At various times of the year different activities come into focus across the whole school. At an assembly this week, one of our Chaplains, Rev Lewis spoke about the effort and endurance that was on display at the Senior School Athletics Carnival. This effort was indeed mirrored at both the Junior School and Middle School carnivals. Speaking of effort I would like to extend my personal thanks for the level of work, support and encouragement which came from many staff, parents and friends of Scotch. It is the overall level of community involvement that makes these events so special.
For Scotch this is a very busy time of the year as we make our way towards the end of the academic year for Senior School and at the same time seek to attract new staff for current vacancies. Recently we had 108 applicants for two Junior School positions. The level of interest in obtaining a teaching position at Scotch is very encouraging.
Next week we commence a very important project. Thanks to tremendous support from our Parents' Association, we have been able to engage Josh Byrne from Josh Byrne and Associates to facilitate the development of a sustainability policy and framework. This is only the tip of the iceberg as we work towards being a leading school in the area of sustainable practice.
Last Friday we announced the winners of the PC Anderson and the WR Dickinson Scholarships. The quality of applicants was simply outstanding and while only two scholarships could be awarded, all of those who applied need to be congratulated for their written applications and subsequent interviews. James Walsh (Year 11, St Andrews) is winner of the P C Anderson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was presented by the President of the OSC, Mr Mike Silbert. The PC Anderson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to sons or grandsons of Old Scotch Collegians for academic merit, leadership qualities, co-curricular involvement and achievement in PSA sport. Reece Grant (Year 11, Shearer) was awarded the WR Dickinson Scholarship. This award was presented by Mrs Julie Dickinson. The WR Dickinson Scholarship is open to all current Year 11 Scotch College students and is also awarded for academic merit, leadership qualities, co-curricular involvement and achievement in PSA sport. Once again well done to our recipients.
Parents of boys in Years, 5, 7 & 12 will have received an email on Friday from MMG to complete an on-line Survey. Please be kind enough to complete the Survey which will provide valuable feedback to us in those transition years. If you have any questions, contact Kate Quinn, Director of Marketing & Business Development on 9383-6832.
Over the coming week we will be participating in the JPSSA and PSA Inter-School Athletic Carnivals. My best wishes go out to all of those who have trained so hard and will represent our College with great distinction and pride.
Dr A J O'Connell
Headmaster
