School magazine 2016 and The Drum by The Scots School Albury

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CONTENTS Overview 04 From The Principal Deputy Principal From The Board Head Of Junior School School Chaplain Learning and Development School Captains Boarding Houses Careers Marketing and Events Libraries 2016 Staff School Leaders

Curriculum 18 Junior School IB PYP Junior School Kitchen Garden Junior School LOTE Junior School Physical Education Junior School Art Junior School Student Showcase Art Junior School Student Showcase English Learning Area Leader: Expressing Learning Area Leader: Connecting Learning Area Leader: Investigating Learning Area Leader: Experiencing Hospitality Major Design and Showcase Senior School Student Showcase Art Senior School Student Showcase English

School Life Parents and Friends Association Boarder Parent Group Boarding Captains Service Learning Solar Car Challenge The Duke of Edinburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award Debating Agriculture Student Exchange Presentation Ball

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Year Profiles

Pre-School Kindergarten Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6

Co-curricular 80 Junior Music Senior Music Pipe Band Dance Infants Production Year 5 & 6 Production Year 9 Production Senior Production Simpson House Report Wilson House Report Robertson House Report Sellars House Report Interhouse Swimming Interhouse Athletics Interhouse Cross Country Basketball Equestrian AFL Hockey Netball Rugby 7s Snowsports Softball Soccer RAS & CIS Water Polo BIPSA & BISSA 2016 Sports Awards Colours Awards

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THE PRINCIPAL Ms Peggy Mahy

Like those old enough to have enjoyed a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;significantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthday, this Sesquicentenary has been a season of celebration commencing with a fun Cocktail Party, gathering momentum with Celtic energy to a well-attended Highland Gathering and culminating with an inspiring Commemorative Dinner followed by an enjoyable Founders Weekend. A school that has its origins back in the 1860s has much to remember, to reflect upon and be grateful for. In my speech at the Commemorative Dinner I tried to describe the place of Scots in the context of the development of AlburyWodonga. An avid admirer of many of the buildings in town, I acknowledged the old Court House, constructed in 1860. It is a tremendous building, commanding attention with its classical Palladian architecture. Built out of local grey granite, the Courthouse is solid and enduring. It is not surprising that a border region such as ours set beside the Murray is characterised by a story of prosperous growth. It is a story also of energy and optimism (hence the grand railway station and post office) and is also a very human story complete with the primacy of construction of pubs, a jail and court house, followed by churches and schools as important civilising influences.

During a radio interview, a journalist asked me how it is that The Scots School Albury had prospered for as long as it has. I answered that it has been the courage, dedication and adaptability of its leaders that assured its place as a provider of outstanding education. It has also been incredibly well-served by generations of committed teachers and families who placed a high value on education. This year we have celebrated the past and also the present. The School takes pride in its current students; their academic performance (Class of 2015 astonishing results), outstanding NAPLAN results over the last two years, superb involvement in performing arts, exquisite music, sport, outdoor education and service to the community. We have welcomed a new Chaplain, renovated facilities, re-calibrated approaches to teaching and launched meaningful plans for the future through our Master, Strategic and Capital Fund Raising Plans. The future is bright indeed and we look eagerly forward to the next 150 years!

My predecessors sought to prepare young men and women as well rounded citizens with Christian values; capable of meeting high academic and ethical standards. Our mission has not changed fundamentally, though today we strive also for a world ready student who embraces all that life, learning and leading can offer.

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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Mr David Armstrong When I spoke at our Sesquicentenary Dinner I shared with our guests the one thing that students know me for, “Mr Armstrong’s tangents”. My students concurrently tease and relish when I go off topic. A great question from a student is often the spark. I like to call them “teachable moments”. That sweet time in a lesson where the clock stands still and engagement is the highest. I told the audience about a time in a Business class when we were exploring the fortunes and successes of the technological and financial behemoths of Apple and Google. One of the students said something along the lines of “what chance do we have of making it big and bold - all the big stuff has already been done”. I saw this as an emergency - my internal dialog went “No - you can’t think like that!”. But I didn’t say - “no you can’t think like that”. Instead, I said that I could imagine how you would feel like that and that I had felt like that at times. This was the cue for the teachable moment (aka an ‘Armstrong tangent’). I told my class a story of how my fortunes would be a lot different now if I had a different perspective on innovation and risk when I was younger. I explained that in the 1990s I could have acquired almost any nice short website name for almost nothing. I could have registered www.insurance.com for less than $10. But I can’t now. All those nice short names are long gone. Insurance. com sold in 2010 for $35 million. Even davidarmstrong.com would be worth a fair bit if I had bought it! But I didn’t. To cut a long tangent short, the point I went on to make to my students is that there will be many people sitting around in 2050 thinking “if only I had been paying attention in 2016”. Most of what will be ruling our lives in 2050 hasn’t even been invented yet. In my address at the Sesquicentenary Dinner I used this ‘tangent’ to emphasise that as a school and as a community we have ended up at a remarkable point on our 150th birthday. Looking back it might seem that it was easy for Scots to get to this point, but it wasn’t. Many other speakers shared how hard it was for Scots to get to this wonderful point. It has required innovative thinking, being bold and doing the opposite of what everyone thought should be done, ignoring the naysayers, taking huge risks and working very, very hard. Most importantly – I stressed that my students (and the audience) pay attention to the opportunities that are present NOW. The next 50 years are going to require the same again and just as much change all over again. We can’t stand still. I am confident that Scots is moving forward. It is an exciting time to be an

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educational leader and an exciting time to be a part of Scots. I would like to make a special mention of our remarkable staff and the special staff teams that have been making sure that we are not standing still this year. We are at the end of our second year after our restructure. Our Senior School Stage Coordinators and Learning Area Leaders are our two most important staff teams and leaders in the Senior School. Their work is complemented by Student Learning and Development and Staff Learning Coordinators. These teams have collectively driven significant improvement and reshaping of our approach in line with our new strategic plan. Some notable achievements, amongst many, include a wider embedding of inquiry learning in the Senior School, curriculum rewrites and innovations that bring consistency and increased depth to the work done in our classrooms. Our path to learning enhancement has been strengthened significantly by new staffing, processes and solutions. Our wellbeing curriculum and team approach to the care of students has been significantly refreshed to accommodate the needs of students at different stages. We enter the next phase of our complete redesign of our Outdoor Education program next year. New programs that match our planned and sequential experiential learning goals will roll out in Year 4, Year 6 and Year 7 during 2017. These new programs will take full advantage of our local region - mountains, snow and rivers. Each of these programs has deliberate learning goals and a design that flows into the following years, with a culmination experience in Year 9 with the Border to Beach expedition. At the time of writing our Year 10s are engaged in a variety of new adventurous learning options including an extended bushwalking expedition in the NSW Alps and an adventurous service learning expedition to Cambodia. Our longer standing service learning trip to Vanuatu departs again in early 2017. Students in Year 9, 10 and 11 will also have the opportunity to travel to Japan on a new cultural and adventure expedition, which significantly extends the learning opportunity of our previous trips to our sister school in Shohei. This new trip combines an immersive homestay in Shohei as well as a challenging range of activities throughout Japan. We were very proud to complete the NSW Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards School reregistration process this year with flying colours. All schools need to go through this rigorous process every five years and we had the added challenge of aligning all our new processes and structures to the requirements, for both the day school and boarding house. The BOSTES inspectors were very impressed with our level of preparation and the depth and sophistication of our curriculum documentation and policies that guide how we work in all areas.

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FROM THE BOARD

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Mr David Beckingsale

Mr Nick Martin

The repositioning of Scots to better meet the needs of a modern education continued through 2016, our Sesquicentenary Year.

Scots is a school that is built on a long and proud history dating back 150 years. This brings with it a real sense of tradition that helps to build a wonderful school culture. This has never been more evident than this year as we celebrated our Sesquicentenary. It was wonderful to be a part of the many celebrations that brought Scots students, from throughout the school, and throughout history, together to celebrate our wonderful school.

This meant whilst recognising and celebrating our fabulous traditions and history, the planning for the future was continued. The Sesquicentenary celebrations held during the year were an enormous success. The Cocktail Party, the Highland Gathering, Commerative Dinner and Founders Weekend were all well attended and great events for the School. The work (commenced in 2015) on the Strategic Plan 2016 – 2020, continued until its finalisation. This is an important document, in not only what it contains but also for what it stands for. It not only articulates the purpose, values and direction for the School, but it articulates for current and future parents of the School, what the School is trying to achieve. It allows the Board to hold the Principal accountable for the development and delivery of programs, in line with the Strategic Plan. In turn, staff produce strategic and annual plans in line with the Strategic Plan. The Preliminary Master Plan that was developed in 2015, for the built and natural environment, dovetailing with Master Plan, was progressed to a final Master Plan. This was a process involving a feature and levels survey, heritage study, vegetation assessment, town planning advice, services capacity study and a pragmatic feasibility overlay. The resulting Master Plan will guide the development of the built and natural environment over the next thirty years. The foundations for this development were laid down in October at a function to launch a Giving Program. The Giving Program will be further developed over future years. As is the case with all independent schools, capital builds are extremely difficult to fund from retained earnings. Behind all this, the exceptional work of staff and students continued. Whilst recognising that NAPLAN and the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority test data are only one source of judging a school, we can be proud of the results in these, for Scots. In The Australian newspapers rankings, Scots was rated third overall for country schools and number 50 out of all coeducational schools in Australia.

The Junior School continued its progress towards authorisation with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). This focus has had a profound impact on the Junior School in all areas. A visible sign of this change came in the form of a new, innovative and flexible learning environment for our Year 5 students. The environment was designed to promote independence and empowerment as students made decisions with regard to where they worked and who they worked with based on the task at hand as well as personal preferences. The environment also supported the teachers in their role as ‘facilitators’ or ‘coaches’ working alongside students to support the learning process. We are excited about expanding this trial into more classrooms in 2017. This year saw the introduction of the World Peace Flame as a focal point for our school philosophy and the inaugural ‘I am Internationally-minded’ (I am I.M.) celebration. It was a wonderful, whole Junior School celebration of peace, unity, intercultural understanding and respect. I am constantly amazed at the range and quality of experiences that our students enjoy. As you browse through this book you will see snippets of these opportunities from throughout the year. My belief is that, by providing opportunities for our students, we are broadening their perspectives, opening their minds, pushing them out of their comfort zones, expanding their repertoire of experience and planting seeds that may one day blossom into a passion, a talent and perhaps even a career. I’m confident that in years to come we will see these amazing students on stage, in sporting arenas, in boardrooms throughout the world, and supporting the mission of the International Baccalaureate to “create a better and more peaceful world.”

As we are aware, though, to be a very good, progressive school takes more than just academic results. Scots is very well positioned, with an increasing array of activities to produce ‘World Ready’ students. As our Sesquicentenary Year comes to a close we can not only be proud of the last 150 years, but look forward to the future.

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SCHOOL CHAPLAIN

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Rev. Beth Donnelly

Mr Dale Zawertailo

In my first year as Scots Chaplain I have been able to witness a year full of joy, peace and hope as we celebrate the past, relish in the present and look to the future. In both the Junior and Senior Schools, we gather regularly in chapel services. A priority has been developing chapel as an engaging, joyful space where all faiths and none can find meaning, connectedness and peace. As a service of Christian worship, we gather as a community, listen for the Word of God, and reach out with Good News as we are sent into the world. The link between the gathered community and service in the world is highlighted in a new regular chapel spot called “Faith in Action” – which allows students to speak about their own service, particularly what drives them to serve. This has allowed us to build chapel services around student projects and passions. Early in the year the student leaders celebrated environment week with various activities for the school, so in chapel we reflected on our story: that we humans and the planet were made to coexist and look after each other. International Women’s Day helped us to widen our image of God, reminding us man and woman were made in God’s image. R U OK? day saw a team of Year 9s and 10s help tell a story about a man named Job, whose friends sat with him as he suffered through a time of darkness. We thought about Jesus’ radical inclusion when Year 10 student Rowan Frazer performed a poem about noticing a kid on the outside. The Junior School has been exploring who we are in the body of Christ and how we can offer our unique gifts, the fruit of the spirit, and the concept of peace. Year 6s and 5s regularly performed the bible stories, including a brilliant version of the Easter event, and a memorable David and Goliath battle. Chapel connects with classroom Religion and Values Education, where tricky questions have led to some deep philosophical conversations. Through singing, praying, listening and reflecting together, the school community continues to be a place of faith and learning.

STAFF With the arrival of eighteen new members to the teaching staff this year, there was a focus on ensuring that the School’s induction program and appraisal process were positive, insightful and beneficial. The effectiveness of the induction and appraisal was made evident by the positive manner in which the new staff have adapted and added to the professional culture of Scots. Many of the new (and newly trained) teachers have confidently shared their knowledge and implementation of differentiation practices in the classroom. One of the professional learning priorities for the school this year was to increase the knowledge and improve the practical implementation of inquiry based learning. To this end all senior school teachers attended workshops led by Dr Adrian Bertolini. As well, Mr Fred Ritman, the School’s ICT integrator, led many workshops to upskill the teachers and increase the pace of implementing Cloud based teaching and learning platforms such as OneDrive and Google Classrooms. Along with these ‘inhouse’ learning opportunities, teachers have attended external professional learning focused on improving curriculum knowledge, pastoral care and student welfare and developing leadership.

Mr Rob Cowan STUDENTS Learning is not limited to time in a classroom, nor is it merely extended to the athletics field or the performance stage. Learning encompasses all aspects of a day, a week, a year. Learning requires an open mind and an engaged spirit. Ken Robinson compares teachers to gardeners where gardeners do not make plants grow but provide an environment for them to grow. The introduction of the study periods for senior students this year was embraced by many. The larger areas found students completing homework or finishing off summaries. Groups of students accumulated in the breakout spaces to work collaboratively, brainstorm ideas and fill whiteboards with summaries. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the teachers for providing the environment to allow the students at Scots to grow and flourish.

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SCHOOL CAPTAINS

Emily Graetz

Oscar Bird

SENIOR SCHOOL “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” - Eleanor Roosevelt. As the 2016 Captains, we have had the incredible privilege to lead this school through a vast array of 150th anniversary celebrations. From the Highland Gathering to Founders Weekend, we have had the opportunity to reflect alongside our peers upon our school’s history. As we’ve looked back on the past, we have also gained new insights into our school’s future and the role we play within it. The 2016 Leadership Team has been instrumental in moulding the school to better align with student values. Although the pressures and demands of the HSC have weighed heavily upon our shoulders, we have still found the passion and determination to drive towards a stronger sense of community and culture in the school. As we have introduced everything from mental health initiatives to charity fundraisers and service learning activities, we have empowered students and teachers alike to actively play a role in the school’s future and broader society.

Lucinda Macleod

William Giles

continue to believe in the beauty of your own dreams; for yourself, for others, and for the school. JUNIOR SCHOOL This year has been a wild ride. It has gone past so quickly. It seemed like just a couple of days ago the Year 5’s became leaders. This year marked the 150th anniversary of The Scots School Albury. A couple of highlights for us were the shock of getting told that we were School Captains, laying a wreath at Monument Hill as part of ANZAC Day, it was a great privilege to be a part of that, and more. We have gathered so much information about The Scots School Albury. We have become better at public speaking and have grown in confidence. Being School Captains for 2016 has been an incredible time and we are extremely grateful for all of the opportunities and support we have been given by the school community. We would like to thank Mr Carr, Mr Martin our peers and everyone else who has been involved.

However, it’s important to recognise that it hasn’t been just Year 12 leading. We have seen leadership across the year groups where students act upon their passions, beliefs and values. We’ve been amazed to see fundraisers, performances and activism in the school, such as involvement in the Relay for Life, Boss Businesses and involvement in chapel services, assemblies and performing arts. Our school is a catalyst that has enabled us as students to achieve our own dreams. At the same time however, we too are a catalyst for the school’s change and growth; pushing it in new directions and encouraging its development as a holistic place of learning. There have been countless other individuals who have supported, guided and contributed towards our growth as Year 12s. Firstly, to Ms Mahy, your faith and belief in our aspirations and endeavours has allowed us to accomplish so much more than we could have imagined, thanks. Mr Armstrong, we appreciate your commitment and dedication towards the running of school tremendously. Mr Barrows, thank you for your humour, but also for looking after us so carefully throughout our struggles on our Year 12 journey. Rev Donnelley, your energy and enthusiasm towards Chapel services and the school’s wellbeing is remarkable. To the class of 2016, you’ve all been incredible to work with and we have no doubt that you will achieve many great things. Our school is built upon the sturdy foundation of a rich and diverse past of 150 years. As students, we can take strength and inspiration from what has come before us. However, this growth is dependent on the action of the students. As we leave, ready to shape our own individual futures, we know we have left behind a powerful legacy that of belief and certainty in our ability, achievements and impact on the school. We hope in the years to come, you as students will

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BOARDING HOUSES Similar to the grass in the surrounding districts after all the rain, Scots Boarding has had a year of growth! In Term 1 we hit the ground running with new Boarders. The new faces didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop here however, with more arriving throughout the year due to the most valuable marketing source - word of mouth! While the weather was warm our Boarders combined with the day students to enter a team in the schools section of the Dragon Boat Regatta and were successful in taking out the event! In Term 2, Boarders were kept busy with both school and their local Football and Netball rounds. The great excitement though was the beautiful renovation of the Dining Hall where we spend so much quality time. This is now a bright and light space with very trendy but practical furniture for all to enjoy. To add to all the hype the very successful Highland Gathering saw many of our Boarders step up and contribute to the a memorable event! In Term 3 we welcomed the CETA group from Thailand. They were a lively lot, who brought culture and character to our Boarding Houses. The 7-10 Boarder Ski Trip was a great success. The group stayed in self-contained accommodation, undertook lessons, tackled cross country skiing and learnt how to play ski soccer. The Boarders conducted themselves brilliantly and the accompanying staff and parents were much appreciated. We then celebrated Christmas in July with a wonderful meal prepared by the Dining Hall staff. To end the term our Boarding house facilities and staff were assessed for re-accreditation by the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards and we passed with flying colours. In Term 4 the Year 12s climbed the exam mountain with stamina and had an emotional farewell after many years spent under the roof and security of their second home. Remaining Boarders began new curriculum, pushed through assessments and some even relished the camp period. Kate Harris and Riley Kerr have led the community with fun and good spirit. They have offered support in many ways, particularly to the younger year levels. Their legacy now remains with newly appointed captains, Zoe Cumming and Jamieson Bouffler. Zoe and Jamieson have fresh ideas and clear intentions to model their leadership to their peers. Our entire Boarding staff have been a wonderful team to work with. We would particularly like to thank our MODs and our School Nurse Cate Miller for her great care and dedication to our Boarders throughout the year. We also sincerely appreciate the Academic staff for their support during Prep and the many hours of work of the Dining Hall Staff, Cleaning and Maintenance crew. We wish the Year 12 Boarders all the best for life after school and look forward to welcoming all new and existing Boarders in 2017.

Mrs Georgie Simpson and Mr Kevin Turner

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CAREERS

MARKETING AND EVENTS What a year! TV and radio advertisements, the re-launch of our website, the launch of The Scots Digital Wall, a new and updated database and the Sesquicentenary celebrations were just some of the things that kept the Marketing and Events team busy in 2016.

Mrs Janet Westland This year I took nine interested Year 12 students to the University of Wollongong Discovery Days in early February. This is an event sponsored by the university where the students stay in university accommodation and attend lectures to give them an insight into university life. Year 10 students had two dedicated Career’s days in April where the students completed a Career Evaluation using the Myers Briggs Type Assessment. We ran career workshops where students could interact with an expert in that particular area. Careers covered were Agriculture, Law, Defence Forces, Accounting/Finance, Small Business/ Franchising, Print Media, Graphic Design, Journalism (TV), Mechanical Engineering/ Apprenticeships, Commerce and Medicine. Students could attend four different workshops. They also had a campus tour of La Trobe University, Charles Sturt University and also a group elected to visit Riverina Tafe. Year 11 attended the Tertiary Information Forum in June where Universities showcase their courses. Year 12s visited four different universities in a two-day program in Melbourne. I think this exposure has helped them with their decisions for life after school. I wish them well in their chosen areas and I feel very confident we are going to hear of some wonderful achievements from this group in the future.

The school’s Sesquicentenary celebrations were a huge undertaking and we are proud to have been a part of the festivities – from the Cocktail Party in March and the Highland Gathering in May to Founders Weekend in July. It brought our team great joy to connect our past with the present and share in the stories that make our school such a unique place. On this note, Marketing would like to acknowledge the tireless efforts and continued support of Alumni Relations Officer Bill Schultz and Honorary Archivist Noelle Oke, whose incredible contribution to our 150th year celebrations was immeasurable. Thank you for all that you do to keep our history and connections to alumni alive. We obviously can’t forget about our other key marketing events, including Boarder for a Night and Student for a Day, the Henty Machinery Field Days, the Boarding Schools Expo in Wagga and the Wodonga Children’s Fair. These events were hugely successful and we are already looking towards making things bigger and better in 2017. Thank you to the many students, staff and alumni who volunteered at the various marketing events this year – your support was greatly appreciated.

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LIBRARIES

Mrs Anne Shanley We have welcomed Mrs Karen Zerbst to the role of Junior School Librarian. Karen shares here, some highlights. The Junior Library has been busy during recesses due to our Makerspace Initiative which encourages students to learn and experiment with hands-on activities, such as building a monument with Lego, weaving pictures and experimenting with microscopes. Book Week, climaxing with dressing up as favourite characters and involving many activities including hearing a didgeridoo player, skipping, elastics and hopscotch,w was great fun. Recesses have been enjoyable times involving the playing of board games, completing of jigsaw puzzles and quiet reading. In the Senior Library, Mrs Gwilliam and I have been impressed by the energy and vitality with which a group of about a dozen Year 7 girls have participated in our regular Readers’ Café meetings. They have brought a breath of fresh air to our long held tradition. Parent Book Club continues to meet, mostly once a term and we have enjoyed the interaction and discussions. Book Week provided an excuse for extra special displays and competitions. It was great to see students from Year 7 to 11 enter the competitions by voting in our Teachers’ Favourite Book competitions and creating black-out poetry. In Term 3, along with Year 10 English teachers, we hosted Zohab Zee Khan, a performance poet, who had an amazing impact on our students. We have had a timely and long planned overhaul of our fiction collection and hope to make changes in non-fiction next term. We feel lucky that we work with many students who love reading and using a variety of information sources. Our high loan statistics attest to this. My thanks are extended to Andrea Gwilliam and Karen Zerbst for their input this year.

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2016 STAFF Academic Staff Principal Ms Peggy Mahy, M.A., Grad.Cert.Ed.(I.B.), B.A.(Hons), Dip.Ed., MACE, FACEL(ACT), GAICD Deputy Principal Mr David Armstrong, Grad. Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip. Bus Mngt., B.A., Vincent Fairfax Fellow, MACE, MACEL Chaplain Rev. Beth Donnelly, Master of Divinity, Minister of the Word, B.A. Head of Junior School and PYP Coordinator Mr Nick Martin, M.Ed., B.Ed. (Primary) Student Learning and Development Mr Rob Cowan, M.Sci., Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad. Dip Ind Ed., B.Sci, Cert IV Training & Assessment Staff Learning and Development Mr Dale Zawertailo, M.Ed., B.Ed. Stage Coordinator Years 11-12 Mr Roger Barrows, Grad.Dip.Ed., (Sec) B. Sc. Stage Coordinator Years 9-10 Mr Neale Poole, B.App.Sc. (PE). Stage Coordinator Years 7-8 Mrs Yvonne Thompson, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.A.

Mrs Karen Ennis, Grad.Dip.Ed.(Sec)., B.Bus(Mkt). Ms Cara Foley, B.A., B.Ed.(Sec.) Miss Maricelle Green, B.Teaching (Sec)., B.Bus. Mrs Liz Heitmeyer, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mrs Jessica Higgins, B.A./B.Teach., M.Ed.(Teach.Lib.) Mrs Jane Holland, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.A. Miss Karlen Holloway, B.Human Movement Science / B.Ed. (Sec) Mrs Nikki Maguire, M.Ed.(inclusive Ed.)., B.A/B.Teaching., Cert IV Training & Assessment, NPL (Neuro Linguistic Programmin) Practitioner Mrs Alley McGhee, B.PE., Dip.Teaching Ms Rachel McNamara, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.A.(Performance) Ms Sue Mitchell, Grad.Dip.Ed. (Sec)., B.A. (Fine Arts) Mr Scott Nicolson, APBA National Adjudicator, APBA Adv.Cert. Piping Ensemble Mrs Debbie Nixon, B.Ed.(Home Eco.), Cert II Food Tech., Cert II Hosp., Cert IV Training & Assessment Mr Brett Rimmington, B.Sc., Dip.Ed.

Learning Area Leader: CONNECTING - HISE, English Mr Richard Routley, M.Int.Bus., Dip. Ed., B.A.

Mr Fred Ritman, M.Ed., Dip.Outdoor Rec., Grad.Dip.App.Sci., Grad. Dip.Ed., B.A.

Learning Area Leader: EXPERIENCING – TAS, VET, PDHPE Mr Kevin Turner, B.Ed., Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert IV I.T., Trade Cert. Carpentry& Joinery, Duty of Care Cert. Course in Student Residential Care ABSA

Mrs Jacqueline Salinger, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.A.

Learning Area Leader: EXPRESSING – Creative and Performing Arts, English, LOTE Mrs Alison Mitchell, B.Mus.Ed., Teachers Cert. Learning Area Leader: INVESTIGATING – Science, Maths Mr Chris Higgins, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.App.Sc. Junior School Coordinator Mr Jason Carr, B.A.(Q.T.S) (Honours)

Senior School Mr Douglas Agar, M App.Linguistics, M.Research with Distinction, Higher Dip. Of Ed., B.A.(Hons) Mrs Sue Armstrong, B.Bus., Dip.Ed.(Sec), B.Teaching and Learning E/Childhood Mrs Jane Atkinson, B.A., Dip.Ed., Teaching Cert. Ms Asher Baker, B.Sc, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.BSc. Mr Joshua Bear, Grad.Dip.Ed., E.Econ. Mr Geoff Coughlan, B.PE., DipEd. Mr David Edwards, B.Ed.(Hons) D&T, Cert. IV, M&Eng.

Mr Richard Routley, B.A., M.Int.Bus., Grad.Dip.Ed. Mr Patrick Salinger, M.Acc., Grad.Dip. Financial Planning., Grad.Dip. Ed., B.Sc., PBIAC Mrs Anne Shanley, B.Ed., (Librarianship) / Higher Dip. Teaching (Sec) Mr David Smith, B.Ed.(Hon) (P.E.), Dip. Sports Psy., FFA C Licence (Senior) Football Ms Deeanne Sparkes, B.Ed. (K-12 Middle Schooling) Mrs Sarah Spiteri, M.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed., B.A. Mrs Fumiko Suwama, M. Lit., Grad Dip Arts (LOTE Jap.), Grad. Dip. Ed. (Engl.), B.A. Lit. Mr Paul Tasker, , B.Mus.Ed., A.Mus.A., Dip.Mus. Ms Daisie Thomas, M.Teaching (Sec), PostGrad.Dip.Teaching(Sec), B.Sc. Ms Rowena Turner, Grad.Dip.Stud.Welfare, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.A. Ms Christie Ward, M.Teaching, B.Arts (Honours), Dip.Arts. Mrs Janet Westland, H.D.T.S. (Home Ec.), Post Grad. Cert. Ed. (Career Dev’t) Ms Jessie Yabsley, M. Teaching, B. Liberal Students (Neuroscience & Germanic Studies) S C H OOL MAGAZ I NE 2 01 6

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2016 STAFF Boarding Houses

Pre-School

Head of Sellars Boarding House (Boys) Mr Kevin Turner, B.Ed., Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert IV I.T., Trade Cert. Carpentry& Joinery, Duty of Care Cert. Course in Student Residential Care ABSA

Director: Mrs Belinda Cottrell, Dip.T.(Early Childhood), Ass.Dip. (Special Ed.)

Head of Wilson Boarding House (Girls) Mrs Georgina Simpson, B.Ed.(P.E.), Duty of Care Cert. Course in Student Residential Care ABSA

Assistant: Mrs Belinda Smith, Dip.Teach (Prim.)

Junior School

Library Staff

Junior School Home Room Teachers

Teacher: Ms Anne Shanley, B.Ed.(Librarianship)

Kindergarten: Mrs Sharon Bawden, B.Ed., Dip.Teach.(Prim.) Year 1: Mrs Kate Spargo, B.Ed., Dip.Teach and Mrs Melissah Cahill, B.Ed.(Early Childhood) Year 2: Mrs Stacey Cooper, B.Teach. (Early Childhood) and Mrs Nikki Masters (Term 4), M.Ed.(Special Ed.), PostGradCertinEd.(Gifted Ed.), B.Ed. Year 3: Mrs Jane Vey, B.Ed.(Early Childhood) Year 4: Mrs Shelley Byrt, B.Ed., B.A. and Ms Jacqui Turner (T2-4), Higher Dip. In Ed (Early Childhood), B.A. (Human Movement Studies) Year 5: Mrs Amanda Laycock, M.Ed. (Ed. Leadership), B.Ed. and Mr Tony Grigg, M.Tax, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.Bus (Tour Mgt.) Year 6: Mr Jason Carr, B.A.(Q.T.S)(Honours)

Junior School Specialist Staff Mr Douglas Agar, M App.Linguistics, M.Research with Distinction, Higher Dip. Of Ed., B.A.(Hons) French

Teacher: Mrs Natalee Goodwin Post.Grad. Dip.Ed.Studies., B.Early Childhood Studies

Assistant: Ms Jennie Dewar, Cert III (Child.Serv)

Technician: Mrs Andrea Gwilliam, Cert. III Lib. & Info. Serv.

Assisting Staff Teaching Assistant: Ms Brigitte Bailey, Cert III (Youth Work) Laboratory Manager: Mrs Jan Beasley, B.Sc., Ass.Dip.App.Sc. D&T Assistant: Mr Mark Clifford Food Technology Assistant: Mrs Fiona Delmenico Dance Instructor: Ms Justine Gilson A.V & Theatre Technician: Mr Paul Hill School Councellor: Ms Jessie O’Donnell, B.Social Work., B.Human Services Pipe Band Drum Tutor: Mr Tom Mewett, B.Bus. JS Teacher’s Aid Kindergarten: Ms Janelle Mellick, B.Bus.(Mkt./ Tour. Mgt.) Visual Arts Assistant: Mrs Sally Myer ICT Innovator: Mr Fred Ritman, M.Ed., Dip.Outdoor Rec., Grad.Dip. App.Sci., Grad.Dip.Ed., B.A.

Ms Catriona Byles, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.Econ. JS Strings, Co-curr. Strings

School Administration

Ms Gai Liley, B.Ed. Visual Arts, Garden

Business Manager: Mrs Fiona Holmes, B.Sc., ACMA, GAICD

Mrs Alley McGhee, B.PE., Dip.Ed. Years 1-3 & 6 PDHPE

Finance Manager: Mrs Jane Cavagna, B.Bus.(Acc), CPA

Ms Rachel McNamara, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.A.(Performance) Production & Drama

Business Office: Mrs Nicole Makeham, Cert.IV. Acc.

Mrs Jacqueline Salinger, Grad.Dip.Ed., B.A. Japanese

Marketing Office: Mrs Tegan Summerfield, B.Bus.(Mkt)

Ms Anne Shanley, B.Ed.(Librarianship) Year 6 Library

Marketing Office: Mrs Joanna Zych-Xiberras, M.Mgt&Mkt., B.Mgt&Mkt.

Mr Kevin Turner, B.Ed., Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert IV I.T., Trade Cert. Carpentry& Joinery, Duty of Care Cert. Course in Student Residential Care ABSA Year 6 D&T Mrs Marita Watson, M.Ed., B.Mus.Ed. Music Mrs Karen Zerbst, Dip.Teaching (Prim/Inf). Library, Visual Arts, English

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Business Office: Ms Nicole Campiciano

Alumni Coordinator: Mr William Schultz, B.Sc., T.S.T.C., M.A.C.E., C.S.L.M. Honorary Archivist Mrs Noelle Oke, B.A., M.A.(Hist), A.S.D.A.

