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Development Feasibility
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Urban Habitats P/L BLNo 159586 L1/179 King William Rd Hyde Park Contents Principal's Report 4 - 5, Council Report 6 - 7, Early Learning Centre 8 - 9, Junior School 10 - 11, Torrens Park Campus 12 - 17, Wellbeing 18 - 19, Philanthropy Update 20 - 21, Community Report 22 - 23, From the Archives 24 - 25, Straight Scotch 26 - 34
This year our Annual Appeal will focus on the long- overdue redevelopment of the Prescott Courtyard on Torrens Park Campus. The courtyard is located between Webb Science Centre, Design & Technology and the Arts & Fashion Centre and will be transformed into an attractive retreat space that will showcase the best of our students’ visual art and be utilised by the Scotch community.
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Published by Scotch College Carruth Road Torrens Park SA 5062 T: 08 8274 4333 F: 08 8274 4344 www.scotch.sa.edu.au Editor Warren King: [email protected] Designed and Printed by Openbook Howden Design & Print www.openbookhowden.com.au Photography and Articles A big thank you to everyone who collaborated to create this edition of Scotch Reports. Special thanks go to Warren King, Bryan Charlton, Claire Daniel, Term Dates 2016 Sandra Paterson and everyone who kindly supplied photographs for this publication. Historical photographs provided courtesy of Scotch College Term 2 Monday 2 May - Friday 1 July Archives Department and State Library of South Australia Digital Collections. Term 3 Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September Cover Photo Term 4 Monday 17 October - Wednesday 7 December Isabella, Max & Sam reading together in front of Kallawar House. 3 Principal's Report
O Romeo, Romeo, Jargon excludes, and that should not be our A couple of weeks into term, wherefore art thou Romeo? way. We step back and sift the here-today- Scotch was the only school gone-tomorrow notions from those with represented at a public meeting I knew of an American gentleman who once lasting resonance and power. We listen to the run by CEDA (the Committee said, “I love Shakespeare, but doesn’t he use prophets among us, and not the chancers, for Economic Development of a lot of quotations.” the purveyors of snake oil. We read the best Australia). It was a pleasure to sit The extract in our title from Romeo and journalism, not the column fillers. at a table with a group of Year 11 Juliet (come on, you knew that) is often For many years now, it has been my privilege girls and boys of excellent caliber. misunderstood. In this scene, Romeo stands to serve a number of constituencies beyond They breathed pure air that day. unseen beneath Juliet’s balcony, all keyed up, my role as a Headmaster. In my last job, At this event, the Premier of engines running. Meanwhile the winsome Juliet for example, I led a private sector group in South Australia spoke very well on is looking out uttering these immortal words. lobbying for proper political change in our new developments coming to SA The word ‘wherefore’ throws people. It does town. Taunton School was the biggest private in 2016, but it was a slide by the not mean ‘where’. Juliet is not saying: “… employer and we had a civic role to play. Chief Economist of NAB, issued where are you, Romeo? I am waiting for Here in Australia, I enjoy the some time back by McKinsey, you…” It means, “…what does all this mean?” that most struck me. He showed She is saying: “…where is this feeling for company of many school leaders, but how the heart, the critical mass of Romeo taking me?” Juliet is not calling out; also find relish and stimulus speaking world trade had moved from she is talking to herself. with parents, Old Collegians and Asia to the West over the course Romeo, pulse racing, is equally wrapped local business leaders as they give of the last 1000 years. The in turbulent reflection. Typical fella, his me their world view. projection suggested that it will intentions are perhaps more immediate and only take 25 years for the center Those encounters, for me, are pure gold. As uncomplicated. “But, soft! what light through of global commercial activity to we re-engineer our educational offering to yonder window breaks? It is the east, and return to Asia. align it with real world phenomena, and as we Juliet is the sun.” take our excellent programmes and assess That process has started now. It is It is a beautiful device: two characters on their relevance to a long term fulfilled and one of those long term indicators stage who, we think, are conversing. Actually, purposeful life for our students, our stimuli that we ignore at our peril. they are indulging in inner dialogue. come far more from commentators, and This change will impact Education is constantly engaged in a business and civic leaders. This is the way we on our children and we are framing our offering so that our students conversation with itself. The blizzard of data, need to act promptly in gain the broader skills for a life less ordinary from league tables to the latest opinions education to address the spewing out from the body politick, obscures in a fast changing global environment. needs of our students so the view and blurs perspective. We go It is why, for example, we were privileged into intimate huddles every time the latest to welcome a panel of six medical experts, they are ready for such a phenomenon hits the front pages, and retreat including the State Minister for Health Jack lurch of the paradigm. And into defensive postures when once more Snelling and the Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Scotch’s conversations with education is blamed for the latest social Paddy Phillips, to come to speak to us and the the outside world go on. failing. We are Romeos. public about SA’s long term health strategy. It Midway through this term I is why the Hon. Christopher Pyne, MP, came At Scotch we are Juliets. We take a bigger spoke with our senior campus to us in April, to provide an overview of the view. We do the ‘wherefore?’ conversations. students about the fact that Scotch We try and eschew education language. performance of the coalition’s last three years.
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was not a comfort zone. It is a supportive I like Juliet. She has the balls to say: and positive place, but with a very real and ‘…wherefore?’ She is a shrewd kid. focused purpose – to prepare students for She has the instinct to know that a set of global disturbances and disruptions that are discussed daily on blogs, by news times are changing for her, and the commentators and those who people the guts to think it through. editorial teams of the best journals on the While Romeo ponders her loveliness and planet. The message was very clear – take is focused on the immediate, Juliet thinks the opportunities that are here. Test yourself. the deep thoughts. I prefer to be like Juliet, Take the risk, or face the greater danger of and we need educators to have a few more not taking your chances and being left on the balcony moments. beach when the tide goes out. Dr John H Newton Our education as school leaders must evolve Principal too. Not through imbibing twee phrases at comfy conferences, but by hard reflection on 01 Dr John Newton moderating the the trends, and courageous implementation of Scotch Distilled Medical Panel changes to the way we do business. 02 Dr John Newton with Sue Chase ('76) 5 Council Update
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One of the most rewarding experiences the school to systemise its success and make schools have a challenge in we get as members of the Council of it sustainable. understanding and governing Governors at Scotch, is the collegiality we Dr. John Newton, his Senior Leadership in a complex regulatory and enjoy with each other and members of the team, and the entire staff deserve to be economically competitive Senior Leadership Team (SLT). We take commended for all they have done to environment that is technical and our governance role very seriously, and make our College the standard by which multilayered. The organisational understand that while we may also wear the independent education is measured. The risk - which we try very hard to hat of parent, Old Collegian or supporter, in Council are delighted that the Principal mitigate - is that this regulatory our role on the Council we are focused on the and members of the SLT have invested in burden distracts from our key overall success of the College. building their leadership experience and role to look boldly to the future; Being involved in a healthy organisation management expertise in the broader world set strategy and manage strategic is always far more enjoyable than any of beyond education. While we must never lose risk. The future and health of the the alternatives. We have many reasons to sight of our identity as a school, we have the independent schooling sector is be encouraged: Scotch has a strong and opportunity to build our management and dependent on the stewardship of admirable culture, the enrolments and interest governance capacity to be a model for any its governing bodies and we are in enrolments continues to be strong, there well run organisation. very mindful that the diverse skills and experiences of the governors is healthy debate, we have motivated and We have spent considerable time reviewing engaged staff, led by a consultative and are critical to the growth, health the actual governance practices of the and innovative spirit of the school. industrious senior leadership team and we Council. The independent schooling sector have highly engaged parents, Old Collegians Some of the other work we is diverse and sees many and varied have embarked upon includes and supporters. And yet, we as a Council, organisational and governing arrangements. continue to set the bar higher and challenge reviewing the Constitution and Today, governing bodies of independent updating the statutes and bylaws 6 so that they reflect, as closely as possible, Centenary. 2019 will commemorate 100 best governance practices and position us for years of the school being established a vibrant future. on the Torrens Park Campus, and offers This governance review is supported by incredible opportunities. There is a clear some excellent work being done by the philanthropic opportunity and an appetite Senior Leadership Team in establishing within our community for a larger than a Master Plan (MP). The MP that is being normal philanthropic exercise, and possibly drafted will be a comprehensive guide to even a Capital Campaign. A Philanthropy future development across both campuses Team has been established to explore the of Scotch College Adelaide. The purpose feasibility of the goals of the Strategic Plan of the MP is to ensure cohesive campus and there is a great deal of pre-campaign development over time, which balances the planning that is taking place. Our challenge varying needs of the College community and to the team is to explore all options for maximises the ability of the built environment funding our aspirations, including, but not to embody the values and aspirations of the restricted to philanthropy, private partnership institution. The MP will serve as a blueprint and government support. There is a deep for growth for all College departments going appreciation and determination amongst forward and it will also be used as a tool my Council colleagues and the Senior for review and assessment: a standard that Leadership Team that we will approach the the College can use to review the success opportunities afforded by the 2019 Centennial and progress of each phase of capital in a thoughtful, professional and modern development and growth. The early efforts way, rather than just through an old fashioned convince me that this is a professional, in appeal for money. depth, and thorough effort - the best we have There is also a recognition that the Centennial ever done and a critical decision-making tool. offers other opportunities for the entire The MP complements the Strategic Plan community to celebrate our achievements, which is also being drafted by the College’s look back and look forward, and reinforce Senior Leadership Team. The plan commits the College’s reputation for educational Scotch to being bold and dynamic, cementing innovation. I am grateful for the work being our leadership, influence and presence in done by the Centennial Celebrations South Australia and beyond. The development Committee, chaired by former Council Chair, of both the Strategic Plan and the MP has Andrew Saies (’74). involved extensive consultation with staff, I would like to thank the entire community for students, parents, community and local your engagement and support during the first governments. We have listened to individual year of John and Catherine Newton’s tenure at 01 Raymond & Ethan Spencer (Year and organisations’ needs, desires and dreams. Scotch. We are grateful for their contributions 11) at Scotch Distilled, one of Importantly, we have included infrastructure to the College and look forward to their many extra curricular programs that benefit Scotch students and development ideas, which will benefit stewardship in the years ahead. beyond the classroom both the College and our communities. Raymond Spencer 02 Kelly Sharp, Richard Stone, Much of the governance and planning work Chairman of the Council of Governors Morag Greenwood, Dale Bennett & John Newton reviewing the is being done with an eye on our College’s College Master Plan on the Gratton Lawns 7 Early Learning Centre
