UNITING THE SCOTCH COMMUNITY
Kokoda
Lest we forget
2/16 Battalion OSCs Earnest Robert Lea Allnutt (‘31) Peter Robert Gorrie (‘34) Thomas Neill Hill (‘37) John Stuart Grant Mackintosh (‘38)
Edition 126 | October 2018
16 A HUMBLE MATHEMATICIAN
20 MEET YOUR LEADERS
21 TEACHER FEATURE
25 ART OF LEARNING
27 BOOK WEEK
30 MND FUNDRAISER
31 HIGHLAND GAMES
34 YEAR 11 SCHOLARSHIPS
35 PERSONAL PROJECT SHOWCASE
Clan is a periodic news pictorial for the Scotch College community. Clan © Scotch College 2018
In this issue…
Editors: Kate Quinn, Kerrin Girando
3 Headmaster
15 Round Square
Design: PaperScout
7 Chaplain
16 Whole School
8 Council
24 Junior School
9 Foundation
28 Middle School
10
School Captain
32 Senior School
11
Student Council
36 Residential Life
12
Teaching and Learning
38 Sports
13 Wellbeing
46 Archives
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48 Old Scotch Collegians
Service and Citizenship
Dr Alec O’Connell
Headmaster the walk so many years later after the Kokoda conflict. For so many reasons, not dissimilar to the Camino Trail, walking the Kokoda should be seen more as a pilgrimage and an honour. Experiencing the Kokoda provided all of us with an opportunity to reconnect with our inner self; more importantly it added to our appreciation of another part of our rich Australian military history.
Front: Mrs Karen Woods (Yr 7 Co-ordinator), Kane Kennedy, Harrison Gilchrist Middle: Liam McCreery, Dr Alec O’Connell (Headmaster), Joshua Turibaka, Joshua Nicholson Rear: Denzil Brooks, Cameron Rea
Kokoda Mateship – An Enduring Tenet This article is dedicated to the many brave souls who lost their lives survived the conflict on the Kokoda Trail and the Northern Beaches in Papua New Guinea so that we could have the chance to reside in peace and harmony. In particular this reflection is for some of our 2/16 Battalion OSCs who did not return. At midnight on the 26 July 2018, seven boys; Kane Kennedy, Harrison Gilchrist, Liam McCreery, Joshua Turibaka, Joshua Nicholson. Denzil Brooks, Cameron Rea and two staff, Mrs Karen Woods and myself, flew out from Perth en route to Papua New Guinea to embark on the world-famous Kokoda Trail. This was the first time a student group from our College completed the Kokoda Trail. All the months of preparation were over, there was no chance to fill in the gaps, and in reality, most of us had very little understanding of the challenges that lay ahead. Seven days later, we walked through the trail’s finishing arch in the town of Kokoda. The physical and emotional challenges faced throughout the seven days of trekking, had left an indelible and lifelong imprint on the spiritual psyche of us all. The opportunity for the College to take on the Kokoda Trail was a result of the College
being awarded a grant as part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award scheme. Mr Kyle, Director of Citizenship and Service at Scotch said ‘the Award provides our students with the ability to build resilience and leadership. Participants were selected as a result of them either upholding these traits or showing the potential to do so. The qualities of resilience and leadership compliment were certainly on display through the months of 1942 when Australian soldiers where in battle along the track. While nothing can compare to the horrors and sacrifices of war, in 2018 leadership and resilience are as important as ever and by completing their ‘Duke of Ed’ awards, and journeys such as the Kokoda Trail, students are best placed to be citizens who contribute to the betterment of Australia and the world’. Since returning from the trail, many people have asked us “How did you enjoy the Kokoda Trail?’ Our stock answer has been that the word ‘enjoy’ does not belong in the question. For so many reasons, doing the Kokoda cannot be captured via the standard question ‘did you enjoy your trip?’. If for no other reason, categorising the Kokoda experience as simply a trip, demeans the history of the trail and would throw into doubt why anyone should be allowed to replicate
Romans 7:22 reminds us that ‘I delight in the law of God, in my inner being.’ Experiencing the Kokoda developed and increased our understanding and empathy towards those who lost their lives in this very place. Furthermore, the physical rigour and challenges of the trail itself, gave everyone a chance to find out more about their inner self. Throughout the trail, everyone understood that while our experience was very special, it could never compare to what our young Australia soldiers had experienced so long ago. The trip did bring with its incredible salient moments of emotion, memory and appreciation for those who had fallen, especially young men who had attended our College as students. Furthermore, for the Scotch participants, it brought with it a sense of achievement and an array of emotions that could never have been pre-imagined nor planned. For each participant the trip meant something different as captured in the following reflections from our boys and staff.
Ms Karen Woods I first arrived in Port Moresby in March 1995. The sensory overload had not changed as we arrived into Jackson’s airport on 27 July 2018. I was excited, eager and nervous. Ready to start, but not quite knowing what lay ahead. What lay ahead was one of the hardest physical challenges I’ve ever completed. I’ve trained physically for different events over the years and completed many triathlons but nothing prepared me for the difficult terrain, the heat, the vertical climbing and descending and some of the challenging narrow crossings. Daily, I would remind myself that our soldiers were doing this carrying artillery, the injured, without food, with trench foot, being shot at through the jungle. It made my journey, albeit hard, an insignificant one compared to the young soldiers. At the start this trip was a journey to return to PNG - it became so much more than that.
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Cameron Rea
Harrison Gilchrist
Joshua Turibaka
The two most significant parts of the experience were the deepened appreciation I formed for the sacrifice of so many in war, and a better understanding of the Kokoda Campaign’s significance in the formation of Australia’s national identity and psyche. I never expected the way in which deep bonds and a sense of unity ran within the group – forces from Scotch College, Bunbury Grammar, our porters, and Jeff our trek leader, all came together with a tight-knit sense of unity that I feel pulled many within the group to accomplish much more than they could’ve ever imagined
To have completed the incredible and strenuous Kokoda Trail is a memory that will stay fresh in my mind for the rest of my life. To put words to such a life changing experience is an immensely hard task, as what I believe that we as a group endured and absorbed is one of emotion and feeling that is difficult to describe to anyone that hasn’t bared the same journey. It truly was and forever will be the most incredible experience of my life and I can’t thank Scotch College and the Duke of Edinburgh programme enough for providing us with this rare opportunity. It opened my eyes to the raw brutality that our very own Australian’s experienced when fighting for their nation, proudly as one, and the importance of our bonds and relationships as people, to help guide us through the years to come. Those who fought will never be forgotten, and to have walked in the presence of these past soldiers is an honour that will live with me forever.
Walking the Kokoda track was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever participated in, gaining insights into how far I could push myself and the true meaning of resilience. The difficulty of the track informed us of the true bravery of the soldiers who had been there before us, with the ceremony at the Isurava war memorial culminating in the realisation of just how meaningful the Kokoda is to our Australian identity. The experience proved to be something that we will cherish for the rest of our lives and something that links the group forever.
Denzil Brooks Walking the Kokoda Trail is not something that one gets to do every day. The Kokoda trail was an activity that helped me build my leadership skills in a massive way. It prepared for the tasks that I will have at hand in the following year. Looking back on the experience one of the most memorable times was stopping at the site of where Stan Bisset spent his last couple of hours with his dying brother Butch who suffered 4 shots from a machine gun across his chest. Being my first time out of Australia I was amazed to see a different part of the world. Papua New Guinea is a lot different to Perth and definitely different to Marble Bar. It was amazing to see different people and their aspects on life.
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Joshua Nicholson The main thing that I continually return to is the dedication and perseverance that the many Australian men must have shown on numerous occasions throughout the campaign. Being one of the most difficult and exhausting weeks of my life I can only begin to imagine what life on the track was like back in 1942. On a more personal note, the trek provided me with a renewed confidence as well as a tremendous amount of resilience and dedication.
Kane Kennedy The Kokoda Trail was an expedition of a lifetime, I will treasure the memory forever, not only did the trip give me the opportunity to build my physical and mental strength, but it also gave me the ability to think about who I am and who I am striving to be. It opened my view upon the world to a better appreciation of what I have and to the beautiful world in which we live, whether it be the bird of paradise or the numerous plants and streams that we crossed or came across.
Liam McCreery Recently I was fortunate enough to be selected to walk the Kokoda Trail with 6 other boys from Scotch, as well as our Headmaster, Dr Alec O’Connell. The track is 100 km long leaving near Port Moresby, traversing the steep Owen Stanley Ranges, and finishing near the small town of Kokoda. It was the site of a series of several battles during WWII between Australia & the Japanese. During the walk we carried our own supplies, except our tents and main meals which the local porters carried. We walked around 8 hours each day, stopping to visit villages along the way. The route was muddy and steep, we were really lucky that it didn’t rain much while we were there. Some of my highlights from trek include the war memorial at the peak of Isurava, Brigade Hill, playing soccer with the locals, and the sense of accomplishment of finishing the walk. It was a truly eye-opening experience after coming from a rural country town where the scenery is flat, dry and mostly uneventful. The stark contrast to my home is that of PNG as well as the track, it’s a truly life changing experience, one I am very grateful for being able to experience. On 3 August 2018, the last day of our trek, I awoke early and sat in the dark and silence of dawn watching a small reflection service at the Isurava memorial. (The Battle of Isurava took place over 26 August to 31 August 1942 forming part of the Kokoda Trail campaign
of the Second World War). The surrounding mountains were clad in low cloud; however, I could see four small lights highlighting the word on each commemorative stone at the memorial - Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice. These words are those that lay upon the various battle grounds and continue to be synonymous with the ANZAC spirit. Twelve hours earlier, at the very same memorial, we had conducted our own dusk service where we asked our boys to stand under the stone that most reflected how they felt about the then six completed days on the Kokoda. Without any prompting or consultation with each other, the seven Year 11s chose the stone with the word ‘Mateship’. The very word mateship conjures up lots of ideas and beliefs. The dictionary refers to it as an Australian and New Zealand noun to reflect companionship or friendship, especially between men. Believe me, to have reached where we were that night, it required all four characteristics sacrifice, courage, endurance and mateship. For myself and Ms Karen Woods, it was endurance and courage that respectively defined our personal experience; for the seven Scotch College boys, like the many young men who either tragically lost their lives on the Kokoda in the Second World War, or returned with memories of the conflict, it was mateship that kept them together through adversity.
Before leaving to do the trail we were visited by the 2/16 Battalion and provided with four names of OSCs and asked if we could locate their graves as part of our trip. Consequently, this trip also allowed our boys to spiritually and emotionally connect to some of our Old Scotch Collegians who were members of the 2/16 Battalion in Papua New Guinea, young men who had lost their lives way too early; Lieutenant P.R Gorrie (aged 26), Corporal J.S.G Mackintosh (aged 22), Lieutenant E.R.I Allnutt (aged 27) and Lieutenant T.N Hill (aged 23). Locating the resting place, (Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby) of each of these young men was both emotional and rewarding. For the seven boys completing part of their silver Duke of Edinburgh award, it will always be ‘Mateship’ that drove them as a group to finish the trail. Mateship is a word that will spiritually and emotionally remain forever in their personal psyche and hearts. For the staff, it will be the enduring relationships formed with the boys and colleagues through the challenges and successes delivered up each and every day on the trail. For those of us fortunate enough to reside in a place free from major conflict and for those who are no longer with us ‘Lest We Forget’.
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Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse will allow us to determine how best we might be able to support any such person. I would in any event encourage such concerns to be reported to the WA Police Child Abuse Squad on (08) 9428 1500 or their local police. As Headmaster and leader of this great community I assure everyone that I will never waiver from my statement as reported in the media on September 2012. Let us all work together so that no child in any school should experience sexual abuse from the very person they are supposed to trust. I recently attended a presentation by Robert Fitzgerald AM a Commissioner of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Our task as a school is to: 1. Listen deeply 2. Reflect and learn 3. Listen and empower any victim factors 4. Assess risks and protective factors
Over recent months, there have been a lot reports following the conclusion of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and most importantly, the delivery of its final report. In essence the overriding message from the Royal Commission was that some institutions and individuals within them, did not have the safety of children as a priority. The safety of our students is not delivered solely through having policies, it is about culture and what standards are expected of our community. More recently the concept of a redress scheme has received a lot of media exposure. Our College’s role is the concern and welfare of all of its current and ex-students. In the May edition of the 2016 Clan I wrote an article about this matter. Following is a short extract outlining our position.
Extract Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse For many years’ parents have sent their children to schools with the expectation that the personal and social well-being of their child would be nurtured, respected, and cared for in the safe hands of their teachers. In the majority of cases they were correct.
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As highlighted through the current Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, some families and their children were let down by a small minority of morally abhorrent individuals within some institutions; including schools and colleges. Shortly after commencing as the new Headmaster of Scotch in July 2011, and well before we knew there was to be a Royal Commission, I addressed the staff about a seminal piece of legislation, which meant schools now work under a framework of mandatory reporting. My exact words to staff at that time, and the start of every term since I have been Headmaster, is that nothing is more important than the safety of a child under our care. As the current steward of the Scotch community, it continues to be my role to ensure that anyone who may have experienced any inappropriate sexual interaction with any current or former staff member should feel confident to contact me immediately with their concern. Obviously, any contact with me will be in the strictest of confidence. Such contact
5. Create a culture that promotes the best interests of all students. This includes input from staff, students, parents and the community. In light of its findings, we must be able to answer the following questions: 1. How does Scotch enable a child safe environment - what are our greatest strengths and weakness in identifying and responding to any future report of sexual abuse? 2. Is there shared community knowledge that empowers students, staff and parents to understand, identify and respond to any future abuse? 3. What are the emerging risks for students in boarding schools in relation to any future abuse? I want to reiterate, as I did in 2016, that anyone with concerns pertaining to any perceived inappropriate sexual behaviour directed towards them from any previous or current staff, should contact the relevant authority or my office for assistance with this matter. We all have a role to ensure through our culture, polices and expectations that any students attending Scotch, whether now or in the future, should be safe from any sexual predator. Dr Alec O’Connell Headmaster
Rev Chas Lewis
Chaplain
While celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Chapel we have embarked on a refurbishment programme. The Chapel is more than a building. It is a testament to the life of P.C. Anderson, Headmaster at Scotch from 1904 to 1945. It is also a place of worship where we acknowledge our heritage and our community. It has been a place to gather when we are faced with tragedy or celebrations. Stained Glass Windows have been a way of telling the stories of God’s people and occupy pride of place in many of our churches. We have been looking at ways of introducing more windows into our chapel. At the end of last year, one of our nearby Uniting Churches closed and the building, is to be demolished. The Stained Glass Windows had significance for that community and rather than put them into storage we began to look at ways of integrating them into the new look of our Chapel. It will form a link between the Church, its congregation and Scotch. Together with our windows, they will continue the stories of our two communities. The addition involves five windows that were designed and constructed by Ian Frith and his partner at Baringa Stained Glass, Claremont, Julian Bloxham. It is hoped that these windows will be adapted to complement the Scotch Chapel by the original artist. There is a central theme that runs through each of the windows. The symbols point to the presence of the three images of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They begin at creation and reflect the stories of the Old Testament. The second window focuses on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross but also contains the continuing creation. The final large window shows the presence of God as the Holy Spirit, the presence of God in relationship with his people. The existing Stained Glass Windows bring a burst of colour into the Chapel and vary as the sun changes its position, sometimes dramatically and sometimes with great subtlety. Three of the windows are dedicated to Old Boys, Donald Greary, Cleve Barnett and Hugh and Adam Baird, whose lives had been linked to the school. The windows were designed and made by E.G. Gowers and A.S. Brown. During the planning stages, the Chapel’s architect, Mr P. Wilkes, and the College Chaplain met with Mr Gowers, and decided that the windows should harmonize with the varied geometrical planes of the Chapel’s interior. The Chapel will continue to be a central fixed pointer to our Christian foundations and a declaration that we share with many traditions and religions in discovering our God.
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Mr Mark Paganin
Council
Educating our students is at the heart of what we do. To that end, Council has approved the construction of a new Teaching and Learning building which will host the teaching areas of Mathematics and Business. Commencing this term, and opening in 2020, it will be a state-of-the-art facility delivering a contemporary learning space for students and teachers. This is the latest component of the ‘Master Plan’ which, over the past eight years, has seen the introduction of our new Middle School building and the associated underpass below Shenton Road, a new Early Learning Centre and last year, the refurbishment of the historic Memorial Hall and completion of the Heritage Centre. These major projects, coupled with annual facility upgrades and refurbishments, ensure we continue to provide contemporary learning spaces in which to teach and learn. The Council is always mindful of balancing the competing needs of the College to enhance its facilities in a financially responsible manner. This is why the new project was deferred for 18 months until Council was satisfied that the project should commence.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our Chapel, a refurbishment programme is currently underway. Focussing on this project, it is timely to recognise and thank Rev. Chas Lewis, who has announced his impending retirement, for his incredible contribution having given 31 years of his life to the College. In September, thanks to strong community participation, the College completed its whole of school survey. This is undertaken every five years. The data from the survey will be invaluable in enabling the Council to gain a sense of the “pulse” of the College and providing a reliable reference point in its decisions. While the Executive is still in the process of reviewing the feedback, whereupon Dr Alec O’Connell will present the key outcomes to the College, I am pleased to be able to share some early high-level preliminary data as captured in the graph below. On all 11 key areas in the graph below, Scotch has outperformed the MMG database benchmarks. These benchmarks are based on responses from some 19,249 parents from across schools in Australia which are of a similar size and reputation as Scotch. We are fortunate to have the benefit of the continuing support of the Foundation as
well as the deep connections with, and contributions from, the Old Scotch Collegians, both of whom the Council would like to extend our gratitude for their significant influence on the boys’ educational experience. Notwithstanding the local focus, the Council is constantly looking over the horizon at what is best practice in other like educational institutions within Australia and globally. This is why our student exchange programmes, the Stanford University Pre-Collegiate International Institutes Programme and the overseas Community and Service programme, as undertaken by the staff and boys, are so critical to who we are at Scotch. In closing, I sincerely wish the very best to our Year 12 cohort as they will no doubt make valuable contributions to the communities in which they choose to live whilst always being a part of our community. To all of the teaching and non-teaching staff, thank you for the level of commitment and passion which you bring to the College throughout each year. To all the Scotch families, thank you for your ongoing support. May you have an enjoyable and restful summer holiday and I look forward to the opportunities 2019 will present to the College and our whole community.
