Building Better Men

Over the last weekend the International Boys' Schools Coalition met in Perth and was hosted by our neighbouring college, Christ Church Grammar. The theme was "Building Better Men: Educating for Character". For the Scotch community the concept of 'Preparing boys for life' must and does include building character. The teaching and learning, pastoral care and co-curricular programmes must be aligned to ensure that we are delivering planned and meaningful interactions geared at the development of character within our boys. We see examples of character development and character in action every day in the school community.

Firstly, this week our Pipe Band travels to Norfolk, Virginia, USA as invitees to a tattoo. This is the culmination of hours of preparation and practice over many years for each member of the band. We are well aware of the role played by our Pipe Band in terms of cultural development at Scotch and places in the band are highly sought after as they are a marker of our heritage and traditions. Being a part of the band develops the character of each member through teaching the value of hard work, practice and commitment to a highly disciplined skill. It is amazing that boys who are successful in the Pipe Band represent an incredible cross section of students. I distinctly remember my first March Out as a new headmaster; and as I watched the front row of the Pipe Band coming towards me I noticed that it was made up of students who were eclectically successful in their different academic, sporting, music, drama and debating programmes. The common thread was a commitment to difference and the willingness to work hard to succeed and become a part of a major college tradition. I will be travelling with the students and parents to Norfolk and will watch with pride as they perform at the tattoo knowing what it has taken in personal effort for each member of the band to be there.

This week we finish Summer Sport and I have no doubt that as a result of winning and losing various games, the character of many of our boys was developed and enhanced through playing in teams and interacting with so many others from our fellow PSA colleges.

Our music students have also been working hard individually on their technique and in their various ensembles. At the Summer Concert this Thursday they will have the opportunity to showcase the fruits of their labour. I encourage parents, students and staff to join us in the Dickinson Centre at 7.00pm to enjoy their achievements.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our students and their families for making this term flow so smoothly and acknowledge the character showed by many of our families this term as we faced a term of disruption and upheaval associated with the construction of our new Middle School and the Town of Claremont road works. I can truly say that the community has been terrific working around the challenges we have faced. The need to remain patient will continue during the holidays and into next term.

Let me conclude by sharing a quote which challenges us about what character means.

"The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do" John Holt.

Have a great break

Regards

Dr A J O'Connell

Headmaster

FATHERING IN THE FAST LANE

On Tuesday, 26 March, over 180 fathers and grandfathers from the School Community gathered to hear Dr Bruce Robinson explain how being a good father can make a difference.

Fathers have a profound effect on their children, whether they like it or not. Yet, fathers often struggle to know how to be good dads.

Dr Robinson emphasized that children need time with fathers and father figures, and outlined the importance of BUS: Being there for your child, Unconditional love (not dependent on marks or behaviour) and showing your child that he is Special and has a special future (largely through spending time and having conversations). For more fathering tips, see http://thefatheringproject.org/ .

INDONESIAN EVENING CLASSES AT SCOTCH

Scotch College, in partnership with the Balai Bahasa Indonesia Perth (BBIP), offers evening Indonesian Beginner Level 1 and 2, and Conversation classes. Autumn Term 8-week courses commence on Tuesday 7 May from 6.30-8.30pm and are available to students, staff and parents, as well as members of the wider community.

Beginner Classes (Level 1 and 2) are designed for all ages to develop basic communication skills for the purpose of exchanging personal information and transactions. These classes are ideal for individuals travelling to Indonesia for work or holiday, who wish to understand more about the Indonesian language and culture.

Conversation Classes are designed for intermediate and advanced speakers who wish to develop their oral communication skills via simulated immersion of Indonesian. The aim of each lesson is to expand vocabulary of a topic and conclude with a task such as a role-play, group discussion, debate, or interview. Conversation classes are recommended for speakers who are already proficient who wish 'brush up' on their skills, as well as, Year 11 and 12 students who wish to further develop their listening and speaking in preparation for the WACE and IB examinations.