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I have the very great pleasure of regularly environment in which we lived with very few exploration of living and non- sharing our wonderful Centre with many restrictions placed upon us. Unfortunately, living things, interdependence, people and the first thing that they all over the last 15 years children now have biodiversity, life cycling, recycling comment on when visiting is our stunning fewer opportunities to play outdoors due to and food webs – the possibilities learning environment, both indoors and out. increased awareness of children’s safety both are endless.” (Malone & Tranter, We are truly blessed to have within our own in regard to stranger danger messages and 2003, p. 289). Of course these site an iconic gum tree, a glorious shady the possible dangers to children’s health rich learning experiences also tree that is thought to be over 100 years and wellbeing, such as broken bones, bites provide many opportunities old, an orange tree, a lemon tree, a number etc., that can be present in challenging for the children to cooperate, of bushes, shrubs and grasses and vast physical environments. take ownership, to respect, expanses of lawn. Brownhill Creek runs In modern society families now often have feel that they belong and take alongside our site, and abutting our site both parents working for at least part of the responsibility, all of which are we have a mulberry tree and many other week, the quarter acre block is disappearing essential to developing wellbeing. beautiful trees and plants that provide an from suburbia and increased awareness of Research in Western countries, incredible back drop for all the learning that saving water (along with its spiralling cost) including Australia, has shown that happens every day in our ELC. Of course have resulted in many families forgoing natural a stimulating outdoor learning these fantastic natural features also provide green play spaces in their backyards for low environment has a positive impact essential natural shade and shelter. maintenance, aesthetically pleasing surrounds. on: mood, weight, attention deficit Further enhancing authentic learning Thus, the importance of Centres of Learning disorders, standardised test investigations are four sandpits, two mud providing natural learning environments for scores, problem-solving skills, kitchens and a number of digging patches. our children is more essential than ever, to critical thinking skills, decision- ensure that our children are not missing out making skills, developing a sense The benefits of a challenging and natural of wonder in the world around learning environment are now well on the vital lessons that nature provided for us when we were growing up. them and a strong sense of self. documented. Most of us who are now parents (Johnson, 2000; Kangas, Randolph, were able to enjoy the freedom when growing “School grounds provide access to real- Ruokamo & Hyvonen, 2010; Lester, up, to explore and investigate the outdoor life natural experiences (e.g. conceptual Jones & Russell, 2011; Louv, 2005) 8 01 Ginny lends a helping hand 02 Preparing the soil for our vegetables 03 Using our imaginations in our new shaded area 04 Stepping out in the sensory garden “If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, 05 We are creating an aquatic then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to environment for sea creatures save it.” David Sobel, Beyond Ecophobia 06 Having fun climbing
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Every day most of the children in the ELC a provocation to learn about the impact of retractable shade sail for the spend a significant percentage of their man on natural environs, especially as they Fraser outdoor learning space, day outside in our incredible learning watch the water rise across Muggs Hill Road which has not only provided environment. Our centre is designed in a in the Winter. They use rich creative thinking shelter during the hot weather way that allows all of our children to choose and problem-solving skills when they see but created a new learning area whether they use the indoor, or outdoor the water deepening and wonder what might which was instantly very popular learning spaces throughout the whole day. happen to the cars when crossing the creek with the children. In most centres all the children are either all as it deepens. Such conversations provide When I visit other Centres, many inside, or all outside at the same time, thus authentic learning opportunities that include of which don’t have a blade of taking away the rights of children to choose Science, Maths, Engineering, Literacy, IT and natural grass, but rather have low their own environment for learning which much more. maintenance artificial grass and is relevant and meaningful individually for Modern times have seen an increase in pavers, I am saddened by the them. Our generous staffing ratio allows us to the prevalence of children with sensory incredible reduction in authentic ensure that we have staff in all of our learning disorders, and these children in particular learning experiences available to areas all of the time, to facilitate and deepen benefit enormously from the range of sensory those children. The Early Years are a each experience for each child. experiences available to them in our ELC. very special time of wonder, these To further enhance learning opportunities They feel the grass, dirt, sand and mud children have a thirst for knowledge; the teachers and children often expand beneath their feet and in their hands, and at Scotch College ELC we invite their learning environment to include the touch and smell a range of different plants our children to take off their shoes grounds of the Junior School, or the Torrens that have been planted specifically because and to fully engage in our delightful Park campus, along with the fantastic of their textures. They explore with all their sensory learning environments. environment of Brownhill Creek. Brownhill senses the fallen leaves, mulberries, citrus Tania Darling Creek is a significant feature of the children’s fruits, vegetables, seeds gathered from the Director of Early Years learning and every day the children use sunflowers and much more. it as a backdrop for their dramatic play, to At the beginning of this term the Mitcham assist their investigations into water and the campus P&F generously donated a fantastic creatures that are supported within it and as 9 Junior School
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In 2016, the Junior School started the designed specifically for children who are each year level. These are rich, academic year with the largest number of ready to make the transition from a play- challenging curriculum programs enrolments in history. This growth in student based learning environment (such as our that provide students with the numbers can be attributed to the leadership wonderful ELC). This extra semester of opportunity to use their higher provided by John Robinson, and the schooling provides early learners with many order critical and creative thinking wonderful teaching and learning experiences opportunities through inquiry lessons, to skills to learn about our world at provided on our campus. John was fittingly further develop their natural curiosity about a local and global level. They are farewelled at a service attended by current the world, their independence, thinking asking questions, researching, and past members of our community. We wish skills and relationships with others. We also discussing information, problem- John every success in his new role. encourage the development of early literacy solving and using technology The campus continues to operate effectively and numeracy skills, ensuring the students purposefully to enhance their and both students and staff are flourishing. are poised for success throughout their learning and develop their ideas Our term highlights include Acquaintance school years. We look forward to meeting our further. The programs explore Evening, Junior Primary and Primary new Prep children and families. sustainability, cultural diversity, the natural environment, past Swimming Carnivals and our highly Curriculum Initiatives successful Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ and present societies and how Day. Students also enjoyed Clean up Australia It is wonderful to walk through our classrooms they function economically and Day, Our Random Acts of Kindness Week and and hear the lively chatter relating to inquiry politically. Students are also our outdoor education camp experiences. units. Last year, our staff worked together learning about the importance of to review and map the new Humanities ethical decision-making and the Mid-Year Prep Intake and Social Sciences (HASS) Technologies shared traditions and values that With July fast approaching we are preparing and Science Curriculum, producing four have shaped our thinking. They for our mid-year Prep intake. This class is highly engaging integrated inquiry units for are exciting classrooms to be in 10 03
and we look forward to sharing the students’ enrichment programs. All results are shared in cultural activities and work with you throughout the year. with parents during Parent/Teacher interviews sightseeing opportunities. and work samples that are regularly sent Academy Program Thank you for your on-going home and shared at Showcase events. This support. The Academy programs continue to grow, year our reports will also be modified to with large numbers of students learning reflect the requirements of the Australian Simon McKenzie musical instruments, dance, drama French Curriculum. We will be providing an A-E Acting Head of Mitcham Campus and art. There is also a high level of student grade in each subject area, reporting on the engagement in our Science club, reflecting new achievement standards. our students’ passion and interest in this area. GAIL Assessment Term 1 also saw the announcement of the To ensure each of our programs are inaugural Year 6 GAIL (Global Alliance of differentiated to meet the needs of our Innovative Learning) sporting and cultural students, we have designed a range of exchange with Kristin School (Auckland) and assessment procedures that identify key Toorak College (Melbourne) in June, 2016. strengths and areas for growth. These include This exchange will be held in Auckland, 01 Marika Snell, Simon McKenzie & Tania Darling with John Robinson a balance of standardised tests and effective New Zealand and forms part of the Scotch at his Farewell Assembly classroom assessments, utilising technology journey to develop truly global citizens who 02 Students perform at the concert on where appropriate. They are embedded into can connect, collaborate and learn from Mitcham Campus Grandparents' everyday learning and provide highly useful each other. During the week, students will & Grandfriends' Day feedback for the students and teachers. These compete in numerous games of soccer, 03 Students proudly showing the results of Green Day as part of results also inform our learning support and netball and hockey, as well as participating Clean Up Australia Day 11 Torrens Park Campus
