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Old Scotch Collegians

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: 93836849

Address: 76 Shenton Road Swanbourne 6010 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://oldscotchcollege.ptly.com

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25.01.2022 Artist and Old Scotch Collegian James Giddy (13) will be conducting a watercolour workshop on Sundays Painting Picnic event at Mahara Park. The Painting Picnic is a free event from 11am-4pm, while the workshop is from 10am-12pm. Tickets are $60 and cover all materials. RSVPs are essential as space is limited. Text or call 0407 386 737 to register.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to OSC Campbell Shaw ('16), who was recognised as the North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club National Surf Youth Lifesaver of the Year for his outstanding contribution to the delivery and development of surf lifesaving front line services. This award is aimed at active younger surf lifesavers undertaking life-saving duties, who can be presented as identifiable as the future of Surf Life Saving. "Campbell is an experienced surf lifesaver, trainer and patrol captain who contributed to many aspects of lifesaving at the Club during the 2019/20 season. Campbell successfully initiated a new community service program this year which introduced year 10 students to surf life-saving, generating interest and increasing the Club's community involvement and presence." Congrats Campbell!

24.01.2022 Ahead of this weekend's PSA Football Indigenous round, Scotch College Perth has released their new Indigenous football guernsey, designed by Year 12 students William Wolf and Raquell Bin Rashid. Make your way to Memorial Oval, Scotch College Playing Fields to watch the First XVIII Football team take on Wesley College in the Indigenous guernsey from 10.45am, Saturday 29 May. Find more PSA Sport fixtures at sport.scotch.wa.edu.au.

24.01.2022 MARCHING'S BACK TOMORROW: Friday 19 February, commencing at 8.30am OSC's and parents are welcome to join us to see the Senior Houses and Pipe Band in action for the first time in 2021 (....and here's a sneak-peak at one of OSC's fantastic new posters - this one celebrating our marching tradition. More news about these in weeks to come. We are excited!)

23.01.2022 ::BUSHFIRE RELIEF:: Hey Old Scotchies! Fletcher Wolpers and Campbell Shaw (both ‘16) and both swimming to Rottnest solo next weekend. They’re raising money for the Lord Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund - Wooroloo and Hills bushfire appeal. Get on board and give them some support for this fantastic cause - link below.

23.01.2022 On Saturday 20 February, Chris Alexander (OSC 1990) and his son Bailey (Year 10) completed solo crossings in the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim. Swimming together as a tandem solo, Bailey at just 15-years-and-six-days-old was one of the youngest competitors to take on the 19.7km journey. Making the feat even more impressive were the extremely tough conditions later in the race, with many seasoned endurance swimmers unable to finish within the cut-off times or, pulling out of t...he race entirely, unable to continue. Drawing on the ethos introduced at Scotch last year around grit and resilience, and setting yourself goals outside your comfort zone, Bailey set himself the challenge of swimming solo to Rottnest. Well done Bailey and Chris. Amazing effort! And a big congratulations to Campbell Shaw (OSC 2016), Fletcher Wolpers (OSC 2016) and Year 11’s Tom Simich for also completing solos. Hit us up in the comments if you took part or know of others in the Scotch community who did See more

23.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who contributed to Give to the Gooch. We’re so proud of the inspiring generosity of our community and we cannot wait to see you at the new Gooch! If you’d still like to play a part, visit http://bit.ly/GivetotheGooch_ to find out how you can contribute.

23.01.2022 As a reminder, all members of the Class of 2019 are invited to come back to Scotch College to (finally!) collect their 2019 Reporter tomorrow morning, Friday 14 August. We have been postponing the collection due to COVID-19, but are so excited that you are now able to come back to the school grounds. Come down from 8am and catch up with others who you may not have seen for a while, grab a bacon and egg roll, collect your Reporter, and watch House Marching. Following the Marching there will be an opportunity to take a wander through the new Mathematics and Commerce building.

21.01.2022 It has been a tumultuous year, and a lot of us are looking for a little bit of calm and serenity. We will be holding our annual St. Andrew's Day Vale Service in the Scotch College Chapel at 11am on Monday 30 November. All alumni are invited to attend to remember those members of the Old Scotch Collegians community who have passed away, and are encouraged to stay for morning tea following the service. This invitation is open to the wider Scotch College and Old Scotch Collegians community, so please feel free to extend to anyone that you think may be interested. If you will be attending, please email the OSC office at [email protected].