All lessons are delivered by native speaker instructors from the Balai Bahasa and are held in the Kennedy Block on the Senior Campus. The cost of an eight week course is $191 and includes BBIP membership. Conversation classes are free to all current Scotch College students and staff.

To enrol in any of the Balai Bahasa classes visit: http://www.balaibahasaperth.org and follow the links to the online registration.

For more information about any of the courses please contact Kate Reitzenstein on 9383 6854 or kreitzenstein@scotch.wa.edu.au.

INFORMATION LEARNING TECHNOLOGY

From time to time you might like to know the various ways teachers improve your child's learning experience by using technology.

Scott Duncan teaches Year 8-10 Mathematics and makes good use of the interactive whiteboards, typically for graphing functions. The software draws a grid and with a digital pen, Scott can show linear functions on the Cartesian plane using differing colours with good accuracy. The students understand the behaviour of functions, and also learn good graphing skills.

Scott also uses an iPad to wirelessly control a laptop that is being projected to the class. This enables Scott to both instruct and to move between the boys. He can hand the iPad to a student for them to show their solutions and techniques to the class. This is particularly useful when completing interactive problems.

Next term we will run several teacher-driven ILT parent workshops covering technology and learning.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The Music Department holds a variety of performances for the Scotch College community throughout the year plus events for Scotch College boys and the girls from PLC who participate in Combined Ensembles. Information about upcoming events and contact details are outlined below - A more detailed version of the Music Department's Newsletter can be found by following this link.

https://ishare.scotch.wa.edu.au/groups/thevmdthevirtualmusicdepartment/wiki/a583e/Music_Department_Newsletter.html

On Thursday, 11 April, at 7pm in the Dickinson Centre, the Music Department is presenting the 2013 Senior Summer Concert.

This concert is the culmination of work begun by the senior ensembles in October 2012, and it is developing into a wonderful showcase of the musical talents of our senior boys. Big Band One will perform some of the music that will be presented in Mt Gambier when they participate in the Generations in Jazz Festival at the beginning of May. The Senior Summer Concert is also a great way to hear the result of weeks of hard work by the boys and their ensemble directors. The concert begins with the two Combined Scotch College and PLC ensembles that have been rehearsing at different times outside the traditional school day during the semester - The Combined Symphony Orchestra and the Combined Vocal Ensemble.

The Senior Summer Concert is a free event and is followed by a supper provided by the families of the performers and coordinated by the Friends of Scotch Music Parents Support Group (FOSM). More information about FOSM can be found at the end of this newsletter.

Music Scholarships for 2013

Music scholarships to the value of free tuition at the School in one musical instrument are offered to boys entering Years 7 in 2014. The scholarship does not cover the hire of an instrument or other associated charges. Scholarships may be held for up to five years, but the continuation from year to year will be subject to an annual review of the boys' progress and attitude. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of performance on a particular instrument and understanding of the music performed in an audition. Information on Music Scholarships can be obtained by contacting Music Administration music@scotch.wa.edu.au or by looking online at the Music Deparment website - details below.

Friends of Scotch Music (FOSM) a group of parents who enthusiastically support the work of boys and staff in the Music Department is meeting on the following dates throughout the year. 13 May, 17 June, 29 July, 21 October. All meetings begin at 7.00pm, go for approximately one hour, and are held in the Senior School Music Room with everyone welcome. Please consider becoming involved in the FOSM Parent Support group as an excellent way to support your son and the Music Programme at Scotch College.

Finally, the music for the remaining Senior School Assemblies for this term will be provided by the full Senior Concert Band with assembly rehearsals continuing as usual on Friday mornings from 7.30am. These rehearsals provide an excellent opportunity to not only work on assembly music, but also repertoire for the Summer Concert.

Contact Details

Music Department's information such as Instrumental Music Timetables, Upcoming Events and Classroom Materials, can be found at; https://ishare.scotch.wa.edu.au/groups/thevmdthevirtualmusicdepartment (Please use your Scotch Parent login.) The Music Department Handbook 2013 can be accessed at the following web address; http://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/view/senior-arts/senior-music.