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A reason to celebrate We are proud to note that 100% of our students In particular, I would like to successfully completed SACE Stage Two. Of thank and congratulate our Head At Scotch I have come to learn it takes those who applied for tertiary pathways we of Teaching and Learning, Ms very little to find a cause to celebrate. have 100% of students being offered one of Teresa Hanel and our teaching Our successes are many and the positive their preferred nominated courses. staff through the school who learning environment provided for students have once again proved that this means we love hunting the good stuff and You will read in the following pages the village is in great health. The acknowledging a job well done. outstanding SACE results achieved, the destination pathways of our graduating students who pass through our The Class of 2015 were able to meet and students and the diverse opportunities that doors are well known and given exceed our expectations when it came to high our students are choosing for the next stage every opportunity to excel in their end academic performance achievement of their learning. studies. It is the wise guidance, in the final SACE Stage 2 program last year. coaching and mentoring plus The attainment was all the more impressive The Class of 2015 chose as the trademark excellent subject knowledge of because of our strident belief that it is not for their final year “United, Respectful and our staff that creates opportunity solely an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank Passionate” and they certainly lived up to the for each student to be truly future mark that defines the success of a Scotch agreed performance indicators in many ways ready. education. Our success in academics is during their time at the College. Their love of Dale Bennett measured not only by high fliers but also by learning was obvious and we look forward to Deputy Principal the attainments of those who, for whatever hearing about their post school journey in the Head of Torrens Park Campus reason may have found schooling a challenge. regular reunions to come! 12 01 Scotch90 students on results day 02 Sophie Proud & Dr John Newton
Year 12 Academic Scotch90 Club Students Results Summary James Allen Harry Freeman Victoria Love Yurong Song As a school we celebrate the united efforts Andrew Ascough Sophie Freeman Lily Maslin David Spencer of all and the remarkable results of many Isabelle Blacketer Amelia Gibson Harry Mitchell Charles Toye individuals. Our Dux of Sciences, Sophie Jessie Bosisto Alice Gregory Jessica Morrison Elizabeth Treloar Proud achieved a perfect score of 99.95 and Indigo Buck Samantha Hainke Oscar Neighbour George Treloar was one of six students to receive an ATAR Samuel Burt Kyle Hall Tess Newton Rachel Tulla of 99 or above placing them in the top 1% Ben Clarke Chad Harris Ella Oszczypok Ollie von Doussa of students across Australia. Sophie also Lauren Clarke Ella Harrison Tom Parolin Matilda Wiech receives a Governor’s Commendation (one Rory Daniel Oliver Heard Jamie Phillips Yutong Wu of twenty-eight) from over 14 000 who sat Amy Day Emily Henshaw Sophie Proud Charlotte the SACE. Twenty-five percent of the class Anna Emery Shawn Johnstone Grace Roache Wundersitz achieved a result of 95 or higher. Earlier this Christian Fabrizio Jack Kelly Claudia Schiller year at our Scotch 90 Assembly we welcomed Ben Flower Jarrod King Helen Smith forty-nine new members to the Scotch 90s Club. Perfect study scores (Merits) Year 12 students who achieved a Merit in 2015 were attained by twenty-one students and Name Merit/s there was a total of thirty-two. Our best ever results on this measure. Award: Dux of Sciences Sophie Proud Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Research The achievement of our Year 11 students Project, Biology, Chemistry was a highlight with seventy-eight percent Award: Dux of Humanities completing a SACE Stage 2 subject other than Isabelle Blacketer the Research Project. Of those there were 6 English Studies, Modern History, Solo Performance awarded merits. Award: Dux of Combined Studies Tess Newton We had over seventy five percent of our Physics, English Communications students studying Mathematics and Science Indigo Buck Mathematical Applications, Visual Art - Design subjects at Year 12. Of note Chemistry, Grace Roache Chemistry, Physics Physics and Psychology performed well Rory Daniel Visual Art - Design above state average. In all three Mathematics programs our students demonstrated Kyle Hall Drama consistent high achievement against like Emily Henshaw Psychology schools. The same can be said for Modern Shawn Johnstone Japanese (continuers) History, Dance and Drama. Sixty-nine percent Lily Maslin Mathematical Applications of students achieved English results of B+ or higher which is twenty-eight percent higher Jessica Morrison Psychology than the state average. Similarly, in Visual Arts Jamie Phillips Mathematical Applications and Design the selection of four students for Helen Smith Drama the SACE Exhibition and the award of three David Spencer Drama merits is testament to the breadth of our Ollie von Doussa Psychology program where students may purse their passion and experience success.
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Year 12s who achieved a Merit in 2014 Class of 2015 (ANU), RMIT Melbourne, Melbourne University, Monash Laura Betts Research Project Student Destinations University and Bond Queensland. Isabelle Blacketer Biology The percentage of students going directly on to study at university (74%) is a slight Ben Clarke Research Project What will they study? reduction from previous years. Interestingly, Many of our students intend to Ella Oszczypok Visual Art - Design 19% of the cohort has selected to take a pursue double degrees. Jamie Phillips Research Project GAP year or defer their tertiary studies, a Visual Art – Design, significant increase on previous years. This There is very little data sharing Tess Newton Research Project may be a reflection on the increased number around this information between of opportunities for Scotch students to take schools or sectors and it is Grace Roache Biology, Research Project part in structured exchange programs as difficult to ascertain how we Rachel Tulla Research Project well as increased involvement in overseas stack up against like schools. We Ella Harrison Biology teaching or camp programs and students are developing a data collection Year 11s who achieved a Merit in 2015 trying out various careers through extended program to capture the success of our students post school, Rosie Robinson Biology, Research Project periods of work experience. which we believe will confirm The number of students going directly into Visual Art – Design, our anecdotal understanding Jonathan Stathy employment or looking for work was 6%. Research Project that Scotch graduates are well Sophie Ludbrook Research Project Where will they study? prepared for university studies Rosemary Moss Biology and they experience great University remains the most popular success in their chosen pathways. Michael Wei Research Project destination for Scotch students seeking further Bethany Williams Research Project study. The University of Adelaide remains Students are feeling more torn than the most common tertiary destination for ever when considering their future. We would like to acknowledge the wonderful our students and approximately 80% of our Our students predominately take community partnership we have with great students still opt to choose local Universities as Science, Technology, Engineering teaching, the hard work of students and their preferred pathway. At the time of printing and Maths (STEM) focussed commitment of parents to support their we have a handful of students considering subjects through their schooling. sons and daughters to achieve a tremendous their options for study overseas including The days of doing a degree life outcome. the US and UK. This year we have students because of a love of the subject Teresa Hanel studying around the nation including Sydney is seemingly fast disappearing. Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning University, Australian National University 14 02 03
A skilled mathematician will most likely us excellent data and information to work with pursue a high end commerce degree and students and prepare them for the exciting get into corporate finance or actuarial future that awaits them. The next stope is the studies. While these careers and courses are students choice and we want to make sure it is extremely maths heavy, they are “grouped” an informed one! as “Business/Commerce. Natural & Physical Belinda Sorensen & Mark Kelly Sciences, Maths/Computer studies, Health Careers Counsellors Science (including Biomedicine and related progeams), and Engineering & Agriculture account for 47% of where our cohort have opted to pursue further study. Scholarships When considering Australian Bureau of Statistics information, it is apparent that Law At the time of printing we were aware of as a course a degree is viewed by students the following scholarship recipients: as a valuable asset as a double degree in a • Sophie Proud: Melbourne National number of areas. Students are consciously Scholarship Chancellor’s Scholars aware of what they can do to “get an program, Melbourne University advantage” over others when preparing for • Lizzie Treloar: Residential the workforce. Many are prepared to invest scholarship, St Andrews College 5 or more years at university to gain this University of Sydney advantage. Hence more of our students are • Jack Taeger: SANTOS scholarship opting for law in a double degree this year. • Sam Burt: Adelaide University At Scotch we are focussed on preparing Principal’s Scholarship 01 Mark Kelly working with students student for a flexible approach to their future • Charles Toye: Residential with Morrisby testing and so that they are able to adapt to challenges and scholarship, Burgman College careers guidance embrace opportunities as they arise including Australian National University 02 Belinda Sorenson working with students with Morrisby testing - work, TAFE and University. The backbone of • Samantha Hanke: Bond Collegiate and careers guidance our Careers program is an extensive Personal Partner School Scholarship 03 Eleni Vrodos discussing her Learning Plan with a careers focus offered • Will Twizell: Athletes Dream research project question of ‘How can schools be made safer at Year 10 for all students. The use of the Scholarship, USA comprehensive Morrsiby profile reports gives for LGBTIQA students?’ with Old Collegian, Samuel Williams. 15 01 02