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2018 Scotch College All Parents
Mr John Flecker
Foundation
The Annual General Meeting of the Foundation held in late May ushered in some new faces on the Foundation Board of Trustees. Before I introduce those, I must pay particular tribute to Mr Richard Alder. Richard became a Member of the Foundation in 1994 and joined the Board in October 1999. In the following decades Richard has been a valuable contributor to the Foundation, having served on the Investment Committee of the Foundation during that whole time. His knowledge, experience and guidance in the investment of the Foundation’s funds have ensured that the funds have been managed in a prudent and successful way to the point where the Fund now has approximately $26m under management. I am pleased to report that we will not entirely lose the benefit of Richard’s experience as he has agreed to continue to be a member of the Foundation Investment Committee, notwithstanding his retirement from the Board. As mentioned previously, I am pleased to introduce the new members of the Scotch College Foundation Board.
Ms Genevieve Cleary B.A., LL.B., Barrister. Director, Hope Community Services, Francis Burt Chambers, Member, Building Services Board and Commissioner, Legal Aid Commission WA. A past parent, Genevieve served many years on what was then known as the Parents Association. Such was her dedication and impact in that role, she was awarded a Life Membership of the Association. As well as her general acumen, Genevieve adds a wonderful perspective to the Board through the knowledgeable lens of active past parents.
Mr Michael Silbert B.A. (Hons) LL.B. Lawyer and Company Secretary Wellard, Current Parent. Michael is the current president of the Old Scotch Collegians, a role he has held for six years. Although Michael sits on the Board of Foundation in his personal capacity, no-one is better placed than Michael to bring to the table the OSC perspective as Foundation considers its strategies.
Mr Simon Jackson B.Comm, FCA, Current Parent Now acts as a non-executive director for a number of resources companies. Simon graduated from Scotch in 1984 and moved on from his champion school hurdle honours to a brief stint at KPMG before taking all before him and moving to Vancouver where he turned some junior resources companies into thriving corporations. That entrepreneurialism will add some additional diversity of thought to the Foundation Board as will the current experience of being a parent of three boys in the College.
Please be assured that Foundation is trying to tap into all sectors of the Scotch community to ensure it has the broadest perspectives in its thinking. Along with the underpinning mandate to carefully manage the funds it controls and to use those funds as the College requires for major capital projects, Foundation continues to evolve. This will be seen over time via the provision of new student scholarships and additional support for philanthropic endeavours across a range of options from more awareness of the JM Ferguson platform through to bequests. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us on foundation@scotch.wa.edu.au or phone Paul Davidson, Director, Scotch College (WA) Foundation (Inc) on (08) 9383 6805.
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Lachlan Phillips
School Captain
The beginning of Semester 2 saw all boys embrace the new challenges and opportunities presented, most notably the Year 12s who embarked on their final semester at Scotch. The Winter Season saw some outstanding achievements for all teams, specifically our Rugby and Soccer teams who won their cups respectively. The First XI Soccer team placed equal first with Hale School, winning the Lawe Davies Cup for the second consecutive year. In addition to this, they came second in the State School Soccer competition against the best schools in Perth, a truly remarkable achievement for all those involved. The First XV Rugby Team won the Brother Redmond Cup for the fourth consecutive year, going through winning every game of the PSA, a feat that has not been accomplished by a Scotch team for a number of decades.
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Arts Week in Winter term allowed boys to exhibit their talents with live bands performing each lunchtime along with Food Trucks at the beginning of the week, finishing with art, drama and movie showcases highlighting the breadth of talent of our boys in the Arts. This built upon the breathtaking Scotch productions of The Wedding Singer and Oliver Twist by our Year 7 to 12 boys. Well done to all those involved as these productions required hours of dedication and manifested into two outstanding shows. Winter Term also saw Scotch embrace RUOK? Week, with a number games and activities which centred around wellbeing and the idea that it is OK to talk about mental wellbeing to those around you. As a College we celebrated NAIDOC Week with various activities across each of the sub-schools, special thanks goes to all of the boys in the Scotch College Indigenous Network (SCIN) who shared their heritage with our boys.
As we draw closer to the end of the 2018 Academic Year, the Year 12 boys approach the end of their time as students of Scotch College, an aspect of our lives which will always be remembered. From our Year 8 Orientation Day all the way through to March Out, it is a journey that no boy will ever forget. To the students of 2019, I hope that you value every time you put on the Khaki and the Maroon blazer, for these opportunities are limited and upon reflection, are some of the most cherished memories. On behalf of the Year 12 cohort, I extend my immense thanks to the staff and parents, who no matter the circumstances, have assisted us in managing our time and getting the best out of ourselves as young men. It is because of your guidance and support, that we leave School and enter the world prepared for anything.
Felix Jones
Student Council
Throughout the second Semester of 2018 the Student Council has sought to build further towards its yearly aims: to enrich the College’s student culture and to deepen service connections with the broader community. With the knowledge that the May examinations would consume much of the Autumn term, the Council was keen to hit the ground running in the Second Semester. The Council ran an ‘Eating Skittles with Chopsticks’ competition and, for several weeks, a Kicking the Football into the Bin competition at recesses and lunchtimes throughout both terms. It was brilliant to see so many boys from all year groups take part in these light-hearted events, as they vied for the coveted prize of a free soft drink.
The Second Semester also included the school’s designated RUOK week and the Council immediately decided that this was something we wanted to be more directly involved with. We collaborated with the Scotch Canteen to run a Healthy Breakfast Morning that focused on providing delicious healthy options for students in the morning. Perhaps the largest responsibility of the Student Council is seeking to acquire funding for a project which is deemed beneficial to a large amount of the school community. The Council began brainstorming in earnest, believing that a project for the school ovals would provide the best opportunity for benefiting the school community at large. It was decided that the acquisition of new flagpoles for the ovals would be of great benefit and this proposal was accepted by the Scotch Parents’. Thanks must go to Mr Foster, Mr Watts and Mrs Quinn for their assistance in this task.
The Winter term also included the final free dress day for the year, with a lunchtime DJ performance from Hugh Edwards providing the entertainment. Finally, thanks must go to all members of the Student Council for an outstanding year of hard work, in particular, the Staff representative to the Council, Mr Jones for his leadership and determination. I wish the best of luck to the students on next year’s Student Council.
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Mr Peter Allen
Teaching and Learning
Breaking Ground – Construction Commences on new Teaching and Learning Building In October of 2018, following three years of consultation with College Architects, Taylor Robinson Chaney Broderick, the College has broken ground to deliver the next stage of the College’s Master Plan. The original brief of this building was simple, ‘a building that students are glad that exists.’ From there the design developed following international, interstate and local inspiration. A collective project control group including the Headmaster, Paul Davidson, Dean Shadgett, Mark Watts, Brad Tyrell, Simon Hollingshead and Scott Duncan have meticulously considered the needs of our boys in preparing to construct the next phase of Teaching and Learning at Scotch. The building will primarily house our Mathematics and Commerce Teaching and Learning programmes, yet with a multitude of spaces, all boys shall be using this building across the College.
Lower Ground Floor Highlights
Level One Highlights
Inside/Out Learning, a new Year 12 Leadership space and a state-of-the-art reprographic centre.
Scotch College Business Centre, conference room, three classrooms and a combined staff room featuring a flip studio.
Inside/Out Learning The lower ground will house three general classrooms, which have been redesigned to incorporate learning within the classroom and the incidental learning spaces immediately outside. Teachers and students will have the opportunity to access group seating outside of the classroom so they can breakout to have a collaborative learning experience. Between these three classrooms we will become one of the first schools in Australia to include SkyFold technology that shall allow us to open the walls between all of these classes to form a larger 225m2 learning space. New Year 12 Leadership Space The Leadership space is designed for our Year 12s to transition into the spaces they will encounter at University. There are a range of options to assist them to relax, study privately or collaboratively as well as have their lunch.
Ground Floor Highlights Three new classrooms with collaborative learning options, an 84-seat lecture theatre, two meeting rooms and a flexible learning space. Lecture Theatre This lecture theatre features fixed benches that are designed to allow lessons to be taught within this space. A dual projector display for student and teacher interaction will allow us to combine classes into this space to deliver team teaching options. Flexible Learning Space Adjacent to the lecture theatre is the flexible learning space. This space will serve a multitude of purposes and allow for activities to commence in the lecture theatre and allow them to move into an open space to work together. The space will also double to provide some much-needed relaxation spaces for boys during recess and lunch times. This space will flow through to the Senior School Oval and allow students to work outside, in the flexible learning space and through to the lecture theatre.
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Scotch College Business Centre With around 40% of current graduates studying a combination of Commerce based tertiary programmes, it is of great importance that we leverage from the fantastic facilitators we have teaching our boys in this area. We aim to give our most senior boys a real taste of the corporate world as they study in our business centre. Conference Room Serving as a meeting space for student groups, staff meeting and visiting guests, the conference room will allow us to be more agile and have students experience a formal meeting environment. Flip Studio With digital content easier to create than ever, the staffroom will have a flip studio attached that will allow staff to produce content that can be put online for students to refer to, be it explaining a mathematic process or the concept of supply and demand, this will allow our students to revisit these ideas when they are revising at home.
External Design Highlights Open spaces for student recreation, outdoor learning opportunities. The external design incorporates mathematics as its inspiration with multiple features that can actively be used by teachers to kinesthetically teach mathematics. We aim to have boys out of their seats engaging in lessons using the deliberate design. With construction due to be completed in early 2020 we are looking forward to seeing our boys learn in this space whilst we as teachers continually look to refine our pedagogy to deliver a learning experience of international excellence.
Mr James Hindle
Wellbeing
Over the course of the year, one of our key areas of focus within Wellbeing has been on Mindfulness – by increasing staff and student awareness of it, and exposing them to the practice of mindfulness on a more regular basis. Mindfulness is the mental skill of being able to train one’s attention. To be mindful means to pay attention, or to focus, or to hold something in mind. It means being conscious of what you are thinking and how you are feeling and learning to control what you focus on. It is self-awareness and self-regulation rolled into one. Mindfulness is about being able to respond wisely, rather than reacting blindly. Meditation is a technique that relaxes the body quickly and calms the mind. It involves learning to calm quickly and consciously and learning to pay attention and so keep your mind on track. Relaxation and attention work together. Focusing on the body relaxes it, and the act of focusing assists with managing thoughts, and helps to calm the mind. Recent scientific studies have shown that you can literally change the shape of your brain simply by how you think and what you think about. The thoughts we have affect which parts of our brain grow. After an 8-week mindfulness course, MRI scans in adult participants showed a growth in the grey matter in the Prefrontal Cortex, which is the area responsible for rational thinking and planning. Conversely, experiments in rats have shown that putting them under stress makes their amygdala grow. The amygdala is the area of the brain responsible for emotions, particularly stress and fear. Mindfulness is something of a buzzword in wellbeing circles at the moment, but there is a very good reason for this. It underpins
many elements of Wellbeing. In particular, I believe it has crucial links to these key elements of our Wellbeing programme:
Helen also took mindfulness sessions during Men’s Health Week, which was held in Senior and Middle Schools for the first time this year.
• Kindness (awareness of others’ needs).
We have also run ‘Brain Reset’ sessions for Years 11 and 12 in the lead-up to their midyear and end-of-year examinations. These sessions are designed to help students better manage stress. They do this through learning to relax their body, which then allows them to learn how to relax their mind. This enhances their capacity to remember and enables each person to get more out of their study time. Attendance at these sessions has continued to grow and, leading into Week 9 of Winter Term, 57 different students have attended at least one session, with most attending multiple sessions. An overwhelming number of these have expressed the view that it has been highly beneficial to them.
• Gratitude (awareness of others’ actions). • Awe (awareness of the world around us). • Resilience (awareness of the skills and strength we possess). • Connectedness/Belonging (awareness of what we can do for others).This year, we have partnered with Mindful Meditation Australia (MMA) to deliver Professional Development to staff in Junior and Middle School, as well as the House Heads in Senior School. The primary aim of this training has been for staff to see the benefit of mindfulness – for themselves as much as for our students, as we believe that staff who are willing to embed mindful practices into their daily routines will have far higher levels of wellbeing and be far more effective at teaching students about this. As a result of this training, we have already seen mindfulness being incorporated into Junior and Middle School classes by staff and we expect that more mindfulness will be embedded into more parts of the school in 2019 and beyond.
Helping young men to make sense of the world, to make good decisions and to believe that they can benefit from challenging experiences is critical to the long-term health of our society. We will continue to pursue multiple avenues in order to achieve this, and mindfulness is something of a superpower in doing so.
In addition to this, we have engaged the services of Helen Heppingstone, who is an expert in mindfulness, meditation and yoga. Helen has been incredibly helpful and supportive and has worked with us to expand what we offer to students: In Winter Term, Helen worked with all Year 7s on a Friday afternoon as part of a Wellbeing rotation (students also participated in Yoga and Konga sessions).” During the year, Helen has also taken mindfulness sessions with the Year 6s and 8s in Middle School. She has also worked with different House Heads in the Senior School, who have used her in their Wellbeing and Leadership classes (Years 9-11).
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Mr David Kyle
Service and Citizenship
developing world travels to collect water is three kilometres and this just happens to match the distance around Lake Claremont! The students walked a lap empty handed before collecting their milk bottles filled with sand or water and completing another lap totalling 6km. The aim of the activity was to build an understanding of how fortunate we are and to recognise that water is a precious resource to be valued. The funds raised from the day are going to the building of infrastructure to further harvest water in Matipwili, alleviating the need to travel to the river and the time and risks associated.
The Scotch and Presbyterian Ladies Colleges’ relationship with Matipwili is a jewel in the Scotch College service and stewardship crown. In July, I was fortunate to go on the tour that spends time in the village of Matipwili every two years, and what I saw was a world class service project with a mutually beneficial relationship that continues to thrive after many years. In an age when we increasingly hear of volunteerism service projects being hit with controversy and corruption, we can be proud of the fact that our relationship with Matipwili is thriving. The main reasons I say the project is world class are its longevity and the accountability of all aspects of the organisations and people involved. The bush camp of Kisampa, on the Ware River, was forged from virgin bush in the very early 2000s and opened in 2004. This was undertaken by the Barbour family of Western Australia but done with the best faith of the village of Matipwili. It was immediately 14 | reports
following this that the first Scotch and PLC tour ran and the stories of this first venture still abound. Since this time the tour has been consistently held on a two-yearly basis although architects and other adult trips have taken place too. Teachers from Matipwili have visited Perth and communication lines are strong all year round. The regularity of visits and contact over many years has ensured the project work is not a ‘flash in the pan’ and the benefits for all can be measured and celebrated by the communities on both sides of the Indian Ocean. Not only this but it also provides the generous donors and supporters a level of accountability not possible when long-term relationships do not exist. Scotch and PLC’s relationship with Matipwili is not confined to only those who visit the village. We strongly encourage members of our communities to visit the village if they are in East Africa and this has happened previously. This year, we had movie nights with Years 5 – 8 in an effort to raise funds, but also to familiarise them with the project and its importance. More recently, on 31 August, our Years 4 and 5 students competed the ‘Walk for Water’ with their PLC peers. The average distance a child in the
Closer to home, in August, a small group of Year 9 students travelled to the East Kimberley as the College seeks to build relationships in the region. Visiting the communities of Kununurra, Doon Doon and Wyndham was less about service project work as it is about recognising the richness of our indigenous communities and being immersed in Aboriginal culture. These aims were certainly achieved, with particular highlights being playing in the curtain raiser to the East Kimberley Football League Grand Final, attending the Kununurra Rodeo, trekking numerous gorges and being taken to ancient rock art, hunting for bush turkey and being a part of the NAIDOC week celebrations at Wyndham. The hospitality the group received was incredibly generous and we extend a big thanks to East Kimberley Clontarf Academy, Dawul Remote Community School, and Wyndham District High School. We certainly hope to host some of these groups at Scotch and look forward to building the relationships in 2019. The Scotch College Service Programme continues to ensure our boys are exposed to community groups and partnerships at the local level and throughout the world. We are upholding our core values of Service, Stewardship and Integrity and hoping to pass on to the boys the value of being active members of the global community.
Round Square Scotch College provides you with a host of opportunities to embrace, whether it’s as simple as representing School in a sporting event or walking the Bibbulmun Track for five years. The College has a splendour of opportunities to get involved with. This year I was fortunate enough to be involved with an International Round Square exchange to Switzerland for 14 weeks, hosting someone for seven weeks and being hosted for seven more. This exchange was an eye opening experience that captured so many fond memories to look back on. Whether you are climbing the Swiss Alps while your mates are stuck at School or creating friendships that will last a lifetime, the whole experience was unforgettable. The three main parts of an international exchange are: 1. you hosting an exchange student; 2. you being hosted by an exchange family; and, 3. learning valuable life lessons out of it. I found that the whole exchange programme from start to finish was based on trust. I was partnered with a Danish student named Mikkel who had been living in Switzerland for four years. Mikkel flew out to another country on the other side of the world to stay with a family he has never met before. Yet, Mikkel placed trust in myself and Scotch to do the right thing by him. We succeeded! As Mikkel embarked on his time down under, seeing one of the most remote and amazing cities of the world he was learning new valuable experiences to look back on fondly. Hosting an
exchange student was also a new experience for myself and my family. It’s a daunting thought at first, but once you meet your exchange student and get to know him you realise that it’s just like having a new brother! Once the seven weeks were over I packed my bags and flew to Switzerland for the next seven weeks. As I embarked on my own exchange I managed to see all kinds of new places, from the sombre walls of Dachau to changing my perspective on art by visiting galleries in Lausanne, it was like a lifetime of experiences crammed into 49 days. Going to another school on the other side of the of the world was scary. But this is when I learnt so much about myself and the world around me. I trusted myself to embrace the experience. I attended Zurich International School, which was completely different from Scotch with a whole range of people from all over the world. They are getting an amazing education, just like we do at Scotch, but with different focuses and perspectives. This taught me that there are many different ways of doing things and all of them can be right. It also broadened my thinking and hit home on why breadth of experience is so important.
embracing difference, and we are living the motto ‘preparing boys for life’. Switzerland was very foreign to me – this foreign country includes the spectacular Swiss Alps, amazing new friends that I have for a lifetime, a lot of really cheap chocolate, plus a road trip where we ventured from Switzerland to one of the smallest countries in Europe, Liechtenstein with a total population of 37,000, over the border to Austria and finally finishing in Germany. I am keen to embrace difference – I played Soccer when my heart is in AFL, everyone at the school spoke a minimum of three languages, plus there were 27 different nationalities in our year group. Scotch is preparing all of us for life with these amazing opportunities. I loved Europe but the lessons I have learnt and the people I met could have occurred on any continent around the world. Don’t limit yourself, grab these chances. My advice to the Year 9 cohort is that Round Square Exchanges are there for the taking and that not all classrooms have four walls. Max Jones Year 10 Anderson
As well as experiencing these different ways, I learnt a lot about myself. I can handle the unknown, Scotch has prepared me well for
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A humble mathematician Inspiring the future of mathematics at Scotch College inquiry project. Without any form of reference material, Akshay produced a project entitled, ‘What is a Star?’ Within this project he explained the make-up of atoms; ‘They consist of three particles, protons, neutrons and electrons. Actually, these are made up of even smaller particles – the up quark, a down quark.’ He was seven.
