Clan | Edition #127

UNITING THE SCOTCH COMMUNITY

Rededication of the

PC Anderson Chapel Edition 127 | May 2019

14 SPECIAL MOMENTS

19 LITTLE PIPERS

19 ART

22 WORRY WARTS

23 PHILOSOTHON

24 MORAY

26 SCIENCE

29 BIB TRACK

30 BASKETBALL

Clan is a periodic news pictorial for the Scotch College community.

Clan © Scotch College 2019

In this issue…

Editors: Kate Quinn, Kerrin Girando

3 Headmaster

13 Music

Design: PaperScout

5 Chaplain

14 Whole School

6 Council

18 Junior School

7 Foundation

UPDATE 21 Middle School

8

School Captain

25 Senior School

9

Student Council

28 Residential Life

10

Teaching and Learning

30 Sports

11

Service and Citizenship

38 Archives

12 Wellbeing

40 Old Scotch Collegians

Dr Alec O’Connell

Headmaster

Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse - Where to from here?

In 2013, the Australian Government authorised a Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in response to community concern about widespread reports of cases where Australian institutions failed to protect children from sexual abuse.

Over the last few years, I have written and spoken in a number of forums, updating our community about the progress and possible ramifications of the recently concluded Royal Commission. One of the most obvious outcomes is that institutions, and in our case a school, must commit to ensuring that children can come to a place that is safe, supportive and one that will listen to their concerns and ensure that a culture of protection is the norm, not the exception.

We live and work in an era that is rightly questioning the breakdown of what were some of societal moral bastions. In many cases, institutional trust has been eroded and complacency has become the norm.

As a leading Independent College in Australia, founded on strong Uniting Church Christian traditions, Scotch College has a role to play in ensuring that all schools lead the way in dealing with the past, while setting a clear charter for the future. As George Santayana highlights, ‘those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’. Our job is to ensure that the incidences of institutional abuse within schools are condemned to a period of history that will never again be repeated.

In Western Australia, we are very fortunate to have a Commissioner of Children and Young People. As part of our College’s proactive approach to child safety, our current Commissioner, Mr Colin Petit, recently addressed the College’s executive on the matter of child safety. The Commission’s role itself is seminal to the culture we promote and support at Scotch.

As clearly articulated on the Commission’s website (www.ccyp.wa.gov.au), the Commissioner undertakes projects, commissions research, publishes reports, and hosts events to highlight specific aspects of children and young people’s wellbeing. Using research and the other evidence available, the Commissioner seeks to positively influence legislation, policy, services and attitudes.

The office meets regularly with key decision makers, advises on legislation and policy through submissions and issues papers and speaks directly to government and the broader community.

In particular, the key functions of the office include: • Advocating for all children and young people.

• Monitoring laws, policies and practices that affect the wellbeing of children and young people.

With regard to the final dot point above, the Human Rights Commission of Australian has formulated a National Framework for the Protecting Australia’s Children. This framework will be used by the College to benchmark our current and future polices pertaining to the creation of a child safe environment. We recently conducted a preliminary audit of our policies pertaining to child safety against the following ten principles and believe the College is in a very sound place moving forward. Two areas we will be further examining are ensuring that the voice of children is further enhanced and increasing the public visibility of our goals and strategies pertaining to child safety. For those who are interested, more detailed information can be sourced at www.humanrights.gov.au.

A summary of the ten principles follows:

National Principles 1.

• Promoting and valuing the voice of children and young people and the positive contributions they make to our society.

This principle provides guidance on the role of organisational leadership and governance in promoting inclusive and welcoming environments for children and young people, a culture of accountability and the ways in which a child safe culture is developed and maintained.

• Consulting children and young people, parents, families and government and non-government organisations.

• Researching the latest trends and information that relate to children and young people.

• Inquiring on behalf of children and young people about issues relating to their wellbeing.

• The Commissioner’s work has regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and acts on the principle that parents, families and communities have the primary role in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of their children and young people and should be supported in carrying out their role.

Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

2.

Children and young people are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

This principle describes an organisational culture that supports children and young people to understand what child safety and wellbeing means. They are informed about their rights and responsibilities in an age appropriate way. They contribute and actively participate in building an organisational culture that is safe for them.

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Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

This principle outlines the range of ways an organisation can involve families and the community in its approach to child safety and wellbeing, relevant policies and practices and the provision of accessible information.

4.

Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.

This principle examines how recognition of children and young people’s diverse circumstances enables an organisation to work in a more child centred way and empowers children and young people to participate more effectively.

5.

People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

This principle describes recruitment and staff development policies, including appropriate screening, that are a foundation of child safe organisations.

6.

Processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused.

This principle provides guidance on how human resource management policies and practices and effective complaints management processes should be accessible, responsive to and understood by children and young people, families, staff and volunteers.

7.

Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.

This principle emphasises the importance of information, ongoing education and training for staff and volunteers.

8.

Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.

This principle highlights that reducing the risk of harm in physical and online environments is an important preventative mechanism. Risk management strategies clarify potential risks where adult to child or child to child interactions occur, or where the physical environment is unsafe.

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Implementation of the national child safe principles is regularly reviewed and improved.

This principle emphasises that child safe organisations seek to continuously improve their delivery of child safe services and their operations.

10. Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

This principle outlines the importance of organisations having a clearly documented child safety and wellbeing policy.

Where does the real solution for institutional child safety reside?

Notwithstanding the need to ensure that we have sound policies and practices, I firmly believe none of these in isolation will ensure child safety. One of the worst accounts I recall from a media report on the Royal Commission investigations, was a school respondent saying that ‘at the time we had no policies pertaining to child sexual abuse’. My reaction to this is that we still had the law of the land, and if you missed this then ask yourself where was your basic human moral compass?

The solution to child safety will not be delivered simply through a policy solution; it must be a cultural solution, one driven from a standpoint of not accepting complacency.

In times of challenge some organisations and schools start jumping at shadows in reaction to external conditions and challenges over which they have no control. Instead they should remain focused on their culture. It is highly likely that a school’s cultural advantage has been a key driver of their success through good and bad times, and it is highly likely that a strong culture will drive future success and growth.

Culture is the habit of being pleased with the best and knowing why. It is a way of saying ‘this is how things are done around here’.

Focusing on your culture provides purpose, provides accountability for exceeding performance and models the organisation’s core values.

Tools used at Scotch College, such as our annual surveys to parents, students and staff, parent support and focus groups, and the development of other feedback mechanisms can be used to measure our culture and hold ourselves accountable. Complacency and internal hubris and misplaced egos can never be an option.

There are some who refer to culture as being the soft part of the organisation. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In the 26 September 2016 edition of The Australian Financial Review (AFR), the concept of culture being a soft outcome for businesses was again reinforced.

In an article entitled ‘Investor Backlash over CEO ‘diversity bonuses’, Patrick Durkin was critical of what he termed ‘flaky bonuses’ being paid to CEOs for achieving diversity and cultural targets. I do not support the premise that they are flaky constructs. In my view if you don’t know how to measure your culture, then go and find out how you can.

Cultural reform and/or reinforcement may well be the most difficult task facing a leader and their community. In challenging times, it is a non-negotiable imperative that we must be able to clearly articulate our culture.

Cultural differentiation is critical to growth and improvement. Culture must be intentionally created in order to provide differentiation between like organisations. If we can’t do this as a school, then the only difference between Scotch and all others will be in the ATAR ranking, the colour of our uniforms and our postcode. If we continue to get the cultural jigsaw correct, then we will not only continue to deliver on our promises, but hopefully exceed what our stakeholders expect us to deliver.

Now more than ever we must exhibit cultural clarity. We all have to embrace and actively engage with our culture; we must be held accountable for demonstrating the values that embody who we are and we need to use examples and stories to reinforce the culture we expect and demand.

In essence, the benefits of creating and promoting a strong culture are numerous.

If we stay focused on culture it will lead to buy-in and organisational commitment, thus engendering a sense of pride and loyalty for past, current and future members of the Scotch community.

If we continue to focus on our College’s culture and core values of Integrity, Service and Stewardship, then every child should come to Scotch knowing that they can grow and flourish in a safe, supportive and nurturing community.

While the Royal Commission may be formally complete, the work to ensure generational protection for all children will be ongoing, and not just a one off reaction to a Report that we should never have needed if our moral compasses were still functioning.

Revd Gary van Heerden

Chaplain

Spirituality is a slippery concept. For those whose lives revolve around frantic timetables of preparing breakfast, getting children to and from school and extra curricular activities, holding down stressful jobs, balancing the books and keeping the family together, it may seem a rather impractical concept. It implies a world of silence, retreat, inactivity and uninterrupted contemplation.

Essentially, spirituality is about the way people respond and have responded to God at different times and in different places.

My own journey has been particularly influenced by the contemplative and Celtic threads. Six weeks in a silent community in Switzerland some years ago has instilled in me a yearning for quiet, for space, for reflection. Three months on the Isle of Iona in the Western Hebrides of Scotland brought alive the richness of Celtic spirituality. In Celtic spirituality there is no sacred/secular divide. There is no difference between being religious and being secular. There is no gap between now and eternity. Everything is sacred, infused by God’s immanent Spirit.

As George Macleod, the founder of the Iona Community, put it: ‘The veil between this world and the next is tissue thin.’

The spirituality that I am engaged in plays out in the midst of the daily chores of washing dishes, cooking and shopping, searching for inspiration for the next chapel, engaging with colleagues and in grappling to make sense of the Divine in my life and in the world.

It is a journey that I have been on for most of my life, more intentionally at some times and rather falteringly at most. People have come into my life along the way, supporting, encouraging and challenging, making it a very rich journey. Through them I have been exposed to what it means to have an interconnected, aware and every-day spirituality of hope, hardly ever expressed in pious religious language.

I am overwhelmed by the welcome and support that I have received. I will seek to language ‘things spiritual’ in ways that open up conversations and enquiries rather than restricting them; in ways that open up possibilities rather than imposing my meaning-making on them. I look forward to journeying alongside others and to celebrating who they are, in the knowledge that we all carry ‘vulnerabilities, strengths and multiple contradictions’ (Peter Millar, 2010).

Together may we celebrate the miracle and wonder of daily life.

Arriving to the beautifully refurbished PC Anderson Chapel, I am conscious of standing on the shoulders of predecessors.

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Mr Mark Paganin

Council

In our 121st year, 2018 marked a new chapter in the College’s evolution with Scotch accepting students into Pre-Kindergarten for the first time.

The College now offers classes for 3 year olds through to Year 12 which, as you can imagine, brings an incredible vibrancy from students across a range of age cohorts learning and socialising together. We are regularly reminded of the significant benefits that flow from our students being on the one campus particularly, through comparative schools we interact with globally and within Australia.

The College Master Plan, with the continuing financial support of the Foundation, is premised Health Sciecne Majors on assessing then identifying, in a financially responsible manner, the enhancing of the facilities we offer to our students so the College remains at the forefront of advanced education.

The current project, the Teaching and Learning building in the Senior School, is progressing well and on track for completion by the end of this year. It will be a state of the art facility with a focus on the teaching areas of Mathematics and Business to be experienced by students and staff. Certainly, something for the current 3 year olds to look up to as part of their eventual journey into the Senior School.

As is custom in this edition of the Clan, it is my pleasure to deliver the financial report.

2018 continued a trend over recent years of difficult economic times in Western Australia including the challenges they undoubtedly present to our Scotch families. The Council is acutely aware of this impact and has a focus, particularly though its Finance and Planning Board, to optimise our financial resources and seek to deliver the best value education to our students. To that end, 2018 maintained a minimal tuition fee increase at 1.9% and, after careful consideration of rising costs relevant to the education sector, adopted an increase of 2.1% for 2019 which, as you may note from media coverage, is at the low end of comparable schools in Perth. We will continue that focus on value.

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year. The level of government funding remains unresolved and, at the time of writing, the upcoming Federal election is expected to impact on that decision making process. The fact is that the College remains, like many schools, highly dependent on tuition fees paid by parents. The percentage of revenue contributed to by parents dropped 0.5% to 81.9% but continues as the major source of income to fund the education of the boys. The College was fortunate in that both government funding and other income increased in real terms as well as percentage of total revenue. The income graph below reflects the income split.

The second graph shows where the College allocated this revenue. From the investment the College has made in buildings and continues to make, 9 cents in every dollar received is represented by interest expense and depreciation and 5.3 cents is spent in debt repayments. The major portion, 68.6 cents in every dollar is spent directly on education expenses with another 7.8 cents spent in maintaining the grounds, buildings and other infrastructure. As noted above, despite closely managing expenses, the surplus declined from 4.52% in the previous year to 4.18%.

May I take this opportunity, on behalf of the Health Sciecne Majors Council, to recognise our teaching staff. The whole of school survey completed last year again emphasises the importance you place on the quality of our teaching staff as a key reason of why you have sent your sons to Scotch College.

The Council and Executive, through the leadership of Dr Alec O’Connell, plan to hold a strategy day towards the end of this year. I encourage members of the Scotch Community to provide any thoughts you may have on strategy by approaching any member of our Council.

Scotch College is in good shape and we look forward to striving to enhance our offering with the ultimate goal of delivering the best overall education for our students.

2018 Income

81.9% Tuition & Boarding Fees 15.7% Government Grants 2.4% Other Income

2018 Expenditure

57.7% Teaching Salaries & On Costs 10.2% Administration & Overheads 7.8% Facilities 10.9% Tuition & Boarding Expenses 9.2% Interest & Depreciation 4.2% Surplus

Mr John Flecker

Foundation

Anyone who has read this section of Clan before will know that I see the role of Foundation in two primary parts. One part is around the management and investment of the funds under Foundation’s control.

The long term strategy is to build our corpus such that it can create meaningful annual earnings that can be put to good use by the College for its priority initiatives. We are growing the size of our funds via appropriate investments and via the Endowment Fees paid for each student upon entering the College. Foundation also provides financial security to the College should we ever face adverse changes in Government funding or in generally difficult economic times.

Whilst wanting to grow our funds longer term, Foundation is also very active in putting funds to work for the College. Some current Foundation support initiatives include: • A loan to the College to support the previous Middle School building • Commitment to fund the redevelopment of dilapidated Stirling Road residences for teacher occupation and some external rental income stream to the College.

• Provision of the equivalent of two full time bursaries per annum for up to six years – “Foundation Scholarships” The other part of Foundation relates to all things philanthropic. Regardless of the College’s prudent financial management and the Foundation’s effective investments, the reality is that some of the great initiatives and facilities the College has, and hopes to have, are only possible through generous acts of philanthropy. That may be via modest

annual appeals, major capital campaigns for targeted facilities, bequests or other donations and sponsorships. We must remember the College itself came into being via an act of philanthropy.

In a new initiative, Foundation has also funded the creation of the new role of Head of Philanthropy so that we can take a long term strategic and professional approach to Philanthropy, just as we do with our investment of funds. We welcome current Scotch parent, Andree McIntyre to that role.

You will be hearing more from Foundation and Andree about the various ways you may be able to assist the College in those areas where you have a particular interest to ensure the positive experiences and benefits you or your son has received are available in equal measure for future generations.

Leaving a lasting legacy; consider a bequest Make a real difference to the future of your School and the wellbeing of its students.

If you have already included the College as a beneficiary in your Will you qualify as a member of the Alexander Society.

Please contact us so we can acknowledge your generosity. Alternatively, to confidentially discuss a bequest, contact Kate Quinn, Director of Marketing, Advancement & Community Engagement on (08) 9383 6832 or kate.quinn@scotch.wa.edu.au reports | 7

Harry Gilchrist

School Captain

Within Summer Term of the new academic year, I proposed to the boys a quote that went along the lines of “attitudes are contagious, is yours worth catching?”

masterpiece, producing a very special ‘atmosphere’. In a year that may present us all with a little stress and a few challenges, the night was definitely a green light to fire up, loosen the collar, kick off the heels, enjoy the company of life-long friends and light up the dance floor. A huge thanks must be extended to the parents who helped in creating such a memorable night.

I can safely say that, from observation, the way in which the boys have undergone their approach to the new semester has been one of immense positivity and focus.

We were blessed with blue skies and warm weather at the Inter-House Cross Country, and after an afternoon of hard running and mental endurance, Keys House came away with the win, a valiant effort from the boys in purple.