Great Partnerships for have been enthused and empowered independent and organize yourself. Great Learning in their research and have been able to Making friends is one of the most explore avenues that they had not previously important things about your life For the first time this year, our Year 11 Stage considered. They have also been introduced you can’t do much without them 2 Research Project students have been to experts in their chosen fields that they and the boarding house helps supported by Mentors. Throughout 2015 would otherwise not have contacted. you with making more friends. we sought out willing volunteers from the Everything about the boarding broader Scotch community from a wide We are both grateful and inspired by the house is about creating memories variety of fields of expertise. We were involvement of our team of Research and preparing you to the future. overwhelmed with the generous response Project Mentors. We invite anyone else in I would recommend it to every and have welcomed the input from business the Scotch community who is interested in student at Scotch. consultants, artists, academics, political working with any of our students to contact analysts, publishers, doctors, surgeons and Samantha Smith [email protected]. Charlie Gibson many more. The Mentors are largely current In line with our protective practices policy Year 9 Cameron parents and grandparents and Old Collegians. at Scotch, we require a current police check The new boarding house is It is a reflection of the strength of the Scotch from our Mentors. amazing because it feels a lot community that so many are willing to ‘give Samantha Smith like home. The dorms have lots of back’ by supporting our students. Research Project Coordinator room for study and having fun in. Since the launch of the Mentoring Program The new common rooms are great in February at a pleasant evening with drinks Boys Boarding First Rate! for relaxing with mates. It is fun and nibbles, over 45 Mentors have been The newly refurbished Montrose wing for playing pool in the common room paired with students to provide guidance in Boys boarding has been welcomed by while watching Footy. The new their research. They have communicated over boarders, families and staff. It’s amazing what beds are very comfortable and e-mail, met in the College library and spoken a new home feel can do to life the spirits. I easy to fall asleep on. over the phone. The communication has been asked a some of the Junior lads to share their fruitful and the students’ projects are all the views on boarding and in particular our Nick Hurst richer for this external input and guidance. great makeover! Year 9 McGregor Mentors have been advising students on the The boarding house is a great place both for Firstly the rooms that we spend scope of their research questions, suggested making relationships and a great place to most of our time in are fabulous resources for their research and given live. I think that the boarding house is also a although the hallway has become students feedback on the questions they have good way to experience how to learn to be thinner the rooms now contain devised for surveys and interviews. Students 16 03 Can you donate 3 hours of your time? For a short shift you can enjoy a gorgeous cup of coffee, a delicious lunch, be privy to some of the recipes, meet other parents and learn a lot about the school. Select "Part of the Scotch Community" on the Scotch website and follow the Canteen Volunteers link. Sample weekly menu Monday Tuesday Wednesdays Thursday Friday Homemade Homemade “The best” Chilli con Chicken butter chicken penne Beef and carne nachos Stir Fry with and basmati bolognaise Chicken Meatball subs vegetables rice Sushi burgers in and rice Quinoa and Adelaide Vietnamese lentil salad Vietnamese cold rolls Banh Mi rolls
more space and room for more of our own the worry about lunch order money that has things like clothes and reminders of home. probably plagued many of us in the past! Another pro is the new common room, the We believe in the provision of outstanding whole room has been moved to the other end facilities at Scotch, and with the support of of the building. We have new leather couches, a some superb catering staff, students are new kitchen and a stove which I can assure you privy to some of the best food available in an all the boarders love – its amazing what we can Adelaide school. Kate Sparrow, formerly of cook! Finally, the new toilets have been totally Adelaide restaurant Nediz Tu, takes charge of rearranged so that we now have separate all baking. She brings her qualifications and urinals and new fancy showers. experience as a chef and her positive attitude Max Ifould to the daily operations of the canteen. Angela Year 9 Campbell Taddeo, founder of Pasta Deli, is all about a menu that the students will love. Her focus on Scotch Fresh: The Parents & the daily lunch specials helps to ensure variety Friends Canteen in the menu but consistency in product. Newest “Adelaide’s best” Beef and Chicken team member Andrea Ebbinghaus brings burgers and organic fair trade coffee are with her a wealth of knowledge and a total just two delicious items on offer at the passion for providing healthy, organic produce. Scotch Canteen. We are lucky to boast Working together with Mark Heard, the core such an outstanding facility with a focus on canteen staff - who are all current parents - are supporting local producers and providing capably assisted by volunteers from within the tasty, wholesome and nutritious seasonal food. College community, without whose support the Aided by the 2014 Annual Appeal, the recent Canteen could not operate. upgrade has improved seating and heating A happy and successful school marches facilities, making this area a thriving student on its stomach! hub for Torrens Park Campus students at Kelly Sharp 01 Boarding boys enjoying the new lunch and recess. Assistant Head of Torrens Park Campus Montrose common room Mitcham Campus students, including those in 02 Students enjoying the remodelled canteen facilities at the ELC, also enjoy the Scotch Canteen, using lunch time Munch Monitor, an online lunch ordering 03 A selection of the healthy and system. What a convenience it is to forget delicious food on offer 17 Wellbeing
Wellbeing for the 21C Learner to Wellbeing and Positive Education both in adequate challenge in our lives, and out of the classroom in an implicit and individuals can stagnate and lack What a pleasure it has been to reintegrate into explicit manner. This ensures that students a sense of meaning and purpose. the Scotch College community as the Director develop the skills, mindset and behaviours of Student Wellbeing. I am most grateful for the that contribute to social, physical, academic A comprehensive kind welcome extended by students, staff and and emotional success. vision for Wellbeing parents alike. I am the fortunate beneficiary of a well established Wellbeing program and it is 3. Higher incidence of mental health In order to accurately develop exciting to conceptualise the next steps. concerns in adolescence upon the Wellbeing offering at Scotch, the following vision To set the stage, the important question I’ve Research from the National Institute for statement has been prepared: posited is “What are the wellbeing needs of a Mental Health in the US suggests that 75% 21C learner?” Inherent in the question is that of all life long mental health concerns “To develop engaged and the wellbeing challenges that students face commence before the age of 24. This figure, connected learners who now and into the future are vastly different to in conjunction with the increasing incidence possess the knowledge, of anxiety and depression at younger ages, those of generations past. I believe there are commitment and passion 3 core reasons for the enhanced need and leads to a range of behaviours that inhibit to enhance their own and focus on Wellbeing in Schools. an individual’s propensity to wellbeing. Preventative education and early intervention others’ lives” 1. Societal shifts are critical elements of a wellbeing program, The statement encapsulates that As a society we have progressed from an in conjunction with initiatives that augment Wellbeing begins with, though industrial age to a social/informational age. and promote positive mental health. certainly extends, beyond the With this development, the skills required by self. Comprehensive wellbeing students and graduates are rapidly changing. Defining Wellbeing & Vision requires individuals to support, Leading employers and Universities are statement for Scotch and meaningfully contribute placing higher value on core wellbeing One of the most difficult tasks when towards, the lives of others. constructs including interpersonal skills, discussing Wellbeing is defining it. creativity, critical thinking, communication Psychologists, experts and happiness Wellbeing Student and collaboration. The modern learner will researchers have all developed different Action Team Leaders require skills beyond traditional academic meanings. The following definition from knowledge to meet the criteria of an ever On the Torrens Park Campus, Dodge et al. (2012) provides us with an changing world and marketplace. students can be elected as ideal platform for further development of the leaders of the Student Action 2. Increased Data on Success, Wellbeing program at Scotch: Team for Wellbeing. Natasha Happiness and Life Satisfaction “In essence, stable wellbeing is when Callary (Year 12) and Jordi There is a growing body of evidence for individuals have the psychological, social Harbridge-Marks (Year 9) are positive mental health programs in schools. and physical resources they need to meet a the representatives for 2016, From the work conducted by Dr Martin particular psychological, social and/or physical and they possess a passion for Seligman to local Psychologist Dr Tom challenge. When individuals have more making wellbeing actionable for Nehmy, the right programs, deployed at the challenges than resources, the see-saw dips, the student cohort. A key focus developmentally appropriate stage can have along with their wellbeing, and vice-versa.” for them this year is to make significant impacts on both the prevention of Wellbeing ‘do’able This definition implies that Wellbeing is negative mental health experiences and also always in a state of flux. If we perceive Jordi is passionate about making the promotion of core life long skills. that there are too many challenges for the every student’s time at school From the Early Learning Centre to Year 12, resources we possess, our wellbeing can educational, happy and rewarding. Scotch has developed a holistic approach decline. Conversely, if we don’t experience Her initiative for this year is to 18 01 Shawn Kasbergen with Wellbeing Student Action Team Leaders Jordi Harbridge-Marks (Year 9) and Natasha Callary (Year 12) 02 Shawn Kasbergen with Wellbeing Student Action Team Leaders Jordi Harbridge-Marks (Year 9) and Natasha Callary (Year 12)
References Dodge, R., Daly, A., Huyton, J., & Sanders, L. (2012). The challenge of defining wellbeing. International Journal of Wellbeing, 2(3), 222-235. doi:10.5502/ijw.v2i3.4
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raise awareness for the Psychology staff and measurable and visible difference throughout Self Control for Senior how they can be accessed. By reducing the our community. School Students stigma of seeking help, she hopes to create a It’s an exciting year for our SAT leaders, they’ll On April 12, Senior School more accepting, knowledgeable environment be working with their teams of wellbeing students from Years 10 to 12 regarding mental health concerns and ensure ambassadors to enhance the profile of participated in tailored sessions early support and intervention are available wellbeing across the College. with leading Drug and Alcohol to those in need. Our College Psychologists can be speaker Paul Dillon. Paul is Natasha encompasses the perfect contacted by email at Caroline Bates nationally recognised for his work combination of academic and practical [email protected] and Jo Blenkiron and is an engaging and honest experience when it comes to discussing [email protected] speaker on the impact of alcohol wellbeing initiatives. She understands that in and other drugs, physically, her role, she has the potential to create an Recent Events socially and psychologically. overarching tone throughout the school that Healthy Minds in Year 8 On the evening of April 12, is supportive and informative, assisting all parents from Years 10, 11 and students to feel safe, comfortable and happy. On April 11 and 12, Year 8 students spent 12 were invited to attend an Throughout the year students will hear time with Adelaide Psychologist, Dr Tom evening session with Paul Dillon. from Natasha on strategies to enhance Nehmy from Healthy Minds. Tom is an expert His session was entitled “Pills, student wellbeing, including Random Acts of in adolescent mental health and provides powders and liquids: Everything Kindness, RUOK day and more. Each initiative students with key skills to address the parents should know about ecstasy, is accompanied by a series of activities prevalent themes of perfectionism, stress and ‘ice’ and other illicit drugs in that place students at the centre of the (social) media literacy, and looks at strategies 2016”. Paul's engaging session wellbeing experience. for strengthening our psychological muscle, highlighted the need for strong self compassion and helpful thinking. Ultimately, Natasha hopes to assist all students connections at school and at to understand that mental health isn’t solely On April 11, Year 8 parents were invited to home to ensure adolescents stay concerned with those who are diagnosed an evening session with Dr Tom, entitled safe and make the right choices. “Pathways to a Healthy Mind,” with an illness or unable to see the positives addressing the Shawn Kasbergen – it’s for all of us. Her initiatives are perfectly core skills and concerns that parents have Director of Student Wellbeing poised to raise awareness and make a with students of this age group.
