Respect, Courtesy and Manners - Fundamental Requirements for Life
At Assembly last Friday we celebrated the news of a successful Open Day by sharing a glowing email from a visitor who attended the event. Over seventy Year 7 boys were involved as tour guides on Open Day, escorting parents through the new building and explaining our culture, ethos and the opportunities on offer at Scotch College. Overall the general feedback we have received from visitors on Open Day has been extremely positive. In particular, highlighting the courtesy and manners, the depth of knowledge and the obvious passion for their school our boys demonstrated. In an ever changing and increasingly complex world young people need a range of skills and talents as prerequisites for a happy and successful life. It is both interesting and pleasing to note that respect, courtesy and good manners, as acknowledged by our guests at Open Day, clearly remains at the top of that list of fundamental requirements for life.
Pied Piper of Hamelin
This year the Middle School drama production, 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin' hits the stage for three captivating performances on Thursday 3, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 April. The cast of 30 students has been rehearsing since the start of term and the excitement is now hard to contain. The Foundation Theatre stage is being built this weekend with a major dress rehearsal scheduled for Tuesday 1 April. Tickets for 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin' are on sale via Book an Event on the College website.
Scholarships into Year 7 2015
Each year the College offers a number of scholarships for boys moving into Year 7. Testing for these scholarships is scheduled for Saturday 10 May in the Dickinson Centre. If you wish your son to sit this testing please visit the College website www.scotch.wa.edu.au and follow the Scholarship prompts to register. Applications close on 24 April.
Year 7 International Immersion Week - Winter Term
The Year 7 International Immersion Week was featured at the Year 7 Parent Information Evening at the start of term. This programme offers Year 7 boys a choice of four week long opportunities to explore in depth the history, language and activity of another culture other than our own.
The four options are:
- Year 7 Singapore Tour - 40 places
- Singapore @School Tour - 70 places
- French Immersion Week - 30 places
- Indonesian Immersion Week - 20 places
As the planning for the tour to Singapore requires a longer lead time, we are holding a Parent Information Evening in MacKellar Hall at 6.30pm on Tuesday 1 April to present details for families and boys interested in this tour.
Richard Ledger
Head of Middle School