The Instrumental Programme is administered by the Senior School Music Department and all queries should be directed to the Music Administrator (9383 6841) music@scotch.wa.edu.au

All Music Department contact details may be found at the following address: https://ishare.scotch.wa.edu.au/groups/thevmdthevirtualmusicdepartment

Alternately, please contact Mr David Coughlan, Head of Music, via email DGCoughlan@scotch.wa.edu.au or phone 9383 6842.

If you wish to become more involved in supporting the Music Department by receiving information about the work of FOSM, please contact FOSM@scotch.wa.edu.au.

APRIL HOLIDAY FITNESS TRAINING

During the April school holiday fitness training in preparation for the winter sports season will be conducted both weeks on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings on the Memorial Oval from 9:00-10:00am. These training sessions are optional. However, boys wishing to improve their fitness and therefore ability to play their chosen sport are encouraged to attend. All boys throughout the College are invited no matter what their level of fitness. Success in sport is not achieved without personal sacrifice and hard work.

UNIFORM SHOP

No appointments are necessary. The Uniform Shop will be open extra hours over and above the normal opening times, as follows.

Summer Term Extra Opening Hours

Wednesday 10 April - 7.30am to 9.00am

Wednesday 17 April - 7.30am to 9.00am

Holiday Opening Days

9 am to 4 pm (lunch: noon - 1 pm)

2 May Thursday

3 May Friday

6 May Monday

Autumn Term Extra Opening Hours

Wednesday 8 May - 7.30am to 9.00am

Wednesday 15 May - 7.30am to 9.00am

Boys need to be in winter uniform on Monday, 20 May.

PYP - A pedagogical framework

Last week I had the privilege of attending the Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Kuala Lumpur. It was wonderful to be part of such an amazing networks of educators who are committed to ensuring children are active participants in the learning process. As I reflected upon the many sessions I attended, I was reminded of some of the wonderful aspects of being a part of a PYP community, some of which include:

• The PYP promotion of learning for all students in the school regardless of their cultural background or mother tongue.
• Although some of the content included will be unique to any one school, the PYP determines the framework for all schools, and the IBO requires that the same standards and practices apply to all schools.
• The PYP framework requires the development of particular concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes, and that opportunities for students to take action are considered and planned for.
• The PYP is part of the continuum of international education offered by the IBO-the approach to teaching and learning in the PYP is an excellent preparation for, but not a prerequisite for, the IB Middle Years Programme or the IB Diploma Programme.
• The PYP curriculum has been developed by highly experienced teachers and school leaders from within a variety of school contexts. They contribute a global perspective supported by compelling educational theory and research.
• The teachers plan the programme together, providing a coherent education, with expectations of the students that are similar from one teacher to another.
• The PYP promotes good teaching practice through the written curriculum documents, the sharing of ideas among IB World Schools and ongoing professional development.
• Teachers' collaborative planning ensures a rigorous programme that includes assessment tasks that are specific to what is being taught and allows student learning to be continually supported.

Chrissy Gamble

Head of Junior School

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

* For selected students only

PYP

Rigour at Scotch Junior School

The notion of rigour: "Academic rigour requires that students engage in intellectually challenging tasks that entail discipline. Inquiry challenges our generally accepted assumptions of students' abilities. Working in inquiry -based ways, we continually find that children are capable of far more than adults might normally expect. By challenging assumptions about child development, we see evidence of how development both effects and affects learning, and how learning also effects and affects development."

(Bransford, Brown and Cocking 2002)

Last Wednesday 3 April, parents were invited to join us at a Parent Engagement Workshop for an overview of what rigour entails within the Junior School.

The session began with the parents sharing what rigour meant to them and their thoughts on what rigour is. Rigour is……. a journey towards the exploration of ideas and fundamental notions of learning: comprehensive, goal setting, standards (checking, refocus, refine, disciplines), excellence, challenges and reflection. Clear focus, clear concepts (logical, fluid), structured but flexible, challenging.

