Reporter 2024

Editor: Geraldine Capogreco

HEADMASTER’S REPORT

dr Alec o'connell heAdMASter

Scotch GloBAl online School

ACHANCE TO DRIVE AND DELIVER EDUCATIONAL ‘SOCIAL IMPACT’.

It would come as no great surprise that 2024 has yet again been an incredible and productive year for so many students, across so many fields of endeavour. One just needs to read further into this copy of Reporter to realise just how much occurs in any Scotch College calendar year due to the professional and personal attributes of all staff, teaching and ancillary. We continue to experience planned growth and this year saw the College enrol its 1600th student in the day school. Now we have another campus of our school, Scotch Global, which over the ensuing years will open another stream of growth, but within a very different context.

Throughout our history there have been many seminal moments where our College has forged a path in an unexpected direction, and in many ways with no certainty of outcomes nor end point. This is what great schools should do, they challenge the status quo. It is too easy to simply focus on traditional pathways, avoiding risk or the challenges that may eventuate through putting one’s head above the plethora of conservative educational parapets. Establishing, and now operating a global online school has posed many challenges and delivered some amazing opportunities for educational growth. One unplanned, yet welcomed outcome, is an opportunity to deliver social impact through educational choice.

As the board Chair of TSH in Perth, and as part of my 2024 sabbatical, I was fortunate enough to complete some online and in-house study at the London School of Economics, on the concept

of social impact. I was struck by the role I could see schools such as Scotch playing in this space. When Scotch Global was conceived some 24 months ago, it wasn’t done so with social impact in mind, however, 12 months into the delivery of this initiative, it is patently clear to me the role we can play in making a difference and having genuine social impact in the field of education via an online school.

In his book, ‘De Schooling Society’, Ivan Illich had this to say.

‘School is the advertising agency which makes you believe that you need the society as it is. Most learning is not the result of instruction. It is rather the result of unhampered participation in a meaningful setting’.

If we continue to assume that the traditional structure of schooling is correct for all, then Scotch Global is counter cultural as it aims to provide a meaningful setting for many young people who either do not fit the regular pattern or structure of a school, or cannot access mainstream schooling due to distance and isolation.

As a school we should always question what do we want from society? How do the values of our school and the students and families we serve, intersect with what we would like society to be? Most importantly, what does it mean to have a good society? John Stuart Mill posed a construct that we should be free to pursue what we want, providing it does

Headmaster Dr Alec O’Connell with the Scotch Global team and some of their students

not cause harm to others. Given today’s global leadership challenges, this concept is certainly being pressure tested every day.

The concept of an ‘Invisible Hand’ proposed by Adam Smith (1776), raises the issue that even though people may have provided product for benefit, there is an unintended benefit as they provide things for others. In the very early startup phase of Scotch Global, questions from Scotch outsiders as to the rationale for commencing, included an implied assumption that the online school was started as a profit centre – this is so far from reality. It was started having had the chance to watch what happened both during and after COVID. It was also a roll of the dice to truly see if what is currently referred to as online education, is the best model.

Why is social impact so important? Making a social impact involves strategies that lead to positive changes thus addressing or trying to solve social challenges and injustices. These changes can be brought about by individuals, organisations, or entire communities through deliberate and intentional actions. Key aspects of social impact include creating meaningful improvements in society, such as reducing poverty, enhancing education, promoting health, and ensuring environmental sustainability; tackling pressing issues like inequality, climate change, and access to basic needs; purposeful actions and strategies designed to create positive outcomes. In essence, social impact is about making the world a better place through conscious and sustained efforts.

Schools play a crucial role fostering environments where students can develop both academically and socially thus developing graduates who can play a role in driving social impact, both now and as future leaders in society.

Initially our entry into the online schooling space was motivated by a couple of key drivers.

Access and equity of education – we inherently knew that not all students are suited to a brick-and-mortar school, nor in many cases can many families access schooling due to distance or cost, or a combination thereof. Hopefully, students from lower SES areas can access the same opportunity.

Much of the online environment focuses on content only – historically, and if one looks at a lot of the current offerings, online educational options quite often focus on providing content via a screen, with no pedagogical difference to how the content is delivered. Significantly, most online offerings fail to provide a focus on pastoral care or for that matter, any quality measurement of achievement and success, especial in the context of social emotional learning.

With the concept of Social Impact in mind, how can an online school significantly contribute to and hopefully enhance educational social impact?

Accessibility and Inclusivity: Online learning platforms can reach a broader audience, including those in remote or underserved areas. This inclusivity ensures that more people have access to quality education, which can help bridge social and economic gaps.

Flexible Learning Environments:

Online learning allows students to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. This flexibility can be particularly beneficial for individuals who may have other commitments, such as work or family, making education more accessible to a diverse group of learners.

Community Building: Virtual classrooms can foster a sense of community through discussion forums, group projects, and social media integration. These platforms can help students connect with peers from different backgrounds, promoting cultural exchange and understanding.

Real-World Applications: Online learning can incorporate real-world issues into the curriculum, encouraging students to engage with and address social challenges. This approach can inspire students to think critically about their role in society and how they can contribute positively.

Emotional Support: Online platforms can provide additional emotional support through virtual counselling and peer support groups. This support is crucial for students’ wellbeing and can help them navigate the challenges of both their personal and academic lives.

Innovative Teaching Methods: The use of technology in online learning can introduce innovative teaching methods. These methods can also help students develop important skills like problemsolving and critical thinking.

Left: Narelle Goodfield, Head of Accelerate and Aaron McDonald, OSC President together with 2020 OSCs Nicholas Verryn, Angus Page and Damian Haynes who attended Scotch Global Accelerate

“School iS the AdVertiSinG AGencY Which MAKeS You BelieVe thAt You need the SocietY AS it iS. MoSt leArninG iS not the reSult oF inStruction. it iS rAther the reSult oF unhAMpered pArticipAtion in A MeAninGFul SettinG.“

By focusing on the above, online learning through Scotch Global can play a pivotal role in enhancing social impact and creating a more equitable and supportive educational environment.

Given that we already have a proven successful day and boarding school, who are the students choosing to access Scotch Global and what are the perceived drivers? Some students simply want an international quality education, and do not have access to international

schooling. There are students with varying challenges such as neuro diverse learning needs or the social challenges resulting from having to attend school in person. Choice is not just about our students. Parents are an important part of delivering social impact via online schooling and the ensuing benefits; parents who have global careers, who do not reside in capital or major cities, and do not have access to IB schools, parents who have highly capable, but neuro diverse students with complex socio emotional learning challenges, and as such are concerned about their daughter or son being lost in a mainstream brick and mortar school, and parents who simply want choice.

In many ways we are still in the early start-up phase of Scotch Global and yes there have been both strategic and operational challenges, no doubt with more to follow. At Rice University in Houston, Texas on September 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy famously said, “We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard”. Maybe Scotch Global is our College’s metaphorical shot at the moon – only time will tell.

In summary, we can and should endeavour to increase the social impact of education through offering educational choice via a model of schooling that sits

outside the long-standing and accepted mainstream model of schooling. Maybe Ivan Illich was onto something when he argued that “the public is indoctrinated to believe that skills are valuable and reliable only if they are the result of formal schooling.”

While still serving the masses, we must remember that traditional method schooling had its genesis during the Industrial Revolution, maybe what is needed now is a Social Impact revolution.

Above: Scotch Global Connect Middle School Orientation Camp 2025. Boola Bardip (WA Museum) Excursion

Top right: Head of Scotch Global, Cara Fugill and Scotch Global Head of Senior School, Josephine Mfune preparing for an on-line class

Right: Scotch Global Connect Student, Jane Forrester enjoying time with her horse after the school day is over, in regional Western Australia.

CHAPLAIN

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WE HUMANS ARE STRANGE creatures. We simultaneously crave novelty, while fervently resisting change. We eagerly watch our children as they grow and learn, only to lament how they’ve changed when they become their own unique people. We get excited by new opportunities and developments in our society and then become nostalgic for the norms and values of the past. We know that change will always be a constant presence in our lives and yet we long to keep things as they are.

Perhaps our complicated relationship with change goes back to our inability to predict, control, or manage the vicissitudes of our human existence. Since change can be unchosen, unpleasant, and of uncertain outcome, we tend to prefer stability, security, and predictability over the unexpected.

Rather than engaging with whatever alterations are at work in our world, sometimes we simply bury our heads in the sand. We pretend that all is as it has always been and that rumours of change are inflated and untrue. Or we may prefer to deal with change by resisting it –clinging to how things are and denouncing new ideas, creations, and ways of being as evil and dangerous. When we choose to react in change-averse ways, all we do is leave ourselves at the mercy of change. Change happens to us.

And that’s where the intentionality and mindfulness that comes from an authentic spirituality can be helpful. The word repent has taken on a significant amount of unhelpful and repulsive baggage over the years. It is almost inseparably connected with another misused word: sin. Hellfire-anddamnation preachers have employed

both words to manipulate people, but at its heart, repentance is about choosing a conscious and creative relationship with change. It is a strategy which shifts us from experiencing change as something that happens to us, to something that happens with us.

In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus begins his ministry with a short but significant message: After John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee announcing God’s good news, saying, ‘Now is the time! Here comes God’s kingdom! Change your hearts and lives, and trust this good news!’ (Mark 1:14-15 CEB).

The phrase, ‘Change your hearts and lives,’ is the Common English Bible’s translation of the Greek word which is generally translated as ‘repent’. Repentance is simply the choice to change, to intentionally embrace transformation as a habitual practice and process of our quest to live more fully and authentically.

Human beings are evolving beings living on an evolving earth, in an evolving universe. Change is not only inevitable but is also essential to the unfolding of life. Change is a necessary ingredient in our personal and collective evolution toward lives of meaning, connection, and fulfilment. Every time we encounter new information, experiences, or situations, we face change. Every person who touches our lives changes us. To repent is to choose to embrace change, as we seek to navigate our world and relationships as healthily and authentically as we can. It is not that we have to start transforming our lives because of some religious imperative. It is that we are all already changing. The question we need to answer is not whether we will evolve, but how.

(With thanks to my friend John van der Laar, writer, musician, theologian, and liturgist.)

Year 2 William Hurst and Thomas Taplin and their Year 12 buddies David Walton and Lachlan McKenzie

COUNCIL

Mr tiM WieSe chAir oF council

WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE calendar appointment, indicating a due date for my Reporter article, my overwhelming thought was ‘you can’t be serious’. Like seeing Christmas decorations in October. The year has flown; as always the Scotch calendar is full and varied, and the agenda for Council is no different.

Let me start with some changes to the members serving on Council. As previously mentioned in Clan, Ben Macnamara was a new appointment to Council for 2024. In addition, I’m pleased to announce two new appointments to Council. We welcome Cameron Alder, who is an OSC and current Scotch parent. He is owner and co-founder of Locus Property with areas of specialty in property investment, development and construction. Also David (Russ) Russell-Weisz. Russ is a past parent, and the former Director General of the WA Department of Health. I look forward to working closely with Ben, Cam and Russ in the coming years.

I must also note three retirements from Council in 2024, with Mr Aaron Hood, Ms Martina Crowley and Mr Roy Kelley stepping away after significant service to the College. I thank them and their families for the time they have given to the school. All three have made significant contributions to Council during their terms.

Scotch Global was launched in 2023, following a generous philanthropic donation to the school, with support from Foundation and also the College. 2024 sees Scotch Global established as an online school, alongside our Junior, Middle and Senior schools. A small team, led by Cara Fugill as Head of Scotch Global, has made incredible strides towards developing the programmes that Scotch Global delivers. Council has made a commitment of support to Scotch Global for 2025 and 2026. The model is an exciting scalable approach to delivering quality education.

After the completion of the Junior/ Middle school outdoor play area, I boldly stated that M block would be next cab off the rank for refurbishment. The masterplanning committee has been busy looking at options, armed with a freshly minted masterplan, and the intention to frugally refurbish some of the oldest teaching spaces in the school. We perhaps shouldn’t have been surprised by Western Australia’s new normal, when cost estimates came in prohibitively high. A courageous decision has been made to demolish M block and a smaller building to house the Senior School administration will replace it, leaving room for some open green space in the heart of the school. I believe this space will become an important and much loved part of the school.

A key part of Council’s deliberations is the fee setting process. Chaired by Naomi Flutter, the Finance and Planning committee takes the lead on this and is extremely well informed by CFO, Ian Anthony, Manager of Finance, John Santelli and his team. With salaries comprising about 70% of our operating expenses, it is a fine balance between keeping a reasonable cap on the increase to fees, and rewarding our staff with the maximum salary increase that we can afford. I would like to pass on my thanks to the Scotch College staff not just for their hard work, expertise and compassion while delivering the multitude of programmes that Scotch offers, but also their goodwill and trust in this process.

In closing, I would like to thank each of the Council members for their considered contributions to the endeavours of Scotch College, providing guidance to continually refine the high quality programmes available to the boys. To Dr O’Connell, his Executive and staff, I thank you for the passion and diligence you demonstrate daily. And lastly, to the parents, thank you for choosing Scotch and entrusting us with your boys. We don’t take it for granted, and strive to repay your trust.

On behalf of Council, I wish you a successful 2025.

Council Members 2024: T Wiese, A Murray, S Anderson, M Crowley, N Flutter, S Francis, R Kelley, B Bartholomaeus, H Hayne, B Macnamara, A Hood.

Commenced November 2024: D Russell-Weisz, C Alder

Executive Officer: Ian Anthony

Executive Support: Bernadette Boisen

1970s student at Scotch College M-Block Building walking towards camera in full winter uniform

FOUNDATION

Mr John FlecKer chAir oF FoundAtion

perForMAnce

Once again, I take my hat off to the Foundation Investment Committee, our advisors Shadforth, and Ian Anthony for collectively managing Foundation’s investment portfolio so professionally and successfully. Similarly, thanks to the JMF Investment Committee, who have converted initial generous individual loans totalling $400,000 into approximately $5m over time.

Collectively, Foundation now presides over net assets in the order of $50m. Financial details and performance metrics will be articulated at the AGM in May 2025.

GoVernAnce

Presiding over such a value of assets and deciding how best to balance continued investment for Foundation growth against immediate and longerterm support for the College, is no trivial matter. You should take comfort that the Foundation Board takes its governance responsibilities very seriously and has appropriately robust debates when required.

Foundation’s evergreen purpose is to support the College. However, Foundation is a separate entity to the College with its own constitution, and operates accordingly.

Support

Foundation continues to give back to the College annually, via student Foundation Scholarships and teacher development. Foundation continues to assist the Office of Philanthropy and the start up of Scotch Global as well as the introduction of Clontarf Foundation working on Indigenous student support.

More broadly, Foundation provides on-going access to loan facilities to enable the College to plan its programme

of capital works with confidence. Where operational or master planning circumstances require, Foundation is also able to consider other forms of support for relevant initiatives or capital works.

ASpirAtion

From little things big things grow. Our hope is this proves true for the Alexander Society which represents those who have made Bequests to the College. Our aspiration is that bequests become a meaningful source of funds into Foundation over time. A way to leave a legacy and entrust Foundation to invest bequest funds wisely to support the College as the needs of the day require.

Don’t be surprised to be hearing more from David Kyle and the Office of Philanthropy on the opportunity to make a difference and become a member of the Alexander Society.

SucceSSion

After joining Foundation in 2013 and having had very rewarding stints on the College Council and various other committees, the time has come for me to hand over the reins at Foundation at the 2025 AGM.

Our three boys made their way through Scotch over the 12-year period of my involvement and there was a tremendous connection to many aspects of Scotch life. I think it is important that the Foundation Board, and ideally the Chair, has a current or recent parental connection to be dialed into the issues of the day. This being balanced with the requisite spread of capabilities around the boardroom table to ensure appropriate on-going performance, governance and support.

So, this will be my last Reporter article and I sign off with thanks, having had the privilege to work with such wonderful volunteers and professionals. And now to move onto my next Scotch chapter – as a member of the Alexander Society.

Foundation Board: J Flecker, G Cleary, S Anderson, B Bartholomaeus, P Carter, S Jackson, M McGill, M Silbert, R Taylor

Foundation Investment Committee:

M McGill, R Taylor, P Carter, S Jackson, R Alder, I Anthony

JMF Board: J Flecker, T Lyons, P Carter, S Jackson, P Davidson, B Bartholomaeus

JMF Investment Committee: T Lyons, M McGill, P Hammersley

Executive Officer: Ian Anthony

Executive Support: Bernadette Boisen

Kazeem Matsumoto, Mesheech Ozies, Brandon Wright and Keion Mongoo in the Clontarf room

PASTORAL CARE

“We cAnnot SolVe our proBleMS With the SAMe thinKinG We uSed When We creAted theM.“

AlBert einStein

THE END OF THIS YEAR MARKS

the end of my tenure as Director of Wellbeing/Pastoral Care and the end of this role within the school. It has been eight years since I began in this position and whilst it is hard to discern the level of improvement made, I believe that we are making progress, even though there is frustration at the rate of change. But I believe that the young men who graduate from Scotch have a good sense of who they are and their place in the world – and their responsibility to that world – and have some level of understanding about the skills required to cope with life’s challenges. These are skills which they must continue to develop. I think our pastoral care structures are sound and provide strong support for our students.

The quality of pastoral care is hard to measure because there are so many variables that contribute to a person’s (and a community’s) wellbeing. It is the same as using a median ATAR score to measure a school’s academic performance.

To me, the ultimate test of a pastoral care system lies in the quality and quantity of the relationships a person has with those around them, while they are at school and once they leave. I believe deeply in the importance of “Knowing the Boy”, as former Headmaster Bill Dickinson used to put it. And knowing every boy. It is about ‘seeing’ them, in the sense that they feel

valued: they know that we know who they are – not just what they are good at, but their aspirations and doubts; who they are as a person and who they want to be. Getting to know them builds connection and the more connections they have, the greater is their sense of belonging. And when they feel that they belong, they also develop a desire to contribute.

Relationships is one of the three R’s –Relationships, Resilience and Respect – which we continue to weave into our wellbeing programmes and into all we do. These are present in the Year 2-12 gatherings, which are always some of my favourite occasions; they are at the heart of the new Year 8 GROWTH programme which we ran this year for the first time to conclude our Year 8s’ time in Middle School; they are there in the House Singing and in the Friday marching. And in lessons and sport and other co-curricular pursuits. They permeate assemblies and chapels and, most importantly, they are at the core of informal interactions – between staff and students, between students and other students, and between school and home.

These three core elements are underpinned by Dignity, which is the notion that every human being has worth. If each of us can recognize and acknowledge the Dignity in ourselves and in others, we can begin the long, slow process of moving beyond our currently fractured world.

So, what have I learned in these past eight years?

• That a young person’s level of wellbeing is the single most important thing in determining their ability to perform at their best.

• That boys and young men are much better at talking about wellbeing than they were 10 years ago, but we still have some way to go.

• That prevention or early detection of a problem requires vigilance but saves a mountain of work and suffering.

• That boys need challenge even though they might not like it (‘experience through coercion’) forcing them out of their comfort zones.

• That the essence of strong pastoral care is the capacity of multiple older people to ‘see’ students – that is, to see their worth as a human being.

• That evolution is more sustainable than revolution.

• That two hours of sleep is more helpful than two hours of cramming.

• I’ve learned that most of them have a very clear sense of right and wrong but they often struggle to act accordingly when in the presence of their peer group – the focus shifts to impressing their mates and wanting to fit in/belong and this is what we have to work on.

• That we need to spend more time and effort on building and exercising their moral compass.

• That feeling humiliated is most often at the core of poor behaviour; lashing out is justified because of the hurt and shame they feel.

• That they want to contribute but are somewhat confused now as to how to do that.

• When you are feeling down, they can pick you up and make you feel positive about the future.

• That staff and student wellbeing are inextricably linked.

The environment young people face is so challenging in many ways. We do need to think anew about how to tackle the problems of technology. Perhaps it would serve us well to remember older ways of thinking and focus more on building and sustaining positive relationships.

Mr JAMeS hindle director oF

TEACHING AND LEARNING

“the Mind iS not A VeSSel to Be Filled, But A Fire to Be Kindled.“

PLUTARCH’S REFLECTIONS ON

the purpose of education and life, written 2,000 years ago, remain pertinent and are very much in line with the approach to teaching and learning at Scotch College; our goal is above all to create curious, life-long learners who will flourish in whichever field or vocation our students are drawn to.

At Scotch College we provide three pathways for our senior school students: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), WACE Vocational Education and Training which is referred to as our Alternate Academic Pathway (AAP), and the WACE Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank Pathway (ATAR). Our role is to support every single boy to do the best in their chosen pathway. This is achieved initially through the extensive

use of data and personalised counselling to make sure that the pathway chosen is right for each individual student, and then by delivering a high quality, modern curriculum using the best available resources and appropriate technology. Most importantly, it is ensured through our teachers developing quality relationships with their students so that each boy is known and his needs catered for. The approaches outlined above are as evident and important in our Junior and Middle Schools as they are in the Senior School, and they serve to produce our consistently impressive results which we celebrate below.

YeAr 12 reSultS 2024

Of our 185 students in Year 12 this year, 107 selected the ATAR pathway, 50 chose the AAP pathway and 28 studied the IBDP. The combined Median ATAR of the cohort was 88.53*.

The highest individual ATAR was David Walton who achieved 99.70, rounding off an exceptional school career. David was dux of the ATAR pathway and Captain of School. He heads to Melbourne

Mr richArd Spence director oF teAchinG And leArninG

University next year to study Commerce followed by Masters in Engineering and we wish him all the best in the next stage of his academic journey.

Congratulations also to ATAR students Santiago James who received a Certificate of Excellence in Chemistry and Rory Purser who received a Certificate of Excellence in Geography. We are also pleased to share that Seth Abbott, Clancy Banfield, Thomas (Tom) Chalmers, Ari Coulson, George Di Prinzio, Archie Gilchrist, Santiago James, Jett Patterson, Declan Riordan, Hudson Smith, Ming Soo, Alastair Walker, Thomas Walwork and David Walton all received Certificates of Distinction in 2024.

From a teaching perspective, seven courses were identified by SCSA as high performing** subjects; namely Maths Specialist, Physics, Drama, Modern History, Physical Education Studies, Media and Production Analysis and Geography. The range of subjects listed here indicates the strength of teaching and learning right across the Senior School.

The IBDP cohort once again produced outstanding results. Students studying the IBDP are expected to take six subjects, complete a Theory of Knowledge course, write a 4,000 word extended essay and participate in the Creativity, Activity and Service programme. It is a balanced and rigorous course supported by high quality teaching and learning led exceptionally by Mr Brendan Zani.

This year six students scored over 40 in the Diploma, which equates to an ATAR of 99 or higher using the UWA conversion process. The median score of 35 equates to a median ATAR of 96.0 which is another extremely impressive result for the IBDP cohort which attests to the hard work and ability of the students in the group. Special mention to Ben Langdon who scored an outstanding 43 points (equivalent to an ATAR of 99.50). Ben was also Dux of the IBDP programme and also heads to Melbourne University to study next year.

In his address to the Year 12 cohort at the leavers’ assembly, Dr O’Connell asserted that our role at Scotch is not to get students to the finish line of graduation, but to get our boys to the starting line for the next stage of their lives as well prepared as possible, with the most options available to them as possible. One of the key takeaways from the results of our Year 12 cohort is that a record 91% students qualified for university (168 out of 185 boys). Further, of the students that received an ATAR, 47% (63 students) received a score of 90+, which allows access to a very wide range of university courses at home and abroad.

AlternAtiVe AcAdeMic pAthWAY (AAp)

In recent years the ATAR participation rates in WA have dropped as demonstrated in this graph derived from recent SCSA statistics.

At Scotch College, 50 of our 185 students (27%) selected the AAP pathway. Students in Year 12 had the option to combine ATAR and General courses with vocational Certificate II, III or IV qualifications. In 2024, 46 of our students graduated with a Certificate IV, the highest certification level awarded through a school-based programme which is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.0 and provides a direct entry pathway to university, including our dux of VET Vincent Reed. Vincent completed a combination of four general courses

(English, Mathematics, Marine and Maritime Studies and Materials & Design: Metal), together with a Certificate II in Furniture Making and a Certificate IV in Business; demonstrating the range of non-ATAR subjects available to our AAP pathway students.

Whilst the Year 12 results described above remain consistently strong year on year, there is no complacency and we continue to reflect and analyse all available data to make sure we are doing everything to support optimal student achievement. A culture of teaching excellence requires continual renewal and incremental improvement.

To this end, I am excited to announce a number of new measures aimed at making sure we are supporting our teachers to continue to develop their practice. We have implemented an instructional coaching programme at the College for 2025 with a group of teacher coaches now trained and ready to work with individual teachers. We have partnered with like schools and with AISWA to support the growth of our Early Career teachers and we have reinvigorated peer observations at Scotch so that teachers get the opportunity to learn and reflect from each others practice. All of these measures, when combined with the existing outstanding professional development opportunities available ensure Scotch College remains a destination of choice for teachers in WA, and a centre of teaching and learning excellence.

ScholArShipS

We would like to congratulate the 2024 scholarship winners and wish them well in their academic studies over the coming year:

JA Gooch

Ahren Mahesh, Noah Willcocks

Academic Entrance

William Lough, Jake Ognenis, Kieran Thong, Blake Melis, Lucas English, Kipling Wall

Music

Lucas Huang

Foundation Academic Entrance

Hugh Tan

PC Anderson

Bruno Erickson and James Wall

WR Dickinson

Oliver Spurling

As a final comment it is a privilege to be working in this space at this College and at this time, with so much change and opportunity occurring in the education field and beyond. I am confident we have the settings right at Scotch, where our consistent focus on strong relationships, best practice in teaching and learning with a continued focus on curiosity and life long learning, means the boys are best placed to manage the rapidly changing face of tertiary education and the wider workplace. I’m sure Plutarch would agree.

* ATAR rank generated utilising the UWA IBDP conversion table.

** Based on the percentage of students at each school who had Year 12 ATAR course combined scores in the top 15 per cent of all students in that course.

Above: Clark Savundra and Aiden Kanagaratnam display their Tiny House Project Right: Year 11 and 12 Inter-House Debating

CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL

THE 2024 SCHOOL YEAR WAS certainly action-packed, and it has been incredible to see the boys apply themselves in various aspects of the Scotch experience.

At the start of the 2024 academic year, the Year 12 leaders convened for the first time to decide on the theme for the upcoming year: ‘Respect the Climb, March as One.’ It was meant to acknowledge the common adage at Scotch of climbing up the hill through the years, as well as highlight our sense of unity within the Scotch community as we march as one.

On the sporting field, Scotch continued to find the perfect balance between sportsmanship and the pursuit of sporting excellence. In rugby, Scotch managed to take home the BrotherRedmond Trophy for the second year in a row with an undefeated season. The Scotch swim team managed to follow up on a historic victory last year, by winning the Tregonning Cup for a second year in a row, a feat not performed since

1949/50. In athletics, the boys lived up to the pressure by winning the Alcock Shield for the seventh year in a row, a truly monumental effort and a credit to all involved. These sporting victories were incredible, however, what was equally as impressive was the way the boys handled themselves both on and off the field, as they displayed true Scotch sportsmanship.

As a school, we continued to display our commitment to service through World’s Greatest Shave. Overall, Scotch had 221 boys participate, which is the most we have ever had, raising over $140,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation in their fight against blood cancer. This is a truly remarkable accomplishment and I thank all those who shaved their heads or donated in support of a great cause.

The arts remained a key pillar of Scotch life in 2024. The Senior School Production, School of Rock, The Musical was an absolute hit, with sold-out crowds across four magnificent nights. It was obvious to see just how much effort was

put into the making of the musical which saw many laugh-out-loud moments along with spectacular singing pieces. Arts Day in the Senior School continued to be a massive success as it was a wonderful day which culminated in the renowned House Singing.

On behalf of the 2024 Year 12 cohort, and the wider student body, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Scotch College for producing yet another great year. The unwavering support we have received from you throughout the years has helped us all on our journey to becoming Scotch men. To our parents, we will forever be grateful for having had the opportunity to attend such a prestigious school. Lastly, to the Year 12 men of 2024, I want to thank you for your friendship over the years, it has been an absolute privilege to be a part of this group.

To the younger boys, you are the future of this College, and I look forward to seeing how you shape the legacy of this wonderful school.

dAVid WAlton

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VICE-CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (SERVICE)

MAx thorpe Vice-cAptAin oF School (SerVice)

it'S no underStAteMent to SAY thAt the SerVice reAlM At Scotch WAS JAM-pAcKed thiS YeAr And it WAS An ABSolute pleASure to Be the Vice-cAptAin oF SerVice in 2024.

SERVICE IS THE ACTION OF putting others’ needs above your own and making personal sacrifices to better the lives of those around you. This year it was incredible to see the selflessness of so many Scotch boys, who time and time again put their own needs and wants aside to help serve the local community or raise awareness for important causes.

Service in the new academic year kickedoff with All Abilities Cricket, which runs from 5.30pm to 7pm on Friday afternoons at Claremont Nedlands Cricket Club.

All Abilities Cricket is an amazing initiative which allows boys to interact with people of all ages and abilities through the game of cricket. Spanning across the majority of Spring and Summer Terms it was great to see so many boys taking time out of their weekends, week after week to put a smile on the faces of others. It’s extremely rewarding to see how happy you can make a complete stranger by simply turning up and bowling a few overs. For this reason, I strongly encourage everyone to go down this year, you won’t regret it.

In Spring Term, we also collected donations for the Uniting Church Christmas Appeal and held our annual Boardies Day event which sees boys come to school in a pair of their most flamboyant boardies. Not only is this a really fun day, but it also provides a great opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the work that Surf Life Saving WA does in keeping our beaches and waterways safe for all during the summer months.

Our biggest event for the year, World’s Greatest Shave, was held in Summer Term. In support of this event, Senior and Middle School students are invited to shave their heads, whilst Junior School boys get the chance to have their hair colour sprayed. The aim of World’s Greatest Shave is to raise awareness and show solidarity to those affected by Leukaemia. This year the Year 12 boys took to the quadrangle at PLC to hold a combined shave and cut day with the PLC Year 12s. The boys who chose to shave their head also partook in the fundraising aspect, sending their

sponsorship link to family and friends to collect donations. As a whole school we managed to raise just over $144,000 which is an incredible effort and placed us as the highest donating school in all of Australia. I would personally like to thank every single boy who participated in World’s Greatest Shave, this amazing accomplishment would not have been possible without the generous efforts of all participants, and it really does reflect the generosity of the Scotch spirit.

In Autumn Term we held the Fight MND Big Freeze day which involved a dunk tank in the Middle School Quadrangle and an Ice Bath on the Chapel Lawn in Senior School. Our Fight MND event raises funds and awareness for those effected by Motor Neurone Disease and help researchers find a cure to prevent this horrible disease. Funds are raised through selling Big Freeze beanies and purchasing a sausage sizzle at lunchtime. This year Senior School teachers and the Year 12 Leaders also got to plunge into the freezing ice bath on the chapel lawn, providing some great entertainment for the spectators.

To summarise, Service at Scotch was a raging success this year. The sheer selflessness and generosity that many of the boys displayed throughout the entire year was admirable. With the huge participation levels throughout 2024 it is no wonder Scotch has continued to build such a welcoming and kind-hearted community.

VICE-CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (OPERATIONS)

AT THE BEGINNING OF THE year all the boys in the Senior School shared great excitement over the start of the Inter-House Staff Trophy competition. For the Year 9 students new to the Senior School, it provided a great opportunity not only to get to know all the boys in their House, but also to get involved in their House and compete against their friends. For the Year 12 students it provided the opportunity to lead the House and instil their unique House culture into the younger boys.

From the get-go, the participation from all year groups was outstanding. It was great to see the large numbers of boys that lined the sides of each of the events taking place, along with other boys spectating and supporting their Houses. Whilst remaining competitive, the Staff Trophy arena saw teams changing from fixture to fixture with new boys constantly competing for their House and having fun. As I have said before, my favourite

part about the Staff Trophy is the number of boys who have the opportunity to move beyond their comfort zone and try something new.

With competitions ranging from chess to indoor soccer to debating, the Staff Trophy competition provides a plethora of opportunities for the boys to take part in on a weekly basis. At times I found myself astonished at the knowledge and talent of those who took part in many of these events, with boys pouncing on tough questions in It’s Academic and mind-boggling counter arguments within rounds of debating.

Like all competitions however, there must be a winner for every event. Across the board all Houses put in strong performances with success coming one way or another to every House at some stage of the year. To conclude the year, Brisbane House took out a commanding victory over the other nine Houses with much of their success backed up by

AnGuS KinG Vice-cAptAin oF School (operAtionS)

strong Marching up the hill each Friday morning.

Like any team activity, success in the Staff Trophy is not attained through certain individual performances. It requires a complete House effort in both House Carnivals and Staff Trophy events with every member of the House contributing to the best of their ability. It was truly amazing to see boys trying new things this year and competing for a cause far greater than themselves. Boys came together throughout the year to continue the marvellous tradition that is the Staff Trophy and I look forward to hearing the stories created from the wonderful events that took place this year for years to come.

