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Scotch College Perth

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9383 6800

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

Website: https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Scotch College warmly invites current, past and prospective families to attend a social sundowner in Carnarvon on Thursday 10 September. Meet the Head of Boarding, and Old Scotch Collegian (2000), Jordan Owenell and Director of Admissions, Engagement and Communications David Kyle, discover what boarding has to offer and keep up-to-date with Scotch College. All are welcome to attend - please feel free to extend this invitation to other interested families. 68pm, Thursday 10 S...eptember The Port Hotel 35 Robinson Street, Carnarvon Complimentary drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Please register at https://bit.ly/325vA6S Learn more about boarding at Scotch at https://youtu.be/hZJ1wtfgwg4

25.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers and father figures in the extended Scotch College community! We are so thankful of everything that you do for our students - for all the activities and games that you participate in, for the meals that you prepare, for the love that you give and the example that you set.

24.01.2022 "Captain Hamish Gooch had the best time of his life leading Scotch to a memorable season: There will be reunions and whatnot. Scotch has been an awesome school for us ... Were a really well-drilled team with good coaching staff. " There were fantastic wrap-up articles about the 1st XVIII in The West Australian on Monday, featuring quotes from Hamish Gooch (team captain) and Steve Malaxos (coach).

24.01.2022 Step inside a Scotch classroom and discover how our Year 5 students have been actively learning! The boys were bustling, busy and building during the statement piece making aspect of the PYP Exhibition. They painted board, hot-glued a range of materials, stuck pins in foam and sawed woodall with the aim to create a unique and special statement to provoke a message related to their research question for the exhibition on ‘Scientific understanding impacts lives.’ The boys work...ed independently and collaboratively to solve problems and use resources sustainably. To balance their busy schedules, they spent time practicing yoga to maintain wellness. They wrote reflections on their learning and created animations to further display their creativity. They explored space and shape in maths to enhance their understanding of effective display. Finally, they exhibited their work in the school gallery in readiness for their final presentation to the community.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our 2021 Year 11 Scholarship recipients Banjo Harold (Cameron House), who received the WR Dickinson Scholarship, and Rory King (Shearer House), who was awarded the PC Anderson Scholarship. These two scholarships are awarded to Year 11 students who have displayed a commitment to a breadth of subjects and activities while embracing and upholding the values of Scotch. Well deserved Banjo and Rory

23.01.2022 There aren't too many sleeps left until Christmas ... Before finishing school for the year, the Junior School students made sure to post their letters to Santa!

23.01.2022 Congratulations to David Stulpner, one of our 2020 graduating Year 12 students. David was recently named the Overall Piping Winner of the Balmoral Classic US Junior Solo Piping & Drumming Championships. The Balmoral Classic championship is an annual event and is the only solo bagpiping and Scottish snare drumming competition in the US exclusively for those age 21 and under. The Classic attracts the best young pipers and drummers and as it was online this year, had entrants from all over the world. Congratulations on a very well-deserved win, David!

22.01.2022 This Saturday marks the final fixtures for the PSA Winter sports season. In football, the Scotch 1st XVIII are playing to win the Alcock Cup outright. If the boys win their game against Guildford Grammar School, they will win the Cup. If Scotch lose the match, they cant be guaranteed to win the Cup outright and may share with Aquinas College. Throughout the season, the boys have been fantastic in terms of their work ethic and focus. Guildford are the only team to beat Scotch in 2020 and did so by only two points so it is shaping up to be a close and hard-fought game! Watch Guildford Grammar v Scotch College live on The West Australian from 10.30am Saturday here: https://bit.ly/3jA937T

22.01.2022 Its a big week for Philosophy at Scotch! On Monday, boys in the Year 10 Philosophy course teamed up with Penrhos students for a series of activities around eugenics. UWAs Rob Wilson, a prominent philosopher, delivered a powerful lecture on the scourge of eugenics. This was followed by student-led communities of inquiry around ethics. Tuesday saw approximately 60 boys from Years 5-8 compete in the Middle School Philosothon. Rob Wilson was again in attendance, addressing ...the boys and sharing his passion for philosophy. The boys explored deep philosophical questions such as, Can a robot be conscious? and What is freedom? in the spirit of critical, creative and collaborative thinking. Each community of inquiry was adjudicated by Year 10 Philosophy students bringing the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools together for what was a huge success. On Friday afternoon our Australasian Philosothon team comprising boys from Years 8-11, will continue their preparation for the national competition under the guidance of our Scholar in Residence, Akram Azimi.

