendered the argument, and I was ushered into a cold, cramped room by a boulder of a man who ignored all my worried queries.

Hours passed. My palms felt sweaty. The nervousness had evolved into anticipation. After so many solitary years of research and development, finally, I was on the cusp of the future. My creation was flawless, the tests had ensured that; accurate to the millimetre if the parameters were correct. A jolt of fear ripped through me at that thought. The receptionist had said they were planning to operate on the left leg, and if the machine had been programmed to do that, I wouldn’t be able to stop it once it began.

I had to force myself to forget that detail. It was too late to back out now, after all the publicity and coverage. Certainly, she’d just read from the wrong patient’s procedure. I remembered the bold letters on the front page of the New York Times:

First major surgery to be performed by artificial intelligence: futurist or fool?

I had scoffed at that question. Was a man who sought the apex of evolution a fool? I was driving humanity into the next millennium; if A.I. could perform something as complex as surgery, what was the limit to its potential? I envisioned a future of perfect health for the world, where the bounds of human error were eliminated, yet still people had the audacity to call me foolish?

The door to my hospital room swung open abruptly and in came the same enormous man. His smile did not reach his eyes as he beckoned me onto the bed and pushed me down the corridor. That notion of faux welcome among the hospital staff had become a trend, I noticed. Obviously, they knew once my surgery was successful, they’d be obsolete. An unfortunate truth, but necessary.

The preparation for this operation was unlike any other I’d had. There was no brief of what the doctors were going to do, no anaesthesia administered before going in. Clearly, that would all happen once I was in the operating room with my machine. The large man simply guided my bed down the endless, stark white hallways, before halting at the gleaming, eery operating room with nothing but a bed and my creation beside it. My android looked as impressive as ever, in its spotless silicone and stainless-steel form. I stepped into the room and the door closed quietly behind me. I whipped back around to face the door when I heard the lock click, but concluded it to merely be procedure, before walking to the bed and greeting my machine.

“Hello, my masterpiece.”

It said nothing, of course. It was not necessary for a machine to have a voice. I laid myself on the bed and saw the lights dim in the room as the machine activated its LED head torch. I shut my eyes tight as I tried to steel myself.

At that moment, I felt something I hadn’t noticed before. Straps were fastened around my arms and chest, and quickly my legs too. This had not been part of the programming. “What are you doing?”

I demanded, panicked.

As if to calm me, my machine produced a small, red lollipop from its ‘hand’. It looked at me blankly for a few seconds before a message popped up on the screen on its chest.

“Procedure commencing.”

Heavy, thick horror soaked through my mind as I took in those words. They weren’t supposed to appear until after anaesthetic was administered. White-hot dread penetrated my heart as my creation produced the Gigli Saw from its arsenal. A slow, droning noise picked up in intensity as the tool began to accelerate, approaching my left leg.

“No…” I gasped.

I thrashed against the restraints, annihilating my throat as I screamed and begged. Helplessness suffocated me, pressing in on my body from all sides as the saw broke the skin just below my left knee, viciously snapping the healthy tendons.

“PLEASE, MY SON!” Defeat flowed through my veins as I realised I had resorted to appealing to the humanity of a machine.

The pain was unbearable. It felt as if millions of jagged knives were tearing through every centimetre of flesh on my leg. I felt insanity seeping into the deepest crevices of my mind as I came to accept my fate. The saw met bone, and I felt my vision fading as the pain overcame my consciousness. Beyond fears of having the wrong leg removed, my stomach sank as depression settled in my spine. The world I had envisioned would never come to be. Nobody would trust my invention for hundreds of years to come. We, as a race, would be set back a millennium.

It was almost poetic in a sick, excruciating way. As my vision ebbed, fading into darkness, I prepared myself to awaken to the new dark ages.

“They will see…”

CREATIVE ARTS

THE 2022 SCHOOL YEAR WAS MET WITH MANY CHALLENGES AND UNCERTAINTIES, HOWEVER THE CREATIVE ARTS TEAM SOLDIERED ON, RESULTING IN AN ExCELLENT YEAR WHERE WE CREATED SOME REMARKABLE WORKS.

OUR MISSION FOR THE YEAR was to grow the profile of the arts throughout the Senior School by influencing the younger years to get involved and have fun.

The main event on the calendar was Arts Day. Being the first official Arts Day held in the Senior School it was a great opportunity for the Arts Department to engage with the boys and showcase what the Creative Arts is truly about. Several creative arts activities ran during the day, including a photography exhibition, the media screening room where students watched films produced by their friends and an urban art graffiti workshop where the students designed their own tag. Another popular activity on the day was the long exposure light paintings created by students using torches. It was wonderful to see everyone enthusiastically involved in all the activities. It is truly exciting to see how

the Creative Arts is becoming a popular choice of subject and we can’t wait to see the growth in the coming years. Towards the end of the year, the annual Visual Art and Design Exhibition showcased the year-long project work of Year 11 and 12 students. The opening night was attended by many who enjoyed refreshments served by the hospitality students. It was a great way for students to share their artworks and show their parents what they have been working on throughout the year. It’s truly inspiring and brilliant how talented the boys are, and they should be commended for their efforts. The Creative Arts teachers did an exceptional job in setting up the event. This was Mr Sean Mecham’s last Senior School exhibition, and we wish him well on his journey as Head of Middle School Boarding and Middle School Visual Art teacher.

The Media Faculty put on an incredible Media Night, highlighting this year’s fantastic work from Senior School students and Year 12 Media Production and Analysis ATAR and DP Film courses. The night truly celebrated Scotch students’ passion for filmmaking. This year we saw many different genres and styles, from post-apocalyptic action to emotional contemporary dramas, all extremely high quality productions. Although it was the students’ work was on display, the night could not have been such a success without the amazing staff of the Media Faculty and their countless hours of arduous work to make the night special for the students.

The Creative Arts showcased the diversity of talent and skill of students at Scotch College in 2022 and we are excited to see the growth and talent of these students in the coming years.

ANTON HEADLEY & ROBBIE MCAULLAY CAPTAINS OF THE CREATIVE ARTS

THE CREATIVE ARTS SHOWCASED THE DIVERSITY OF TALENT AND SKILL OF STUDENTS AT SCOTCH COLLEGE IN 2022 AND WE ARE ExCITED TO SEE THE GROWTH AND TALENT OF THESE STUDENTS IN THE COMING YEARS.

SPORT

ATHLETICS

IT WAS A DAY TO REMEMBER, a spectacle which saw strong performances across all disciplines of track and field. From the time the boys arrived in the gym for the team photo you could tell the day was going to be special. We started off singing the school song in the Foundation Theatre followed by an inspirational speech by Mr Doney where he talked about the guts of the team in the previous years and how this year would be no easier than past years.

2021 had been the closest win over our four-year streak which saw us face doubts about a fifth victory. Every year, factors change as new Year 7s arrive and we say goodbye to the past Year 12s. This year was like no other, we had lost our strongest year group the college had seen, but we welcomed the future of Scotch athletics.

Those boys were quick to make an impression, led by Van Jasper who

competed in seven events on the day, and a honourable mention to Cameron Schirmer who not only competed in eight events, but also received the most individual points in any year group across the PSA and a long jump record of 6.58m to go along with it.

Over the short four-week season the boys sacrificed hours, days and weeks of their spare time to venture down to the Gooch and train. The boys’ dedication played a crucial role in the success of the day.

It kicked off with the u13 1500m and 80m hurdles where we expected to be behind on the leader board due to these being our weaker disciplines. Although, to the team’s surprise, the boys performed sensationally well and after the first score update we were sitting in third place. This didn’t last long however, as Scotch soon placed first in long jump, high jump, discus, 400m and 4x400m putting us in the lead by 27 points as we headed into

the final events of the day, the 4x100m. Again, similar to last year, Scotch finished sixth out of the seven schools in the 100ms. With the relays getting us the win last year, I headed over to the boys and found them relaxed and hungry for another Alcock Shield.

The boys ran hard, jumped high, threw far, and gave everything they had at this opportunity, leading Scotch College to our fifth consecutive Alcock Shield. This could not have happened without the efforts of the coaching staff led by Mr Doney, Mr Gale and Mr Gault who put long hours in ensuring that the boys were physically ready for the day. The team achieved a feat which had never been achieved before, winning five years in a row. It didn’t come easy, but the boys lived up to the challenge and competed giving only their best, leading us to success.

TANE HASLER CAPTAIN OF ATHLETICS

A THLETICS

FIFTH ROW: Mr Bill Biffen (Coach), Jake Daw, Elliot Cooper, Isaac Oddy, Christian Melsom, Tex Cross, Alec Prendiville, Angus King, Myles Davies, Franklin Lough, Will Duplock, Theo Eygelaar, Alexander Garbowski, Jarrad Coppen, Archie Gilchrist, Thomas Mengler, Rohan Bignell, Hugo Silbert, Edward Gilmour, Loch Mactaggart, Hudson Hammond, Matthew Hale, Mr Mark Gale (Coach)

THIRD ROW: Mr Oscar Bird (Coach), Hamish Cooper, George Gale, Jayden Clarke, Ewan Stanley, William Pateman, Jonathan Gattorna, Beau Povey, Sebastian Siu, Tom Brown, Joseph Purser, Will Canby, Guillaume Daoud, Luke Megson, George Stoney, Noah Keevill, William Carmichael, Thomas Ahern, Van Jasper, Luke Wessels, Richard Gamble, Thomas Sojan, Bohdyn Dobson, Oscar Male, Mr David Gault (Head of Sport)

FRONT ROW: Winton Messina, Tyler Messina, James Spadanuda, James Mahaffy, Mitchell Hyde, Timothy Scheepers, Joseph Edwards, Hugo Elliot, Edward Graham, Joe Matthews, Daniel Curtin, Tane Hasler (Co-Captain), Craig Dinas (Co-Captain), Kaleb Morrison, Brodie Hayward, Coen Livingstone, Matthew Coutts, Kalib Dempster Park, Joseph Fonti, Liam Henwood, Ethan Parkin, Sean Palmer, Charlie Duplock, Rory King

SIXTH ROW: Mr Richard Hales (Coach), Raf Donovan, Nicolas Langsford, Robert Eastman, Parker Martin, Cody Curtin, Cameron Schirmer, Peter Hick, George Colley, William Newman, Jay Elliott-Tideman, Oliver Gray, Marc Faulkner, Hudson Weir, Thomas Byass, William Jenkinson, Rafferty McDonald, Mason Ness, Luca Green, Jack Cook, Matthew Turkich, Sullivan Moody, Mr Peter Burt (Head of Senior School)

FOURTH ROW: Mr Hamish Sutherland (Coach), Rory Thorpe, George Hodgson, Austin Roberts, Jack Ashby, Campbell Morgan, James Taskunas, Ezekiel Hewett, Patrick Hayes, Cameron Di Lollo, Herman Strydom, Luke Schaufler, Hayden Henschel, Marco Ghiselli, Benjamin Hofmann, Henry Feutrill, Oliver Warden, Joshua Thomas, Diego Tharpe, Charlie Banfield, Cambell Johnston, James Wall, Mr Richard Foster (Director of Co-Curricular)

ABSENT: Gabriel Agostino, Maxim Albrecht, Bailey Banfield, Benjamin Barnes, Elton Blackburn, Hugh Boxshall, Harry Burbury, Thomas Chambers, Gethin Dobbs-Evans, Jake Ednie-Brown, Blake Jenkins, Toby Jones, Jack Kemp, Jasper Levy, Thomas Lister, James Liston, Louis Poulson, Riley Schellack, Jugraj Sidhu, Jeremy Tremlett, Billy Turnbull, Jensen Westerman, Lucas Woolf

SECOND ROW: Mr Dylan Watson (Coach), Mr John Sheridan (Coach), Benjamin Wallbank, Christopher Lapsley, Alexander Small, Angus McIntosh, Campbell Menadue, Taka Simon, Charles Williams, Jonathan Donnelly, Lincoln McIntosh, Xavier Fugill, Edward Davis, Olivier Fielke, Lucas Woolf, Cooper Sekulov, Spencer Johnston, William Mahaffy, Johntie Schulz, Harper Banfield, Charles Clarke, Oliver Gooding, Brendan Chin, Charlie Warden, Oliver Knuckey, Dominic Leclezio, Oliver Risinger, Foxx Douglas, Max Hampson, Mr Anthony Doney (Head of Athletics), Mr Thomas Orford (Physical Education Teacher)

BADMINTON

DANIEL KERFOOT AND ROSS WHITTOME CO-CAPTAINS OF BADMINTON

THE 2022 BADMINTON SEASON

and the beginning of Mr Foster’s 15th year as official Badminton Coach of the 1st and 2nd squad had a rocky start with the major loss of four out of the six 1st players and two minor coaches. From the mighty team that placed second in 2021 by the slightest of margins, our team was a patchwork of players. Our 1st team had two Year 11 Co-Captains, a state tennis player, a Year 7 and our 2nd team only reached full numbers through a contract with the 1st Tennis team.

We faced the tough speed bump of playing our first game against the eventual 2022 Champions, Christ Church Grammar School, the uncountable COVID outs and some incredibly close games coming down to final doubles. However, through the vigorous training regime implemented by Mr Foster and the two new coaches, we were able to put in a competitive performance for the first half of the season. By the mid-term break we had posted a respectable fourth place in the competition,

having lost our games against Wesley, Christ Church and Hale School.

The second half of the season and the quest for the Brother Kelly Cup started with a bye, allowing us to reflect on our performances and prepare for the remainder of the season. Our final match of the first half of the season finished in a heartbreaking 5–4 loss against Hale, so the team was desperate to reassert ourselves on the ladder. We bounced back with an 8–1 win over Guildford Grammar School, followed by a tight loss to Wesley. The team demonstrated passion and spirit in our 6–3 loss against Wesley, a performance we were proud of considering their current form. The team continued to display their constituency with an 8–1 win against Aquinas and Trinity Colleges, however, this was all in preparation for our next fixture against Hale. If we had indeed beaten them, we would have tied for third on the ladder. Unfortunately, they were determined to consolidate their position, beating us 7–2, with a dominant performance.

Congratulations must go to the entire 2022 Badminton squad for their great season overall. Scotch had improved numbers this year and performed well across the board, in a sport that is challenging to master. Special mention goes to the 3rd and 4th Senior teams who showed great fight and consistency, ending the season by winning most of their games.

Thank you to the assistant coaches Tim Imison and Milan Narula for their expertise and support throughout the season. Thank you also to Head Coach Mr Ryan Foster for his expertise and the excellent culture he helps to build at matches and training sessions. The respect and humility displayed by each team member is testament to everyone in the group as individuals and to the behaviour instilled by the coaches. We congratulate all those who competed in all teams throughout this season for competing with passion and heart.

BADMINTON

FRONT ROW: Yin Chen, Daniel Kerfoot (Co-Captain), Mr Ryan Foster (Head Coach/Manager), Ross Whittome (Co-Captain), Michael Sebo

SECOND ROW: Louis Davis, Timothy Hardcastle, Jurgens Terblanche, Cameron Bourne

ABSENT: Mr Tim Imison (Assistant Coach), Mr Milan Narula (Assistant Coach)

BASKETBALL

BRODIE HAYWARD CAPTAIN OF BASKETBALL

THE 2021-22 BASKETBALL SEASON STARTED WELL BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF SPRING TERM

THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY

break the almost completely new group of 1st Basketball players came together to start building our skills and conditioning to ensure we were prepared and as competitive as we could be for the upcoming season.

As most of the players in the team had never played a basketball game at 1st level before, we lacked the experience that many other teams had. Scrimmages with Willetton Senior High School and Hale School just before the start of the season gave us a feel for the game and we kicked off the season with a home fixture against Guildford Grammar School which we won. Throughout the first term of the season the team experienced a fair amount of adversity through the loss of many key players due to injury and illness, so every game felt like a hard battle. Fortunately, a deep squad of players who were ready to step up allowed us to keep pushing forward throughout the season. The final game of 2021 took place at Trinity College,

where Scotch took an unexpected and disappointing loss. Heading into the summer break less successful than we had hoped to be, the team knew we had to make some changes to turn our season around.

After a small break, the team got back to work again in the second half of the summer break and we were even more motivated and determined than before to get our season back on track. The team had a newfound identity and we were ready for our hard work to pay off.

After the first week of the season being a bye-week, we faced off against the very competitive Hale School. Unfortunately, we could not come out on top, but we still had the rest of the season ahead of us. The next week we came out with a hardfought win against Trinity College, which demonstrated our improvement having lost to them previously. The momentum from the Trinity game carried us forward to wins against Guildford Grammar and Wesley College and we finished the season equal third on the ladder.

Despite not winning the Blackwood Cup as we had hoped, the team learned a lot and with so many younger students in the squad, the team will be in a good position to win in coming years. This would not be possible without the great effort put in by many people around us. All of us on the team would like to thank Coach CJ Jackson and Assistant Coach Alex Wood for their dedication to teaching us to be better players both on and off the court. We would also like to thank Mr Gault, Tom Gorter, Juan McCauley-Foo and all the parents for their hard work and commitment to supporting the team.

BASKETBALL

FRONT ROW: Jaezari Wynne, James Anderson, Marco Ghiselli, CJ Jackson (Coach), Alex Wood (Assistant Coach), Alexander Jackson, Brodie Hayward (Captain)

SECOND ROW: Jett Sibosado, Jaxon Douglas, Joshua Reid, Oliver Henderson, Joseph Fonti, Samuel Beattie

THIRD ROW: Hugo Elliot, Oliver Gray, Jacques Creighton, Marc Faulkner, Joe Matthews (Vice Captain)

THE TEAM HAD A NEWFOUND IDENTITY AND WE WERE READY FOR OUR HARD WORK TO PAY OFF.

CRICKET

RORY KING

CAPTAIN OF CRICKET

THE SCOTCH CRICKET

programme commenced in late Winter Term with the squad eager to start preparing to defend the Darlot Cup following the extraordinary conclusion to the previous season.

We began with a convincing nine-wicket win over Guildford Grammar School with the bowling attack dominating the Guildford line-up, bowling them out for 99. The batters chased this down, with Benji Melville scoring 71 off just 54 balls. The team’s performance continued with another win over Christ Church Grammar School and Hayden Henschel scoring his maiden Darlot century.

The team just fell short in the following round against a strong Wesley College side, losing an enthralling game in the last over. They bounced back, however, with a solid victory over Aquinas College.

Spring Term concluded with two losses; the first to Hale School and notwithstanding a sterling four-wicket haul from Toby Evans, a narrow defeat to Trinity College decided on the last ball of the match. We were tied for third place and keen to re-establish some form.

During the break we played the annual three-day match against Aquinas in blistering heat. Several members of the squad stepped up, emphasising the depth of Scotch cricket. We played two further practice matches, defeating Christ Church and Hale, playing an exciting brand of attacking cricket in the two-day format.

Summer Term started with a loss to Hale and following an exceptional bowling performance, we skittled Trinity for 65. Debutant Tom Wallwork took three wickets and made an important 55.

Scotch scraped over the line against Guildford with a much-needed 10th wicket partnership. The Christ Church game saw another excellent performance from the bowling attack, bowling them out for 119. Despite this effort we were, frustratingly, unable to make the runs.

The team bounced back and the batsman fired with Benji Melville scoring an impressive 91 and Angus King finishing on 71 not-out hitting 24 off the last over before the eventual declaration at lunch at 3/303. That game ended in a draw.

The season concluded at home on Memorial Oval against Aquinas.

Unfortunately, the game was lost, but everyone fought hard and played in great spirit. Whilst not the conclusion we had hoped for, I could not have asked for a greater group of boys to have played with. Everyone in the Scotch cricket programme would like to thank the coaching staff for their efforts and the enjoyable and, most importantly, fun environment. Thank you very much to the coaches of the 1st XI, Mr James Bridle (Assistant Coach), Mr Ken Lilly (Bowling Coach) and Mr Wade Wingfield (Head Coach). Your knowledge and passion for the game are unmatched and we really appreciate everything you have done for us.