I have loved serving in the role this year. It has been such an honour to have been in charge of the Staff Trophy and communicate with the large number of boys involved throughout the School this year.

Inter-House Athletics

Alexander Team House Soccer

JUNIOR SCHOOL

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

AS the heAd oF Junior School, i AM Filled With pride AS i reFlect on Another reMArKABle YeAr

At Scotch. thiS YeAr hAS Been MArKed BY GroWth, reSilience, And A continued enthuSiASM For leArninG, And i AM thrilled to ShAre SoMe oF the hiGhliGhtS.

AcAdeMic excellence  Our commitment to academic excellence has never wavered. This year, we continued to implement our innovative teaching strategies that engaged our students in new and exciting ways. Ensuring our learning was hands-on and encouraging the boys’ creativity, questioning and use of expression, our educators have worked tirelessly to foster a love for learning. The results not only reflect our students’ hard work but also the dedication of our teachers, who continually inspire and challenge them.

Our cohorts have been involved in many excursions, incursions, activities, and unique experiences to ensure they not only gain knowledge but also develop a well-rounded perspective of the world. From visits to local museums that brought history to life, to nature walks that sparked curiosity about the environment, or bringing cultural experiences like the West Australian Ballet Company to us, each outing has provided our students with invaluable real-world connections to their learning.

Additionally, our day-to-day experiences encouraged collaboration and creativity, allowing students to work together on projects that combined art, science, and technology. These experiences have fostered teamwork and communication skills, essential for their future success.

Our commitment to academic excellence also extends to our after-school cocurricular programme, where students can delve deeper into subjects they are passionate about, whether it be robotics, creative writing, history, chess or gingerbread house making! This holistic approach ensures that every child has the opportunity to explore their interests and discover new talents.

As we look forward to the coming year, we remain dedicated to providing diverse and enriching experiences that cater to the unique needs and interests of each student. Together, we will continue to cultivate a culture of inquiry and enthusiasm for learning, setting the stage for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

SociAl And eMotionAl

leArninG And deVelopMent  Education extends beyond academics, and we are proud of the character development initiatives we implemented and continued this year. Our Social and Emotional programmes focused on empathy, kindness, and resilience and have helped our students to build strong relationships and a supportive community of peers. Our school-wide initiatives, including our Year 5 Ignite Leadership Programme, have instilled a sense of responsibility and pride in our students helping them to value the importance of serving others and developing their own leadership skills.

Our daily pastoral sessions, which run four times a day, ensure our boys are developing their ability to discuss issues and talk about positive solutions. They support students to learn to identify their feelings and control their emotions. These sessions provide a safe, structured environment where students can openly share their thoughts, experiences, and challenges with their peers and teachers. By fostering open communication, we aim to normalise discussions around mental health, self-awareness, and empathy, equipping boys with essential emotional intelligence skills. Each session is designed to offer guided conversations on a range of topics, from managing stress and peer relationships to developing resilience and mindfulness. Through these regular touchpoints, students build strong connections with their teachers and classmates, promoting a culture of support and understanding. By consistently practicing emotional regulation and positive problem-solving, boys are better prepared to navigate both personal and academic challenges, helping them to grow as confident, reflective individuals.

This year we introduced the Scotch Odyssey badges, encouraging students to demonstrate desirable qualities and by repeatedly showing these, earning a badge to wear. Boys worked towards one or more of a total of six badges; Kindness, Inclusive, Work Ethic, Principled, Organised or Service. These badges not only acknowledge personal growth but also inspire a sense of pride and community responsibility. The initiative has seen boys actively strive to reflect these values, contributing to a positive and supportive school environment, while fostering skills that will benefit them beyond their school years.

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SpeciAliSt SuBJectS

Our specialist programmes have also continued to offer our students participation in the arts, sport, and creative pursuits. From sporting events that consistently demonstrated sportsmanship and teamwork to art, library, music, and drama programmes that allowed students to express their creativity, these activities have played a vital role in the personal development of the students. The Year 5 Production showcased the immense talent and enjoyment of performing within our school and our Visual Arts Exhibition highlighted the creativity and hard work of our budding artists. These events provided students with a platform to celebrate their achievements and gain confidence in their abilities, while also reinforcing the importance of collaboration, perseverance, and self-expression.

Our annual Book Week celebrations offered our students participation in a lively parade. The students were then able to enjoy the staff’s acting ability (or lack of!) as well as the amazing daily library competitions and fun. While events like our House Rock, Pyjama, Loud Shirt and Beanie Day added to the vibrant school spirit, further fostering a sense of belonging and excitement within the Junior School. These fun-filled activities not only brought joy and laughter but also strengthened the bonds between students and staff, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere where everyone could celebrate and feel connected, building lasting memories and reinforcing the importance of camaraderie, creativity, and shared experiences.

nAture School And outdoor educAtion

Our Nature School Programme, encompassing Bush, Beach, and River School - has continued to offer exceptional opportunities for our Early Years students (PK-2) to take their learning beyond the classroom and into nature. These outdoor experiences not only nurture a deep connection with the natural environment but also support the development of critical skills like collaboration, problem-solving, and resilience.

Through hands-on exploration at the bush, beach, and river, students engage in activities that stimulate curiosity and wonder while encouraging them to observe, question, and interact with the world around them. These immersive experiences foster a sense of environmental stewardship, enabling young learners to appreciate the beauty and importance of nature as part of their everyday lives.

Our programme prioritises experiential learning, where children gain knowledge and understanding through their interactions with natural elements. Whether it’s exploring wildlife habitats in the bush, investigating tidal pools by the beach, or observing river ecosystems, our Nature School provides a rich, diverse environment that complements classroom learning in meaningful and memorable ways.

Once the boys enter the Primary Years (Years 3-5) we transition them to our Outdoor Education Programme. This year, our Year 3 students were the first Year 3 group to experience a full programme of learning at Ern Halliday, run by our own Outdoor Education

team. They participated in many team experiences including archery and orienteering to commence their Outdoor Education journey. Our Year 4 Sleepout on our playing fields further developed into a camp that took the boys to explore and continue the fun of the overnight camping experience into the next day with a programme of outdoor activities in nature. While not much sleep was had by any of us, the boys felt a sense of achievement in their ability to see out what for many is their first away from home experience and enjoy the sense of pride and accomplishment in preparation for their first Moray camp in Year 5.

looKinG AheAd

As we end the academic year, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and, most importantly, our incredible students. Each one of you has contributed to making this year unforgettable. As we look ahead, we are excited to build on this year’s successes, continuing to create an environment where every student can thrive in our Junior School.

I encourage our students to reflect on their achievements and the friendships they’ve forged. Each year brings new challenges and opportunities, and I am confident that the skills and values cultivated this year will serve you well in the future.

Thank you for being a part of this amazing journey and thank you for supporting me to lead this incredible Junior School. I am so proud to be a part of our Scotch community. Here’s to another year of learning, growing, and thriving together!

Above: Zach Lee, Theo Waites, Otto Hubble and Hudson Weaver enjoying Beach School Right: Book Week

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

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AS OUR PRE-KINDERGARTEN year ends, it’s hard to believe how small and uncertain our amazing Pre-Kindy children were when they first entered the classroom.

We began the year with such a beautiful Pre-Kindy group; the children arrived with very clean yellow shirts, and backpacks as big as themselves, some very eager, some a bit more tentative about leaving their parents and starting school for the first time.

As the semester progressed, we welcomed new and wonderful faces who joined the group with the same mixture of shy enthusiasm.

In our initial Unit of Inquiry, Who We Are, the children created their very first selfportraits, learned each other’s names, and discovered some of their similarities and differences. They developed new interests, took new risks and made new friends.

Every day the children’s curiosity and creativity shone through and the PreKindergarten environment filled with inquiry, creativity, and wonder.

Every corner of the classroom offered a space for each child to make their mark using a variety of materials.

Exploring the possibilities of everything from playdough, crayons, pencils and paint, to glue, cutting, and collage, they experimented with lines, dots, shapes, and patterns, developing their fine motor skills and setting a foundation for future writing.

From the classroom to the sandpit, the children immersed themselves in design, engineering, and architecture. They built castles, cities, bridges, tunnels and waterways, tested and refined their creations, invented imaginary worlds, and engaged in deep discussions about how and why things work.

We spent time in the garden, where the children carefully planted, watered, nurtured and harvested an amazing array of produce. Eating beans, peas, cauliflower, beetroot and sweet potatoes they grew themselves proved exciting and rewarding.

Cooking was a definite highlight for the children. They developed mathematical concepts and strengthened their fine motor and social skills through measuring, weighing, cutting, mixing, and spreading, all while creating delicious food to share.

In Semester Two, our Unit of Inquiry, How We Express Ourselves, focused on our five senses. Curiosity grew and messy play became even messier as the children used their sense of sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing to make new discoveries. Ice, water, bicarb and vinegar, scented playdough, painting with unusual mixtures, tasting new things, feeling different textures, listening carefully to unfamiliar sounds, all contributed to their busy days.

With the addition of silkworms to our classroom, the children became fascinated with how other creatures use their senses. They marvelled at the way the silkworms moved, ate, and metamorphosised.

By the end of the semester, the yellow shirts—now smeared with paint— became symbols of the creative journeys each child embarked on in a rich and vibrant year.

It has been a privilege to share in this small but important part of these beautiful children’s lives. We have loved every moment of learning alongside them.

With lots of love, Ms. Sam Lock, Ms. Cathy Farrell, Miss Brianna Anderson, and Miss Lily Klein.

L-R: Leny Muller, Lachie Mason, Rylie Steenkamp, Charlie Phillips, Josh Baker

MS SAMAnthA locK

Pre-Kindy taking care of their garden

L-R: Zion Karnovsky, Darcy Dunham, Noah Litis;

Worth, Noah McEntaggart-O’Donovan,

FRONT ROW: Henry Wilson, Hugo Robertson, Lachlan Mason, Edwin Dyhrberg, Yesh Singlla, Noah Mc Entaggart O’Donovan, Leny Muller, Archer Ambrose

SECOND ROW: Arthur Kish-Rafty, Koa Schwarz, Ethan Grant, Oliver Worth, Hamish Rees, Charles Phillips, Michael Edwards, Jeremy Fong, Noah Litis

THIRD ROW: Felix Klinken, Max Meads, Finlay Williams, Mackenzie Hocking, Isabel Su, Asher Tydde, Darcy Dunham

FOURTH ROW: Ms Samantha Lock (Teacher), Ms Catherine Farrell (Education Assistant), Charlie Dellevergin, Oliver Grant, Oliver Wright, Joshua Baker, William Cannon, Zion Karnovsky, Hudson Fleming, Marlon Lavergne, Hamish Edinger, Miss Brianna Anderson (Education Assistant)

ABSENT: Grace Bunney, Harrison Jones, Tai Pushpalingam, Liam Schnake Poli, Vincent Stanistreet, Rylie Steenkamp, Liam Worth, Lucas Yang

Clockwise:

L-R: Oliver

Lucas Yang, William Cannon; L-R: Liam Schnake Poli, Hamish Edinger, Yesh Singlla, Michael Edwards

KINDERGARTEN

MS rAcQuel cuMMinG And MrS trAceY o'SheA KinderGArten teAcherS

IN

SCOTCH

KINDERGARTEN, we embrace learning through play and exploration. This year, we dedicated our time to discovering more about ourselves and the world around us, all while building skills for today and tomorrow.

During the hot, dry days of Summer Term (Bunuru), we learned how the Noongar People lived near the coast thousands of years ago to fish and stay cool. As we explored Who We Are, we gathered information about ourselves and our families to share with our friends. Learning about each other helped us appreciate how our differences make us unique and deserve to be recognised and celebrated.

Autumn Term began and Mr. Spratt joined us at Bush School to observe the changes in our world during the season of Djeran. With the weather cooling down, we began to explore the question, How Does the World Work? The children posed various questions to investigate our key concepts, form and function. With topics such as dinosaurs, weather, robots, emergency services and how things move, we had many opportunities to use discussion and play to generate new ideas and investigations.

During Winter Term (Makuru), Mr. Spratt accompanied us on a walk around Galbamaanup (Lake Claremont), where we observed the abundance of plants and animals who call this special place home. We learned Noongar words for the many birds that thrive in and around the lake. As Djilba approached, we spent a lot of our time at Galbamaanup, noticing the arrival of new life, including the baby mali (swans). This inspired us to take action to help protect the animals and plants living around us. Some of our suggestions included reminding our parents to keep our dogs on a lead at the lake, ensuring we put our rubbish in the bin, and sharing tips on how to help turtles cross the road safely.

As Spring Term began, we welcomed the beautiful season of Kambarang, with the warming weather we were treated to the sight of vibrant flowers blooming all around. Together, we explored the theme of How We Express Ourselves We used picture books and fairy tales to explore what feelings are, circumstances that trigger our emotions and how we communicate and express our feelings. A visit from the WA Ballet showed us how feelings can be expressed through dance and movement and inspired us to perform our own concert for parents and families to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season.

In addition to our delightful ELC Christmas Concert, we invited families to our Kindy Learning Journey, where we showcased our inquiry learning. We also celebrated Mother’s and Father’s Day with special activity mornings for parents, and our Book Week Parade, along with the Scotch PLC sports fun morning, provided great opportunities to connect with our families and the local community. We have had the most wonderful time together and can’t wait to begin the next step in our learning journey in Pre-Primary 2025.

Left: Jules Muller, Lewis Kwan, Grayson Lingard, Monty Tapp, Theo Litis Above: Shoya Iwaki, Rakko Omuro

Top: Archie Fergusson, Vincent Mete, Jules Muller, Grayson Lingard, Henry van Helvoort Above: Vincent Mete, Archie Fergusson, Kanato Nagamastsu, Jules Muller, Remy Davis

FRONT ROW: Connor McCracken, Archie Fergusson, Sakurako Omuro, Jack Thorburn, James Lane, Kanato Nagamatsu

SECOND ROW: Henry Van Helvoort, Archie Anderson, Theodore Brennan, Smith Stanistreet, Grayson Lingard

THIRD ROW: Miss Meg de Laeter (Education Assistant), Shoya Iwaki, Lachlan Edwards, Vincent Mete, Jules Muller, Fletcher MacDonald, Alfred Owenell, Theodore Litis, Mrs Racquel Cumming (Teacher)

ABSENT: Bailey Jones KinderGArten

FRONT ROW: Lincoln McCormack, Lewis Kwan, Monty Tapp, Jordan Thirumurthy, Beau Conroy-Welby, Parker Ellis

SECOND ROW: Remy Davis, Yogi Mistry, Christian Manouan, Florian Harper, Oscar Saleem, Samuel Sproule

THIRD ROW: Ms Georgina Daly (Education Assistant), Mrs Tracey O’Shea (Teacher)

PRE-PRIMARY

MS AShleY lAZAruS

pre-priMArY teAcher

pre-priMArY 2024: A YeAr oF explorinG, creAtinG, And connectinG

IN 2024, OUR PRE-PRIMARY journey began with a powerful question: Who are we? This launched an exploration into identity and belonging, where each boy asked family members about their origins. Inspired by these conversations, the boys crafted wooden spoon figures that represented their unique backgrounds. Together, we placed these figures on a beautifully painted map, sparking meaningful discussions about origins, family traditions, and the diversity that makes our community vibrant. Throughout the year, this map will continue to expand as we explore cultures from around the world. Our global understanding grew as parents visited to share stories and traditions, reminding us of the rich tapestry that connects us all.

Settling into our new Pre-Primary classroom—and with a fresh playground at our doorstep—we eagerly began learning “How the World Works.” The boys embraced the thrill of climbing the new play structure and soaring on the circular swing. Inspired by this excitement, they embarked on a project to design an outdoor space in front of the classroom, creating blueprints and mood boards for what will come to life in 2025 with the help of our facilities team. Meanwhile, the box construction and block areas were abuzz as the boys researched famous structures worldwide, bringing their ideas to life in miniature and proudly displaying them around our classroom map.

Returning from the July holidays, we were eager to dive into Sharing Our Planet, exploring what it means to care for the world we share. Our class garden became a place of discovery, where the boys learned about living, non-living, and once-living things by planting seeds and observing changes in nature. Our bush school adventures brought us face-to-face with native wildlife like long-neck turtles and quendas, sparking curiosity and a commitment to conservation. Year 5C joined us in this journey, sharing reading resources to deepen our knowledge. Each boy chose an animal to research, creating clay models and designing habitats with natural materials. They proudly presented their findings in a Book Creator project, sharing their insights with parents during our learning journey, and even displayed posters around the community to spread awareness on animal conservation.

Our year of exploration culminated in How We Express Ourselves, focusing on creative expression. Visits from the Western Australian Ballet and a First Nations storyteller introduced the boys to creativity through movement, art, and storytelling. This encouraged them to express themselves with newfound confidence—whether through Lego creations, dramatic plays, or collages. Embracing a Growth Mindset, the boys learned the power of kindness, perseverance, and stepping out of their comfort zones. They eagerly shared their creations with families, taking pride in their growth and creative discoveries.

As we conclude this memorable year in Pre-Primary, we reflect on the laughter, learning, and friendships that have shaped us. These experiences and lessons will accompany us as we step into Year 1. Thank you, Pre-Primary 2024, for an inspiring and unforgettable journey!

Chester Heymann, Alexander Mallon, Hawk Schwarz

Benjamin Hall and Takuto Seki

Student reFlection

I like Pre-Primary because I can share information with my class. I taught them about ants!

Aiden Lim, Pre-Primary

I like Fun Fridays, we always do something different. Once we made pizza!

Alexander Little, Pre-Primary

I have learnt how to add up numbers like 20+20!

Angus Wilson, Pre-Primary

Pre-Primary is fun because we get to go to Bush School.

Benjamin Hall, Pre-Primary

Pre-Primary is the best because my Kindy friends are my friends in Pre-Primary. We have been friends for a long time now.

Chester Heymann, Pre-Primary

I learnt about animal habitats and how to look after animals around us.

Edward Peterson, Pre-Primary

I like playing Pokémon on the new playground and dancing to music on the stage.

Harrison Tuder, Pre-Primary

I like to play at the new playground and run fast at sport and I also like learning and collecting badges!

Maxence Gorgiovski, Pre-Primary

I like play and learning stuff science experiments.

Oliver Stubbs, Pre-Primary

I liked the year fives helping us research animals.

William Wright

pre-priMArY

ABSENT:

FRONT ROW: Harrison Tuder, Logan Joslin, Alexander Little, Jack Hood, Henry Anderson, Ryo Teraoka, Angus Gebhardt, Maxence Gorgiovski

SECOND ROW: Christopher Slack, Benjamin Hall, Lachlan Murray, Oliver Stubbs, Chester Heymann, William Wright, Aiden Lim

THIRD ROW: Miss Kira Siebert (Education Assistant), Mrs Emily Black (Education Assistant), Edward Peterson, Alexander Mallon, George Coleman, Angus Wilson, Harvey Randell, Hawk Schwarz, Ms Ashley Lazarus (Teacher)

Takuto Seki

Henry Anderson, Angus Wilson, Ryo Teraoka

YEAR ONE

MS reBeccA SAYerS, Mr thoMAS le

And MrS nAtAlie dorAi-rAJ

YeAr 1 teAcherS

OUR

YEAR 1 ADVENTURE HAS been an unforgettable journey of discovery, teamwork, and laughter! This year, we explored the world around us, learned through creative projects, and tackled handson challenges. Every new experience brought out the best in our young explorers.

During River School, we were delighted to take part in a tree-climbing contest. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, test our balance, and face our fears as we reached for new heights.

“We loved going to the river and having a tree-climbing contest. We were seeing who could get the highest.” Liam, Stanley, Remy, Julian Back in the classroom, we had an unexpected visitor—a pigeon flew right inside! The moment was filled with laughter as everyone watched it explore our classroom, reminding us that sometimes, nature surprises us in the best ways.

“We liked it when a pigeon flew into the classroom because it was cute and funny. We loved art lessons because we got to make clay fish.” Max, Michael, Jasper, Niall

Throughout the year, our curiosity extended to understanding how the world works. We examined 2D and 3D shapes, explored Earth’s different climates, and learned about the seasons. During our STEM challenges, the class took pride in constructing towers from various materials to see whose tower could withstand the most weight. This activity allowed everyone to experiment with building techniques and think like engineers.

“Our favourite thing was river school because we got to see lovely Mother Nature. We also loved building the tallest towers in STEM to see which structure is the strongest.” Thomas, William, Wade, Basil

In our storytelling and writing sessions, we encouraged creativity and selfexpression. From fictional animals to instructions for building a house, each piece of writing was a chance to explore big ideas and imagine new possibilities. Our inquiry projects were a favourite for many, giving students the freedom to follow their curiosity and expand their thinking.

“We loved our inquiry lessons because you can be free with your writing.” Lucas, Harry, Manato, Edward, Josh

Our adventures didn’t stop there. We embraced teamwork during the sports carnival and cross-country. Cheering each other on and competing in house activities made these events truly memorable. Running, singing, and celebrating with our houses helped us bond as we celebrated each individual’s achievements together.

“Our favourite part was the sports carnival and cross-country because we like running as much as we can. We also liked spending time with our houses, singing and humming and competing in house rock.” Lucas, Harry, Manato, Edward, Josh

As the year concludes, we look back with pride at everything we’ve accomplished together. From learning about natural habitats and animal adaptations to crafting our own imaginative stories, Year 1 has been a year of friendship, learning, and adventure. We look forward to bringing our love of exploration into next year and beyond.

Max Boudville, Edward Wang, William Sullivan

YeAr 1d

FRONT ROW: Thomas Della-Vedova, Stanley Preston, Thomas Giroud, Bullmore Carrick, Lucas Lai, Niall Heal

SECOND ROW: Benjamin Collins, Patrick Millman, Jasper Bennett, Bobby Jiang, Harry Mason

THIRD ROW: Mr Shaun Prior (Education Assistant), Mrs Natalie Dorai-Raj (Teacher)

ABSENT: Max Boudville

FRONT ROW: Lawson Campbell, William Della-Vedova,

YeAr 1l

SECOND ROW: Lincoln Hocking, Liam Huss, Joshua Milner, Ryan Thwaits, Remy

THIRD ROW: Mr Thomas

Bazil Chhabra, Manato Nagamatsu, Edward Wang, Wade Dunham

Lloyd

Lebreton (Teacher), Nathan Moullin, William Sullivan, Hudson Smith, Julian Hanna, Michael Agapitos, Miss Kira Siebert (Education Assistant)

YEAR TWO

WoW, WhAt A FAntAStic YeAr We hAVe hAd

With our YeAr 2 dreAM teAM! You BoYS Are the FunnieSt, MoSt enerGetic, And deterMined Group to eVer hit the top Floor oF Scotch colleGe.

THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A rollercoaster ride filled with ups, downs, and the occasional loopde-loop, and it’s one that we’re all very sad to get off.

From digging epic holes that could rival the Grand Canyon to crafting 3D maps at Nature School, we teamed up to create sandy masterpieces that would impress even the most serious of architects. Then there was the food chain game with Mr. Munday and Mrs. Hocking, who both took their roles way too seriously—let’s just say, it made for an exceptionally quiet bus ride home, where the only sounds were a few giggles and some very awkward silences! We finally got to splash around in the water during Summer Term, which was an absolute blast, thanks to our teachers finally earning their bronze medallions. With all the bugs and beasts we encountered at Nature School, our curiosity bloomed. After diving into life cycles, we were lucky enough to have some amazing creatures visit us, including snakes and lizards that made everyone squeal with delight (or maybe

just squeal in general). We even raised our own butterflies—Jemima, Hermione, and Bluey, to name a few—and saying heartfelt farewells as we released them into the wild was a bittersweet moment we’ll cherish forever.

Our dance parties and brain breaks will never be forgotten, overflowing with laughter, silly faces, and your wildest dance moves as we two-stepped and ‘Yeehaw’d’ around the room. And let’s not forget our unforgettable debut performance at the assembly, The Great Debate: Hey Little Ant Game Show! Even though only half of us were there in the lead up to the three week break, we still rocked it like true stars!

The Year 2/12 Breakfasts were an absolute blast, especially during the Mini Olympics when we cheered each other on like we were at the AFL Grand Final. We’ll always remember the hilarious sight of our boys riding on the Year 12s’ shoulders for that questionable relay race—it was a scene straight out of a comedy movie!

We’ve learned so much together, from the fascinating science behind the water cycle to making oobleck—which, let’s be honest, turned into a glorious mess that was more fun than we ever imagined! As you lovely boys move forward, we have three important lessons for you to carry with you:

1. Be yourself—you’re perfect just the way you are, and the world is so lucky to have you!

2. Don’t take things too seriously; remember, laughter makes everything better and can brighten even the dullest day!

3. If you lose something, be sure to check the last place you had it first. (Trust us, we’ve all been there!)

Always remember, we’re on your team, cheering you on from the sidelines! You know where to find us whenever you need support, a friendly smile, or just someone to share a good joke with! Keep shining, Year 2!

YeAr 2 reFlectionS

I loved hanging out and having a great time with the teachers.

Monte Bunning, Year 2H

I loved the egg science experiment where we saw what happens when you don’t brush your teeth.

Teddy Jayasinge, Year 2M

My favourite part about this year was making friends and everyone is very caring at Scotch.

William Garvey, Year 2M

I loved the Year 2 and 12 breakfasts. I loved eating the bacon and egg rolls!

Archie Campbel, Year 2M

I enjoy Inquiry because you get to do lots of cool things like researching about different people.

Raphael Scotney, Year 2H

MrS reBeccA hocKinG And Mr MArKuS MundAY YeAr 2 teAcherS

William Hurst, Charlie Glatz, Oliver Cocks, Tiago Jones and Samuel Sullivan

YeAr 2h

FRONT ROW: Harvey Clarke, Hugo Bennett, Madden O’Brien, Stewart Palassis, Yanni Papamatheos, Shinichiro Teraoka, Lucas Liu

SECOND ROW: George Halvey, Sho Kojima, Chase Young, Zachary Lee, Lachlan McKerracher, Pibersanu Husen

THIRD ROW: Mrs Rebecca Hocking (Teacher), William Brine, Raphael Scotney, Thomas Taplin, Kohde Baldwin, Nash Wilson, Hudson Weaver, Mrs Rossana Basso Betancourt (Education Assistant)

ABSENT: Monte Bunning, Henry Grohs

YeAr 2M

FRONT ROW: Harry Horth, Tiago Jones, Jude Thomson, Charlie Glatz, Ethan Blackburne, Adam Ehdeyhed, Giovanni Iannizzotto

SECOND ROW: Joseph Edwards, William Garvey, William Hurst, Otto Hubble, Victor Hawkins, Sam Nickels

THIRD ROW: Mr Markus Munday (Teacher), Jonathan Harpur, Oliver Cocks, Samuel Sullivan, Theodore Wates, Bodhi Hourihan, Archie Campbell, Mrs Rossana Basso Betancourt (Education Assistant)

ABSENT: Teddy Jayasinghe, Mrs Fiona Pinardi (Education Assistant)

YEAR THREE

YeAr 3: A YeAr oF Fun, AdVenture, And coMMunitY Spirit!

AS WE LOOK BACK ON YEAR

3’s exciting year, it’s clear that this group of lively and funloving boys has made the most of every opportunity. Whether diving into creative projects, exploring the animal kingdom, or operating their own small companies, they’ve truly left their mark!

One of first ventures was the Street Library Project where Year 3 proved their dedication to the community. The boys decorated and erected a street library for everyone to enjoy, taking responsibility for stocking it with books. This was more than just a project—it was a way for the boys to give back and foster a sense of belonging. Their pride in contributing to the local community was clear, and their colourful library will stand on the boundary wall, next to Lake Claremont, offering a range of books to all passers-by.

When it came time for the Assembly, Year 3 shone brightly on stage. Their performance was filled with energy and fun, with a few surprise dance moves! Delivering clear messages about acceptance, diversity and inclusion, these boys proved they could capture an audience with their creativity and charm.

Paper Marketplace was our inquiry into economics that turned our boys into budding entrepreneurs. Running small companies, they designed, produced, and sold paper creations—from origami bookmarks to backwards caps—while learning essential business skills. They

cooperated, mediated, and even made a profit! It was inspiring to see their collaborative spirit come to life as they learned about teamwork, creativity, and exactly what is involved in making a hard-earned sale.

During the Zoo excursion, Year 3 transformed into researchers, investigating animal adaptations and what creatures need to survive and thrive. They were full of questions and curiosity as they learned about adaptations and environment. Back in the classroom, they applied their learning to a creative project as they designed their own zoo enclosures out of shoeboxes, creating dioramas that showed off their newfound knowledge of animal habitats. Future zoologists or architects, perhaps?

Outdoor Education was a day of adventure where Year 3 tackled physical challenges and embraced teamwork. They learned archery, and ran orienteering courses, always there to support one another. It was a day full of laughs, encouragement, and high-fives—a perfect example of their camaraderie.

Year 3 is the first introduction to JPSSA sport, and the competitive spirit came out in full force. We attended Football, Rugby and Cricket Carnivals with fellow JPSSA schools, and it was evident that this cohort will flourish when participating in such activities as they progress through the College.

2024 has been filled with creativity, adventure, and a sense of community. The Year 3 boys have grown into confident, kind, and enthusiastic learners, always ready to take on the

next challenge with a smile. We have loved teaching them and are grateful for their input, and proud of all their achievements.

Student reFlectionS

I liked it when we did science because we made super saturated solutions to make crystals. I also like it when we did the zoo excursion because we played in the playground and watched the elephant do cool tricks.

Luke Boyder, Year 3E

My favourite day in Year 3 was Pyjama Day because we got to wear our pjs and because we also got to work in our pyjamas all day it was like being in bed all day!

Raphael Zouad, Year 3E

In Year 3 we always do fun things like Paper Marketplace. We got to make paper products to sell and my company sold out!

Archie Adams 3W

My absolute favourite day was when we went to Perth Zoo. My favourite animal was the red panda. I loved the zoo mostly because of all the amazing animals and critters like pythons and elephants.

Elliot Meredith-Humphry, Year 3E

The best part of Year 3 has been the maths because we did big times table and learned the Bus Stop Method. I also really liked the Lattice method because I like adding up big numbers. In fact I like any type of maths but those were my favourites. I also like fractions because I enjoy number lines.

Lachie Packer 3W

MrS ninA eleFtheriou And MrS AliSon WeBSter YeAr 3 teAcherS

FRONT ROW: Jack Humphry, Joel Ng, Luke Boyder, Hari Singam, Matia Pantelic, Rex Toll, Elliot Meredith-Humphry, Ryan Hasslacher, Denzel Moran

SECOND ROW: Jacob Bloch, Hugo Nelson, Henry Finlayson, Quinn Warrick, Zavier Kosova, Harry Hodgson, Tommaso Tana, Daniel Kusel

THIRD ROW: Mrs Nina Eleftheriou (Teacher), Hugh Little, Henry Strang, Raphael Zouad, Aston Banks, William Millard, Toby McGuigan, George Strang, Charles Higgins

FRONT ROW: Hugo Elliot, Flynn Johnson, Rupert Telford, John Drinkwater, Jude Meredith-Humphry, Joshua Hawkins, Lachlan Packer, Hugo Righetti, Arthur Preston

SECOND ROW: Harvey Klopper, Hugo Keenan, Hamish Randell, Archie Adams, William Capper, Samuel Dwyer, Oliver Tydde, Aidan Heal

THIRD ROW: Miss Ree Ann O’Neil (Pre Service Teacher), Mrs Simone Pethick (Education Assistant), Kade Warrick, Harley Baxter, Nathan Argyle, Quinlan Dowd, Samuel Mannes, William Freeman, Lewis O’Sullivan, Mrs Rebecca Vincent (Teacher), Ms Alison Webster (Teacher)

ABSENT: Benjamin Porteous

YEAR FOUR

nearly enough sleep? Maybe the 2am tent swapping wasn’t the greatest idea?

In between all the action, we dove into fantastic learning experiences that were full of creativity and discovery. Our lessons were brought to life with exciting incursions, and we all learned a thing or two from each other. Friendship and laughter filled the classroom as we explored, questioned, and, yes, sometimes made “experimental” messes.

Ms. Corkery, Mr. Horenko, and Mr. Byron had such an epic year. Here’s to friendship, growth, and unforgettable memories. Let’s get ready for Year Five (but maybe with a bit more sleep next time)!

children'S lectionS

Speaker’s challenge was special to us because we both got into

Michael Eleftheriou (4C) and Banjo Jones, Year 4B

This year was full of fun but the best part was drum roll please... the chickens! Yes, there were adorable bulls of energised fluff! And why do I like them? I mean who wouldn’t?

Hudson Buck, Year 4C

We didn’t know what to do in inquiry because we didn’t have it last year at our old schools but now it is our favourite subject because of all the different activities.

Ari Musial and Jacob Ogonowski, Year 4B

The best thing about Year Four was when we got to dress up for Book Week. Mr Horenko and Mr Goodall went as a fart!

