scotch Issue 152 reports October 2011 Contents Principal’s Report 4, Finance Report 5, Preschool & Junior School 6 - 7, Middle School 8 - 9, Senior School 10 - 11, Sport Report 12, Around the School 14 - 15, A Sense of Perspective 16 - 17, Musical Extravaganza 18 - 19, Boarding Community 20 - 21, Scotch Community 22 - 23, Development Report 24 - 25, Straight Scotch 26 - 34.
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10 - 14 October Scotch Academy Holiday Program 14 October 40 Year Reunion ('71) 15 October Taste of the Outback Dinner, Quorn 15 October 25 Year Reunion ('86) 18 October Torrens Park Tour 29 October 30 Year Reunion ('81) 30 October 5 Year Reunion ('06) 11 November 50 Year Reunion (1961) 12 November 10 Year Reunion (2001) 19 November 20 Year Reunion (1991) 1 December Preschool Family Christmas Night 6 December Junior School Nativity Play 8 December Boarders’ High Tea 9 December Speech Day 9 December Principals’ Graduation Dinner 13 December Junior School End of Year Ceremony 14 December Middle School End of Year Ceremony 14 December Term 4 concludes 29 January 2012 Boarders Return Published by Scotch College 30 January 2012 New students ICT induction Carruth Road Torrens Park SA 5062 T: 08 8274 4333 F: 08 8274 4344 31 January 2012 Meet the Mentors www.scotch.sa.edu.au Editorial Term Dates Libby Blake Sarah Freeman Term 4 Monday 17 October - [email protected] Wednesday 14 December 2011 Designed and Printed by Openbook Howden Design & Print Term 1 1 February - 5 April 2012 www.openbookhowden.com.au Term 2 23 April - 22 June 2012 Photography and Articles A big thank you to everyone who collaborated to create this edition of Scotch Reports. Term 3 17 July - 21 September 2012 Special thanks go to Richard Blinco, Bryan Charlton, Claire Daniel, Ken Surridge and Term 4 8 October - 12 December 2012 everyone who kindly supplied photographs for this publication. Cover Photo Scotch winners from the 2011 Apex Australia Teenage Fashion Awards. Georgia Button (left) models her hair dress. Georgia entered three designs in the awards. She stands next to her 'Nest Dress' modelled by Micaela Williams which won the Society and Environment section. Sophia Collett (centre) in her Black and White design won the Casual Daywear section. Daisy Russell (right) models Georgia Colyer's design which won the Wearable Art section. 3 Principal's Finance Report Report
Scotch has always placed high value on student well-being Operating Income 2010 Operating Expenses 2010 but recently a number of staff have been specifically trained in Positive Education and we are placing an increased emphasis Scholarships & on explicit teaching programs and pastoral themes that focus on Bursaries - Tuition 8.5% Boarding Fees 6.3% student well-being. Trading Expenses 4.7% Australian Government Recurrent Grants 12.9% Administrative & Utilities Perspective - The Importance on explicit teaching programs and pastoral Expenses 10.0% themes that focus on student well-being. State Government of School & Student Well-Being Recurrent Grants 5.1% Boarding Expenses & Seligman (2011) defines a theory of well- After thirty three years of teaching (and Discounts 5.7% being that contains five elements: Trading Income 4.0% learning!) my perspective on what matters Maintenance of Facilities 62% most in a student’s education has evolved • Positive emotion (happiness and Interest & Other Income 2.0% considerably. As a beginning chemistry life satisfaction) Depreciation Expense 3.8% teacher, I used to think that effective learning Tuition Related Fees 69.7% • Engagement (were you switched on by Financing Expenses 1.7% in chemistry could only happen if a student the material) was familiar with the language and big Tuition Salaries & • Meaning (belonging to and serving ideas that underpin the wonderful subject Expenses 59.4% something that you believe is bigger of chemistry. I still believe that to this day, than one self) but it is only part of the complex picture of effective learning. Students come to school • Accomplishment (what you achieve in life) with a vast array of life experiences; some • Positive relationships (the importance Finance Update 2010 and Capital Grants funded the capital works Our “Future Scotch” program largely positive (e.g. enduring love, interest in of people) program. As our enrolments continue to is progressing well with learning material, healthy diet and lifestyle) One of the seven pillars of the College’s Teachers who say that they have no time grow we will be applying our operating approximately two thirds of and some largely negative (e.g. family Strategic Plan is Financial Sustainability. A for well-being promotion – that they have a surpluses to debt repayment and the ongoing our initial targeted fundraising breakdown, family violence, alcoholism) and sound financial footing is important to any curriculum to deliver and complete – ignore development of our facilities. pledged. Once we have achieved of course those who live with a mixture of organisation and Scotch is continuing to build the fact that emotions and relationships are The 2010 year saw the culmination of a 4-year our current target the aim is positive and negative experiences. its enrolments and its operating surplus. part of the fabric of school life and culture. strategy to create “One Fee” for the years to raise at least $0.5 million The College’s building program in 2010 Our hope, as teachers, is that most of our John Hattie’s meta-analysis (2009) on effective Reception to Year 12 for all activities that form every year to fund our "Future amounted to $9.7million including the BER charges come to school with a background education emphasises the importance of the the core of the Scotch curriculum and remove Scotch" initiatives – the College’s and work on the new Rosevear Boarding that is heavily weighted in the positive quality of the relationships between teachers the unexpected “extra” charges from accounts. development needs are ongoing. zone. We cannot change a student’s family, and students. He strongly advises of the need House which opened in January 2011. Students at Scotch enjoy the diverse We thank you for your continued experiences or history but schools can, and to teach students first, and subjects second, to In 2010 the College benefited together with curriculum activities within the “One” tuition philanthropic support. The do, help children feel valued for who they are. optimise the learning environment. every school in Australia from the Federal fee. You only pay extra for co curricula wonderful facilities that we This improves their chances of developing Government’s Building the Education I believe that if we, as educators, focus activities (eg Rowing) not those fundamental to enjoy today are the result of the resilience and a more optimistic future. Revolution (BER) economic stimulus on promoting overlapping dimensions of the curriculum. As a leader in the introduction philanthropic support from the Most significantly, however, it also makes a initiative receiving Capital Grants totalling well-being such as using strength-based of ICT into the curriculum for all students, Scotch community in the past and difference to how effectively they learn. $1.96 million. This was used to develop new approaches, enhancing social and emotional and years 7 to 12 in particular, the majority we need your ongoing support. educational facilities for our middle primary Scotch has always placed high value on learning, promoting positive behaviours of the infrastructure costs associated were Fees pay wages and operating students and year 7 students. student well-being but recently a number of and fostering a sense of meaning and already included in the tuition fees that are costs. Philanthropy funds the staff have been specifically trained in Positive purpose then our students will flourish as In 2010 the College achieved a solid financial charged. Please tell your friends and family development of infrastructure and Education (see the last edition of Scotch will our job satisfaction. result with an Operating Surplus of $738,494. that at Scotch the published tuition fee is “One educational resources. Reports and Howard MacPherson’s article) Tim Oughton A portion of this surplus combined with Fee” and we do not charge other levies for Philip Paterson and we are placing an increased emphasis Principal donations of $1.1million, new borrowings curriculum activities (ie there is no ICT levy). Chair of Finance 4 5 Preschool report The Preschool has a new platform thanks to the generosity of school parents who contributed to our previous Art Show. Children were involved in observing a first Preschool & hand experience of the preparation and building of this structure. Children recorded what they saw and were keen to represent their own plans for their buildings. They Junior School used spatial, problem solving skills and their 01 Aoife Bell O’Brien, Emily Smith ideas of design and representation of what and Isabella Snellgrove plan our they already knew. This planning continues vegetable garden on a regular basis giving children a sense 02 Building a sandpit house from plans drawn of purpose and achievement as they review 03 ICAS Winners: Thomas Mather, their work. Lauren Hoppe, Jesse Clarke, Rosemary Rosewarne Clodagh Goggin & Alex Martin 04 Alice in Wonderland
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A leader’s perspective Briggs wants to write about her observations ICAS medal ceremony, for having • Tom Mather (Year 5). Tom has won a gold Alice in Wonderland stool lending. There were many in her latest book. The depth of planning, a disproportionately high number medal in Spelling for the second year in a row. many helpers, all of whom I am As a leader one works towards certain Every 2 years the Junior School produces the authentic differentiation that is occurring, of gold medal winners (meaning extremely grateful to. The offer goals, and when it all comes together, it • Clodagh Goggin (Year 4) and Lauren a musical. In 2011, the Year 2-6 students and the follow-up of student progress by they achieve the highest scores of their time and sharing of their is so rewarding. For me, this is what I am Hoppe (Year 4). These two clever students performed "Alice in Wonderland Jr" to 3 very our teachers, are unprecedented. In 2012, of any students in South Australia skills is priceless. The skill of Trish experiencing in 2011. Never have I worked scored equal highest results in the Writing appreciative audiences. Approximately 1000 our Upper Primary teachers will be trained and the Northern Territory). This Whittle to coordinate and design with such a dedicated team of professionals competition and will each be presented members of our community watched this in the Years 3-6 Walker Approach, and I year is no exception. With English all of those costumes is wondrous who are so committed to improving the with a gold medal at Adelaide Town Hall magical production and were amazed at the know, without a single doubt, that these and Mathematics results yet to be and the calm calling of the show learning outcomes of their students. Our in November. talent displayed by the Junior School students. brilliant teachers will ensure that the learning announced, we already have 5 is a credit to Anthea Prime. Thank teachers have all set professional goals outcomes for all students are enhanced. students who have been notified Please read the separate articles about It is very humbling to be in the presence you also to the great Junior School for themselves, and it gives me such joy to the Crow’s visit to the Junior School (page of such greatness. The cast of "Alice In Academic Achievement they are 2011 gold medal winners. staff, who were always supportive witness them achieving these. I am so grateful 14), and our Alice in Wonderland musical Wonderland Jr" proved how deserving Congratulations to the students and there to help and advise to be working with such incredible people. At Scotch we acknowledge that every performances, for further examples. they were of their roles, with wonderful listed below. when necessary. Let me give two examples of the dedication of student is at a different stage of his or her performances at every show. I was thrilled A pleasure and a privilege It has also been a joy to hear our teachers. learning journey, and we cater for these • Jesse Clark (Year 6). This is the with the development of many of our cast and It is an absolute pleasure -and a privilege- of your enjoyment of "Alice in stages accordingly. It is not a school where first year that we have entered there were many standout performances. I’m Walker Learning Approach to be working at Scotch, alongside Wonderland