To the Year 12 players, it has been an incredible journey, having played together since Year 5. I cannot wait to continue our friendships beyond Scotch. I look forward to following the seasons ahead and wish Scotch cricket the best of luck going forward.

CRICKET

CROSS COUNTRY

THE EFFORTS OF THE CROSS country team this year have been truly amazing to watch unfold. We have been able to grow, getting better every race. The boys knew that this season we wouldn’t be competitors for the Peter Moyes Cup as we had a depleted team due to our limited numbers. Although, with the season progressing, the boys were able to build character and grunt, making our team stronger and taking wins in the home and away season to Guilford and sliding away with a win to Trinity in a close race. We came away with close losses to Wesley and Hale in which we came away with bonus points. We tried our best against quality teams of Aquinas College and Christ Church where our tops runners were able to test themselves against the best in the PSA.

With the second half of the season surrounding All Schools races, boys are challenged by the intimidation of all six PSA schools competing against each other in one event, having nearly 200

athletes competing in each race. Placing in a range between fifth and seventh portrays the ups and downs which the Scotch team has faced. On our best days we were able to compete with stronger teams and thrive, however, on the poorer days, we were not so lucky. Overall, the boys’ efforts all season have been outstanding and it has been an honour to observe their improvements individually as well as a whole team.

CROSS COUNTRY

FRONT ROW: Oliver Knuckey, Aedan Deveney, Mr Richard Foster (Coach), Tane Hasler (Captain), Mr Anthony Doney (Coach), Benjamin Wallbank, Christopher Lapsley

SECOND ROW: Joshua Ryan, Hamish Middleton, Luis Nettleship, Richard Gamble, George Gale, Harry Mengler

THIRD ROW: William Buur-Jensen, William Jenkinson, Lachlan Dauth, Hugo Kõks

ABSENT: Jack Douglas, Oscar Foster, Thomas Robinson

ON OUR BEST DAYS WE WERE ABLE TO COMPETE WITH STRONGER TEAMS AND THRIVE, HOWEVER, ON THE POORER DAYS, WE WERE NOT SO LUCKY.

TANE HASLER CAPTAIN OF CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

JAMES SPADANUDA CAPTAIN OF FOOTBALL

THE PSA FOOTBALL SEASON was a season to remember. A new year and a new team of motivated football players all striving for excellence week in, week out.

The season started off very well with two early wins on the board. This run was shortly halted by a competitive and eager Wesley side who got the better of us on the day. It was a hard loss to take but would eventually prove to be a motivator over the coming months.

Having no time to dwell on the result, the boys knew we had to return our focus to the upcoming games to keep our season alive. Day by day the cohesion and culture amongst the group was building and this brought about excellent team football which was showcased throughout the rest of the season.

As clichéd as it may sound, we truly did approach the season one game at a time. Slowly but surely, Round 11 came knocking on the door, the awaited

rematch with the top of the table clash between ourselves and Wesley. The result of this game would prove to be the decider in the future of retaining the Alcock Cup. The boys were mentally and physically prepared for the challenge ahead of the day and the belief in every single player gave the group plenty of motivation to go out and give it their all. We managed to take a commanding lead in the first quarter and from that point we never looked back, taking the victory to close out the round.

With only 3 games remaining in the PSA season and the finish line approaching, we put the foot firmly on the throttle and soared our way to being 2022 Alcock Cup champions with convincing wins over Aquinas, Hale and Trinity to round out the season.

The team finished the season with an 11-1 record, and it was a testament to the hard work and endeavour that every single player and coach displayed

throughout the entire year. I couldn’t be prouder to share the glory with such an amazing bunch of mates and coaches, it’s truly a season and moment in our lives we will cherish for years to come.

Scotch football remains in a healthy state with an amazing bunch of Year 10s and 11s coming through the ranks with experience and understanding of what it means to represent Scotch.

Non-1st team summary:

Scotch Football this year was incredibly strong, as it always is. The incredible depth of our AFL programme was first shown with the 2nds AFL team winning the majority of their games, only losing 1 or 2, and most weeks beating strong football schools by some margin. In younger years, the 10As and 9As were also right on top of the ladder in their divisions. So, 2022 was another great year of Scotch Football altogether.

FOOTBALL

FRONT ROW: Thomas Councillor-Dann, Lachlan Young, Matthew Galjaardt (Vice Captain), Mr Matthew Jahn (Coach), Mr Stephen Malaxos (Head Coach), Mr Nick Guard (Coach), James Spadanuda (Captain), Edward Graham (Vice Captain), Tyler Messina, Kalib Dempster Park

SECOND ROW: Jaezari Wynne, Kofi Raffan, Oscar Dees, Bailey Banfield, Ethan Parkin, Harry Burbury, Cameron Di Lollo, Benjamin Melville, Xavier Graham

THIRD ROW: Jett Sibosado, Joseph Fonti, Hugh Boxshall, Finn Wright, Matthew Turkich, Joshua Reid, Sullivan Moody, Marco Ghiselli

FOURTH ROW: Jaxon Douglas, Jack Cook, Banjo Harold, Coen Livingstone, Hugo Elliot, Joe Matthews, Nicolas Langsford

ABSENT: Mason Ness, Will Parker

COOPER STANLEY CAPTAIN OF GOLF

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The 2022 team consisted of: Mandeep Singh, Jack Tylich, Jurie Terblanche, James Winch, and Thomas Le Page. We all warmed up on the range, which took some time given the chill in the air.

After a briefing from a club representative, the players ventured out to all parts of the course for the shotgun start, eager to battle not only the contours of Mt Lawley golf course but also the three other PSA players in each group. With nerves and excitement, we launched into our stroke play 18 holes. The school with the lowest, three-score aggregate won the trophy.

I think the most nervous I’ve ever been was when I saw Headmaster, Dr O’Connell, watching me tee off from behind and all I’m thinking is, “Don’t shank it. Don’t shank it.”

N FRIDAY THE 19TH OF August, five of Scotch’s finest golfers arrived at Mt Lawley Golf Club greeted with biting winter air that felt like a thousand tiny needles shooting into our faces.Thankfully I hit the best shot I hit all round. Despite some renovations happening to the course, the greens played truly and benign weather allowed for some entertaining golf. A few too many trees were hit though and a few too many golf balls were lost, but all in all, the golf was of a high level.

As the round progressed, we heard rumours of a player shooting the lights out. Who was it? Was he a Scotch player? Was he under par?

It was a Scotch player! Mandeep Singh, who shot an incredible sixty-six, 5 under par for his 18 holes. This is one of the finest rounds of golf in PSA history and boosted our chances for victory that year.

The thought of winning crept into my mind, walking back up to the clubhouse, especially having confirmation that it was Mandeep that had shot five under. We definitely had a chance of winning now!

At the conclusion of the round, whilst the cards were counted, players and coaches were invited to a great lunch

by Mt Lawley Golf Club. Then, the announcements were made with Scotch winning by three shots.

The win was particularly special for a number of Year 12 players that had battled out the PSA event for years now. When Mandeep’s score off the stick was read out, the audience was astounded.

Special thanks to Mt Lawley Golf Club for accommodating the PSA teams. Also a big thanks to Mr Wisniewski who coordinated the Scotch team on the day. The future of Scotch Golf looks very promising!

WITH NERVES AND ExCITEMENT, WE LAUNCHED INTO OUR STROKE PLAY 18 HOLES.

FRONT ROW: Mandeep Singh, Cooper Stanley (Captain), Thomas Le Page, James Winch

GOLF

GOLF

HOCKEY

1st team summary:

This season, Scotch Hockey teams had another enjoyable and memorable season as all teams performed well across the board.

The 1st XI squad began pre-season at the end of summer term, looking to blow out the cobwebs. There was a strong showing of Year 10 boys as well as a few new faces in other years to help replace last year’s leavers.

Following a pre-season fixture against Shenton College, the team was set to face cross-town rivals, Christ Church. After scoring the first of the game, Christ Church proved too strong as we went down 5-1. Following this however, we won our next three fixtures as we looked towards a fiery Thursday afternoon battle with favourites, Hale. After playing our best game of the season, the game ended in a 3-3 draw.

We finished autumn term in third place as we looked to regroup for an important winter term ahead. Ultimately, the 1st XI team finished third, ending the season on a high with a 9-0 win over Trinity.

MITCHELL HYDE CAPTAIN OF HOCKEY

SCOTCH HOCKEY LOOKS TO BE IN SAFE HANDS WITH STRONG YOUNGER AGE GROUPS, AS WELL AS MANY SCOTCH BOYS BEING SELECTED IN STATE REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS.

Scotch Hockey looks to be in safe hands with strong younger age groups, as well as many Scotch boys being selected in State representative teams. A huge thank you to Mr Mellor, Trid Woodhouse and Max Freedman for coaching, as well as Ms Webster-Blythe for managing and offering sound advice.

Non-1st team summary:

The 2022 hockey season was a great success. Scotch across the board was very strong, competing closely with very competitive hockey schools Hale and Christ Church. The 2nds hockey team showed great fight and success finishing the season with only one loss next to their name. There were also strong results consistently across our Year 9 and 8 teams, providing some truly exciting fixtures being played on the hockey turf.

FRONT ROW: Digby Gardner, Oscar Male, Charles McCarthy, Rory King (Vice Captain), Mitchell Hyde (Captain), Henry Vaughan (Vice Captain), Hamish Elliott, Thomas Chalmers

SECOND ROW: Mr Andy Mellor (Coach), Mr Max Freedman (Assistant Coach), Jake Ednie-Brown, Hamish Meston, Oliver Warden, Darcy Walsh, Ms Kate Webster-Blythe (Manager)

THIRD ROW: Angus King, Harrison Miels, Thomas Sounness, Alexander Russell-Weisz, Tobias Evans, Raphael Schinazi, Matthew Kirk

ABSENT: Mr Tristram Woodhouse (Skills Coach)

HOCKEY

Top: 1st XI Pre-Match Huddle.

Above: Rory King (Year 12) in action.

ROWING

SEBASTIAN SALT CAPTAIN OF ROWING

RUGBY

PABLO MUNOz MORILLO AND TIM SCHEEPERS CO-CAPTAINS OF RUGBY

The boys started the year eager to improve from last year’s 3rd place. With the addition of new scrum coach Bill Davies to the coaching staff, along with Connor O’Sullivan and Justin Creighton, the team was excited to start the season.

COVID restriction affected pre-season preparations as camps and travel were out of the question. We were, however, able to put in some solid preparation, albeit in small blocks at school, rather than on the road.

The season opened with a competitive game against Christ Church at home. Unfortunately, despite having dominance through much of the match, we failed to capitalize on possession and turn field position into points and finished with a loss.

Perhaps it was the small number of players in the team with first XV experience which led to our loss against Christ Church, but from then on, the team’s hunger grew, securing sound wins against Guildford, Aquinas, and Wesley. The three back-toback wins helped build excitement leading into the fixture against Hale, a match we always look forward to.

The Hale fixture lived up to its billing as both sides put on hearty performances and

battled out a tight match. Hale emerged victorious but we were able to hold our heads high as we produced some of our best moments of the season thus far.

Carrying confidence over from our Hale performance we secured a good win against Trinity the following week, and knowing we still had a shot at winning the Brother Redmond Trophy had us raring to go into the second round.

The first game of the second round against Christ Church ended in one of the most frustrating results possible. Once again, despite playing some of the best rugby of our season and having considerable advantage in both territory and possession, we failed to convert this on the scoreboard, suffering another loss to Christ Church, who capitalized off our errors.

Sustaining multiple injuries in the fierce Christ Church fixture and with COVID plaguing the squad, Scotch’s team against Guildford saw many player changes. With over half of the starting team from the previous week unable to play, some of the younger boys were able to gain some experience. They did not waste this opportunity and produced a good performance, securing an emphatic win.

This was followed with a good win over Wesley in trying conditions.

The first half of the game against Aquinas showed how clinical and precise our Scotch team could be, with dominant set piece and some very exciting counter-attacking rugby. This was probably the best half over the season.

Once again, the Hale fixture loomed as the most important match of the season. A win against Hale would keep our hopes alive to hold the Redmond Trophy. A loss would end the dream.

Alas, Hale were once again too good on the day, and deservedly won both the match, and the Redmond Trophy with an undefeated season.

Finally, a fitting goodbye to the Year 12s and a happy ending to the season, saw Scotch perform well against Trinity College, winning their final game at home 31-14.

Although Scotch did not take home the ultimate glory in the form of the Brother Redmond Trophy, this season will still be one to remember. Awesome memories and forever lasting friendships made this year very special. It was another great learning experience and the whole side grew, not only as rugby players but as young men.

FRONT ROW: Joseph Chegwidden, William Mahaffy, Harry Dean, James Mahaffy, Pablo Munoz Morillo, Timothy Scheepers, Lachlan Bateman, Codi Cook, Alexander Lee, Jai Moxham

SECOND ROW: Edward Searle, Sebastian Salt, Luke Megson, Thomas Macknay, Mr Justin Creighton (Head Coach), Herman Strydom, Hayden Henschel, Jonathan Dunlop, Sacha Faneco

THIRD ROW: Hugo Silbert, Thomas Lambo, Hugh Chapman, Billy Turnbull, George Colley, Kalani Locke, Hunter Freestone, Kyle de Bruin, Alexander Thom

ABSENT: Sean Bonney, Chase Fenton, James Tan, Mack Wrigley, Mr Bill Davies (Assistant Coach), Mr Tom Hume (Assistant Coach)

RUGBY

Billy Turnbull (Year 11) against Trinity College.

SAILING

HARRISON PATEMAN CAPTAIN OF SAILING

HAVING LOST MANY OF our strongest sailors from the previous year, keen skippers and crewmen alike stepped up to the challenge: to create a strong and cohesive team to compete in the annual State Teams Sailing Championship. As a result, an excellent new opportunity was presented to our Development Squad, where apprentice sailors who demonstrated positive attributes and drive, were selected to join the renowned Competition Squad.

New skippers and inexperienced crewmen – a hurdle that was overcome through hard work, commitment and excellent coaching. Luckily, these attributes are innate to the Scotch sailors and the group’s performance saw consistent growth and improvement.

Training from 3.30pm–7pm, sailors persevered through cold water, stinging winds and burning ropes. Often it was hard to tell where our calluses ended and our hands began. The cuts on our feet were a telling indication of how hard we pushed ourselves during that training session. We persisted and benefited from the fruits of our labour.

Scotch successfully developed two strong competitive teams – Scotch Maroon and Scotch Gold – with each team of highly capable and motivated sailors bursting at the seams to win back the trophy; barely captured from our grasps by Christ Church the year prior.

The States competition was like nothing we had experienced before – a dramatic decrease in the number of schools involved, COVID regulations, inconsistent weather, and course placement. Sailors adapted to these new conditions while continuing to perform to the standard necessary for success.

Both teams showed exemplary sailing, with Scotch Gold finishing in fourth place and Scotch Maroon reaching the finals, one of the best examples of awe-inspiring sailing that anyone could have witnessed in team racing. Scotch Maroon hit Christ Church hard, executing perfect mark blocks, strategically brilliant manoeuvres with ‘Sendy’ boat speed. Teeth gritted and hearts raced to the final minute, with Scotch Maroon achieving our longanticipated victory.

Scotch displayed an exemplary performance and were successful in

winning back the State Teams Racing Shield and bringing an end to our 2022 season and the end of school sailing for the Year 12 graduates.

In no other sport, team or group have I experienced such a tightly bonded culture. With Sailing including students from Year 7 to 12 in a competitive capacity, younger crews sail alongside more senior students. With this, a special bond and companionship is born between the partners, forming a rare level of mentorship. It is a community you want to be involved with forever and while it may be over for some (such as myself) the connection and passion formed in our time within this programme will stay with us always.

Our combined success and our programme’s existence would not be possible without the skills and knowledge of our coaches – Andrew Briggs, Adam Brenz-Verca, and Lucy Alderson, along with the continued dedication of the Head of our Sailing Programme, Mr Brad Watson.

Congratulations Scotch sailors, and best of luck for the years to come. SAILING

FRONT

SECOND

ROW: Benjamin Wallbank, Orion Hasluck, Giacomo Helliar, Brad Watson (Manager), Nicholas Everett, Hugh Healy, Kaif Khan

ROW: Harry Hristofski, Matthew Hale, Thomas Ostergaard (Vice Captain), Toby Webster, Stewart Gifford, Harrison Pateman (Captain)

ABSENT: Jack Douglas, Louis Tjalma

SOCCER

SEAN PALMER CAPTAIN OF SOCCER

result to finish the season. Having done all we could, attention turned to the game at Guildford, where a late goal meant Aquinas had also taken the three points and the trophy was shared. This took nothing away from a spectacular season, with the side finishing undefeated and taking the cup home for the first time in five years.

Overall, Scotch had an awesome season. Players across the board had great skill out on the pitch and with that came great results. Both the 2nd and 9A teams topped their divisions, showing the great depth in Senior soccer and the great potential of the Scotch side in future.

SOCCER

PLAYERS ACROSS THE BOARD HAD GREAT SKILL OUT ON THE PITCH AND WITH THAT CAME GREAT RESULTS.

Victor Albuquerque Silva in action against Aquinas

SURFING

MATTHEW GALJAARDT CAPTAIN OF SURFING

THE 2022 INTERHOUSE COMPETITION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS, WITH PRISTINE CONDITIONS FOR BOTH SURFING AND BOOGIE BOARDING. BRISBANE HOUSE WON THE COMPETITION WITH SOME GREAT SURFING FROM SAM JACKSON

THE PSA SURFING CAME shortly after. Scotch performed well, but were unable to win the shield back from Christ Church who were the winners overall. Hale came second and Trinity placed 3nd in a show of surprising strength.

We moved to the Surfing WA Interschools surfing competition with a solid team. However, with massive swell and unprecedented winds, the competition was moved to Mullaloo beach. 35 knot winds and hail (!) proved to be quite a struggle, with boys sheltering underneath their boards in the water. Many of our surfers made it to the semi-finals with an all Scotch semi between the year 11s Ryder & Ben and Joe Edwards and Joe Matthews the year 12s. However, it was the young guns who came out on top and made it to the Senior surfing final only to be beaten by a solid JTC side. On the boogie board, surfer turned proboogie boarder Rusty Macintosh was the X factor in the metro competition.

Not holding back, despite the tragic weather front, he managed to pull off some insane manoeuvres including his first ‘el rollo’. His pair made it to the final, coming in 3rd place. All in all, the other schools on the day had too much depth to put any of our teams through to the State finals; with Yanchep high school winning the day with a dominant junior boogie boarding performance. However, we have a lot of talent for next year and we should be able to bring home a Metro title. A massive thanks to Mr Rugg who organised everything and the sport department for letting surfing go ahead.

SURFING

FRONT ROW: Ryder Phillips, Samuel Jackson, Matthew Galjaardt, Edward Young, Myles Beeney, Max Thorpe

SECOND ROW: Mr Jonathan Rugg (Curriculum Leader – Modern Languages (Language Acquisition)), Tex Cross, Kalani Locke, Callum Mitchell, Oscar Dees

THIRD ROW: Hunter Freestone, Rusty McIntosh, Joe Matthews, Joseph Edwards, Benjamin Brierley

ABSENT: Stewart Gifford

THE 2022 INTER-HOUSE COMPETITION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS, WITH PRISTINE CONDITIONS FOR BOTH SURFING AND BOOGIE BOARDING.

SWIMMING

RYAN STEENKAMP HEAD OF SWIMMING

AFTER PLACING SECOND AT THE PSA INTER-SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL IN 2021, THE MEMBERS OF THE SCOTCH COLLEGE SQUAD WERE ExCITED TO BUILD UPON THAT SUCCESS.

WITH SCOTCH’S STRONGEST

Year 12 swimmers having left the previous year, we knew the team had some hard work ahead of them. Solid numbers of students across both the younger and older year groups attended training throughout the summer and this boded well for success at the PSA Inter-School Swimming Carnival.