Jasper Brown (4H) and Elliott Campbell, Year 4C

We loved going to City Beach as part of our overnight camp we worked with our friends together to make sandcastles.

Tom Janmaat and Ken McKenna, Year 4B

Our favourite thing was the rocket launch in STEM it went really high 32 metres!

Stanley Harper and Hugh Samuelson, Year 4C

I loved yoga because I love doing the extra multi cool poses. I also we also really enjoyed the speakers challenge because you got to do some debating.

Logan Formosa, Year 4B

We loved inquiry because you can be creative and we loved doing the animal posters.

Angus Bond and Xander Dobney, Year 4H

The overnight camp was so much fun we loved being with all our best friends.

Banjo Egerton-Warburton (4B) and Robbie Gliddon, Year 4C

Caption

Far left: Donald Corkery Left: Flynn Simpson

YeAr 4B

FRONT ROW: Banjo EgertonWarburton, Simba Chang, Ivan Li, Lawrence Gorgiovski, Augustus Meredith-Humphry, Ashton Clarke, Yusuf Formosa

SECOND ROW: Fletcher Edwards, Arthur Cunneen, Jacob Ogonowski, Angus Simpson, Ben Jones, Hunter Abbondanza, Mrs Gemma Roberts (Education Assistant)

THIRD ROW: Mr Mack ByronPendergast (Teacher), Cruz Le Breton, Theodore Black, Thomas Janmaat, Lachlan Horton, Kenneth McKenna, Harry Clark, Ari Musial

YeAr 4c

FRONT ROW: Charles Baldacchino, Lenny Waters, Flynn Simpson, Darcy Brewis, Harrison Hendry, Hudson Buck, Hugh Samuelson

SECOND ROW: Louie Pascoe, Jonathan Zani, Oliver Horth, Robert Gliddon, Oliver Milner, Angus Robinson

THIRD ROW: Mrs Claire Corkery (Teacher), Stanley Harper, Tom Hitchings, Lincoln Stott, Jake Gershow, Michael Eleftheriou, Zacharia Ehdeyhed

ABSENT: Elliot Campbell

YeAr 4h

FRONT ROW: Noah Fortin, Donald Corkery, Oscar Loiacono, Hani Ketelsen, Patrick Shen, Henry Nicholls, Declan Liaw, Liam Reid

SECOND ROW: Jordan Hick, Bay Ognenis, Angus Bond, Luca Durham, Jasper Brown, Digby Watson, Cayden Nicol

THIRD ROW: Mr Alek Horenko (Teacher), Hamish Garvey, Chase Nerlich, Felix Banks, Markus Nordstrom-Macdougall, Alexander Dobney, John Millman

YEAR FIVE

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YeAr 5 teAcherS

WHAT AN EXTRAORDINARY

year 2024 has been! With their final year of Junior School, the Year 5 cohort, comprising 74 students, embarked on an adventure filled with strong friendships, inspiring and enriching learning experiences and opportunities that fostered their burgeoning leadership. It is fair to suggest that this particular group of boys has embraced their time with optimum enthusiasm.

The JPSSA program stood out as the highlight of Year 5, igniting discussions among boys about training sessions, game statistics, and friendly rivalries throughout the week. The early morning training sessions and Thursday game days were met with exceptional enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. The interschool events provided opportunities not only to showcase their sporting skills but also to connect with a diverse range of boys across the independent schools’ sector.

Year 5 marked a pivotal moment where the young lads assumed leadership roles in the Junior School. Embracing a model of leadership development, every student was given the chance to lead the school through a fortnight of responsibilities and whole-school events. The boys impressed with their leadership and kindness, serving as inspiring figures for the younger students. As part of the leadership program, the Year 5 cohort enthusiastically embraced the Ignite Award Program, designed to cultivate independence through hobbies, physical activities, volunteering, and adventure. The extensive range of experiences

led to personal growth, noteworthy accomplishments, some enlightenment, and newfound interests.

Another highlight of the year was the revised Year 5 Camp. Bushfires prevented us from visiting the usual Moray Campsite in Dwellingup; however, the incredible Outdoor Education team managed to create an unforgettable experience! We took a cultural hike through Bold Park Reserve, went indoor rock climbing, learned to surf at Trigg Beach, and went canoeing at Freshwater Bay. These experiences provided a wonderful opportunity for students to bond as a Year 5 group, getting to know each other and their teachers in a different setting.

The Primary Years Programme Exhibition was the pinnacle of the school year. Our transdisciplinary theme was “Sharing the Planet”, and the boys engaged in a variety of immersion sessions to spark interest and help identify topics and burning questions to explore. They enjoyed research, note-taking, and writing information reports. The highlight

was showcasing their findings to students, staff, and parents during the Exhibition Presentation evening. It’s safe to say that every boy achieved personal heights and discovered greater confidence in their abilities as learners.

As the Junior School chapter draws to a close, the Year 5 cohort leaves behind a legacy of young men who champion kindness, value friendship, and exude a passion for learning. Their gratitude for the Scotch College community and the opportunities it has offered them shines through as they embark on their next chapter, confident that continued greatness lies ahead.

children'S reFlectionS

My favourite thing about this year was waking up on Thursdays, knowing that three hours of JPSSA sport awaited me in the blazing afternoon sun.

Lenny Hatch, Year 5C

I thought the Ignite volunteering program was a great way to help our community and get involved with supporting the less fortunate.

Ben Taplin, Year 5C

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MrS reBeccA turKich

Top: Ben Taplin, Gianni De Felice, Leo Karlson, Gabriel Agostini, Ryan Kusel Above: Moez Ballal, Maxwell Clarke enjoying Surf School at Trigg

YeAr 5c

FRONT ROW: Gabriel Agostino, Gianni De Felice, Hadleigh Fulmer, Maxwell Clarke, Samuel Kuehlmann, Preston Rogers, Thomas Webb, Moez Ballal

SECOND ROW: Alexander Haynes, Anton Packer, Leo Karlson, Samuel Wates, Benjamin Taplin, Ryan Kusel, Jack Crossing

THIRD ROW: Mrs Simone Pethick (Education Assistant), Thomas Hoskins, Charles Mannes, Luka Selkirk, Leonard Hatch, Percival Telford, Oliver Freeman, Miss Olivia Creagh (Teacher)

ABSENT: Oscar Meacock

YeAr 5S

FRONT ROW: Dwij Thakar, Harry Caratti, Flynn Cockerill, Charlie Moran, Leo Hao, Joshua Kosova, Darcy Hinton, Sze Hang Kwok, Yu Jie Tan

SECOND ROW: Mr Christopher Stickman (Teacher), Alistair Shadlow, George Collins, Alfred Schwarzbach, Jude Dorai-Raj, Ethan Heal, Jaxon Li, Dashiell Alexander, Benjamin Mace, Mrs Rossana Basso Betancourt (Education Assistant)

THIRD ROW: Henry Adams, Andrew Walawski, Edward Luttrell, Arthur Van Zeller, Thomas Millard, James Maginn, Isaac Willey

ABSENT: James Porteous, Jack Zerovich

YeAr 5t

FRONT ROW: Yu Hao Tan, Nuo Chen, Elwood Lawton, Thomas Blackburn, Nate Ritchie, Charlie Reid, Darby Passmore, Oliver Corkery, Charlie Corrie

SECOND ROW: Mrs Rebecca Turkich (Teacher), Harry Di Latte, Oscar Lo Proto, Isaac Lucas, Aleksandr Bull, Dylan Fillmore, Kristian Michael, Louis Gibbs, Adam Hasslacher

THIRD ROW: Lachlan Wood, Thomas Herbert, George Goodreid, Cooper Yow, Archibald Bennett, Phoenix Callan, Charles Newall, Zein Arafa

PYP EXHIBITION

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THE PRIMARY YEARS

Programme (PYP) Exhibition is a culminating learning experience for our Year 5 students. The boys engage in an independent inquiry on a topic that interests them within the confines of the Central Idea selected for 2024. The students create their own ‘burning question’ which takes eight weeks to be researched through a guided inquiry approach. The research is designed to challenge the students to apply all they have learned about the PYP and its essential elements, whilst also celebrating their transition from the Junior School to the Middle School.

The students were encouraged to carry out their investigations under the Transdisciplinary Theme of Sharing the Planet, with the Central Idea; Maintaining the balance of living things supports a sustainable future. Students could explore their burning questions either on their own or with a peer, however all were expected to create their own reports and statement piece. The information report required the students to select at least four Key Concepts to help structure the headings of their reports.

The Key Concepts are listed below, with all students starting their reports using the Form concept as an introduction to their topics.

Form – what is it like?

Function – how does it work?

Causation – why is it as it is?

Change – how is it transforming?

Connection – how is it linked to other things?

Perspective – what are the points of view?

Responsibility – what are our obligations?

The guided inquiry approach included the following stages:

1. Tuning In (Immersion): guest speakers, excursions, reading stories, watching videos etc.

2. Finding Out: brainstorming/exploring topics of interest based on three lines of inquiry:

• Living things and their adaptations.

• The balance between living things; flora and fauna.

• Sustainability.

3. Sorting: gathering resources, referencing, sorting out headings, note-taking etc.

4. Going Further: creating, editing and printing information report.

5. Reflecting: designing and creating statement piece that represents new learning.

6. Action: taking some form of action, based on their research findings.

The Year 5 students created a personalised, authentic exhibition that showcased an impressive collection of new knowledge around complex issues relating to the challenge of maintaining a sustainable balance between humans and their environment. The process was challenging, the students and their amazing teachers were all exhausted by the end of the process, however all should feel an immense sense of pride in what they managed to achieve in eight weeks.

students working on their clay statement piece during art

Lenny Hatch with his

VISUAL ARTS

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL ART

Studio has been abuzz with making art and responding to the world of visual art. They boys, Mrs Meyer and Ms Hill have been having a ball getting hands on working with a variety or art materials.

We have worked in both 2 and 3 dimensions, made our own printed papers, dyed fabrics, learned to sew, built with clay, and exploring the mixing of art media to create new and innovative artworks. We have been dreaming, planning, drawing, making, and reflecting. All the while supporting and uplifting each other.

One of the wonderful things about the Arts is their ability to unite and celebrate differences, to let each boy’s character and personality sign through. Looking to accomplished artists both old masters and practicing contemporary artists has helped the boys understand more about the depth of meaning and messages often contained within artworks. Responding to art by looking at it, thinking about it, talking, and writing about it is a great way to think more deeply, open our minds and give voice to our individual thoughts and ideas.

Spring Term saw our Junior School Open Studio and Exhibition come to life. We loved seeing the boys so excited to share their works and the Scotch community wrap their arms around the boys with a sense of pride and celebration.

Student reFlectionS

I really like art, it’s really fun because I get to show my creativity through art projects and it’s a really diverse way of being able to show your emotions and what your artworks meaning is. It a really good way to express yourself to others.

Hadleigh Fulmer, Year 5C

Art is peaceful and fun to do, you get to be really creative and it’s not just inside sitting at a desk having to do this or that, you get to do what you want to do in your artwork.

Oliver Freeman, Year 5C

I like how the art studio is very spacious. I specifically liked making the clay art because it was very free. I think art is important because it expresses a lot.

Henry Nicholls, Year 4H

I really liked how we had our own art gallery and that we got to look at other people’s things.

John Millman, Year 4H

Art Exhibition, sharing our artwork with our parents

Gabriel Agostino sharing his artwork with his younger brothers

Fletcher Edwards

SPORT

ANOTHER BUSY AND fantastic year has witnessed our Scotch students exerting themselves in a plethora of sporting and physical education activities.

Morning running and swimming squads run by Mr Lebreton, Mrs Vincent and our committed swimming coaches, throughout the year, set up our students for success as they exercise regularly

Physical Education. The students love the opportunity to get outside, learn new skills and involve themselves in a variety of different activities.

From gymnastics to swimming lessons in Summer Term, through to basketball, cricket, tennis, European handball the students at Scotch are involved in a variety of sport-based learning. These fundamental skills are then put to good use in the Inter-House sports competitions run at recess and lunchtime for boys in Year 4 and 5. These muchloved competitions run throughout the year with European handball in Summer Term, Soccer in Autumn Term and the Year 3s join in the fun in Winter Term when Gaelic

Winter and Autumn terms offer our students more opportunities in the

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classroom as we explore skills in soccer, rugby, hockey and footy. Cementing fundamental skills in the students and allowing them to learn and grow at a pace appropriate to their skill level.

Our Inter-House Carnivals continue to provide all our students an opportunity to display their abilities in a fun environment. Sportsmanship and giving your best form the core aspects of these carnivals which are highly anticipated throughout the year.

JPSSA has once again been a highlight for all our students in year 3, 4 and 5 as they engage in either carnivals and regular fixtures against our PSA schools throughout the year. Preparing for and competing in these games is always exciting for our students and fosters a love of sport and being active in our students.

MrS reBeccA Vincent And Mr Scott WhiSton Junior School Sport teAcherS

Year 1 getting ready for long jump.

Digby Watson, Arthur Cuneen, Theo Black

Year 3 Cross-Country Champions

reFlectionS

I really liked the Gaelic Football competition with the Year 4 and 5’s. It was really fun and a good team sport. I liked the competitive nature of the games.

Daniel Kusel, Year 3E

I liked versing the other schools in the Year 4 JPSSA competitions. The sports were great and we got to play sports that we had not tried before which was good.

Hugh Little, Year 3E

What I like about sport is that we get to try new sports and learn how to play properly.

Archie Bennett, Year 5T

My favourite thing about sport is we never just did one thing for one term like my old school. We are always trying new sports that keeps us interested.

Archie Van Zeller, Year 5S

I really like the JPSSA against the other schools. At my old school we never got to play inter school sport and it is the best playing with your friends on a Thursday afternoon

Dash Alexander, Year 5S

I really love playing Inter House sport at recess and lunch time. We play Euro Handball, soccer and Gaelic and it’s a great way to spend your play time.

Leo Karlson, Year 5C

I really loved playing footy in PE as we got to kick and pass and my favourite thing was the crossbar challenge, where you have to try and hit the soccer crossbar from different distances.

Quinlan Dowd, Year 3W

I really loved running cross country as it is fun. I feel happy when I run and it is intense running against the other boys which I like.

Nathan Argyle, Year 3W

I loved the swimming lessons in Term 1 as it was great to cool off in the pool on the hot days.

Harry Clark, Year 4B

I loved the Inter House athletics and Cross Country as we got to perform to our best against all the other boys in the school.

Jacob Ogonowski, Year 4B

PE is fun as we are always learning new things and get to go outside and play games.

Elliot Campbell, Year 4C

I loved all the Inter School events competing against the other schools and trying to do your best for your mates and school.

Angus Robinson, Year 4C

The Year 4 carnivals were the best. We played games against Hale and Christ Church with our mates and got to travel on the bus to the other schools.

Jordan Hick, Year 4H

Trying all the new sports and getting to learn new skills has been great this year.

Jasper Brown, Year 4H

Lucas Lai, Niall Heal, Jasper Bennett

Year 4 JPSSA Carnival

MUSIC

OUR EARLY YEARS “MUSIC Everyday” Programme creates a vibrant space for children to express themselves as artists and creators, fostering empathy, resilience, and collaboration. For students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2, this frequency enhances musicianship, encourages self-expression, and ignites a lifelong passion for the Arts.

Throughout the year, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students have explored percussive instruments, using movement and song to discover their voices and develop a strong sense of self. Pre-Primary students proudly learned the Scotch College school song, performing it at their graduation alongside the heartfelt “What a Wonderful School,” celebrating their belonging and reflecting on their Pre-Primary experiences.

Year 1 students showcased their talents by singing “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” during the Grandparents Day assembly, highlighting the important role family plays in a child’s education. Meanwhile, Year 2 students impressed the audience with their performance of “Kindness,” incorporating singing, dancing and even acrobatics to emphasize themes of compassion and respect.

In Music we sing “I’m standing tall” with the parachute and the balls bounce off everywhere. I also like Bert the Beat the rainbow ball because he is fuzzy and likes to stay on the beat.

Oliver Stubbs, Pre-Primary

My favourite time in Music is when we pass the shakers around and sing the song at the same time because it is hard and fun.

Harrison Tuder, Pre-Primary

The best thing in Music is marching to “I left my wife in New Orleans” because I like the beat and it is funny.

Theodore Wates, 2M

In Music, I like listening to Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” because it is peaceful. My other favourite thing was having Fun Friday because we do musical bobs and lots of games.

William Brine, Year 2H

DRAMA

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RAMA EMBODIES THE essence of action; at Scotch College, students are actively engaged in making and responding, using their imaginations across various dramatic contexts. Lessons in the drama space are fun and experimental, challenging students to explore a range of elements, styles, and conventions. Classes begin with a dynamic warm-up, and you’ll know this is happening when you hear laughter spilling from the room!

In Semester Two, Year 3 enjoyed investigating mime techniques, working in groups to develop their own entertaining scenarios based on the theme of Oops! Students shifted their focus to the dance art form, learning new movement skills in class, showcasing these at assembly with a contemporary dance performance to the song Union.

A standout moment in Year 4 Drama was the theme of Poetry Riders, where students experimented with language,

structure, and mood, focusing intently on articulation and voice variation. They breathed life into Quentin Blake’s whimsical poem Mr Magnolia, using props to enhance their characterisation and engage the audience.

In early November, the Year 5 boys took to the stage in Memorial Hall, delighting the school community with their original production, The Watermelon Kid Chronicles This colourful play followed an extraordinary eleven-year-old whose passion for watermelons turned everyday life into a series of trials and triumphs. We eagerly anticipate the boys’ dramatic endeavours in their secondary years!

Drama at Scotch is a unique experience with infinite number of creative opportunities.

Flynn Cockerill, Year 5S

I loved acting in the production on stage because we got to experience what performing in a real play felt like!

Andrew Walawski, Year 5S

Year 5 Watermelon Kid Chronicals

Drama Production

FRENCH

THIS YEAR IN JUNIOR SCHOOL, the Olympic spirit in the classroom of Les JO [leh-jee-oh] 2024 brought our language and cultural studies to life! With the Olympics being held in Paris, our French lessons became especially exciting. Our classrooms were filled with enthusiasm as students learned French sports vocabulary through fun games and practiced their number skills by keeping score of the medal tally. They discovered the stories behind national flags, like how the five Olympic rings symbolise the continents coming together. They even practiced introducing themselves in French, celebrating global unity just as the athletes did.

One of the year’s highlights was our PYP Exhibition, inspired by the legendary ocean explorer, Jacques Cousteau. Students mapped out his famous expeditions and tackled the urgent topic of marine conservation, raising awareness about protecting our oceans. With engaging presentations and creative use of French terms for marine life, they made Cousteau’s adventures come alive.

It has been a year of exploration, cultural appreciation, and environmental awareness. We are so proud of our Junior School students for their curiosity and commitment to becoming global citizens!

Student reFlectionS

We loved learning different dances when we had French and Music together.

Michael Agapitos and Bazil Chabra, Year 1

I was so excited about each French lesson because we learnt about the countries and the Olympics.

Lachlan Horton, Year 4B

I like French because we learn it through fun ways, while still learning how to speak like a true Frenchman.

Aleksandr Bull, Year 5T

I like French because it is a great language to learn about and speak.

Elwood Lawton, Year 5T

LIBRARY

With new books stacked high and adventures galore, Let’s reflect on a fabulous 2024!

Book Week arrived with laughter and cheer, Reading is Magic, our theme for the year.

And magical indeed were the costumes displayed, The Scotch boys know how to put on a parade!

Celebrating local authors makes us so proud, Their visits to Scotch drew a delighted crowd.

James Foley sketched – we all stared in awe

Not quite believing the talent we saw.

Craig Silvey at Scotch – wow, what a coup!

Runt sure stole out hearts, that much is true.

A now it’s a movie – a classic it’s clear, Crossing our fingers the sequel will appear!

In the cozy beanbags, we lose track of time, As adventures await in each story and rhyme.

Everyone is welcome, so come take a look,

In the Scotch library, we’ll help find your book.

Student reFlectionS

It’s a calm place where you can find books, and lots of other fun things too. I really like the Lego.

Jack Humphry, Year 3E

The library is a really good place to come when you are mad or sad, and it is really calming.

Markus Nordstrom-Macdougall, Year 4H

Scotch library is one of the best libraries in WA. I love reading all the books and playing Top Trumps with my friends.

Lenny Waters, Year 4C

I love library because there is always a good variety of books to choose from and lots of different genres.

Kristian Michael, Year 5T

I love library because we can choose any books we want, and go through the whole library choosing books to suit our level.

Zac Lucas, Year 5T

Year 4 boys – Thomas Janmaat, Fletcher Edwards, Hunter Abbondanza working on their French posters.

Above: Author James Foley speaking to JS boys as part of Book Week.

Right: Archie Adams, Year 3, enjoying the Library at recess.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

the WhY oF Middle School And the turAS proGrAMMe

BuildinG identitY And SelF-eSteeM

A rites of passage programme helps boys understand and embrace their evolving identities. Through guided activities and mentorship, they gain a sense of self-worth and confidence. This process encourages them to reflect on their values, strengths, and aspirations, fostering a strong sense of identity.

proMotinG reSponSiBilitY And AccountABilitY

Transitioning into adolescence comes with increased responsibilities. A rites of passage program teaches boys the importance of accountability for their actions. By setting goals and participating in community service, they learn to take responsibility for themselves and their contributions to society.

encourAGinG eMotionAl intelliGence

Understanding and managing emotions is a critical skill for young boys. The programme provides a safe space for them to express their feelings and learn healthy ways to cope with challenges. This emotional intelligence is essential for building strong, empathetic relationships and navigating social dynamics.

creAtinG A SenSe oF coMMunitY

Participating in a rites of passage program fosters a sense of belonging and community. Boys form bonds with their peers and mentors, creating a support network that can last a lifetime. This sense of community helps them feel connected and valued, reducing feelings of isolation.

prepArinG For Future chAllenGeS

The programme equips boys with the skills and resilience needed to face future challenges. Through experiential learning and real-life scenarios, they develop problem-solving abilities and adaptability. This preparation is invaluable as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and beyond.

celeBrAtinG MileStoneS

Recognising and celebrating milestones is an important aspect of a rites of passage program. These celebrations mark significant achievements and transitions, providing boys with a sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue their personal growth journey.

chArActer deVelopMent

Character is the cornerstone of a fulfilling and successful life. At our school, we emphasize values such as integrity, respect, empathy, and responsibility. These values are not just taught in the classroom but are woven into the fabric of our school culture. Through various programs, including community service, leadership opportunities, and extracurricular activities, our students learn the importance of making ethical decisions and contributing positively to society.

poSitiVe MASculinitY

In today’s world, the concept of masculinity is evolving. We aim to guide our students in understanding that true strength lies in kindness, compassion, and respect for others. Positive masculinity involves rejecting harmful stereotypes and embracing qualities that promote healthy relationships and emotional well-being. Our curriculum includes discussions on emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and the importance of mental health, ensuring our boys grow into men who are not only strong but also sensitive and supportive.

A SupportiVe enVironMent

Creating a supportive environment is crucial for the development of character and positive masculinity. Our dedicated faculty and staff work tirelessly to provide a safe and nurturing space where

BY SettinG GoAlS And pArticipAtinG in coMMunitY SerVice, theY leArn to tAKe reSponSiBilitY

every student feels valued and heard. We encourage open dialogue and provide resources for students to seek help when needed. By fostering a sense of community and belonging, we help our boys develop the confidence to be their authentic selves.

looKinG AheAd

As we reflect on the past year, I am proud of the strides we have made in promoting character and positive masculinity. However, our journey is ongoing. We will continue to adapt and grow, ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and values needed to navigate the complexities of the modern world. Together, we will build a future where our boys become men of character, ready to lead with integrity and compassion.

In conclusion, I am grateful for the support of our parents, teachers, and the entire school community. It is through our collective efforts that we can truly make a difference in the lives of our students. It is my hope that we continue to work together to nurture the next generation of leaders who embody the principles of character and positive masculinity.

Gordon House giving it their all at the Highland Games

Mr MichAel cAMpBell YeAr 6 coordinAtor

OVERVIEW AND CURRICULUM

in YeAr 6, StudentS trAnSition into the Middle YeArS proGrAMMe (MYp), Where the curriculuM

eMphASiSeS inQuirY-BASed leArninG And criticAl thinKinG to iGnite curioSitY And Build FoundAtionAl SKillS For Future SucceSS eAch Student iS

Supported And chAllenGed AccordinG to their indiViduAl needS.

ASIGNIFICANT CHANGE FROM primary school is that students have specialist teachers for each subject and move between classrooms, including lessons in the Senior School for Drama and the Concert Band programme. Design and Technology rotations allow students to explore units in STEM, Food and Materials Design, while weekly Turas lessons focus on developing character strengths, values and skills that foster positive selfperception, community engagement and healthy habits. Additionally, developing personal responsibility and selfmanagement is essential, as students learn to use SEQTA to check timetables, track homework, set goals, reflect on academic progress and communicate with teachers.

YEAR 6

In English, students explored various genres, including fantasy, dystopian fiction, persuasive news articles and information reports. They enhanced their writing skills through targeted spelling

through participation in the Speakers’ Challenge competition.

The Year 6 Mathematics course challenged students in number sense by teaching basic skills such as pattern and data recognition. Students tackled problem-solving questions that promoted cooperative work and critical thinking, while geometry investigations enhanced spatial awareness.

In Science, students engaged in practical activities like building electrical circuits and creating chemical reactions. A highlight was the interdisciplinary Science Fair, where students conducted experiments, analysed results and communicated their findings confidently to peers, staff and parents.

Individuals and Societies lessons offered insights into the physical and human geography of Asia, government structures, democratic values and the contributions of migrants to Australian society. The Suitcase Story exhibition

EVENTS

Throughout 2024, Year 6 students have enjoyed an action-packed year filled with a variety of enriching opportunities and experiences. These experiences have been instrumental in helping the students develop essential life skills, such as risk-taking, building resilience, and forming stronger bonds with their classmates. By actively participating in these activities, they have also enhanced their sense of community and citizenship.

A major highlight of the year was the Year 6 Surf Camp in Lancelin where boys had the opportunity to challenge themselves in the surf, while also strengthening friendships in a fun and supportive environment. The year also saw several exciting excursions, such as trips to the Maritime Museum in Fremantle and SciTech, which helped to bring classroom learning to life. In addition, the students engaged in unique curriculum-linked incursions, including learning Kung Fu as part of the English Ancient China Unit. They also had the pleasure of meeting renowned local author Craig Silvey, who provided insights into his creative process and writing journey.

The arts played a significant role this year, with many Year 6 students showcasing their talents at the Middle

School Soiree evenings and participating in the production of The Wind in the Willows. Selected students also took part in enrichment programs such as the IPSSA Speakers’ Challenge and the Young Writers Collective.

Sports and competitions were prominent throughout the year, with students participating in events like the Interhouse Swimming, Cross Country, and Athletics carnivals, as well as the Year 6 Gaelic Football Tournament. Academic challenges such as the Inter-House Philosothon, Debating, and Spelling Bees were also part of the year’s offerings.

In addition, student wellbeing was a major focus, with the introduction of the Mindful Middle School Day, which included a silent disco, mindful walk, as well as yoga and meditation session with Helen Heppingstone.

SPORT

The JPPSA Sports programme has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the Year 6 experience at Scotch College, capturing the enthusiasm and dedication of the boys as they engage in a diverse range of team sports throughout the academic year. This initiative not only fosters physical development but

also instils important life skills such as teamwork, communication, and resilience.

The year kicked off with an exciting array of sports, including water polo, volleyball, tennis, cricket, and basketball. The boys participated in matches against other JPSSA schools, providing them with a platform to put their skills into practice while emphasising the significance of collaboration in achieving shared objectives. Early morning training sessions every Tuesday became a staple of their routine, allowing the students to deepen their understanding of the rules and strategies associated with their chosen sports. This commitment to regular practice played a vital role in their development as athletes.

As winter rolled in, the Year 6 cohort was presented with an enticing selection of team sports, including soccer, rugby, hockey, and Australian Rules Football. The competitive spirit was palpable as many of the Scotch College teams emerged from the season undefeated, a testament to their hard work and dedication. Throughout the matches, the boys exhibited an admirable level of respect towards their opponents and officials, demonstrating sportsmanship and integrity both on and off the field.

Left: Oscar Bolton and Hudson Tanner at the Scitech excursion

Below: Finlay Stanley and Daniel Adamson at the Scitech excursion

A highlight of the year was the annual inter-house Gaelic tournament, which marked its ninth year of running. This event allowed students to apply the skills they had been honing in their weekly Physical Education lessons. The atmosphere was electric as the boys embraced the challenge, with David House ultimately clinching victory after a closely contested final against Robert House.

Outdoor Education

The Year 6 Lancelin Camping Trip was a highlight of the school year, packed with excitement and valuable life lessons. Upon arrival, the boys set up their tents, marking the start of a journey that tested their independence and teamwork. Though some struggled initially, they learned the importance of collaboration as their campsites came together.

A crucial beach safety session prepared them for the water, teaching about rip currents and the significance of swimming between flags. This knowledge boosted their confidence as they enjoyed ocean activities.

Lancelin, with its rich fishing history, served as the perfect backdrop. The boys connected with the town’s heritage through hands-on experiences, such as surfing.

Student reFlectionS

lAncelin SurF cAMp

The highlight of Year 6 for me was the Lancelin Surf Camp. Surfing at Back Beach was unforgettable! Our outdoor education teachers provided lessons, and we had a blast riding waves. It was challenging but exhilarating, creating lasting memories with my classmates.

Jeter Lee 6.3

Science FAir

My favourite part of Year 6 is the independence that comes with moving between classes. I love Maths and Science; the Science Fair was a standout event, combining both subjects and allowing me to explain my project. I’ve learned a lot and discovered I’m good at music too!

Hugo Rigg 6.3

Scitech excurSion

Guided by our outdoor education team, many caught their first waves, gaining confidence with each ride.

A nighttime fishing trip at the local jetty offered a peaceful adventure, with some experiencing casting a line for the first time.

One highlight was the orienteering challenge, styled like an Amazing Race, where teams raced through checkpoints using maps and clues. This tested their endurance and teamwork.

Afternoons were filled with beach games, sandboarding down iconic dunes, and creating unique surfboard art as mementos.

The trip concluded with a cozy movie night under the stars, where the boys shared stories and reflections. The Year 6 Lancelin Camping Trip not only provided fun but also reinforced important lessons about safety, teamwork, and trying new things, leaving everyone with lasting memories.

My best memory of Year 6 was the SciTech excursion before the Science Fair. We explored fascinating science topics, and the Planetarium Show was a highlight, showcasing the night sky. I feel lucky to attend Scotch College, where everyone is welcoming, and the teaching is exceptional.

Michael Mullumby 6.3

MiGrAnt SuitcASe i&S

Participating in the migrant suitcase project deepened my understanding of my ancestry. I focused on my grandmother’s experiences, gathering artifacts that highlighted their sacrifices for a better life. This project was one of my favourite learning experiences.

Oscar Alder 6.3

AthleticS

As a captain in athletics, I’ll never forget leading my team to victory for the second year in a row. The dedication of our athletes and the support from our teachers were crucial to our success.

Xavier Wates 6.1

Top: Nathan Kwok and Rohan van Wyk at the Lancelin Surf Camp

Above: Austin Palassis, Xavier Wates and Lachlan Alder at the Awards Assembly Left: Matthew Capper and Nicholas Woods at the Scitech excursion

YeAr 6.1

FRONT ROW: Tycho Kerr, Jack Canaris, Harley Galvin, Ernest Cunneen, Fergus Mellor, Joshua Abbondanza, Sebastien Cimbaro, Nicholas Woods, Kai Fleming

SECOND ROW: Ms Joanna Morrison Mayo (Teacher), Mackinley Day, Eden Scott, Rupert Green, Matthew Capper, William Fazekas, James Dudley, Otis Hart, Fred Roost

THIRD ROW: Fergus Thunder, Charlie McClung, Xavier Wates, Daniel Adamson, Alex Beverley, Max Patterson, Finlay Stanley, Dylan Vytialingam, Taj Keys

ABSENT: Samuel Hodder

YeAr 6.2

FRONT ROW: Seth Kwan, Hamersley Oakeley, Oscar Bolton, Lachlan Alder, Francis Chenu, Jarvis Karlson, Charlie Dove, Rory Petterson, Sebastian Noonan

SECOND

THIRD

Miss

Jack Young,

ABSENT: Henry Robinson

Edward

ROW:

Ashleigh Civiello (Teacher),

Menadue, Colin Lannuzel, Zac Klopper, Harrison Coffey, Benji Clayton, Jack Gladman, Lewis Clarke, Chris Wang

ROW:

Hudson Tanner, Ben Lynch, Zachary Brazier, Tom McCarter, Dylan Sim, Henry Harris, Daniel Fu

FRONT ROW: Rohan van Wyk, Lucas Robaina Chacon, Hugo McCusker, Oscar Lamplough, Benjamin Elderfield, Tobias Gliddon, Hugo Rigg, Nathan Kwok, Matthew Bortolan

SECOND ROW: Mason Lee, Oscar Alder, William Davies, Paton Nair, Nicholas Bunning, Henry Downe, Freddie McGuigan, Jack Dodds

THIRD ROW: Michael Harpur, Jeter Lee, Theodore Keenan, Austin Palassis, Zachary Taylor, Noah Willcocks, Michael Mullumby

ABSENT: Aiden Gibson, Thomas Trembath, Mr Wade Wingfield (Teacher)

YeAr 6.3 YeAr 6.4

FRONT ROW: Leo Roughan, Mason Cohen, Lucas Edwards, Liam Edgar, Finn Buchanan, Monty McComish, Neo Pentony, Kai Dalgety

SECOND ROW: Mrs Rachel Thwaits (Teacher), Lachlan Bray, James Hawkins, Ajip Agung, Harrison Dolling, Edmund Bult, Frank Bacich-Hearn, Reuben Foss

THIRD ROW: Aiden Brennan, Reid Warrick, Matteo Ozich, Ronan Rajasooriar, Jax Jayasinghe, Jack Larsen, Toby Harris, Oliver Downes

ABSENT: Otto Blackburne, Maxwell Martin

Mr dAniel turco YeAr 7 coordinAtor

YEAR 7

THIS YEAR, OUR YEAR 7 STUDENTS EMBARKED on an exciting journey of learning that combined the Australian Curriculum’s School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) framework with the internationally recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). As part of Year 3 of the MYP, students engaged in inquiry-based learning that challenged them to think critically, reflect deeply, and connect their knowledge to realworld issues. The combination of both curricula provided a well-rounded, holistic education, fostering academic growth while developing essential personal skills.