An overview of the session:

Rigour is a multi-faceted concept. It is reflected in the Junior School Co-mission Statement

• Know the boy
• Inspire excellence
• Embrace discovery
• Learn globally

Rigour is supported by the Primary Years Programme framework and the school's:

• Leadership structures
• Resources and support, (including the Academic Support Team, Educational Assistants and ILT support)
• Collaborative planning structures and documents (whole school planning and year level team planning, specialist planning)
• Curriculum mapping and tracking (cross curricular integration)
• Concept driven curriculum
• Inquiry based pedagogy
• Development of critical thinking skills
• Differentiation
• Assessment: pre-assessment, formative assessment and summative assessment (feedback and self reflection).
• Relationships (whole school community)
• Continuous professional development

Rigour is a focus in the Junior School and involves all staff.

Kathy Derrick

PYP Coordinator

ART NEWS

Creating Balance in our Lives

On reflection of a wonderful Easter break, where we went on a road trip to Wedge Island, Reagansford, Geraldton and Jurien Bay; it really struck home how important it is to embrace some downtime to help balance the rigour of being a student, a teacher or a community member here at Scotch College.

During such a break there was time to slow down, take risks, be with friends and family, see new sights, laugh and play, be inspired by both nature and manmade objects, think and reflect. This enables us to leave our comfort zone and connect back to people and the land.

Attached are a selection of photos sharing some of these amazing moments that celebrate what it is to be human and to connect with nature and manmade objects. Thanks to El Reeves for the special photo of boys at 'Sculptures by the Sea'. Take time to share some of your moments, as we approach the completion of another busy term.

Our Year 4 students currently learning about our Asian neighbours, are discovering the symbolic meaning of the Chinese Yin Yang symbol, that promotes awareness of balance in our lives. They are decorating Kongming lanterns to celebrate 'Chinese Year of the Snake', combining references to both flowers and animals. This reflects a thriving, balanced environment and assists in bringing the beauty of nature indoors.

Karen Sabitay

Visual Arts Specialist

3D NEWS

The boys in 3D are deeply immersed in their current unit of inquiry, Sharing the planet. They are inquiring into how the effective management of the water supply can contribute to the survival of plant and animal species. We began our unit by investigating how clean water is essential to sustaining life on our planet, despite it being in relatively short supply. Early on, students took part in a simulation activity where they had to manage a very limited supply of drinking water for a day. As a result, the boys gained an appreciation for just how much we depend on water, as well as for the need to conserve this valuable finite resource.

From their preliminary investigations, students have begun formulating questions that they are personally interested in researching further. Some questions relate to the concept of function, such as how we turn salt water into water we can drink. Other questions relate to the concept of responsibility, such as what our homes and businesses can do to reduce the amount of water they use.

The next phase of our learning will involve conducting these personal inquiries and considering what role we can play in helping to ensure that clean water is available to all who need it. As we approach the completion of our unit, we look forward to incursions by the Water Corporation and Science Alive

Scott Dickson

Year 3 Teacher

PERFORMING ARTS

A highlight of the past fortnight was watching the Year 3 and 4 boys perform sequences they had choreographed themselves based on the movements of machines and their many parts. The boys discussed how they would use elements of dance, in particular body and time, in order to successfully represent machine parts. The next task was to choose a machine and break it down into parts such as wheels, cogs, rollers, wipers, levers and pistons. The boys then worked in teams of four to create a sequence of movements and performed their creations for their class mates. The boys are proving to be enthusiastic performers and are keen to choreograph and perform more sequences!

Phebe Samson

Performing Arts Teacher

FRIENDLY SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES

What is Cyber-bullying?

Cyber-bullying is bullying using a mobile phone and/or the Internet, for example, when a person:

• Sends nasty or threatening emails or messages on the Internet or via mobile phone.
• Sends mean or nasty comments or pictures about others to websites e.g. MySpace, Facebook; MSN or to other students' mobile phones.
• Deliberately ignores or leaves out others over the Internet.

• Pretends to be someone else online to hurt them or make them look foolish.