With the date of the PSA event being brought forward due to COVID, most schools were rushed in selection; however, Scotch College was ready. We had thought the atmosphere would be quiet, with no cheering squads or chanting without masks; however, all the team got around it which was great to see.

Having placed second last year, we were eager to pip Christ Church Grammar School at the post; however, both Christ Church and Hale School proved too strong on the day. Our next mission was to place third by beating Trinity College.

Coming neck and neck throughout the individual events, it was now up to the relays. At swimming training, the Scotch squad had emphasised relays and ensured we had the depth to race strongly as a team. This training focus paid off, skyrocketing us ahead in points with our relays dominating, especially in the younger age groups. Scotch College placed a well-earned third to Hale and Christ Church.

It was great to see the younger members of the Scotch team dominating in their year groups, with the future of Scotch swimming looking very bright.

AT SWIMMING TRAINING, THE SCOTCH SQUAD HAD EMPHASISED RELAYS AND ENSURED WE HAD THE DEPTH TO RACE STRONGLY AS A TEAM.

S WIMMING

ROW: Hugo Silbert, Jarrad Coppen, Lucas Hyde, Gabriel Huberman, Mack Williams, Rangga Evans, Hunter Freestone, Bailey Banfield, Marco Ghiselli, Kyle de Bruin, Benjamin Mansell, Rafferty Donovan, Samuel Bailey, Luke Megson, Alec Aube, Oliver Warden

FIFTH

SIXTH

ROW: Alec Prendiville, Hugh Boxshall, Harrison Hammond, Daniel Boshart, Benjamin Brierley, Benjamin Pritchard, William Jenkinson, Ben Marris, Xavier Smith, Aidan Coolican, Finn Wright, Patrick White, Stewart Gifford, Tex Cross, Jonathon Smirk

ABSENT: Charlie Davis, Oscar Dees, Leo Digby, Joshua Griffin, Caden Hart, Hunter Hessels, Zachary Mills, Oscar Rogers, Sebastian Siu, Mack Wrigley, Mr Edward Grant (Assistant Coach)

ROW: Archer Harrison, Charlie Warden, Zachary Anderson, Jake Taboni, James Stephan, Alexander Wallace, Daniel LeClezio, Isaac Smith, Andrea Aubault, Luke Wessels, Cruz Braddock, Rory Thorpe, William Howie, Kristian Hunter, Luke Bourke, Johntie Schulz, Alexander Riley, Cooper Campbell, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Charlie Burt

THIRD

ROW: Myles Beeney, Jack Ashby, James Mitchell, Bailey Alexander, Santiago James, Henry Alexander, James Wall, Bo O’Neill, Joshua Swan, James Stephens, Thomas Clements, George Hodgson, Lochie Elliott, Kash Braddock, Patrick Robinson, Guillaume Daoud, Clancy Banfield, Thomas Ahern, Leighton Young

FOURTH

FRONT ROW: Aidan McKie, Thomas Simich, Benjamin Simpson, Henry Cooper, Mitchell Langdon, Timothy Scheepers, Joseph Edwards, Jack Tylich, Kalani Locke (Vice Captain), Mr Peter Burt (Team Manager), Mr Ryan Steenkamp (Head of Swimming), Mr Thurston Hewitt (Assistant Coach), Matthew Galjaardt (Captain), Jake Marshall (Vice Captain), Coen Livingstone, Rusty McIntosh, Harrison Miels, James Mahaffy, Harrison Clark, Timothy Hardcastle

SECOND ROW: Dominic Leclezio, Aubrey Mellor, Alex Eagar, Oberoi Rogers, Zain Valibhoy, Blake Atkinson, Charlie Hodgson, Archie Cox, Van Jasper, Frederick Chaney, Edward Davis, Xavier Fugill, Charles Clarke, Axel Gamble, Thomas Hopkins, Thomas Gamble, Campbell Menadue, Angus McIntosh, Alexander Small

TENNIS

JURGENS (JURIE) TERBLANCHE AND BENJAMIN (BEN) WALSH C0-CAPTAINS OF TENNIS

Austin Prendiville (Year 10)

VOLLEYBALL

NELSON HEGGE CAPTAIN OF VOLLEYBALL

WE ARE PROUD OF SCOTCH’S depth in Volleyball this season. After an extraordinarily close WA Schools Cup victory to kick off the preseason, spirit and morale were high from the group coming into the opening games of the Public Schools Association season.

The season started with introducing many new boys to the Firsts team, coming from other divisions or returning to Volleyball after some time. With the team not having played many games together and thus lacking some team chemistry, we found it challenging to get started. After a few close losses to some impressive teams from Aquinas College, Hale School and Wesley College, we got our foothold in our game against Guildford Grammar School, showing off our significantly improved skills and game sense, along with the chemistry we had built.

After some progressive holiday training throughout Summer Term, we put up more of a fight to the other schools. We managed to get to five sets against

Christ Church Grammar School and maintained parity with the top team Hale for the sets, only losing grasp in the final moments.

I must thank both team manager Oscar Burke and Coach Matt Hennig for holding us together through the tough season and being the first down and last to leave at training. They both dedicated considerable hours to help us improve as a team, from individual skills to team cohesion.

To the parents, thank you for the arvo pick-ups, watching games and overall support. It was very much appreciated. Looking back on the season, from our first scratch match against Hale (our first game as a team) to our final game against Christ Church, or our last game against Hale, it is really quite impressive to see how far we have come as a team. We look forward to seeing the coming Scotch team grow and put up a fight to the top schools.

FRONT ROW: Michael Sebo, Elliot Cooper, Nelson Hegge (Captain), Mr Thomas Orford (Manager), Bevan Gardner (Vice-Captain), Guillaume Daoud, Austin Savundra

SECOND ROW: Cameron Schirmer, Jensen Westerman, Finnian Beard, James Gammage, Timothy Hardcastle, Connor Christensen, Timothy Scheepers

VOLLEYBALL

WATER POLO

JAKE MARSHALL CAPTAIN OF WATER POLO

WATER POLO

OUT OF BOUNDS

YEAR 10 EXPEDITIONS

KATELYN GUY ACTING HEAD OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Diving

Students completed their open water dive certification over 6 days with pool and ocean sessions on the Ningaloo reef in Exmouth. It was an amazing experience for the boys to dive amongst sea snakes, turtles, reef sharks and a variety of fish and to really understand and appreciate the importance of the underwater. The course culminated in a whale shark snorkel. Students spent the afternoons playing sport and cooking on trangias and woks.

Sea Kayaking

Students spent 6 days sea kayaking along the Ningaloo reef, snorkelling along the reef each day with turtles, dugongs, reef sharks and fish. Each night was spent cooking and sleeping in the sand dunes. Students also had the opportunity to swim with whale sharks with one group witnessing orcas feeding on a young humpback whale, a once in a lifetime experience.

Surfing

Students completed 5 days surfing along the Cape Naturaliste and Leeuwin coast amongst some of the best breaks in WA. Students received professional coaching each morning and afternoon to develop and push their surfing limits.

Cape to Cape

The 130km journey between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin is a spectacular yet challenging walk along sandy beaches and winding through old growth forests. It features stunning views and unique cliff formation. Students spent 6 days in this area hiking and swimming along this track.

Caving and Climbing

A small group of students went exploring for 5 days through the caves of the Karri forest adventuring into access only areas to learn more about how caves are formed. They then had the opportunity to develop their climbing and abseiling skills out at Wilyabrup on the 50m high granite sea cliffs.

Horse riding

Students were responsible for the care of their horse which they fed, mucked and rode each day along a variety of adventure trails in the Margaret River area. Boys not only bonded with animals but had plenty of time to bond around the campfire each night.

Mountain biking

Students spent 6 days in the Dwellingup region developing their Mountain biking skills on the trails as well as on the pump track. The boys spent one night out along the Munda Biddi trail which is a track that begins in Kalamunda and finishes in Albany.

Karijini

The boys spent 6 days in the wilderness of the Karijini National park. They explored a plethora of gorge systems before finding and following Knox Gorge as it began as a creek bed and finished as a 200m high gorge. The trip culminated in a day of canyoning and tube swimming through Knox Gorge, Red Gorge and rock climbing out of Weanos and Handcock Gorge. This was truly an experience that will last the boys a lifetime.

50 MILE WALK

SCOTT GALIPO HOUSE HEAD, SHEARER

THE 36TH 50 MILE WALK RETURNED TO THE BOARDERS' LONG WEEKEND IN AUGUST 2022, WITH 19 SCOTCH BOYS AND 16 PLC GIRLS UNDERTAKING THE GRUELLING CHALLENGE

THE WALK HAD TO BE re-routed this year, due to Nanga Bridge being closed for repair and Bob’s Crossing being under water, which saw the walkers explore different roads around Dwellingup. PLC bagpiper Alice woke the troops at 3am on Friday morning and also led the group out of Moray at 3.45am. Light rain threatened throughout the morning but thankfully amounted to nothing, with the conditions throughout the day being ideal for the group. The Dwellingup Visitors Centre proved to be a successful addition to this year’s walk, with the group stopping there for breakfast and another

10-minute break in the late morning. Blisters and sore feet were becoming more common as the day unfolded, but the group showed great resilience and determination. At the dinner stop, the walkers were greeted by their parents, along with Mr John Webb who is an ex-Scotch teacher who was part of the 1st ever 50 Mile Walk. John was there to acknowledge Lisa Evans who was completing her 20th walk.

The group eventually returned to Moray around 9pm on Friday night, with a large contingent of parents and supporters there to cheer them on. A huge thanks goes to the 10 incredible PLC staff

who helped with walking, logistics and support throughout the day. Equally, the support given by the Scotch staff was unbelievable and was crucial to the event’s success. Thanks goes to Lisa Evans, Nick Guard, Nick Warrington, Oscar Burke and Prudence Bermingham who all completed the walk themselves, and to Shaye Pett and David Kyle for their tireless work behind the scenes with logistics and support.

The 35 students who completed the walk should all be immensely proud of their achievement – 50 miles will now take on a new meaning to them.

A huge congratulations goes to Lisa Evans for completing her 20th 50 Mile Walk. Her commitment and passion for this event is second to none and this is a record that is unlikely to ever be broken.

Clockwise from top left: Henry Feutrill, Rob Eastman, Dr Warrington, Mr Guard; Lisa Evans and John Webb at the dinner stop; 2022 50 Mile Walkers

YEAR 9 EXCURSION

BY JUSTIN CREIGHTON HEAD OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO Western Australia’s COVID restrictions on Outdoor Education Camps, Scotch had to make very sudden and very drastic changes to the proposed camp for the new Year 9s entering senior school. Instead of having all students in the cohort travel to Rottnest Island for 3 days and 2 nights, we created an alternative programme which included day excursions and various other on-site activities.

Essentially, each House undertook a 3-day rotation programme with activities which best approximated the activities the students would have undertaken on Rottnest if the camp had progressed in its usual format.

Day 1: Students met early and caught the ferry to Rottnest. Upon arrival they hired bikes and rode to Little Salmon Bay for a snorkelling excursion, followed by a historical bike tour of the island.

Day 2: Students walked to Cottesloe beach where they undertook a run/swim/ run activity, followed by various ball games on the beach. In the afternoon, they walked to the Lake Claremont Nature Playground where they took part in a group Art Project created from their natural environment surroundings.

Day 3: Students hiked in the morning to either Matilda Bay or Chidley Beach Park. In the afternoon, students competed in small groups in ‘Who Done it” Escape Room style challenges, where they had to filter the clues to catch a notorious art thief or solve a ‘Murder at the Mansion’.

In all, it was a highly successful couple of days, with meaningful and fun activities where the students worked together in their Houses with their peers and House Heads.

TOURNAMENT OF MINDS

WITH ECU JOONDALUP BACK in action for the Branch Finals, we set about preparing for Tournament of Minds 2022. This year we gained permission to enter three mixed teams of Years 4 and 5, much younger than the norm, with a view to training them up and preparing them for future years in this innovative competition that demands collaboration, creative thinking and quick and quirky minds.

We set about learning how to share novel ideas, manage time effectively, include everyone’s contributions and encourage one another to become an effective unit. This was the art of the Spontaneous Challenge.

Long-Term Challenges were released and two teams opted for The Arts, with one deciding that STEM was their favourite subject. Roles were allocated, checklists

drawn up and the boys began to unpack their mission and decide how they could put their own original spin on things, packaging it all up into a 10-minute showcase presentation. The boys worked late on Thursday after school and on Saturday afternoons, writing scripts, fashioning wigs, painting jewellery, constructing mechanical turntables from boxes and tin foil, building PowerPoints and immersing themselves in the ‘trial and error’ scenario. It was hectic and demanding; time was tight and often tempers frayed as team members struggled to deliver their projects on time and to standard. Gradually each team checked off items from their ‘to do’ list and began rehearsing, all within a 3 x 3 m square, with at least 4 people in the square at any given time. Not as easy as it sounds so lots of problem solving abounded.

Competition day dawned and excitement was high. Our students, all of whom were new to TOM, witnessed scores of children festooned in cardboard box and paper creations; suddenly they realised that their teachers had not been joking. This really was about child made innovation.

We look forward to 2023 with our new generation of TOM graduates and are excited that they will be able to use this 2022 training platform to enhance their skills and develop their ability to collaborate effectively and cohesively.

Thanks to Mrs Nina Eleftheriou and Mr Markus Munday for sharing this facilitator journey with me. As a teacher, it’s never easy to stand aside, observe, allow failures and just try to pick up the pieces. But it is a wonderful learning journey for all.

ALISON WEBSTER ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR JUNIOR SCHOOL | YEAR 2 TEACHER

Clockwise from top right: Year 4s and 5s Marcus Yang, Seb Kahl, Oscar Lawton, Chris Wang, Monty King, Otto Blackburne, Lucas Edwards; William Davies, Ethan Palassis, Rowan Sundaresan, Dylan Herbert, Hugo Rigg, Charlie McClung, Brandon Wu; Ahren Mahesh, Zhuo Chen, Daniel Maginn, Oscar Alder, Harrison Dolling, George Davies, Elijah Little

STAFF

STAFF REPORT

MR GARETH SPENCE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND STAFFING

S TAFF

SEVENTH ROW: Keely Anthony, Lucas Unsworth, Mike Kruyt, Jamie McIntyre, Benjamin Hale, Justin Creighton, Andy Mellor, Anthony Giglia, Grant Ford, Andrea Goodison, Matthew Walker, Scott Galipo, Howard Loosemore, Matt Pannell, Ned Sorrell, Matt Kleinschmidt, Emma Kinsey, Kate Hedley, Debra Sampson, Rachael Venn

FOURTH ROW: Fiona Richmond, Brad Watson, Olivia Harnwell, Lisa Palmer, Rebecca Shiel, Meg Baker, Kate Webster-Blythe, Genine Houston, Kate Gooding, Geraldine Capogreco, Renae Cirillo, Suzanne Wydra, Mia Sullivan, Louise Lilford, Sara Green, Lisa Evans, Libby Muddle, Lynn Murray, Jonathan Tay, Martyn Kelly, Sarah Khan

FRONT ROW: Jonathan Rugg, Brendan Zani, Lauren McCormack, Shirin Reyhani, Scott Loveday, Brad Tyrrell, Gareth Spence, Richard Foster, James Hindle, Peter Burt, Maria Hodges, Alec O’Connell, Brad Gill, Ian Anthony, Gary van Heerden, David Kyle, Jordan Owenell, Gareth Williams, Giuseppina Giglia, Amanda Ritchie, Warwick Norman, David Gault, Wilfred Liauw

EIGHTH ROW: Alex Wood, Stuart Mitchell, Rhys Edwards, Ryan Steenkamp, Rowan Knight, Toby Robinson, James Rees, Andy Gray, Lewis Miedzyblocki, Michael Valentine, Deck Pomery, Richard Hales, Mark Gale, Matthew Jahn, Seb Crosara, Sam Kennedy

FIFTH ROW: Jeannette Weeda, Chloe Hassell, Katie Hobbs, Matt Hildebrandt, Robert Fenwick, Oscar Burke, Nick Guard, Fleur Hogan, Linda Gauld, Renia Lakomy, CJ Jackson, Bernadette Boisen, Nick Spadaccini, Jon Marginis, Sophie Berry, Nadia Sierakowski, Abbey Thomas, William Theis, Simon Bosnich, John Santelli

SECOND ROW: Anea Duratovic, Thomas Orford, Cas Gabriels, Olivia Russo, Leanne McCoy, Kate Flowers, Sarah Combes, Caroline Elms, Anita Johnson, Jan Usher, Karen Tyler, Ryan Foster, Lynley Fudger, Anthony Doney, Heidi Locke, Courtney Ellis, Natalie Dimasi, Livie Chaix, Yasmin McDonald, Irene Louden, Sue Tredget, Sandra Pineda

SIXTH ROW: Michael Ninkov, Ryan Markwell, Brian Morison, Katherine Green, Jacqui Langley, Anne Champion, Tyrone Giese, Trent Rewell, Rhys Holdman, Johann Schroeder, Sebastian Crossley, Justin Shaw, Michael Neave, Nicole Spanbroek, Scott Duncan, Ian Simpson, Aaron Hancock, Grant Bennett, Chris Wisniewski, Sean Mecham, Joe Pitchford

THIRD ROW: Stella Hodgson, Rose Di Prinzio, Kristie Read, Pippa Lester, Katie Hunt, Fran Hannington, Shona Swartz, Olivia Creagh, Ella Winterbottom, Martyn Roberts, Ashleigh Civiello, Gill Youngleson, Anna Cathcart, Mel Colling, Michael Scaife, Rebecca Turkich, Kerstin Helm, Moira Cross, Drew Butcher, Nicole Engelhard, Petranella Turner

STAFF VALE

LISA O'TOOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER AND ASSISTANT CURRICULUM LEADER –ENGLISH

Mia Sullivan Middle School Teacher

Lisa O’Toole started at the College in 2013 the fresh-faced Queenslander from Tassie. She didn’t come sporting a long Queenslander drawl nor with a platter of Champagne and oysters, but she was as bubbly as Champagne, known for making a mean macaroon and already a leader in knowledge and application of the Australian national curriculum.

Lisa commenced her teaching in the Year 6 team. She brought her calm, ‘can do’ approach to the teaching team and the students she worked with. Lisa was a warm classroom teacher, the one who would have her students crowded around her desk in the morning sharing their stories. They felt she always listened. She involved herself in their lives, chatting about the books they were reading, helping them with organising their homework, and coaching co-curricular tennis and debating.

Before long, the Middle School was expanding and Lisa was exactly the person needed to move up to the new Year 8 team. She initially coordinated the Middle School Humanities curriculum, building engaging units of inquiry where students got to work collaboratively and better understand themselves and their environment.

Lisa was one to take inspiration from all sorts of places and bring it to her classroom practice and programming. After getting tickets to the preview of Storm Boy she sat awestruck at the incredible cinematography and before you knew it, Lisa had come back with preliminary plans for our new Year 8 Storm Boy unit.

Lisa was always one to do things well, both creatively and systematically. In 2021, with the introduction of Assistant Curriculum Leaders, Lisa moved into the English Assistant Curriculum Leader position and very much led the way for innovation and outstanding curriculum design.

We are all the better for having Lisa in our Middle School team and thank her for inspiring our teaching practice. We wish her, Tony and little Teddie all the best for their move and the next adventure together as a family.

RICHARD HALES HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL RESIDENCE, HUMANITIES TEACHER

Matthew Hildebrandt

Curriculum Leader – Humanities and Commerce

After 21 years of dedicated service to Scotch College, Richard Hales left our community at the end of Spring term 2022 to retire and return to his beloved home in Tasmania.

Richard’s first connection with Scotch was back in 2001 when he came to Perth from Christchurch, New Zealand, with his wife Denise and their sons Tim OSC 07’ and Ben OSC 08’ for a one year teacher exchange. Enjoying Scotch and Perth, Richard returned to the College with an ongoing teaching role as the Head of Geography in 2003.