Jr". Thank you to a teacher would ever ask all students to the Computing competition, and sure you have your own special memories. I inspiring teachers (and support staff), those of you that have written Our Junior Primary team has embraced this open the same page of a text book, and to Jesse managed to score SA’s have asked the children about their favourite curious, confident but respectful students, to me or stopped me to share proven approach and are now operating complete the same activity, as though they all highest result. moments and whilst the Tweedles are top as the lighthouse school of South Australia. had the same prior knowledge. Our teachers and wonderfully supportive parents and your delight. • Alex Martin (Year 5). This is the of the favourites list, every scene and every Numerous academics, including Professor work closely with Dr Jane Jarvis, of Flinders grandparents. Thank you for the part you play 3rd consecutive year that Alex character has been mentioned. Jane Pope Freda Briggs and representatives from University, who is an acknowledged expert in making Scotch the brilliant community that has topped the state, this time JS Music Coordinator Flinders University, have scheduled visits to in curriculum differentiation, to enable our it is. The Junior School community provides in Writing. wonderful support from costume design See page 18 for more images. Scotch as they have heard that it is the best students to each achieve a personal best. John Robinson and creation, props creation through to Ikea Junior School in South Australia. Professor Each year Scotch students stand out at the Head of Junior School 6 7 Back-to-back Basketball Well done to Matt Alderman, Jack Chard, Fishy Art Charlie O’Brien, Edward Steele, Tom Camens, victories for Scotch The ‘Fishy Art’ task was designed Micheal Kfoury, Caleb Ellingsen and Angus Our Year 7 Boys’ Basketball team won to introduce Year 7 Art students to Brooks in Year 7 and to Cooper Smith and the SAPSASA State Schoolboys’ Year 6/7 the elements of art. Students Jack Carter in Year 6. Championship on Thursday 25 August. The were asked to research various Middle School boys presented the Championship Shield to H (Mac) MacPherson types of fish and sketch their Tim Oughton the next day at the Torrens Park Coach initial ideas. Then they studied assembly. Scotch has now won back-to-back examples of art looking at line, titles in this competition! shape, texture, pattern, colour and proportion. Students planned The boys were coached by myself (in the first and created their artworks in round), and Michael Rogers (Finals round) fine black felt tipped marker and proved to be a very capable, hard- and Indian ink. The black and working and tight-knit outfit. I would like to white images were scanned into thank Kathy Kfoury for giving her time to be Photoshop and coloured. the team manager and to all the parents who attended the 13 games across two days – the Marc Newton boys were very well supported. Head of Visual & Applied Arts
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Middle Schooling: • Crafting wooden toys for refugee children “I learnt how to make world who don’t have the opportunities Year 9 Rock Climbing Camp (St Vincent de Paul) boomerangs, how to cook food we do and a little bit of volunteer work goes Nurturing social intelligence The Rock Climbing camp was one of the most and how to easily pull out weeds. a long way to helping people in need.” The Middle School offers all sorts of • Cultural awareness raising – Aboriginal challenging camps that was offered. Nineteen I enjoyed this week, as I knew Matilda Weich experiences to its students to develop their Culture For A Day with visiting Indigenous Year 9 students journeyed the 5 hours to Mt that I was helping the wider school-based friendships, their emotional artists, art, dance, song, story telling “You get a great feeling when you know Arapiles in western Victoria. It is one of the community. I gained satisfaction intelligence and awareness of the motives and painting you’ve done something to make a difference best climbing locations in the world. and more self-esteem as I was and feelings of others. We do this in various in the community.” Matthew Schultz • Completing VIA character strengths survey making a small impact on society.” We spent a busy three days top roping, walking dynamic learning environments, on and and posters of strengths Oscar Neighbour “I learnt a lot about teamwork and working and multi-pitching. Songs around the campfire off campus during the Community Service with different people. I felt like I have made and stunning views topped this off. A great Read on to discover something about our “I learnt many things this week. Week. This week focuses our students’ some input into the community and helped challenge for all of us was conquering our 01 Canberra Trip Year 7 Year 8 students... I learnt how to make a boomerang attention on fostering an ethic of care for the people.” Tom Parolin fears and stepping out of our comfort zones. 02 Mathilda, Jess, Xavier & Ollie community. The students teamed up in House Student reflections on their Year 8 that comes back to me, I learnt restoring our outdoor benches “I learned about how helping people in the The reward, was the feeling of accomplishment groups and worked together on the following Community Service Week how to plant a tree correctly. (Year 8 Community Service Week) community can make so much difference, when we reached the top. Friendships were I learnt what Catherine House 03 Our Year 6 and Year 8 students activities, amongst others: “I gained the satisfaction of helping the formed and bonds made between people who was (homeless refuge) and even the little things. I enjoyed working with learning to dance with Yambo • Planting native flora in the Brownhill Creek community in a small but meaningful way and had hardly spoken before and we all grew as & Djarrin (Year 8 Community what we could do to help them. the Year 6s and learning about Indigenous Recreation Park I also now know people in my House a bit people. All in all, it was a great week; we had Service Week) I learnt what it feels like to live in culture from Yambo and Djarrin. I found Music better.” Phoebe Minervini an amazing time and were able to do things we 04 Year 7 Boys Basketball Team • Volunteer work at animal refuge – Minton Farm poverty (during the World Vision House interesting and I think that the posters “This week I gained knowledge of my on strengths are worthwhile.” Saorise Byrne hadn’t dreamed of. 05 Dylan Holmes climbing in The • Advocacy training with World Vision simulation) and what I can do to Arapiles (Year 9 Expedition Week) strengths as well as how to paint in a certain Youth Ambassador help.” Harry Freeman Thank you to all the staff who supervised Hannah Short, Dylan Holmes & 06 K’Thani Pridham squeezing way. I also learnt much about World Vision and House groups in Community Service, whi Maddie Rock through the Naracoorte Caves • Cooking food for the Catherine House “What I learned from this week (Year 9 Expedition Week) aboriginal beliefs and culture.” Rory Daniel attended the Year 7 Canberra Tour and who women’s shelter was that there are people in the 07 'Fishy Art' by Bethany Williams led the various Year 9 expeditions. 8 9 H (Mac) MacPherson Head of Middle School Scotch Musical 2011 The Adelaide Theatre guide rated the Scotch production one of the best School musicals The ever-popular "The Wizard of Oz" came they had ever seen and commented that it to life for the Scotch community during early ‘surpassed many amateur theatre productions’. August as our annual Musical transformed 01 Year 11 Cameron making their the Fisher Chapel into the ‘Merry Old Land There were many outstanding performances leadership banner "United" Senior School of Oz’. The production was six months in the by the principal leads; College Captain Henry 02 Jenna Chandler of Year 10 Boles as the Lion, Captain of Performing Arts Gordon learning CPR as part of making and was directed by the acclaimed the Year 10 Awareness Week Daniella Carling as Dorothy, Tiana Catalano Adelaide director, Mr Andy Ahrens. 03 Douglas House celebrating their also as Dorothy and Captain of Dance Charlotte The production ran for six public House Music win Batty as the Wicked Witch of the West. performances, featuring sixty students from 04 Year 11 student Georgia Button years 7-12 as cast members, musicians or A special primary schools matinee charity shows her Boarding House quilt to fellow boarder and Year 11 performance raised over $750 for World technical support crew and was viewed student Charlie Chhouk. Vision and our Saturday matinee even by over 1500 people. Excellent student 05 Principals and Emerald City performances were complimented by high attracted children dressed as their favorite inhabitants from the "Wizard production standards in set design, production Wizard of Oz character. of Oz". Lion - Terry Boles, as well as an orchestra comprising students Tinman - Matthew Prime, Antony Hubmayer Scarecrow - Benji Riggs, and members of the Scotch community. Head of Performing Arts Dorothy - Tiao Cutilan
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Perspective - A different The slick show we were presented with and mutual aspiration to be your by Ms Samantha Smith (Flexible Learning community to give back is something I have of talents and even included a view of the world... demonstrated the ideal team. The connection best are not lost on our playing Co-ordinator), were engaged in learning about: really appreciated this year. cameo movie excerpt that had the between all production areas: orchestra, fields. You are able to read more Principal dressed as a Pirate! It If anybody had an understanding of this years • Poverty through a Salvation Army program; Year 11 students have also been developing technical production, costume, backstage, about our Sports program in the was lots of fun and Douglas house musical and just how fantastic it was I believe their life skills through their participation parent and community helpers and performers following pages and in doing • Safe Partying and CPR with the Red Cross; sang ‘Forget You’ with so much you would find it hard to beat my experience! in the Emerging Leaders week program. was harmonious and complementary. so appreciate that we maintain • Growing positive emotion through enthusiasm and synchronicity that I had the privilege to attend some of the Fostering service leadership and promoting Congratulations to all involved. the esprit de corps that means mindfulness and your mindset; they were clear winners on the day. rehearsals along the way to help supervise and responsibility for leadership as the “job of all” the vast majority of Scotch The hallmark of a top education find things like an "axe" at short notice, was the It has also been my pleasure to be a spectator • Careers planning forums and University visits in the senior years is an important value for graduates will continue with their is the whole person being given proud father of a performer (munchkin and at many of our College sporting competitions Reading through the list highlights the our community. Within each community there involvement and participation in opportunity to grow and to be winkie!), sat in the audience for a show, stage over both the winter and summer seasons. importance of educating the whole person will always be a range of talented and gifted sport well beyond school. challenged to grow through managed for a couple of performances, was I know we often use the phrase “punching young people who exemplify this service and that schooling nowadays is, as much learning both in and outside of a “vision techie” for another and generally above our weight” to explain the level of our Preparing students for the next ideal. Georgia Button, Year 11 Cameron about creating the social agenda for the the classroom. But the academic helped out back stage working with the competitiveness and perhaps sometimes step is always a challenge. In Boarder, created and made a beautiful present and future, as it is about the traditional program is never really off the wonderful young performers who brought that actually belies the effort, grit and talent recent weeks our Year 10 students tapestry quilt gift for the Rosevear Boarding academic curriculum. Clearly, the ethical and agenda and I am sure we wish our of our young athletes. In an age where have been involved in the House reflecting the diverse cultural mix who to us such a memorable production of "The moral agenda has significant importance with year 12 students all the best as team events seem to be on the decline and Awareness week program. This live in this dynamic space. Wizard of Oz". Our Performing Arts program the growth of this socialisation role. Many of they face their final examinations “corporate” celebration waning, it is one of was an opportunity to challenge is dynamic and purposeful in its focus to bring these opportunities would not be available The “Big Sing” has been another highlight and assessments. They have been the reasons independent education plays students to question their personal to audiences a level of professionalism rarely without the support of staff who “go that of the term. It was great to see our Year 12 prepared well and now it is there such an important role in society. The old perspective and beliefs around seen at school level. To me what makes a show bit extra” and Old Collegians being willing students take a break from the books and lead time to shine! is not just how good the lead roles are but fashioned but important values of team spirit, a range of issues and topics. The to contribute in ways other than financial with verve their Houses through this growing Dale Bennett how well the whole ensemble works together. camaraderie, earning the respect of others students, in a program designed support. The generosity of the Scotch tradition at Scotch. It was an excellent display Head of Senior School 10 11 Sport Report
