From the Head of Senior School

Spring Term marks the beginning of the new academic year for all boys in the Senior School. The commencement of a new year brings with it a sense of anticipation - new goals and new opportunities. Boys in Year 11 spent time thinking about the year ahead in a two-day conference that included sessions in study skills, leadership, goal setting and achieving balance.

While boys in Years 9 to 11 were thinking about the new academic year ahead, our graduating Year 12 boys were reflecting on the year just passed. Our final assembly was very much a celebration of our Leaving Year 12 boys' achievements and contribution. The assembly included an address from the President of the OSC, Michael Silbert who welcomed all boys in Year 12 to the Old Scotch Collegians - a community for life.

The highlight of the day was March Out before an audience of well over 2000 people. To watch our Year 12s lead the School for the last time made for an emotional and memorable occasion for all in attendance.

Following the March Out, approximately fifty Year 12 boys made their way into the Junior School to spend time with all boys in Year 2. In addition to time spent playing games, dancing and sharing a barbecue lunch with the Year 2s, all boys in Year 2 and Year 12 recorded their aspirations for the future on video to be placed in a time capsule. The time capsule will be opened at the Year 12s' ten-year reunion in 2025, the same year our current Year 2s will be in Year 12. This will be a wonderful occasion where boys in both year groups will be able to reflect on how much they have developed and consider where the next ten years will take them.

Dr Rob McEwan

Head of Senior School