Throughout his time at Scotch, Richard has always been heavily involved with the co-curricular life of the school. Most notable was his 17-year involvement in the rugby programme, including 8 years as the 1st IV coach. Richard coached volleyball, touch rugby and cricket and was an active member of the Common Room Association most notably as the master of the Ducks Quiz. During his holidays, Richard supported many school tours including the Canberra Tour, the European History Tour, rugby and most recently the Geography tour to the United States.

After seven years as the Head of Brisbane House from 2008 to 2015, Richard became the Middle School boarding master. Once a boarder himself, Richard was intuitive to the needs of boys and parents within our boarding community. His final role was the Head of Senior School Residence which he started in 2020.

In the 15 years I have known Richard, he has always worked tirelessly to support students and staff. Richard’s knowledge, humour and sense of fairness made him a popular teacher. He was always a strong advocate for those who struggled but were willing to give things a go. Richard’s support and development of younger staff has been greatly appreciated. He has been an expeditious creator of resources that he has shared without expectation of return. Richard has been an excellent geography teacher with the ability to make the complex appear simple for students.

Richard has made a significant contribution to our school community as a teacher, mentor, leader, father and friend. As he begins a new chapter in his life, I would like to thank Richard for the support he has given me, colleagues and students over many years of dedicated service.

DAN QUINLIVAN SCIENCE TEACHER

Lisa Evans

House Head, Anderson | Science Teacher

Dan began teaching at Scotch College in 1992. He is a passionate biologist and environmentalist, a dedicated science teacher who inspired his students with his love of the subject and willingness to engage each and every one of them. He taught a range of science subjects during his time at the College, including Year 8, 9 and 10 Science, Year 11 and 12 Biology, Year 11 and 12 Marine and Maritime Studies, and Year 11 Human Biology. Dan has been instrumental in organising field trips, such as sailing, snorkelling, whale watching and camps to Dryandra, to further engage his students. Along the way, he developed his photography skills and some of his beautiful images of dolphins and the birdlife of Lake Claremont adorn the walls in the Science building.

Dan was actively involved in the co-curricular programme and coached 9B Football and 9A Tennis, in addition to high jump as part of the Athletics programme. A keen surfer, he played an important role in developing the Scotch College team for the PSA competition over the years and attended numerous surfing camps with Year 10 students. Dan’s involvement in other camps included the Year 8 (and later the Year 9) Rottnest Camp and Year 9 Moray Camp.

In 2001, Dan took on the role of Stuart House Head, a position he held for 12 years. In this role, he organised the many House events including the student preparation for House sporting events. Dan provided valuable, on-going pastoral care to students in Stuart House. Under his leadership the Stuart students played a vital role in tree planting at Moray and on some of the rural properties of our boarding families. He formed a link with Cottesloe Coastcare group and organised regular weeding and dune restoration events, teaching his students about environmental issues and making an important contribution to the local community. Following on from his role as House Head, Dan provided pastoral care to the students of Cameron House as a mentor.

He shared his love for the outdoors and his passion for windsurfing, kitesurfing and, more recently, foiling with the students.

Dan will be missed by the Scotch College community yet will be fondly remembered for his passion for teaching, his love for the natural world and his friendly, caring disposition.

ANITA JOHNSON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER

By John Santelli Manager of

Finance

Anita Johnson initially joined Scotch College in July 1993 on a 6-month work experience programme as an administration assistant mainly assisting Accounts Payable. At the end of this period there were no available positions so Anita left Scotch. About two years later (January 1996) Anita was contacted by the accountant and offered the full-time receptionist position. Anita performed this role for one year and also assisted in Accounts for three days per week whilst working the other two days in reception. Once the Accounts role became busier, Anita moved full-time to Accounts Payable where she has been ever since.

Over a period of 27 years Anita has had the pleasure of working under three bursars and three headmasters.

Anita has been the focal and first point of contact for many including curriculum leaders, parent support groups and many other staff. Anita has also volunteered as Treasurer of the Staff Association for a number of years. Many would know Anita from the footy tipping competition where she volunteered her time to coordinate. Anita is always willing to assist where needed and is well respected by all.

Anita has seen many changes during her years at Scotch including the introduction of computers. She has been involved in many enhancements in her role including the introduction of online payments, Synergetic purchase orders and Kofax automated accounts payable software, to name a few. Her contribution to the Finance department over the years has been immeasurable. Her attention to detail and diligent and professional work ethic have contributed greatly to the College.

Anita is a wife, mother to three daughters, grandmother to four, and has now decided it is the right time to retire and spend more quality time with her family. We may see Anita return in a relief role in the not too distant future. I, together with my Finance department colleagues, would like to take this opportunity to thank Anita for her contributions over the years, we will all truly miss Anita and wish her all the best.

KIRRA MUNI CREATIVE ARTS TEACHER

By Sarah Combes Curriculum Leader – The Arts

Kirra Muni arrived at Scotch College in 2010 commencing as a Media Teacher in the Arts Department. In this role, Kirra was responsible for delivering a highly engaging and rigorous Media programme to Middle and Senior School students. The expertise and passion Kirra brought to this position served to inspire and challenge her students to achieve outstanding results in both the WACE and DP, which included the honour of having student work selected for exhibition in Perspectives.

Throughout her journey at Scotch, Kirra was always dedicated to ensuring her students were encouraged and supported in their learning, in the classroom and beyond. She attended 3 Canberra Tours, 8 Rottnest Camps and assisted with the Swim Team for 11 years. Her outstanding leadership qualities, strong rapport with students and steadfast commitment to pastoral care, saw Kirra appointed as Cameron House Head in 2017. Over the years, Kirra has played a pivotal role in Scotch College musicals by taking on the enviable task of choreographer and introducing Scotch students to the wonderful world of dance. Kirra has made the Dickinson Centre stage come alive with many showstopping and memorable routines. Her creative vision, patience and enthusiasm ensured that the students had a great deal of fun learning and performing the choreography which effectively highlighted their strengths and gave them the confidence to exceed their own expectations.

The ultimate team player, Kirra has been an absolute asset to the Creative and Performing Arts Department. Her broad range of organizational, creative and professional skills contributed significantly to raising the profile of the Arts at Scotch College. Proactive, hard-working, compassionate, kind and thoughtful, Kirra will be remembered for her commitment and devotion to the College and its community throughout her 12 years of service. Kirra will be deeply missed by staff and students, and we wish her the very best in her future endeavours at St Stephen’s School.

ROBERT FENWICK FACILITIES GROUNDS CO-ORDINATOR

By Mark Watts Operations and Project Manager

Rob has been a prominent member of the Facilities Team over the last 14 years. Rob has led the grounds team through many changes and has been an instrumental part of the management team behind the Facilities Team. He has been Mr Dependable, stepping up to the plate on numerous occasions to lead the team when needed, always ready to listen to all points of view before putting forward a solution. In the last few years Rob has led the whole grounds team and nurtured the up-and-coming future leaders of the team, passing on his wealth of knowledge so that in time they can also succeed and achieve new goals whilst maintaining the high standard that has been set by him.

On a personal note, I would like to thank Rob for his unwavering dedication to the college presenting all our facilities to the highest possible standard. He has been the ultimate team member. When needed he has led the grounds team for me; he stepped aside to allow younger members to take on his position but ultimately came back and steadied the ship when they left. He worked hard with the next generation of young leaders we have coming through to make sure they were ready to take over his mantle and maintain his standards and values as he departs at the end of the year.

All in the facilities team wish Rob the best for the future in his retirement.

JENNIFER SULLIVAN

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC COORDINATOR |

MUSIC CURRICULUM COORDINATOR |

MUSIC TEACHER

By Scott Loveday Head of Performing Arts

One of the most loved members of both the Music faculty and the wider Middle School staff group, Mrs Jennifer Sullivan was considered the musical mum of hundreds of middle school boys who embarked upon their studies at Scotch through Years 6, 7 and 8.

Jen initially joined Scotch as a Music Teacher in the Junior School where she was immediately embraced by the boys and the parent community. After a short maternity break, Jen returned to Scotch, this time to the role of Middle School Music Coordinator. It was inspiring to see Jen’s classes in action. She had a natural ability to engage every student, from the highest achieving and skilled boys, through to those who were only just beginning their musical journeys, or further still those who found good behaviour a little challenging!

An outstanding educator, Jen’s passion for seeing boys inspired to pursue their music saw her establish many middle school music ensembles and lead a yearly tour to Fairbridge in Pinjarra for the annual Fairbridge Festival. She conducted and directed Scotch Youth Voices and Scotch Youth Winds, arranged music for combined ensembles of choir, guitar and contemporary bands and championed student performance through concerts and soirées. Following a small restructure of the department in 2019, Jen was appointed to the role of Music Curriculum Coordinator. Those who know Jen, know how zealous she is for a well-structured, organized, and effective music curriculum. Jen’s tireless work in this space, although often unseen, helped establish a thorough scope and sequence of the College classroom music programmes from pre-kindergarten through to year twelve.

We will all miss Jen’s presence around the campus; her expertise in the classroom in curriculum development and as a bassoon teacher; the often-irreverent banter, practical jokes and hijinx in the music staff office and the way she gently encouraged, challenged, and brought the best out of her students over the past fifteen years.

The boys and girls at North Cottesloe are lucky to have you Mrs Sullivan; we wish you nothing less than success and a lot of fun as you embark upon this next phase of your career.

TIM SIMPSON HEAD OF BRASS | MUSIC TUITION COORDINATOR | MUSIC TEACHER

By Scott Loveday Head of Performing Arts

In 1995, a young, passionate musician with a love of performing and teaching, embarked upon a journey west, from his homeland of South Australia. Inspired and energetic, he landed in Perth to take up a position at Scotch College as the Head of Brass, working full time as a part of the music department. Tim was employed specifically to build numbers of students playing brass instruments and champion the development of music ensembles playing wind, brass, and orchestral music.

By the turn of the millennium, Tim had established a reputation for developing brass students of the highest calibre. His work in the individual music tuition space and group lesson environment was the envy of many trumpet teachers, who often would seek out the Scotch heads of music to find out why all their trumpet students could play.

Tim’s passion for directing and developing bands led to the creation of the PLC-Scotch Wind Ensemble (or combined concert band), the PLC-Scotch Symphony Orchestra, both the Scotch Concert Band and the Middle School Band, senior brass ensembles, the unique Scotch Studio Orchestra and a plethora of jazz big bands. It was Tim’s vision that saw the establishment of some of our most popular events on the Scotch calendar, the annual Jazz Night and the yearly pilgrimage to Mount Gambier to perform in the Generations in Jazz Stage Band competition and festival.

Tim has written countless musical arrangements for the College. Every week, our boys and staff hear God of our Fathers played somewhere, or the Celtic Blessing, or Scotland the Brave, not to mention the hymns the concert band play at assemblies. Each of these arrangements was created by Tim.

Tim has been the ultimate servant of the Scotch community through his chosen medium of music.

In farewelling you Tim, we want you to know that you have been an inspiration to your music colleagues not only here at Scotch, but around the state.

KAREN SMITH FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER

By Mark Watts Operations and Project Manager

Karen has served the College in two different stints with a total of 21 years’ service and during her time she has held various roles. In her early years she was part of the original team that set up our uniform shop. From there she moved into the accounts department and held various roles over a number of years before she took up the post of Facilities Administration Officer where she has worked for the last 11 years.

During the last 11 years Karen has been an integral part of the development of the Facilities team. She has been instrumental in setting up the reporting process carried out by the team and making sure that documentation is recorded correctly, whilst implementing policy and procedures. Karen has also had a leading role in developing our coordinator skills in the office.

On a personal note, Karen was my first point of contact when I joined Scotch College where she was instrumental in helping me navigate my way through the early days. As the department evolved and changed, she embraced the changes to help develop the facilities team as we know it today. It has been a great pleasure and honour to work with her over the last 10 years. Karen will be missed by all in the Facilities team. We hope her new adventure of traveling around Australia will be just as fulfilling for her.

BARRY EVANS GARDENER

By Mark Watts Operations and Project Manager

Barry has been a dedicated gardener at Scotch College over the last 14 years and has maintained the gardens to the highest of standards. He will be remembered by many for the way that he maintained the gardens around Collegians’ House as the first visual impact you had when you arrived at the College. Barry made sure that the roses were always in immaculate condition along with the miniature hedge that bordered the gardens.

Barry was also important in the development of our new gardens around the college and the introduction of WA native species in these gardens as well as redesigning around the Campus. He also developed our nursery down in Facilities and taught other members how to look after young plants and propagate from mature plants to create our own saplings.

In April, Barry decided it was time to take up a new adventure with his wife and moved to the UK to be near to his grandchildren. Everyone in the Facilities department wishes Barry the best in his new adventure.

VARNA RODDAN STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER

By Heidi Locke Personal Assistant to Head of Senior School

Varna Roddan has been a highly valued member of the Scotch College community as both a parent and a staff member for 17 years. Varna started in the role of Absentees Secretary in 2005, later re-badged as Student Services Officer, and remaining there until 2022, providing a welcoming face around the Senior School. Additionally, Varna held the role of Exam Supervisor throughout this time.

Varna’s calm and considerate manner was highly valued by staff, students and parents alike. She was a wonderful asset to the Senior School administrative team as she cared for the students in the manner in which she would have liked her own son cared for.

We thank Varna for her many years of service and while we know she will miss the sounds of the pipes and drums as she walked into work each Friday, we wish her all the very best for her life beyond the College.

SIMON HOLLINGSHEAD INFORMATION AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

By Linda Gauld Information and Learning Technology Office Coordinator

Mark Watts

Operations and Project manager

Simon joined Scotch 24 years ago, initially starting as a Computing & Business teacher in 1998; coincidentally, this was also the year we provided our students with their very own email address and access to a filtered version of the World Wide Web. He later became the 2iC of ILT in 2001, teaching Year 11 and 12 Information Systems, and ran the co-curricular Chess Club.

In 2012, Simon moved from classroom teaching to becoming the IT Manager. He was instrumental in implementing Synergetic, the Abloy key system, the ILT Device Programme and establishing the IT infrastructure that has been 20 years in the making. He also worked closely with the Architects and Facilities team to ensure our infrastructure around the campus was maintained and updated with new fibre runs.

For those who have worked with him, he is fondly remembered for his loyalty, kindness, and the continual support he provided to his staff and colleagues. He brought laughter into the department and lots of banter. A “Master Roaster” of coffee beans, the Tech Centre were never short of a fresh supply for our daily fix.

As Simon embarks on retirement, it will allow him to enjoy more time with his wife, Sue and his children, Declan, and Rachel, as he is very much a family man. He shared his kindness and empathetic nature with us all, making the Tech Centre feel like part of his extended family. We wish him well and thank him for being a valued member of the IT Department, but now it’s time for him to live the Aussie dream and head off in the caravan with Sue as they embark on their journey to Darwin, Queensland, Northwest WA, and Tasmania. We hope he stocks up on his coffee beans first!

LEWIS MIEDzYBLOCKI FACILITIES TRADES ASSISTANT

By Mark Watts Operations and Project Manager

Lewis started working at Scotch College in a casual capacity whilst his father was still employed as a carpenter. The tenyear journey from a casual to being the backbone of the maintenance team has been one of outstanding achievement and carried out with a smile and can-do attitude.

In his early years Lewis was happy being instructed in what to do and go around the campus to carry out the work. As opportunities presented themselves within the facilities team Lewis did his training and gained the relevant qualifications to take on these roles. This led to Lewis upskilling to become a specialist in more than one field.

From this new drive to contribute to the team he has grown over the last few years into a leader that his colleagues respect and want to learn from.

On a personal note, it has been fantastic to be part of Lewis’ journey at Scotch College. The Gentle Giant who stayed away from conflict and decision-making has come full circle to be the backbone and one of our unsung leaders within the facilities team with a yes, we can achieve this and does this time and again to the highest level.

As Lewis leaves at the end of the year to pursue his longawaited travels around the world, we wish him safe passage to new adventures. His values and expertise along with his calm manner will be missed by all in the team.

JAMES BRIDLE ASSISTANT HEAD OF SPORT

By David Gault

Head of Sport and Assistant to the Director of Co-Curricular

James commenced in April 2004 as the assistant Head of Sport. He then took up the role as Head of Sport in 2005 and in 2014 took a step back into being the Assistant Head again. In his time, James has played a central role in the success and development of various teams. Most importantly his extensive background in sports physiology, having worked for many elite senior sporting organisations in WA, meant that James had a major impact on the sporting success and growth of so many boys throughout his tenure.

James was a member of the Co-Curricular committee for many years and oversaw staff co-curricular allocations from 2016 until 2021. He also served on the Colours and Honours Committee throughout his entire tenure at the College.

James was representative on the PSSA Committee from 2005-2021. In this time, he had input into many decisions that were made around the direction of PSA sport and his opinion, given his long background in elite sport was always valued by this Committee.

In his time at Scotch College, James was involved in numerous sporting and Co-Curricular tours, including a Rugby Tours to America and twice to France, the second of which included the Soccer team as well. He has been involved in three football tours to Melbourne, as well as a Soccer tour to the same city. James has also led the Year 9 Canberra tour on three occasions.

James always made himself available for boys to see him with injury concerns that they had, and his knowledge in this area enabled many boys to be able to return to play quickly which benefited their sides. Attention to detail and thorough planning are traits James was known for and these ensured sport always ran smoothly each year.

James has made a significant contribution to sport at Scotch during his years at the College, and teams he has had direct involvement with have won titles at 1st team level, including football (2020,2021,2022), Cricket (2021), Soccer (2017) and Athletics (2013,15,16,18,19,20,21,22).

The College wishes James all the best for his future endeavours, and we look forward to him staying involved in Scotch sport in a coaching capacity.

MARILYN zUIDERSMA MATHEMATICS TEACHER

By Jacqui Langley

Curriculum Leader – Mathematics

As a professional practitioner Marilyn’s passion for Mathematics and understanding of its theory and practical application has indelibly enriched a grateful department and cohort after cohort of transfixed students accessing the complexity of a demanding subject via Marilyn’s consistent devotion.

Over the last 19 years, at Scotch College, Marilyn has made invaluable contributions to the education of boys. She was here when we introduced the IB Diploma and has taught IB HL maths for several years, coaching students to achieve at the highest level. Regardless of the class, Marilyn has an amazing ability to engage and inspire her students, drawing out the potential in students lacking confidence in the subject. In 2018 Marilyn was awarded the inaugural WA Mathematics teacher of the year, an outstanding commendation which recognised her contributions to Mathematics education.

Marilyn has been part of the service programme at Scotch running the soup kitchen on a Thursday after school. For many years she coordinated the Year 8 lunchtime clubs. Her kind nurturing nature was a perfect fit for her role organising the orientation programme for new staff. She is dedicated to ensuring all students get the support required to achieve success and has run the after school maths help sessions each week for many years. As a caring and committed mentor within both Anderson and Brisbane house, Marilyn has built meaningful relationships with her students.

As a colleague the Mathematics Department and the College have been strengthened by Marilyn’s calm, professionalism and collegiality. She is approachable and welcoming and can always be relied upon to be a sounding board for all things Mathematics and personal.

Marilyn now starts a new well-deserved chapter in retirement and we wish her all the best. She has contributed so much to the college and to Maths education, she is one of a kind and simply irreplaceable.