21.01.2022 Today, Cameron Green (OSC ’16) received his baggy green at the Adelaide Oval, at only 21 years old. Cam started at Scotch in 2011 as a Year 7 student. He had already begun to distinguish himself in sport, and was picked for the Under 12 AFL state team. In Year 11, Cam was selected for the Under 19 State cricket team and was a member of both the Scotch 1st XI and 1st XVIII. He received Colours for Cricket in Years 9-11, and in Year 12 was Captain of the 1st XI, member of the 1...st XVIII, and received Honours for both Football and Cricket. Cam made his List A debut for Cricket Australia against the Pakistan Cricket Team in January 2017, shortly after graduating from Scotch and at just 17 years of age. In February 2017, Cam made his first-class debut for @WACA - Western Australian Cricket Association in the 2016-17 Sheffield Shield season. Due to a stress fracture in his back, Cam was forced to sit out the 2017-18 Sheffield Shield season, but then made his Big Bash debut for the Perth Scorchers in January 2019, and in November of the same year had his breakthrough performance as a batsman playing for WA against Queensland. In October of this year, Cam was included in Australia’s team for the limited overs match against India, before making his ODI debut for Australia against the Indian Cricket Team on 2 December, before scoring a century for Australia A in a warm-up match. While there had been much talk of Cam getting his baggy green cap, injuries had made that uncertain. This week Cam was given the all clear and we are so thrilled that he will make his Test debut today. Good luck Cam! You can catch the action on Channel 7

21.01.2022 This week our Senior School boys are celebrating GRIT Week and building resilience. They will be participating in activities all week, and at lunchtime today they listened to live music, attempted to juggle and tried to throw and kick with their non-preferred arm and leg respectively. Head to the stories for more pics!

19.01.2022 The cast of Kicker Thompson were thrilled to have the playwright Julia Jarel as their special guest in the audience on the show’s opening night! The Middle School Drama production will continue to run until Saturday and tickets have sold out.

19.01.2022 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).

18.01.2022 We see graduation as the starting line for the rest of your life and our goal is not simply to get you there but to support all our students to arrive confident and equipped to begin their next chapter. Headmaster Dr Alec OConnell Hear from our Old Scotch Collegians Gavin Bunning and Bonfires Clay Cook about what theyve gained from their time at Scotch, and why choosing a school is like making an investment in Business News.

18.01.2022 Students from all over Perth have been exploring STEM at the Winter Holiday Engineering Camp, run by Young Engineers e. Year 4 Scotch student and budding engineer Augustus enjoyed learning more about construction by creating his own rope lift Lego model! The students are having a fantastic time building Lego airplanes, cars and much more

18.01.2022 On this day in 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent for the first time in over four years. Today, on Remembrance Day, we remember all those who went to war, without knowing what the sacrifice would be. Hundreds of students and Old Scotch Collegians, many not much older than our Senior School boys, enlisted to serve their country. Many never returned home. On this day, and every day, we remember them. Lest we forget.

17.01.2022 Saturdays fixture is also a significant game for the 1st XV. The rugby boys have so far been undefeated this season, and are also playing for the outright title of Redmond champions against Guildford this weekend. If they succeed, it will be their 5th outright win in the last six years. This achievement for the boys is a testament to the immense effort that they have put in throughout the entire season, both in training and in the games. Well done!

17.01.2022 Good luck to all our Junior School and Middle School students who will be taking to the stage tonight at the Spring Soirée!

17.01.2022 Before finishing for 2020, Scotch College Boarding ran a photography competition for students, staff and family members. We are thrilled to feature the winners of the Family category: Shay Creagh, Felicity Graham and Val Ross.