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Sporting Success Stories Finally, congratulations to Rory Laird who has Scotch defeated Pulteney 7 – 1 represented South Australia in the U18 Football in the Mixed Hockey and drew Congratulations to Year 11 student Ellie team and both Seb Weich and Henry Voigt with Pulteney in the Girls Sobels, whose SASI scholarship has recently who were part of the State U16 Football team. Open A soccer. been renewed and she also made the National Women’s Futures Group. Ellie has Scotch won 6 out of 10 Netball Scotch V Pulteney matches, including the Open A been assigned category 4 status: Emerging Winter Intercol International Class (1 being world class to 5 team who defeated Pulteney 53 to being potential). This year the Winter Intercol Sporting 38. The Open B and D Teams also competition was held at Pulteney Grammar managed wins on the day. The next step is to be identified for the School on Saturday August 27th. National Futures Camp in December this Overall the day was a great year, this should happen in October. She is Teams from both schools were represented success and the matches were also likely to be offered other opportunities in Football, Basketball, Boys Soccer, Girls all hard fought and played in to attend selected camps, then eventually Soccer, Mixed Hockey and Netball. good spirits. a Futures Group called ‘Rio and Beyond”, In Football, the Scotch College 1st XVIII Scotch won the Winter Intercol comprising of 40-50 atheletes of each gender defeated Pulteney by 32 points in a hard trophy for winning the most will be selected and these athletes will then be fought match. Best players included Nathan Open A matches on the day with eligible for the 2012 Junior World Cup qualifier White, Jordan Pettit, Will Goode, James Rose Pulteney being victors at Summer and the 2013 Junior World Cup. We wish Ellie and Jono Segat. Intercol. The school who places continued success in her hockey career. The 2nd XVIII also managed a win as did the higher at the Co-Ed Athletics Cup Congratulations also to Year 12 student Steph Year 8 and Year 9 teams. on Friday 23rd of Septemeber will be the school that wins the over Talbot who received an offer of a Basketball The Scotch Open A Basketballer’s defeated Intercol Trophy for 2011. Scholarship for 2012 at the Australian Institute Pulteney by 10 points, with the Open C of Sport (AIS) in Canberra. The scholarship is and Middle School Gold teams also striking Sam Peacock initially for a 12-month period but will likely up wins. Director of Sports & Activities be renewed for a further 12 months. Unfortunately the Boys Open A Soccer Steph will live on site at the AIS and in team was narrowly defeated, with best 01 2011 Intercol winners between training hopes to also study part- players including Trent Bowden, Adrian 02 Ellie Sobels in action time. She will be training with a squad Lambert, Robert Dow, Harry Cantor and 03 Intercol: Basketball preparing for selection for the 2013 U19 Eddie Mitchell. The Open B’s and Year 7 04 Intercol: Soccer World Championships. teams were victorious. 05 Intercol: Netball 12 Our Lunch with Her has visited many of our home towns and liked Excellency Quentin Bryce to talk to us about our lives there. We were all very excited to meet her, some of us for the On the 12th of September 2011 the Yalari second time and it was hard to believe that students were fortunate enough to share she was such an important person because lunchtime with Her Excellency the Governor she was so easy to talk to. Ms. Bryce’s big Around the General, Quentin Bryce. Some of the older message to us was to take every opportunity Yalari students had met her in 2009 at the we can and to enjoy our time at school. Brisbane Gala Dinner. At that dinner she promised that she would catch up with us Joseph Althouse School again and in July she rang Mr Oughton to Year 8 arrange the visit. She was kind enough to come to our boarding house to have a look around and also to have lunch with us. She was accompanied by her Aide de Comp and her husband Mr Michael Bryce. Quentin Bryce is the patron of Yalari and really wanted to chat with us and see how we are going. She
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Apex Australia Teenage Scotch had 16 students entered in the Whitehouse Design School on coach, Mark Bickley in attendance. Students students in the Junior School some gardening 01 Year 12 Emily Hart models awards ranging from Year 7s to Year 12s. 15 October. Many thanks go to rubbed shoulders with their idols and planted equipment to utilise in future projects. Special Georgia Button’s foil and origami Fashion Awards dress in the final parade before The icing on this fashion cake was when Ms Jodi Monro for her all her over 300 seedlings and trees around our thanks must go to the fantastic groundsmen On Sunday 28th August Scotch hosted the the judges announce the winners three Scotch students won three of the four passion and enthusiasm and already beautiful campus. They also had we have at Scotch for their hard work in State Final for the Apex Australia Teenage 02 Year 7 Niamh Cousar on the event categories. Georgia Colyer won the her expert sewing knowledge the opportunity to speak with the players preparing the planting areas and assisting the catwalk at the Teenage Fashion Fashion Awards. Eighty students from Wearable Art section with a stunning brightly and skills. during an official autograph signing session players and students on the day. Awards parade. Niamh made this across the state designed and painstakingly outfit at the after school Sewing coloured dress and headpiece. Daisy Russell on our school tennis courts. All of the main constructed fashions for this event. There Marc Newton Simon McKenzie Club held in Ms Monro’s room beautifully modeled this. Georgia Button media outlets were in attendance, once again were four categories; Casual Day Wear, Head of Visual & Applied Arts Acting Deputy Head of Junior School 03 Year 12 Georgia Freeman (right) entered 3 dresses and won the Society and showcasing our school and students as the next to her model Jess Bastian. Wearable Art, Evening Wear and Society Environment section with her ‘Nest Dress’ team conducted their main media conference Georgia explored Tudor period and Environment. It was an exciting and Crows Tree Greg Bassani fashion with the front of the dress design. Micaela Williams elegantly modeled for the week outside Conquest House. A glamorous event and many Scotchies took Planting Day resembling the beauty of the Georgia’s dress. Sophia Collett entered two highlight of the day was the planting of two For 25 years Greg Bassani has been a drum period and the back showing the the opportunity to get involved. Scotch striking outfits and won the Casual Day Wear On Tuesday 2 August, as part significant Jacaranda Trees by Kurt Tippett tutor at Scotch College and in June he was darker side students entertained the crowd, modeled section with a stylish black and white dress, of National Tree Planting Day, and Nathan van Berlo. We hope these trees awarded an OAM for his service to music. 04 Aide-de-Camp to the Governor- fashions, applied make-up and hair spray, General of the Commonwealth which she modeled herself. Scotch College Junior School remind students of this wonderful day in Greg began drumming at the age of 13 and took photographs, stage-managed and simply of Australia Clare O’Neill, Jacob hosted the Adelaide Crows years to come. Students in years 3-6 were his passion for drums is still evident as he Nichaloff (Year 8), Her Excellency watched to soak up the buzz of excitement. Sophia and Georgia Colyer both won sewing Football Team. The students were also treated to an informative presentation continues to encourage current students to the Governor Quentin Bryce AC & Bethany Stackhouse and Charlotte Blaketer machines and Georgia Button won a mobile Joseph Althouse (Year 8) treated to a wonderful afternoon from John Kozlovic, an engineer from Toyota strive for excellence. performed solos and impressed the crowd phone. They all won trips to Sydney to with the entire playing list and 05 Jimmy Butcher, Jason Porplyzia & Australia, on hybrid technology. As a major Taya Scaffidi-Muta planting trees with their amazing voices. compete in the national final to be held at the recently appointed caretaker sponsor of National Tree Day, Toyota gave all 06 Greg Bassani with his drums 14 15 A sense of perspective "Four guest speakers were flown in to present their ideas, insights and practical approaches to using positive psychology in school settings with the desired outcome being improvement in the lives of students and staff."
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“We need a science of teaching and non-teaching, from the Junior Here is what some of our staff particularly enjoyed Paige’s session and for my teaching.” Amanda Johnson (Head of being pulled by the future as School and Torrens Park campuses, with an had to say about the day... believe the appreciative inquiry approach Home Economics) opposed to being pushed by opportunity to consider some different ways “The Positive Education PD has huge potential to invigorate and unify “Clearly as a school we are well ahead of of looking at the world, particularly, but not provided me with greater staff into the Positive Education mindset. many other schools in delivering a quality the past” Dr. M. Seligman exclusively, our world of work at Scotch. knowledge of the VIA strengths We can all choose to live as much as possible and comprehensive wellbeing program. Regular readers of this journal will have noted Four guest speakers were flown in to present and ways to integrate the language in a state of positive emotion, envisioning our However like many historical initiatives at that the last few editions have focussed upon the their ideas, insights and practical approaches into everyday practices so that best possible futures.” Dave Scott (Director Scotch we were not happy with the status roll out of Positive Education practise at Scotch. to using Positive Psychology in school settings I can assist students to focus on of Boarding) quo and Pos Ed affords us the opportunity Naturally, it is essential that the staff be exposed with the desired outcome being improvement and develop their strengths. It was “I believe that Positive Education can be and to be on the cutting edge of developing a to the research and thinking that informs this in the lives of students and staff. Justin Robinson also a great opportunity to take is a vehicle to bring about balance in our different approach in our wellbeing model.” exciting education movement and to this end, (Head of Positive Education) and Paige Williams time to realize how Scotch already students’ lives - allowing them the opportunity Dale Bennett (Head of Senior School) a day of professional development was (Positive Education Project Manager) from implements a lot of Positive to achieve well being through meaningful organised for our staff on Monday 5 September. This staff PD day was invaluable. It has Geelong Grammar School, Steve Durbin from 01 Justin Robinson and Scott Magann Education philosophies into our engagement with others - developing skills focussed the staff on various Positive The central idea behind this day was – a new PlayWorks Oz in Melbourne and Dan Haesler take a break on PD day current curriculum and wellbeing of listening, active responding, kindness, Education approaches and given impetus to perspective; different ways of looking – from Emanuel School in Sydney exposed our 02 Steve Durbin working with programs.” Melissa Bauer (Acting empathy and inclusivity.” Kerry Coggins our efforts to connect with the students and which is one of the 24 VIA Character Strengths staff to a range of ideas on growth mindsets, the our students on harmony Head of Douglas House) (Year 7 HGT) each other in increasingly positive ways. and drumbeat as identified in the research work by Dr. power of mindfulness, utilising our character “The recent Positive Education “From where I sit, last Monday was one of the 03 Paige Williams explaining an Marty Seligman and others at the University strengths and appreciative inquiry, and in H (Mac) MacPherson PD was in my opinion excellent best full day PD sessions I have been involved Appreciative Inquiry process of Pennsylvania. This was no coincidence. so doing, changed, challenged or inspired Head of Middle School & Student Wellbeing and worthwhile. On the day I in. I left feeling a renewed level of enthusiasm 04 Dan Haesler discussing The aim of this day was to provide our staff; perspectives on our work in education. strengths approaches 16 17 Musical Extravaganza