STAFF AND COUNCIL LIST

COLLEGE COUNCIL

Mr Mark Paganin

Member: Finance & Planning Board (Chair) and Council (Chair)

Prof Simon Anderson

Member: Council

Mrs Saschelle Blake

Member: Council

Mr Terry Bowen

Member: Finance & Planning Board (Deputy Chair) and Council

Mr John Flecker

Member: Finance & Planning Board and Council

Mr Roy Kelley

Member: Council

Mr Greg Ledger

Member: Finance & Planning Board and Council

Mr Alan Murray

Member: Council

Rev Margaret Tyrer

Member: Council

Mr Tim Wiese

Member: Finance & Planning Board and Council (Deputy Chair)

Mrs Martina Crowley

Member: Council

Ms Naomi Flutter

Member: Finance & Planning Board and Council

Rev Steve Francis

Member: Council

Mrs Susy Thomas

Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Western Australia

COLLEGE ExECUTIVE

Headmaster

Dr A J O’Connell, DipT, BEd, GradDip Lang St, DipRSA (Lon), MEd, DBA, FACE. FNAAUC. FAIM

Head of Senior School

Mr P D L Burt, BPE (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Head of Middle School

Mr B P Gill, BAEd (ECowan), BEd (Curtin), Med (ECowan)

Head of Junior School

Mrs M Hodges, BBus (Curtin), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Director of Teaching and Learning

Mrs C J Fugill, BAEd (ECowan), MLeadership (Monash)

Director of Admissions, Engagement and Communications

Mr D Kyle, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA) GradCertIR (Curtin)

Director of Information and Learning Technologies

Mr B Tyrell, BEdITMultMedAccBus (NDameAust), MEd LeadMan (NDameAust), Cert IV Workplace Training (AOT), Cert IV Training and Assessment (Pinacle)

Chief Financial Officer

Dr I J Anthony, BSc (Hons) (UWA), PhD (UWA)

Director of Student and Staff Wellbeing

Mr J E Hindle, BA (Hons), DipEd, MEd, M.IR (UWA)

Director of Co-Curricular

Mr R A Foster, BPHE (UWA), DipEd (UWA) Chaplain

Rev G P van Heerden BTheol(Hons), M.Theol (Rhodes), BA (Rhodes), MA (Rhodes)

ACADEMIC STAFF

Full-time and Part-time

Mr D A Alderson, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mrs F M Alexander, BA (Curtin), BEd Conversion (Curtin) Cert IV T&L (Oxford Brookes)

Ms A M Franco Alvarez, Bed Design and Technology (ECU)

Mrs S T Angel, BEd (Hons) (Curtin) Med (Lead&Mgmt) (Notre Dame)

Mr A J Arbuckle, BBus (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Ms M E Baker, BCommunication (NDameAust), GradDipEd (NDameAust)

Mrs A H Beckett, Barts Eng&Hist (UWA), GradDipEd Secondary (Notre Dame), MEd Curriculum (Notre Dame)

Mr G D Bennett, BEcons (Adel), GradDipEd (SACAE)

Mrs S E Berry, BComm HR and Management (UWA), Grad DipEd Middle School (ECU), Med Curriculum (UQ)

Mrs M Bloodworth, DipTeach (WACAE), BEd (Curtin)

Mrs S M Blunt, BEd (WACAE), PostGradDipBusComp (Curtin), Cert IV TAFE

Mr P J Bolton, BEd (Curtin)

Mr J A D Bongiovanni, BMarine&FreshwaterBiology, DipScienceEd (ECU)

Mr S Bosnich, BScience (UWA), GradDipEd Secondary (Murdoch)

Mr M J Bradley, BA (NDameAust), GradDipEd (NDameAust)

Mr J A Bridle, Cert III Mngmt Prac (AIM), BEd (Canberra), MSc (UWA)

Mr M P Brinsden, BHPE (NDameAust)

Mrs N H Browne-Cooper, BPA (NDameAust), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr O J Burke, BEng (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr D R Butcher, Cert III ElectroSysElec, BEd (ECU)

Mr M Campbell, BA Ed (ECowan)

Mrs S Carniello, BEd (Switzerland)

Mrs A Cathcart, BA (Murdoch), GradDipEd (Murdoch), MInetComm(Curtin)

Ms V L Chaix, BEd (Univeristy AixMarseille), GradDipEd (Univeristy of NancyMaxeville)

Ms R M Cirillo, BA Psych (Curtin), BEd (Curtin), GradCert (NDameAust), MEd (EdLeadPol) (Monash)

Ms A G Clancy, BEd Primary (Melbourne) GradCertEd (Early Childhood Studies) (ECU) – NEW

Mrs F M Craig, BAPsych (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Miss O B Creagh, BA (Curtin) GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr J Creighton, BPE, BEd, Dip. Teach (Otago, NZ)

Mrs L Crofts, BA (ECowan)

Mr S A Crosara, BEd Maths (ECU)

Mrs R S Cumming, BA (WACAE), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr R M Dall’Oste, BSc (Hons), DipEd (LaTrobe)

Mr A F Doney, BA (UWA), DipTeach (Nedlands)

Mr S Duncan, BEd (NDameAust)

Ms A M Duratovic, BMus (ECU), Dip.Ed (ECU), Hons (ECU)

Mr R J Edwards, BEd (ECowan)

Mrs C A Eleftheriou, BA (UND), HDipEd (UND)

Mrs C M Ellis, BA (UWA), BEd (UWA)

Mrs N J Eidne, BSc (Hons) (UCT) GradDipEd (UCT)

Mrs L McCormack, BAppSc (Hons) (UQ)

Ms L J Evans, BAppSc (WAIT), GradDipEd (Curtin)

Mrs T R Fitzpatrick, BA (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr R Foster, BEd (ECowan)

Mr C T Gabriels, BHPE (UWA), GradDip Ex Sci (NDameAust)

Mr M T Gale, BPHE (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr S P Galipo, BEd (ECowan), GradCertEd (ECowan)

Ms R Gaudieri, BEd (Murdoch), BSport (Murdoch)

Mr D A Gault, BPHEd UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr T M Giese, BEd (UNS), BSc (UNS)

Mr A N Giglia, BA Science (UWA), Med (UWA)

Mrs G Giglia, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Miss K Gooding, BA (Hons) (UWA), BEd (UWA)

Ms A P Goodison, BSc (ECowan), BEd (ECowan)

Mr E Grant, BA (ECowan), BCreativeArts (ECowan)

Mr A G Gray, BSc (NDameAust), GradDipSc (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Ms K E Gray, BA (NDameAust), BEd (NDameAust)

Mrs M D C Grech, BEd (WACAE), DipTeach (ECowan)

Ms K A Green, BSocSc DramaPerformStudies MediaComm (UKZN), PostGradEd (UKZN)

Mr N S Guard, BA (ECowan), DipEd (NDameAust)

Ms K A Guy, BOutEd (LaTrobe), GradCertEd (LaTrobe)

Mr R J A Hales, BA (Hons) Geog (Victoria), DipTeach (Christchurch)

Mrs O J Harnwell, BEd (EarlychldhdEd) (FirstClassHons)

Mr M S Hildebrandt, BEd (Curtin)

Ms G P Hodgson, BA (Murdoch), GradDip UPP (RMIT), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mrs S C G Hodgson, BAppSc (WAIT), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Ms F L Hogan, BPHE (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr R T Holdman, BEd (ECowan)

Mr T P Iwanowski, BSc (Kings), PGCE (Roehampton), QTS (UK)

Mr M Jahn, BEd Phys Ed (ECowan)

Mr J Kandiah, BEcon (UWA) BCom (UWA) GradDipEd (NDameAust)

Mr M Kelly, BSc (Glasgow), PGDE (Strathclyde)

Ms L M Kerrigan, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mr A P R Kingwell, Bed Music (UWA)

Mr M A G Kleinschmidt, BEd Hons (QUT), BA (QUT)

Mr R R Knight, BA (ECowan), BEd (ECowan)

Mrs J A Langley, BSc Hons (Leeds), PGCE (Leeds)

Ms D V Lee, BScEd (MCAE), MEd Studies (NTU)

Miss P C B Lester, BSc (UWA), BEd Music (ECU)

Mr W Liauw, BEd (AJCU) (Indonesia)

Mrs L S Lilford, BEd (Witwatersrand)

Mr H J Loosemore, BEcons (UWA), DipEd (UWA), ACE

Mrs P J Lopez, BA Cum Laude (San Francisco), DipTeach (Churchlands)

Mr S C Loveday, BEd (MusEd) (ECowan)

Mr S A McLean, BSc (UWA), BEng (UWA), DipTeach (ECowan)

Mr S R Mecham, BA Ed (ECowan)

Mr A J Mellor, BSc ExcHthSci (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA), MAppSc SpCoach (UQ)

Ms J E Mills, BA (Hons), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr K S Mitchell, BPEd (Sec) (NDameAust)

Mr B G Morison, BFA (ECU), GradDipEd (ECU), Cert III Visual Art, Cert IV Training and Assessment

Mrs E J Muddle, BEd (WACAE), CTEFL (Cambridge), DipTeach (CTC), GradCertEd (NDameAust)

Miss D M Mullin, BEd Primary (Murdoch), GradDipEd

Ms K L Muni, BA (Curtin) DipEdSec (ECowan)

Mr M A Neave, Cert IV Hosp & Mngmt (TAFE), BEd (D&T)

Mr M S Ninkov, BA (UWA), MTeach(HumSpEd) (UWA)

Mrs N M A Noble, BA (Hons) (UOP), GradDipEd (NDameAust)

Mr W K Norman, BA (Deakin/ECowan), BTeach (Deakin), GradDip T/L (ECowan)

Mr S W O’Connell, BHPE (NDameAust)

Mr T J N Orford, BEd(Sec)HPEOutdEd (ECowan), Cert III SptRec (AFLSportsReady)

Mrs T O’Shea, BA (Hons) (Stranmillis UC, Belfast)

Ms L K O’Toole, BA, GradDip (UTAS)

Mr J J Owenell, BBSc (NDameAust), BEd (NDameAust)

Mrs L Palmer, BEd (ECowan)

Dr M Papas, BCom (UWA), GradDipHRM (UWA), GradDipCCS (Curtin), GradDipEd (UWA), PhD (UWA), MCA (Curtin)

Dr N Papas, BA (UWA) BSc (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA), PhD (UWA)

Mrs A Paunoski, BMusEd (UWA)

Miss E M L C Perrot, BA (UFC), MEd (UFC), DipEd (UWA)

Mrs S Pett, BA (Plym), MEd (Exe), PGCE (West England)

Mrs T K Phillips, BEd (USQ)

Mr D J Quinlivan, BAppSc (WAIT), DipEd (WACAE), DipVal (WAIT)

Miss S Reyhani, BCompMathsSc (UWA), BEngHons (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mrs A J Ritchie, BA Prim, BEd (Curtin)

Mr S P Ritchie, BSc (Hons) (Otago), DipTeach (UWA)

Mr C T Robinson, BSc (Hons) (Oxford), PGCE (Bristol)

Ms J E Roche, BA (Kent), PGCE Art & Design (Middlesex)

Mr J A Rugg, BA (Hons) (Durham), PGCE (Kings), ARICS (UK)

Miss R Sayers, BA (Hons) QualTeachStatus (UC), DipEarlychldhdEdCare (Sierra)

Mr M A Scaife, BEd (Curtin), DipTeach (Nedlands)

Mrs M A Scarvaci, BEd (Curtin)

Mr J M Schroeder, BSc (ECU, GradDipEd (ECU)

Ms S Sekulov, BEd Primary (ECowan)

Ms R A Shiel, BA (Hons) (Essex), PGCE (Bath)

Mr T M Simpson, BMus, GradDipEd (Adelaide)

Ms N P M Spanbroek, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mr S Sterrett, BA (Hons) (Middlesex), GradDipEd (UWA), MEdL (UWA)

Mrs J P Sullivan, BMusEd (Hons) (UWA), AKC (Earlychldhd & Primary) (UQ)

Mrs M N Sullivan, BA (ECOWAN), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr H E J Sutherland, BEd Physical (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA), Dip of SAQ (SAQ), MBA (Kelle Univeristy)

Dr C Tay, BA (UWA), GradDipEd (Curtin), PhD (UWA)

Mr W R Theis, BEd Music (University of Northern Colorado), MInstrumentalPerformance (Temple University)

Mrs S M Tredget, BA (French) (Hons) (UOL), PtGradCertEd (ML French) (Keele) BilEd (Leeds)

Mr P C Tresise, BSc (UWA) LLB (Murdoch), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr D Turco, BSc (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mrs R M Turkich, BA (ECowan), BEd (ECowan)

Mr B G Van Ingen-Kal, Cert IV (WATI), DipEd (UP)

Mrs S M Varley, BA (ECU), GradDipEd (ECU)

Ms C S Vinton, BA (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr M J Walker, BMus (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mrs A L Ward Gordon, BA Joint Hons (Leeds), PGCE (Keele)

Dr N Warrington, BSc Hons (Leicester), GradDipEd (UWA), PhD (Leicester)

Mr B E Watson, BEd (Hons) (ECowan), DipTeach (WACAE)

Mrs A J Webster, LLB (Hons) (Edinburgh), PGCE Prim (Dundee)

Ms K E Webster-Blythe, BA (Hons) (Cardiff), PGCE (Wales), CELTA (UK)

Dr J J Weeda, BA (Hons) (UWA), DipEd (UWA), PhD (UWA), CTEFL (Cambridge)

Mr A E Wells, BSc (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr S H Whiston, BJourn (Hons) (Surrey IAD), GradDipEd (Primary) (ECowan)

Mrs A P Wilkes, BSc (ECowan), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mr G J Williams, BA Hons (Liverpool), PGCE (Chester)

Mr C J Wisniewski, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mr A Wood, LLB (Hons) (Bournemouth), DipEd (ECowan)

Mrs S H Wydra, BMusEd (UWA)

Mr B S Young, BEd (WACAE), MEdMgmt (Hons) (UWA), MRE (NDameAust)

Mrs G Youngleson, BA (UCT), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr B D Zani, BA, BEd (UWA)

Mrs M J Zuidersma, BA (UWA), DipTeach (Nedlands)

EDUCATION ASSISTANTS/ AIDES

Full-time and Part-time

Mrs S Ashby, Dip Secretarial, BEd Secondary (Curtin), Cert IV EdSupp Special Needs, Dip EdSupport

Ms J Barsden, Cert III Children’s Services EA (TAFE), AssocDip Dental Therapy (WAIT)

Ms T A Beale, BA (Hons) (Curtin), (Art Technician)

Mrs E Black, Dip Events Mgmt (CMID), Cert III FinServices (AAus), Cert IV EduSupp (FTTA)

Miss M J Bridle, BA&Pysch (UWA), BEd (Notre Dame)

Miss A E Civiello, BA (UWA), MTeach (NDameAust)

Ms G Daly, Cert III TeachAsst (TAFE)

Mrs N I Dorai-Raj, BEd (NDameAust)

Mr L M Dwyer, BEd PESocSci (ECowan)

Ms Z Elliot, DipBusMktg (Macleay College)

Ms M G Farr, BPolEcSS (USYD)

Ms C J Farrell, BAVisArt (ECU), Cert III EdSupp (OC)

Mrs C M Hector, Cert III EdSupp (FTTA), Cert III Special Needs (FTTA)

Miss K E M Hedley, BSc Nursing (Curtin), MEd Secondary (Curtin)

Mrs A E Jenkins, Cert IV EdSupp (ATP)

Mrs A M Jubber, AdvDip, PPEd (South Africa)

Ms J A Kitto, Cert IV Ed Assistant (ECowan)

Ms S L Lock, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mrs D M Marshall, DipEarlyChldhdEdu (EC)

Miss P S Osorio Sierralta, BEd Primary (Universidad de Antofagasta), BEd Early (Universidad Catolica de Chile), Cert I Assessment for Learning (University Andres Bello), Med STEM (Curtin)

Ms E Paterniti, Cert III Ed Supp

Ms S Pethic, BEd (ECowan)

Ms F Pinardi, Cert III TeachAsstSpNd (NtAust), Cert III CTEFLA (Zurich), Dip ATCL (Trinity), Adv Dip LTCL (Trinity) SpDr

Ms M Rae, BA (Hon) (Murdoch) Cert III EdAssist (ECowan)

Ms R J Tsen, Cert III EdSupp (FE)Mrs K Tyler, AssocDegSc (Library Technology), Cert I ESL MS (Adelaide), Cert I TeachAsst (ECowan)

Mr L C Unsworth, Cert I in Engineering, Cert I in Business, Cert II in Furniture Making, Cert II in Sport and Recreation, BEd Primary (Murdoch)

Mrs E H Varian, DipSocSci (MRC), DipChildServ (ECowan)

Mrs N L Veitch, Cert III Education Support (FEC)

Miss A L Waddell, BPhysio (NDameAust)

Ms K A Wallace, Higher DipED (JCE, BEd (UNISA)

Mr D A Watson, BEd (NDameAust)

Mrs T Wheeler, Cert III Disability ADMIN, ANCILLARY AND FACILITIES STAFF

Full-time and Part-time

Mrs P Adams, CertOfficeStud (Administration Assistant – Admissions, Engagement & Communications)

Mrs J A Allcock, CertArt&Design (Carine Tafe) Dip VisualArt&Studio Marketing (Administration Officer – Tours, Exchanges & Service)

Mr J Anderson, (Pipe Band Programme Instructor)

Miss K L Anthony, B.S.Chem (Murdoch) (Accounts Receivable Officer)

Me L J Anticevic, TradeCertPlastering (DTWD), (Facilities Trade Assistant)

Mr A Azimi, BSc and Law (Hon) (UWA), (Scholar in Residence)

Mr C H Bailey, (Pipe Band Master)

Mr P Barry, DipLabTech (TAFE), (Laboratory Technician)

Mr C D Batley, BA Mechatronic Engineering (Curtin), BA Audio Engineering (SAE Institute) (Design & Technology Technician)

Mrs P R Behiels, Cert IV BuisnessAdmin (AOBI), Bed Primary (ECU), Med (ECU)

Mrs B Boisen, (Personal Assistant Chief Financial Officer | Executive Assistant to Council)

Mr M A Bozich, (Rowing Operations Manager)

Mr T Burrows, GCertANIM (AFTRS), (Digital Content Creator)

Ms G M Capogreco, MA Hons Int’l Relations & French (St Andrews, Scotland) (Senior Marketing Officer)

Mrs M Ceic, GradCertAviationMGMT (RMIT), AdvCertTravOfAdm (Administration Officer – Co-Curricular & Wellbeing)

Mrs M J Colling, (Executive Assistant to the Director of Advancement and Philanthropy)

Miss S Costanzo, BAJ (Curtin) (Administration Officer – Alumni)

Mrs M A Cross, MA (Hons) (Edin), PGCAS (Aberdeen), DipABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), (International Baccalaureate Administrator)

Mr M C Davies, BA (Curtin), (Design & Technology Technician)

Miss S I de Jonge, BA Hospitality and Tourism Management (University of Massachusetts) (Administration Officer –Boarding)

Miss N F Dimasi, BDigMedia (Murdoch), DipIT (SMT), (Information and Learning Technology Support Officer)

Mr G J Dwyer, BCom (UWA), (Boarding Mentor)

Mrs C F J Elms, GradCertHRM (Curtin), (Personal Assistant to the Head of Academic Support and School Psychologist)

Mr B D Evans, (Groundsperson)

Mr R G Fenwick, (Grounds Co-ordinator)

Mrs J K Fink, (Junior School Secretary)

Miss A FitzPatrick, (Food Design Technician – Middle School)

Mr J Flint, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (ECowan), DipFA (TAFE), (Art Technician –Senior School)

Ms K L Flowers, BA AppSc (Curtin) DipEd (ECowan), (Senior Librarian)

Mr G W W Ford, Dip Mngmt (TAFE), (Manager of Business Services)

Ms L J Fudger, Cert IV Training & Assessment, (Administration Assistant –Music & Events)

Miss S L Gatti, BFA (Curtin), (Admissions Officer)

Mrs L Gauld, DipSecStudies (Scotland), (ILT Office Co-ordinator)

Miss L D Graham, (Middle School Secretary)

Mr M L Grosse, Cert IV Business (TAFE), (Personal Assistant to the Director of Boarding)

Ms I Halim, MAcct (Curtin), (Payroll Officer/ Assistant Accountant)

Mrs F J Hannington, (House Parent)

Mr C F Harding, Cert III Agriculture (TAFE) (Apprentice Grounds Person)

Ms C R Hassell, BA Psych (Curtin), MPysch (Curtin) (Pyschologist –Senior School)

