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Issue 157 June 2013

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Contents
Principal's Report 4 - 5, Council Update 6 - 7, Early Learning Centre 8 - 9, Junior School 10 - 11, Middle School 12 - 13, Senior School 14 - 15, Sport 17, Positive Education 18 - 19, Boarding Update 20 - 21, Advancement Report 22 - 25, Straight Scotch 26 - 35.

Important Dates
July 22 July 25 - 27 July 31 - Aug 3 August 2 August 8-9 August 13 August 16 August 22 August 23 August 24-25 August 24 September 2 - 6 September 5 September 6 Term 3 Commences Darwin Show College Musical - West Side Story Blinman Dinner Junior School Musical - Aladdin Torrens Park Campus Middle & Senior School Tour The Big Sing Performance Mitcham Campus JS & ELC Tour Middle School Grandparents Day Winter Intercol at Scotch Intercol Dinner Old Collegians' Week Old Collegians Sports Festival Founders Day, Old Collegians Assembly and Scotch Seniors Luncheon September 9 September 19 September 20 September 27 October 14 October 18 October 19 October 26 October 26 November 2 November 9 December 10 Whole College Student Free Day Middle School Introduction Luncheon & Tour Junior School Sports Term 3 Concludes Term 4 Commences Annual City Dinner (Old Collegians) 20 Year Reunion (93) 40 Year Reunion (73) 30 Year Reunion (83) 25 Year Reunion (88) 10 Year Reunion (03) Term 4 concludes

Published by Scotch College Carruth Road Torrens Park SA 5062 T: 08 8274 4333 F: 08 8274 4344 www.scotch.sa.edu.au Editorial Sarah Freeman scotchreports@scotch.sa.edu.au Designed and Printed by Openbook Howden Design & Print www.openbookhowden.com.au Photography and Articles A big thank you to everyone who collaborated to create this edition of Scotch Reports. Special thanks go to Richard Blinco, Brian Charlton, Dave Scott and everyone who kindly supplied photographs for this publication. Cover Photo Milly Simpson & Xavier Tan enjoying some creative time in the ELC.

Principal's Report

Connecting Like-Minded Schools

The Super Six Concept During my Heads Exchange in Aberdeen last year I reflected on the value of participating in another education system and sharing best practice with my Scottish and English colleagues. The value educators gain by comparing, contrasting and sharing ideas is limitless the more you share, the more informed and inspired you become. The same principle applies to our students; the more exposure they have to the way students from other countries learn, the more informed and inspired they will be. Being familiar with different cultures and lifestyles is an essential element of a good education. 4

The development of the concept of global citizenship is something that we, staff and students at Scotch, are very keen to promote and foster. There are several umbrella organisations around the world that facilitate cultural exchanges between schools from different countries. Our Super Six concept is quite different; with the intention of connecting six like-minded schools from geographically distant and distinct locations around the world. This will be an intimate community and not run by a central bureaucracy. By like-minded schools we believe those that espouse and practise similar principles and ideals in educating their students; schools that believe in the development of the whole person, schools that focus on positive

relationships, schools that have strong co-curricular programs, schools that include outdoor pursuits, environmental education and service learning into their program and schools that innovate. The primary purposes of creating this community of like-minded schools are to enable genuine exchange of teachers and students, sharing ideas, learning materials, pedagogy and building joint intellectual property. Traditionally, school cultural exchange programs brought together students from two or more schools to meet and interact in person, and student

The development of the concept of global citizenship is something that we are very keen to promote and foster.

Scotch College
Australia

Prestige College
South Africa

Woodstock School
India

Green Farms Academy

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Robert Gordon's College

Scotland

St. Pauls School

Sao Paulo, Brazil

* In principle agreement reached with these schools

relationships were often maintained between visits using letter writing. Today, with new and emerging communication technologies and increased globalisation, cultural exchange programs may rely entirely on online or virtual interaction, and/or incorporate these to complement physical school (or community) visits. These developments also mean that exchanges may involve any number of school communities and are easily sustainable as regular or ongoing events. For Scotch, it is not just what being connected to these schools can offer us, but what we can offer them. This partnership can result in great things where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

The schools that we have approached to be part of The Super Six are: Woodstock School, Mussoorie, India Green Farms Academy, Connecticut, USA Robert Gordons College, Aberdeen, Scotland Prestige College, Pretoria, South Africa St, Paul's School, Sao Paulo, Brazil Each school Head has responded in an enthusiastic and a positive manner and we are currently communicating about the terms of agreement. Our international future will be exciting. Tim Oughton Principal 5

Council Update
Chairmans Report
I am very honoured to have been asked to Chair the Scotch College Council. I look forward to working with the Scotch community to continue to keep our school on the leading edge of educational practices and becoming a benchmark against which all schools measure their success. I wish to acknowledge my predecessor, Ross Haslam (63), and thank him on your behalf for the leadership he has provided the school during a challenging time of transition and growth. Because of the very hard work of the Scotch community over the last few years - Council, management, staff, parents and friends - we have a great school that by any measure is healthy and thriving: Enrolments are up; The verbal and written feedback from our students indicates high levels of happiness and engagement; We have an innovative curriculum that addresses the whole child mind, body and spirit; We continue to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated staff; The school has a very effective leadership and management team; We have an energized and committed support network through our old collegians and parents and friends; and We are able to continue to invest financially in the infrastructure needed to keep our school great. Yet we must not rest on our laurels. Your Council is committed to positioning Scotch to thrive in an environment where change and challenge are the norm. We continue to face serious headwinds in the economy. Government funding models for private schools are in a state of flux and uncertainty. School curricula, assessment methods, and teaching standards are required to fit national prescriptions. The current economic model of private schools is under threat. And, the ubiquity of the digital world puts enormous pressure on the emotional health of our children. In short, we live in a new educational world. The Council and executive leadership team are together creating a four-year plan that will keep Scotch strong, build on our strengths and forthrightly address the challenges we face. We look forward to sharing our work with you as it evolves and seek your inputs in its creation and execution. Today we are a great school. But greatness does not stand still! We strive to be a model of excellence in education, a world leader in equipping our children to thrive in the complexity of our globally interconnected world and a fun place to be and learn. Our future success will depend on the Scotch family working as one to make excellence a reality. I look forward to working with you on this exciting quest. Raymond Spencer Chair of Council

Financial Result
The financial operations of the College are very complex as we try to balance the financial needs for day to day operations the costs associated with delivering the best learning and teaching to our children today with the obligations to fund the long term infrastructure that must be continuously upgraded to sustain the excellence in education we all value. The foundation of a financially healthy school is enrolments. You will be pleased to know that enrolments in 2012 reached the target set by Council some 5 years ago. We achieved this target twelve months earlier than planned. To do this in the current economic environment is a wonderful achievement and a true testament to the quality education offered at Scotch. Income from those enrolments together with the other elements of the operations produced a net operating surplus for the 2012 year of $1.3 m (2011: $1.1m). This is a healthy result and we need these outcomes to provide the funds to maintain debt repayments, meet other financial obligations, and further develop our infrastructure to support the education and well-being of our students. Not-for-profit organisations need to make a healthy surplus in order to invest in the future.

We have a great school that by any measure is healthy and thriving...

Operating Income 2012 Operating Expenses 2012
Scholarships & Bursaries - Tuition 8.5% Trading Expenses 4.0% Administrative & Utilities Expenses 10.0% Boarding Expenses & Discounts 6.0% Maintenance of Facilities 7.0% Depreciation Expense 5.0% Financing Expenses 2.5% Tuition Salaries & Expenses 57.0%

Boarding Fees 7.0% Australian Government Recurrent Grants 13.0% State Government Recurrent Grants 5.0% Trading Income 3.0% Interest & Other Income 3.0% Tuition Related Fees 69.0%

Our focus for 2013 and beyond includes some key issues facing Scotch: We have invested in a full time resource to develop our positive education and wellbeing program. We hope you will see the benefits of that investment as you engage with our community. We are developing strategies to deal with potential changes to our government funding. The Commonwealth and States Governments still contribute about 20% of our total operating revenue. Council and management are mindful of recent private school fee increases. In the past few years these increases have exceeded general CPI as a result of the education CPI index exceeding the general index. We endeavoured to contain fee increases for 2013 resulting in the lowest fee increase amongst our peer group.