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2016 STAFF School Administration (Cont.)

Staff Farewells and Welcomes

Events Officer: Ms Kerryn Arnold

In 2016 the School said thank you and farewell to the following staff:

P.A. to the Principal: Mrs Mary-Jane Turner, M.Ed., B.Ed., Dip.Bus. (Hosp.Mgt.) Senior School Administrator: Ms Amanda Ross, Dip.Hosp.Mgt. Enrolments Officer: Mrs Robyn Smith, JP SS Receptionist: Ms Denise Fitzgerald P.A. to the Head of JS: Mrs Melissa Shipard

Ms Cecilia Burke, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mr Bernie Klock, Maintenance Mrs Cheryl Lewis, Music teacher Ms Linda Murray, Pre-school Ms Marnie Miller, Learning Enhancement

JS Receptionist: Mrs Sally Myer

Boarding Staff

In 2016 the School welcomed the following staff:

Residential Carers Boys Boarding: Mr Kevin Turner Mr Roger Barrows Mrs Robyne Fulton Mr Scott Nicolson Mr Tom Mewett Mr Fred Ritman Mr Carl Rogalski Mr Brenton Simpson

Mr Douglas Agar, French Teacher Girls Boarding: Mrs Georgina Simpson Rev Beth Donnelly Ms Charlotte Lloyd Mrs Rochelle Martin Mrs Alison Mitchell Ms Sue Mitchell Ms Mel Nicholson Ms Daisie Thomas Ms Rowena Turner

Ms Brigitte Bailey, Teaching Assistant Ms Asher Baker, Mathematics & Science Teacher Mr Joshua Bear, Mathematics Teacher Ms Catriona Byles, Music Teacher Rev. Beth Donnelly, Chaplain Mrs Amanda Laycock, JS Classroom Teacher Ms Gai Liley, Creative Arts Teacher Mrs Nikki Maguire, Enrichment and Learning

Prep Tutors

Mr Joshua Bear Ms Cara Foley Mr Neale Poole Mr Richard Routley Mrs Yvie Thompson

Mrs Rachel McNamara, English Teacher Ms Janelle Mellick, JS Teaching Aid - Kindergarten Mr Ash Myer, Maintenance Mr David Smith, Head of Sport

School Nurse

Mrs Tegan Summerfield, Marketing Administrator

Mrs Cate Miller, Registered Nurse (Div 1), B.Nursing

Ms Daisie Thomas, Science & Mathematics Teacher Mrs Mary-Jane Turner, PA to Principal

Cleaning Staff

Ms Jacqui Turner, JS Classroom Teacher

School Cleaners Ms Maree King Mrs Tania Lawrence Mrs Barbara Morey Mrs Wendy Toll Ms Wilhelmina Warburton Ms Lesley Waite Ms Janise Williams Mrs Sharon Young Mr Michael Reid

Boarding Cleaners Mrs Dianne Harvey Mrs Robyne Fulton Mrs Stephanie Hunter Ms Julie Muras

Maintenance Staff

Catering Staff

Mr Andy Howe Mr Tony McDonnell Mr Scott McDowell Mr Peter Morey Mr Ash Myer Mr Kevin Prater Mr Jeremy van Dorssen

Mr Rod Blackley Ms Claire Trezise Ms Jenny Charlton Ms Janelle Garlick Ms Dianne Green Ms Sarah Whiting

Ms Christie Ward, Human Society In Environment Ms Jessie Yabsley, Science Teacher Mrs Joanna Zych-Xiberras, Marketing Administrator

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Back Row: Mr Richard Routley, Mr David Edwards, Ms Mari Green, Mr Paul Hill, Mr Chris Higgins, Mr Tony Grigg, Mr Dale Zawertailo, Mr Kevin Turner Fifth Row: Ms Alley McGhee, Mr Geoff Coughlan, Mr Neale Poole, Mr Douglas Agar, Mrs Sharon Bawden, Mr Rob Cowan, Mr David Smith, Mrs Belinda Cottrell, Miss Brigitte Bailey, Mr Tom Mewett Fourth Row: Ms Amanda Ross, Mrs Nicole Makeham, Ms Cara Foley, Mrs Shelley Byrt, Mrs Alison Mitchell, Mr Jason Carr, Mr Mark Clifford, Mrs Mary-Jane Turner, Ms Denise Fitzgerald, Mrs Nikki Maguire, Ms Sarah Spiteri, Mrs Cate Miller Third Row: Mrs Melissa Shipard, Mrs Jane Vey, Ms Daisie Thomas, Mrs Joanna Zych-Xiberras, Mrs Tegan Summerfield, Mrs Natalee Goodwin, Mrs Belinda Smith, Mrs Amanda Laycock, Mrs Sue Armstrong, Mr Scott Nicolson, Mrs Debbie Nixon Second Row: Mrs Jennifer Dewar, Mrs Sue Mitchell, Ms Janelle Mellick, Rev. Beth Donnelly, Mrs Sally Myer, Mrs Liz Heitmeyer, Mrs Kate Spargo, Mrs Janet Westland, Mrs Marita Watson, Mrs Jan Beasley Seated: Mrs Anne Shanley, Ms Deeanne Sparkes, Miss Christie Ward, Mrs Jacqui Salinger, Mr Nick Martin, Ms Peggy Mahy, Mr David Armstrong, Ms Marnie Miller, Mrs Robyn Smith, Mrs Asher Baker, Ms Jessie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Absent: Mrs Kerryn Arnold, Mr Roger Barrows, Mrs Catriona Byles, Mrs Jane Cavagna, Mrs Fiona Delmenico, Mrs Karen Ennis, Mrs Robyne Fulton, Mrs Justine Gilson, Mrs Andrea Gwilliam, Mrs Di Harvey, Miss Karlen Holloway, Mrs Stephanie Hunter, Ms Maree King, Mrs Tania Lawrence, Mrs Arlene Loveland, Mr Tony McDonnell, Ms Debbie McGrath, Mrs Rachel McNamara, Mrs Barb Morey, Mr Peter Morey, Mrs Julie Muras, Mrs Antonia Payn, Ms Madeleine Ravenhorst, Mr Michael Reid, Mr Brett Rimmington, Mr Pat Salinger, Mrs Georgie Simpson, Ms Yvie Thompson, Mrs Wendy Toll, Mr Jeremy Van Dorssen, Mrs Wilhelmina Warburton, Mrs Ray Willich, Mrs Sharon Young, Mr Joshua Bear, Mr Rod Blackley, Mrs Melissah Cahill, Mrs Nicole Campiciano, Mrs Jenny Charlton, Mrs Stacy Cooper, Mrs Dianne Glen, Mrs Fiona Holmes, Mrs Gai Liley, Mr Scott McDowell, Mrs Anna McInnes, Mr Frederik Ritman, Mrs Fumiko, Suwama, Mr Paul Tasker, Mrs Claire Trezise, Ms Jacqui Turner, Mrs Rowena Turner, Mrs Jenise Williams, Ms Jessica Yabsley, Mrs Karen Zerbst

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SCHOOL LEADERS

SCHOOL CAPTAINS

SCHOOL PREFECTS & AMBASSADORS

SELLARS HOUSE CAPTAINS

ROBERTSON HOUSE CAPTAINS

SIMPSON HOUSE CAPTAINS

WILSON HOUSE CAPTAINS

School Captains: Oscar Bird, Emily Graetz, William Giles, Lucinda Macleod School Prefects & Ambassadors: Stephanie Wood, Victoria Spinks, Tess Giltrap, Zachary King, Tahnee Olsson, Luke Bottoms, Winona Horton, Claudia Mudge, Archie Myers, Abigail Wilkinson, Gabrielle Goldsworthy Robertson House Captains: Stephanie Wood, Hugh Locke, Absent: Harrison Podmore-Taylor Simpson House Captains: Mahalah Mullins, Max Diffey, Absent: William Luff Sellars House Captains: Louis Dashiell, Molly Jones, Ruby Byrt Wilson House Captains: Emma Graham, Annabelle Green, Dominic Buntin

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JUNIOR SCHOOL IB PYP

Mr Nick Martin, PYP Coordinator 2016 saw the Junior School receive official ‘candidate’ status for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). The IBPYP is a curriculum framework that has at its heart the development of learners who are internationally-minded. These learners demonstrate the attributes of the learner profile; they are inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, caring, principled, open-minded, balanced and reflective. This year we trialled a full Programme of Inquiry (POI). The POI involves six ‘Units of Inquiry’ for each year level; except for the Preschool who undertook four Units of Inquiry. We were proud to share our learning at the end of each unit with our parents in a sharing session. The Units of Inquiry allowed students to engage in ‘real’ issues and to take meaningful action in relation to their learning. A feature of our development as a school this year was a deepening of our understanding and practice of inquiry. Inquiry is a pedagogy that supports learners to engage with their prior knowledge, to actively develop new knowledge and to make connections between the two. We saw students in the Junior School engage in inquiry in a range of ways; from fully independent research based on a question of their own choice to teacher-supported inquiry in small groups or even as a whole class. Our focus has been on supporting students towards independence. We are excited with our beginnings in this area and look forward to building on this in the coming years. In the area of Literacy, we have worked hard to develop consistency of approach and language throughout the school. We embedded our SMART Spelling approach from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is wonderful to visit classrooms and hear children speaking confidently about words, breaking them down and making informed decisions about letters that make each sound. We also introduced a new approach to reading. It is called Daily 5/CAFÉ and involves the explicit teaching of reading strategies. The approach is individualised as students have an individual reading goal that is based on a strategy from the areas of comprehension, accuracy, fluency or expanding vocabulary. The assessment component of this approach is very thorough and teachers enhance their knowledge of each child as a reader. We will continue to embed this approach in 2017 and beyond. We look forward to further developing our program in 2017 and beyond as we move closer to authorisation as an IB World School. We will keep you informed along the journey!

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KITCHEN GARDEN

LOTE - JAPANESE

Ms Gai Liley

Mrs Jacqueline Salinger

The Kitchen Garden is a flourishing example of lifecycles and change. Soil is broken down from composted fruit and vegetable scraps and sifted before being used in our beds. Students discover that soil is full of life and is constantly evolving. Our garden beds support a healthy population of insects and worms. Students realise how healthy plants emerge from healthy soils. By sowing seeds and planting seedlings, the delicate structure of emerging plants is revealed. Time is another important feature interwoven in the garden landscape, providing opportunities for students to manage weeds, observe growth and to finally harvest. We appreciate time given by parents volunteering to help in both our kitchen and garden sessions.

What a great year for Japanese learning it has been! We have explored many opportunities in class and out of class to build on our Japanese skills and our knowledge of the Japanese people and their culture. We have learnt much through the use of songs, flashcards, games, craft, worksheets, power points and questions…and questions!! I have never taught anywhere where I have had so many questions to answer!! We are a wonderfully inquisitive group of learners.

This bounty has been delivered to the kitchen and delicious foods have been created. Students experience a variety of ways each vegetable can be prepared, usually finding at least one to their liking. For example, pumpkin has been fashioned into pumpkin drop cookies, pumpkin morrocan dip, sweet and sour pumpkin pizza, pumpkin, silverbeet and fetta muffins, pumpkin and herb scones as well as into vegetable curries and stir–fry. A surprising outcome is the reaction of students to kale chips which were described as tasting like donuts. Students are incredibly proud of their culinary skills and love showing off their delights to parent helpers and the rest of the class. The experience of presenting and sharing food at the end of the session enables them to fully explore the notion of taking food ‘from paddock to plate’.

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The major highlight in our Junior School Japanese Program this year was the involvement we had with our focus on developing our ‘International Mindedness’. The Japanese story ‘Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes’ was one of the centre pieces of our International Peace Day celebrations in September and we, as a school, made over 1000 origami cranes to help us learn about and honour this beautiful symbol of peace. I was fortunate enough to then be able to take our cranes to Japan and place them in one of the booths next to the monument of Sadako Sasaki in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima. I would like to thank the children for their never ending enthusiasm for learning anything Japanese! I look forward to another exciting year in 2017.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ART

Mrs Alley McGhee

Mrs Karen Zerbst

Scots has outstanding facilities and it is wonderfully unique that our K-6 students do not have to travel far outside their classroom doors to participate in sporting experiences.

Highlights in the Art rooms have been numerous, with creativity being enthusiastically and energetically explored.

Our Physical Education programs aim to: provide fun and enjoyment, foster growth and development, improve skills and fitness, emphasise learning through professional instruction, provide the excitement of a new challenge, enable the acquisition of knowledge and skills, provide the sense of achievement and the opportunity for success, enable students to share in leadership and decision making skills, endorse the principles of good sportsmanship with respect for team mates, opponents and officials and encourage each student to participate in a wide range of activities in a safe environment. Physical Education isn’t just about going outside and being active. In the classroom, we have developed carefully structured Health and Personal Development programs for our Junior School students. Classroom programs explore the following topics: safe living, personal health choices, decision making, problem solving, social wellbeing, relationships, health services. With 2016 being an Olympic Year, the Physical Education Department integrated the Olympic Movement into our Physical Education curriculum. This meant that students were able to watch Olympic events in the ISC foyer at recess and lunch. The principles of the Olympic Movement were incorporated into our subject learning. All stages learnt about the Olympic model. Infants competed in a Mini Olympics games and senior students inquired into Olympism.

One ‘measurable’ highlight was the winning of an inter-school art competition run by MAMA and the City of Albury, in which students had to decorate wooden lambs for the Lambex convention. The lucky year 3 and 4 classes won a tour of the ‘Speed’ exhibition and a still-life drawing session. Their lamb was sawn up, painted, reconfigured and titled ‘Reflecting Picasso’. A lesson which ‘springs to mind’, was the Year 3 and 4’s exploration of energy where groups of students threw paint-filled eggs onto cardboard from a first floor balcony, catapulted paintfilled bags onto a fabric-covered wall and created rhythmic pattern with a paint flowing from a pendulum. Clay has been manipulated into objects of all shapes and sizes. Paper has been layered to create sculptural form from Father’s Day hats to Macquarie Island seals. Rocks and shopping bags have been artistically renovated and transformed into gifts. Paint has been mixed to reveal spectacular colours, erupting in portraits and landscapes. Lines have travelled to explore new frontiers using pencils, pastels, charcoal, paint-filled syringes, foot-held paintbrushes and sticks. Imagery has been pushed into foam then printed. Textiles have been woven, twisted and tied. From creative collage to drawing subjects from life our students have engaged wholeheartedly in the art-making process, making reference to famous artists such as Matisse, Pro Hart and Brett Whitely as well as drawing from real life observations.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL: ENGLISH Phoebe Godward-Smith - Kinder Once upon a time there were three children called Emily, Victoria and Jack. They were best friends and they liked playing together. They lived in a cottage. One day Emily, Victoria and Jack went to the Magic Faraway Tree and they found crazy!!! people!!!.

Amara Steele – Year 2 Sunshine shines and wind whistles. Rivers flow and grass shines green. Trees grow big and buildings tower high. That’s what makes my world. Rain and hail, snow and dust. That’s also part of my world. But the main thing in my world is my lovely family. I love my world!

When they met the crazy people they felt really happy because they thought they were funny…. (to be continued).“

Claire - Year 1 Peace is reading a book. Peace feels like sitting close to the fire. Peace means no fighting. Peace makes me happy. Peace is having warm hugs. Peace is sitting in front of the fire and watching TV. Peace is relaxing. Peace is quietness. Peace is communicating nicely to others. Peace is caring. Peace is not fighting with others. Peace means having a warm hug. Peace is caring for people. Peace makes me feel happy, safe and relaxed. Peace means friendship to me. I think peace is when everyone is communicating nicely and when you are loved. Peace makes everyone happy.

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Jonny Hine - Year 3 Bill Gates is an American who is 60 years old. He created Microsoft with Paul Allen. I value Bill Gates because he is clever, generous, hardworking and giving. I think a role model is a nice person you’d follow. Bill Gates is my role model because he is very clever and giving for creating Microsoft, it’s extremely popular. I also enjoy creating games and when I’m asked a question I cleverly answer, quickly. I am also hardworking with maths which is needed to create games using code, that’ll take a while. These values are important to me so I can be the best role model to others and a respectful person.

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Coco Brown – Year 4 “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!” Normal Street is a small street in Wahgunyah. Even though the streets name is “normal”, don’t make assumptions. Last Wednesday it definitely WASN’T normal. Ever since the sun had risen, the sky was splattered with brown, white and black spots. Some parts were as dark as coal and some parts were as light as snow. Everyone went into hiding and it was great they did as a loud, distorted barking suddenly came from the sky. One by one, cats and dogs started falling from the sky. Thin ones, fluffy ones, shaggy ones. How weird! Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get!

Year 6 Formula Poetry There once was a fabulous snake, He certainly enjoyed to bake, Then a disaster struck, His luck was in a muck, So he really started to shake. Anika A fly once flew into my eye, Which developed a big fat sty, I decided to attack, But it keeps coming back, In the end I felt like I’d die. Max Fearfulness is purple. It tastes like snakes, It smells like smoke. Fearfulness looks like a thunderstorm, It sounds like a fire alarm, Fearfulness is not good. Ruby Anger is bright red. It tastes like chilli and hot sauce, It smells like off milk and tomato. Anger looks like a burning tree, It sounds like someone talking behind your back. Anger feels terrible. Archie

Charlotte Akermanis - Year 5 Work Sample Narrative Extract My heart stopped beating. My face in shock. It feels like rocks have just fallen hard on my head. My heart feels like it just got hit by a bullet. I got dizzier and dizzier. The words “your Mum has died” echoed through my heavy head. My Dad arrives. He looked as tired as my Grandma. He has heavy bags under his droopy eyes. I drag my feet along the concrete until I reach the car. I open the door just as Dad turns his head to me. I look at him and sigh. I try to hold my tears back but I just can’t. Dad rubs my back and tries to comfort me but he knows only Mum could comfort me.

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EXPRESSING CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS, ENGLISH, LOTE

Mrs Alison Mitchell 2016 has been a period of transition and change in the Expressing Faculty. The Languages Department welcomed Mr Doug Agar (French) and Mrs Jacqui Salinger (Japanese) and Year 8 students elected to study either French or Japanese only, for the first time this year. Mr Paul Tasker took some well-earned long service leave and the Music Department welcomed Ms Judtih Marriott, Ms Helena Kernaghan and Mrs Catriona Byles to the team. In Visual Arts we also welcomed Ms Gai Lily in the middle school during Term 3. Some highlights for 2016: Our wonderful Drama teacher, Elizabeth Heitmeyer, took the notion of collaboration one step further when she and other local Drama teachers introduced an interschool team-teaching unit on Absurdism for the 2016 Year 11 students. The program was of great benefit to all students and staff involved and really took Scots out into the community. The collaborative unit progressed student performance skills enormously, confidence grew, friendships and connections were made and some great publicly performed theatre and design resulted. Five Japanese language students from Year 7 and 8 participated in the annual North East Japanese Language Teachers’ Network Speech Contest in Wangaratta in September, under the guidance of Mrs Jacqui Salinger. They were a credit to themselves and our school by learning their set speech and their own creations off by heart and presenting their work in front of a panel of 3 judges and an unfamiliar audience. Miriam Ceraman placed third in the Year 8 Individual Category and Audrey Nakagawa and Isabelle Weule placed second in the Year 7 Pair Category. Tia Frazer and Michelle Crosthwaite also presented their speeches in a very professional manner. Congratulations to all the girls for participating in this wonderful opportunity. Scots welcomed our Sister School from Japan, Shohei, during Term 3, with great care and planning from Sensei Suwama. Many friendships were made and we are all the richer for the time spent with our Japanese friends. Year 8 students and staff across the subject areas of Music, English, Drama and Dance worked together on a collaborative unit to teach students different perspectives on “characterisation”. Year 9 and 10 Music students worked on an Inquiry Based Project where they had to imagine that they were a composer and performer during the Baroque Period, 1600-1750. Students created personal notebooks detailing their thoughts on the music being written by their contemporaries. They included information on major historical events that happened in their lifetime, as well as notes on architecture, art, food, housing and fashion. Students 26

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also created their own composition to reflect their understanding of music in this period and they filmed themselves, in some cases in costume, performing a Baroque piece. Year 10 students, Kyle Blane-Brown and Kate Moyle produced exemplary work but all Stage 5 Music students are to be commended for their efforts with this project. Year 12 Art student, Luke Bottoms, was awarded the Acquisitive Art Prize for his costume design featuring a knitted bodice using giant knitting needles, which was then felted, as well as a felted skirt and a head piece made from a ram’s skull to complete the ensemble.

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CONNECTING

INVESTIGATING

HISE, ENGLISH

SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS

Mr Richard Routley

Mr Chris Higgins

2016 has seen the first year of English/HSIE united under the banner of Connecting. The focus on teaching and learning has been squarely on reviewing and consolidating, understanding that innovative curriculum needs to drive dynamic teaching. We have set about updating and reviewing our content so that it reflects the changing teaching and learning philosophies of our school, finding ways that students can truly connect with their subject and the learning it offers. In this light several of our English teaching units have been reviewed and reshaped to embrace an enquiry framework.

2016 has been an exciting year in the Investigating Learning Area. A number of students from stages 4 and 5 have been involved in the Australian Maths Challenge, solving very challenging openended problems over a period of several weeks. Over 60 per cent of the group achieved a Credit or Distinction for their efforts.

There is only time here to briefly skate across the surface of the many connected learning highlights of 2016. In Year 10 English we refocused our poetry unit to understand the form as an invitation to perform our lives. Students participated in a workshop and performance from Slam Poet Zohab Zee Khan, wrote and performed their own poetry, and finished the unit with a challenging night of performance to an audience of their parents.

Our STEM education process has also continued to evolve dramatically this year. This culminated in a team of Year 11 students putting Scots in space by designing digital experiments to be conducted on the International Space Station during the December and January holiday period.

English teaches students how our stories frame us as individuals and help us understand how we belong in a community. In stage 4 and 5 English students continue to share stories that highlight the complex links between themselves, their families and their culture. English is also a living entity. In June, Year 11 Advanced English students had the opportunity to travel to Sydney to see the extraordinary Sport for Jove theatre company interpret Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic play The Taming of the Shrew. Throughout 2017 we will continue to seek opportunities to animate the learning English offers. In HSIE, Year 10 Commerce participated in the NAB sponsored $20 boss. Students researched and wrote a business plan and established a real small business, learning about inputs and profits, expenses and marketing. Through several lunchtimes the school community was overwhelmed with options for purchasing the commodified riches of Year 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrepreneurial spirit.

Another shining highlight was Year 9 student Meg Paterson finishing 3rd in the national Sleek Geeks Eureka Prize for her outstanding work on debunking urban myths about the common cold.

Throughout the year many of our students were able to take advantage of a range of academic competitions such as the ICAS Science, National Chemistry quiz and the Australian Maths competition. In every event, we had a range of students achieving Distinctions and Credits for their efforts. As a Learning Area, the Investigating Staff have been focussing on improving student outcomes by addressing our pedagogical practice to make sure we are using the most up to date research and contemporary methodology. The focus on Inquiry-Based Learning and the use of technology in the classroom have blended into the areas of Science and Mathematics seamlessly and engaged our students in their daily learning with obviously pleasing effects.

In Year 8 students made history real by inhabiting characters from Tokugawa Japan. They researched the lives of Samurai and Geishas, and even merchants and peasants and inhabited the role to bring to life the learning of their class. 2016 has seen some significant changes in the way students connect with the curriculum with many classes utilising Google Classroom in order to improve the access of students to their work and reduce the usage of paper in class. Changes to English and HSIE will continue into 2017 with an increased focus on cross-curricular learning, where in stage 4 & 5 we have begun the process of developing units that address learning outcome for subjects in both English and HSIE. In addition, a new national Geography curriculum will be rolled out for Years 7 and 9.

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EXPERIENCING TAS, VET, PDHPE

Mr Kevin Turner All our students should be proud of what they achieved this year. Students within the Experiencing learning area have had the unique opportunity to approach their learning through a “Body and Mind Combined” approach to learning. Students can experience and learn through the interconnectedness of time, place and space. Some outstanding student achievements within the TAS/VET/PDHPE Learning area this year were: Abby Little was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin Award for her outstanding level of dedication, passion, commitment and sportsmanship, values which are consistent with the modern Olympic Movement through her participation in individual and team sports, most notably in, athletics, swimming, cross country, hockey, tennis and touch rugby. Our PDHPE students have also benefited from the purchase of 20 Polar Heart Rate monitors funded by the schools Parents and Friend’s (P&F), which have been used to help our students understand the effects of exercise on the body and an insight into exercise physiology. Our 2016 Year 12 Design and Technology (DAT) students made an excellent range of projects, which were varied and creative, utilising a variety of materials. The students, Callum Barrows “Bushwalking Book”, William Brooke “Pinhole Camera”, Dominic Buntin “Mobile Workshop”, Louis Dashiell “Basketball Coaching Guide”, Campbell Elliott “Ute Dog Box”, Elizabeth Ferry “Store N’ Play’, Lionel Goodwin “Motorcycle Transporter”, Oliver Goodwin “Mountain Bike Transporter”, Zachary King “Kayak and Windsurfer Trailer”, Euan MacLeod “Swim Starter for the hearing impaired”, Sarah Macleod “Eco Home” and Samuel Naissen “UAV for Bushfires” have dedicated many extra hours of work outside of normal class time towards the completion of their projects and folios. They should be very proud of what they have achieved this year. The development of the CAD software and the purchase of 4 new 3D printers for the school due to the generosity of the P&F has taken the development of our innovative 3D printing program to another level this year. A huge thanks to the hard working TAS/VET/PDHPE Learning area academic and support staff, Ms Karlen Holloway, Ms Alley McGhee, Mr Geoff Coughlan, Mr Dave Smith, Mr Neale Poole, Mrs Janet Westland, Mrs Debbie Nixon, Mr David Edwards, Mr Mark Cifford – School Assistant, Mrs Fiona Delmenico – Kitchen Assistant and Ms Janise Williams for her assistance with protective clothing maintenance throughout the year.

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HOSPITALITY

Mrs Debbie Nixon 2016 has been an exciting year settling into our new state of the art Trade Skills Centre. Classes from Years 7 to 12 have been cooking up a storm under the guidance of Mrs Westland, Mrs Nixon and Mrs Delmenico. The facility has also been utilised by many school fundraising group such as ‘The Girl’s Night In’, ‘Vanuatu Committee’, cake stalls, roasts for the Scots Tattoo, Commerce students running small food business ventures and of course the Scots café / coffee shop where students can work on mastering basic barista skills. Students in Year 9 have investigated topics ranging from basic nutrition to bush tucker to the Australian multicultural cuisine culminating with a delicious luncheon at The Albury Thai Noodle Kart. Year 10 students investigated Nutrition disorders, Food industry trends and the operations of the catering industry which included planning and running a luncheon for invited guests. Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students have also been busy planning and preparing simple menus for their own guests as well as catering and serving at a number of school functions over the 150 year celebrations and the Year 12 Visual Arts presentation of major works night. They have also extended their knowledge through excursions to Hospitality establishments such as McDonald’s and mandatory work placements in a variety of local kitchens. Special thanks to Quality Hotel on Olive, The Atura, Mercy Health, Borella Road Café and Grind for supporting our students.

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SENIOR SCHOOL: ENGLISH A Nice Day For Mangofish - Mahalah Mullins, Year 12 The third last time I saw Wilfred he was ecstatically consuming a mango. Our mother suggested he should eat it with cutlery, as the juice was running down his face and onto his dress shirt and the diners on the next table were staring. ‘But that’s the fun of it Elizabeth’ he said, flashing the smile. As always, her oldest son’s smile was enough to subdue our mother. He played with people like that, always pushing them to their edges. As if he was standing with them at the top of a terribly high diving board, the devil’s Samaritan convincing a perfectly sane man to jump, then he would flash the smile and they would sway back towards safety. My sisters thought it terribly unfair. I’m stuck on the high board Wilfred. Goosebumps, teeth chattering like a windup toy. The water below looks clear, warmed from the sunlight, promising relief to my windblown skin. I want to jump, to bomb and make a splash so big that everyone turns to see me. But I can’t move. It’s as though I need someone else to push me off. He was always the best swimmer of us all. Head down, arms whirling like mother’s mix master, he was uncatchable. Some days, our father would sit in a deck chair, lowering his newspaper to proudly watch Wilfred over the top of his reading glasses. When Wilfred stopped swimming laps and began to muck about, jumping off the high boards and floating in tires, our father returned to Truman, Nuremburg, the Iron Curtain. When Wilfred learnt to bomb, our father moved inside, afraid his newspaper might get splashed and the ink may run down the page like tears. It’s a race til the death Wilfred. This isn’t a team sport. I put my head down, but I need to come up for air. It feels like some guys skipped the starting gun, others seemed to miss it but I can’t look back at them now. My eyes are like a RADAR, trained on the white line below and stinging with chlorine. They say the end of the line is coming, when we can all get out of the pool and shake hands and go for a barbeque. But it seems more and more like that white line is never going to end. My arms aren’t a machine and I don’t know how long I can keep them whirling. The second last time I saw Wilfred it was in passing. I was rushing off to work, he sauntering off anyplace but. It was as if we were swimming in different lanes. He looked at me wide eyed. ‘Say Charlie, did ya getta chance to read that D. T. Suzuki I sent you?’ I mumbled about how busy I had been; cowering from the intellectualism and the samma sambuddha nibbana he could drown me in if I admitted I had. ‘Ahh Charlie, you outta take a vacation to Rockland. The place is full of spare time.’ I’m struggling to stay afloat Wilfred. My clothes are waterlogged and dragging me down. This jacket, this watch, these shoes, the groceries, the car payments, the insurance. They keep telling me to drink, drink, drink but I just can’t swallow anymore. They tell me 32

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I need it to survive but I think it’s killing me. I can’t turn the tap off. I try to scream but the water mutes me. It’s just a waste of the little air I have left. He told me a story when we were younger, he said he heard on the radio, about a little boy who lived on an island in the middle of the Pacific. He loved the ocean and swimming amongst the colorful coral reefs. One day, his mother told him they had to leave, but he refused and ran away to hide in the jungle. When she had given up hope and gone without him he lived on the beach and ate mangoes until he thought his stomach might explode and built roaring fires every night until he thought his head might explode. One day, when the boy was swimming in the ocean, the government ran a test. The boy drowned, not in the water, but in the air, the heat, the light. I jumped Wilfred. I got out of that goddamn pool, turned off that goddamn tap and quit that goddamn job. I felt the fire roaring inside me. But only for a moment, before I hit the water and fizzled out like a damp cigarette. I can’t be relit. They were only protecting me from myself, from what we all made for ourselves. Now the electricity company has cut me off and I’m shivering in this dark apartment and I need to know Wilfred, is this enlightenment? The last time I saw Wilfred, I found him waiting patiently for me on the floor of his dingy apartment. Horribly bloated, like you could pierce his skin and the apartment would flood and the children next door would come running in their togs. He did this to himself, but it wasn’t him who did it. The gun in his hand was made by some guy called Frank sitting in a factory in Detroit, hating his job, but drinking it up anyway, for his kids, for his wife, for some guy called Jack sitting in an office at the electricity company noticing Frank’s bill was late, hating his job, but drinking it up anyway. And the juice was running down Wilfred’s face and onto his dress shirt.

An Unbreakable Giant - Julia Tomkins, Year 10 I cannot imagine a life without playing music It’s like a battle with an unbreakable giant And I am Jack at the bottom of the beanstalk. I cannot imagine a point where I stop fighting Fighting for success, Fighting for perfection, Fighting with the ever-changing emotions Red, blue, pink, purple. That forever confounds me Because a perfect rainbow just doesn’t exist. Yet still I continue, Music is my escape from the prison of everyday life When I play I am in my private zone. And finally, After hours upon hours of bull headed fighting After hours upon hours of flooding frustration And after hours upon hours of impatient angst I can play it I can play it just as it should sound and That is the most incredible feeling Through music I can speak my mind without saying a word I can change the mood of an entire audience in a split second

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Wherever I go, whatever I create on that fingerboard People will follow Music doesn’t come naturally

Performing poetry for people poets feel penetrable. Peeled back by the paperless insecurity. Projecting to people’s pupils and people’s perceptions. And that is pressure.