In Language and Literature, students explored the power of words through the lenses of both the SCSA and IB frameworks, focusing not only on reading comprehension and writing skills but also on the broader IB Approaches to Learning (ATL). Students honed their communication and thinking skills as they analysed diverse texts and crafted persuasive essays, narratives, and reflective pieces. English lessons often emphasized the global contexts of identity and culture, inviting students to explore how literature shapes and reflects our understanding of the world. A variety of students thrived in the Young Writers’ Collective, applying the ATL skills of self-management and collaboration to produce creative, thoughtprovoking writing.

In Mathematics, the curriculum emphasised conceptual understanding, allowing students to connect abstract mathematical principles to practical applications. Through inquiry-based learning, students tackled topics like algebra, geometry, and data analysis. The IB’s interdisciplinary approach

encouraged students to see mathematics as a tool for problem-solving across various subjects. For instance, while learning about geometry, Year 7 students explored how mathematical concepts applied to design in Design and Digital Technologies. The ATL skills of research and critical thinking helped students connect mathematics to real-world contexts, such as interpreting statistics in social issues or solving complex geometry problems in engineering challenges.

One of the hallmarks of the IB Middle Years Programme is its interdisciplinary approach. Students had the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary projects that linked multiple subject areas under a common global context. For example, while studying ecosystems in science, students connected their understanding to geographical concepts in Individuals and Societies and used mathematical data to analyse environmental impacts. This encouraged students to see the interconnectedness of knowledge and how it can be applied to solve realworld issues.

As students progressed through Year 7, they grew not only academically but also personally, thanks to the combined impact of the SCSA and IB MYP frameworks. They developed essential ATL skills—thinking, communication, research, self-management, and social collaboration—that will serve them well beyond the classroom. By reflecting on their learning and connecting it to the global contexts of fairness, innovation, and sustainability, they are becoming informed, responsible global citizens, ready to take on the challenges of the future.

Year 7 boys displaying their Spartan artefacts

This year’s cohort demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and resilience, embracing both the challenges and the rewards of inquiry-based learning. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and are confident they will.

EVENTS

This year, the Year 7 boys engaged in a variety of enriching events that promoted community spirit, wellbeing, and personal growth. One of the highlights was the MND Big Freeze, where students donned icy costumes to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease research. Their participation showcased not only creativity but also compassion for a vital cause.

On Crazy Sock Day, students embraced individuality by wearing vibrant and quirky socks, creating a lively atmosphere and sparking conversations about selfexpression. The Scotch Wellbeing Day 2024 focused on mental health, featuring workshops and activities that encouraged mindfulness and resilience.

The Year 7 Scotch & PLC Team Building Afternoon provided an opportunity for boys to strengthen friendships through engaging games and challenges. This was complemented by RUOK? Day, where discussions around mental health fostered a supportive environment, encouraging students to check in on each other.

During Science Week, the boys participated in hands-on experiments and demonstrations, igniting their curiosity for the natural world. The World’s

Greatest Shave saw students brave the clippers, raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation while promoting awareness about blood cancer.

Additionally, the Spelling Bee Interhouse Competition ignited a friendly rivalry, enhancing literacy skills through fun and competition. The Year 7 Cyber Safety Presentation educated students on navigating the digital world safely. Lastly, the Philosothon encouraged critical thinking, allowing boys to explore philosophical questions and engage in meaningful discussions.

These events and many more collectively fostered a sense of belonging, learning, and personal growth among the Year 7 boys throughout 2024.

OUTDOOR LEARNING AND ADVENTURE 2024

During Autumn term, our Year 7 students had an incredible experience at Moray, our exceptional outdoor learning and adventure centre in Dwellingup. Participating in this programme early in the year allowed them to create new friendships, which is particularly important with many new students starting their journey at the college this year. The boys engaged in a variety of activities, including the canoeing, raft building, rock climbing, orienteering, cultural practices, hiking and camp cooking. These activities provided invaluable opportunities for self-reflection, helping the boys to build resilience and independence. A huge thank you goes to our dedicated outdoor learning

and adventure team for facilitating this unforgettable and challenging experience. The memories created during this trip will undoubtedly last a lifetime and lay a strong foundation for their future at Scotch College.

SPORT

The Inter-House Carnivals and PSA Sport programme experiences provided our students with the spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie among peers, blending excitement with valuable life lessons. Featuring a variety of sports across the Summer and Winter Sport seasons, and Inter-House Carnivals, the program emphasises teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. Students experienced the joy of victories and the pride of representing their school,

Harrison Hanrahan, Julian Capogreco, Ira Hicks-Wilcox, Archie O’Byrne, Tanner Hardingham during IDU Week

Year 7 Moray Education Camp Ben Hampson and Ollie Byrne

grace, understanding that setbacks are opportunities for growth.

Our students were part of very successful PSA Swimming and Athletics team wins, with our Swimming team winning back-to-back Inters, and Athletics winning the Inters for a 7th year in a row. Congratulations to Harry Williams (PCG 7.3) for being awarded the Under 13 Swimming Age Group Champion, along with Garrett Babon (PCG 7.4) for being awarded the Under 13 Athletics Age Group Champion.

Inter-House Carnivals continued to be a highlight for our Year 7 students. Inter-House Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and Highland Games were all tightly contested in final House points and have made the final results for the 2024 House Trophy incredibly close.

Student reFlectionS

My first year at Scotch College has been absolutely fantastic! I’ve had the chance to make plenty of new friends and dive into various subjects that have

enriched my knowledge immensely. The extracurricular events and opportunities have been extraordinary, with highlights like PSA Cricket and AFL. The Design and Art programmes have truly stood out, with excellent facilities for crafting imaginative and creative designs. The Maths programme has also challenged me with advanced content beyond the usual curriculum. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Scotch, thanks to the incredible support from the teachers and staff.

Garrett Babon

During Year 7, I’ve learned about resilience, strength, and perseverance. I feel comfortable expressing myself in this safe environment, never hesitating to share my challenges, both inside and outside of school. My friends are more supportive than I could have wished for, making my school days immensely enjoyable. The highlight of my time at Scotch has undoubtedly been camp, where I experienced unexpected freedom and independence! Camping in tents and staying in a remote location was a delightful change from my everyday life.

I can’t wait for the next camp, though I could probably do without powdered milk again! The opportunities in sport and academics have been outstanding, and I’m excited about continuing my journey at Scotch College.

Harry Evans

My time so far as a Year 7 student at Scotch has been an absolute joy. I’ve loved every moment! Some of the standout experiences have included learning the bagpipes, competing in the swimming carnival, and participating in athletics training and inter-school events. I also thoroughly enjoyed the WA Mathematics Competition and PSA sport. All my subjects are incredibly engaging, and the teachers are kind and always go above and beyond to support us. Scotch has encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone with activities like the Push-up Challenge and the World’s Greatest Shave. It’s also a fantastic place to connect with others who share your interests, fostering strong friendships and new mates.

Toby Thorpe

YeAr 7.1

FRONT ROW: Luke Bye, Bodie Blackwell, Louis Collison, Alexander Rains, Augustus Neo, Ethan Palassis, Ryker Edwards, Logan Mitchell, Nicco Lyster

SECOND ROW: Ms Sarah Sekulov (Teacher), Nicholas Dunsmore, Oscar Irvin, George Pettit, Lachlan Shadlow, James Saxby, William Cooper, Kieran Thong, Otto Best

THIRD ROW: William Lough, Finn Rayner, Jack Petricevic, Oscar Liggins, Flinn Robinson, Jake Hancock, James Nicholls ABSENT: Daniel Maginn

FRONT ROW: Reuben Hubble, Caleb Lyttle, Rafik Ketelsen, Marcus Yang, Jameson Macnamara, Marcus Hennessy, Hugo Lefroy, Lucas Huang, Noah Shaw

SECOND ROW: Mack Vulinovich, Lucas Paino, Donovan Lee, Jack Stoney, Thomas Easton, Ira Hicks-Willcox, Henry Elderfield, Rafferty Zucal

THIRD ROW: Mr Jack Utting (Teacher), Oscar d’Aboville, Oscar Thomson, Thomas Gaitatzis, Sam Lonnie, Eric Deng, Samuel Murfett, Oscar Lawton, Jack Wylie, Reggie McCarthy

ABSENT: Henry Ladanchuk

FRONT ROW: Nicholas Tocas, Louis Joyce, James Buck, Harry Macnamara, Lachie Fox, Harry Spicer, Logan Chambers, Liam Dunn

SECOND ROW: Ms Rebecca Pauley (Teacher), Harry Jones, Darcy Stratford, Ted Gilchrist, Jack Sullivan, Xavier Gooding, Leo Lightfoot, John O’Connell

THIRD ROW: Jake Ognenis, Oliver Byrne, Hugo Webb, Harry Williams, Ahren Mahesh, George Kane, William Hartley

ABSENT: William Bagshaw, Darcy Bartholomaeus, Zhuo Chen, Harrison Hanrahan

YeAr 7.4

FRONT ROW: Ben Hampson, Hugo Hristofski, Samuel Good, Alexander Hawley, Dylan Herbert, Austin Aitken, Kade Starkey, Harry Evans, Hamish Galvin

SECOND ROW: Garrett Babon, Tanner Hardingham, Waliko Mfune, Logan Potalivo, Toby Thorpe, Archie O’Byrne, Sam Pilsenheim, Duke Nunn

THIRD ROW: Mr Peter Tresise (Teacher), Hugh Tidbury, George Gibson, George Davies, Seb Lucas, Rowan Sundaresan, Sebastian Kahl, Hugh Tan, Wyatt Williams, Grey Pearson-Griffiths

ABSENT: Oliver Ferguson

YeAr 7.5

SECOND

THIRD

FRONT ROW: Kobi Plunkett, Ian Daire, Julian Capogreco, William Pix, Austin Iustini, Xavier Pekin, Wylie Chappel, Crusoe Bachofen von Echt, Tyler Gifford

ROW: Jacob Little, Charles Lonnie, Joseph Dorai-Raj, Hamish Meharry, Flynn Macnamara, Dylan Miller, Angus Russell, James Davis

ROW: Mr Michael Brinsden (Teacher), Hudson Kilburn, Charlie Golsby, Harrison Dodd, Elroy Berry, Samuel Magtengaard, Ari Cole, Sebastien Walden, Oscar Fillmore

FRONT ROW: Kai Larsen, Jake Fitzpatrick, Casey Savill, Jarrod Mace, Alex Caporn, Chase Vasudavan, Isaac Simpson, Mo Brayshaw

SECOND ROW: Ms Rochelle Gaudieri (Teacher), Luka Simpson, Jack Watson, Brin Kitcher, Ross Bortolan, Benjamin Winter, Rishabh Patel, Darcy MacKinnon

THIRD ROW: Thomas Woods, Elijah Little, Atti Dobson, Reuben Kent, Lachlan Herbert, James Irving, James Hargreaves-Serventy

ABSENT: Harrison Bond, Taj Cook, Lucas Peirce

FRONT ROW: Luca Stoney, Andrew Reed, Teddy Atkins, Edward Statham, Alexander Gumede, Alby Moss, Liam Sutherland, Mavrick Patterson, Sean Hee

SECOND ROW: Lawson Wedding, Ryder Buck, Olivier Bedel, Cormac Creagh, Jaxon Williams, Charlie Jameson, Jake Emmott, James Bass

THIRD ROW: Sam Lindley, Thomas Patrick, Harry Sampson, Cooper Lewis, Allan Lawson, Ed Wallis, George Young, Aiden Weaver, Jack Pedersen

ABSENT: Mr Toby Robinson (Teacher)

Mr. KAne Mitchell YeAr 8 coordinAtor

8

YEAR

COMMUNITY PROJECT

Throughout the Community Project, students developed essential skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and empathy. They connected with local charities to understand the needs of the community better and raised funds through baking, donations, helping out the less needy and spending time with people who are less fortunate. The culmination of their efforts resulted in a presentation showcase that parents were invited to attend where they shared their experience. This project was an overwhelming success that has empowered students to take action and fostered a lasting commitment to service in their lives.

TINY HOUSE

This year, Year 8 students at Scotch College completed an inspiring Tiny House Project, culminating in a showcase that celebrated their hard work and creativity. The project involved designing and constructing a tiny house. Students collaborated in teams, applying mathematical concepts to plan the dimensions and materials, while also integrating elements of sustainable design.

The showcase featured the completed tiny house, which was displayed in the school courtyard. Attendees included parents, faculty, and community members, who were impressed by the students’ ingenuity and dedication. This project not only provided practical experience in construction and design but also instilled a strong sense of

empathy and social responsibility in the students, reinforcing the importance of community engagement and service.

SPORT/PSA

Year 8 students at Scotch College have demonstrated exceptional effort, sportsmanship, and success in the PSA (Public Schools Association) sports competitions, particularly in swimming and athletics. Throughout the season, students showcased their dedication during training sessions and competitions, fostering a strong team spirit and camaraderie.

In Swimming, our Year 8 team achieved impressive results, securing back-to-back titles. Their commitment to teamwork and mutual support was evident, as swimmers from Year 7 to 12 cheered each other on and celebrated collective achievements.

Similarly, the Athletics Team displayed remarkable resilience and determination across the season securing a 7th consecutive title. Many athletes achieved personal bests, demonstrating growth and perseverance. Their positive attitude and respect for competitors embodied the true spirit of sportsmanship.

Overall, the Year 8 students’ participation in PSA sports has not only brought accolades but also fostered essential life skills, making them proud representatives of Scotch College. Their achievements reflect a commitment to excellence in both sport and character.

Harper Gordon and James Prosser

YEAR 8 SOCIALS

Year 8 students enjoyed a lively evening of dancing, joined by the PLC community and led by enthusiastic instructors from Humphreys Dance Studio. Participants learned a variety of dance steps, from timeless classics like the Macarena to the latest hits trending on social media. The boys had a fantastic time mastering new moves and making new friends.

Additionally, a fundraising games afternoon took place, culminating in a BBQ that generated both funds and an opportunity to create new connections. This event not only fostered a sense of community but also highlighted the students’ commitment to supporting a meaningful cause. Overall, it was a memorable afternoon filled with fun, friendship, and purpose.

THE GROWTH SERIES

The GROWTH Series, focused on relationships, respect, and resilience, proved to be an enriching experience for our Year 8 students this year. A key component involved meaningful conversations with significant female and male figures in their lives, fostering deeper connections and understanding and allowed each to share what it was like to grow up in different times and the different expectations each have.

Other activities allowed students to explore themes of consent, culture, as well as relationships with themselves, others and their future selves.

In addition to these interactive sessions, students enjoyed the beauty of nature through hiking, ropes courses, and

water activities at Moray. These outdoor adventures not only promoted physical wellness but also encouraged teamwork and collaboration. As they navigated the trails and waterways together, studentsbuilt resilience and strengthened their bonds.

The GROWTH Series offered Year 8 students invaluable opportunities for reflection on their relationships, values, and future selves. Engaging in meaningful conversations and outdoor activities helped them develop resilience and a deeper understanding of respect and consent, ultimately guiding them toward becoming more thoughtful, compassionate individuals in their communities.

Overall, the GROWTH Series had a transformative impact on who they want to show up as they transition to Senior School.

Student reFlectionS

Year 8 has been both the fastest and slowest year of my life and I’ve enjoyed every second of it. From the engagement in the GROWTH Series to the fast pace of PSA. One of my proudest moments this year was the first time I talked in assembly as the James House captain. Leadership was such a rewarding

opportunity and something I would highly recommend to all future Year 8 students. If I could give one piece of advice to future Year 8 students, it would be to keep an open mind and enjoy every second of Year 8 because it goes by fast.

James Ackerman

Scotch College is a place of growth and opportunity, demonstrated through programmes like GROWTH and various subject extensions. These have helped shape me and the person I want to be moving to Senior School. Over the years, I’ve participated in initiatives such as First Lego League and the World Scholars Cup. These experiences have been incredibly rewarding and will stay with me for life, thanks to the Middle Schools dedication to supporting growth and development.

Lincoln Percy

Coming to the end of my 2024 year I have learnt a lot more about school and the opportunities here at Scotch. I have enjoyed every bit of 2024 and love being a House Leader for Semester 2. I have learnt a lot being a House leader which has given me more experiences in/out of school. Being a boarder at Scotch is great because of the different cultures in the House. I love Scotch and Middle School because of the different opportunities it has for Year 8s.

Tyler McCreery

The leap of faith at Moray

Harrison Alder, Hugo Smith and Emerson McNally presenting their Community Project

YeAr 8.1

FRONT ROW: Harry Ockenden, Alexey Albrecht, Lachlan Cockerill, Jamie Moolman, Max Gladman, Edward Hope, Saxon Clout, George Oakeley, Anuja Siriwardena, Cameron Giles

SECOND ROW: Jack Avenell, Emerson McNally, George Franklyn, Charlie Newbold, Jake Vonic, Archer Miller, Jack Keys, Hugo Smith, Lucas Kwan

THIRD ROW: Harry Kelly, Max Clayton, Riley Cooper, James Ackerman, Eli Rigg, Lachlan Gillett, Theo Best, Max Ausden ABSENT: Mr Aaron Hancock (Teacher)

Above: Archer Day, Henry Dove, Mitchell Pearcey, Finn Hamersley, Max Pienaar

Right: Cameron Giles, Alex Marr, Jamie Moolman

YeAr 8.2

FRONT ROW: Noah Hubble, Max Zhao, Maximus Pienaar, James Walawski, Finn Hamersley, Mitchell Pearcey, Aleksa Pantelic, Blaise Stewart, Benjamin Stupples

SECOND ROW: Miss Sabine Higgins (Teacher), Maxime Tompkin, Jacob Ferguson, Allan Tan, Matt van Wyk, Denver Johnson, Kouki Sekine, Hamish Eatt, Archer Beattie

THIRD ROW: Ollie Creagh, Kai Holloway, George Burbury, Matthew Gillam, Fraser Robertson, Michael Willis, Gil Disney, Deon Sim, Hugo Lipnicki-Roper

ABSENT: Oscar Unmack

YeAr 8.3

FRONT ROW: Charlie Mengler, Harrison Riley, Clark Savundra, Felix Warner, Beau Blackburn, Jayden Chan, Heath Hansen, Leo Niardone, Toby Lamplough

SECOND ROW: Charlie Alcock, Henry Iser, Jack Telfer, Massimo Ozich, Christian van Vuuren, Dex Edwards, Ruben Ragnauth, Thomas Hart

THIRD ROW: Issac Yang, Tom Pascoe, Thomas Downe, Hugh Twaddle, Ryan Yao, Jaxson Lee, Tristan Laurie

ABSENT: James Berean, Elliot Ferguson, Kieran Rout, Miss Renae Cirillo (Teacher)

YeAr 8.4

FRONT ROW: Alexander Rogers, Noah Colliton, Guy Solomons, Domenico Chiaborelli, Sebastian Fugill, Xavier Lewis, Barsa Haydari-Manesh, Aiden Kanagaratnam, Harrison Alder

SECOND ROW: Mr Hamish Sutherland (Teacher), Ruhaan Withnall, Charles Frayne, Wilbur Poushkine, William Cooke, Tom Wailu, Remy Collison, William Fox, Maxwell Hawkins

THIRD ROW: Benjamin Roberts, Thomas Crossing, Max Jenkinson, Charles Newman, Declan Chan, William Keenan, Lincoln Percy

ABSENT: Fraser Dawson, Brodie Gillett, Magnus Wilson

YeAr 8.5

THIRD

FRONT ROW: Callan Webb, Mitchell Booth, Felix Walsh, Keir Carlile, Addison Worland, James Egerton-Warburton, Tom Dennis, Angus Stewart, Ben Lapsley

SECOND ROW: Ms Gabriel Hodgson (Teacher), Benjamin Bloch, Samuel Cimbaro, Zachary McManus, Alex Marr, Oscar Seaburne-May, Julian Loscher, Harlem Bennell, Tom Wells

ROW: Hugo Leary, Charles Tiller, Benjamin Scott, Robert Mackay, Cooper Clayton, Ethan Edgar, Zac Bowen-Westphal, Dallas Gray

ABSENT: Guy Cresswell, Lucas Fry

YeAr 8.6

FRONT ROW: Henry Andrews, Henry Dove, Fletcher Braddock, Tahj Bird, William Liston, Hugh Croot, Joshua Lynn, Archer Day, Angus Robertson

SECOND ROW: Mrs Shona Schwarz (Teacher), Cameron McLeay, Jacob Haeusler, Marcus Paris, Max Kovac, Jasper Sigrist, Rally Moullin, James Prosser, Harry Bain

THIRD ROW: Eli McAdam, Lachlan Reid, Samuel Hubble, Daniel Sahba, Mitchell Reeson, Jackson Wild, Connor McManus, Harper Gordon, William O’Hara

ABSENT: Lewis Soares

YeAr 8.7

FRONT ROW: Jack Hurst, Tyler McCreery, Jacob Keegan, Monte Jacobs, Darcy Smyth, Lachie MacPherson, Seraphim Scotney, Angus Noble, Ollie Acklin

SECOND ROW: Max Davis, Sammy Black, Louis Gale, Lowen Holloway, Ocean Cox, Jack Young, Billy Gibson, James Camac

THIRD ROW: Jed Pethick, Levi Martin, Teddy Alman, Benjamin Mann, Jack Ierace, Edward Perks, Luca Nottebohm, Oscar Robinson

ABSENT: Beau Routledge, Thomas Simpson, Mr Dylan Watson (Teacher)

SENIOR SCHOOL

2024 HOUSE RESULTS

SENIOR SCHOOL

SupportinG otherS

We Will neVer loSe SiGht oF the iMportAnce oF A SupportiVe coMMunitY to indiViduAlS And GroupS.

EARLIER IN THE YEAR I shared a video of Lewis Capaldi performing ‘Someone You Loved’ at Glastonbury, with our Senior School students at Assembly. During the song, Lewis stopped singing as he struggled to overcome the physical and verbal tics he endures in suffering from Tourette’s Syndrome and the crowd finished the song for him in a show of support. That was Lewis’ last public performance to date, as he has taken a break from performing to focus on his health.

Lewis has been open about his struggles with both anxiety and Tourette’s and how it has impacted him. He has spoken of the challenges and fears he faces, uncertainty about his future as a singer and the pressure he feels in maintaining the high standards he has set in his career to date.

The crowd at Glastonbury certainly knew the battle Lewis was facing that day, and showed their support as one, by joining together. It is hard to imagine how good that would have made him feel, his song being sung back to him by 100,000 fans, as he couldn’t sing it himself. Imagine if they had not stepped in, if no one had responded and he was just there alone, facing his anxiety and trying to manage his verbal and physical tics. How would he have felt?

The empathy, strength and support demonstrated by the Glastonbury crowd was incredible that day and Lewis has shared his thanks to them and what it meant to him on a number of occasions since. Importantly though, Lewis felt he could share his battles with others, make them aware of what he was going through and how he felt and then this gave others a chance to help, show support and understand.

Mr peter Burt heAd oF Senior School

Similarly, but on a different scale, our Scotch students got behind a visiting group of guests who were performing on stage at one of our Assemblies by joining in and becoming part of the performance when the group needed them. The circumstances were clearly different, but the audience realised that those on stage were in need of support and led by a few at first, the whole audience joined in and gave the performers the boost they needed to carry on.

Understanding when people need our support and then being in a position to offer it is so important for a community. For this to happen we need to be vulnerable, and we need to trust each other. This trust is built through the work undertaken in our Teaching & Learning and Co-curricular programmes, in the vertical Mentor Groups within our Houses, all key areas of our holistic education.

This will continue to be an area of focus for our Senior School as we move forward and I commend the work that our students, led by our Year 12 cohort have done to ensure our community is a supportive environment.

ALEXANDER HOUSE

THE YEAR 2024 HAS BEEN ONE of transformation, unity, and service for Alexander House. From the start, with the arrival of our new House Head, Mr. Ninkov, we were guided by a clear vision: to solidify Alexander House as one of Scotch College’s leading service houses. Mr. Ninkov was an integral part of this vision, helping to shape the direction of the House from the very first meeting. Together, we established a goal of engaging better within mentor and achieving multiple House service events. Inter-mentor Cup, 2 Haven visits and a successful food donation drive helped to achieve this. The strength of this commitment was reflected in the Year 11 leadership interviews, where nearly every student emphasised service as a key aspect of their role and our House.

Under the leadership of Vice-Captain of Service Alex Hudson, service became a cornerstone of our identity. Leading from the front, Huddo played an integral role in the Claremont Nedlands All Abilities Cricket Helpers programme. Helped by Andy Sales Award winner Harris Baddeley they ensured a profound

passion for service which helped increase participation across the House, with students from all-year groups stepping up. This sense of purpose united Alexander House, reinforcing our dedication to service, which remains at the heart of Scotch College’s values.

In terms of Staff Trophy achievements, Alexander House had a varying year. We proudly claimed victories in Senior House Soccer, It’s Academic, and Junior Basketball. Our collective House spirit and skill were also on display in Junior Chess, Senior Basketball, and Surfing, where we achieved top three finishes. While we didn’t secure the top spot in Athletics, Swimming, or Cross Country, the attitude and participation from Years 9 to 12 were unwavering. Every student gave their best effort, with Vice-Captain of Operations Will Salom stepping up to compete in seven events during Athletics Day, filling in for his peers when unforeseen injuries and illnesses struck our Year 12 cohort.

The Year 9 cohort deserves special recognition for their enthusiastic participation throughout the year. In a hard transition for all, their energy

and commitment were essential to our success, and their spirit has set a strong foundation for the future of Alexander House.

Mr. Ninkov’s leadership, along with the dedication of both our Year 12 students and mentors has set an exemplary environment for all students. A thank you to Scott Duncan who was Alexander 2024 graduates House Head Year 9-11 and played a critical role in shaping the boys into the leaders they were this year.

Alexander is a House of opportunity and growth; this was made apparent to me on my first day in Year 9. As we look back on 2024, it’s clear that Alexander House has not only grown but taken opportunities as they have arisen. This combination has made 2024 a great year for Alexander House, and I wish the new leaders the best of luck moving forward and look forward to seeing what success the future holds.

peter hicK

cAptAin oF AlexAnder houSe

ABSENT: Orlando Capobianco, Joshua Cook, Alexander Griffin, Zeke Hewett, Thomas Lambo, Luke Pope, Luca Regli, Austin Roberts, Ben Stone, Artin Taghavi Adviehchi, Mr Andy Gray (House Mentor), Ms Rebecca Shiel (House Mentor), Mr Brad Watson (House Mentor)

Alex A nder h ou S e

THIRD ROW: Archie Atkinson, Bill Gao, Philip Pizimolas, Oscar Baddeley, Miles Nicholls, Ethan Sullivan, Angus Newman, Tom Freitag, Ewan Stanley, Micah Kingston-Wee, Adam Albadri, Sasha Thoo, Xavier Vanden Driesen, Louis Stamatopoulos FOURTH ROW: Harry Alexander, Daniel Leclezio, Dhiren Wirasinha, Benji Landau, Luca Niardone, Jasper Levy, Kazeem Matsumoto, Ollie Wever, Oliver Spurling, Yousef Maitieg, Thomas Magtengaard, Elton Blackburn, Zac West FIFTH ROW: Raf Donovan, Logan Herbert, Jacob Branchi, Zac Longmuir, Joshua Maxwell, Michael Pearce, Archer Pearce, James Vaughan, Zane Levy, Sonny Matthews, Benjamin Hofmann, Luis Nettleship, Lincoln McIntosh

FRONT ROW: Donnacha Spencer, Keilan Simpson, Lachlan Dauth, Mr Andrew Briggs (House Mentor), Ms Anna Cathcart (House Mentor), Toby Jones, William Salom (Vice-Captain – Operations), Mr Michael Ninkov (House Head), Peter Hick (House Captain), Alex Hudson (Vice-Captain Service), Ms Jacqui Langley (House Mentor), Mr Rowan Knight (House Mentor), Omar Albadri, Tom Kruger, Flynn Robinson

SECOND ROW: George Ainslie, Luca Tana, Caelan Sutherland, Gabriel Tang, Satesh Bertolini, Alastair Walker, Jaxon Williams, Declan Riordan, Harris Baddeley, Matteo Flore, Henry Pethick, Harrison Smith, Jishnu Thakar, Dominic Leclezio, Sim Stoney

ANDERSON HOUSE

ON THE CO-CURRICULAR

front, the 2023-24 academic year started off in Spring Term with strong finishes in both senior basketball and debating with incredible cohesion between the Year 11s and 12s and good results. In the pool, Water Polo is always a fun change and a good way to cool off at lunchtime. As temperatures ramped up, numerous boys were keen to get into the pool which created strong bonds between boys from Years 10, 11 and 12. Marching, which is always a challenge, also kicked-off but we embraced it and although our start was rough it was good to have room for improvement and, more importantly, the boys got around it.

Service also got off to a strong start with our annual Christmas Appeal. This was an opportunity to support those less fortunate but also to hear their story with Mr Craig Webster from Balga Senior High School coming to talk to us about their experiences. This opened many boys’ eyes to what Christmas can be like for those in need.

Prior to the commencement of Summer Term, the Year 12s met the Year 9s at our annual breakfast at Longview Cafe in Cottesloe. This allowed the youngest and oldest boys in the House to bond outside

of the school environment and helped prepare all boys for the coming year. Teaching the new Year 9s how to march is always a challenge however everyone embraced it which showed with a few strong results during Summer Term.

Service also started off strong with our first House function cleaning-up the bush surrounding Lake Claremont before a barbeque and games of cricket and soccer. This was once again an incredible opportunity for the House to bond while also help the community. The Year 12s then participated in one of the best events of the year, World’s Greatest Shave. Although some of our haircuts didn’t look great it was fun seeing the boys walking around the school with shaved heads for a great initiative. On the co-curricular side we had the Swimming and Cross-Country Carnivals which are always incredible events and the boys competed well to finish 6th and 5th respectively.

Autumn Term commenced with several Year 11s completing the 50 Mile Walk and it was great to see so many complete it. This term also saw the annual Arts Day, an amazing opportunity for all boys in the arts to show their talents in a variety of activities including a Spics

and Specs style quiz, theatre sports and participating in a workshop of their choice. The day concluded with House singing, an event Anderson house has never won but hours of practice and help from Mrs Green paid dividends with the House taking out the trophy for the first time in the award’s history.

After a refreshing July holiday, Winter Term started with the annual It’s Academic competition where boys showed their general knowledge skills against other Houses. This is always one of the most entertaining events of the year and it was a terrific 4th place finish from the Year 10 boys. This term, the boys also hit the track for the Athletics Carnival. Despite the long day it was great to see all boys giving their all right up until Marching at the end of the day, coming home with an overall 5th place finish.

Overall it has been an incredible year with Anderson coming in 4th overall in the Staff Trophy. It was great to see so many boys pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and learning new things all year.

A huge thanks to Ms Evans and all of the House mentors for such an amazing year.