We are working hard to manage these issues and develop a sustainable model for the College moving forward. Our Future Scotch Projects are proceeding as planned. We have completed the new boarding precinct and during 2012 we had the pleasure of opening a refurbished Kallawar complex and Early Learning Centre. These projects have been funded with a blend of fundraising, debt and operating surpluses. The current Future Scotch projects include the development of Kyre on Kangaroo Island and the Senior School learning centre. We require the ongoing philanthropic support of the community to continue the development of our infrastructure. The reality is, school fees pay for our running costs and we rely heavily on philanthropy for the development of our infrastructure. Our target this year is to raise capital funds of $250,000 - $300,000 and in the medium term lift this

to at least $500,000 every year ambitious but we can do it. Thank you for your ongoing support. Philip Paterson Chair Finance Committee

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Community and Relationships

In the very best Early Learning Centres a strong sense of community will always be evident. It is vital that when children first separate from their parents, in order to begin their educational journey, those families feel not only welcome in the ELC but also an integral part of all that happens. Staff in our beautiful new Early Learning Centre in Argyll House, place the utmost importance on relationships, knowing that authentic, collaborative relationships between child, parent and teacher provide the best context for learning to occur. All of our staff nurture respectful relationships; actively listening to children and families, so that purposeful and meaningful educational opportunities are provided for the child. 8

It was listening to our families and their changing needs that was the catalyst for us to become an Approved Long Day Care Centre, beginning on the first day of Term 3, 2013. It is important to note that our high quality educational program will not change but that we are adding onto this program an Extended Hours program, to better meet the needs of our families. Our Early Learning Centre will operate from 7.30am to 6.00pm each weekday for 48 weeks of the year. The Government provides a very attractive non-means tested rebate to most families who will use any part of this service, including the Educational program. Our families have positively embraced these new changes that will provide them with greater flexibility and options for care of their children, all in our stunning centre. Limited places are available for Term 3 and interested families should contact the ELC for more information.

Mothers Day High Tea

Further enhancing our commitment to building relationships with families, this year for the first time, the ELC celebrated Mothers Day with the children hosting a High Tea in Argyll House, to celebrate this day. The children were extremely excited about this special event; one of the children burst through the door on the morning of the High Tea declaring I am so excited I couldnt sleep at all last night! The children baked all sorts of delicious treats for their Mothers, including muffins, shortbread, fairy bread and cucumber

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sandwiches, to name but a few. Learning opportunities abounded and the children discussed and researched before cooking what would be appropriate for such an event. They researched how to set the tables and what sort of decorations would be best and chose a colour theme pink of course! They even learnt about chrysanthemums and their connection to Mothers Day. Some of our older children discussed what an invitation might look like and what information it would need to have and then set about writing the invitations and then collected the RSVPs. So a great deal of learning occurred in order for this exciting event to take place. Whilst a dry autumn has meant that rain is desperately needed, the beautiful sunshine on the day was very much appreciated. Our special visitors (including Mr and Mrs Oughton and Mr Robinson) were welcomed

and escorted to either share in discussions about favourite pieces of work, or taken outside to read a favourite book, or play a favourite game. Whilst the day was about acknowledging the childrens Mothers, and the Mothers felt very special (yes, there were some tears!), the children also felt proud to have the opportunity to share their learning with their special guests. After spending time sharing favourite activities, the children all joined together to sing to their Mothers and then shared afternoon tea. Mothers left with a very special gift from their child a freshly baked biscuit and tea bag, wrapped in cellophane and a stunning self-portrait that had been made with much thought and love. Due to the success of our Mothers Day High Tea, it will become an annual event. Not to be

forgotten, there will be a special event for Fathers this year, just prior to Fathers Day. Tania Darling ELC Manager

01 High Tea in the Fraser room 02 Belinda Harvey with Charlotte & Holly 03 Stephanie Insanally with Ruby & Oliver 04 Michelle Lewis with Addison & Isla 05 Sam Twelftree with Harriet 06 Cat Parkinson with Jack

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Looking to the future with an eye for the past

At Scotch, our students are treated to a modern, world-class education. The introduction of 1-1 ipads in Year 6 in 2013 has taken this a step further, with technology authentically embedded into classroom practice, to enhance - rather than replace- the academic rigour for which we are noted. Step from a Year 6 classroom into the adjoining new Science laboratory and you will see students printing 3 dimensional objects that they have designed using a CAD program, or performing an experiment to test a hypothesis using genuine scientific apparatus. Walk into any room and you will see personalised learning experiences, 10

acknowledging that students in each class are at varying stages of their respective journeys. We incorporate both collaborative and independent learning, and investigative opportunities, resulting in happy, engaged students, focused on achieving personal best performances. If we just taught content, our students would fall behind the rest of the world, as the digital age has brought with it constant change. The focus has changed to teaching children how to learn and discern; to embrace our global society rather than be frightened by it. A Scotch experience is state of the art, but importantly we still maintain an emphasis on traditional academic rigour. I have visited other schools where teachers demonstrate

to their classes that they can move objects on an interactive whiteboard, and boldly state that these days children dont need to be able to spell, recall times tables or learn to write neatly. Whilst we embrace technological advancement, and prepare students to succeed in an everchanging environment, Scotch students still learn times tables, are expected to produce orderly bookwork, are taught grammar and they learn about manners, values and social etiquette. We want students to be confident but not arrogant; ready to take on the world but having empathy with

01 Clodagh using an ipad to enhance her learning 02 Head of Science, Brian Parsons, in our new laboratory with a Year 5 class 03 Caledonian traditions are alive and well 04 Year 6 students cultivating vegetable gardens in the Kallawar House outdoor classroom 05 Year 4 's with the Random Acts of Kindness Tally

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is reassuring to know that we are not located on a main road. Numerous historic buildings dominate the infrastructure and each of these has a story. Local history is incorporated into the curriculum and the children learn about Fritz Conquest (Conquest House), the Prince Family (Kallawar House, Gilchrist and numerous bluestone outbuildings), the Evans family (East Lodge gatehouse) and of course, the Barr-Smiths (Torrens Park House). Students participate in local history walks and develop an appreciation of the efforts of our predecessors. These were great citizens of the past, and now it is our turn to contribute to a positive future. John Robinson Deputy Principal Head of Mitcham Campus

kindness. Giving to others makes us feel better about ourselves. It increases our level of happiness and well-being and even makes us physically healthier. But it must be done with the right mindset, that is, do it genuinely as an act of giving. Research also shows that students who learn in a positive environment have a better school experience. They enjoy higher test scores, learn new skills at a faster rate and are overall happier at school. Some of the acts of kindness that were carried out included: Helping someone carry their books Opening a door for a friend, teacher or stranger Saying thankyou, Including in a game someone who looked lonely Giving a genuine compliment Helping explain something to a classmate Writing a thank you note to someone and Voluntarily cleaning up rubbish in our beautiful yard. This was an extremely rewarding experience and enjoyed by the school community. Overall, 1,384 Random Acts of Kindness were carried out during the week. Simon McKenzie Deputy Head of Junior School (Years 2-6)

Random Acts of Kindness Week

The last week of May became Random Acts of Kindness Week on the Mitcham Campus. Students carried out 1000 random acts of kindness as part of a Positive Education initiative. Students were introduced to this concept in assembly the week before and were given some practical examples of genuine acts of kindness. Each day student leaders recorded the many acts that had taken place and photographed individuals thinking of ways to brighten up another students day. This challenge initially focused on student interactions and quickly spread to include staff, the school and home environment. Each day the number of kind acts from each class was recorded and displayed on posters in classrooms and an overall school total was highlighted on a Random Acts of Kindness Thermometer, centrally located on the campus. During the week students learnt about the positives outcomes from conducting acts of

others in it. Our Caledonian traditions are also something uniquely Scotch, and I truly believe that these give us a certain soul that is lacking in many other schools. It pleases me greatly to report that the number of Mitcham Campus students involved in Caledonian pursuits has reached an all-time high. Our environment is a feature: a splendid mixture of formal and cottage gardens, a lush playing field, sports courts, vegetable plots (and shortly, a spacious hen enclosure) and 2 playgrounds, traversed by beautiful Brownhill Creek. We do not have the friction in the yard that is commonplace in primary schools because everyone can find their own space - right from the time they begin in our stunning new Early Learning Centre - and it

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Year 8 Outdoor Ed Highlights

Overall I learned a lot about the other people who I was with on my Sailing and Kayaking camp at Clayton Bay. I was new to Scotch this year and going on this camp helped me to relate better to my peers and develop new friendships. I learned new skills on this Outdoor Ed experience, like how to sail. With the support of my friends I conquered my fear of being on the water in a kayak and I had a really good time. I look forward to my next Outdoor Ed Adventure. - Maddy Higgins, Y8 Mc On my surf camp I learned a lot about the environment and how to be safe in the sea, such as how to identify rips. Mr Stillwell made everything fun and he was a skilled surfer who knew a lot about the waves so could help people improve. The fun warm ups 12

and entertaining relays were a highlight for me. I would definitely recommend that Year 8 students in the future choose this camp opportunity because its fun learning to surf, but even more fun watching other people learn! - George Rugless, Y8, Do

Off to Brazil
Those familiar with the Middle School Curriculum may be aware of the inclusion of Mind Lab; a game based methodology used for teaching thinking skills, forward planning and strategy. Whilst Year 6 and 7 students at Scotch have the opportunity within their classrooms to learn how to play the suite of games that comprise Mind Lab, a component of this program is an inter-school challenge, at a state, national and global level. The winners of the Scotch tournament, Kosta Tsekouras (Y7, St), Fergus Scott (Y7, Mc), Matthew Giddings (Y7, Mc) and Sam Harris (Y6) comprise the 2013 Scotch College

Building Community
The Middle School leaders have initiated a Community Building activity through the provision of year level specific BBQs and lunch time games. Feedback from Year 7 and 8 students who have had the opportunity to be involved, has been very positive, with students enjoying being part of something different, which strengthens the relationships within cohorts. It has been particularly impressive to see the independence displayed by the leaders in their organisation of these events.