20.01.2022 OSC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Following on from the news about Gage Roads and their hospitality and micro-brewery development, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Old Scotch Collegian Ian Olson (85), Chairman of the Board of Directors. Ian was a student at Scotch from Year 7 until graduating at the end of Year 12 in 1985. He was a day student in St Andrews House. After leaving Scotch College, Ian gained a Bachelor of Commerce from UWA and became a Chartered Accountant at EY. He later... lived and worked in both London and New York. Ian counts being a business founder as both a success and a challenge. "The old adage: an overnight success, xx years in the making. When you have success, few people understand how much hard work and perseverance, over many years, went into what looks like instant success. The lesson is to never, ever, give in. Persistence is everything." Ian is always keen to provide career opportunities for young Old Scotch Collegians, potentially at Gage Roads Brewing Co, or at his other business, Pointerra, for any aspiring software engineers. Read more: https://bit.ly/31EqdeM

20.01.2022 Welcome to the Year of the Metal Ox. This Chinese New Year promises to bring luck, and according to one horoscoper ... "the Yin energy, specific to the Chinese zodiac sign of Ox, will be quite poignant. This is going to be a year when we will fully feel the weight of our responsibilities, a year when it is necessary to double our efforts to accomplish anything at all." Sound like a year of G.R.I.T., Scotchies! Our best wishes to all OSC's, especially those in Asia and celebrating!

20.01.2022 If you're yet to contribute, help Scotch College Perth reach the bonus goal for Give to the Gooch! All donations today will be doubled by matching donors. Add your support at bit.ly/Giveto_theGooch.

20.01.2022 Studio Scotch recently sat down with three of our Old Scotch Collegians to talk about their experiences and how they view failure. The full video will be shown ...at the Senior School assembly on Friday 27 Nov as part of GRIT Week, but we couldn’t wait to share and so here is a little teaser of what they discussed! Special thanks to OSCs Michael Silbert (’79), Spencer Brooks (’12) and Alex Aberle-Leeming (’08). See more

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Gage Roads Brewing Co, chaired by OSC Ian Olson (85), on its announcement that it will undertake a major hospitality and micro-brewery development at the A Shed on Fremantles Victoria Quay. Development is set to commence soon for an opening in Summer 2021/22. Gage Roads is a long-time supporter of OSC events, and in collaboration with The Sandbar Scarborough Beach hosted a beer tasting sundowner for us last year. Read more: https://bit.ly/31b0R7Q

16.01.2022 It was great to help celebrate the Fifty Year Reunion of the 1970 Darlot and Alcock winning teams over the weekend! The guys were especially chuffed that the two coaches, Ian Shortland-Jones and Ian Saggers, were both able to attend. Stephen Malaxos and Riley Waters, Coach and Vice-Captain of the 2020 1st XVIII, were also in attendance and brought the Alcock Cup with them as well. Special thanks to Neil Randall and Tony Bovell for organising the reunion, and to Neil for hosting at The Sandbar Scarborough.

16.01.2022 ::Return To The Grounds:: The Gooch Pavillion loves a crowd! This morning we welcomed OSCs back to the Memorial Grounds for the traditional local derby against CCGS. A cracking day out with good results particularly in firsts for Rugby and AFL. More importantly a great catch up for friends, family, College Staff, coaches, kids and dogs. Remember, youre always welcome to come and watch Scotch play PSA sports on a Saturday morning. (PS - thanks to the NOBS crew on the BBQ ).

16.01.2022 ::REMEMBERING BILL DICKINSON:: Last week Scotchs Student Council ran a Big Freeze event to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Even though MND was first described over 150 years ago, there is not yet an effective treatment or a cure. MND is a debilitating disease where the neurones fail to work normally and the muscles become weak and waste away as the neurones degenerate and die. Those individuals afflicted with the disease find their speech a...nd ability to walk, swallow and breathe affected, while their mind and senses usually remain intact. Unfortunately, the disease is terminal. This year the Student Council chose to help join the fight and support those researching treatments and a cure. The House representatives helped promote the event with 200 beanies sold in the Senior School and a number of staff members dunked into an ice tank by some enthusiastic students. Senior School Head, Peter Burt (OSC) noted that "While this is an important cause, it is also close to the hearts of many in the Scotch community as our fifth Headmaster, Bill Dickinson, battled the disease in the later years of his life. The Student Council have talked about this connection and while this is our first year of involvement in the Big Freeze, we plan to continue our association and support into the future." Any OSC who would like to join the fight against MND, can access the MND webpage at https://fightmnd.org.au/

15.01.2022 Come on Scotch! We will be watching the live action at 4style.com.au/live and cheering on the maroon and gold!