A Taste of Scotch | Alice in Wonderland | The Wizard of Oz
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I heard a great story recently about one of at times, and I include myself in this category. look in 10, 20, 50 or 80 years time? reminded that it is often useful to reflect on Talking to someone you trust can help, in the evenings. Being with nature my personal heroes, the great Muhammad We can often start to feel stressed out over The start to 2011 was incredibly how our own problems compare to those of especially if that person is a good listener can also be a good way to remain Ali. The story goes that Ali was flying from small, silly things that don’t really add up to difficult for the Scotch boarding people living in remote communities such and they have a certain distance to your own grounded. We are so lucky to London, Heathrow to New York’s JFK airport much in the big scheme of things. Sometimes community. Although we had the as these? We might also consider how our problems. Children have a really healthy have Brownhill Creek Reserve so and the hostess came around prior to take it can take a serious life event to make us magnificent new facility, there problems compare to those of others in our perspective on life and often bring you back close to where we live and just off and asked Ali if he would please do up his realise what a great life we have after all, but was also a great deal of change own country and further afield who are facing to earth. I remember last year when we made seeing the different wild life going seat belt. Ali’s reply was, “Superman don’t there are also less extreme strategies that we to contend with; new community, hunger, terminal illness and poverty. the decision to move from Christchurch, New about their day with no worries need no seat belt”. The hostess very calmly can use to regain a sense of perspective. I will new systems, new staff and 3. What’s the worst thing that can happen? Zealand to Adelaide. at all really puts things into replied “That may be true Sir but Superman share some of these with you shortly. new students as building work perspective for me on my daily Looking at the worst-case scenario, and “Why do we have to move from here?” asked also did not need an aeroplane, so if you continued on around us. However, runs up the track. One of the reasons that I love being involved considering what action you might take if that my daughter. wouldn’t mind just fastening your seatbelt”. as we look back now several in boarding so much is that it really helps me scenario were to eventuate, can help you to I feel I still have so much to learn I like this story because it reminds me that all months later, we realise that all “We have to go as I have to start a new job.” to keep my feet firmly on the ground and to understand that any situation can be managed in the ways of keeping perspective of us need someone or something to help us of the challenges and upheaval I replied. look at situations from a different perspective. with a plan and some action steps or goals. but these strategies have certainly on our individual journeys through life and have resulted in many positive “Why don’t you just get a new job near here? I try to get students engaged in thinking about Once you have planned for a worst-case helped me on my own journey. also to keep things in perspective. changes for the whole boarding She said. their own life journey by sharing strategies that scenario, then other scenarios may seem I began with a story about community. I am no life coach or accredited self-help have helped me and asking them to consider less threatening, or at least surmountable. I 5. Do some exercise or just get outside Mohammad Ali and it seems only guru, but I am interested in self-improvement what strategies they might use themselves in 2. Compare your problems encourage students to ask themselves whether This really does work and I have seen it time right to end with one as well. and, in particular, helping boarding students order to keep a healthy perspective on their and worries to others less the problem they are facing is really as bad and time again in the boarding environment. “It’s not the mountains to realise that they can change and improve perceived problems and challenges. The fortunate than yourself. as they think it is as we all have a tendency to The perspective that can be gained from climbed that wear you no matter what their starting point is. None following are five strategies that I recently I was lucky enough to recently exaggerate problems from time to time. raising your heart rate and taking part in out. It’s the pebble in of us is born good or bad. We are what we shared with our boarding community. attend the Yalari Partnership 4. Talk to your friends and family. activity is wonderful to see. We have seen become. In other words, we are a result of your shoe”. 1. Look at your worries from a Schools Workshop at Geelong At times I have come home from work feeling it this year with our girl boarders who the choices that we make. Keeping things in future perspective. Grammar School. We heard a participate in Zumba classes in the boarding Dave Scott perspective helps us to make good choices. like the whole world was on my shoulders How do you think you would you view your great many stories of hardship and on these days I have found that a good house and in the many students who have Director of Boarding As we get caught up in the “everydayness” of current worries if you were to look back on and difficulty that are happening chat with my wife has inevitably helped me joined in the student led 3v3 basketball life, many of us are guilty of losing perspective right here in Australia, and I was competition that takes place after prep time 01 Top of Mt Hutt Canterbury looking them in the future? How would the worries to put the issues of the day into perspective. towards the Alps, NZ 20 21 Scotch College Racing Girls go Back to Back to Back The girls Pedal Prix Team have yet again set new standards with their 3rd consecutive Category 2 Girls National Title in the HPV Scotch Super series. While they didn’t quite manage to clean sweep the series, two 1st placings in rounds 1 & 2 along with a 2nd in round 3 saw them yet again exhibit that “Scotchie spirit” in what is an incredibly hard event to win once, let Community alone 3 times in a row. Something no other team in any category or division has ever achieved. At the same time the boys of SCR-2 have smashed all the existing Scotch team records 01 Maddy Brenner with Old Collegian Bob Love ('42) at the and achieved their best results ever. Anzac Day Flay laying ceremony Paul Glovich 02 Scotch College victorious girls Pedal Prix Co-ordinator Racing Team
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Maddy Brenner's Speech from the final year 12 assembly for the year as a and had such a great experience, Going through the Junior School, I didn’t I know that even though we haven’t left school that I will remember with the Scotch Seniors Luncheon... younger student, I could never quite grasp and had made so many new realise at the time that all of the opportunities yet, those friends that were there with me in great fondness is the sense of why so many year 12s would cry. Here I was, friends, that I didn’t want to leave. that were on offer were what were going to the Junior School, and who are still here now community that we have here. What Scotch Means to Me sitting and looking up and thinking, ‘but it’s Since then, I’ve been at Scotch all allow me to grow, to build confidence and to can all be brought together with the fact that We have such fantastic teachers, Good afternoon, my name is Maddy Brenner, every kid’s dream to leave school isn’t it?’ the way through to year 12, and begin to discover what it is about school that we have all been there for each other, having students, parents, and of course and I am one of the College Captains this But it hit me last year, sitting at this same I’ve enjoyed every single year I would come to enjoy so much. The diverse gone through the exact same transitions, Old Collegians, who together year. Speaking here today is such a privilege, assembly, that next it would be me, and that it I’ve been here. Scotch obviously range of music programs, along with Future from Junior to Upper Primary, from there to breathe the life, the energy and because I feel that Old Collegians Week is one would definitely be a sad day when I would means a lot to me. I’ve grown up Problem Solving and Debating were therefore the Middle and Senior Schools. Our teachers the joy into this school, giving of the many events that represent the fantastic walk through those chapel doors knowing with these grounds, with these fantastic and allowed me to see school as have been amazing, guiding us through not you that sense of warmth and community here at Scotch, and that’s definitely that I would never walk through them again people around me, and of course, more than just a place where I would come only how to tackle those tricky questions welcome each time you walk one of the most important aspects of Scotch, to attend another assembly as a student. And, such a variety of opportunities, each day to go to classes. that are bound to come up in every test and through its gates. and one that makes this school unique. despite only being a year 11 student, this with sports, academics and It was in the Junior School where I developed examination, but also being there if we ever Maddy Brenner thought definitely brought a tear to my eye. Year 12 is one of those years that makes performing arts all on offer. I’ve the confidence to perform in front of an need to talk, offering us advice and guidance School Co-Captain you look back over your time at school, and I started at Scotch in reception. I remember always loved coming to school audience – something that I love to do now, when we ask for it. for me, as the year goes by, I find myself coming to the orientation day as a five year every day, to such a positive and it was in the Middle school where I I think that when I reflect back on my time reflecting on those events that I had never old, being so scared and nervous, and yet, learning environment – it’s been a realized that I can be a leader, and that public at Scotch, the main aspect of the school quite understood until this year. Attending by the end of the day, I loved school so much fantastic way to grow up. speaking doesn’t have to end in disaster. 