Like all things that matter you have to want it and you have to fight for it And though I’ve battled endlessly with the reds and the blues and the pinks and the tangerine and chartreuse, and the dark and gloomy greys. I will keep fighting I do it because I love the fight I do it because my battle brings joy to people’s lives Because even though music is an unbreakable giant I will always believe it can be broken.

But we live lives of pressure Memorisation, revision it’s a religion We kneel and pray to the preparation gods on test day Our lives are like: pumpity pumpity x3 stop we go go go till we can go no more We go on endless quests for perfection We live in finely engineered houses and 3 story high castles but it only takes a huff huff and a puff puff to blow us down Our fear of failure is so great that we don’t even try

Brotherhood - Archie Browning, Year 10

And if deadlines were real I’d be dead 20 times over by now

Mud was our foundation Land cruisers, our salvation Out back in the boonies, our destination Un matched, was our determination

Performing poetry for people is pressure but it’s a chance A chance to say something. Something with meaning A chance to take to stand

A hell of a lot was given to us A hell of a lot was taken from us But the things we wanted most We worked for Whether it was pullin’ old posts or dealing with a snake at the back door We did it all We’ve done it all

To project your ideas to the world

Do the miles get the smiles. That’s what we say And it’s paid off Because for all the hours we’ve put in, for all the traveling we’ve done Me and me brother, we’ve had more fun, than anyone

To add up and multiply not subtract or divide

I remember Toby taught me life is tough And that you just don’t give up It would take more than a busted arse, broken down ute to stop us from getting where we’re goin’ Me and me bro, we were unstoppable together But then again…

We only communicate and relate through technology

I remember the day Toby got a girlfriend All of a sudden It wasn’t just us, It was us plus one, Then them plus me, And then, just me

To let your imagination run wild, do backflips then fly This is your chance to see the world as children do To smell the imperfection, hear the passion, feel the love taste the happiness and see the good in the world around you A chance to make your words count

Because in today’s world We blab and we blob and we (Raspberry) all over the place We talk like um like like like LOL, whatevs bra and YOLOswag hashtag hashtag meme

No more face to face. It’s face to book. And yet we don’t even read This is your chance to show the real issues, form your own opinion make a conversation Talk about the touchy subjects from drugs to sex. Equality, Democracy, Hypocrisy, War, Religion, Education. Why we can’t build bridges not walls. Why men can’t cry and why women aren’t running our country Food, people, what’s around us what’s inside us.

The Pressure of Performing Poetry - By Rowan Frazer, Year 10

So when you get a chance, take it

Performing poetry for people is pressure

Because Poets are real people. They might use a lot of clichés and language techniques. But they use this (brain) and they use this (heart) and that is never a bad combination

Performing poetry for people is powerful pressure Performing poetry for people is psychological physical, precise, prevalent, petrifyingly, poetically powerful pressure

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PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

Mr John Clifford, President The Parents & Friends operate to provide a support network for families and to welcome new families to the school community. We raise and distribute funds for the betterment of the School, and we communicate news and relevant information to parents.

This is your Parents & Friends. We are your tool and your voice. I encourage you all to make contact and to get involved.

Prior to me diving into a review of the Parents & Friends’ year, I would like to thank and recognise the unselfish contributions of a number of parents. High on my list is Geoff and Trish Wright. Geoff supplements his duties as a Board member with large donations of food, drink and personal time at many of our fund raisers. At Geoff’s heels are people like Kath Heath and Catherine Burke (Cate). Kath has baked and donated “A Bakery” for the Parents and Friends. My predecessor Cate has both mentored me and also looked after managing every Parents & Friends’ function including the Clothing Pool. On the subject of the Clothing Pool, I need to mention Cate’s sidekick Mara King who has worked tirelessly in the Clothing Pool for the past two years. Next on the list are the Parents & Friends’ Executive of Tonia Diffey, Anne Benson, Catherine Burke, Kay Standish, Nikki Masters (retired) and Beth Simpson. These are organised and motivated women who keep the machine operating on the “smell of an oily rag”. Beth’s participation is all the more remarkable given she no longer has children at the school. Lastly, a special thank you to all those who have baked, carted, donated goods or services, donned an apron, stood in the rain or burning sun, and smiled for the sake of the School and our children, in the name of the Parents & Friends. Our times are anything but dull! This year has seen the Parents & Friends re-examine pretty much every part of its purpose and operation. We have questioned every part of our being. As a result, we will and have started to change. Our focus has skewed towards “fostering goodwill and the interest of parents” (one of our constitutional purposes) and away from being mostly a fund raising mechanism. This should benefit every parent, and in turn, every child and the School. I believe that most parents are aware of the fund raising activities undertaken by the Parents and Friends. What is less well known is the scale of our fund raising and the nature of the items that have been funded. In the last twelve months we have distributed approximately $60,000 of funds to the school. The list of items purchased is both broad and long. It includes speakers such as Bernard Salt, regarded as one of Australia’s leading social commentators by both the business sector and the broader community. We have also funded uniforms and equipment for the pipe band, graduation gifts for Year 6 and Year 12, heart rate sensors, 3D printers, bike racks for the boarding house and tarpaulins for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. The Parents & Friends have provided funds year in and year out, quietly in the back ground, for generations. Our children’s learning and welfare benefit daily from these efforts.

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BOARDER PARENT GROUP

BOARDING CAPTAINS

Mrs Melinda Haris

Kate Haris & Riley Kerr

The aim of the Boarder Parent Group (BPG) is to provide an opportunity for the parents of boarders at the Scots School to meet in a semi-formal environment to ensure even though your child is living away, that you are privy to, and able to be active in, the world in which they live.

2016 has been an exciting year in the Boarding House. It saw the addition of many new friendly faces and the sad departure of boarding veterans.

The BPG meetings allow the parents to meet each other and provide a network of support for the challenges that boarding students may encounter, as well as a forum for interacting with the boarding house staff and school executive. The BPG are able to provide feedback on issues affecting the students as well as learn about the goings on at the school when parents are absent as a result of distance. The BPG holds working bees to assist with improvements around the Boarding Houses, however during 2016, the major activity undertaken was the BPG Soup Stall at the Highland Gathering. A great result was achieved in terms of financial success, which will allow for improvements to the Boarding House that may be outside the school budget. The more important achievement of the day was that it allowed the boarder parents to spend time with each other in a social (though busy) setting and also allowed for the boarding students to participate in an event from which they will profit in terms of improved facilities. If you have a child boarding at Scots, attending BPG meetings will assist in making sure you stay connected.

This year we had the opportunity to host some international students, including CETA students from Thailand for two weeks, and Kahoom, also from Thailand for all of 2016, who has been a fresh and happy addition to our boarding community. This year also saw the renovation of our Dining Hall, which allowed the reintroduction of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boarders Got Talentâ&#x20AC;? where we saw great performances from Will Brooksby, the Year 12s and particularly Ruby Bouffler who won the night. We would love to congratulate Mrs Simpson, our Head of Girls Boarding, and her husband Brenton who welcomed a beautiful baby girl Ruby into our boarding family this year. Other special achievements from this year by our talented boarders include Justin Diffey being awarded the Monty Meyer Sports Award, Jess Ward for her polocrosse achievements and Year 9 Sportswoman of The Year, both of us (Kate and Riley) winning senior girl and boy Athletic Champions and Amelia McCrabb for being named School Captain for 2017. We would also like to make special congratulations to Zoe Cumming and Jamo Bouffler for being named Boarding House Captains for 2017 and we wish them luck with their endeavours. So to the boarding community, on behalf of your 2016 Boarding House Captains and Year 12s, we would like to say thank you for making our boarding journey a memorable one.

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SERVICE LEARNING

SOLAR CAR CHALLENGE

Rev. Beth Donnelly

Mr Kevin Turner & Mr David Edwards

Service Learning continues to move onwards and upwards at Scots. The model takes traditional community service and integrates it with the learning culture of the school. This creates Service Learning opportunities that provide meaningful service, have links to curriculum, a strong youth voice, build partnerships, and have space for reflection.

The 2016 team of Stretton Norman, Eleanor Robinson, Elliot Murray, Luca Lamond, and Myles Hanrahan, have been busy designing, constructing and test driving this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry in the Border Solar Car Challenge. The team has enthusiastically embraced CAD and 3D printing in the construction of the lightest car yet, with the focus on designing quality components. However, Race day will ultimately test its speed and durability.

This year we saw Service Learning become part of the cocurricular program, which meant the most valuable contributors would be eligible for Colours. Service Learning colours were awarded for leading a team of students, representing the school, and making a difference in the wider community. Students could participate in the ongoing Service Learning activities such as the Vanuatu project, Relay for Life, and the house-led events: Clean Up Australia Day, the Red Shield Appeal, St Vinnies clothing drive, and the Santa Run. There were also several very successful student-initiated projects. Molly Jones led a group of Year 12s to relaunch the Girls Night In, which raised over $2000 for breast cancer research. Luke Bottoms drove a year-long project around wellbeing and mental health, ensuring Scots is a safe community for our diverse student body. Another $2000 went to Border Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Back to School program after Winona Horton led a team to run a brilliant trivia night. We had students lead teams to participate in the Syrian Refugee Ration Challenge, gender equity awareness, Shave for a Cure, RSPCA cupcake day, Operation Christmas Child, and Movember.

The team has been working with our wonderful mentors Bertazzo Engineered and would like to thank Raymond Bertazzo and his wife Trudie for all their ongoing support and offering their first class facilities for the team when needed. This program is a fantastic initiative and the depth of learning, skill development, team spirit and cooperation that I witnessed within this group of students throughout the semester has been outstanding. I would encourage any Year 9 or Year 10 student who is thinking about getting involved in any Solar Car Challenge teams in the future to do so, you will not regret your involvement.

We stand in awe of the motivation and commitment of students who embody the Scots values through their Service Learning.

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD

Mr David Edwards The award concept is one of individual challenge. It presents a non-competitive programme of voluntary activities which encourage personal discovery and growth, self-reliance, perseverance, responsibility and service to the community. 2016 has seen The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award continue to prosper with many students taking up the challenge at bronze level when the entry age of 14 years is reached. In excess of 50 participants have been working their way through all levels of the award with the Gold Award most recently being achieved by Victoria Spinks. She is to be commended on attaining this globally recognised award. The award’s adventurous journey section is supported with a comprehensive bushwalking program. Its aim is to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery. This year has seen expeditions to the Mt Jagungal Wilderness Area, Mt Feathertop, Pretty Plain, Mt Bogong, Mt Burrowa and a five day crossing of Kosciuszko National Park. I look forward to welcoming new participants as they enter Year 9 next year as well as supporting our current cohort in achieving their chosen level of the award. Thanks very much for another successful year.

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DEBATING

Mrs Yvonne Thompson This year students have participated in Mocktrials, Eisteddfod, Rotary and the Regional Debating Day.

seeing this team reengage next round and build on their rebuttal skills.

Under the expert tutelage of local magistrate, Mr. Tony Murray, Year 10 students Emily Bell, Ben Scholz, Ray Leonard, Claire Murray, Sophie Killalea and Druv Chowdry navigated the exciting and challenging world of the legal system.

Team A debated confidently through three rounds. They were knocked out by Tallangatta Secondary college as well in a hotly contested debate in the third round. This team has forged an effective team relationship and has become more dynamic in delivery. We look forward to seeing more of them in this competition in 2017.

The Mocktrial team competed in four rounds and each time refined their knowledge of developing openings, developing a case and understanding legal precedents. The greatest area of growth was in the skill of cross examination of witnesses and challenging through appropriate objections. This team is now poised to enter into the 2017 competition with confidence. The Eisteddfod debating is for students in Year 7, 8 and 9. This year we entered two teams at Year 7 (A: Isabel Wuele, Tara Scholz, Ella Therkildsen, Audrey Nakagawa, B: Tia Frazer, Chloe Bartasek, Charlotte Dean and Ziggy Lamond), Two at Year 8 (A: Audrey Varghese, Isobel Satchell , Will Hermiston, Freya Giles, Sophie Standish, Team B: Desna Ramjee, Claire Stanley, Sigrid Bahr, Tabby Cross,) and three at Year 9 (A:Luca Lamond, Carey Bonnici, Jacob Delbridge, Caleb Therkildsen, B: Elle Rimmer, Bella Plunkett, Kelan Bissessor and Allen Huang, C: Justine Underhill, Myles Hanrahan, Meg Paterson).

Finally, the Regional Debating Day (run by the Victorian Debating Association, for students in Years 7-10) had 30 students from Scots attend. A day of impromptu and short preparation debates, students hone their skills in developing a case, understanding how effective rebuttal is structured, and ways to polish delivery. All who attended enjoyed the collaborative nature of the sport and the supportive manner in which feedback was shared.

This day was highly successful. Students had prepared for four debates through hours of research, team discussion and case development. For most Year 7 students this was the first time they had debated. The day offered the opportunity for them to experiment with team lines, improve rebuttal and become more confident with their delivery. For Year 8, The day was valuable in promoting skills in rebuttal. The best speaker for the day was awarded to Audrey Varghese and Team A won the Year 8 competition for the day. Year 9 students were impressively autonomous during their preparation and team formation. They also coped well with last minute absences from team members who were unwell on the day. Impressively Team B also won the Year 9 competition! They were impressive in rebuttal and delivery. Thank you to all students who participated. We have some VERY impressive thinkers and speakers! Rotary Debating is a knockout competition. This year we fielded two teams. Team A: Claire Murray, Emily Bell, Sophie Kilalea and Team B: Sophie Hanna, Tia King and Kate Moyle. Both teams were capably coached by Amelia McCrabb and Chiara Lamond. Team B debated confidently in the first round but were knocked out by Tallangatta Secondary College. I look forward to

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AGRICULTURE

Ms Daisie Thomas This year has been one of new beginnings and exciting opportunities in the Agriculture Department. The Ag Plot has had a huge facelift with new veggie gardens built, a freshly painted mural, four sheep, two calves (kindly donated by the Napier family) and new fences constructed (wire and posts kindly donated by the Bulle family). Overall it has been a huge success and the significant contributions by the Year 9 & 10 Agriculture classes during practical lessons is to be highly commended. The vegetables, crops, ducks and chickens which the students have grown and produced have been of excellent quality and the dedication across the year levels towards the study of Agriculture has been admirable. The Show Team is kicking off again in 2017 with the Henty, Tallangatta, Canberra and Albury Shows among some of the locations we plan to visit. We would like to encourage any student in Years 9-11 who may have an interest in showing Cattle or Sheep to approach the Agriculture Department, as we are looking to build the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences out there at local shows. The students who participated this year had a wonderful time with many successes seen across the disciplines. Throughout the year all classes have had the opportunity to visit local properties to study their enterprises. The Arnolds hosted Year 11 in Term 1 for the Farm Study Unit and the class also visited CSU in Wagga Wagga, the Year 12s visited the Cooksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rangan Charolais stud to be involved in Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer, Year 10s travelled to a local Lawson Grains property to study the machinery and harvest procedures, Year 9, who were involved in studying sheep production visited the McPhee abattoir to learn about exporting meat overseas. Thank you to these generous hosts and we would love to hear from any families that might like to host future visits from the Agriculture Department. We hope to build relationships with Scots families and local properties, with the aim of increasing the exposure students have to differing enterprises within the region. Thank you all for a marvellous year in Agriculture and we look forward to another excellent year in 2017.

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STUDENT EXCHANGE FRANCE 2016 Going on exchange to France has transformed, shaped and changed who I am as a person. I was 16 when I left the safety of the country I had grown up in to venture out into the wide world. The verdant and rainy countryside I had left behind turned into the vibrant, bustling and entirely French cobblestoned streets of Nîmes and I loved it. I embraced the absolute newness of it all and the first couple of weeks, what we now like to refer to as the ‘honeymoon period’, were incredible. Coming from a relatively new country where our oldest monuments date back to the early 1800s, I was astounded by the culture and heritage of the dynamic city I found myself in. Relics from the Ancient Roman habitation that were over two thousand years old were speckled throughout. However, for the first time I experienced a profound isolation that comes with a language barrier: even amongst my closest friends I felt that they did not truly know me because I could not convey my real self. When I think about my four months in France I feel a deep mixture of emotions: loneliness, happiness and bravery, however, what I feel most is great pride for having persevered and improved on my own. Je n’échangerais pas mon expérience pour le monde! Chiara Lamond, Year 11

ALICE SPRINGS 2016 This is the second year Scots has participated in a National Exchange Program for Year 8. On the 3rd of September, seven students from our year level embarked on a journey to Alice Springs. We didn’t know it yet, but the experience would change our lives and shape the people we are today. Our journey began at 6.30am from the one and only Albury Airport. The flights from Albury to Sydney, then Sydney to Alice Springs were tiring yet an independent learning experience. Krispy Kreme Donuts were most certainly our saviour, but we won’t ramble on about airport food as that is not the main focus of this experience.

as our own for two weeks. For some, this was a challenge. For others, it was quite a holiday! Boarding was a highlight for Desna as it was a different escapade to her usual house routine. She made new friends and grew as an individual as she learnt about how to adapt to different people and circumstances. Boarding food was expected to be horrible, but she was delightfully surprised she could keep it down. Audrey on the other hand, was paired with a day student. Their bonds grew stronger and stronger and over the two weeks it was like they had known each other forever. Her exchange’s lifestyle was a lot less stressful and it turned out to be just what she’d hoped for. However, we were able to ‘catch up’ on numerous occasions and discuss how we were travelling along on our pathways. Despite the different experiences each student had with their exchange, we had a wonderful time and many memories were made. It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and took some extreme “you only live once” attitude to go with the flow. Year Sevens, we guarantee that if you go, you will not regret it. It was a life changing experience and you don’t even have to learn another language to go! We would like to thank teachers (particularly Mr Armstrong and Mrs Thompson) for their time and effort in sending us across the country, our parents for investing in this fantastic experience and students for being overly enthusiastic and encouraging about it all. Densa Ramjee & Audrey Varghese, Year 8

As a part of our Exchange Program, Scots also welcomed in 2016 three students from Thailand: Pol, Poom and Kaohom and one student from France: Margaux. They all enjoyed studying at Scots and made life long friends from Scots.

Alice Springs was quite different in comparison to Albury. “With red dust plains and summer rains”, it certainly opened our eyes to a community outside our own. We were each paired with a student from St Phillips College and were to live their lives

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PRESENTATION BALL

Ms Amanda Ross 24 enthusiastic Year 11 couples embarked on nine lessons over seven weeks to enable them to participate in the 2016 Presentation Ball. The Sunday afternoon rehearsals with Justine Gilson, Alannah Newbold, Luke Bottoms and Tracey Fraser, allowed our students to learn four modern dances; Carousel, Tango, Cha Cha and the Progressive Jive. A highlight of the night was the Cha Cha, that saw all 24 couples dance in boxed formation as a group. The invitational dance, the Pride of Erin, where each participant invited a parent or relative to the floor, was a great way to conclude the formal part of the presentations. Thank you to Nick and Rochelle Martin for being our guests of honour, and to the parents and friends who attended to make the evening such a huge success.

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2016 HIGHLIGHTS

Exploring who we are… The early childhood years are a time of almost unprecedented growth and development. Children of this age, given opportunity and an optimal environment, are intrinsically ‘wired’ to learn.

… and our world Children are naturally curious, persistent, accepting, honest and capable. Our unique location, within The Scots School campus, gives us a broad range of environments and experiences to explore.

PRESCHOOL One of the wonderful aspects of working in the Preschool years is that every day and every year is different. The children and families are different, with different interests and skills, and therefore each year our program develops in different ways in response to this.

The ‘rainforest’ After several years of planning, donations from the P & F and our Parent Committee, plus several working bees, our rainforest garden is thriving and a favoured play space for the children.

We get to know our children and their families well, and this knowledge and the close relationships we form with families, allows us to work together with the shared goal of the children’s wellbeing and progress. The Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), with its focus on Being (in the moment), Belonging (both to families, other groups and the feeling of being accepted and valued) and Becoming (growing and developing) underpins everything we do in the Preschool – the policies, program and routines. The introduction of the PYP (Primary Years Programme) into the Preschool has been a refreshing experience for our staff and has challenged some of our pre-conceived beliefs and understanding about what children know and can do. The EYLF and PYP are highly compatible approaches – with children’s active learning and wellbeing at their core. We thank families for the many ways they have been involved in the Preschool during 2016 and look forward to many children returning to our centre next year.

Preschool Director Mrs Belinda Cottrell

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2016 HIGHLIGHTS

Kinder Dance The Kindergarten children love their dance session each week with the amazing Justine. These sessions help to develop coordination, balance and listening skills. These lessons culminate with the Infant Production.

Reading Each morning the Kindergarten children read to a parent helper. This opportunity for children to practice reading with help from parents each morning is vital for their development and VERY much appreciated.

Unit of Inquiry In Term 2 our Unit of Inquiry was “Families each have their own unique characteristics that develop over time”. The children really enjoyed sharing their family history and family treasures with each other.

KINDERGARTEN Our Kindergarten students arrived on the first day of Term 1 looking a little nervous but full of enthusiasm. They settled into their classroom and its associated routines very quickly. This year we were joined by the wonderful Ms Mellick who has helped all of us in so many ways over the last 12 months. Starting school is a very exciting time and this is reflected in the very busy schedule of events that we have participated in over the last 12 months. In Term 1, the first significant event for most of the children was to head out to the playground at recess and travel from one side of the monkey bars to the other! Once that challenge was completed the rest of the year seemed pretty easy in comparison. The children all participated in the Athletics Carnival to the best of their abilities and Dance with the amazing Justine was always fun and inspiring. The children are so lucky to have so many teachers who teach specialist subjects each week. The Easter Hat Parade was a wonderful way to conclude the term. Momentum seemed to pick up at the start of Term 2 with the children rising to the challenge of their first Cross Country race. Next, Eddie and Sarah were chosen to cut our 150th Birthday Cake which was a great privilege. Term 3’s highlight for the children was the beautiful performance of “The Greys” closely followed by our International Day of Peace celebrations and the Book week dress-up day. Term 4 is very hectic but it is with a great deal of pride that I observed this year’s Kindergarten children taking care of next year’s Kindergarten students during our Transition to School sessions. We have come full circle, well done Kindergarten 2016!

Kindergarten Teacher Mrs Sharon Bawden

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2016 HIGHLIGHTS Helping community Stacey from Carevan came to teach Year 1 about how she helps the local community. She inspired us to take action and launch a rice and book drive. With the help of the Junior School we collected 80 kgs of rice and over 150 books.

IB Learner Profile Year 1 filled a glass jar with coloured balls to choose a class treat. They loved their afternoon at Oddies Creek Park and were treated like royalty in their own special movie screening in the JET, complete with popcorn and yoghurt sticks.

YEAR 1 Our wonderful Year 1s had an amazing year full of challenges and opportunities. They launched themselves into Daily 5 and Readers CAFÉ and became independent readers and writers. In Maths they inquired, questioned and problem solved. In Science they took risks and tested their thinking.

Infants Production The Infants Production was definitely a Wow! moment. The wonderful Year 1s remained in character on stage for the entirety of the show, coordinating dance moves and singing numerous songs.

As part of the Units of Inquiry students visited the Albury Library Museum, MAMA and the Jindera Pioneer Museum. Students also had visits from guest speakers from Carevan, the Albury Fire Brigade and Ross Mitchell, who recycles buildings. They even Skyped with Angus Brayshaw from the Melbourne Demons! Students learnt how to nurture their friendships and they used different forms of expression to convey their uniqueness. They now understand how groups in a community function effectively and they interviewed many ‘grown ups’ about their roles and responsibilities. They became recycling gurus, collecting and sorting rubbish, and attempting to solve the rubbish problems of the world. The Blow, Bow and Beat concert showcased their musical talents on the violin and percussion instruments and they performed at the Scots Music Festival. Year 1 took risks in their learning and tried many new things. They grew and changed, and reflected on their own learning.

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K-2 Production Always a highlight on the Year 2 calendar, the infants’ production was a great success! This process has given children the opportunity to shine. The skills and confidence gained here, has transferred into all areas of their learnings.

Camp The Year 2 camp to The Great Aussie Resort was one of the highlights of the year. The students participated in many activities over the 2 days and had lots of fun.

YEAR 2 This year, Year 2 has grown so much! At the start of the year they required step-by-step instructions. Now, they are independent and take responsibility for their own learning. They confidently and competently take risks and make decisions, both in the classroom and in the playground. For example, during our PYP Units, the children have used iPads and Book Creator as a tool to inquire and communicate their knowledge on different topics.

Communities Year 2 learnt about communities and how people live. They have transferred their inquiry to the playground for example, in Term 2 the entire class was involved in creating a ‘Fairy Community’.

Another example of a huge area of growth in Year 2 has been with the Reader’s CAFE literacy programme. This daily program has helped the children focus on their literacy skills, honing in on the areas of Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Expanding Vocabulary. The children have enjoyed our read aloud of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series. Each day the children have waited desperately to hear the next event in this exciting adventure. This year the wonderful mathematicians in Year 2 have enjoyed an inquiry approach to maths. Using this open-ended, hands-on, collaborative approach, the children have explored many mathematical concepts. For example, they have budgeted and planned for a birthday party, measured and compared objects around the school and explored many different numbers. The Year 2s should be very proud of what they have achieved this year! While it will be sad to say goodbye to them they are certainly ready for the next step in their schooling.

Year 2 Teacher Mrs Stacey Cooper

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Camp Year 3 had a very adventurous camp at Valley Homestead. We tried lots of new learning experiences and we particularly liked being risk takers on the free fall and flying fox.

Science Fair Year 3 found the sharing of their inquiry into being a scientist really engaging. The learning helped build our skills in independent research, presenting and creativity.

YEAR 3 Year 3 reflected on their experiences of 2016 and the most memorable parts included: The extra opportunities that come with moving from Infants to Primary. These included more events to participate in at the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, being part of PSSA sport, learning recorder and violin, choir, being part of The Naturals and going on a longer camp.

Entertainment Evening The 3 and 4 Entertainment Evening was thrilling for the children. They enjoyed the process of creating their iMovies and sharing them with their families and friends.

Being encouraged to be “Bucket Fillers” - this rewarded our successes and strengthened our skills in the learner profile attributes and attitudes within the classroom. Spurring us to make good decisions gave us a chance to be our best. The class rewards were awesome! Working with the Year 4 students during our Unit of Inquiry lessons, we liked the interaction during group work, learning from our peers and being inspired by their ideas and sharing our own. Expanding our ‘tool kit’ by learning about different Apps to present and share our knowledge and understanding on various topics: Keynote, Pic Collage, Explain Everything, iMovie and especially Stop Motion were captivating. We were really engrossed in this use of technology. Although the work was harder we were supported to tackle it with greater independence so that we can be prepared for the next challenges in the year to come.

Year 3 Teacher Mrs Jane Vey

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Camp Year 4 camp was at Borambola. We loved the BMX riding, archery, kayaking, rock climbing and swimming. We enjoyed meeting the students from other schools as well.

Hooptime Hooptime was a special basketball day at the Wodonga Leisure Centre. We played at least five games each. Our teams were mixed and The Scorpions got through to the finals to play in Melbourne.

YEAR 4 This year has been a whirlwind of experiences for Year Four. We have explored a variety of fascinating Central Ideas includeding human migration which encouraged ‘empathy’ as we met four different refugees who shared their incredible migration journeys.

Art Excursion Year 4 entered a ‘Lambex’ competition and we won a trip to the MAMA art gallery. We had a guided tour and enjoyed the interactive car inspired by Mad Max.

We invited a local Member of Parliament, Cathy McGowan, into our classroom to share what inspires her as a role model and this gave us a chance to reflect on our role model choices. We liked being movie stars at the Year 3 and 4 Entertainment evening, watch out Hollywood. Our class grew so much this year we expanded into two classrooms and we had great fun exploring the new space! Year 4 took part in all activities with enthusiasm and worked collaboratively. Always up for a competition! Highlights included PSSA sport, Hooptime, Borambala camp, Internationally Minded day, Kitchen Garden program and a variety of excursions.

Year 4 Teachers Mrs Shelley Byrt and Ms Jacqui Turner

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Camp Year 5 travelled to Lake Nillahcootie for three days of adventure. We went mountain biking, slept in tents, abseiled, built bush shelters and created the biggest mud pit the world has ever seen.

Inquiry Have you ever wondered how the human body works, what it takes to be an explorer, how science affects design or how where you are born can affect your life? We did.

YEAR 5 Reflecting on the year that was we thought the best people to ask were the students, and this is what they came up with. New classroom, new teachers, new friends, new furniture and a new way of learning. 2016 was a step into the unknown for Year 5!

Excursions We walked in the footsteps of Hume and Hovell, admired the structure of our local bridges and made new friends with students who face different challenges to us.

The classroom brought us all together and brightened up the lives of Year 5s. It provided us with a new perspective on learning where we could choose our places to sit to suit our learning (and we could finally draw on the tables and not get into trouble!). Our teachers have guided us on a new path of learning, changing the way we learn, and making us â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;world readyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; students. They almost made it fun! With so many new students we have made loads of new friends. Our class boasts students from as far away as Ireland, USA, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and India along with locals from Albury, Wodonga, Wangaratta and Burrumbuttock. We all have great stories to share. PYP has increased our curiosity and expanded our learning. We now investigate and inquire more deeply into topics that are relevant to us. Now we are a step closer to our dreams.

Year 5 Teachers Mrs Amanda Laycock and Mr Tony Grigg

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2016 HIGHLIGHTS Design and Technology The students have a variety of projects throughout the year, taught expertly by Mr. Turner. Here, Archie is measuring carefully and Thalia and Anika are working cooperatively using a saw and mitre block.

Visual Arts Painting is only one component of the Visual Arts program. In this image, Jacky is working really delicately to sew a patch on to a special cushion he is making.

YEAR 6 What a year it was for our Year 6 students!

Primary Years Program (PYP) Collaborative learning is an essential part of the PYP. Students learn to develop essential life skills during this time, such as being cooperative, demonstrating respect and showing an appreciation of each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s input to discussions.

2016 started with a fantastic Unit of Inquiry, which was focused on looking after ourselves and making good lifestyle choices and culminated in an amazing camp to Valley Homestead, where abseiling, rope climbing and bush dancing were just some of the experiences enjoyed by our Year 6 students. Term 2 was equally as exciting. The Kitchen and Garden program saw students tasked with cultivating their own produce. Not only did students grow their own produce, they also cooked with the fruits (and vegetables) of their labour! Yummy! In Term 3, students undertook an exciting Unit of Inquiry that took them on an excursion to identify different bridge designs. In class, Year 6s continued to participate in mathematical problem solving tasks, as part of weekly enrichment groups. We also welcomed several new students to our class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; four Thai exchange and two young gentlemen, Jacky and Om. Term 4 started with rehearsals for our Year 5 and 6 production, Peter Pan. Many hours were spent on this spectacular performance and we all got so much joy out of the experience. We also planned and presented a three-minute speech, as part of a public speaking competition.

