Welcome back to Autumn Term. I trust everyone had a refreshing break and found some space for quality family time amidst our busy schedule of ongoing personal and professional commitments. I know how great it is to see our boys return bringing their energy and vibrancy into our three sub-schools and boarding.

Not that I needed any convincing of the benefits of a Pre K-12 environment, however, if I did, then Friday's Junior School ANZAC Day service simply reinforced my love of working across all the grade levels. The quality of our young boys' speaking, singing and level of reverence at such an important event was heartwarming. Seeing our School Captain, Harry Gilchrist, speak to our Junior School boys about the importance of ANZAC Day, demonstrated everything that is important to us at Scotch College, especially the concept of aspirational leadership. Congratulations to Mr Stewart, his staff and especially our young boys for making the ceremony so special.

Over the next couple of weeks, our Senior School boys will have their hatches battened down as they commence on a very important series of examinations. These are aimed at giving our Year 11s a sense of how well they have adjusted to a new regime of Senior School.  Most importantly, the exams will provide our Year 12s with a very important window into how things are progressing in their final year. We wish all of our senior boys well and know that they have been well prepared by their respective teachers.

One of the things we very much value at the College is the opportunity for our students to step up to the leadership plate. With our Year 11 and 12s busy on exams and not on campus day to day, except for when they are attending exams, our Year 10s become our senior leaders at the College. This is a great opportunity for them to role model their charisms and attributes to their fellow students, staff and the wider community, and assume senior leadership with events such as marching, assemblies and general role modeling across the school. I hope they enjoy this opportunity, which is just part of their journey as young men at Scotch College.

This week, to be specific on 8-10 May, in partnership with cultural not for profit 'FORM', we will again host the three days school programme of WA's biggest children's literature and arts festival, Scribblers. The Scotch based events will be attended by our boys, alongside students from 64 other visiting schools. This will make for a very busy campus this week.

Our College is delighted to once again partner with this amazing festival. Furthermore, I strongly encourage the Scotch community to get involved with the 'Scribblers Festival Family Weekend' happening in and around the Claremont Goods Shed on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May. During the coming weekend you can access free literature-based activities with internationally renowned children's authors, immerse your boys and yourself in art exhibitions, hands on workshops, and a dedicated Mother's Day Bakers Market. If you want to find out more go to www.scribblersfestival.com.au.

Finally, as a College that owes it foundation to a mother and wife, Jane Alexander, who in 1896 demanded that a school for Presbyterian boys be started in Perth in 1897, we should not need reminding about the importance of Mother's Day on Sunday 12 May. Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mums, Grandmas and any other Mum who has been associated with our College over the years. Enjoy your well-earned celebration.

Have a great fortnight.

Chaplain's Reflections

'Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives … you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country.  Therefore rest in peace.  There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side, here in this country of ours… You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace.  After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.'

The moving words of the Turkish leader Atatürk (in 1934) speak powerfully into our context after the recent massacres in a synagogue near San Diego, in a church in Colombo and in a mosque in Christchurch.  After such atrocities, it would be so easy to conclude that there is inherent tension between the Islamic and Western cultures, or even that they are incompatible.

If there is anything that the reaction to recent events has shown us, it is that we have more in common than that which divides us. We share so much and have so much to learn from each other. As the phoenix bird, there rises from the ashes of these tragedies, a common humanity that transcends culture, religion, nationality. Amidst the outpouring of grief, communities have come together to declare, 'we shall overcome'.

In the heart of God we are intimately connected, which makes possible our essential solidarity with each another. 

A Day in the Life of...

Our Year 10 boys, midway through the subject selection process, have the opportunity, this week, to adopt a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) timetable for a day, followed by an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) timetable for a day. This initiative, offered by the College, is in place to support boys to make the right choice of programme and subjects for their final two years at the College.

At the end of Summer Term, the Year 10 cohort selected five courses of interest from both programmes, via the Scotch course selection website (https://home.scotch.wa.edu.au/courses/). An individual timetable was then generated for each student, based on their selections, so they could experience and learn about their chosen subjects. Both days start with an information session regarding the structure and benefits of each programme, and the requirements needed to graduate. The five periods that follow, are a combination of mini Year 11 lessons, information about the individual course requirements and an opportunity for the boys to ask any questions. Hopefully, this will assist the boys in the process of selecting their chosen subjects from the 66 courses on offer, before the due date in Week 4.

Although some boys may have already selected either the IBDP or WACE prior to these days, it remains important for all boys to understand the requirements of each programme. Last year a number of students reconsidered their choice after this experience. Each programme has its own strengths that will ultimately suit the pathway of each boy to varying degrees, but having all the information prior to finalising their decision is an imperative part of the process. In addition, it is important for the boys' strength of community, to have an understanding of their peers' academic programme, whether that be the Alternative Academic Pathway (AAP) or Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), both in the WACE programme, or the IBDP.

We wish the boys every success in choosing the right combination of courses over the coming weeks. Should parents of Year 10 boys need any further information or support in understanding the requirements of either programme, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Frusher, our Careers Adviser or, for questions specific to the Diploma, Mr Scaife, IBDP Co-ordinator.

Gratitude and the ANZACs

"Feeling gratitude and never expressing it is like wrapping a present and never giving it." - William Arthur Ward

One thing I have tried to do more often as I have grown older, is to be thankful for what I have and what I experience. This is not so much in terms of the possessions I own but the positive relationships I have, the good health I enjoy, the laughter I share and the amazing sights in the world around me. I think it is natural to become more appreciative as we age, perhaps wistfully longing for the things we used to be able to do when we were younger.

Something that has required a little more conscious effort on my part, has been to regularly express that gratitude, directly to the person or people responsible. There are so many people who help me in my role and in my life – help me to be a better person, help me to get things done which will hopefully benefit our boys – and I try to remember to thank them, to let them know that I am aware of what they have done and to acknowledge what a difference they make in my life, even for the small things.

I think the largest barrier to each of us showing more gratitude is that it takes a little bit of time – time to reflect and time to express thanks. Typing an email or, even rarer these days, writing a hand-written note, requires a bit of thought and a willingness to sacrifice a bit of time. But many of the most wonderful moments from my time in teaching have been when I have received thank you notes from students, staff or parents. It is a deeply humbling experience to know that someone cares enough to give up their time and spend it expressing their thanks. The more often we can encourage our boys to express gratitude, the better for them and for our community.

