Headmaster's Reflections

The next couple of weeks will be very important for our College. On September 10 we will be hosting a school re-registration panel from the Department of Educational Services. This visit is part of the accountability process that all independent schools in WA must go through every five years or on a more regular basis if deemed necessary. The purpose of the visit is to ensure our pastoral care, curriculum, co-curricular, facilities and financial underpinning meet the required standards for a school in Western Australia. Such visits are also very useful to obtain feedback on matters that we do well and areas upon which we may be able to improve. As I have said many times the most dangerous thing for any organisation is to operate in a vacuum of complacency; this is something I will never allow to set in at Scotch. We are driven by an agenda of continual improvement both at the Governance and operational levels.

We often refer to our College's positioning line of "Preparing Boys for Life". Likewise our Old Scotch Collegians now have their own "A Community for Life". Over the last couple of weeks I was fortunate to experience three events which yet again highlight why our boys need to understand the value that being an OSC in later years can bring.

On August 18 I hosted a combined parent and OSC function in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was great to meet some OSCs now living and working in this city. To hear their stories and memories of our College was truly enlightening. Likewise, on August 20 a similar function was held for the OSC in London. Once again the evening was a great celebration and opportunity for graduates from as recent as 2000 through to one who graduated in 1942 to get together and share their memories of Scotch College. Finally, last Friday there was a 30 year reunion for students who graduated in 1985. The attendees included ex teachers and over 70 OSCs including one of our current staff, Mr Hindle, who is still teaching at Scotch and was the Head Boy in that year and Bill Hutton our successful First VIII rowing coach. The group was certainly very vibrant and the most encouraging part of the evening for me was the number of OSCs who now had boys either currently enrolled at Scotch or coming to Scotch in the future.

Over the last couple of weeks we have had our highly successful Inter-House Athletic Carnivals run and won. Congratulations to Bruce House in Junior School, Andrew House in the Middle School and Keys in the Senior School. These days take an enormous amount of planning and work both before and during the actual day. Congratulations and thanks to all staff, parents and of course our sensational participants the students. These events are so special and highlight the internal spirit that exists within our College. Well done to everyone.

Finally it is great to be back in situ at College. The last two weeks provided me with experiences and opportunities I will remember for the rest of my life. It is not possible to be able to do such a trip without having confidence in the staff who ensured that the day to day running of the College was maintained. Thanks to those staff who stepped up to assist in my absence.

Have a great fortnight

Dr Alec O'Connell

Headmaster

2015 NAPLAN Results

In the coming days families who had students who completed NAPLAN in 2015 will receive a NAPLAN student report with information regarding their son's performance in NAPLAN. This report will also contain an information pamphlet for parents, which assists in explaining how to interpret the report.

The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) was administered in May and the results should be considered together with school-based assessments and reports. Additionally, students at the College complete the Academic Assessment Services Test, which allows the College to consider multiple sources of data when designing teaching and learning programmes to support our boys in the classroom.

The NAPLAN report indicates each student's performance across the areas of reading, persuasive writing, language conventions and numeracy. Student data is captured within bands and allows for parents to compare against the national average as well as the school average for 2015.

It is important to recognise that NAPLAN is one diagnostic tool that the College uses to monitor student progress. I encourage parents to discuss the NAPLAN results with their son, whilst keeping in mind that there are numerous factors to be considered when recognising how a student displays progress in their learning.

The College will analyse the data from an individual student perspective as well as the College's performance over time to continually improve the teaching and learning programmes we deliver to the students of Scotch College.

For parents of students in Year 9 it is important to remember that the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) is a requirement to achieve the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Students who have achieved Band 8 or higher in any of the three components of reading, writing and numeracy in their Year 9 NAPLAN are acknowledged as having demonstrated proficiency and will not be required to sit the corresponding OLNA component. Students who have not reached Band 8 in any of these three areas will be contacted regarding the OLNA assessments they will need to complete in Year 10.

From 2017 NAPLAN will commence the process of becoming an online assessment for students across Australia. At this stage the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority are offering information at www.nap.edu.au as well as encouraging parents to email regarding queries to naplanonline@acara.edu.au.

Mr Peter Allen

Director of Teaching and Learning

2015 SPIRIT Award

S-SPARKLE, P-PASSION, I-IMAGINATION, R-RESILIENCE, I-INTEGRITY, T-TENACITY

The Annual Boarding SPIRIT Award was presented for the seventh time earlier this Term. Chris, Tim and Daisy Higham have created and present the award in the memory of their son Lachie who died tragically on the family farm while a boarder here at Scotch. The award is based upon the attributes above and the winner is someone whom the Residential Staff believes best demonstrates these traits in their day to day lives.

This year we held a dinner to celebrate the award and prior to announcing the winner the nominees were presented to the Higham Family and the Residential Community.

The 2015 nominees were;

Year 7: Daniel Wiese

Year 8: Levi Waters

Year 9: Stewart Wallace

Year 10: Latre Harrison

Year 12: Matthew Dare, Ben Piercey and Harry Milne

The WINNER of the Award this year was Matthew Dare from Year 12. Matthew has definitely shown he displays all the characteristics that the award implies and is a fantastic role model for all of the other boys within our community. He was a very proud and humble winner and was very gracious in his acceptance speech.

There is now a SPIRIT award Facebook page that Chris has set up and she manages to stay in contact with all previous winners, even occasionally organising a SPIRIT lunch! Matthew joins a very select group and a tradition that is growing strongly here within the Residential Community of Scotch.

Marcus Wilkinson

Director of Residential Life

Community and Service

Scotch Service Partners

The Scotch College Service Model below highlights to rationale behind the service undertaken by boys throughout the college. The cornerstones of the model - SUSTAIN, NURTURE, CONNECT and INSPIRE anchor the service programme while providing for breadth depth of experience.

SCOTCH COLLEGE SERVICE MODEL

Over time, Scotch College has built up partnerships with a number of organisations and service agencies that give life to the programme. These include the following:

Scotch has been associated with some of these organisations for many years with generations of boys contributing their time to direct service or fundraising activities. As the list continues to grow more opportunities open up for current boys to sustain, connect, nurture and be nurtured, inspire and be inspired.

Round Square

• Exchanges

This week the last of our overseas exchange students for 2015 departs for home. During the past 12 months we have had 14 boys visit us from Round Square schools located in diverse parts of the world. These boys have in turn hosted Scotch boys in their schools and homes. The experiences have been wonderful for all boys concerned and the programme has enriched the lives of the boys and their families.