Year 6 Teacher Mr Jason Carr

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Back Row: Mrs Sharon Bawden, Tarun Steele, Hugh Phillips, Edward Byles, Phoebe Godward-Smith, Lachlan Baitch, Eddie Butko, Ms Janelle Mellick Seated: Lolaa Cooper-Hemphill, Pia Kunasegaran, Charlotte Alessi, Aleikra Moscher, Shanaaya Chowdhry, Saraya Essop, Sarah Owens

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Back Row: Mrs Kate Spargo, Rollo Nickols, Ella Maguire, Caelin Kopievsky-Blyth, Claire Greacen, Isaac Rutherford, Patience Joss, Mrs Melissah Cahill Seated: Leandra Lewin, Ainsley Aitken, Aachi Cooper-Hemphill, Samuel Martin, Billy Paffen, Millie Wilkerson, Lucy Armstrong Absent: Jedrek Day-Kowalski

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Back Row: Nina Davey, Kalan Mitchell, Hugh Masters, Anthony Alessi, Lara Brown, Ben Pendlebury Second Row: Udai Singh, Mitchell Godward-Smith, Aiden Nicolson, James Younger, Michael Nakagawa, Harry Ellis, Lyla Ferrari, Nicholas Lam, Mrs Stacy Cooper Third Row: Samuel Rogers, Samuel Maguire, James Wilkinson, Miley Clarke, Archie McInness, Adam Collins Seated: Karina Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Lillian Thompson, Ella Vey, Amara Steele, Nathalie Kong, Sara Butko, Sienna Akermanis

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Back Row: Hugo Leonard, Harry Dean, Taylor Brown, Oliver Baitch, William Johanson, William Robinson, Mrs Jane Vey Second Row: Sam John, Alec Armstrong, Billy Butko, Geordie Mitchell, Ram Kugathasan, Jonny Hine Seated: Emily Greacen, Luca Gibbons, Abigail Case, Dominic Dunstan, Alicia Martin, Annabel Taylor, Arifa Rizvi Absent: Tomas Aitken, Maddie Clifford, TJ Cole

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Back Row: Daniel Steer, Liam Nicolson, Angus Masters, Daisy Turner, William Maguire, Oskaa Cooper-Hemphill Third Row: Edward Laycock, Mia Gobel, Luke Pendlebury, Fergus McPhee, Thomas Holt, Max Thompson, Lachlan Vey Second Row: Mrs Shellet Bryt, Bianca Sparkes, Callum Cooper, Odin Cooper, Drew Cameron, Nicholas Wilkinson, William Rogers, Ms Jacqui Turner Seated: Claudia Alessi, Audrey Joss, Coco Brown, Evie Case, Emily Nakagawa, Emma Delbridge, Varuni Ramjee Absent: Sophie Clifford, Kaylee Cole, Damon Wright

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Back Row: Sophie Ellis, Jemima Dunstan, Bianca Blackberry, Eliza Capell, Madeleine Steer, Rory Hamilton, Kirby Clarke, Alexander Tremonti Third Row: Mr Tony Grigg, Brodie Cook, Shyam Kugathasan, Harrison Carr, Lily Taylor, Henry Gniel, Olivia Maguire, Chloe Watson Second Row: Tom Tooth, Mia Ennis, Sid John, Lewis Schubert, William Flahive, Marvin Davey, Amelia McInness, Jesse O’Brien, Mrs Amanda Laycock Seated: Tessa Cannon, Lara Diffey, Kiara O’Sullivan, Lily Lamond, Caroline Ashby, Charlotte Akermanis, Alexandra Perry-Dalton Absent: Starcia McNulty

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Back Row: Harriet Case, Archie Myers, Annabelle Green, Harrison Podmore_Taylor, Lucinda Macleod, Jacky Li Second Row: Max Diffey, Om Karki, Cameron Zauner, William Giles, William Bladwell, Mr Jason Carr Seated: Giulia Martinotti, Ruby Byrt, Jasmine Bourke, Abigail Wilkinson, Thalia Cross, Anika Gobel

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Highland Gathering Our very first Highland Gathering and Games were amazing. Students piped, danced and played in a variety of ensembles.

Alice Springs Exchange Year 8 students experienced living and studying in a different school. For some, this was a challenge, for others, it was quite the holiday.

STAGE 4 Transition to the secondary setting is a daunting process for many students. This is especially true of those commencing at a new school.

Snow Days Students skied for a whole day or competed at the Snow Sports Competitions. The experience provided physical and mental challenges.

The Stage 4 Wellbeing program continues to be developed to support teenagers as they navigate the transition into secondary schooling and adolescence. Relationships are key to connecting to community and promoting our wellbeing. Our focus in Term 1 was around establishing positive relationships with others, understanding what others may expect and having strategies to repair and restore relationships when things go awry. For Year 7, our focus in Term 2 was organisation. Learning how to manage paper and computer files is critical when navigating learning. Year 8, on the other hand, explored the teenage brain and how neural pathways are built. In particular, the focus was ‘How does understanding our brain help us to learn?’. These ideas were then furthered by the sessions run by the Study Skills facilitator ‘Elevate’. For both Year 7 and 8 Term 3 explored ways to study and the importance of mindfulness whilst maintaining a focus on study skills. And with assessments in Term 4 this focus was maintained. It has been most pleasing to see a marked improvement in the way students are approaching their organisation, study and general wellbeing!

Stage 4 Coordinator Mrs Yvonne Thompson

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Bethanga Landcare Day In a first for Scots, Year 10 spent a day in April working with the Bethanga Landcare Group, to clear noxious bushes from an area on the outskirts of town. The fruits of their labour will be able to be seen for years to come.

Year 9 Production Claire Murray’s original script was brought to life brilliantly by a very talented Year 9 cast led by director Liz Heitmeyer. Critics labelled the show one of the best ever.

STAGE 5 In the second year of the Stage Wellbeing model, Year 9 and 10 combined into house-based Learning Mentor groups with the two staff leaders for each house working collaboratively to oversee their student’s academic progress and wellbeing. The 2016 L.M. team comprised of Anne Shanley and David Edwards (Robertson), Josh Bear and Geoff Coughlan (Sellars), Asher Baker and Richard Routley (Simpson) and Cara Foley and David Smith (Willson).

End of Year Expeditions The highly successful Border to Beach expedition to South-West Victoria ran for all Year 9’s for the second time in 2016. In Year 10, 18 students participated in the first ever S.L. trip to Cambodia.

The overall pastoral aim in this Stage is to ready the students academically, socially, mentally and emotionally for the senior years of school and beyond, by providing opportunities for them to develop and grow. Developing independence and leadership is also a key focus. Along these lines, the 2016 Stage 5 Wellbeing program has included sessions on study skills, personal organisation, mental health, mindfulness, positive thinking, respectful relationships, careers education, sexual health and exam preparation. Developing empathetic individuals with a desire to help others in the community is another key aim of this Stage. This was encouraged in various ways including through the Year 10s continued participation in the Relay for Life. The Duke of Edinburgh program was another example of this. Led by Dave Edwards, it had a record number of Stage 5 participants in 2016. There is no doubt these cohorts will go on to be amongst the best the school has seen in the years to come.

Stage 5 Coordinator Mr Neale Poole

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Guys and Dolls An amazing and talented group of students performed in one of the best productions the school has had the opportunity to produce. Liz Heitmeyer and the team continue to outdo themselves.

Presentation Ball One of the best nights of the year when students and families get the opportunity to look amazing, have a fabulous meal and dance the night away. A real show stopper.

Year 11 Camp An outdoor experience that students look forward to for years. Surfing, paddling and really learning about growing into the type of leader who sets themselves apart.

STAGE 6 This has been a very busy year for Year 11 and it has already concluded with them starting the HSC Course this term. The Year 11 camp was one of the stand out events of the year with students learning to surf, kayak and stand up paddle board. The camp also had a large component dedicated to preparing for leadership later in the year. The Presentation Ball was another fantastic event for the year. Students trained for the whole of Term 2 and then did themselves proud on the night. Looking a million dollars and showing their skills on the dance floor. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Year 12 cohort has been an amazing group. They have led from the front from day one. They have had many successes and highlights during their year. They rethought the whole process. Some of their greatest achievements included the Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night In, House events and community service activities as well as other initiatives like the trivia night that was run for their chosen charity; Border Trust. Another great highlight for the year was the Guys and Dolls production. A real masterpiece. The Year 12 camp to Melbourne to visit universities, got the group thinking early about the options for the following year. Students have decided upon a range of alternatives including, gap years, work for a year, overseas travel and tertiary study. I wish them all the best for the year ahead.

Stage 6 Coordinator Mr Roger Barrows

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Back Row: Annabelle Spargo, Henry Norman, Ava Cofield, Jamie Podmore-Taylor, Evangeline Robinson, Grace Unthank, Sam O’Brien, Indi Ziebarth, Oliver Cooper Fourth Row: Monte Stamm, Ella Therkildsen, Milly Holmes, Richie Tooth, Tia Frazer, Ruby Bouffler, Lily Brooks, Eve Zawertailo, Ziggy Lamond, Indi Laycock Third Row: Ms Deeanne Sparkes, Angus Courtney, Lucy Ennis, Phoebe Plunkett, Lily Turner, Alec Pitteri, Lara Siever, Audrey Nakagawa, Jaspa Cooper, Mr Doug Agar Second Row: Thomas Wood, Charlie Paton, Riordan McMillan, Hamish Watson, Douglas Cameron, Charlie Simpson, Joel Cook, Archie Schubert, Tom Newman, Lachlan Coe Seated: Isabelle Weule, Tara Scholz, Michelle Crosthwaite, Maisie McInness, Chloe Bartasek, Alexandra Ellis, Laura Cook, Charlotte Dean, Emerson Stuchbery Absent: Jack Dunstan, Erin O’Brien, Mrs Karen Ennis, Ms Christie Ward, Mrs Yvie Thompson

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Back Row: Charlotte Delbridge, Angus Gatto, Lachlan Bahr, Jed Brooks, William Tomkins, James McMahon, Sigrid Bahr, Mitchell Cofield, Indyana Bridgman, Freya Giles Third Row: Ms Deeane Sparkes, Sam Crosthwaite, Sebastian Joss, Fergus Stuchbery, Olivia Hearn, William Hermiston, Lachlan Holmes, Xavier Buntin, Harry Schubert, Justin Diffey, Mr Doug Agar Second Row: Charlie Cameron, Oscar Henderson, Filippo Martinotti, Julia Brooksby, Claudia Kirwan, Tabby Cross, Kate Kingsell, Desna Ramjee, Bethany Moloney, Lucy Howe Seated: Eleanor Mullins, Brooklyn Moloney, Becky Bulle, Audrey Varghese, Maddison Geddes, Beatrix Leonard, Sarah Green, Miriam Ceraman, Claire Stanley Absent: Isobel Satchell, Sophie Standish, Jake Wright, Mrs Karen Ennis, Ms Christie Ward, Mrs Yvie Thompson

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Back Row: Mr David Smith, Angelena Ross, Alan Huang, Kelan Bissessor, Elle Rimmer, Benjamin McKenna, Luca Lamond, Thomas Wilkinson, Tom Geddes, Kaohom Sarochanantchin, Tierney Hamilton, Eleanor Robinson, Mr David Edwards Third Row: Mr Josh Bear, Mr Richard Routley, Billy Bourke, Amy Bayes-Smith, Myles Hanrahan, Caleb Therkildsen, Sam Crozier, Eddy Ziebarth, Lachlan Bulle, Charlotte Maskus, Samuel Hodges, Woody Patton, Mrs Anne Shanley, Ms Cara Foley Second Row: Ms Asher Baker, Lynette Tremonti, Thomas McLennan, Jessica Ward, Imogen Hanlon, Stretton Norman, Logan Kerr, Carey Bonnici, Jacob Delbridge, Jack Watson, Isobel Byrt, Mr Geoff Coughlan Seated: Brooke Goldsworthy, Isabella Plunkett, Emma Byrne, Grace Barrows, Sarah Wood, Mr Neale Pool, Sophie Matheson, Matilda Stamm, Lane McIntosh, Justine Underhill, Meg Paterson Absent: Alexander Geddes, Simone Grenfell-Uijland, Elliot Murray

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Back Row: Fergus Morrison, Ray Leonard, Christopher Zauner, Sebastian Turner, Benjamin Scholz, Archie Browning, Benjamin Knight, Sam Severin Fifth Row: Mr Richard Routley, Will Wladkowski, Mackenzie Bird, Austin Todd, Sam McLoughlan, Connor McCourt, Samuel Wotherspoon, Luc Sargeant, Lauren Croft, Charles Toal Fourth Row: Mr David Smith, Daniel Bal, Jacob Harangozo, Henry Bouffler, Kyle Blane-Brown, Geordie Sandell-Hobbs, Theodore Myers, Ben Sargeant, Joel Whitley, William Norman, Mr Joshua Bear Third Row: Mrs Asher Baker, Alyce Gardiner, Ellen Ring, Julia Tomkins, Alaina Bruce, William Brooksby, Bree Poole, Sophie Hanna, Amelia Unthank, Kate Moyle, Claire Murray, Mr Geoff Coughlan Second Row: Ms Cara Foley, Alice Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, Aleisha Adams, Jessica Cook, Lauren Webb, Rowan Frazer, Tia King, Phoebe McCrabb, Dhruv Chowdhry, Syed Rizvi, George Henderson, Ms Anne Shanley Seated: Olivia Cowell, Ellie Arnold, Emily Bell, Sophie Killalea, Yvette Underhill, Mr Neale Poole, Antonina Kirdyashkina, India Baker, Celia Cope-Williams, Pia Walker, Anna Karki Absent: Elouise Andrew-Batson, Samuel Herbert, Mr David Edwards

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YEAR 11

Back Row: Jeremy Kingsell, Cameron Evans, John Ward, Noah Zawertailo, Patrick McGillivray, Sabastian Bolden, Joshua Morgan, Fergus Patterson, Timothy Koschitzke, Alexander Hewitt, Harrison Mitchell, Domenic Bertazzo, Jack Parker, Joseph Myers Fourth Row: Nicholas Bahr, Jeremy Wall, James Bruce, Caleb Murray, Oscar Heer, Flynn Bowker, Angus Elder, Michael Rofe, Callum Brooksby, Tom Elder, Jamieson Bouffler, Lachlan Day, Jack Gallagher Third Row: Mr Chris Higgins, Chiara Lamond, Lily McDonald, Ally Schulz, Alexandra Pietila, Ella Pitteri, Ellie Howard, Lucia Fox-Mcphee, Allanah Moloney, Emily Robinson, Eleanor Clements, Hilary Newton, Alexandra Bulle, Jane Napier, Ms Daisie Thomas, Mr Dale Zawertailo Second Row: Mr Rob Cowan, Ms Rowena Turner, Jashan Ramjee, Connor Arnold, Hamish Young, Zoe Cumming, Abbey Walker, Amelia McCrabb, Taiya Matheson, Andrew Love, Nicholas Harvey, William Holmes, Lachlan Flanagan, Owen Stuchbery, Mrs Janet Westland Seated: Andrina Dixen, Ella Holmes, Sophia Ross, Kattriya McKinnon, Sarah Parker, Eliza Baker, Anna Maskus, Roisin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Isabelle Arnold, Gabrielle Grant, Madeline Bonnici, Elena Griffiths Absent: Tom Byrne, Mr Brett Rimmington, Ms Karlen Hollowey, Mr Roger Barrows

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YEAR 12

Back Row: Jason Knight, William Karaffa, Elizabeth Ferry, Hugh McMahon, Ethan Rimmer, Riley Kerr, William Luff, Paul Butler, Campbell Elliott, Lionel Goodwin, Jacqueline Coughlan, Nicholas Roe, Samuel Hanlon Fourth Row: Simon Du Plooy, Luke Jacobson, Catherine Chenoweth, Sarah Macleod, Luke Bottoms, Dominic Buntin, Louis Dashiell, William Brooke, Samuel Naissen, Zachary King, Euan Macleod Third Row: Mr Chris Higgins, Ms Daisie Thomas, Oliver Goodwin, Rory Holloway, Georgia McCourt, Tess Giltrap, Hugh Locke, Matthew Mills, Rebecca Evans, Abbie Little, Claire Cook, Emma Webb, Mrs Janet Westland, Mr Dale Zawertailo Second Row: Ms Rowena Turner, Callum Barrows, Alexandra Croft, Lucy Patton, Mahalah Mullins, Molly Jones, Tahnee Olsson, Victoria Spinks, Claudia Mudge, Emma Graham, Alannah Newbold, Grace Barry, Mr Rob Cowan Seated: Madalin Jarvis, Lisa Turner, Gabrielle Goldsworthy, Stephanie Wood, Oscar Bird, Emily Graetz, Kate Haris, Winona Horton, Isabella Simmonds, Phoebe McIntosh Absent: Mr Brett Rimmington, Ms Karlen Hollowey, Mr Roger Barrows

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Mrs Marita Watson There is a long list of performances to choose from when highlighting special moments from this year. The Whole Notes Music Tour is special because our students share their instruments and musical knowledge with other students. This year they provided students from Tabletop Public School with the opportunity to learn about their musical instruments and how to play them. The list of performances that took place this year include The Blow, Bow and Beat Concerts, Music Assemblies, Musicals The Greys and Peter Pan, The Albury/ Wodonga Eisteddfod, Scots Music Festival, performances at Borella House including the opening of their new facility, the Music Tour to Melbourne to see Matilda and to record our choir pieces, The Boite Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus, the Carol Service, Final Assembly, Grandparents Day and Speech Night. There are special moments and wonderful opportunities afforded to all our students through this extensive and inclusive program. The Naturals competed against other School Bands at the Eisteddfod and won The Greg Aplin Award for Best Primary Band. To win this prestigious award is a result of the discipline, effort and dedication the children make when rehearsing and representing their school. This year we had five local schools participate in the Boite Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus. This event broadens and deepens the students understanding and influences their perception of their world and their place in it. This year the students were provided with the opportunity to understand and appreciate the music and culture of The Windrush movement and to learn songs from the Caribbean.

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Mr Paul Tasker 2016 – What a big year for music at Scots! Our students always give memorable performances across so many areas: shows, concerts, Eisteddfod, HSC, Chaplain’s Induction, etc. The Sesquicentennial events dotted throughout the year required numerous musical contributions – string orchestra, soloists, pipe band, formal church services, the Highland Gathering, formal concerts, new works composed and much more – too many to list and give full credits for! A huge thank you to all staff and students for the extra level of commitment required this year. We sadly farewelled Mrs. Cheryl Lewis after a long and distinguished career guiding our string players and warmly welcomed Mrs. Catriona Byles as her very capable replacement.

Major Highlights HSC Encore nominations for the class of 2015: Rose Byrne, Madeline Maclean, Jack Paterson. A joyous production of “Guys and Dolls” – what a fabulous cast and pit band! Very proud to have this as my final musical at Scots.

Hazelwood Music Award Emily Graetz William Karaffa Hugh Mcmahon

Musical Group Leaders Our senior ensemble leaders for 2016 were: Choir: Soprano: Alannah Newbold Alto: Catherine Chenoweth Tenor: Luke Jacobson Bass: Jason Knight Barbershop: Caleb Murray, Fergus Patterson, Rory Holloway, Luke Jacobson Adelines: Lisa Turner, Catherine Chenoweth, Emily Graetz, Andrina Dixen Chorale: Lisa Turner Orchestra: Concertmaster: William Karaffa. Leader: Emily Graetz Concert Band: Hugh Mcmahon, Rory Holloway

Another very impressive Scots Music Festival, one of the very best. Fantastic performances were heard from across the whole school in a range of styles and ensembles.

Jazzgang: Alexandra Croft, Winona Horton

Success at the Albury-Wodonga Eisteddfod. There were exciting wins for Cantabile, Senior Choir, Concert Band, Barbershop and Dynamix during the schools’ sections plus the much treasured shield for best overall school choral programme.

Cantabile: Meg Paterson, Justine Underhill

Music Awards Congratulations to the 2016 medal winners: The Kent Hilton Pipe Band Award Tahnee Olsson The Clan Lamont Cup for Most Improved Drummer Georgia McCourt The Clan Lamont Pipe Band Encouragement Award Phoebe Plunkett Music Faculty Award For Musical Excellence Alexandra Croft The Lyn Potter Award for Junior Musician of The Year Caleb Therkildsen

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PIPE BAND

Mr Scott Nicolson 2016 has been a remarkable year for the Band as the school celebrated its Sesquicentenary and we could not have achieved what we have without support from parents, teachers, support staff and our Principal, Ms Mahy. Our numbers have steadily increased throughout the year and it is great to see students from the Junior School commencing to learn either pipes or drums. We now have more than 50 learners in both the Junior and Senior Schools. This year the Band has performed at over 50 events at the school and in the community. The Band has also featured in many high profile performances including Sunrise and The Scots Dragoon Guards concert. In March the Band travelled to New Zealand for their National Pipe Band Contest and then continued the National theme by competing in the Australian version in October in Sydney. A 4th place overall in our grade is testament to how much improvement has been made by all players. In May, as part of the Sesquicentenary celebrations, the Band organised and ran a very successful Highland Games and Tattoo. With 15 Pipe Bands, 40 stalls and 4000 people in attendance, this event was one not to be missed. A huge thanks to all our sponsors, advertisers and other bands for making this day special. Our band office bearers this year were Sebastian Turner (Pipe Major), Andrina Dixen and George Henderson (Pipe Sergeants), Angus Masters (Drum Major), Tahnee Olsson (Drum Sergeant) and Georgia McCourt (Drum Corporal). This year the Band will farewell our four Year 12 members, Tahnee Olsson (Kent Hilton Award), Luke Bottoms, Elizabeth Ferry, Georgia McCourt (Clan Lamont Award) who have provided strong support and leadership in their final demanding year at school. We are extremely proud of the enormous contribution that they have made to our program and we wish them every success in the future. A special thank you is due to our drumming tutor, Mr Tom Mewett, who has worked tirelessly throughout the year to improve the percussion section of the Band. Thanks also to Ms Anne Shanley and Ms Jessie Yabsley for their invaluable support of the Pipe Band during the year. The Band looks forward to next year when we will take our place alongside 1200 other performers at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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DANCE

Mrs Elizabeth Heitmeyer Our Scots Dance program has really hit a new level this year. Our participation rates show it is still one of the most popular programs amongst our students. We had a senior and a junior competition dance troupe this year, who competed in a series of events around the area. Their success, enthusiasm and independence in this new arm of our dance program is much appreciated. This year, FINALLY, we achieved the elusive first place in the local Eisteddfod. This group performed the same piece they performed at our Highland Gathering, to much acclaim. Congratulations to our Senior School dancers for this but as ever, each and every group filled us with pride. Our presence in the local performing arts community is one we can be proud of. Thanks to Ms Sparkes and Mrs Cooper for their hard work in supporting the dance genius of our irrepressible dance teacher, Justine Gilson.

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INFANTS PRODUCTION

Ms Rachel McNamara “Through the Arts people use different forms of expression to convey their uniqueness as human beings.” The infants musical this year was a step towards an inquiry based, integrated arts program. One that is rich in both product and process. Performance is a collaborative art, combining physical, verbal, visual and aural dimensions. Through participation in the Arts, our students are practising skills in collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking but our teaching staff also practiced these skills in the producing of the work. Art, Music and Drama all combining to explore the inquiry statement simultaneously to our students. This year the script was generated through a process of exploration, improvisation and writing, using the above statement from the ‘How we express ourselves’ central idea as a stimulus. Throughout this process students explored William Shakespeare; the great masters of painting; whether sport is an expressive art form or not and what it is that makes us unique and valuable to our local and global communities. The students shared their love of Bollywood dancing, their amazing skills in music, gymnastics and Irish dancing, all of which was incorporated into the script. The infants production is a fantastic tradition and an integral part of the fabric of the learning in the junior school and the performing arts calendar at Scots. It is a celebration of the flourishing of curious, creative and enthusiastic learners that this school is creating together.

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YEARS 5-6 PRODUCTION

Mrs Elizabeth Heitmeyer Pirates. Fairies. Flying children. Crocodiles. Indians. What a fantastic combination! Peter Pan is a story with timeless appeal because it encourages us to embrace imagination whilst reminding us of the inevitability of growing up. It truly had something for all age groups. Who could have failed to be impressed by the amazing commitment of Year 5 and Year 6. The leads in particular did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life and they should be very proud of themselves. We are certainly proud to be able to give our students such a deep learning experience. Besides learning performance skills, the students become more confident, they learn to think on their feet and really understand what it is like to be part of a big team doing a big job. This production gives many of our young students a real love of performing that stays with them throughout their life at Scots, and beyond.

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YEAR 9 PRODUCTION

Mrs Elizabeth Heitmeyer Congratulations to playwright Claire Murray, who created a script that captivated actors and audience alike. Rehearsals really were great fun as we brought to life Sackville Flats High, where winning the annual ‘cup’ gives students privileges beyond their wildest dreams. With a crazy mix of Mexican exchange students, nerds, hipsters, jocks, emos and the evil ‘popular girls’ this show was a great success by any measure. In a first, we even had a musical number on bicycles! This cohort was brave from the word go, challenging gender expectations along the way. By being supportive of each other and bringing a positive attitude to every rehearsal, it allowed students to feel confident to improvise and take risks on stage that were all about making a great show and stepping just a little beyond their comfort zone. This event has become a firm favourite in the school calendar and it is pleasing that now nearly every year, over half the cohort audition for a lead role.

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SENIOR PRODUCTION

Mrs Elizabeth Heitmeyer The cast of this show really ‘rocked the boat’ in a grand fashion this year. In a school with a tradition of fine musicals, this one can stand proudly amongst the best. Visually it was an aesthetic treat, with our giant dice set transformed into a variety of scenes. The costumes were amazing but of course, it all only worked because of the skill of the cast. Our leads in ‘Guys and Dolls’ were absolutely captivating and a testament to the performing arts programs that they have experienced over their time at Scots. The pit band, masterfully led by Mr Paul Tasker, belted out the popular score and combined with the vocal performance of the leads to create a show that far exceeds what most schools can achieve. Congratulations to the cast and of course, the hard-working staff who care deeply about making this a fun yet quality performing arts experience.

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INTERHOUSE HIGHLIGHTS

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SIMPSON HOUSE

WILSON HOUSE

Seniors

It’s been a successful year for Simpson. Our Senior team was unable to take the cake at any of this years carnivals, coming in at 2nd in the Swimming, 2nd in X-Country and 3rd in Athletics, however the Junior School pulled out a mammoth effort to take 1st place in all three carnivals. Sometimes you have to lose the battle to win the war, and Simpson managed to take out the Interhouse Cup for 2016.

2016 was an exciting year for Wilson! Taking the cake twice (as Dom would have said it) in the senior carnivals, it was Wilson’s time to shine… although we were robbed for the overall cup.

This came at a little bit of a surprise and we managed to make the other houses green with jealousy. Congratulations to all the age champions and runners up, record breakers and BISSA representatives and thanks to everyone who put in an effort to help out the house. This year we revitalized the Interhouse Service Competition as many Simpson members participated in our own Clean Up Australia day at the end of Environmental week, as well as the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Santa Run, Vinnies Drive and many other events both through the school community and in their own time. We also ran a successful Activities Day in Term 4 with students in Years 6 to 9 aiming to increase team spirit and interaction across year levels as the students worked together to complete an ‘Amazing Race’.

This year Dom and I, along with the rest of the House Captains focused our energy on the community service aspect of our role. We initiated a points system that rewarded house points for efforts past the sporting grounds. Wilson’s initiative was, as it has been for many years, The Red Shield Appeal. The day was a huge success, involving a group of over 60 students and staff. We would like to thank everyone that dedicated their Sunday morning to help those less fortunate than themselves, and huge shout out to Rev Donnelley for all her help. Wilson’s strong and passionate efforts off the field matched those on it too. Taking home both the Inter-House Cross Country and Athletics, Wilson’s consistent efforts of participation and pure talent have been noticeable all year round. We would like to thank the whole of Wilson 2016 for their efforts in their participation and positivity! We are also certain that Issy and Zunder are going to make a super duo as Wilson Captains, and are confident in leaving Wilson’s victory (minus the actual cup which we didn’t win…) in their hands. Go Wilson!

Thanks to Max Diffey and his outstanding efforts as Junior School House Captain and Good Luck to the Captains and team for 2017!

Juniors Juniors This year I enjoyed being House Captain of Simpson. We won all three carnivals and set a few records in some events. Every child in Simpson put in an effort to finish every event they were in and put points on the board for the team. Everyone was cheering people in the Pool, Athletics Track and Cross Country course. Every carnival was close and I enjoyed having the win three times. A lot of people were being put out of their comfort zone, doing things they don’t like, but still having a go. In my last year in the Junior School, I really enjoyed the being House Captain of Simpson.

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This year I was the Junior Wilson House Captain for 2016. I really enjoyed being House Captain and have learnt a lot about leadership. Although Wilson didn’t win any carnivals, everyone tried their best and hopefully had a lot of fun. I was very proud to be captain this year because everyone was super encouraging and cooperative. I wish I could do it all over again!

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ROBERTSON HOUSE

SELLARS HOUSE

Seniors

2016 had high hopes for Robertson. After winning the activities day “The Amazing Race” in late Term 4 it set the stage for a thrilling year of first places, huge individual and team efforts and of course, trophies.

Sellars has been infamous for their lack of success in the house competition every year, and we are saddened to say that this year was…no different.

The Swimming Carnival was an incredible day where as a House, we learnt new chants, lifted the house spirit and supported each other which was enough to get us over the line and hold the trophy aloft for the first time in 23 years. Robertson entered the Cross Country with confidence and honour as we were ready for success. However, the sweat, countless potholes and dust got the better of us as we collectively ended up a complacent 3rd place. It was a great effort by Robertson. The Athletics Carnival highlighted the value Robertson places on support as everyone cheered, watched their fellow Robertson team and stepped out of their comfort zone for house points and team spirit. Everyone tried their hardest and enjoyed themselves which subsequently lead to Robertson coming second overall. It was a great collective effort. As part of the new community service initiative introduced this year, Robertson conducted the Vinnies Clothing Drive late in Term 2. We had some great participation for the event but as to be expected Robertson come out victorious yet again with Sellars in 2nd, Wilson 3rd and Simpson in 4th. Thanks must go to everyone who donated towards this great cause and also Rev. Beth Donnelly who helped with the organisation.

Juniors I was very privileged to be chosen to represent Robertson as their House Captain for 2016. When I was chosen, I tried to be the best role model I could be and also try to show the little kids how to compete fairly. It was a good opportunity for me to see what it was like for me to be a leader. Robertson had a successful year with the carnivals by being competitive, dressing up, and being supportive, but sadly not bringing home the chocolates. Robertson also had quite a few children represent the school in multiple events including athletics, swimming and cross country. I recommend to try to be house captain for anyone.

However, all the houses, in particular Sellars, had a magnificent year this year as the house competition received a makeover from the captains. The interhouse competition this year has had a more holistic approach in an attempt to get as many students involved in a range of activities. For Sellars, this involved the Sellars Santa Run, which accumulated a range of gifts for the Salvation Army, as well as the revamped Activities Day at the end of Term 4. The house competition involved a plethora of activities including community service initiatives, mini competitions in the house assembly and novelty races at the traditional athletics, swimming and cross country carnivals. Sellars may not have succeeded in winning any carnivals, however, we emerged as a more connected and established house, that next year, will come out on top.

Juniors I really enjoyed being House Captain. All of Sellars did really well and everyone tried very hard. In swimming, I think all of Sellars stepped out of their comfort zones and had a go. In athletics and cross country, Sellars all did really well, they were very supportive and did great. They all showed great sportsmanship even though we didn’t win any events, we all gave it our best effort. I really liked being House Captain because I liked helping the children and giving out the lollies!

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INTERHOUSE SWIMMING

Mr David Smith The Senior School Swimming Carnival was held at the Albury Swimming Centre on 16th February. The Junior School competition was held in the School Pool on 19th February. Junior and Senior results – age group champions: Girls

Boys

8 Years Champion R/U Champion

Sara Butko Sienna Akermanis

Anthony Alessi Kalan Mitchell

9 Years Champion R/U Champion

Maddie Clifford Annabel Taylor

Hugo Leonard Billy Butko

Sophie Clifford Emily Nakagawa Evie Case

Callum Cooper William Maguire

11 Years Champion R/U Champion

Olivia Maguire Lara Diffey

Harrison Podmore-Taylor Brodie Cook

12 Years Champion R/U Champion

Lucinda MacLeod Annabelle Green

Max Diffey Archie Myers

13 Years Champion R/U Champion

Phoebe Plunkett Jamie Podmore Taylor

Monte Stamm Oliver Cooper

14 Years Champion R/U Champion

Isabella Plunkett Eleanor Mullins

Kaohom Sarochanantchin Jake Wright

15 Years Champion R/U Champion

Isobel Byrt Sophie Matheson

Eddy Ziebarth Caleb Therkildsen

Ellen Ring Alyce Gardiner

Ray Leonard

10 Years Champion R/U Champion

16 Years Champion Champion R/U Champion

Sam Herbert

17 Years Champion R/U Champion

Roisin O’Brien Chiara Lamond

Harrison Mitchell Alexander Hewitt

Senior Champion R/U Champion

Abbie Little Claudia Mudge

Euan MacLeod Hugh Locke

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INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS

Mr David Smith The Annual Scots School Athletics Carnivals were held at Albury Athletics Stadium on 17 th May (Junior School) and 19th May (Senior School).