Worry Warts

Whilst in the gratitude groove, I wanted to express my thanks to the cast, crew and staff involved in the Middle School production of 'Worry Warts', which was performed towards the end of Week 10 Summer Term. I did not get a chance to write about it then, but it is wonderful for our boys to have the opportunity to be a part of such experiences and it was pleasure to be a part of the audience.

Harmony Week

In Week 10, we had some guests in to speak with the Year 7s about Autism. I was grateful that these people were willing to share their experiences in an effort to help our boys better understand what it is like to live with autism. This was a part of Harmony Week, where the emphasis is on appreciating and celebrating the differences between people, and the richness and benefits which this brings to our world. I was also grateful to the Year 7s for the thoughtful way they responded to the presentation, evident in the questions many of them asked. We will be expanding this programme in future.

Year 5 Moray Camp

I was grateful to be able to spend a couple of days down at Moray with the Year 5s just before the end of last term. What a fantastic programme they experienced and what a wonderful bunch of boys they are! From crawling through the mud on their Amazing Race, to paddling up and down the river on inflatable rafts, to lying out under a perfectly still night sky that was dripping in stars, the boys were able to share in just a bit of the wonder of our world. Time spent in nature is so important to our wellbeing and our boys are very fortunate to be able to visit Moray as part of the School's Outdoor Education programme. And whilst they might not appreciate it now, each of those activities helps to develop their character. I would like to say thank you to Dan Nelson and the Outdoor Education staff, as well as the teachers who gave up time with their families to be there with the boys.

ANZAC Day

I was also fortunate to attend the Town of Claremont's ANZAC Day service just before the end of the holidays. It was pleasing to see some Scotch College boys in the crowd, and also for us to have Pipe Major Alex Mallawarachchi (Year 12, Cameron House) playing the pipes and Year 8s, Thomas Gray (David House) and Patrick Hayes (Robert House), laying a wreath on behalf of the School. This day is one of those special occasions where we, as a community, pause to give thanks, silent thanks, for those who have been willing to sacrifice so much for people they never met. Our gratitude is expressed by getting up rather early, often when it is dark and cold. It is in the standing and waiting patiently, it is in the listening to the words that are spoken, and it is in the repeating of the words, "Lest We Forget". In doing so, we take time from our day and our lives to acknowledge the generosity of others, whose names we do not know.

"The more you recognise and express gratitude, the more things you will have to express gratitude for."  - Zig Ziglar

Abrolhos Islands Adventurous Journey

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Adventurous Journey was a great success with all students receiving their diving qualifications and experiencing the unique Abrolhos Islands environment. There are a few photos below and the trip will run again in April 2020.

Boys are reminded to get along to the lunchtime meetings in room 9.123 and work towards achieving their awards.

 

Spring Cleaning

Now is the time to do your Spring cleaning. See below for two opportunities to clean out your cupboards and contribute to excellent causes and the recycling of clothing - the second greatest contributor to landfill around the world.

Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

Congratulations to the following boys who received their Duke of Edinburgh's International Award recently:

Bronze

Jarvis Banfield
Conor Bartlett
Angus Cullen Falconer
Grayson Downes
Benjamin Howie
Connor Smith
Arun Tibbals
Hamish Watson
Adam Darley

Silver

Liam McCreery
Joshua Nicholson
James Rex

Annual Appeal 2019

The 2019 Annual Giving Programme will be dedicated to the Scotch College Scholarship and Bursary Fund. Each donation from the Scotch community will help us to offer the gift of a Scotch College education to students to whom it may not otherwise be available.

Donations to the Annual Appeal are tax deductible and can be made online here. Alternatively, please download and complete this form and return it to the College.

For more information, please contact Kate Quinn, Director of Marketing, Advancement & Community Relations on Kate.Quinn@scotch.wa.edu.au or (08) 9383 6832.

Insurance Against Injury

Scotch College does not provide insurance cover for students on a 24 hour basis. However, we do have accident insurance for all boys whilst they are in the charge and under the control of the College. This includes cover whilst on work experience. The amount of cover is dependent upon the type of injury, generally to a maximum of $1,000.00, with the exception of total and permanent disability. This cover does not include expenses which can be claimed through Medicare and private health insurance or the Medicare Gap and only provides limited cover for dental expenses. Parents are strongly recommended as a minimum to take out insurance cover with their own private insurance.

New Intimate Image Laws

We have received an information update from the WA Government Department of Justice with regards to the new Intimate Image Laws, which came into effect on 15 April. This is an important issue for adolescents and their use of technology. If you would like more information about this issue, please click here. It is a timely reminder of the serious consequences that are attached to the misuse of digital technology and images. Parents, if you can initiate a discussion with your son on this issue, then it can help him to be aware of the pitfalls and hopefully ensure that any decisions he makes about the use of his phone, and associated images, is informed.

Clothes & Accessories Needed for Bindaring Red Cross Sale

Scotch College is once again supporting this local fundraiser.

Please take the opportunity to clear out your wardrobe as the season changes.

Good Quality Clean Clothes for men, women and children plus Shoes, Bags, Belts, Scarves and Costume Jewelry in good condition, are needed to stock the 56th Bindaring Clothing Sale at Claremont Showground on Saturday 18 May 2019. All funds raised support Australian Red Cross local services in our community. Last year's sale raised an amazing $195,000

Collection boxes will be located in the Uniform Shop and Senior, Middle and Junior School Reception to Friday 10 May.

We will also have a driveway drop off on Wednesday 8 May, at the Junior School slipway from 7.30 am to 9.00 am.

Thank you for supporting this event.

Town of Claremont Road Redevelopment Project

Please see notification letter from Town of Claremont with information for Davies Road redevelopment. If you have any queries please contact Town of Claremont as indicated in their letter.

Uniform Shop

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8.00am to 5.00pm
Thursday, Friday	7.30am to 11.30am

The Uniform Shop will be closed for the Mid-Term Break and Public Holiday (ie Friday 31 May)

Supporters' Tops

Supporters' tops are available in the Uniform Shop. We have a softshell jacket and vest, and a warm rugby jumper – all ideal for those cold winter mornings next to the playing field!