Hosting a student from overseas is not always easy. However, the Scotch parents involved in hosting should be commended for being involved in the right spirit and going 'above and beyond' to show the visitors the best of Perth and Western Australia - and indeed elsewhere in Australia. Our boys returning from exchange all speak highly of the experience and recommend it to the current Year 9 boys.

This term Year 8 national exchanges take place. These are for two weeks and so far the other schools involved are Scotch Oakburn in Tasmania and Westminster School in Adelaide.

• Scotch College Round Square Conference 2016

Plans for our Round Square Conference for 12-14 year olds continue and soon the registration documentation for schools within our region will be available. The flyer for the conference can be found here. While the programme is still being developed, the four-day event in the April holidays next year is shaping up to be an exciting one for the 120 national and overseas delegates expected to attend.

Last week an email was sent to all current Year 10 and 11 students asking for volunteers to service as leaders for the conference. Around 30 boys are required to lead small groups of delegates through activities and to facilitate de-brief sessions each day. Leaders will need to be available in the first week of the April holidays. Specific skills training for the group selected will be arranged during Summer Term.

• Global Round Square Conference UWCSEA Singapore

In the first week of the October holidays, five Year 11 boys will head to Singapore to represent Scotch College at the 2015 Round Square Global Conference. This is being held at the United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA). The theme for this conference is 'Act Today - Change Tomorrow'. The five boys will take part in activities based on the IDEALS (Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Leadership and Service). Delegates to this conference come from Round Square member schools from around the world. Keynote speakers include Tim Jarvis, environmental scientist and Kavita Ramadas, human rights advocate. This is another good opportunity for Scotch boys to take part in an important international event.

UnitingCare West Winter Appeal

UnitingCare West is now collecting clothing as part of its Winter Appeal. Boys in all three schools have been collecting for this appeal. While the Middle School collection has now concluded, collections in Junior and Senior School continue until the end of term. There has been a particular request for jeans. Men's jeans are a priority; however, ladies' and children's jeans will also be greatly appreciated. Please ensure jeans are clean and of a wearable quality. Boys in the senior school should drop clothing off with their House Head or with Mr Cordner. Ross House in the Senior School is also fundraising for the homeless in addition to contributing to the Winter Appeal collection. You are reminder also that Scotch has its own Good Samaritans bin located near the Dining Hall. This can be used to deposit clothing at any time.

Street Swags

For the past six years Scotch boys have been rolling Street Swags and distributing them to agencies dealing with homeless clients or other charitable organisations wanting to improves the lives of people living rough on the streets of Perth. The deliveries this month have been made to:

• Short Back and Sidewalks. Article here
• The Shopfront
• Bega Garnbirringu Health Service, Kalgoorlie

Mr Bill Cordner

Director of Community and Service

Year 8-10 Drama Production: The Island of Dr Moreau

Tickets are now available for the Year 8-10 Drama Production of The Island of Dr Moreau. The play follows the character of Edward Prendick who, after being washed ashore on an island, finds himself trapped inside a strange biological experiment: Dr Moreau has created a race of pseudo-humans out of the animals he found living on the island. Taken in by the 'Beast Folk', Edward witnesses the struggle between animal instinct and man's façade of civility as he tries to navigate his way through this strange new world. As primal forces begin to take control, the island is plunged into chaos and Edward is left with only one option - to find a way to escape.

The performance details are as follows:

Wednesday 2 - Friday 4 September, 7.00pm

Saturday 5 September, 2.00pm

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/concession. All performances will take place in the Scotch College Dickinson Centre. Tickets are available by clicking the following link: http://www.trybooking.com/IQJQ or via the Scotch College website.

Please direct any ticketing inquiries to Deborah Lee dlee@scotch.wa.edu.au.

Ms Kathryn Shaw

Head of Drama

Music Department

Last Thursday 13 August, the String Department presented their annual String Showcase "Con Brio" in the Dickinson Centre. The concert featured the Senior String Orchestra and Senior Guitar Ensemble members. The items were varied and included repertoire from Bach to contemporary works. The concert opened with a Tango followed by Matthia Au's (Year 9, Alexander) stunning performance of The Flight of the Bumble Bee. This was followed by Vaughan Chin's (Year 12, Ferguson) virtuosic solo performance of the Saxophone with the Senior String Orchestra in Richard Percival's Sicilienne.

Yarlalu Thomas (Year 12, Stuart), Charlie Thomas (Year 8, Andrew) and Oliver Scott Morey (Year 11, Cameron) also played with the Year 12 String Quartet. It was special moment when Yarlalu shared with the audience that his Digeridoo was handed down from his Grandfather who played it in traditional ceremonies. The whole ensemble gave a special performance again of Galbammindji especially composed for Naidoc Week.

Year 12 String Quartet with Yarlalu Thomas, Charlie Thomas and Oliver Scott-Morey - Galbammindji

Ben Anderson's (Year 10, Cameron) performance of Bass and Voice and rendition of Santana's classic Black Magic arranged by Robert Spence and performed by a backing band added to the excitement in the feel of this piece.

One of the highlights and special moments of the concert was guest Bonnie de la Hunty's singing of Rachmaninoff's Vocalise. Her brother, Hamish de la Hunty (Year 12, Shearer) together with Adrian Khoo accompanied her in this stunning arrangement. This song composed in 1910 is performed with a chosen syllable from the singer and there are no words. Bonnie has sung with the Senior String Orchestra on several past occasions and will shortly go to England to complete a Masters of Performance Degree in Voice. We were very pleased to welcome her to our concert.

After Bonnie's performance, Hamish played the virtuoso work of Tambourin Chinois by Fritz Kreisler, a fast piece that Hamish handled with ease and with great musical expression.

Many of the boys were in multiple items eager to perform with their different ensembles. The Year 12 String Quartet and the Senior String Ensemble combined forces to perform a fantastic arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody and Counting Stars. The piece was accompanied by Ebunoluwa Daramola (Year 10, Ross) on the Drum Kit and Adrian Khoo on the piano.

We were also fortunate to have the community group, The Perth Scottish Fiddlers play a set featuring traditional and contemporary Scottish Music. For the Scottish music fan's in the audience there was some toe-tapping and a sing along.

The evening finished with the Senior Guitar Ensemble performing Hotel California, Dragon Racing and combined forces with the Senior String Orchestra to end on a spectacular rendition of pieces by Henri Mancini and Sweet Child of Mine by Axl Rose.

Senior String Orchestra and Senior Guitar Ensemble.

