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2012 EXCELLENCE BRAVE HEARTS BOLD MINDS “In this model we seek to engender a learning mindset that grows out of curiosity, exploration, wonder, mastery, adventure, courage and conviction in the world.” Dr Ian PM Lambert From the Principal The greatest challenge in this world is not so both groups achieved was a symbolic and life We congratulate the high achieving students much where we stand in the present; more so, affirming experience that in turn will cement their who have been recognised in this publication it is the direction we are moving to in the future. friendships and challenge their preconceptions, and implore all Scots boys to dedicate learning With our consistent focus at Scots on adventure, and positions them well to embrace the to a range of pursuits – intellectual, spiritual and curiosity, quest and courage, we seek to foster opportunities available to them in future years. physical – that will enable them to succeed in the creative spirit and creative practice. and contribute to a complex, changing world. In 2012, the Brave Hearts Bold Minds educational 2012 proved to be another outstanding year at philosophy was officially launched. This Scots to the fore! Scots in all facets of College life. Not only did the philosophy details very specific, developmentally class of 2012 produce significantly enhanced relevant stages of learning, where we structure academic results, across the College students our learning experience around real-life excelled in a range of pursuits external to the engagement and academic reflection. In this College. We also faced our challenges together model we seek to engender a learning mindset as well. A memorable highlight was The Royal that grows out of curiosity, exploration, wonder, Edinburgh Military Tattoo that the Pipes and mastery, adventure, courage and conviction Dr Ian PM Lambert Drums participated in. Students undertook a in the world. The quest for knowledge, insight Principal gruelling three week program of performances and wisdom is part and parcel of the life of the where they performed seven times per week. The one who excels. We plan for and desire to see exhilarating experience of The Royal Edinburgh young men who are principled, compassionate Military Tattoo fundamentally taught boys the and engaged learners striving to maintain a firm importance of leadership and perseverance. grasp of every aspect of their humanity. 2012 was also the inaugural year of The Long At Scots we continue to teach young men the Journey Home. It is wonderful to think that these value of learning and achievement, service to young men spent six months, split across the others, teamwork, and respect for the individual. year, away from home engaged in a unique We believe that these goals can best be personal development program in a unique accomplished by exposing students to a wide setting. This was a transformational time for range of ideas and choices in the context of a them and the 250 kilometre trek home that rigorous curriculum and activity choices. Cover image: David Horwitz, Head Prefect 2012 2 | Excellence at Scots 2012 Prep School Excellence The RoboCup Team: Harrison Adkin, Harry Mead, The Rose Bay Early Years Centre classroom. Jonah Soewandito, Alex Muddle and Ryan Lee. The Early Years Centre providing them with challenges and provocations RoboCup Junior 2012 to discover connections within their world. In 2012 planning was well underway for the new In 2012, a select group of Year 6 students long day care centre in Rose Bay. Catering for Inspired by the principles of the Reggio Emilia competed in the Soccer Novice League of the three and four year old preschool boys, the centre educational approach, we place great importance RoboCup Junior NSW competition. The team will be known as The Early Years Centre (EYC). in the power of childrens’ wonderings, their that comprised Harrison Adkin, Harry Mead, This Centre will be different to the Early Learning willingness to try and their strong desire to Alex Muddle, Ryan Lee and Jonah Soewandito, Centre in Bellevue Hill. independently direct their own learning. As secured third place in the NSW state competition educators, we will place ourselves alongside at the University of New South Wales. The team The Early Years Centre is an exciting endeavour the boys to become their partners in learning, achieved an impressive 12 goals in their group for the College as it aims to provide preschool and to witness provocations evolve into matches, which was the highest goal score of any age boys opportunities to wonder, explore, and new investigations, discoveries and, more team in the Soccer Novice League competition. express their ideas, thoughts and emotions in importantly, to fuel wonderings and encourage countless ways in an environment that maintains the boys to be brave and go further. Known as the IDK Jarhh team, the boys warmth and emulates a sense of security and represented Scots with distinction making it belonging. Our task is to foster a sense of belonging through through to the quarter finals of the competition. acknowledgement of each boy’s uniqueness, Our goal is to equip boys to become successful recognising their strengths and talents, and learners through confidence, creativity and celebrating their achievements. NAPLAN Results engagement with strong, positive values – all of which are vital as they develop into fine This is an exciting vision of the College Council In 2012, the National Assessment Program Scots boys. We are committed to supporting and Principal and we look forward to welcoming Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) examination their interests, strengths and needs as well as the first EYC fine Scots boys. results for Scots were well above the national average. While the difference between the national average and the school average Jonah Soewandito – Honour Roll remained consistent, there were several Student highlights including 91 percent of Year 3 boys in the top three strands for Mathematics. Pleasing Jonah Soewandito (Year 6) secured 14th improvement in spelling, punctuation and place on the honour roll for eight to ten grammar highlighted the literacy initiatives in the year olds in the World Spelling Day, a Preparatory School. competition that has participants from all around the world. Jonah received a special Scots National award from Spelladrome for this outstanding Literacy achievement. Jonah was also a part of the Year 3 89% 76% Year 6 RoboCup team who secured third place Year 5 72% 60% in the NSW state competition. Mathematics Year 3 91% 65% Year 5 74% 57% Jonah after accepting his award from Spelladrome. 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