‘I’d like to do some research in maybe physics or become a mathematician’ – Akshay Venkatesh, 1994 aged 14. In 1994, Akshay Venkatesh became a member of the Old Scotch Collegians. Like many moments in his life, he was the youngest ever to do so. Having just finished Year 12 following a series of accelerations, he was bound for The University of Western Australia. What was to follow is a career that is nearly unrivalled in the field of mathematics focusing on number theory. In speaking to his Year 1 teacher Mrs Joan Hollingsworth, she fondly recalled Akshay as a shy student who was initially reserved. At this point, Akshay, like many young boys, could not read. However, by Easter of 1987, he was able to read fluently, it was at this point that Joan realised that she had somebody very special in her class that year. Recalling one particular excursion to the Western Australian Museum, observing an exhibition Akshay quipped to Mrs Hollingsworth, ‘Do you know that the distance between those dinosaur footprints is exactly 1.36 meters?’ Joan recognised that Akshay was going to need to have significantly more challenge. Following a move to Year 3, Joan was fortunate to experience teaching Akshay for a second time. The catalyst to accelerate Akshay came in the form of a self-guided
This was the point where Joan consulted then Headmaster, Mr Bill Dickinson. Joan recalls, Bill quickly recognised the need to act and invited Akshay’s parents, Svetha and Venky Venkatesh to discuss what the College could offer Akshay in the form of extension. Perhaps Akshay too had begun to realise his capacity to understand mathematics, from the Junior School 1991 Reporter he stated, ‘This year I am doing Year 10 Maths. I love investigations, and I have worked out the height of a cloud. I think the normal syllabus is a bit boring, I mean, all the standard formulas and stuff. However, I like the practical application of Mathematics.’ The pastoral care of Akshay was always the paramount importance. He was kept with his peers wherever possible to maintain the normality of growing up. Academically following a series of accelerations, he graduated from the College in 1994 aged 13. More than Akshay’s intellect, Joan remembers a humble, fun and kind young man that easily fitted in with his peers.
Akshay’s mother, Svetha Venkatesh, a Professor at Deakin University, commended the College on how Bill and Joan made arrangements for Akshay. She claimed it was the normality, in the era before labels, that allowed Akshay to be just another student. Svetha recalls Akshay had a wonderful experience at Scotch and it was Joan who recognised his abilities before her. She credits Joan enormously for Akshay’s enjoyment of school, even going to the length of driving Akshay to and from school every day from Years 3 to 12. Svetha recalled one story, whereby Akshay in Year 4 was studying Physics in the Senior School. Due to his age, the Senior School teacher had to come and collect Akshay, assist him across the road, teach him Physics and then escort him safely back to the Junior School. Akshay’s family were pleased that the school did not sensationalise Akshay’s ability and instead took a laid-back approach to consider what was best for him as an individual. In a message for all of our parents, Svetha stated, ‘What we wanted was for him to be happy, we focused on what he couldn’t do and encouraged him to improve that so he could become a well-rounded person.’ This year at the College we look to inspire the next generation of mathematicians. We are fortunate to offer our current boys many
Akshay Venkatesh: a timeline of achievement Born, New Delhi India
1981
Commenced at Scotch College in Year One
1983
Moves with his family to Perth, Western Australia
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1987
Commences Senior School in Year 8 in St Andrews House
1991
Winner of the John A Gooch Scholarship, he is now in Year 7
1992
1993
Akshay enters Year 11 and competed at the 24th International Physics Olympiad winning Bronze
Graduates from Scotch College
Commences study at UWA as its youngest ever student
1994
1995
Places 2nd in the Australian Mathematical Olympiad and wins Silver in the Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad, wins Secondary Education General Exhibition, Dux of School
Complete his four-year degree in three years and becomes the youngest person to earn First Class Honours in Pure Mathematics from UWA
1997
Awarded the J. A. Woods Memorial Prize as the most outstanding graduate of the year from the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Dentistry, or Medical Science
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opportunities to extend them to the highest level of mathematics available. Be it in the WACE mathematical methods or specialist courses or the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Mathematics, we are continually looking for ways to challenge our current crop of mathematicians. In 2019 the College shall have another first, we will have two students embark on a course never offered at the College previously. The International Baccalaureate Further Mathematics Higher Level Course which only 300 students internationally attempt each year. Hopefully these boys can channel Akshay who once said, ‘A lot of the time when you do math, you’re stuck. But at the same time, there are all these moments where you feel privileged you get to work with it. And you have this sensation of transcendence. You feel like you have been part of something really meaningful.’ Mr Peter Allen Director of Teaching and Learning
Commences his PhD at Princeton University
1998
Awarded the Salem Prize for outstanding work on the theory of Fourier Series
Awarded a postdoctoral position at MIT
2002
Completes his PhD producing the thesis Limiting forms of the trace formula
2003
2004-06
Held a Clay Research Fellowship from the Clay Mathematics Institute
2007
Awarded the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for outstanding contribution to mathematics
2008
Becomes a full Professor at Stanford University
Awarded the Infosys Prize
2016
Awarded the Fields Medal for “his synthesis of analytic number theory, homogeneous dynamics, topology, and representation theory, which has resolved long-standing problems in areas such as the equidistribution of arithmetic objects.”
2017
Awarded the Ostrowski Prize
2018
Commences Role as a Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, New Jersey
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Annual Appeal 2018
PC Anderson Chapel Refurbishment
Harry, Sue and Brendan Adler
John S Paterson
Mr R P Alder
Glenn Paterson
K N Allan
Peet Family
Dr G B Barblett
Guy Peterson
J G Bateman
Bob Pidgeon
P J Bath
Kate Quinn
Gene and Julie Beadsworth
Norm Rankin
Bhharathhan Family
Reynolds Family
Ian Brackenridge
John Rigg
Braddock Family
Mr Leigh Robinson
David and Helen Broadfoot
Clem Robinson
Burt Family
Ross and Wendy Robinson
Cahill Family
Peter Scotford
Chin Family
In Memory of Cyril D Sharp
2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of the PC Anderson Chapel, which has been a place of worship and fellowship for the Scotch College community since originally being built in 1968.
Ian Christie
Silbert Family
Siu Dong Li Family
Small Family
J C H Clark
Mike Snell
Adrian Clements
Mr T K Stacy
Mr C J G Coultas
Strk Family
James Dodd
Sumich Family
Michael and Cathy Fitch
Surtees Family
The Chapel has been well overdue for a refurbishment, so to celebrate the 50 years since its inception, the 2018 Appeal is providing much needed funds to improve the facilities.
Gale Family
Natasha and Ross Taylor
Grant Gardiner and Family
R K Teakle
Maxwell & Ned Gmeiner
Tregenza Family
We hope that with this refurbishment, the Chapel will thrive as a place where students, Old Scotch Collegians, and past and current parents can come together to celebrate and worship for many years to come.
Grieve Family
The Vaughan Family
Hawkey/Tessier Family
Ian Keith Warner
Howard Family
B M Waterer
Howell Family
David Watson
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the generosity of 90 OSCs and members of the Scotch community who contributed to this significant and historic refurbishment. It is still possible to contribute to this important project via the ‘Giving’ tab on our Scotch College website. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, please contact Kate Quinn, Director of Marketing, Advancement and Community Engagement on (08) 9383 6832 or email Kate.Quinn@scotch.wa.edu.au.
Humphry Family
D V Wedderburn
Richard Lewis
Bruce Wittber Family
Glenn Longmire
Young Family
Mr D C McIntyre
Plus 21 Anonymous donations
A place of worship and fellowship for the Scotch College community since 1968.
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Neil McKerracher Graham Milne and Family
O’Donnell Family
The Opie Family
Ian Palmer (1959) and Family
Sustainability Stewardship is a core value of the College and the recently installed rooftop solar project goes a long way to ensuring we are doing all that we can to provide clean energy for our College and do our part in reducing the environmental footprint of power generation. The College recently installed 1,280 solar panels which is enough to cover ten tennis courts and provides 512 kilowatts of solar photovoltaics. This is expected to replace about 25 percent of grid electricity with onsite, emission free, renewable power.
NAIDOC Week 30 July – 3 August 2018
Scotch College celebrated NAIDOC week during Week 2 of Winter Term.
From a clean energy perspective, it is expected that the system will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 576 tonnes a year which is the equivalent of taking 323 cars off the road. Perhaps more importantly than these statistics, the project is an example to our students as to what a diversified and distributed 21st century power system looks like. The new system ensures that the College is in an excellent position to leverage off Perth’s sunny climate as well as uphold our focus on stewardship and being at the forefront of sustainable best practice. Mr David Kyle Director of Service and Citizenship
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is not only celebrated in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. Each year NAIDOC Week has a theme. This year, the theme proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions to the Federal Parliament. The week included events for all year groups in the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. The Junior School boys participated in Cultural Immersion from the Middle and Senior School Indigenous boys. A Mural was started in the Middle School, the rain during the week making it difficult to finish. Bush Tucker again proved to be popular with the Senior School. The students enjoyed Kangaroo Stew which was prepared by the Year 11 Certificate I Hospitality class. Many thanks to Mrs Marie Bloodworth and the boys. A Traditional Smoking Ceremony was performed as the boys marched into Senior School Assembly on Friday. During the Assembly, Neville Collard performed a Welcome to Country. The Scotch College Reconciliation Action Plan was launched by special guest Oral McGuire (OSC ‘81). Several students presented Indigenous poetry they had been studying as well as a review of the Indigenous film Sweet Country. Ms Felicity Byres Indigenous Student Liaison Officer whole school | 19
Meet Your Leaders At the final assembly for Winter Term the 2018/19 School Leaders were announced to the Scotch Community. Congratulations to these students on their appointments to the following positions: Pipe Band
House Captains
Pipe Major Alex Mallawarachchi (Cameron)
Alexander Anderson Brisbane Cameron Ferguson
Drum Major Joshua Kerrich (Anderson)
Oscar Grant Nathan Thomas Gyles Davies Lachlan Malloch Finn Liston
Keys Ross St Andrews Shearer Stuart
Benjamin Parker Harry Imison Thomas Hodge Mason Jongejan Benjamin Lilburne
Captain of School | Harrison (Harry) Gilchrist When did you commence at Scotch and what is your earliest memory? I began my Scotch College journey in Year 6, and at that time, was the most significant change I had experienced in my life. Coming from a smaller, local primary school, a brand-new school with whole new faces can be a daunting experience, however, it was much the opposite. It still amazes me at how welcoming and exciting that first day was, with nothing but swarms of khaki uniforms creating my first look at the brilliant community. Some of the earliest memories I can recall are the immense battles that took place on the table tennis tables, which will always be clear in my mind for an array of reasons. The ambition of each boy to claim that best of three victory was truly a sight to see, resulting in the development of a respect and camaraderie between each student that would continue for the rest of their schooling lives. Vice-Captain Operations | Blake Costello What influence has being a Scotch student had in your life? Being part of the Scotch community has had a major influence on my life, and helped shape me into the person I have become. The most influential aspect is the countless opportunities which have been offered to me. Being involved in co-curricular activities such as Basketball, Debating, World Scholars Cup and attending Stanford University, has given me a plethora of experiences that have positively shaped my character, and helped me grow as an individual. I have been able to develop meaningful connections with my peers and teachers, which I will cherish for the rest of my life. I believe that the way in which Scotch has encouraged me to push my own personal boundaries has prepared me well for the future, and given me the experiences I need to succeed beyond school. Vice-Captain Service | Alexander van Hoek What is your message to all the boys who have just commenced at Scotch? My main message to all boys, but especially to those who have just commenced at Scotch, is that we are a community. Our community includes not only current boys, but also the Old Scotch Collegians, our teaching and support staff, as well as family, friends and others in the community with a bond to Scotch. This sense of community is an important part of what it means to be a Scotch boy. To fully experience this community, you need to participate and contribute, this is what it means to serve. This does not only mean serving in the conventional sense, such as attending events like Disabled Surfing. Serving also includes trying your best in all areas whether it be Academia, Arts, Sports or Wellbeing. By making sure that you apply yourself and extend yourself in all areas of your ability, you are also serving the Scotch community. Head of Student Council | Benjamin Steinberg What has been your most memorable experience of Scotch? My most memorable experience at Scotch was seeing the inspiring turnout at the ‘Disabled Surfing Events’. These activities involved Scotch boys giving up their time to help people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to surf. From my first session I observed the compassion of the older Scotch students, many of whom had developed a rapport with the surfers. Their generosity and commitment to the School’s value of Service, shaped my idea of a good ambassador for the school. In this way, I believe that the relationship Scotch boys have with the Disabled Surfing Association (DSA) is something very valuable, and a symbol for the passion, resilience and courtesy of the young men of Scotch College. Captain of Residential Life | Denzil Brooks How has being a Scotch residential student impacted on your time away from home? Moving out of home is not something that every boy aged 13 gets to experience. At the start of boarding life, it is very overwhelming, but as each day goes by you enjoy all of the opportunities that lie before you. Meeting different boys from all ends of the state and even overseas helps you create a bond and understand different families and their cultures. At Scotch the quality of education is incredible. Every opportunity is handed to you on a silver platter, the question is whether you are going to take it or not. Residential Life at Scotch College is an opportunity where boys gain an understanding on all aspects of life while receiving a state of the art education. 20 | whole school
TEACHER FEATURE
Junior School | Tracey O’Shea
Middle School | Jenny Sullivan
Senior School | Courtney Ellis
How long have you been employed at Scotch?
How long have you been employed at Scotch?
How long have you been employed at Scotch?
I started working in Scotch at the beginning of the academic year 2018. This will be my sixth year of teaching.
12 years
2 years
What do you teach?
What do you teach? Commerce (Business Management and Economics) and Humanities.
I teach the Pre-Primary students in the Early Childhood Centre.
I am the Music Coordinator in the Middle School and I also teach music in the ELC. Over the years I have also taught students in the Junior School and Senior School.
What do you find most fulfilling about teaching?
What do you find most fulfilling about teaching?
The journey of learning, the opportunity I get to guide students as they develop their foundations of learning. As an Early Childhood Teacher, I have the opportunity to join children as they navigate their way through new concepts and wonderings. I love the curiosity and questioning presented by young children and I believe the most rewarding attribute of teaching is the journey of research and discovery which you embark on with each student. It is fulfilling to know that you are a small footprint in their education pathway.
I find that the relationships you form with the boys is the most fulfilling part of teaching. It is so special being able to meet the boys at a young age and watch them mature into such wonderful young men. Being part of that journey is a really magical thing.
From previous workplaces, what does Scotch do differently?
What interests do you have outside of Scotch?
What do you teach?
Scotch celebrates and embraces its strong traditions. It creates a true sense of belonging and community among its members. The IB programmes practised in the school demonstrates the school’s positive and active approach focusing on the whole child both in the classroom and the outside world. The inquiry approach gives students the opportunity to investigate and explore concepts through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
From previous workplaces, what does Scotch do differently? Scotch has a strong sense of community and unique and wonderful traditions. There are also so many incredible opportunities that are available to the boys.
I am a mother to two gorgeous boys which keeps me very busy. I enjoy travelling as well as spending time with family and friends. My passion is painting and I try and complete a canvas each school holiday break.
What do you find most fulfilling about teaching? It sounds silly, but my favourite part of teaching is walking down the corridors and having a boy say hello and smile. Or stopping for a quick chat. I’m easily pleased! From previous workplaces, what does Scotch do differently? Firstly, Scotch boys tend to say ‘thank you’ when they leave the classroom. This hasn’t happened at any other school. There is also a great opportunity to get involved in extracurricular activities. I’ve enjoyed my time as a debating coach, hockey manager and tennis coach. I’ve also had much more opportunity to engage in Professional Development courses while working at Scotch. What interests do you have outside of Scotch? I am currently studying a Graduate Diploma in Psychology through Distance Education which keeps me very busy. I love to travel and just recently visited 20 countries on a world trip. That was a pretty life changing experience, but it also made me appreciate how lucky we are to live in WA. As my husband and I recently bought a house I’m currently enjoying interior decorating and baking in my new kitchen.
What interests do you have outside of Scotch? I love spending time with my family and enjoying the great outdoors. I thoroughly enjoy walking; when I am not in the classroom I love to go for long walks along the river taking in Perth’s beautiful scenery.
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Getting to know our 2018 Music Captain getting involved in external bands. After that I started getting gigs, Then at the start of Year 12, I got into WAYJO (West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra) and the Royal Australian Navy Band. You have been able to get experience outside of the school curriculum, tell us about that. With WAYJO, I have been able to get experience playing with amazing worldrenowned musicians such as Ellen Kirkwood, Mat Jodrell, Ed Partyka and singer Kate Ceberano. I have also been fortunate enough to play in front of some of the Navy’s top ranks, and recently on stage in Sydney for the Australian Indigenous Education Fund’s graduation ceremony. Out of all your Scotch music experiences, what has given you the most enjoyment?
Being the Scotch Music Captain is a coveted leadership position in the College. It is not only the prestige of leading the student body, it’s the opportunities that can come as a result and the opportunity to serve. When did you decide Music was for you? It wasn’t until Year 7, I started to like music and was learning the ukulele in classroom music. Then I saw the big boys playing guitar in the rock band at school. Is that why you started guitar? Not really, but I was like, “I can do that”. I thought I’d mastered ukulele and I was ready at that time to carry on the legend of Angus Young. My current school was not offering me enough, so, my family applied for an indigenous scholarship. So, your parents gave you the option to choose where you wanted to go to School? Yes, I talked to my dad and told him “This is what I want to do.” He was a bit sceptical at first. My goal when I got to Scotch was to be in Big Band One by the time I was in Year 12. That dream was surpassed early on. You have talked about your initial motivations for why you got into music; but why did you choose to get serious about it? I just fell in love with music, and I haven’t really fallen in love with much else, besides sport and cars.