From the Head of Junior School

Keep Rowing

In 1829, a student of Cambridge University wrote to his friend who attended Oxford University. In that letter he challenged him to a boat race on the River Thames. That letter would start a tradition that has lasted through 165 annual competitions, where men from Oxford and Cambridge Universities would gather on the Thames to pit themselves against the challenging 6.5 kilometre course to see which team would come out on top.

In 1927, the women joined the battle and since then we have seen them too compete to represent their universities in this grueling competition.

To date the scores are fairly even. Oxford University has won 80 men's races and Cambridge University has won 85. While on the women's side, Oxford has won 30 and Cambridge has won 44.

Potential rowers start training in September but the squads are not chosen until December. Each member of the final squad then undertakes a grueling programme of daily training from September to April, both in the gym and on the river. Part of the training also involves working with Army Commando Units. They also have to keep up with their studies at the same time.

So, what does this have to do with education?  On Tuesday morning at our start of term assembly, I spoke with the Junior School boys about the importance of trying hard and persevering. Using this example of the effort required to achieve a goal of not only competing for their school but to go out in the race and win. We used this to highlight the importance of perseverance. Each member of the team was dedicated to their own personal and individual competitive spirit and hard work but also needed to see the importance of working as a team. When a member of that team decided he was too fatigued or too sore to continue, he would undo all the work of the team and the team would lose.

My challenge for the boys was to see the importance of trying hard and persevering. To see that the extra effort they put into things is often rewarded. For many people, they believe that God is there to help them through the difficult challenges they may face. Others believe that through hard work and commitment to endeavour, they will enjoy success. What I have asked our boys to do is put in that extra effort and to see that through this effort, the challenges they face often result in success and a sense of accomplishment.

With great effort, brings greater rewards.

 

Learning and action

At the end of last term, the Year 3 classes produced a series of separate actions to benefit both the Scotch College Junior School and the wider community. The actions they took were in response to the unit of inquiry about community groups that they have been engaged in. The actions included a rubbish collection around the playground, a toy swap, that saw 100% of the toys finding new homes amongst the boys in our school, the 'Have you switched off?' campaign encouraging students and staff to switch off equipment and power at the wall. All of the actions put forward by the Year 3 boys were outstanding and produced such positive feelings amongst our school and positive results for our community.

For the final action, families were asked to donate toys and blankets to the Shenton Dog Refuge.  Over the holidays, two of our Year 3 students: Cameron and Emerson, delivered the gifts to the Dog's Refuge.  Mrs McLeay's car boot was crammed packed. Two large bins were filled and given to the refuge as well. Their gesture and gifts were greatly appreciated and demonstrated the caring nature of our boys and the PYP in action.  Well done to everyone involved.

Junior School Resource Centre

Never Stop Reading Together…

Reading is a fundamental skill your child will use throughout their life but research from Edith Cowan University literacy expert Dr Margaret Merga indicates that around half of all parents stop reading aloud with their child once their child is perceived to be an independent reader.

Sharing stories and reading aloud with your child at any age strengthens their skills in reading, writing and comprehension. It also builds their confidence and sense of security and creates special bonding time and memories that you and your son will cherish. Whilst reading a novel or picture book sends you on a magical journey together, reading for information such as asking your son to read the newspaper aloud as you are cooking or having breakfast, reading a recipe or manual together as you construct are equally valuable reading and comprehension experiences.

The Education Department provides practical tips and factsheets to parents on supporting their child's reading journey on their website: Never Stop Reading

The Scotch Junior Middle Library is open from 7:40 am until 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. All members from the Scotch Community are welcome to come and borrow. We hope to see you in our space very soon to borrow a book to share with your children.

Mrs Kathryn Salt
Junior School Teacher-Librarian

Primary Years Programme (PYP) Learner Profile

The New Enhanced PYP Approaches to Learning

In the first Thistle article this year, I discussed the introduction of the New Enhanced Approaches to Learning (ATLs) where the students develop cognitive and metacognitive skills, which are transferable to different types of learning situations.

Through collaborative planning, the teachers consider how to develop the approaches to learning holistically, identifying connections between approaches to learning and the learner profile attributes; e.g. thinking skills are necessary to become an effective thinker or an inquirer.

Students and staff embed the approaches to learning implicitly in the classroom culture by:

• using the language of the approaches to learning
• modelling the approaches to learning
• giving feedback about the approaches to learning.

Together with students, staff establish the approaches to learning explicitly through their programme of inquiry by:

• identifying specific approaches to learning for development in a unit of inquiry
• co-constructing approaches to learning goals
• reflecting on specific approaches to learning from each unit
• designing specific learning engagements to support the development of approaches to learning
• monitoring and documenting the development of approaches to learning.

Teachers now have the flexibility to adopt, adapt and extend sub-skills most relevant to their context, for early learners and primary aged students. Some examples of sub-skills include:

• thinking – critical, creative, transfer
• research – ethical, media and information literacy
• communication – listening, speaking, interpreting
• social – interpersonal, social and emotional intelligence
• self-management – mindfulness, time management, organisation.

Mr Warwick Norman
Junior School Dean of Teaching and Learning

Pre-Kindergarten (Monday to Tuesday)

Pre-Kindergarten had a very eventful Summer Term and Autumn Term will be just as action-packed. For our 3-year-old boys and girls, this is their introduction to school life, and we aim to make it enjoyable, developmentally appropriate, unique and above all, play-based.

In Summer Term, the children began developing their independence and interpersonal skills, they learned the routines of Pre-Kindergarten, developed new friendships and challenged themselves with new experiences.

Our unit of inquiry for Semester 1 is 'Who we are', focusing on the central idea; 'Learning who I am.' Within this, we are looking at 'What is important to me'; 'Discovering what I can do'; 'How we are different and the same'. This has been an incredibly rich learning experience for the Pre-Kindergarten class and at times challenging, as they begin to develop understanding and empathy for others and learn different perspectives such as likes, dislikes, abilities, appearance, and family units.

One of our focuses has been, what healthy food we like to eat. We have been cooking some of the Pre-Kindergarten favourite foods, and in doing so promoting independence, cooperation, and language skills, with the students being involved every step if the way. Cooking has also been great for maths and science experience. The children have weighed and measured ingredients, juiced, mixed, cooked and frozen to change the state of matter. They made predictions about how foods would alter and how they would taste. Sometimes they were surprised by the outcome, for example, we put liquid cream into a jar and shook it until it turned first into thickened cream, and then, with more shaking, into yellow butter.