16.01.2022 Scotch College warmly invites our regional community to join us for a sundowner as we visit current, past and future families on our Headmasters tour of the Wheatbelt. Meet Headmaster Dr Alec OConnell and our new Head of Residential Life, and Old Scotch Collegian (2000), Jordan Owenell as they travel to Northam, Merredin and Dalwallinu. Jordan joined Scotch in April 2020 and is excited to visit families in their local communities. We welcome all Wheatbelt families to join u...s at a relaxed and informal event to reconnect and hear what is new for boarding at Scotch College. Please feel free to extend this invitation to other interested families. 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 please email [email protected] by Friday 28 August. Learn more about boarding at Scotch at https://youtu.be/hZJ1wtfgwg4

16.01.2022 Vikings has been the most popular lunchtime game since James Foley (author/illustrator) visited 1G! During the incursion, our students learnt the process of writing and illustrating a book, how to draw vikings and how to develop a character. Our students had lots of fun, particularly when creating their own spectacular viking. Thanks for visiting us, James!

16.01.2022 Our Year 8 students have been working hard on their Community Projects as part of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) of the International Baccalaureate. With the belief that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, AJ has worked to support Perths homeless population by putting together handy and nutritious breakfast packs which were distributed through Uniting WAs Tranby House.

16.01.2022 We are very excited to announce the launch of a new Scotch College Teaching and Learning initiative, The Range Project, proudly supported by Scotch Parents. The world awaiting our students is increasingly complex, dynamic and unpredictable. The Range Project is an educational podcast that draws lessons from those who have made a habit of expanding their range. Join teachers Sam Sterrett and Steve McLean as they interview a series of guests who have gone beyond an area of spec...ialisation, gained their own inter-disciplinary understanding of the world, and found their passion in the process. Episode 1 Pierre Ulric - Mysteries Pierre makes a living by deceiving people ... but not in the way you might think! Pierre is a professional magician. In this episode, Pierre shares his varied educational background from his early days as a budding young magician in Quebec to his work as an environmental scientist in Western Australia before turning his passion for magic into a full-time gig. Find The Range Project on Spotify, iTunes and Google Podcasts, or watch the interview at https://bit.ly/30MqTy1

15.01.2022 We’re very proud to share our 2020 WACE results. It’s been a remarkable year and our students have continuously demonstrated their resilience and commitment to personal academic excellence. With most students receiving their early university offers in July, these results are a testament to this commitment. Scotch offers students a genuinely comprehensive choice of academic pathways in Years 11 and 12, encompassing ATAR, VET and our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. We’re looking forward to sharing our IB Diploma results, undertaken by 38 students in 2020 with a predicted median ATAR of 94.2, and final combined scores on 7 January 2021.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our new school leaders for 2020/2021, who were announced at last Fridays Senior School assembly: Captain of School - Joshua Ledger (Alexander) Vice-Captain of Operations - Jarvis Banfield (Keys) Vice-Captain of Service - Simon Arnott (Ross)... Head of Student Council - Jim Allan (Cameron) Captain of Boarding - Brenton Macauley (Ferguson) The students will step into the new roles representing Scotch College at the commencement of next term. Read more Scotch College news and updates >> https://thistle.scotch.wa.edu.au/

15.01.2022 While we held our Scotch College NAIDOC Week last term, yesterday marked the start of the national NAIDOC Week, when Australia celebrates and recognises the rich cultural history of our country. Scotch College has a long and proud history of being a part of Western Australia. However, the story of our country began long before we were here. We acknowledge that the College exists on Whadjuk Country, and we respectfully acknowledge the past and present Traditional Owners of thi...s Land, the Whadjuk Noongar. Our Indigenous students have come to Scotch from all parts of Western Australia, as well as from further afield. Our current students have travelled from Jukun, Kariyarra, Bardi, Nyikina and Jaburrara country in the north, from Larrakia country in the Northern Territory and Kalkadoon country in Queensland, from the coastal country of Thalanyji, Yinggarda and Yuat, from Palyku country inland, as well as from Balardung and Whadjuk country. This week, and every other week, we recognise and celebrate the rich cultural diversity that our Indigenous students contribute to the College.