It was a great concert and many thanks go to the accompanying staff who rehearse with the ensembles each week. Rob Spence arranged many pieces and Sarina Li, Noeleen Wright and Zac Grafton came to support the ensembles. Special thanks also to Friends of Scotch Music for setting up the tea and coffee and to Erica Lorimer who assisted with special photographs and filming. Kale Tatam kindly stayed to make sure the lighting and microphones were set at the right levels. Special thanks to the parents in the audience who are just as enthusiastic in supporting their son's enjoyment and learning skills in Strings and Guitar. It was wonderful to see all the boys perform at such a high level of performance and commitment.

A special mention of the many Year 12 students who will be sorely missed after this year. We hope that they will come back and perform with us again in the future. They are respectful, confident young men who performed and shared their skills with great enthusiasm. Parents and I are very proud of the student's presentation and contribution to the evening. Well done everyone.

Ms Ibolya Mikajlo

Head of Strings

On Tuesday 18 August the Concert Band Showcase was presented in the Dickinson Centre. This Showcase enabled the Senior Concert Band to present a programme of music that has been developed throughout the year. Typically, the Senior Concert Band has only been able to perform one or two pieces at each Senior Concert that has not enabled the musicians in the group the opportunity to really show what they are capable of producing and to showcase the wide variety of music that is rehearsed each week. The performances were well received by all in the audience and the cameo appearance by Mr Burt performing the "gun" for special effects in the "Police Academy March" tune was a special moment. The Middle School Concert Band also performed well, directed expertly by Ms Wydra and a polished night of performances were enjoyed by all. My thanks to all the students who performed, the parents in the audience who supported all those on stage, and the Instrumental Tutors who sat in to play with the musicians, filling the spaces normally occupied by those boys on the Pipe Band Tour and the Stanford Tour.

Last Saturday 22 August, the Senior Guitar Ensemble performed two pieces "Hotel California" by The Eagles and "Dragon Racing" which is the Main Theme from "How to Train Your Dragon 2" at the WA International Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival. This Festival followed on from the previous Jazz and Orchestra Festival. All boys arrived full of enthusiasm with the energy continuing onto the stage where the ensemble gave a great performance. I, together with Mr Spence who directed the ensemble, would like to thank the musicians and parents for their commitment and dedication.

Upcoming Events:

There are several entertaining events scheduled for this term outlined below and I commend all of these performances to you.

A highlight of the term is the Senior Spring Concert presented on Friday 11 September at 6.30pm in the Dickinson Centre. This concert encompasses all the of the ensembles that rehearse each week in the Senior part of the school, and is a great opportunity to thank and farewell the senior musicians who have given so much of their time and energy to the musical life of the school.

On Sunday 13 September, PLC is holding their Centenary Showcase at the Perth Concert Hall. Tickets are available via the link below and all are welcome to attend this once-every-one-hundred-years event. http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=PLCCENTE15

The Junior School strings present their Soiree event on Thursday 17 September in MacKellar Hall. This is a chance to enjoy the developing sounds of the younger string musicians who have been working hyard all year developing their skills to share. Everyone is invited to enjoy this event.

Supporting the musical activities is Friends of Scotch Music (FOSM) a group of parents who enthusiastically support the work of boys and staff in the Music Department. FOSM meets once or twice each term with all meetings beginning at 7.00pm. Meetings 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.

Contact Details

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

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.

Mr David Coughlan

Head of Music

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Normal term opening hours apply until the shop closes at 11.30am on Thursday, 24 September.

The Uniform Shop will be open during the holidays on Tuesday, 13 October only.

Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday, 13 October:

Update Landcorp's Claremont on the Park on behalf of the Town of Claremont

Please be advised that Shenton Road will re-open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from Thursday 3 September, 2015.

At this stage, it is anticipated that the road and footpath will be fully opened, if however, unforeseen delays are experienced, sections of the road will be functioning under traffic management conditions.

Residents and business customers will be able to access Claremont Crescent and Davies Road car park, but traffic management conditions may be in place.

The temporary closure of Shenton Road, has formed part of the works for Stage 3 of LandCorp's Claremont on the Park development and has enabled Western Power to undertake associated works including undergrounding of 132 kv high voltage power lines between Claremont Crescent and Graylands Road. The re-opening of Shenton Road was scheduled to occur late August, however, bad weather has delayed the re-opening by several days.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding the re-opening of Shenton Road, or other aspects of the Claremont on the Park development, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,

Jane Carter

Communications Coordinator

Number One Claremont

308 Stirling Highway, Claremont, WA 6010

PO Box 54, Claremont, WA, 6910

ph +61 8 9285 4300 (ext. 4323)
www.claremont.wa.gov.au

Risk Taker

'I approach uncertainty with forethought and determination. I work to explore new ideas and strategies. I am resourceful and resilient in making reasoned, ethical decisions.'

Taking on a new challenge, embracing the opportunity and doing your best. For a long time, this has played a significant part in the success of countless individuals. We continually encourage our boys to try their best and to demonstrate a positive risk-taking attitude. We ask them to attempt new things and to be willing to fail in order to improve. Seeing the boys willingly take new risks and succeed is very pleasing to witness.

The past two weeks we have celebrated the talents, efforts and risk taking of our boys. Their efforts in sport and academics has been showcased and the boys were able to reflect with pride on what they have learnt and accomplished.

The Year 5 PYP Exhibition is the culmination of a learning experience for our Year 5 boys. This year we involved Year 11 students as mentors to our boys, fresh from their experience in the Year 10 personal project. The secondary school boys assisted the Year 5 boys in organising their research and structuring their reports. As mentors' their support was instrumental to the quality of the boy's individual exhibition success.

Our boys began working on the exhibition in Week 7 of the Autumn Term. In Week 4 of this term the boys finally had the opportunity to share their research and learning with parents, fellow student and teachers. The central idea for the exhibition was 'Challenges, risks and opportunities may lead to migration.' Each boy had devised his own burning question to research. The theme based on migration has provided a plethora of avenues to investigate. The boys were fully immersed in the theme and have discovered some very interesting facts.

Our annual Inter House athletics carnival presented its own series of challenges to our athletes. After taking part in grading in the previous fortnight, our boys met on our ovals to challenge themselves in an attempt to beat their personal bests. The boys were tested in a range of track and field events competing for themselves and their houses. Many boys improved on their personal best in several events and proudly represented their House demonstrating great commitment and effort throughout the day.