Another focus has been developing individual ways of expressing who we are and how we see ourselves and others. Creativity comes in many forms, and our Pre-Kindergarten children have used every medium imaginable to create art that reflects who they are and what is special to them. They have created self-portrait's in 2D by drawing and painting, and in 3D by using play dough, natural and human-made materials. They have brought in their most cherished things and discussed them in front of the class and they have used boxes to construct places they would like to live.  They have cooperated in dramatic play to create imaginary scenarios and spent a lot of time discussing and negotiating so that all participants had a say and were included.

As well as all this, Pre-Kindergarten has spent a lot of time in the magnificent outdoors, running, jumping, climbing and building.

       

We can't wait to see how Autumn Term progresses. One thing I am sure of, it will be fun.

Ms Sam Lock
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Year 5L News

The Year 5L boys had a wonderful time at Camp Moray prior to the holidays.  They took part in a wide variety of activities that challenged their collaboration skills, physical skills and knowledge of their environment and connection to the land.  They participated in orienteering which allowed them the opportunity to get-to-know the campsite and to begin to use a compass for direction. One of the highlights of the camp was rafting. The boys were responsible for getting everyone safely down the river and back again with quite a few splashes on the way and maybe a man or two overboard. It was great fun and both Dr O'Connell and Mr Stewart enjoyed the opportunity to share this experience with them.  The boys learned about stargazing and dreamtime stories as well as inquiring into the plant and animal life in and around the camp.  They were thoroughly exhausted on their return to school but powered their way through the next few days, reflecting on their experiences and considering ways to improve Moray for the future. The boys used their learning in maths to design new spaces for Moray in Planner 5D, an app that allows them to build architectural structures.  There were so many carefully considered and sustainable ideas which they will present to Dr O'Connell this term.

  

Ms Irene Louden
Year 5 Teacher

From the Head of Middle School

Outdoor Education is front and centre at the start of this term with Year 6 and Year 8 boys involved with the first part of their 2019 programme.  Year 6 boys commence surfing lessons as a precursor to their Outdoor Education Camp to Lancelin later this year and Year 8 boys head to Moray for their week long adventure in the bush.  On the surface, boys see themselves learning or refining skills in surfing, canoeing or the technical skills required to work on the ropes courses.  But below the surface critical skills such as: assessing and mitigating against risks, planning team-based approaches to tasks, developing partnerships, sequencing and perhaps above all, listening are vital skills being repeatedly developed.  These are the transferrable skills we need boys to master and practicing them in an outdoor setting offers concrete, real life contexts to learn them in.

The Outdoor Education Programmes be it at Moray, Lancelin, Ningaloo or Margaret River are full of watershed moments for our boys: safely belaying someone down the climbing wall, swimming out of a capsized canoe or sleeping through a stormy night in a tent you have set up yourself, all help build self-confidence and the shared experiences cement friendships and a sense of team, fundamental attributes to bring back into a classroom setting and for life in general.

Anzac Day fell during the school holidays and many of the boys learning the bagpipes at Scotch were involved with piping duties at Anzac Day services throughout the metropolitan area, on Rottnest Island and in two southwest country towns.  Middle School was once again invited to represent Scotch College in the Town of Claremont's Anzac Day Service, with Patrick Hayes (8.3) and Tom Gray (8.3) laying a wreath on behalf of the past and present students.

Boots for Communities

With the start of a new Winter Sport season many boys require the next size in football or hockey boots.  If that leaves you with a pair of last years' boot surplus to family requirements, we would love to take them off your hands and add them to our Boots for Communities collection.  At the Middle School Reception, we have collection bin for spare pairs of boots that will be packaged up and sent to footy loving kids in remote communities.

Why Audition For A School Production?

Being involved in a drama production is an enriching process, one which develops resilience and challenges students to commit wholeheartedly to an intensive rehearsal schedule.  The Worry Warts cast explored patience, had to think outside the box and worked collaboratively to produce a performance as close to a professional standard as possible.

As Director for the Year 6-7 Production, it was my pleasure to cultivate the growth and learning of each member of the cast as they navigated such a rich task.  I feel confident that this production is something each of them will cherish as they continue on their school journey.  I highly encourage all students to audition for a school production and have the courage to commit to a unique opportunity outside their everyday experiences.

I think that the best part of being in the school production is having the chance to do something you love while still having a good time with your mates.  Harry Osborne (7.1)

I was able have such a great experience and I knew had to try my best because lots of other people would have loved to have a role in the production.  Benjamin Pritchard (6.4)

I felt honoured to take part in a Scotch play.  The fact that I had this chance with my friends was opulent, exciting and the best part of being in the school production.  Guy Teissier (7.5)

The best thing about being in the 2019 school production of 'Worry Warts' was the team building.  I now have friends in Year 6 and Year 8, and I would have never become friends with them if I hadn't taken this magnificent opportunity.  This kind of bonding is really fun, and helps all of us work better while acting together.  Alastair Walker (7.1)

The Worry Warts production was an experience that taught me what is essential in a production.  The process included ups and downs, creating characters, meeting new friends and it also helped me feel more confident!  Xavier Balnaves (7.1)

  

Mrs Emma Cooper
Middle School Drama Teacher

Middle School Music

Year 6 Music Programme

Summer Term saw the rolling out of all the concert band instruments for all of the Year 6 boys.  The boys have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments during class time such as the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass guitar and percussion.  The saxophone is a new welcome addition to the Year 6 Band Programme. The programme focuses on developing the boys' skills on their chosen instrument as well as their ensemble skills.  The focus this term is to start preparing the boys to perform more complex repertoire that involves melodic and harmonic parts.  They will perform repertoire such as canons, duets and simple band arrangements.  The Year 6 boys are working towards their showcase concert in Winter Term.

Year 7 General Music

The Year 7 General Music boys have been exploring a large variety of music creation options including acoustic guitars, electronic music software and are now embarking on the new MusicEDU DJ course. This course gives the boys the opportunity to learn how to mix like a professional DJ using iPads whilst learning the elements of music such as rhythm and texture, two very important fundamentals of today's music.

Year 7 Extension

The Year 7 Music Extension students have travelled around the world and learned about the music from a variety of countries.  They have investigated the culture, traditional instruments and the musical styles of their chosen country.  This term there is a big focus on composing and performing which builds on the theory and practical skills that they acquired during Summer Term.