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You started at Scotch in Year 9 and within the space of two years, you were elected Music Captain. In Year 10, I was willing to be involved in anything, Big Band Two, the Jazz Combo, Guitar Ensemble and the Concert Band. In Year 11 I did an arrangement for the Con Brio concert which was recorded. I want to record my music in the future. By making myself available I’ve played numerous concerts and been to Jazz Camp and the Jazz Festival in Mt Gambier. The Music Department noticed that I was becoming my own musician, I was taking the knowledge that Scotch Music had given me and presenting that into a wider community. At the start of Year 12, I got into WAYJO (West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra) and recently joined the Royal Australian Navy Band. Which music pathway did you take through Year 11 and 12? I chose the Certificate II Music Industry course. I did consider the ATAR music course, but I really wanted to play and I wanted to play diverse music, like rock as well as jazz. Which ensembles have you been involved in at Scotch? Big Band Two is where it all started, Jazz Combo One, Guitar Ensemble, then Big Band One. For three years I have been arranging music for the NAIDOC week performances and Yirra Yarkiny concerts. Year 10 is where I first went to Jazz Camp and then formed friendships with people and started jamming with them. I played with Concert Band and arranged for the Con Brio concert. I was part of the Studio Orchestra which played for assemblies and then started
When I just arrived at Scotch, music wasn’t really a ‘cool’ thing. It wasn’t as ‘hip’ as it is now, jazz especially. This started to change and when Jazz Combo One played a lunchtime concert, it got a much bigger and better reception than it would have in the past. I’ve really enjoyed watching that change. I have also really enjoyed watching people who came from Middle School who are really switched on musicians. Do you think being part of the Scotch Music programme has had an influence on the many opportunities that have come your way? Yes, I think Scotch embraces individuality. My Chief Petty Officer in the Navy is always complementing me on my communication skills. She said, “Your school has prepared you for life,” she literally said that, yet she doesn’t know that’s our motto. What advice would you give aspiring musicians and performing artists? I would encourage all of the students to get involved both inside and outside of school. There are friends of mine that are involved in WAYO (West Australian Youth Orchestra), WAYJO, bands outside of school. When you get fully involved, you’ll meet people and make friends with people who are just as determined as you and passionate, and you’ll start learning a whole lot more. Kyle, thank very much for taking the time to share your thoughts. Mr Scott Loveday Head of Performing Arts
Year 2/12 Collaboration On a brisk and early morning late in August that threatened torrential rain and lightning, it appeared nothing would dampen the spirits of twenty five Year 2 students and a sporting opportunity with their Year 12 buddies. The said drop off time at the Gooch Pavilion was 7.15am, by 7.18am, twenty Year 2s had not only arrived, but were warming up before their buddies joined them. Before long the atmosphere was full of a group of Scotch boys, from both ends of the height spectrum, reconnecting, sharing their mutual admiration towards each other and a strong camaraderie. For almost an hour all those competing ran, skipped, hula hooped, relayed, water fetched, tunnel balled and ultimately tug-of-warred in an arena of fairness, competitiveness, healthy heckling, whistle blowing and joy. In spite of the fact that the teachers longed for winner’s ribbons, the outcome of the day resulted in a fair and square draw. It was inevitable the tug-of-war would become the decider, however, in good spirits nobody objected when the teacher jumbled all the teams up for it to be one in, all in! Photographs captured moments, giggling became infectious, mature voices encouraged those younger and those younger barracked for their older peers. The teachers laughed more than they should. Egg and bacon rolls and a juice box was a fitting reward to the end of a great morning.
Scotch Parents We would like to thank the Community for their continued support. When you pay the $25 Scotch Parents contribution you are supporting the College and most importantly, you are supporting the boys. Some of the items The Grants Sub-Committee has approved this year are; • AV Upgrade in Mackellar Hall • Starting blocks for the school pool
When a large contingent of Year 12 boys commit to return and give their time and energy to a group of Year 2 boys, one can only expect to witness magic happen. Everybody learned something from the morning and in terms of wellbeing, the morning was full of moments we could only hope to bottle!
• ELC and JS playground upgrade. This included shade cloths and monkey bars, slide, climbing equipment and additional rope climbing
Thank you to our Year 2s for being brave and courageous and supporting their buddies but mostly, thank you, to the Year 12s for their tireless consideration of those who will one day, so admirably, follow in their footsteps.
• Collapsible clothes racks (for events, Drama productions…)
In a recount of Fathers’ Day events the following week, an incredible student from Year 2 shared that he had independently organised a tug-of-war competition for his entire extended family. He was quick to say, ‘Because I loved it when we watched the big boys do it and I loved it when we did it with our buddies’. That’s when you know, mornings like this matter, people like this group of Year 12s inspire. Good luck as you move onto your next chapter Year 12s, from all the Year 2s and their whistle blowing, water spilling teacher! Mrs Sue Mitchell Year 2 Teacher
• Red carpet, bollards and red rope for functions like the Year 12 Ball
• Art murals in the Senior School Thanks to all the Reps who organised class and parent functions. The City Country Lunch was held in York, which included a quick stop at York Olive Oil, and was followed by a lovely lunch at The York Palace Hotel. It was a great day out. The Dickinson Centre was transformed into ‘New York City’ for the Year 11 Dance. The Junior School recently held its Fathers’ Day breakfast. Years 10, 11 and 12 have hosted overnight parent stays at Moray to give us an insight into the facilities available to the boys as well as enjoying some great company and the odd sing-a-long. Scotch Parents look forward to two important events: March Out and saying goodbye to our 2018 Leavers at their Valedictory Dinner. We welcome all parents at our meetings which are held twice a term. You can hear what’s happening around the College and mingle with other parents. Parent help and support is so important. I encourage you all to get involved as it is a very rewarding experience. Mrs Stephanie Debnam President, Scotch Parents whole school | 23
Mr John Stewart
Head of Junior School
The end of August featured our annual Book Week celebrations. The school welcomed Glenn Swift, a fantastic story teller and entertainer, who shared stories of pirate driven activities with our ELC to Year 5 boys. The boys came to school dressed as their favourite book character and stood with pride in front of the whole school community to talk about their character. At the end of the Book Week celebrations, staff performed their annual pantomime.
At the Fathers’ Day Breakfast, the boys were privileged to listen to Drew Petrie.
• Ben Marris, 3rd place Upper Primary category, Years 5 and 6
A footballer, 316 game veteran of the North Melbourne Kangaroos, he finished his career with the West Coast Eagles. Drew spoke about his commitment to his sport as well as the challenges of balancing being a father. The poignant comment that he shared with the boys was how over the course of his career he was watched, watched on the training field for how far he ran and how hard he worked; watched in the gym for how he trained, built his strength and how he did his exercises; watched in the cafeteria for the type of food he ate and how he managed his nutrition; and watched during games for each step, kick and tackle that he made. Drew shared, part of the reason that he enjoyed such great success over his long career was his level of commitment when he was not being watched. The challenge he put to our young men was ‘What do you do when you are not being watched?’
• Eryn Richards, 1st place Middle Primary category, Years 3 and 4
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• Jack Mayo, 2nd place Middle Primary category, Years 3 and 4
• George Saicic, Highly commended Lower Primary category • Tomas Robaina Chacon, Exhibited Year 3 In Winter Term, we gathered for the InterHouse Athletics Carnival. This year there was a new event on the calendar, the ELC Inter-House Athletics Carnival. We welcomed our three-year-old Pre-Kindy, our four-year-old Kindergarten children and our Pre-Primary boys on to the playing fields for a morning of hurdles, sprints, relay races and fun games. Playing to a massive number of spectators, the children’s enthusiasm and efforts was outstanding during the morning. This special event was followed by the Junior School Inter-House Athletics Carnival that saw some impressive results across the year levels with many boys setting their own personal bests and a few long-standing school records being toppled by significant margins, including Darcy Martin’s 35 cm destruction of the Year 5 shotput record.
At the end of the Winter Term, the boys had an opportunity to test their paper folding skills for our annual Paper Airplane Competition. Congratulations to Rafferty McDonald, Marc Ricciardello, Edward Quinlivan and Tommy Clements who went on to represent the school at the IPSHA Paper Airplane Competition. Our Junior School boys had the opportunity to select the Captains for 2019. The boys of Year 4 spoke about why they feel they demonstrated the leadership qualities that best represent a Scotch boy. The boys did extremely well in our Australian Mathematics Trust competitions, in the ICAS Writing, ICAS English, ICAS Science, ICAS Mathematics competitions as well as the Mathematics Olympiad competitions over the course of the year. The further development of our Extension and Enrichment programme saw boys take part in a range of inter-school competitions through the Tournament of Minds, the da Vinci Decathlon and the Cluedunnit programmes. These opportunities gave our more able boys a chance to pit their skills and abilities against students from other schools. 2018 has certainly been a year to celebrate. A year when we have been able to relish the abilities and successes of our boys both on and off the playing fields and in and out of the classroom. A year that we will reflect on with pride as we celebrate the many successes that we have achieved over the course of this academic year.
Enrichment in the Junior School The Junior School has been a hive of activity as our boys take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that are on offer. This year has certainly been one of growth in the area of Enrichment as we expand our programme and target those boys who demonstrate gifts and talents that we can celebrate and develop through a diverse range of activities at school. Those students that tap into an area of passion, one that lends itself to their current unit of inquiry and provides them with a richer understanding, have been busy working on their Passion Projects. It has been exciting to see the wide variety of subjects chosen and the varying approaches taken, all of which provide the stimulation and additional enrichment that their high intellects demand. We have seen boys develop their own video games, accessing coding clubs within the Middle School and enjoying the support of our wonderful IT specialists across all three sub schools. Others have chosen to develop their creative writing skills through submitting their short stories to a national competition. In Pre-Primary we have seen one keen young innovator building his own weather forecasting plane as he sought to harness his love of aircraft with a fascination for storms and weather conditions. External competitions also enable students to hone their skills and recently the Junior School has been involved in Cluedunnit, Tournament of Minds (TOM) and Da Vinci Decathlon. In all of these, the entrants must work collaboratively and creatively, applying all of their skills and aptitudes to complete a series of challenges that are not for the faint hearted. Time pressure adds to the difficulty but, as always, our boys continue to impress us with their motivation and expertise. The Junior and Middle School combine forces, allowing students to work across the campuses and enjoy the support of other teachers. We have enjoyed success in TOM, with one team being awarded Honours for their STEM long term and spontaneous challenges. I look forward to working in this incredibly exciting and constantly evolving area within the College. It is very rewarding to see the boys immerse themselves into so many broad and rich areas of study and their thirst for knowledge and ability to acquire and apply their new understandings never ceases to amaze me. Mrs Alison Webster Junior School Enrichment Coordinator
Art of Learning The 4C boys were very fortunate to be selected to participate in the Art of Learning project in collaboration with the creative organisation of FORM. The Art of Learning programme has been designed by Paul Collard, CEO of the Creativity, Culture and Education organisation. It involves collaboration between a teacher and an artist to nurture and facilitate the development of creative habits of mind within a curriculum area. Our journey began with a workshop in Term 1 with Paul Collard and our creative practitioner, Michael Abercromby. The workshop was centred around our unit of inquiry, How the world works. The boys met an ‘alien’ from a distant planet and completed engaging activities about space. They were thrilled to learn that the alien was Michael, our designated artist, and they would be working with him every week throughout Term 2 and 3. Our first project with Michael focused on our second unit of inquiry, “How we express ourselves.” The boys researched a legend of their choice and created an entertaining and persuasive speech to convince the audience that they were the most legendary person to have ever lived. They worked with Michael to ‘get into character’ for their presentation through fun games, research tasks and role-playing activities. Additionally, the boys formed groups and worked together to create a skit about their chosen legends being stranded on a desert island. Michael showed the boys how to write a script and helped them rehearse their plays, which were performed for parents at the end of the unit. They completed both tasks extremely well and can feel very proud of their efforts. The Art of Learning project has been a highly engaging experience for the 4C boys. It has been a fantastic way for the boys to participate in their own learning, make discoveries and develop their creative thinking skills. Miss Olivia Creagh Year 4 Teacher
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The PYP Exhibition The PYP Exhibition represents a significant event in the life of a PYP school and student. The Year 5 boys were immersed in a nine week collaboratively constructed unit of inquiry. The inquiries were guided by the transdisciplinary theme of; ‘Who we are’ with the central idea; “Beliefs, values, culture, health and the environment have an impact on who we are as individuals.’ Students are involved in all of the essential elements of the PYP and share them with the whole school community in an exhibition presentation. Our specialist staff took responsibility for driving some of the essential elements; Physical Education focused on social skills (approaches to learning), Art looked at the relationship between the PYP attitudes and student self-portraits, French focused on authentic action (letters to soldiers) and Performing Arts looked at the Central Idea through a performance of True Colours.
Countries and Nationalities Most of us are aware of the fact that French is traditionally known as the international language of diplomacy. For many years heads of state, diplomats and attendees of international conferences were required to converse in French. In the Junior School we decided to reinstate this rule when the Year 4 boys completed their ‘Countries and Nationalities’ French topic, as part of the Where We Are in Place and Time unit of inquiry. Through the six weeks of the topic, the boys learnt how to introduce themselves, giving their name, country of origin and nationality, dependent on the small flag they were allocated in a number of language games. As a summative task groups of eight students were invited to attend the “World Leaders’ Conference”, each of them having to research a head of state and then assume that identity when addressing the conference. As well as the three categories listed above, they were also required to find the languages spoken by each head of state and to also find out three events or landmarks that each country is famous for. The weeks in which we watched the role plays were a lot of fun, as Theresa May, Shinzo Abe and Donald Trump took to the lectern to introduce themselves to our boys, entirely in French of course – can you figure out who is who in our photo? Ms Carolyn Vinton Language B Teacher
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For some of our students, this was their first experience of working as a member of a PYP community. They have had to learn how to question, research, problem-solve and develop an understanding of how to see the world through a variety of conceptual lenses. Thank you to all of the parents and special guests who came in to share their knowledge and expertise with the boys in the immersion stage of the exhibition. There was even a visit from the famous Dr. Smith, however for those of us who remember, you may have been disappointed not to see Dr. Smith accompanied by a robot (Lost in Space). A special thanks also goes to the mentors who gave up their time to help the boys keep up with the various demands of the exhibition process. The PYP Exhibition has a number of key purposes: • For students to engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry • To provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning • For students to synthesise and apply their learning of previous years and to reflect upon their journey through the PYP • To demonstrate how students can take action as a result of their learning • To unite the students, teachers, parents and other members of the school community in a collaborative experience that incorporates the essential elements of the PYP. Mr Warwick Norman Junior School Dean of Teaching and Learning
Musica Viva On Tuesday 11 September, boys in Years 1-5 were treated to an entertaining and interactive performance by the incredible musicians of the Indonesian group, Makukuhan, as part of the Musica Viva in Schools programme. Makukuhan are a dynamic mini-Gamelan orchestra whose performances are a riot of colour and rhythm, including pitch-bending drums, a mesmerising masked dance and unbelievably rapid Javanese clapping. Gamelan features a series of bronze gongs and metallophones and is integral to Indonesian culture. The boys were captivated by the unison and interlocking patternbased sequences that were passed down to them by the masters of Makukuhan.
Children’s Book Week Children’s Book Week celebrated during the third week in August is always a magical time in the Junior School and 2018 was no exception. This celebration of children’s literature began in 1946 (just after the end of World War II) and has shed its special magic on Australian schools and public libraries ever since. The theme this year was Find your Treasure and whilst our minds automatically think of pirates and their treasure the theme developed by the library staff was far richer than that. It urged the boys to find books that are hidden treasures to them, characters that they relate to and who ‘speak to them’. Byron Bay based author Tristan Bancks sums this up beautifully: “An incredible story can feel like treasure when it speaks to you and understands the way you think and feel. But not every book is perfect for everyone. I put down just as many books as I finish, but I never give up the hunt for my next great read.”
Prior to the incursion, the boys had been inquiring into four of the group’s compositions. Through a programme of rich learning experiences, they discovered fascinating traditional instruments, explored how simple patterns can morph into complex variations, and had been inspired by the movements of pencak silat, a nonaggressive, spiritual practice of martial arts from South East Asia that incorporates principles of self-awareness, self-defence, self-discipline, responsibility and cooperation. The concert proved to be a brilliant way to consolidate their learning throughout Winter Term. Although this unit of inquiry has come to an end, I have no doubt that the music of Makukuhan will be remembered and enjoyed by the boys for a long time to come. Miss Phebe Samson Performing Arts Teacher
Throughout the week there were themed activities each lunchtime cumulating with a Trash and Treasure on Thursday. Over 200 books changed hands at this event. Storyteller Glenn Swift spent a day in the library entertaining each class with his gift of oral story-telling. Two separate Book Week Parades were held; one in the library for the ELC and one in Mackellar Hall for Years 1-5. The boys looked spectacular in their costume of their most treasured book character and were entertained by the staff pantomime which was full of rich messages. Whilst Children’s Book Week throws the spotlight each year on reading and on the importance and joy of being able to read, our challenge as educators and parents is to make every week a ‘book week’ and by example, encourage children to read every day. By modelling good reading habits, we help children to discover the absolute joy in curling up on the couch with a favourite book. Mrs Kathryn Salt Information and Research Specialist junior school | 27
Mr Richard Ledger
Head of Middle School
How do you make good decisions in unexpected settings? This is what it is all about isn’t it? The bringing together of the knowledge, skills and understandings to make a good decision when it is your turn to do so. How do you develop good decision-making skills? During Winter Term we took the concept of Integrity as a start point to answer the question: how do you make good decisions in unexpected settings? It started in Chapel and ran for several weeks and boys were asked to consider a number of scenarios and then think how they might respond. Scenarios similar to these: • You break a neighbours window with a stone but nobody sees, what do you do? • There is a large piece of chocolate cake left in the fridge, you have had a piece, this piece is for your sister, what do you do? • The ATM gives you $1000, not the $10 you expected. What do you do? • You see a boy getting picked on at the train station after school. What do you do?
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When the question, “What is integrity?” gets asked everyone knows to say: “it’s doing the right thing even when no-one is looking.” This is a really good answer, a good definition, however we often leave the understanding of Integrity at that point and move on. But, Integrity is an action isn’t it? How does a good definition help us know what the right thing to do is when each situation is different? The strategy we are trying to develop for a boy confronted with a challenging scenario and wondering what to do is to ask and try and answer another question: • How would I feel in the other person’s shoes? or • How are my actions going to affect someone else? These are strong questions. They get us to stop and reflect, consider other perspectives and apply empathy before acting. Integrity is so important, and it is a great reputation to have: ‘he acts with great integrity’ but it is empathy, thinking about someone else’s needs before your own, that is the key to acting with Integrity.