This year Mr Whiston provided the Year 1 and 2 boys with a full athletics day experience and they happily embraced the new challenge. It was great to see the smiles on the boys' faces as they crossed the finish line, pleased with their efforts.

Several other events have showcased our boys' talents and risk taking attitude. Boys from Year 5 competed in the Reader's Challenge competition at MLC against 14 teams from other schools. Scotch Red - Banjo Harold, Joel Stocks, Emmanuel Radici came in as equal 8^th, Scotch Blue - Henry Capon, Henry Vaughan and Fletcher O'Connell came in equal 11^th.

A special well done is extended to Winston Kwan from Year 3, who has achieved top 100 nationally and worldwide for his work on Mathletics.

We take many opportunities to celebrate the achievements and efforts of our boys. The events listed here are but a few and demonstrate how our boys embrace risk taking. Approaching the uncertainty represented in new experiences, our boys demonstrate great determination and forethought. I thank them for their willingness to have a go, to explore new ideas and to embrace the challenge.

Mr John Stewart

Head of Junior School

Important Dates to Remember

Art News

Artwork En Masse

In Week 7A, on Wednesday September 9 from 6 - 8 pm, the annual Year 1 - 12 Scotch College Art & Design Exhibition, Inspirations, will be held in the New Scotch Gallery (under JS/MS Library). The word Inspiration is defined as "The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative".

Come and be excited and mentally stimulated, by looking at a snapshot of activities explored and artwork created by students across Year 1 - 12. I am always inspired by the creativity of interpretations and the skills attained by our students.

It is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come and look at the artwork in a central setting in the school. All Junior School classes will have an opportunity to view this exhibition with their classes, but please make the time to view the range of artworks, even if you just do a walk through when picking up or dropping off your son. You can learn a lot both from creating and viewing artwork. I always encourage the boys to look at all the artwork and then feedback to me about any particular projects that they liked, so that we might do something similar in the future.

Artwork en masse can be very exciting. What will inspire you?

Ms Karen Sabitay

PYP Visual Arts

Performing Arts News

Our talented Year 2 boys have been enjoying some challenging lessons in Performing Arts. As part of our preparation for the Musica Viva concert, the boys have been engaged in a variety of activities to help us understand the musical elements of a song called Boom Boom Beat by The Rhythm Works. We have explored the use of melodic percussion that will be experienced with the group at the concert. We discovered that melodic and rhythmic features are a big focus in this piece, including changing tempo and the layering of ostinati. We've even learned a little Italian to help us describe these different features!

Miss Phebe Samson

Performing Arts Teacher

Friendly Schools and Families

Working with the school

Many young people report they do not tell an adult when they are experiencing cyber-bullying because they
are afraid of how adults will respond. They report their parents often over-react and try to take control of the situation. Young people need adults to help them to deal with the problem for themselves by acting as a facilitator, listening non-judgmentally and providing support and advice when asked. Ask your child which, if any, strategies he has already tried, if they were helpful, what other people have tried and their usefulness and what they would try next time.

It is important to also let the school know about the bullying situation. However, before approaching the school, ask your child how he would like to talk about this issue with the school and discuss what outcome he wants as a result of involving the school.

Consider:

• Phoning the school and asking who is best placed to help your child

• Making a time to talk with this person at school


• Explaining what you know about the situation


• Describing strategies your child has tried to date

• Asking for a plan of action that can be implemented at the school and at home

• Consider setting a date and time for a follow-up meeting


• Discussing with your child what happened and what the agreed strategies are.

Mr Warwick Norman

Friendly Schools and Families Coordinator

French News

Bonjour! Now that we have completed school-wide testing of the boys, in line with the Australian Curriculum standards for French, I am looking forward to getting our French lessons up and running in earnest. Everyone will be practicing his weather prediction skills, with a weather chart to be completed at the start of each lesson. If you would like to practice saying the days of the week or the months of the year in French with your son, then please feel free. I will place a list of each on the Junior School weekly wiki. My focus is to have a lot of French being spoken in the classroom, with general warm-up activities to begin each class and then moving on to language games and activities to get our new vocabulary up and running straight away. A big part of any language classroom (as discussed by the boys in creating their Essential Agreements) is to be a risk taker - leap in and have a go, even if you're not sure of how something should sound. As it is only through speaking the language out loud that we will be able to make progress and build confidence! Bonne chance everyone! (That means good luck!) I can't wait to get started!

Madame Vinton

French Specialist

Physical Education News

The Junior School have been extremely busy in Physical Education the past few weeks preparing for the annual Inter-House Athletics Competition which was held on the 26 August. The boys have been training and preparing well and there were some magnificent performances on the day across all years and divisions. The weather was kind to us on the day and the parents came out to support their sons which was great to see. All houses performed well, however it was Bruce House who managed to run out convincing winners on the day after Gordon House had won the previous two years.

Mr Scott Whiston

Head of Junior School Physical Education

Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Primary Years Programme (PYP) 2015 Exhibition

The Junior School Year 5 PYP Exhibition is one of the most important days in our school calendar, and this year was once again an exceptional effort by the students and their teachers.

With two new classroom teachers in Year 5, a new Teacher Librarian, French teacher and PYP Coordinator, it was an ideal opportunity to make some key changes to the Exhibition process. These changes included the time of year that the exhibition was held, the increased responsibility bestowed on the boys to ensure they kept up with each stage of the process. The mentors were past Junior School students, now in Year 10, rather than classroom teachers and the report was not driven by key concepts, rather they were used to develop burning questions as well as be instrumental in the reflection process of the inquiry cycle.

Thank you to all parties involved in the process. This list includes other schools, maintenance staff, parents, teachers, mentors, and guest experts.

A special thank you must go to our two new Year 5 teachers, Miss Cirillo and Mr Wells, as it was a massive challenge for you both to not only be new to Scotch College but also new to the IB and for you both to up-skill yourselves so quickly and spend so many hours ensuring your students all had opportunities to grow was an amazing effort.

To the students of Year 5, 2015 - well done boys. You did yourselves, parents and the College proud!

Mr Warwick Norman

Junior School Dean of Teaching & Learning

Junior School Resource Centre

Book Week 2015

Book Week has certainly been an eventful week for the boys and staff. On Tuesday, two teams of Year 5 students competed in the Reader's Challenge at MLC against 14 other teams from various schools in Western Australia. The Red team; Banjo Harold, Emmanuel Radici and Joel Stocks, came equal 8th. The Scotch Blue team; Henry Capon, Fletcher O'Connell and Henry Vaughan came in equal 11th. Considering the week the boys had had as a lead up - Exhibition and a long weekend I feel this was a solid effort. They were also amongst the youngest competitors with most other teams being from Year 6. Our two year 4 reserves, M.K. Djauhari and James Cowan, were in the audience and are fired up for the competition next year.