The College opened the Inter-House trophy competition with the annual Swimming Carnival, which never fails to be a day full of loud expression, hearts on sleeves and pink faces. After a tense, but enjoyable day of racing, the boys were keen as mustard in finding out the overall results, however were only to be presented with a few ‘technical difficulties’. Presentations were delayed to the assembly on Friday, where St. Andrews claimed yet another Swimming Carnival win.

Later in Summer term we had the privilege of attending the Year 12 ball. Taking on the theme of ‘Out of this World’, the Dickinson Centre was transformed into an astronomical

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For the second consecutive year, our skilful yet humble First Basketball team claimed the Blackwood Cup in a season without loss. To go back to back is an extremely impressive feat, so huge congratulations must go to these boys and the coaching staff involved.

Also, the 1st VIII rowing crew need to be acknowledged for its brilliant achievement in the Head of the River. In a team that had been slightly taxed with injury, they were able to come together, and produce a very commendable third in the race.

Towards the end of the term, the Year 6/7 production Worry Warts showcased the

immense acting talent of the young Middle School boys, and once again, highlighted the pride and joy the students take in the arts programmes at the College.

Week 8 saw the celebration of Harmony Week. We acknowledged our cultural and personal differences and, in a time where we are divided by politics and so much more, the way in which we can come together reflected our unity as a community.

On the 1st of April, the College took part in the annual World’s Greatest Shave, raising funds for the Leukemia Foundation. We managed to raise over $70 000, which saw Scotch College take the lead as the highest fundraiser for the cause in Australia, a truly incredible effort. Over 100 students took part in the shave and they should be extremely proud of their efforts.

Linking back to this year’s theme, ‘embrace the challenge, together’, we all face our different obstacles throughout our schooling journey. If we continue to help each other, and embrace our respective differences, then the rest of the year will prove to be one of great fun and achievement.

Benji Steinberg

Student Council

Combining elected members from each house group, the Student Council is to be representative of the boys of the college and serve as a platform for their views. It is unbelievable to think how fast the time has gone by, however, in reflection, the boys on the council have put their best foot forward and we have been able to run a series of beneficial events so far.

The first term of operations involved the introduction of Live Music Mondays, where school bands perform live at lunchtimes for the boys to watch and enjoy. The aim of the council with the introduction of this project was to transform a typically lethargic atmosphere on the first day of the school week, instead establishing an energetic and enthusiastic atmosphere. With outstanding performances from Lewis Miller (Year 12 Anderson House and Captain of Music), Harry Pasich (Year 12 Ross) and Charlie Thomas (Year 12 Stuart) I can safely say, on behalf of the council, that this initiative has achieved its aims and is a really beneficial contribution to the operations and experiences of the boys.

Another focus of the 2018/2019 Student Council so far, has been the toilets and the bins around the school, looking to improve their condition and maintain the high quality of the facilities on offer at Scotch. Albeit a stereotype of the Student Council, we have been spending some time considering some renovations regarding the drink fountains around the school, improving water pressure and thus making the experience of the students more enjoyable. The 2019 Student Council is really looking to improve a variety of little things around the school and make sure that the students are having the best time possible.

Another major project that the Council has run this year was the hosting of the Highland Games week in late 2018, in which a series of Scottish carnival games were run on the top oval each lunchtime for a week. Serving as a test of masculinity, camaraderie and cooperation, the hosting of the Highland

Games Week was really a testament to the positivity and the high energy that the council this year is all about.

“we encourage discussion to lay the foundations of a new school, and to solve the issues at the heart of the students”

Continuing the legacy of the previous Student Council, we have also kept our strong connections with Maddington Primary school, having recently travelled over there as a group to paint a sundial. Meeting some of the teachers and getting to know a few of the kids at Maddington has been a really worthwhile experience, affirming to not only me but the rest of the council, the importance of our connection to this school. Our aim is to host another rock climbing session with the students of this school.

Jonah Benbow, Ferguson House member of the student council

The council also played an important role in the rededication of the Chapel this year, representing the boys, and by extension the school surrounding the proceedings regarding the farewell of Chaplain Revd Chas Lewis and subsequent welcoming of Revd Gary Van Heerden and Revd Justine Wall.

Being on the council has been an absolute pleasure and I strongly believe that the activities that we host and work towards are beneficial to the student body.

In concluding, I must personally thank both Mr Williams and Mr Jones who have been the staff members of the council so far this year.

You both provided a level of maturity and honest supervision over our activities making sure that we are thorough and determined to continuously improve the condition around the school. I cannot overstate how grateful I am personally to both of you.

“the student council is about effecting positive change” Jack Adams, Alexander House member of the student council “we pride ourselves on our ability to reflect, remember and be diligent about the projects that we are working towards” Matt Moore, Shearer House member of the council “we ensure that the simple stuff is being done to a quality degree” Hamish Watson, Ross House member of the student council “the cultural problem solvers” Sebastian Barrett, Brisbane House member of the student council “going beyond boundaries” Jock Mactier, Stuart House member of the student council “continuing on with traditions” Will Chalmers, St. Andrews House member of the student council

If the council’s previous actions are anything to go by, the upcoming semester and term appears very optimistic and exciting.

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Mrs Cara Fugill

Teaching and Learning

For the leaving class of 2018, the halls, classrooms and playing fields of Scotch College are likely a distant memory, as new experiences, growing friendship circles and a fresh environment become the new norm. Each year, Scotch teachers have the satisfaction of watching the Year 12 boys mature into outstanding young men, and last year was no exception. Whether the next chapter of learning is university, an apprenticeship, TAFE, the Australian Defence Force or even the exciting adventures of a GAP year, those of us remaining behind have every confidence the graduating class has transitioned with self-assurance and enthusiasm. Being asked to share their journey and where they are heading hereafter, is certainly my pleasure.

From an academic perspective, the 2018 Leavers worked hard alongside their teachers, strove for personal excellence and worked as a united front to see some outstanding results.

In clarification, these results did not produce the highest ever ATAR and Diploma points nor the most subject awards; the measure of success in this context references the strength of the collective. We can proudly share that the majority of students outperformed all predictions and did so consistently each semester from Year 11. From a teacher’s perspective, this translates to young men who consistently looked to improve, persevered, committed to adopting feedback and remained dedicated until the very end. As much as teachers hope for this kind of outcome for an individual, when it happens as a collective, the impact is far more satisfying.

Additionally, a highlight was this group’s willingness to support the academic culture at the College. The School Captain, Lachlan Phillips, had a select group of Year 12 boys speak to our Year 11 cohort about what they had learned academically in one short year. Tips about long-term study strategies, how to put together an effective study timetable and useful approaches to examinations were delivered to a very appreciative Year 11 group. In attending these sessions, it was apparent that our boys had developed outstanding approaches to study and had mastered these skills to be able to confidently share their expertise with peers.

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When we outline the benefits of a strong culture, in which important messages are delivered by both teachers and students alike, we are referring to the support mechanisms we are able to provide for our future year groups.

Culture, however, needs to be maintained and it is the routines and rituals that new students to the College observe that give them insight into how to behave. At Scotch, it is admired when you are able to commit to your studies or have adept approaches to learning. Therefore, this method of sharing the learning through experience is a very important cultural routine.

In doing so, this Year 12 cohort added a little extra to our strong academic culture and I am delighted to share that our current Year 12 boys, under the leadership of Harry Gilchrist, have just continued this tradition by presenting to the current Year 11 cohort.

In the months prior to the final examinations, the boys had the opportunity to meet with our most experienced Careers Adviser, Mr Peter Frusher.

This is an extremely valuable experience for them as he discusses universities, scholarships, apprenticeships and other opportunities that are on offer post-secondary school. In fact, our Careers Adviser remains a contact for these young men well after they graduate.

Increasingly, students are applying to university through a non-ATAR application process, with research suggesting it is now as low as 26% of candidates. At Scotch, we still have up to 80% applying using ATAR or Diploma points but, as a school, we are broadening the pathways available to students who still wish to engage in tertiary or further studies, but seek to do so through practical courses or TAFE qualifications. Increasingly, students are engaging this option.

between the mode of delivery, the recency of technology being utilised, the flexibility of pathways being offered in the degree and, of course, the scholarships on offer for undergraduates.

Destinations

% of Students

UWA

33

Curtin

27

Murdoch

6

Notre Dame

7

Edith Cowan

2

Eastern States

6

Overseas

2

TAFE

4

Employment

5

Apprenticeship

5

Gap Year

5

*May not sum to 100% due to rounding

Similarly, no longer is Commerce the overwhelming course preference, with Science taking a marginal lead. No doubt, the call for STEM qualified workers is influencing this trend.

University Courses

% of Students

Commerce

25

Science

26

Engineering

13

Arts

9

Law

9

Physiotherapy

4

Psychology

3

Education

2

So where has the class of 2018 ended up?

Architecture

2

Gradually we are seeing diversity in student pathways. Although UWA is still a major destination for our students, the number electing this as their first preference is on the decline. In 2014 as many as 63% of students put UWA as their first choice, whereas recent figures show it is now as low as 33%. Students are making decisions based on critiquing programmes and drawing comparisons

Medicine

2

Nursing

2

Design

2

Regardless of the destination or the course of study, I wish all the Leavers of 2018 every success in their chosen pathway and hope they will walk the halls of Scotch College again, sharing their own unique stories.

Mr David Kyle

Service and Citizenship

Community through civic engagement In late 2018 the title of my portfolio changed from Community and Service to Service and Citizenship. As I often tell students debating an essay mark, words matter, and a title change is significant. So why the move from Community to Citizenship?

Community has been central to the role and includes a significant amount of work organising students’ volunteerism and support of charities and not-for-profit organisations. It also includes fundraising and philanthropic endeavours and while these are important, they are not necessarily focused on learning and educational outcomes. A slight shift towards a focus on civic engagement reflects the importance of developing students who are globally aware, tied to civil society, and focused on a sustainable world and their responsibilities; preparing boys for life!

Civically engaged students recognise that the human race has different cultures and beliefs and that ‘different’ does not mean ‘worse’ and that diversity is a strength not a weakness. Our Round Square Exchange Programme is central to this and complements the things we do closer to home. Exchanges are not just about the boys who travel and host international visitors. Recently in assembly, Oliver Barrett (Year 10, Brisbane) said “Our world is so big, and we have students coming from all over it. They all have a different upbringing to us, and brings a new perspective to us: the new outlooks on life, and the different cultural nuances that accompany their countries of origin. The exchange programme doesn’t only broaden and deepen the minds of the students who go on them. It enhances everyone’s culture and school experience.”

Appreciation for diversity also comes from the experiences that develop capacities for respect, mutuality and collaborative relationships such as language, arts and sporting tours. Seeing the strengths of other communities via these tours shapes our young men and I know that those who travel

to Fiji as a part of the Rugby tour are blown away by the happiness they experience in a country where material possessions are minimal. These opportunities raise awareness, empathy and promote the discovery of different perspectives which are essential to developing young men who see themselves as citizens and choose to participate in processes that are at the heart of community.

Another feature of our Citizenship programme is long-term commitment to partnerships and organisations. Our partnership with Matipwili has been going for 15 years and this longevity is a primary reason for it being held in such high regard as an international service project. We have been working with Rocky Bay and Balga Senior High School for decades and the trust such time establishes allows for particularly fulfilling relationships.

The Scotch community recognises that civic engagement is not about brief and superficial interactions but is about understanding others, finding common goals and building healthy communities.

Rotary Conference Many months ago, the Rotary Club of Matilda Bay approached the College about hosting the 2019 District 9455 Conference. The Club has many links with the College and we were pleased to support them, knowing that Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self aligns closely with our core values of Stewardship, Service, and Integrity.

The Conference was a great success and featured world class speakers, musicians and entertainment. There were many highlights, not least, Stuart Heal, a former Chairman of New Zealand Cricket, who represented the International President and spoke about the modernisation of Rotary. Former Chair of College Council, Richard Goyder AO, spoke about his Rotary ‘gift’ in reflecting on his 1978 exchange experience to upstate New York, and Dr Ian Wadley spoke of his work at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in Geneva.

As always, the College Pipe Band and Drum Line was a major drawcard that people spent the whole weekend complimenting and our

Jazz Ensemble and Big Band featured too.

The Student Council had a strong presence welcoming visitors and the College can be proud of all our boys’ involvement.

Birthday Bags As a part of our ever increasing partnership with The Salvation Army, the Junior School has introduced Birthday Bags to encourage ‘spring cleans’ when it is boys’ birthday and clothing donations to the Salvo stores.

Students receive a birthday card and donation bag from their classroom teacher and are encouraged to fill it with clean and reusable clothing and linen and bring it in on their birthday. Their classmates can then help them celebrate their birthday plus their efforts in contributing to the Salvo stores and those in need. It also helps towards a sustainability goal of promoting recycling and fixing rather than disposing. Everyone wins!

All Abilities Cricket Scotch College has had a longstanding relationship with the Claremont-Nedlands Cricket Club (CNCC) and this has expanded to our cricketers playing a significant role in supporting their All Abilities team.

In the last two years, the College has become actively involved in running training sessions, teaching basic cricket skills and coordinating modified games with the players. This year we took the group to watch the Scorchers play at Perth Stadium and a fantastic evening was had by all. Team Manager, Mr Ralph Goodman and Team Captain Dylan Broadway visited an assembly recently, Mr Goodman said, “inclusiveness is an important part of how we should live our lives, and this programme provides that opportunity for those of all abilities to play a sport that they love.”

All of these initiatives plus the whole Service and Citizenship programme are in their own way, charitable and based on volunteering.

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Mr James Hindle

Wellbeing

Across the school this semester, we have continued to extend the understanding of what constitutes wellbeing, with a continued emphasis on mindfulness. It is my belief that in twenty years’ time, this practice will be so widespread we will look back and wonder why we did not make it compulsory for students earlier.

Mindfulness We have continued to offer ‘Brain Reset’ sessions for Years 11 and 12 in the last few weeks of Summer Term and this will continue into Autumn Term and the examination period in Weeks 2 and 3 of that term. To date, we have had 86 students attend at least one of these sessions, a big increase on attendance last year. For the first time this year, we have run massed mindful meditation sessions with the entire Year 9 cohort. For the last two Fridays of Summer Term, we have spoken to the boys about the basics of mindfulness and we have then conducted a whole-group meditation on the PE Centre floor. I have been really impressed by the positive attitude by the vast majority of the students and we will be building on this in coming terms with older students as well as students in the

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Middle School. An increasing number of staff across the school include mindfulness in their daily programmes with the boys including our youngest students in the Early Learning Centre and we expect this number to continue to grow.

Year 9 Rottnest Camp This year, for the first time, we introduced a Wellbeing activity into camp. We spoke to the boys about the importance of respect, resilience and relationships – the three pillars of Wellbeing at Scotch. We got them to reflect on the year so far, listing three things that had gone well, three challenges and one thing they wanted to learn how to do. We also got them to write down a targeted act of kindness they would perform in the following days.

Lastly, they wrote a letter to their Year 12 self, which House Heads collected and which will be returned to them just before they finish Year 12. This was about students thinking about their future and what sort of person they want to be by the time they leave school.

Harmony Day In Week 8, Captain of School, Harry Gilchrist spoke at both Middle and Senior School assemblies about Harmony Day (21st March). This is a day to celebrate the richness of humanity, to appreciate the diversity of life and the benefits of seeing the world differently. At a time when it seems easier for people to cling to tribalism in so many forms, and to fear what is different, it is crucial for us to encourage our boys to

look at the world with curious eyes and open hearts to ensure that they can see a positive collective future. In Middle School, the Year 7s listened to a speaker who explained what autism is and what life is like for someone with autism. This will be part of an on-going guest speaker programme. Harmony Day is something we will be working to celebrate more widely in years to come.

Resilience and Grit A key aspect of our Wellbeing programme is the acknowledgement that not everything in life goes according to plan. Wellbeing is not about being happy, or seeking to be happy, all of the time. Quite often, the richest experiences in life – and the ones from which we learn the most and become better people – are those which challenge us and which may even be sad or may result in failure.

Resilience forms one of the three pillars of our Wellbeing programme. This year, we have incorporated a unit on Resilience and Grit into the Year 10 Wellbeing curriculum.

One thing we should not foster in – or accept from – our students is the excuse that they are too busy to engage in activities which will enhance their wellbeing, and mindfulness in particular. There is nothing more important than him being able to relax his body when it is stressed, to calm his mind when it is crowded with thoughts, and to focus his attention when he faces adversity. In this, each of us should be role models for our boys.