Sunrise
There are such immense and wonderfully beautiful things we can witness in this world but we are often too busy or blind to see them. This morning I was walking to the shower and I finally opened my eyes to the beauty around me. As I stopped and looked back I froze and just stared at the amazing and overwhelming beauty of the sunrise. Everything was still and you couldnt hear a sound; all you could do was watch. Out over the bay it was a brilliant pink and you could just see the fiery tip of the sun. What struck me as fascinating was the fact that I was the only one watching this. At that moment I realised that lifes too short to let beauty pass on by; we have to embrace it every chance we get. Simone Richards, Year 8 Cl

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representative team. The boys competed in the Australian Inter-Schools tournament, held at Rostrevor College on Tuesday 7 May, and were victorious, earning themselves a position as the Australian representative team at the 2013 International Mind Olympics to be held in Brazil. They are currently preparing for the international tournament, participating in weekly training sessions in their chosen game under the expert guidance of Vlad Gajic. We wish them luck in their preparations and a safe voyage to Brazil.

Reflections of Kyre
The Kyre camp was the first camp I had ever been on. If I had to do it all again, I wouldnt have chosen any other camp to be my first. I found out a lot about myself, learned lots of lessons and made many memories that will stay with me forever. All of the activities we did were very entertaining and I really think I benefited from them. I was mesmerised by things I would never have before thought interesting. As I was new to Scotch I barely knew anyone. Being with my other classmates for five days with nothing to distract us (phones for example) really strengthened my relationship with them. I grew closer to some of my friends and even got to know some of the guys better. I know that these people and I will always be better friends because we got to know each other well at Kyre. Now for the life lessons; the three main lessons I learnt were the importance of nature and beauty, that I dont need technology as much as I might think, and that I should love who I am and not try to change for anyone. The things we saw on Kangaroo Island were really beautiful and I was shocked that I had never seen how amazingly stunning even the

dirt beneath your shoes is. As I wrote in my story, life is too short to let beauty pass on by, but I only really understood what this meant on Kyre. Going for five days without even a laptop sounds very difficult but in reality it is easy as pie. There are ways to spend your time other than through technology. Almost everything you do with technology is superficial, anything without it is real and true. I personally would much rather spend my time on things that you know are real. On Kyre I was completely myself and didnt act like someone else. I felt a lot more comfortable in my own skin and learnt to appreciate myself for who I was. There is a quote that I like quite a lot, be yourself, because everybody else is taken. That is who I want to be. Thank you for a wonderful camp, the great times I had and the lessons I learnt. I will never forget it! Simone Richards, Year 8 Cl

Kellys work at Scotch prior to this appointment focused the coordination of Special Programs. Her primary teaching load has consisted of Cross Curriculum Studies classes, however, she has also taught Community Studies, Research Project and Years 8 and 12 English. Kelly says that through her professional experience and research, she has developed three very strong beliefs about education; 1. Every student can succeed 2. Positive relationships underpin teaching and learning 3. Teaching and learning should be differentiated These core beliefs very clearly reflect the ethos of Scotch, which promotes that meeting individual needs is our number one priority. Kelly talks with enthusiasm about the new opportunities that her Middle School role presents, stating I look forward to meeting more members of the Scotch community as I embark on an exciting journey as Middle School Manager. Kelly Sharp Middle School Manager

Meet Kelly Sharp

Following the departure of Mr. Mac to take up a posting as Head of Middle School at Pembroke, take a few moments to meet Mrs. Kelly Sharp, Middle School Manager for the remainder of 2013. Prior to Kellys appointment at Scotch in 2012, she held a leadership position in Whyalla, at an R-12 Catholic College. Kellys role centered around liaising with parents, teachers and students to support the successful learning of all, with a focus on supporting staff development in utilising differentiated teaching strategies. During her time in Whyalla, Kelly completed a Master of Education (Special Education) and began a Doctorate in Education, to which she remains committed today. Kelly is passionate about lifelong learning and remains connected through her academic writing and research with Flinders University.

01 The 8B Kyre group 02 The development of positive relationships 03 The victorious Scotch College Mind Lab team, who are now off to represent Australia at the International Mind Olympics in Brazil. L-R: Matthew Giddings (Y7, Mc), Kosta Tsekouras (Y7, St), Sam Harris (Y6) & Fergus Scott (Y7, Mc) 04 Kelly Sharp

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Planning a brilliant future

What are the great movies that have changed your life or how you view the world? I ask this question not to distract you from your focus on all things Scotch as you read this publication but because I want to frame the experience of Senior School at Scotch as a quality learning experience that changes your life. Students in their final three years of secondary education should emerge from the cocoon of schooling transformed and ready for the big challenges of life that await them. We are charged with ensuring our graduates are life ready and to meet this expectation we put in place programs and experiences that not only enhance but also transform a 14

students understanding of themselves and the community their generation will lead. Choosing your next step post-school is always a challenge for individuals and it is important that we do not place too much pressure on our young adults to know what they will do in the future just as it is important not to be too laissez faire and assume the as long as they are happy shell be right attitude. It is a fine balance. The retirement of Rod Dyson at the end of last year, after twenty-seven years of noteworthy service in the Careers Counsellor role, afforded us the opportunity to reimagine what a Careers service should look like into the future. Given the strength of the House system our first decision was that we should make the interviews and interactions of

students with our Careers staff more personalised and targeted in responsibility. We decided to appoint two Careers Counsellors each with a responsibility for three Houses. We selected two staff who had demonstrated a genuine desire to not only engage with students around the vital question of what next? but who also wanted to look for opportunities to make our careers program the gold standard. It is with pleasure that I introduce our Careers team to the wider community.

Craig Rogers & Belinda Sorenson

After stepping down from his leadership role as former Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School at Scotch in 2009, and spending time back in the classroom as a Maths teacher, Craig was looking for another way to influence the transformation of our students. He views this appointment as an opportunity to once again work one on one with students and realise the satisfaction in helping people to achieve goals. Belinda Sorenson is not only a talented musician but also came from a strong wellbeing background as a former Head of Douglas House. The decision to take on this role was an easy one for Belinda as she is passionate about helping students to understand what motivates them to succeed and how to be prepared to take calculated risks to realise their dreams. By offering Careers as a student service we understand that it is important to have students thinking about careers earlier in their schooling so they can set goals and make informed choices around subject choice. BUT first of all they need to know themselves well they need to transform their thinking. Finding our place in the world is a key theme of the SACE Personal Learning Program at Scotch and through that program we are able to extend students deeper understanding of themselves which strongly influences future choice. The first task for Belinda and Craig was to find a tool which would become the cornerstone of the Careers program and genuinely transform student understanding of themselves. After researching best practice both here and abroad, they recommended that Scotch should invest in the Morrsiby Profile program for Year 10 students. Morrisby is a rigorous and comprehensive psychometric profiling with research to show that the relevance of findings extends to a period of at least ten years. The tests provide a complete psychological profile of the individual which is difficult to obtain in any other way. For example, people are unable to tell you about their untapped or unnoticed potential. They know what they have done and what they would like to do, but these tests can help them to discover what they would really be good at and enjoy doing. The integrated nature of the profile enables a depth of analysis that is not available in other vocational assessment systems. The areas that are assessed for each student include: Reasoning: your ability to understand new ideas and solve new problems.