RUOK Week and the Community Project Empathy again featured prominently as Winter Term drew to a close with RUOK Week and the Community Project, two culminating events with the concept of Wellbeing front and centre. Outwardly both events generated lots of talk and lots of action, but at the heart of each of these was the concept of thinking about others. How was your buddy feeling prior to an assessment, did the elderly couple 5 doors down the street need their bins brought in, how could the little park on the corner be more attractive to young families? Building this habit of looking out for others layer by layer, experience by experience with real life scenarios is so important. It means that when we are confronted with the need to make the executive decision in an unfamiliar scenario we have some experiences to fall back on to assist us. Mr Richard Ledger Somewhere in the Great Sandy Desert On Long Service Leave
Year 7 One of the exciting but also one of the more sobering activities in Year 7 through Winter Term was our Walk for Water. It grew out of our Mathematics focus and became a fundraising activity as a result. Walk for Water was a chance for boys to get some sponsorship and to walk around the oval as many times as they could in a lesson. It had a measurement component to it but it also had an empathy component. Our boys experienced the distance that some children have to walk on a daily basis to get water and carry it back home just to drink, wash, prepare food in. The Walk for Water also had connections to the Science topic which centred on a separation challenge. It was looking at the filtration or separation of substances in water. As a part of examining the filtration processes modern societies such as ours use to prepare fresh, clean and healthy water for us to use each day. The boys had an excursion to the water treatment plant out at Beenyup. It was illuminating to look at the complexity of the process, the quality of the water going in at the start and the quality of the water coming out.
Year 6 Without doubt the big highlight in Semester 2 is the Year 6 Science Fair. The interdisciplinary unit focusses on the fields of Science: biological, physical, and chemical. This year we also focussed on the significant past achievements in Science that provided the foundation and stimulus for individual science projects for our Science Fair. The Science Fair enjoys a huge following with parents, other classes and teachers from around the College. Congratulations to Alex Hudson, Noah Kassner, Calum Cameron, Ronan Leishman and Timothy Chan for prizes that were awarded as a result of Science Fair. Spring Term was an exciting part of Semester 2 with the Year 6 Surf Camp to Lancelin. All boys across Year 6 enjoyed a terrific time on the beaches but also coming to grips with selfmanagement, living in tents, preparing meals and managing themselves in an outdoor environment.
The boys had the opportunities to work with Coast Care and do some re-vegetation and coastal management activities along the Swanbourne and Cottesloe foreshores. Boys also had the opportunity to work with the Friends of Lake Claremont and hear indigenous stories about Lake Claremont from Keith Collard. It was a neat connection to our NAIDOC week art piece that featured the tortoise from Lake Claremont. Other activities had the boys walking to Allen Park for mixed activities run by former students whilst the culminating event was a visit to the WA Art Gallery to see the Ned Kelly Exhibition. Winter Term culminated with RUOK week. Boys from across Year 7 and 8 in their yellow shirts were RUOK ambassadors. Our stairs and hallways were covered in quotes and reminders that we need to stop and talk and check on our mates and find out how they are. The highlight of our week was Mr Brant Garvey. He came to speak to us about the importance of positive mindsets and how our mental health has the greatest impacts on all of our other health – social, academic and physical. RUOK is a vital reminder of the importance in looking after our own and mental wellbeing and checking in on our mates. Ms Gabriel Hodgson Year 7 Teacher
Of great interest this term was the Gaelic Football Inter-House Competition and congratulations to Bruce House who took away the Year 6 trophy this year. Our shared Quiz Night with PLC was once again a fabulous night with the focus not so much on the questions but on having an evening of enjoyment and interaction in a social setting. In the classroom our iLearn topic of Migration and Immigration was a really challenging and thought-provoking inquiry unit. The boys have looked at the contribution from indigenous people who are migrants to the fabric of our current society. The boys investigated their own family history as part of this unit. Mr Justin Shaw Year 6 Coordinator
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Year 8 It has once again been an exceptionally busy semester for the Year 8s here in the Middle School. Winter Term saw the launch of the first Community Project Showcase Evening. This involved all Year 8s presenting their community service achievements, to their parents. The event was a great success and, more importantly, a huge learning curve for the boys as they developed new skills in communication and self-management. The end of PSA sport saw Friday afternoons filled with a rotational system of events including OSC guest speakers, team-building activities run by Murdoch grad students and a variety of indoor activities at Revolution Sports Centre. They also went on an excursion to Scitech, via the train. Round Square was a feature of Winter Term for Year 8s with 12 boys doing exchanges to other states: • Sebastian Salt and James Anderson exchanged to Scotch Oakburn College in Launceston, Tasmania; • Nelson Hegge and Jarrah Withers exchanged to St Philips in Alice Springs, Northern Territory; • Hugh Maddern and Benjamin Waddell exchanged to The Armidale School in New South Wales; • Ben Breden and Nicholas Eagleton exchanged to Woodleigh School in Victoria; • Kalani Locke exchanged to Westminster School in South Australia; • James Walker, Cornelius Verwey and Matthew Sellepack exchanged to Ballarat Grammar in Victoria. This is always a very enjoyable experience for the boys who then get to reciprocate by hosting their exchange partners over here! The subject area of Individuals and Societies undertook a field trip to Fremantle. Boys had the opportunity to practice geography skills and also look at the potential impact of future rising sea levels. Another exciting event was the opportunity to participate in ballroom dancing lessons with the girls from MLC. They learnt dances such as the Hucklebuck, Cha-cha-cha, the Salsa, the Jive and a choreographed hip hop routine. It was great to see how much improvement there was by the end of term social where they got to dance a range of choreographed and freestyle dances including the Macarena. While reluctant at first, the boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves and discovered that socialising with the opposite sex is actually not as intimidating as first thought! Mrs Tracey FitzPatrick Year 8 Coordinator
Motor Neurone Disease Fundraiser Middle School has continued with its long association supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with another Free Dress Day in Winter Term. Funds raised through this annual Free Dress Day have gone to support the research that underpins Juvenile Diabetes in Western Australia. A new community service initiative this year was raising awareness and supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Motor Neurone Disease as an illness touched us in Middle School this year and we thought it would be a good idea to raise the awareness of this through our usual Free Dress day when boys came to school wearing sport clothes of choice and culminated in an Ice Bucket Challenge. The Ice Bucket Challenge is the tipping of icy water over four volunteers’ heads and bodies which is symbolic of putting the freeze on the growth and the spread of Motor Neurone Disease. As the pictures highlight, our four lucky volunteers took the challenge on behalf of all of us in Middle School and we had great delight in handing $496.05 to the Motor Neurone Disease Association as a result of our Free Dress Day. Mrs Stella Hodgson Middle School Community Service
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Year 8 Community Project The Community Project came to an exciting conclusion in Winter Term with the Year 8 Community Project Showcase. Boys in their Community Project Groups presented their 10 minute audio/visual displays in front of their peers, parents and teachers, arguably one of the more challenging aspects of the Community Project. One of the great challenges of the Community Project was summing up six months work into a 10 minute presentation. The scope of the projects presented through the showcases was enormous with projects that included boys going to aged care centres and running games afternoons and included baking and serving them muffins. Another group took to fishing on the weekends and gathered data about the environment, the conditions and their catches and sent it to the Department of Fisheries and to UWA. The data will be then used in their own research. We had groups of boys who had projects that were advocacy based as they worked and supported the efforts of the volunteers at the Shenton Park Dog Refuge and the Cat Haven. They supporting the needs of abandoned animals and also raised awareness of how the wider community can support these volunteer organisations. Other groups spent their Community Project hours helping other young kids with social and physical difficulties have some fun through running Cricket Skills clinics, or assist with horse riding activities. One of the most significant outcomes of the Community Project has been the widespread development of communication skills across our Year 8 boys: communication between themselves and the self-management communication of creating timelines and goals to achieve, but also developing the communication skills with the wider community and community-based organisations. The other big outcome that has been slowly realised towards the end of the project was the understanding that the boys at the outset were doing something to address somebody else’s needs. However, the great realisation has been that the boys have also gained great enjoyment and some personal fulfilment from being part of their own community project and meeting a need within their community. Thomas Ostergaard summed this up really neatly when he said “The heart of my Community Project has really become a part of who I am now”. Mrs Mia Sullivan Community Project Coordinator
Highland Games The Middle School Winter Term concluded on the oval with the Highland Games, filled with William Wallace face-painted look-a-likes. The Middle School Pipes opened the games with their repertoire, the staff wore kilts and the boys were engaged in the activities: stone throwing, wellington boot throwing, the kilty dash, lumping hay bales around the track and of course the popular tug-o-wars. The weather held out and gave us some fantastic Scottish conditions for a change, and the day culminated in David House winning tug-o-war team versus the Middle School teachers which contributed to the Ramsay Cup events for the year. The photographs tell the story of the event which has become an annual fixture on the Middle School calendar. Mr Michael Brinsden and Mr Kane Mitchell Middle School Teachers
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Mr Dean Shadgett
Head of Senior School
Stewart Wallace (Year 12 Keys) had the great honour of leading the Combined Pipe Band out of Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile to applause from adoring fans.
When I first arrived at the College I was amazed by the breadth of offerings and opportunities for the boys. This amazement continues as the boys achieve outstanding results across a wide array of pursuits. In 2018 there were two wonderful Senior School dramatic performances. The Wedding Singer, directed by Ms Sarah Combes, Head of Drama, showcased many of our boys’ talents in singing, music and dancing. Rohan Dick (Year 12 Keys) as Robbie Hart and Jordan Bowling (Year 12 Ross) as Rosie, Gianni Kain (Year 10 Brisbane) as George and Harry Gilchrist (Year 11 Keys) as Glenn Guglia were outstanding. In Oliver Twist, the younger students took to the stage with gusto and produced a thoroughly enjoyable performance with Harry Hansom (Year 9 Alexander) as Fagin and Julien Montandon (Year 8 Robert) as Oliver Twist. I look forward to seeing what the young dramatists produce in the future and congratulate Mrs Emma Cooper for her wonderful work as director.
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We are blessed at Scotch to have many wonderful musicians play for us, be it at our weekly assemblies or at more formal events. Again, the Jazz Night was a great success. The quality of the performances on the evening showcased the talent and hard work of our Jazz musicians which, for many, would not be surprising given their success at the Generations of Jazz Festival in Mt Gambier in May this year. Big Band Two performed in Division 3.1 of the Festival and achieved sensational results, placing first in the division. Guitarist and Music Captain Kyle Imlah (Year 12 Keys) was recognised as the best jazz guitarist in the division and awarded a place in the Division 3 Superband as a result. I cannot miss the opportunity to acknowledge the Scotch College Pipe Band. This year saw 21 members of the Pipe Band play at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland. Spending four weeks overseas performing to audiences of nearly 9000 people each night was a magnificent opportunity for the boys; something they completed with aplomb. Led by Band Master, Mr Craig Bailey and Drum Master, Mr Roy Hamilton, the boys performed on the international stage with pipe bands from around the world. Having been privileged to accompany them for a portion of the trip, I can confirm they did themselves and the College most proud.
Academically, the College has fared well in local and international competitions. The team comprising Felix Jones (Year 12 Brisbane), Lewis Orr (Year 11 Ferguson), Sam Wake (Year 10 Brisbane) and Tom Westcott (Year 9 Shearer) won the State Round of the Philosothon, a national philosophy competition. The boys will now represent Western Australia in the National Round in Adelaide in October. The College also fared well in the World Scholar’s Cup State Round and a number of boys qualified for the Global Round held in Melbourne. The boys completed months of preparation in the lead up with the assistance of our Academic Enrichment Coordinator, Mr Sam Sterrett, Academic in Residence, Mr Akram Azimi and Mac Hanlin (OSC ‘15). Congratulations to Heath Muller (Year 9 Ross), who was third Global Scholar overall and to Scotch College for winning the junior division. Special mention to Mr Sam Sterrett for being awarded Coach of the Year, an outstanding achievement. Finally, I would like to acknowledge all the boys who represented the College each week in the PSA winter sporting competition. The skills developed and lessons learnt from commitment to a team sport are most valuable. Individual success can be measured by individual development across the season and team success by the improvement shown against opposition teams over the season. Teams who play at the first level compete for a number of perpetual trophies. Congratulations to the First XV Rugby team for winning the Brother Redmond Cup for a fourth successive year and to the First XI Soccer team for winning the Lawe Davies Cup for consecutive years. Impressively, the first teams in Football, Hockey and Cross Country all finished third in their respective competitions, showcasing the strength of the winter sports team and rounding out the wonderful opportunities for our boys to grow as young men.
Science “No matter how hard you chase after a light beam, it will retreat from you at light speed. You can’t make the apparent speed with which light departs one iota less than 300 million metres per second, let alone slow it down to the point of appearing stationary. Case closed. But this triumph over paradox was no small victory. Einstein realised that the constancy of light’s speed spelled the downfall of Newtonian physics” – Brian Greene, The Elegant Universe.
Mathematics It has been a very exciting year in the Mathematics Department at Scotch College, with several significant highlights occurring this term. Firstly, Year 10 student Will Steinberg (Brisbane) was invited to represent Australia at the International Mathematics Olympiad in Romania. Will’s efforts helped Australia to place 11th overall, whilst placing him 3rd in the Australian team; earning him a silver medal. This is an outstanding result and the school is exceptionally proud of Will’s wonderful achievements. Earlier this term, over 400 students across the College took part in the annual Australian Mathematics Competition. This competition provides a great opportunity for our boys to compete on a national scale and we look forward in anticipation to receiving the results in the near future. Scotch College was successful in winning the ‘Have Sum Fun’ competition which was held earlier this year. Team members were required to work together over the course of a series of rounds, to answer problem solving questions. The team finished with a perfect score which is a very rare feat. Congratulations to the team consisting of Peter Stulpner (Year 12 Cameron), Brent Morton (Year 12 Keys), Matteo Fortier (Year 12 Stuart), Joshua O’Dea (Year 11 Brisbane), Will Steinberg (Year 10 Brisbane), Daniel Wiese (Year 10 Keys).
Over the past few months there have been a number of activities undertaken by students. In Physics, an Exploring Engineering Day was held at University of Western Australia, where interested Year 12 Physics students were given the opportunity of talking to current UWA Engineering students and to have a chance to do some experimental work in the UWA laboratories. A small number of Year 9 and 10 students are working after school on a Physics Olympiad programme that covers advanced Physics topics in preparation for the national examination next year. This then brings me to the great quote at the start of this article, have a read of it and if you don’t quite understand it, ask any Year 12 Physics student. In Chemistry, the College was represented at two major competitions. In April, one IB team and one WACE team competed in the Titration Stakes against 70 teams from other Perth schools, with one team just missing out on the finals. The International Science Competitions for Schools was held in May. This competition is conducted annually in Australia and in over 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Pacific countries, and America. Top scoring students in each year level in each subject are awarded a UNSW medal. This year, Scotch had 84 students participate from Years 9-12; of which four High Distinctions, 12 Distinctions, 22 Credits, and eight Merit Certificates were awarded. Impressively, three Scotch students achieved the top score in WA, in their respective age groups. These students are: Riley Thomas (Year 12, Anderson), Sebastian Barrett (Year 11, Brisbane) and Oliver Barrett (Year 9, Brisbane). Mr Reg Reberger Curriculum Leader – Science
Finally, there were some outstanding results in the Australian Mathematics Competition this year, with 3 prize winners from the Senior School. Congratulations to Jim Allan (Year 9 Cameron), Daniel Wiese (Year 10 Keys) and Will Steinberg (Year 10 Brisbane) for being awarded prizes; along with the numerous students who achieved high distinctions. Mr Scott Galipo Acting Curriculum Leader – Mathematics
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Year 11 Scholarships The PC Anderson and WR Dickinson Scholarships are available to Year 11 students who currently attend Scotch College.