Junior and Senior results â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age group champions: 9 Years Girls

Maddie Clifford

9 Years Boys

Hugo Leonard

10 Years Girls

Sophie Clifford

10 Years Boys

Drew Cameron

11 Years Girls

Jemima Dunstan

11 Years Boys

Harrison Podmore-Taylor

12/13 Years Girls

Abigail Wilkinson

12/13 Years Boys

Max Diffey

13 Years Girls

Jamie Podmore Taylor

13 Years Boys

Henry Norman

14 Years Girls

Olivia Hearn

14 Years Boys

Will Hermiston

15 Years Girls

Jessica Ward

15 Years Boys

Sam Crozier

16 Years Girls

Ellen Ring

16 Years Boys

Ray Leonard

17 Years Girls

Allie Bulle

17 Years Boys

Harry Mitchell

21 Years Girls

Kate Haris and Abbie Little

21 Years Boys

Riley Kerr

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INTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

Mr David Smith The School Cross Country competition was held at the Albury/ Wodonga Equestrian Centre on 28th April. Junior and Senior results â&#x20AC;&#x201C; age group champions: Students Name

Division

Category

Edward Butko

Junior

Boys 6 Years

Jedrek Day-Kowalski

Junior

Boys 7 Years

Kalan Mitchell

Junior

Boys 8 Years

Harry Dean

Junior

Boys 9 Years

Nicholas Wilkinson

Junior

Boys 10 Years

Harrison Podmore Taylor

Junior

Boys 11 Years

Max Diffey

Junior

Boys Senior

Charlotte Alessi

Junior

Girls 6 Years

Ella Maguire

Junior

Girls 7 Years

Sara Butko

Junior

Girls 8 Years

Madeleine Clifford

Junior

Girls 9 Years

Sophie Clifford

Junior

Girls 10 Years

Olivia Maguire

Junior

Girls 11 Years

Abigail Wilkinson

Junior

Girls Senior

Montague Stamm

Senior

Boys 13 Years

Lachlan Holmes

Senior

Boys 14 Years

Caleb Therkildsen

Senior

Boys 15 Years

Ray Leonard

Senior

Boys 16 Years

Harrison Mitchell

Senior

Boys 17 Years

Hugh Locke

Senior

Boys Senior

Milly Holmes

Senior

Girls 13 Years

Beatrix Leonard

Senior

Girls 14 Years

Grace Barrows

Senior

Girls 15 Years

Ellen Ring

Senior

Girls 16 Years

Isabelle Arnold

Senior

Girls 17 Years

Kate Haris

Senior

Girls Senior

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BASKETBALL

Mrs Karen Ennis Another year for the Scots Basketball Club is coming to a close. With 28 teams from Year 2 to Year 12, it has been a truly wonderful effort, from parents, staff and especially students. There is such great enthusiasm for the game and the cooperation from all of the students every week continues to leave me extremely proud of our students efforts and contributions. From Mr Zawertailo and myself to you: your work each week is greatly appreciated, your organisation (most of the time) and courtesy towards the rest of the community is outstanding. The payment and registration of students online has continued to be a challenge again this year and I appreciate all of your patience in this regard. Additionally, we have continued to run energetic training sessions each week and students have been honing their skills and improving their game. I encourage all enthusiastic players to make the effort with their teams and organise some training sessions. I would like to take this opportunity to thank others who make playing basketball at Scots a positive experience. Firstly, thank you to our very special staff, who have assisted us again throughout this year: Mr Zawertailo and his words of wisdom, Mr Grigg for his tireless efforts in organising the ever growing basketball program in the junior school and Mr Smith for his support. As well, I would like to express our appreciation for the students who have taken on coaching responsibilities on top of their playing commitments. Without student coaches we would not be able to enter as many teams in the competition as we do. Finally, thank you parents for supporting your children and the school at the stadium. In particular, I would like to thank those that coach, or assist with scoring and those that cheer every week. Your encouragement and support are greatly appreciated.

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EQUESTRIAN

Mrs Alison Mitchell Captains: Tess Giltrap and Gabriella Goldsworthy This year Scots hosted its 7th annual interschool equestrian event. Our team members competed against riders from 25 other schools. Congratulations to Galen College for their first win at this event and to Scots riders for their sportsmanship and camaraderie on the day. Thank you to our dedicated parent committee for making this event possible: Alison Stanley, Kim Taylor, Barb Chenoweth, Tess Goodwin, Libby Ward, Teegan Ashby, Fiona Holmes and Kevin McKinnon. Thanks also to our sponsors: Horseland; Ashby Chartered Accountants; MVS Valuers; Jones The Grocer; Baker Motors; Paull & Scollard Stock & Station Agents and Resort Siesta. A small but determined team also competed at the Victorian State Championships in Werribee. There were many individual highlights but most significantly our team came 16th in a very large competitive field. Congratulations to Claire Stanley, Kattriya McKinnon, Ella Holmes, Amelia McCrabb, Meg Paterson, Tess Giltrap and Gabriella Goldsworthy.

Outstanding Individual Achievements in 2016: Claire Stanley in Year 8 is achieving well in the Showhorse arena. Claire, along with her horse Glo-Brook Royal Silk, was selected for the Secondary Show-Horse Rider Victorian Team and she competed at the Nationals in Sydney in September. Year 9 Team member, Jess Ward, with her horse Dolgwilli Yepsi, is a shining star on the Polo Cross Field. As a member of the NSW Junior Girls team they won the Australian National Polo X Championships earlier this year and Jess was also awarded best Number 2 player. Kattriya McKinnon in Year 11 is riding at the highest possible level across all disciplines at interschool competitions. Outside of school, Kattriya is competing at 1* events. She was the 2016 recipient of the Scots Equestrian Sports Award.

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AFL

Mr Neale Poole Victory by the Scots First 18 Boys’ team in the Bill Taylor Cup was the highlight of the 2016 football year. The team, led by captain Dominic Buntin, went through the competition undefeated, including memorable wins against our arch rivals Xavier and Albury High. This is the first title for Scots in the local schools competition in six years. Will Holmes, James Bruce and Riley Kerr were amongst the best players for the team. Another highlight of the year was the effort of the Under 16 Boys’ team who reached the Grand Final of the AWJFL competition, eventually going down by 22 points to St Patricks in the decider. The team won three finals to reach the big one including an inspiring victory over Lavington in the Preliminary final. Paul Harangozo did a fine job coaching this team with the assistance of Brendan McLoughlan, Andrew Bouffler and Pat Wotherspoon. Sam Wotherspoon won the team’s Best and Fairest Award. It was a much leaner year for the Under 14s in terms of wins but the team improved greatly over the season under the coaching of Craig Schubert. Justin Diffey won the Best and Fairest Award. Both of the Scots Girls’ teams had a positive year in terms of wins and losses but were unlucky not to progress to the finals in their divisions. New ground was broken with four senior girls receiving Colours for the first time and Gabrielle Goldsworthy being selected for the Murray Bushrangers Under 18 Girls’ team. Gun parent coaches Graeme Cook and Gary Evans led the senior girls for the third year running whilst Year 10 students Rowan Frazer, Jacob Harangozo, Ray Leonard and Sam Wotherspoon combined to coach the U15s. At an individual level, Eddy Ziebarth and Henry Bouffler were selected in the NSW U15 CIS team with Eddy going on to make the overall NSW team which contested the national titles. The team finished third and Eddy had a fine individual carnival. Sam Herbert, Ray Leonard, Sam Severin and Sam Wotherspoon all represented the AWJFL at the North-East Carnival. Tom Wood and Lachlan Holmes were selected in the Murray team to contest the NSW State Zone trials.

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HOCKEY State Hockey Representatives Ella Therkildsen was selected in the U13 Victorian (white) Team and played in the National Competition in Perth. Ella was also awarded the Most Promising Goal Keeper’s Award by Hockey Albury-Wodonga.

Mr Brett Rimmington Hockey Hockey Hockey This year Scots fielded teams in the Under 12 Girls, Under 16 Boys and Division 3 Women’s competitions. Scots students also played in several other teams under the dual registration system.

Under 14 Girls (Phantoms) Team Player Award: Emily Nakagawa Most Consistent Player: Audrey Nakagawa Best and Fairest: Ella Therkildsen.

Under 16 Boys Hockey The Under 16 Boys team finished a credible third on the ladder, winning their Semi-Final match but being put out in the Preliminary Final. A great effort from all players. Thank you to Hugh Cullen for coaching the team and to Matthew Mills for providing support as assistant coach. Kerry Ross and Amanda Ross ably managed the team. Most Improved: Dhruv Chowdhry Runner-up Best and Fairest: Andrew Love Best and Fairest: William Wladkowski.

Division 3 Women The team was coached by Mr Doug Agar and Mrs Claire McIntosh provided support in the manager’s role. The team consisted of several past and present parents and a number of Year 10 and 12 students and several younger students playing at U14 age level. The team also finished third in their competition, winning their Semi-Final match and progressed to play in the Preliminary Final which they narrowly lost. A tremendous effort. Player’s Choice Award: Abbie Little Best and Fairest: Victoria Spinks Best and Fairest: Phoebe McIntosh Perpetual Awards: Junior Club Persons of the Year: Victoria Spinks and Matthew Mills.

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Matthew Mills represented the ACT and William Karaffa played for Victoria in the Under 18 State Hockey Championships held in Launceston. This is an outstanding effort from both players to make these teams for the second year running and reflects their commitment and determination to play at the highest level.

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NETBALL

Ms Karlen Holloway This year saw netball move to a different structure with the Senior School participating in the Albury Netball Association Autumn Monday night competition and the Junior School participating in the Albury Netball Association Saturday competition at JC King Park. In the Monday night competition, we had nine teams participating. Seven out of our nine teams progressed through to finals. The Scots Squirrels and the Scots Snakes progressed through to the Grand Final. Both teams put in gutsy efforts but unfortunately came second on the night. Girls participated in squad training sessions. This involved skills, drill and game play for the students who were interested in developing and refining their skills. A big thank you to staff, parents and students who assisted with coaching, managing and organisation of teams; Mrs McGhee, Ms Baker, Ms Miller, Ms Green, Mrs Laycock, Andy Howe, Kathy Evans, Jacqui Coughlan, Ray Leonard and Rebecca Evans. We had one junior team entered in the Saturday competition. Throughout the season the girls worked hard and won most of their games. The team consisted of; Sophie Clifford, Jemima Dunstan, Sophie Ellis, Madeleine Clifford, Lara Diffey, Charlotte Akermanis, Mia Gobel, Varuni Ramjee, Kirby Clarke, Olivia Maguire and Claudia Alessi. The girls were coached by Sarah Green and Beatrix Leonard of Year 8. Both girls were very dedicated to their team and ran weekly training sessions to help with skills and improvement in match play. Thank you to Rev. Donnelly for managing this team in her first year at Scots. Another aim for netball at Scots has been to provide girls with greater representative opportunities within our region. Early in the year we had a large number of girls trial for the RAS team which competed in Sydney. Well done to Bree Poole, Alyce Gardiner and Rebecca Evans on being selected in the Open team. Rebecca was also selected in the possibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and probableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s which is an enormous achievement at this level. Trials were also run to select representative teams for Scots at two local carnivals this year. Scots had 4 teams represent at the AWSSNA carnival held here in Albury. At this carnival the Year 9/10 team came a very close second. We also had two teams represent at the Netball Victoria Schools Championship carnival in Wangaratta. Again the Year 9/10 team came a very close second and just missed out on progressing to a carnival in Melbourne. Well done to all girls who have contributed to netball at Scots this year. I look forward to another great year in 2017!

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SNOWSPORTS

Mr David Smith

Ms Daisie Thomas

The 2016 Albury Steamers Cup Rugby Union Gala Day was held at the Scots School Albury on Friday 26th February. The competition was organized by the Brumbies Rugby and the Albury Steamers Junior Development Committee. Scots entered five teams into the competition including, for the first time two girls teams.

This year Scots had a wonderful season at the snow, with many competitions entered and successes across all of the disciplines. The competitions kicked off with the Australian Schools Snow Sports Championships (ASSSTC) held at Falls Creek in early August. The team of 13 students ranged from Years 7 to 11 and most participated in two or more events. The weather was challenging but the results were very encouraging. Eleanor Mullins and Flynn Bowker had outstanding runs and overall the whole team placed 4th which was wonderful considering the tough level of competition.

The girls played the Viva7 – touch Rugby version of the game. The Scots Year 11/12 Girls team won the inaugural senior girls event, beating Xavier in the final.

The Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships were entered by a team of students: Eleanor Mullins, Pip Martinotti, Giulia Martinotti, Abigail Wilkinson, Sarah Green and Annabelle Green. Eleanor Mullins qualified for the Australian Interschool Championships held at Perisher, and entered the skier cross where she placed 11th and Moguls where she placed a very impressive 4th. Overall it was a hugely successful year for the snow sport enthusiasts and all participants are to be congratulated on an excellent season. The Scots Boarding Houses also enjoyed a trip to the snow on their annual Ski Trip to Falls Creek in late August. It was an excellent trip away which saw 23 students and 5 adults throw themselves downhill for two days, and the whole team faced the new challenge of Cross-Country skiing on the final day. It was an exciting opportunity to explore a new technique of moving through the snow and provided everyone with some hilarious stacks; notably seen during the inventive game of Snow-Net-Ball where a ball was passed ‘netball style’ while remaining on the skinny skis. The students were motivated in the lodge, assisted with jobs and managed to keep track of all of their gear while away. Thank you to the whole team who made the trip possible and so thoroughly enjoyable. Bring on the 2017 Boarder Ski Trip!

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SOCCER

Lane McIntosh, Year 9

Mr David Smith

Not a great season for Scotsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Under 16 Softball team as far as results were concerned but we played with spirit, improved our skills and had a great deal of fun.

Scots entered teams in the 2016 U15 Bill Turner Cup (boys) and Trophy (girls) competitions.

The team moved up to a higher grade and found the competition challenging but not overwhelming. Team members were trialled in various positions and combinations as part of team development, and once again our fielding proved our strength.

Both teams were narrowly defeated in the first round. The boys played against a strong Xavier team and the girls team lost out to Albury High.

Boys

Girls

There were some great catches taken throughout the season, with the area of greatest improvement being our ability to put pressure on the players running between bases.

Will Hermiston

Lily Turner

Henry Boufller

Issy Plunkett

Tom McLennan

Justine Underhill

With only four teams in the competition, we made the finals but were knocked out in the first round.

Kelan Bissessor

Jess Ward

Ben McKenna

Sarah Green

Special thanks goes to the parents who supported the team every week, our coaches, manager and scorekeeper. Good luck to those playing on next season.

Luca Lamond

Beatrix Leonard

Elliott Murray

Elle RImmer

Myles Hanrahan

Charlotte Maskus

Coaches: Nick and Olivia Goode

Rowan Fraser

Jamie Podmore Taylor

Manager: Mrs Stacey Cooper

Sam Croswaite

Amy Bayes-Smith

Pol

Lynette Tremonti

Poom

Brooke Goldsworthy

Jacob Delbridge

Imogen Hanlon

Scorer: Mr Neil Geddes Players: Kelan Bissessor, Carey Bonnici, Charlie Cooper, Jacob Delbridge, Alexander Geddes, Tom Geddes, Brooke Goldsworthy, Pierce House, Umberto Martinotti, Benjamin McKenna, Elliot Murray, Henry Norman, Stretton Norman and Thomas Wilkinson.

Scots also hosted the annual Chapman Cup competition at Glen Park in Albury. This Under 14 competition, which is unique because of the mixed gender team rules, was played in great spirit throughout the day.

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RAS & CIS Swimming RAS/CIS Qualifiers:

Mr David Smith Riverina Associated Schools (RAS) and Combined Independent Schools (CIS) representatives:

Cross Country RAS/CIS Qualifiers: Harry Dean

9 Years Boys

Abigail Case

9 Years Girls

Maddie Clifford

9 Years Girls

Sophie Clifford

10 Years Girls

Olivia Maguire

11 Years Girls

Harriet Case

12 Years Girls

Abigail Wilkinson

12 Years Girls

Ray Leonard

16 Years Boys

Antonina Kirdyashkina

16 Years Girls

Caleb Therkildsen

15 Years Boys

Grace Barrows

15 Years Girls

Athletics RAS/CIS Qualifiers: Lily Taylor

100m and 200m

Abigail Wilkinson

800m and 200m

Lulu Macleod

High Jump

Drew Cameron

Discus

Jemima Dunstan

Long Jump

Rory Hamilton

Long Jump

Jasmine Bourke

Shot Put

Harry Podmore-Taylor

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Lily Taylor Billy Butko Maddie Clifford Sophie Clifford Annabel Taylor Callum Cooper William Maguire Rory Hamilton Max Diffey Harrison Podmore-Taylor Lucinda MacLeod Phoebe Plunkett Jamie Podmore Tyalor Annabelle Spargo Eleanor Mullins Isabella Plunkett Kaohom Sarochanantchin Sophie Matheson Eddy Ziebarth Alyce Gardiner Ray Leonard Alice Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Bree Poole Harrison Mitchell Abbie Little Hugh Locke Claudia Mudge Euan Macleod

Other Sports RAS/CIS Participants: Hamish Young

Soccer

Freddy Myers

Soccer

Domenic Bertazzo

Soccer

Harrison Mitchell

Soccer

Sebastian Turner

Soccer

Joseph Myers

Soccer

Jasham Ramjee

Soccer

Harrison Podmore Taylor

Soccer

Will Bladwell

Soccer

Bree Poole

Netball

Bec Evans

Netball

Alice Gardiner

Netball

Caleb Therkildsen

Triathlon

Harrison Podmore Taylor

AFL - CIS

Henry Bouffler

AFL - CIS

Eddy Ziebarth

AFL - CIS and NSW All Schools

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WATER POLO

BIPSA & BISSA

Mr David Smith

Many congratulations to the Scots Water Polo teams for their outstanding performances in the RAS competition.

The Border Independent Primary Schools Association (BIPSA) and the Border Independent Secondary Schools Association (BISSA) competitions, allow our students to follow a performance pathway that culminates in competition at a National level. Following BIPSA/BISSA, selected students represent the Riverina Associated Schools (RAS), Combined Independent Schools (CIS) and possibly the NSW All Schools teams. Many of our students qualified to represent Scots at various levels in Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics.

Girls: Drew with Xavier

3:3

Won against Trinity

13:3

Won Against Mater Dei

4:2

Boys:

Athletics BISSA /BIPSA Age Champions

Won Against Trinity

5:2

17-19 Girls

Abbie Little

Won Against Mater Dei

9:3

11 Boys

Harry Podmore-Taylor

Lost to Xavier

3:5

Squads: Girls: Allie Pietila (Coach) Alyce Gardiner, Jamie Podmore Taylor, Roisin O’Brien, Grace Unthank, Annabelle Spargo, Amelia Unthank, Bree Poole, Sarah Wood and Bella Plunkett. Boys: Josh Morgan (Coach) Noah Zawertailo, Will Holmes, Dom Bertazzo, Alex Hewitt, Harry Mitchell, Ollie Cooper, Ray Leonard, Sam Wotherspoon, Jacob Harangozo, Tom Elder, Sam O’Brien.

Cross Country BISSA Age Champion 1st in 16 Boys

Ray Leonard

Swimming BISSA Age Champion 1st in 16 Boys

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2016 SPORTS AWARDS Netball Girls Rebecca Evans Snowsports Eleanor Mullins Flynn Bowker

Mr David Smith Athletics Awards Abbie Little Ray Leonard Australian Rules Football Award Will Holmes Basketball Team of the Year McFie U16 Div2 Kelan Bissessor Carey Bonnici Lachlan Bulle Sam Crozier Myles Hanrahan Sam Hodges Ben McKenna Jack Watson Eddy Ziebarth Coach: Will Bonnici Cross Country Kate Haris Ray Leonard Equestrian Kattriya McKinnon Hockey Phoebe McIntosh Rory Halloway

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Swimming Abbie Little Euan Macleod Tennis Emily Graetz Emerging Sport Soccer Award Domenic Bertazzo Junior Sportsman Yr 7 – 9 Eddy Ziebarth Junior Sportswoman Yr 7 – 9 Jess Ward Interhouse Trophy Simpson Monty Meyer Award Yr 8 Justin DIffey Pierre de Coubertin Abbie Little School Blue Awarded for achieve colours in 4+ events Abbie Little Senior Sportsman of the Year Harrison Mitchell Senior Sportswoman of the Year Abbie Little

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COLOURS AWARDS Athletics Gold Colours Abbie Little

Silver Colours Ray Leonard

Australian Rules Football

Bronze Colours Rory Holloway Luke Jacobson

Cross Country

Musical Theatre

Bronze Colours Ray Leonard

Gold Colours Rory Holloway Emma Webb

Dance

Silver Colours Andrina Dixen Luke Jacobson Molly Jones Matthew Mills Caleb Murray Alannah Newbold Fergus Paterson Lisa Turner

Bronze Colours Isobel Byrt Oliver Cooper Jacob Delbridge Oscar Henderson Charlotte Maskus Monte Stamm

Bronze Colours Luke Bottoms Emily Graetz Winona Horton Jason Knight Samuel Naissen

Gold Colours Oscar Bird Luke Bottoms Jacqueline Coughlan Winona Horton Molly Jones

Netball

Silver Colours Emily Graetz

Silver Colours Jamieson Bouffler Dominic Buntin William Holmes Eddy Ziebarth

Silver Colours Elouise Andrew-Batson

Bronze Colours Henry Bouffler Campbell Elliott Rebecca Evans Lionel Goodwin Samuel Hanlon Riley Kerr Abbie Little Hugh Locke Nicholas Roe

Equestrian

Basketball Silver Colours Madalin Jarvis Bronze Colours Paul Butler Catherine Chenoweth Alexandra Croft Lauren Croft Louis Dashiell Sophie Hanna Winona Horton Taiya Matheson Amelia McCrabb Lauren Webb

Bronze Colours Justine Underhill

Silver Colours Tess Giltrap Kattriya McKinnon

Bronze Colours Gabrielle Goldsworthy Ella Holmes Amelia McCrabb Meg Paterson Nicholas Roe Claire Stanley

Hockey Gold Colours Phoebe McIntosh Victoria Spinks Silver Colours Rowan Frazer Rory Holloway Abbie Little Andrew Love Samuel Naissen Caleb Therkildsen

Choir Gold Colours Luke Jacobson Silver Colours Catherine Chenoweth Emily Graetz Rory Holloway Lisa Turner

Bronze Colours Alexandra Croft

Georgia McCourt Tahnee Olsson Sebastian Turner

William Karaffa Jason Knight Alannah Newbold

Music Gold Colours Alexandra Croft Emily Graetz William Karaffa Hugh McMahon Caleb Murray Silver Colours Winona Horton Jason Knight

Gold Colours Rebecca Evans Silver Colours Jacqueline Coughlan Bronze Colours Claire Cook Tess Giltrap Gabrielle Goldsworthy Emily Graetz Isabella Simmonds Emma Webb Stephanie Wood

Oratory Silver Colours Winona Horton Bronze Colours Emily Graetz Victoria Spinks

Pipe Band Gold Colours Andrina Dixen Elizabeth Ferry George Henderson Timothy Koschitzke

Silver Colours Kyle Blane-Brown Luke Bottoms Isabella Plunkett Ellen Ring

Service Learning

Bronze Colours Sabastian Bolden

Soccer Silver Colours Domenic Bertazzo Harrison Mitchell Joseph Myers Theodore Myers Sebastian Turner Hamish Young

Swimming Bronze Colours Ray Leonard Abbie Little Hugh Locke Harrison Mitchell Claudia Mudge

Tennis Silver Colours Emily Graetz Bronze Colours Grace Barry

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YEAR 12 PROFILES School Leadership: Leader of junior hiking groups with Duke of Edinburgh. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Participated in four year-group productions. Sport Involvement: Hiking. Arts: Major artwork nominated and accepted to be displayed in Albury Art Gallery.

Callun Barrows 2007 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: C-Baz

Colours: BRONZE: Tennis 2016.

2010 - 2016 Boarder Simpson House Nickname: Birdy, Birdman, The Bird, Tweetie

Favourite memory from Scots: The one time the canteen made nacho pasta bake.

Sport Involvement: Scots Netball 2011 - 2014, Tennis 2011 - 2016, Junior Girls AFL 2012, Senior Girls AFL 2014.

Plans for 2017: Gap year to work and travel, then university in Melbourne to study Arts.

Music Involvement: Choir 2011 - 2016, Cantabile 2012-2013, Chorale 2014 2015, Orchestra 2015, Eisteddfod 2011 - 2016, Music Festival 2011-2016, Japan Trip 2014.

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In 10 years: Owner of at least five dogs.

School Leadership: School Captain 2016, Sesquicentennial Representative.

- 2016, Music Festival 2011-2016, Japan Trip 2014.

Academic: 7 A’s in RoSA in year 10 (2014), Diligence in Geography in year 10 (2014), Diligence in Science in year 10 (2014), 1st in Commerce in year 10 (2014).

Outdoor Education: Completion of Duke of Edinburgh bronze.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Lead in Year 9 Production Doctor Doctor, Chorus in Addams Family, Chorus in Guys and Dolls. Sport Involvement: Basketball – Year 6 – 12; (in four grand finals), Hockey, Tennis – Year 8 – 12 (won section 5 competition in 2013), Basketball coach (coaching year under 14 boys). Music Involvement: Choir 2011 - 2016, Cantabile 2012-2013, Chorale 2014 2015, Orchestra 2015, Eisteddfod 2011

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Community Service: 40 Hour Famine 2011, Red Shield Appeal 2013 - 2016, National Tree Day 2015, ANZAC Day March 2014 - 2016, SRC 2011 - 2015, Relay for Life 2014.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 Production, Guys and Dolls.

Colours: GOLD: Service Learning 2016 SERVICE: Basketball 2015.

Oscar Bird

In 10 years: Working as a ranger in the Kosciuszko National park.

Community Service: I was an Australian Air Force Cadet for three years.

Awards: Chorale Service Award 2015.

2011 - 2016 Day Student Simpson House Nickname: Baz

Plans for 2017: Seek work with the Albury city council and road-trip with friends.

Outdoor Education: Travelled to Nepal with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

School Leadership: Tennis Captain 2016.

Grace Barry

Favourite memory from Scots: When I realised at the start of the year that we had inherited the large handball squares.

Community Service: All school 150th events, Red Shield Appeal (2016) , Relay for Life 2014 (111 laps), Volunteers at Saint Johns Church 2014 & 2015, First Aid Certificate (2014), Peer support leader. Favourite memory from Scots: Boarding has been really fun experience. Plans for 2017: No idea. Either take a gap year, get a job and travel. Or go to university and study something either science, ag or business related. In 10 years: Hopefully working in a field which I’m truly passionate about.

YEAR 12 PROFILES School Leadership: Prefect 2016. Academic: Student of the Year at Whitehouse Institute of Design. Colours: GOLD: Service Learning 2016 SILVER: Pipe Band 2016 BRONZE: Musical Theatre 2016 SERVICE: Musical Theatre 2015.

Luke Bottoms 2011 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Part of Year 7 and 8 Drama Ensemble 2011, Minor lead in Year 9 musical 2013, Dancer in Addams Family 2015, Dancer in Guys and Dolls 2016. Sport Involvement: Member of Scots Dance 2013 - 2016, Member of Scots Dance Competition Class 2015 - 2016.

School Leadership: Snowsports Captain. Academic: First in Design and Technology 2015, 2014, 2013, Diligence in PDHPE 2015, Diligence in Mathematics 5.3 2014, Diligence in Science 2014, First in Commerce 2013. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 Production Chorus 2013, Guys and Dolls Senior Production Chorus 2016.

William Brooke 2011 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Brookesy

Sport Involvement: Basketball Year 8 - 10, Snowsports Year 8 - 11, Hockey Under 16s.

Community Service: Auctoritas Award, Member of the Headspace Albury Wodonga Youth Reference Group, Member of Retro Youth Committee, Member of Big Shout Forum Committee, Member of the Wellfest Committee. Favourite memory from Scots: The year 12 Drama and Art camp where we went to Sydney. Plans for 2017: To attend university and study design, with a focus on textiles and fashion. In 10 years: Working within the Design industry, traveling the world and being a starving artist.

Community Service: Relay for Life. Arts: Photography. Co-Curricular: Solar Car Team, Chess. Favourite memory from Scots: Visiting Nepal and trekking the Annapurna Circuit with Duke of Edinburgh in 2014. Plans for 2017: Ski instructing and travelling around the world. In 10 years: Hopefully employed and making money.

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award, Nepal Trip 2014, Overland Track 2015.

School Leadership: Wilson House Captain, Peer Support Leader, Captain of the First XVIII Football team for 2016, Captain of the Scots Under 16 Football Team in 2014.

Plans for 2017: Having a gap year and working on the family farm. In 10 years: I have no idea.

Colours: SILVER: Football 2016. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 Production 2013, Year 12 Production Guys and Dolls 2016.

Dominic Buntin

2013 - 2016 Boarder and Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Bunt

Sport Involvement: Scots Two Blues Under 16s runner up premiers, Coach for the girls under 15s football side (state premiers), Scots first XVIII football side (2014, 2015, 2016), Best and Fairest for the Scots Under 16 side in 2014.

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School Leadership: Basketball Captain. Academic: Year 9 History Award 2013, Year 10 Maths Award 2014. Colours: BRONZE: Basketball 2016.

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award, Annapurna Trail - Nepal 2014, Overland Trek. Plans for 2017: Either take a gap year and travel in Europe or go straight to university.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Dancer in Year 12 Production 2016, Chorus member Year 9 Production 2013, Year 7-8 Drama Ensemble.

Paul Butler

2011 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Simpaul

Sport Involvement: Basketball, Hockey, Football. Arts: 4 Month WEP French Exchange2014-2015.

School Leadership: Basketball Captain, Basketball Coach, Alto Choir Leader.

Community Service: Relay For Life, Rural Fire Service.

Colours: SILVER: Choir 2016 BRONZE: Basketball 2016 SILVER: Equestrian 2014 SERVICE: Equestrian 2013.

Favourite memory from Scots: Definitely my economics class with Mrs Ennis! Every class we have had together has been entertaining.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Guys and Dolls in 2016, Aladdin (Year 6) in 2010.

Catherine Chenoweth

2004 - 2016 Day Student Robertson House Nickname: Chen, Cheno, Chenna

Sport Involvement: Basketball, Tennis, Equestrian.

School Leadership: Agricultural Show Team 2016.

2012 Basketball, 2012 Athletics, 2012 Football.

Academic: Science Credit Award 2014.

Community Service: 2015 Vanuatu Trip, 2014 Relay for Life.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Senior School Musical in 2016, Year 9 Production in 2013.

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In 10 years: Either travelling or studying something I enjoy.

Music Involvement: Choir, Chorale, Adelines, Orchestra, Concert Band.

Colours: BRONZE: Netball 2016 SERVICE: Netball 2014.

Claire Cook

Plans for 2017: A working gap year to earn some money and to travel overseas.

Sport Involvement: 2016 Football, 2016 Netball, 2016 Ag Show Team, 2016 Tennis Grand Final, 2015 Football, 2015 Netball, 2015 Tennis, 2015 Ag Show Team, 2014 Tennis, 2014 Ag Show Team, 2014 Football, 2014 Netball, 2013 Netball, 2013 Riverina Associated Schools, 2013 Ag Show Team, 2013 Basketball, 2013 AFL Senior Giants Cup,

Favourite memory from Scots: Morning tutors with Zav and all of 2016 Simpson (before we split up). Morning coffee with Mrs Ennis and the banter in my ag class with Thomo. Plans for 2017: Working as an au-pair in Austria and travel around Europe. In 10 years: Not in Albury.