General abilities: whether you prefer to process information in the form of words, numbers or pictures and diagrams your verbal, numerical and perceptual abilities. Planning Style: e.g. dealing with things as they arise, in a step-by-step fashion, or planning ahead and concentrate on the whole picture, or a combination of the two. Problem Solving profile: which explains your preferences for how you tackle new problems, either thinking things out, using information or your experience. The Morrisby Profile has become the most established and sophisticated system for careers guidance available worldwide. It is used in 70% of schools in the UK (including Eton) and is used in approximately 70 schools Australia-wide. We are pleased to note that Scotch is the first school in SA to use this system. As our Careers team, Craig and Belinda are a dynamic duo and alongside the implementation of Morrisby they have put in place a range of initiatives to assist our students transform their thinking in this important area of their educational journey. If you would like to know more about the Careers program at Scotch please contact Craig or Belinda.

appreciated the support of the Year 11 students. The formal committee have worked very closely with our chosen charity Heartkids to raise as much awareness and money as possible for this valuable cause. For the Year 12s, choosing Heartkids was very meaningful as Year 12, Isabella Man, is a Heartkid herself. The formal committee organized a number of fundraisers throughout term one and two to reach their target goal of $2500 dollars. After the Cross Country we should reach our goal. Mr David Saies from the Advancement Office has pledged to donate 50cents for every Middle School students who beats him home in the upcoming House Cross Country. Mr Saies is the other side of 80 but in such peak condition it is likely not many will beat him! We thank him for his generous support of our charity. Thank you to all members of the Scotch community who contributed to making our Blue and Gold 007 formal such a great success! Rosie Kapur: Media and Events Student Action Team Leader and Co Chair. Tiana Catalano: Co Chair of the 2013 Blue and Gold Formal Committee. Committee: Harry Coldwell, Paige Day, Sophia Collet, Claire Hannon, Olivia Frahn, Charlotte Blacketer, Vivienne Webb, Nadia Willison, Erin Clarke, Stella Tanner, Daisy Anderson key members on behalf of the Formal Committee. Dale Bennett Deputy Principal Head of Senior School

Blue and Gold

The 2013 James Bond-themed Blue and Gold formal was a tremendous success. The function rooms at the Convention Centre were transformed into a glamorous ballroom - 007 style. As the doors opened the Official Welcome Party greeted us with huge smiles and well wishes for a great evening. The buzz of excitement was palpable. The ambient music of Skyfall played in the background and, the red carpet with Aston Martins (thank you Solitaire) either side led guests to an unforgettable night of food, entertainment and fun. The girls in full sequined gowns to vibrant block colours looked fabulous and chic. The boys, with a Bond-like swagger, looked resplendent in their suits. The evenings bestdressed girl or Best Bond Girl went to Sophia Collet. Sophia designed and created her own 1950s elegant gown which she wore with style. The best dressed boy or Bond of the Evening went to Nick Forester; his outfit perfectly suited the theme of 007 with his white suit jacket and black trousers and sharp hairstyle. One of the highlights of the night was the Year 12 dance, learnt over weeks of practice with the Rev and Mrs Kumar thank you! We really

01 Year 10 students relished the opportunity to find out more about themselves in four hours of testing! 02 James Bond of the night Nicholas Forester and his partner Pip Murdoch 03 Bond Girl Sophia Collet (centre) 04 Barry Darnell, Belinda Sorenson, Rohan Lockhart (Y10 ST) and Rebecca Cai (Y10 CN) discussing the Morrisby Careers and Educational Guidance Program

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Accentuate the Positive

Accentuate the Positive was indeed a small song with a big impact in the 1940s and, although the context is very different today, retrospectively the message provides a great starting point for Positive Education. During the past three years Scotch has been exploring ways for students to build their wellbeing, and although we have been concerned about promoting the positive in life, we are now extending ourselves further than accentuating this good life and discovering how as a school we can flourish. We have begun to collate the qualities of Scotch into a social and emotional curriculum for students and staff to sustain and build upon their wellbeing, with the aim we all have the ability to flourish in our own way.

the teachers, administrators and volunteers, everybody understands the weight of their responsibility and the impact of their presence upon the childrens lives. Giving to others through service and building a community is a strong pathway to flourishing, and at Scotch were certainly on our way in strengthening this quality.

Values in Action
When you walk the grounds of the Torrens Park and Mitcham Campuses you see values in action of Scotch. The humour and playfulness, compassion, love, kindness and gratitude expressed is truly wonderful. And when the Year 9 and 10 students completed a Character Strengths Questionnaire, it was no surprise these strengths were found to be the most prevalent. Specifically at the Mitcham Campus, students identify their strengths and work toward expressing these in new ways for themselves and others during strengthbuilding classes or through House activities. Focusing on our character strengths is certainly an important aspect of our wellbeing program and as students move through their years at

Scotch the building of positive relationships takes on an integral role in their sense of wellbeing. Building these relationships is certainly essential, and, in terms of overall flourishing this makes for a good grounding to build the other elements of wellbeing: meaning and purpose, engagement, mindfulness, resilience, leadership, and knowledge of the world in which we live.

Leading by example
And its not only the students that are embedding a wellbeing approach, the staff too have taken on-board some unique ways to flourish. At the Mitcham Campus, staff share what went well during morning meetings, explicitly identified strengths in their colleagues and have shared stories of gratitude between each other. Staff at the Torrens Park campus have been involved in

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random acts of kindness whilst the Mitcham Campus children have taken this to another level and aimed at achieving one-thousand random acts of kindness (see Deputy Head of Junior Schools report). Staff have also focused upon a collective character strength of the week and have started practising yoga and meditation in the mornings prior to work.

Our plan for the future

These elements sit well with research findings in the world of Positive Psychology and can effectively highlight the traditions of Scotch whilst also project our students into a world with what we believe to be the best tool-kit of wellbeing skills to date. Over the forthcoming years we will be implementing a plan that will see wellbeing at Scotch lead the field in education. This year we are exploring and identifying the wellbeing needs of our staff and students so we can effectively begin creating a contemporary approach modelled on these needs. As we continually create our program we will be monitoring our performance and that of the needs in our community to assist other schools with our leadership.

In 2013 the University of Adelaide, Department for Education and Child Development, and the Thinkers in Residence Program and have been supporting the vision of Scotch in leading wellbeing interventions in the community. In the sporting arena we are working with Adelaide Football Club in developing a coaching and athletic performance program for all our athletes in every sport, and later this year we are piloting a world-leading sequence of Gratitude lessons for our Mitcham Campus students. All in all its an exciting time for the students, staff and the community of Scotch College. The Positive Education and Wellbeing program will ensure Scotch is moving forward in leading others in building excellence in education. And at its core will promote the best out of each child so we can flourish now and well into the future. Andrew Monk Positive Education Coordinator
01 Year 11s Henri Sheridan, Sophie Woods & Ollie Bevan raising money for the Salvation Army 02 Middle School team building 03 Mitcham Campus staff strengths 04 Sascha Daniel undertaking NAPLAN testing 05 Xanthe Petterson, Annabelle Mitchell & Holly Grabham on the Year 8 surf camp 06 Year 10 training day 07 Bethany Williams, Adam Tucker & Anna Karaganova 08 Year 6 students in the Gilchrist Library

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Rosevear Boarding Diversity in Action

There is no doubt that the Rosevear Boarding Precinct at Scotch College offers the very best in an all-round boarding experience. Opportunities abound in many areas and added to this is the rich diversity that the many different students who make up our boarding community bring to Rosevear. This year Rosevear has students from several different countries, these include among others, China, USA, and Thailand. Last year we had students from Kenya, Cambodia, Saudi Arabia, Korea and England. Tim Davison (Year 9) is our newest boarder and highlights the diversity found in boarding. Tim comes from Thailand but has spent time in the Seychelles, the U.K. and U.S.A. He is enjoying his start at Scotch and has quickly made friends across 20

the whole community. Our country and rural boarders also bring a great diversity to the boarding experience. Jarrod King moved to Scotch from Morgan, SA. He cites the opportunities that are presented to you. Visiting speakers often come to house meetings and help inspire people. There are sporting opportunities for everyone almost every sport thinkable. Amelia Gibson from Tarcoola, SA also in Year 10, says that the length and structure of a boarding school day are its greatest strengths. Here, the day goes on to 10pm, and I pack so much in. I wasnt aware you could accomplish so much in a day. Our indigenous students also add to the diversity and remind us that we are all here to work and live together as one. Bradley McAdam from Halls Creek is in Year 11 and

loves being a boarder at Scotch. It was tough at first and the travel to get here each term is long and tiring, but I have learned a great deal and made some great friends. Bradley has taken Josiah Stanley, a fellow Year 11 boarder, home in the holidays and Josiah has hosted Bradley at his house. Both boys have learned a great deal about each others backgrounds and cultures from these experiences. Josiah impressed locals in Halls Creek on his visit by swimming across a crocodile-infested creek! It helps, too, that Scotch made the commitment to keep up with the times and invest in a new