Performing Arts Midway through 2018, the College Performing Arts team began the first step in our five-year process of Reimagining the Performing Arts at Scotch.

Part of this process involves our staff looking at the Performing Arts calendar and examining every event we showcase, stage or put on and determining the validity in line with the objectives of our programmes.

One of the richest learning experiences we can provide for our boys is through real-world or real-life performance scenarios. It’s a brief that fits well with one of our core objectives: Preparing Boys for Life. We are fortunate to have many opportunities to do this, both in a local capacity, but also in a national and international capacity.

Two such opportunities have already occurred this year, with music students involved in providing entertainment for both the Scotch Parents’ Association Ball, and the 2019 Rotary Conference for Western Australia. Both events were held in the Dickinson Centre and featured Senior Strings students, soloists Callum Griffiths (Year 12), Patrick Stewart (Year 10) and Mikhael Djauhari (Year 8) as well as the Senior Drumline, Jazz P – one of our small jazz combos directed by Mr Michael Perkins and the Jazz Orchestra, directed by Mr Tim

Simpson. The Pipe Band was also a feature of the event, officially opening business on the second morning.

Our 2019 series of seasonal soirées for solo performers in the Junior and Middle Schools was warmly received by a small but appreciative audience during Summer Term and showcased some of the skill of our Junior and Middle School musicians, along with the Junior Guitar Ensemble, directed by Mr Rob Spence.

As this edition of Clan goes to print the Jazz Orchestra and Jazz P are finalising their preparations for the 2019 Generations in Jazz Festival in Mount Gambier South Australia, where they will perform both at a free public concert in the City of Mount Gambier alongside students from the James Morrison Academy and at the Generations in Jazz festival itself. The boys are eager to catch up with Kyle Imlah (OSC 2018) and Ebun Daramola (OSC 2017) who are both studying music at James Morrison Academy.

During the April school holidays, a dedicated group of boys rehearsed and prepared for musical support of the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club: Harry Pasich (Year 12, trumpet), Lee Youngman (Year 12 vocal), David Stulpner (Year 11 bagpipes) and a saxophone quartet of Alistair Watters, Lachlan Hydnes, Rory Bruce and their director, Mr Luke Minness.

Some may have noticed that the performing arts line ups at College assemblies have

changed somewhat during the first part of this year. We’re moving toward a model whereby we can uniquely theme each assembly. Music ensembles of varying types are given the opportunity to perform, drama students are showcasing their work and we’re across all three different sub schools.

Highlights from the Summer Term included the full Symphony Orchestra at the Senior School Assembly, the Jazz Orchestra at the Junior School Assembly and Drumline at the Middle School Assembly.

Our combined PLC-Scotch music ensembles have also grown in number this year, with PLC girls joining the Scotch Big Band for the first time in 2019. This adds to the existing arrangement with the Symphony Orchestra.

Coming up in Autumn Term, we look forward to hosting world renowned artists Slava and Sharon Grigoryan (Melbourne) for a public concert performance and workshop with the students, and then a short time later welcoming Ashlin Parker (USA) who Terence Blanchard described as “one of the greatest trumpeters in the world today”.

Further to that a reminder to all of the Scotch Community to mark the annual Jazz Night as a night not to be missed.

It’s an exciting time to be a part of Scotch Performing Arts.

Mr Scott Loveday Head of Performing Arts

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Special Moments

After celebrating the official opening and dedication of our original Chapel on February 18, 1968, by the then Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in WA, the Revd J M Owen, our community gathered again on February 15, 2019 to celebrate the recommissioning and re-dedication of the PC Anderson Memorial Chapel by the current Uniting Church Moderator, Revd Steve Francis.

The service was made even more special in that it was the celebration of 31 Years of service by retiring Chaplain Revd Chas Lewis, and the induction of two new Chaplains, Revd Gary van Heerden and Revd Justine Wall.

The Chapel is Scotch College’s most important symbol of our heritage as a Christian College founded under the then Presbyterian Church, and now the Uniting Church of Australia. It is a reminder for which we stand. Furthermore, during times where the formal institution of the church faces many challenges, our Chapel stands resolute in the need to ensure that our Christian foundations never fall into the background and become subsumed by secular pursuits.

Over many years our Chapel has been a place of celebration and renewal. We look forward to the many years of hope and faith that will be represented through our liturgical commitment and regular Chapel services which we hold each and every day of the school year.

A very special part of the Chapel’s refurbishment is the addition of five stained

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glass windows which came from the Swanbourne Uniting Church Parish. The Parish was opened and consecrated on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November 1984.

Unfortunately it was closed in 2018, however, through our strong connections with the Uniting Church, and our desire to capture the history of the Swanbourne parish, we were fortunate enough to be given the original stained glass and in turn identify the original artisan, Ian Firth, of Baringa Stained Glass and commission him to reconfigure the lead lights into our refurbished Chapel.

The originally separate two rounded windows, now combined into one window on the Northern side of our Chapel, represent the Old and New Covenant, while the three windows on the altar represent the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The addition of these elements has ensured our Chapel is a place of symbolic beauty and captures the story of our Christian heritage.

Let me leave you with the words of rededication that formed part of our service and symbolise the next part of our Chapel’s journey.

Heavenly Father, God of all creation, God of the people of old.

We pray for your blessing upon this celebration and upon this building.

We pray for all those who pass through these doors, grant them knowledge and wisdom so that they may become worthwhile members of our Global Community.

We pause to remember all those who have made this building a reality and expression of your presence within our School community.

We rededicate this building to assist in the ‘preparing of boys for life.’ May it continue to be a place of worship, of meditation and reflection. May it be a place of gathering that strengthens our sense of community.

May we all grow in knowledge, wisdom, faith and service and may you continue to be with us as you were with your people of old and each new generation.

Dr A J O’Connell Headmaster

Mr Ian Lindsay OAM (BEd 1960, MEd 1967, BMus 1967) Our College community was very excited to hear the news that one of Scotch College’s most loyal and committed servants, Mr Ian Lindsay, was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the general division for Services to Education.

Ian has, and continues to have, an incredible educational journey. His commitment to Scotch College and the wider community led to him being bestowed this most deserved award.

Ian’s varied contribution and commitment can be summarised as follows: Scotch College, Perth • Teacher, 1964-1999.

• Housemaster Stuart House (1983-1990) • Deputy Headmaster, until retirement in 1999.

• Past Head of English.

• Director of Music (1973-1978).

• Coordinator, Year 12 Study Skills Programme and International Baccalaureate Programme, 2002-2011.

• Commander, College Air Training Corps,1964-1979.

Other Community Service • Governance Council Member, Carey Baptist College, WA, since 2000.

• Life Member, Australian College of Education, since 1996; Member, 1966-2016.

• Secretary, Australian Society for Music Education, 1967-1970.

• Past Chairman, Council of Scripture Union WA; Member, for 50 years.

• Past Member, National Council of Scripture Union.

• Founding Member, Parkerville Baptist Church, 1991; Active Parishioner, ongoing.

• Chair of Vestry, Darlington United Church, 1966-1991.

• Past Choir Master, Baptist Theological College of WA. Most of all, we would all agree that Ian is one of the world’s true gentleman and incredible family man. Ian would be the first to acknowledge that his ability to contribute to the lives of so many students and adults within the community, over so many years, could never have been possible without the support and love of his wife Dawn.

On behalf of the Scotch College community, we give thanks that Ian was able to play such an important part in the growth and development of our College. Ian is truly unique, being able to say that he has served under five of the seven Scotch Headmasters.

Congratulations Ian on your much-deserved recognition.

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TEACHER FEATURE

Junior School | Racquel Cumming

Middle School | Norm de Grussa OAM

Senior School | Steve McLean

How long have you been employed at Scotch?

How long have you been employed at Scotch?

How long have you been employed at Scotch?

This is my first year teaching at Scotch, but I have been an Early Childhood teacher for over 25 years.

I have been employed at Scotch for 27 years, having commenced in April 1992 as Pipe Band Master. In May 2013, I retired from the Pipe Band, and moved to manage the Middle School Pipe Band.

I have been teaching at Scotch just over nine years. I had a career change in 2010 and I was fortunate enough to get my first teaching role at Scotch College.

What year subjects do you teach?

I teach Early Childhood, Pre-primary.

What do you find most fulfilling about teaching?

I find the most fulfilling aspect is having the opportunity to join each child at the beginning of their educational journey, where I am able to build upon their prior learning and development to create a strong foundation for their future learning. I love co-creating the learning programme and environment with the children, acknowledging their interests and tapping into their sense of wonder and desire to discover and find out about the world.

From previous workplaces, what does Scotch do differently?

Scotch is different in many ways, the most significant being the opportunity to be a part of a boy’s educational journey from his early years right through to the end of his school learning. I love working within the IB framework as it creates a consistent pedagogy across all the school years, with a focus on developing the whole child not just their academic achievement. . Scotch also places a strong emphasis on providing a network of support for teachers to enable us to offer the most effective learning programme for each boy.

What interests do you have outside of Scotch?

Outside of Scotch I enjoy being actively involved in my own children’s many sporting activities and community groups, as well as finding time to be active myself. I love being at the beach with family, friends and our dog.

I look forward to holidays spent in the country with friends and family where I spend as many hours as I can relaxing with a good book.

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What do you find most fulfilling about teaching?

I am always thrilled when a boy is issued his bagpipes or drum for the first time, as is the moment he performs with the Pipe Band at either the Friday morning marching in the Senior School, or the School Song at the Middle School Assembly. There is complete satisfaction witnessing the pride of the parents. There is pleasure when hearing how well a boy has developed as a soloist, or seeing the Pipe Band on the world stage in Halifax, Norfolk, Edinburgh, and soon Basel.

It is nice to receive the regular visits from past members of the Pipe Band just to say hello, to update me on their piping, or to get their pipes fixed (urgently because ‘I’m playing at a wedding tomorrow!’).

What year subjects do you teach?

When I started at Scotch, I was teaching Product Design and quickly developed a new course dedicated to designing, creating and learning how to play musical instruments. I am currently teaching in three exciting and progressive areas: STEM, Dimensional Design and Enrichment. They are very diverse subjects, all focus on giving the students autonomy and improving their creative problem-solving skills.

What do you find most fulfilling about teaching?

My role here is extremely diverse and creative.

I really enjoy taking on new challenges, designing new courses and designing new products. I find it really fulfilling to know that the skills students develop in the subjects I teach are extremely valid for their future.

From previous workplaces, what does Scotch do differently?

From previous workplaces, what does Scotch do differently?

I am a retired soldier, having served in the Royal Australian Regiment from 1972-92, so you could expect the workplaces to be quite different. My role at Scotch is quite different to that of an infantry soldier, but the structure of the school is so similar, as are the customs and traditions. I really felt my move from the military to Scotch was smooth and comfortable because of these similarities.

Before Scotch, I was a Mechanical Engineer, so this workplace is entirely different. The biggest difference is how much encouragement I’ve had to pursue creative initiatives and the investment in my professional development. I been recognised for my work in flipped learning and video instruction. I have taken students surfing down south, diving at the Abrolhos Islands and wilderness camping at Shark Bay. Scotch is a dynamic workplace and far from boring.

What interests do you have outside of Scotch?

Outside Scotch, I am heavily involved in Rotary and community service, especially in the Ellenbrook area. I have a strong involvement in the Rotary Youth Exchange Programme, and am currently the Chair of Rotary Youth Exchange Australia. I am also a member of the Bullsbrook and Districts RSL. On my block in Bullsbrook, I keep a few animals, fruit trees and vines. I experiment in wine making but definitely cannot boast any great success.

What interests do you have outside of Scotch?

I really love surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding and kitesurfing. These days, I have a young family so I don’t have quite as much time for that anymore, but as a family we do some remote camping trips to find uncrowded waves and go on the occasional snowboard trip. I also play guitar and vocals in a cheesy 90’s cover band.

Approach to Learning Recently the 150th student completing the Bibbulmun Track, we reflected about the experience. Beyond anything else perseverance and resilience were two key responses.

• Perseverance (When the chips are down knowing you can do it is one thing, being able to tell yourself you can is a skill in itself); • Resilience (when it does not go my way telling myself it will be ok and believing myself); • Self Motivation (staying true to task, with a focus on getting the job done well because I am capable of it); • Emotional Management (valuing the praise of others but loving myself enough that I value the praise thoughts opinions and discipline of myself).

Over the course of my career I have encountered a number of theories on why and how Outdoor Education is beneficial. The early theorists like Kurt Hahn and Rustie Baily who coined the phrase “let the mountains speak for themselves” suggest that immersion is enough to generate positive outcomes and personal development. Through research theory and conclusions, Roger Greenaway, advocates pre briefing (explicit teaching) has greater benefit to a student’s learning outcomes than debriefing.

The research shows that the longer exposure to the benefits of Outdoor Education the greater the benefits. This research that time outdoors is required has resulted in our programme starting in Year 3.

Have our students spent enough time on Outdoor programmes at Scotch? Simply answered, we can always do more, however we are in need of striking a balance. Students need to progress academically, while developing as young men with strength, character, an understanding of self and most importantly a positive self attitude so they can be all that they want to be.

Our strong academic and co-curricular programme provides a significant contribution, but it’s the purposeful and direct target of personal development that marks the difference.

In our modern world where knowledge is available with a simple Google, it is the skills we learn that will stand our students apart from others. For this reason, Outdoor Education will continue to deliver our purpose designed programme with a key focus on developing boys to Persevere, Self Motivate, be Resilient and manage our own emotions while being aware of others.

Mr Shawn Brogden Curriculum Leader – Outdoor Education

Scotch Parents It is amazing what a small group of enthusuastic parents can achieve.

Scotch Parents are responsible for organising a variety of events throughout the year that bring parents and/ or boys together, to make memories and connections.

We receive parent subscriptions, which are used to fund grant requests from staff, boys or support groups in undertaking projects that will benefit the boys.

Over the past six months the Scotch Parents Grant Committee has approved funding for: • The Scholar in Residence, Akram Azimi.

• A large mural in Junior School involving students with local artist James Giddy OSC ‘13.

• Additional playground equipment in the ELC. If you have any ideas you think would benefit the students please don’t hesitate to contact Scotch Parents.

Continuing with our College traditions, we celebrated the Year 12 ‘Out of this World’ Ball, transforming the Dickinson Centre into an elegant outer world experience complete with a floating spaceman. Many thanks to the Year 12 parents who organised and also took over the reins on the night and to our Year 10 boys who did an excellent job as waiters.

Scotch Parents also hosted its Biennial Black Tie Cocktail Ball for parents in the transformed 1930’s Dickinson Centre Speakeasy. It was a lovely evening and very much enjoyed by all.

The Year 11 Dance committee is busily preparing for the ‘Havana Cuba’ themed Dance. The Year 11 boys are very excited!

Scotch Parents organise a function for Year 6 –12 parents: many thanks to our Year Representatives who have been busily organising to meet and mingle and share their experiences at Scotch.

I would encourage all parents to get involved and attend our monthly meetings – it would be great to have some more support and new ideas. If you’d like to receive meeting reminders, agendas and minutes please send an email to scotchparents@scotch.wa.edu.au or check in The Thistle and on the school website.

On behalf of the Committee we look forward to an exciting year ahead at Scotch.

Mrs Sara Hector President, Scotch Parents

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Mr John Stewart

Head of Junior School

New Year - New Milestones The first new milestone, our first stand-alone class of three-year-olds. Children from 38 families joined our two-day and three-day programmes. They had a outstanding Summer Term in our Early Learning Centre, engaging in PE, Music and French. They explored Lake Claremont at our Bush School, and they have cooked, climbed and made friends. It has been a wonderful start to their journey in our College and one that we hope will continue through until Year 12.

Our Pre-Primary relocated to the Junior School, taking up what was previously the Year 1 classroom. The boys have had a wonderful start in their new learning environment and benefitted from playing in the pirate ship playground, the new monkey bars and cubby.

Our school year started with the commissioning of our Semester 1 Captains and Class Representatives. The boys came to the stage with pride and received their badges and recited the oath. Their role requires commitment to leading the boys and setting the example of a Scotch College boy.

