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The Scots School Albury

Locality: Albury, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6022 0000

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25.01.2022 On Friday we were delighted to announce our new School Principal Mr Mark Geraets. Mr Geraets brings extensive international education and leadership experience, joining us this year from his role as Principal in Seoul, Korea. His commitment to pursue academic excellence and the values of courage, compassion and belonging within our teaching and learning community, will ensure the continued development of Scots students as critical thinkers, ready for a world of opportunities.

25.01.2022 Year 7 students have been focusing on the elements of drama, characterisation and theatre skills this term, through the formal study of the text Hitlers Daughter. Group rehearsals are in full swing with lighting, stage directions, props and costume design all part of the final performance this term.

25.01.2022 As the School continues to grow, the Year 5 students have been actively involved in designing the new Junior School space (as well as taking the obligatory Smoko with Cinders). Year 5s Unit of Inquiry has students considering how each individuals learning preferences may influence contemporary design to support the progressive academic and holistic education received through the Scots International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Today, students started to map the perimeter, immersing themselves in a real-world scenario of STEM and Architecture before they headed back to the drawing board to produce their final blueprints for presentation to the School Executive and Board.

24.01.2022 Our Year 2 classes have just capped off an action-packed first day of their school camp out a the fabulous Great Aussie Holiday Park. Day 1 activities included archery, barrels of fun by the dam, plenty of great games and the ever popular water park, pool and jumping cushion. Our intrepid campers have just enjoyed a sunset walk, story time with their teachers and are ready to recharge their batteries ahead of another big day tomorrow.

23.01.2022 Keeping in line with current health guidelines, our Chapels and Assemblies have continued to be streamed into classrooms each week to maintain a connection throughout the School. While completing their final year of Senior School studies, our School Captains have played a vital role in leading with positive and thoughtful contributions. Many thanks to all those involved in the creation of these events.

23.01.2022 This afternoon our Year 12's were commended for their contributions to the School with formal awards, speeches and a Guard of Honour farewell formed by the whole school.

23.01.2022 Today marks 100 Days of Kindergarten and oh, how they have aged. It is wonderful to see the students portrayal of senior citizens and how wise they have become.

23.01.2022 The sun was shining for our 2020 Fathers Day Breakfast. With staggered servings of egg and bacon rolls to ensure we were following current health guidelines, we were able to welcome so many of our families on campus throughout the morning. We wish all our fathers, grandfathers and special friends a wonderful day on Sunday.

23.01.2022 Wonderful to have the efforts, perseverance, dedication and community spirit of our staff and students recognised, particularly in a year of challenge for so many.

23.01.2022 Our Kindergarten students are creating art pieces with clay in Visual Arts throughout Term 3 and loving being hands on and imaginative. We cant wait to see their final pieces.

21.01.2022 Places for Kindergarten in 2021 are filling up; have you secured your spot? Visit our Kindergarten 2021 Hub to find out about transitioning to Kindergarten @ Scots. https://www.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au/hub-kinder-2021/

21.01.2022 Save the date for our Interschool Equestrian Challenge 2020 Saturday 7 November 2020

20.01.2022 The Transition Scholarship has been introduced to offer the best opportunity for new students entering in 2021 to seamlessly transition to either Senior School at Scots (Year 5 & 6 Applicants) or the HSC at Scots (Year 9 & 10 Applicants). Applications close Friday 30 October 2020. Visit: www.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au/transition-scholarship/

20.01.2022 SCOTS BASKETBALL RETURNS It is very exciting that the new season starts next week. Please check emails and register as soon as possible. Many thanks to those that have registered; 46% of registrations completed so far. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, some players will need to register and some teams will have to be de-registered. Please register by Wednesday 12 August. Thanks Mr Smith

20.01.2022 We may have some restrictions in place, but it has not stopped our Year 8s from participating in the Australian Virtual Debating Competition. Today, tasked with arguing for the Negative on the topic "Team Sports should be compulsory in Schools", our students presented strong arguments, exceptional rebuttals and a clear message, going on to win their debate! Well done to Ms Thompson for all of the support. We look forward to the next round of debates.

19.01.2022 RUOK?Day - an important moment to remember to check in with your friends and acknowledge that sometimes it is okay not to be okay. To learn what to say when someone says they are struggling, visit the RUOK website. We are thinking of everyone in our community as we navigate the challenges of 2020.