Cyber-bullying can happen through text messages/pictures/video-clips/emails etc being sent to you, but also when these things are sent to others, about you.

Warwick Norman

FS&F Coordinator

INFORMATION LEARNING TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Smart

Cybersmart is a national cyber safety and cyber security education program that is specifically designed to meet the needs of its target audiences of children, young people, parents, teachers and library staff.

The Cyber safety website is designed to support and encourage participation in the digital economy by providing information and education which empowers children to be safe online.

The website provides information, games and activities for 'Young Kids' (0 - 7), 'Kids' (8 - 12) and 'Teens' (13 - 18) to explore how to be safe online, and has excellent information for parents.

Our Year 5 boys are currently working with the site, and have just taken the 'How cybersmart are you?' quiz as part of their Who we are unit of inquiry.

Interested parents can visit the site with their son: http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/

Amanda Ritchie

ILT Coach

FRENCH NEWS

The Year 3 boys created a family portrait during French class. This activity enabled the students to learn the differences between the use of masculine and feminine pronouns in French. Extension was provided for boys to use adjectives in order to describe their siblings. Attached is the work of Pablo Munoz-Morillo (3T) who completed outstanding French writing for his family portrait.

Madame Edwards

French Specialist

PE NEWS

The JPSSA Summer sport season is almost complete. The final fixture will take place on Thursday 11 April, versing Guildford Grammar. Please note there will be NO TRAINING before school on Tuesday 16 April. On Thursday 18 April, all Year 5 and 6 boys will compete in a Fun Run organised by Year 6 boys.

Our Year 4 boys have competed in the final JPSSA Carnival for Summer Term. The Soccer Carnival hosted by Scotch College proved to be a great success with boys from the three competing schools enjoying the day.

Jason Caniglia

Head of Junior School Physical Education

JUNIOR SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTRE

Hello from the Library. I hope you have enjoyed the Easter break and enjoyed quality time with your children and the associated confectionary. I also hope you found some great books to read and certainly welcome any recommendations to add to the adult section of the Junior School Library. I encourage you to have a good chat with you son(s) regarding their reading. Some questions might be:

Who are their favourite authors or illustrators?

• What books are other boys reading at school?
• What series are popular with friends or classmates?
• What books are the classroom teachers reading to the boys at school?
• When do they like to read at home and how often?

Once you have a conversation you will gain a good understanding of whether they are reading regularly, whether they realize which are the good authors, illustrators and series and whether you feel they need a boost or a recommendation list supplied. Please visit me in the Junior School Library so I can assist your son(s) in reading quality fiction texts.

The boys' made a huge contribution to the Easter Egg and Poster Competition this year. I thank all of the parents for their support.

Warwick Norman

Junior School Teacher Librarian

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Year 1

Karl Evans

Benjamin Flynn

Jamie Jones

Ethan Kerr

Winston Kwan

Luke Megson

Year 2

Ryan Shine

Year 3

Alex Bateman

Henry Capon

Harry Clark

Riley Monaghan

Fletcher O'Connell

Thomas Simich

Andrew Stegena

Year 4

Noah Embleton

COMMUNITY NOTICES

JellyBeans OSHC Swanbourne

We are open Monday to Friday after school ends until 6.00pm

We provide afternoon tea, a quiet space to do homework and a safe, fun environment to play with friends.

We are open during the School Holidays from 7.00am - 6.00pm and on pupil free days.

Enrolment forms are available from Aideen at the French room every day after school or online at www.jellybeanschildcare.com.au

It is possible to book in on a casual basis.

Contact Aideen on 0404 661 739 or via email on swaoshc@jellybeanschildcare.com.au

What is Happening in Middle School

Dear Parents

The Performing Arts take centre stage over the last 2 weeks of Summer term in Middle School.

This week after twelve months of planning, approvals, bookings, auditions, set construction and rehearsals, the first ever Middle School Drama Production hits the Foundation Theatre in three sell out performances of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox. In theatre terms we wish Mrs Couzic and her cast of 35 Middle School boys all the best, 'Break a leg'!