22 23 Scotch College Donors - Donations received this calendar year to date AG 2011 BF Dr R Bartos & Mrs B Mr Q & Mrs S Williams Mr P & Mrs S Paterson Mr G & Mrs S Gordon Mr A Harris & Ms F Mr J & Mrs D Grant Mr D & Mrs R Inglis Bartos JP Scotch Old Collegians Mr P Camens & Dr A Mr J Grant Lyons-Reid Mr P & Mrs K Gregory Mr P & Mrs K Mewatana Mrs S Krix Football Club Padbury Mr C Graves Mr G & Mrs F Hudson Mr P & Mrs R Griffiths Mr W Ekins Mr R & Mrs S Napier Mr P Kidman Mr R Grieve OAM Mr I & Mrs M Jamieson The Hon G Gunn MP & Mr M & Ms B Neck Mr D & Mrs N Beckman Future Scotch Mr P Longmire Ms G Haarsma Mrs D Jeanes Mrs J Gunn Mr D & Mrs E Smith Mr R & Mrs D Willson Dr A & Mrs S Saies Mr P Pyle & Ms C Mr J Haigh Dr D & Dr J Jones Mr I & Mrs R Gunn Mr R & Mrs M Jolley Mr B & Mrs L Blinco Dr C Holmes-Liew Bradshaw Mr R Haitjema & Dr F Mr R & Mrs C Lang Mr G & Mrs F Hardy Mr R Grieve OAM Mr B Marshall Dr G & Mrs A Smith Mr R & Mrs D Hill Downey Mr D & Mrs C Lindstrom Mr M & Mrs M Development Dr G & Mrs L Pietris Mr R & Mrs A Wilson Mr M & Mrs D Mr R & Mrs J Dyson Dr M & Mrs P Hardi Mr P Longmire Harrington Mr D & Mrs A Walker Hardlitschke Dr G & Mrs M Davies Mr R & Mrs M Cottle Mr M & Mrs D Mr C & Mrs K Madsen Mr J & Mrs G Hart Mrs J Jeffries Mr R & Mrs M Love Dr J & Mrs M Aspinall Mr R & Mrs M Love Hardlitschke Mr J & Mrs R Maine Mr C & Mrs C Haslam Mr C & Mrs J Pointon Mr C Graves Dr J Ascher-Ellis Mr R & Ms K Spencer Mr L & Mrs S Harris Dr D & Mrs S Mann Ms J Haslam OAM & Mr Mr D Sinclair Mr S Dodd Dr M & Dr C Ludlow Mr R Arrowsmith Mr R Hawke Mr G & Mrs M Mayfield A Obst Ms G Budich Mr P & Mrs M Thorpe Dr P & Mrs J Gipps Mr R Fargher Mr K & Mrs A Hentschke Mr K Maynard Mr J Heard AM & Mrs Mr M Williams & Ms M Mr P & Mrs R Goldfinch Dr R Williams & Dr D Mr R Lotze Mr R & Mrs D Hill Mr B & Mrs H McGibbon A Heard Donaldson Mr J Kidman Lawrence Mr S Rickards Mr M & Mrs S Hill-Smith Mr M McKay Mrs C Heard Report Mr L & Mrs J Gilbertson Mrs G Wallace Dr S Bruschi & Ms K Mr T & Mrs H Day Mr K & Mrs J Hodgeman Ms E Melhuish Mr D & Mrs S Heinjus Mr A & Mrs N Key Mr P Kidman Ramsay Mr T & Mrs H Oughton Mr F Holman Mr B & Mrs D Mills Mr R & Mrs D Hill Mr R & Mrs I Muirhead Mr P & Mrs K Santos Dr T & Dr L Dodd Mr T & Mrs J Johnson Ms B Hutchings Mr W & Mrs G Moody Mr N & Mrs T Hodge Mr R Caunce & Ms A Mr W & Mrs C Santos Miss A Fargher Mr T & Mrs V Hughes Mr D & Mrs R Inglis Mr S Mudie Dr C Holmes-Liew Fraser Miss V Shannon Miss F Wheeler Mr T Twopeny & Ms S Mr M & Mrs A Janes Dr M Nancarrow Mr W & Mrs J Honybun Mr A Kidman Ms K Smith Miss P Fargher Laidlaw Mr P & Mrs M Jarrett Mr B Needham Mr M & Ms M Hooper Dr R & Mrs W Freeman Mr R McEwin Miss S Fargher Mr W & Mrs B Fargher Mr A Jarvis Mr D & Mrs A Pagey Mr T & Mrs V Hughes Mr R Ross-Smith & Ms R Mr G & Mrs K Durrant Mr A & Mrs A Just Mr W & Mrs J Honybun Mrs J Jeffries Ms J Read Prof G Jamieson Winser Mr R & Mrs D Hill Mr A & Mrs L Mitchell Mr W & Mrs J Newbegin Mr R & Mrs M Jolley Mr J & Mrs N Robinson Mr T & Mrs J Johnson Mr A & Mrs C Schmerl Mr F Slade Mr A & Mrs N Key Mr W & Mrs S Pettit Mr R Keene Mr J Rosser Mr C & Mrs S Jones Mr J & Mrs K Crosby Mr D & Mrs C Ford Mr A & Mrs P Freeman Mrs A Kellam Mr A & Mrs N Key Mrs E Sauer Mr A & Mrs A Just Mr D & Mrs M Freebairn Mr R Hawke Mr A Nicolson Mrs A Young Mr A Kidman Mr G & Mrs P Schiller Mrs A Kellam Mr R Arrowsmith Mr A & Mrs F Pink Mr B & Mrs A Stanley Mrs C Heard Mr J Kidman Mr J & Mrs S Scott Mr A & Mrs N Key Mr A & Mrs B Dungey Mr B Gibson Mr B & Mrs B Laycock Mrs G Wallace Mr P Kidman Mr J & Mrs P Simpson Mr P Kidman Mr G & Mrs N Rosser Mr F Holman Mr B & Mrs R Sawley Mrs M Cleghorn Dr A & Mrs D Knox Ms M Sitzler Mr T Twopeny & Ms S Mr D Calder Mr B & Mrs P Turner Mr C & Mrs C Haslam Mrs M McFarlane Dr L & Mrs B Koopowitz Mr C & Mrs H Slaughter Laidlaw Mrs C Bentley Mr K & Mrs L Slade Mr C & Mrs J Codling Mrs S Chase & Mr J Mr J & Mrs L Kramer Mrs M Smoker Mr D & Mrs S Laird Ms B Hutchings Mr R Haitjema & Dr F Mr C & Mrs S Jones Chillman Mrs S Krix Mr L Stacy & Mrs G Orr Mr M & Mrs S Landau Mr T & Ms G Reynolds Downey Mr C Wellington & Ms Mrs S Forester Mr W Lake Mr B & Mrs S Tuohy Mr J & Mrs S Langford The focus of this edition of Scotch reports is Mr T & Mrs F Twizell J Deuter Ms J Baohm Mr R & Mrs M Love Mr G & Mrs O Ujvary Mr B & Mrs B Laycock Why We Give Back to Scotch Foundation Report AG 2011 EF Mr D & Mrs A Perspective and it prompted me to look at Mr J & Mrs A Dixon Ms J Haslam OAM & Mr Mrs C Mann Mr B Wilkinson Mr F & Mrs T Levinge I am often told when approaching people for Over the past year there has Ms G Haarsma Dr D & Mrs S Mann Smallacombe A Obst Mr B Marshall Mrs S Worswick Mr P Longmire why people give back to Scotch. No doubt the Mr W Lake Mr J & Mrs N Robinson Mr D & Mrs E Dawes Ms R Batt Mr R McEwin Mr R Lotze contributions,” my kids have finished now, been a lot happening behind Mr C & Mrs J Boag Mr G & Mrs P Schiller Mr D & Mrs J Bourne Prof G Jamieson Mr P & Mrs K Mewatana Club 500 Donors Mr R & Mrs M Love reasons are many and varied but we bring a Mr F & Mrs M O’Neill Mr P & Mrs R Abeles Mr D & Mrs J DeCesare Rev J & Mrs D Ms J Moss Mr R Arrowsmith Dr M & Dr C Ludlow why should I contribute as they won’t get the scenes. We have a new Dr K Bannister & Assoc Mr B & Mrs M Beamond Mr D & Mrs K Fargher Stephenson Mr R & Mrs I Muirhead Mr W & Mrs M Barton Mr L & Mrs K Mackenzie few perspectives from our loyal and fantastic Prof B Wilson Mr C & Mrs J Brooks Mr D & Mrs M Freebairn Scotch College Old Mr R & Mrs S Napier Mr A & Mrs S Colyer Mr I Marsh the benefit”. My response has been, “If our Constitution that confirms that Dr R & Mrs J Craig Mr D & Mrs P Cosh Mr G Heard donors who not only support us financially Mr A Jarvis Collegian’s Association Mr M & Ms B Neck Mr M & Mrs J May forefathers had thought that, Scotch would we are a separate entity to the Mr J & Mrs L Kramer Mr R & Mrs J Deuter Mr D & Mrs S Grabham Scotch College P&F Mr S Norris & Ms S Lee Mr A & Mrs A Just Mr G & Mrs M Mayfield but also give time, experience and passion Mrs L Goode Mr J Grant Mr D & Mrs S Heinjus Torrens Pk Mr F & Mrs M O’Neill Mr A & Mrs N Key Mr K & Mrs L McCallum not exist today. It is up to us to create the College. We have received Mr P & Mrs D Scardigno Miss T Hanel Mr D & Mrs S Laird Scotch Shop Mr P & Mrs S Paterson Dr D & Mrs S Mann Mrs M McFarlane back to the school they love. We heard from Mr L & Mrs S Harris Mr I & Mrs M Jamieson Mr D Bilsborough & Mrs The Hon G Gunn MP & Mr L & Mrs R Pawson The Hon D Ridgway MLC Mr J McLeod future and to do that, we need to have a long notification of two people making Mr C Wellington & Ms Mr R & Mrs C Lang F Delbridge Mrs J Gunn Mr A & Mrs F Pink & Mrs M Ridgway Mr K Kenny & Ms W Sue Chase, Past Boarding Student and Past J Deuter Mr P Longmire Mr F & Mrs T Levinge Transforma Mr C & Mrs J Pointon Dr A & Mrs S Saies McWhinnie term vision, not only for today but for all the significant bequests in their Wills. Mr C & Mrs K Madsen Mr F Slade Scotch Old Collegians Parent at the Boarding House opening earlier Mr P & Mrs S Paterson Mr T & Ms G Reynolds Mr N & Mrs S tomorrows so our kids, grand kids and great The Rosevear Boarding House Mr J & Mrs N Thomson Mr J & Mrs R Maine Mr G & Mrs F Hardy Annual Giving BF Mr C & Mrs M Rodgers Football Club Meemongkolkiat in the year about why she gives to Scotch. We Mr R & Mrs M Cottle Mr G & Mrs M Mayfield Mr G & Mrs F Turner Mrs C Alderman Mr G & Mrs N Rosser Mr H & Mrs D Trumble Mr A & Mrs L Mitchell grand kids can benefit from what we have has opened and the Foundation Mr R & Mrs P Goode Mr M McKay Mr G & Mrs J O’Neil Mr R Arrowsmith Mr R Ross-Smith & Ms R Mr Q & Mrs S Williams Mr I & Mrs J Mostyn- thought her words summed it up so well and Mr G & Mrs S Gordon Mr W & Mrs G Moody Mr G & Mrs M Mayfield Mr J Arsenikakis & Ms Winser Smith Future Scotch Donors done before. To do that we need to put our returned over 1.2 million dollars Mr J Grant Mr S Mudie Mr G Atherton & Ms S R Reid Mr P & Mrs K Santos Mr W & Mrs J Newbegin Mr R Arrowsmith reprinted some of them below. One of our Mr R Keene Dr M Nancarrow Davenport Dr K Bannister & Assoc Mr W & Mrs C Santos Mr A Nicolson Dr J Ascher-Ellis hands in our pockets and make it happen”. from the building fund that we Mr C & Mrs M Rodgers Mr B Needham Mr I & Mrs D Clarke Prof B Wilson Mr P & Mrs D Scardigno Mr G & Mrs J O’Neil newer donors to Future Scotch and also chair Dr J & Mrs M Aspinall Mr K & Mrs L Webb Mr D & Mrs A Pagey Mr I & Mrs D Fargher Dr R Bartos & Mrs B Mr A & Mrs C Schmerl Mr T & Mrs H Oughton I tis incredibly rewarding to see the results have been warehousing for the Mr G Atherton & Ms S Mr J & Mrs M Wood Mr J Rosser Mr I & Mrs F Scobie Bartos JP Miss V Shannon Mr P & Mrs S Paterson of Rowing Parents support, Andrew Freeman Davenport Mr K & Mrs J Hodgeman Mr J & Mrs P Simpson Mr I & Mrs J Mostyn- Mr D & Mrs N Beckman Mr D Sinclair Mr W & Mrs S Pettit of our efforts in this fantastic new boarding first phase of the future scotch Mr M Baker shares his perspective too. Ms A Taliangis Mr G & Mrs O Ujvary Smith Mrs C Bentley Mr F Slade Dr G & Mrs L Pietris Ms J Baohm house and to know how many generations of project, we believe the result Dr M Goggin & Dr M Mrs V Edwards Mr I & Mrs R Gunn Mr D Bilsborough & Mrs Mr K & Mrs L Slade Mr P Pyle & Ms C Ms R Batt White Mrs E Sauer Mr I Little & Mrs J Yuile F Delbridge Ms K Smith Bradshaw We are of course incredibly grateful to all our Mr O & Mrs K Betts students will benefit from our efforts to day. has been truly spectacular. The Mrs S Forester Mr B Wilkinson Mr I Marsh Mr W Halliday & Ms E Mr D & Mrs E Smith Mr S Rickards Mr D & Mrs J Bourne donors and are delighted to acknowledge Mr J Arsenikakis & Ms Ms P Gebhardt Mr I Somerville Blake Mr R Stanley AM & Mrs Mr J & Mrs C Robinson library fund has been closed but Mr M & Mrs J Bruce Sue Chase (’76) R Reid Mr E & Mrs G Mr J & Mrs C Robinson Mr B & Mrs L Blinco V Stanley Mr K Rogers Dr S Bruschi & Ms K those who have pledged major gifts to Future Mr J Haigh Cunningham Mr J & Mrs D Grant Mr C & Mrs J Boag Ms A Taliangis Mr K & Mrs G Rudkin the education fund continues Ramsay Mrs C Alderman Mrs M Smoker Mr J & Mrs D Walter Mr K & Mrs S Brenner Mr J & Mrs N Thomson Dr A & Mrs S Saies Mr P Camens & Dr A Scotch since 2008, those who have given to support the Foundations Ms J Moss Mr A Harris & Ms F Mr J & Mrs G Hart Ms G Budich Mr P & Mrs M Thorpe Mr M & Mrs I Saint Padbury Why do I give? Mr R Stanley AM & Mrs Lyons-Reid Mr J & Mrs J Treloar Mr D Calder Mr B & Mrs P Turner Mr B & Mrs R Sawley to our Annual Appeal in 2011 and our more Mr M & Mrs E Chalmers scholarship for a Scotch Student. V Stanley Mr J & Mrs S Scott Mr J & Mrs M Wood Dr I Camens Mr T & Mrs F Twizell Mr I & Mrs F Scobie Mrs S Chase & Mr J recent Club 500 members. When I was asked this question my Dr N Vrodos & Dr A Mrs D Jeanes Mr J & Mrs R Eglinton Mr P Camens & Dr A Dr N Vrodos & Dr A Scotch College - Scotch Chillman The funds invested for us by Galanopoulos Mr R Haitjema & Dr F Mr J & Mrs S Freebairn Padbury Galanopoulos Shop Mr I & Mrs D Clarke immediate thought was that the question Mr B & Mrs K Dennis Downey Mr J & Mrs S Langford Mr R & Mrs M Chappel Mr D & Mrs A Walker Scotch College Old We recently held the Annual General Meeting Mr J Clayton the Investment Committee have Mr R & Mrs R Davey Mr B & Mrs S Tuohy Mr J & Mrs S Scott Mrs D Charlton & Mr B Mrs G Wallace Collegian’s Association being asked was not the right one. The Mrs M Cleghorn of the Scotch College Foundation, the body Mr S Norris & Ms S Lee Mr G & Mrs A Booth Mr J Clayton Charlton Mr K & Mrs L Webb Scotch College P&F performed well showing a return Mr M & Mrs K Cliff question should be; why wouldn’t I give? Mr R & Mrs J Young Dr D & Dr J Jones Mr J Fargher Mr F Chin Mr S White Torrens Pk Mr C & Mrs J Codling that looks after all of the funds raised ably Mr S White Mr B & Mrs J Glaser Mr J Heard AM & Mrs Mr A & Mrs S Colyer Dr M Goggin & Dr M Mr J & Mrs S Scott of 16.27% on the funds invested. Mr N & Mrs K Correll Dr I Camens Mr P Grabham A Heard Mr R & Mrs M Cottle White Mr F Slade Why wouldn’t I give my time to help out Mr D & Mrs P Cosh Chaired by Mr Andrew Just and we include Mr P Camens & Dr A Mr G & Mrs F Hudson Mr J McLeod Mr J & Mrs K Crosby Mr M Williams & Ms M Mr D & Mrs A I would like to encourage all Mr R & Mrs M Cottle with rowing and football? Why wouldn’t I Padbury Mr K Maynard Mr J Treloar Mr S Croxton & Ms T Donaldson Smallacombe an extract from his Chairman’s Report. The Dr G & Mrs M Davies Mr F Chin Mr G & Mrs L Bolnar Mr K & Mrs G Rudkin Edwards Mr R & Mrs D Willson Dr G & Mrs A Smith members of the Foundation to be Mr D & Mrs E Dawes Foundation has recently approved a new put in that little bit more to help the school Mr R & Mrs F Emmett Mr L Stacy & Mrs G Orr Mr K & Mrs L McCallum Mr R Wight & Dr S Mr R & Mrs A Wilson Mr I Somerville Mr T & Mrs H Day aware of the need to be active Mr D Bilsborough & Mrs Mr D & Mrs C Lindstrom Mr K Kenny & Ms W Cunningham Mr J & Mrs M Wood Mr R & Ms K Spencer Mr D & Mrs J DeCesare constitution and donors of more than $5000 secure its financial future through the Finance F Delbridge Mr B & Mrs D Mills McWhinnie Mr R & Mrs R Davey Mr R & Mrs J Young Mr B & Mrs A Stanley Mr D Bilsborough & Mrs in seeking new bequests and to Mrs D Charlton & Mr B Ms M Sitzler Mr K Rogers Mr B & Mrs K Dennis Rev J & Mrs D automatically become members of the Committee? Why wouldn’t I pledge to Future F Delbridge Charlton Mr A Pike & Ms K Franks Mr L & Mrs J Gilbertson Mr C Wellington & Ms Annual Giving EF Stephenson