Junior School Captain, Charlie Warden spoke beautifully about the importance of being a Captain and the pride he sees in that role and how he hopes to see it develop. Below are some excerpts of Charlie’s speech: I am honoured to be the Junior School Captain for 2019, and to be standing alongside our fantastic leaders for Semester 1.

Leadership to me is about standing up for what you think is right, being a good role model and influencing others to do their best. We should all remember that you don’t need to hold a formal position to be a leader.

I would encourage all Junior School boys to demonstrate leadership - in the classroom, on the sporting field and in the playground.

Summer Term has seen so many different events, it is hard to keep track of them all.

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their strength and developing confidence to traverse the straight monkey bars or to travel all the way around the 24 rungs of our round monkey bars. Maxwell Fine (Year 4) has shown his skill on the monkey bars by developing a few new challenges for us. The most recent challenge involving crossing a rung and doing a pull up, had Maxwell doing all twelve rungs of the monkey bars. Other boys are working on this and have progressed from two to three to four rungs and hopefully we will be able to see more boys being able to do the same.

Another challenge set for the boys is a reading challenge to see how many books they can read. We have had boys demonstrate some incredible interest for reading with Jacob Branchi (5C) having read 30 children’s novels in Summer Term alone. Lachlan Shadlow (Year 2) read 11 books in the first eight weeks of school. This is outstanding and many other boys have read a significant number of books and have received certificates for their endeavours to recognise the importance of reading as part of their development.

A new initiative that took place was the flipping of lunch play and eating times. Children will play first and eat their lunch after. We have witnessed a number of benefits including; less wasted food and the boys are hungrier; therefore, they consume more food and more nutrients. We have seen a decrease in the number of visits to the Health Centre because the boys are not going out to play on full stomachs and from eating quickly. They are calmer in the afternoon for their learning because they have time to rest and enjoy their food at a more leisurely pace.

Our units of inquiry have continued with wonderful provocations taking place in classrooms. We have enjoyed guest speakers sharing their expertise. In particular, Professor Peter Quinn, Executive Director of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) who has worked with the Australian Space Agency and NASA and the development in the 1km array in WA. He came to share his expertise with the Year 4 boys during their unit on space. We have also had Richard Tonello from the Perth Observatory

talk to the boys about the sun and allowed the boys to look through a special sun telescope.

A key component of our inquiry learning programme is the action our boys take. At the age of our students, the action is not always designed or meant to be world changing.

It can be as simple as a change of opinion, approaching something differently in their lives or that of their family or even developing a better understanding of the concept. Year 3 classes have done an outstanding job in one of the units, they have been looking at community and community actions. They chose a series of actions designed to make an impact for the betterment of their local community. They determined what their actions would be, and each group had to present their action for final approval before embarking to bring that action to fruition. Their actions included: • Toy swap day to recycle toys and reduce waste.

• Gathering of blankets, towels and toys for the Shenton Park Dog Refuge.

• Teddy Day – to raise funds for CanTeen, .

• Have You Switched Everything Off? Campaign – Encouraging to turn off all electrical devices at the wall at the end of each day.

• Loose Parts Clean Out .

• School Rubbish Collection.

• 5 Minute Help – Boys in 3S perform a nice task in the last five minutes of each day.

• Morning tea with Romily House residents where the boys performed a French skit and served tea.

• Improving the aesthetics of our Outside spaces – working with artist James Giddy.

At the start of Autumn Term, the School gathered to commemorate those who died while serving our country at our ANZAC Day service. The boys spoke about the sacrifices made and those who have served since.

The choir and string and guitar ensemble, performed a rendition of Flanders Fields I look forward to the challenges that the remainder of the academic year will bring.

Little Pipers Little Pipers was an initiative that commenced in 2017 and is now a thriving communitybased programme offered by the staff of the Junior School.

The sessions are designed to be fun and sociable for ages from birth until 4 years of age. All activities are designed by our very own Early Learning specialists and provide the local community with an insight into the inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning at Scotch College.

There are two sessions offered every week during the term. On Mondays, we offer a Loving Literacy session that combines Baby Rhyme Time with Toddler Tales. The sessions are run by the Junior School Dean of Teaching and Learning, along with the Junior Middle Library Technician.

The two combine their talents to offer a programme that encourages singing, movement and story time. The sessions conclude with a craft session and the opportunity for parents to borrow resources from the library collection. Our Library Technician welcomes families at the Early Learning Centre and walks them up to the session, then provides expertise in signing people up to the library catalogue system so that they are able to borrow from our collection.

On Thursdays, we encourage a sense of wonder through our Inquiring Minds sessions. Our Early Years’ team promotes an environment of fun and curiosity through dynamic activities that promote a sense of wonder through Art, Physical Education, Music, Bush School and Units of Inquiry. The inquiry sessions are run by our Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Bush School Coordinator, Early Years Physical Education Teacher and Early Years Music Teacher.

The programme has been extremely successful because it is an act of giving. The College gives its time, expertise and resources to the local community without asking for anything in return and in doing so shows the best side of this great College – its community.

Mr Warwick Norman Dean of Teaching and Learning - Junior School

A Man, A Monster and The Sea During Week 8, the Year 5 boys visited The Goods Shed to view artworks by Indonesian artist, Mulyana.

The Goods Shed is an initiative of FORM, an independent non-profit and charitable organisation dedicated to the creative development and cultural enrichment of Western Australia. Occupying a heritage railway building in the heart of Claremont, The Goods Shed invites people to connect locally and globally through culture and creativity.

A Man, A Monster and The Sea is a tactile and visually beautiful exhibition examining Mulyana’s whimsical sea dreamscapes. The artist creates forms of expression by using different craft techniques; knitting and crocheting to create fantastical installations. These sea-themed works form a way to explore the shared marine heritage and oceanic linkages between Australia and Indonesia through cultural and artistic exchange.

The purpose of the excursion was to explore how today’s actions impact on tomorrow’s world.

The experience was an immersive learning journey through a series of workshops which encouraged the boys to question and consider the impact we may be having upon the Indian Ocean. The exhibition provided an opportunity for boys to think deeply about their own response to environmental issues and to think critically and creatively about ways in which we can care for our planet. The exhibition helps to raise awareness about the extent of coral bleaching both locally and globally and I encourage you to visit ‘A Man, A Monster and The Sea’ exhibiting until the end of May. Mrs Jane Roche Visual Art Specialist

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Inter-House Swimming Carnival The Junior School Inter-House Swimming Carnival took place at HBF Stadium on Wednesday 13th February. In perfect conditions for swimming the houses arrived full of excitement and anticipation for the swimming ahead.

Boys in Year 3 – 5 compete in a range of events with each boy doing a minimum of three races on the day. This enables all of our boys to participate in a fun and friendly atmosphere of racing. There was some great swimming in the Year 3 age group with Connor McManus and Sebastian Fugill swimming beautifully all morning against their peers. With great support from the side of the pool from their mates and parents the Year 4 boys produced some fine swimming and close finishes. Charlie Burton, Xavier Fugill and Thomas Gamble all performed wonderfully well and pushed Angus McIntosh in all his events. Angus had a fabulous morning winning three of the four events in the Year 4 A Division. The Year 5 age group provided some fantastic racing with Tom Ahern, James Stephan and Andrew Katsambanis displaying great skill in the water.

French Here in the Junior School, Year 3 have been working on a community unit and examining what they can do to support and enhance their community. As a result, Year 3S and 3W took their French usage out of the classroom and held a French morning tea for our neighbours, the residents of Romily House – a sheltered accommodation facility on Shenton Road. Our eager guests arrived at 11am, where they were welcomed with a song from the two classes and then a group of boys put on their costumes and put on a performance of our most recent roleplay: “Le bebe est perdu!” (The baby is lost!).

After the performance, our boys took their cue cards and asked the Romily House guests if they wanted tea, coffee, milk, sugar or a biscuit, all in French! The residents of Romily House had been practising “oui”, “non” and “merci” for their responses. Once the tea and coffee had been handed out, tables were prepped with checkers boards, to enable the students to teach our guests checkers and challenge them to a game, which was very well received.

It was a very rewarding opportunity for our Year 3 students to embrace members of their community, to build links to their classroom UOI, and to use their French with a brand new audience! The Romily House guests left smiling, waving and calling out “merci!” to all our boys. It was an experience we hope to repeat for years to come.

Ms Carolyn Vinton Modern Languages Teacher

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Two new boys to the School, Abe Prendiville and Jack Ashby, produced great times and swam with fine technique to showcase their ability in the final 50m events. Jack in particular had a fine morning winning three of the four Year 5 A Division events he swam in. Following the 50m races the boom move provided some time to relax and enjoy morning tea and a bit of Queen as the carnival really got into the swing with the 25m races and relays taking place. The previous year’s Champion House, Robert, was performing well along with Gordon House whose boys swam well all morning. It was Andrew House who prevailed overall and ran out victors on the day. Every boy’s swim contributes to the overall score on the day and it is always fantastic to see the ability and determination of all the students in Year 3 – 5 competing for their House in the Swimming Carnival.

Mr Scott Whiston JPSSA Co-ordinator

Mr Richard Ledger

Head of Middle School

We are what we repeatedly do.

One hundred and twenty new boys began their Scotch College journey in Middle School at the start of this year arriving from a range of schools; local metropolitan schools such as Swanbourne, Rosalie and North Cottesloe and from rural and remote schools such as Dandaragan, Yerecoin and One Arm Point.

It is a pretty exciting time with new teachers, new friends and new expectations. One of the unique things about Middle School is that it is exactly that, it is in the middle: six years from the start and six years before leaving. Middle School, full of change and new opportunities, is a great place for boys and teachers to invest some serious effort into two critical foundations for the next six years: positive relationships and good habits.

I believe Aristotle said it first but it has been resaid many times since and it still holds true: “We are what we repeatedly do.” Our actions become our habits and our habits weave together like a patchwork quilt to become our character. Before the urgency or intensity of Senior School kicks in, the middle years, is an important time to invest in developing good relationships, habits and ultimately great character. They will be the bedrock that

underpins achievement in every aspect of Senior School life - and beyond.

Bluewater Primary School As we returned to school in the hot dry weather that is a Perth summer, we watched on the nightly news the effects of cyclone, storms and flooding in NSW and Queensland. One small school, Bluewater Primary School 30km north of Townsville, caught our eye and imagination. Images and footage showed flood water one metre high sweeping through the school including their small library ruining all 5,400 books. Within hours of watching and talking about this at assembly we had boys with ideas and energy and desire to help this little school.

Over the next month 20 dozen cupcakes were made and sold at recess time, the hot weather continued thankfully and we were able to sell 150 Zooper Dooper icy poles, a second hand book stall saw 200 pre-loved books sold to new readers and a free dress day returned more gold coins than students combined to raise a grand total of $1,127.

QBD Books in Townsville then came to the party and offered to top up our funds to

$2,000. So it was with great delight that we were able to present to Bluewater Primary $2,000 worth of brand new library books for their library. Earlier I mentioned character, the Bluewater Primary Library fundraiser has been a positive and reaffirming window on the character development of the boys involved in this voluntary service activity.

Piping Out a Pipe Master After 27 years a Pipe Master at Scotch College Mr Norm De Grussa is packing away his chanter and heading into a well-earned retirement. Who thought this day would ever come? Mr De Grussa is a timeless fixture of the College, as much a part of who we are and what we do as the marching and the maroon blazers. Mr De Grussa’s last week will be the final week of Autumn Term. If you are a former piper and have experienced the passion and the dedication Mr De Grussa has brought to the pipes programme and that unwavering commitment to making sure we didn’t skip any of the Grace notes, please drop in on a Tuesday to Thursday in the Middle School and say farewell. Maybe bring your pipes as well for one last tune up.

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Worry Warts As a self-confessed ‘worry wart’, I instantly connected with the story presented in the play Worry Warts.

Life has a way of throwing each of us curve balls we cannot plan for, and sometimes our busy lifestyle can distract us from the special micro moments right in front of our eyes: a smile, a painting from a child or simply finding the last Tim Tam in the packet. Morris Gleitzman’s books explore serious and sometimes confronting subjects in humorous and unexpected ways. Worry Warts is no exception. Keith Shipley is determined to remind his parents that they can be happy, but along his journey he is forced to realise that sometimes the ones we love may have to leave us.

Being involved in a drama production is an enriching process, one which develops

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resilience and challenges students to commit wholeheartedly to an intensive rehearsal schedule. The cast explored patience, had to think outside the box and worked collaboratively to produce a performance as close to a professional standard as possible. It was my pleasure to cultivate the growth and learning of each member of the cast as they navigated this rich task. I hope this production is something each of them will cherish as they continue on their school journey. I would also like to acknowledge the supportive parents and family of the students, who sacrificed so much of their own time to ensure their son is able to participate in this unique experience.

Our productions would not be possible without the creative minds working behind the scenes. Maeli Cherel provided outstanding set and costume design. The lighting design and operation for this year’s production was again thanks to OSC Kale Tatam! Two Year 11 students, Baden Ralls and Mawson Barr-Willans assisted with Sound Design and Stage Managing. Our ‘Friends of the Performing Arts’ president Sophie Moore expertly coordinated front of house duties, with the assistance of numerous FOPAS volunteers.

On behalf of the cast and I thank everyone who supported this year’s production of Worry Warts.

Mrs Emma Cooper Director

Philosothon and da Vinci Decathalon Inter-House Philosothon In Summer Term we held our inaugural Inter-House Philosothon with boys from Years 5 to 8 participating.

The Philosothon was a one-day event that provided students with the opportunity to investigate philosophical issues in the context of ‘communities of inquiry’. In the process of preparation, they develop skills in inquiry-based learning, ethical reasoning, higher-order reflective thinking and a search for meaning through dialogue about open questions and contestable concepts. During the event, students participate in a series of discussions with students from other houses and year groups. These discussions were facilitated and adjudicated by teachers with an interest in or training in Philosophy. Whilst Bruce House was the overall winning House on the day, the real aim of the Philosothon is to promote a sense of community by developing a shared understanding of values and purposes in a spirit of cooperation. Well done to all of those who participated.

Top Philosophers - Charlie Warden (Year 5 Bruce), Caden Hart (Year 6 Bruce), Alistair Walker (Year 7 Bruce), Henry Feutrill (Year 8 Bruce).

Overall Top Philosophers: • Bronze – Lachlan Richardson (Year 8 Gordon House) • Silver – Monty Smith (Year 8 David House) • Gold – Henry Feutrill (Year 8 Bruce House) Overall Winning House - Bruce House

da Vinci Decathlon – State Final Year 7-10 students have been competing in the da Vinci Decathlon for several years and this year was no exception. Sixteen boys from Year 7 and 8 went to Winthrop Hall, UWA to participate in the annual event. The da Vinci Decathlon is an academic team competition set around competing in ten events that require collaboration, problem solving and higher-order thinking. Each school submits one team of eight students to complete challenges in Mathematics, Engineering, English, Science, Ideation, Creative Producers, Art & Poetry, General Knowledge and Code-breaking. Against teams from thirty other schools, our Year 7 and 8 teams had a fantastic day out with the Year 8 team taking out First Place in the Code-breaking and Ideation challenges, whilst the Year 7 team placed first in Engineering, second in Mathematics, third in English and placed second overall.

Miss Deborah Mullin Year 7 Teacher

Global Warming Fremantle Excursion With the dire prediction of increases of damaging storms and rising sea levels over the next 60 - 80 years, the Year 8s have used their Individuals and Societies lessons this Summer Term to investigate communities that live in or near coastal landscapes and the potential impacts these predictions might have on them.

Students have studied a range of geographical factors including how a coastline is affected by forces such as erosion or deposition, weathering, waves, climate change along with human interferences.

Part of this unit included an excursion to Bathers Beach in Fremantle, where the boys could put their knowledge and skills they’d learnt to the test. The boys travelled there and back via the train, which allowed them to see some of the historic buildings of Fremantle whilst walking to Bathers Beach. They were also able to enjoy a hot lunch of fish and chips near the beach.

The task for this topic was to design a management solution for a region that could potentially be impacted by these future predictions. One important aspect of this unit was the focus on perspectives. Boys were taught how to consider the various impacts from different perspectives. This is an important life skill that once learnt, will hopefully be transferred to other units of study within their school life, but more importantly, taken with them beyond their years at school. To be able to stand in the shoes of another and view things from their perspective is the beginnings of true empathy and understanding of other people in our world.