15.01.2022 OSC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Neil Randall (70) is owner of Paddington Fine Wines in Mount Hawthorn, located next door to the Paddington Ale House of which his family was lessee for 30 years. He is also partner with his son, Ben Randall (01), in The Sandbar in Scarborough. I have had a good life and I attribute that to my days at Scotch. I have been well supported by a great family, my wife Lee-Anne and our three sons, Sam, Ben and Jon, all of whom attended Scotch College.... Neil started at Scotch College in 1969 as a Year 11 boarder in Stuart House. He was a part of the 1st XI and 1st XVIII in both 1969 and 1970, and was also a member of the Athletics Team in 1970. In 1969 the 1st XVIII were the winners of the Alcock Cup, and in 1970 both the 1st XVIII and 1st XI won their respective Alcock and Darlot Cups. On Saturday 21 November, The Sandbar will host the Fifty Year Reunion of this 1970 achievement and Neil is looking forward to catching up with his teammates, as well as the two coaches, Ian Saggers and Ian Shortland-Jones. 2020 also marks 50 years of uninterrupted representation in the WAFL for Neil, from being signed by Subiaco in 1970 (transferring from Mt Barker) to the present where he is currently a West Australian Football Commissioner. Neil has also have been on the board of AHAWA for 25 years, including being President for the last 16 years, and has also been a National Director of AHA for 20 years and a Director of Hostplus since 2008. Paddington Fine Wine boasts a massive array of wines from Western Australian and beyond, including a large range of premium, super premium and back vintage wines. The range of products also includes an array of ales, lagers and beers from Western Australia, interstate and all over the world. Paddington Fine Wine is also the home of Cigar Cool, an in-store cigar shop with around 60 different cigars from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and other nations as well as humidors, cutters and lighters from Colibri of London. Neil is happy to offer Old Scotch Collegians a 20% discount on wines from Paddington Fine Wines.

15.01.2022 OSC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on the Western Australian economy. Old Scotch Collegians would like to assist its members, to the extent it can, through this difficult period and beyond. To this end, we have started an OSC Business Spotlight initiative, highlighting our alumni and their businesses. The OSC would like to extend this support to your business. Head to bit.ly/OSC_BusinessSpotlightForm to complete a short survey that will e...nable the OSC to promote your business via its electronic direct mail and social media platforms. The Business Spotlight is one small part of a larger OSC Business Network initiative that will be launched towards the end of 2020.

14.01.2022 Join your fellow alumni at the annual Old Scotch Collegians Founders Day Dinner on Friday 23 October. We are very excited that the Hon Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health and Old Scotch Collegian from the Class of 1982, will be our guest speaker. It has been a tumultuous year but WA is holding strong so gather your mates together for a table and celebrate.... Register now at https://bit.ly/2Rb6EVb

14.01.2022 A Celebration of Scotch Football | 18 June, 2021 Re-live Scotch footy memories and catch up with old teammates over dinner as we celebrate football through the decades at Scotch. Hear from some of the great characters that have donned the maroon and gold, including Peter Mann, Neil Randall and Mal Brown.... Get your ticket now at calendar.scotch.wa.edu.au/event/5306239.

14.01.2022 Well done to all the boys who played in fixtures over the weekend! And thank you to the OSCs who came down to grab a BBQ brekkie burger from the guys at the Return to the Grounds event. We are looking at making this a regular event - let us know if you would be keen.

14.01.2022 Selecting a school is like making an investment, and for many families, it is the biggest investment they will make. Hear from our Old Scotch Collegians Gavin Bunning (57) and Bonfire s Clay Cook (92) about what theyve gained from their time at Scotch, and why choosing a school is like making an investment, in Business News. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3ipVZRZ

13.01.2022 Congratulations to OSC Cameron Green ('16) who has been named in Australia's Test squad against India!

12.01.2022 OSC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT John Crowhurst (80) is Principal at Survey WA. He started his career as a Surveyors Assistant in 1982, and completed a diploma in Surveying at Bunbury TAFE in 1986. In 1998, John gained his license as a surveyor, after completing his Bachelor of Surveying Degree in 1994. John has worked on numerous projects throughout Western Australia and overseas, gaining experience in construction, mapping and cadastral surveys, while also experiencing an adventur...ous life! John has operated Survey WA for the past 25 years and does a variety of survey work, still enjoying going in the field a couple a of days a week, whilst also balancing family life. While at Scotch, John was a boarder in Keys House. He describes it as a tough gig in those days but was an incredible experience. John is extremely keen to help any young lad from Scotch who is interested in becoming articled as a licensed surveyor.