Oscar Brazier (Year 11), Tane Croon-Hargrave (Year 12), Raff McDonald (Year 11)

Year 12s and Ms Evans at Inter-House cross country

House Singing

Charlie Roads, Ben Rayner (Year 11)

Year 12s at a House Fundraiser

SECOND ROW: Kade Gangell, Dylan Chadwick, Hudson Ramm, Max Woodruff-Merhi, Marcel Michaud, Hayden Houghton, James Stephens, Charlie Bowles, Ivan Berdychevskyi, Kai Fujii, AJ Church, Kaif Khan, Tom Bowman, Bennell Collard

FRONT ROW: Hudson Smith, Lucas Hyde, Ethan Buzza, Mitchell Henwood, James Davidson, Mr Robert Dall’Oste (House Mentor), Hugh Boxshall (Vice CaptainOperations), Ms Lisa Evans (House Head), Bill Eastman (Vice CaptainService), Mrs Sara Green (House Mentor), Dr Benjamin Hale (House Mentor), Tane Croon-Hargrave, Matthew Philpott, Edward Gilmour, Judd Woodman

THIRD ROW: Jaspar Martin-Booth, Nicholas Chadwick, Charlie Martin, Lucas Liu, Jacob Young, Adam Round, Cohen Jasper, Charlie Burton, John McGinniss, Stirling Buchanan, Lachlan Pastor, Rory Hope-Johnstone, Angus Oakeley FOURTH ROW: Marcus Whittome, Finn Boxshall, Richard Gamble, Xavier Risinger, Oliver Risinger, Harry Hristofski, Digby Smith, Oscar Zucal, James Bowie, Angus Crawford, Olé Raffan, Luca Vulinovich, Charlie Williams, Hamish Macgeorge

FIFTH ROW: Thomas Houliston, Leo Buck, Stellan Edwards, Isaac Martin-Booth, Hugo Easton, Oscar Brazier, Joshua Thomas, Jake Daw, Rafferty McDonald, Charlie Roads, Val Davies, Anderson Roblin, Leo Wellisch, Lachlan Buzza, Johnny Newall ABSENT: Max Albrecht, Willem Buckley, Tex Cross (House Captain), Wilson Fowler, Thomas Gamble, Lucas Marley, Benjamin Rayner, Anton Savanyo, Lynton Ugle, Mr Ed Grant (House Mentor), Mr Michael Scaife (House Mentor)

BRISBANE HOUSE

BiGnell cAptAin oF BriSBAne

2024 WAS AN AMAZING YEAR for Brisbane House. As a Year 12 group coming into a House with a history of success and deep culture, we knew a challenging task lay ahead. In our first House meetings, we came up with three values that we would strive to uphold as a House: respect, accountability, and integrity. We agreed to uphold these values to the best of our abilities. As a leadership group, our goal was to create a family environment where all boys from Years 9-12 felt comfortable sharing their ideas and could enjoy being part of something bigger than themselves.

Brisbane had lots of success, alongside plenty of challenges throughout 2024. The Staff Trophy kicked-off in Spring Term with Senior Basketball and Water Polo. These events provided the boys with a chance to get out of their comfort zone and try something new. Although losing in the Water Polo final to Cameron House was tough, it was great to see a range of boys competing in the pool and having a laugh with their mates. This was a great lead up to the Swimming Carnival, our first major House event for 2024 where we placed fifth.

Spring Term was a busy one for Brisbane, as we also completed our first service activity, selling poppies for the Claremont RSL in the lead up to Remembrance Day. Other service activities I was proud to see the boys support throughout the year were tree planting, selling poppies for ANZAC day, raising funds and awareness for Rebound WA, along with getting behind all school service events.

Other Staff Trophy highlights were winning Junior House Soccer, and consistently coming second in events such as Junior Debating, Cross-Country, Athletics, House singing and Senior Volleyball. The consistency and high levels of participation across all year groups were fantastic to see, and ultimately saw us take out the Staff Trophy for the first time in many years. Although winning this was a major achievement, to me the most important thing was the way that all the boys came together to work towards a common goal, whilst having fun along the way.

It has been an honour to be a part of the mighty Brisbane House. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to lead the House in 2024. It was amazing that as a

Year 12 group we could lead the way to a Staff Trophy win in our final year for a House that has given so much. On behalf of all the boys I would like to thank Ms Logan who, although new to the role, did a wonderful job bringing so much energy and life to the House, as well as putting countless hours into the behind the scenes and assisting all Brisbane boys in whatever problems they may have had. I’d like to extend a huge thanks to Rory Purser (Vice-Captain of Service) and Jett Patterson (Vice-Captain of Operations), as well as all the Year 12s for all their contributions and assistance in leading Brisbane throughout 2024. Thank you to all the mentors and all the boys in Brisbane House for all your efforts throughout the year. Finally, good luck to Ben Marris and the 2025 Brisbane Year 12s, as they lead the House next year.

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Alec Aube, Jett Patterson, Luke Bourke, Lachlan Willmott

House Singing

Joe Purser, Matthew Rayner, Noah Keevil, Sam Doney, Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson

FIFTH ROW: Joseph Wainwright, Piran Wallace, Julian Mooney, Noah Keevill, Thomas Beatson, Theo Eygelaar, Benjamin Pritchard, Ben Marris, Charlie Bedbrook, Stewart Lough, Tom Brown, Wes Cooper, Van Jasper, Sam Brown, Jake Freestone ABSENT: Julian Argyle, Kai Barton, Mason Day, Gus Flower, Jamie Lippiatt, Thomas O’Callaghan, Banjo Parker, Mr Jonathan Rugg (House Mentor)

THIRD ROW: Max Donaldson, Flynn Howard, Terence Soon, Riley Raffan, Jack Thackray, Max Sumich, Milo Hewson, Myles Reading, Ty Patterson, Harrison Grant, Gabe Reynolds, Kyle Mashangu, Cooper Sekulov, Jesse Aitkenhead, Ollie Clements FOURTH ROW: Jake Taboni, Olivier Fielke, Leighton Young, Riley McKinnon-Smith, Shae Brown, Matthew Lough, Reid Knox Lyttle, Noah Cooper, Magnus Fleming, Gilby Lodge, Thomas Barnes, Jack Nelson, Jack Mayo, Joe Purser

FRONT ROW: Christian Melsom, Ethan Kerr, Rory Fleming, Mr Simon Bosnich (House Mentor), Mr Howard Loosemore (House Mentor), Lachie Willmott, Jett Patterson (Vice CaptainOperations), Ms Claire Logan (House Head), Rohan Bignell (House Captain), Rory Purser (Vice CaptainService), Ms Faith Lee (House Mentor), Mr Brian Morison (House Mentor), Oliver Wandel, Tom Clement, Benjamin Barnes

SECOND ROW: Gus McIntosh, Digby Lefroy, Jake Cuomo, Luke Bourke, Daniel Li, Alec Aube, Matthew Rayner, Ben Riggs, Samuel Doney, Sam Jackson, Luke Wessels, Oliver Headley, Declan Crombie, Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson

CAMERON HOUSE

“IF WE WERE GOOD AT everything, we would have no need for each other”. This quote from Simon Sinek perfectly encapsulates the unique culture within Cameron House, that is, without one another and without everyone’s unique skills and interests, the House would not be able to effectively foster relationships, teamwork, and creativity. The quote also symbolises the importance of diversity and interconnection, showcasing our desire to build a community that values collaboration.

To achieve this, we focused on small things such as trying to involve as many Year 12s into our House Meetings through fun activities. For example, Alec Prendiville was in charge of ‘Prendi’s Puzzles’, Ned Fletcher-Harrison was responsible for acknowledging the boys’ birthdays, and Miles Gaspar was our resident locker warden.

Overall, I was proud to see a group of young men who truly believed in the culture of this House and thoroughly enjoyed getting involved with any activity

or experience that came their way. It is also important to note that none of this would have been achieved without the guidance of each mentor teacher in the House, and the contributions that they put in to supporting every boy that wears the Cameron tie. As well as this, the work and care that is put in by our House Head, Mr Bradley, is the true concrete that holds the bricks of Cameron House together. Without his leadership and direction the House just would not be in the same position I am proud to say we are in.

Throughout the year, there were plenty of ups and downs for the House. However, each moment brought a special memory for the boys. One memory in particular was the annual Cameron House Fundraiser. The Year 12s from both Scotch and PLC had the opportunity to dress-up and spend a fantastic Friday afternoon in Spring to play friendly games of soccer in a round-robin competition. Overall, the House managed to raise over two thousand dollars for The Smith Family which supports disadvantaged Australian children and their families.

Another standout memory from Summer Term was when the boys, riding high on their recent Inter-House Water Polo victory, felt confident heading into the Swimming Carnival. This was the first time where the entire House would be together, united in pursuit of the same goal. It was also one of the first opportunities for the Year 12s in Cameron to work collectively, guiding and motivating the younger students towards an historic result. In the end, Cameron House triumphed, winning the Swimming Carnival for the third year in a row. It was a day that made me incredibly proud to be part of the team culture that the Year 12s had worked hard to build.

Finally, I’d like to recognise the efforts of our Vice-Captains, Louis Poulson and Aussie Prendiville, whose unwavering support and leadership has been outstanding throughout the year. I also want to extend my best wishes to the new Year 12 leaders of Cameron House, who I’m confident will continue to build upon the House’s rich culture.

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For eAch other“. thiS Quote FroM SiMon SineK perFectlY encApSulAteS the uniQue culture Within cAMeron houSe...

Left: Sam Bult, Fraser Braddock, Joe Finn and Oscar Ho at the Inter-House Swimming Carnival

SECOND ROW: Roman Merenda, Harrison Bacich-Hearn, Flynn Meszaros, William Anning, Oliver Montandon, Nicholas Everett, Isaac Smith, Ned Fletcher-Harrison, Marcus McKie, Luke Megson, Martae Cupic, Brandon Wright, Harry Gibson, Max Lonnie, Jackson Scott, Adalbert Koth-Ofoegbu

Raymond Brodie-Hall, Charlie Burt, Mingyuan (Roger) Wan, Lawson Froehnelt, Joshua Hopkins, Zain Valibhoy, Henry Cash

(Vice CaptainOperations), Mr Matt Bradley (House Head), Charlie Dawson (House Captain), Austin Prendiville (Vice CaptainService), Mr Grant Bennett (House Mentor), Dr Jeannette Weeda (House Mentor), Jay Elliott-Tideman, Zac Hernan, William Buur-Jensen, Alec Prendiville

FOURTH ROW: Caden Hart, Dane Morrison, Oscar Ho, Alexander Fry, Tex Braddock, William Golsby, Oban Hopkins, Fraser Braddock,

Aarav Gohil, Cruz Braddock, Max Hawley

George Jerinic, Darcy Gifford, Seth Loveday, Spencer Chapple, Zach Fredericks,

FRONT ROW: Miles Gaspar, Aiden Perrin, Oliver Warden, Ms Sandra Pineda (House Mentor), Mr Wilfred Liauw (House Mentor), Jai Moxham, Louis Poulson

Zachary Schultz, Charlie Warden, Andrea Sirugo, Ollie Davis, Elliot Gaspar,

THIRD ROW: Callum Kennedy, James Adamson, Jacob Hernan,

FIFTH ROW: Tom Hopkins, Simon Pocock, Cooper Trumbull, Bruno Erickson, Flynn Weston, Sam Bult, Nicholas Lovegrove, Marc Ricciardello, Casey Jackson, Eli Zafiris, Joseph Finn, Hamish Middleton, Finn Gordon, Tommy Clements, George Foster ABSENT: Jack Boylson, Alex Eagar, Alexander Everett, Lachlan McKenzie, Dr Jonathan Tay (House Mentor)

FERGUSON HOUSE

THE 2023/24 ACADEMIC YEAR

was another great one for Ferguson, with a goal of building upon the previous year’s focus of participation and building bonds within the House.

This began with the first of the intermentor events, basketball. A tight contest saw the Gale mentor knock off previous long-time champions Jahn. This intrahouse competition preluded the Staff Trophy event of Inter-House basketball later that term, and it was amazing to see the amount of boys who put their hand up for the event, with Vice Captain of Operations, James Bain having to rotate two different teams through each game.

Yet despite this, it was the marching I was most impressed by this term. After a disastrous 10th place in Week 4, the boys immediately responded with a podium finish the next week, before achieving what was our first win since all the way back when the Year 12s were still in middle school. It was quite possibly the highlight of the year watching the house erupt into rapture as Mr. Williams read out the final two names on the marking sheet, and a perfect example of reward for effort.

Another highlight of Summer Term, specifically for the Year 12s, was the Cameron House Fundraiser, a joint soccer competition between teams comprised of Scotch and PLC students. The House split up into two teams, with a star-studded cohort of elite soccer players in one team being clear favourites for the competition. However, with Firsts soccer player Ben Langdon preoccupied with talking to girls rather than scoring goals, it would be the underdog Ferguson team to make it to the finals play-offs instead, and after a riveting contest with Anderson, the grand-final itself. Yet despite all our efforts a far-post Will Salom strike for Alexander would put the game to bed.

The new year began with the introduction of a fresh group of Year 9s who immediately invested themselves in the House, particularly the Marching, as we notched another two 1st place finishes early in the term. However, our resolve would be tested by the upcoming Swimming Carnival, the notorious bane of Ferguson House. But with attendance from just about every boy we managed to secure an impressive podium finish. The term continued with many more

impressive, yet heartbreaking results, with grand final losses in junior soccer and senior chess, as well as a semi-final exit in junior debating. Another impressive result came in the closing Staff Trophy event, It’s Academic, where Christian Capogreco turned into a walking search engine and led the team to a secondplace finish in the trivia-style game.

In closing, on behalf of all the boys I would like to say a huge thank you to House Head Mr Kelly and mentor teachers Mr McGrath, Mr Neave and Mr Guard for everything they have done this year. A particular mention to mentor teachers Mr Gale and Mr Jahn, who were integral in the smooth-running of the House in the intermission between House Heads. Finally, I wish the best of luck to the new Year 12s, you have become a great group in the last few years, and I have no doubt you will make the House a better place.

Ari coulSon cAptAin oF FerGuSon

Ari Coulson leading Ferguson at March Out

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Inter-House Swimming

Year 10s Tom Ellison, Will Good, Christian Capogreco, Obi Rogers, Zac MacDonald and Year 9s Andrew King and Zachary Rumball at the Junior House Basketball

FIFTH ROW: Luke Brennan, William Good, Oliver Campbell, Zac Macdonald, Luke O’Connor-Smith, Bowie Abbott, Will Canby, Xavier Smith, Oscar Coenen, Cameron Todorovic, Wyatt Sims, Eammon Vaughan, Flynn Booker, Charlie McCall

THIRD ROW: Christian Capogreco, Samuel Keyte, Haotian Liu, Lucas Disley, George Sermon, Harrison Bain, Henry Osbon, Jacob Banas, Tom Ellison, Matthew Carr, Johntie Schulz, Ryder Campbell, Oliver James, Shuchang Liu, Nate O’Connor-Smith

ABSENT: Fraser Collinson, Henry Goyder, Will Henderson, Frank Howson, Harry Howson, Daniel Weustink

FOURTH ROW: Andrew King, Justin Ma, Abel Algie, Jonathan Gattorna, Oscar Robinson, Jude Quinlivan, Keats Sullivan, William Blaxell, Edward Quinlivan, Xavier Smith, William Macknay, Felix Coveney, Jacob Clark, Oberoi Rogers

FRONT ROW: Jonathon Smirk, Jasper Good, James Liston, Mr Michael Neave (House Mentor), Mr Matthew Jahn (House Mentor), Jahaan Judge, James Bain (Vice CaptainOperations), Mr Martyn Kelly (House Head), Ari Coulson (House Captain), James Taskunas (Vice CaptainService), Mr Duncan McGrath (House Mentor), Mr Mark Gale (House Mentor), Mr Nick Guard (House Mentor), James Tunley, Lachlan Mahon, Charles Goyder

SECOND ROW: Zachary Rumball, Ben Bowles, Dylan Clark, Anthony Hughes, Owen Ray, Vincent Reed, Charles Major, Riley Kerr, Willem Campbell, Ben Langdon, Alex Betjeman, Cooper Campbell, Michael Reed, Benjamin Wallbank, Justin Skirving

KEYS HOUSE

FOR KEYS, 2024 BEGAN THE way it always does, in a welcoming, exciting, and purple fashion. The opening term consisted of a new array of Year 9s who were settling into the House, and although they seemed quite nervous, the Year 10-12 boys were keen to help settle in every one of these boys. This Year 9s began to blend in with the House like no other. School days saw competitions within mentor groups at the start of each day, like ping pong and darts, as well as conversations between the boys and mentors about whatever it may be. These morning check-ins helped the House keep its tight bond as we headed into the busy school schedule.

This year, Keys performed outstandingly in the Staff Trophy, finishing second overall. This was due to a great effort in a range of carnivals and Inter-House trophy events, such as finishing first in Cross-Country, first in Its Academic, third in Athletics, and fourth in Swimming. Our place in Swimming was a proud career high for the House. The boys’ effort was amazing, and the hard work and determination of so many, both physical and mental, gave the House a high chance of doing well in these events. The highlight of the year was House Singing, in which I took a gamble at offering the boys the song choice, “Story of My Life”,

by One Direction. Trying to get 75 senior school boys to harmonise and have good pitch while throwing in dance moves was more than a challenge for the Year 12s, but we pulled it together in time for the performance, finishing fourth.

Keys House’s success in the Staff Trophy is a credit to the hard work of Vice-Captain of Operations, Hudson Hammond who showed great organisation skills throughout the year, ensuring Keys always had a team for every House competition. Hudson also had a great responsibility in ensuring he chose a team of good capability, including boys who wanted to have a go.

The House and Schools’ service programme continued to excel. With the help of Keys Vice-Captain of Service, Charlie Parker, the House set up many events and activities including House barbeques and get-togethers on Friday afternoons, to raise money for our chosen charity, the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Added to this, the Allen Park Football service continued, primarily consisting of Year 11 boys, who gave up a sleep-in to help set up for the Sunday games.

House Marching is taken quite seriously, and although the marching on Thursday mornings seemed daunting to the

younger boys, the House learnt that we take pride in our great marching abilities, and this was showcased as we found ourselves in the top five often. We always had great fun when practising, and the Keys boys gave it their best shot. The Year 9 and 10s did a great job when the 11s and 12s were on exam break, getting top three both times.

Being the Captain of Keys House has truly been an honour. I could not have done anything without the help of my fellow Year 12 mates, our mentors, and of course, our amazing House Head, Mrs. Lilford. Her devotion to the House is what brings success, pride, and a special culture, that makes us value being a part of such an incredible House. I am beyond proud of the way the House went about everything this year. We kept our competitive spirit while also remaining humble opponents. I hope that the Year 12s and I have left the House with a positive and encouraging legacy, one that will continue to build the culture of the House. Best of luck to Cooper Matera as House Captain, Lewis Stepatschuk as Vice-Captain of Operations, Henry Dyke as Vice-Captain of Service, and the other Year 12s next year.

Archie GilchriSt cAptAin oF KeYS

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Year 12s at March Out

Brodie Stratford, Cooper Messina and Kieran Talbot

Archie Gilchrist leading Keys House at March Out

Sasha Small

SECOND ROW: Heath Arbuckle, Yuanzhi Hua, Rhys Poole, Oliver Macnamara, Noah McCreery, Charlie Hogg, William Fairclough, Karl Evans, Will Hansen, Jack Sandwell, Jake Eyers, George Di Prinzio, Oliver Keamy, Hugh Fairclough,

FRONT ROW: Declan Chamberlain, Louis Tjalma, James Alcock, Mr Tom Hubbard (House Mentor), Ms Loreen Kerrigan (House Mentor), David Walton, Charlie Parker (Vice CaptainService), Mrs Louise Lilford (House Head), Archie Gilchrist (House Captain), Hudson Hammond (Vice CaptainOperations), Mr Drew Butcher (House Mentor), Ms Sarah Combes (House Mentor), Guy Teissier, Lachlan Teissier, Clancy Banfield

THIRD ROW: Archie Macnamara, Noah Keren, Lorenzo De Felice, Harry Alcock, Tenney Yu, Tarkyn Lewis, Sonny Mutter, Harper Banfield, Kieran Talbot, Cooper Messina, Benjamin Carrington, Samuel Evans, Leonardo Chiaborelli, Nick Terrell, Christopher Lapsley FOURTH ROW: Connor Bulseco, Brodie Stratford, Harry Nicholls, Jayden Clarke, Oberon Smith, Thomas Lovegrove, Mandeep Singh, Cambell Johnston, Cameron Sutherland, Cooper Matera, Tom Falconer-Radford, Luke Sandwell, Piers McNeil, Thomas Sojan, Archie Douglas, Jordy Bowden, Tate Robertson

ABSENT: Xavier Fugill, Hugh Healy, Jack Sandwell, Dominic Van Niekerk, Mrs Pippa Travaglione (House Mentor)

FIFTH ROW: Fletcher Hector, Blake Jenkins, Jack Vallance, Luca Croci, Eamonn Maher, William Weaver, Edward Newbold, Lachlan Morgan, Charlie Banfield, Oliver Campbell, Xavier Elliott, Lewis Stepatschuk, Spencer Johnston, Patrick Robinson, Dallmyn Kelly, Henry Dyke

ROSS HOUSE

AS THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR commenced, the high spirit of all boys in orange was evident, aiming to continue to instil a welcoming culture and encouraging participation and enthusiasm.

Ross had a fantastic start to 2024, winning the Senior Basketball and putting up a great display in Water Polo and Senior Debating, reflecting the eagerness of all boys involved. We also hosted a Year 9 Welcome Barbeque for the incoming Ross House students, creating a fantastic opportunity to warmly welcome new families into the Ross community. The swimming carnival was another great day for the boys in orange to show off some talent in Summer term. With so many boys participating and plenty of encouragement from the side of the pool, Ross was able to come in second place. Throughout the year, it was inspiring to see boys stepping out of their comfort zones and participating in the Staff Trophy events.

The tree planting activity was a new event this year to prioritise hands-on service.

Ross students came together with Friends of Lake Claremont to plant natives along the verges of Alfred Road. The boys learned about planting and growing trees while enjoying some rare sunny weather on a beautiful Sunday morning in May. The event was very rewarding, and the boys were chuffed to see a buffet of delicious snacks afterward.

Ross House Scotch and Ross House PLC once again came together for a fun game of Volleyball for the Year 11s and 12s, followed by a barbeque. The night was a huge success, allowing us to meet some new friends and share plenty of laughs. Later in the year, PLC Ross hosted a quiz night with our Year 9 and 10s, where the younger students enjoyed some friendly competition and teamwork. It was a fun event that helped build stronger connections between students.

I believe our success as a house this year should not be measured by our place in the Staff Trophy, but rather by the significant improvement in our culture, camaraderie, and encouragement as a house. I am incredibly grateful for the

opportunity to lead Ross House in 2024, as it has given me the chance to see the personal growth of each boy, which has been an extremely rewarding experience.

At the end of spring term, we said goodbye to two beloved Ross mentor teachers; Mr Wood and Ms Muddle, who both set a great example for all the boys, and we thank them both for their kindness, enthusiasm, and unwavering support. I would also like to thank Ms Gooding and the House Mentors for their outstanding leadership, exceptional organization, and the genuine care shown throughout the year. Additionally, I want to recognise Hugo Silbert (Vice Captain – Operations), and George Rowe (Vice Captain – Service) for their leadership and efforts in running activities and events, and all the Year 12s for being great role models. All the best to Hudson Weir and his leadership team who will take over next year.

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March Out

Back: Jack Douglas, Beau Povey

Front: George Rowe, Aidan Marstrand, Loch Mactaggart, Diego Tharpe

the BoYS leArned ABout plAntinG And GroWinG treeS While enJoYinG SoMe rAre SunnY WeAther on A BeAutiFul SundAY MorninG in MAY.

Above: Mr Sterrett’s mentor group

Left: Inter-House Swimming (L-R): AJ Skoufis, James Mitchell, Sonny Garlick

Community Service - planting natives with Friends of Lake Claremont (L-R): Will Barron and George Rowe

SS hou S e

FIFTH ROW: Mesheech Ozies, Luke Schaufler, Shiran Zhang, Kristian Bellekom, Jason Rietveld, Hudson Weir, Bryan Muller, Will Jenkinson, Oscar Herbert, Harry Wells, Anderson Strk-Lingard, George Gale

ABSENT: Charlie Barron, Nicholas Chi, Eddie Frauenfelder, Jack Mansell, Hugo Silbert (Vice CaptainOperations), Benjamin Stack, Sebastian Swanepoel, William Wallace

THIRD ROW: William Barron, Charles Reed, Marshall Weatherstone, Oliver Langford, Pat Statham, Maxwell Moore, Zachary Anderson, Cody Willis, Andrea Aubault, Owen Ogden, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Ishir Bhaduri, Seb Manopas, Jackson Mills FOURTH ROW: Isma’il Siddique, Sonny Garlick, Jake Pridmore, James Mitchell, Eddie Davis, Zai Khan, Archie Walshe, Blake Atkinson, Boh Dobson, Charlie Davis, Sebastian Siu, Archie Harrison, Charlie Dean, Thomas Haynes, Jerry Li

FRONT ROW: Lachlan Flaherty, Alex Buswell, Seth Abbott, Ms Julie Roberts (House Mentor), Ms Gill Youngleson (House Mentor), Mr Sam Sterrett (House Mentor), Josh Swan, George Rowe (Vice CaptainService), Ms Kate Gooding (House Head), Will Howie (House Captain), Jack Douglas, Mr Declan Sharp (House Mentor), Ms Amanpreet Bhabra (House Mentor), Charles Frauenfelder, Sachin Carlberg, Jian Soo

SECOND ROW: Rishi Arun, Noah Tiller, Oscar Stevens, Foxx Douglas, Beau Povey, Xavier Balnaves, Thomas Harris, Oliver Lisewski, Aidan Marstrand, Diego Tharpe, Loch Mactaggart, Nicholas Zhao, AJ Skoufis, Charlie Balnaves, Daniel Swan

ST ANDREWS HOUSE

JAMeS

IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN HONOUR

to be a St. Andrews boy. A House known for the ‘grunt’ instilled by St. Andrews legend Mr. Doney, and a House that is like a brotherhood. Not always successful in terms of leader boards and trophies, but always proud to give full effort and have every boy involved.

Spring Term saw the Year 12 cohort depart, leaving behind a smaller, more compact St. Andrews. This tight-knit group of around fifty boys had a great term of marching, consistently placing in the top few Houses. Success in InterHouse Basketball, Debating and Water Polo came in the form of overwhelming participation to compete, even if it was not reflected by the final standings.

At the start of the new year, a great Summer Term saw the Year 9 boys welcomed into the House with an array of opportunities to get involved. The InterHouse Swimming Carnival, Junior Soccer and Debating saw many students eager to jump into the deep end. Senior Chess had a successful season, a testament to

the diversity of talent in the House. The Year 12 students greatly enjoyed the Ball, followed by the World’s Greatest Shave, which left many with exposed foreheads and hairlines.

Autumn Term was busy with exams for the senior students, along with Junior Basketball and Junior Chess. Senior Volleyball saw St. Andrews taking home the chocolates. With our eyes on a third House Singing trophy in four years, Mentor periods were filled with practice and although we didn’t get the job done everyone sang well and enjoyed Arts Day.

Winter Term was short and jam-packed with events. Senior Soccer was enjoyed by all and the Year 9 and 10 ‘It’s Academic’ boys placed in the top few Houses – always an exciting showcase of wit and knowledge. The big event of this term was the Inter-House Athletics Carnival and a chance for St. Andrews to go back-to-back… and back-toback did we go. A beautiful whole House achievement to finish the year, and a testament to the involvement of

everyone in St. Andrews on the day.

The following week, House Head Justin Creighton hosted a House barbeque which was enjoyed by all – a few snags at 8am is always a good start to the day. St. Andrews went on to win our first marching of the year, rounding out a great couple of weeks and ultimately a great year.

The journey through this House, as each Year 12 would attest, has been simply magnificent. It has been an honour to grow up alongside such a tight-knit group of passionate and enthusiastic boys. Every boy in the House carries himself with a spirit embodied by the St. Andrews values and vision. I thank Mr. Creighton for his inspiring leadership as House Head, the Mentor teachers for their contribution to the vibrant community, and every boy in the House that makes it what it is, by putting their best foot forward. All the best to the next Year 12 group who will no doubt lead the House tremendously, as well as the younger boys that make the future of St. Andrews.

thiS tiGht-Knit Group oF Around FiFtY BoYS hAd A GreAt terM oF MArchinG, conSiStentlY plAcinG in the top FeW houSeS.

Will Tonkin, James Winch, Bram Ezekiel

Joshua Dettman, James Winch, Elliot Cooper, Geth Dobbs-Evans, Jake Hewitt, Jake Unsworth, Kai Allan, Lewis Duplock, Tomas Robaina Chacon, Konrad Michael, Jake Freedman

SECOND ROW: Charlie Joyce, Orion Hasluck, Dylan Ross, Digby Gardner,

FRONT ROW: Jack Wood, Will Tonkin, Mrs Nicole Spanbroek (House Mentor), Mr Cas Gabriels (House Mentor), Miss Molly Stafford (House Mentor), James Tan, William Mahaffy (Vice CaptainOperations), Mr Justin Creighton (House Head), Santiago James (House Captain), Tom Chalmers (Vice CaptainService), Mr Jerome Woods (House Mentor), Mr Ryan Jones (House Mentor), Wade Bonhomme, Will Duplock, Bram Ezekiel

FOURTH ROW: Hamish Cooper, Jack Culley, Soeren Loscher, Alexander Wallace, Oscar Denniss, Scott Ericsson, William Carmichael, Karl Faulkner, Ben Campbell, Alexander Riley, Owen Chaloner, William Bennett, Taj Torabi, Hamish Byass, Ben Fowler

THIRD ROW: Charlie Warren, Harley Kitts, Charlie Burke, Cameron Motherwell, Luke Unsworth, Sebastien Gibbs, Thomas Hogarth, Brendan Chin, William Collins, William Black, Maxemillion Banfield, Campbell Menadue, Thomas Chambers, Yin Chen, Jack Smith

ABSENT: Jack Ashby, Julius Edwards, Miles Edwards, Campbell Grieves, Jack Hogarth, Max Jameson, Harrison Marshall, Zander Marshall, Martin Villanueva Astorga

FIFTH ROW: Hugo Moullin, Sam Arts, Sebastian Carmichael, Charlie Cooper, Austin Griffin, Luke Knowles, Yanlin Song, Alex Bunning, Oliver Payne, Aditya Arora, Isaac Oddy, Tom Ahern, Jacky Yang, Taj Martin

SHEARER HOUSE

GOING INTO SHEARER HOUSE

as a Year 9 boy, my expectations were mixed. Yes, I was excited to be in the senior school but other than that I didn’t know much about Shearer. However, I quickly realised how lucky I was. Mr Galipo and the Year 12 group created such a welcoming environment, making us Year 9s feel at home. They also made an enormous effort to maintain this sense of belonging even though we were down in the junior ranks. I’m very proud to say that I am a Shearer boy, not just part of a House, but a family and a community. To be named Captain of this House for 2024 was a truly humbling experience, giving me the opportunity to give back to the House.

As a House, our initial task was to decide on our values for 2024. We decided to strive for maximum participation and support at all Staff Trophy events. Our main goal wasn’t to win every event available, but to rotate our playing team to involve as many students as possible, to create a fun yet competitive dynamic.

None of this would have been possible without Lachie Gooding, Vice-Captain of Operations, who spent many nights organising teams and rotations to maintain the balance of success and participation. An example of this was in the Inter-House Athletics carnival, where Shearer placed 4th showing great improvement from 8th in 2023. This result came down to having majority of the boys participating and giving 100 percent.

Another important aspect of the Shearer House culture is our mentor groups. This 15 minutes before first period has been crucial in strengthening our camaraderie within the House. Boys have free range to choose the activity they desire, with table tennis always being the popular choice.

A massive thank you to our mentor teachers: Mrs Luton, Mrs Baker, Mr Wisniewski, Mr Vlahov and Mr Simpson for the effort they provide to the House.

Another highlight from 2024 was the Shearer House service event where the House got together on the weekend

to walk 5kms. Vice-Captain of Service, Isaak Ventouras did an amazing job organising and executing this event, managing to raise $2050 on donations alone, which was donated to the fight MND Foundation. Isaak created this event himself and I’m sure it will become a reccurring event in years to come.

2024 also saw the inclusion of our new House Head, Mr Jesson who managed to fit right in immediately. Mr Jesson has an excellent relationship with all the boys, and his constant energy and organisation is a primary reason why Shearer House is seeing constant improvements. Being a leader of this House has been an amazing experience and I have loved every second of it. I will always have endless gratitude for what this House has done for me, and I have no doubt the 2025 Shearer leaders and the rest of the boys will do an excellent job in helping Shearer move in a positive direction.

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Oscar Male and Max Burbury

our MAin GoAl WASn't to Win eVerY eVent AVAilABle, But to rotAte our plAYinG teAM to inVolVe AS MAnY StudentS AS poSSiBle, to creAte A Fun Yet coMpetitiVe dYnAMic.