01 DIVERSITY! 02 Khet Phungnoi from Thailand 03 Country Girls Georgina Axford, Chloe French & Maddie Baker 04 Will Turner & Jacob Nichaloff 05 Bradley McAdam on the charge

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boarding facility. What I personally have witnessed as a student, teacher, parent, housemaster and director in boarding schools in the last 15 years is a gradual but profound transformation. I was at boarding school in England in the early Eighties. In 1982 my boarding house had no central heating. There was a coal fire in every room; boys were given enough coal to burn for an hour each evening. In the morning the room was icy, so we would burn a newspaper to create enough heat for a few delicious seconds to get changed. The new Rosevear Boarding Precinct is a world away from this and offers comfort, safety and an engaging community. School food, famously tasteless and unhealthy, is as fresh and appealing as home food. But Rosevear has an additional and invaluable asset: as Jacob Todd (Year 11) who came

to Scotch from Queensland has discovered, time. The school day starts early and ends late. It has a rhythm that is quite different from that of a day school, allowing for activities, which give opportunities for students to learn independence, leadership and teamwork. All boarding staff see their job as educating the whole person, inside and outside the classroom. Students and staff work alongside each other in a variety of contexts which promotes understanding and trust. But boarding is not a sequestered world. All students need to be stretched by unfamiliar situations. They need to have contact with students from unfamiliar and diverse cultures. One way this is achieved is through international enrolments but in order to add to this, we are looking for ways to create situations in which students from diverse backgrounds share the same boarding

experience. This year Scotch will pilot an exchange program with Woodstock School, India. The idea is to set up an exchange program where students from Scotchs boarding community can swap places with boarders from Woodstock for a semester and get to see first hand and experience life at a different school in a different country. This promises to be an exciting addition to the boarding experience at Scotch and will only add to what is already a diverse and exciting residential learning community. Dave Scott Director of Boarding

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Having travelled 10,000 km from India, with a wife and three children to be here at Scotch, the question I am asked most often is how does one spell or pronounce my name (think Abhra as in abracadabra and Bhattacharjee as in charge my battery). The next most frequent question is how we have settled at Scotch and to that I am always pleased to say splendidly. It usually takes a few drinks to get to the question that is in many minds, and that question revolves around why would someone working at a school in India, come all the way to work in the Development Office at Scotch College Adelaide. And to answer that question, I point to my title which is Director of Advancement. 22

Advancement, or moving forward, is never easy except when you consider the alternatives. At Scotch, I believe that there are five intertwined elements which are critical to our progress. The first element is vision and direction. Unless you know where you want to go, you will never know if you are making any progress. Every organization has a deep purpose that expresses its reason for being. This sense of purpose can become implicit obscured by daily routines and unquestioned culture. It is opportune that the College Council of Governors and management team are working together to establish the Colleges strategic vision for the next four years. This strategic vision seeks to draw our attention to this deep purpose amidst the busy schedules of day to

day life and the inevitable tyranny of the urgent. Some of this vision will have to be drawn from the strength and depth of Scotch Colleges past. These are the principles which have stood the test of time and represent the firm underpinnings of our founding vision. Other aspects of this vision must look forward to those values and principles which need to accompany our hopes and strategies into the future. These will draw on the best that we now know about how learning occurs, the insights of psychology, cognitive science and educational research.

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The second element for any kind of progress is context. Unless you know where you are, you cant get to where you want to go. At Scotch, the main context is that we are a College a teaching and learning community. We wake up every morning thinking of our role in shaping young lives, confronting the destructive modern patterns of materialism and self-centeredness and showing young people how to live what the ancient philosophers called the good life. We are not merely a corporation or organization, but we are a school where our teachers are committed to awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. At Scotch, the needs of our children drive our thinking and our decisions. The third element of advancement is complexity. Keeping Scotch thriving is a complex exercise, and while establishing the strategic vision is challenging, implementing that vision will be even more so. In India, we like to say that the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time, and it really does apply to Scotch. The good news is that we have an incredibly able team, focused on how we can take the thousand children in our care, and move them forward. It is a complex organization, with a difficult task, but one that can be consumedone bite at a time. Sometimes moving forward is futile if you are just moving forward alone, which is why the fourth element of advancement is in engaging the community. In West Africa, they say it takes a village to raise a child, and here at Scotch we put it into practice. While our current students, their parents and their teachers are at the centre of the community, it is an inclusive community and it stretches to embrace Old Collegians, former parents and former staff. It is also a very engaged community and as we look ahead, we must press forward together because we share the same values and are committed to the same goals. The last element of advancement is raising the resources that make it possible to proceed. Many people are unaware that the considerable fees that Scotch College Adelaide charges are just not sufficient to provide the full and rich program that we offer. Meeting individual needs through a holistic education is our number one priority and our secret recipe seems to work. Scotchies have gone on to win Nobel prizes, represent Australia at the Olympics, steered our countrys finances as a federal minister, and transplanted innumerable lungs in the city of Adelaide. But all of this impact has not been purely because they were able to afford the fees, and therein lays the central argument for fundraising in support of education at Scotch: if this is worth supporting, then we will have to raise that support through charitable giving to supplement not replace the fees we charge from our current parents. Charitable giving is a voluntary act, driven by a desire to do good, to have impact, and to give back. Donors are inspired by compelling stories, by exciting opportunities, by the chance to turn possibilities into realities. They view the act of giving as transformational, not transactional. They not only give money, but they also give generously of their timeto make a difference. Scotch College would never have come into existence if it was not for the members of the Presbyterian Mens League who dug deep into their own pockets, to raise the money to start the school. Today, as we stand on the shoulders of those that have gone before us, we are enjoying the fruits of the legacy they left for us; the fruits which enables our children and grandchildren to realize their own full potential. I know we are grateful, but I would also hope that we are mindful that in addition to the legacy they left us, they also left us an example of the impact charitable giving can make in this community. Three time Academy Award winner, Conrad Hall was right when he said, You are always a student, never a master. You have to keep moving forward. And even though people have difficulty in pronouncing and spelling my name, I am very excited to be here at Scotch, and very happy to walk together with each of you to help this community move forward. Abhra Bhattacharjee Director of Advancement

01 Abhra & Sandy with their children Farhaan, Armaan & Tara visiting Victor Harbor during the April holidays

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The concept of recognising members of the Scotch Community who give especially meritorious service to the College over an extended period has been realised in the last two years by naming a total of thirteen Scotch College Legends. Their names are soon to be recorded on an honour board in the Charles Fisher Chapel. It is now time for any member of the College community to consider nominating persons (other than a present or former staff member unless they qualify through voluntary service after ceasing their paid employment) considered to be worthy of such recognition. This must be done on a specific form, available from the Principals Assistant, Mary Wilson (8274 4202 or mwilson@scotch.sa.edu. au) which also sets out the selection criteria. All nominations will be considered later in the year by the Scotch Legends Selection Committee established by Council, which will recommend any 2014 awards to be announced at the Senior School Speech Night in December. The closing date for receipt of nominations is Monday, 30 September, 2013.

01 Chris Codling ('60) & Principal Tim Oughton at the opening of Argyll & Kallawar Houses 02 The plaque presented to each legend as a memento of their award

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This is Our College and We Stand as One The Solitaire Automotive Group One Dgustation Scotch Style 2013 was one of the best examples of a diverse group of people, standing up and stepping forward for Scotch College. It wasnt just over 400 people coming together on a College Oval to enjoy a Dgustation lunch; it was also a feast and a celebration. Thanks to generous giving, fantastic donations and an enormous amount of effort by volunteers and the Development Office, this year we managed to raise over $94,000 (net) for the Future Scotch campaign which has helped fund a number of building projects and programs at our school. 24

This year, Kris Lloyd and her One Dgustation Committee, changed the format to allow for more tasting, interaction and connection. The Scotch wine-making families gave generously of their wine, and members of the community cooked up an incredible Dgustation Menu that included seafood, beef, haggis, lentils, roulade, pizzettes, paella, petit fours, cheese and organic coffee. The Caledonian Corp performed, Tony Fuller made the Ode to the Haggis, while Wayne Phillips, as Master of Ceremony, had attendees rolling with laughter. Other snapshots from the day have Sophie Landau modelling some of the raffle prizes, lots of interest in the silent auction and Jamie Codling auctioneering away and challenging us to dig deep for Scotch. The Old Collegians

ran the bar impeccably, while student volunteers helped serve. For those of us who attended this annual feast for the first time, we saw the Scotch community at its best. A West African proverb says that it takes a village to raise a child, and at One Dgustation 2013, we saw that proverb in practice. Scotch is an incredibly engaged and connected community, where we celebrate success and participation. Thank you again for all that you do for our community!