YEAR 12 PROFILES

School Leadership: Robertson House Captain (Junior School), SRC Representative, Netball Captain, Sesquicentennial Representative. Academic: Proficiency Award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Year 4 2008, Proficiency Award - Year 6 2010, Merit Award - Year 7 2011, Merit Award Year 8 2012, Diligence in Visual Design Year 10 2014, Diligence in PDHPE - Year 11 2015.

Jacqui Coughlan 2006 - 2016 Day Student Robertson House Nickname: JCOGO

Colours: GOLD: Service Learning 2016 SILVER: Netball 2016 SERVICE: Netball 2014. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 Production (minor role) 2013, Senior Production (chorus) 2016, Drama

2005 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Crofta

Music Involvement: Cantabile (2009 - 2012), Open Choir (2011 - 2016), Pipe Band. Sport Involvement: Softball, Netball, Tennis, Girls AFL, Waterpolo, ICCES Sports Tour, BISSA Swimming, BISSA Athletics. Community Service: SRC, Tree planting, Relay for Life Committee. Favourite memory from Scots: ICCES Sports Tours. Plans for 2017: University. In 10 years: Trained physiotherapist.

School Leadership: Leader Jazzgang 2016.

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award 2013 - 2016.

Academic: Proficiency Award (2012, 2013, 2015), second place in every spelling bee.

Community Service: Volunteering at Borella House 2013 - 2016.

Colours: GOLD: Music 2016 BRONZE: Basketball 2016 BRONZE: Choir 2016 SERVICE: Music 2014.

Alexandra Croft

Ensemble.

Plans for 2017: Read as many books as is humanely possible on the other side of the world. In 10 years: My only long-term goals are to live somewhere where I can see the stars with a Schnauzer called Cornelius.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Pitband 2012 - 2016. Sport Involvement: Basketball 2009 2015. Music Involvement: Senior Orchestra, Choir, Jazzgang, Concert Band and Chorale.

School Leadership: Sellers House Captain 2016, Prefect 2010. Academic: Diligence in Economics.

Favourite memory from Scots: Getting a detention from Mr Turner (sport) for having my shirt out while stretching.

Colours: BRONZE: Basketball 2016.

Plans for 2017: I was accepted into a Latitude Program and I am spending 6 months from January - June in Malawi.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Chorus in Guys and Dolls 2016, Technician HSC Drama 2015, Generate Project Hothouse Theatre 2015.

In 10 years: Working somewhere where I love to work and am happy to go each day.

Sport Involvement: Basketball, Tennis.

Louis Dashiell 2006 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Dash

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award. Community Service: Working as a waiter at a charity ball, coaching a basketball team.

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School Leadership: Peer Support. Academic: First in English 2013, Diligence in Science and English 2012.

Plans for 2017: Science at University of Melbourne. In 10 years: Probably still at University.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Music Honours 2012, Year 9 School Production 2013, Senior Production 2016 - Guys and Dolls. Sport Involvement: PSSA Soccer 2010, Cricket Team 2010 - 2012, Basketball 2010 - 2016, Football 2014, Rugby 2016.

Simon Du Plooy 2010 - 2016 Day Student Robertson House Nickname: SDP

Community Service: Relay for Life 2014 - 2016. Favourite memory from Scots: The Sydney Camp with “the boiz” in Year 10.

School Leadership: House Captain Year 6 (2010).

In 10 years: Making money and living the good life is my future plan.

Colours: BRONZE: Football 2016. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 Production 2013. Sport Involvement: Made a grand final in 2014, Basketball, Played Rugby 7’s. Community Service: Fire fighter.

Campbell Elliott 2007 - 2016 Day Student Robertson House Nickname: Cam

Favourite memory from Scots: Playing in the 2014 Under 16 AFL grand final with the fellas.

School Leadership: Prefect (Junior School), Netball Vice-Captain, Peer Support Leader, SRC, Student Ambassador. Academic: Diligence award in Year 11. Colours: GOLD: Netball 2016 BRONZE: Football 2016 SERVICE: Netball 2014.

Rebecca Evans

2011 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Bec, Evo, Bevan

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Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 Production, Year 12 Production – Guys and Dolls. Music Involvement: Cantabile, B-flats.

Sport Involvement: Netball (ICCES, RAS), Girls Football, Tennis, Rugby 7s, Clay Target Club, Athletics, Soccer. Community Service: ANZAC Day March, Blood donation. Favourite memory from Scots: The first day of year 7 when I met everyone for the first time. Plans for 2017: Gap year, travel to England and France in January. In 10 years: Be a successful vet and be playing netball for Australia.

YEAR 12 PROFILES

School Leadership: Year 12 student in Junior School Portfolio.

order to complete my training as a makeup artist and hair stylist.

Academic: Outstanding Diligence in Hospitality Year 11 2015.

In 10 years: Hopefully working on movie sets/TV show sets or working on fashion shows.

Colours: GOLD: Pipe Band 2016 SILVER: Pipe Band 2015 SERVICE: Musical Theatre 2015 SERVICE: Pipe Band 2014.

Elizabeth Ferry 2013 - 2016 Day Student Simpson House Nickname: Lizzy

Music Involvement: Winner of SouthEast Asian Pipe Band Championships 2014. Favourite memory from Scots: 2014 Pipe Band trip overseas. Plans for 2017: Attending the National Academy of Beauty in Melbourne in

School Leadership: Prefect 2011, Prefect 2016, Equestrian Captain 2016, SRC Publicity Officer, Australia Defence Force Long Tan Youth Team Work and Leadership Award 2014, Spiritus Award 2015. Academic: Top 10% in Year 11 2015, 1st in Biology 2015, 1st in w 2015, Diligence in Pass 2014, Diligence in English 2013, Diligence in PDHPE 2014, First in Agriculture 2014.

Tess Giltrap 2004 - 2016 Day Student Simpson House Nickname: Tis

Colours: SILVER: Equestrian 2016 BRONZE: Netball 2016 SILVER: Basketball 2015 SERVICE: Equestrian 2014. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Aladdin 2011, Guys and Dolls 2016.

up Cross Country 2014, Under 16s Champion Cross Country 2015. Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award. Community Service: Girls Night In Committee, Trivia Night Committee 2016, Head of Environment Portfolio 2016, Student Ambassador. Favourite memory from Scots: Mrs. Hughes English classes. Plans for 2017: Maybe go work in the Australian Defence Force or travel to South America or Africa and volunteer. In 10 years: Hopefully would have lived overseas at some point, hopefully be doing something related to science or Ag.

Sport Involvement: Touch Football 2014, AFL 2013-16, Under 15s Runner

School Leadership: Prefect, Equestrian Captain, Netball Captain 2015, Peer Support Leader 2015, Jumper Committee Year 12, SRC. Academic: Merit award for Top Ten Year 10 2014. Colours: BRONZE: Equestrian 2016 BRONZE: Netball 2016 SERVICE: Equestrian 2014 SERVICE: Netball 2014.

Gabrielle Goldsworthy

2011 - 2016 Day Student Simpson House Nickname: Yo Gabba Gabba, Gabba, Gab, Goldy

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Guys and Dolls Chorus 2016, Year 9 Production 2013. Sport Involvement: Interschool Equestrian Challenge 2011-2016, Senior Girls Football 2014-2016, Victorian Interschool Championships 2011-2014

and 2016, Senior Girls Football 2014 Giants Cup Winners, BISSA Athletics, BISSA Cross country, Cross Country R-U Champion 2016 and 2014, Athletics R-U Champion 2014. Outdoor Education: Ag Show Team. Community Service: 150th Celebration Assistance, Relay for Life Committee. Favourite memory from Scots: Mr Routley’s English class. Plans for 2017: Go to University to study Veterinary Science. In 10 years: 28 year old successful woman – I don’t know.

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School Leadership: Basketball Captain.

Community Service: Member of CFA.

Colours: BRONZE: Football 2016.

Favourite memory from Scots: Ms Richard’s ancient Pompeiian Feast.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Author of the Year 9 Production 2014.

Plans for 2017: Get a job to earn money for university and travel to Europe.

Sport Involvement: First XVIII Vice Captain 2016.

In 10 years: In ten years I believe I will have finished university, be in the workforce paying off my university fees.

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Lionel Goodwin 2011 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Oliver

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 12 Production, Guys and Dolls 2016.

Favourite memory from Scots: The 2016 school footy carnival in Wagga, the most fun I’ve had playing footy.

Sport Involvement: 4th in the backstroke at the 2016 swimming carnival.

Plans for 2017: Have a gap year and work, then travel to Canada and work overseas.

Outdoor Education: Nepal 2014.

In 10 years: I’ll be 28, living in a small apartment in a capital city, basing my life off ‘The Dude’ from the film The Big Lebowski.

Community Service: Volunteer Yackandandah Folk Festival.

Oliver Goodwin 2011 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Gooderz

School Leadership: School Captain 2016, Tennis Captain 2016, Leader of the Gender Equity Collective 2015 - 16, SRC Secretary 2015, Peer Support 2015, Netball Team Captain 2014 - 16, SRC Member 2012, 2015. Academic: Debating 2011 - 12, 2015, Ranked top 10%, 1st in Music, Drama, Modern History, Ancient History, English Advanced.

Emily Graetz

2011 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Em, Graetzy, Cheese Grater

Colours: GOLD: Music 2016, SILVER: Choir 2016, SILVER: Tennis 2016 , SILVER:, Service Learning 2016, BRONZE: Musical Theatre 2016, BRONZE: Oratory 2016 , BRONZE: Netball 2016 , SILVER: Music 2015, SERVICE: Musical Theatre 2015, SERVICE: Music 2014. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Ensemble member of Addams Family 2015, Lead in Guys and Dolls 2016. Sport Involvement: Scots Netball 2011 2016), Netball Umpiring 2014 - 16, Scots Basketball 2015, Scots Tennis 2012 2016), Tennis Woman of the Year 2014, 2015.

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Music Involvement: Orchestra 2011 2016, Concert Band 2011 - 2016, Senior Choir 2013 - 2016, Chorale 2014 - 2016, Adelines 2016, Leader of Orchestra 2016. Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Bronze 2015 and Silver 2016 Award Scheme. Community Service: Volunteer at the Scots Equestrian Event 2013 - 2016, Red Shield Appeal 2014 - 16, World’s Greatest Shave Participant 2015, Girl’s Night In Committee Member 2016, Student Ambassador throughout period of Sesquicentenary year 2016. Favourite memory from Scots: Performing Arts and the Duke of Edinburgh Program and serving the school as a Captain in 2016. Plans for 2017: Work locally and travel around Australia. University in 2018 to study Arts or Law. In 10 years: There’s so many uncertainties but hopefully I’ll be involved in a field of human rights activism or possibly politics…Not sure!

YEAR 12 PROFILES

School Leadership: Wilson House Captain.

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award, Tasmania Overland Track 2015.

Academic: Diligence in Advanced English 2015.

Community Service: Vanuatu Service Trip 2015, Red Shield Appeal, Meals on Wheels, Relay for Life, Girls Night In, Student Ambassador, Environmental Committee.

Colours: SILVER: Tennis 2013. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Aladdin, Year 9 Production 2013, Guys and Dolls 2016. Music Involvement: Choir 2015, 2016.

Emma Graham 2010 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Graham

Favourite memory from Scots: Mrs Hughes’ English classes. Plans for 2017: To be outlandish.

Sport Involvement: Tennis 2013, 2014. Basketball 2010 – 2016, Girls Football 2013, 2014, 2015.

Colours: BRONZE: Football 2016. Sport Involvement: First XVIII AFL Team, First XI Cricket Team, Basketball Team, Runner up Senior School Champion Cross Country. Favourite memory from Scots: My favourite memory at Scots was winning the Under 18s AFL school tournament with the Two Blues.

Sam Hanlon

Plans for 2017: Getting accepted into RMIT Melbourne and studying business.

2013 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Hanlon

School Leadership: Boarding House Captain 2016, Student Ambassador 2014 - 2016, Peer Support Leader 2014, Senior Representative Council 2015. Academic: First in Science 2014, First in Mathematics 2014, First in History 2014, First in Geography 2014, First in English 2014, Diligence in Commerce 2014, First in Geography 2015.

Kate Haris

2013 - 2016 Boarder Robertson House Nickname: Rolf, Russ, Haris

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 2013 Musical lead, 2014 - 2015 Senior School Musical Makeup Team, and Guys and Dolls lead. Sport Involvement: Netball 2013, 2015, 2016, Netball Champions 2015, Netball Runner Up Champions 2016, AFL Senior Girls Day 2014 - 2015, AFL Senior Girls Giants Cup – Champions 2014, Tennis 2014 - 2015, Touch Football 2014 - 15, Basketball 2015 - 2016, BISSA Cross Country 2015, BISSA Athletics 2015, CIS

Athletics 2015, Athletics Champion 2016, Cross Country Champion 2016. Outdoor Education: Ag Show Team 2013. Community Service: Red Shied Appeal 2014 - 2015, Relay for Life Committee 2014, National Tree Day 2016, Girls Night In Committee 2016. Favourite memory from Scots: Kimberly Jones and Darrin Carter. Plans for 2017: Study Business majoring in Economics and Finance or International Business at University, Diploma in French or Spanish. In 10 years: Knowing a lot about everything.

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School Leadership: Leader of Dynamix Choral Group, Leader of Concert Band. Colours: GOLD: Musical Theatre 2016 SILVER: Hockey 2016 SILVER: Choir 2016 BRONZE: Music 2016 SERVICE: Musical Theatre 2015

Rory Holloway 2009 - 2016 Day Student Sellers House Nickname: Red

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Lead role in Senior Musical Guys and Dolls, Lead role in Year 9 musical Doctor Doctor. Music Involvement: Member of Senior Barbershop Quartet.

Colours: GOLD: Service Learning 2016 SILVER: Music 2016 SILVER: Oratory 2016 BRONZE: Basketball 2016 BRONZE: Musical Theatre 2016.

2004 - 2016 Day Student Robertson House Nickname: Win

Academic: Humanitas Flourish Award, Albury Scotsonians’ Association Award: Dux of Year 11, 7 As on Year 11 RoSA, Speech Day Prize: Dux of Year 10, 8 As on the Year 10 RoSA, Melbourne University: Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program, Rosehill Woodstock Scholarship for Excellence in English, Speech Day Prize: Proficiency Award 2011, 2012, 2013, Academic Scholarship to ‘The Scots School Albury’ 2011 – 2016. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement:

Colours: GOLD: Choir 2016 SILVER: Musical Theatre 2016 BRONZE: Music 2016. Academic: 3rd in Mathematics 2 Unit – Year 11, 2nd in Chemistry – Year 11, 2nd in Physics – Year 11, 1st in French Continuers Year 12, First of 9 students studying through the Distance Education Centre at Karabar HS. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Lead Role in Guys and Dolls 2016.

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Plans for 2017: In 2017 I plan to begin my journey through university and getting involved with as many acting and musical groups as possible in my local area. In 10 years: By 2026, I hope to be living with my girlfriend, perusing a career in acting and stage performance, hopefully developing my name as an up and coming actor.

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh, Annapurna Base Camp – Nepal 2014, Overland Track – Tasmania 2015.

School Leadership: Prefect 2016, SRC Ambassador 2016, Jazzgang Leader 2016, President of the SRC 2014 - 15, Peer Support Leader 2015.

Winona Horton

Favourite memory from Scots: Performing as the lead role, Nathan Detroit, in “Guys and Dolls”. Working with all of my friends to put on a show and perform for so many people.

Music Involvement: Senior Choir 2011 – 2016, B Flats 2012, Orchestra 2013 – 2016, Concert Band 2013 – 2016, Dynamix 2013 – 2016, Barbershop 2015 – 2016.

Guys and Dolls in 2016. Sport Involvement: Basketball player 2011-16, Basketball coach 2015-16. Music Involvement: Chorale 2014 2016, Orchestra 2013 - 2016, Concert Band 2012 - 2016, Jazzgang 2012 - 2016. Community Service: Deputy Mayor of Albury City Youth Council 2016, Organised Charity Trivia Night 2016, Girls Night In Committee 2016, Wellfest Committee 2016. Favourite memory from Scots: Hilarious class discussions we’ve had, especially in the Senior Years. Plans for 2017: Backpacking through Europe and then studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne. In 10 years: I’ll hopefully have a Graduate Degree in Law and be working in a human rights organisation.

Sport Involvement: ASSSTC – Falls Creek 2015. Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award 2013 – 2016. Favourite memory from Scots: Performing in the 2016 Production of Guys and Dolls. Plans for 2017: I plan on moving to Melbourne to start a science degree at Melbourne University. In 10 years: I hope to either be employed in the space industry as a physicist or in quantitative analytics.

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School Leadership: Basketball Captain, Junior School Portfolio. Colours: SILVER: Basketball 2016. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 production, Senior Production Guys and Dolls 2016. Sport Involvement: Basketball, Hockey, RAS Soccer, Tennis. Community Service: Blood Donor.

Maddi Jarvis

2011 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Jarvi, Jarvis, White Kanye

Molly Jones 2011 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Mol

Plans for 2017: Travel. In 10 years: Doing something rad.

School Leadership: Sellars House Captain, Peer Support Leader.

Sport Involvement: Division 3 Women’s Hockey Team 2015.

Academic: Proficiency Award 2015, 5 for the Year 11 RoSA 2015, 1st in Preliminary Mathematics 2015, Outstanding Diligence in Physical Activity and Sports Studies 2014, Outstanding Diligence in Drama 2014, Diligence in Drama 2013.

Community Service: Girls Night In Committee 2016, Red Shield Appeal, Relay for Life 2014, Charity Trivia Committee 2016, Year 11 Farewell to Year 12 Committee 2015, Year 12 Jumper Committee 2015, ANZAC Day March, 150th Celebrations Assistant 2016, Student Ambassador 2015-2016, National Tree Day 2015.

Colours: GOLD: Service Learning 2016 SILVER: Musical Theatre 2016. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Lead in the Senior Production 2016, Lead in Year 9 Production 2013, Year 10 Drama Ensemble, Performed in Generate’s 2015 Shakespeare’s Clowns and Ratbags at Hothouse Theatre, 2015 Performance in the Drama Showcase for Arts Week.

Colours: GOLD: Music 2016 BRONZE: Choir 2016 GOLD: Hockey 2014 SERVICE: Pitband 2013. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Pitband 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Will Karaffa 2010 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Dash

Plans for 2017: Hopefully university. In 10 years: Probably still at university trying to extend my course to prevent having to live in the real world.

Favourite memory from Scots: Last day of school. Plans for 2017: Nursing and Premier league hockey in Melbourne. In 10 years: Hopefully travelling around interesting and beautiful places.

Music Involvement: Dynamix 2011 2016, Senior Choir 2011 - 2016, Senior Orchestra 2011 - 2016, Hazelwood Strings 2011 - 2016. Sport Involvement: AFL: 2010 - 2013, Under 13s, Under 14.5s, Under 16s, Hockey: 2011 - 2014, Under 14s, Under 16s, Division 2, Soccer: 2013, Athletics: Age champion 2014, runner up 2015 16.

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School Leadership: Boarding House Captain, Peer Support Leader.

Community Service: ANZAC Day March.

Colours: BRONZE: Football 2016.

Favourite memory from Scots: When Nick Roe taped blue dish cloths to himself for an under the ocean themed dinner.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 12 Production Guys and Dolls.

Riley Kerr

2013 - 2016 Boarder Robertson House Nickname: Weasel

Sport Involvement: Two Blues Under 16s Runner Up Premiers, Coached Under 15s Girls Football side (State Premiers), First XVIII Football side (2014, 2015, 2016), Won 8 out of 10 Cricket Grand Finals for Oaklands, Best and Fairest for Under 17s at Billabong Crows (2015), Senior Boy Athletics Champion (2016), First XI Cricket side (2014, 2015), Rugby 7s tournament.

School Leadership: Prefect, Ran Gamerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, Environmental Portfolio member 2016, Vanuatu Committee Member 2015 - 16. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 and Year 12 Production. Sport Involvement: Soccer.

Plans for 2017: Most likely having a gap year and working to earn some money for the next year coming. In 10 years: No idea, but hopefully doing something I enjoy and to be successful at it.

Favourite memory from Scots: Vanuatu service trip in 2015, was a lot of fun and very rewarding. Plans for 2017: University, probably an IT degree. In 10 years: Working for a big company in IT.

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Zachary King

Community Service: Coaching under 6s, 7s and 15s in 2014, Vanuatu Service trip in 2015.

2013 - 2016 Day Student Simpson House Nickname: Zac

School Leadership: Choir Leader. Colours: SILVER: Music 2016 BRONZE: Musical Theatre 2016 BRONZE: Choir 2016. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Senior Production Lead Guys and Dolls. Music Involvement: Choir, Dynamix, Orchestra, Concert Band. Community Service: Red Shield Appeal.

Jason Knight 2011 - 2016 Day Student Robertson House Nickname: Knighters

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Favourite memory from Scots: Impossible to choose a single great memory, they all are.

Plans for 2017: Sleeping a lot. Eating a lot. Doing nothing in general. In 10 years: Sort of famous with an alright house and an average life.

YEAR 12 PROFILES School Leadership: Athletics and Swimming Captain. Academic: Year 7 – Merit Award 7th, Year 8 – Merit Award 7th, Year 9 – Proficiency Award 4th, Year 10 – Proficiency Award 3rd, Monash University Scholar. Colours: GOLD: Athletics 2016 SILVER: Hockey 2016 BRONZE: Football 2016 AWARD: Swimming 2016 GOLD: Athletics 2013.

Abbie Little 2009 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Abs

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 5, 6, 9, 12 productions. Sport Involvement: Basketball Year 8 – 12, State NSW Triathlon – Year 8, Tennis Year 10 – 12, Mixed Netball Year 11, Equestrian Year 7 - 9, Water Polo Year 10, Soccer Year 9,

School Leadership: Robertson House Captain. Colours: BRONZE: Football 2016. BRONZE: Swimming 2016. Academic: 2015 Year 11: Outstanding diligence in Business Studies, 2014 Year 10: Outstanding Diligence in Agriculture, PDHPE (Health) and Physical Activity & Sport Studies, 2011 Year 7: Outstanding diligence in PDHPE (Health) and French.

Hugh Locke

2011 - 2016 Boarder & Day Student Robertson House Nickname: Huge

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: 2012 Year 8: Honours for Music, 2013 Year 9 Production Doctor Doctor, 2016 Year 12 Production Guys and Dolls. Sport Involvement: School Service

Rugby 7s – Year 12, Scots Shooting Club – Year 12, AFL Year 8 – 12, Swimming BISSA Year 7 – 12, Hockey year 8 – 12, Athletics: Year 7 CIS, NSW State, Australian All Schools, Year 8 CIS, NSW & VIC State, Australian All Schools, Year 9 CIS, NSW & VIC State, Australian All Schools, Year 10 CIS, NSW & VIC State, Australian All Schools (Gold Colours), Year 11 CIS, NSW & VIC State, Australian All Schools, Year 12 VIC State, Australian All Schools, Year 12 Qualified Personal Trainer, Year 8 – Monty Meyer Award, Year 12 – Piere de Coubertin Award. Favourite memory from Scots: Trip to Vanuatu in 2015. Plans for 2017: Gap year in the Navy. In 10 years: Saving lives, helping people, rich and happy.

Award 2015 (contribution to Girls Australian Football). 2016 Year 12: I/house Swimming: Runner-up Senior Champion, I/house Cross Country (Senior Champion), First XVIII AFL – Senior Champions 2016, First XI Cricket, Scots School Tennis (Div 3), Scots School Under 18 Basketball. 2015 Year 11: I/house Swimming (17 Years Champion), I/ house Athletics (17 Years Champion), I/house Cross Country (17 Years Champion), First XVIII AFL, Scots School Under 18 Basketball. Favourite memory from Scots: Winning Bushrangers Cup (First XVIII). Plans for 2017: Traveling overseas and working as a gap student at a school in England.

School Leadership: Simpson House Captain.

Community Service: Clean up Australia day.

Colours: SERVICE: Basketball 2015.

Plans for 2017: Begin pathways to university.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Productions: Infants, Year 5 - 6 and Year 9.

In 10 years: Most successful in the year.

Sport Involvement: AFL, Cricket, Basketball, Soccer.

Will Luff

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award.

2004 - 2016 Day Student Simpson House Nickname: Luffy, Ba, Wilba, Human Fly Swatter

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Colours: GOLD: Swimming 2014 SILVER: Swimming 2013. Academic: 2015 Diligence in Maths. Sport Involvement: 2016 IH Swimming Champion, 2016 BISSA Champion, 2015 Cross Country Champion, Basketball U18, Football First XVII, Cricket XI. Community Service: National Tree Day.

Euan Macleod

2009 - 2016 Day Student Simpson House Nickname: UN, IMacburger

Favourite memory from Scots: When I met my best friend Jirbi Tawasu. Plans for 2017: University in Melbourne and get money. In 10 years: Husband of Kate Haris.

School Leadership: Wellbeing Portfolio Member, Green Team, SRC.

Plans for 2017: Move to Melbourne and possibly attend an arts college.

Academic: 2014 Geography First.

In 10 years: There is no possible way I can gauge what I will be doing in 10 years.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Guys and Dolls – Chorus, Year 9 Production – Chorus. Sport Involvement: Hockey.

Sarah Macleod

2011 - 2016 Day Student Robinson House Nickname: Outback-Steakhouse, Gatho, Fifth Dimension

Community Service: Clean up Australia Day, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Clean Up Graffiti Day, Girls Night In Committee, Charity Trivia Night Committee, ANZAC Day March, Act for Peace Ration Challenge, Relay for Life, Student Ambassador.

School Leadership: Co - head of Arts Week organisation 2016, Drum Corporal - Pipe Band 2015 - 2016, Lead Tenor - Pipe Band 2015 - 2016, Year 12 Leadership Team 2016. Academic: Academic Scholarship, Academic Proficiency Award Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 semester 1. Monash Scholar 2014. Diligence in Biology and English 2015.

Georgia McCourt 2011 - 2016 Day Student Robertson House Nickname: G

Colours: GOLD: Pipe Band 2016 GOLD: Pipe Band 2015 SERVICE: Pipe Band 2014. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 7 & 8 Drama Ensemble, Year 9 Production lead role, Guys and Dolls Dancer 2016. Sport Involvement: Member Scots Dance 2013, 2015, & 2016. Second

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in Eisteddfod 2013, 2015, First in Eisteddfod 2016. Music Involvement: Pipe Band: Competed in: Australian National Championships 2014, 2016, World Championships Scotland 2014, Canberra Championships 2014, Victorian Championships 2015, South-East Asian Championships Jakarta 2015, New Zealand National Championships 2016, South East Asian Solo Tenor and Bass Champion 2015. Favourite memory from Scots: Mad chats in Sal’s maths class. Plans for 2017: Work and then travel the world before going to university. In 10 years: At least two cats and a half written novel. Hopefully not a poor scientist.

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School Leadership: Wilson House Captain 2010, Peer Support Leader 2014, Hockey Club Captain 2016.

Tennis 2014 - 2016, Scots Hockey Junior Club Person 2015, Hockey DIV 3 Best and Fairest 2016.

Academic: Public Speaking (First) 2008, Springfield Award for Outstanding Diligence 2011, Glenair Award for Outstanding Diligence 2012, Merit Award 2013, Merit Award 2014.

Community Service: Student Hockey Coach 2013 - 2016, Relay for Life Committee 2014, Student Representative Council 2014 - 2015, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal 2014 - 2016, Vanuatu Community Service Trip 2015.

Colours: GOLD: Hockey 2016 SILVER: Hockey 2014.

Phoebe McIntosh 2004 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Feeb, Fifi, Poh

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Primary Production - Aladdin Jr. (chorus) 2010, Senior Production - Guys and Dolls (dance) 2016.

2009 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Earl of Funk, Duke of Cool, Ayatollah of Rock and Rollah

Plans for 2017: Travel to Japan and go to University.

Sport Involvement: Scots Hockey 2008-2016, Junior Girls Football 20112012, Hockey Best & Fairest 2012, Scots

School Leadership: Wilson House Captain 2010, Concert Band Leader 2016.

Hugh C McMahon

Favourite memory from Scots: 2012 Hockey season – wooden spoon winners.

Academic: Physics Bridging Course - High Distinction (Queensland University of Technology 2014), Dux of Primary School 2010, Albury Grammar Scholarship recipient 2014, ICAS- Science- Distinction 2010, 2011, Australian National Chemistry Quiz- High Distinction 2011, Australian Maths competition-Credit 2012, ICAS- Science- Distinction Science 2013, Australian Geography competition- High Distinction 2013, The Lyn Potter Music Award 2013, Australian Maths Competition- Credit 2013, Australian Science OlympiadsPhysics- Distinction, 2014, Australian Maths Competition - Prudence Award and Distinction 2014, ICAS - ScienceDistinction 2014, First in Physics 2015, First in Maths Extension 1 2015, First in Mathematics 2015, First in Chemistry 2015, Australian Science OlympiadsPhysics- Distinction 2015, Australian Maths Competition-Credit 2015. Colours: GOLD: Music 2016 SILVER: Music 2014 SILVER: Pit Band 2013.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Pitband 2012 - 2016. Year 6 Production, Aladdin 2010, Year 9 Production, Doctor, Doctor, 2013. Music Involvement: Concert Band 2009 - 2016, Orchestra 2010 - 2016, Jazzgang 2010 - 2016, Hazelwood Music Award 2016, Concert Band and Orchestra Excellence Award 2015. Trumpet 7th Grade - Distinction 2014. Sport Involvement: ICCES Cross Country - 3rd 2011, Interhouse Swimming- Runner up Champion 2013, Interhouse Cross Country - Runner up 2015, Interhouse Swimming- Runner Up Champion 2015. Community Service: Last Post: ANZAC Day 2010 - 2015 and Remembrance Day 2010 - 2015. Favourite memory from Scots: Dominating handball for three unassailable weeks in the summer of ’15. Plans for 2017: Bring about world peace through epic guitar solos. In 10 years: Being fired spectacularly from my morally dubious job and returning to my parent’s basement after having a spiritual reawakening.

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School Leadership: Year 6 Under 12 Hockey Captain, Year 8 Under 14 Hockey Captain, Year 9 & 10 Under 16 Hockey Captain, Year 11 Peer Support, Year 12 Prefect, Performing Arts Portfolio Leader, Scots Hockey Captain. Academic: 1st in Ag Year 9, Diligence in PDHPE Year 10.

Matthew Mills 2010 - 2016 Boarder Robertson House Nickname: Millsy

Colours: SILVER: Musical Theatre 2016 SERVICE: Musical Theatre 2015 GOLD: Hockey 2014. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Aladdin Junior Production Year 6, Holmes On The Range Year 7/8 Drama Ensemble, Doctor Doctor Year 9, Addams Family & Generate Year 11, Guys and Dolls Year 12.

School Leadership: Prefect, Peer Support Leader. Colours: BRONZE: Swimming 2016 SERVICE: Musical Theatre 2015. Academic: Outstanding Diligence in History 2014, Outstanding Diligence in Mathematics 2011.

Claudia Mudge

2014 - 2016 Day Student & Boarder Sellars House Nickname: Claud

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Dancer in the senior production of Guys and Dolls, Addams Family Senior Production – chorus / dance group, 9 and 10 Drama Ensemble – In Love With Juliet. Sport Involvement: Touch Football: 2015 – Titans, 2014 Inter-school Water Polo, 2012 Scots junior Girls Football, Runners up age champion, Competed at BISSA, Under 17s Swimming runners up champion, Runner up age champion

School Leadership: Simpson House Captain. Academic: 2016 Dux of Year 12, Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar, Proficiency Award 2014, 2012, Merit Award 2013. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: 7&8 Drama Ensemble, Debating 2012. Student Teacher Debate 2016, South Pacific 2007, Aladdin 2010.

Mahalah Mullins

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Sport Involvement: Girls AFL 2014, 2013, Interschool Water Polo 2013, 2014, ICCES Winter Sports Tour 2011, 2012. Snowsports team 2011, 2012, 2013. Outstanding Achievement Sport Award 2012 - 2015.