14.01.2022 Scotch College invites our regional community to join us for a relaxed sundowner in Bunbury and a picnic morning in Dunsborough as we visit current, past and prospective families in the South West. Join us in Bunbury on Friday 20 November 2020 from 6.30-8.30pm at the Garden Bar at The Rose Hotel in Bunbury and meet our Head of Boarding Jordan Owenell and Manager of Prospective Students Sam Scott. Complimentary drinks and refreshments will be provided. On Saturday 21 November ...2020, Boarding Head of Year Ashley Keatch, Head of Senior School Peter Burt and Manager of Prospective Students Sam Scott will be at Simmos Ice Creamery in Quindalup from 9.3011.30am. Families are welcome to BYO picnic and each child will be able to enjoy a complimentary ice cream. Please feel free to extend these invitations to other interested families all are welcome to attend! Register at https://bit.ly/2UqdNme

14.01.2022 It was fantastic to see the both the Scotch College and PLC Perth Pipe Bands at their joint rehearsal this morning! It has been several months since they have been able to practise together and it was great to see them in action again. Orders will close on Tuesday 18 August for the Manure Drive, the annual Scotch College Pipe Band fundraiser. Bags are only $17 each plus booking fee, and can be delivered free (within a certain area) or collected from the College on Saturday 29 August. Place your orders online at www.scotch.wa.edu.au/events, or catch the boys in action (and buy some merchandise!) at the Mt Claremont Farmers Market tomorrow morning.

13.01.2022 Wishing all our students, staff and extended Scotch community a very merry Christmas! We can't wait to see you again in 2021.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to all involved in the last PSA fixtures! It was a fantastic day across the codes. Footy was a physical encounter with Scotch finishing with only one player available on the bench. Rugby was also physical but Scotch were very organised and their training paid off. In Cross Country, despite being hampered by injuries the team showed great resilience and depth to finish second for the season. Particular shout out to the younger runners who ensured we got every...thing out of our ability. Results: Football Scotch 6.11 (47) b Guildford 4.4 (28), wining the Alcock Cup Badminton Scotch 6 b Guildford 3 Cross Country Scotch 2nd place in 8km Ray Brown Hockey Scotch 3 b Guildford 2 Soccer Scotch 7 b Guildford 1 Rugby Scotch 55 b Guildford 7, winning the Brother Redmond Cup A massive thank you to the parents, staff and supporters who have put in a tremendous effort all season. Stay tuned for more photos from the day!

12.01.2022 The Scotch College First XVIII away game against Christ Church Grammar School will be live-streamed tomorrow afternoon thanks to The West Australian and PSA. The game will be live-streamed from 2.30pm and a digital subscription to The West is required. The 30% off Everyday Digital offer is still active for anyone who isnt a subscriber and would like to view the games. Register and watch at: www.thewest.com.au/PSAFooty

11.01.2022 The Senior School Service Council organised a Big Freeze event today to help Fight MND. In addition to selling beanies and holding a sausage sizzle, a dunk tank was set up and several courageous staff members (including Dr OConnell!) braved the prospect of dropping into the chilly waters You can view all photos from the event at https://bit.ly/3gTK12H

11.01.2022 Meet our new Head of Junior School Maria Hodges at our ELC & Junior School Community Tour for future and prospective families on Thursday 3 September. Our Headmaster, and recently appointed Board Chair of Telethon Speech & Hearing, Dr Alec OConnell will also be on hand to give an insight into joining the Scotch community. Plus, youll be able to watch a Junior PSA sports round, visit our ELC and meet the teachers. Register now >> https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/tours

10.01.2022 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

10.01.2022 Congratulations to all the boys who competed in the PSA Inter School Athletics today! Final scores: Scotch College 1,733 points Aquinas College 1,586 points... Hale School 1,480 points Christ Church Grammar School 1,317 points Trinity College 1,309.5 points Guildford Grammar School 1,021 points Wesley College 1,014.5 points Well done to Tony Ghiselli (Year 11) who set a new record in the U17 800m Div 1, and Craig Dinas (Year 10) who set a new record in the U16 100m Div 1. Go Scotch!

09.01.2022 Congratulations to current parent Scott Mills and past student Aaron McDonald (01) who were named in the Business News 40Under40 last night! It was especially fitting that the Scotch College Pipe Band performed at the awards ceremony. Scott Mills is Managing Director at Mechwest Design and Drafting, which provides mechanical and structural 2D and 3D drafting with experience in the mining, oil and gas, industrial and commercial industries. Aaron McDonald (01) is Founder and Director of Pragma Lawyers, a commercial law firm based in Subiaco. Congratulations Scott and Aaron!