  

Year 8 General Music

This year started off well for the boys who chose the Year 8 General Music pathway with over 40 involved this semester working towards improving their skills in contemporary music performance, composition and recording.  The boys have formed groups and are currently demonstrating their skills they have developed for their Criterion B Performance Task.  An eclectic mix of tastes resulted in a range of performances from acoustic guitar renditions of Auld Lang Syne right through to Alternative Rock sounds of The Cranberries' Zombie.

   

Year 8 Music Extension

Last term the Year 8 boys studied the different styles of music from various historical eras ranging from Baroque, Classical, Romantic to the music that we hear today.  This term they have begun work on their first composition for the term which features a solo instrument accompanied by a chordal instruments such as the piano or guitar.  The boys are also preparing for their upcoming performance assessment with group and individual performances.

Middle School Scotch Rocks

Middle School Rock Band "Scotch Rocks" directed by Mr Rob Spence and Mr Adrian Hicks is developing well this semester with the boys now working through their second Heavy Rock tune, The White Stripes' biggest hit, Seven Nation Army. These boys are looking forward to performing at assembly, lunchtime concerts and other opportunities later on in the year.  Watch this space!

Ms Jenny Sullivan and Mr Adrian Hicks
Middle School Music Teachers

Supporting Your Son in the MYP Presentation

Middle School Parents are encouraged to attend this information session, presented by Sophie Berry, Dean of Teaching and Learning Middle School, from 10.00am – 11.30am on Monday 13 May in the Dining Hall Annexe.  The session is helpful for all parents, however is particularly tailored toward parents that are new to the Middle Years Programme.  To register your attendance please click here and enter the Event Code: 23fyb 

The presentation slides and notes will also be available on the Teaching & Learning website following the session if you are unable to attend on the day.

Mrs Sophie Berry
Dean of Teaching and Learning Middle School

Student Achievements

Congratulations to Lucas Woolf (8.5) who represented WA in the Little Athletics Nationals (u13 and u15 competition) in Hobart over the holidays.  The WA team came 4^th overall, behind NSW, VIC and QLD.  Lucas came 5^th in the final of the 100 metres with an impressive time and won bronze in the 4x100m relay, behind NSW and VIC.

Important Dates in Middle School Autumn Term

Tuesday 7 May	Year 6.1 & 6.2 Surfing Lessons
Wednesday 8 May	Year 6.3 & 6.4 Surfing Lessons Year 6.1 & 6.2 Big Day In at PLC
Thursday 9 May	Year 6.3 & 6.4 Surfing Lessons
Friday 10 May	Year 6 Scribblers Festival, 10.45am – 1.55pm Scotch v Trinity College (home) Year 6 Parent Function, 6.30pm Coast Port Beach
Monday 13 May	Year 8.7 Moray Departs Supporting Your Son in the MYP – Presented by Sophie Berry, Dean of T&L 10.00am, Dining Hall Annexe
Tuesday 14 May	Year 7 NAPLAN Writing & Reading GL – Period 3
Wednesday 15 May	Year 7 NAPLAN Conventions of Language GL – Period 1
Thursday 16 May	Year 7 NAPLAN Numeracy GL – Period 1 Year 7 Parent Function (details TBA)
Friday 17 May	Year 7 NAPLAN catch up day MS Assembly (internal) 12.00pm MacKellar Hall Year 8.7 Moray Returns (12.00pm) Scotch BYE
Monday 20 May	Year 8.1 & 8.2 Moray Departs
Friday 24 May	Year 6 French Puppetry Incursion Year 8.1 & 8.2 Moray Returns (12.00pm) Wesley College v Scotch (away)
Wednesday 29 May	MS Inter-House Cross Country, 1.30pm
Thursday 30 May	JS/MS Music Autumn Soiree, 5.30pm Memorial Hall
Friday 31 May	Mid-Term Break (no classes)
Monday 3 June	WA Day Public Holiday (no classes)
Wednesday 5 June	Year 7 Bibbulmun Track Departs (Boarders only)
Friday 7 June	Year 7 Bibbulmun Track Returns (Boarders only) Hale v Scotch (away)
Monday 10 June	Year 8.3 & 8.4 Moray Departs
Wednesday 12 June	MS Information Session (Prospective Parents), 5.30pm
Thursday 13 June	MS Information Session (Prospective Parents), 9.00am
Friday 14 June	Year 8.3 & 8.4 Moray Returns 12.00pm MS Assembly (internal), 12.00pm MacKellar Hall Scotch v Guildford Grammar (home) Year 8 Parent Function (details TBA)
Monday 17 June	Year 8.5 & 8.6 Moray Departs
Tuesday 18 June	Year 6 Coffee Morning, 8.30am Shorehouse Swanbourne
Thursday 20 June	Year 7 Scotch v Dulwich Singapore Rugby March, 2.45pm JS/MS Music Winter Soiree, 5.30pm Memorial Hall
Friday 21 June	Year 8.5 & 8.6 Moray Returns Scotch v Aquinas College (home)
Thursday 27 June	Church in the City Excursion (all MS), 9.00am – 12.30pm JPSSA Inter-School Cross Country, 1.00pm
Friday 28 June	MS Assembly, 12.00pm DC Trinity College v Scotch (away) Jazz Night, 6.30pm DC
Friday 5 July	Autumn Term Concludes Semester 1 Reports published in SEQTA Engage

From the Head of Senior School

Leadership

The commencement of Autumn Term, with the first semester behind us, provides a great opportunity to reflect on one of the areas that helps make Scotch College such a vibrant and engaging environment. Our Year 12 boys have been outstanding in the manner in which they have led the school and set the tone for the younger students to follow. They have stepped up individually and collectively to encourage, support, challenge and guide. This has been evident around the yard, in House time and in co-curricular activities. An example of this was their presentation to the Year 11 boys in the lead up to the examination period, where they discussed their study habits and approaches to study, and provided some helpful hints about what to avoid.