Sport Involvement: Hockey, Basketball, Football, Cricket, BISSA Athletics, BISSA Swimming, Scots U14 & U16 Hockey Assistant Coach. Music Involvement: 2012 Year 8 Honours Music, B Flats. 2010 - 2014 Pipe Band. Favourite memory from Scots: Being a lead role in Guys and Dolls 2016. Plans for 2017: Uni at Wagga Charles Sturt studying Vet Science. In 10 years: Travelling the world for MLA (Meat and Livestock Australia) as a Vet.

Scots school, Qualified for BISSA, Competed at NSW All schools Triathlon, Scots school age champion 2011, Age champion at ICCES, Competed at NSW CISSC secondary Swimming championships, Scots Tennis 2015 and 2016, Div. 3 women’s Hockey – Scots 2016, 2015, 2014, Under 16s hockey Scots 2014, Under 14s Hockey Scots 2012. Community Service: Big Shout Forum, Red Shield Appeal, SRC member, Relay for Life team member. Favourite memory from Scots: When there was a mosh pit in chapel. Plans for 2017: Study a science related course at University. In 10 years: Still waiting for perms to come back in fashion.

Community Service: Clean Up Australia Day, Red Shield Appeal, National Tree Day. Favourite memory from Scots: Ms Hughes English. Plans for 2017: Defer, Travel, Work. In 10 years: Me but 10 years older.

YEAR 12 PROFILES Colours: SILVER: Hockey 2016 BRONZE: Musical Theatre 2016. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 Production, Senior Production 2016 - Guys and Dolls. Sport Involvement: Hockey. Music Involvement: Choir, Dynamix, Concert Band, Orchestra. Outdoor Education: Bronze Duke of Edinburgh.

Sam Naissen 2011 - 2016 Day Student Robertson House Nickname: Kevin

Favourite memory from Scots: The banter with Baz on the handball courts. Plans for 2017: Eat food, get a job, go to the beach.

Colours: SILVER: Musical Theatre 2016 BRONZE: Choir 2016 GOLD: Dance 2015 SERVICE: Netball 2014. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Senior Production 2016 - Guys and Dolls.

Favourite memory from Scots: Being a part of the Primary Musical ‘Aladdin’ and Senior musical ‘Guys & Dolls’. Plans for 2017: Go and live in Melbourne and set myself up for University. Do a makeup artistry course. In 10 years: Working in a rehabilitation centre.

Sport Involvement: Secondary Dance Captain 2014 & 2015.

Alannah Newbold

2004 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Larn, Lannah, AJ, Larni

Arts: Secondary Dance Captain 2014, 2015, Senior Choir (Soprano) Captain 2016. Community Service: Relay for Life, Meals on Wheels.

School Leadership: 2/23rd Ambassador for 2016, Drum Sargent of the Pipe Band 2014 - 2016. Academic: Year 11 – Diligence in Visual Arts, First in Maths General. Colours: GOLD: Pipe Band 2016 GOLD: Pipe Band 2015 SERVICE: Pipe Band 2014.

Tahnee Olsson 2006 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Tahnye

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Dance group in the Year 12 production – Guys and Dolls.

Got Talent with the Pipe Band 2015, Attended the New Zealand Pipe Band Championships, Received the Kent Hilton Pipe Band Award for 2016. Favourite memory from Scots: The Pipe Band Group, travelling to different places to play snare drum. Plans for 2017: Working in a Vet and training to become a qualified Vet Nurse. In 10 years: Working in an equine vet as a fully qualified vet nurse.

Music Involvement: Attended the World Pipe Band Championships, in Scotland as Drum Sargent in Grade 4 2014, Won the Clan Lamont Most Improved Drummer for 2014, Attended the South East Asian Championships 2015, Auditioned for Australia’s S C H OOL MAGAZ I NE 2 01 6

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Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Lead in the Year 9 production and semi-main role in the senior production - Guys and Dolls. Sport Involvement: Netball premiers of 2015. Favourite memory from Scots: The entire evening of the Presentation Ball in 2015.

Lucy Patton 2012 - 2016 Boarder Sellars House Nickname: Patto

Plans for 2017: In 2017 I plan on attending university to study animal science or veterinary technology. In 10 years: I plan to be happy and enjoying the company of my friends and family.

Academic: 1st in English 2014, 1st in History 2014, 1st in Commerce 2013. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Chorus – Guys and Dolls. Sport Involvement: Basketball 2013, 2014, 2015, BISSA Athletics 2013, 2015, Soccer – ICCES Winter Sports Tour 2012, Bill Turner 2013, Chapman Shield 2014.

Ethan Rimmer

2012 - 2016 Day Student & Boarder Robertson House Nickname: Rimmer

Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 2013, 2014. Favourite memory from Scots: Year 9 handball and shenanigans in the shed near the locker rooms. Plans for 2017: Take a gap year to work and travel to New Zealand or Canada. In 10 years: CEO of McDonald’s.

Academic: Outstanding Diligence in Industrial Technology (Metal) Year 10, Science Award – effort and improvement Year 10. Colours: BRONZE: Equestrian 2016 BRONZE: Football 2016. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Year 9 Musical 2013.

Nick Roe

2011 - 2016 Boarder Robertson House Nickname: Roey

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Sport Involvement: AFL Football 2011 - 2016, First XVIII 2015 - 2016, Rugby 7’s 2013 - 2016. Equestrian Interschools 2012 - 2014, 2016, Basketball 2011 - 2015, Athletics Interhouse 2011 - 2014, 2016, Cross Country Interhouse 2011 - 2014, 2016, Swimming Interschools 2011 2012, 2016, Snowsports - ASSSTC 2014.

Outdoor Education: Ag Show Team 2013, Holbrook Sheep and Wool Show 2013. Community Service: Student Ambassador - Open day 2014, Presentation Ball – 2015, Henty Field day - Student Ambassador, Senior Citizens Concert Helper 2011. Favourite memory from Scots: Times spent up at Falls Creek with Newy. Plans for 2017: Gap year and work with horse trainers. In 10 years: Billionaire, Cattle King!

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Colours: BRONZE: Netball 2016 SERVICE: Netball 2014. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Chorus in Guys and Dolls musical 2016. Sport Involvement: Netball, Tennis. Favourite memory from Scots: Grace falling down the cultural centre stairs and Lionel’s mullet.

Isabella Simmonds 2011 - 2016 Day Student Sellars House Nickname: Bell

Plans for 2017: Travelling the world and living overseas. In 10 years: Having heaps of money so I don’t have to work.

School Leadership: Interfaith Ambassador 2016, Vice Hockey Captain 2016, Hockey Coach 2015, 2016, Arts Ambassador 2010. Academic: Outstanding Diligence English Extension 1 2015, Outstanding Diligence Mathematics 2015, Merit Award 2014, 7A’s for RoSA 2014, Merit Award 2012.

Victoria Spinks 2009 - 2016 Day Student Simpson House Nickname: Tori

Colours: GOLD: Hockey 2016 BRONZE: Oratory 2016. Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Guys and Dolls 2016, Doctor, Doctor 2013, Aladdin 2010, Seussical 2009. Sport Involvement: Hockey 2009-2016, Hockey Coach 2015, 2016, Basketball 2009 - 2013. Arts: Senior Choir 2012-2016, Rotary Debating 2015, Rostrum Voice of Youth Speaking Competition 2013, Eisteddfod

School Leadership: Leader of Chorale, Adelines. Academic: Outstanding diligence award for Year 9, First in Geography in 2014, Outstanding diligence in Year 10. Colours: SILVER: Choir 2016 SILVER: Musical Theatre 2016 SERVICE: Musical Theatre 2015

Lisa Turner

2013 - 2016 Boarder Robertson House

Debating 2011, 2012, Public Speaking 2009, 2010, Tournament of Minds 2009, 2010, ‘Spit it Out’ Channel 7 2010. Outdoor Education: Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Gold 2016, Silver 2014, Bronze 2013, Bushwalking 2013-2016. Community Service: Girls Night In 2016, Trivia Night 2016, Ration Challenge 2016, ANZAC 2015, Favourite memory from Scots: Duke of Edinburgh. Hikes…particularly when there was a possum eating its way into our tent on the Overland Track, Tasmania 2015! Plans for 2017: Taking a gap year to the UK before going to university in 2018. In 10 years: Helping people and I would like to volunteer overseas in hospitals in less developed countries.

Favourite memory from Scots: The Senior production of Guys and Dolls, specifically performing with my friends and all the fun times and events that went on side stage and in practices. Plans for 2017: Have a gap year to travel, work, catch up with friends and family, and pursue my hobbies of photography, dance and singing.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Lead role Year 9 production - Doctor, Doctor 2013. Dance ensemble senior production of - Adams Family 2015, Lead Role senior production - Guys and Dolls 2016 . Sport Involvement: Monday night netball from 2015 – 2016. Senior school dance.

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Emma Webb 2011 - 2016 Day Student Wilson House Nickname: Webbo

School Leadership: Netball Coach 2014 (Scots Maroon).

Cross Country 2011 - 16, Interhouse Athletics 2011 - 16.

Academic: Merit Award 2013 - 2014, Proficiency Award 2015, RoSA 7As 2014.

Arts: Participation in the Drama Showcase during Arts Week 2015.

Colours: GOLD: Musical Theatre 2016 BRONZE: Netball 2016 SERVICE: Musical Theatre 2015 SERVICE: Netball 2014.

Community Service: Red Shield Appeal 2011-14, Australian Red Cross Blood Donor 2014-16, ANZAC Day March 201116, Participating in the Ration Challenge 2016 and 40 hour Famine in 2011.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Addams Family (ancestor), Doctor Doctor lead, Year 7/8 Drama Ensemble, Cantabile 2011 - 12, Senior School Choir 2011 - 16.

Favourite memory from Scots: The showcase nights for Guys and Dolls.

Sport Involvement: Scots Netball 2011 - 2016, Monday Night Netball MVP (Scots Sharks), Scots Basketball 2011 - 2014, ICCES Netball 2012, Interhouse Swimming 2011 - 2016, Interhouse

School Leadership: Robertson House Captain, SRC Representative 2011 and 2015, Peer Support Leader 2015. Academic: Merit Award 2012, 2013, 2014, 7 A’s Year 11 ROSA. Colours: BRONZE: Netball 2016 SERVICE: Netball 2014.

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Plans for 2017: To go abroad and travel with Jowy Winkler (exchange student 2015). In 10 years: Well travelled and happy.

Cantabile – 2013, Scots dance – 2011 2013, B Flats – 2011/12. Community Service: Red Shield Appeal 2015, 2016, Vanuatu Community Service Trip 2015, Relay for Life Committee 2014, Girls Night In Committee 2016. Favourite memory from Scots: Vanuatu Community Service Trip.

Drama / Musical Theatre Involvement: Addams Family 2015, Guys and Dolls 2016.

Plans for 2017: Gap year in the UK working as a teacher’s assistant and travel around Europe.

Sport Involvement: Scots Basketball – 2010 and 2014 - 2016, Monday night netball – 2015/2016.

In 10 years: Still waiting for perms to come back into fashion.

Arts: Scots Music Festival 2013 - 16, Dance/Choir Albury Eisteddfods – 2013 - 2015, Senior choir 2013 - 2016),

THE DRUM

Celebrating 150 years

CONTENTS Welcome 150 Year Committee 150 Years of Living History Cocktail Party Alumni Profile: Suzanne Young Highland Gathering Profile: William Schultz Cadet Reunion Honour Board Dedication Alumni Profile: Margaret Hamilton Commemorative Dinner Alumni Profile: John Bottoms

THE DRUM Founders Weekend Luncheon

Alumni Profile: Christopher Durling Master Plan

CELEBRATING 150 YEARS Together we can take on the World Scots Scholarships

Decades in Pictures

CELEBRATING 150 YEARS

WELCOME Welcome to this year’s special celebratory edition of The Drum, marking the Sesquicentenary Year of The Scots School Albury. The Scots School Albury was founded 150 years ago in 1866. To put this into perspective…The Scots School Albury is older than the installation of the first telephone in Australia and our national anthem, and was operating more than 35 years prior to the Federation of Australia in 1901! Our history is certainly something that, as a community, we can all be proud of. Collectively, we are the products of 150 years of living history.

“You never walk alone at Scots. 150 years of students, teachers and members of the Scots Community have paved the way – each one left a legacy and something for us to strive towards” Scots Student This year, The Drum is celebrating the history of our wonderful School and a whirlwind year of spectacular Sesquicentenary events that included the Cocktail Party, Highland Gathering, Founders Weekend and the Commemorative Dinner. This edition of The Drum also celebrates members of our community, their accomplishments and contributions to our School. We trust that you will enjoy taking a walk down memory lane in celebration of a milestone year for our School in this special edition of The Drum – you only turn 150 once!

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CELEBRATING 150 YEARS

150 YEAR COMMITTEE the following week to give students a chance to study the offerings. Also on Saturday a reunion of past staff took place in the current Staff Common Room and some 70 past staff attended with the guest of honour being David Bottomley.

Mr William Schultz The Sesquicentennial celebrations started with a Cocktail Party in February that was well attended by past students and current and past parents and staff of the school. It was great to see past students from the early 1950s mixing with those from the 2000s. The use of the area in front of the Chapel Hall and the lawn area in the circle was a perfect venue. Jo Graham and her team produced a great set up of decorated tables and seating and the lighting from the trees in the circle made it a beautiful setting as the sun went down.

The weekend ended on Sunday with a Church Service presented by the School Chaplain Rev Beth Donnelly followed by a morning tea. Finally I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the help received this year from the School Administration Staff. In particular Kerryn Arnold, Joanna Zych-Xiberras, Tegan Summerfield from the Marketing Office, Amanda Ross, Mary Jane Turner from Admin, all those from the Business Office lead by Fiona Holmes and the Ground Staff lead by Peter Morey.

On May 14th the Cadet Reunion and Highland Games weekend was equally as successful. The Cadet Reunion organised by Bruce Pigdon (1963), David Easton (1966) and Rob Patterson (1964) was well attended having a luncheon on Saturday followed by a Sunday Church Service and dedication of an Honour Board to recognize past students who have taken part in overseas deployments with the Defence Forces since the Vietnam War. The Highland Games had 15 bands in attendance. The 11 school bands contested various competitions throughout the day. As the sun set all bands came together to thrill the crowd with massed bands performance with more than 200 pipers. This formed part of a Tattoo that included caber tossing, horse riding and a fabulous fire works display. Pipe Major Scott Nicholson, Anne Shanley, Tom Hewett and the parents of the current school pipe band are to be congratulated on their great work in organising an event that many people have classed as one of the best events the school has produced in its 150 years. The 22nd July 1866 was the day our Archivist Mrs Noelle Oke established as the start of the school. On Friday 22nd July 2016 the school community celebrated that start with a Gala Dinner at the Albury Entertainment Centre. The Dinner started with a welcome to all present from Principal Ms Peggy Mahy and Chairman of the School Board Mr David Beckingsale. Past students and Staff from the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through to 2015 were present along with former parents and community dignitaries. Mr David Bottomley in his 93rd year, who taught at the school from 1946 to 1948, was present and was very happy to meet former students Noel Stephens and Ian Ellis at the dinner. A number of past students from the last five decades of the school spoke during the night along with former Principal Mr Alistair Todd who received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his speech. On Saturday the school grounds were made available for all to see along with a Heritage Display in the Cultural Centre and an Art Exhibition in the Chapel Hall. Although the weather was not kind, all who made the visit were very impressed with both the buildings and grounds of the school and the two exhibitions. Ms Barbie Castle and Ms Sue Mitchell are to be commended for their efforts with the Art Display and the organising of the art prize announced at the opening of the Exhibition. Mrs Noelle Oke, David Spur, David Easton and Rob Patterson are also to be thanked for their great work in producing the Heritage Display, which stayed in tact for S C H OOL MAGAZ INE 2 01 6

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150 YEARS OF LIVING HISTORY Celebrating our past Not many people realise that The Scots School Albury, through its founding schools, is one of the oldest schools in New South Wales and the oldest country boarding school in the state – our school is quite literally a piece of living history. Every story has a beginning…. A small municipality with a population of 1,580 is where our story begins. The municipality is known as Albury, and the story belongs to two schools – The Albury Grammar School and the Glenair School for girls. Our school’s story began on the 22nd of July 1866, when a Church of England Grammar School opened with just 14 students on the Corner of Dean and Kiewa Streets, Albury. The Grammar School offered an independent primary and secondary school education for some 15 years. In 1881 the government withdrew funding from Independent Schools, thus forcing the Senior School of the Grammar School to close. The Grammar School continued to operate as a Primary School until 1885. Following the closure of the Grammar School, its headmaster Joseph Masters moved to establish Albury High School at his home in Young Street. The school offered co-educational tuition at a secondary level through to matriculation. While the school was considered to be coeducational, girls attended classes in the mornings and boys in the afternoons. Six years later, Masters sold Albury High School. The new proprietors, James Bailey Wilson and Alfred John Smith, re-opened the school with just seven pupils on the roll. By the end of that year enrolments increased to 30 day students and five boarders. The school was renamed and became Albury Grammar School.

Fact: When Wilson and Smith took over, the school operated out of a single building which provided a residence for Smith and his family, as well as being the School and Boarding House. Meanwhile, the first private school for girls, Glenair, opened in 1892, followed by Albury Ladies College in 1898. Glenair and Albury Ladies College were sold in 1910 and became Springfield Girls School. Springfield Girls School closed in 1916 and in 1926 Rosehill Girls School was opened. Back at Albury Grammar, Wilson became the sole proprietor of the school in 1902 when Smith was tragically killed in a buggy accident. Wilson moved the premises of Albury Grammar School to the school’s current site on Perry Street in 1909 to meet the needs of the growing school. Wilson retired in 1929 after 42 years as Headmaster. He sold Albury Grammar to the Presbyterian Church and Albury Grammar became a school only for boys. It had remained co-educational until this time. The story was much the same at Rosehill. Rosehill Girls School was sold in 1939, but facilities were relatively poor and overcrowded. The School was relocated to a seven acre property in Schubach Street, East Albury. Rosehill was renamed, and became the Woodstock School for Girls. Meanwhile, Albury Grammar continued to prosper under the leadership of Alexander Sellars who was appointed Headmaster in 1938.

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Under Sellars, Albury Grammar opened a Junior School campus in 1958, the school sent the first rotary exchange students to the USA, the mothers group amassed a membership of 150 and the AS Cook Science Centre was opened. By 1956, things started to look up for the ladies at Woodstock. Two new buildings were constructed including a science block. In 1960 a further two science laboratories, and four new classrooms were added to the prospering girls school. Meanwhile, the gentlemen at Albury Grammar School celebrated the School’s Centenary in 1966. To celebrate the milestone, Albury Grammar built a four-faced clock tower and refectory building. And then everything changed… Two worlds collided and two schools became one. The year 1972 saw the amalgamation of Albury Grammar School and Woodstock Presbyterian Ladies College - The Scots School Albury was born. The newly named Scots School adopted the crest of Albury Grammar and the motto of Woodstock – fide et literis – faith and learning. Mr Allan Jones and Miss Jean Myers were appointed to the roles of Principal and Senior Mistress of Scots - Jones and Myers were the former Deputy Principals of Albury Grammar and Woodstock.

Fact: The Scots School Albury affiliated with the Uniting Church in Australia in 1977. In 1978, Alastair Todd was appointed to lead the school. During the 1970s, Todd implemented onsite boarding for both girls and boys, a new Junior School wing was constructed at the main campus, and old classrooms were given a makeover. The 1980s were as prosperous as the 1970s. A steady increase in student numbers called for new facilities and new Junior School and Senior School classrooms were constructed, a swimming pool was added, the school garden area was refurbished, the John Edwards Theatre and Luff Pavilion were opened and Tennis courts were built on Tribune Street. But it didn’t stop there. During the 1990s the Alastair Todd Chapel Hall and the Information Technology and Cultural Centre were opened. Alastair Todd left Scots in 1998 after amassing twenty successful years of leadership. In the new millennium, a new science centre was erected and a new indoor sports centre and state-of-the-art trade skills centre were opened. But this story still has a chapter or two to go…. The Scots School Albury has come a long way from the days of the school operating out of a single house. Over the last 150 years, Scots has educated tens of thousands of students from across the region, Australia and abroad – we couldn’t be more proud of what our school has achieved! Each pupil that has attended the school, from 1866 through to today, is a vital link in Scots history. The students who have walked through our doors and sat in our classrooms are the reason why our school exists. And the next chapter? It’s living history...

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COCKTAIL PARTY

Mrs Jo Graham, Chair, Cocktail Party Committee On Saturday the 12th of March on what was a very hot and balmy night, more than 300 members of the Scots community gathered to kick off the Sesquicentenary Celebrations at a beautiful cocktail party hosted in the forecourt of the Chapel Hall. The Cocktail Party provided a fantastic opportunity for members of the Scots community - both past and present to re-connect with each other and the School in this milestone year. The area was adorned in fairy lights and white paper lanterns were nestled in the trees. Fresh flowers and tea light candles worked to transform the forecourt into what can only be described as a beautiful, elegant and magical space. School spirit was unmistakable with groups of guests nestled at tables amongst the trees. Past and present students swapped stories about their time at Scots - ‘the good old days’. Guests were treated to a selection of beautiful wines that were so generously supplied by Cofield Wines - members of the Scots community. The selection of delicious canapés were prepared by Scots dining room staff - and I can attest that not one person would have left hungry! Entertainment was provided by Groovestar - a Melbourne based band. Their outstanding showmanship ensured that guests were on their feet and enjoying the evening. I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to members of the Cocktail Party Committee for organising such a memorable night that set the scene for the Sesquicentenary events that followed.

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ALUMNI PROFILE: SUZANNE YOUNG doing for the last twenty years! I serve on a couple of advisory boards (St Joseph’s College Foundation Board as the chair of the Indigenous Education Fund and The University of Sydney Business School Board of Advice) and I have also recently set up my own executive and leadership coaching business. What are some of the projects that you have worked on? I have designed and led large transformation projects for companies including Unisys, Qantas, CBA, Leighton Holdings and the NRL – many of these have involved implementing new technology and supporting people to adapt to change. Suzanne Young (Scots Class of 1986) is the former Chief Operating Officer of the NRL. Living in Sydney, Suzanne is currently the Executive General Manager at IAG, one of Australia’s leading insurance companies. At IAG Suzanne is responsible for projects which increase IAGs scalability. Tell me a bit about your time at Scots. I grew up on a farm “Cora-Lynn” at Kikoira, west of West Wyalong; about 4 hours north west of Albury. I was a Boarder. Interestingly, my Dad attended the School when it was known as Albury Grammar School. We had the same Mathematics teacher – Mr Free. What is your fondest memory from school? Like plenty of other kids some of my fondest memories came from playing sport (hockey, netball, softball, basketball, cross country, athletics and swimming and school camps). I’d never had the opportunity to play team sports before I came to Scots as my primary school was quite small and we lived on a farm. Scots and the staff encouraged me to try new things. This led me to join a surf lifesaving club and become a surf life saver. I have competed and travelled around Australia and overseas with lifesaving and ocean swimming. I’m not the quickest swimmer, but I’ve made some great friends and it is fun! I was president of the Thanksgiving and Aid Committee which raised funds for charity and also participated in ballroom dancing, debating, drama and the choir (however, as my kids will tell you, I should only sing in the shower!) What did you pursue when you left Scots? My favorite subject at School was economics. I went on to study Economics at the University of Sydney. Scots provided a quality education which set me up to go to university in Sydney. That set the direction for my career and my life.

What traits did you develop while at Scots that serve you well in you career? A good work ethic, setting goals and striving for results, independence, decision making, organisation skills, service (customer/community) and resilience. What’s the best piece of advice a teacher ever gave you? Mr Todd, the Principal, told me the best remedy for homesickness (Being a Boarder I cried for the first three weeks I was at school) was to get involved and that “the more you put into the school, the more you will get out”. Good advice then and even now. Mr Todd also said “we will not be judged by the behaviour of the best of us, but by the worst” - something I have shared many times over the years when dealing with governance and integrity matters. If you could offer one piece of advice to Scots students, what would it be? I’d offer three pieces of advice. Thank your parents for investing in you. Be brave (try new things, set yourself big goals, live your values, dream of a great future, decide to make a significant difference and go for it) and be gentle (you are not perfect, you make mistakes, smile and laugh). E.E Cummings said “It takes courage to grow up and become who you are”. Have the faith and courage to know deep in your bones, in your heart, that life will work out. What draws you back to Scots? I’m very proud to have attended Scots, as my father did, and for all of the opportunities I had in my four years there. Kids outside of the major cities deserve access to a broad quality education – Scots, and before that Albury Grammar and Woodstock, have been fulfilling that need for generations.

Can you please tell me a little bit about yourself and what you are doing now? I live in Sydney and I’m working as a senior executive at IAG, one of Australia’s leading insurance companies (brands include NRMA Insurance, CGU, SGIO, SGIC, Swann Insurance and WFI, with other brands in New Zealand and Asia). I’m responsible for projects which increase our scalability and functions which support our customers and people including Supply Chain, Procurement, Property and Facilities. I remember Mr Todd in his speech at our Year 12 Graduation Dinner sharing a few comments about each of us. His comment about me was that I loved organising people and improving things. That is what I have been

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HIGHLAND GATHERING On Saturday the 14th of May 2016, The Scots School Albury hosted our inaugural Highland Gathering, a key event in our Sesquicentenary celebrations – and what a celebration it was.

all the way from Northern Ireland to perform at the Highland Gathering, but also shared with us his lifetime of experience with our Pipe Band students.

Why a Highland Gathering? Glad you asked!

Highland Gathering results sheet:

The Scots School Albury was chosen as a name by the Presbyterian Church, which has strong connections to Scottish culture. Highland Games or Gatherings are events held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centred on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture.

Juvenile Division: 1st Haileybury A; 2nd Scots Sydney; 3rd The Scots School Albury

More than 4,000 people from near and far gathered to celebrate the history of our School by immersing themselves in the culture of Scotland – Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Scottish food and over 30 stalls, a Gathering of the Clans and The Inaugural Scots Tattoo. To put the enormity of the Highland Gathering into perspective: • A street parade of Pipe Bands closed off Dean Street. • 14 Pipe Bands performed. Pipe Bands came from Melbourne, Bendigo, Canberra, Sydney and Albury. • Competitors in the highland dancing, boulder toss, caber toss and hammer throw came from Queensland, Sydney and Melbourne. • A number of the Pipe Band adjudicators hailed from Northern Ireland and New Zealand. • Three Brass and Concert Bands performed. • 179 Scots students participated in various activities throughout the day. • More than 75 members of the Scots community volunteered their time. • More than 40 local businesses supported the Highland Gathering by advertising in the event program. We sold more than 350 programs! The Highland Gathering kicked off with a street parade of Pipe Bands along Dean Street. The parade was followed by a full day of Scottish fun on the Gillespie Oval. Principal Ms Peggy Mahy and Mr Colin James carried out official duties and Deputy Principal Mr David Armstrong was tasked with the role of MC. Mr Armstrong’s voice boomed over the PA system and brought order to a day chock-a-block full of Scottish fanfare. The closing event was the inaugural Scots Tattoo, where the Pipe Bands who gathered to compete earlier in the day combined to put on a thunderous performance. A special thanks goes to Mr Dale Zawertailo who provided the perfect voice-over for the Tattoo! Big congratulations to the incredible group of young women and men who make up our Pipe Band. Their efforts during the gathering were amazing. The Band displayed professionalism, were incredibly disciplined and performed with a musical proficiency that was well beyond their years. The School would like to thank Drum Major Brian Wilson, who not only travelled

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Grade 4: 1st Haileybury; 2nd Scots Sydney; 3rd The Scots School Albury Grade 3: 1st City of Melbourne; 2nd Canberra Drum Majors: 1st Dominic Anderson Studwick; 2nd Benjamin Casey; 3rd Angus Masters Street March: 1st City of Melbourne Display: 1st Golden City The Scots School Albury would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the tireless efforts of the Highland Gathering organising committee for putting on such an exceptional event of international proportions. The Highland Gathering was an enormous undertaking that took three years of careful planning. This would not have been possible without the immeasurable number of hours volunteered by Scott Nicolson, Anne Shanley, Paul Hill, Bill Shultz, Tom Mewett and Liz Heitmeyer. To our sponsors – Joss Group, JC Butko Engineering, Baker Motors, Ramsay Health Care, JC Travel, Hillross, Hume Bank, the Victorian Scottish Heritage Cultural Foundation, Albury City and St Kilda Retail, your generous support enabled this dream of ours to become a reality. Thank you. To all staff, students, parents and friends of the School who dedicated significant time and effort to ensure that the Highland Gathering was an incredible jewel in our Sesquicentenary Year – thank you. Watch this space!

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PROFILE: WILLIAM SCHULTZ How has it changed since then? When I first came to Scots, the School was a lot smaller, from memory there were about 320 or so students in the Primary and Secondary Schools combined. The School has grown significantly since then, both in students, and buildings. During my time at Scots I have seen the School expand with the construction of the Alistair Todd Chapel Hall, Information Technology Centre and Library, Cultural Centre, Science Centre and Indoor Sports Centre. Are there any particularly special people you’ve worked with over the years that you’d like to mention? Bill Schultz has spent the best part of four decades at The Scots School Albury. Appointed in 1977 as the Sports Master and coach of the football team, he became Senior Master in 1985 and Deputy Principal in 1997. Bill ‘hung up the boots’ as Deputy Principal in 2006, but stayed on to work in the Archives office and to coach football. Over the past 10 years, Bill has been instrumental in preserving our School’s history and has worked tirelessly as the School’s Alumni Relations Officer. Can you tell me a bit about yourself? I was born in Rutherglen and attended Wangaratta High School. Upon completion of my Matriculation Certificate in 1965 I attended Monash University in Melbourne where I undertook a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, majoring in Physics. My first appointment as a teacher was in 1970 at Merbein near Mildura. I then spent four years at Wangaratta High School where I taught Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. When did you move to Albury? Can you tell me a little bit about your various roles at Scots? I moved to Albury in 1977 when I was appointed Sports Master at Scots. I was responsible for the various sporting activities at the school and also coached football. In 1985 I became the Senior Master, assisting the Deputy Principal and Headmaster, while continuing to coach the football team, participate in School musicals and singing groups. In 1997 I was appointed Deputy Principal and my role changed significantly. I became responsible for the day-to-day running of Scots, timetabling and dare I say it, discipline. Oh and I still coached a footy team. I was Deputy Principal for about a decade but I made the decision to retire from teaching in 2006 after 30 years at Scots. I have spent the last decade as the School’s Alumni Relations Officer, organising events and helping to maintain the connections between our School and its alumni. Fostering this connection between our School’s past and the present has given me great joy – it is an absolute pleasure to learn about some of the interesting and diverse careers that our Alumni have forged. What compelled you to become a teacher? I was fortunate enough to receive a teaching scholarship bursary upon completion of my high school studies which enabled me to go to university to become a teacher. I was the first person in my family to attend university. Can you tell me about the School when you first arrived?