One Dgustation Committee: Kris Lloyd (Chair), Warren Newbegin, Natalie Felkl, Mary Ash, Fiona Hardy, Emerald Landau, Mark Heard, Georgie Hart, Tim & Heather Oughton, Paul Wharram; Abhra Bhattacharjee, Sarah Freeman, Jenny Stratfold, Carrie Cousar. Abhra Bhattacharjee Director of Advancement

Solitaire Automotive Group One Dgustation, Scotch Style 2013 in Numbers Number of people that attended Number of bottles of wine donated by Scotch wine makers Amount of chargrilled Angelakis Brothers octopus consumed Number of live action items offered at the Live Auction Dollars raised at the Live Auction by Jamie Codling, auctioneer extraordinaire Number of prizes donated by the Scotch community for the silent auction Net proceeds from the silent auction Number of references to Tim Oughtons new deck by Wayne Philips Number of references by Wayne Philips to his own opening score of 159 against Pakistan representing Australia Number of beautiful cars on demonstration by Solitaire Automotive Group Number of student and OC volunteers organised by Heather Oughton Number of people still enjoying the event at 6:30 p.m. Number of event attendees in national dress Number of event attendees in non-Scottish national dress 407 576 22 kilos 5 21,900 73 $29,127 4 9 14 32 11 18 2 25

Straight Scotch
Old Collegians News Issue No. 157 June 2013
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One of the primary objectives of our Association is to foster the engagement between fellow Old Collegians and the College. This engagement comes in many forms for a range of purposes, for example the engagement may be social, familial, philanthropic or financial. As a group we try to enhance this process, making it easier to connect with fellow Old Collegians and the College community as a whole. Over the second half of this year there is a range of social events available to all Old Collegians, including the Annual City Dinner, Old Collegians Week, Blinman dinner, Alumni Reunions and Golf Day to name a few. All dates are listed in this edition of Straight Scotch. 26

Scotch has a long tradition of multi-generation family representation at the College. There are many third and fourth generation Scotch families, which is fantastic to see. Our Association actively encourages this, both financially, through the provision of our Old Collegian scholarships and through social events such as the Annual City Dinner which is a great opportunity for fathers and, more recently, mothers to attend with their children. This event is being held in October, later this year. Philanthropy amongst our members has always been a focus for our Association. Financially supporting the College is a key pillar of our strategic plan. We continue to strengthen our own financial status in order to better position ourselves for a long-term

financial relationship with the College. This will result in more funding for Scholarships and special projects that the College undertakes. We encourage all Old Collegians to take a positive view on philanthropy and participate in whatever fundraising initiatives they can, regardless of how small the contribution may seem. Contributions do not always need to be financial, as peoples time and personal resources are also extremely valuable as seen in the rowing photo above, Old Collegian involvement is huge.

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Friday 2 August Thursday 5 September Blinman Community Dinner Scotch Old Collegians versus Students Sports Festival Scotch Seniors Luncheon and Old Collegians Assembly Old Collegians Golf Day Old Collegians Annual City Dinner

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Alumni Facebook Pages We have recently undertaken a project to link up as many alumni year groups as possible. The most recent years of 2000 to 2012 are now completed, providing a real time forum for communication and information sharing between Old Collegians. Our next step is collating groups for the years 1990 to 2000. When this process is completed we have the potential to provide direct communication with up to 2,000 recent Old Collegians. We hope to expand this over time and encourage all Old Collegians who are active Facebook users to track down their Alumni page.

Old Collegians in the News Old Collegians are constantly performing on the national stage, so it was great to see Rory Laird (11) make his Adelaide Crows debut this season. Congratulations Rory. Proving the diversity of our former students, Emma Dawes (05), a current medical student, was recently in the news for her fantastic fundraising efforts for African children. She has raised over $6,500 by shaving off her seven-year-old dreadlocks. Well done Emma for supporting a great cause. Archives We are proud of our College history, so there are renewed moves underway to digitise historical records to make these easier to store and also to make them more accessible for the whole community. This process is time consuming, thus we are appealing to

any Old Collegians who can volunteer their time to assist with the process. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Peter Trumble on 8179 5745. Peter Harvey (91) President
01 Old Collegian Rowing Parents & Coaches: Andrew Freeman (80), Tim Belcher (81), Jim Treloar (80), Louise Firth (11) Alex Miles (12), Tori Ludlow (10), John Camens (76), Lauren Camens (10), Andrew Hurcombe (12), Susie Grabham (nee Bone) (86), Lachy Archibald (00) & Janine Zappia (12).

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Another successful cricket season has been completed. The highlight of the season was undoubtedly the T20 Grand Final victory against Pooraka, under lights in the final ever game on the Adelaide Oval pitch. Boosted by the large contingent of Scotch supporters OSCA chased down Poorakas score of 4/150, winning with 5 balls to spare completing a remarkable win. Captain John Clifford (02) & Max Collett (08) were two of the batting heros, backing up some great bowling from Cam Thomas (93) & Jared Schmidt (99). In the 2 day competition the A Grade managed to stay in A2 with a win over Flinders Uni in the final match of the season. Tom MacKenzie (12) made 90* in a superb A grade debut. John Clifford (02), Ed Weaver (03) & Sean MacGregor (89) topped the season batting figures, while Tom Bourne (04) was the leading wicket taker. The B Grade made the Grand Final for a third consecutive season, only to be out played by Old Ignatians in a rain affected one-day game. Harry White (10), Michael Ashforth (02) and Chris Landau (10) all made important contributions during the finals. Toby Rogers (09) was the outstanding bowler winning the B grade bowling trophy. Led by veteran Adam Niederer (91) the C Grade narrowly missed finals action. Niederer, David Kidman (92) & Tom Grundy (94) were leading run makers. Stephen 28

Parsons (77) & Peter Harvey (91) headed the list of wicket takers. Congratulations to Nick Blight (03) who became a life member of the club this season. Statistics & club history can be found on the website at www.scotchoc.com.au/cricket. Contact Sean MacGregor (89) at oldscotchcc@gmail.com or phone 0407 188 078 for further information. Sean MacGregor (89) President

Old Collegians Football Club

Currently sitting in second place on the table, the A grade has had an outstanding start to the season, winning five (the last four consecutively) and losing two out of the first seven games of the season. The most pleasing aspect of the A grade season thus far is the number of 10 goal plus wins against very strong competition. Old Collegians Angus Twopeny (07), Lachlan Giles (08), Nick Brewer (05), Andrew Catford (12) and new recruit Paul Cahill have all been outstanding contributors for the team. This is supported by Twopeny, Giles and Cahill being selected in the SAAFL State Under 23 squad who will play against the Victorian Under 23s amateur side on the June long weekend. Well done lads! This is an outstanding achievement given the fact that only two other Division 3 players have been chosen in the squad.

The B grade have had a frustrating start to the season with only one victory and several losses by less than two goals. The B grade is starting to come together as a team and success is surely only around the corner for them. Sam Kakkoufas (12), William Goode (11), Tom Moore (12) and returning Old Collegians Nathan Fox (06) and Henry Weir (06) have been consistent contributors. Congratulations to Kakkoufas and Moore for having played several A grade games. The C grade have had an inconsistent start to the season but it is hard not to when the team can have up to fifteen changes each week. Given the challenge of being able to have a consistent playing group, the C grade have done well to be sitting in fifth spot on the ladder with three wins and four losses. The C grade recently announced that Harry White (10) has been appointed as the captain for the 2013 season. If the C grade can get a consistent playing group and get a few more wins on the board, they could be headed for a successful season.