The annual Book Week parade was held on Thursday afternoon. I was really proud of how the boys took up the challenge of using their creativity to dress up as their favourite book character using the resources available at home, through friends and family. The diversity of characters covering all genres was fabulous. The Parade was followed by a Pantomime presented by the staff of the Australian classic picture book Wombat Stew. The star of this was undoubtedly the Dingo, who had just a hint of a Canadian accent. Thank you to the staff for getting involved.

Mrs Kathryn Salt

Junior School Teacher-Librarian

2F News

We have had an exciting start to winter Term with the Year Two boys collaborating with PLC on their latest unit of Inquiry - "How We Organise Ourselves."

The boys and girls have been connecting via a joint Edmodo page and have shared excursions together. The first of which was an outing to Claremont Quarter on 7 August to meet our PLC buddies and further explore our Central Idea, 'Public spaces provide people with opportunities to make connections and establish a sense of community'.

Year 2 boys adventured around Lake Claremont on 12 August mapping our local shared space as part of our Maths and Inquiry. It didn't take us long to spot the Triceratops in the tree!

On the 18 August we went to Kings Park for an excursion to explore features of Perth's iconic landmark with our PLC friends. A highlight of the day was the DNA Tower and lunch at Synergy Parklands.

Week 5 was a blast with the Junior School Athletics Carnival, where all of our friends achieved personal bests! A big thanks to Mr Whiston and Mrs Clancy for an amazing day!

The fun continued with a trip to PLC on Thursday with the opportunity for a final collaboration with our groups to plan and map an (imaginary) inner city space for use by the extended Scotch PLC Community.

The week finished on a high with the Book Week Parade, which celebrates its 70th Anniversary this year. The staff pantomime, an adaptation of "Wombat Stew," had the boys rolling with laughter. Book Week concluded with an excursion to Claremont Quarter to see Mr Jim and Drippy Dragon. A wonderful time was had by all the Year 2 boys!

Mrs Tara Fowles

Year 2F Teacher

The Power of an Apology

I observed a boy apologise to another boy last week. It was his initiative to do so and he then followed this up by contacting the boy's parents and apologising to them as well. The two things that struck me the most was the nature or the style of his apology and then the effect of the apology. The tone and the content of the apology was obviously genuine and contained no element of excuse, apportioning of blame or rationalising his behaviour. There was authentic emotion, full acceptance and regret of his actions. The apology also detailed his new awareness and his embarrassment about the effect of his actions on the recipient. The strongest feature however was what he said would happen from now on, in regard to their relationship and how he would work to restore it. It was a courageous conversation.

From the recipient's body language I could see a weight being removed and that a friendship had a very real chance of being rebuilt. The scenario was a tangible reminder that we all make mistakes with varying degrees of intent or lack of. It was also a reminder of the healing power of a genuine apology where honesty and openness comes before self-protection or personal comfort. Inspiring people don't make excuses, they apologise. I was inspired and reassured by these two boys last week.

Mr Richard Ledger

Head of Middle School

Middle School Visual Arts

We have had a busy start to the term in the Middle School Art room with NAIDOC week celebrated in Week 2. All students from Year 6 and 7, plus the Year 8 Art students took part in a stone decorating lesson. The boys were given various symbols and designs from the Aboriginal culture and asked to design and decorate a stone using the dot painting style.

The Year 8 Visual Art students have been experimenting with clay and trying their hand at the potter's wheel. The Year 8 programme has been designed to give the students a taste of many different avenues within the Visual Arts and trying out multiple mediums such as sculpture, drawing with various media, printing and computer aided design. We ran short taster sessions with the potter's wheel to show the boys not only a traditional craft but also to experience and try their hand at making a functional pot. The boys were mesmerised by this machine and found it great fun to participate as well as watching and cheering on their classmates. We have some very keen potters in the making!

Ms Joanna Walden

Visual Arts Teacher

News from 8V

After the July break 8V boys returned refreshed from Singapore, Denmark and all around Australia and focused on the demands of Winter Term. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with such a wonderfully enthusiastic bunch of boys who have now become part of my extended family.

In Science, 8V started the year learning about Elements and Compounds and progressed to learning about the Organs and Body Systems, which lead to some heavily debated topics. Some of the discussions were not for the faint hearted, especially on the topic of Reproduction as no stone was left unturned. (Dads will thank me for that). Homeroom times are spent talking about worldly issues, the importance of making a difference and giving back to society.

The highlight of this term was Science Week, which included a number of fun activities such as bridge building, liquid nitrogen ice cream making and an egg drop challenge. We had a number of amazing guest speakers who kept the boys engaged, tweaking their interest over many different areas of Science.

In the words of Nelson Mandela "Education is the most powerful weapon one can use to change the world".

Mr Brent Van Ingen-Kal

Teacher 8V

A Remarkable Initiative: GWR

In 17 days Middle School will be attempting a world record breaking Beep Test event. Year 8 student Alistair Watters has spent months planning and coordinating a Guinness World Record attempt for the most participants in a Beep Test. The current record stands at 575 participants completing a minimum of 5.9 on the Beep Test scale. A 5.9 level Beep test involves ~ 6 minutes of continuous running at increasing speeds. Alistair is hoping for a minimum of 610 participants. With all Middle School students and staff involved we can get to 560. We are 50 short. Can you help? Details are:

Date: Thursday 17 September

Venue: Scotch College Ovals

Time: Commencing at 1:45pm.

However! A Guinness World Record attempt has certain strict conditions to it, one being they will only tolerate a 5% failure rate of participants in an attempt. It means only 5 of every hundred can afford to not make it. With 610 and a 5% failure rate we should just make it!

There is no cost for the event but Alistair is hoping for a gold coin donation with all proceeds going to Princess Margaret Hospital and the Samuel Morris Foundation. If you wish to be involved please (1) inform your son, (2) drop a note to your son's Homeroom teacher by Friday 11 September who will record your enthusiasm and commitment.

Mr Richard Ledger

Head of Middle School

Important Dates in Winter Term

From the Head of Senior School

On Tuesday of last week, 28 boys in Years 9 and 10 returned, both inspired and tired, from a two-week residential school at Stanford University. The boys had just participated in the Stanford International Youth Program for academically gifted and talented students from around the world. Not only were the Scotch boys the first group of Australians invited to participate in this prestigious programme, Scotch College is the only school to have been invited to participate as a discrete group. All other groups comprised the best and brightest secondary students from a number of schools in a given country to form a single class.