encourage donors to notify us Mr C Wellington & Ms Scotch and why wouldn’t I support in the Mr L & Mrs R Pawson Mr L & Mrs T Haddon Mr L & Mrs K Mackenzie J Deuter Mr P & Mrs R Abeles Mr P & Mrs M Thorpe Foundation and will be notified as such. We J Deuter Mr A & Mrs S Colyer Mr B & Mrs H McGibbon Mr M & Mrs E Chalmers Mr J & Mrs A Dixon Mr B & Mrs M Beamond Mr N & Mrs J Tonkin so that we can acknowledge and Dr T & Dr L Dodd look forward to welcoming many of those new social activities of the school? Why wouldn’t Mrs C Mann Ms J Read Mr M & Mrs I Saint Mr S Dodd Mr G & Mrs L Bolnar Transforma Mr R & Mrs J Dyson thank them. To this end I would Mr S Croxton & Ms T Ms E Melhuish Mr M & Mrs J Bruce Mr A & Mrs B Dungey Mr G & Mrs A Booth Mr J Treloar I give my input and effort to support the Mr J & Mrs R Eglinton members at thankyou drinks later in the year. Edwards Mr J & Mrs B Brimage Mr M & Mrs J May Mr G & Mrs K Durrant Mr J & Mrs B Brimage Mr J & Mrs J Treloar Miss P Fargher like to thank John Wood for his Dr L & Mrs B Koopowitz Mr C & Mrs H Slaughter Mr M & Mrs K Cliff Mr P & Mrs A Mr C & Mrs J Brooks Mr G & Mrs F Turner Scotch Foundation? Miss S Fargher Future Scotch continues to progress with Mr R Wight & Dr S Mrs S Worswick Mr M & Mrs M Ebbinghaus Dr R & Mrs J Craig Mrs G Wallace continued efforts in this area. Mr J Fargher Cunningham Harrington Mr W Ekins Mr E & Mrs G Mr J & Mrs D Walter Club 500 Mr R Fargher the conversion of Kallawar for specialist We all have the capacity to give. The form Mr P & Mrs M Jarrett Mr M & Mrs S Landau Mr R & Mrs F Emmett Cunningham Miss F Wheeler Dr D & Mrs S Mann Mr D & Mrs K Fargher Andrew Just (’62) Dr M & Mrs P Hardi Mr M & Ms M Hooper Mr D & Mrs C Ford Mr R & Mrs J Deuter Dr R Williams & Dr D classrooms such as science and music the and the quantum of the giving will vary, but Mr A & Mrs A Just Mr W & Mrs B Fargher Mr K & Mrs S Brenner Mr M Baker Mrs S Forester Mrs V Edwards Lawrence Chair Dr A & Mrs S Saies Mr I & Mrs D Fargher the motivation should be the same; we give Mr K & Mrs A Hentschke Mr N & Mrs J Tonkin Mr R Caunce & Ms A Mr A Pike & Ms K Franks Mr J & Mrs M Wood next “cab off the rank”. We are excited about Mr R Arrowsmith Miss A Fargher Mr M & Mrs S Hill-Smith Mr N & Mrs K Correll Fraser Ms P Gebhardt Mrs A Young Mr W & Mrs M Barton Mrs S Forester the possibilities and encourage you to be because we can. Mr M & Mrs A Janes Mr N & Mrs S Mr D & Mrs M Freebairn Mr B & Mrs J Glaser Mr I Little & Mrs J Yuile Mr A & Mrs S Colyer Mr D & Mrs M Freebairn Mr R & Mrs M Chappel Meemongkolkiat Dr R & Mrs W Freeman Mr P Grabham Mr G Heard Mr J & Mrs S Freebairn involved in any way you can. Why do I give? Because I can’t imagine any Dr A & Mrs D Knox Mr N & Mrs T Hodge Mr B Gibson Mr J Grant Mr A & Mrs N Key Mr A & Mrs P Freeman Mr W Halliday & Ms E Mr O & Mrs K Betts Mr L & Mrs J Gilbertson Mr L & Mrs T Haddon The Hon D Ridgway MLC Mr L & Mrs J Gilbertson Libby Blake reason why I wouldn’t. Blake Mr P & Mrs K Gregory Mr P & Mrs R Goldfinch Mr R Haitjema & Dr F & Mrs M Ridgway Dr P & Mrs J Gipps Mr P & Mrs A Mr P & Mrs M Thorpe Mr R & Mrs P Goode Downey Mr H & Mrs D Trumble Mr D & Mrs S Grabham Director of Development Andrew Freeman (’80) Ebbinghaus Mr P & Mrs R Griffiths Mrs L Goode Miss T Hanel 24 25 A Special Acquisition by Deferring entry to Oxford, he served with between the Australian Army and the Archives the Australian Army in France and Persia the native people. (Iran), attaining the rank of captain. At Oxford A parcel arrived at the Archives in May, We are most grateful to Jenny after the war he gained the Diploma of unsolicited and unannounced. It contained Willkie of Martinborough, N.Z., Anthropology (with distinction) and then two beautifully bound books which turned who found Frank’s prize among served as Government Anthropologist in Straight Scotch out to be the Dux prize won by Francis E. her late father’s personal effects. Papua for more than 20 years. Williams at Kyre College in 1910. Neither she nor we have any His work in that area was recognised by idea of how the books came Frank Williams was one of the outstanding Old Collegians News the awards of the Wellcome Medal for to be in New Zealand but they academics produced by Kyre. He won the anthropological research and the Cilento now represent a treasured Senior Tennyson Medal for English Literature Medal for contributions to native welfare. His manifestation of our proud links to and was dux of the school in 1910, having numerous scientific papers were recognised Kyre College. topped his class every year of his attendance by Oxford with the award of Doctor of Science Issue No. 22 October 2011 at Kyre. He went on to the University of Peter Trumble ('44) – a very high academic distinction indeed. Adelaide to graduate B.A. First Class Archivist Honours in Classics in 1914 and won the Frank was killed in an aircraft accident during Rhodes scholarship. World War II while on duty as liaison officer
01 02 03 Help needed Netball Uniforms The school is trying to locate and display the various netball uniforms worn since 1972 when Scotch first became co-ed. The uniforms will be framed and displayed in the McBean centre. If you were playing netball in the ‘70’s, ‘80’s or ‘90’s and still have your netball uniform and would be willing to donate it to the school for his purpose, please contact Sarah Freeman on 8274 4256 or email [email protected]
President’s Report including the 2011 Annual City Dinner, The The Blinman Community Dinner Cadet Unit Uniform 1944 left side clipped up, and provided with a hat Scotch Seniors Luncheon, Old Collegians Sport attracted 60 participants from far band (called a puggaree) made of pleated What is it about Haggis? For many years we have been keeping our Festival and the Blinman Community Dinner. and wide. Unfortunately, I could cotton fabric with two blue and one gold eye out for a sample of the uniform worn by Scotch Old Collegians are a unique group. not attend this year; however, from bands, alternating, as the middle layers. The Annual City Dinner, held at the National the Scotch College cadets in the period 1937- There is a special history and a sense of all accounts it was another great Wine Centre, was a night of great food and 43. At last, thanks to E.W. (Jim Hopewell (’45) A paragraph in the Magazine of September tradition that we are fortunate to have and success. Thank you to Darrel ('70) wine, haggis, bagpipes, live entertainment – who hardly ever throws anything away, we 1937 records: “For the most part, the (new) others envy. As I tucked into my third serve of and Kathy Fargher who hosted the and many, many laughs! No doubt there now have a tunic from that era. uniforms are being kept clean and in good haggis in as many days recently, it occurred post event BBQ at their station. were a few sore heads the next morning. The order, although there are still a few who to me that it was not the haggis that I was The tradition of a school cadet unit began at audience included Scotchies from as recently e-newsletter revert, on occasions, to their natural state enjoying (sheep’s “pluck”, onion, oatmeal Kyre College in 1911 (jointly with Concordia as 2010 and right back to 1959! of untidiness”. and a few herbs simmered in a stomach We hope that you are all enjoying College) and was maintained from the start at lining!) but it was the unique tradition and The following day the first ever girls’ boarding the new e-newsletter. If you are Scotch. It was not until 1937 that the company In 1944 this special uniform was replaced distinctly Scotch environment in which it was house reunion for the inaugural Montrose not receiving this please log onto got a uniform, however. by standard army battle dress with a navy Girl Boarders 1972-1976 was held. The girls the website, www.scotchoc.com. blue loop with thin gold piping on the consumed. This uniform, in khaki gabardine was gathered in the Rosevear Boarding house au to update your information so epaulets and blue letters on gold background There is something special about Haggis. individually tailored by John Martin & Co, for a tour and drinks before heading down we can keep in touch, while online stating “Scotch College Cadet Unit” on the While the flavour may be a bit much for some, department store. As the photograph shows, to The Edinburgh to continue the laughs and also be sure to see some photos shoulders; This remained the uniform until the the memories and the sense of occasion that it had brass buttons which were a real pain as the reminiscing. of recent events. Australian Army withdrew it’s support for the it brings is distinct and something that we they had to be shone to dazzling brightness We also hosted around 125 Scotch “Seniors” Alumni Reunions unit in 1973 and it was disbanded. should savour. It brings out our Scotch history every parade day. A brown leather belt with 01 President Peter Harvey ('91) with and the proud heritage that we have as a (pre 1961 Alumni) for a luncheon in the Barr There are a number of reunions a brass buckle was worn and the blue and Cadets, with weekly parades after school, Harry White ('10), Alex DeCesare school and as a community. Smith Theatre. This increasingly popular coming up, so please ensure you gold flash on the choker collar marked it as weekend bivouacs, an annual field day ('10), Tom Sheridan ('10) & luncheon was again a huge success. Our and an annual camp at an army base were, James Burnard ('10) at the Annual This was clearly evident through the range of take the opportunity to attend. For “Scotch.” Saints and Princes had the same City Dinner oldest Old Collegian was from the 1941 year along with Cubs and Scots, - the equivalent recent Old Collegian activities. information on venues and dates uniform design except that their collar flashes 02 Michelle Hasler (’87), Kate Kinnaird group. It is very special to have strong ties please visit the website or call had royal blue and white and red and white, of today’s outdoor education programs. In (’87) & Vanessa Willans (’87) Old Collegians Week with the older members of our community Sarah Freeman on 8274 4256. respectively. The trousers had a thin navy blue Norman Gratton’s day, membership of cadets 03 The 1937-43 Scotch College cadet and witness how closely they still hold their or scouts was compulsory for boys from their uniform donated by Jim Hopewell The July/August period was a busy but Peter Harvey ('91) stripe down each leg; gaiters were not worn. Scotch memories. fourteenth year. is worn by Harry Freeman, current enjoyable time for Old Collegians, with events President The hat was the standard Aussie slouch hat, year 8 student. 26 27 Old Scotch Cricket (’00) will captain the A Grade and will be Old Collegians Soccer and putting in solid performances after a few looking for big contributions from Ryan years off. Association Inc. A slow start to the soccer season Phillips (’01), Nick Blight (’03) and recent Old Scotch 2011/12 cricket season saw both A and B sides eliminated The B’s had a tough season with injuries leavers Chris Landau (‘10), Jono Lagonik (‘10), taking their toll on results, however strong commences on the 8th of October the club is Hugo Twopeny (‘10) & Harry White (’10). from the collegiate cup and only looking forward to the coming season. a few wins between the teams consistent performances from Will Rogers Once the season commences, trainings are (‘06), Nick Bartell (‘03) and Alasdair Rodgers OSCA is fielding three teams in the ATCA midway through the season. held on Tuesday & Thursday nights at Scotch, (‘01) meant that the team was always competition. The A Grade will compete in the A new training ground (thanks from 5.30pm. All new players are welcome. competitive. The final table standings had the A2 two-day competition. The B Grade will also to Unley Old Scholars) and the Full details of pre-season training, match A’s and the club out of the relegation zone play two-day cricket in the C2 competition return from injury of Captain Nick programmes and club history can be found but unfortunately for the B’s they took out the while our C grade will again compete in the Ferguson (‘03) and playmaker on the website www.scotchoc.com.au/ wooden spoon. 01 Patrick Daves ('09) & LOB one-day format in with home games at Lee Konstas (‘09) saw the return cricket. Contact Sean MacGregor (‘89) at Andrew Camens ('08) Montrose Oval. to form of the A’s side and With the A’s winning four out of their last [email protected] or phone 0407 188 ensured that SCOCSC would play 02 Old Collegeians footballers five games it ended up being an enjoyable in action Under the guidance of club coach, Anthony 078 for further information. again in the top flight of collegiate season for the club. 03 Henry Bourne ('01) going for Tucker (’87) ‘OSCA’ is looking forward to Sean MacGregor (‘89) soccer next year. Another boost New players are always welcome and if a mark another successful season. Enthusiasm President to the club was the return of Max you’re interested please call Toby Rogers 04 Old Collegians Sports amongst the playing group is high with pre- Adams (‘01) returning to Adelaide Festival - Boys Soccer season training well underway. John Clifford on 0423356423 for the second half of the season 05 Old Collegians Sports Toby Rogers (’09) Festival - Girls Soccer