18.01.2022 Scots Uniform Shop Opening Hours By appointment only Wednesday 7 October 9.00am - 11.00am Thursday 8 October 2.00pm - 4.00pm Friday 9 October 9.00am - 11.00am... Clothing Pool Opening Hours No appointment required Wednesday 7 October 9.00am - 11.00am Friday 9 October 9.00am - 11.00am Monday 12 October 1.00pm - 4.00pm

18.01.2022 The Scots School Albury: Awarded World Champion Pipe Band 2020! Despite the disappointment in not being able to attend the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Mr Nicolson encouraged students from across the Junior and Senior School to participate in the World Online Piping and Drumming Summer Championships and the school is excited to announce that The Scots School Albury has been awarded the title of the World Champion Pipe Band. Many of our students placed first in their categories ...and are also Individual World Champions. It is this culture of developing aspiring, courageous, well-rounded, and hope-filled young people of which Scots is most proud. Now more than ever, our young people need to have hope and aspirations that they can create a world in which they can meaningfully contribute as trusted global citizens. Thank you to Scott Nicolson, Tom Mewett and our Band members for their continued encouragement of each other throughout the Lockdown and holidays.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Alumna, Fanny Lumsden Class of 2004, for winning the 2020 ARIA Award for Best Country Album for her latest release, 'Fallow'. What an incredible achievement!

17.01.2022 Dance @ Scots Please note that Dance Lessons are cancelled today. We expect classes to resume as normal tomorrow.

17.01.2022 Join us for an inspiring education at Scots. https://www.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au/2021-rural-futures-scho/

16.01.2022 Official recording of all our solo Pipe Band performers commenced this afternoon, as part of the Scots School Albury 2020 Online Solo Piping and Drumming competition which aims to give Pipers and Drummers an opportunity to enhance their skills and receive valuable feedback from a world-class panel of adjudicators. It was wonderful to see the Senior School students help guide and support our younger students from the sidelines as they were filmed. #crossagelearning #pipesanddrums #scotscommunity

16.01.2022 Our Junior School have been busy using their creative skills to make Australian animals in Visual Art. Kindergarten students used straws to blow paint away to create the wiry hair on their emus; Year 1 students used black and white to mix grey for their Koalas and Year 2 students worked with oil pastel to create texture on their Quokkas fur. #inspiringcreativity

16.01.2022 SCOTS BASKETBALL Registrations have now closed. New teams will be sent out via email in the next 24hours. Please check the COVID restrictions linked to the season re-start on Monday. Many thanks for all nominations.

16.01.2022 Year 6 Visual Arts Self-Portraits Students used a printed photograph, a plastic acetate sheet and layered paint to create their self-portraits. Students experimented with acrylic paint application techniques in colours that would complement their chosen colour scheme to create these beautiful pieces.

15.01.2022 We are so proud of our Pipe Band students and teachers who continue to inspire.

15.01.2022 Day 2 of our year 2 camp experience has been an absolute blast. Our young daredevils took on the Great Aussie Holiday Park’s incredible flying fox and climbing wall this morning and cooled down with another solid session in the splash park and pool area. A huge thank you to Mrs Cooper and Mrs Bawden for organising such a fantastic camp and to Mrs McGhee and Mr Mewett for joining in the fun.

14.01.2022 Stomachs are rumbling as the Scots team enters day two of the Act for Peace Ration Challenge. Students are searching to find creative ways of cooking lentils and rice as they survive on the rations of a Syrian refugee for five days to raise money and awareness for refugees worldwide. Read more about the initiative on the Scots Challenge page. https://schools.rationchallenge.org.au/t/scots-2020

14.01.2022 The Scots School Albury Pipe Band recently had several of its senior members submit video entries into another online Solo Piping and Drumming competition hosted by one of Scotland's premier grade 1 pipe bands, Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia. The competition was fierce but the Scots Albury competitors posted some very competitive results: Piping... Liam Nicolson 5th (Age 15 and under - 2/4 March) 3rd (Age 15 and under - Strathspey and Reel) Congratulations also to Dylan Forge, Jonny Coe, and Hayley Whitehill or their solid performances. Snare Drumming Damon Wright 5th (Age 15 and under - March, Strathspey, and Reel) Lachie Coe 4th (Age 18 and under - Drum Fanfare) Tenor Drumming Tenor Drummer Tegan Forge 3rd (Age 15 and under - 2/4 March), Congratulations also to Lily Turner and Emma Delbridge for their very polished entries. A huge congratulations also to Pipe Sergeant Liam Nicolson on his fantastic results in the recent Victorian Pipers Association's online solo piping competition. Liam placed 1st in C grade Piobaireachd, 1st in the C-grade 2/4 March, 1st in the C-grade Strathspey and Reel, and 2nd Place in the Hornpipe and Jig event. These results meant that Liam finished the event as the overall C-grade Champion. Well done Liam! We are very proud of all of our young musicians and the hours of hard work they put in to hone their performances. A huge congratulations to all competitors.