Mrs K Helm, Cert IV Lab Technician (CIT), Dip Lab Tech (VTS), (Laboratory Technician)

Mrs K F Hobbs, DipMgt (AIM), (Administration Assistant – Teaching & Learning)

Mr S C Hollingshead, BBus (Curtin), GradDipEd (Curtin), (ILT Manager)

Mr A J Howe, (Groundsperson)

Ms I Hunt, BSc (Cape Town) (Uniform Shop Manager)

Mrs K F Hunt, BMus (Univeristy of Hull), Cert Governance and Risk Management (GIA), MBusiness Admin (UWA) (Risk and Compliance Advisor)

Ms D V G Ingram, (Laundry Assistant)

Mr W C Jackson, BA (CSU), (Indigenous Student Mentor | Senior Boarding Mentor)

Mrs A M Johnson, (Accounts Payable Officer)

Mr A Jones, BSc (Computer Science) (ECowan), (Information Architect)

Mrs H Joyce, RN (Nurse)

Mr S Kennedy, Barts (Curtin) (Information and Learning Technology Support Officer)

Miss S Khan, BSc (UWA), Barts (UWA) (Receptionist)

Ms E L Kinsey, Cert III in Hospitality, BComm Human Resource Management & Management (Curtin) (Human Resource Officer)

Mr M J Kruyt, Certificate III CabMk (TAFE) (Carpenter/ Joiner)

Ms R M Lakomy, BBusAcc (UNE), (Admissions and Database Officer)

Mr M A Lane, Cert III Sports Turf Mngmt (CIT), (Facilities Grounds Co-ordinator)

Mr B Le, BA Science, Health, BA Science, Paramedicine (Technical Support Officer)

Mr M A Lee, BE (Hons) (UOS) (Facilities Trade Assistant)

Ms S Leung, BA/J (Curtin), (Digital Marketing & Publications Coordinator)

Ms J A Lilburne, BCom (UWA), (Uniform Shop Assistant)

Ms S C Lipscombe, BA Psych (UWA), GradDipCounselling (Curtin), (School Psychologist)

Ms H D Locke, Cert III Bus, Cert III Children’s Studies, (Personal Assistant to the Head of Senior School)

Ms K Lorimer, BSc (Hons) (Deakin), MPsych (Monash), (School Psychologist)

Mrs C E Lucas, (Junior School Secretary)

Mr M R Luton, BA (KENT), NVQII (MIDKENT), (Facilities Maintenance Co-ordinator)

Mrs R J Manning, RN (Nurse)

Mr J S Marginis, BPsych (Curtin), MPsych (Curtin), (School Psychologist)

Mr R J Markwell, (Network Engineer)

Mr R G Mathews, Turf Management (Bentley TAFE), Cert in Spraying, Forklift and First Aid (WACA) (Gardener)

Mr S D McCarthy Dip Networking (TAFE), (ILT Support Officer)

Mrs L McCoy, (Executive Assistant to the Headmaster)

Mrs D J McConnell, (Accounts Payable Officer)

Mrs Y McDonald, BA (UniMelb) MEd (UniMelb), (Archivist)

Mr M A McGuinness, (Bus Driver and Deliveries)

Mr J McIntyre, (Carpenter/Joiner)

Miss C L McKay, BCreatIndustGraphDesign (ECowan), (Library Services Assistant – Graphics)

Mr L Miedzyblocki, (Trades Assistant)

Miss R J McLeod, BA Creative Advertising and Graphic Design, Photography, and Illustration (Curtin) (Art Technician –Middle School)

Mr S C Mitchell, BScCompSc IntSoftwearDev (Murdoch), (Information and Learning Technology Support Officer)

Mrs C Morton, (Personal Assistant to the Head of Junior School)

Mrs E L Murdoch, BSocWk (Curtin), GradDip ILS (Curtin), (Library Services Specialist)

Ms A L Murphy, RN (Nurse)

Mr J G Murray, SQA in bagpipes level 8 & SCQF level 6 (NPC Glasgow) (Pipe Band Programme Instructor)

Mrs L Murray, (Personal Assistant to the Head of Middle School)

Mr M Pannell, (Curator of Wickets)

Ms L B Perriam, (Library Services Assistant), BA (ECowan), Dip (Information Science), MISc (ECowan)

Mr A D Pomfret, (Gardener)

Mrs K L Prince, BSc Health Promotion (Curtin) (Food Design Technician –Middle School)

Mr S A Prior, BFA (Curtin) (Library Services Officer)

Mrs K Quinn, Dip Bus Mgmt (Sydney), (Director of Advancement and Philanthropy)

Mrs K L Read, (Receptionist)

Mr T J B Rewell, Cert II in Carpentry and Joinery (TAFE) (Design and Technology Technician)

Ms H J Richards, Dip of Business Admin (University of Bedfordshire) (Administration Officer – Facilities)

Mrs F Richmond, RN (Nurse Manager)

Mr R E Ringuet, Cert II in Horticulture (Gardener)

Mr M D Roberts, HNCCompSE (Database Developer)

Ms V Roddan, (Student Services Officer)

Ms I R E Russell, Cert III Children’s Services (NM Tafe), Cert IIII Out of School Care (NM Tafe), Cert II Security Operations (Paragon Corp), Cert III Calm (NM Tafe), Cert III Horticulture (NM Tafe) (Gardener)

Mr J A Santelli, BBus (ECowan), CPA (Manager of Finance)

Mrs E R Satriani, (Laundry Assistant)

Mrs S Scott, BASc (NDameAust), GradDipEd (UWA) (Manager of Admissions)

Mr D W Seaby, (Groundsperson)

Mr V Shah, BSc IT (Gujarat Univeristy), MBA (University of Technology) (ILT Manager)

Mrs M Shahbazi, BSc (Geology) (FUM) (Laboratory Technician)

Mr P D Sherman, (Pool Maintenance)

Mrs N L Sierakowski, BComMktPR (Curtin) Cert III Bus (TAFE) (Alumni Officer)

Mrs B A Simkin, RN (Nurse)

Mrs P C Seaby, (House Parent)

Mrs C Smith, (Administration Assistant –Middle School)

Mrs K A Smith, (Facilities Management Officer)

Mr K G Sorrell, Cert III SpTuMgt (TAFE) (Groundsperson)

Dr N Spadaccini, BSc (Hons) (UWA), PhD (UWA) (Curriculum Administrator K-12)

Mr G A Spence, BSc EnvSci (Ulster), MSc Marine (Herriot Watt), PGDipHRM (Auckland), (Director of Human Resources and Staffing)

Mr M B F Spratt, (Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator)

Mr R Steenkamp, BComms (UWA), GradDip AppCorpGov (GIA) (Head of Swimming)

Mr C A Stretch, (Senior Boarding Mentor)

Mrs D Sukuroska, Cert IV Bus(Admin) (AOC), Cert IV FinSer (EPT) (Administration Officer – Senior School)

Ms M A Sullivan, (Food Design Technician)

Mrs T M Swinny, BComm (ECowan), Cert IV HR (AHRI), (Senior Human Resources Advisor)

Ms A M Thomas, BHRMgt (NDameAust), BBSc(NDameAust), (Human Resources Advisor)

Mrs J E Toovey, Cert III (Food Technician)

Mr T O Turkich, (Apprentice Grounds Person)

Mrs P J Turner, (Assistant Curriculum Administrator)

Ms G J Turvey, (Music Resources Coordinator)

Mrs J K Usher, BBus Marketing (ECowan), (Personal Assistant to the Director of Boarding)

Mr M L Valentine, BEd (ECowan), DipTeach (WACAE), PostDipEdSt (ECowan), (Special Projects Officer – Remote Learning)

Ms T M Vance, (Laundry Assistant)

Mr F M van Rhyn, Trade Certificate – Fitter and Turner (Facilities Trades Assistant)

Miss R J Venn, GradDipIT, Cert III in Business, Cert IV Accounting (Receptionist and Administration Officer – Venues and Events)

Mr I W Waldock, (Bus Driver)

Mr M R Washbourne, BTech (Curtin), (Technical Support Officer)

Mr M R Watts, Adv Craft Carpentry (C&G), (Operations and Project Manager)

Mrs V J Wells, (Senior Administration Officer Student Services)

Mrs S Willis, (Laundry Supervisor)

Mr T M Wilson, (Design & Technology Technician)

Mr W R Wingfield, (Administration Assistant – Sport)

Mrs T D Winter, (Art Technician – Middle School) Cert II VisArts (VETIS)

Ms E C Winterbottom, BComAd (Curtin), BAGrDesCrAdv (Curtin) (Digital Marketing Officer)

Ms D R Wright, BA (UWA), BA Psych (UWA), DipEd. (UWA) (Uniform Shop Assistant)

Mrs M D Ziepe, BEd (Nedlands) DipTeach (Nedlands) (MultiLit Co-ordinator)

Mr K L Zrinski, (Information and Learning Technology Support Officer)

YEAR 12

GRADUATES

ALExANDER

Victor H Albuquerque Silva, MacIntyre D G Baddeley, Ethan J Branchi, Codi B Cook, Louis D Davis, Jonathan J Dunlop, Tobias G Evans, Hudson C Grant, Timothy M Hardcastle, Coen P Livingstone, Tobias A J Maxwell, Rusty J McIntosh, Pablo J Munoz Morillo, Ethan X Parkin, Austin M Savundra, Henry A Vaughan, James J E Walker

ANDERSON

Jack F Armstrong, Nicholas J Eagleton, James A W Gammage, William W Henwood, Thomas J Le Page, Adam J Lenny, Hugh R Maddern, Lachlan T Marley, Joe T Matthews, Samuel H McGinniss, Kofi C Raffan, Lucas A Ralls, Jack E Rigg, Jurgens S Terblanche, Nicholas J Van Wyk, Oliver J Walker, Edward J Young

BRISBANE

Liam L Aube, Arthur E Bannister, Oliver P Cropp-Chabanne, Luca M Datodi, Dylan E Falkiner, Benjamin J Fleay, Joseph B Fonti, Matthew R Galjaardt, Brodie F Haywood, Anton C Headley, Harry A Jenour, Julius M Kain, Kaleb P Morrison, Jed T Orrock, Thomas P Ostergaard, Blair P Shields, Thomas W Sounness, James G Spadanuda

CAMERON

Mack T J Braddock, Riley K Davis, Leo A Digby, Benjamin M Fleming, Banjo P J Harold, James W Harper, Xavier M E Houston, Aidan McKie, Harrison P Miels, Julien M Montandon, Lochlan E W O’Brien, Fletcher T O’Connell, Emanuel N Radici, Jai Saffioti, Oscar S M Warner

FERGUSON

Rohan F Baldwin, Benjamin J Breden, Aedan E M Deveney, Craig S Dinas, Jack L Frazer, Jahlil P Haji Noor-Fuller, Oliver D Henderson, Thomas C Liston, Thomas F Macknay, Archie J Robinson, Angus J Temby, James S Wadcock, Darcy T Walsh, Jack J Williamson, Siyuan Yuan

KEYS

Rupert H Arbuckle, Finnian J Beard, Matthew H Coutts, Sidney A Cullen Falconer, Edward L Graham, Xavier S Graham, Mitchell G Langdon, Tyler J Messina, Winton C Messina, Thomas W Mutter, Sean M Palmer, Oscar E Rogers, Raphael R Schinazi, George A Sharrin, Kody W Waters, Edward K Willesee

ROSS

James L Anderson, Lachlan D J Bateman, Samuel F D Beattie, Rio C R Bowling, Harrison J Clark, Aidan J T Flaherty, Geordie J A Hamilton, Toby K Johnston, Jackson P Loader, Kane L Mackintosh, Jake J Marshall, Benjamin R Melville, Hamish R Meston, Joshua J Reid, Hugh J P Rowe, Alexander J Russell-Weisz, Stewart R van Hoek, Ben J Weber, Jarrah T Withers

ST ANDREWS

Charles E Begley, Dylan J R Black, Connor Christensen, Henry A Cooper, Oliver Cooper, Jacques A M Creighton, Charlie E Duplock, Hugo H Fellows-Smith, Bevan A Gardner, Tane D Hasler, James M G Mahaffy, Riley J Monaghan, Paras H Patel, Timothy M Scheepers, Jingyi Tian, Jack B Tylich, Benjamin R Walsh, Toby J Webster

SHEARER

Elijsha S A Blackburn, Cameron A Bourne, Nicholas A V Boys, Oliver M Bridgwood, Oliver W Brown, Kalib A Dempster Park, Rory J N King, Kalani F Locke, Gianluca M Mastrocinque, Robert R McAullay, Shunta Numano, Lachlan L Parry, Harrison C Pateman, Thomas P Ruefli, Thomas M Simich, Cooper T Stanley, Joel C Stocks, Truong T Vy

STUART

Daniel J Curtin, Joseph B Edwards, Hugo A Elliot, Pan Gao, Brodie C D Hayward, Nelson B Hegge, Mitchell J Hyde, Jason Ilse, Anthony Jovanovich, Oscar R Lawrence, James Moffat-Clarke, Hayden B Moon, Sebastian P Salt, Benjamin J Simpson, Rowan J W Smith, Kai A Sproule, Patrick J Stewart, Benjamin K C Waddell

SURVIVORS YEAR 1, 2011

BACK ROW: Mrs Laura Triglavcanin, Pablo Munoz Morillo, Ethan Saffy, Shay Boyle, Benjamin Allen, Henry Vaughan, Oliver Hird, Mrs Merrie Cockerill

MIDDLE ROW: Ben Breden, Thomas Ostergaard, Julien Montandon, Jason lise, Mrs Alison Webster, Alexander Russell-Weisz, Jensen Blok, Jordan Naidoo, Thomas Le Page

FRONT ROW: Patrick Griffin, Emanuel Radici, Luca Muir Anderson, Lewis Gresham, Hamish Meston, Jonathan Arnott, James Spadanuda

ABSENT: Henry De Keulenaer

SURVIVORS YEAR 12, 2022

FRONT ROW: James Spadanuda, Pablo Munoz Morillo, Hamish Meston, Dr Alec O’Connell (Headmaster), Jason Ilse, Emanuel Radici, Thomas Le Page

SECOND ROW: Benjamin Breden, Julien Montandon, Hugo Fellows-Smith, Alexander Russell-Weisz, Henry Vaughan, Thomas Ostergaard

YEAR 12 BALL

JULIUS KAIN VICE-CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (OPERATIONS)

THE YEAR 12 BALL WAS AN INCREDIBLE EVENT AND ONE OF THE MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF MY FINAL YEAR AT THE COLLEGE.

MANY OF THE BOYS AND I could not wait to see what Scotch had to offer with setting up this amazing night. In the midst of COVID, and with a chance that our Ball would not go ahead, Scotch decided to move the event outside. It was a necessary decision that did not leave the Scotch Parents with much time to set

up on the Chapel lawn. However, when we arrived with our partners, we were stunned by how incredible everything looked outside and it set the scene for an enjoyable night. A big thanks to all the parents on the Year 12 Ball committee who did an incredible job organising a fantastic night for us.

It was great enjoying a meal outside, in the fresh air under a full moon, with plenty of great entertainment from the Pipe Band and the DJ throughout the night. The Year 12 students absolutely loved the night, getting themselves in photos with their Houses and classes, before rushing back to the DJ to dance to their favourite songs. Overall, the Year 12 Ball was an amazing way to start 2022 and something the whole year group will remember and cherish for many years to come.

THE YEAR 12 BALL WAS AN AMAzING WAY TO START 2022 AND SOMETHING THE WHOLE YEAR GROUP WILL REMEMBER AND CHERISH FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.

MARCH OUT

VALEDICTORY DINNER SPEECH

OFFICIAL SPEECH

Good evening Headmaster, parents, staff and most importantly the Scotch College leaving class of 2022. It is my great honour to be asked to deliver this speech.

I want to draw a comparison between life, your life, and a game played over four quarters. At 17 or 18 years of age, you are approaching the end of your first quarter, you are 17 or 18 minutes into the first quarter, and let’s pretend that that game will last for 100 minutes, 100 years. In my opinion, this next 7 or 8 minutes, the 7 or 8 years until your first quarter ends, are some of the most exciting moments of the game, of your life.

There are three key concepts I would like to talk to you about tonight because I think these are very important for you to make the most of your time in this game of life.

The first concept is chasing dreams. Dreams

When I was a 17 year old, at the 17 minute mark of my first quarter, I had big dreams and I guess it is funny as I didn’t imagine I would be back here at Scotch 29 years later. People can’t believe that I am still at Scotch College but I am incredibly proud of what I do, the opportunities that have been presented to me and the people that I have met and who I now consider my closest friends.

I had an amazing childhood, although some may have considered some aspects a challenge, I didn’t know any other way and to me it was a charmed life. At the age of 30, when he was in his second quarter, my dad decided to become a professional golfer. Quite a career choice. This was also the year I was born. So off he went chasing his dream, quite a challenge for a young

couple with three young children to raise. Some would have said he was crazy. Where was his job security? What was his future? For the next 30 years of his life he was basically what we now know as a FIFO worker.

He played approximately 30 golf tournaments a year, with a couple of those being in Perth, meaning he was away for around 27 or 28 weeks every year. We were lucky as we travelled with him a couple of times a year, occasionally to Europe but more often to Japan in our winter holidays or to the eastern states each January.

Those trips were amazing and I think it was there that I started to dream that one day I wanted to do the same thing, travel the world playing golf. These dreams started at a pretty young age.

Chipping a golf ball around our front lawn I took any chance to play, even playing a golf tournament at the age of three. This provided me with hundreds of hours of dream chasing. I imagined playing my hero, Severiano Ballesteros, who I had sat and watched win the British Open at St Andrews, the home of golf when I was 8.

I played a range of sports and also did okay with my studies which, surprise surprise, saw me attend UWA when I left school. The real surprise as a former Scotch boy was that I didn’t do Commerce. I actually pursued a Human Movement degree, but my thoughts were never far away from an oval or a golf course.

Soon AFL footy became the focus of my life. I was lucky enough to get drafted into the inaugural Fremantle Dockers side and this led me on a wonderful adventure with some good and average times but memories I will never forget.

Reiterating what Banjo said so well in his March Out address, I don’t remember details about the games that I played, but I can most certainly remember a lot of people that I have met, some that have had a great impact on my views and beliefs – both positive and negative.

Even during this stage of my life, whenever I had spare time, I would gravitate to the golf course. This was my special place, and I wanted to see where I could go with it so, at the age of 24, just before the end of my first quarter, I retired from football and jumped in the deep end with golf.

For the next two years I practised nearly every day. I was pursuing my dream. I wanted to travel the world and play golf, meet people, have people admire my skill. I would wake at 7am most days, travel to my local course and practise until 4 or 5pm. I treated it like a job.

I started playing local tournaments but unfortunately I wasn’t good enough to make it. I had a dream and I chased it. Yes, I have regrets and I wish I had done some things differently, but the fact is I wasn’t good enough – and I am ok with that.

We all have dreams. Even after I had moved on, there were times when I would go to the driving range and I would think I had found the key: this time the golf ball will go straight...but a swing later, reality would again set in.

People will tell you that dreams come true and they can. But they don’t always – and I think either way that is fine. Here’s the thing: the only way you will be fulfilled is if you actually chase that dream. Don’t be scared of failing, it is an adventure that will take you places, you will meet new people and have life experiences that will shape who you will become well into your second quarter of life.

MR MARK GALE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER CO-CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT

Don’t be scared to fail. You are going to have so many opportunities in this last phase of your first quarter. As life becomes more established and responsibilities increase, you may not take as many chances, but please be willing to give things a go and don’t be scared of failing. The greatest learnings come from these moments.

Challenge Yourself

Get comfortable being uncomfortable. The remainder of your first quarter will present plenty of these moments. Throughout this first quarter of the game, your generation, Generation Z, have become known as shrewd consumers, where diversity is your normal – which I think is wonderful.

You are also regarded as being pragmatic and financially motivated and, given current economic conditions, this is not a bad thing.