Mrs Tracey FitzPatrick Year 8 Co-ordinator

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Moray Camp A highlight of both the year and Summer Term is the Year 7 camp at Moray.

Camp is both a thrill and a challenge for the boys. The chance to be away from home, to be with friends 24/7 and to put their new outdoor education skills to use, is a very exciting prospect for many of the boys.

Not knowing what is for dinner every night filled some boys with dread.

Summer Sport The busy Middle School Sport programme was quickly underway at the beginning of Summer Term. In Week 2 we held our Inter-House Swimming Carnival at HBF Stadium.

This is always a very fun and busy day for the boys who showed some excellent performances in the pool and also supporting their peers in the pool.

There were a number of Middle School boys selected in the Scotch Swim squad who represented the College at the PSA Quads and Inters events throughout Summer Term. These boys performed extremely well and contributed very well to the whole team’s performance.

The Summer Sport programme ran throughout Summer Term and students competed with great effort and sportsmanship. All sports experience wins and losses which is all part of sport. It was pleasing to see the development of the students in their chosen sports.

In what is always a very busy start to the year for many of the new students to the College, the boys have shown to really enjoy their sport and to represent the College in the best possible way.

Well done!

Mr Michael Brinsden Phys Ed Teacher

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For each group the main activity of the day is either canoeing, raft building or climbing. In the Summer Term, canoeing is a particular favourite. As James Taskunas said, “The best thing about Moray was canoeing on the last day. It was scorching that day and it felt so good to be swimming in the refreshing freshwater at a lovely national park.” Thomas Lambo liked the raft building, “It was challenging, and it made us think. We may not have succeeded with building a good raft, but we certainly gave 100%.” The climbing wall does not offer a refreshing swim at the end, but it offered immense rewards. Boys try their best to climb the wall, then try again, and again and again.

The belayers are supporting them – physically and emotionally – and this is the crux of the wall climbing programme. Boys supported one another with words of encouragement, “You can do it, one more step … now two more. You did it! Better than before!” The congratulatory pats on the back for personal bests were plentiful and heart-warming to see. Tom Wallwork said that the climbing wall was one of his favourite activities, “I loved it because it was challenging but it was still possible, and I felt proud of getting up to the top.”

Meal times on camp were times of togetherness. Austin Prendiville reflected that “At dinner we got to meet up with each other and talk about what happened during the day.” The food wasn’t too bad and there was plenty of it. The boys took turns cooking the group dinner each night and one of the lunches was a noodle stir fry. Charles Goyder rated the stir fry, “It was really yummy, and I loved making it.”

A theme that underpinned all activities on camp was “self and others”.

Boys were encouraged to make choices that considered the needs of others. This meant that when it came to carting canoes to the river, it was all hands on to get the job done. When building a raft, it meant considering all ideas and reaching consensus. At the climbing wall, boys had the wellbeing of their class mates in their hands. The boys took the message on board and they built an atmosphere of caring and compassion for others.

We are so fortunate to have Moray. What a great experience it is for our boys and staff!

Mrs Gabriel Hodgson Year 7 Teacher

Mr Peter Burt

Head of Senior School together under pressure. The First VIII Tennis performed admirably, finishing 2nd. A washout against Christ Church meant the team did not have the opportunity to test themselves against the leading team in a home fixture.

The Cricket and Volleyball First teams enjoyed some good wins and our swimmers worked hard and showed a competitive spirit, claiming 79 personal bests at the Inter-School Carnival.

Congratulations to the Under 16 Division 1 Medley Relay team who beat the PSA record.

Some of these swimmers were also involved in Water Polo and our First team performed admirably to finish 3rd.

Breadth and Depth As we come to the end of Semester 1 and look back on the activities that the Senior School boys have been a part of, it is clear that the students have relished the opportunities available to them.

Our Year 9 cohort made a great start with their transition camp at Rottnest Island. The basis of the camp is to help the transition from Year 8 into Year 9, with wellbeing having a strong focus. It is an integral part of our programme and helps the boys adjust to the challenges and expectations of Senior School whilst also helping the House Heads and staff to “know the boy”.

This was followed up with two mindfulness sessions and the level of engagement and enthusiasm demonstrated by the boys has been wonderful to observe. The skills they are learning in these sessions are important for their development and resilience.

We had the opportunity to hear from some of our Round Square exchange students, as well as the Year 10 Scotch hosts. The Round Square visitors came to us from Alberta, Zurich, Colorado and Quebec and our hosts have either already visited their home cities for six weeks or will do soon. This is a great opportunity for Year 10 students to build their

understanding of other cultures, experience life in another country and form strong links with their host school and family. Our boys spoke of the importance of hosting their guests and it is great to have these visitors around the School.

Students have been involved in the co-curricular domain with some outstanding performances.

There are too many to recognise them all, however, I would like to acknowledge the incredible rendition of Lord of the Rings by the combined Scotch and PLC Symphony Orchestra, Velocity by the Concert Band and the mesmerising solo performance of Mad World by Arad Khalili at assembly.

Our Summer sports season was a success and I commend the boys on their approach and the manner in which they conducted themselves. This was never more evident than with our First V Basketball team who took out the Blackwood Cup for the second successive year, consistently demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship and respect for their opponents.

The title is well deserved and I congratulate the boys and their coaches. Our rowers showed grit and determination at the Head of the River with the First VIII finishing strongly after passing Trinity in the closing metres to take 3rd place.

Our 10A VIII were victorious in their race and went undefeated throughout the season. This is an outstanding achievement and highlights the ability of the entire crew to work consistently

The WADL Debating competition is underway and the boys have performed strongly. This is a fantastic opportunity for the boys to test their skills against other schools. This student centred learning activity has many benefits: enhancing critical thinking skills, selfconfidence, the ability to form balanced and informed arguments and the use of reasoning and evidence. I encourage those boys who are keen to try debating to take up the challenge, utilising the Inter-House competition as a starting point.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our Year 11 and 12 students who took part in the World’s Greatest Shave, raising over $70,000 for vital research. This was a student-led event, hosted at PLC. The passion, commitment, drive and empathy of the boys and girls ensured its success. It was a pleasure to witness the positive manner in which the students approached and engaged with this event.

These are just some of the activities taking place that give the boys opportunities to chase their passions beyond the classroom. Some of the notable performances are highlighted in this article, but it is important to acknowledge the efforts of all our boys. It has been heartening to see the way they approach the different events, their willingness to become involved and try something new and to always give their best. Our students have done this across the wide array of activities available to them. They keenly challenge themselves and each other and, as a school, we are proud of their efforts and the manner in which they have conducted themselves. The breadth and depth of the programmes offered, and the boys’ involvement in them, is an integral part of who we are as a College and we encourage the students to continue to challenge themselves in all areas. senior school | 25

IBDP Science Chemistry: Mr Dall’Oste and Sebastian Barrett The range of individual topics, where applicable, addressed key contexts in topics such as: electroplating with the metals copper/zinc; electrolysis of water and its efficiency; oxalate and kidney stones; cells and batteries; hydrolysis of aspirin; decomposition using different transition metal catalysts; corrosion; designing a chemical cold pack; reaction kinetics; transition metal complexes and colour; vitamin C levels in foods; and the effect of temperature on physical systems.

Diploma Internal Assessment Days As part of the IBDP Science course, students need to choose an area of interest, and apply their Physics/Chemistry/Biology skills and the experimental techniques they have developed, to fully investigate an interesting and relevant topic that allows for their own personal engagement in the scientific process. This investigation is called an Internal Assessment (IA) and makes a contribution of 20% to their final Science grade. Two full days are set aside for students to work on their internal assessment and the students are required to submit a report that addresses a research question and complete 6 to 12 pages of written work. The work addresses the critical areas of personal engagement, exploration, analysis, evaluation, and communication of information.

To give readers an understanding of the processes occurring during the two days, I asked for some input from the teachers and students involved.

Physics: Dr Warrington It is always quite interesting seeing what ideas students come up with and in the past, we have had surface tension of liquids (applicable to capillary action in trees), space probes orbiting planets (angular momentum) and rowing more efficiently (applications of momentum). This year was no exception with ideas ranging from modelling the flight of volleyballs, to predicting the amount of power required to move a vane in a Crooke’s Radiometer. In working through

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the mathematical modelling of the Crooke’s Radiometer one was deliberately broken to measure the mass of one of the vanes.

However, being under vacuum, it didn’t break but shattered and the resulting ‘implosion’ completely destroyed the metal vanes – never mess with a pressure difference! All was not lost though, and the mangled metal was straightened and carefully weighed…… such is the way of an IB student rising to the challenge of an IA or one might argue just being a scientist! Some other areas for study this year also included viscous damping in fluids (hydraulics) and the sound penetrating power of the bagpipes. I look forward to the conclusions drawn from all this creativity and imagination.

Biology: Mrs Eidne The Year 12 Biology students have been working enthusiastically on their Biology Internal Assessments. There was a wide range of topics chosen this year ranging from the impact of salinity and distance from the ocean on the growth of Norfolk pines in Cottesloe, to investigating the difference in elasticity when comparing arteries and veins.

The students gain a depth of insight and beneficial experience with regard to scientific methodology, problem solving in Science and scientific communication. The IA’s provide the students with an excellent grounding in Science as they prepare to transition from the school environment into the tertiary intuitions and continue their academic journeys as lifelong learners.

“For my IA I am looking at how different catalysts affect the rate of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. To do this I’m decomposing hydrogen peroxide in a sealed flask and measuring the change in pressure.

When hydrogen peroxide decomposes it releases oxygen gas which increases the pressure in the flask. I can then convert the rate of change of pressure into a rate of change of concentration.

It is interesting to try and explain catalytic behaviour.

It is interesting to process the results as there is a large number of factors that need to be considered in order to accurately convert.

It is also interesting to write a scientific report as this includes many skills that we do not usually get to practise, such as deciding what is relevant information, how much depth and breadth to go into, how to structure it and ensuring that it flows like a reasoned argument.

I enjoyed the freedom of getting to design my own experiment and analysis and doing preliminary trials to improve my experimental design. Usually activities in chemistry are quite controlled and so the freedom was a valuable learning experience.

This is very valuable experience as it utilises critical thinking and decision-making in order to create an experiment that works and produce results and discussion; it is relevant and important and engaging. This is not a skill often practised in school however it is essential for anybody who desires to study science at a university level.” (Sebastian Barrett.)

Mr Reg Reberger Curriculum Leader – Science

Mentor Time Summer Term witnessed the remodelling and enhancement of the former tutor group system.

Creative Writing at Scotch

A number of significant changes have taken place, importantly, the title of tutor was rebadged to ‘Mentor’ and the newly renamed mentor period was moved to the start of the school day. The rationale behind the change was based on a set of outcomes developed by the Pastoral Care Committee. The key pillars of the mentor programme are: to build positive relationships and connections between staff and students, to increase the level of engagement across all year levels and provide a platform for Year 12s to lead, and to offer pastoral and academic monitoring and support whilst providing outstanding and effective role models for young men.

The first archived edition of the Scotch College creative writing magazine The Raven appeared in 1992, and the last hardcopy edition was published in 2009.

The role of mentor has become an increasingly important touch point within the Pastoral Care system, with the key focus on providing support and counselling of an academic and pastoral nature to the students in their group. So, what does a typical mentor period look like? It is an interactive and engaging environment; laptop use is kept to an absolute minimum and Year 12 students lead their groups. Mentor groups are developing their own sense of identity and activities and experiences are focused on the development of relationships across year groups.

In 2014 The Raven was resurrected in a new electronic form. There are quarterly editions of the electronic magazine, including meritorious writing and deserving works of visual art.

It has also provided an opportunity to extend and complement the Wellbeing programmes delivered in Year 9 and 10 and the Leadership programme in Year 11. Mindfulness in particular has grown in relevance and importance for young people, so students have had opportunities to engage in mindful activities through sessions with Helen Heppingstone, activities in our curriculum programmes and now in Mentor group time. Mindful Monday was a concept introduced

by Cameron House where all mentor groups on that day focused on the practice of Mindfulness.

A range of activities and experiences has taken place so far this year in Mentor groups with the focus on building relationships and developing an identity and set of core values. These activities included creating music videos, designing individual group coats of arms, and mentor groups presenting at House assemblies.

Theatre Sports, the creation of individual mentor group identities in classrooms and discussions on school-based topics and the impact they have on our community provide a snap shot of what has been taking place.

Houses have increased the amount of time Mentors spend with their students throughout the week. Commencing with mentor time facilitates a very positive start to the students’ day. Greater connectivity with students and mentors provides students with another important point of contact in their journey through the College.

The magazine’s intention was to celebrate original creative work by Scotch College boys.

If you are a Junior, Middle or Senior School student and you have some good creative writing (with a maximum word limit of around 1,000 words), please send it to jeannette.weeda@scotch.wa.edu.au.

It will be edited and then there’s a good chance that it will be uploaded to The Raven. All entries go in the running for the various Raven prizes awarded each year at Speech Night.

You can visit the current issue, the Summer edition of The Raven via the Scotch homepage home.scotch.wa.edu.au/theraven An excerpt from Hamish Watson’s short story Aftertaste in The Raven’s current issue reads, “Love is not a sanguine feeling nor a guileless state of being; it is perturbed and perverse in its corruption of the sane mind. I once found myself in a relationship; I once too found myself tasting that lingering lemon. Not entirely sour, but surely not sweet.”

Surely that’s enough to inspire you to read more!

Dr Jeannette Weeda Ms Rebecca Shiel Curriculum Leader – English

Mr Gareth Williams Deputy Head of Senior School

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Mr Marcus Wilkinson

Residential Life

Resilience, Team Work and Perseverance.

Only very recently the Year 9 Boarding House returned from their first Bibbulmun Track walk of the year. Not normally a topic that would take up the sole focus for the Residential Life piece in an edition of ‘Clan,’ the experience that these boys underwent will be a story that they will share for the rest of their lives and outlines why this programme is so important for their development and growth.

So why is this Bib Track adventure so different to any of those of the past? Well, it has to do with a snake, a student and his mates, a wise head and two paramedics who got more than they bargained for!

It was late on the second day of the walk from Collie to Balingup and a group of nine boys and two staff had just passed their other Year 9 mates at the top of the Mumballup Hill. Spirits were high in each of the groups because they were both well in front of where they needed to be and only had about an hour left for the day. More importantly this would put them into camp early with plenty of daylight left to enjoy

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the sights and surrounds of the bush that would be their home for the night.

bite, calming of the group and extraction of the patient.

Generally, when things are going this well, and everyone is patting themselves on the back and congratulating each other for a job well done is when life has a funny way of bringing us back to earth. And so it was on this occasion!

Within minutes a pressure bandage was applied, emergency services contacted and the brother group activated! Having been advised that help could not get to them, there was an urgent need for the group to get mobile and stretcher their mate the two and half kilometres back to the evacuation point. Arm in arm, step by step, and with one out in front clearing the path and guiding the way, the group continually swapped roles as they made their way along the graduating, winding, single bush trail.

As the group in question headed off the road and deep into the Preston National Park so enter the snake, and the strike that would suddenly change everybody’s day! The group descended into a rocky valley when one of the boys felt a whack, thinking it was a stick he kept on walking until the lingering pain caused him to look down and think, mmm that doesn’t look right! The teacher in charge was at that point stopping the group so as to attend to blisters that were starting to appear on another boy’s feet when he heard, “Sir, I think I’ve been bitten by a snake!”.

Suddenly, the blisters became insignificant and all attention turned to the wrapping of the

What they weren’t aware of was that one of our regular staff members to the area had been collected by emergency services and was guiding them in from the other direction bringing with them, no, not a simple spinal board or outdoors stretcher, but, the complete stretcher bed from the back of the ambulance. Between the three of them they carried this bed almost two kilometres

Bibbulmun Track ‘End to Enders’ Walking just a single day on the Bibbulmun Track can be quite a challenging experience. To be classified as an “Endto-Ender” you need to have walked the entire length of the 1000km Track. This year, the College reached a significant milestone, seeing our 150th student complete the track since the programme’s inception in the year 2000.

In 2015, a group of Year 8 boys set out on a journey walking their first section of the Bibbulmun Track. In Year 10 they made a conscious decision to continue walking, displaying high levels of commitment and dedication. Along their 1000km journey the group has overcome many challenges both physically and mentally. Overcoming these challenges has allowed for the development and enhancement of significant life skills such as organisation, problem-solving, leadership, flexibility and resilience. to where they met the well drilled team. All then joined together, continued to work as one and within ninety minutes the patient was in the back of the ambulance on his way to hospital.