Our vertical Mentor Groups are vital to this leadership model as they encourage the integration of our students from Years 9 through to 12. The senior students have the opportunity to lead their groups and boys are supported in having the opportunity to speak in front of that group. This skill is an important one and two of the activities undertaken in the Year 11 leadership course further add to this. The Triple H speeches, where students talk about a hero, hardship or highlight in their life and The Gettysburg Address, are both central to the course. The boys made their Triple H speeches last term in front of their peers within each House, and these were an outstanding success. It was not always the story or the manner of delivery that made a speech successful. In some cases, it was the fact that an individual had the courage to stand before his peers and share something close to his heart, or even just to step out of his comfort zone and speak in front of a group. Many of us find this very challenging, but it is an important skill to develop. We obviously see the fruits of this experience when our boys speak at events such as Assemblies or House Meetings or give readings in Chapel, but it is also evident in the smaller incidents that may go unnoticed by many. The times when a boy is now more comfortable in sharing his opinion within a small group, or is confident enough to raise his hand and ask a question in class or is more willing to engage in conversation with people he does not normally mix with. This is obviously just a very small part of leadership, but is a life skill that will help our students speak up, build new friendships and find new opportunities that they may have missed if they had not engaged with those around them.

Important Dates in Senior School Autumn Term

Date	Event	Location	Time
Week 2A
Monday 6 May	Year 11 and 12 WACE examinations, Year 12 Diploma examinations, Year 11 Diploma classes as usual, Year 11 and 12 AAP work experience and/or examinations all week
	Year 10 'A day in the life of a WACE student…'		8.30am - 3.30pm
	Generations in Jazz Tour final day	Mt Gambier
	Year 11 and 12 Brain Reset Course		3.45pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 7 May	Year 10 'A day in the life of a Diploma student…'		8.30am - 3.30pm
	Year 9 Guest Speaker (Craig Challen)	Memorial Hall	11.00am - 12noon
	Year 9 House Head Meetings	BRC (Library)	3.30pm -7.30pm
	Year 11 and 12 Brain Reset Session		3.45pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday 8 May	Year 10 Languages and Culture Excursion	UWA	11.05am -12.15pm
Thursday 9 May	Year 9 Scribblers Festival Excursion	Potters' House	9.50am -1.00pm
Friday 10 May	Scribblers' Festival final day
	Senior School Marching (No Assembly)	Dickinson Centre	8.30am - 8.50am
	PSA Sport – Scotch College v Trinity College (Please visit sport.scotch.wa.edu.au for details)	Home	1.30pm onwards
Saturday 11 May	PSA Sport – Scotch College v Trinity College (Please visit sport.scotch.wa.edu.au for details)	Home	8.30am onwards
Week 3B
Monday 13 May	Year 11 and 12 WACE examinations, Year 12 Diploma examinations, Year 11 Diploma classes as usual, Year 11 and 12 AAP normal timetable, TAFE and/or examinations all week
Tuesday 14 May	Year 9 NAPLAN (Writing)
	Year 10 Guest Speaker (Paul Litherland)	Memorial Hall	12.05pm - 1.00pm
	Friends of Scotch Music (FOSM) Meeting	Senior School Music Department	7.00pm - 8.30pm
	Scotch Parents Meeting	Dining Room Annexe	7.00pm - 8.30pm
	WADL Debating Round 3 Week 1	Shenton College	6.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 15 May	Salvation Army Soup Kitchen	Northbridge	6.15am - 9.30am
	Year 10 House Head Meetings	Bunning Resource Centre (Library)	3.30pm - 7.30pm
Thursday 16 May	National High School Mooting Competition commences	Bond University
Friday 17 May	Senior School Marching (No Assembly)	Dickinson Centre	8.30am - 8.50am
	National High School Mooting Competition final day	Bond University
	PSA Sport – Scotch College Bye
	Year 10 Cadet Camp departs
Saturday 18 May	PSA Sport – Scotch College Bye
	Year 10 Cadet Camp returns
	50 Mile Walk practice
	Year 10 and 11 Bibbulmun Track Expedition departs
Monday 20 May	Year 9 NAPLAN Testing (Reading)

Boys' Achievements

Benjamin Scott (Year 10 Ross) has been selected for the four-student state debating team competing in the National Schools Debating competition in Darwin in May. This is an excellent achievement given Ben is in Year 10, and the team is usually comprised of Year 11 and 12 students.

Joseph Crowley (Year 10 St Andrews) competed at the Aussies Surf Lifesaving Competition on the Gold Coast last weekend and won Gold in the 2km beach run.

 Ruan van der Riet (Year 10 Ross) competed in the National Swimming Championships. Highlights of the competition for Ruan included a gold medal in the 200m fly event and a bronze medal in the 400m individual medley. In the relay events, Ruan's team placed first in the 4 x 100m medley and second in the 4 x 50m races.

David Stulpner (Year 11 Cameron) played in the RU Brown Solo Piping Competition, a premier piping event within the Southern hemisphere. Highlights for David included a second place in the Bronze Medal and third place in the Silver Medal for Piobaireachd.

Jack Mickle (Year 9 Shearer) placed 1^st in the Under 16 Boys WA Junior Surfing Titles in Margaret River.

Jerry Ventouras (Year 12 Shearer) and Liam Peters-Smith (Year 12 St Andrews) have been selected in the U19 State Gridiron Team, competing at Narabeem.

Year 10 Certificates of Excellence

First name	Surname	House
Simon	Arnott	Ross
Jarvis	Banfield	Keys
Taye	Barlow	St Andrews
Oliver	Barrett	Brisbane
Hamish	Cameron	Shearer
Pearson	Chambal	St Andrews
Oscar	Clements	Alexander
Oliver	Constantine	Shearer
Daniel	Cooper	Keys
Pierce	Davis	Alexander
Max	De Nardi	Stuart
Xavier	Dry	St Andrews
Benjamin	Edgar	Brisbane
Dylan	Field	Shearer
Rex	French	Shearer
Jolyon	Harrison-Murray	Stuart
Matthew	Kerfoot	Keys
Nathanael	Kumar	Alexander
Hugh	Mitchell	Keys
Elliott	Mitchell	Ferguson
Heath	Muller	Ross
Milan	Narula	Stuart
Andreas	Schultz	Cameron
Benjamin	Scott	Ross
Connor	Smith	Anderson
William	Taylor	Ferguson
Tom	Veitch	Keys
Max	Weir	Brisbane
Tom	Westcott	Shearer
Hudson	Wheeler	Anderson
Terry	Zhou	Cameron

Leadership Positions for Winter Sport

BADMINTON
Captain	Thomas Allan	Cameron
Vice-Captain	Steve Li	Ferguson
CROSS COUNTRY
Co-Captain	Connor Bartlett	Ross
Co–Vice Captain	Lachlan Malloch	Cameron
Co–Vice Captain	Sam Johnston	St. Andrews
FOOTBALL
Captain	Oscar Grant	Alexander
Vice-Captain	Lachlan McGrath	Shearer
HOCKEY
Captain	Darcy Owen	Anderson
Co-Vice Captain	William Chalmers	St Andrews
Co-Vice Captain	Benjamin Steinberg	Ferguson
RUGBY
Captain	James Todd	St Andrews
Vice - Captain	Jack Jagger	Keys
SOCCER
Co-Captain	Gyles Davies	Brisbane
Co-Captain	Lucas Triglavcanin	St Andrews

Sailing

Congratulations to the following students on winning the State Schools Team Sailing Regatta.