19 Philanthropy Update
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Philanthropy can be a scary word. Some When we focus on fundraising without the Council, staff and leadership—has people see it as merely a pretentious way bigger context of philanthropy, we tend to a part to play in raising resources of talking about fundraising, while others focus on the problem rather than the solution. for the organization. It’s about associate it only with the charitable activities Our goals become entrenched solely in relationships, not just money. It’s of foundations or wealthy donors. But should what the College needs, rather than what the as much about keeping donors as the College care about philanthropy? community wants and needs. At Scotch, there acquiring new ones and seeing Why should we create an environment for is a significant need for both fundraising and them as having more than just philanthropy to flourish rather than focus philanthropy, and the recent organisational money to bring to the table. And more narrowly on fundraising? changes to separate the Office of Philanthropy it’s a culture in which fundraising As someone who has been involved in both and External Relations from the Development is a valued and mission-aligned fundraising and philanthropy, I would like Office reflects our desire to invest in both. component of everything the to suggest that while both are important, The first point of distinction between the College does. they are different... I find the best way of two concepts is that fundraising is generally The renowned management differentiating between the two is through associated with community, activities and guru Peter Drucker famously the analogy that fundraising is related to events, while philanthropy is generally wrote that, “culture eats strategy philanthropy as “preaching is to faith”. One is associated with culture. A culture of for breakfast.” Drucker wasn’t intended to inspire the other. philanthropy is one in which everyone— saying that strategy is irrelevant. 20 Rather, he meant that the strategy an but the way that you give it. Size does reasons why efforts at culture organisation employs will only be successful if not matter – it’s what you do with your change fail is because it’s supported by appropriate cultural attributes. resources that can really count and hard to sustain the kind of Recognising this, organisations with a culture everyone can give, regardless of their commitment needed for it to of philanthropy see fundraising less as a wealth or position. In fact, the journeys take hold. The extent to which transactional tactic and more as a way of of many lifetime gifts started with a small organisations move forward operating—one that reflects the definition contribution that allowed the donor to in the process, will depend on of philanthropy: A love of humankind and a experience the joy of giving. the people who are leading voluntary joining of resources and action for 3. Volunteering is critical – At Scotch, it to maintain that culture. It the public good. volunteers are one of the most important doesn’t just happen. Some will think that distinguishing between resources that we have. The ability of people Philanthropy’s goal is to work willingly together for the betterment the two concepts is a semantic exercise; to systematically solve of their community and themselves is a academic at best and esoteric, at worst. problems. It is based So here are a few takeaways that underpin valuable resource, and not only bridges the everything that both Natalie Felkl and I are gap between what is possible and what is on carefully thought-out trying to communicate. extraordinary, but the example of people plans, built on previous volunteering is one of the most powerful Key Takeaways successes and focused on lessons we can teach our students. To our community. 1. Give to Scotch because you believe that achieve what we set out to do, the question It benefits many people and for what we do is worth supporting – People must change from “how can we raise more us to be successful at Scotch we give to Scotch for many reasons — to funds” to “how can we galvanise all our need to view development and express thanks to former mentors, to give resources—including, but not limited to philanthropic activities as equally back to the institution that gave them their money—and people to be what we need important and overlapping, start, to be part of something bigger, to to be to drive change?” And if that was not with all staff communicating and gain charitable tax benefits. While every enough, volunteering is one of the easiest working collaboratively toward gift is valued and important, fundamentally ways to enhance your own wellbeing! shared goals. I believe that at the heart of each gift is the 4. We must make the most of opportunities desire to make a difference — to provide before us – In 2019, Scotch College So let’s get to work. It will take the Scotch community with the means to Adelaide celebrates 100 years of being time, but we can do it. change lives, communities, and the world at Torrens Park and we must make the Abhra Bhattacharjee for the better. Given that our fees just cover most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Director of Philanthropy & less than three quarters of the actual cost of We are planning some incredible External Relations the programme we offer students, please celebrations and we will also hope to use join us in supporting this worthy goal. this opportunity to establish a project that 2. You don’t have to be wealthy to give to continues to position us for educational Scotch! I wish I got a dollar for every leadership for the next 100 years. time someone told me that they didn’t 5. Building a culture of philanthropy takes give because they did not believe their time - Indeed, perhaps the most common contribution would make a difference. pushback is that developing a culture of The idea that you have to be rich to be 01 Brooke Yates, Catherine Newton, philanthropy just takes too much time, Professor Paddy Philips, Abhra a philanthropist is plain wrong. Effective period. Like any culture change process, Bhattacharjee, Jon Seeley & philanthropy is not about what you give, it’s incremental. In fact, one of the biggest Claire Seeley at Scotch Distilled in February 21 Community Report
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What a great problem to have of committed community was high on our list DNA and is a long standing of selection criteria, and it was not negotiable. tradition that is alive and kicking In my new role as Head of Community and today. I witness it daily when I Marketing, my biggest problem is to fit all the A strong community means being connected speak with current parents, past community-driven fundraising ideas into an and having a place to belong. It is talked parents and our Alumni. already busy Calendiary. On the other hand, a about a lot these days and is listed as an community full of engaged and active parents, important factor affecting positive wellbeing. The time, money and dedication strong support groups and stakeholders What we deliver here at Scotch is world class I have seen first hand, over actively friend raising and fundraising to benefit education, but what we are, is a remarkable fifteen years, at events such our students is a good problem to have! community. Not all schools have this. We do. as the Art Show, Fetes, Soiree, One Table, One Look, support I grew up in a small country town and We are known for it and envied for it. groups, endless baking and attended a primary school with only sixty I recently attended an Educate Plus session participation in working bees at students in total. In this community, everyone filled with development personnel from Kyre, gardening, painting of posts, knew each other and looked out for each several peer schools. Our peers mostly talked sewing, cooking... and I am not other, and we worked together to achieve our about how to build community engagement even half way through - the list goals. We were all responsible for the growth as an important first step towards fundraising goes on and on. Our amazing and health of the community. When it was time - a challenge we just don’t face at Scotch. community and our ethos of to educate our own children, finding this type Community engagement is in a Scotchies’ 22 01 An early concept of the proposed Prescott Courtyard upgrades for the 2016 Annual Appeal 02 Casey Harnett & Catie Freeman 03 Fiona & Paul Adams, Andrew Morrison, Mark Heard & Phil Winwood 04 Philip Paterson, Jeremy Levinson & Natalie Felkl 05 Kallawar Lawns filled on Mitcham Campus Grandparents' & Grandfriends' Day 06 Gwen McFarlane, Natalie Felkl, Kevin Prosser, Sonia Coultas & Deanna Prosser 07 Angela Stewart, Jane Heard, Ali Hammond & Alison Hentschke
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giving back has been going on before my see in this section an early concept for the I look forward to time and will run strong into the future. It is courtyard improvements. seeing you out and who we are; One Community. We also have more events planned for the about in our wonderful As a parent and a member of staff, I will be year. Term 1 was full of welcome gatherings Scotch community. working diligently to ensure our community including the New Parents Dinner, two Scotch Natalie Felkl continues to thrive with a number of events, Distilled events, support group information Head of Community & Marketing activities and initiatives. nights and rowing’s Back to the Boatshed As the Senior Leadership Team and Council and Mitcham Campus Grandparents' & of Governors work towards a master plan to Grandfriends' Day. Look out for the football take Scotch into an exciting future, here in the season launch lunch on 28 April, the P&F Quiz Community Office we will be asking you to Night on 18 June and later in the year we will support a project that otherwise could not be host a Fashion Parade, a Farmers’ Market and funded by the College for the Annual Appeal the Whole School Concert event. One Table campaign. This year, we will be focusing will be back in March 2017 and of course on the Prescott Courtyard on the Torrens there will be many class level, performing Park Campus, located between the Design arts and sports-based activities. & Technology and Arts classrooms. You can
23 From the Archives
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Torrens Park Estate and entertainment in the late Victorian era and age of 84. The time was ripe for World War I became a tremendous asset for Scotch the executors of the Barr Smith College in the years to come. In the 1870s estate to consider disposing Before the Torrens Park Estate became home Barr Smith added a theatre to the house of Torrens Park House and its to Scotch College in 1920 it was the private for the use of his daughter. That theatre is considerable grounds. residence of three prominent South Australians: now known as “The Barr Smith Theatre”. • Sir Robert Richard Torrens, of Torrens During World War I (1914-1918), Torrens Park Red Cross involvement Land Title fame, took ownership of the House underwent a dramatic transformation. In the absence of their husbands, Estate in 1853 and built Torrens Park In May 1915 Robert Barr Smith offered fathers and brothers away at the House in 1855. the Torrens Park Estate to the Australian War, the women thrust themselves • Sir Walter Watson Hughes, of copper Defence Department as a military hospital into their own form of ‘war work’ mining and pastoralism fame, bought the for wounded soldiers, and in November 1915 on the home front. Many joined property in 1866 and added significantly a start was made on turning Torrens Park a local Red Cross Circle, whose to the house. into an auxiliary hospital. Sadly, in the same activities usually focused on • The third owner of Torrens Park Estate was month, Robert Barr Smith died. fundraising events to purchase Robert Barr Smith, one of the directors In January 1916 Torrens Park House became goods and equipment for the of the Wallaroo Mining Company and of Australian Auxiliary Hospital Number 17. soldiers. The Torrens Park Military Elder, Smith and Company. Barr Smith Torrens Park House provided accommodation Hospital benefitted from the work and his wife Joanna, both from Scotland, for patients, nurses, orderlies and military of the Mitcham Red Cross Circle occupied Torrens Park from 1875 to 1906, personnel and remained under military which was initially under the during which time it became a social and occupation until the end of 1919. In October chairmanship of Lady Duncan. cultural centre for the affluent classes of of that year, Joanna Barr Smith died at the Lady Duncan’s lovely Springfield Adelaide. It was a magnificent centre of 24 01 Torrens Park House in 1874 02 General view of the Hospital set up in the theatre at Torrens Park 03 1917 Premises of the Red Cross recreation hut at the Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Torrens Park, South Australia - a group of military officers and a nursing sister stand on a road in front of the new building 04 Mrs. Alma Willis with the Matron of the Torrens Park Hospital Photos 1, 2 & 3 courtesy of the State Library of South Australia Special thanks to Mrs C A (Pat) Bailey, daughter of the late Mrs Willis, for providing information and photos used in this article. Mrs Bailey lived at Unit 8, 52 Dulwich Avenue, Dulwich.