So how did the boys compare? Dr Ernst who presented a three-hour lecture on endocrinology, said, "Wow, the questions you (the boys) are asking are the best I have ever had!"; Mr Montes, our head counselor who lived in with our touring group described the Scotch boys as the best group he has worked with; and Dr Gary Antonick was amazed that Scotch College was delivering a thinking skills class to all Year 9 and 10 students on the same reasoning processes he was using in his intuitive problem-solving classes.

As I reflected on why the Scotch boys stood-out amongst the academically selected students from around the world, I realised two important differences: 1. A curiosity and willingness to ask questions rather than simply provide answers; and a genuine gratitude and appreciation of the experience the boys were receiving.

After each class, boys were heard thanking the lecturer as they left the room with many boys making their way to the front of the room and waiting for their opportunity to thank the lecturer personally and shake their hand. Mr Sterrett and I were watching young men of ability and character.

In an increasingly complex world where information is available at our fingertips, Berger (2014) likens questions and answers to stocks on the market. Questions are rising in value while answers are declining. The real value lies in what people do with knowledge when pursuing a query.

The International Baccalaureate's inquiry approach to learning, together with experiences at the Harry Perkins Institute, Thinking Skills classes in Year 9 and 10; Year 10 Personal Projects; Theory of Knowledge classes in the IB Diploma Programme, to name just a few, are all contributing to an education that has Scotch boys academically well prepared for the world stage.

On the home front, the Senior School came together for the Inter-House Athletics carnival last weekend. After spirited competition over two days the athletics carnival concluded with a wonderful marching display from each of the Houses and Pipe Band. With 21 Pipe band members away at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, it was remarkable to see the depth of talent in the Pipe Band programme as a band of over 50 boys performed a marching display before a large and highly appreciative crowd of parents and local residents. It was wonderful to see Mr de Grussa leading the band again while Mr Bailey and Mr Hamilton are away in Edinburgh.

To all families in Year 12, please note there is one remaining assembly that will involve the Year 12 boys marching to the assembly in the Dickinson Centre. For many of the Year 12 boys, this will mark the culmination of five years of marching to the assembly. The assembly will also feature the Athletics Team send off. I hope to see many of our Year 12 families at the assembly to mark this final occasion. The assembly will be held on Thursday, 10 September at 8.35am.

Finally, I wish the boys well in tomorrow night's Western Australian Debating League grand final and this week's Year 8 - 10 production of The Island of Dr Moreau.

Dr Rob McEwan

Head of Senior School

Berger, W. (2014). A More Beautiful Question. Bloomsbury: New York.

Arts Week Information

The annual Arts Week celebrations will be held from Monday 7 September until Friday 11 September. Boys, family and friends are invited to attend the week long events to enjoy and be inspired by original performances and artworks in subject areas of Drama, Visual Art, Design, Media, Film and Music. The student works comprise many months of research, planning and producing that culminates in the realisation of inspiring works of art. The curriculum programmes in the Arts cultivates curiosity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. This is the week for the Scotch Community to come together and congratulate our boys who have worked exceptionally hard during the year, and thank the family and friends who have supported them.

Mrs Celena Mecham

Curriculum Leader Arts

Senior School Important Dates

Surfing

In the Sunsmart Interschools Surfing Championships on Wednesday 12 August Scotch exceeded expectations by winning. In the Junior Surfing Charlie Castleden (Year 8, Gordon) and Laine Mulvay (Year 9, St Andrews) won against Duncraig. In the Junior Bodyboarding Harley Waddell (Year 10, St Andrews) and Nicholas Crump (Year 9, Shearer) came first and second was Tobias Hector (Year 10, Brisbane) and Thomas Palmer (Year 10, St Andrews).

The Senior Surfers were eliminated in the semi's but the Senior Bodyboarders Julien Walker (Year 11, Cameron) and Alexander Crump (Year 11, Shearer) came second, but were put through to the State final on performance.

This took four of our eight teams through to the State finals, where we made it through to the semi finals.

An excellent result and finish to the season where we also won the PSA surfing.

Mr Jonathan Rugg

Head of Surfing

Rowing Information

Updated rowing information detailing competition, training sessions and camps can be found here.

Mr Grant Ford

Head of Rowing

Careers Information

University Information

Year 12 Parents and Students

TISC Applications

All Year 12 students who are applying for university entrance in 2016 have been given the 2016 TISC Guide. This book contains important information about applying to university, enrolments and deferrals, applying to interstate universities and course codes and descriptions and much more for all courses at West Australian universities (except Notre Dame). Mr Frusher has 'walked' students through this book but if there are any queries then please contact him on 9383 6830 or by email pfrusher@scotch.wa.edu.au.

Please ensure that this book is kept in a safe place until your student is enrolled at a university for 2016. Note that all applications for university entry in 2016 (except Notre Dame) must be made on-line by accessing the TISC website at www.tisc.edu.au and that applications are now open until Wednesday September 30 2015, after such time a late fee of $138 will apply.

2015 WACE Examination Timetables

These timetables are available on the School Curriculum & Standards Authority website. http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au.

All Year 12 students will be issued with personal timetables later this term.

UWAY 2016

UWAY is an equity initiative for WACE students whose academic achievements have been adversely affected by certain disadvantages. Students can apply for special entry to an undergraduate degree course at UWA. Please see Mr Frusher for more details.

Notre DameUniversity applications are also now open but will require a written application. All Year 12 students have be given the 2016 Admissions Guide for Notre Dame.

Mr Frusher is available for discussion with students and parents about options for 2016. All Year 12 students will also be given an appointment time with Mr Frusher to discuss tertiary options prior to making their application.

At this stage Year 12 students should have received a Prospectus from each of the WA Universities and a Year 12 WACE Information Handbook 2015 (on-line at Schools Curriculum & Standards Authority - www.scsa.wa.edu.au).

Interstate University Applications

Applications to public interstate universities is done through the respective admission centres in each State as detailed below.

Victorian University Applications (VTAC)

The VTAC Guide 2015 is now available for download on the VTAC website - http://www.vtac.edu.au. The VTAC Guide will be on sale in newsagencies from Friday, 25 July.

Applications for 2016 are now open.