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Off the field SOCFC is also doing well. It has been very pleasing to see the large number of Rampant Lions, past players and parents attending all home games thus far, especially the very successful Family Day and Ladies Day. The committee would like to thank everyone who helped make these two days successful as both of them took a lot of effort to put together. Lachlan Blieschke (04)

tough road ahead. With solid efforts from all on court they will improve as the rounds progress and fingers are crossed for a better second half of the season. The clubs newly formed B5 squad is made up of our newest Old Collegians so far. With a bit of slow start and a few narrow losses their consistent efforts have not gone unnoticed nor have they been deterred. As their season progresses, we can only anticipate a few wins on the board as the girls get to know one another better, and improve all round. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the club, or interested in joining, can contact Belinda Gordon (05) on 0431 074 558 or can visit us on the Old Collegians website www.scotchoc.com.au/about-socnc/ . The club would like to thank Holdfast Insurance Brokers for their ongoing support. Belinda Gordon (05)

(01), Lachlan McQueen (02) and Nick Ferguson (03) are providing a stable base of experience. Returning members Nick Fernie (04) and Andrew Mudie (06) are also helping balance out youth and experience in the team. As always, all new recruits will be welcomed in what promises to be an enthralling 2013 season. Please contact Toby Rogers (0423356423) if you are interested in getting involved. Toby Rogers (09)

Old Collegians Netball Club

Winter started off hot and steamy and all systems go! Having transferred across from the AMND to SAUCNA competition our A1 team had a solid start to their season, finding themselves up against a lot of unknowns. They have been dogged by niggling injuries which has led to experimentation with new combinations, and in the true spirit of the club they rose to the task. Having a win/loss ratio of 4:1 it currently sees them sitting equal top of the premiership table, and although its early days, expectations within the team are high and are on track for another finals series ahead. Our A2 team is sitting nicely in fourth spot on the ladder after having a tough start to the season. As their season progresses they will only be a stronger team with more wins to come. Keep up the solid work girls! The B2 team has had a rough start to the season being graded higher than expected. With a narrow loss and a recent win, the girls are banding together to fight their way through what can only be described as a

01 Old Scotch at Adelaide Oval 02 A-Grade half time against Mitcham 03 Angus Twopeny in action 04 B2 Team: Back: Somer Henwood (05), Cassie Rex, Mel Claudio, Claire Gordon (01) & Bek Mason. Front: Belinda Gordon (05), Lucy White (08) & Mollie Patterson (08) 05 B2 team in action: Lucy White - C (08), Mel Claudio - GS & Mollie Patterson - WA (08) 06 B2 Team post match: Mollie Patterson - WA (08), Lucy White (08), Bek Mason - GK, Cassie Rex - GD, Somer Henwood - WD (05), Belinda Gordon (05), Mel Claudio - GS & Claire Gordon (01)

Old Collegians Soccer Club

2013 has provided another opportunity for SCOCSC to compete in the CSL 2A division. Mixed results have greeted the club after the first 5 rounds with a few disappointing losses but an enthralling win against reigning premiers Windsor Gardens. Hopefully good results in the next few rounds will put the club back into the top four. Club numbers are strong and support our move to get back to two teams for the 2014 season. Long serving veterans Joel Manton

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Matthew Goode (96) and Caranee (nee Dutta) welcomed a daughter Brooklyn Louise, born 25 September 2012 in San Diego, California. Tim Leahy (91) and his wife Rebecca welcomed Oscar Thomas on 7 May 2013, a brother for Hugo (8), Finn (6) and Imogen (5). Vanessa Lenthall (92) and her husband Adam Richards welcomed Bella Richards on 11 February, a sister to Lily and Zac.

John David Fewings (54) Dick Van-Steenis (52) Edwin Robert (Bill) Crossing (40) John Stanley Agnew (54) Roderick Robertson DAW (42) Rex Douglas Fuller (58) Tom Carew Baker (48) Glen Percy Reschke (49) John Trevor Germein (52) Ian Davies March (51) Robert Elliott Campbell OAM (Bob) (49)

In 1949 he established in partnership with his father, Miller and Miller, the first partnership of Loss Adjusters in S.A. In 1957 Bronte joined the Legacy Club of S.A. He was President between 1971 and 1973, and he was still working with the Club at 90 years of age. From his school days Bronte had maintained a keen interest in sporting events, and participated in tennis with his friends. In the 1986 City to Bay run he was the first 65 year old to cross the line - along with grand-daughter Melissa. In 2010 he was made an honorary life member at Kooyonga Golf Club. During his 91 years he led a full and active life and his love of Scotch lived on. He was proud to have his two great grandsons become Scotch students. Melissa Walker

Engagements
Kristy Chase (05) to Chris Roeger. Nick Raman (96) to Courtenay McDermott.

Bronte Hunter Miller (39)

Bronte Hunter Miller passed away peacefully on 12 February 2013 at the War Vets home in Myrtlebank, aged 91 years. Bronte won a scholarship to Scotch College in1937. Whilst as Scotch he represented his school in athletics and football and was the captain of the 1st XI cricket team. After matriculating in 1939 he entered the University of Adelaide as a mechanical engineering student, and he completed the first 2 years of that course before war interrupted his studies. Bronte joined the RAN in 1942 and served two years before he was transferred to the Royal Navy on loan until his discharge in January 1946, when he returned to Adelaide and joined his father in his Loss Adjusting business. His pre-war relationship with Margaret Bishop was rekindled, and they married in June 1948. In the next five years their three children, Robyn, Ian and Deborah followed.

Marriages
Sally Faraguna (nee Fargher) (00) and Ryan Faraguna (00) were married on 15 March 2013. Anna Monfries (nee Jaeger) (92) married David Monfries on 10 November 2012 and is now step mother to his three children, Max 11, Jemima 9 and Piper 6. Wayne Richards (96) married Rebecca Richards (nee Morrall) on 18 May 2013 at Lake Argyle, Kununurra WA.

Kenneth Preiss
Many members of todays Scotch College Community may not have heard of Kenneth Preiss who died last March. From 1978 to 1988, he was a highly respected and effective teacher of engineering and metal work at Scotch. He was also highly respected in the wider world for his talents and

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Dr Dick van Steenis (52)

Dr Dick van Steenis was a GP who campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of the dangers air pollution posed to public health. His health surveys, which revealed a strong link between conditions such as asthma and proximity to sources of air pollution, led to his fight for better standards of monitoring and control of toxins and particulates in the environment. His work as an expert witness at public inquiries helped to block the approval of many incinerators and open-cast mines. In 1994 van Steenis was asked to investigate the impact of power station emissions on the health of local people in South Wales. With access to public health records restricted, van Steenis ascertained the proportion of local primary school children using inhalers and found that those living nearer to a source of air pollution were more likely to be suffering from asthma. He went on to study the health impact of sites such as cement works, open-cast mines and incinerators. Van Steenis supported claims that the release of fine particles, toxic metals and hazardous chemicals from waste-burning incinerators and industrial plants were related to medical conditions including heart disease, cancer and respiratory diseases. Jonkheer Dick van Steenis was born in 1934 in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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contributions in many fields of conservation and heritage. Apart from that, however, he has a very special significance to Scotch College. Arising from the preparatory work for the magnificent restoration of the Barr Smith Theatre in 1981, he became co-author with Mitcham historian Pamela Oborn, O.A.M., of the monumental publication The Torrens Park Estate. This book of over 600 pages, now out of first print and a collectors item, amongst other things faithfully records and illustrates Torrens Park and the land on which it stands from 1853 until its purchase by the embryonic Scotch College at the end of 1918. The meticulous work of Kenneth Preiss and Pamela Oborn in seeking out original records of the design and building in stages of Torrens Park House by its first three owners Torrens, Hughes and Barr Smith provides Scotch with an invaluable database from the past which is vital to our ability to discharge our responsibility, as trustees of the heritage of one of South Australias most outstanding historic buildings. The book itself is backed by a collection of 28 archives boxes, fully indexed by Kenneth, containing all the known reference material on which the book is based. This collection is now a precious part of the College archives. The writing and editing of The Torrens Park Estate took ten years to accomplish. While Kenneth was a full-time teacher here for the first eight of those years, he did practically all his work on the history in his own time, the final two years were after his retirement.

Scotch College owes an enormous debt of gratitude to the two authors and it is fitting that this should be acknowledged following Kenneth Preisss death three months ago. Peter Trumble (44)

John Ferguson (57)

John died in August last year and will be remembered as one of the finest all-round sportsmen to pass through Scotch. He was vice-captain of the 1957 First XVIII which became the only Scotch team to defeat Saints and Princes in the same season. As captain of the First XI, his batting performances against some very strong teams of that era, were record-breaking. Later, he captained Sturt in the District Cricket competition and played a number of seasons for the successful Varsity football teams in A1 Amateur League. His three sons all played District cricket. A lawyer, he represented the SANFL and played an important part in negotiations with SACA over the future use of the redeveloped Adelaide Oval. John and his two brothers, Alex and Alan (former Senator for SA) all attended Scotch as boarders and are splendid examples of young men who were a credit to their family and Scotch. In later years, all went on to become major contributors to the community. As a sportsman, lawyer,raconteur, musician and all round good bloke, Keg Ferguson will be remembered with admiration and affection by his former colleagues. Peter McLeod (57)

01 Oscar Leahy 02 Zac, Lily & Bella Richards 03 Ryan ('00) & Sally Faraguna ('00) 04 Ben Jaeger ('86), Anna Monfries ('92) & Joshua Jaeger ('89) 05 Kenneth Preiss with Pamela Oborn OAM 06 John Ferguson ('57) 07 L-R: Craig Timmins, Michael Sparrow (96), Chi Yun Wang (96), Paul Newman, Wayne Richards (96), Rebecca Richards (nee Morrall), Kellie Timmins, Bonnie Cole, Sarah Morrall, Sue Staunton. Front: Damon Richards, Liam Richards, Kyah Staunton.