The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword It can’t get much better than this – promote literary greatness, beautify the exterior of English Department classrooms, celebrate student prize winners who have written for our own in-house electronic creative writing magazine The Raven and lighten up some dark stairwells, all at the same time. The project to enhance the aesthetics of the English Department and promote literary writers has begun with the creation of banners by the Library Services Team. Phase One, which focuses on Australian Literature and The Raven has been completed and the result is terrific. Banners featuring the likes of Elizabeth Jolley and Patrick White have been hung in the Claremont Crescent level of the English Department. Each banner features a photo, some biographical detail and then an extract from a well-known piece of their writing. Ascending the stairwell from that level, The Raven and past student prize-winners will be featured; a tribute to the wealth of talent and creativity of our student population. Phase Two is planned for the ground level of the English Department. This interior renovation will incorporate dramatic texts and global playwrights to align with the Drama Department which is housed in the same area. Not only has this project brightened the exterior of the English Department but it allows the boys a space to read and reflect in the presence of literary greatness. Ms Rebecca Shiel Curriculum Leader – English Dr Jeannette Weeda 2IC English
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The PC Anderson Scholarship is awarded to a Year 11 student who is the son, grandson or great grandson, of an Old Scotch Collegian. This Scholarship was established by the Old Scotch Collegians to commemorate the contribution made by PC Anderson as Headmaster (1904-1945). The WR Dickinson Scholarship celebrates the contribution made by WR Dickinson as Headmaster (1972-1997) and is open to all other Year 11 students who do not have an old boy connection. The Scholarships apply to the final two years of schooling and the tuition fees for the successful recipients are adjusted accordingly. The strength of candidates this year across both Scholarships was of a very high standard with over 50 students applying. The selection criteria for the Scholarships is based on academic merit, leadership qualities, co-curricular involvement, achievement in PSA sport and an interview. All candidates submitted excellent letters of application and résumés and had a formal interview with two staff members. Our special thanks to Mr Michael Silbert (‘79) the President of the Old Scotch Collegians and Mrs Julie Dickinson, wife of the late Headmaster Mr Bill Dickinson, who joined Headmaster Dr Alec O’Connell, to interview the short-listed candidates. This year the PC Anderson Scholarship was awarded to William Chalmers (St Andrews) and the WR Dickinson Scholarship was awarded to Benji Steinberg (Ferguson). Congratulations to both boys who were outstanding candidates and thoroughly deserving of these awards. Mrs Kate Quinn Director of Marketing, Advancement and Community Engagement
2018 Personal Project Showcase On the evening of Friday 14 September, around 200 Year 10 students along with family, friends and staff came together to celebrate the final Personal Project Showcase following the realignment of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to Years 6-8 and subsequent transition from Personal Project to Community Project as the International Baccalaureate Organisation’s recommended culminating project for students in MYP years three or four. The first Showcase in 2005 was hosted in the Starewell Gallery and foyer of Collegians House and over the years the number of projects has grown to fill the Dickinson Centre. The boys’ efforts this year have resulted in a diverse range of products and outcomes including: agricultural analyses; language-learning technologies; informative and educational websites; handcrafted furniture; recreational equipment, items and accessories; scientific and technological creations; models; clothing design; fundraisers and community-based projects; implementing sustainable technologies and practices; and original works of literature, music, media and art. Feedback I consistently received throughout evening from attendees was about how well the boys communicated their ideas and processes and how knowledgeable they were about their topics; their passions and interests were clearly evident. A number of parents and grandparents also commented on how their relationships with the boys had developed due to discussing, negotiating and working on projects together. Skills development is one of the most noticeable outcomes of the boys’ self-directed inquiry-based learning. The Personal Project is based on research of the topic and requires the use, evaluation and referencing of primary and secondary sources. They learn how to communicate with people, organisations, companies and mentors to convey their ideas and attempt to obtain what they need to complete their product or outcome. By interacting with their target audience or customers they are able to identify their needs and obtain feedback to modify their product and judge their own level of success. Finally, the ability to recognise and solve problems is a key learning point when undertaking a substantial project over an extended period of time. We know from personal experience that we will continue to see evidence of these skills in their assessments as the boys move into Years 11 and 12 in Spring Term. Miss Kate Flowers Personal Project Coordinator
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Mr Marcus Wilkinson
Residential Life
Within the Residential Community, our primary focus is on transition and wellbeing. For this edition of Clan, we have focussed on reflections from our Year 7 and 8 boys about their move into the Residential community at Scotch, as well as two of our major wellbeing programmes that the boys are involved in. Tomorrow Man is exciting new programme that we introduced to our Year 10s. It is predominantly about changing the stereotypical impression of the old style man in Australia to that of a new type of man who is conscious of their feelings, understanding the importance of maintaining relationships. He is a man who is prepared to have that challenging conversation with their mate, spouse or professional about their wellbeing and mental health. We are losing too many good men to mental health issues simply because they don’t think it’s okay to ask for help; the aim of Tomorrow Man is to change that status quo. The PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) Program is part of our drug and alcohol education and is coordinated in addition to the programmes that are organised through the school. This forms a focus for us in trying to have our boys continually think of the potential consequences of the risks they take and how through lessening those risks they can help protect each other.
What is it like being in the Year 7 and 8 House? Moving into boarding for any person can be a daunting and stressful time, particularly if you have only 12 and 13 years old. Below are some of our boys’ reflections about their journey so far.
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Edward Graham, Year 8
Lochie Elliot, Year 7
This year in boarding we have had a few changes and all for the better. The boys are happy and have enjoyed these changes particularly at lunchtime and the food on offer. We now have the option to choose the same food that the day boys have. As we walk into the canteen we receive a card with our photo and name on it and get the lunch we want and hand over the card. I am looking forward to next term already especially if we have a choice of recess as well. This year we have had more recreation than last year with most weekends having something paid and something free. This is really good because it gives us something to do during the weekend, however, if you do not wish to go you do not have to. Last year we were all made to go when recreation was on however, we have an open house at all times so if you are tired you can now sit and watch a movie and relax. What I have learned this term in boarding is that you must give everything a go even if it is outside of your comfort zone. Mr Siekierka is always pushing us to try new things and sit, talk with new people before you make up your mind if you do or don’t like something.
I am very impressed on how good it has been in the boarding house this year and can’t wait to get back after the holidays to catch up with my mates and do some fun activities on a no-tech Tuesday after school. This year the boarding house has been a great place to be on the weekends as there have been many different activities to do as well as socials. Weekends have also been very flexible with late movie nights and the opportunity to stay in the boarding house if not participating in activities. This year, I have learned that you can’t please everyone, especially when you are living with them. I have also learned how to share with a house full of boys and still be able to carry out my everyday needs with ease. I am definitely looking forward to coming back and catch up with my mates, talk about what we were up to over the break as well as do fun activities on Tuesdays and weekends.
Thomas Sounness, Year 8 This year in boarding has been quite busy with Moray camp, however, it has been fun as we have had lots of recreation activities planned, that gives you something to do on the weekend if you would like to and also help you meet new people. I have also enjoyed having Netflix in the house which allows us to have movie nights and relax when we would like to. We all grab our blankets and set up in the loungeroom with many falling asleep during the movie!! I have learned that being a boarder is fun and an enjoyable experience. I was not sure what to expect at the start, however, as you become more comfortable, you realize that there are lots of people who have the same interests as you. Plus you can also find your own time when you would like to. I am looking forward to the planned recreation activities for next term and seeing what it’s like when I have no sports training for five weeks during Athletics season (I won’t know what to do with myself!).
Jensen Westerman, Year 7 This year has passed very quickly, and it was not too long ago that I was living at home. To be realistic nothing can compare or feel like home, but Scotch boarding sure try to make it feel that way. The staff act like your parents making sure your laundry is done, your room is clean, you have showered and brushed your teeth and if we do not listen there are consequences which could mean you miss out, not have something done for you and it shows little respect. In boarding, you can sometimes get angry at the staff and at your peers but at the end of the day the other boarders are like your brothers and we look after each other, we have all become much closer since arriving at Scotch. You learn to do things by yourself; however, someone will always sit with you and help or show you if you require it and hopefully after time you become an independent man. There is no mum and dad to do everything for you, so you learn and grow mentally and physically. I’ve only been here for three terms and looking back, these are all the things I have already learned!!
Tomorrow Man Throughout the year, the Year 10 Boarding cohort spent an evening every six weeks completing the Tomorrow Man course. Under the mentorship of Zac, our host, the group grew closer and became more candid with one another. We opened up about insecurities, the challenges we all face in our day-to-day lives and, more specifically, the boarding house. We watched videos, played physical games and engaged in sessions of emotionally-charged open chat. Tomorrow Man allowed our group, and the individuals within it, to feel comfortable with sharing their feelings and burdens with others. One of the more impactful activities we completed was the “Talking with Gravity” component of the programme. More often than not, the most emotionally challenging moments of course stemmed from the awkward silences, sideways glances before eventually somebody would throw themselves into the spotlight. “Talking with Gravity” was essentially a monologue conversation somebody had with themselves, presenting issues they were facing in present life. In these surreal, albeit brief moments of vulnerability, the cohort came to respect each other in ways that only experiences like Tomorrow Man could instigate. The results of these sessions were felt nearly immediately in the House and up at school. There are few things that can drastically change the dynamic of a group like Tomorrow Man has. As with new experiences, initially some of us (myself included) found it confronting and a little difficult to take seriously. However, by the end of the second session, you could see that the camaraderie and increased emotional awareness had
affected every Year 10 boarder. Some conversations that were prompted by Tomorrow Man revealed that while each session meant something different to the individual, we were all more alike in the way we shared feelings of homesickness, isolation, and concerns about friendship dynamics than what we’d ever imagined. Additionally, there’s more respect and recognition between the boys in the boarding house. Tomorrow Man was something that was really necessary for the large group of Year 10 boarders. It’s given us the skillset we, as students, need to be able to solve the issues we face during boarding, be it emotional, social or academic. Overall, the positive changes brought on by Tomorrow Man were fast felt, and have lingered and solidified, strengthening the bond amongst the Year 10 boarders. More information about Tomorrow Man can be found here: www.tomorrowman.com.au Flynn Le Cornu Year 10
PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) Program One of our major events for the year for our Year 11 group was the Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) Program. It is a dynamic, interactive health promotion programme for teenagers aged 14 years and over. It is intended to promote injury prevention through reality education. The programme ties into our theme for this year about making good decisions.
as a result of high numbers of trauma incidents. An injury prevention programme was developed to empower teenagers to make informed choices over their behaviour and risk-taking attitudes. The Programme has been operational at Royal Perth Hospital since 2006 with the aim to promote injury prevention through reality education, enabling youth to recognise risks and make informed choices about activities and behaviours. Our Year 11s went to St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospital for the day, to see the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units in action, as well as to hear from the medical staff who treat patients whom have made a poor decision and ended up with life changing injuries. The boys heard from a paraplegic, wheelchair-bound man who came off his motorbike at speed while under the influence of alcohol, as well as a man in his early 30s who has had four strokes and has been addicted to methamphetamines for most of his adult life. Nurses relayed their stories about how they have to work with drug affected people when they are admitted to the Emergency Department and the families they have to console when advising them of the injuries that their loved ones have sustained simply through the choices they make. The PARTY Program is an eye-opening experience for our boys and one that we hope will guide them in their decision making in the future. More information about the PARTY Program can be found here: www.partyprogram.com Mr Ashley Keatch Residential Head of Student Wellbeing
The programme was established in 1986 by an Emergency Nurse in Toronto, Canada,
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Captain: Josh Hook
Athletics
The 2018 Athletics season was set to be especially memorable for the senior boys, all of whom were more determined than ever to reclaim the Alcock shield from Hale school who clinched the title in 2017. The motivation was evident coming off a strong victory at the Quads meet during the week prior to the PSA Inter-School carnival, where the College asserted their strength in a variety of facets, dominating across the board in both track and field disciplines. Whilst it was good preparation, the team knew it was only a glimpse of the fierce rivalry that was to come the following week between Scotch, Aquinas, and Trinity.
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Consequently, we knew the boys would have to dig deep if we were to reclaim the trophy this year. After a close start to the day, with many highs and lows, it was impossible to tell which school looked most promising leading into the afternoon. This however, did not last long, as we began to build a lead off the back of consistent performances in the sprints, middle distance and field events. A strong sense of camaraderie amongst the team was evident throughout the day, with a wall of maroon and gold lead by the Year 12s lining the track leading into the final events of the day, complemented by an outstandingly vocal cheer squad in the stands, backing every athlete from Year 7 to 12s. It was this unrivalled support that edged us over the line, ultimately going on to win the Alcock Shield in convincing fashion with a score of 1719.5 points, 117 points clear of second place Trinity College.
The boys both in the grandstand supporting the team, and those on the track leading the younger athletes reflected the culture that Scotch College has cultivated in past years, and is a testament to their belief in each other. In addition, I would like to thank the continued involvement of all coaching staff and officials that have made the season possible, as your efforts are highly appreciated by everyone involved. It has been a privilege to have the opportunity to lead the Scotch Athletics team in 2018, and I wish future teams the best of luck in years to come, with a chance to further build on one of the schools biggest and most successful squads.
Captain: Harrison Burt
Badminton
Beginning the grind of the Winter season, the Firsts and Seconds were anxious but excited leading into what was going to be a challenging and demanding season. Scotch started the season well winning the first three matches reasonably comfortably. However, facing the old enemy Christ Church, although the Firsts performed with the utmost determination, Christ Church were too good. This was one of the most intense matches of the season, evidenced by the large and vocal crowd. In the following two weeks, Scotch defeated Hale and lost to cup favourites Wesley to leave Scotch third at the halfway point. The second half of the season was almost an exact replica of the first. One highlight was the match against Aquinas. Scotch were the far more mentally and tactically strong team, defeating fourth placed Aquinas 9-0. Other teams performed exceptionally well over the season; the Seconds had only one loss. Determining final rankings is difficult as Scotch, who range down to the eighths in seniors and the F’s in Years 7-9, often have to play higher graded teams from other schools. This season saw two new assistant coaches, Andrew Singh and Harrison Banfield and I would like to thank them both. Along with their drills, they also highlighted the importance of the sport being a team game. If you support and uphold the team spirit, it’s substantially more difficult to defeat a united group. It has been fantastic to develop new and amazing relationships with different people and be awarded that opportunity to employ leadership and skills. On behalf of the entire team I would like to deeply thank Head Coach/ Manager Mr Ryan Foster, who not only manages, but provides his years of coaching experience. The dedication and character that he shows and expects at every training session and game day are unique and unmatched. Thanks also goes out to all the other coaches from the Seconds through to the Years7-9 F’s. A huge final thank-you must go to the parents for constantly supporting us at every game and preparing the very much liked morning teas for every home match. Finally, of the four years I have been playing Badminton at Scotch, this year by far, outstrips the others. To the boys leading the team in 2019, I wish you all the very best. It has been a privilege and honour to Captain Badminton this year.
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Co-Captains: Bailey Flecker and Connor Enslin
Cross Country
The Scotch team competed hard all year to finish in a competitive and respectable 3rd place. Across the season we shared the lead in a three-way race with Christ Church Grammar School and Aquinas College, the eventual victors. Week one of the competition resulted in a confidence boosting win, beating Trinity College for only the second time in the history of Cross Country. This took Scotch to one of the toughest courses in the competition to compete against Aquinas. The boys ran with spirit but were beaten by the better team on the day. The team bounced back to defeat Guildford Grammar by 128 points on the home course moving into a bye to prepare for Christ Church. Despite valiant efforts, recording 7 of the top 10 runners, the depth of the Christ Church team pulled through causing a narrow defeat. The team concluded the home and away season with strong victories against Wesley College and Hale School to be in clear 3rd place overall, not far behind the leaders. The All Schools season begun with a five-man 3km relay. Scotch won this event with a tight one point on the back of gritty final sprint to gain a few places. This day proved to the competition and to ourselves that we had the potential to go far, despite not reaching our peak during the home and away season. The team followed up this success by placing 2nd in both the 3km and 4km events. We entered into the final three racing on top of the leaderboard for the first time. Unfortunately, due to injury, absentees and School tours, we were unable to field a fullstrength team for the remainder of the competition. The efforts of those present were commendable form from the first until the last runner. This team has strong potential for the future and the close 3rd place finish of the 2018 season will act as a strong building block for the 2019 season.
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Captain: Nick Crump
Football
The 2018 Football season kicked off well before round one, as preseason training in the summer term showcased the boys’ commitment and dedication to the Scotch Football Programme. This was translated into our tour to Melbourne, where the boys began to gel as a squad, while also beginning to understand how our new coach in Stephen Moloney, envisioned us to play. With 14 boys making their debut in the first round, our inexperience proved costly in the game against Trinity, but round two saw us come up against the favourites for the Alcock in Aquinas. This game set the benchmark for the rest of the season, as we were able to match the highly skilled side for three quarters, before giving up the game in the fourth. Although we were able to grind out a hard fought win against Guildford in the third round, we were unable to secure success for the coming games against Christ Church, Wesley and Hale. However, the halfway mark of the season sparked what was a significant turn around in not only results, but our development as footballers. Our second time against Trinity showcased how valuable experience is at First 18 level. With six games under most players’ belts, we were able to set the foundations for what was a very successful second half of the season. Having coming off a three week break, we continued to grow as a squad, but our hard work finally began to pay off, as we were able to beat Guildford, Christ Church and Wesley in tough fought games. Coming up against Hale in our last game of the year, we had successfully resurrected our season, as we had won 4 out of the last 5 games. Although Aquinas had secured the Alcock, we were determined to leave our mark on the competition. Vying for a chance to come third, we had to beat a strong outfit from Hale. This was easily the most memorable moment from my time playing for Scotch, as we played arguably our best game of the season, beating them by a goal. On behalf of the boys, I’d like to thank the coaches in Stephen Moloney, Mr Guard, Mr Gale and Jackson Clark, whose valuable knowledge helped us develop as a collective and individual footballers. The support network of team managers, physios, SOFAS committee and parents were vital for getting the team out each week so we thank you for your efforts.
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Captain: Daniel Walker
Hockey
It is safe to say that the Hockey programme was an enjoyable one for all involved. With a total of 16 teams, Scotch has one of the best Hockey programmes in the PSA, as proven by the success shown throughout the grades involved. From the 7/8As coached by the honourable Mr Freitag, to the mighty Fifths, coached by Matthew Todd OSC ‘16 and captained to glory by Mitch McAullay, the enthusiasm and devotion to the sport was something to marvel at this season. With no tour in the preseason, the First XI’s preparation was limited to a couple of strenuous fitness sessions and a few practice games. The First XI had eight debutants this year, showing the strength of the Second XI and positive signs for the future of Scotch Hockey, with over 75% of First XI representation being students not in Year 12. The hockey programme also welcomed new Head Coach Dave Staniforth and Assistant Coach Frasier Jilley with welcome arms. With a new team, new coaches, and a new uniform the First XI was ready to tackle what was expected to be a big season with high hopes of victory, only narrowly missing out in the previous year. After winning all the practice games comfortably, the boys were feeling strong leading into the opening fixtures. Comfortable opening wins against Trinity, Aquinas, and Guildford gave the Scotch side a sense of confidence, only for an unfortunate draw against a strong Christ Church side to slow Scotch’s momentum, potentially being the result of back to back losses against strong Wesley and Hale sides. As we started round 2 with a strong win against Trinity, our chances at grasping a Ray House victory were diminished on a Thursday afternoon loss against Aquinas. After a restful holiday, we came back and dominated Guildford 6-1, with honourable mentions going to Monty Atkins, being one of the first Year 9s to score a hat trick at first grade level in a number of years. Although unable to win the cup, the Scotch side proved themselves major competitors, with a culture set on the basic principles of discipline, accountability, sacrifice, and hard work ethic, and should be very proud of themselves. With such a young First XI squad, consisting of two Year 9s, four Year 10s, and eight Year 11s, the future is looking bright.