New South Wales University Applications (UAC)

South Australian University Applications (SATAC)

Queensland Universities (QTAC)

Tasmania University (including Australian Maritime College) (UTAS)

Please note that applications to Bond University are made direct to the university.

Overseas Applications

Applications to overseas universities are completed in a variety of ways with applications for the commencement of university in July/August 2016 needing to be completed by January 2016. For further information please see Mr Frusher at Scotch College.

University of Melbourne Scholarships

A range of scholarships is available to students who are considering applying for further study at Melbourne University in 2016. Please see Mr Frusher for further information or go on-line to: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ugrad/.

Notre Dame University

Parent Information Evening - for parents of Year 10, 11 and 12 students. Wednesday 9 September 6.00pm.

Admission Information Evening - including alternative entry. Tuesday 15 September, 5.30pm expo and 6.00pm presentation

UK University Entrance Tests

Any Year 12 student who is considering university study in the UK in 2016 may need to sit an admission test. Students will need to check with the university to determine if an admission test is required. If a test is required students will need to contact Mr Frusher who will register you for the test. Please note: You cannot register yourself for the admissions test - you must be registered by your school or college, or nearest test centre.

Registrations to accept standard BMAT (Medicine) entries will be open between 1 September and 1 October 2015. A late entry penalty will then be charged for any BMAT entries made between 2 and 15 October 2015, after which no entries will be accepted.

Registrations to accept entries for the CAT, ELAT, HAT, MAT, MLAT, OLAT, PAT, Philosophy Test and TSA Oxford tests will be open between 1 September and 15 October 2015.

You can find further information about specific tests, test dates and costs on this website http://www.admissionstestingservice.org/. Please see Mr Frusher at Scotch if you require registration.

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management degree at Muresk.

Early Entry Open for the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management degree at Muresk.

This is an early entry option for students to enrol into the degree programme with offers made December 2015. Applications are open now until close of business 30 October 2015. All documentation needs to be completed and submitted prior to this date.

It is open to ATAR and non-ATAR students seen as academically talented.

Please see Mr Frusher for further details and application forms.

Murdoch University

For student interested in Engineering and IT…

If you are passionate about developing gaming, mobile and computer software, creating a sustainable future and engineering new technologies, the Engineering and Information Technology Evening is an ideal event to discover your options.

Wednesday 2 September at 6:00pm to talk about your career options and the opportunity to study and work internationally in a wide range of engineering specialisations, as well as in online security, software design and production, energy and the environment, and urban and regional planning.

To register, simply visit http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/engineeringit/.

For students interested in Sciences…

If you're passionate about all things science - from working with animals to protecting and managing the environment, the Science Careers and Industry Evening is an ideal event to discover the range of courses on offer at Murdoch University including new majors in Laboratory Medicine and Crop & Pasture Science.

Wednesday 16 September at 6:00pm to explore a broad range of majors which give you the opportunity to study and work internationally in areas of Agriculture, Medical Science and Health Industry, Environmental and Conservation Sciences and Veterinary Sciences.

To register, simply visit http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/sciencecareers/.

Scholarships in the Sciences…

Applications are now open for a range of new scholarships in recognition of academic excellence, for students commencing undergraduate studies in 2016.

The Murdoch Academic Excellence Award will be awarded to students based on academic merit, to the value of $3,000 each. Students with a predicted ATAR of 90+ (or 94+ for Law) are eligible to apply. Applications are due on Friday 30 September.

Also on offer are additional scholarships for students interested in Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Laboratory Medicine, Crop & Pasture Science and Veterinary Science, each valued at $3,000.

More information about eligibility, application and other scholarships on offer, students are encouraged to visit the Scholarships website at http://our.murdoch.edu.au/Student-life/Finances/.

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Natural Health Open Day - Saturday 17 October, 10.00am

Endeavour College of Natural Health will be holding their Natural Health Open Day on Saturday 17 October from 10 am. The day is filled with opportunities to listen to and chat with our expert academic staff and admissions team about our higher education courses and flexible study options. Find out more at naturalhealthopenday.com.au.

Hospital Experience for Students interested in Healthcare Careers

If you are a student who is interested in a career in healthcare, you'll no doubt be aware that hospital work experience is amongst the most desirable thing you can have as part of your applications.

Premed Projects offer hospital work experience for students aged 16+ in UK, India and Thailand hospitals to give you the best possible head start on the competition. Students get to spend 2-weeks shadowing healthcare professionals in a real life hospital in either the UK, India or Thailand. Living during your project in the Premed Project house with a fully supportive staff team, students also have the benefit of Premed Project lectures from doctors and a social environment to learn about their future healthcare career with other likeminded students from all over the world. Teachers from the UK, USA and Australia are part of your staff team to ensure you make the most of this opportunity.

We have just released our Projects for 2016 and with limited spaces on each, you can find out more and book your place by visiting www.premedprojects.co.uk.

Central Institute of Technology

Central Institute of Technology is conducting an open afternoon at their Perth Campus, 30 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge from 3.00pm - 6.30pm. Students and parents are invited to attend to discover what Central can offer in 2016. In 2015 Central offered an alternative entry pathway to university via their Diploma of Business which provides the equivalent of first year university studies at Curtin University. There are many great courses at Central for both ATAR and non-ATAR students. Register your interest at www.central.wa.edu.au.

Central Institute will also be conducting an Information Day for careers in Biology and Earth & Environmental Science. This will be held on 18 September 2015 at the Greenskills Building, 140 Royal Street, East Perth.

Apprenticeships

August/September is the month that many companies advertise their apprenticeship opportunities for the following year. Students who are seeking apprenticeships in 2016 are advised to scrutinise the Saturday The West Australian each week, search the Apprenticeship WA website, network with employers and to also seek advice from Mr Frusher.

Projects Abroad High School Volunteer Programmes

Projects Abroad offer a range of two-week programmes specifically designed for high school students in Year 10, 11 and 12 - typically aged 16-17. The projects combine volunteer work with cultural immersion and are fully supervised by full-time Projects Abroad staff. Programmes are available in Cambodia Fiji, Nepal, Philippines and Sri Lanka. Programmes run from 6-19 December 2015 and 3-16 January 2016. See www.projects-abroad.com.au for more details.

Mr Peter Frusher

Careers Adviser

Interhouse Athletics Carnival

New School Records from the 2015 carnival are outlined below:

U/15 High Jump

Sean Szalek (Ross) 1.85m

Previous record was 1.80m set by G Szalek in 2012

Open High Jump

Grant Szalek (Ross) 2.02m

Previous record was 1.97m set by T Lee in 2008

Open Triple Jump

Grant Szalek (Ross) 13.88m

Previous record was 13.30m set by K Kapinkoff in 1997

Tug of War was won by Keys House.