09.01.2022 The Scotch College community is invited to join us for a night of rock, funk, metal and more with Scotch College contemporary music students at Scotch Rocks 2020! Held for the first time in 2019, the event was a highlight of the Performing Arts calendar last year. We cant wait to see what the students bring to the stage at the Rosemount Hotel on Wednesday 2 September. Purchase your ticket at www.scotch.wa.edu.au/events *All Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

08.01.2022 In the lead-up to the end of term, the Scotch College students participated in the Uniting WA Christmas Appeal to help allow people to have a good festive period and provide meaningful and necessary food for those less fortunate. Students in each sub-school came together to donate non-perishable goods. In the Senior School, each House decorated a Christmas tree and placed their donated items under the tree. At the end of term, the donated items were picked up from reception. We are very proud of the generosity and giving spirit of our students!

08.01.2022 Tonight is opening night for the Scotch College and @plcperth Musical, We Will Rock You! Tickets have sold out for all five shows. Chookas and have a blast everyone!

08.01.2022 The second episode of The Range Project dropped today! Episode 2 Akram Azimi Perennial student and passionate teacher, Akram Azimi, shares his incredible life journey as a young boy seeking refuge from war-torn Afghanistan to winning the Young Australian of the Year in 2013. As a keen inter-disciplinarian, Akram holds a triple major degree in law, sciences and the arts from the University of Western Australia and is now a practising sociologist completing his post-doctoral ...studies at UWA under a Hackett scholarship. In this episode we explore many topics close to the Akrams heart including education, ethics, law, epistemology and the interdisciplinary nature of problem-solving in the real world. Find The Range Project on Spotify(spoti.fi/2Yb6CjW), iTunes (apple.co/3hjWzRr) and Google Podcasts (bit.ly/327UAcy) Supported by Scotch Parents, The Range Project is a Scotch College Teaching and Learning driven educational podcast that draws lessons from those who have made a habit of expanding their range. Join teachers Sam Sterrett and Steve McLean as they interview a series of guests who have gone beyond an area of specialisation, gained their own inter-disciplinary understanding of the world, and found their passion in the process.

08.01.2022 Every two years, boys in the Scotch College Year 9 and 10 Enrichment Programmes are invited to apply for the Stanford University Pre-Collegiate International Institutes, a two-week residential programme designed for intellectually curious and talented students from across the world. The experience includes academic workshops delivered by industry experts and a globally focused team project, as well as social and cultural activities. In recent years, the programme has involved working with Areen Shahbari, who was the guest on the 4 November episode of our The Range Project podcast. All our boys are entitled to rigorous, relevant and challenging learning opportunities. We look forward to being able to collaborate with Stanford University again in the future.

08.01.2022 Congratulations again to all the boys who participated in the PSA Winter sports season! All those who participated should be extremely proud of how hard they worked to get to this point, as well as of the team spirit and good sportsmanship that they displayed along the way. And as always, thank you to all the coaches, staff members, volunteers, parents, extended family members and supporters who made the season possible. Full photos from the weekend will be made available early next week.

07.01.2022 Born out of JFKs belief that the youth of the USA should be able to walk 50 miles in a day, yesterday the College undertook the 34th Annual Scotch 50 Mile Walk. The three Houses currently undertaking the walk are Anderson, Stuart and Shearer House. 20 boys and four staff completed the walk and were supported by additional Scotch College and PLC Perth staff. The boys awoke at 3am to the sound of pipes and returned to Moray around 8pm. This is a truly memorable and taxing experience, and the resilience they showed in completing the walk is something they can draw on for the rest of their lives.

07.01.2022 Come and join us at Simmos Ice Creamery in Dunsborough from 9:30am to 11:30am today. Find out more about what Scotch has to offer!

07.01.2022 Catch artist and Old Scotch Collegian James Giddy (13) at a watercolour workshop on Sundays Painting Picnic event at Mahara Park. James returned to Scotch in 2018 to run a workshops with our students, as well as to paint a series of murals at the College.