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Co-Captains: Connor Sullivan and Lachlan Phillips
Rugby
In the beginning of October 2017 our preseason began, requiring months of hard work and dedication before we departed on the 2018 Rugby Tour to Fiji. The trip consisted of some unforgettable memories including seeing the Fijian 7s team train, snorkelling, and of course the punishing fitness session on the world-renowned sand dunes. Upon the first game, we had 11 debutants in our First XV and quickly found ourselves on the back foot. Yet the ability to dig deep and get the win established the confidence and belief needed within the new team. This was followed by convincing wins against Aquinas College and Guildford Grammar which saw us sitting undefeated at the top of the table. An indisputable highlight of the season for all of the boys involved was the game against Wesley College at NIB Stadium prior to the Western Force. This experience was once in a lifetime for most and was accompanied by a strong victory that put us in good stead for the final fixture of round 1, a top of the table clash against an always strong Hale School. After a hard-fought game, we came away victors and sole competition leaders at the halfway mark of the season. The next close victory against Christ Church Grammar School was the defining moment of our season and saw us crowned Brother Redmond Champions for the fourth year running. There was still a job to get done as Hale came to Scotch hoping to upset our goals of a perfect PSA season, but after a final clinical performance the Scotch First XV went through the PSA winning every game, a feat that has not been accomplished for a number of decades. To Mr Richard Foster, parents, Coaches Mr Woods and Mr Creighton and Scotch College Ground Staff, your willingness to help us in being the best we can be was truly the foundation to the success we had this year. Your unceasing efforts have not gone unnoticed and continue to be the cornerstone of the Scotch Rugby community. To the leaving Year 12s, we have built a special brotherhood that I know will not dissipate in the years to come. It has been a privilege to grow up at your side and we thank you for allowing me to join you on this journey. To the Year 10s and 11s, it has been a pleasure to play with you this season. We wish you luck in your future, both on and off the field, as we look back and see talent and skills enough to fuel a legacy of rugby dominance for years to come.
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Captain: Roshan Gilbert
Soccer
Scotch Soccer in 2018 had another remarkable season, sharing the PSA title with Hale School and finishing runners-up in the School Sports WA Senior Boys Soccer competition. With new coach, Robert Mohan taking the helm, he brought his experience from several professional clubs in Europe, including English Premier League team, Watford which was seamlessly incorporated into the training and playing styles of the First XI team at Scotch. OSC (‘15) Oliver Cheveralls, was appointed assistant coach to assist with training and match day preparation. The First XI started with a 1-0 loss against Trinity in the PSA competition, but then had an undefeated run of 10 games, to come into the last game, three points clear at the top of the table and guaranteeing a hand on the trophy going into the last round. Unfortunately, Hale School defeated us 1-0 in the last round and therefore the Lawe Davies Cup was shared. In the SSWA Senior Boys Competition, the Boys breezed through the group stage of the competition, winning all four of their games against varying opposition. This placed us on top of the group, in which we defeated Bunbury SHS 4-0 in the 1st knock-out round, a last gasp 3-2 win against Balga SHS in the 2nd round and a 1-0 victory in last year’s Grand Final rematch against Woodvale Secondary College. We then defeated Chisholm Catholic College 5-3 in the Semi-Final to make it consecutive Grand Final appearances. The boys faced John Curtin College of the Arts, a specialist soccer school, in the Grand Final. Scotch dominated most of the play and had the best of the opportunities to score, but with scores levelled at 0-0 after extra time, Scotch unfortunately went down 3-4 on penalties to finish runners-up in 2018. Many thanks must be extended to Robert Mohan, Oliver Cheveralls and Anthony D’Ignazio in assisting me with the First XI, all the coaches in all Soccer teams in Years 10-12, Mrs Kate Reynolds and the Soccer Supporters Group for all their tireless work on game day and the end of season dinner, but most importantly, to all the boys who participated this season to make Scotch College one of the best Soccer schools in Western Australia.
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Captain: Nick Crump
Surfing
The 2018 Surfing Season was one that was characterized by development and success. In recent years, the environment that the Scotch Surfing programme creates, continually fosters the development of exceptional talent. This season saw the team win the PSA Surfing Shield, while also being the champion school for the Perth Metropolitan Surfing Competition. The season started in the Inter-House surfing competition which was held at Scarborough beach in somewhat challenging conditions. With inconsistent 1-2ft waves, the boys continued to showcase their high level of talent, as both bodyboarders and surfers put on an outstanding display. The Inter-House competition gave a clear insight into the depth of surfing capabilities that the boys had to offer. The PSA Surfing competition was easily the highlight of the season, as the boys arguably performed at their utmost potential. With strong offshore breezes and consistent 2 metre waves, the conditions enabled the boys to put on a highly skilled display throughout the whole day. With four, one hour heats, consisting of a tag team format, the day was a battle between our expected rivals Hale and Christ Church. Both our surfing teams were standouts, clenching victory in both Junior and Senior heats, with mention going to the likes of Charlie Castleden and Archie Frazer for their highly skilful display. Although the Senior bodyboarders were able to come a respectable third, it was the Junior bodyboarding that secured the win for Scotch. Heading into the final heat of the competition, the Junior Bodyboarding came down to the wire with Scotch in first, and Christ Church and Hale battling out for second. We needed Christ Church to beat Hale in order for us to come out on top overall, which came to fruition in the dying minutes of the heat. Overall, we were able to win 3 of the 4 heats, ultimately winning the PSA title by 8 points over Hale. This run of success continued into the Metropolitan Surfing Competition, where we were able to further cement our success as champion school. The strength of the Scotch Surfing programme was clearly evident in the finals of both the Junior and Senior Surfing, as Scotch had the two finalists in each heat. The 2018 season only further developed the successful culture in the Surfing programme at Scotch and couldn’t have been done without the support of the parents and coordinators in Mr Rugg, Mr Wisniewski and Mr Bycroft.
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Archives Robert George Donation On 18 June 2018 Grant Ford (OSC ’77), Head of Rowing, and I drove south to the dairy country of Brunswick Junction, to meet with Archival donor Robert George. We towed the rowing ute, equipped with mountains of conservation packaging and bubble wrap in the tray, sufficient to accommodate the return journey to tow two, three and half metre handmade oars. The oars dated over one hundred years old, originally belonging to Arthur H. George (OSC 1916) and Harold William Burn George (OSC ‘42), father and son, who won the Head of the River for Scotch almost thirty years apart to the day. On arrival it was raining and we wound around the valley, along the Brunswick River and crept up to the highest hill of ‘Maroondah Downs’, with views extending to Bunbury and the Indian Ocean beyond. We were greeted by Robert, whose family witnessed two generations - including four sons attend the College. Robert’s Scotch College lineage extends to his father Harold William Burn George (OSC ‘42), the son of Arthur H. George (OSC 1916), and brother to Harold William Burn George (OSC 1911) and Frank A. George (OSC 1912). The George brothers in the early 1900s hailed from Bay Road Claremont, and were outstanding sportsmen and Prefects at the school. Robert kindly toured us through the homestead, explaining the family heritage, which was backed up by an impressive collection of photographs, paintings and service memorabilia relating to the George sons, who served in the Great Wars. Grant and I were speechless when Robert guided us to a wooden kitchen table, where he stated he “would like to donate some more items.”
1916 A.H. George OSC 1916 Prefects
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The table was brimming with memorabilia, including the two historically significant Oars, owned by his grandfather, Arthur, and his father, Harold. The memorabilia included four engraved silver medals and four engraved silver-plated trophies ranging from 1911 to 1916 belonging to Arthur as well as a significant collection of original framed photographs ranging from the 1900s to the 1960s, with a large proportion dated at the turn of the century – including photographic images of Scotch winning sporting events and official celebrations. Robert’s important inter-generational donation brought home the tragedy of war and the extent of service on families generationally. Quite poignantly, it was a framed photograph of Robert’s grandfather Arthur, seated as a Prefect in 1916 wearing a black arm band across his school uniform, symbolising the loss of his brother the previous year; that summed up the hardship of the family, a stark contrast to the triumphant trophies and medals laid out alongside the table. Many years later, Arthur named his first son Harold William Burn George (OSC ‘42) in memory of his late brother. Private Harold Arthur Burn George of the 16th Battalion was one of the first Old Scotch Collegians to perish on the beach landing at Gallipoli at ANZAC Cove in World War One.
Harold William Burn George OSC 1911
He was twenty years of age and died on the third day of battle, six months after he enlisted. His grave at Quinn’s Post cemetery Gallipoli states he was “killed in action Gaba Tepe on the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 27th 1915.” Robert recounts as a young boy that during Brunswick Junction’s first ANZAC Day ceremony, a family friend recounted his great grandfather William James George crying next to the memorial stone, stating that he had written on Harold’s death certificate “just a boy cut down in the flower of his life”. This statement parallels with Professor Margaret McMillan’s recent research into the suffering and consequences of war. She discusses the memoirist and anti-war activist Vera Brittain’s reflections. Vera lost her fiancé and brother to WW1 and her reflections capture the sentiment at the time “whenever I think of the war today it is not a summer, but always as winter, always as cold in darkness and discomfort, and an intermittent warmth of exhilarating excitement which made us irrationally exult in all three, its permanent symbol for me was a candle stuck in the neck of a bottle, a tiny flame” Vera Brittain 1918. The George donation can be viewed at the Scotch College Heritage Centre Archive located in Memorial Hall. Ms Yasmin McDonald Archivist
1911 Head of the River Scotch College Winning Eight VIII Crew A H George 1593
Donations John Yates
Ian Campbell
John Yates ( OSC ‘53) donated a photograph of himself as a young student turned out in his Cadet Officer and N.C.O’s uniform; the photograph depicts John with a Cadet rifle slung on his right shoulder in 1950.
Ian Campbell (OSC ‘67) donated his school blazer. The blazer has been added to the textile repository, featuring Cricket and Football colours, dated from 1964 to his leaving year 1967. Ian kindly helped to facilitate the Robert George donation featured in this Clan edition.
Roslyn Patricia Morgan Roslyn Morgan, daughter of Keith Donald Bollard (OSC ‘42) donated memorabilia belonging to her father, including a collectors’ teaspoon with College emblem, two photographs of Keith in Cadet uniform, and two books presented to her father, by Headmaster Peter Corsar Anderson.
Duncan and Max Anderson Duncan and Max Anderson donated five photographs belonging to Murray Anderson (OSC ‘48). The photographs feature Murray with his friends Des Smith (OSC ‘47) and Andrew Small (OSC ‘48) in 1946. The group photograph features friends, Harley Foreman (OSC ‘48), Brian Naylor ( OSC ‘46), John Abbott (OSC ‘48), Colin Fong (OSC ‘47) and Edgar Richardson (OSC ‘47), on Collegians House lawn dressed in full Cadet Officer uniform. Duncan stated that “Murray was the first of three generations of our family to attend Scotch College. He was a proud OSC and would be pleased to know that some of his memories are preserved in the school Archive….Dad would often remind us that in an era when many Perth families sent their children to live with relatives in the bush, his parents sent him away from the farm to learn air-raid drills and trench digging at Scotch College. Perhaps the photos of the boys in cadet uniform reflect this sentiment best” Duncan Anderson 2018.
The donation consisted of six original Reporter volumes dating from 1935 – 1944 belonging to Ronald, as well as a suite of sixteen novels, won by Henry for Dux and Proficiency of Form. The donation subsequently links to previous donations by the family and benefactions made by the Thompson and Mostrom families.
Tom Stacy
Steve Britten
Tom Stacy (OSC ‘59) donated a series of Drama Programmes, including the 1959 production of ‘Night Must Fall’, along with inserts and a promotional flyer. Tom stated “it was designed by members of staff, Geoffrey Allen and Jeremy Parkinson, and printed on the school printer – a rather cumbersome and messy machine!.” The programme was hand-signed by performers, paired with an original photograph of Tom playing the role of ‘Dan’, about to smother ‘Mrs Bransom’ with a pillow, played by Terry Knight (OSC ‘62), “which happened towards the end of the play” Tom Stacy 2018.
Steve Britten (OSC ‘68) kindly donated two caricatures drawn by Dean Alston, a prolific Western Australian cartoonist. The graphic was used for the 1968 forty-year OSC Reunion, depicting Headmaster Maxwell Keys, humorously wearing a graduation gown, bouncing school keys into the air, with a signpost pointing the direction of the town of Meckering.
Rob Ockerby Rob Ockerby (OSC ‘58) donated a series of Reporter editions from 1952 to 1992, 1960’s PSA Head of the River Programmes and a collection of engraved Tennis trophies he won, including - 1952 Tennis Doubles Champion Junior School Trophy, 1954 Tennis Under 15 Champion Trophy, 1956 Open Singles Champion Trophy and 1958 Tennis Trophy.
Alston’s drawings are significant, as a former parent to David Alston (OSC ‘05), as well as a long career as a successful commercial artist. Dean has won numerous awards for his cartoons, including winning the Walkley Award in 1991 and the Stanley Award in 2003.
Max Evans Max Evans (OSC ‘48) donated a set of framed photographs. Two photographs depict Max taking part in the 1948 Athletics and Tennis Teams. The third depicts 1948 Prefects pictured with Headmaster Maxwell Keys in the senior school garden, with Max standing centrally alongside his Valete cohort, dressed in full winter suited uniform.
Helen and Heather Thompson Helen and Heather Thompson donated memorabilia belonging to her father Ronald Sherman Thompson OBE (OSC ‘38) and grandfather Henry Sherman Thompson (OSC 1913).
Vanessa Humphry August Vanessa Humphry donated a selection of Scotch College Reporters, dated from 1932 to 1935. The Reporters belonged to her late father Gordon Bold (OSC ‘37).
1956 Noah Dramatic Society Play
1942 Keith Bollard
1940s Cadet and NCOs
1908 Stories from Greek History
1948 Tennis Team
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Mr Michael Silbert
OSC President Report
As always during this time of year, it is hard to not feel nostalgic. By the time this edition of Clan goes to print, we will have welcomed the 2018 graduands as new Old Scotch Collegians at the close of the March Out ceremony on the Memorial Grounds Playing Fields. This is always a stirring and emotional day, and is one of the more symbolic events that we participate in. We also held a very successful annual Founders’ Day Dinner, featuring guest speaker Matt Parkinson (’80), son of Jerry “Buzz” Parkinson (’51). Old Scotch Collegians are proud that we continue to hold the annual dinner, it is one of the best attended events on our calendar and is extremely important to us. All of 2018 has been filled with a series of fantastic events. Details can be found on the following pages of Clan and more photos can be found on the OSC Facebook page.
College Engagement Old Scotch Collegians have continued their tradition of engaging with and supporting the current students at Scotch College. The Careers Focus breakfasts saw a number of Old Boys returning to the College to speak with Year 12 students about the potential career paths, while groups of Year 8 students heard from past students who are in different industries, as well as different stages of their professional journeys. The Targeted Tuition Programme, funded by the OSC, continues to be an effective study tool for current students, and provided small group tutoring sessions run by some of our younger Old Boys. I once again had the pleasure of sitting on the panel for selection of this year’s PC Anderson Scholarship along with Dr O’Connell. The scholarship was established by the Old Scotch Collegians to commemorate the contribution made by PC Anderson as Headmaster of the College and is awarded annually to sons or grandsons of Old Scotch Collegians. It is not solely an academic or sporting award – 48 | old scotch collegians
instead, the scholarship recognises a boy who we believe embodies the values of Scotch College and who has striven for excellence in academics, leadership, co- and extra-curricular activities and sport. I am truly humbled by the quality, ability and powers of critical thinking displayed by the candidates. I am so pleased to congratulate Will Chalmers, grandson of John Black (’55), as the 2018 PC Anderson Scholar.
Re-connecting Old Scotch Collegians now have over 12,000 current members. While the vast majority of those still reside in Western Australia, a large number live interstate and overseas. This year, we began the process of re-connecting with those members with events held in both Singapore and Sydney. Next year, we aim to hold yet more events in both regional Western Australia and outside the state. If you would like to be one of OSC ambassadors and help make these events a success, please let us know. In addition, there are many opportunities to introduce more experienced and connected OSCs to our younger members outside of events – let us know where you are in the world and who you need to connect with and we can help with an introduction to a possible mentor. We are also re-connecting through our new email newsletter, appropriately called “Talca More”, which we intend to fill with stories and news of our OSC community. Let us know if you have not received your copy.
Diversity, Indigenous Students and Alumni This year, Scotch College launched their Reconciliation Action Plan at a special NAIDOC Assembly with guest speaker Oral McGuire (’81). The Old Scotch Collegians Association is aware that we need to rise to the challenge of supporting our indigenous alumni. We are looking forward to working with these indigenous Old Boys to create our own strategy of engagement and events and we would be very interested to hear from alumni who are interested in getting involved.
Looking Forward Dates for the 2019 calendar of events can be found in the following pages. Please contact us if any of the dates are a concern, especially the cohort reunions. Members of reunion classes who would like to assist with their events are encouraged to contact the OSC office to get involved – these are always a highlight, and their success is directly related to the number of OSCs who get involved. As always, you are able to connect with the Old Scotch Collegians on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Please advise us if you change email addresses (especially as students graduate and lose their university emails, or as you change jobs). Old Boys are encouraged to stay connected with the College, and tours of the campus including visits to our beautiful Heritage Centre are easily arranged. By email you will now have received an alumni survey as part of a campaign being conducted by Scotch College every five years . We would appreciate you taking the time to complete the questionnaire, as it will provide invaluable information to assist in meeting the needs and interests of the OSC community. On a final note, OSC has recognised the exceptional 30 years of service to the college about to be completed by retiring Chaplain, the Rev. Chas Lewis, by electing him as an Associate Member of the Association. We have been blessed, literally and metaphorically, by Chas’ contributions as wish him well in his retirement. On behalf of your Committee, I’d like to thank all OSCs for the incredible enthusiasm and engagement we have enjoyed again this year. Personally, I’d like to thank the OSC Committee, including our Alumni Officer, Cass Macgowan who work hard at all events and bring so many great ideas to the table as we plan and execute our events and sponsorships. Thank you also to all of the wonderful staff and faculty of the College who always reserve a special place in the life of the school for its Old Boys. We look forward to your support and attendance at events in 2019!
OSC Calendar Celebrating Lives Gordon Charles Bold
1937
Frederick (Colin) Thorn
1941
Murray Furze Gaston
1942
Roderick Mackay
1945
Vern Edward Hall
1946
John Douglas Graham Dowland
1947
Dr Donald Herbert Deshon Edward 1950 9 November 2018 Class of 1958 Sixty Year Reunion Scotch College Dining Room 9 November 2018 Remembrance Day Service Memorial Grounds Playing Fields 24 November 2018 Class of 1998 Twenty Year Reunion Scotch College Dining Room
12 December 2018 OSC and PLCOGA Sundowner ELBA
5 May 2019 College Cup Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
15 March 2019 Class of 2009 Ten Year Reunion Scotch College Dining Room
24 May 2019 Seniors’ Lunch Scotch College Dining Room
19 March 2019 OSC AGM Scotch Heritage Centre 21 March 2019 Boat Club Dinner Dining Room
8 June 2019 Class of 1989 Thirty Year Reunion Scotch College Dining Room
Dr Alister Turner
1956
Philip Arthur Joubert
1959
Michael Langdon Spring
1959
Len James Smith
1965
Hon Justice Terry Foulds
1966
Sam Robinson Jacklyn
2013
Bruce McLay Staff member
1958-1986
30 November 2018 St Andrew’s Vale Service Scotch College Chapel
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Vale - Bruce McLay
Notice is hereby given of the Old Scotch Collegians (WA) Inc. The Annual General Meeting is to be held on Tuesday 19 March 2019 in the Scotch Heritage Centre (attached to Memorial Hall) at 6pm.