Our combined Middle and Junior School Choir are in full rehearsals at the moment practicing for their performances at the Fairbridge Folk Festival at the end of term. The highlight for our boys has been working with Andrew Minchin, the Festival's headline act, on a finale performance at the festival. It is a rare honor to have been invited to participate in this event.

STAFF CHANGES FOR AUTUMN TERM

Mr Ramsay departs next week accompanying the Senior School Bagpipe Tour to Virginia USA. He will then remain on Long Service Leave throughout Autumn term, returning to Middle School for the start of Winter term in July. Ms Mullin will be Acting Deputy Head of Middle School in Mr Ramsay's absence. We welcome Mr Stuart Mann, recruited from the Australian International School in Singapore, who will be relieving Ms Mullin's role in 6.4M in Autumn term.

YEAR 7 MORAY PROGRAMME

As the last of our Year 7 boys head to Moray this week it is easy to think the focus of their week is on the rock climbing, the ropes course, the rafting and river exercises and the outdoor camping opportunity. Whilst these are valuable skills in their own right they are a great vehicle for boys to develop, and demonstrate the skills and attitudes of self dependence, collaboration and respect. When you talk with your son about his experience at Moray this year let's see if he recognises these aspects of personal development in amongst all of the other activity.

Richard Ledger

Head of Middle School

EARTH HOUR

Please see information elsewhere in this newsletter regarding times and activities for this event, but also know that Felix Jones, 7G will be running a Cake Stall at the event. Felix and a merry band of baking mates will be selling homemade cakes to raise funds for our Dunalley Primary School Appeal. Join us this weekend in supporting Felix and turning off the lights during Earth Hour.

FUN WITH FOOD IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

We all undoubtedly agree that it has been a fast and exciting start to the year! Both Year 6 & 7 boys alike have all been working feverishly over their units of inquiry and have had wonderful and engaging experiences in the Food Technology room. There has been plenty to get involved in over the term and it is clear that the boys have well and truly earned their upcoming holidays!

The Year 7 boys are working relentlessly on designing a healthy picnic product while creating tasty treats of sushi, BLTs and meatball pita pockets. The Year 6 boys are completing their competencies in their "License to cook" booklet while learning the fundamental skills of cookery including, claw grip, bridge hold and food hygiene just to name a few. Both the boys and myself have had such a great time creating and learning a great deal about Food Technology. I am looking forward to the term ahead with our first Yr 7 Baristas, Bakers and Waiters event happening on the first week back.

Mrs Katie Frampton

MYP Food Technology Specialist

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

IMPORTANT DATES

Mid Year Assessments

With only two weeks of Summer term remaining, the Year 11 and Year 12 examination and assessment period in week two of Autumn term looms close. For some boys, the mid-year assessment period may feel a long time away, after all we have two weeks of holidays between then and now - wouldn't that be the perfect time to catch up on study? The problem with leaving study until later is we have begun the process of procrastination. We have begun putting off an important task until tomorrow when it could have been done today.

In the case of study, putting off until tomorrow, Sunday or the school holidays has a greater negative impact than many of the other tasks that we tend to put off. We are bombarded with information daily, most of it of no long-term value or importance. Conversations we have had, people we have been introduced to, traffic conditions as we travel to and from school or work and so on. In managing all of this information, the brain has to get rid of information it no longer needs and keep only what is important. What our boys don't realise is that much of the information covered in class also gets lost in this pruning process. We remember only small parts of each one-hour lesson.

Hermann Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist, was the first to demonstrate that after one day we can lose between 50-80% of the information covered in a one-hour lesson. After a week we might only recall 20% and a month later only 3% to 5%. Importantly, the Year 11 and 12 assessment period is just over one month away. The solution is simple - study daily. By reading over notes at the end of the day, even if only for ten minutes, sends a message to the brain that this information is important. This revision also tops up memory and consolidates understanding of the material covered. One week later, we only need to spend five minutes going over the same material and one month later a three-minute revision of that particular lesson will bring a feeling of, "I know this". A daily study routine, separate from set work and assessment tasks, balanced with exercise and recreation is essential. If the boys are going to achieve results of which they are capable, they must start preparing today.