Thomas Hodge (Year 12 St Andrews)

Stewart Gifford (Year 8 Robert)

Lachlan Norcott (Year 11 Anderson)

Thomas Ostergaard (Year 9 Brisbane)

Harrison Pateman (Year 9 Shearer)

Marcello Torre (Year 12 Cameron)

Rhys Williams (Year 11 Anderson)

Procedure for Absences in the Senior School

To ensure that all boys are safely accounted for at all times we ask that you adhere to the following procedure in the Senior School.

Mrs Lynn Murray
Student Services Co-ordinator

Scotch College Tours 2019

Year 11 and 12 Community Service Tour to India – December 2019                              

 Current Year 11 and 12 students are invited to apply for the Community and Service Tour to India, running from 7 to 22 December 2019. This tour will provide students with insights into the Indian culture as well as its political, social and historical context, but its primary aim is to provide Scotch boys with an opportunity to use their expertise to develop and deliver learning modules and teaching resources to students and teachers; resources designed to enrich the limited educational assets that exist in disadvantaged schools. The tour aims to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on issues concerning gender discrimination, poverty, justice, service and community development.

 

In the lead up to the tour, each participant will be responsible for fundraising, with all monies raised going to the Mukti Mission School, where the boys will engage with Mukti students, assisting them with their academic studies, organising and delivering sports programmes and serving at Mukti's special needs school.

This is not simply a sightseeing tour; it combines community and service of a challenging nature with an opportunity for your son to experience a rich, unique culture and broaden his understanding of himself and his global community. If you would like more information, please contact Mrs Joanne Hallis, Tours Administrator at Tours@scotch.wa.edu.au

Expressions of Interest must be received by Friday 10 May 2019.

Mrs Joanne Hallis

Tours Administrator

Careers Information

Careers Expos

The first Careers Expo for 2019 will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 16-19 May from 10.00am – 4.00pm each day. For more information www.careers-expo.com.au. This free event will include both tertiary education and vocational training opportunities with a huge variety of universities and other tertiary institutions from WA and across the country and VET specialists in everything from plumbing and painting, personal training, multimedia design, aviation and many more.

The annual Scotch College Combined Schools Careers Expo will be held in the Dickinson Centre on Wednesday 12 June 2019 from 5.00pm - 7.00pm. Students in Year 10, 11 and 12 are invited to attend this Expo that will have representatives from all Western Australian universities and TAFE Colleges, Eastern States universities and many other private providers.

Year 12 Career Focus Breakfasts

Each year Old Scotch Collegians sponsor Career Focus Breakfasts where OSC members from various career areas attend a breakfast to talk about what their career involves, how they got there and offer to some helpful advice. These breakfasts occur each Tuesday in June from 7.15am – 8.25am at the Boarding House dining room annexe.

Year 12 students may attend as many breakfasts as they wish providing they have an interest in the career areas being offered on that day. Students need to go to the following link to register for breakfasts: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AUhV9CYJN0enUPMyYFn0N-ltTm7jXz1HmNqeG7YGpExUQ0tVWThSMkZBVVlYMElCUTQzSlowODdGNy4u register for a breakfast, they need to complete the flyer emailed to them and return it to me. Students from previous years have gained interesting career information, tips on appropriate university courses and have made a start to their networking contacts.

Please encourage your son to register for one or more of these breakfasts.

University Information

Curtin University Commerce Information Evening

 Wednesday 29 May | 6.15pm – 7.30pm | Curtin University, Bentley Campus

Learn more about Curtin's Bachelor of Commerce, including the wide range of business specialisations, industry connections, innovative teaching facilities and internship opportunities, by attending our Commerce Information Evening.

During the evening, you'll have the chance to hear the real experiences of our students, as well as learn more about the innovative facilities available on-campus, such as our stock-market Trading Room and The Agency, our social media command centre. You will also have the opportunity to ask our staff and students any questions you might have about studying a Commerce degree.

Find out more and register:  https://news.curtin.edu.au/events/commerce-information-evening/ Curtin Medical Radiation Science Info Session

UWA Conservatorium of Music | Day of Electronic Music

Sunday 19 May | 10.00am - 4.00pm | UWA Conservatorium of Music

Chair of Electronic Music and Sound Design, Chris Tonkin leads a day of workshops and production masterclasses in electronic music for high school students, years 10 - 12. Participants will be fully engaged with beat-making, song-writing and mixing using Ableton Live and the Ableton Push 2.

Find out more and register: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=472777

ECU 

WAAPA Production Tour

Mount Lawley Campus
When: Tuesday, 14 May at 6:00pm

Join this insightful tour of WAAPA's world-class facilities and venues from 'page to stage' as you are take through the process of producing a show. Visit design and costume studios, check out sound and lighting facilities, and explore our extensive props and scenery workshops on the way to a Q&A at the Geoff Gibbs Theatre.

Register at www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/events/waapa-production-tours

Teacher Education Information Evening Find out why Teaching is popular at ECU and experience the well-equipped School of Education. Mount Lawley Campus

Wednesday, 22 May
6.00pm - 7.30pm

Register at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/events/teacher-education

Pizza Night for Year 10s Help for students and parents in choosing subjects for Year 11 and 12. While eating pizza. Mount Lawley Campus

Thursday, 23 May
6.00pm - 7.30pm

Register at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/events/pizza-nights-for-year-10s

Media, Communications, Arts and Design Twilight Tour Tour our Arts Hub and experience the fabulous facilities for students in these disciplines. Mount Lawley Campus

Wednesday, 29 May 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Register at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/events/arts-and-humanities

 

University of Notre Dame | Facebook Live: Subject Choices for Year 10 Students

Wednesday 15 May | 7.00pm - 7.30pm | Online

Need help choosing your Year 10 subjects? Hear more about recommended subjects for degrees on offer at Australia's No.1 university for overall quality of educational experience! Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/312443316103320/

 

UCAT 

The University Clinical Aptitude Test is a compulsory test that you'll have to sit in order to apply for some degrees in the fields of medicine or dentistry.