The story in the end was twofold, firstly that our patient will live to tell the tale about how he was bitten by a snake and survived and secondly, was that the lesson for all the boys involved in this amazing rescue was that nothing beats resilience, team work and perseverance and that these can be applied to everyday life and everyday situations.

Sometimes it takes one situation to bring this to light and on this occasion it occurred during a very memorable Bib Track adventure!

Oh, just in case you were wondering, when the boys collected their thoughts and regathered their backpacks, those who were concerned about their blisters decided that they weren’t so bad after all.

A significant hurdle in completing their ‘End to End’, was stomping out a 45km section of the track in a single day early in Summer Term. This section of the track had been missed due to bush fires back when the boys were in Year 8.

Becoming an ‘End to Ender’ is no small feat. At the beginning of the March long weekend, 9 boys completed the final steps of their Bibbulmun Track journey. Of the 9, 8 boys have completed the whole 1000km long track, allowing them to receive their ‘End to End’ certificate. Along with the 8 students, this year, Mr Ledger, who has walked with this group every step of the way has also become an official ‘End to Ender’.

Autumn Term will see the beginning of a new journey. Our Year 7 boarders will undertake their first Bibbulmun Track walk in the form of a two day expedition. I wish these boys luck and congratulate those who have become “End to Enders” in 2019.

Mr Jacob Miolin Outdoor Education Teacher

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Co-Captains: Harry Imison and Nathan Thomas

Basketball

We were given the privilege of Co-Captaining the Scotch First V Basketball team on our mission for back to back Blackwood Cups.

With seven returning members from the previous season’s winning team, there was an underlying expectation on the team to perform.

Furthermore, the newly introduced 12 game Summer sport season meant from the outset the team had to be prepared and ready to go.

The season began against a strong Guildford team and we were pushed to our limits, in an 8-point victory. The game showcased the strength of the PSA from top to bottom and highlighted how each team would bring their best game each week. The next two rounds we faced Christ Church and Wesley. The team played at a high pace and was able to blow out both games in the second half.

Unbeaten Aquinas were next up, and a strong defensive performance restricted their scoring to just 11 points in the first quarter, the game finishing 71-50. We then faced Hale with a 73-57 win and for our final game of 2018 we faced unbeaten Trinity on a Friday night at the Scotch gym. The support from the School was incredible and was a significant factor in the team’s victory.

Training commenced in January where we played a scratch match against the Perry Lakes D-League team who featured previous Scotch Basketball Captains. It was perfect preparation for what ended up being arguably the toughest three games of our entire season.

Hale and Trinity were accounted for in very physical, competitive encounters. At Guildford, a game tying layup rimmed out giving us a 2-point win, Guildford used their elite shooting and rebounding to pressure the Scotch team all game. However, with some CJ screaming and lots of stress we got the 75-73 win.

Victory over Christ Church paired with Wesley upsetting Aquinas placed one of our hands on the trophy. Wesley travelled to Scotch and a strong performance resulted in a 36-point victory. The dream of going back to back was realised! In the final game of many of the boys’ PSA careers we faced an Aquinas side that had something to prove after their surprise loss to Wesley. With the game still in the balance, a quiet 40 points from Liam Kiel sealed the game and an undefeated season.

One of the most important things we will take away from our time is the importance of placing the team first. As much as talent is important, the most valuable asset in any team is the ability to be unselfish. I will always cherish being part of such a selfless, hardworking and humble team.

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Captain: Benjamin Gale

Cricket

The 2018/19 Cricket season at Scotch College was another enjoyable one for all staff and boys involved. It was great to see so many boys playing cricket and they must be congratulated on the way they played the game as well as their fantastic attitudes.

Again, the Year 7s, 8s and 9s showed that Scotch Cricket is in a healthy position with some pleasing results during the season. The Year 7As, under the guidance of coach and former Scotch First XI Captain, Lewis Martin (OSC ’18), had another successful season with four wins and two losses. The 7Bs and Cs played some great cricket and can be proud of their efforts on the field.

The 8As were involved in some nail-biting finishes. Credit must go to the boys for the way in which they showed a calmness and maturity when they were under immense pressure. The 8Bs, coached by Mr Mitchell, enjoyed a good season winning half of their matches.

The 9As and Bs, coached by Mr Mark Gale and Corey Rocchccioli, enjoyed their PSA campaign with some pleasing results.

Scotch College fielded four Senior Cricket Teams in Summer Term.

The Seconds, Thirds and Fourths all played entertaining Cricket and thanks must go to Mr Jack Joy, Mr Scott Whiston and Mr Graeme Walter for their guidance of these boys.

The First XI played some superb cricket at times but needed to maintain more consistency.

The 2018/2019 season saw the first time in PSA Cricket history, that Spring Term and Summer Term points counted towards the Darlot Cup. The 50 over format of Spring Term proved enjoyable for the boys and a fantastic win over the eventual Darlot winners, Hale, was the highlight of the term.

During the school holidays, the boys were fortunate enough to tour South Africa, where they played seven matches. This was undoubtedly the highlight of the season and a trip that will be remembered for a long time to come.

Summer Term was much like Spring Term with not enough consistent cricket played. Ben Gale led the boys admirably and it was pleasing to see his captaincy develop over the season. A big thanks must go to Dean Holder, the First XI coach, for his stewardship of these boys.

Finally, thanks to all parents for their support and to all coaches for creating a positive environment which the boys thoroughly enjoyed.

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Captain: Matthew Moore

Rowing

The Scotch College Boat Club competed strongly throughout the 2019 season. At the Head of the River our First VIII finished 3rd to Christ Church and Hale. In the Hamer Cup we finished a disappointing 6th place, missing 5th place by just one point.

Our only winning crew on the day was our Year 10A VIII who were undefeated all season. A very fine effort.

It was a busy season for the Boat Club with two camps and a tour. The camps took place in October in Albany, and the usual January camp at Champion Lakes. Whilst we can only tour once every two years, the camps at home have become an essential part of preparation for the regattas in Summer Term.

Spring Term saw us compete at two time trials, one at Aquinas College and the other at Guildford Grammar. These events are popular with the boys as they are our first chance to test ourselves against other schools.

The Rowing Tour to Berri in South Australia – mentioned above – was a resounding success with good racing against schools and Clubs at this country regatta. As the Year 10 boys joined the Tour, it gave the senior boys an opportunity to get to know them better over the seven days of the tour.

Summer Term consisted of five lead up regattas (one of which was held at Trinity), and the Head of the River on Saturday 23 March.

Our Year 9 boys were up against it, with some Year 8 boys required to bolster our small numbers in this division. However, there was no lack of endeavour from these boys! The 10s enjoyed a good season with regular places and wins by the 10As. In the senior division, late injuries to two boys hampered our efforts in the Second VIII, with flow on to the Third and Fourth VIIIs. Plenty of effort was applied, but the results were not what we had hoped for.

Finally, my thanks also to the rowing parent support group who were well led by Mrs Sophie Moore and Mrs Lisa Briggs. They did a fantastic job feeding everyone. A big thanks must also go to the coaching team who prepared our crews to a high standard, and to Head of Rowing, Mr Ford, for his management of the Boat Club.

Best wishes to all boys for the coming season.

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Co-Captains: Joshua Turibaka and Callum Griffiths

Swimming

The 2019 swimming season has been one of change, with the focus of the season being put on improving team culture.

To complement this focus, the School has invested in new infrastructure, including new dive blocks, lane ropes and pool covers. In addition, there has been a new team of coaches. The culture we have been striving to achieve is building a culture of peer encouragement to inspire the best out of all squad members.

One of the most satisfying changes that has happened is the individual growth and achievements seen in the swimmers who have pushed themselves outside their comfort zone. This season the squad decided to combine with the PLC team and the presence of these new students has also made a positive change.

The pre-season began with sessions in Spring Term, extending over the summer holidays. The sessions in the mornings over the holidays tested the commitment each swimmer had to the Scotch swimming squad. What was most promising was the consistent attendance of boys through the holidays and into this term.

Despite the end result of 6th place at the Inter-School swimming carnival, there has been ongoing success in making personal bests throughout the season. It has been really positive to see the development of the young talent and we have no doubt that the swimming programme will see success in the near future with some of the strongest swimming cohorts we have seen coming up.

The personal achievements of all the individual swimmers and the overall growth in the swimming squad would not have been possible without the support of all the swimming coaches, staff and parent helpers. We would like to thank Mr. Burt, Mr. Gabriels, Mr. Grant, and Mrs Scott for their assistance in supporting the Scotch swim squad.

We would also like to thank Ceinwen Roberts as the new Head Coach of the Scotch and PLC swimming squads, as well as all the other coaches that have supported the Scotch swimming team this season. Finally, we wish to thank all the individual swimmers who have committed to improving their swimming this season. There has been a noticeable difference in the attendance at training which is really positive.

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Captain: Jaye Marzec

Tennis

This year saw the beginning of a new structure in the W.R. Corr Cup competition, with the introduction of a double season of fixtures, so that each of the PSA schools played each other twice.

Scotch started the competition in October 2018 against Guildford Grammar School.

It seemed weather was still going to be a contributing factor. Played at Guildford the weather was overcast, and after a delay whilst the courts dried. When play began it was important to win 13 sets to win the rubber.

Only 16 sets could be completed before the rain halted play. A fortunate beginning with Scotch winning the 16 sets to nil.

The second rubber was against Christ Church Grammar and would be our biggest challenge. The match was close with a number of young members playing. After a courageous effort Scotch fell short losing 13 sets to 11. We would have a second opportunity in the second round to play off against the 2018 Corr cup victors. The remainder of the rubber was as expected with Scotch winning comfortably against the remaining schools.

The second round was against Hale with a confident 21 sets to 3 wins. This trend was to continue against all schools. We looked forward to the opportunity to play Christ Church again. A win would give us a share of the cup.

The 9th of March 2019 began with the return of rain which did not abate during the entire morning. With the failure to get on the courts, our opportunity to share the cup disappeared.

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Despite the disappointment the team finished the competition in clear 2nd with no schools close in rubbers to Christ Church and ourselves. Acknowledgement goes to Mr Jack Dowland who has coached the team and the Revd Chas Lewis, who has managed the team for the past 30 years and has dedicated a remarkable amount of time and effort into this team. As a result he has produced a team that is respected highly by all other schools in the PSA for their tennis ability and sportsmanship.

Tennis at Scotch has shown great depth through all year groups and we recognise the commitment of all coaches and managers.

The high standard of tennis points to many successes in coming years with many young boys in the team already and many younger kids with lots of talent coming through. We also thank our Year 12s who have supported the team and encouraged the younger boys.

Jaye Marzec, captain, Darcy Owen, vicecaptain and Jacob Jones have always given their best on and off the court.

Results: GGS

16 – 0

win

CCGS

11 – 13

loss

Wesley

21 – 3

win

Aquinas

24 – 0

win

Hale

22 – 2

win

Trinity

20 – 4

win

Hale 2

21 – 3

win

Trinity 2

21 – 3

win

GGS 2

22 – 2

win

Wesley 2

18 – 6

win

Aquinas 2

21 – 3

win

Co-Captains: Benji Steinberg and Owen Edgar

Triathlon

This season of Triathlon saw the end of an era for five of our Year 12 students. Many were part of the inaugural Triathlon group that was formed by Mr Felgate in 2013.

They have continued with their involvement through Middle and Senior School and have been instrumental in the growth and development of the sport, both as a club and a PSA option. They have nurtured younger boys patiently, while maintaining their own training, often going above and beyond expectation. It is with sadness we say goodbye to our Year 12 mentors Benji Steinberg, Owen Edgar, Jock Sutherland, Conor Bartlett and Jamie Coulson and we wish them a successful rest of the year.

This season we saw some great results from the Triathlon boys.

Our Year 6 boys Reid Knox Lyttle, Stewart Graves, Luke Rorke and Jack Boylson competed in their first Triathlon at Mullaloo in the Bolt Distance. Josh Keatch (Year 11) came in first overall in this distance, smashing out a 4.03 pace on the run leg. In the Sprint Distance, Jarvis Banfield (Year 10) came in 12th overall and Hayden Coombes took out 3rd place in the Duathlon. Some of our parents also competed at Mullaloo and took out podium finishes, to the surprise of their sons.

Overall, we had a lovely sunny day with good ocean water conditions.

The looks on the faces of the boys after finishing their race was an indication that all the training had been well worth it!

Congratulations to Jackson Conti (Year 8) and James MacGeorge (Year 10) for being awarded the Coaches Award this year and the Triathlete of the Year is Josh Keatch.

A big thank you to Seb Evans and Jamie Baldwin for their coaching expertise, organization and enthusiasm.

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Captain: Alexander Van Hoek

Volleyball

The First Volleyball team of 2018/2019 were put to the test to follow in the success of last year’s Scotch Team. The majority of the team were new to playing at a first level but rose to the challenge.

With the loss of key players, the team struggled initially to gain a foothold in the standings in the PSA competition, with the first half of the season not producing the results that we were aiming for.

During the Summer break, the team toured to the AVSC (Australian Volleyball Schools Competition) in Melbourne. We came back revitalised for the season ahead. Now, with more experience, strong team cohesion and a new-found passion for volleyball, we were able to secure two victories against Christ Church and Guildford Grammar.

We also put up a monumental challenge to the top team Aquinas, pushing Aquinas to their limits with only a few points the difference in each set.

Thanks must be given to Dylan Wood (coach) and Oscar Burke (manager), who supported the team through adversity, and also made an invaluable contribution on the AVSC tour. They dedicated considerable hours to ensuring the betterment of the Scotch team.

Thank you, parents, for the early Tuesday and Thursday drop-offs and Saturday matches, and for the continued support through the season.

Looking back to the start of the season, we knew we would be facing significant competition, and that we had to build a strong culture. I am happy with the match experience and skill development gained from this season. I look forward to seeing the next line of leaders continue to represent Scotch College.

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Captain: Benjamin Marshall

Water Polo

First of all, I would like to thank the School, Mr Foster, Mr Tresise, Mr Keatch, Mr Seress and everyone at Scotch College who was involved in the running of the Water Polo programme this season. I’d also like to thank the boys, all the players for their work this year.

It has been a good season for the Scotch, we have had a lot of players coming to the training sessions and it was great to see how they improved. Finishing in the 3rd position is great, even if we had to share it with the team from Aquinas College.

Both terms we beat the three bottom teams easily; Guildford, Trinity and Wesley. During Spring Term we could not succeed in the other games with more pressure. Christ Church and Hale proved to be stronger than us but against the Aquinas boys we had our least successful game where nothing worked out the way it should have.

For Summer Term we have come back stronger and managed to play better games even against the two top teams. Especially the Hale match where we only lost in the last few minutes of the game. I must add that this was our first game in the term and also first game exposing our younger players, trying to build them into the team. Only the two favourites could beat us which is something that we must be proud of with such a young team. Summer Term was the better term overall without a doubt and we finished it off with a confident and convincing win and mature play against the boys from Aquinas.

This was our best game, very pleasing to coach and watch the play as the boys have shown their best team performance in the season with Benjamin Marshall’s leadership in attack and Julian Kyriakou’s guidance in the defensive work. We have had many outstanding individual performances in the water, but I would not like to make a long list about that now. Our team could apply very well all the tactical and technical skills with the necessary patience and discipline in the water during the final game. Big thanks to the boys for such a nice finish.

Thanks to all the Year 12’s for their contribution in their final year and I wish them best of luck for their studies and of course their future water polo involvement outside of school.

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Archives Donations John Webb

Margaret Puzey

Alec Monger OSC1989

John Webb, former English teacher, donated two hundred photographs from his time at the College dated from 1976 to 2011. The photographs are well documented, including Keys and Ferguson House events, various camps across the Bibbulmun Track, Year 10 ‘Cape to Cape’ Walk, 1979 Avon Valley camp, outdoor education activities, as well as staged development photographs of the Dickinson Centre under construction.

Margaret Puzey donated photographs taken by her father Hector Price OSC1922. Hector left the College in 1922 but returned in the summer of 1926 to view an old boys cricket game between Scotch College and Hale. On that day Hector took numerous images of the First XI Cricket Team on the Memorial Oval, views of the playing field to Lake Claremont, Headmaster P. C. Anderson and students sitting on the verandah railing of Collegians House. The suite of photographs is an extremely rare donation, granting insight into how the College operated and the surrounding landscape looked in the mid 1920s.