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Principal Alistair Todd was a remarkable man and did an outstanding job during his time at Scots. What was particularly special about Alistair was the fact that he knew each and every student and their family. I honestly cannot think of a time where Alistair missed a School event – whether that be a Junior School production, or netball and football games, you could always count on Alistair to be there. I was also very privileged to have worked with the late Mr Murray Free. Murray taught Mathematics at Scots and Albury Grammar before that. He was a great mate and an exceptional colleague. Are there any particular highlights that stand out from your time teaching at Scots? After more than 30 years at Scots, there is no way that I could possibly mention them all! That said, a particular highlight for me was the 2001 School Production of Les Miserables. Scots was the first School in Australia to have the performing rights to Les Miserables, which was an incredible achievement for a regional School and the production certainly did not disappoint. Casting my mind back to 1978, another highlight for me was the Football Grand Final against St Patricks. Having lost the Grand Final to St Patricks in 1977, the win in 1978 was particularly sweet. While we won quite a few after that, that first win as Sports Master and coach is something that I remember quite fondly. The Highland Gathering which was held as part of our Sesquicentenary celebration this year was also a particular highlight – our Pipe Band are an incredibly talented bunch of young men and women. What did you enjoy most about teaching? Getting to know the students. I always thought that it was critically important to get to know students inside and outside of the classroom. You can learn a lot about a student just by having a chat in the yard. I strongly believe that all teachers should have an understanding of what their students are good at outside of the classroom, be it singing, basketball or anything else, so that they have something to talk to the students about besides their School work. For me this was really important because I was a Mathematics teacher! I also believe that it’s important for teachers to encourage their students to find something that they excel in outside of the classroom. I can guarantee you that when a student finds something that they are really good at and are passionate about, the confidence they gain will have a positive impact on their work

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CADET REUNION ethic in the classroom and their academic results. You were heavily involved in Sport during your time at Scots, what other activities were you involved in? I coached football, cricket and various other sporting teams. Aside from sport, and something that I remember quite fondly was the production of Oliver in 1981 that I participated in. Joy Todd, the wife of Alistair Todd, was very keen to have me involved in the production because she knew that as the coach of the boy’s football and cricket teams, I would bring along some male talent – and that was exactly what I did! I was also involved in a number of musical variety shows that involved staff and parents performing all kinds of skits. I also enjoyed singing in the Barbershop Quartet. What makes The Scots School Albury special? The School is 150 years old; it’s the oldest country boarding school in New South Wales. This combined with the Schools active role in the Albury community and our own unique community, is something worth celebrating, and preserving. There is no other School quite like Scots. What are your plans now that you’re retiring? I’m going to play a lot of golf, well try to anyway! I will also be travelling to Scotland to see the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo and I will get to watch our Pipe Band perform there. I am particularly excited about that.

Mrs Kerryn Arnold On the morning of the Highland Gathering (14 May 2016), 100 past students who were part of the Army Cadet Corps of Albury Grammar gathered to renew acquaintances. The Albury Grammar Cadet Corps was formed in 1939. It was compulsory for students at Albury Grammar to be involved in Cadets. Cadets were issued with regulation military rifles, bayonets and bandoliers. During the Second World War, The Albury Grammar Cadet Corps were under military control and were required to carry out 60 hours of military training a year! In addition to military training, The Cadet Corps (First Guard) alongside the Pipe Band raised a Drill Platoon which competed against Schools including Scotch College, Ballarat High School, Hailebury College and Xavier College. Returning Cadets enjoyed a luncheon in the Dining Room. Lunch was followed by a few words from Tony Brandt (Class of 1963 and winner of the Sword of Honour). Tony described how his experience as a Cadet Under Officer helped to instill self-reliance, independence and discipline in him, and his fellow Cadets. All present could relate in some way how being a Cadet impacted their lives, leaving an indelible mark and fond memories for most. Returning Cadets were also treated to a photographic display which depicted the development of the Albury Grammar School Cadet Unit. Returning Cadets had a great deal of fun picking out familiar faces from old photographs! The Cadet Corps was a fixture of our School until it was disbanded in the 1980s. Our Pipe Band does much to carry on the traditions that were raised for the School from days of the Albury Grammar Cadet Unit Pipe Band.

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HONOUR BOARD DEDICATION

Mrs Kerryn Arnold As part of our Sesquicentenary celebrations, a Dedication service was held in the Alistar Todd Chapel Hall on the 15th of May to honour past students who have served our country in overseas conflicts since 1973. The service was conducted by School Chaplain, Rev. Beth Donnelly, and began with the Official Party being piped in by our incredibly talented Pipe Band. Past students, David Easton (Class of 1966), Bruce Pigdon (Class of 1963) and Rob Patterson (Class of 1964) also participated in the service. The official address was delivered by Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Ross (Class of 1992) who spoke of the Australian Defence Forces role in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world of conflict and uncertainty and by serving our country in overseas conflicts how it changes the lives of all who have served. School Captains, Oscar Bird and Emily Graetz unveiled the Honour Board and Tahnee Olsson (Year 12), the 2016 2/23rd Ambassador read out the names of the 12 students who have served our country. The Last Post was sounded on a 100 year old bugle played by Year 12 student Alexandra Croft. The service, attended by many family members and friends was a fitting tribute to those students who have faithfully served our nation with honour. Additional names will be added in the future as they become available. The Honour Board is housed in schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main reception area.

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ALUMNI PROFILE: MARGARET HAMILTON (DART – the Drug and Alcohol Research Team) and became the founding Director of the Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Center in Fitzroy. I was also appointed to Chair a Statutory Body – the Multiple and Complex Needs Panel for Victoria. The panel sought to support the most troubled citizens in our society. I spent 12 years on the Australian National Council on Drugs and served under five different Prime Ministers. I was also appointed to the Prime Minister’s Council on Homelessness. Can you tell me a bit about your work for the United Nations?

Professor Margaret Hamilton’s (Woodstock Class of 1966) background is in social work and public health. She has spent the last 40 years in the drug and alcohol field and her broad range of research has included epidemiology and policy. Margaret is a member of the Mental Health Tribunal of Victoria, on the Board of VicHealth, Patron of the Drug and Alcohol Nurses Association of Australasia, Patron of the Pennington Institute, Chair of the Advisory Group of the Centre for Alcohol Policy at La Trobe University and having ‘retired’, is now an honorary Professor in the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. Margaret was awarded an Australian Centenary Medal in the year 2000 and was subsequently appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia. Tell me a bit about your time at Woodstock? I attended Woodstock from 1963 to 1966. I was a Boarder and was appointed School Captain in 1966. During my time at Woodstock, I took the view that I should have a go at anything and everything on offer and, on reflection, I can tell you that I did just that! I played hockey and tennis and participated in fencing and gymnastics. I was a member of the choir, took piano and violin lessons (albeit briefly!) and found myself head of the Debating Team. What was it like being a Boarder? As Boarders, we managed to entertain ourselves and I must confess, we were sometimes quite mischievous! Boarding was a great experience. It provided an environment where we learnt tolerance and, through shared experience, we developed the confidence and courage to try everything that came our way. What did you pursue when you left Woodstock? I was selected as a Rotary Exchange Student during my final year at Woodstock, and in 1967 went to the Philippines. The extreme poverty in contrast to the extreme wealth in the Philippines had a profound impact on me. So much so, that upon my return I pursued studies to become a Social Worker. I also completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology and Criminology. Can you please tell me a little bit about some of the things that you have worked on in your field? For a number of years I worked for the Department of Community Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. This included six years working in an alcoholism clinic. In 1976 I worked as a lecturer at the University of Melbourne and was later appointed the Coordinator of the Alcohol and Drug Curriculum for the Medical Faculty. In this role, I worked to develop a research team

In 2014 I was appointed to a United Nations (UN) Civil Society Task Force on Drugs. My appointment followed my involvement as member of the Australian Government delegation for over 10 years. My appointment to the Task Force means that I attend meetings of the UN: Commission on Narcotic Drugs – the most recent meeting was held in Vienna earlier this year and the UN General Assembly in New York. What are some of the more recent projects that you have worked on? I have worked on many projects over the years – too many to list! But more recently, I was the Chair of the Inquiry into the Culture of Alcohol in the Australian Defence Force (known as the Hamilton Report, 2011) and initiated the Drug Policy Modeling Programme of Research. I am currently supporting the work of VicHealth in five chief areas of action: promoting healthy eating, encouraging physical activity, preventing tobacco use, preventing harm from alcohol and improving mental wellbeing. Were you inspired to follow your career path while at School or did that come later? Mostly later. While I was at School I didn’t identify myself as a ‘leader’ but looking back, being School Captain was important in setting the scene for my future. What traits did you develop while at Woodstock that serve you well in your field? Leadership, public speaking, care for others and mentorship; patience and persistence, stretching beyond the immediately obvious and to laugh – should all else fail! On a more serious note, my time at Woodstock gave me the opportunity to ‘try myself out’ and, by doing so, develop a sense of confidence in who I was and who I could become. What’s the best piece of advice a teacher ever gave you? Oh that’s an easy one to answer! Do what you enjoy and enjoy what you have to do and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way. If you could offer one piece of advice to Scots students, what would it be? I would echo the advice of my eccentric and interesting teachers! Give it all a go – especially now when you have the chance to, and can afford to fail; you never know when (and how) you will succeed.

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COMMEMORATIVE DINNER Hip, hip hooray! On Friday the 22nd of July 2016 The Scots School Albury celebrated its 150th birthday! Not even torrential rain or not getting a card from the Queen could dampen our spirits!

the evening ran to schedule. Her witty remarks were enjoyed by all.

We officially celebrated our birthday at The Albury Entertainment Centre with more than 350 of our nearest and dearest.

The evening concluded with an emphatic address about our School’s future from Principal Ms Peggy Mahy and Board Chair Mr David Beckingsale.

Alumni, previous and current staff members, current students and their families and members of the Scots community all gathered for an entertainment-filled evening that paid homage to our past and looked towards the future.

A thunderous performance from Thomas Strong (The Scots School Albury Class of 2001) who sang Puccini’s Nessum Dorma to the rapturous applause of guests saw our 150th birthday celebrations end on the highest of notes.

Our birthday bash began with canapés and drinks, giving old friends (and new) the opportunity to get reacquainted. Guests were treated to a photo booth and the musical delights of the Hazelwood Strings Ensemble, The Adelines and Dynamix before being ushered into the Dining Room.

The Scots School Albury would like to thank all members of our community who attended the Commemorative Dinner, many of whom travelled a considerable distance to share this milestone with us. To our dedicated staff members, Mr Paul Hill (audio and visual), Mr Dale Zawertailo (voiceovers), Paul Tasker (music), Mr Richard Routley (backstage), the 150 year Committee and Marketing and events team, without whom the Commemorative Dinner would not have been possible, thank you.

Guests oohed and ahhhed as they took their seats. The Dining Room was transformed to look the picture of elegance. Black drapery adorned the walls and fairy lights the stage. Beautiful white roses took pride of place on each and every table and were complimented by the flickering glow of tea light candles. The official party took their seats to the sounds of our Pipe Band, who proved to guests just why they are a highly sought after ensemble, both locally and internationally. After an address from Principal Ms Peggy Mahy and Deputy Principal Mr David Armstrong, guests were entertained by the dulcet tones of The Scots School Albury Barbershop Quartet. This was followed by the greatly anticipated walk down memory lane. School Captains Oscar Bird and Emily Graetz, along with 150th Year Student Ambassador Jacqueline Coughlan, paid homage to the founders of our School and the formative years (1866-1939) of The Scots School Albury. John Bottoms (Albury Grammar Class of 1968) who came from Cairns to attend, helped paint a very humorous picture of School life in the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. Jane Hodges (Woodstock Class of 1971) joined us via video link from her home in Geneva to share her memories of the 1970s. Guests roared with applause when Mr Alistair Todd, Principal of The Scots School Albury from 1978 to 1998, took the stage to share his recollections of our School. Mr Todd was then joined by Suzanne Young (The Scots School Albury Class of 1986) who shared memories of School life in the 1980s and provided some very valuable advice to the students in attendance. Kris Coventry (The Scots School Albury Class of 1994) shared his recollections of the 1990s and Kate Millward (The Scots School Albury Class of 2011) the 2000s. A number of Scots students, both past and present, performed throughout the evening. A special thanks goes to Rose Byrne (The Scots School Albury Class of 2015) for her incredible performance of Adele’s Hometown Glory, Luke Jacobson, Jason Knight and Caleb Murray who recreated a scene from our most recent production of Guys and Dolls and Caleb Murray again who returned later in the evening to leave guests mesmerised as he played the Cello. Director of Ceremonies Andrea McCall did a terrific job of ensuring

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The Scots School Albury would also like to acknowledge the tireless efforts of Bill Schultz, Noelle Oke and David Burton. Thank you for all that you do to help keep our history alive. Here’s to the next 150 years!

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ALUMNI PROFILE: JOHN BOTTOMS were all central parts of our lives and the boys who excelled in them were the stars of our various classes and heroes of our school. That being said, all of us boys were encouraged to have a go. I don’t imagine that finals and carnivals have changed at all in terms of the excitement that they generate! Were you involved in any groups while at School? I performed in our school productions. I was also involved in our interschool debating team – what a thrill that was! I was a Sergeant in the Cadets and was eventually made Cadet Under Officer. Cadets were a very important part of my life. John Bottoms (Albury Grammar School class of 1968) is a barrister, solicitor and practitioner of the High Court of Australia. Presently John is the Principal Director of Bottoms English Lawyers, a firm he started in 1979. John is a published author, and released his first book, Paw Paw Lawyer: Tales of Legal Practice in Northern Australia in 2015. He has worked on many high-profile cases, including Wik v The State of Queensland, a High Court decision which determined that Pastoral Leases coexist with, and not extinguish, native title rights. Tell me a bit about your time at Albury Grammar. I started at Albury Grammar when I was 13. The Prep School was housed in the old ammunition factory. I remember we had to do weekly spelling tests and failure to get the spelling right often resulted in a good whack of the cane! I was both a day student and boarder. Do you still keep in touch with any of your classmates? Funnily enough, 40 years later, I do! There are a group of us who went to Primary and Secondary School together. We catch up as often as we can; I am still friends with Crispin Hull, Kim Jackson, Ted Easton, David Moore, Murray McDonald, Phil Charley, Barry Taylor and Steve Aynlers. Seven of us recently went on a boating trip on the Great Barrier Reef! I hear that your mother was also quite involved with the School? She was indeed. As a doctor, she was an incredibly busy lady! But she still found time to help with school projects as part of the Albury Grammar School Mother’s Club. She also regularly costumed the school’s annual play. This involved designing then making up to 50 costumes! One such play was Richard of Bordeux – she made many intricately designed medieval costumes. When you were a student at Albury Grammar School, it was a school only for boys. Did you interact much with the girls at Woodstock? (Laughs) To us Grammar boys, girls were quite a mystery! Other than the annual dances with the girls at Woodstock we didn’t have too much to do with our sister school. If I’m honest, the school dances were excruciating! The girls would occupy one end of the hall and we would occupy the other. When I read recent copies of The Scots School Albury’s magazine I can’t help but to think what a warm, healthy, balanced life current school children have in contrast to the ‘all boys’ boarding school of 40 years ago. I hear that sporting was a bit of an institution at Albury Grammar. Can you tell me a bit about this? The football grand final, the athletics carnival and swimming carnival 140

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Tell me a bit about your teachers. I was fortunate enough to be taught by one of the most amazing teachers – Mr Loring Hudson. Mr Hudson was Native American and taught history. The most amazing thing about Mr Hudson was his ability to not only talk about and teach history but to bring to life the modern history in the syllabus of the day. As a young student Mr Hudson had been to 1930s Japan with the rise of army control, China of the warlords, Pre-War Nazi Germany and was at Pearl Harbour when it was bombed. I owe my love for history to Mr Hudson and his ability to show and contextualize human events. What did you pursue when you left Albury Grammar? I studied Arts/Law at ANU. Upon graduating from university in 1974 I first worked for the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department in Canberra before moving to Alice Springs to work for a private practice as a solicitor. I was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory in 1976 and in Queensland in 1979. I was also admitted as a Practitioner of the High Court of Australia. After a stint in private practise in the Northern Territory, I became a prosecutor. I then swapped sides and moved to Townsville to manage the Aboriginal Legal Aid office. In 1979 I moved to Cairns and joined what was to become my own practice, Bottoms English Lawyers. I am also a published author. I released my first book Paw Paw Lawyer: Tales of Legal Practice in Northern Australia last year. Retired Justice Jones of the Supreme Court was kind enough to proofread the book – so at least I have got the law right. I wrote it to tell my daughter, then studying law, what it was like to be a solicitor. I have also contributed to a number of legal texts about my role in Wik v The State of Queensland, and in relation to Native Title generally. Can you tell me a bit about your work? I am the Senior Partner of Bottoms English Lawyers. I concentrate on the areas of commercial litigation, trust and company law, business succession and estate planning. I also co-ordinate the firm’s litigation group. Throughout my time working in the law, I have worked on a number of high-profile cases, including the Ayres Rock Land Claim. I was also the instructing solicitor in the Wik case in the High Court. I am presently part of a planned action against the State for the “Stolen Wages”, seeking to recover, in today’s money, an amount decided by the Court covering the 70 years the QLD State Government took the wages of Indigenous people. I am also the Chairman of the Peter O’Connor Foundation, operating in Port Moresby to provide education for some children in the squatter camps there. You can view the website, www.peteroconnorfoundation.org, for more information on what we do.

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Mrs Tegan Summerfield As far as milestones go, there was no greater occasion to celebrate our Sesquicentenary than Founders Weekend! Founders Weekend activities kicked off on Friday the 22nd of July – our 150th birthday. The gates of the School were adorned with balloons to mark the occasion – we were celebrating and we wanted Albury to celebrate with us! 150th birthday celebrations were kicked off with a special assembly, and you guessed it – CAKE. We were very grateful to have Alumni Noel Stephens (Class of 1950 ) help Kinder students, Sarah Owens and Edward Butko cut the birthday cake as the whole School joined in to sing ‘Happy Birthday’. Students were treated to a slice of cake and a hot chocolate to round out a morning of celebrations – a nice treat on a cold winter’s morning! Celebrations continued on Friday evening at The Albury Entertainment Centre, where as part of Founders Weekend we hosted our 150 Year Commemorative Dinner. More than 350 guests including Alumni, previous and current staff members, current students and their families and members of the Scots community gathered for an entertainment-filled evening that paid homage to our past, as we look towards the future. Aside from the ceremonious cake-cutting and Commemorative Dinner celebrations, Founders Weekend also provided members of the Scots community with multiple opportunities to reconnect with the School, reminisce with old friends and have some fun. On Saturday the 23rd of July and despite the rain, Scots welcomed more than 200 Alumni and their families to the School. Many Alumni toured the School and enjoyed a number of displays put together by our students – archival displays, old photos and student artwork. The Rosehill Woodstock and Albury Grammar luncheon was also hosted on Saturday afternoon, and a number of our very talented students performed at the luncheon and throughout the day. To finish off such a special weekend, School Chaplain, Rev. Beth Donnelly led a chapel service for our community to enjoy. We bid farewell to our birthday with a morning tea that followed the service.

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Mrs Kerryn Arnold The annual Rosehill/Woodstock, Albury Grammar School luncheon was held on Saturday the 23rd of July – a key event of Founders Weekend. Over 120 old girls and boys from Rosehill/Woodstock and Albury Grammar attended the luncheon, making this year’s luncheon the most successful in recent years. As well as enjoying each other’s company, a lovely meal and reminiscing about old times, the annual Rosehill/Woodstock Scholarship and Albury Grammar Scholarship were also awarded. The Rosehill/Woodstock Scholarship is awarded to a female student in Year 10 for her outstanding marks in English. The recipient of the Rosehill/Woodstock Scholarship was Amelia McCrabb. The Albury Grammar Scholarship is awarded to a male student in Year 10 for his outstanding marks in Mathematics. The recipient of the Albury Grammar scholarship was Oscar Heer. Both Amelia and Oscar were presented their Scholarships at the end of 2015. Amelia and Oscar attended the luncheon alongside their parents to express their thanks to those who make the scholarships possible.. Mr and Mrs Pleydell, and the recipient of the Pleydell Scholarship, Flynn Bowker were also in attendance. In addition to hosting the luncheon, the Rosehill/Woodstock Girls also sponsored an Art Exhibition. Numerous Rosehill/Woodstock girls gave generously in order to support and encourage the emerging artistic talents of students. It was incredibly encouraging to see such amazing talent on display and I am pleased to say that feedback from exhibition was overwhelmingly positive. On behalf of myself, David Easton (Class of 1966) and the organizing committee, I would like to sincerely thank all who attended this year’s luncheon, especially those who travelled considerable distances to be with us. I would also like thank the very generous and continued financial support of our ‘old girls’ and boys’ without whom the annual Woodstock/Rosehill and Albury Grammar Scholarships would not be possible. The next luncheon will be held on Sunday the 26th of March 2017. Details will be distributed in the new year.

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ALUMNI PROFILE: CHRISTOPHER DURLING What are some of the projects that you have worked on outside of Les Miserables? Since 2005, I have had the pleasure of performing in nine different countries. Being able to see the world and experience different cultures has been an absolute dream. I am also very fortunate to have had great variety in my work and have worked on stage productions of Jersey Boys, Grease, Fame and High School Musical. What is your fondest memory from School?

Christopher Durling (Scots Class of 2001) is an actor who has just recently finished a two year tour of Australia, Manilla and Singapore, playing the role of Enjolras in Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Les Miserables. Christopher has also performed in adaptations of Jersey Boys, Grease, Fame and High School Musical and has just recently relocated to Los Angeles. In what years did you attend Scots? Were you a Day Student or a Boarder? I attended The Scots School Albury from 1996 through to 2001. My family lived in Mytrleford, Victoria which is about a one hour drive from Albury. I was a weekly Boarder. What did you pursue when you left Scots and why? I was fortunate enough to be accepted to study a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre at The University of Ballarat (now Federation University). Being a part of a company putting on a show, baring yourself to an audience, was one of the most intimidating and rewarding things I had ever experienced - and this is why I chose to pursue acting. Once I realised that I could do it (acting) as a ‘job’, I knew that nothing else would suffice. Can you tell me a bit about what you are doing now? I just recently finished a two year tour of Australia, Manila and Singapore playing the role of Enjolras in Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Les Miserables. Getting through one performance of Les Miserables is hard in its own right, but getting through 666 was epic! Being cast in the professional production of Les Miserables 12 years after performing it on The Scots School stage was full circle for me. It was the moment that the thousands of hours of hard work truly felt like they had paid off. Now that Les Miserables is over I’m setting some new goals. I have just recently relocated to Los Angeles and am enjoying the adventure of living and, in many respects, ‘starting again’ in another country. What does an average day look like for Christopher Durling? For the past 10 years I have been extremely fortunate to have been a consistently employed actor. Performing any show eight times a week takes discipline both mentally and physically. An average day is filled with maintaining my body and mind – drinking and eating clean foods to hydrate the voice and avoid reflux hurting the vocal chords and yoga and swimming to clear the mind and open the lungs. Singing in a show like Les Miserables is hard on the voice and often requires hours without speaking in order to preserve your voice for when you are on stage – some of my days are quiet both literally and figuratively!

I had a really great time at Scots. My main interests were basketball and Hockey. I have some great memories of being in the School Choir and senior musicals, but my fondest memory was definitely singing in the Barbershop Quartet. Learning how to sing close harmonies and a cappella with other male voices was great fun. How would you describe yourself while you were at School? Would you have change anything? (Laughs) I feel like I definitely could have worked harder! But at the end of the day I found something that I love doing and I wouldn’t change that for anything. Best piece of advice a teacher ever gave you? The turning point for me came in Year 12 when the director of our senior musical, (which just happened to be Les Miserables), Phillip Bohun, gave me an opening night card. I can remember how impressionable I was at that time. For two months the show was my life. Mr Bohun’s words of encouragement and his belief that I was special opened something in my mind and allowed me to dream big – and that’s exactly what I did! What is the key to being a successful actor? The key is to figure out how to have absolute dedication and belief to fight for your dreams but not let achieving those dreams or not, dictate your happiness. It’s easier said than done. Life never works out how you expect, but not necessarily in a bad way. I have made many sacrifices to be where I am today but have learnt that being happy isn’t always about having the most impressive resume. In what ways do you feel that Scots contributed to your future successes? Simply going to Scots contributed. If I had gone to any other School I definitely feel that I wouldn’t have found my voice. If you could offer one piece of advice to Scots students, what would it be? Expose yourself to as many different things as you can. Don’t just do what you are good at, or the obvious. Life works in mysterious ways. Be open. Say yes. Try new things because you never know what will light a fire in your belly. I believe that students attending Scots are receiving one of the best educations in the world, so use that as insurance to dream big.

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MASTER PLAN

Mrs Fiona Holmes At the start of the year we started work to develop the schools Preliminary Masterplan into a Final version. Aided and guided by Cox Architects and Blueprint Planning we gathered information from a feature and levels survey, Thematic Heritage Study, Vegetation assessment, Town Planning Advice and an Electrical capacity study. This along with the input and feedback we received from students, staff, parents and friends of the school enabled the development of a staged plan for Today (2016-2020), Tomorrow (2020-2036), and the Future (2036-2066). The School Board have determined that the building of a new Junior School on the grounds where the Principal’s house currently stands, is the first priority.

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TOGETHER WE CAN TAKE ON THE WORLD On October 20th we launched our new Fundraising campaign, Together we can take on the World. Over cocktails and canapes in the newly refurbished Dining Hall enabled by the Building Fund, we unveiled a plaque to highlight the School’s thanks to those who have contributed in the past and shared with them the exciting plans for the future. This campaign will create greater access through scholarships and ensure the continued development of the School’s infrastructure. We know that it takes a village to raise a child and that a truly positive, enriching and holistic education is a collaborative effort. Together we can create a School environment that nurtures, rewards and inspires. We are united through a common sense of purpose, values and spirit. The Scots community embodies a sense of belonging and support. The financial contribution of our community will ensure that we can offer scholarships and bring our ambitious Masterplan to life.

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SCOTS SCHOLARSHIPS The Rosehill Woodstock Scholarship The Rosehill Woodstock Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding female Year 10 English student who has committed to continuing Extension English studies at HSC level. The inaugural recipient of The Rosehill Woodstock Scholarship was Isobel Sloan. The Rosehill Woodstock Scholarship is provided by funds from the Grand Rosehill Woodstock reunion and ongoing contributions from Rosehill Woodstock alumni.

Mrs Tegan Summerfield Robin and Janice Pleydell Scholarship

Previous recipients of the Rosehill Woodstock Scholarship include:

The Pleydell Scholarship was born out of the desire of Robin and Janice Pleydell to assist students for whom a Scots education would not be possible without the provision of a financial scholarship. The Pleydell Scholarship is awarded to a Year 10 student, male or female, who resides in a regional area, either as a boarding or day student. The Pleydell Scholarship is awarded on a triennial basis. Previous recipients of the Robin and Janice Pleydell Scholarship include: 2012 • Harrison Clifton 2015 • Flynn Bowker

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The Robin & Janice Pleydell Scholarship couldn’t have come at a better time for me. All my siblings attended Scots, however with challenging times on the land, it was the Pleydell Scholarship that secured my journey to Scots commencing Year 10 in 2011. Scots School gave me the creative confidence in Design and Technology to invent the Ewe Lift, a ute crane apparatus that lifts injured sheep. I achieved 1st prize at the Regional Henty Field Days and 3rd prize at the National Orange Field Days in the Land & NSW Farmers 2013 Farm Inventor of the Year. The Ewe Lift has now been manufactured and marketed by an on-seller providing me the royalty. Through links with Scots, I also secured an industrial electrical apprenticeship. I feel privileged by the generosity of Robin & Janice Pleydell and also privileged to know them. Harrison Clifton

2005 • Isobel Sloan

2011 • Cathy Jiang

2006 • Sophia Finnegan

2012 • Bebe Berryman

2007 • Zoe Cousins

2013 • Erryn Gardinar

2008 • Anna Sloan

2014 • Winona Horton

2009 • Alexina Spinks

2015 • Amelia McCrabb

2010 • Alice Dalrymple

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I was both honoured and surprised to receive the Rosehill Woodstock Scholarship last year. This generous Scholarship, funded by the tireless efforts of the Rosehill Woodstock alumni, is greatly appreciated by my family and I. Receiving the Rosehill Woodstock Scholarship will certainly assist me to pursue my goal of becoming a veterinarian. Amelia McCrabb

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The Rosehill Woodstock Scholarship has allowed me to connect with the history of the school and play a role in continuing its legacy. Receiving the scholarship in 2014 helped give me the confidence to continue my English Studies at the highest level, completing the HSC English Extension 2 course in 2016. My family and I cannot thank the Rosehill and Woodstock alumni enough, for both their dedication to funding the scholarship and their commitment to providing future students with the opportunity to connect with the school’s past. Winona Horton

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The Robyn Rodd Memorial Scholarship

The Albury Grammar Scholarship

The Robyn Rodd Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memory of Mrs Robyn Rodd, a past staff member and parent who was tragically killed in 2010. This Scholarship recognises Robyn’s passion for sport, music, learning and leadership. The Robyn Rodd Scholarship is awarded each year to a Year 12 graduate who participates in many areas of Scots life including sport, cultural, academia and sets a good example for other students to follow.

The Albury Grammar Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding male Year 10 student who has committed to continuing studies in Mathematics and Science at HSC level. The Albury Grammar Scholarship is provided by funds from the Grand Grammar reunion and ongoing contributions from Albury Grammar alumni. The inaugural recipient of the Albury Grammar Scholarship was Cam Beckingsale. Previous recipients of the Albury Grammar Scholarship include:

Previous recipients of the Robyn Rodd Memorial Scholarship include:

2012 • Cam Beckingsale

2011 • Sheila Smith

2013 • Lachlan Emerson

2012 • John Anderson

2014 • Hugh McMahon

2013 • Cara Stones 2014 • Tom Cousins

2015 • Oscar Heer

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2015 • Jessica Stenhouse 2016 • Gabrielle Goldsworthy

The Albury Grammar Scholarship I received in 2015 is greatly appreciated by my family and I. I am thankful for the generous contributions from the Albury Grammar alumni who make this Scholarship possible. As a student receiving this Scholarship, I am continuing to put forward my best efforts in the classroom to set myself up for university. I am interested in pursuing a career in the field of civil or aeronautical engineering, and the generosity that I receive through this Scholarship will better equip me to achieve my goals.

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The value of any scholarship is not defined by the size of the cheque received. It is about the legacy of that award. I was honoured to be the inaugural recipient of The Robyn Rodd Scholarship because I saw first hand Robyn’s passion for getting involved and giving back to her community, particularly with the Scots Hockey Club. Whilst financially it assisted in my first year at university, I am most proud to say that I have gone on to enjoy plenty more sport, outdoor activities, and giving back to my local and wider communities. All things that were a big part of Robyn Rodd. Sheila Smith

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I was humbled to receive the inaugural Albury Grammar Scholarship in 2012. It confirmed how important Maths and Science were to me, something I’ve gone on to pursue at The University of Melbourne. It was also incredible in giving me confidence in what I was studying, knowing that there were Old Grammarians who were willing to support me through my senior years at Scots. That confidence is something that I cherish, enjoying all aspects of life at The University of Melbourne and Trinity Residential College, thanks to my time at Scots and the Albury Grammar Scholarship.

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I was incredibly surprised and honoured to be considered for the Robyn Rodd Scholarship. To fulfil the criteria meant that my life ethos was validated and I was proud that my contributions to school life were valued. Thanks to the scholarship, I have been able to pursue some further study during my gap year to enhance my university experience before taking up my place next year. Jessica Stenhouse

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OUR HISTORY Scots students become a part of 150 years of living history. The Scots School Albury has a proud history reaching back to the establishment in 1866 of Albury Grammar School. It is our living heritage, strong foundations, and our traditions that give us strength and stability.

Albury Grammar School operated in the Church of England Sunday School Hall in Olive St. The Rev. Joseph Masters was Headmaster between 1878–1881. Some years later this school ceased to function.

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In 1881 Masters left the Grammar School and established a coaching school called Albury High School in his home in Young Street. He sold the school to A. Smith and G. Wilson in 1886.

Wilson (Headmaster 1886–1928) moved the school to the present campus. The original house was eventually remodeled in 1946 to become Sellars House.

Albury Grammar School was sold to the Presbyterian Church of NSW. It had remained co-educational until this time when the last of the girls left the school and it became an all boys’ school.

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1909 1926

Rosehill Girls’ School became Woodstock Girls’ School, and remained in East Albury until its move to North Albury in 1961.

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1966 Albury Grammar School and Woodstock Presbyterian Girls’ School decided to amalgamate to form The Scots School Albury because of declining economic circumstances nationwide.

Rosehill Girls’ School opened.

1929

1939 Albury Grammar School purchased the Albury Showgrounds and in 1948 the new classroom block was opened.

Successful under its new owners, the school changed its name several times until once again it became known as Albury Grammar School.

Albury Grammar School celebrated its Centenary, and opened the new Dining Hall and refectory block in 1967.

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The Scots School Albury celebrates its sesquicentenary — 150 years of history.