07.01.2022 Whether you're hiding from the rain or kicking back on a beach, dive into one of our holiday reads. Curated by our Junior/Middle and Senior School librarians, there's a great book to suit every taste! Junior/Middle School 1. Don't Forget Jane Godwin & Anna Walker 2. Naughty Dragons Make Trouble! Natalie Jane Prior... 3. The Wizards of Once Cressida Cowell 4. The Big Book of the Blue Yuval Zommer 5. Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat: The Spacedog Cometh Emily Chenoweth and Johnny Marciano 6. Drawn Together Minh Le 7. The Goldfish Boy Lisa Thompson Senior School 1. The Ghosts We Keep Mason Deaver 2. Project Hail Mary Andy Weir 3. Sooley John Grisham 4. Invisible Boys Holden Sheppard 5. BoardFree: The Story of an Incredible Skateboard Journey Across Australia Dave Cornthwaite 6. KD: Kevin Durant's Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest Marcus Thompson 7. Captain America, Sam Wilson: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 Rick Remender 8. Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars Gregory Zuckerman Happy reading

07.01.2022 The Pipe Band Support Group is once again raising funds for the Scotch College Pipe Band through the sale of Christmas treats and Scotch College merchandise. Orders close tomorrow, so get it quick for a few stocking stuffers for Christmas! All proceeds raised go towards uniforms and equipment for the Pipe Band. Order now at https://bit.ly/3frkjTn

07.01.2022 From French painters to American bikers to Italian footballers, today our Junior School embraced International Dress Day. Well done to Junior School Language B Captains Eli and Xavier for organising this fantastic event. See more costumes on Vidigami at au.vidigami.com/shared/cfccf07cabae3f02c903223903107e1b.

06.01.2022 Our ELC students have been exploring the types of rocks and minerals that can be found beneath the ground as part of their What Lies Beneath unit of inquiry. As part of their exploration of the topic, they spent the morning panning for gold!

06.01.2022 Catch the latest episode of the Studio Scotch podcast, The Range Project: Episode 3 Dr Dave McCutcheon (OSC 1996) Join us for a conversation with Scotch College alumni, Dr Dave McCutcheon: Emergency specialist, father of three kids and a life-long musician. Dave gives us some fascinating insights into the challenges faced by emergency health workers in the context of a global pandemic. We also discuss ways in which Emergency medicine demands an interdisciplinary approach to... problem-solving in what are occasional life and death situations. Finally, Dave reflects on his own educational experience and shares some lessons for the future. Find The Range Project on Spotify(spoti.fi/2Yb6CjW), iTunes (apple.co/3hjWzRr) and Google Podcasts (bit.ly/327UAcy), or watch the video interview at https://bit.ly/35lpa5p Supported by Scotch Parents, The Range Project is a Scotch College Teaching and Learning driven educational podcast that draws lessons from those who have made a habit of expanding their range. Join teachers Sam Sterrett and Steve McLean as they interview a series of guests who have gone beyond an area of specialisation, gained their own inter-disciplinary understanding of the world, and found their passion in the process.

06.01.2022 Good luck to all students who are competing in the PSA Inter School Athletics Carnival today! We know that your team spirit and sportsmanship will make us all proud. It will be a bittersweet moment for those competing Year 12s who will be representing Scotch College for the last time today. Head to 4style.com.au/live from 9.30am to watch all the action.

06.01.2022 Working at Scotch for over seven years, our bus driver Ian Waldock always has a smile on his dial, both around campus and behind the wheel. He's a fierce Eagles fan and loves nothing more than a pepper steak pie. Ian will be leaving Scotch at the end of Winter Term for retirement, or in his words, 'to live the dream'. He plans to spend time with his kids and grandkids before travelling around Australia with his wife Gail in their newly purchased caravan. Make sure you send your best wishes to Ian during Winter Term or leave a comment below!

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Year 12 students Lachlan Norcott and Sam Wake who won the UN Evatt Competition State Final on Friday, representing Scotch College. The competition is based on the UN Security Council and engages high school students in world affairs and issues through debating mock Security Council resolutions from the position of an assigned country. Sam was also awarded Best Public Speaker. Both Sam and Lachlan will represent Western Australia in the National Finals, which will be held online.