Alec Monger OSC1989 donated a 1993 edition of ‘The Raven’ Volume 2, No. 1. The edition is housed in the Archival Reading Room.

John kindly gifted a self-authored memoir titled “Staff at Scotch over the Years” which comprises first-hand accounts of the camaraderie between staff from 1970 to 2011.

Peter Dennistoun Bryant OSC1978 Peter Dennistoun Bryant OSC1978 donated a book entitled ‘The Scalp Hunters’ by Captain Maurice Reid, published by Epworth Press London, originally belonging to Don BarrattHill OSC1938. Don was awarded the book in 1926 by Headmaster P. C. Anderson for Dux of Junior School Form II. The donation also comprised two black and white photographs featuring Peter’s uncle Richard Pope OSC1950. The first depicted the 1950 Hockey Team Eleven XI and the second, a nostalgic photograph of Brian with his peers in full school uniform, walking through the City of Perth in the late 1940s.

Margaret kindly gifted a copy of the publication ‘Known by their fruits’ authored by her father, published in 1982. The book tells the horticultural history of fruit growers in Kalamunda and surrounding districts, from the late 1800s to 1982.

Margaret Ferrell Margaret Ferrell donated thirty-six volumes of the ‘Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland’, and published by the Society “ founded in 1780 by Earl of Buchan to preserve and encourage the collection of and research into all aspects of Scottish history, culture and archaeology. The Society is the main custodian of the Scottish National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland, Edinburgh UK” Margaret Ferrell 2018.

1926 Prefects at Cottesloe Beach - James Burnside OSC1926, Bob Nunn OSC1926, Tom Brown OSC1926, John Anderson OSC1926, Alfred Humphry OSC1926.

Ross Robinson OSC1947 donated a Dramatic Society programme for the 1947 Karel Capeks production of ‘R.U.R’, which was held in the Assembly Hall, produced by drama teacher Joan Secombe. The play was set on a remote island from 1950 to 1960 and the programme was graphically designed

by Ross, who won the school competition to design the production’s flyer. Ross states that “the entire programme was drawn and coloured by hand” Ross Robinson 2018. The programme mentions proceeds taken for the play benefitted the Benmore Boys’ Home and School Dramatic Society.

Russ Plaisted OSC1994 Russ Plaisted donated a 1993 photograph of the PSA Head of the River Second VIII Rowing crew crossing at Canning Bridge.

The winning photograph was taken by Adrian Monger. The crew comprised (from bow) Lindsay Sojan OSC1994, Jonathon Blaxell OSC1993, Hugo de Vos OSC1994, Rodney Mullineaux OSC1994, Nicholas Beeson OSC1993, Terry Adams OSC1993, David Good OSC1994, Russ Plaisted OSC1994 and Richard Wilkinson OSC1993 (Cox).

1926 Old Boys Cricket match - Scotch College versus Hale, held in summer on Memorial Oval 1947 Dramatic Society R.U.R. Programme

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Ross Robinson OSC1947

Hon Max Evans MBE OSC1948

Max Evans OSC1948 donated the ‘Chapel Windows Dedication Programme’ which included the ‘Order of Service’. The stainedglass windows were commemorated in 1973 by families in memory of Cleve Barnett OSC1909, Adam and son Hugh Baird OSC1928 and Donald Greay OSC1959 with the window above the Sanctuary, in memory of Cam Hendry donated by his sister Bessie.

Cam served as the school accountant and sat on the College Council.

Peter Bath OSC1958 Peter Bath OSC1958 kindly donated his Scotch College school jumper. Peter states he “would imagine it was purchased in 1957 and was carefully looked after by my mother when I left school” Peter Bath 2018.

Dave (David) Matthews OSC1984 Dave Matthews OSC1984 donated a photograph of the 1984 Head of the River First VIII Rowing Crew. The photograph features (from Bow) David Matthews OSC1984, Julian Mathias OSC1985, David Rigg OSC1984, Cameron Ferstat OSC1984, Steve White OSC1984, Bill Hutton OSC1985, John Flecker OSC1984, Rossco Foulkes – Taylor OSC1984 and Eric Hall OSC1984 (Cox). The crew won both the Head of the River and Hamer Cup that year. The Reporter states, “they won in the record time of four minutes and thirty-seven point four seconds, breaking the old record by eleven point five seconds” Scotch College Reporter 1984.

Mervyn Matthews OSC1946

Margot Stretch

Mervyn Matthews donated items belonging to his time at the College, during the 1940s. He donated his Senior Blazer, woollen football jersey, school tie, along with other textiles and a range of Reporter editions.

Margot Stretch donated seven photographs belonging to her father Tom Crofton Brown OSC1926. The images are part of a meticulously detailed album, gifted by his mother Marguerita and father Alexander Brown at Christmas 1930. The photographs were taken from the mid 1920s, well documented by Tom.

Anette Mullan Anette Mullan donated an early 1920s Scotch College blazer belonging to her father Ernest Doncon OSC1928. Ernest’s brothers Edward OSC1925, Henry OSC1926, and sons Keith OSC1962, Graham OSC1976 and grandson Brett OSC1988 attended the College. The single-breasted woollen blazer features rare wide gold stripe patterning, with hand sewn school crest, including a gold swan, thistle and colours for Cricket XI and Football XVIII.

Phillip Hutchison Philip Hutchison donated ninety-five photographs of the recent Chapel renovation, including interior and exterior transformation at different stages over many months. The photographs include detailed documentation of the Uniting Church Chapel Windows which were restored from the Swanbourne Uniting Church Walpole Street. Photographs were taken in late 2018 and early 2019 spanning the time of the renovation.

Donald Heitman OSC1978 Donald Heitman OSC1978 donated a selection of photographs from the 1977 Interhouse Athletics Carnival on the Playing Fields, including an assortment of photographs of the Boarding House and the Pipe Band.

They feature the Senior School building, Collegians House, early imagery of Freshwater Bay and the Boatshed, the 1926 Cricket Team First XI, a 1925 photograph of Henry ‘Jim’ Branch OSC1925 in his cricket whites and school blazer at the ‘Wyrallah’ family home Swanbourne. The most nostalgic image is a happy photograph of the 1926 Prefects at Cottesloe Beach, featuring Tom. Margot added pictures from the christening of the Max Brown rowing shell by their mother Grace Brown in 1980. The photograph features Max Brown OSC1959, stroke of the First VIII which won 1960 Head of the River in record breaking time.

The Archive accepts donations, both physical and digital, of relevant material that increases the richness of the collection, such as diaries, correspondence, memorabilia and photographs. Should you wish to donate items relating to you or your relatives time at Scotch College, please contact the Archivist Yasmin McDonald yasmin.mcdonald@scotch.wa.edu.au

2010 Year 10 ‘Cape to Cape’ Walk 1993 Second Eight Rowing Crew VIII winning the crossing at Canning Bridge PSA Head of the River 1977 Interhouse Athletics Carnival, featuring two Pipe Band performers

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Mr Michael Silbert

OSC President Report

Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Now that the Year 12 dust has settled and our newest Old Boys have settled into their next stage of study, work, travel, we can truly welcome them into the Old Scotch Collegian community – aged between 17 and 103 years – to get involved to come to us if you have ideas, suggestions or queries.

With the beginning of each year, there comes also a renewed energy and excitement for the potential of the upcoming twelve months. The beginning of 2019 heralded this energy and potential, as well as the results of initiatives that had commenced the year previously.

Thanks for your opinions and feedback In late 2018, all Old Scotch Collegians were invited to participate in a very detailed market survey, asking a huge range of questions about your experience and expectations of your alumni organisation.

We have now received the results from this 2018 Old Scotch Collegians survey, which were extremely positive. OSCs told us that the following information is most relevant to you: • Reunion information • News of OSC achievements • Births, deaths, marriages of OSCs • History of the College / Key milestones • News of the College / students’ achievements

Your interest in OSC’s future initiatives is highest for:

PC Anderson Memorial Chapel Re-dedication

• College tours/visits for alumni

OSCs donated generously to assist in the refurbishment of the PC Anderson Chapel, following its 50th anniversary in 2018. The beautiful light-filled Chapel has a series of new stained-glass windows rescued from the decommissioned Swanbourne Uniting Church, as well as the original three memorial windows. I urge all Old Scotch Collegians to take the opportunity to visit the Chapel when possible, as the project was an inspiring renewal of a very much-loved building. A very special ‘thank you’ must be said to all the OSCs who donated to the project through the Annual Appeal.

• An OSC business directory • Mentoring between younger and older OSCs The results from this survey will form the basis to assist Old Scotch Collegians prioritise its direction and strategy, and will influence where we direct our focus for future initiatives, programmes and events.

OSC Mentoring Programme Following the OSC survey, we are very excited to re-launch our alumni mentoring programme. This is now a more structured and formal one-on-one mentoring programme for the alumni of Scotch College.

OSCs from all stages of post-Scotch College life are eligible to be mentors or mentees (or both!) – university students, apprentices, young professionals, experienced professionals and retirees. We all have something that we can learn from or teach others.

Whether you have very specific ideas and life or career goals, or perhaps you would benefit from some general coaching and having somebody who has “been there before”, there’s so much to be learned from a chat with a mentor. There’s a great store of wisdom in our more senior alumni, just waiting to be tapped.

For more information, please contact the OSC office.

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At the Chapel rededication service, we said a final goodbye to Revd Chas Lewis, and installed new chaplains Revd Gary van Heerdan and Revd Justine Wall. And the wonderful cycle of pastoral care at Scotch was renewed and continues.

The Chapel will be a popular venue for weddings and family ceremonies for OSCs for the next 50 years – you are very welcome to contact the College to make arrangements to see the venue.

2019 is promising to be a very exciting year for Old Scotch Collegians, and we look forward to engaging with you all!

OSC Calendar 24 May 2019 Seniors’ Lunch Scotch College Dining Room 8 June 2019 Class of 1989 Thirty Year Reunion Scotch College Dining Room 13 June 2019 Tartan Lawyer Breakfast June 2019 Career Focus Breakfasts Scotch College Dining Room Annex

25 July 2019 Annual Wine Tasting Swanbourne Cellars 30 August 2019 Class of 1979 Forty Year Reunion Scotch College Dining Room 20 September 2019 Class of 1959 Sixty Year Reunion Scotch College Dining Room 12 October 2019 Class of 1969 Fifty Year Reunion Claremont Yacht Club

17 October 2019 New Members Function 18 October 2019 Class of 1999 Twenty Year Reunion Scotch College Dining Room 25 October 2019 Founders’ Day Dinner Scotch College Dining Room 11 November 2019 Remembrance Day Service 29 November 2019 St Andrew’s Day Vale Service Scotch College Chapel

Births Karis and Tim Castles (’02) celebrated the birth of Lachlan on 13 January 2019.

Celebrating Lives John Wilson

1933

John Douglas Mickle

1944

Robert Keith Glyde

1947

David McNair New

1947

Owen Charles Richards

1948

Hon Max Evans MBE

1948

Michael John Jordan

1952

Peter Monger

1952

Dr Ian Stewart

1954

Hon Richard Lewis AM

1956

Peter John Halliday

1957

Peter Longley

1958

Nicholas Moursellas

1960

Bruce MacBean

1963

Dr Leon Bignold

1964

Ben Croker

1988

Matt Jonklaas

2012

Old Scotch Collegians

Founders’ Day Dinner Friday 25 October 2019 Scotch College Dining Room Please save the date in your diary for our annual signature event, the Old Scotch Collegians Founders Day Dinner.

The OSC is one of the few remaining PSA schools to host an annual dinner of this nature and the tradition of marking the foundation of Scotch College has been undertaken for generations. As a reminder, Founders’ Day Marching will also take place in the morning at Scotch College.

The 2018 dinner was a resounding success, and we urge you to mark the date for the 2019 dinner in your calendars now, and to encourage others from your cohort to attend as well. The guest speaker will be announced closer to the date.

Vale Hon Max Evans MBE (’48) As a student, Max was Chairman of the Literary and Debating Society, a Prefect, on the Library and the House Committees, competed in Athletics, Cricket, Tennis and Hockey, and established the first Scotch College Scout Troops in 1947.

Max worked at Hendry, Rae and Court as a chartered accountant before representing the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council from 1986 to 2001. He served as a government minister from 1993 to 1999 under the then Premier Richard Court.

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Events Class of ‘58 Reunion Thirty past students from the Class of 1958 gathered on Friday 9 November to celebrate their Sixty Year Reunion.

Many stories and memories were shared, and plans are being made to celebrate again in five years’ time.

Special thanks to John McNaught, Rod Halcombe, Robin Kempton and Peter Bath who were instrumental in coordinating the reunion.

Peter Bath and John McNaught

Class of 1958

Barry Friere and Rod Halcombe

Robin Kempton, Murray Hindle and Arthur Mercer

Class of ‘98 Reunion It was wonderful to see so many Old Boys from the Class of 1998 returning to Scotch as they celebrated twenty years since graduating. Special thanks to Kieran Artelaris, Campbell James and Jamie Ridderhof for their help in coordinating the reunion.

Evan Costopoulos, Shawn Gillies, Aran Sritharan, Michael Allen, Thomas Cleave, Antony Mylonas, Cameron Palassis - all who started at Scotch in Year 1

Robert Hoyles, Simon Young, Roger Tonkin, Nick Pope

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Class of 1998

Class of ‘09 Reunion Seventy-five members of the Class of 2009 came back to Scotch to mark ten years since graduation, the largest reunion held in the past few years. The reunion was not just confined to the evening sundowner, but also included watching House Marching and a College tour in the morning, cheering the First basketball team to victory in the Blackwood Cup as well as lunch at Yes Please Perth, owned by Josh Hennessy. Special thanks to Mark Hennessy for assisting in coordinating the reunion.

Conrad Karageorge, Andrew Jonklaas, Trenton Desai

Dean Fletcher, Hamish Coffey, Andrew Dalgleish, Tom Ledger

Henry Logan, Curtis Liebeck, James Higham, Michael Britten

Founders’ Day Dinner Friday 19 October saw almost 140 Old Scotch Collegians gather at the annual Founders’ Day Dinner. It was a great evening enjoyed by all. The night included a jazz trio and a Piper (all current Scotch students), a fantastic talk from Matt Parkinson (‘80) and a wonderful musical interlude from Ashley Arbuckle (‘59).

Hugh Hangchi (‘91), Eamon Cao (‘12), Jeremy Walden (‘91), Darren Chua (‘91)

Jay Wood (‘76), Glenn Paterson (‘76), Mark Rennie (‘76), Simon Anderson (‘76)

Allen MacKinnon (‘63), John Kirkwood (‘62), Derek Walker (‘62)

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Boat Club Dinner On the Thursday before Head of the River, OSCs, current boys and parents filled out the Dining Room to celebrate the end of the rowing season. There were 45 Old Boys in attendance, with many celebrating the reunion of their rowing crew.

Rob Bunning (‘89), Rory Vinnicombe (’89), Alex Forrest (’89) and Angus Coward (’89)

Katanning Sundowner For the first time in a significant number of years, an Old Scotch College reunion was held in Katanning, held in conjunction with Scotch College Residential. Past students from all years and their partners were invited to a sundowner held at the Premier Mill Hotel, along with current and past parents. It was a fantastic evening and the OSC regional events will continue to be rolled out.

Digby Stretch (‘79), Tim Wiese (‘88)

Jane Morrell, Peter Morrell (‘79), Lachlan Morrell (‘17)

Susan Thompson, David Thompson (‘79), Sally Crossley, Eric Crossley

Katanning Sundowner

New Members Function James Porter (’14), Jack Fong (’14) and Julian Sanders (’14)

Mitchell Green (’14), Matt Viveiros (’14), Joe Anderson (’14), Angus McLarty (’14), Nick Steinepreis (’14) and Max Zamin (’14)

Connor McMurtrie (’15), Will Siebert (’15) and Ben Corser (’15)

Toby O’Keeffe (’17), Toby Hector (’17), Cameron Stonier (’17) and Drew McCulloch (’17)

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Old Scotch Collegians from 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 gathered at their annual event in October, hosted by Varsity Bar. The night was a chance for the boys to reconnect and share the paths their lives have taken since leaving Scotch.