Well done to Keys House on a very successful carnival

Scotch Auxiliary

Year 12 Ball 2016

Thank you to the parents who were able to attend the meeting or offered their assistance in forming the working committee.

Tania Hollingsworth has kindly volunteered to be the Ball coordinator. Parents who are interested in offering their help and support are welcome to email Tania at taniah@iinet.net.au.

Upcoming Events:

Junior School

Fathers Day Breakfast in a Bun - Thursday 3 September

Middle School

Year 8 Parent Evening - Wednesday 23 September *combined PA/SA function

Senior School

Year 9 Parent Evening - Tuesday 22 September *combined PA/SA function

Year 10 Parent Evening - Friday 18 September *combined PA/SA function

For more details and to purchase tickets please visit the Scotch College website www.scotch.wa.edu.au and click on the 'Book a Scotch Even' icon.

Play Dates, Coffee Mornings and Get Togethers:

Year 1 - After school play, straight after pick up, Wednesday 9 September, Lake Claremont playground.

Year 9 - Mums' Drinks Night, Thursday 3 September. For details, please refer to email.

Year 10 - Coffee morning, Friday 4 September, Blue Duck, 9.30am.

Year 12 - Coffee Morning - Friday 18 September, Bookcaffe, 9.00am.

Next Meeting:

9AM MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER, GOOCH PAVILION

Please come along from 8.30am for a cup of tea or coffee. All parents are welcome.

Carissa Paganin

President

Parents' Association

Open Meeting - 8 September 2015

We invite all interested Scotch parents to our next monthly meeting on Tuesday, 8 September. This is our annual "open" meeting for parents and will be held in the Scotch Dining Room Annexe at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be served. Come along and meet your parent representatives for your son's Year and find out about the work that we do for Scotch as a parent committee and how your parent levies are spent. For more information about the meeting, contact PA Secretary Sharon Burvill on parentsassociation@scotch.wa.edu.au

Please see below details on the wonderful social events which have been organised for Years 8, 9 and 10 parents. The PA and the Scotch Auxiliary have combined to coordinate these functions, focusing on promoting and encouraging friendship between Scotch parents in a relaxed and informal manner.

Year 10 Parent Chinese Banquet Dinner - 18 September

A Chinese Banquet dinner has been organised for parents of Year 10 boys on the evening of Friday 18 September at 7.15pm. The boys will concurrently celebrate their Year 10 Personal Project Exhibition with a river cruise; departing and returning from the Barrack Street Jetty. To ensure parents also get a chance to celebrate this important milestone, we have continued the tradition of hosting this dinner at the Shun Fung Restaurant, which is also located at the Barrack Street Jetty.

The 4 course menu for the evening is very reasonably priced, with tickets at $42 per head, we are hoping for a large turnout to this milestone event! The restaurant is fully licensed and has agreed to a 'pay as you go' system for the ordering of drinks from the bar.

Invitations were sent out via email, to book, please visit www.scotch.wa.edu.au and click on 'Book a Scotch College Event' icon.

Enquiries: Susan Kennerly at parentsassociation@scotch.wa.edu.au

Year 9 Parent Cocktail Evening - 22 September

Year 9 parents are invited to the annual Cocktail Function on Tuesday, 22 September from 7pm to 9pm. The venue is the lovely Scotch Gallery, the price is $50 per head which includes light canapés and beverages.

Please purchase tickets before 12 September, visit the College website www.scotch.wa.edu.au and click on 'Book a Scotch College Event' icon.

Enquiries: Melissa Harkins herbh@iinet.net.au or Lea Price pricelea@iinet.net.au

Year 8 Parent Cocktail Evening - 23 September

Year 8 parents are invited to the annual Parent Cocktail Function on Wednesday, September 23 in the lovely surrounds of the Scotch Gallery. The event will run from 7pm to 9pm and the price is $50 per head for light canapés and beverages.

Please purchase tickets before 12 September, visit the College website www.scotch.wa.edu.au and click on 'Book a Scotch College Event' icon.

Enquiries: Karen Azzopardi: kazazz@iinet.net.au or Sue Moffat: shmoffat@bigpond.com

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President

Gary Pyne

Parents' Association

Soccer Parents Support Group

Spot the Ball Competition

Congratulations to the winner, Hamish Blanchard Year 12.

Pipe Band Parents Support Group

Athletics Carnival

Firstly our thanks to all the parents who supplied delicious baked goods for the stalls and to the parents who staffed these stalls from Thursday through to Saturday, your coordination and assistance was greatly appreciated. Despite the inclement weather the Athletics carnival was again a great success with rain ceasing momentarily for a great Pipe Band display.

Edinburgh Tour

We welcome back the boys from the Edinburgh Pipe Band Tour; the boys received wonderful praise and recognition along with their faultless behaviour during their month away. We look forward to hearing more about their amazing time in Edinburgh.

Mandy Perrignon

President

PBPSG

PLC Open Morning and School Expo

his term PLC are offering prospective parents two different opportunities to see how a PLC education will inspire your daughter.

Their Junior School Open Morning will be held on Tuesday 1 September from 9.15 am to 12 noon. Current students will lead parents through the Junior School campus, visiting classrooms as well as areas like Art and Music. Morning Tea will be a great opportunity to meet with our exceptional Junior School staff. Principal, Beth Blackwood, along with Head of Junior School, Heather Pope, will talk about the PLC difference and how we will inspire your daughter.

For parents interested in PLC's Middle and Senior Schools, their inaugural Expo will be held on Wednesday 9 September from 5.00 pm. You will be welcomed by the Head Prefect, after which Beth Blackwood will be joined by the Head of Senior School, Neesha Flint, and the Head of Middle School, Sharon Anderson for a brief presentation. You will then be invited to the Middle School where you will be able to move through Expo-style booths covering both curricula and co-curricula learning opportunities. Current staff and students will be staffing the booths and will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Senior students will provide entertainment for children on the PLC Quad whilst parents wonder through the Expo.

To book, visit PLC Community Tours, email registrar@plc.wa.edu.au or call 6424 6555.

Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia are running the following upcoming parenting courses:

Places are limited so please book now on 9489 6322.

Mike Hirsch Cricket Skills Clinic

Please find attached a flyer for Mike Hirsch¹s Cricket Skills Clinics being held at Scotch College in the spring September/October holidays.