FIFTH ROW: Will Irvin, Frederick Chaney, Max Brown-Santas, Ed Meadows, James Stephan, Gus Franzi, George Hodgson, Toby Smith, Will Monson, Harry Cahill, Bo O’Neill, Lachlan Palich, Hunter Hessels, Jack Kemp, Gus Meadows, Sam Sierakowski, Dorian Collins

ABSENT: Wesley Soares

S he A rer hou S e

THIRD ROW: Hugh O’Neill, Nicholas Livingston, Xavier Saverimutto, Rishi Munro, Taka Simon, Blair Haultain, Dav Storey, Oscar Male, Jonathan Donnelly, Eryn Richards, Erik Van De Veire, Benji Dempster-Park, Charlie Hodgson, Michael Harby, Oliver Knuckey, Alex Caporn, Gabe Nesa, Patrick Murphy FOURTH ROW: Benji Martin, Troy Gardner, Thomas Kitchen, Oliver Gooding, Matthew Berglin, Eugene Cha, Finn Clarke, Alexander Donald, Sebastian Ausbruch, Khyan Mann, Harrison Hill, Matthew Hale, Guillaume Daoud, Valentin Vorholz, Felix Constantine, Benjamin Cockle, Jugraj Sidhu

ROW: Ben Kay, Harry Osborne, Mr Ian Simpson (House Mentor), Miss Meg Baker (House Mentor), Mr Chris Wisniewski (House Mentor), Charlie Gray, Lachlan Gooding (Vice CaptainOperations), Mr James Jesson (House Head), Max Burbury (House Captain), Isaak Ventouras (Vice CaptainService), Mr Chris Vlahov (House Mentor), Ms Annelise Luton (House Mentor), Archie Murdoch, Angus King, William Pateman

FRONT

SECOND ROW: Matthew Kay, George Keenan, Noah Bailye, Rhama Evans, Liam Locke, Luc Hellier, Calum Mair, Jasper Constantine, Oscar Foster, Kevin Li, Austin Hollier, Dylan McKerlie, Sheppard Johnson, Dylan Burke, Lucas Nageon De Lestang

STUART HOUSE

STAG PRIDE REACHED NEW heights in 2024, as we showcased our effort and spirit in the Staff Trophy events, while also enjoying an enriching time with friends. This year participation, giving our all for the House and, most importantly, having fun were top priorities, as we built on the foundation laid by the 2023 leaders. This mindset flourished through our ongoing commitment to the Andrews Shield, an Inter-Mentor competition designed to strengthen relationships across the House, and through the Staff Trophy. These events fostered camaraderie and created bonds, deepening our passion for our House and mateship.

Scotch College is unique because of the vast opportunities on offer and the Stags seized every one of them, making school and House life truly memorable. The annual Rottnest Camp gave our Year 9 students an invaluable chance to embrace their roles as senior students and learn what it means to be a Stuart House Stag. Year 10 students engaged with the community through the service programme, fostering a deeper understanding of our responsibility as

Scotch students. We launched the firstever Stuart House Service event, raising funds through a sausage sizzle and InterMentor games, resulting in a substantial donation to The Smith Family.

After a refreshing summer break, the boys returned ready to tackle the busy terms ahead. Stuart set the tone by winning the first marching competition, hinting at further successes including our debating victory. Arts Day, which closed out Autumn Term, was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our creativity. Our House Theatre Sports and Spicks and Specks teams excelled, as did our House Singing performance of Bruno Mars’ Grenade, a display of Stag spirit and energy that defined our year. Similarly, our efforts in Athletics, where we achieved a commendable sixth place, were a testament to the contributions and hard work of every student.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Stuart House boys for being such a respectful and hard-working group. It has been an honour to lead you this year and witness your growth into young men. I also want to thank my fellow

Stuart House leaders, Jaxon Pantall and Clem Hardie, for their countless hours of dedication and effort, ensuring Stuart House was always at its best.

To the Stuart House Mentors Mr. Crosara, Mr. Zani, Mr. Hildebrandt, Mrs. Hodgson and Miss. McLeod, your hard work and enthusiasm have been truly appreciated. On behalf of all the boys in Stuart House, thank you for your unwavering support and guidance.

To the graduating Year 12s of Stuart, I wish you all the best in whichever path life takes you. Thank you for making this journey through Senior School so unique and memorable.

Lastly, to our incredible House Head, Ms. Duratovic, whose dedication makes Stuart a unique, competitive and joyous community to be part of – thank you. Your support, first as a Mentor and now as House Head, has been invaluable. Best of luck to Rory Thorpe, Captain of Stuart House in 2025, and his team. The future of Stuart has never looked brighter.

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Front row: Rory Thorpe, Max Clarke, James Wall and Alex Edelman

Leading the House: Thomas Wallwork, holding the flag: Jaxon Pantall

Sam Szigligeti, James Negus and Mason Hounsham

Tim Chan, Max Thorpe, Thomas Gleeson

Tom Lister and Max Clarke

SECOND ROW: Hugo Atkins, Cooper Jacobs, Thomas Osling, Max Tossel, Wil Lister, Jiahe Shen, Keion Mongoo, Digby Bozanich, Thomas Duffield, Timothy Chan, Edmond Bowyer, Aubrey Mellor, Max Hampson, Angus Alcorn, Thomas Hord

Mr Matthew Hildebrandt (House Mentor), Miss Roxy McLeod (House Mentor), Mrs Rhiannon Hodgson (House Mentor), Thomas Gleeson, George Stoney, Brodie Donkin

FOURTH ROW: Harry Mengler, Brenn Armstrong, Charles Bates, James Wall, Charles Clarke, Archie Cox, Remy Bardinet, Zachary Blakey, George Young, Rory Thorpe, Shiveesh Nandwana, William Hamersley, Gabriel Sahba, Aiden Carson, Brodie Bedford-Brown

Mr Seb Crosara (House Mentor), Mr Brendan Zani (House Mentor), Max Thorpe, Clement Hardie (Vice CaptainService), Ms Anea Duratovic (House Head), Thomas Wallwork (House Captain), Jaxon Pantall (Vice CaptainOperations),

Kush Narula

FRONT ROW: Cody Curtin, Adrian Garbowski, Thomas Mengler,

THIRD ROW: Thomas Newman, Matteo Hochar, James Negus, Raazi Arafa, Charlie Robinson, Tristan Chan, Daniel Li, Aidan Willoughby, Ezekiel Ritchie, Harrison Lewis, Hague Brennan, Keanu Bachofen Von Echt, Mason Hounsham,

FIFTH ROW: Will Humphrey, Gray El-Ansary, Samual Szigligeti, Jackson Korten, Thomas Lister, Campbell Elliott, Isaac Darling, Oliver Patterson, Karsten Snijders, Luca Wheeler, Alexander Edelman, Riley Schellack, Tristan Ilse, Fletcher Drake Neal ABSENT: Max Clarke, Alexander Garbowski, Lachlan Kirkham, Jarra Mallard, Lennox Mongoo, Harrison Russell, Cameron Schirmer, Xiang Tian Zhang

YEAR 12

THIRD ROW: Seth Abbott, Thomas Chalmers, Oliver Macnamara, Vincent Reed, Jacob Eyers, Benjamin Riggs, Jasper Constantine, Jahaan Judge, Isaac Smith, Isaak Ventouras, William Salom, Willem Campbell, James Winch, George Rowe, Lachlan Willmott, Harris Baddeley, Clement Hardie, Xuanshi Li, Kai Fujii

SECOND ROW: Maxwell Burbury, Beau Povey, Owen Ray, Thomas Wallwork, Xiang Tian Zhang, Brandon Wright, Ming Soo, Satesh Bertolini, Ben Langdon, Noah Bailye, Alexander Buswell, Jiahe Shen, Samuel Doney, Sachin Carlberg, Keion Mongoo, William Mahaffy, Jaxon Pantall, Martin Villanueva Astorga, Digby Gardner, William Howie

FRONT ROW: Austin Hollier, Dylan Ross, Anthony Hughes, Lachlan Flaherty, Joshua Dettman, Kai Allan, Chi Him Chan, Mr Peter Burt (Head of Senior School), Rhama Evans, David Walton, Dr Alec O’Connell (Headmaster), Angus King, Max Thorpe, Mr Gareth Williams (Deputy Head of Senior SchoolPastoral Care), Mrs Pippa Travaglione (Deputy Head of Senior SchoolTeaching & Learning), Marcel Michaud, Alex Betjeman, AJ Church, Cooper Campbell, Nicholas Everett, Rhys Poole

FIFTH ROW: James Bain, Jaxon Williams, Oliver Warden, James Taskunas, Miles Gaspar, Ned Fletcher-Harrison, Charles Hogg, Thomas Harris, Thomas Gleeson, Joshua Swan, Riley Kerr, Judd Woodman, Jake Unsworth, Marcus McKie, George Stoney, Ezekiel Hewett, Charles Gray, James Stephens, Jett Patterson SIXTH ROW: Austin Prendiville, Adrian Garbowski, Alastair Walker, Gethin Dobbs-Evans, Hudson Hammond, Calum Mair, Jonathon Smirk, Jack Douglas, Luc Hellier, Lucas Hyde, Flynn Robinson, Benjamin Kay, Will Hansen, William Pateman, Martae Cupic, Ethan Kerr, Charlie Parker, Ari Coulson, Lachlan McKenzie, Alec Aube

FOURTH ROW: Digby Bozanich, Noah McCreery, Jack Sandwell, Charles Frauenfelder, Xavier Balnaves, Brodie Donkin, Charles Major, Ivan Berdychevskyi, Aiden Perrin, Charles Bowles, Hudson Smith, Declan Riordan, Oscar Foster, Luke Megson, Santiago James, Jai Moxham, Jialuo Li, Alex Hudson, George Di Prinzio, Liam Locke

ABSENT: Tex Cross, Hayden Houghton, Thomas Lambo, Thomas O’Callaghan, Matthew Philpott, Wesley Soares

TENTH ROW: Donnacha Spencer, Ethan Buzza, Omar Albadri, Cody Curtin, Lachlan Dauth, Guy Teissier, Lachlan Teissier, Jay Elliott-Tideman, James Davidson, William Tonkin, Tane Croon-Hargrave

SEVENTH ROW: Luke Bourke, Thomas Duffield, Loch Mactaggart, Rohan Bignell, Elliot Cooper, Jake Hewitt, Karl Evans, Alec Prendiville, Charles Goyder, Benjamin Barnes, William Eastman, Diego Tharpe, Oliver Wandel, Thomas Clement, Clancy Banfield, Toby Jones, William Fairclough, Christian Melsom, Samuel Jackson EIGHTH ROW: James Liston, Matthew Rayner, Charlie Dawson, Hugo Silbert, Rory Purser, Hugh Boxshall, James Tan, Archie Murdoch, Peter Hick, Louis Poulson, Edward Gilmour, Aidan Marstrand, Will Duplock, Archie Gilchrist, Bram Ezekiel, James Tunley, Thomas Mengler, Lachlan Gooding NINTH ROW: Declan Chamberlain, Cameron Schirmer, Harry Osborne, William Buur-Jensen, Thomas Kruger, Zac Hernan, Jack Wood, Wade Bonhomme, Mitchell Henwood, Louis Tjalma, Keilan Simpson, Oliver Lisewski, James Alcock, Rory Fleming, Jasper Good, Lachlan Mahon

GRADUATES

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Omar A Albadri

Harris M G Baddeley

Satesh N Bertolini

Lachlan Dauth

Ezekiel G Hewett

Peter D Hick

Alex T Hudson

Toby H Jones

Thomas W Kruger

Thomas S M Lambo

Declan P Riordan

Flynn G Robinson

William A S Salom

Keilan J Simpson

Donnacha C Spencer

Alastair W Walker

Jaxon R Williams

AnderSon

Ivan Berdychevskyi

Charles J G Bowles

Hugh R Boxshall

Ethan J Buzza

AJ Church Guarino

Tane K Croon-Hargrave

Tex J Cross

James C Davidson

William J Eastman

Kai A Fujii

Edward J Gilmour

Mitchell A Henwood

Hayden A Houghton

Lucas W M Hyde

Marcel I Michaud

Matthew W Philpott

Hudson G Smith

James A Stephens

Judd K Woodman

KeYS

James T Alcock

Clancy R Banfield

Declan J Chamberlain

George L M Di Prinzio

Karl R Evans

Jacob C Eyers

William M Fairclough

Archie D Gilchrist

Hudson Hammond

Will H Hansen

Charles C Hogg

Oliver J R Macnamara

Noah K McCreery

Charlie J Parker

Rhys C Poole

Jack G Sandwell

Guy L Teissier

Lachlan H Teissier

Louis A Tjalma

David W Walton

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Seth J Abbott

Xavier Balnaves

Alexander J Buswell

Sachin A Carlberg

Jack W W Douglas

Lachlan A G Flaherty

Charles O Frauenfelder

Thomas A Harris

William T Howie

Oliver D Lisewski

Loch E Mactaggart

Aidan S Marstrand

Beau P Povey

George R P Rowe

Hugo G L Silbert

Ming J Soo

Joshua R Swan

Diego G Tharpe

BriSBAne

Alec R Aube

Benjamin H Barnes

Rohan I Bignell

Luke P Bourke

Thomas J Clement

Samuel C Doney

Rory J Fleming

Samuel A Jackson

Ethan T Kerr

Jialuo Li

Christian J Melsom

Thomas J O’Callaghan

Jett T Patterson

Rory M Purser

Matthew L Rayner

Benjamin A Riggs

Oliver T Wandel

Lachlan J Willmott

St AndreWS

Kai S Allan

Wade B Bonhomme

Thomas J Chalmers

Elliot T Cooper

Joshua J Dettman

Gethin P A DobbsEvans

Will E Duplock

Bram H Ezekiel

Digby J Gardner

Jake B Hewitt

Santiago R James

William R Mahaffy

Dylan J Ross

James Tan

William G Tonkin

Jake W Unsworth

Martin A Villanueva

Astorga

James P Winch

Jack R W Wood

cAMeron

William J Buur-Jensen

Martae M Cupic

Charlie S Dawson

Jay H Elliott-Tideman

Nicholas F Everett

Ned Fletcher-Harrison

Miles E Gaspar

Zac R Hernan

Lachlan G McKenzie

Marcus McKie

Luke O Megson

Jai N M Moxham

Aiden R Perrin

Louis C Poulson

Alec S Prendiville

Austin W Prendiville

Isaac D Smith

Oliver W Warden

Brandon L Wright

SheArer

Noah J Bailye

Maxwell J Burbury

Jasper T Constantine

Rhama C Evans

Oscar J Foster

Lachlan R Gooding

Charles B Gray

Luc V Hellier

Austin B Hollier

Benjamin W Kay

Angus C M King

Xuanshi Li

Liam A Locke

Calum W Mair

Archie W Murdoch

Harry M Osborne

William W Pateman

Wesley E Soares

Isaak W Ventouras

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James A Bain

Alex M Betjeman

Cooper J Campbell

Willem M W Campbell

Ari R Coulson

Jasper H Good

Charles S B Goyder

Anthony R Hughes

Jahaan S Judge

Riley J Kerr

Ben H Langdon

James R Liston

Lachlan W B Mahon

Charles W Major

Owen F H Ray

Vincent J Reed

Jonathon J Smirk

James S Taskunas

James P T Tunley

StuArt

Digby J Bozanich

Chi Him T Chan

Cody R Curtin

Brodie S T Donkin

Thomas F L Duffield

Adrian F Garbowski

Thomas J Gleeson

Clement P Hardie

Thomas A Mengler

Keion D Mongoo

Jaxon B Pantall

Cameron B Schirmer

Jiahe Shen

George S Stoney

Max Thorpe

Thomas F Wallwork

Xiang Tian Zhang

BACK ROW: Mrs Kristen Gray, Logan Gresham, James Hollier, Francis Foster, Benjamin Flynn, Karl Evans, Nathan Liu, Luke Megson, Mrs Merrie Cockerill, Mrs Alice O’Donnell

MIDDLE ROW: Isaac Smith, George Di Prinzio, Wesley Howell, Thor Leckie, Calum Cameron, Ethan Kerr, Jamie Jones, William Salom

FRONT ROW: Cameron Boyd, Callum Loughnane, Lewis Muller, Owen Clark, Beau Povey, William Howie, Antonio Ramirez

BACK ROW: Mrs Alison Webster, Winston Kwan, Jack Cummins, Tane Croon-Hargrave, Jack Wood, Yahya Sadek, Alex Hudson, Mrs Laura Triglavcanin, Mrs Merrie Cockerill

MIDDLE ROW: Willem Campbell, Charlie Gray, Kevin Li, Max Casalanguida-Spanghero, Charlie Bowles, James Winch, Ari Coulson

FRONT ROW: Jordy Bailey, Thomas Harris, Sebastian Buchanan, Angus King, Noah Lisle, Oliver Quarterman, Austin Hollier

ABSENT: Fred Fielder, Declan Riordan

FRONT ROW: William Howie, Isaac Smith, James Winch, Dr Alec O’Connell (Headmaster), George Di Prinzio, Willem Campbell, Austin Hollier

SECOND ROW: Beau Povey, Alex Hudson, Charles Gray, Ari Coulson, Charles Bowles, Declan Riordan

THIRD ROW: Luke Megson, Thomas Harris, Jack Wood, Tane Croon-Hargrave, Angus King, Ethan Kerr, William Salom

YEAR 12

the YeAr 12 BAll iS undouBtedlY one oF the lArGeSt eVentS on the Scotch cAlendAr And it certAinlY did not diSAppoint.

THE EXCITEMENT OF ALL THE BOYS was matched only by that of the incredible transformation of the Dickinson Centre and seeing the ‘Vivid’ theme on full display. Upon arrival, everyone was greeted with an extraordinary crowd of proud parents smiling from ear to ear. The flashes of cameras surrounding Collegians’ House made us feel like celebrities, with everyone looking incredible. From there on in, it was set to be a fabulous night. When the distinct sound of the bagpipes filled the air, each of the boys lined up with their partners and began the walk down towards the Dickinson Centre.

Stepping into the venue felt like being transported into a different world altogether, with giant glowing jellyfish, huge beams of florescent light and a dark backdrop to compliment it all. Each boy and his partner took their places on their respective tables, which were decorated with an assorted variety of vivid colours to match the theme. Conversation then took over the room, with everyone sharing some great laughs and even better stories. However, everyone soon took to the dancefloor to listen to some of DJ Shann’s hottest hits, along with some of the classic sing-alongs. After some delicious food, the boys and their dates were recharged and continued to dance the night away.

House and class photos soon commenced with the boys again brushing up to look their best for the cameras. It was also great to speak with some of the teachers and introduce them to our dates. The night finished with DJ Shann blowing us all away with the final countdown of songs, wrapping up the night in the best way possible. Overall, it was a fantastic and unforgettable night that the boys will be eternally grateful for. The manner in which the event was run was world class and, on behalf of all the boys, I would like to thank everyone involved in the running and organisation of the event.

YEAR 12 VALETE

Marcel Michaud, Louis Poulson, Jett Patterson, Will Duplock

William (Will) Tonkin, Alistair Walker, Tane Croon-Hargrave, Matthew Philpott, Ethan Buzza

Santiago James, and Hugo Silbert

Marching as a House for one last time

Seth J Abbott

Omar

Albadri

James T Alcock Keys 2019 - 2024

Kai S Allan St Andrews 2021 - 2024

Alec R Aube Brisbane 2021 - 2024

Harris M Baddeley

Noah J Bailye

James A Bain Ferguson

Xavier Balnaves Ross 2019 - 2024

Clancy R Banfield

Benjamin H Barnes

Ivan Berdychevskyi

Satesh N Bertolini

Alex M Betjeman

Rohan I Bignell

Wade B Bonhomme St Andrews 2022 - 2024

Luke P Bourke

Charles J Bowles

Hugh R Boxshall Anderson 2019 - 2024

Digby J Bozanich Stuart 2017 - 2024

William

Ethan J Buzza

Willem M Campbell

Cooper

Sachin A Carlberg

Thomas J Chalmers

Declan J Chamberlain

Chi Him T Chan

Thomas

Elliot

Ari R Coulson

Tane K CroonHargrave

Tex J Cross

Martae M Cupic Cameron

Cody R Curtin

Lachlan Dauth

James C Davidson

Charlie S Dawson

Joshua J Dettman

Andrews

George L Di Prinzio Keys

Gethin P DobbsEvans St Andrews 2021 - 2024

Samuel C Doney

Brodie S Donkin

Jack W Douglas

Thomas F Duffield Stuart

Will E Duplock St Andrews

William J Eastman

Jay H Elliott-Tideman

Karl

Rhama C Evans Shearer

Nicholas F Everett Cameron

Jacob C Eyers Keys

Bram H Ezekiel St Andrews

William M Fairclough Keys

Lachlan A Flaherty Ross

Rory J Fleming

Oscar

Charles

Kai A Fujii Anderson

Adrian F Garbowski Stuart

Digby J Gardner

Miles E Gaspar

Archie D Gilchrist

Edward J Gilmour

Thomas J Gleeson

Jasper H Good

Lachlan R Gooding

Charles S Goyder

Charles B Gray

Will H Hansen

Clement P Hardie

Thomas A Harris

Luc V Hellier Shearer

Mitchell A Henwood Anderson

Jake B Hewitt

Peter D Hick

Charles C Hogg

Austin B Hollier

William T Howie

Alex T Hudson

Anthony R Hughes

Jahaan S Judge

Benjamin W Kay

Ethan

Riley J Kerr

Angus C King

Thomas W Kruger

Thomas S Lambo Alexander

Ben H Langdon Ferguson 2019 - 2024

Xuanshi Li Shearer 2021 - 2024

Jialuo Li Brisbane 2019 - 2024

Oliver D Lisewski Ross 2015 - 2024

James R Liston Ferguson 2019 - 2024

Liam A Locke Shearer

Oliver J Macnamara Keys 2019 - 2024

Loch E Mactaggart Ross 2020 - 2024

William R Mahaffy St Andrews 2015 - 2024

Lachlan W Mahon Ferguson 2021 - 2024

Calum W Mair Shearer

Charles W Major Ferguson

Aidan S Marstrand Ross

Noah K McCreery Keys 2019 - 2024

Lachlan G McKenzie Cameron 2022 - 2024

Marcus McKie Cameron 2019 - 2024

Luke O Megson Cameron 2013 - 2024

Christian J Melsom Brisbane 2015 - 2024

Thomas A Mengler Stuart 2019 - 2024

Marcel I Michaud

Keion D Mongoo

Jai N Moxham

Archie W Murdoch

Harry M Osborne

Jaxon B Pantall

Charlie J Parker

William W Pateman

Jett T Patterson

Aiden R Perrin

Rhys C Poole

Louis C Poulson

Beau P Povey

Alec S Prendiville Cameron

Austin W Prendiville

Rory M Purser

Ray

Matthew L Rayner

Vincent J Reed

Benjamin A Riggs

Declan P Riordan Alexander

Flynn G Robinson

Dylan J Ross St Andrews 2020 - 2024

George R Rowe Ross

William A Salom

Jack G Sandwell

Cameron B Schirmer

Jiahe Shen

Hugo G Silbert

Keilan J Simpson

Jonathon J Smirk

Isaac D Smith

Hudson G Smith

Wesley E Soares

Ming J Soo

Donnacha C Spencer Alexander

James A Stephens Anderson

George S Stoney Stuart

Joshua

Swan

James Tan

James S Taskunas Ferguson

Guy L Teissier Keys

Lachlan H Teissier Keys

Diego G Tharpe

Thorpe

Louis A Tjalma Keys

William G Tonkin St Andrews 2017 - 2024

James P Tunley Ferguson 2020 - 2024

Jake W Unsworth

Isaak W Ventouras

Martin A Villanueva

Alastair W Walker Alexander 2018 - 2024

Thomas F Wallwork Stuart 2018 - 2024

David W Walton Keys 2014 - 2024

Oliver T Wandel Brisbane 2019 - 2024

Oliver W Warden Cameron 2015 - 2024

Jaxon R Williams Alexander 2018 - 2024

Lachlan J Willmott Brisbane 2020 - 2024

James P Winch St Andrews 2013 - 2024

Jack R Wood St Andrews 2013 - 2024

Judd K Woodman Anderson 2020 - 2024

Brandon L Wright Cameron 2019 - 2024

Xiang Tian Zhang Stuart 2022 - 2024

Cody Curtin, Jaxon Pantall, and Louis Poulson

Above: Max Thorpe and the Class of 2024 receiving the OSC tie

Left: William Salom, William Eastman, Omar Albadri, Christan Melsom

BOARDING

HEAD OF BOARDING

AS We ApproAch the end oF the YeAr in BoArdinG, it iS A Good chAnce to reFlect on the AchieVeMentS

oF our leAVinG clASS And looK At the leGAcY thAt theY Are leAVinG Behind.

THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A VERY enjoyable year due to the ability and willingness of the Year 12 cohort to step up and steer the ship. It has been a joy to work alongside these young men who have been brimming with initiative and have approached the year as a unified team, always looking to help each other out and to make a positive difference to our community. I am very proud of the culture we have in boarding at Scotch, where boys embrace their

status as role models, are encouraged to use their voice and work alongside staff to produce the best outcomes for all students in our community. We celebrate acts of service, compassion, and inclusiveness.

One of the initiatives that was most heartening was the amount of times that the Year 12s did weekend recreation events with the Year 7s and 8s this year. From a large backyard cricket game in the chapel lawn, a golf tournament

at Lake Claremont Golf Course and games of soccer on a Sunday afternoon on the Scotch ovals. Having a student leadership structure in boarding that has one of the vice captains in charge of overseeing the interaction between the Middle School boys and the Senior School boys to ensure that positive relationships are formed has been an important component of our student leadership model and the boys this year have done a great job in that space.

In the Senior House, our Clan games continued to provide good opportunities for our boys to bond together and have some fun. The two senior clans, Blair and Stirling, are designed to create links between boys in different year groups

Mr JordAn oWenell heAd oF BoArdinG

Bib Track: Nick Terrell, Ben Carrington, Cardell Douglas, Beau Donovan, Harrison Smith, Kirean Talbot, Zac West

our YeAr 12 Student leAderS thiS YeAr hAVe Been VerY cloSe FriendS, WorKed toGether, And Set A WonderFul tone With reGArdS to their ApproAch to clAn GAMeS.

as they work towards a sense of group identity, using nightly meetings and fun competitions as a vehicle to deliver a safe space for more meaningful conversations to occur. The Clan games are perhaps not fought as fiercely as they were in yesteryear, where the battles between Keys, Brisbane and Anderson are a thing of legend! The focus for us these days is to provide leadership opportunities for senior boys, allow the boys to compete for Clan pride, but at the end of the day, we reiterate that we are all united as the same boarding family. It has helped that our Year 12 student leaders this year have been very close friends, worked together, and set a wonderful tone with regards to their approach to Clan games.

A key focus for us has been to foster parent engagement with our community and to host more events to welcome our parents onto campus. This goes with our regular visit out the country to visit our parents on their home turf. We have designed a renovation for our Senior Boarding House to upgrade the kitchen, dining and alfresco space downstairs so that that the boys and our House Mothers

have a better communal space which will encourage the boys to socialise and allow us to teach life skills in nutrition and cooking. Another important reason for our renovation proposal, however, is to have a more adequate space to host parent functions. This year we increased our parent functions to include a Year 7 Mother/ Son dinner, a Year 11 Mother/ Son dinner and a Father/Son dinner on Fathers’ Day weekend. These functions, along with the annual Boarding Parent Sundowner were a huge success and once our renovations are complete, we will be better equipped to have more low-key barbeque style evenings during pick-up and drop-off days throughout the year.

Finally, I would like to take the chance to thank our parents and student community after five wonderful years at Scotch College, the time has come for me to move on. Our family has become so enamoured with country people over the past 8 years in a boarding environment that we have decided to move to the country ourselves and raise our children there. We leave Scotch

with our hearts full and the boarding community in very good shape. I would also like the thank Mr Gill, our Head of Middle School for his support of myself and our boarders over the past 3 years as he also moves on to new pastures in Geraldton and Mrs Usher who has been a fantastic support with Boarding Administration and helping to turn some of my crazy ideas into a reality! I wish Mr Montgomery the very best of luck as he leads our community as Head of Boarding for 2025 and beyond, I sincerely believe that our community is in very good hands under his stewardship. I thank the leaving class of 2024 and their parents for their support and the good times over their journey in boarding. It seems only yesterday that I was taking these boys through the Hungry Jacks drive through as Year 8s for an impromptu treat, joking about getting Sundaes on Tuesdays as we laughed our way back to the boarding house! Now they graduate as fantastic young men and have left a wonderful impression on our community, congratulations to the graduating class of 2024!

Above: Boarding Wellbeing Week, Polar Bear Dip: Hudson Hammond, Lachie Willmott, Toby Jones, Henry Dyke, Jordy Bowen, Gilby Lodge

SIXTH ROW: John McGinniss, Alexander Wallace, Digby Smith, Cambell Johnston, Shae Brown, Dallmyn Kelly, Kazeem Matsumoto, Van Jasper, Spencer Johnston, Wesley Cooper, Jake Daw, Oliver Campbell, Toby Smith, Keats Sullivan, Mesheech Ozies, Scott Ericsson, Gilby Lodge, Henry Dyke, Jiawei Li, Harrison Russell, Xavier Risinger, Jayden Clarke, William Collins

ABSENT: Fletcher Braddock, Willem Buckley, James Camac, Nicholas Chi, Matthew Gillam, Jarra Mallard, Benjamin Martin, Austin Roberts, Seraphim Scotney, Mrs Kathleen Finlayson (A/House ParentMiddle School Residence), Mrs Pam Seaby (House ParentMiddle School Residence), Mr Brent Van Ingen Kal (Assistant Head of MS Residence), Mr Alex Wood (Assistant Head of SS ResidenceBlair Clan)

B o A rdin G

THIRD ROW: Tyler McCreery, Kade Gangell, Heath Hansen, Darcy Stratford, Cormac Creagh, Rishi Munro, Archie Macnamara, Darcy Smyth, Thomas Dennis, Alex Caporn, Flynn Macnamara, Reuben Kent, James Irving, Max Davis, Thomas Hart, William Cooke, Simeon Stoney, Jack Sullivan, William Bagshaw, William Fox, Haotian Liu, Isaac Darling FOURTH ROW: Nicholas Chadwick, Hague Brennan, Tahj Bird, Thomas Wailu, Archer Miller, Blair Haultain, Hudson Ramm, Riley Raffan, Harrison Smith, Tarkyn Lewis, James Egerton-Warburton, Max Woodruff-Merhi, Ollie Creagh, Jacob Haeusler, Nyasha Mashangu, Cooper Messina, Te Akauroa Simon, Dylan Chadwick, Nick Terrell, Jack Avenell, Hamish Eatt, Jordy Bowden

FIFTH ROW: Oscar Male, Benjamin Carrington, Tom Pascoe, Brodie Stratford, Eli McAdam, Declan Crombie, Ethan Sullivan, Oliver Risinger, William Hamersley, Tate Robertson, Joseph Purser, Zac West, Lynton Ugle, Tom Falconer-Radford, Oliver Keamy, Dallas Gray, Fraser Robertson, Kieran Talbot, Milo Hewson, Benji Dempster Park, Harry Kelly

FRONT ROW: Hudson Hammond, Rohan Bignell, Donnacha Spencer, Mrs Jan Usher (Admin OfficerBoarding), Mr CJ Jackson (Assistant Head of MS Residence), Mr Michael Ninkov (Assistant Head of SS ResidenceStirling Clan), Mr Steven Montgomery (Head of Senior School ResidenceStirling Clan), Oliver Wandel (Vice Captain of BoardingBlair Clan), Rhama Evans (Captain of Boarding), Mr Jordan Owenell (Head of Boarding), Lachlan Willmott (Vice Captain of BoardingStirling Clan), Toby Jones (Vice Captain of BoardingMiddle School Residence), Mr Sean Mecham (Head of Middle School Residence), Mr Kristian Leeson (Head of Middle School Residence), Mrs Kerry Wilhelm (House ParentStirling Clan), Mrs Theresa Moss (House ParentBlair Clan), Rory Purser, Loch Mactaggart, George Stoney, Ivan Berdychevskyi

SECOND ROW: Flinn Robinson, Luca Stoney, Kade Starkey, Jack Stoney, Rhys Poole, Brandon Wright, Keion Mongoo, Samuel Doney, Clement Hardie, Benjamin Riggs, Noah McCreery, Oliver Macnamara, Jiahe Shen, Owen Ray, Kai Allan, Dylan Miller, Tanner Hardingham, Noah Shaw, Wylie Chappel

CAPTAIN OF BOARDING

rhAMA eVAnS cAptAin oF BoArdinG

THERE’S A POSTER IN

Boarding that says, “every body wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it”. Every one of us walks past it each day after our nightly meeting, and looking back on the past two years that I have boarded, and in particular this year gone by, there has been no truer message.