You are also the first digital natives and you have been identified as the generation with the greatest mental health issues. In many ways, it is a very different game from the one I played 30 years ago.

So, my first challenge to you is to please take time to have conversations with others, introduce yourself and ask them questions. Listen, really listen, to what they have to say. Make them feel like they matter, because they do. And so do you. This is the skill which may well save us all, in terms of our mental health and our social order.

We all have a choice, when we are at home, when we are at a social function, when we are engaging with friends or on your own: please, take time to observe, to listen, to ask questions. It is a wonderful thing to engage in a conversation and to learn something.

Go to places that others are not willing to go. I first heard this from a coach who was explaining his approach to a sporting contest, but for me this actually applies to many areas of life.

As you now embark on the final phase of your first quarter there are going to be scenarios where you will compete with others for a job or a grade or a place in an institution.

This is really about going further than others, but also further than you might have anticipated you would go. It relates to your organisation, your preparation,

your training or rehearsal, in order to be the best you can be to make an incredible first impression (this may even mean you need to get a haircut).

When you are in your job or completing your assignment, work a bit harder or work a bit smarter, hang around with capable and talented people and learn as much as you can from them. Be willing to challenge yourself.

Relationships

Having a dream is important because it gives you something to strive for. Taking on challenges is important because it enables you to learn about yourself and become the best person you can be. Relationships are the glue that hold everything together. Without friendships and relationships in our lives, we would not be able to achieve much. The sense of fulfilment we might expect with achieving is missing if we do not have people around us to share it with.

I am fortunate to still have a close group of mates from school and we try to catch up a few times a year. Most of us still live in WA, with a couple in the Eastern States, and we still talk about our times in room 9.112 – the current chess room – where Mr Doney was our Ross House mentor. Mr Guard was also there and we used to listen to our mates play guitar and talk about future adventures and current day problems.

Once you move beyond the relative confines of school, you will come into contact with people from different backgrounds. This is a great thing.

It was during the later part of my first quarter that I formed the most significant relationship of my life. 28 years ago I won the relationship lotto. I met a beautiful girl called Kate Mann and we have now spent over a quarter together. We have shared many amazing times and I am so lucky to have her as my wife. Our relationship is currently an absolute juggle. With three children we have learnt to compromise, listen, to cover for each other when support is needed, to have fun and she is my best friend. I am incredibly proud of everything she achieves and the wonderful manner in which she interacts with people. In a relationship sense, I have been blessed.

As I approach the end of my second quarter, as my beautiful wife said the other day, we are now middle aged!! I have developed new, great friendships with amazing people that I work with.

I believe and am confident that you have been given a very solid start but now it is up to you to find the people you identify with, the people you respect and the people you want to connect with. There will be a variety of things that may influence this: a job you are seeking, someone you are trying to impress, a partner you want to notice you. Find the relationships that make you a better person. As the siren sounds on this first quarter of your life, it’s like a whole new game is about to begin and I encourage you to embrace this as you chase your dreams. Whether it be in a workplace or an education facility, there will be a raft of new people with different views and values. This is where relationships and challenges will intersect.

You don’t remember the year you left primary or middle school, but the year you left senior school is a significant moment in your life. You are the leaving class of ‘22 and, on your watch, we celebrated the 125th year of Scotch College. This will be the last time that you are all in the same place at the same time and this is both very sad and very exciting. You are about to embark on an incredible new journey, chase your dreams, find time to live days as if they were your last, continue to learn and be inquisitive, listen to stories, and be grateful for the amazing opportunities that will come your way. Finally and most importantly for me, thank you to the 2022 leavers. 19 years ago I made a decision to become a teacher. I knew a fair bit about what was in store but I never imagined the satisfaction I would get from this vocation and that is because of you, the students at Scotch College. I love the banter in the yard, I love teaching and I love coaching. For me the manner in which you treat each other and the respect and effort that you put into such a diverse range of areas, makes it an absolute pleasure to be a spectator on the sidelines watching the game unfold – perhaps I have fulfilled a different dream.

I wish you every success and happiness in the future. Good night.