Dr R McEwan

Head of Senior School

BOYS' ACHIEVEMENTS

Logan Deitner (Year 8, Anderson) competed in the Junior Surf Life Saving State Championships at Leighton Beach and won first place in the Beach Relay event.

Charles Russell (Year 8, Stuart) has received an award for being the number 1 Under 13 batsman for the WACA Inverarity District Cricket grade. Out of 7 innings he produced 5 half centuries to score a total of 310 runs at an average of 51.67. Charles was also awarded Champion Player for the whole of the U13 Inverarity District competition.

Lachlan Mackenzie (Year 9, Anderson), Robert Bartlett (Year 11, Shearer) and Tom Prior (Year 10, Stuart) have all been selected to represent Western Australia at the National Schools Water Polo Championship in Perth from 16 June to 21 June, 2013.

Mac Hanlin (Year 10, Stuart) has been selected on the State team squad for Debating. This is a significant achievement as it is not often that students as young as Mac are selected. Over the next month he will participate in further training before a group of 4 (from 12) will be chosen to participate in the National competition.

Henri Brown (Year 12, Anderson) has been selected to represent Australia in Pole Vault at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Ukraine, in July. In qualifying Henri has achieved 5 outstanding jumps, including 3 at 4.75 (one of which was to win the under 18's Australian National Championship), 1 jump at 4.80 (5th in an International Open competition) and another at 4.85 (2nd in the under 20's Australian National Championship).

Doug Foulkes-Taylor (Year 12, Keys) is representing Western Australia in Sydney in the U18 National Triathlon championships.

Tim O'Donnell (Year 12, Anderson) is participating in the state final of the Lions Youth of the Year competition.

CAREERS

Police Entry Pathway Information Session

Session includes a presentation from police recruiting about entry pathways followed by an opportunity to speak informally with presenters.

Wed 15 May, 6.00pm - 8.00pm, WA Police Academy, Joondalup

Wed 12 June, 6.00pm - 8.00pm, WA Police Academy, Joondalup

http://www.stepforward.wa.gov.au/news/career-information-sessions-booking.html

UWA Medicine & Dentistry Information Sessions

Applicants will need to register to attend an Information Evening session. Details about this will be released closer to the time.

School Leaver Pathway sessions

• The information evening for school leaver applicants interested in the MD (Medicine) will be held on Wednesday 8 May 2013. If necessary, an additional date may be added.
• The information evening for school leaver and graduate applicants interested in the DMD (Dentistry) will be held on Wednesday 15 May 2013.

A UMAT Information Evening will be held at UWA on Tuesday 21 May 2013. Details will be released closer to the date.

Careers Expo 2013

The annual Careers Expo is held 16 - 19 May at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. This event is free of charge and will be open from 10.00am - 4.00pm each day.

Defence Force Information Sessions

The following information sessions will provide useful information in a variety of opportunities in the Defence Forces.

Wednesday 17 April Trades in the ADF Information Session at 6.30pm. Defence Force Recruiting, Level 7, 66 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Wednesday 1 May Royal Military College Facebook Chat 4.30pm-6pm at https://www.facebook.com/DefenceJobsAustralia

Wednesday 8 May Tri Service (General ADF) Information Session at 6.30pm. Defence Force Recruiting, Level 7, 66 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Tuesday 14 May Army Reserve Information Session at 6.30pm. Defence Force Recruiting, Level 7, 66 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Fashion Parade

The Scotch Fashion Parade is on May 29 and tickets are available through "Book An Event" on the Scotch web site. We are still waiting for donations for door and raffle prizes. If you have anything to donate, or know someone who can, please contact Treffina at tjd@amnet.net.au.

Clair Stanley

President Scotch Mothers' Auxiliary

MothersAuxiliary@scotch.wa.edu.au

BASKETBALL

The annual end of season Basketball Dinner and Awards presentation is being held on Thursday 18 April in the Scotch College Dining Room. To purchase tickets please go to the Scotch Website www.scotch.wa.edu.au and click on the "Book a Scotch Event" icon before 12 April.