If you're thinking of applying to Uni in 2020 for a degree in one of those fields, you should check their entry requirements to see if the UCAT is necessary for you to sit.

Registrations close on 17 May and the tests are taken between 1 and 31 July 2019.

It costs $298 to sit the test ($198 concession fee but you only have until 10 May to register for concession prices).

To see which Universities require the UCAT ANZ test for applications, to register, or find out more, click here.

Scholarships

UWA Fogarty Scholarship Program

There are 10 scholarships on offer to Year 12 WA high school students.

The UWA Fogarty Scholarship Program is enriching our community by investing in exceptional young people who use their skills, abilities and commitment to lead positive change in our community, State and nation.

Each scholarship is valued at $10,000.

Applications close in 26 May 2019

Find out more - http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/futurestudents/uwa-fogarty-foundation/

 

School Curriculum & Standards Authority

The Year 10 Information Handbook 2019 is essential reading for Year 10s, their families and teachers. It contains information for students on a range of important topics including the Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA) and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). The handbook and presentation provide information about the new option for the course completion requirement to achieve the WACE from 2021.

https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-10-information

The Year 12 in 2021: Information for Year 10 Students and their Parents presentation has been developed to support schools for their Year 10 subject selection presentation.

https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/the-wace/wace-requirements.

NECA Training – Electrical Apprenticeships

How would you like to get paid while you learn? NECA is taking expressions of interest for electrical apprenticeships.

If you are interested, see more here: https://www.necatraining.com.au/electrical-apprentices/

Good Universities Guide to Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Read the guide - https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/pathways-your-guide-to-apprenticeships-and-traineeships

UWA

Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Course Information Evening

This free information session will provide students with valuable course and prerequisite advice, including direct entry into engineering with an ATAR of 80 and the $25,000 engineering scholarship. They can also talk directly to academic teaching staff and current UWA students.

Date: Tuesday 21 May 2019 
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Mr Peter Frusher

Scotch Parents

Welcome back to another busy term of events and initiatives.

One of the highlights of the Scotch Parents social calendar is the City Country Lunch on Wednesday 29 May in historic Guildford.  It is a great opportunity for parents from the country and the city to meet each other and we have chosen the date to coincide with the start of mid-term break to encourage more of our country community to attend.  An invitation and full details will be sent out this week and tickets will be available on the 'Book a Scotch Event' page of the school website.

Our next Scotch Parents meeting is on Tuesday 14 May at 7.30pm in the Dining Room Annexe – we would love to see more of our Scotch parent community attend these meetings.  An Agenda will be posted on the Scotch Parents email portal soon.

Upcoming Events supported by Scotch Parents…

• Friday 10 May: Year 6 Parents Function at Coast, Port Beach at 6.30pm
• Thursday 16 May: Year 7 Parents Function at the Subiaco Hotel from 7pm
• Friday 17 May: Year 11 Coffee Morning from 8.30am at Eric Chamberlain (formerly Cimba's), Eric St, Cottesloe
• Friday 17 May: Year 10 Parents – Sundowner at 6.30pm at Deb & Chris Edgar's home
• Friday 24 May: Year 12 Mother/Son Lunch at Il Lido Café, Cottesloe from 1pm
• Friday 29 June: Year 11 Fathers Sleepover at Moray, Dwellingup    

Ms Sara Hector
President,  Scotch Parents

Friends of Scotch Music (FOSM)

The next FOSM meeting will be held on Tuesday 7 May, at 6.30 pm in the Senior School Music Department. Parents of music students at Scotch are welcome to join the meeting.

We hope to see you there.

Mrs Aly Matthews
FOSM

Soccer Support Group

Welcome to the Winter Season of Soccer.  We can be assured of an exciting season ahead.  Scotch will have its first Home game this weekend on 11 May 2019 on the bottom oval.  For the First Xl and Second Team, there will be a refreshments tent for both games. It would be fantastic if parents could bring a plate of cakes, sandwiches or fruit for the Morning tea table and tea and coffee will be provided.

Should you have any queries, please contact me at soccer@scotch.wa.edu.au.

Many thanks for your support and I look forward to cheering on the boys with you at the side of the soccer pitch for those of you who can make it to the games.

Mrs Hilary Davies
Soccer Parent Support Group

Old Scotch Collegians

Old Scotch Collegians who graduated over 50 years ago are invited to attend the annual Seniors' Lunch on Friday 24 May. The lunch is one of our annual signature events and a highlight of the Old Scotch Collegians calendar.

We look forward to welcoming back Old Scotch Collegians from the Class of 1989 to their thirty year reunion on Saturday 8 June. Past students from this cohort (even if they left Scotch prior to 1989) are able to register here.

A more complete list of our 2019 events can be found on the Upcoming Events page of the alumni website.

A reminder that the OSC office has a number of Reporters from 2017, 2016 and 2015 that are yet to be collected. If your household is missing a copy, please contact the OSC office to collect one

PLC OCA Art Exhibition 2019

The annual OCA Art Exhibition, showcasing work from 80 established and emerging artists from the PLC Community, is on from Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May. This year artists will include James Giddy (OSC 2013), Rex Bramley (OSC 1988), Renia Lakomy (current parent), Erica Lorimer (current parent) and Shelley Cowper (past parent).

Opening Night Cocktail Party
The exhibition launches with the Opening Night Cocktail Party on Friday 24 May. Throughout the evening, guests will be treated to Flametree wine, canapes and entertainment, as well as the chance to preview and purchase the works of our exhibiting artists. Tickets for Opening Night can be purchased here.

Exhibition Weekend
The OCA Art Exhibition will be open to the public on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, with entry by gold coin donation. There will be a pop-up gourmet cafe on site all weekend, for you to enjoy with family and friends, while you admire the artworks.

For more information on the OCA Art Exhibition, please click here.