13.01.2022 Dont forget to join us this Thursday @ 7.00pm for our Kindergarten 2021 Virtual Information Session. If you have enrolled your child or if you are still unsure, our Virtual Information Session is designed to give you an insight into the Kindergarten transition program at Scots and an opportunity to speak with our Head of Junior School, Matthew Boundy.

12.01.2022 Science Week Escape Room Year 7 Science students were part of a research crew trapped in a submarine at the bottom of the ocean. Can they solve the problems so they can turn the emergency battery on to get back to the surface?

10.01.2022 Year 1 Visual Arts Royal Self-Potraits Our Year 1s carefully created their own masterpieces making royal self-potraits fit for the National Gallery in London. Students used a range of materials and learnt about symmetry when making their crowns and in the careful application of their precious gemstones.

10.01.2022 The Scots School Albury Alumni Mentoring Program

09.01.2022 A great morning for Cricket. Rixon Cup First 11 and u12 Cricket today at Scots. This is as well as the Kinder & Year 1 Swimming Carnival, Scots Hoops program and eight Basketball matches this evening.

08.01.2022 This morning, we held a beautiful final Chapel Service for our Year 12 students. Whilst traditional aspects of the service were different this year, our students were celebrated and blessed by staff and students with a formal Chapel candle presentation.

08.01.2022 It was so wonderful to hear the pipes and drums yesterday evening as students gathered in various parts of the school grounds to practise and play together for the first time in weeks. #grateful #communityspirit

08.01.2022 Pickles Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop will not be open tomorrow morning. It will be open tomorrow afternoon 3.15pm - 4.15pm instead. A reminder that the Shop is open this Saturday from 9.00am - 11.00am. https://www.picklesschoolwear.com//

08.01.2022 We cant wait to see the many curious creatures roaming our campus tomorrow in celebration of Book Week.

07.01.2022 Basketball restart information. Registration cut off is 3pm Wednesday, so that teams can be confirmed and entered into the system.

06.01.2022 An often unnoticed task, our Year 12 students diligently raise the flags each and every morning before classes commence.

05.01.2022 Catch up on the latest newsletter and find out all that has been happening this week at Scots. Its been another full and busy week of teaching and learning! https://scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au/newsletter/

04.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, uncles and significant friends.

04.01.2022 Our Coding and Robotics Club has started in earnest, with students learning how to program the STEAM educational mBots! Developing logic, critical thinking and design skills, students are challenged to work together to create endless possibilities with the robots capabilities.

03.01.2022 Science Week Marine Robotics The Junior School was spoilt with a visit from FireTail Robotics, a company which researches marine life using robots. FireTail Robotics gave us a demonstration of two of their specialist robots: one which skims the surface and a submersible robot which can go to depths of up to 100m. Students learnt about how these two robots help researchers when looking at coral and marine life.

03.01.2022 The Library was full of strategic thinkers last week as Senior School students participated in an InterHouse Chess Competition, organised by our Chess Captain, Luke Marsh. Chess can improve memory, focus and cognition, we look forward to more of these study breaks for our students as they near their end of year examinations. #strategicthinkers

03.01.2022 It was wonderful to see so many curious creatures and wild minds as part of our Book Week celebrations today! We were spoilt with so many imaginative characters from Harry Potter to Tinkerbell, Hairy Maclary to Enid Blytons Famous Five. Well done to all of the families for the incredible creativity and originality.

02.01.2022 We recognise the importance of agriculture in our community and strive for continued development in our agricultural offering at Scots. A tailored educational space is fundamental to the ongoing success of agricultural and science studies and therefore, plans for our new Agricultural Learning Space have been launched and work is underway to commence Stage 1. This Agricultural Learning Space will be available for use for students across the whole school, from Preschool to Year... 12 and the wider community. Dig deeper into the plans on our website. https://www.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au/agricultural-learning-s/

01.01.2022 Places for Kindergarten in 2021 are filling up. Have you secured your place? Visit our Kindergarten 2021 Hub to find out about transitioning to Kindergarten @ Scots. https://www.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au/hub-kinder-2021/

01.01.2022 Year 8s have been discovering the world of Shakespeare through their study of "A Midsummer Nights Dream". Today, as part of their formal assessment, students performed monologues and prepared feasts which incorporated an understanding of the clothes, language, food and culture of the Elizabethan era.