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home, Strathspey (now Mercedes College), A visitor to the hospital in 1917 described the Other than the charitable work was the scene of many social events planned ward in the theatre: “The rows of exquisitely done by Mrs Willis and others like to raise money for Red Cross. Her husband, made beds, mathematically straight, with the her, the major contribution of the Sir John Duncan, was a nephew of Sir Walter Red Crosses on the quilts exactly true to line (I Red Cross was the construction, Watson Hughes. When Lady Duncan went did feel proud I had made one or two of those furnishing and operating of to England her place was taken by the quilts), were separated by small tables, upon a recreation Hut that stood Vice-President, Mrs Alice Clampett, wife of which were flowers — every sort of spring where the Fisher Chapel is now Archdeacon A. W. Clampett the rector of St flower you can think of ... The long vistas of the situated. The Recreation Hut was Michael’s Church, Mitcham. beds, and dainty nurses all trying to undo what officially opened on Tuesday, With the opening of No.17 A.A.H. at Torrens man had done, the dreadful sufferings that the 18 September 1917 by the Park, the Mitcham Circle, together with occupants of those beds had gone through...” Governor-General’s wife, Lady circles from Unley, Malvern and Hyde Park, The Willis family used their chauffeur-driven Helen Munro Ferguson. undertook the job of running a Red Cross car for Red Cross work and in particular to When the war ended and the depot (and later a Recreation Hut and provide outings for convalescent soldiers. Military left Torrens Park Estate, Handicrafts Workshops) at the Hospital under Because of this, a small military flag, attached both Torrens Park House and the the supervision of Mrs Clampett. to the front of the car, was issued to Mrs. Willis Recreation Hut (as well as other Mrs. W H Willis, the wife of an Adelaide by the Commandant of Mitcham Army Camp, buildings left by the Military), stockbroker, was an active supporter of Red Major Walter Stuart. The car was often used metamorphosed into Scotch Cross during World War I. Specifically Mrs. to transport soldiers from Adelaide Railway College in 1920. Willis helped at the Military Convalescent Station to Torrens Park House. Dr Alex Pouw-Bray Hospital that was then at Torrens Park House. Scotch College Archivist
25 Straight Scotch Old Collegians News Issue No. 165 April 2016
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President’s Report Scotch friendships can last a lifetime and be with more information in the highly rewarding personally and professionally. surrounding pages. The Annual Reflecting on a recent Old Collegian’s cricket City Dinner, wine tour, regional game, I began thinking, why do I play? It was Old Collegians’ Scholarship events and seven alumni reunions 39 degrees, my bowling was hit to all parts The number of applications for the Old are just a few. of the ground, I got bowled by a slow Yorker, Collegians’ scholarship increased this year dropped a catch and we lost. How can that be This year’s Annual City Dinner will and the calibre was outstanding. It was an enjoyable day? be held on Friday 29 July, while especially pleasing to see so many family the OC Wine Tour will depart The thing that keeps us coming back each names synonymous with Scotch over from Scotch on Sunday 22 May week is the people, the Old Collegians, both many generations. – be sure to mark both dates in young and not so young. Playing cricket for The scholarship is about supporting Old your diary and keep an eye out Old Scotch for over 20 years has fostered Collegian families, assisting them commence for your invitation! many lifelong friendships. Old Collegian or continue their child’s education at Scotch. Clubs are unique, you play with old school In August, the Blinman Dinner will We are committed to supporting scholarships mates and in the case of cricket, build up a celebrate its 40th year and we’ll and are currently working with the College to comradery over many long hot days, bad also be hosting a dinner in Cowell increase our current scholarship offering to afternoon teas, victory celebrations and on 9 September. What better Old Collegians. inevitable defeats. excuse to get a group together and make the trip to attend the It doesn’t matter whether it’s cricket, netball, 2016 Event Calendar iconic Blinman dinner or meet soccer, football, rowing or keeping in touch There are a wide range of Old Collegian and with fellow OCs in Cowell? through reunions and community events. community events for you again this year, 26 Alumni Reunion Dates
Class of 2011 5 Year Reunion Saturday 8 October Emily Hart [email protected]
Lauren DeCesare [email protected] Class of 2006 10 Year Reunion Saturday 29 October Georgia Wagner [email protected] Lauren Charlton [email protected]
Class of 1996 20 Year Reunion Saturday 22 October Rebecca Sykes [email protected]
Class of 1991 25 Year Reunion TBC Annabel Wilkins [email protected]
Class of 1986 30 Year Reunion Saturday 15 October Matt Caudle [email protected]
Class of 1976 40 Year Reunion Saturday 29 October Sue Chase [email protected]
Class of 1966 50 Year Reunion Friday 19 August Convener needed TBC
Eyre Community Dinner Saturday 3 September Sue Chase [email protected]
2016 Alumni Reunions OC Sport New Faces In 2016, Scotch Old Collegians Association The summer season for our sporting groups Our team in the Community will host reunions for the following classes. is coming to an end. It was another successful Relations Office has changed; More information can be found at season for all, both on and off the field. Our Natalie Felkl (current parent) is www.scotchoc.com.au, and many of the winter teams have completed pre-seasons the new Director of Community conveners have created Facebook pages to and are geared up for big seasons. There are Relations which falls within the keep you up to date. For more information always spots for newcomers and spectators, Old Collegians network. Tria on any of the reunions, please contact the www.scotchoc.com.au has all the match Goode (former parent) is also respective conveners via their email above. details and training times. providing support in the office. Contact Natalie or Tria on Class of 1966 50 Year Reunion AGM 8274 4303. Please assist the We are actively seeking an Old Collegian Our AGM was held in March with the team and advise of any changes from the Class of 1966. If you and a 2015/16 financial results being tabled. Our to your contact details. couple of your fellow classmates are Association recorded another surplus for the Peter Harvey (‘91) interested in assisting in the organisation year, while our balance sheet grew by over President of this event, please contact Tria Goode 9% in a difficult environment. This coincides at Development Office on 8274 4303 or with our strategic goal of growing our assets email [email protected] for to enable long term sustainable contributions further information. back to our members and the College. 01 SCOCA President Peter Harvey with Piers O'Donnell ('63) at Blinman 2015. 27 01
Old Collegians Rowing Old Scotch Cricket Association 2015/16. Evergreen Stephen Parsons collected another bowling After a holiday break over Christmas Old Scotch Cricket Association has just trophy. The introduction of recent and January we are back in training and completed season number 48 in the Adelaide school leavers Ollie Heard and settling in as a club. There is lots of fun and Turf Cricket Association. Harry Mansfield shows the club camaraderie, and we have a quite a mixture The A Grade improved in the second half of has plenty to look forward to of members by gender, age and ability. We the season, remaining an outside chance of next season. have boats on the Regatta course at West playing finals heading into the final round, The highlight of the season was Lakes for both training and rowing, and some but a loss to top side (Hope Valley) ultimately the triple premiership reunion crews are currently training weekly on the dashed those hopes. Some highlights of the held as Scotch in January with Torrens at Twilight which is a magical time to season included wins over Marion, Rostrevor many club legends in attendance. be on the water. and Fulham. Narrow losses to Pulteney and We’ve entered a couple of regattas this year Unley proved costly at the end of the season. Contact Sean MacGregor (89’) at [email protected] if you so far and are pleased to say that we had a Alex Decesare won the A’s batting from Ed are interested in playing in the Mens Masters Coxed Four take 3rd place in Weaver, while Lloyd Mackenzie consolidated 2016/17 season commencing the State Championships on the weekend just a spot in the A’s batting line-up with some in October. before the Head of the RIver – congratulations good scores. Club Champion Nathan Fox to Phil Camens, Mark Birchby, Simon Firth, finished runner up in the A2 competition Sean MacGregor (’89) stroke Andrew Freeman, and cox Jakki bowling with 32 wickets and formed a great Temple Govan. opening partnership with Tom Bourne (26 SOCFC Scotch Reports We have recently welcomed new wickets). Harry White also had a tremendous With three trial matches played members through our Learn to Row program season with the ball and Nick Blight took an against Uraidla, Mitcham and are still keen to recruit – especially amazing 6/5 in the victory over Marion. and PACOC, the Scotch Old any past rowers or coxes who would The B’s, led by Peter Feeney, were competitive Collegians Football Club are like to get back to the sport. Email us at in most games but ended the season in the looking forward to their first game [email protected] , find lower half of the ladder. A win over grand of the season. The A and B grade us on Facebook: Scotch Old Collegians & finalist Adelaide Rockets in round 17 was play Modbury at Modbury and Community Rowing Club or see our updated a season highlight. Veteran David Kidman the C grade playing Gaza at website at www.scotchrowing.com.au was solid with bat in hand and Jono Lagonik Scotch on 16 April. Sandra Paterson scored the only century for OSCA in season 28 02 03