Many of the Scotch community will remember Bruce McLay, who passed away recently. Bruce joined the staff in 1958, and such were his qualities that Dr Keys appointed him Housemaster of Stuart in 1960 and Master in Charge of Middle School in 1961. He was a skilled teacher and administrator and showed gifts in pastoral care that benefited many boys over his long career. Bruce was highly respected by his colleagues and students. Many will remember the Thursday morning Middle School assemblies, with his briefing of arrangements for Friday sport, concluding with “Time, tide and the Friday bus wait for no man.”
Nominations from Ordinary Members (i.e. an OSC who paid their life membership fee upon leaving school or since) for three year committee positions are called for. Nomination forms may be obtained from Cass Macgowan at the OSC Office by telephoning (08) 9383 6849 or emailing cass.macgowan@scotch.wa.edu.au and must be submitted in writing, counter signed by at least one ordinary member and sent to: PO Box 223 CLAREMONT WA 6010 Nominations must be received at the above address no later than Tuesday 5 March 2019. Nominations received after this time will be considered invalid. • Business • Apologies & Minutes of previous AGM – Tuesday 13 March 2018. • Presidents Report. • Treasurers Report – presentation of accounts. • Results of Committee elections. • Election of Immediate Past Captain of School, as ex-officio Committee member. • Other Business of the Association. Mr Aaron McDonald Secretary, Old Scotch Collegians (WA) Inc.
Bruce retired in 1986. Scotch gained much from his Christian character and tireless work, for to him Scotch was never just a job but a vocation. We extend our sympathy to Judith and the family. Mr Ian Lindsay OSC Associate Life Member
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Events College Cup Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions, the Old Scotch Collegians team prevailed at the 2018 College Cup held on Sunday 6 May at the Royal Freshwater Yacht Club and once again secured the first place honours. Special thanks to Peter Barblett (’79) and Jim Stevenson (’85) for their support of the OSC team, to Scott Glaskin (’75) and George Boulden (’15) for coordinating the participants and to Andy Fethers (’94) and the Swan River Sailing team for organising the event. A very special thank you must also be extended to current student, Tom Lynch, for providing the rousing pipe music that inspired the victory.
2018 College Cup Crew Members
Sydney Reunion For the first time in a number of years, an Old Scotch Collegians reunion was held in Sydney on Wednesday 9 May. It was attended by Scotch College Headmaster Dr Alec O’Connell and a number of Old Boys who graduated between 1958 and 2012. A fantastic night was had by all, and another Sydney reunion will definitely be held again, as well as other interstate reunions.
2018 Sydney Reunion
Seniors’ Lunch Each year, the most well-attended event on the Old Scotch Collegians’ calendar is Seniors’ Lunch, open to Old Boys who graduated over fifty years ago. Held on Friday 25 May, the day’s activities included watching House Marching and the Pipe Band, attending the Senior School Assembly, viewing the amazing archival displays in the Scotch Heritage Centre and touring the Senior School campus before a convivial lunch in the Dining Room. The day also included being piped in by Year 11 student, Callum Griffiths, and hearing from Captain of the School, Lachlan Phillips.
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2018 Seniors’ Lunch
Benjamin Blake (‘67) and Ian Hamilton (‘67)
Kingsley Teakle (‘51), Dick Schonell (‘52) and Colin Sharp (‘51)
Bob Kerr (‘50), Kim Natt (‘51) and Don Braddock (‘52)
Career Focus Breakfasts As is the annual tradition, Scotch College runs a series of breakfasts, supported by Old Scotch Collegians, that aim to connect Year 12 students with alumni in a range of careers and industries. This year, Scotch College welcomed back twelve Old Boys from industries including law, commerce, engineering, technology, science, medicine and physiotherapy.
Michael Denny (‘08), Nicholas van Hattem (‘02), James Nagle (‘06)
Harry Clarke (‘08), Alex Aberle-Leeming (‘08)
Jeremy Walden (‘91)
Wesley Palmer (‘01)
Annual Wine Tasting
Bob Grieve (‘63) and Ross Campbell (‘63)
Blair Hill (‘84)
Rod Somes (‘86)
2018 Wine Tasting
Old Scotch Collegians gathered at Swanbourne Cellars to taste their way through a selection of wines produced by Poacher’s Ridge, a boutique family-run vineyard consisting of Alex, Janet, Marcus (OSC ’98) and Andrew Taylor (OSC ’00). The annual event was, as always, wellattended by Old Boys from years ranging from 2016 to 1956, who enjoyed hearing from Alex Taylor (Vigneron) and Blair Hill (’84) as they guided the attendees through the tasting. The wines were expertly matched with canapés from the Scotch College catering team.
Class of 1968 On Friday 22 June, Old Boys and past staff members came together in celebration of the Class of 1968 Fifty Year Reunion Lunch. It was a fantastic day, with many stories and memories being shared. It was wonderful to see how many alumni made the effort to attend, including several interstate attendees and one coming all the way from Switzerland!
Don Macalpine, Steve Britten, Wayne Pearce, Ian Hall, Bruce McNaught
John Bennett, Ben Reuben, Arthur Dewar, Des Pike
David Knowles, Lindsay Greay, Greame Stewart
Class of 1968
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Class of 1978 On Friday 10 August, the Class of 1978 gathered in the Scotch College Dining Room to celebrate their forty year reunion. A number of past staff members joined the celebrations, proving that all is forgiven after forty years!
Don Heitman, Deryck Graham, Peter Dennistoun Bryant, Chris Arnold, David Hole
Peter Rayner, Don Heitman, Michael Fitch, Leon Calveti
Jon Clements, Ian Dawson, Steven Richardson, Peter (Sam) Rifici, Mark Patterson
Cam Shepherd, Weng Chin, David Hole
Rugby Team
Festival of the Boot Sunday 12 August saw the age-old rivalry between Scotch College and Christ Church Grammar School reignited at the Festival of the Boot, an annual joint alumni sports day. It was a fantastic day, finishing with a sausage sizzle and a few drinks in the sun. It was especially nice to see the families of some of the players, who came down to cheer the players on. Thanks to CCGS Old Boys’ Association who hosted the Festival.
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Final results were: Rugby: 42-38 to Old Scotch Collegians Hockey: 3-2 to CCGS Old Boys Soccer: 9-1 to Old Scotch Collegians Football: Forfeit to CCGS Old Boys due to lack of numbers from Old Scotch Collegians, though they still managed to have a friendly game.
What have they been up to? John Newman (’58)
other cultures. Seeing the world change at such an extraordinary pace and watching how nations grapple with change and work to seize the initiative has been an extraordinary experience. In the midst of all this I’ve tried to contribute by adding my skills and experience to the mix, so at least the businesses I’ve been involved in can hopefully leap forward more quickly and capably than otherwise.
Having spent the first 76 years of my life in WA, my wife, Joan, and I have moved to country Victoria, near the little former gold mining town of Castlemaine. The draw was our son, Ben, and his partner and their two young daughters. Our new home is near the top of a hill overlooking the town and the distant Macedon ranges. Our other son, David, is now an American citizen working for GoPro cameras, developing their software. Since leaving Scotch and tertiary education, I had a career in IT followed by a full time “hobby” job of making solid timber furniture.
John McNaught (‘58) I joined Hendry Rae & Court – Chartered Accountants and worked there for 5 years before moving to Australian Paper Managers. After 20 years at APM, I enjoyed several short-term jobs, the last of which was with the State Administrative Tribunal. I now enjoy gardening, and swimming at Trigg Beach. Scotch activities have included: • President of Parents Association • President of Old Scotch Collegians • Old Scotch Hockey.
After many years I was able to visit Scotch earlier this year for the 50th anniversary of my class leaving. I was thrilled to see that Scotch had changed in many ways, but the ethos of the school was as I remembered and drive of the individuals was still as vibrant. It is as wonderful to meet many of my old classmates and be reminded of the times that so positively influenced my early development.
Steve Richardson (’78) After leaving Scotch in 1978 I have been happily involved with family and business and am fortunate to have still maintained contact with many of my mates from our school years. I started Emrich Packaging Machinery in 1986 and over the last 32 years there has been lots of hard work and much enjoyment. My two boys attended Scotch – Michael (’01) and Matthew (’04). My daughter, Sarah, left PLC in ’09 and Caitlin starts at Kambala (Sydney) next year. It was great to see so many friends at the recent Scotch 40 year reunion and look forward to much more contact as we “mature”.
Garry Sounness (’58) I was born in Mount Barker WA and lived there until 1960 when we moved out to a farm near Borden. Our family expanded the farm size and we also built and ran a caravan park on the edge of the Stirling Ranges. My brother and I ran this for 16 years and then my wife and I ran it for another six years before retiring to Mandurah in 1997. Fran and I like living in Mandurah and have concentrated on travelling within Australia and overseas. We have two boys who went to Scotch and a daughter who went to PLC. They have produced seven wonderful grandchildren for us so we have plenty of excuses to visit them which we do often. Apart from me playing golf regularly in Mandurah my wife and I enjoy being involved in the activities of our Probus club.
Earlier I worked for Qantas in Australia and overseas where I learned so much from the company and the many so capable mentors who generously shared their knowledge and insight. Along the way I did my degree at Macquarie University part-time.
Wayne Pearce (’68) I now live in Zurich Switzerland with my Italian wife and it looks like we are heading into a very cold Christmas, with a lot of snow! Our daughters live in the UK, one now working and the other at boarding school. The last 20 years have been in the UK, Switzerland the Middle East and Thailand as I have run different businesses or airlines or worked in their Head Offices. It has been a fabulous experience living in many nations and experiencing life whilst embedded in
Philip Rees (’78) I am currently living in Perth and undertaking a gap year after working in the finance industry since completing a Bachelor of Commerce from UWA. I have spent time on the East Coast working in broking and funds management where I met my wife Sam during a stint in Melbourne. I returned to Perth in early 90s and had two great girls who have recently completed their school days. I now enjoy the odd game of tennis with past Collegians and a fine weather session on the stand-up paddle board at Cottesloe.
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Steve Smith (’78)
Phil Watson (’78)
Stuart Threadgold (’88)
After graduating from Scotch, I was an apprentice as a Fitter, Machinist and Welder at Cockburn Cement, before becoming the Mechanical Services Supervisor for Ferro Engineering. Between mid-1984 and mid1985, I travelled Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, Poland and Egypt, and became a Black Slope snow skier in Andorra – not much use back in Perth but enjoyed the time.
I scraped through WAIT before taking a radical turn into an OCS Army officer’s commission. I left 18 years later with strong ICT management skills. I married 32 years ago and we have two sons (24 and 20). All of us are still together in our house and garden in Melbourne. I went to government and discovered my professional self in the commercial world. I have most recently been working in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing – the future of computing. I have given up motorbikes since my 3rd accident last year – but not before an epic ride through the Alps for my 50th birthday a few years ago. I have been publishing on Amazon Kindle for some years now and have a couple of books in the pipeline. I’m enthusiastically looking forward to retirement in a few more years.
On 22 August 2018, my wife Cat and I entered the birthing suite expecting our ninth child (poor television reception in Dunsborough). We left on 24 August with our fourth son Gabriel and the news of a new PM – it’s a very dynamic season with eight children under ten years of age. Threadgold Architecture has been practicing the south-west since 2011 so we’re hopeful one of our five girls may start an internship with Jesse, Micah, Nahum and Gabriel already showing acumen for our building business. We hadn’t anticipated owning two south-west farms, being born and bred in Claremont, but the sea-change has been positive as we supply sand into the south-west building and construction market from both our properties. Balancing architecture, building and family between 6-12 foot swells and off-shore winds has been challenging but God gives me the strength.
After returning to Perth, I started my studies in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineering, and between 1985 and 2002 I had roles at Coca Cola, the Swan Brewery, Lovelock Lukes, Thermatrol Engineering, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning, TECO air conditioning and Sanyo Airconditioning Australia. In 2002, I founded Benson Global Pty Ltd with my dad, selling systems using R22. 2018 sees us arranging a new line of products for clean filtration especially for asthmatics and hay fever sufferers and Tap water treatment for cleaning foods, all to be take out to the market late this year or early next year. I have also worked on committees for Melville Braves Baseball, coached softball, was a Fremantle Rebels start-up member and coached the Woman State League side for MB. After winning the season, I was appointed honorary Western Australian State Coach and was President of the Canning Softball Association for over eight years and is still running strong today.
Trevor Pyman (’78) I became a Chartered Accountant and moved to Melbourne on a 12 month secondment in 1985 and still here. I married a Melbourne girl, Imbi, 30 years ago and have three kids – Tessa (26, doing PhD in Brisbane); Bailey (21, doing Arts at Melbourne Uni); and Jonah (17, doing Year 12 at Tintern Grammar). I’m currently CFO at a green energy company and chair the Standards Board for a global data standard called XBRL. I still keep in infrequent contact with Rick and Pete Skinner.
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Brett Willmott (’88) Wow – 30 years since leaving Scotch! After completing a Bachelor of Business degree and a short stint back on the family farm at Cunderdin, I worked at the Grain Pool of WA followed by a finance company specialising in equipment finance. Aside from work, I enjoyed my time playing and socialising at Old Collegians footy club where as a team we were very successful with two consecutive premierships. In 1997, I commenced work for National Australia Bank Ltd at the time that they began their dedicated Agribusiness division. After 18 months in Narrogin, I returned to Northam in 1999 where I am the Senior Agribusiness Manager servicing a portfolio of Agribusiness customers across the central wheatbelt region. I am happily married to Kiara and we have two very active kids in Lachie (12) and Kayla (10), with Lachie due to start at Scotch in 2020 provided he is good!! Our weekends are busy with kids’ sports, water skiing and good old-fashioned country living. It was great to catch up with many of my old mates at our 30 year reunion and more recently a long session with my fellow teammates from our undefeated First XV111 football side.
Simon Young (’98) After leaving school I floated around for a few years with a few attempts at university that didn’t go very far. I realized I liked the lifestyle a lot more than the work. I moved into various IT roles before moving to NSW and working in the snow industry for a few years, following the cold to the northern hemisphere and working as a ski patroller. I met my Canadian wife Rae in British Columbia at a ski hill we were working at, and we have been married for ten years now. We have three children, Zahra, William and Edward. I decided to follow my passion for emergency medicine and became a paramedic with St John Ambulance. I moved to Kalgoorlie nearly six years ago with my family and have been enjoying the Goldfields ever since.
Hugh Morgan (’98) After leaving Scotch at the end of term one 1997, I worked on our family farm for the rest of that year. I then recommenced Year 11 at Cunderdin Agricultural College at the start of 1998. I found boarding in the country setting suited me far better and I was able to really enjoy my final two years at school, completing Cert III in Agriculture at the end of 1999. I returned to the family farm at Bencubbin to start my working life. Apart from six months in Perth working at Cockburn Cement in 2003, I worked on the farm until April 2007 when I travelled to America to work on the harvest trail. Upon returning to Australia in April 2008, I resumed work on the farm. In November 2009, I met my wife (Deanne) whilst delivering oats to CBH – we became engaged the following July then married at the Scotch Chapel 22-7-11. We have three children, William (2012), Felix (2014) and Temperance (2016). Together with my parents Geoff (‘63) and Diane, I manage the farm at North Bencubbin running 15-20,000 Merinos and cereal grains when the season allows.
Kasheeban Sureshan (’08)
Tom Kozak (’08)
Since leaving Scotch College in 2008, I commenced my double degree in Economics & Commerce at UWA, after which I started as a graduate auditor at BDO (WA) Pty Ltd. After four years of working in Audit, I moved into a commercial role at Palisade Business Consulting as a Senior Accountant whilst pursuing my Masters of Applied Finance and Chartered Accountant qualifications part-time.
Since graduating in 2008, I started a Science degree at UWA before transferring to Medicine the following year. Throughout my time at UWA I ran for the athletics club in middle distance events and was fortunate enough to compete at Uni Games for three years straight. While studying, I also played a lot of music (guitar, keyboard, vocals) and played in many gigs around Perth including bars, weddings and parties. I graduated in 2015 and have been working at Royal Perth Hospital ever since, and have had the opportunity to have work placements at Midland, Bunbury, and Kalgoorlie hospitals. Currently I have taken a few months leave from full-time work to write research articles that I hope to get published in order to further my career. These days I enjoy travelling in my time off and in the last few years have spent time in the USA, Central Americas, and most of Western Europe.
James Pears (’98) I’m now in my 17th year in the RAAF. After spending most of my career flying maritime patrol aircraft, in 2015 I was part of the first group of Aussies to train with the US Navy on the P-8A Poseidon aircraft in Jacksonville, Florida. During two years on exchange I became the first Australian instructor pilot on the Poseidon and brought the first two RAAF Poseidons back from the USA. I am now based at RAAF Edinburgh, South Australia, helping to establish the Australian P-8A pilot training system. Jen and I have two daughters – Chloe, aged three, and Matilda, 18 months. And a cat called Brian.
Hamish Wilson (’08) Tim Styles (’08) After leaving Scotch College in 2008, I began studying a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at UWA, and also spend significant time travelling. Having graduated university as a general doctor, I now work in the field of psychiatry. I have worked at several WA hospitals, including Fiona Stanley Hospital, Joondalup Health Campus, and am currently employed at Rockingham General. Regarding travel, I have made several photography expeditions to Scandinavia where I have photographed glaciers, the aurora borealis, and the untamed arctic wilderness.
Since leaving in 2008, I studied Advertising and Marketing at Curtin and worked at Little Creatures Brewery in Fremantle. I began work in advertising in 2011 and moved to London in late 2013. I travelled Europe for six months and worked in a variety of places such as 5-star hotels, nightclubs and old English pubs in London until 2015. I played and coached Australian football in London including coaching the inaugural AFL London Women’s League Premiers. I returned to Perth via Thailand, spending a month volunteering with lions, tigers and leopards at an animal sanctuary/safari. When in Perth, I have been an active member of the Mosman Park Football Club, as a player, coach and Committee member, currently I am Coach of the Colts side and Assistant Coach of the League side. Since October 2017 I have worked in advertising again and play cricket and football with many OSCs.
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