The academic year began at the end of 2023 with the festivities of Secret Santa throughout the Middle and Senior Houses, which saw a night full of laughs and fun as we unwrapped our presents. During my time as Boarding Captain, there was an emphasis on bringing about a breadth of activities to occupy the House during the Term. Our Clan and Middle School Captains in Lachie, Oliver and Toby, were exceptional in organising our first Clash of Clans for the year with an afternoon spent playing cricket on the Chapel lawn, with a sausage sizzle and swim to cool off on that hot Summer night. It was a blast to start the year, and

fantastic to have the Middle School boys join in with us, as well as later in the year with mixed games of soccer. By the end of the year, and many Clan Games later, ranging from soccer to softball, I am pleased to announce that Stirling have taken out the Clash of Clans for 2024.

It hardly seemed to be an academic start for our boys, as the Year 9 camp to Rottnest and final leg of the Year 12 Bibbulmun Track Expedition rolled around, with eight receiving End-toEnd Honours and a couple more who completed over 70% of the track, as well as the Year 12 Ball shortly after. The boys certainly weren’t complaining, as soon as the rigours of the studying year slowly became apparent.

An initiative set up by Mr Montgomery this year was “Man of the Week”, which although similar to the positive affirmations read out at our Boarding Assembly, the MOTW goes above and beyond when caring for our House and its boys, and was highlighted by selfless

and inspiring actions from our young men. It was always a pleasure listening to and recognising the good work that at times goes unnoticed.

While continuing to strengthen the link between the Day School and Boarding a massive aspect of this year was promoting connections between the younger and older boys in the Senior House. Unfortunately due to unforeseen weather, a big proponent of that (Ag Day) was cancelled. However, I was happy to see these connections furthered through several special BBQ suppers and inhouse breakfasts, as well as the Footy Tipping Comp.

Lastly, the growth and happiness I have seen from all our boys, helping to make our community what it is now, makes me extremely proud. In particular, to my fellow leaving Year 12s, what we have achieved together, through all the highs and lows, has been nothing short of remarkable, and I am even prouder to have shared this journey with you.

BoArderS council

FRONT ROW: Lachlan Willmott, George Stoney, Loch Mactaggart, Hudson Hammond, Rhama Evans

BACK ROW: Mr Jordan Owenell (Head of Boarding), Rohan Bignell, Toby Jones, Rory Purser, Oliver Wandel

ABSENT: Mr Steven Montgomery (Head of Senior School ResidenceStirling Clan)

A MASSiVe ASpect oF thiS YeAr WAS proMotinG connectionS BetWeen the YounGer And older BoYS in the Senior houSe.

Boarders Marching

Boarding Week, Master Chef Cooking: Johnny McGinniss and Jayden Clarke

Taka Simon at Cottesloe Beach

End of term fish and chip night

BIBBULMUN

TRACK

MS KAtelYn GuY

outdoor leArninG & AdVenture teAcher

AcAdeMic BoArdinG Mentor

THE BIBBULMUN TRACK

programme holds a special place in the hearts of Scotch Boarding, and it’s an experience that is celebrated throughout the entire College community. Commencing in 2000, the College has proudly witnessed the successful completion of this remarkable 1005-kilometer journey from Kalamunda to Albany by nearly 200 students.

The March long weekend represented another momentous occasion for our Year 12 boarding students. Sam Doney, Will Fairclough, Lachlan Gooding, Hudson Hammond, Oliver Macnamara, Rory Purser, Oliver Wandel and Lachie Wilmott, as they embarked on the final walk into Albany. Accompanying them were, Rohan Bignell, Loch Mactaggart, Noah McCreery and Jasper Good, who were agonisingly close to becoming End to Ender’s but a huge achievement, great determination and friendship showed as they walked their fellow peers, brothers and friends in to the Southern Terminus. Finishing in the streets of Albany after six arduous years, students were greeted by the sound of the Scotch Pipes played by Year 9 student Hugh Healy and a supportive assembly of friends and family.

During Autumn and Spring term, our Year 11 boarders who chose to continue their Bibbulmun adventure, walked from Northcliffe to Peaceful Bay. Along their journey this year, they had the privilege of navigating the magnificent Valley of the Giants and covered a remarkable 203 kilometres. A highlight for many was seeing the ocean for the first time on the walk at Mandalay Beach.

Amid Autumn Term, the Year 10 students embarked on a five-day expedition, venturing from Balingup to Manjimup. Their journey reached a significant milestone on the third day as they

crossed the halfway mark, surpassing Donnelly River. Later in the year, these resilient individuals pursued their adventure, covering the track from Manjimup to Northcliffe, a challenging feat that spanned over the course of six demanding days.

In May, it was the Year 9s turn to walk the track. Students embarked on a trek from Harris Dam to Balingup. The undulating terrain presented a notable challenge, with a much-deserved Fish and Chip or Burger lunch at the Mumballup Tavern standing out as a memorable highlight. In hot conditions during Spring Term, the Year 9 students undertook yet another demanding journey, this time from Harris Dam to Swamp Oak. Murray Hut was a memorable time with a mud slide into the river proving to be the best way to cool down.

This Year, the Year 8s continued their Bibbulmun expedition, navigating the summits of the Darling Range and Dwellingup. They overcame the steep slopes of Mount Cook, Vincent, and Cuthbert, collectively covering an impressive 225 kilometres of the track

so far. A highlight for these students was walking into Moray and cooking pizzas for dinner.

Our new Year 7 students embarked on their Bibbulmun journey with an overnight trek from the Northern Terminus to the Perth Hills Discovery Centre. This memorable commencement included the group participation in a moving Welcome to Country ceremony, setting the stage for their remarkable six-year adventure. Later in Winter Term these students covered over 40kms in four days of the track and seeing some beautiful sunsets over the Darling Scarp.

This programme thrives on the collaborative spirit fostered by our dedicated students and staff. Their support, enthusiasm, and commitment to our shared goals are what truly make this programme successful. The Bibbulmun Track encourages deep determination and endurance, with skills and memories gained from the journey lasting a lifetime. A heartfelt thank you to all the students and staff involved in the 2024 programme.

CURRICULAR CO-

CO-CURRICULAR DIRECTOR OF

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richArd FoSter director oF co-curriculAr

IT HAS BEEN AN EXCITING YEAR

of student exploration and growth with wonderful breadth of opportunity in all that is available to students in the Co-Curricular space.

Cadets

Under the leadership of Mr Loosemore, students were engaged in a variety of challenging and rewarding activities across the year including a number of camps at locations around the metropolitan area. Strong focus was placed on the following skill development.

• Search and rescue techniques using GPS and radio

• Abseiling and rock climbing

• Senior First Aid and climbing qualifications

• Shelter set up and packing and carrying backpacks effectively while trekking.

Chess

Scotch finished second in the PSA Chess competition, which was an improvement from the year before and third in the Four Schools Chess Tournament. Mr Wisniewski continues to positively build the culture of chess in the Senior School with a great number of students involved in Chess Club and a healthy rivalry with the Inter-House Chess Competition. Mr Spence introduced a Junior School Chess coach this year to ensure that the future chess champions at the College are developed with the necessary skills for future competition.

Theatre Sports

In a hard fought out event, Scotch finished the PSA Theatre Sports competition in second place, narrowly beaten by 2 points. With a strong Year 12 cohort of drama enthusiasts, it was a fantastic effort.

Club Activities

Many Clubs took place before, during and after school. Community and

Service, Running, Homework, Coding, Cooking for the Homeless, Ignite, Debating, Art, Science and Enrichment Maths, Lego and Lego Masters, WellBeing, Chess, Warhammer, Dungeons and Dragons, Taekwondo, Toonworld, Skyplay Basketball and Kidz ‘n Sport to name but a few, all of which offered great opportunities to Scotch boys.

Creative and Performing Arts

The Senior School Arts Day offered many opportunities for exploration and experimentation. Students participated in practitioner-led workshops such as Circus Challenge, Stage Combat, Hip Hop Dance, a Film Workshop, Battle of the Bands, African Drumming, Indigenous Art and House Theatre Sports. The day concluded with the highly anticipated annual House Singing Competition.

Curriculum-based Visual Art and Design exhibited the work of all three subschools in the Winter and Spring Terms, showcasing the diversity of student projects, creativity and skills. Media Night – Director’s Cut showcased the imagination and technical skills of Media and Film students as they explored a range of styles, themes, and genres.

We witnessed outstanding Theatre and Musical productions with Senior School’s School of Rock and Middle School students delivered a wonderful production of Wind in the Willows. The quality of acting, singing and dancing in both productions was outstanding which augurs well for future productions. Year 11 and 12 students also participated in the PLC musical, Mary Poppins culminating in a week of performances. Year 5s performed an original play called Water-Melon Kid Chronicles. Students also gained experience in theatre production, including lighting and sound

operation, stage management and working as backstage crew in all of the productions.

Music

Music students showcased their abilities with recitals, evenings soirées, concerts and school assemblies. Jazz Night and Scotch Rocks featured stellar performances and showcased the talents of our contemporary musicians. Music students were again engaged in a music camp which allowed exploration and intensive work, along with a great opportunity to enhance social cohesion.

Creative Writing

The Raven celebrated students’ written and visual art pieces in the Middle and Senior Schools. There were many submissions, and as usual, the quality was very high.

The Duke of Edinburgh

There were a large number of students engaged with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme in 2024 with figures outlined below.

• Bronze – 58

• Silver – 16

• Gold – 3 Thomas Harris, Matthew Rayner, Rupert Arbuckle

• Total to date: 77 Awards

The Ignite Programme (precursor to The Duke of Edinburgh) was popular in both Junior and Middle School with Junior School students working in conjunction with St Hilda’s, facilitating leadership and collaborative development.

Public Speaking

The programme included Inter-House and Inter-School activities, spanning the Western Australia Debating League (WADL) in which Scotch entered teams, Mock Trials, the PSA Model United Nations Youth competition, the World Scholar’s Cup, Ethics Olympiad, The

PSA Public Speaking Competition and Philosothon. Junior School students participated in the I.P.S.H.A. (Independent Primary School Heads of Australia) Speaker’s Challenge showcasing their public speaking talents on a variety of topics. All these programmes served to further refine participants’ critical thinking and communication skills and develop confidence in public speaking forums.

Sport

JPSSA and PSA Sport highlights included winning the Brother Redmond Cup (Rugby) for the second year in a row, The Alcock Shield (Athletics) for the seventh year in a row and in eleven out of the last thirteen years. Scotch won the Year 4, 5 and 6 JPSSA Athletics, for a second year in a row. Scotch also won the Tregonning Cup for PSA Swimming for the second year in a row, reflecting the continued great work that Ryan Steenkamp (Head of Scotch Swimming) and his team have been undertaking in recent years.

Service

Volunteering with the three major service-based events engaged all three sub-schools. The Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Big Freeze, Boardies Day to raise funds for WA Surf Life Saving and the World’s Greatest Shave to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. The Scotch Community raised more than $140K with the World’s Greatest Shave, which placed Scotch, as the highest fundraising school in Australia for the second year in a row. All Senior School Houses engaged in House service activities. Some of these included the Cameron House fundraiser, engaging students with Ronald McDonald Housing, selling poppies for Remembrance Day and Anzac Day and involvement with local community groups.

Middle School students cooked for the homeless, whilst Soup Kitchen attracted high numbers in Senior School. Other initiatives included supporting the Uniting WA “Cosy Toes” Winter Sock Collection and the Uniting Christmas Appeal of non-perishable food items to support the homeless, The Push Up Challenge and All Abilities Cricket. Under the energetic leadership of Mrs Sarah Blunt, the Service and Citizenship programme engaged students in the Smith Family, Student 2 Student Reading programme, were involved with a Give Write ABC morning radio broadcast and raised money for the East Kalgoorlie primary school, amongst other things.

Year 10 Service Activities

There were many activities the Year 10 boys could choose from this year such as the Surf Life Saving WA surf recue certificate attainment, Primary Assist at Swanbourne Primary, North Cottesloe Primary School and the Scotch Early Learning Centre, a gardening programme through People Who Care, a Pipe Band Service Programme at aged care facilities, Moline House and The Beaumont, Friends of Lake Claremont, the Salvation Army, the Scotch Music Department assist, Second Bite, the Therapeutic Riding School, and engaging in the aged care interactive programme at the Queenslea Aged Care home.

Senior School House Service Activities:

• Tim’s Ride

• Allen Park Sunday volunteers for the Swanbourne Tigers Football Club

• Selling Remembrance Day Poppies

• Selling Anzac Day Poppies

• The Cameron House Sport Competition in conjunction with PLC

• Tree Planting

• Supporting Red Nose Day

• Supporting Ronald McDonald Housing

• Working with Friends of Lake Claremont

• Undertaking the 50-mile walk

• Participating in Wheelchair Basketball

• Working with the Smith Family

Round Square Year 8 Service Committee

• Crazy Sock Day. Collection bins, speaking at MS Assemblies, setting up posters

• Give Write: ABC broadcast and sorting day

• Easter raffle for East Kalgoorlie Primary School: de-codable readers

• Parent bread run from Mosman Park Bakers Delight used for Salvation Army on Friday afternoons.

• Smith Family Student2Student Reading Programme working with disadvantaged readers over 18 weeks 2 to 3 times per week

• The Push up Challenge

Outdoor Learning and Adventure Programmes:

• Year 3: Earn Halliday. Archery and Navigation

• Year 4: Overnight sleepover on Memorial Oval.

• Year 5: Moray programme. In 2024 pivoted to a Perth programme due to a fire burning close to Moray.

• Year 6: Lancelin Surfing programme.

• Year 7: Moray programme.

• Year 8: Taurus GROWTH transition Programme: 8-day Moray programme in Spring Term 2024.

• Year 9: Moray programme

• Year 10: Adventure programme which included: Cape to Cape, Margaret River Mountain biking, Exmouth Diving, Exmouth Sea Kayaking, Margaret River Horse Riding, Karijini, Margaret River Experience: Bush Walking with Caving, Margaret River Surfing, Margaret River Climbing and Caving, New Zealand Adventure.

Tours

Tours included the AFL Melbourne Tour, Drama Tour to NIDA Melbourne: First Lego League (Florida and Norway), Hockey Tour to Melbourne, Soccer Tour (Gold Coast) World Scholar’s Cup (Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Yale), Year 9 Scotch/PLC (Melbourne/Mt Buller Tour) attended by approximately 70 Scotch and 70 PLC students.

Round Square Exchange Programmes: 2024 engaged in the following activities

2024 Year 10 Round Square involved Exchanges to the following schools:

• Athenian College, USA

• Daly College, India

• Inter-Community School, Switzerland

• Le Salesian, Canada

• Linden Hall, Japan

• Tamagawa College, Japan

• Yakumo Academy, Japan

2024 Year 8 Round Square Exchanges included exchanges to the following schools:

• Kinross Wolaroi, NSW

• Scotch Oakburn, Tasmania

• The Southport School, Queensland

• Newcastle Grammar, Newcastle

Scotch Café:

Engaged students undertaking hospitality courses. Two mornings per week they sold hot drinks and food prepared by students to the Scotch Community.

Scotch Media Club:

The club is used to support College media initiatives that require an AV element. Examples included The IB film, the AI Explainer and the Y5 InterDisciplinary Unit presentation.

All in all, it was an incredibly enriching year with a great breadth of opportunity for students at the College.

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NOW RUN THROUGH THE Department of Fire and Emergency Services of Western Australia (DFES), the unit focuses on empowering young people and preparing them for active citizenship. In 2024, our programme aligned closely with the International Baccalaureate, Round Square commitment, and the College’s core values of Integrity, Stewardship, and Service.

In 2024, cadets engaged in a diverse range of outdoor activities, including camping, trekking, and abseiling. Year 10 students had the opportunity to count Cadets as their compulsory Community Service option, while also earning valuable qualifications such as The Duke of Edinburgh’s International

Award, Bronze Medallion, Senior First Aid Certificate, and rock-climbing certifications.

The highlight of our 2024 programme were the adventure camps, where cadets participated in challenging tasks such as orienteering, abseiling, rafting and search and rescue operations. These camps proved instrumental in developing confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills, while also providing practical application of the knowledge gained throughout the year.

Our community service initiatives in 2024 included an ongoing partnership with the City of Stirling’s environmental division. Cadets also completed recognized training programmes in first aid, vertical rope rescue, rock climbing, and

abseiling, preparing them for potential future roles in emergency services. We’re pleased to report that all cadets successfully graduated from these training programmes this year.

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FRONT ROW: Noah Keren, Rory Hope-Johnstone, Spencer Chapple, Mr Howard Loosemore (Unit Leader), Sebastien Gibbs, Harry Alcock, Kush Narula

SECOND ROW: William Macknay, Joseph Wainwright, Thomas Houliston, Patrick Robinson, Owen Chaloner, Adam Albadri

THIRD ROW: Anderson Roblin, Logan Herbert, Jackson Korten, James Stephan, Hunter Hessels, Zac Macdonald

ABSENT: Edward Newbold

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FROM ST ANDREWS’ DOMINANT display in the competition against Ferguson, the underdogs, in Senior finals, with players entertaining the audience with masterclass performances, to Cameron’s intense victory over Alexander in junior finals. The chess events were always atmospheric, with peers and House members cheering each of the boys on, displaying valiant sportsmanship, upsets, and joy.

Scotch competed in two Inter-School events in 2024: The Four Schools and PSA competitions. This is not only when we lock horns with the best chess players across Western Australia, but also a time for us to stand strong as a team and show our skills against our rivals. Through the combined team effort, including a line-up of numerous aspiring players, we secured third place in the Four Schools event hosted by Guildford. Despite numerous setbacks, the squad competed valiantly and stood proud, ready to tackle the next event.

The PSA tournament, hosted by Trinity, was a testament to our practice. The roster consisting of Eric Deng, Oban Hopkins, Tom Freitag, Martae Cupic, James Winch, and myself facing all the PSA schools. We secured second place out of the seven schools, the best result in the last few years, beating both Trinity and Hale, narrowly missing first by a game’s difference against Christ Church. Whether it was Eric Deng, one

of the best players in the state, putting up mind-boggling games against other young players, James Winch, dominating chess battles, Oban Hopkins and Martae Cupic rotating on and off, taking turns displaying mid-game excellence, or Tom Freitag, earning everyone’s respect through his consistent positive track record of wins. However, it was the team’s chemistry, being able to laugh defeats off, constantly encouraging one another both during team trials and events and having a strong desire to win, that allowed us to finish strong. Thanks to Mr Wisniewski, for organising the House chess events, for putting together the fixtures and schedules, and allowing us to use his room for practice sessions, for giving us important life lessons, as well as being a chauffeur to the team. Due to most of our team being in younger years, I am positive that they will continue to succeed in the future and carry on the team’s legacy. It has been an honourable experience, and I hope more boys will come join in this Scotch experience.

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DEBATING

IT HAS BEEN ANOTHER incredible year of Debating with boys spanning Year 7 through 12 participating in the WA Debating League (WADL). The boys have put substantial effort, time, and thinking towards debating, reflecting our school’s best problem-solvers and critical thinkers who excel under time pressure.

Debating at Scotch College provides the opportunity for boys to engage with peers from all year groups. Irrespective of their debating experience, the competitions have facilitated the ability to launch interesting arguments to their fellow students on topics ranging from the punitive nature of the AFL tribunal to the ethics surrounding the usage of nuclear weapons.

The dedicated Debating coaches have put in hours of work in contribution to the School’s debating effort. The integrity and knowledge that our schoolwide debating

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coaches have demonstrated sets Scotch College apart from any other school. Paramount to this is Ms Kate Gooding, whose administrative skill and expertise have made Debating possible at Scotch.

As an IB school, we must take a globalcentered approach. At times, it can feel judgemental to teach debating skills. Some push a narrative that debating, as a skill, is threatened by technological development, media bias, and cultural change. That maybe, one day, debating will fade into irrelevancy. In fact, now is a more important time than ever for students to take up Debating, Mock Trials, and UN Youth to ensure they develop their critical thinking, international, and logic-based skills.

As debating Co-Captains, we have had the chance to develop, grow, and learn with our Debating teammates over the past three to four years. Without the hard work and dedication of our coach,

Mr Sam Sterrett, we would not be half the debaters we are today.

We had the pleasure of coaching Ms Gabriel Hodgson’s Year 8s bolstering their journey into impromptu debates, and Ms Anna Cathcart’s Year 10 Debating team prior to their advancement to the Octo-finals this year. We can heartfully say that boys at Scotch College are not only interested in excelling in their debates, but also learning communitybased skills. These are future leaders for the school, and we have confidence in their competency and skill.

Overall, our debating boys have put up a strong fight. As a new academic year starts, we fully support Simon Pocock, who is equally strong at debating and thinking. We hope parents can send the message to their children to get involved in debating. We wish all boys, coaches, and Ms Gooding the best for 2025.

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FRONT ROW: Mrs Pippa Travaglione (Coach), Mr Brendan Zani (Coach), Ms Gabriel Hodgson (Coach), Mr Sam Sterrett (Coach), Aidan Marstrand, William Eastman, Xavier Balnaves (Co-Captain), Ms Kate Gooding (Head of Debating), George Rowe (Co-Captain), Jack Douglas, Hugo Silbert, Mr Declan Sharp (Coach), Mrs Joanna Morrison-Mayo (Coach), Mr Nick Guard (Coach)

SECOND ROW: Lucas Huang, Harrison Alder, Marcus Yang, Donovan Lee, Lachlan Cockerill, Oscar D’Aboville, Daniel Maginn, Oscar Lawton, Lachlan Shadlow, George Oakeley, Ira Hicks-Willcox, Ethan Palassis, Thise Siriwardena, Logan Chambers

THIRD ROW: Maximus Pienaar, John O’Connell, Jake Ognenis, Cameron McLeay, Rishi Arun, Yuanzhi Hua, Elias Rigg, Hugh Tan, Max Ausden, Tenney Yu, Yin Chen, Ishir Bhaduri, James Nicholls, Eric Deng, Konrad Michael

FOURTH ROW: Noah Tiller, Matteo Hochar, Alexander Marr, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Charlie Robinson, Matthew Berglin, Eugene Cha, Rory Thorpe, Obi Rogers, Oliver Montandon, Declan Chan, Lincoln Percy

FIFTH ROW: Oliver Spurling, Jack Mayo, Jack Kemp, Stellan Edwards, Oliver Patterson, Nicholas Lovegrove, Wesley Cooper, Rafferty Donovan, Bo O’Neill, Simon Pocock

ABSENT: Thomas Barnes, Tristan Chan, George Davies, Sebastian Fugill, Campbell Grieves, Alexander Gumede, Sean Hee, Dylan Herbert, Sebastian Kahl, Henry Ladanchuk, Shiveesh Nandwana, Ruben Ragnauth, Andrew Reed, Deon Sim, Artin Taghavi Adviehchi, Jishnu Thakar, James Walawski, Daniel Weustink, Issac Yang, Ms Anna Cathcart (Coach), Dr Benjamin Hale (Coach), Ms Sabine Higgins (Coach), Mr Jack Utting (Coach)

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

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Award has had an exciting year at Scotch College. In September, Year 12 Matthew Rayner and OSC Rupert Arbuckle received their prestigious Gold Award from the Governor of WA, the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM at the Government House Ballroom. Thomas Harris has completed his Gold Award this year and will receive it at next year’s ceremony. These students have completed several Duke of Edinburgh Awards through their years in the senior school. The Gold Award required them to complete fifty-two hours in each activity, complete an adventurous journey and take on an additional Residential Project. The students demonstrated their leadership skills by being organised, working as a team and being selfsufficient throughout a Cape-to-Cape trip.They developed incredible skills in a diverse range of bands and their musical ability was enjoyed by many. This group was also involved in service activities such as All Abilities Cricket, soup kitchen, supporting young students in the Early Learning Centre, and surf lifesaving. Their Residential Projects were diverse, exposing them to exciting opportunities such as international music festivals, a history tour through Europe and an outdoor adventure to explore the ecosystems of the Kepwari Wetlands and local Aboriginal culture.

Our students enjoyed success in the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme thanks to the many Scotch staff who assisted them in an assessor role. The weekly activities in the categories of Physical Recreation, Skills and Volunteering Service were monitored and checked to allow students to develop new skills and enjoy different experiences. The Bronze Award has been popular with our Year 9 and 10 students this year who, under the guidance of their Award Leaders and Activity assessors, selected their activities and set their own goals for each activity. Showing continuous effort and meeting the key requirements of duration and recording details will see them achieve their Award. The Thursday soup kitchen covers service hours for the Year 9 boys and any other Duke of Edinburgh participants who can make it. Many others join our knitting club to make beanies for the homeless and knit squares for blankets. The Adventurous Journey requires students to undertake a journey in an unfamiliar environment, creating opportunities for team building through shared planning, role allocation, problem-solving and accommodating physical and personality differences. Year 9 and 10 participants use their Rottnest camp, Moray camp or Year 10 expedition as their adventurous journey. Our Outdoor Education Department and House Heads ensure that every criterion is met and are

excellent supervisors for this large section of the award. A number of participants are involved in the school’s music programme. Their skills continue to develop as they log their progress through the award. Other students learnt to play chess, or they focused on using technology to refine their photography skills. The Physical Recreation category is often listed as a participant’s major activity for their first Award. Our students’ involvement in the PSA sports programme allows for consistent logging of this category through the summer and winter seasons.

The Scotch Duke of Edinburgh participants achieve success while developing persistence and diligence. The number of participants actively pursuing bronze and silver awards is 123 and two students are working towards a gold award. In 2024, 81 students completed their awards with 61 bronze, 17 silver and 3 gold awards.

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Matthew Rayner with the Governor of WA, the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM.

Louise Lilford, Governor of WA, the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Matthew Rayner, Rupert Arbuckle at the Gold Award Ceremony at Parliament House

SECOND ROW: Mrs Louise Lilford (Award Leader), Ryder Campbell, Haotian Liu, Hague Brennan, Brendan Chin, Daniel Li, Harry Nicholls, Adam Albadri, Thomas Sojan, Christian Capogreco, Matthew Kay, Aiden Carson, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Brodie Stratford, Harry Gibson, Angus Oakeley

Bruno Erickson, Joseph Finn, Charlie McCall

FRONT ROW: Patrick Murphy, Erik Van De Veire, Cooper Messina, Lachlan Flaherty, Beau Povey, Jasper Constantine, David Walton, Matthew Rayner, Austin Prendiville, Thomas Harris, Owen Ray, William Howie, Cooper Campbell, Heath Arbuckle, Harry Alcock, Berti Koth-Ofoegbu

ROW: Finlay Gordon, Lucas Marley, Sebastian Carmichael, Matthew Hale, James Stephan, Kristian Bellekom, William Jenkinson, Marc Ricciardello, Benjamin Hofmann, Jackson Korten, Rafferty Donovan,

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ROW: Oscar Ho, Alexander Riley, Harry Mengler, Joshua Hopkins, Fletcher Hector, Guillaume Daoud, Jack Mayo, Cooper Trumbull, Joseph Wainwright, Oban Hopkins, Dane Morrison, Rory Thorpe, Dean Charles,

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SCOTCH COLLEGE

INDIGENOUS NETWORK

Mr MicheAl SprAtt indiGenouS Student proGrAMMe coordinAtor

SCOTCH COLLEGE INDIGENOUS

Programme 2024. It has been filled with many smiles and laughter, I would first like to congratulate Keion Mongoo, Brandon Wright, and Keilan Simpson for finishing Year 12. They have been fantastic students to know and to watch them grow into strong young men has been a privilege.

For the Indigenous Programme one of the goals this year was to encourage the pursuit of pride and connection to culture. There have been a few opportunities for students within the programme to do traditional dance which has boosted the pride and identity of the Indigenous Programme within the school.

A highlight for the programme came during Boarding week when we held a dance in front of the Middle School which was well attended by students. The Indigenous students had a chance to share a bit of their culture and was led by the boys themselves which was empowering to see. This is something we are always trying to deepen for the Indigenous programme, after having several boys dance in front of the school with immense pride last year.

This year’s NAIDOC week was themed “Keep the fire Burning. Blak Loud and

Proud.” Our students were given the opportunity to plan the week and how they would be involved. As we are trying to strengthen our dance culture at Scotch, the boys danced multiple times throughout the week with a special mention to Ben Stack for taking a big leadership role during the week.

The Friday assembly marked the end of our NAIDOC celebrations with elder Barry Winmar doing a smoking ceremony and holding a powerful Welcome to Country with the question of how we can further strengthen our relationships and benefit our society by learning about our First Nations people. Another

relationship I would like to mention is the news of Clontarf academy starting at Scotch. Through this partnership Scotch can continue to grow within the local community having Clontarf alongside us which is giving more opportunities for our boys.

Throughout the year Scotch has strived to provide a place to learn culture while being in a safe and supporting space away from home, for the boys to thrive and to grow into strong young men. There are a few projects we are planning to undertake next year in the hope that the programme will develop along many different avenues to benefit the students.

FRONT ROW: Te Akauroa (Taka) Simon, Keion Mongoo, Micheal Spratt (Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator), CJ Jackson (Indigenous Student Mentor), Brandon Wright, Bennell Collard, Thomas Wailu

BACK ROW: Dallas Gray, Dallmyn Kelly, Mesheech Ozies, Kazeem Matsumoto, Cooper Matera, Lynton Ugle, Harlem Bennell

ABSENT: Nicholas Chi, Brad Gill (Head of Middle School), Heath Hansen, Jarra Mallard, Keilan Simpson, Benjamin Stack

Ben Stack, Tom Wailu, Dallmyn Kelly, Bennell Collard, Harlem Bennell and Dallas Gray

MOCK TRIALS

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THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE newest batch of Scotch lawyers descended on the WA Supreme Court to take the stand against injustice. Competing in the Law Society’s Mock Trials Competition, the trials and tribulations these boys have faced covered territory from a civil civil case of negligence on alcohol-related accidents at parties to assaults occasioning bodily harm.

Throughout the season, Scotch saw two teams compete, each with witnesses, barristers, and a solicitor vying to be the best prepared teams the Supreme Court had ever seen – albeit the reality was often the polar opposite. The extensive case documents were (meant to be) studied thoroughly to build a convincing argument on why their side should be taken. Despite the need for witness statement memorization and the development of opening statement BEFORE taking the train to the supreme court, both teams took inspiration from Suits and thought their abilities to construct a legal argument resembled that of Mike Ross. They were (unsurprisingly) mistaken. Sick witnesses,

last minute call ups, and ‘winging a closing statement’ were (to Mr Zani’s annoyance) surprisingly common, with co-captains Dylan Burke and Rory Thorpe aging rapidly with stress.

Rory’s team was more disciplined, with what can only be described as a miracle win in their first case. Jack Nelson’s 19-minute closing statement (double the length allowed) due to some (rather fortunate) forgetfulness by their very own judge’s associate George Sermon to remind him of the time limit. The second trial saw more adequate preparation, with mock trial legends James Wall and Oliver Spurling stepping up to the stand, although no amount of preparation can cure a mind blank (cough… James… cough). Finally, the last trial saw Obi Rogers as barrister, and despite an impressive cross-examination, the team could not return their season from life support.

Dylan’s team was a ragtag bunch, doing more preparation on the train to the mock trial than the entire year beforehand.

Despite such insolence, Dylan was a harsh taskmaster, expecting nothing but perfection from his mere subordinates in a style resembling that of his mentor Mr Zani himself. However, such harshness was not successful, as the only win of the season came from barristers Simon Pocock and Matthew Berglin, who not only didn’t know what a closing statement was, but who also wrote the opening statement in the courtroom itself (talk about high pressure situations) to lead the charge to the team’s first mock trials win in the last round of the season. Other successful moments (if being the most casual group of ‘blazer wearing students’ was the goal) include Jack Mayo’s calm witness skills making the opposing barrister look lost in his own thoughts, although the best moment of the year must go to Cowtown’s very own, Oscar Male, in an official statement to the judge bearing only two words – and in typical Cowtown fashion, they were, “Fair cop.”

That concludes the case for the prosecution, Your Honour (Oscar Male take notes).

FRONT ROW: Harry Gibson, George Sermon, Martin Villanueva Astorga, Mr Brendan Zani (Coach), Oscar Male, Dylan Burke

SECOND ROW: Charlie Robinson, Obi Rogers, Jack Nelson, Nicholas Lovegrove, Oban Hopkins, Oscar Ho, Oliver Knuckey

THIRD ROW: Matthew Berglin, Simon Pocock, Bruno Erickson, Jack Mayo, Oliver Spurling, Rory Thorpe

ABSENT: Heath Arbuckle, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Campbell Grieves, James Wall

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famously declared that nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition (they also declared that King Arthur’s mother was a hamster and his father smelt of elderberries – but that’s beside the point) – the mooters were well warned of the gruelling challenge of arguing their hypothetical case in front of real judges and legal academics. They had been forewarned the judges would interrupt them, interrogate their reasoning, question their interpretation, and challenge them as to the legal basis of their submissions – really no worse than a typical IB History class – and the reality did not disappoint.