SOCFC would like to welcome the following Old Collegians Netball 2016 College leavers Harry Eden, Jack Kelly, After a bit of a rocky start for some teams this Ben Flower, Ben Clarke, Jarrod King and season we all finished up quite well. I could Callum Fildes. SOCFC also extends a very not be prouder of each and every player warm welcome to all of the other new faces within this club who fought hard to push that have been out on the track thus far. towards a finals berth. Starting the season SOCFC has had some personnel changes with five teams the club did extremely well to to their Committee. Todd Roberts (‘88) has end up with three of them in the semi finals, decided to leave the committee after several with the other two teams missing out by the years as Treasurer. Todd has made a very narrowest of margins. significant contribution to the club over this In typical fashion the summer season saw a time, especially in transitioning the presidency bunch of new combos for our A grade team from Geoff Heard to Tom Kidman. Todd will and created the opportunity to have some fun assist the club over the next 12 months, away from the intensity of the winter season. In overseeing the new joint treasurer’s Andrew yet another tight and hard fought competition Camens (‘08) and Chris Landou (‘10). SOCFC the girls missed out on the finals by just one would also like to welcome Daniel Cahill win. Although disappointing to a degree, there to the committee. SOCFC will host several is only a short break until the winter season social events for the 2016 season. The always starts so the girls are glad the bodies have a popular Ladies Day will be held on 23 April chance to rest up before hitting the court again and there will be other events including our in a few short weeks. With a strong defence, traditional Rampant Lions lunch and Past 01 Jakki Temple Govan, Phil speedy mid-court and on song shooters it’s Players day. Please keep an eye out for our Camens, Simon Firth, Tim a shame the girls missed out finals but each Belcher, Kevin O'Brien, Tom events in the Rampant Lions newsletter, player who was involved gave it their all Merrigan, Nick Setchell, Mark Scotch Old Collegians Football Club and should be so proud of everything they Birchby & Andrew Freeman Facebook page and by visiting our website achieved throughout the season. 02 Jakki Temple Govan, Adam www.scotchoc.com.au/scotch-ocfc-news/. Mizzi, Mark Birchby, Margie Our E grade team had a really solid season Borg, Zanny Twopenny, Ali Lachlan Blieschke (’04) Hammond, Jane Heard, Guy putting a few good wins on the board but also Ludbrook & Paul Dare lucked out on finals by one win. Thanks must 03 Andrew Smith at the crease 29 01 02 03
go to the fill ins that helped out in the final few Gordon ’05) but couldn’t quite hang on losing contact Belinda Boundy (’05) on rounds and all those who came out in support the final by one goal. An insult to injury, but 0431 074 558 or can visit us on of the team. the girls fought so hard throughout the season the Old Collegians website www. Congratulations to our F grade team who to show just how well a bit of a mix matched scotchoc.com.au/about-socnc/. made it through to the semi finals by clinching team can go. It was fantastic to welcome Emily The club would like to thank all a draw in the last minor round of the season. Tucker (’05) to the club and welcoming back the umpires, supporters, scorers The girls really had to dig deep in the last Somer Henwood (’05) who both showed just and fill-ins who come out during round to make sure they secured their spot how amazing a player they can be. We would the season we could not function in the finals rounds. With a much contested also like to welcome to the Scotch Netball without you, and most importantly match outcome, the girls were confirmed family gorgeous little Emily Veronica Walkom to our sponsors Scotch College their finals spot with a draw and fought really who was born half way through January, Old Collegians Association and to make sure they finished their season on congratulations to Savannah and Damien on Holdfast Insurance Brokers for a high. Unfortunately the girls couldn’t get your second little princess. Looks like we their ongoing support. need another uniform made up! The club across the line in the semi final, after starting Belinda Boundy (’05) strong the girl’s opposition found their groove would also like to wish Laura a smooth and in the second quarter and progressed with an speedy recovery from her ACL injury, we unbeatable margin. can’t wait to have you back on the court again in the future. Well done to our L grade team who also made finals, again by drawing their last match Our M grade team did a fantastic job of the season to push ahead to fourth position in making the finals given their slightly on the ladder by percentage. The girls started inconsistent team throughout the season. their season reasonably well but came a bit The girls should be so proud of their efforts unstuck half way through losing a key shooter unfortunately losing their semi final which put Emily Carey to ongoing injuries. The team their season to an end. was extremely lucky to pick up a fantastic The Winter 2016 season kicks off on April shooter in Laura Entwistle who fit in with the 2nd with season fixtures available from team exceptionally well. Playing her heart out March 23rd. The club is really looking each week she shot like a star and refused forward to supporting its four teams this to take credit for her work. In pushing herself upcoming season. It’s great to see so many to the limit Laura unfortunately damaged girls interested in playing netball, and we her ACL in the semi final going off half way are always welcoming new members to the through the third quarter. The girls continued club either as full time players or as fill ins. to fight hard with one and a half shooters in Anyone who is interested in learning more Claire Gordon (’01) and Belinda Boundy (nee about the club, or interested in joining, can
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Engagements John Sydney Freebairn (’48) Alma Agricultural Bureau as well as Chairman and Secretary of Congratulations to Alice Morgan (‘09), John Freebairn ’48, was an active Old the Owen Branch Wheat and who was engaged to Jay Badiani over the Collegian, Member of the Black Label Group Woolgrowers’ Association. He Christmas break. and a Member of the Gratton Society and was Director of the Red Comb a wonderful supporter of Scotch College Congratulations to Sahsa Baranikov (‘02), Cooperative and a member of Adelaide, whom he represented at the Head who was engaged to Che Metcalfe on the South Australian Egg Board. of the River for two years. Born the eldest of her 30th birthday. Che and Sasha are also In the 80’s and 90’s he was a State three children, he passed away on January business partners who have founded an Director of the South Australian 5 at the age of 85 and is survived by his Adelaide-based ISP, Uniti Wireless. Co-operative Bulk Handling wife Susan, brother David ’52, sister in law Ltd. He was awarded a Life Congratulations to Andrew McKenzie (‘03), Margaret, sister Claire and stepchildren Membership of the Alma Country who was engaged to Sonia Gentile. Michel, Catriona, Elfleda, Andre, Geoffroy, Fire Service and a National Medal Henri, Philippe and their respective families. Marriages for his work in this area. John also John joined Scotch College from Balaklava served as a member of the Royal Congratulations to Sallie Riches ('07), who High School and left in 1948 to join Adelaide Geographic Society of South married her partner Andrew Swift on 11 University and then returned to the family Australia, the Historical Society March at Al Ru Farm. farm in Alma. He went on to serve in the and the Caledonian Society and a South Australian Parliament as the House Births Fellow of the Institute of Company of Assembly Member for Light from 1962 Directors. He had also been a Congratulations to Kristy Roeger (nee Chase) to 1970 and then as a Parliamentary Under Justice of the Peace for many years. ('05) and her husband Christopher on the Secretary. He was brought up in Alma and He will be missed by his lifelong recent arrival of their first son Henry Chase made strong connections and enormous school and university friends and Roeger, on the 20th of September 2015. contributions throughout this community for our thoughts are with his wife the rest of his life. Susan and family members. Deaths John also maintained his Scotch College links Andrew Stuart Tippett (’80) throughout his life, being an active member Marc Wollaston Murrell (’76) of The Old Collegians Society and a member John Sydney Freebairn (’47) of the Black Label Group and the Scotch 01 Alice Morgan & Jae Badiani Kimberley Jean McDonough (’01) College Foundation. John and Susan were also 02 Sasha Barinikov & Che Metcalfe Clive Enos Pocock (’67) members of the Gratton Society. 03 Andrew McKenzie & Sonia Gentile John Baily Stuart (’60) John was highly civic minded and served as 04 Sallie & Andrew Swift the President of the Hamley Bridge Hospital 05 Kristy, Christopher & Board for many years and President of the Henry Roeger 06 John Sydney Freebairn 31 01 02 03