12.01.2022 Members of the 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 cohorts are invited to catch up with their old classmates at the annual New Members Drinks on Thursday 15 October. Hosted by Varsity Bar in Nedlands and supported by Old Scotch Collegians, tickets are $20 and food and a bar tab will be provided. Attendees will also be eligible to free VIP entry and a drink deal at The Avenue from 9.30pm. Register at https://bit.ly/2GvcLl2

12.01.2022 Well done, boys! An excellent result that speaks to the hard work that you all put in

11.01.2022 Todays STM features the rise of Barry Dry (OSC) and his Parched Hospitality Group, which boasts 4 cafes and 2 bars in NYC. Well done Barry!

09.01.2022 Catch OSC James Giddys exhibition at Cleaver St and Co, on until Wednesday 23 September.

09.01.2022 The September edition of the Talca-More newsletter has just hit inboxes! Read more about our upcoming events, including the reveal of our exciting guest speaker for the Founders Day Dinner on Friday 23 October. Read at: https://bit.ly/32N3HPV

08.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all our OSC dads, grandads and father figures! And thank you for all that you do for the people in your lives.

08.01.2022 If you feel like there has been a lack of bagpipes or sheep manure in your life lately, head to the Mt Claremont Farmers Market tomorrow. Some of the College Pipers will be there in action, as well selling Pipe Band merchandise and distributing flyers for the annual Manure Drive fundraiser. Orders will close on Tuesday 18 August, and can be made online at www.scotch.wa.edu.au/events

08.01.2022 OSC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Along with his wife, Nicole, David Swan (81) established Swans Veterinary Services in Esperance in 1992. The practice has grown to now comprise eight veterinarians and 14 nurses, receptionists, and ancillary staff, who ensure the highest quality of care possible is provided to their animal patients in a friendly environment. Their immediate practice boundary incorporates the districts of Esperance and Ravensthorpe; however, their ambulatory vets provid...e services to Norseman, Kalgoorlie and throughout the South West, Wheatbelt and Central Midlands. David grew up in Goondiwindi in Queensland where his father, Ralph, was based as a rural vet. David spent a lot of time doing calls with his dad and has wanted to be a vet since he was a toddler. He was also a keen horse rider as a child. Davids family moved to Perth when Ralph became a founding Professor at Murdoch University Veterinary School. David attended Scotch College from Year 7 until Year 12, graduating at the end of 1981. He was a day student in St Andrews House, and was involved in Rugby, Swimming, Cricket and Drama. After leaving Scotch, David studied at Murdoch University after deferring for a year and travelling overseas. He graduated in 1987 and headed to South Australia where he worked in a mixed practice in the Adelaide hills and in the Adelaide Emergency Centre. David returned to Western Australia in 1990 when he married his wife, Nicole. After an extensive honeymoon, they headed south to Esperance, where they founded SVS in 1992. Swans Veterinary Services pioneered the use of ear notch tissue for the diagnosis of animals Persistently Infected (PI) with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV), testing samples in their in-house, purpose-built laboratory. Cooperating with other veterinary practices, SVS are Australias primary provider of ear notch testing working with thousands of beef and dairy producers across Australia. Outside of work and family, David is a keen yachtsman, fisherman and diver. Find Swans Veterinary Services at www.swansvet.com

06.01.2022 ::HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TO PLC OLD COLLEGIANS:: OSC was thrilled to visit PLC today, to join their birthday celebrations. It is PLCs 105th birthday, and the PLC Old Collegians Associations 100th. We joined 60 Old PLC Girls at assembly, heard some beautiful music, and presented a framed poster of a joint Scotch / PLC advertisement from the Western Mail of 1935, urging parents to send their children to Scotch and PLC. As we say..... "Long may yer lum reek!", which means "Long may your chimney smoke"!

06.01.2022 Uncle Bernie says Stay home! First week of summer term and PSA fixtures have been cancelled for the boys. Keep safe everyone.