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Old Collegians Football In true Bulla spirit they carried on to finish a The club and committee want to Old Collegians Netball girls managed a few wins to finish 6th on the With Summer approaching fast very respectable third and qualified for the encourage all of the 2011 College ladder. Thank you must go out to all the fill ins we are pleased to announce that The 2011 season was the most successful The A team had an amazing winter season finals. Unfortunately the B grade couldn’t get leavers to come and play at Scotch who played, scorers who enjoyed the sunshine we will be having six teams take season for Scotch Old Collegians Football this year finishing top of the ladder. An over the top over a very strong Unley side in OC next year. As usual, the Club and our team mascots who barked their way the courts for the club. After a Club since 2006, when the A and B grade amazing crowd turned up to support the the Preliminary final, losing by 20 points. It was will commence some light pre through the games! long break I am sure everyone both played finals and C grade won the girls in their grand final. After starting strong very pleasing for the club to see the B Grade season training in late November will be rearing to go! Grand Final. The A and B grades both made it the girls let their 9 goal margin close to just The AMND team at ETSA Park had a great playing finals again and the committee would with full pre season commencing through to their respective Preliminary Finals, 1 in the dying minutes of the game. Whilst winter season this year. Competition was A big thank you must go to our like to thank both Tom and his assistant, Jeff in mid January in 2012. however the C grade didn’t manage to play spectators looked on, biting nails and pulling tough and physical in the B2 grade. The girls sponsors Holdfast Insurance Schmidt, for their strong contributions this year. finals this year. As a club we want to build on hair, losing voices and all….the girls won by did a great job to match it with the bigger Brokers for their ongoing support. The C grade, coached by Richie Fargher the success that we have created 2 goals! They played so well together holding clubs throughout the season and finished the If you are interested, or know The A grade, coached by ex Adelaide Football ('00), had a mixed year. Their first half of the in 2011. This means that the their heads high throughout a very tough minor rounds in second place on percentage. of anyone who is, in joining the Club player, Matthew Kluzek, won every season produced some solid victories but committee, coaches and the match. Congratulations to you all-you should After fighting hard they secured their place in club then please don’t hesitate to game it played at Scotch College and finished with injuries, uni exams and overseas trips players will be working hard over be so proud of yourselves! the grand final. The girls played the best game contact either Sonia Roberts on second at the end of the minor round, this was affecting the A and B grade, the C grade were the summer to ensure that we can of the season to come out with a nail bighting 2 0411 577 561 or Belinda Gordon achieved with the youngest group of players The B team struggled a little with players this left with limited numbers in the second half of take the club to the next step in goal win-congratulations! on 0431 074 558 to find out more. since the early 70’s. The committee would winter. Thank you to all the girls who filled the season. It is to the credit of Richie and Nick 2012 and play in a Grand Final or like to thank Matthew Kluzek and the assistant in, scored and stayed behind to cheer on. Best players for each team for the season Belinda Gordon (’05) Wagner ('00) that they managed to get at least two. coach, David Barnes, for their efforts this year They finished 7th on the ladder but kept their were chosen by the opposition after every 18 players every week. The committee would For more information visit our to produce a very successful 2011 season. spirits high. Well done girls! game. This season was one of our closest with like to thank both Richie and Wags for their website www.scotchoc.com.au/ only one vote separating all team members The B grade, coached by Tom Kidman ('91), The C team had a few new players this season efforts this year in organising the C grade. scotch-ocfc-news/. from receiving a trophy in multiple teams. This have also had one of their most successful which meant a bit of a rocky start. Finding The committee thanks the College for its Lachlan Blieschke (’04) shows how well all the girls are playing and seasons since our last B premiership in 1997. their feet half way through the season the support in 2011. just how high the standard is. 28 29 Stefan Heysen (’37) 01 02 03 04 05 06 The youngest son of Sir Hans and Lady Selma Heysen, attended Scotch from 1930-37. He was a strong leader and an outstanding sportsman, playing for the senior cricket and football teams but excelling in athletics, winning the College Cup in 1937. During the Second World War, Stefan served for about two years as a literary censor and 07 08 then joined the RAAF as a pilot, serving in 10 New Guinea, the Solomons and Borneo. Following discharge, Stefan for some years ran the art gallery at John Martins’ Department Store before opening his own gallery in Hahndorf, the first commercial gallery in Australia outside a capital city. From 1952, Stefan and his growing family 09 11 left the art world to take up farming, first at tea tree Gully and then, some 45 years ago, to a larger farm – Brooklands – near Port Elliot, where the family raised dairy cows and produced ‘organic beef’. Stefan never lost his interest in art and to the end of his life cherished his time at Scotch as a regular member of the Black Label Group, despite his failing health. He was a lovely man. Peter Trumble (’44)
Ernest John "Ernie" Dowler OAM Ernie immediately endeared himself to classroom, a feat which, without Births Marriages the Scotch College pipe band community doubt, no other teacher in Died 22 July 2011, aged 87 years Jane (nee Staude) Woosnam (’97) and Alice Robinson (‘02) was married to James through his warm, gentle and generous Australia has even thought about her husband Dean welcomed a son Archer Mixon (‘01) on 16 April 2011 in the Botanic Husband, father, grandfather, friend, piper, personality and his skill in introducing his doing. Sadly the Round House William Woosnam born 8 May 2011. Archer is Gardens with a reception at The National flautist, fiddle player, dancer, singer, teacher, students to the wonders, the challenges and was demolished in the name a sister for Ava. Wine Centre. pipe competition judge, storyteller and the sheer enjoyment of Highland music and of progress and development; master craftsman. dancing. His students loved and respected but while the bricks and mortar Alice Angelos (nee Butler) (’95) and Chien-Li Holmes-Liew (nee Liew) (’93) husband Thomas Angelos welcomed their first married Mark Holmes in the Scotch College him and were prepared to “go the extra mile” have gone, the memory of Surprisingly, the often described “true son Jonathon Thomas on 3 November 2010. Chapel on 2 July 2011. Rev Scott Magann in their practice and their dedication to their Ernie remains. highland gentleman” was born in Australia conducted the service and Sarah Sutton (nee craft to achieve their best for him. Tyson and Carin Vivian (nee Meier) (’99) of a Scottish mother and a Gallipoli veteran Ernie left Scotch College in 1989. welcomed a daughter, Jorja Jane on 10 April Churchill) (’93) did a reading during the service. Australian father. When Ernie was six years Ernie regularly had the students sprinting To celebrate his contribution 2011. A little sister for Bella. The bridesmaids and flowergirl’s dresses were old his family returned to Caithness in around the oval before pipe practice. “You to the College, the pipe band designed by Liza Emanuele (’89). Following the Scotland because of his mother’s health. It can’t play the pipes if you’re not fit!” Ernie community held a dinner and Samantha Breach (nee Cosh) (’94) and Scotch theme, the Pipe Band also played. was during those early years back in Scotland would say (and they knew he was right). musical evening in the Barr her husband Marcus Breach welcomed their Emma Arcus and Dayton Thomas (’00) were that Ernie acquired his passion for the Smith Theatre. There were pipes first child, a son Oliver David Breach on 2 Clear testimony to Ernie’s musical married on 9 April 2011 at Scotch College. Highland pipes and Scottish dancing. and drums, dancers, traditional August 2011. contribution to Scotch College is the number Five of the eight members of the bridal party Scottish music and singing Anna (nee Whitehouse) Fittock (’00) and 01 Earnest "Ernie" Dowler After returning to Australia in 1950 Ernie of students he has taught who have gone on to were Old Collegians. In true Scotch tradition performed by many people her husband Chris welcomed their daughter 02 Stephen Heysen immersed himself in the Scottish music scene achieve National and International recognition; bagpipes were included in the wedding which including Ernie and several Ella Alexandra Fittock on 21 May 2011. 03 Archer Woosnam in South Australia. He served as Pipe Major something of which Ernie was very quietly was conducted in the Drawing Room. members of his family. It was a 04 Jorja Vivian of the Australian Army Reserve, Pipe Major and very modestly, but justifiably, proud. Liza Rady’s (’87) world underwent a major fitting tribute to a wonderful man 05 Liza triplets of the Adelaide University Regiment Pipe change when she gave birth to triplets on 18 Ernie’s skills as a master craftsman were and a wonderful contribution. Deaths 06 Jonathon Thomas Angelos Band and Pipe Major of the Royal Caledonian March this year. Her three boys named Oscar, put to great effect by the College. There are Philip Bradey (’82) 07 Oliver Breach Society of South Australia. Ernie became In spite of his Australian birth, Ernie Jack and Archie were born at only 28.5 weeks many monuments to his great skills scattered Gavin Rankine (’60) 08 Ella Fittock a most important and respected figure in was truly a highland gentleman. and weighed a tiny 1.2kg, 1.2kg and 1.1kg across the campus. Not the least of which Dr J Keith Kneebone (’42) 09 Dimi Patrinos, Simone Barry, Chien- the Scottish music scene both locally and Because of his Australian birth he respectively. All three are now thriving! Li Holmes-Liew, Mark Holmes, Rod was the infamous Round House which Ernie Bruce Stuart Locke (’53) nationally. Everybody knew and loved Ernie. was truly a great bloke. Anderson & Marshall Watson single-handedly constructed using a defunct Hayden John Davies (’42) He is, and will be, sadly missed Engagements 10 Dimi Patrinos, Anna Vasilunas, Chien- Ernie joined the staff at Scotch College in practice rowing tank as a base. The pipe Frederick Stevens (’45) Li Holmes-Liew & Simone Barry by all those who were fortunate Amy Withers (’02) become engaged to 1972. He took the College pipes and drums band needed its own dedicated room, but Geoffrey Rex Schlank (Barry) (’34) 11 Sam Snoad (‘00), Lucas Smith enough to have been touched by Nicholas Pollard on 28 May 2011. from what was, at that time, a leftover from the the College did not have any other facilities Stefan Heysen (’37) (‘00), Hamish Archibald (‘00), available at the time. So, in typically positive his life. Alice Mooney (’03) became engaged to Dayton Thomas (‘00), Emma decommissioning of the College Cadet Corp John Prescott (’41) Thomas, Abby Thomas (‘02), Katie to a National competition standard band. thinking fashion, Ernie simply built his own Sue & Tony Fuller ('59) Jason Griffin on 8 August 2011. Eatts & Jacqui Woodforde 30 31 01 02 06 07 11