Any enquiries to Di Idle dmidle@bigpond.com or mobile 0419 196 471.

WATER POLO

The annual end of season Water Polo Dinner is being held on Wednesday 17 April in the Scotch College Dining Room Annexe. To purchase tickets please go to the Scotch Website www.scotch.wa.edu.au and click on the "Book a Scotch Event" icon before the 12 April.

Any enquiries to Robyn Andrew andfam@iinet.net.au or Angela Banks angelabanks@bigpond.com.

AMANDA YOUNG CHARITY BALL

The annual Amanda Young Foundation Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, May 11 2013.

Where:Burswood Grand Ballroom commencing at 6:30pm.

Theme: "In the Mood"

Dress: Be inspired by Romance, Glen Miller, Vera Lyn, Frank Sinatra, Andrew Sisters, Louis Armstrong - whatever you are in the mood for!

Entertainment: Boys in the Band and Greg Shultz Band

You will be wined, dined and entertained for a wonderful cause - Fully inclusive tickets $185.00 each or $1850 table of 10. Bookings are available www.amandayoungfoundation.org.au - Please book and pay early for your table, to avoid disappointment.

The Amanda Young Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing deaths as a result of meningococcal disease as well as supporting survivors of the disease. The foundations mission is to increase awareness through education and fundraising events. Proceeds fund medical conferences, research into the disease, survivor assistance and the Annual Young Leaders Summit.

This Ball is consistently voted in the top ten functions on the WA social calendar!

Thank you for your support in advance and we look forward to your company.

Robyn Bowler 9313 3315

Amanda Young Foundation Ball Coordinator 2013

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOTBALL

This April school holidays the AIF are holding a Specialist Football Clinic with special guest West Coast Eagles Star JACK DARLING. The clinic will be at Scotch College on 23 and 24 April. This clinic will focus on improving technique and skill, whilst educating the kids about Aussie Rules and encouraging them to form quality fitness habits.

ONLINE SELF HELP

While most students look forward to a break from school, holidays can be a difficult time for some.

Young people often use the internet for help and support, as well as seeking help from parents, friends, teachers and psychologists. Online self help programs can help to prevent and manage mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. These services are free of charge, anonymous and confidential, available 24/seven.

1) https://www.eheadspace.org.au/ - A secure space where you can chat or email qualified youth mental health professionals. Email any time and get a response from a clinician or online chat available seven days a week, 1pm-1am (AEST). Headspace centres are now available in Fremantle, Broome, Albany and Osborne Park (Drop in to make an appointment or see the website).

2) http://www.kidshelp.com.au/ - Email a counsellor (counsellor@kidshelp.com.au) or chat to one online Monday-Friday, 2-8pm and Saturday and Sunday, 9am-7pm. Telephone 1800 55 1800.

3) http://www.lifeline.org.au/ - Online crisis support chat for suicide prevention. Available 7.30am-10.30pm(AEST) Monday to Thursday. Telephone 13 11 14.

4) http://au.reachout.com/ - Inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. It has hundreds of fact sheets and personal stories about a wide range of health and lifestyle issues and a database where you can look for quality services. Also on the following social media:

facebook.com/ReachoutAus

twitter.com/Reachout_Aus

youtube.com/user/ReachOutAus

myspace.com/reachoutaus

5) http://oyh.org.au/ - Orygen Youth Health aims to ensure young people are able to access high-quality mental health, and drug and alcohol services provided in friendly, accessible environments.

6) http://www.drugs.health.gov.au/ - National Drugs Campaign provides information for young people about different illicit drugs and provides details about where to get help.

7) http://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome - Self-help program for social anxiety, generalised anxiety and depression. Also modules for panic disorder, bereavement and relationship breakdown. Participation is free and anonymous.

8) http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome - Interactive program that teaches cognitive-behaviour therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression. Participation is free and anonymous.