05.01.2022 The Class of 1990 Reunion is on this Saturday! Past students are invited to head down to the Claremont Football Club 4pm-9pm to remember the glory days. Get your ticket at https://bit.ly/31lNbXl

05.01.2022 There arent many fixtures left of the winter sports season, and tomorrows games against Trinity College will be the last ones played at home. Head down to the... Playing Fields and catch the 1st XVIII team will be wearing their Indigenous jerseys in honour of NAIDOC Week, celebrated at Scotch College last week (last weekend was a bye). The 1st XV will be wearing black armbands in honour of one of their former teammates, who passed away last year - it would be great to get a crowd along to support them. If you arent able to make it in person, the football game will be livestreamed thanks to The West Australian - register and watch at www.thewest.com.au/PSAFooty

04.01.2022 Members of the Class of 2000 will be celebrating their Twenty Year Reunion on Friday 16 October. All alumni are encouraged to attend the sundowner in the Sunsets Room at the Cottesloe Beach Hotel from 6pm. Tickets are $80 and include three hours of drinks and canaps, followed by a cash bar. Head to https://bit.ly/31vqfFp to register!

04.01.2022 A Celebration of Scotch Football | 18 June, 2021 Hear from Mark Brayshaw about his time as a player at Claremont and North Melbourne Football Clubs. Find out more about his experiences as the CEO of Richmond Football Club, North Melbourne Football Club board member and more recently the CEO of the AFL Coaches Association. Celebrate all things Scotch football and hear from other inspiring panellists, including Mal Brown and Neil Randall.... Register now at calendar.scotch.wa.edu.au/event/5306239.

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Ben Macnamara (1996).

02.01.2022 OSC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Justin Linney (04) is Creative Director at Linneys, a family owned business. Linneys specialise in creating high quality jewellery using precious metals, pearls, diamonds and coloured gemstones. They have an extensive collection and also custom make jewellery such as engagement rings. After graduating at Scotch, Justin studied a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Jewellery Design, at Curtin University. He took a year off from studies, joined the Australian... Army Reserve whilst working part-time, riding motocross and surfing. Whilst at university, Justin started a business making mens jewellery and exhibition jewellery. After graduating, Justin joined the family business in a design and sales role before moving into management and eventually taking over his fathers role as Creative Director. In 2015, Justin moved to California for a year to become a graduate gemmologist at the Gemmological Association of America (GIA). Linneys are currently working through the succession planning process as the business transitions from 1st to 2nd generation. It has been a challenging market but the Linneys brand is strong and Justin is looking forward to welcoming the next generation of customers to Linneys.

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Aaron McDonald (01) on being included in the Business News 40Under40! Aaron is Founder and Director of Pragma Lawyers, a commercial law firm based in Subiaco, as well as Vice President of the OSC Committee.

01.01.2022 ::SILVERWARE STOLEN:: Sensational results from PSA sports at Guildford this morning, with the First XV Rugby winning the Brother Redmond Cup (55 to 7), and First XVIII winning the Alcock Cup (6-11 (47) to 4.4. (28) ). Congratulations to all our teams, particularly those Yr 12s in their final PSA games ever. FULL SCOREBOARDS... Badminton - Scotch 6 d. Guildford 3 Cross Country - Scotch 2nd in 8km Ray Brown Cup Hockey - Scotch 3 d. Guildford 2 Rugby - Scotch 55 d. Guildford 7 AFL - Scotch 6.11 (47) d. Guildford 4.4 (28) Soccer - Scotch 7 d. Guildford 1 See more

01.01.2022 OSC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Scott Banister-Jones (01) is the licensee of Scott BJ Properties, a boutique real estate agency based in Nedlands that sells properties and offers advice in real estate matters. Scott is a Scotch College "Survivor", having attended from Year 1 until graduating Year 12. He was a member of St. Andrews House, and a part of the Rugby squad, gaining Colours. Scott was also involved in Tennis, Rowing, The Raven and the Tuckshop.... "I developed incredible friendships during my time at Scotch and learned invaluable lessons - more than I could have ever learned in a classroom. The ability to think independently and critically analyse has been beneficial in my uni years and throughout my business career." Scott is happy to offer to waive the settlement agent fee for any property sold from a Scotchie, or from a referral from a Scotchie. He is also able to advise any young Old Scotch Collegian who is considering getting into the real estate industry, or anyone who is thinking about selling or buying property or starting a business. Read more: https://bit.ly/3bH8CGj

01.01.2022 Some vision from the annual NAIDOC day marching. A combination of two wonderful traditions. And some amazing vision as the boys emerge from the smoke from Noongar elder Neville Collards fire. Have a great weekend everyone.

01.01.2022 All OSCs are invited to join Scotch at their regional events next week! These relaxed and informal sundowners are a chance for you to reconnect with other alumni in your area, as well be updated with what is happening at the College. Northam: Monday 31 August, 6-9pm Merredin: Tuesday 1 September, 7-9pm Dallwallinu: Wednesday 2 September, 7-9pm... Complimentary drinks and light refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are essential email [email protected]