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Old Collegians Annual Tim Oughton and his wife Heather. Smith Theatre. This luncheon day. Everyone was well fed and well quenched. challenge of showing a gaggle of incessantly City Dinner Donald Willson ('60) had the pipes in was a huge success and a great Our thanks to Michael Twelftree of Two Hands chatty old girls through the boarding time was had by all. The event house. She kept us entertained answering The Annual City Dinner, held at the National full tune and the Address to the Haggis Winery who donated most of the prizes. incorporated the Pipe Band, a questions from various girls, including those 01 Members of the 1987 year Wine Centre on July 29 gathered 160 Old was magnificently presented by Jamie musical interlude from the school Tim Oughton officiated with who thought they could easily out smart the group at Blinman Collegians together. Shephard ('55). production of the "Wizard of Oz" the presentation and the recipients were: boarding house security system. It seems 02 Donald Willson (’60) Peter Harvey ('91) addressed the audience Darrel ('70) and Kathy Fargher were the and an amusing address from Outright winner: John Pascoe ('62) however technology has advanced somewhat 03 Simon Lambert (’82)& Andy Fuller hosts for the evening and the great BBQ (’89) at the Annual City Dinner with an update on the Scotch Old Collegians David Saies (’49). John Prescott Runner Up: John Harvey ('62) in the last 39 years and is more fail safe than Association and its various interest groups, lunch at Martins Well Station and the spare (’41) was our oldest guest on the in the past. 04 Billie Bromell (’06), Lauren Long Drive: Tom Grundy ('94) DeCesare (’06), Zoe Cuthbertson encouraging people to get involved with ribs were wonderful. day and sadly passed away only a Nearest the Pin: Andrew Grieve ('66) The evening continued with dinner at the (’06), Emma Johnson (’06), SCOCA. Principal Tim Oughton also spoke Annabel Weston (’06) & Georgie Jim Treloar ('80) did a very good impromptu few weeks later on 1 September. Edinburgh hotel with all girls claiming to the Old Collegians with an update of what Thank you to everyone who participated and Babyska (’06) rendition of an Aussie version of the Ode to Thanks must go the Bevan Roberts the night a huge success and many old has been going on at school, the wonderful the Haggis. looking forward to a big roll up next year. 05 Donald Willson (’60), Jim Treloar (’60) for being our MC for the friendships were re-kindled. (’80), Darrel (’70) & Kathy Fargher success of the new Rosevear Boarding Chris Codling (‘60) Digby Pagey (’54) event. It really is very special to be 06 Tim Oughten addressing guests at Precinct and further plans for Future Scotch. Sue Pentelow (’76) able to host the older members the Army & Navy Club in London Montrose Girls Boarding The Pipe Band and dancers delighted the London Community Drinks of our community and witness Old Collegians Sports Festival 07 Peter Trumble, David Woodard, crowd before Tony Fuller ('59) addressed the House Reunion ’72-‘76 Kyffin Cook & Michael Heysen, During his time overseas on sabbatical in how closely they still hold Scotch members of the Black Label Group haggis with great Scottish flair! Comedian On August 2 the Scotch Old Collegians Sports term 2, Principal Tim Oughton and his wife College to their hearts. The opening of the Rosevear Boarding House 08 Old Collegians Sports Festival Gerry 'O' provided many laughs with his teams played against the school teams with Heather hosted the London Community was the inspiration to bring together the 09 Andrew Just (’62) & Lainie & musical comedy routine whilst everyone OC pride at stake! The weather was picture Drinks. Held at the Army and Navy Club on Old Collegians Golf Day history making girl boarders from 1972 to Peter Anderson (’58) at the Scotch enjoyed their meals. 1976, for the first time in 39 years. perfect and we had teams playing Netball, Seniors Luncheon Pall Mall, guests included Old Collegians, Scotch Old Collegians Golf Day Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys Basketball and 10 Bob Love (’42) & Peter Trumble After the formalities were finalised, Old ex-teachers and past parents. After ‘drinks was held at Kooyonga Golf Club On July 29, girls from all parts of Australia the first XVIII coached by Gavin Wanganeen (’44) at the Scotch Seniors Collegians, young and older, mingled and Luncheon and canapés’ at The Club, the party continued on Friday 2 September with a field gathered together with much anticipation in had a training session with some of the OC danced the night away. 11 Old Collegians Sports Festival - onto dinner at a nearby restaurant. It was a of 33 teeing off. Numbers were a the foyer of the new boarding house. Some football team. The afternoon was capped Football training session successful and fun night full of laughs and little disappointing however, plenty were instantly recognized, others, well, thank off with prizes awarded to the best student Blinman Report reconnecting with the community. of promises for next year. We were goodness for nametags! Ronda Conigrave, 12 Old Collegians Sports player and drinks and nibbles in the pavilion. Festival - Netball still unable to attract any girls. So a teacher from the very beginning in1972 The 35th official annual Blinman Dinner was 13 Original girl boarders held on Friday 5th August at the Blinman Scotch Seniors Luncheon ladies please – next year. and then head of boarding 1975 – 1977 was reacquainting themselves in the enthusiastically welcomed. Rosevear Boarding House North Hotel. On Tuesday 2 August we hosted some 125 The weather was magnificent and 14 Girls of the Montrose Boarding 59 guests attended including the principal Scotch Seniors for a luncheon in the Barr everyone appeared to have a great A current year 11 boarding student had the House Reunion 32 33 Simon Corcoran (’85) where the couple emailed each other for four side. Peru is incredibly diverse,” months. “I managed to organise a visa for he says. Simon and his family Dreaming about Peru and the Inca Claudia to get her into the country and she have been living in Peru for the civilisation since he was a boy, former Scotch stayed four months in Cairns with me,” he past five years and have recently student Simon Corcoran’s passion for a says. And that was when Simon left university returned to Australia to promote Peruvian-specialised tour company is fast and worked hard in hospitality to fund his Kutimunki and Peru. becoming a reality. return to Peru which happened in 1999. “I If you’re thinking of travelling to Enrolling your child at Scotch Simon, now 42, grew up in Adelaide before picked up every bit of Spanish I could and Peru then Simon and Claudia will dabbling in various hospitality jobs across The number of Old Collegians enrolling their children at Scotch is growing. Currently at least 22% of before I knew it I was speaking fluently.” custom design a tour for you. Australia and always dreamed of visiting Peru In 2007, the dream became a reality with our current student population are children of Old Collegians, some 2nd or 3rd generation and now to pursue his childhood fascination with the the establishment of Kutimunki Peru Tours. For more information about even some 4th generation Scotchies. We try to make enrolling your child as smooth as possible. Kutimunki Peru Tours see Incas. It wasn’t until his study break during Derived from the ancient Quechua language 1. Contact the Registrar by email or telephone for questions relating to when your child might start. his Environmental Studies Social Science of the Andes, Kutimunki means “you’ll be www.kutimunki.com or call 2. A Prospectus Pack will be sent to you at this time. degree at James Cook University in 1998 that back”, a notion which Simon and Claudia Simon on 0432026027. he took the plunge and travelled to Peru and strive to deliver to their travellers. “What I 3. Join one of regular Tours of Preschool and Junior School, or the Torrens Park Campus, Middle and during the trip met his wife Claudia. Simon love about Peru is that you can open a door Senior School. 01 Simon at Machu Picchu reluctantly took his flight back to Australia and you’d never know what was on the other 4. Fill in and submit an application form for your child (as early as possible). There is no fee for Old 02 Simon on top of Wayna Picchu Collegians and children of Old Collegians have priority on waitlists. 5. Once you have submitted your application, offers of places are made up to two years prior to your 01 2011 Reunions child starting at Scotch. 6. If you decide that you are not ready to send your child at the time originally applied for, you can Class of 2006: 5 Year Reunion: Class of 1971: 40 Year Reunion: defer to a later year without penalty. Lauren Russell and Emily Rorrison. Drew Gilmore. Friday 14 October, Intake years are Preschool, Reception, Years 5, 7 and 8 and other year levels if a place is available. Saturday 29 October 29, The Gallery The High Street Bar, The Edinburgh While we do everything possible to ensure your child is placed, it is important to put in an application on Waymouth Hotel form as early as you can. Waitlists in the Junior School can be particularly long and although we do Class of 2001: 10 Year Reunion: Class of 1961: 50 Year Reunion give priority to Old Collegians’ children, many parents apply soon after the birth of their baby. Henry Bourne. Saturday 12 Luncheon: John Fraser. Friday 11 November, The Adelaide Bowling November, The Victoria Room, The There is an Old Collegians’ Scholarship available for children entering Year 10. We also have Club Dequetteville Edinburgh Hotel Academic, General Excellence, Performing Arts and Boarding Scholarships for entry into other years. 02 Class of 1991: 20 Year Reunion: Please call the Registrar, Jane Bourne on 8274 4209 or email [email protected] for 2012 Reunions are coming Sadie Cranston. Saturday 19 further information. November, The Botanic Hotel up soon! Class of 1986: 25 Year Reunion: Now is the time for the Classes of Nick Hodgson. Saturday 15 October, 2007, 2002, 1992, 1987, 1982, 1972 The Austral Hotel & 1962 to start thinking about their reunions for 2012. Please consider Class of 1981: 30 Year Reunion: putting your hand up to be a Sally Hamilton and Jakki Temple. convenor for your year group. Saturday 29 October, The Edinburgh Scotch College Where are they now? of resource planning and marketing at the worthwhile and we congratulate International Crops Research Institute for the Peter on his continued success. Anthony Paech (’84). The Paech Family Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is based in India Business, Beerenberg Farms was recently Emma Hack’s (’89) star continues 2011 Visual & Applied but was born and bred in SA. named the 2011 Telstra South Australian to rise. Hack works in a multimedia Business of the Year. Beginning in the 1970’s Peter was the first baby born at the Keith art niche that in Australia she Arts Exhibition with a batch of strawberry jam, the Hahndorf Hospital and grew up on a property at has helped to pioneer. After –based company has changed significantly. Wirrega before moving with his family to a discovering a talent for art and Now employing 54 people and exporting property on Kangaroo Island ans then being a love of it at school, Emma went Friday 11 November jams, chutneys, sauces and dressings to 25 sent to Scotch College as a boarder. “My on to study hair and make-up, 6.00 - 9.00pm countries, supplying supermarkets, airlines parents placed education at the top or our including specialised theatrical, and hotels, Beerenberg has come a long way agenda and made a lot of sacrifices for me film and photographic techniques. Saturday 12 November from that first batch of jam. and my two sisters. Parents in developing At this time she also explored face 9.00am - 1.00pm countries want their children to have access painting on her sister! Peter Edgar ('55), a boarder at Scotch 1951 to education and for poor smallholder to 1955, has had his second military history Through hard work, honing her G10 & G11 upstairs in the Middle School families, it ranks as the main priority after book, Sir William Glasgow Soldier, Senator skills and perseverance Emma food and shelter.” Catering by the Stage 1 Food & Hospitality students and Diplomat, launched by major general Jim has carved a name for herself and Molan AO, DSC on the 19 August, 2011 at the ICRISAT‘s main objective is to ‘empower is now represented in galleries United Services Club in Brisbane. poor people to overcome poverty, hunger interstate and overseas and is and a degraded environment through busy preparing to show at art fairs 'Anger' by Year 12 Visual Art student Madi Smith Peter Ninnes (’73) is a familiar face to better agriculture’. This is something so in New York and London. many rural South Australians. The director 34 35