What have they been up to?

John Easton (’59)

Keith Camac (’69)

I left Scotch in 1958 to return to the family farm. The first year was hard going. Monetary return was a farm labourer’s wage of one pound seven shillings and sixpence with five shillings removed for board. The next year the rate was increased to two pound ten shillings. Out of the blue, Jimmy Swanson offered me a job at eleven quid a week and board and food! So, it was into the garage to do overhauls on engines and delivering fuel to farmers in an old Thames Trader truck. As time went on, I was given the job occasionally of driving the school bus, taking the week’s earnings into the bank in Narrogin and any other job that arose.

When I left Scotch in ’69 I went home to the family farm and haven’t quite left yet. Farming remains really interesting with constant change, particularly in technology, but our main focus now is on doing a lot more travel.

In 1969, I started as an Engineering Designer, and then also lectured at Perth Technical College from 1970-1972. I had a variety of Engineering Manager and Construction Manager roles in the following years, before living and working in the Philippines for three years as a Project Manager for Lycopodium, commencing in 2004. I also spent almost a year in Ghana as a Resident Construction Manager (still for Lycopodium), until I had to return to Perth as I was severely unwell.

It turned out that I had contracted malaria and typhoid, as well as swine dysentery.

Following my recovery, I continued working for Lycopodium in Western Australia.

John Hudson (’59) On leaving Scotch College I worked for a Swiss Wool Buying Firm before joining Dalgety and Co. in Perth in 1962. At the end of 1963 I was awarded a Cadetship and spent 1964 in South Australia and 1965 in New South Wales learning all about Livestock and Farming Practices. On my return to WA in 1966 I transferred to York and then Quairading before coming back to York as Manager. This was followed by Managing at Boyup Brook. Prior to Dalgety, I worked in Katanning before joining Bunnings in 1972.

I spent the next 35 years with them in Sales and Management at Port Hedland, Midland, O’Connor and Bibra Lake.

My other great interest was in Aussie Rules Football and I played for Claremont in 1963 and Port Adelaide in 1964 before continuing in York, Quairading and Boyup Brook as a Captain and Coach.

My wife Maxine and I have been together for 51 years raising three children and enjoying our grandchildren and their progress. We have been fortunate to have travelled overseas on a number of occasions but also enjoy travelling and camping in our own country.

I married Jenny (PLC ’71) in the Scotch Chapel in ’75 and have three children.

Tiffany (PLC ’94) is now living and teaching in Carnamah with her three children (Keira is at PLC now); Jason (Scotch ’96) did Law/ Commerce then decided that farming was his future and is now home farming with his wife and three children; and Sasha (PLC ’98) studied medicine and is now living in Carnamah with her three children and is the local GP in this area.

John (Sam) Davis (’69) I attended Curtin University (then WAIT) and completed Applied Geology in 1973 followed by a Diploma in Education at UWA in 1974.

I married Deb (Warren) in 1974 and we have three children: Ben and Will, who both attended Scotch, and Emma who attended PLC. We have four grandchildren with Sam commencing at Scotch in 2019.

In 1975 Deb and I moved to Namibia after I accepted a position as an Exploration Geologist. Ben was born in Windhoek in 1976. Between 1977 and 1987 I held various senior roles in exploration and mining in WA including Leinster Nickel Operations and Geology Manager at Greenbushes in WA. Between 1987 and 1997 I worked with Metana Minerals (GMA) as Senior Mine Geologist and subsequently Chief Geologist.

In 2000 I moved into the corporate world as Executive Director/Managing Director of a number of ASX listed exploration/mining companies (Pilbara Mines/Jabiru Metals, Exterra Resources) including being involved with a number of new ASX listings. I am currently Non-Executive Director/Consultant with Anova Metals Ltd in Perth.

Roderic Broadhurst (’69) I am planning to get to the 50th reunion of the Class of 1969 later this year and hope to see many old classmates. For the past ten years, I have been Professor of Criminology, Director of the Australian National University Cybercrime Observatory and Fellow Research School of Asia and the Pacific.

After completing postgraduate studies at Cambridge (1983) and doctoral studies in criminal justice at UWA in 1994, I spent

the next 11 years at the University of Hong Kong and was fortunate to work closely with the Hong Kong Police before returning to teaching posts in Brisbane in 2005. I continued my association with criminal justice reform and development in Cambodia and co-authored Violence and the Civilizing Process in Cambodia, (Cambridge University Press, 2015).

Fashionably [sic] married three times and widowed once but with four wonderful sons and seven grandchildren (all in the West) I always look forward to visits home to Perth. I picture myself swimming every day at Port or Cottesloe as we did as kids last century.

Chris Adam (’69) I went to the University of Western Australia to earn a Bachelor of Economics (Honours First Class), and then to Harvard University for a Master of Arts and a PhD in Economics. The other great event in my life in that year was to marry Wendy Moorhead.

We returned to Australia late in 1977, for me to take up a position as a Lecturer at the Australian Graduate School of Management in the University of New South Wales. My subsequent work life has been in academia, with promotion to Senior Lecturer in 1981, appointment as a foundation Associate Professor at Bond University (1989-1992), then Professor of Finance at the University of Sydney (1992-1998), and Professor of Finance at AGSM UNSW. I successively held the roles of MBA Director, and Associate Dean, Faculty, at AGSM 1999-2004; then Head of School of Banking & Finance in the UNSW Faculty of Commerce and Economics (2006-2007), followed by my being appointed to the position of Associate Dean, Postgraduate Programs.

Our family has grown, with Jennifer and Murray being born. They grew up and we have four grandchildren.

I retired from UNSW at the beginning of 2017 and am a Professor Emeritus at UNSW. I have also been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales. I continue to be active with some continuing UNSW teaching, roles on two academic boards of private tertiary institutions, and travel. Part of the last for us is to visit our son and his family, who live in New York; our daughter and her family live in Sydney – relatively close (pun intended!). I also occasionally get back to WA, to visit friends and to continue my admiration for, and consumption of, Western Australian wines where they are grown.

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Grant Button (’79) I completed an accounting degree, and after a stint in the tax office I entered the junior mining sector management profession. My 30-year mining career has led me to many different countries; however, it is South Africa where I have spent most of my time and had most of my career successes. I am currently developing an emerald project in South Africa which is a fascinating and exciting journey as CEO of Magnum Mining.

I played football and cricket for many years after school which was great fun and kept in touch with numerous old boys. Although I have remained single, I have had a very fortunate life and have been lucky to travel extensively. I look forward to seeing many old friends at our reunion.

Michael Carlin (’79) I’m still living in London and designing movies, currently at Pinewood Studios on the Enola Holmes Mysteries. I was recently in WA working on the big screen adaptation of Dirt Music which was lots of fun and enabled me to catch up with some old friends.

Laura is producing film and television, most recently The Little Drummer Girl for TV, and Maeve is back at home temporarily while she puts the finishing touches on her MA dissertation. In our spare time we are travelling as much as possible and enjoying our “shack” in the west country.

Andrew Crisp (’79) In the 28 years I have been with Reuters I have first worked as a cameraman/producer covering the major news stories around the Asia Pacific region. I then migrated to sales and have managed the business across the same region since then. I have been blessed in my time at Reuters by being able to travel the globe, be involved in events that have shaped our world and to meet the ‘shakers and movers’ that you all see on your TVs, computer screens and mobile devices. News is a great business!

Michael Flecker (’79) For many years my job description was audience dependent. In the pub it was treasure hunter. At a conference, maritime archaeologist.

Now it’s mostly the latter, when I can find work, which should please my institutional colleagues.

Singapore has been my base since 1985, when I started work as a civil engineer with IpcoMarine. After two years bouncing between Singapore, New Guinea, Malaysia and Iran on pipeline and port projects, I followed the owner of Ipco on a new tack. He sold his share of the company and embarked upon the archaeological excavation of a Manila Galleon

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which wrecked off Saipan in 1638. I was designated diving supervisor, with no formal qualification, overseeing 10,000 dives over 10 months. Everyone lived, and I was reluctant to return to engineering. Through good luck and timing, I then got to direct the excavation of a 1690 Chinese junk which wrecked in Vietnam with a huge cargo of blue-and-white porcelain.

I now have a dozen major excavations under my belt, ranging from the 9th to the 19th century, and obtained a PhD in maritime archaeology along the way. And a family – Stephanie, Skye (11) and Misha (9). Despite travelling all over Asia and various other bits of the world, the girls’ favourite place is Rotto!

Colin Heitman (’79) Out of school and into boilermaking. Just over 30 years have passed since I joined Alltype Engineering, starting as an Engineering Estimator / Project Manager and now the major shareholder and COO (visit the web).

My life has been all about making things from steel, finally got to fabricate an iconic landmark. The Kalbarri Skywalks will be hanging out later this year.

Dean Boyle (’89) I completed Bachelor of Business at Curtin University. Despite the employment market being a bit flat in the accounting industry in the early nineties, managed to get myself a job with a reputable accounting firm. During that time completed my post graduate studies. I continued playing football and cricket post school years.

Eventually the call of working and traveling overseas got the better of me and I moved to London to live and work for a few years.

This was a great experience not only from a working perspective but got to travel a lot around Europe and USA. After almost three years I returned to Perth and continued my career with my previous firm. During this time, I met my future wife and I am now married with two adorable daughters.

Currently a Partner at BDO Chartered Accountants and have been with the firm for almost nine years. Outside work we do enjoy our annual pilgrimage to sunny Noosa.

Outside of work I have slowed down a bit, gone are the days of Jet Sprinting, dingey racing and out back adventure bike riding, still ride a bit of dirt and the black top. Had a go at Dry Lake Racing couple years back on a Hayabusa, job unfinished at 184mph, still need to bust the 200mph mark, perhaps next year.

Since leaving school have travelled regularly on two wheels around this great country, love the remote bush camping and roaming the desert tracks especially the ones laid by Beadell.

Spend most summer weekends on my power cat in Geographe Bay fishing, swimming, beers and good company.

Have two wonderful tin lids Luke and Kacie that both work at Alltype, not a grand one as yet. Life is good, fit and healthy and looking forward to the next ten years.

John Holley (’79) I retired in February 2018 after 31 years in the WA public service, including the last 12 years as Director of the State NRM Office. I remain a strong advocate and supporter of landcare and community-based natural resource management in WA as well as nationally and was also honoured to be able to help the South African government establish its landcare programme as part of an AusAID consultancy.

Since retirement, I have been catching up on enjoying life more but also keep busy on several landcare groups and boards at the local, state and national levels. I am still married to Glenys after 30 years and we are delighted to have three daughters and currently one grandson.

Rob Bunning (’89) After finishing engineering at UWA I spent four years working on WMC nickel mines in Kambalda and Leinster before heading abroad and working in London, San Francisco and New York for around seven years. While overseas I met my wife Leonie. We moved back to Perth in late 2006 and now have two boys. Our oldest, Alex, has just commenced at Scotch in Year 6 and our younger son, Nick, will join him in a few years.

I recently completed a duo in the Port to Pub Rottnest swim with fellow old boy Mike Riddle (’89). Our support crew included a few other OSCs, my brother Duncan (’94) and Chris Acklin (’92). I now aspire to completing a Rottnest solo swim. When not swimming I have enjoyed rowing with various Old Boys including another ’89 leaver, Alex Forrest, out of the Scotch boat shed.

Following my return to Perth I worked in various roles across IT, renewable energy and the resources industry. I am now based in West Perth working with my father, Gavin, and uncle, Clive Hovell.

Andrew Cook (’99) After finishing Law/Commerce at Murdoch University I worked at a couple of Perth law firms before moving to the internal legal team at Western Power where I have now worked for over six years. Married to the wonderful Katie. We have two kids – Emily (six) and Harry (three).

(West Africa). I undertook a variety of roles including Logistics management, Procurement and Safety which broadened my experience.

During this time, I married my wife, Jane, and we had our two children – Charlotte, now five, and Edward, now two. I sadly discovered at this time that mining companies are not very accommodating when it comes to families so as mine grew, I had to change direction once again and find a job that kept me in the city or closer to home. Two years ago, I purchased the Battery World retail business in Malaga, and this tuned out to be a fantastic change.

I was awarded New Franchisee of the Year after my first year’s efforts and we are currently investigating an expansion. I look forward to the continuing challenges of owning and running my own business.

Steve Hendry (’99) Ben Dessauvagie (’99) I commenced a double degree at UWA in Medicine and Medical Science, completing undergraduate training in 2006. During this time, I met my partner, Dion. We’ve been together since and, following the equality vote, are recently engaged. My junior doctor years were spent in the wards of RPH, Kalgoorlie, Nickol Bay (Karratha) and Shenton Park Hospitals, but clinical medicine was not my passion so in 2009 I commenced post-graduate training in Pathology with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, through employment with PathWest. During this five-year course, I developed an interest in breast pathology, such that when I qualified in 2014, I commenced a year-long advanced breast pathology fellowship at PathWest QEII followed by, in 2015, another advanced training fellowship with a world breast pathology expert in Leeds, UK. I returned to Perth in 2016 and have since worked at PathWest Fiona Stanley Hospital as consultant pathologist and at UWA as a senior lecturer and cancer researcher.

My primary passion in both roles is breast pathology; I enjoy both the routine work of reporting breast cases and my research which focuses on the pathologists’ input in breast cancer prognostication and breast pathology quality assurance.

After leaving Scotch College in 1999 I went on to study Commerce at UWA, completing my Bachelor degree in 2002. I then studied at Curtin University completing a Masters of Financial Planning with distinction in 2004.

I immediately joined the financial advising workforce working for a great business (now called Redwood Wealth Alliance). 14 years later I am still there, but now as an owner. I married my wife Monique (nee Latham) [PLC 99 leaver] in 2009. We have two children Charlotte (seven) and Harrison (four). Harrison attended the ELC Pre-Kindy programme at Scotch on the grounds of the old Hendry House in 2018.

I have been fortunate to have maintained relationships with many OSCs, in particular my fellow boarders and through involvement with Collegians Amateur Football Club.

Trent Harvey (’09) I can’t believe it’s been ten years since I’ve left the College. I loved my time at Scotch as a student, the friendships, staff and the community are something that goes with after you leave and I’m a firm believer it will stay with you for life. While completing my Journalism degree, I returned back to Scotch, this time as an employee working in the Marketing and Events team – a job I loved. I then landed a role working for Rio Tinto in their Communities and Communications team in the Pilbara and more recently Perth, I’ve been with the business for more than five years now and it’s been an amazing career development opportunity.

I’m currently based in Montreal, Canada on a secondment working on a number of projects for our Global communications.

In between working I’ve travelled extensively around the world, something I’d recommend to all boys after they leave Scotch. Looking forward to the next ten years with more travel planned and connecting with the boys of ‘09.

Curtis Liebeck (’09) I took a gap year at George Heriot’s School in Edinburgh as a volunteer teacher, bagpipe mentor and sports coach. While in Edinburgh, I played cricket and rugby and during the school holidays spent all my pennies travelling through Europe with a few other Scotch ‘09 leavers.

Paul Douglas (’99)

Jay Harrison (’09)

I was accepted into the Psychology programme at Murdoch University. Upon graduation I felt I needed a challenge and I wanted to earn a wage for a change, I applied for a position within a small Exploration Company. This was the start of a 14-year career that would see me travel around Australia and overseas; six months in the Amazon jungle (Brazil) and six highly challenging weeks in Lunsa, Sierra Leone

I got a job in mining, blew a little bit of money fixing up the old 1961 EK Holden that used to lurk around the School when I was on my P-Plates, but used the rest wisely.

I left mining after a few long years to go out on my own in property related business. Through my dealings I was recently invited to join Mack Hall Real Estate in a Sales Position. I live with my girlfriend, Emilee, and our dog Honey.

I returned from Scotland in 2011 to attend Curtin University where, in between travelling, I completed a Bachelor of Agribusiness. After graduating, I lived down south in Katanning for two-and-a-half years, working as a research agronomist for agricultural research organisation Kalyx.

In 2017 I again went travelling, this time through America, Canada and back to the UK. I returned to work on my family’s grain and sheep farm at Muntadgin in 2018 before taking up my current role with the Grains Research and Development Corporation, as a Grower Relations Manager here in Western Australia. I currently reside in Perth with my partner Tess and have a keen eye on returning to the farm later on in my career.

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