YEAR 12 VALETE

Victor H Albuquerque Silva Alexander 2018-22

James L Anderson Ross 2017-22

Rupert H Arbuckle Keys 2016-22

Jack F Armstrong Anderson 2018-22

Liam L Aube Brisbane 2020-22

MacIntyre D Baddeley Alexander 2017-22

Rohan F Baldwin Ferguson 2017-22

Arthur E Bannister Brisbane 2016-22

Lachlan D Bateman Ross 2015-22

Finnian J Beard Keys 2017-22

Samuel F Beattie Ross 2017-22

Charles E Begley St Andrews 2020-22

Dylan J Black St Andrews 2019-22

Elijsha S Blackburn Shearer 2017-22

Cameron A Bourne Shearer 2017-22

Rio C Bowling Ross 2017-22

Nicholas A Boys Shearer 2017-22

Mack T Braddock Cameron 2017-22

Ethan J Branchi Alexander 2016-22

Benjamin J Breden Ferguson 2011-22

Oliver M Bridgwood Shearer 2016-22

Oliver W Brown Shearer 2017-22

Alexander Challis Ferguson 2020-22

Connor Christensen St Andrews 2017-22

Harrison J Clark Ross 2013-22

Codi B Cook Alexander 2012-22

Henry A Cooper St Andrews 2013-22

Oliver Cooper St Andrews 2016-22

Matthew H Coutts Keys 2013-22

Jacques A Creighton St Andrews 2016-22

Oliver P Cropp-Chabanne Brisbane 2017-22

Sidney A Cullen Falconer Keys 2017-22

Daniel J Curtin Stuart 2017-22

Luca M Datodi Brisbane 2013-22

Riley K Davis Cameron 2017-22

Louis D Davis Alexander 2016-22

Kalib A Dempster Park Shearer 2017-22

Aedan E Deveney Ferguson 2021-22

Leo A Digby Cameron 2017-22

Craig S Dinas Ferguson 2016-22

Jonathan J Dunlop Alexander 2015-22

Charlie E Duplock St Andrews 2017-22

Nicholas J Eagleton Anderson 2016-22

Joseph B Edwards Stuart 2017-22

Hugo A Elliot Stuart 2017-22

Tobias G Evans Alexander 2017-22

Dylan E Falkiner Brisbane 2017-22

Hugo H Fellows-Smith St Andrews 2012-22

Aidan J Flaherty Ross 2016-22

Benjamin J Fleay Brisbane 2017-22

Benjamin M Fleming Cameron 2017-22

Joseph B Fonti Brisbane 2017-22

Jack L Frazer Ferguson 2014-22

Matthew R Galjaardt Brisbane 2020-22

James A Gammage Anderson 2017-22

Pan Gao Stuart 2019-22

Bevan A Gardner St Andrews 2016-22

Edward L Graham Keys 2017-22

Xavier S Graham Keys 2017-22

Hudson C Grant Alexander 2016-22

Jahlil P Haji Noor-Fuller Ferguson 2017-22

Geordie J Hamilton Ross 2017-22

Timothy M Hardcastle Alexander 2019-22

Banjo P Harold Cameron 2015-22

James W Harper Cameron 2017-22

Tane D Hasler St Andrews 2017-22

Brodie C Hayward Stuart 2017-22

Brodie F Haywood Brisbane 2017-22

Anton C Headley Brisbane 2016-22

Nelson B Hegge Stuart 2017-22

Oliver D Henderson Ferguson 2017-22

William W Henwood Anderson 2016-22

Xavier M Houston Cameron 2017-22

Mitchell J Hyde Stuart 2013-22

Jason Ilse Stuart 2011-22

Harry A Jenour Brisbane 2015-22

Toby K Johnston Ross 2016-22

Anthony Jovanovich Stuart 2016-22

Julius M Kain Brisbane 2013-22

Rory J King Shearer 2013-22

Mitchell G Langdon Keys

Oscar R Lawrence Stuart

Thomas J Le Page Anderson 2011-22

Adam J Lenny Anderson

Thomas C Liston Ferguson

Coen P Livingstone Alexander

Jackson P Loader Ross

Kalani F Locke Shearer 2017-22

Kane L Mackintosh Ross

Thomas F Macknay Ferguson

Hugh R Maddern Anderson

James M Mahaffy St Andrews 2013-22

Lachlan T Marley Anderson 2013-22

Jake J Marshall Ross 2017-22

Gianluca M Mastrocinque Shearer

Joe T Matthews Anderson

Tobias A Maxwell Alexander

Robert R McAullay Shearer 2017-22

Samuel H McGinniss Anderson

Rusty J McIntosh Alexander

Aidan McKie Cameron

Benjamin R Melville Ross

Tyler J Messina Keys

Winton C Messina Keys

Hamish R Meston Ross

Harrison P Miels Cameron

James Moffat-Clarke Stuart

Riley J Monaghan St Andrews

Julien M Montandon Cameron

Sebastien Monti Brisbane 2018-22

Hayden B Moon Stuart

Kaleb P Morrison Brisbane

Pablo J Munoz Morillo Alexander

Thomas W Mutter Keys 2017-22

Shunta Numano Shearer 2019-22

Lochlan E O’Brien Cameron 2017-22

Fletcher T O’Connell Cameron 2017-22

Jed T Orrock Brisbane 2020-22

Thomas P Ostergaard Brisbane

Sean M Palmer Keys 2012-22

Ethan X Parkin Alexander 2016-22

Lachlan L Parry Shearer 2016-22

Paras H Patel St Andrews 2013-22

Harrison C Pateman Shearer 2017-22

Emanuel N Radici Cameron 2011-22

Kofi C Raffan Anderson 2017-22

Lucas A Ralls Anderson 2013-22

Joshua J Reid Ross 2019-22

Jack E Rigg Anderson 2017-22

Archie J Robinson Ferguson 2020-22

Oscar E Rogers Keys 2017-22

Hugh J Rowe Ross 2017-22

Thomas P Ruefli Shearer 2013-22

Alexander J Russell-Weisz Ross 2011-22

Jai Saffioti Cameron 2022-22

Sebastian P Salt Stuart 2016-22

Austin M Savundra Alexander 2016-22

Timothy M Scheepers St Andrews 2017-22

Raphael R Schinazi Keys 2017-22

George A Sharrin Keys 2017-22

Blair P Shields Brisbane

Thomas M Simich Shearer

Benjamin J Simpson Stuart 2019-22

Rowan J Smith Stuart 2017-22

Thomas W Sounness Brisbane 2018-22

James G Spadanuda Brisbane

Kai A Sproule Stuart

Cooper T Stanley Shearer 2013-22

Patrick J Stewart Stuart 2016-22

Joel C Stocks Shearer 2014-22

Angus J Temby Ferguson 2017-22

Jurgens S Terblanche Anderson 2017-22

Jingyi Tian St Andrews 2019-22

Jack B Tylich St Andrews 2016-22

Stewart R van Hoek Ross 2014-22

Nicholas J Van Wyk Anderson

Henry A Vaughan Alexander

Cornelius J Verwey Keys

Truong T Vy Shearer

James S Wadcock Ferguson 2016-22

Benjamin K Waddell Stuart 2016-22

James J Walker Alexander 2016-22

Oliver J Walker Anderson 2017-22

Benjamin R Walsh St Andrews 2016-22

Darcy T Walsh Ferguson 2016-22

Oscar S Warner Cameron 2017-22

Kody W Waters Keys 2017-22

Ben J Weber Ross 2013-22

Toby J Webster St Andrews 2015-22

Edward K Willesee Keys 2020-22

Jack J Williamson Ferguson 2016-22

Jarrah T Withers Ross 2017-22

Cormack L Young Cameron 2016-22

Edward J Young Anderson 2017-22

Siyuan Yuan Ferguson 2018-22

AWARDS

SCHOOL AWARDS

ACADEMIC ExCELLENCE

Year 6

James Ackerman

Harrison Alder

Archer Beattie

James Berean

Mitchell Booth

George Burbury

Declan Chan

Saxon Clout

Lachlan Cockerill

Noah Colliton

Archer Day

Henry Dove

Elliot Ferguson

Jacob Ferguson

Charles Frayne

Sebastian Fugill

Lachlan Gillett

Jack Keys

Lucas Kwan

Hugo Leary

Connor McManus

Angus Noble

George Oakeley

Harry Ockenden

Lincoln Percy

Wilbur Poushkine

Eli Rigg

Oscar Robinson

Alexander Rogers

Kieran Rout

Clark Savundra

Hugo Smith

Allan Tan

Hugh Twaddle

Felix Walsh

Felix Warner

Max Zhao

Year 7

George Ainslie

Blake Atkinson

Brodie Bedford-Brown

Ishir Bhaduri

Billy Black

Raymond Brodie-Hall

Charlie Burke

Charlie Burt

Charlie Burton

Lachlan Buzza

William Carmichael

Eugene Cha

Frederick Chaney

Yin Chen

Dylan Clark

Wes Cooper

Felix Coveney

Angus Crawford

Eddie Davis

Oscar Denniss

Lewis Duplock

Alex Eagar

Gray El-Ansary

Samuel Evans

Archie Harrison

Hugh Healy

Jacob Hernan

Charlie Hodgson

Flynn Howard

Yuanzhi Hua

Noah Keevill

Jack Kemp

Kaif Khan

Andrew King

Christopher Lapsley

Dominic LeClezio

Eamonn Maher

Gus McIntosh

Lincoln McIntosh

Aubrey Mellor

Konrad Michael

Zachary Ng

Henry Osbon

Tom Osling

Oliver Patterson

Jake Pridmore

Riley Raffan

Charles Reed

Oliver Risinger

Zachary Rumball

Xavier Saverimutto

Zachary Schultz

Sasha Small

Max Sumich

Artin Taghavi Adviehchi

Benjamin Wallbank

Charlie Williams

Tenney Yu

Year 8

Max Albrecht

Harry Alcock

Jack Ashby

Andrea Aubault

Charlie Balnaves

Harper Banfield

Ethan Bartholomaeus

Zachary Blakey

Tom Bowman

Connor Bulseco

Tristan Chan

Brendan Chin

Jake Cuomo

Guillaume Daoud

Raf Donovan

Alex Everett

Olivier Fielke

Magnus Fleming

George Gale

William Golsby

Will Good

Oliver Gooding

Finn Gordon

Campbell Grieves

Ben Hofmann

Oban Hopkins

Andrew Katsambanis

Jackson Korten

Seth Loveday

Thomas Lovegrove

William Macknay

Jack Mayo

Oliver Montandon

Patrick Murphy

Sonny Mutter

Luca Niardone

Angus Oakeley

Luca Regli

Zeke Ritchie

Charlie Robinson

Obi Rogers

Luke Schaufler

Sebastian Siu

James Stephan

Anderson Strk-Lingard

Joshua Thomas

Luke Wessels

Daniel Weustink

Year 9

Zachary M Anderson

Heath E Arbuckle

Matthew I Berglin

Elton R Blackburn

Willem L Buckley

Dylan M Burke

Bruno I Erickson

Oscar Ho

Jack C Hogarth

Reid K Knox Lyttle

Daniel J LeClezio

Haotian Liu

Nicholas P Lovegrove

Oscar B Male

Piers G McNeil

Harry S Mengler

Jack W Nelson

Luis Nettleship

Simon A Pocock

Xavier O Risinger

Oliver T Spurling

Lewis Stepatschuk

Jack M Thackray

Rory Thorpe

James C Wall

Year 10

Seth J Abbott

Alec R Aube

Clancy R Banfield

Maxwell J Burbury

Alexander J Buswell

Ethan J Buzza

Cooper J Campbell

Thomas J Chalmers

Ari R Coulson

George L Di Prinzio

William J Eastman

Bram H Ezekiel

Lachlan A Flaherty

Rory J Fleming

Adrian F Garbowski

Thomas J Gleeson

Santiago R James

Ben H Langdon

Ronan J Leishman

James R Liston

William R Mahaffy

Aidan S Marstrand

Thomas A Mengler

Charlie J Parker

Jett T Patterson

Rory M Purser

Jack G Sandwell

Hugo G Silbert

Ming J Soo

Joshua R Swan

James Tan

Max Thorpe

Alastair W Walker

David W Walton

James P Winch

Year 11

Henry I Allan

Benjamin B Brossard

Caelan R Browne

Harry W Burbury

Joshua A Cahill

Spencer J Clark

AWARDS

James R Cowan

Mikhael W Djauhari

Jaxon R Douglas

Robert J Eastman

Sacha H Faneco

Marco Ghiselli

Thomas J Gray

Joshua G Griffin

Patrick H Hayes

Thomas T Jackson

Daniel L Kerfoot

Nicolas D Langsford

Alexander D Lee

Oliver M McCaw

Fletcher T McIntosh

Callum J Mitchell

Samuel C Mumme

Alasdair D Orr

Jason T Pocock

Samuel J Romero

Willoughby J Sadleir

Harrison J Smith

Oscar R Sumich

Matthew O Turkich

Jose I Villanueva Astorga

Andrew F Walker

Ross O Whittome

Mack H Williams

Lucas E Woolf

Year 12

James L Anderson

Henry A Cooper

Tobias G Evans

Hugo H Fellows-Smith

Aidan J Flaherty

Nelson B Hegge

Harry A Jenour

Julius M Kain

Thomas C Liston

Aidan McKie

Hamish R Meston

Julien M Montandon

Shunta Numano

Lochlan E O’Brien

Fletcher T O’Connell

Emanuel N Radici

Jack E Rigg

George A Sharrin

Joel C Stocks

Jingyi Tian

Nicholas J Van Wyk

James J Walker

Oscar S Warner

ACADEMIC COLOURS

Year 11

Caelan R Browne

Harry W Burbury

Marco Ghiselli

Thomas J Gray

Patrick H Hayes

Thomas T Jackson

Daniel L Kerfoot

Nicolas D Langsford

Fletcher T McIntosh

Callum J Mitchell

Samuel C Mumme

Alasdair D Orr

Jason T Pocock

Samuel J Romero

Willoughby J Sadleir

Harrison J Smith

Andrew F Walker

Ross O Whittome

Lucas E Woolf

Year 12

James L Anderson

Henry A Cooper

Nelson B Hegge

Harry A Jenour

Julius M Kain

Thomas C Liston

Hamish R Meston

Julien M Montandon

Lochlan E O’Brien

Fletcher T O’Connell

Emanuel N Radici

Nicholas J Van Wyk

James J Walker

Oscar S Warner

ACADEMIC HONOURS

Year 12

Henry A Cooper

Nelson B Hegge

Harry A Jenour

Julien M Montandon

Lochlan E O’Brien

Fletcher T O’Connell

Emanuel N Radici

Nicholas J Van Wyk

James J Walker

CO-CURRICULAR COLOURS

Athletics

George Colley

Jack A Cook

Daniel J Curtin

Kalib A Dempster Park

Craig S Dinas

Charlie E Duplock

Marc J Faulkner

Henry J Feutrill

Joseph B Fonti

Marco Ghiselli

Edward L Graham

Oliver A Gray

Luca J Green

Tane D Hasler

Loch E Mactaggart

James M Mahaffy

Winton C Messina

Tyler J Messina

Sullivan J Moody

Kaleb P Morrison

Sean M Palmer

Cameron B Schirmer

James G Spadanuda

Herman Strydom

Matthew O Turkich

Badminton

Cameron A Bourne

Louis D Davis

Daniel L Kerfoot

Michael E Sebo

Jurgens S Terblanche

Ross O Whittome

Basketball

Jaxon R Douglas

Marc J Faulkner

Joseph B Fonti

Marco Ghiselli

Oliver A Gray

Brodie C Hayward

Oliver D Henderson

Alexander C Jackson

Joe T Matthews

Joshua J Reid

Jett Sibosado

Jaezari R Wynne

Cadets

Spencer J Clark

Charles B Clynk

Aidan W Coolican

James R Fraser

Hunter E Freestone

Charles R Hill

Oliver M McCaw

Zachary L Mills

Michael E Sebo

Montague Smith

Benjamin J Vriezen

MacGregor W Watson

Chess

Benjamin E Berglin

Oliver W Brown

Hugo H Fellows-Smith

Cricket

Tobias G Evans

Joshua G Griffin

Hayden Henschel

Joshua A Holborn

Angus C King

Rory J King

Nicolas D Langsford

Benjamin R Melville

Fletcher T O’Connell

Jaxon B Pantall

Henry A Vaughan

Cross Country

Lachlan Dauth

Jack W Douglas

Oscar J Foster

Tane D Hasler

William S Jenkinson

Oliver Knuckey

Harry S Mengler

Luis Nettleship

Community Service

Rupert H Arbuckle

Jack F Armstrong

Rio C Bowling

Oliver P Cropp-Chabanne

Tobias G Evans

Hugo H Fellows-Smith

Pan Gao

Timothy M Hardcastle

Nelson B Hegge

Harry A Jenour

Julius M Kain

Harrison P Miels

Harrison C Pateman

Emanuel N Radici

Stewart R van Hoek

Jack J Williamson

Siyuan Yuan

Drama

James T Alcock

Lochie R Elliott

Karl R Evans

Bram H Ezekiel

Hugo H Fellows-Smith

Henry J Feutrill

Oscar J Foster

Archie D Gilchrist

Hudson C Grant

Finnegan A Harold

Oliver D Hayers

Xavier M Houston

Angus C King

Robert R McAullay

Winton C Messina

Julien M Montandon

Ambrose W Nicholls

Oscar J Petersen

Rowan J Smith

Benjamin K Waddell

Football

Bailey R Banfield

Hugh R Boxshall

Daniel J Curtin

Oscar J Dees

Kalib A Dempster Park

Jaxon R Douglas

Joseph B Fonti

Matthew R Galjaardt

Marco Ghiselli

Edward L Graham

Xavier S Graham

Banjo P Harold

Nicolas D Langsford

Coen P Livingstone

Joe T Matthews

Tyler J Messina

Sullivan J Moody

Mason M Ness

Kofi C Raffan

Joshua J Reid

Jett Sibosado

James G Spadanuda

Matthew O Turkich

Finn M Wright

Jaezari R Wynne

Hockey

Thomas J Chalmers

Hamish J Elliott

Digby J Gardner

Mitchell J Hyde

Angus C King

Rory J King

Matthew J Kirk

Oscar B Male

Charles H McCarthy

Hamish R Meston

Alexander J Russell-Weisz

Raphael R Schinazi

Thomas W Sounness

Henry A Vaughan

Darcy T Walsh

Oliver W Warden

Music

Heath E Arbuckle

Xavier Balnaves

Caelan R Browne

Alexander J Buswell

Chi Him T Chan

James R Cowan

Oliver P Cropp-Chabanne

Alexander J Dore

Oscar J Foster

Adrian F Garbowski

Thomas J Gleeson

Oscar Ho

Anthony R Hughes

Jialuo Li

Nicholas J Livingston

Charles W Major

Harry S Mengler

Julien M Montandon

Jack F Palmer

William W Pateman

Alexander P Pigneguy

Alec S Prendiville

Emanuel N Radici

Austin M Savundra

Hugo G Silbert

Thomas A Sojan

Oliver T Spurling

Louis J Wiese

Pipe Band

Arthur E Bannister

Samuel F Beattie

Joshua A Cahill

Cooper J Campbell

Matthew A Graham

Hudson C Grant

Geordie J Hamilton

Joshua A Holborn

Daniel L Kerfoot

Tobias A Maxwell

Charles H McCarthy

Hamish R Meston

Alexander P Pigneguy

Alexander J Russell-Weisz

Ryan C Shine

Jarrah T Withers

Edward J Young

Public Speaking (Debating)

Xavier Balnaves

Robert J Eastman

Banjo P Harold

Fletcher T O’Connell

Public Speaking (Mock Trials)

MacIntyre D Baddeley

Caelan R Browne

Alexander J Dore

Harry A Jenour

Kalani F Locke

Jason T Pocock

Public Speaking (UNYA)

Caelan R Browne

Mikhael W Djauhari

Alexander J Dore

Nelson B Hegge

Jason T Pocock

Emanuel N Radici

Rowing

Jack F Armstrong

Ethan J Branchi

Hugh E Chapman

Clement P Hardie

Cuisle J Lyons

James M Mahaffy

Lachlan L Parry

Sebastian P Salt

Alexander P Thom

Rugby

Lachlan D Bateman

Hugh E Chapman

Codi B Cook

Kyle D de Bruin

Harry M Dean

Jonathan J Dunlop

Hunter E Freestone

Hayden Henschel

Alexander D Lee

Kalani F Locke

Thomas F Macknay

James M Mahaffy

William R Mahaffy

Luke O Megson

Pablo J Munoz Morillo

Sebastian P Salt

Timothy M Scheepers

Herman Strydom

James Tan

Billy J Turnbull

Mack Wrigley

Sailing

Stewart H Gifford

Giacomo Helliar

Thomas P Ostergaard

Soccer

Victor H Albuquerque Silva

Liam L Aube

Alexander L Garbowski

Anton C Headley

Thomas T Jackson

Julius M Kain

Aidan McKie

Zephyr G McPherson

Christian J Melsom

Winton C Messina

Kaleb P Morrison

Shunta Numano

Sean M Palmer

Samuel J Romero

Xander J van Kappel

Surfing

James W Bennett

Cormack L Young

Swimming

Daniel F Boshart

Henry A Cooper

Tex J Cross

Matthew R Galjaardt

Timothy M Hardcastle

Mitchell G Langdon

Coen P Livingstone

Kalani F Locke

James M Mahaffy

Jake J Marshall

Rusty J McIntosh

Zachary L Mills

Thomas M Simich

Xavier C Smith

Jack B Tylich

Tennis

Robert J Eastman

Mitchell J Hyde

Julien M Montandon

Archie W Murdoch

Austin W Prendiville

Jack E Rigg

Jurgens S Terblanche

Benjamin R Walsh

Oscar S Warner

Volleyball

Finnian J Beard

Connor Christensen

James A Gammage

Bevan A Gardner

Timothy M Hardcastle

Nelson B Hegge

Austin M Savundra

Timothy M Scheepers

Jensen C Westerman

Water Polo

Samuel J Bailey

Kash R Braddock

Thomas D Clements

Kyle D de Bruin

Sebastian M Houston

William T Howie

Kalani F Locke

Ben T Marris

Jake J Marshall

Luke O Megson

Thomas M Simich

Isaac D Smith

Jake G Taboni

Mack H Williams

W R Dickinson Leadership

Award Colours

Jack F Armstrong

Samuel F Beattie

Mack T Braddock

Louis D Davis

Kalib A Dempster Park

Craig S Dinas

Tobias G Evans

Edward L Graham

Xavier S Graham

Hudson C Grant

Banjo P Harold

Tane D Hasler

Nelson B Hegge

Mitchell J Hyde

Julius M Kain

Rory J King

Kalani F Locke

Jake J Marshall

Robert R McAullay

Aidan McKie

Winton C Messina

Tyler J Messina

Harrison P Miels

Fletcher T O’Connell

Harrison C Pateman

Kofi C Raffan

Alexander J Russell-Weisz

Austin M Savundra

Timothy M Scheepers

Thomas W Sounness

James G Spadanuda

Stewart R van Hoek

Benjamin R Walsh

Oscar S Warner

Kody W Waters

Edward K Willesee

Jarrah T Withers

CO-CURRICULAR HONOURS

Athletics

Kalib A Dempster Park

Cricket

Benjamin R Melville

Drama

Hudson C Grant

Football

Coen P Livingstone

Hockey

Mitchell J Hyde

Music

Emanuel N Radici

Tennis

Jurgens S Terblanche

Volleyball

Nelson B Hegge

SENIOR SCHOOL PRIZES

YEAR 9 PRIzES

Academic Proficiency Rory Thorpe Nicholas P A Lovegrove

Academic Proficiency, Arts: Media, Design: Metal James C Wall

Academic Proficiency, Design: STEM Haotian Liu

Academic Proficiency, English, Indonesian: Second Language

YEAR 10 PRIzES

Academic Endeavour Jack W W Douglas

Bram H Ezekiel

George R P Rowe

Academic Proficiency

Maxwell J Burbury

William R Mahaffy

Jett T Patterson

Alastair W Walker

Oliver T Spurling

Academic Proficiency, Health & Physical Education, Philosophy Oscar B Male

Academic Proficiency, Humanities

Heath E Arbuckle

Academic Proficiency, Mathematics Theory Luis Nettleship

Academic Proficiency, Science, The Raven: Year 9 & 10 Prose

Arts: Drama

Simon A Pocock

George R Jerinic

Arts: Music General, Design: Product Design Bruno I Erickson

Arts: Music Specialist Oscar Ho

Arts: Visual Art Thomas J Magtengaard

Design: Food Willem L Buckley

Design: Wood Elton R Blackburn

French: Second Language Fletcher C Drake Neal

Mathematics Jack M Thackray

The Raven: Year 9 & 10 Poetry Myles V Davies

Academic Proficiency, Arts: Music Specialist, Spanish: Beginners

Academic Proficiency, Design: STEM, French: Background Language

Adrian F Garbowski

Alec R Aube

Academic Proficiency, English, Mathematics David W Walton

Academic Proficiency, Humanities Ben H Langdon

Academic Proficiency, Philosophy Ethan J Buzza

Arts: Drama Max Thorpe

Arts: Media Thomas A Mengler

Arts: Music General Charlie S Dawson

Arts: Photography & Graphic Design Joshua R Swan

Arts: Visual Art Hugo G L Silbert

Design: Food James A Bain

Design: Metal Jonathon J Smirk

Design: Product Design Alexander J Buswell

French: Second Language William J Eastman

Health & Physical Education Charlie J Parker

Indonesian: Second Language Ming J Soo

Science

Seth J Abbott

YEAR 11 PRIzES

Academic Endeavour

Finn M Wright

Academic Proficiency Henry I Allan Callum J Mitchell

Academic Proficiency, Biology HL (IBDP), Chemistry SL (IBDP), Economics HL (IBDP)

Academic Proficiency, Chemistry HL (IBDP), French SL (IBDP), Global Politics HL (IBDP), Physics SL (IBDP)

Academic Proficiency, Economics – ATAR (WACE)

Academic Proficiency, English –ATAR (WACE)

Academic Proficiency, Geography HL (IBDP)

Academic Proficiency, Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL (IBDP), Physics HL (IBDP)

Academic Proficiency, Music HL (IBDP)

Accounting & Finance –ATAR (WACE)

Biology – ATAR (WACE)

Biology SL (IBDP), History HL (IBDP), Literature HL (IBDP)

Business Management & Enterprise – ATAR (WACE)

Business Management HL (IBDP)

Design: Dimensional – ATAR (WACE)

Design: Photography – General (WACE)

Drama – ATAR (WACE)

French HL (IBDP)

Thomas J Gray

Geography – ATAR (WACE), Human Biology – ATAR (WACE)

Indonesian SL (IBDP)

Language & Literature SL (IBDP)

Literature – ATAR (WACE) The

Raven: Year 11 & 12 Poetry

Mack H Williams

Mikhael W Djauhari

Oliver D Hayers

Herman Strydom

Robert J Eastman

Marine & Maritime Studies –ATAR (WACE)

Materials, Design & Technology: Metal – ATAR (WACE)

Samuel J Romero

Patrick J White

Harry W Burbury

Harrison J Smith

Thomas T Jackson

Andrew F Walker

Materials, Design & Technology:

Metal – General (WACE)

Physics – ATAR (WACE)

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL (IBDP)

Mathematics: Applications –ATAR (WACE)

Lucas E Woolf

Willoughby J Sadleir

Bailey R Banfield

Music – ATAR (WACE) Alexander P Pigneguy

Physical Education Studies –ATAR (WACE) Nicolas D Langsford

Caelan R Browne

Marco Ghiselli

James S Caporn

Alasdair D F Orr

Fletcher T McIntosh

Patrick H Hayes

Jake A M Deveney

Rory N Keevill

Henry J Feutrill

Benjamin B Brossard

Physical Education Studies –General (WACE)

Jaxon R Douglas

Spanish ab initio SL (IBDP) Sacha H Faneco

History SL (IBDP)

Spanish SL (IBDP)

Dux of Year 11 (IBDP)

English – General (WACE)

Mathematics: Essential –General (WACE)

Outdoor Education –General (WACE)

Dux of Year 11 (VET)

Chemistry – ATAR (WACE)

Mathematics: Methods –ATAR (WACE)

Mathematics: Specialist –ATAR (WACE)

Modern History – ATAR (WACE)

Dux of Year 11 (WACE)

José I Villanueva Astorga

Spencer J Clark

Ross O H Whittome

YEAR 12 PRIzES

FG Medcalf Proficiency

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Chemistry HL (IBDP), Physics HL (IBDP)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Economics HL (IBDP), Indonesian SL (IBDP), Literature SL (IBDP)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Drama – ATAR (WACE)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Mathematics: Methods –ATAR (WACE)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Business Management & Enterprise – ATAR (WACE), Politics & Law – ATAR (WACE), The Raven: Year 11 & 12 Prose

FG Medcalf Proficiency, English – ATAR (WACE), Stewart

Literature Prize – ATAR (WACE)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, French: Second Language –ATAR (WACE)

Accounting & Finance –ATAR (WACE), Economics –ATAR (WACE)

Applied Information Technology – ATAR (WACE)

Biology – ATAR (WACE)

Biology HL (IBDP)

Computer Science –ATAR (WACE)

Thomas C Liston

Lochlan E W O’Brien

Nelson B Hegge

Harry A Jenour

Design: Photography – General (WACE), Physical Education Studies – General (WACE)

Geography – ATAR (WACE)

Cameron A Bourne

Thomas W Sounness

Human Biology – ATAR (WACE) Nicholas J Van Wyk

Marine & Maritime Studies –General (WACE)

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL (IBDP)

Harrison C Pateman

Hugo H Fellows-Smith

Julien M Montandon

Shunta Numano

Fletcher T O’Connell

Mathematics: Applications –ATAR (WACE)

Media, Production & Analysis –ATAR (WACE)

Physical Education Studies –ATAR (WACE)

Spanish SL (IBDP)

Visual Arts – ATAR (WACE)

Edward K Willesee

Thomas F Macknay

Aidan McKie

Pablo J Munoz Morillo

Luca M Datodi

Joel C Stocks

Oscar S M Warner

James L Anderson

Benjamin M Fleming

Austin M Savundra

Henry A Cooper

Stewart R van Hoek

Design Technology HL (IBDP) Jack F Armstrong

Design: Dimensional – ATAR (WACE), Arts Purchase Brodie F Haywood

Design: Graphics –ATAR (WACE)

Riley K Davis

ST ANDREWS CROSS

THE ST ANDREWS CROSS IS AWARDED IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN A BREADTH OF AREAS.

There are five areas of possible achievement:

1. Academic Achievement

2. Arts and Culture

3. Community, Service and Citizenship

4. Leadership

5. Sport

To qualify for the St Andrews Cross a student must receive one Colour in all five areas.

In recognition that the attainment of Honours takes extra commitment a student will also qualify if he attains one Honours in one area and one Colours or Honours in three other areas.

This year three students will be awarded the St Andrews Cross. They are in alphabetical order:

NELSON B HEGGE

2 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2022

• Sport – Volleyball 2022

8 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2021 & 2022

• Arts and Culture – Public Speaking (UNYA) 2022

• Community, Service and Citizenship –Community Service 2022

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2022

• Sport – Volleyball 2020, 2021 & 2022

JULIUS M KAIN

6 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2022

• Arts and Culture – Public Speaking (Debating) 2020 & 2021

• Community, Service and Citizenship –Community Service 2022

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2022

• Sport – Soccer 2022

FLETCHER T O'CONNELL

1 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2022

8 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2021 & 2022

• Arts and Culture – Public Speaking (Debating) 2020, 2021 & 2022

• Community, Service and Citizenship –Community Service 2022

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2022

• Sport – Cricket 2022

DUCES OF SCOTCH COLLEGE

EMANUEL RADICI (IBDP)

Emanuel is an intelligent, thoughtful and talented young man whose academic ability and disciplined approach to his studies have seen him achieve exceptional results in all learning areas. While it will come as no surprise that he was awarded Academic Honours this year after receiving Academic Excellence every semester throughout his time in the Senior School, Emanuel has maintained this level of achievement while balancing a significant commitment to debating, community service and, most significantly, the Scotch College music programme, the latter for which he also received Honours. Emanuel is an outstanding young man and his achievements are matched only by his humility. Emanuel received subject prizes for:

• Biology SL (IBDP)

• Global Politics HL (IBDP)

• Literature HL (IBDP)

• Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL (IBDP)

• Music HL (IBDP)

• Spanish ab initio SL (IBDP) And is awarded the Dux of the Year 12 IB Diploma Programme.

GEORGE SHARRIN

(VET – Alternative Academic Pathway)

George is an intelligent student who has consistently displayed an admirable work ethic that has seen him complete a Certificate III in Music and a Certificate IV in Business in addition to excelling in his academic programme. A talented artist and musician, George’s passion lies in the field of Design where he uses his critical and creative thinking skills to find novel solutions to authentic problems and communicates information and ideas clearly and effectively. George is a trustworthy young man with consistent integrity who has received subject prizes for:

• English – General (WACE)

• Materials, Design & Technology: Metal – General (WACE)

• Mathematics: Essential – General (WACE)

• Visual Arts – General (WACE)

And is awarded the Dux of the Year 12 VET, Alternative Academic Pathway.

James has set a high standard for himself and his academic ability is matched only by his outstanding work ethic and willingness to strive to understand the subject matter as deeply as possible. He sets a wonderful example for others and has been fittingly acknowledged for his academic achievements with Academic Honours, having achieved Academic Excellence across the majority of his semesters in the Senior School. James completed six very challenging ATAR courses in his final year at the College, achieving an A grade in each and is eligible for the Beazley Medal which is awarded to the top WACE student in the state. He is a respectful, diligent and courteous young man who received subject prizes for:

• Chemistry – ATAR (WACE)

• Mathematics: Specialist – ATAR (WACE)

• Modern History – ATAR (WACE)

• Physics – ATAR (WACE)

And is awarded the Dux of the Year 12 WACE – ATAR Programme.

JAMES WALKER (WACE)

SCHOOL RECORDS

Yousef A Maitieg

Taj D Martin

Tate C Robertson

Oberoi R Rogers

Oscar G Stevens

Benjamin T Stone

Lynton R Ugle

Marshall A

Weatherstone

Year 9

Hezekiah R Batt

Elton R Blackburn

Jordy G Bowden

William F Collins

Charlie J Davis

Alexander S Edelman

Theo F Eygelaar

Lawson A Froehnelt

Max J Jameson

F. Stewart Lough

Oscar B Male

Sonny P Matthews

Shiveesh Nandwana

Mesheech S Ozies

Lachlan J Pastor

Jugraj S Sidhu

Toby B Smith

Keats T Sullivan

Samuel J Szigligeti

Alexander G Wallace

Archibald P Walshe

Dhiren M Wirasinha

Year 10

Omar A Albadri

Wade B Bonhomme

Luke P Bourke

Mikha P Buren

AJ Church

Martae M Cupic

Brodie S Donkin

Jay H Elliott-Tideman

Rhama C Evans

Rylan B Firth

Charles O Frauenfelder

Kai A Fujii

Benjamin W Kay

Lachlan G McKenzie

Jett T Patterson

Jack G Sandwell

Jiahe Shen

Donnacha C Spencer

Peter W Taylor

Diego G Tharpe

Martin A Villanueva

Astorga

Xiang Tian Zhang

Year 11

Jack G Campbell

Keiran M Chan

Nevan S Kosagi

Jose I Villanueva

Astorga

Year 12

Jai Saffioti

SCHOOL ROLL

Ethan A Haynes

Hugo G Keenan Oliver H Frame

2022 at a glance

98%

44% Academic

Staff

Staff Turnover

26% Admin & Ancillary

$41,048,273 Tuition and Boarding fees

$8,188,589 Government grants