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The name Gratton will always have an honoured place amongst the Scotch College community. It was Norman Gratton, the first and longest serving Headmaster, who with the support of his wife Jeannie, and the stirling efforts of the members of the early Council of Governors and dedicated teaching staff, started to establish the values to which Scotch still adheres today, albeit in vastly changed circumstances. Gratton House, the hub of the Middle School was named after him and membership of the Gratton Society is accorded to all those who make or commit to making significant contributions to the schools capital funds. With the passing on 9 March last of Patricia Gratton, widow of Gordon Gratton, we saw the last of the second generation of Scotch College Grattons. They comprised the three children of Norman and Jeannie Barbara, Gladstone and Gordon and their respective spouses. Therefore the primary representatives of Clan Gratton are now the nine grandchildren: Diana and Ian (James); Elspeth, Alistair and Stephanie; Penny, Tom, Susanne and Andrew. Coming along behind them are a growing number of the next generations. As happens these days, succeeding generations become more and more scattered, but where-ever they may live the descendants of Norman Gratton should always feel part of Scotch College. Peter Trumble (44) 32

Where are they now?

Ronald Day (55) is currently studying his PhD at the Central Queensland University in minimizing design error in new technologies. John Williams (70) took up flying at Moorabin Airport after leaving school. He took up Charter and Instructional flying for a few years before flying for TAA from 1979 -86. John then took a position with Cathay Pacific Airlines based out of Hong Kong. He holds the position of Senior Captain. He is looking forward to his retirement in Maleny QLD. Sue Chase (76) ensured that one of South Australias most successful regional businesses (Cowell Electrical) remains in local hands when she, as managing director and major shareholder, along with other key investors bought back 40% stake in the business. Sue who is passionate about regional areas and employing people says she held concerns that if it was purchased by a multi-national, it was at risk of being absorbed and potentially removed from the region. Juliet Haslam (86) was named as a member of the Australian Womens Team of the Century in recognition of her success as a member of the hugely successful Hockeyroos at both the Atlanta and Sydney Olympics. To be named the Team of the Century is a special accolade for that team over an era, Juliet said. It is wonderful to be recognised. There have been so many talented Australian teams this is a sporting nation so it is quite special. Toby Bensimon (96) is now the managing director at Adelaide jewellery company Shiels, replacing his father Albert who

remains as Company Chairman. Albert and his wife Nyra purchased the business from the original owner, Jack Shiels, in 1977. Since then, the business has expanded interstate and with Toby now at the helm his strategy is to have 100 stores nationwide in the next six years. Dr Andrea Gordon (97), Research Fellow at the University of South Australia has won a Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship to go to John Hopkins University, Maryland USA, for nine months. Through her scholarship she will further her research into treatment options using methadone and buprenorphine for pregnant women who are dependent on opioids. Dependence on illicit opioids, such as heroin, during pregnancy has increased 5-fold since 2000. Consequently associated health care costs have also risen. Andrea has a BSc and a PhD in medical sciences from the University of Adelaide. She has also conducted the only national, and one of few international, clinical trials prospectively assessing methadone and buprenorphine use for dependence on illicit opioids, such as heroin, during pregnancy. She has also received several grants and scholarships and has published widely. Her interests

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include scuba diving (particularly cave diving), exercising (gym, netball, running, mountain biking, trail walking), reading and cooking. Flinders graduate, Associate of Finlaysons and Old Collegian Paul Gordon (03) was named joint winner of the South Australian Gray Young Lawyer of the Year. This honour recognizes outstanding contribution to the legal profession and community. Having won 14 University prizes, including the University Medal, Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Commerce. In October last year, Paul was elected as a Junior Member of the Council of the Law Society of South Australia. Sarah Chase (04) spent her first year teaching Reception/Year 1 at her old school, the Cowell Area School before travelling overseas for 17 months with Lucy Vadasz (04). Upon returning home, Sarah worked in Whyalla and at the Cowell Kindergarten as Acting Principal before securing her current position as Principal of Ungarra Primary School. Tom Kaesler ('12) recently won the under 19 time trial at the Oceania Road Championships in Canberra from a field of 40 riders across Australia and New Zealand. The results from the Oceania Road Championships are the first out of four events that are taken into consideration for selecting the 2013 Australian team for the Junior World Championships held in Florence, Italy in September this year. With Toms 1st in the time trial he is almost guaranteed a place in the team. Congratulations Tom!

An excerpt from a letter to Tim Oughton and Lachlan Archibald from Russell McLean (54): Justa short note to commend to you the great impression the lasses from my old school made on myself and my volunteer officials during their visit to the Penrith International World Cup Regatta. It was a most Historic Regatta being the first World Cup Regatta ever held down under in Australias rowing history, apart from the Olympics, I do hope the girls enjoyed themselves and benefited from their visit. I was delighted with their enthusiasm and their presentation. They really did the school and the rampart lion proud! Please pass on my congratulations to all concerned with the Rowers. I have just stepped down as President of the NSW Union of Rowers wherein we awardsome 4- 6 annual scholarships to Juniors within all NSW, worth $1000 each to assist in the development of young girl and boy rowers and theScotch team would have been worthy applicants!! I attended Scotch in the Disney era leaving 1954 transferring toVic/Geelong with family,but not before winning the Junior school athletic Cup in 1953, a major upset. I later coached by remote the winning 2nd eight with my godson Phillip Eglinton in the boat in the seventies. I was resident in Sydney at the timeas Local Managing Director ofa NY Chemical company who were bemused along with my local staff why so many visits to the small market in Adelaide were needed!!!!

After a reasonably successful rowing career with several state and national wins ,including coaching in the SA 1964 kings Cup squad and with Adelaide RC during a short technical business visit back to SA, I continued with rowing coaching in the eighties fortunate to win 5consecutive Rawson cup intercol regattas for St Andrews Sydney University who now have the racing eight[rtd] The Russ McLean hanging in the college --some said leave the boat, hang Russ. I only mention my rowing not as a an ego trip but to enforce some background as tothe impression of the Scotch Rowing Girls made during their visit I wish them well in their rowing and also importantly in their studies.

01 Gratton House 02 Sue Chase (76) 03 Andrea (L) in Canberra, with Prof. Steven Schwartz (Chair, Australian-American Fulbright Commission Board), & H.E. Jeffrey L. Bleich (US Ambassador to Australia) (R). 04 Catie Freeman (Y12, St), Russell McLean (54) & Casey Harnett (Y12, Mc).

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2008 / 5 Year Reunion Alexia Watts - Details TBC 2003 / 10 Year Reunion Jess Martin Saturday 9 November The Edinburgh Hotel, Mitcham. 1993 / 20 Year Reunion Lachlan Harvey Saturday 19 October - Venue TBC 1988 / 25 Year Reunion Georgie Francis Saturday 2 November Kings Head Hotel, Adelaide 34 1983 / 30 Year Reunion Saturday 26 October Maximilians Vineyard Restaurant and Cellar Door, Verdun Penny Hall on 0405 022 755 1973 / 40 Year Reunion Saturday 26 October The Saracens Head Hotel Stephen White on 0412 194 331 1963 / 50 Year Reunion Blaine Gordon 8 November - TBC
01 Old Collegians Pedal Prix team at their first event. L-R: Madeleine Smith (11), Georgia Freeman (11), Gilbert Pearce (11), Mitchell Scobie (11), Adam Mezhvinsky (11), Dylan Pearce (11), Louise Mann (11) & Simon Hodge (11) 02-04 Black Label Luncheon group at The Edinburgh, February 2013 05-07 2012 Graduates at the Welcome to the Old Collegians drinks, February 2013

annual city dinner

We have been lucky to secure one of the first bookings at the redeveloped

adelaide oval
Be amongst the first to experience this fantastic new Adelaide venue.

WHEN 7pm, 7pm, Friday Friday18 18 October October 2013 WHEN 2013

WHERE Members Members Dining Club, Adelaide Oval WHERE Dining Club, Adelaide Oval COST $120 $125 Or $115 for oror 12 COST Or $100 for 10, 10,11 11 12 BOOK Tickets Tickets www.scotchoc.com.au BOOK atat www.scotchoc.com.au