05.01.2022 Future and prospective families are invited to attend the ELC Tour on Thursday 19 November, 9-11am. Based on the Reggio Emilia approach, discover how our Early Learning Centre is purpose-built to inspire a love of learning in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. Register now at scotch.wa.edu.au/tours

04.01.2022 Future and prospective families are invited to attend the ELC and Junior School Community Day Tour on Thursday 3 September, 1-3pm. Families will have the opportunity to meet with key Junior School staff members, as well as see first-hand a Junior PSA sports round. The Scotch College ELC will be open, and teachers will be on hand to meet with families and answer queries. Register now at https://www.scotch.wa.edu.au/tours

04.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week! As a nation, this week is an opportunity to celebrate and learn more about the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. During Boarding Week, proud Yawuru and Nyual Nyual boy from Broome and our Captain of Boarding Brenton Macauley delivered a powerful speech about his experience as our first Indigenous Captain of Boarding. He discussed appreciating opportunities, aiming higher and how to be a positive role model. ...Read more at www.scotch.wa.edu.au//being-a-role-model-and-a-leader-carr. Whilst we will be holding our NAIDOC Week celebrations in Week 2 of Winter Term, we encourage our community to engage in NAIDOC Week events near you. Discover events at www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events. #NAIDOCWeek2021

04.01.2022 Earlier this week, 17 Scotch boys became apprentice podcasters under the expert guidance of professional media trainer, Claire Testoni. Podcasting has emerged as the major medium through which people consume and exchange ideas, and the boys spent the morning developing their own vocal styles, recording 'hacks' and interview etiquette as preparation for a student-led podcast initiative kicking off in early 2021. Invaluable communication skills for a Cognitive Curriculum in the 21st century and a fun way to finish off the year!

03.01.2022 THE RANGE PROJECT | AREEN SHAHBARI Harvard University instructor, business consultant and former TV show host, Areen Shahbari, joins us from her home in California via Zoom in the midst of a raging pandemic and an unprecedented Presidential election cycle. Areen's work at Harvard focuses on entrepreneurship and the intersection of business and psychology. Areen discusses the interdisciplinary nature of entrepreneurial thinking and its clear benefits for young learners hoping ...to solve the many problems facing us in the future. She questions our current system of grading students and finishes with a personal story, reminding us of the dangers of when one's self-esteem is too closely linked to their academic achievement....and if stuck on a desert island...what music would Areen turn to? The great Algerian singer Souad Massi of course! The Range Project is an educational podcast that draws lessons from those who have made a habit of expanding their range. Supported by Old Scotch Collegians, Scotch Parents and Scotch College Teaching and Learning, teachers Sam Sterrett and Steve McLean interview a series of guests who have gone beyond an area of specialisation, gained their own inter-disciplinary understanding of the world, and found their passion in the process. Spotify >> https://spoti.fi/2Yb6CjW Apple Podcasts >> https://apple.co/3hjWzRr Google Podcasts >> https://bit.ly/327UAcy YouTube >> https://youtu.be/bw3sFGuTZYE

02.01.2022 For their Winter Appeal, Middle School are collecting new, warm socks for people living in poverty in Perth. Socks are the most requested item at homeless centers globally, and theyre in short supply. In winter, socks are even more important to those experiencing homelessness. Painful foot problems are made worse if people dont have decent socks to wear. A clean pair of socks can make a world of difference. The students are collecting donations of new socks for men, women ...and children. If you would like to donate, please bring pairs of socks to school before Week 6. People tend to prefer white sports socks over dark colours, but all socks are equally welcome. In recognition of the UnitingCare West Winter Appeal, yesterday the Middle School boys were invited to wear their PE uniform with a pair of crazy socks. It was a riot of bright colours, patterns and pictures!

02.01.2022 Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Surfing Western Australia SunSmart School Surfing Titles yesterday. It was a massive day for all involved, and their efforts paid off as the boys were awarded the Champion School Title. Good luck for the State Final next week! See all the photos here: https://bit.ly/2CHcgmn

01.01.2022 Have you listened to the podcast out of Studio Scotch, The Range Project? Check out the episodes over the holiday break and let us know what you think! Studio Scotch is a new initiative for 2020, and will be expanded in 2021 to include student and alumni podcasts, oral histories and more. Find all the past episodes and links to watch on YouTube at http://bit.ly/3mLcIRD

01.01.2022 The Middle School production of Kicker Thompson is now officially SOLD OUT! Chookas to all the boys involved.