Bryan Thompson (’46) and Lock. Bryan was very versatile and Robert Jonathan innovative, acting as an anaesthetist as well Bryan came to Scotch in 1943 after attending Chappel ('38) as surgeon and often performing operations Colonel Light Gardens Primary School. Of Robert Chappel’s death in and delivering babies with the support of diminutive stature, he was given the nickname October last year at the age of only nurses. He adapted medical equipment of “Tiny” and became a shoo-in to serve as 94 closed a life filled with great and, following the grant of a pilot’s licence, Cox of Scotch College Senior Crews – the adventure, military and sporting used his own light aircraft to provide a mini Clinker IV in 1944 and VIII in 1945 and 1946. involvement, and a deep feeling flying doctor service, without charge to the He was honoured by being asked to deliver of love, respect, honour, duty and patient. He adapted the plane so that it could the Loyal Toast at the celebratory dinner after loyalty to family and friends. accommodate a patient on a stretcher and Scotch won the Gossa Shield in 1944. carry a humid crib, which was powered by Bob and his younger brother John He did well academically and the award of a the aircraft’s cigarette lighter socket. attended Scotch College until Commonwealth scholarship enabled him to in 1932, his father died, and the Bryan was elected to the Franklin Harbour start a medical course at Adelaide University. eldest son was sent to stay with District Council and served from 1967 for 40 During his third year (1948) however, he relatives in Ballarat for a year. years as a respected councillor, becoming its was laid low by illness and a motorcycle Deputy Chairman. He was a regular attendee A highlight of Bob’s younger accident, causing him to have to forfeit his at Old Collegians’ regional sinners. years was being selected in scholarship and withdraw from university. the SA School Boys Cricket His magnificent contribution to the community Having recovered by the following year, Team in 1935-36 to compete of Upper Eyre Peninsula was recognised in he re-enrolled in the medical course and, against Victoria. His schooling 1979 by admission to Membership of the in typically determined fashion, supported concluded, when at the age of 16, himself financially by casual employment Order of Australia. his mother’s Legatee suggested driving taxis, assembling bicycles and night He retired from medical practice in 2005 and that he leave school and get a job shift factory work. died in September 2015. Maxine had pre- in order to help his family. This Upon graduation, Bryan gained experience deceased him in 1981 but he leaves a family he did willingly and accepted a in rural practice before moving to Cleve of four daughters and four grandchildren. position as a jackaroo on in 1961 with his wife Maxine. Accepting a Scotch College is proud to acknowledge Motpena Station in the Flinders request to fill in at the Cowell Hospital, they Bryan’s wonderful career which brought Ranges, where his love of the moved to that town and remained there for together a high level of professional skill and land and for the pastoral industry the next 45 years. In that time, he provided a dedication to the wellbeing of the people of was developed. a medical, surgical and obstetric service the Upper Eyre Peninsula. Bob joined Bennett and Fisher Ltd to the people of the Upper Eyre Peninsula, in 1939, and on his 20th birthday, Peter Trumble (’44) ranging as far afield as Cleve, Kimba, Whyalla he took leave from his employer 32 He adapted medical equipment and, following the grant of a pilot’s licence, used his own light aircraft to provide a mini flying doctor service, without charge to the patient. Bryan Thompson (’46) to enlist, His war service stretched from Bob was proud when in 2011, the 2/27th After leaving Scotch College, August 1940, until he was discharged from Battalion handed over its remembrance Kimberley studied at the the AIF as a sergeant of Don Company 2/27th crosses to Scotch College, at a moving Whitehouse Institute of Design in Batallion in May 1946. ceremony held at Scotch. The Scotch students Sydney before changing career After his war service ended, Bob re-joined now continue the 25 year tradition of placing paths and pursuing a career in Bennett and Fisher at the Adelaide head flags at the graves of more than 3,500 returned Medicine. She graduated with office before transferring to Yankalilla, where servicemen at Centennial Park Cemetery in Honours from a Bachelor of Health he became branch manager. He married the week leading up to Anzac Day. Sciences and studied Medicine Margaret his wife of 68 years in 1947. A large attendance, including numerous past at The University of Notre Dame They went on to have three children, John, military, business and sporting associates, (Fremantle). After graduation, Wendy and Peter. Both of Bob’s sons, and his farewelled Bob at his Funeral Service Kimberley went on to work in the grandsons attended Scotch. conducted in the Scotch College Chapel ICU of Royal Perth Hospital. The family relocated to Adelaide after 6 on October 24. Kimberley tragically passed years at Yankalilla and settled at Aldgate on a Thanks to Jeff Pistola, The Courier Newspaper, away at the age of 32 after beautiful 5 acre property named “Amberlea”. for this edited version of Bob’s eulogy. collapsing while jogging, leaving Bob had many passions, and “Amberlea” behind her husband of two was near the top of his list after family and his Kimberley months, Toby Miller. work. He would spend a couple of hours in McDonough-Miller (‘01) Anna Francis & Judy Arnold the garden before work, completing which Kimberley McDonough Miller attended ever project he was working on – digging the Scotch College from Year 1 through to Year swimming pool, making the cricket pitch and 10 and comes from a long line of Scotchies maintaining the paddocks, gardens and tennis including her father, David John McDonough, court. It was at “Amberlea” in 1956, that Bob grandfather Lindsay McDonough and her formed the Hills Horrors Tennis Club, a club uncle, Leigh Pritchard. that is still going strong today. Kimberley was a very able student during In 1985 Bob retired from the now Dalgety her time at Scotch, developing from a shy, Southern Farmers having gone – in his words introverted child into a young adult who – from junior office boy to top office boy in the possessed a creative flair while exemplifying role of general manager. It left him with more the qualities of a well-spoken, quiet, refined time to devote to other important interests, in and reliable student. She possessed the particular Legacy, to which he gave 55 years 01 Bryan Thompson ability to make people feel welcome with her of service, and the 2/27th Battalion. 02 Robert J Chappel personality and sense of hospitality. 03 Kimberley McDonough-Miller 33 01 02 03 04
Where are they now? squad for the March 2016 UCI World Track Officer of the Gliding Federation Championships in London - the final dress or Australia. Alex Porter (‘13) rehearsal before August’s Rio 2016 Olympic Samuel Stranks (’02) Alex Porter has had remarkable recent Games. On 3rd March, Alex and his six-man cycling successes in national and international squad were successful in their campaign Dr Samuel Stranks (’02) is an Old cycling events on the road and track. Alex was to win gold medals and rainbow jerseys by Collegian and Rhodes Scholar. initially selected via the schools SASI (South defeating reigning champions New Zealand Sam was recently recognised as Australian Sports Institute) cycling talent ID and host nation Great Britain in the 4000m one of eight Iconoclastic Scientists programme five years ago and is a founding Team Pursuit. It was Australia’s first team that are Shaping our Future and is member of the new Scotch College South pursuit title since 2014 and fifth in the past also a TED2016 Fellow. Australia Cycling Club. seven years. This addition to Alex’s tally of Sam is a Solar Energy Researcher major results sits proudly alongside his 2014 In late December, Alex followed a strong (Experimental Physicist) based U19 UCI World Track Championship Team showing at the 2016 Omnium Track National jointly at the Massachusetts Institute Pursuit gold medal. Championship with a win at the iconic of Technology and the University Mersey Wheel race at Devonport in Tasmania. Matthew Scutter (’08) of Cambridge, studying how light Following that victory, Alex placed just outside interacts with solar materials, Matthew Scutter was recently crowned the the top ten in the U23 Time Trial at January’s pioneering discoveries in the Junior World Gliding Champion in the senior National Road Championships in Ballarat. One field of low-cost, efficient solar class in Narromine, NSW. week later, Alex and his Australian endurance cells made from a revolutionary squad team mates placed a spectacular first A glider, or sailplane, is a sophisticated piece material called hybrid perovskites. to win gold in the 4000m Team Pursuit at the of machinery designed to travel at speeds The future of solar energy may UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Hong Kong. approaching 300kmph and capable of lie in hybrid perovskite, a man- The team posted blistering times of 3:56 in heights in excess of 10,000 metres; a glider made, cost-effective photovoltaic the last heat against Germany and 3:57 in the is basically an aircraft without an engine. mineral that promises to one day final against Denmark. Matthew, 25, started gliding at an early age outperform silicon. and has previously competed in the World At the beginning of February Alex and his At MIT, Sam Stranks is scoping Gliding Championships in 2011 (Germany) Did you know you can read this edition of Scotch Reports South Australian endurance squad team out the material’s potential, and 2013 (Poland). online on your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone? mates were victorious in the 4000m Team finding that it can be produced as Pursuit event at the Cycling Australia Track Matt’s ambition is to one day be a World transparent or opaque thin films. Over the coming editions, Scotch Reports will begin National Championships, which were held Champion in gliding (the Junior World transitioning to a mixed delivery, allowing you to choose at the Adelaide Super Drome. Along with Championship is for pilots under 26) and is whether you receive Scotch Reports in print or on your national championship gold medals, the team working towards that goal in everything he does. screens. It’s just one of the ways Scotch is embracing technology and helping our environment. posted an Australian championship record at “Matthew is certainly the most promising 01 Alex Porter in action 3:56 for the 4000 metres. young pilot in Australia today and is the one 02 Alex Porter with the Australian Men's Team Pursuit squad Alex was selected by Cycling Australia to watch for the future, he has a real talent 03 Matthew Scutter scotch.sa.edu.au/reports as a member of the men’s endurance for winning,” said Terry Cubley, Executive 04 Samuel Stranks 34 Did you know you can read this edition of Scotch Reports online on your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone?
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