Mooting saw our intrepid team spend months preparing speeches to argue a civil case brought under the tort of negligence following a rather unfortunate incident involving underage drinking, an open fire, and a can of petrol – you can do the maths. 1+1 = boom. Oliver Spurling and Matthew Berglin, despite the significant preparation time, found the moot crept up on them rather fast, with calls until ungodly hours (but what Mr Zani considers an early night) to iron out the finer details. The morning of the moot saw hurried attempts to memorise their arguments.

Having grappled with a crash course on Australian judicial hierarchy, torts law, and legal analysis, as well as – and we can’t emphasise this enough – very clear lessons on courtroom etiquette –the only slip up was when Oli Spurling said “cheers” in response to the judge’s questioning and generous explanation, rather than the more conventional, wellestablished, understood-by-everyone response of “Thank you, Your Honour”. In fairness to Oli, his submissions on the case were detailed, well-structured and persuasive, demonstrating strong command of the law and case material. This is the big challenge of mooting. You might prepare the submission, but a judge will interject with questions asking you to consider an alternate scenario, or explain the limitations of your own reasoning. Judges will expect barristers to have command of relevant case precedents, whether a previous judgment is binding or persuasive, and to explain the ratio decidendi of the case. The judges did drag Oli all over the place –a type of torture Mr Zani promised is both good and character building.

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UN YOUTH

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THESE COMPETITIONS

simulate the United Nations Security Council, posing students with a range of challenging scenarios, having them advocate on behalf of a UN Security Council member across a variety of roles.

Students in the competition are judged on overall effectiveness, through their speaking skills in the chamber, ability to negotiate and utilise diplomacy with other countries, successful amendments made to the resolution, and accuracy of the team’s representation of their country and response to an issue.

In PSA UN Youth, Obi Rogers, Charlie Robinson and Ed Meadows represented the P-5 member, France, a role that wielded enormous power in negotiations. In their first experience of the competition, Tenney Yu, Eugene Cha and Yin Chen represented Mozambique. Finally, Orion Hasluck, Angus Oakeley and Campbell Grieves represented Australia.

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proposal to establish the Commission for Compensation to Individuals Affected by Unilateral Sanctions. In a wild proposal, teams considered whether the Security Council ought to permit people like Russia’s oligarchs, who are adversely affected by sanctions against the State in which they live, to submit claims requesting compensation in light of those sanctions, and even for cases to be able to be sent to the International Court of Justice for adjudication, and requiring states to submit plans for sanctions to the UN ahead of their imposition.

For Year 9s and 10s, these issues are always challenging. Not only did the groups have to undertake a crash course in the operations of the UN, but they needed to engage in detailed research of their state, considering, for instance, France’s imposition of sanctions against Russia, or Mozambique’s protracted struggles to quash terrorist groups within its borders, and its experience of African Union sanctions. In doing so, students had to consider possible legitimate uses

of sanctions, and their impacts on the human rights of workers and citizens of that State.

Students engaged in spirited debate as to the ethics of penalising peoples already living under oppressive regimes, and considering alternative mechanisms. The quality of negotiations and debate improves each year in PSA UN Youth. Mozambique spoke strongly and regularly to the first motion, as did France when given opportunities.

Particularly impressive, though, was the negotiating skills of the Australian team in the second, unprepared resolution. Somehow, in a motion to limit trade with states charged with human rights abuses, the Australians managed to get a carve out for the enormous Australian minerals and fossil fuels sectors.

UN Youth competitions are a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with global issues, practice speaking skills and engage in youth politics. Who knows, one day they could end up at the coal face of the international diplomacy!

FRONT ROW: Yin Chen, Angus Oakeley, Mr Brendan Zani (Teacher in Charge), Tenney Yu, Orion Hasluck

BACK ROW: Charlie Robinson, Ed Meadows, Wes Cooper, Oliver Patterson, Eugene Cha, Obi Rogers

ABSENT: Campbell Grieves

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ENRICHMENT

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offerings this year, there has been almost dizzying array of enrichment activities taking place in 2024. Coordinated by our Enrichment Leadership Team, these opportunities include everything from creative writing and maths extension clubs, broadening opportunities, competitions, and tailored outreach programmes with our partners in industry and academia such as the Binar Space Programme for budding young astronauts. Four flagship programmes offered are characterised by cross-campus initiatives that bring students together in the context of shared interest and passions, allowing for service and mentorship opportunities and consistent OSC involvement where possible.

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As part of the IB Diploma CAS Project (Creativity, Action, Service), Year 12 boys plan and deliver five projects to Junior School boys in Years 4-5 Enrichment, culminating in a showcase event for parents. The Senior boys gain valuable service experience in pitching instruction, lesson pacing, and managing behaviour. This year, Junior School students participated in Debating, Robotics, Media Production, Chess, and Applied Maths investigations. This collaboration fosters mutual learning, respect, and a better understanding of the Scotch journey. The programme has proven a valuable two-way learning for both sets of students.

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Leading up to the 2024 Middle School Inter-House Philosothon, over 60 students participated in workshops and lectures during the Winter Term, guided

by Scholar in Residence, Akram Azimi. These sessions encouraged critical thinking on questions regarding the ethics of art, artificial intelligence vs the human brain and when, if ever, is ageism is ok. The event offered a platform for thoughtful discussions, facilitated by 10 staff members, with 16 Year 10 Philosophy students helping as judges. Recent UWA Philosophy graduate OSC Benji Steinberg was a guest of honour. Top performers joined the Senior School Philosophy team, which secured 2nd place in the annual state competition, qualifying for the Australasian Philosothon next year.

World ScholAr'S cup

The World Scholar’s Cup is an international academic tournament featuring students from over 50 countries, designed to foster a global community of future scholars and leaders. Scotch College has participated since 2015, with over 70 students from Years 7-11 involved in 2024. Students engaged in training sessions led by Mr. Sterrett and Mr. Azimi and went on to compete in the regional round in June. Congratulations to Year 11 students Oscar Ho, and Oliver Spurling, and Simon Pocock, Alexander, who won Gold in the Champion Debate Team

section. Under the guidance of Gabriel Hodgson and Year 11 mentors, 12 top performing students went on to compete in the Global Round in Kuala Lumpur. Notable mention for Ishir Bhaduri who excelled in Kuala Lumpur, placing 34th overall in the Senior Division, while Oliver Patterson and Zach Rumball’s team ranked 17th overall.

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The First Lego League Challenge (FLL Challenge) is a hands-on STEM robotics programme for Year 6 to Year 8 students that promotes creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Participants design and programme LEGO robots for themed missions while addressing real-world issues through an Innovation Project. Teams at Scotch include Leg Godt Humans and Brick Builders, who competed in Florida and Norway with the Norway team winning the Overall Innovation Award. Senior School robotics enthusiasts took part in the First Robotics Competition (FRC), where they design and build industrial-scale robots. In 2024, the Scotch Crescendo team debuted at the WA Robotics Playoffs, winning the Excellence in Engineering Award and finishing 3rd overall.

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Year 4 Jonathan Zani, Year 5s Jaxon Li and Thomas Webb with their Senior School buddies Nicholas Zhao and Yafeng (Jacky) Yang

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Leg Godt Humans in Florida with alliance team Swampbot Robotics

1st Place for the Innovation Project at the Lego League European Open Championships

Lego League team arriving at Bodo airport, Norway.

Middle School Inter-House Philosothon

Year 8 Archer Beattie, Year 8 Max Ausden, Year 7 Hugh Tan

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LIBRARY

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IN 2024, THE SCOTCH COLLEGE

Libraries were a hub for fostering a love of reading, creating a sense of belonging, and promoting teaching and learning excellence.

Book Week was a special celebration of the joy of reading, and the Junior School were privileged to welcome local author James Foley who amazed us with his talents. The Junior and Middle School Libraries also enjoyed collaborating to organise a visit from famed author Craig Silvey, who spoke about his best-selling book “Runt”. The students learned what it takes to adapt a novel into a movie and asked a myriad questions about Mr. Silvey’s life and publications. These enriching experiences have inspired our young readers and underscored the excitement that literature brings to our school community.

This year the Middle School Library has truly been the heart of the subschool’s community. In the morning, at recess, and at lunch it is filled with students reading, playing games, solving puzzles, and creating works of art. The décor reflects the student body, featuring pottery, prints, paintings, and book recommendations from our own Scotch middle schoolers. We enjoyed an epic Book Week, for which the library created a pop-up reading space in the quad, complete with shelves of books, beanbags, and armchairs. Staff from all learning areas sat with students dressed as book characters to read under the sun, while students zealously competed to identify which three teachers were reading in full costume. We welcomed Mrs. Kuchakpour as our Middle School Teacher Librarian and Ms. Li as our Library Services Specialist.

We sadly bid a fond farewell to the wonderful Mr. Prior, whose incredible talents have now expanded as he embraced his new role as an Education Assistant at the College. While we

certainly miss his presence in the library, we are delighted to welcome back Ms. Perriam. Her experience and enthusiasm

all students. We also welcomed Mrs. Hemington as our Library Services Specialist and Mrs. Vaughan as our

In honour of Book Week, staff gathered to read in the Senior School Library in matching “Reading is Magic” T-shirts.

Headmaster Dr Alec O’Connell with students enjoying Book Week

Grey Pearson-Griffiths (Year 7) and Dylan Herbert (Year 7)

ARTS

MUSIC

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What a year. One I for sure won’t forget. From day dot of the 2023/24 academic year, we played… and we didn’t stop. From assembly performances, to festivals, to solos to more assembly performances. Song after song after song, what could be better?

Start with a bang, end with a bang, that was the aim this year. I can safely say, that is what we did. Spring term of 2023, a term of assemblies, Christmas performances and farewells, highlighted by the presentation afternoon performance of ‘We Belong’ involving the combination of 5 major Scotch Ensembles. Moments thoroughly enjoyed.

Summer term 2024. It’s time to refine. We saw two soirées full of exceptional performances, followed by the annual Scotch Intersection, an extraordinary event where the Scotch Arts come together to put on the show of a lifetime, a night not to be forgotten.

Autumn term. Wow. The music began with extraordinary back-to-back soirées, then, School of Rock, The Musical blowing away the stage. Jazz night came around, the combination of Blues improv paired with James Tunley on the mic, nothing could be better.

It was now time for the legendary, annual, Scotch College Arts day. Full of engaging workshops, great food and intense competition. Music was showcased in the highly anticipated Battle of the Bands contest, bringing about the rivalry of Figgy Tuna, Charlie Dawson, James Tunley, Tom Gleeson and myself, versus

the up and coming, Nameless, Foxx Douglas, Denver Johnson, Max Sumich and Angus Alcorn, topped off with the vice-music captain Kai Fujii, a great atmosphere.

Finally, what everyone had been waiting for, House singing. A full-term preparation leading to a singular 5-minute on stage performance to take out the shield.

After hard fought singing it came down to Anderson with Coldplay’s Viva La Vida, to take home the bacon this year. Congratulations to those boys.

And we keep going. Boys had the opportunity to go on the Scotch Music camp for three days of band workshops in preparation for the biggest term yet. Winter term started quickly, concert band featuring at assembly followed by the WA Schools Concert Band Festival where we took out an excellent grade once again.

The week after held the WA Schools Jazz Festival featuring four exceptional Scotch jazz ensembles.

Two more magnificent soirées went by, then, The Arts Showcase, ten days of non-stop arts. Scotch Rocks began the showcase with shred solos and big lights, followed by countless recitals to

showcase a year’s work for some Year 11 and 12 boys, closing the final chapter of music for the 2024 leavers.

This year we also gave our farewells to some of our beloved music teachers. Ms Alessi, Mrs Williams, Mr Gudgeon, Ms Pignéguy, and Mr Chidgzey. Thank you for everything you contributed to the College over the years, and good luck on your future endeavours.

Thank you to all for the effort put in this year. I can safely say it has exceeded expectations and is worth a big pat on the back. Congratulations to all the boys, your performances have done the College proud. It has been a privilege working as your Music Captain alongside Vice-Captain, Kai Fujii. It has been the best year of my music career, topped off with winning the Will Upson Award, it is and has been an honour.

Boys, remember, be patient, be calm and be prepared. You do music because you enjoy it, so show it, be confident in yourselves, that is what will allow you to enjoy performing over all the nerves. It’s up to you.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Kai Fujii, Mr David Chidgzey (Director), Oliver Spurling, Charles Burke

ABSENT: Elton Blackburn, Artin Taghavi Adviehchi

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FRONT ROW: Donovan Lee, Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson, Orion Hasluck, Austin Iustini

BACK ROW: Mr Mathew Laurenson (Director), Charles Tiller, Thomas Gleeson, Robert Mackay

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Lachlan Bray, Mr Rob Spence (Director), Charles Burton, John O’Connell

ABSENT: Ruben Ragnauth

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FRONT ROW: Jude Meredith-Humphry, Angus Bond, Ben Jones, Hugo Keenan

BACK ROW: Miss Aya Smith (Director), Kenneth McKenna, Chase Nerlich, Charles Baldacchino

ABSENT: Hunter Abbondanza, Elliot Meredith-Humphry

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FRONT ROW: Lucas Peirce, Reuben Hubble, Rafferty Zucal, Maxwell Hawkins, Charlie McClung, Henry Iser, Ethan Palassis, Oscar Thomson, Logan Chambers

SECOND ROW: Ms Suzanne Wydra (Director), Ryder Buck, Reginald McCarthy, Kieran Thong, Harry Jones, James Saxby, Dylan Vytialingam, Lachlan Fox, Ernest Cunneen, Ms Penny Rinaldi (Director)

THIRD ROW: Oliver Ferguson, Ahren Mahesh, Tristan Laurie, Zachary Bowen-Westphal, Jack Ierace, Thomas McCarter, Edward Wallis

ABSENT: Edward Atkins, Benjamin Lynch, Andrew Reed

TO RIGHT: Jamie Moolman, Gil Disney, Mr Luke Minness (Director), Jack Petricevic, Neo Pentony

SECOND ROW: Mr Scott Loveday (Director), Angus Oakeley, Harry Mengler, Andrea Aubault, Alexander Everett, Christian Capogreco, Seth Loveday, Wilson Fowler

ABSENT: Luca Regli

Benjamin Hofmann, Zac Macdonald, Alec Prendiville

FOURTH ROW: William Pateman, Daniel Weustink, Matthew Hale,

FRONT ROW: Patrick Murphy, Blair Haultain, Max Donaldson, Anthony Hughes, Alex Betjeman, Chi Him Chan, Tenney Yu, Tom Bowman, Oscar Ho

Adrian Garbowski, Jack Mayo, Oberon Smith

THIRD ROW: Heath Arbuckle, Thomas Downe, Charles Major, Eugene Cha,

FRONT ROW: Oscar Alder, Ajip Agung, Augustus Neo, James Buck

BACK ROW: Mr Mathew Laurenson (Director), Theodore Keenan, George Franklyn, Harrison Dolling

GuitAr MeZZoForte

FRONT ROW: Thomas Lovegrove, James Stephan, Guillaume Daoud, Thomas Osling

BACK ROW: Mr Rob Spence (Director), Charles Burton, Ahren Mahesh

ABSENT: Brenn Armstrong

FRONT ROW: George Oakeley, Ethan Palassis, Leo Niardone

BACK ROW: Jayden Chan, Cameron McLeay

ABSENT: Samuel Cimbaro, Sebastian Fugill, Dylan McKerlie, Allan Tan, Mr James Chong (Director)

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ABSENT: Ruben Ragnauth, Mr James Chong (Director) hiGhlAnd thunder

FRONT ROW: Angus Alcorn, Charles Burke, Angus Oakeley

BACK ROW: Seth Loveday, Frederick Chaney, Eugene Cha

LEFT TO RIGHT: Yin Chen, Mr Adrian Khoo (Director), Tenney Yu, Max Zhao

JAZZ 101

FRONT ROW: Noah Hubble, Maxwell Clarke, Jake Ognenis, Oliver Byrne, Jacob Haeusler

BACK ROW: Hugh Twaddle, Mr Jackson Van Ballegooyen (Director), Ms Anea Duratovic (Director), Thise Siriwardena

ABSENT: Ruben Ragnauth

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FRONT ROW: Barsa Haydari-Manesh, Benjamin Lapsley, Marcus Yang, Adalbert Koth-Ofoegbu, Charles Reed

BACK ROW: Mr Michael Perkins (Director), Chi Him Chan, William Pateman, Zac Macdonald, Kai Fujii, Mr Craig Pederson (Director)

ABSENT: Nikki Jenkins, Isla Mannolini, Michael Reed, Allan Tan

FRONT ROW: Patrick Murphy, Max Sumich, Kai Fujii, Oberon Smith

BACK ROW: Frederick Chaney, Mr Scott Loveday (Director), Oliver Spurling

FRONT ROW: Zachary Rumball, Blair Haultain, Oberon Smith, Seth Loveday, Thomas Downe, Max Sumich, Patrick Murphy

BACK ROW: Mr Luke Minness (Director), Charles Major, William Pateman, Frederick Chaney, Oliver Spurling, Adrian Garbowski, Anthony Hughes, Mr Justin Gross (Director)

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Junior School choruS

FRONT ROW: Joel Ng, Liam Reid, Matia Pantelic, Quinn Warrick, Patrick Shen, Declan Liaw, Rex Toll

SECOND ROW: Monte Bunning, Joseph Edwards, Hugh Little, Ari Musial, William Garvey, Sho Kojima

THIRD ROW: Mrs Rhiannon Hodgson (Director), Jonathan Zani, Michael Eleftheriou, Stanley Harper, Joshua Kosova, Ms Emily Honey (Director)

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Adrian Khoo (Director), Thise Siriwardena

ABSENT: Adalbert Koth-Ofoegbu, Ivan Li

Middle School FluteS

FRONT ROW: Oscar Thomson, Alexander Rogers, Oliver Ferguson, Henry Iser, Zhuo Chen

BACK ROW: Ms Penny Rinaldi (Director), Kouki Sekine, Jack Ierace, James Berean

ABSENT: Andrew Reed

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Denver Johnson, Max Sumich, Mr David Chidgzey (Director), Foxx Douglas, Angus Alcorn

FRONT ROW: Ken McKenna, Isaac Lucas, Archie Adams, Rupert Telford BACK ROW: Mr Mathew Laurenson (Director), Fletcher Edwards, Kohde Baldwin, Henry Adams

LEFT TO RIGHT: Seth Loveday, Mr Adrian Khoo (Director), Eric Deng ABSENT: Yuanzhi Hua

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FRONT ROW: Lucas Huang, Charlie Mengler, Heath Arbuckle, Thomas Mengler, Jayden Chan, Maxime Tompkin, Eric Deng

BACK ROW: Mr Griffin Wright (Director), Thomas Lovegrove, Simon Pocock, Eamonn Maher, Luis Nettleship, Konrad Michael

Scotch Flute choir

LEFT TO RIGHT: Ms Penny Rinaldi (Director), Alexander Everett, Alec Prendiville, Matthew Hale

ABSENT: Heath Arbuckle, Harry Mengler

Scotch GuitAr experience

FRONT ROW: Logan Mitchell, John O’Connell, Hamish Meharry, Lachlan Bray

BACK ROW: Ishir Bhaduri, Mr Rob Spence (Director), Xavier Vanden Driesen

ABSENT: Benjamin Bowles, Willem Campbell, Fraser Dawson

LEFT TO RIGHT: Oban Hopkins, Mr David Chidgzey (Director), Lachlan Cockerill

ABSENT: Jake Emmott

FRONT ROW: Eden Scott, Aiden Kanagaratnam, Leo Hao

BACK ROW: John O’Connell, Mr Griffin Wright (Director), Charlie McClung

FRONT ROW: Moez Ballal, Tycho Kerr, Nathan Kwok, Leo Hao, Hugo McCusker, Neo Pentony

SECOND ROW: Mrs Rhiannon

Hodgson (Director), Fergus Thunder, Charlie McClung, Tom McCarter, Dylan Vytialingam, Zac Klopper

THIRD ROW: Benjamin Mace, Yuxin Wang, Ajip Agung, Michael Mullumby, Mason Lee

ABSENT: Mason Cohen, Benjamin Lynch

Scotch Youth WindS

FRONT ROW: Sean Hee, Alexander Gumede, Sebastien Lucas, Benjamin Lapsley, Remy Collison, Clark Savundra, Hugo Webb, Zhuo Chen, Marcus Yang

SECOND ROW:Mrs Rhiannon Hodgson (Director), Barsa Haydari-Manesh, George Oakeley, Edward Hope, Mitchell Booth, Charlie Joyce, Gabe Nesa, Angus Stewart, Alexander Rogers, Julian Loscher

THIRD ROW: Max Zhao, Kouki Sekine, Thomas Osling, Jacob Haeusler, Lincoln Percy, James Berean, Adalbert Koth-Ofoegbu

FOURTH ROW: Benjamin Roberts, Sam Keyte, Bill Gao, Eamonn Maher, Hugh Twaddle, Charles Newman, Dylan McKerlie, Michael Reed

ABSENT: Oscar Herbert, Luca Regli

FRONT ROW: Hari Singam, Thomas Webb, Noah Fortin, Robert Gliddon, Declan Liaw, Hudson Buck

BACK ROW: Miss Ami Foss (Director), Thomas Janmaat, Mikal Nair, Bay Ognenis, Tobias Gliddon

BACK ROW: Rafik Ketelsen, Mr Jack Maher (Director), George Kane the eAr pluGS

FRONT ROW: Aleksa Pantelic, Luca Nottebohm, Saxon Clout

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FRONT ROW: Logan Chambers, Charlie Mengler, Heath Arbuckle, Rowan Sundaresan, Thomas Lovegrove, Maxime Tompkin, Grey Pearson-Griffiths

ROW: Mr Adrian Kingwell (Director), Jack Mayo, Myles Davies, Nicholas Lovegrove, Eli Zafiris, Simon Pocock, Wilson Fowler

George Davies, Ruben Ragnauth, Artin Taghavi Adviehchi

Wilson Fowler playing at one of the Senior School Music soirées

Oliver Spurling performing at Scotch Rocks

The Vocal Collective and Youth Voices performed Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem at Wesley Church together with the Aquinas Schola Choir, John Septimus Roe vocal scholars and the St Georges College (UWA) singers

PIPE BAND

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THE 2024 PIPE BAND has demonstrated itself as a dedicated and hardworking group of boys, committed to upholding the standards of the Pipe Band while fostering continual improvement and camaraderie among its members.

The school year began with the much-anticipated Year 12 March Out, celebrating the achievements of the departing Year 12s and setting the tone for an exciting year ahead. The Pipe Band was never short of engagements, continuing its strong tradition of performing at community events. Standout performances included those at the Mosman Park Men’s Shed, Brunswick Show, Mingenew Midwest Expo, and footy grand finals in Mortlock and Dandaragan. These events reflected the band’s passion for community service and provided opportunities to improve our skills and connect with the wider community.

The ANZAC Day dawn service and parade marked a significant event on the band’s

calendar, with the band performing in full force. It was an honour to play in memory of those who have served and continue to serve, and to march alongside veterans, servicemen and women, and other distinguished bands.

As the calendar year drew to a close, the Pipe Band performed at the Channel 7 Christmas Pageant. Once again, the band was in full force, displaying our skills as we marched through the city in our Santa hats and tinsel-covered pipes and drums, making sure to show our good side to the Channel 7 cameras.

The new year did not disappoint. The Scottish Banquet night featured a full Pipe Band visual display before leading the guests into the Dickinson Centre. The A-team also showcased their talents with a performance alongside some incredible highland dancers. A special thank you must go to the Pipe Band Parents’ Committee, who worked tirelessly to ensure the event’s success.

Athletics Day saw a visual spectacle presented by the Pipe Band, featuring amazing formations, including a grandfather clock. The display was accompanied by the debut of the band’s new rock set, composed by our very own Mr. Craig Bailey and Mr. Julian Anderson.

The Pipe Band’s success is a direct result of the leadership and unwavering passion of Mr. Bailey, Mr. Murray, and Mr. Anderson, who have facilitated the development of every piper and drummer. The time and dedication they give to the Pipe Band is unparalleled, and the band expresses its deep gratitude for their commitment and hard work.

As pipe majors, we have been honoured to lead this incredible group of boys and musicians this year. We will both cherish our time at Scotch as members of the Pipe Band. The band stands as a source of pride and excellence for the school and for all the boys who both play and march with it.

Pipe Major, Adrian Garbowski

FRONT ROW: Benjamin Stupples, Aleksa Pantelic, Angus Stewart, Mr James Murray (Pipe Instructor), Mr Julian Anderson (Drum Instructor), Keir Carlile, Oscar Unmack, George Oakeley

SECOND ROW: Noah Colliton, Max Zhao, Dexter Edwards, Tom Pascoe, Rally Moullin, Thise Siriwardena, Harrison Alder

THIRD ROW: Charles Newman, Samuel Hubble, Hugo Leary, Zachary Bowen-Westphal, William O’Hara

SECOND ROW: Charlie Joyce, Maximillian Hawley, Cooper Jacobs, Campbell Menadue, Jack Boylson, Archie Cox, Isaak Ventouras, George Foster, Charles Burke, Lewis Duplock, Dexter Edwards, Patrick Murphy, Angus Alcorn, Christopher Lapsley, Max Zhao

Anderson, Thomas Gamble, Oscar Denniss

FOURTH ROW: Thomas Sojan, Thomas Lovegrove, Alexander Wallace, James Bowie, Dallmyn Kelly, Blake Atkinson, Riley McKinnon-Smith, Benji Landau, Jude Quinlivan, Sebastian Ausbruch, Felix Constantine, Oliver Risinger, Zachary

FRONT ROW: Lachlan Teissier, Oliver Wandel, Mitchell Henwood, Cooper Campbell, Adrian Garbowski, Mr Craig Bailey (Pipe Band Master), Bram Ezekiel, Mr Julian Anderson (Drum Instructor), Thomas Chalmers, Thomas Harris, Matthew Rayner, William Buur-Jensen, Samuel Doney, Liam Locke

Samuel Hubble, Charles Newman

THIRD ROW: Gabriel Nesa, Harley Kitts, Oscar Male, Stirling Buchanan, Louis Stamatopoulos, Hague Brennan, Luke Unsworth, Jasper Constantine, Ezekial Ritchie, Oliver Montandon, Ryder Campbell, Angus Oakeley, Kieran Talbot,

FIFTH ROW: Joseph Finn, Piran Wallace, Lucas Marley, Daniel Weustink, Rafferty Donovan, Wesley Cooper, Marc Ricciardello, Oliver Patterson, George Gale, Matthew Hale, Bruno Erickson, Dominic Van Niekerk, Luke Brennan, Eugene Cha pipe BA nd

SENIOR SCHOOL DRAMA

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HE EXCITEMENT WAS THROUGH THE ROOF IN 2024, as the Senior Musical, The School of Rock, stormed the stage. The show follows Dewey Finn, a failed rock musician who poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school while hoping to pursue his dream. The show encompassed live music from both a professional band and students in the cast playing the electric guitar, drums, bass and piano. Choreographed dancing and incredible singing captured the true rock essence with a twist of Scotch style. It was the first musical at Scotch

way however, through teamwork, help from the backstage crew, the lighting, sound and costumes, the hurdles were overcome and led to a once in a lifetime performance and electric atmosphere for all involved.

In the final week of Autumn Term, the entire Senior School took part in one of the most exciting days of the year, Arts Day. This day captured the true essence of the Arts, as well as Scotch students’ creativity, encouraging boys to explore the areas of the Arts they may not have explored before. The areas included Drama, Graphic Design, Photography, Media, Music, and Visual Arts in workshops and competitions. The day concluded with the annual House Singing competition, with the theme being “One”. All houses brought their spirit and vocals, as the competition was the perfect finish to an incredible day.

The beginning of the Winter Term saw the highly anticipated annual PSA Theatre Sports competition. Run by the Australian Institute of Theatre Sports, the Scotch Year 12 Team was eager to take the W for the first time since the competition’s commencement in 2022. Spectators saw the Scotchie Wotchies pull out their best dance moves in their team intro. Following this, a multitude of improvisational games began, with Scotch boys participating in team and individual games such as That’s Right, Word at a Time and Emotional Replay, scoring higher and higher as the night progressed. The final standings saw

Scotch in second, a mere 2 points behind back-to-back winners Christ Church. Despite the narrow loss, the Year 12s and spectators thoroughly enjoyed the fun and entertaining night and saw some creatively imagined performances from all schools involved.

The final week of Winter Term saw the Year 11s and 12s showcase their hard work from the year, across all art forms including contemporary music, paintings and ceramics, media films, and drama. Packed into one epic night in the foundation theatre, the audience got to experience firsthand the immense talent and creativity of Year 11 and 12 ATAR Drama Students, in their respective works. The evening opened with the Year 11s group performance, Daggers Drawn, a contemporary adaptation of compiled extracts from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, emphasising the rivalry between Montague and Capulet households. Following this, the Year 12s performed a variety of originally written and adapted monologues, showcasing a varied breadth of different acting styles through a broad array of characters, dealing with different internal and external conflicts. Showing off their skill and commitment one final time before completing their mock and WACE Practical Drama Exams. It was an amazing night and a perfect way to cap off Drama for the year.

Overall, 2024 was a special, exciting, and eventful year for Scotch Drama and a great farewell for the Year 12 to wrap up their final year.

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Marcel Michaud as Dewey Finn

The finale of School of Rock, The Musical with Dewey Fin played by Archie Gilchrist

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SECOND ROW: Ms Sarah Combes (Director), Blake Atkinson, Jack Mayo, Alexander Donald, Angus King, Oscar Foster, Magnus Fleming, Cooper Trumbull, Thomas Lovegrove

THIRD ROW: Fletcher Drake Neal, Archie Gilchrist, Nicholas Lovegrove, Mitchell Henwood, Stellan Edwards, Bram Ezekiel, Rafferty Donovan

ABSENT: Wesley Cooper, Karl Evans, Jack Mansell, Marcel Michaud, Oliver Montandon, Artin Taghavi Adviehchi

FRONT ROW: Tenney Yu,

Nicholls, Angus Crawford, Charles Major, Charles Bowles, Max Thorpe, Alexander Everett, Foxx Douglas, Dylan Burke

FRONT ROW: Sebastian Noonan, Ollie Acklin, Ernest Cunneen, Oscar Alder, Reggie McCarthy, Noah Shaw, Aiden Kanagaratnam, Rohan van Wyk

SECOND ROW: Mrs Sara Green (Drama Teacher), Austin Aitken, Charlie McClung, Charlie Mengler, Ben Lynch, Ruben Ragnauth, Jeter Lee, Matthew Capper

THIRD ROW: Ted Gilchrist, Austin Palassis, George Davies, Harry Sampson, Hamish Meharry, Ethan Palassis

FOURTH ROW: Jack Petricevic, Luca Nottebohm, Rowan Sundaresan, Daniel Sahba, Jake Hancock

ABSENT: Benji Clayton, Brodie Gillett, Guy Solomons, Thomas Trembath

MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA

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Wind in the WilloWS A tiMeleSS AdVenture: the MAGic oF the Wind in the WilloWS on StAGe

FOR NEARLY A CENTURY, Kenneth Grahame’s enchanting tales of the riverbank have captivated audiences, weaving their charm through stages, screens, and animated series. The beloved characters—the cunning Water Rat, the endearing Mole, the gruff yet wise Badger, and the exuberant Mr. Toad— have charmed the hearts of young

and old around the globe. Now, these cherished friends, along with the mischievous Wildwooders’, have come to life in a vibrant stage adaptation by Tony Nicholls at the Foundation Theatre.

Witnessing this classic story unfold on stage was a delightful experience for those familiar with the book. For newcomers, this performance could spark a lifelong love affair with Grahame’s timeless tale!

As a director, I strive to select plays that resonate deeply with the cast while presenting them with exciting challenges. The Wind in the Willows was the perfect choice. Its sharp wit and dynamic characters offered each performer a chance to shine in comedic roles whilst developing a character from a beloved narrative.

The dedication of the cast and crew was nothing short of inspiring. With tireless efforts, they transformed the stage into a realm of laughter and adventure, showcasing incredible perseverance, courage, and teamwork. The culmination of their hard work was a trio of performances that echoed with laughter throughout the Foundation Theatre, creating an unforgettable journey filled with friendship and lasting memories.

This production not only entertained but also forged connections, reminding us all of the joy that comes from storytelling and the magic of working together.

I like doing drama because I just love the feeling of being up on that stage and talking in front of people, I love the feeling of making people laugh. I wanted to be in the production because I love hanging out with friends. There are a lot of good moments that come out of the production, the way the production kept on progressing was fun. Finally, I hope that all of the kids who perform in Years 6 and 7 and who watch us look up to us and encourage them to participate in the next production. Ollie Acklin, Year 8

The reason I joined the production this year is because I heavily enjoyed the production last year and I knew that this would be a good opportunity for my co-curricular experience. Also, I love the subject Drama and I would like to expand my knowledge of the performing arts. Daniel Sahba, Year 8

The reason I wanted to join the play was to meet new people and make new connections. When doing drama it feels like I can be someone else and that I can be a new character that I can experience. This production has really helped me come out of my comfort zone and let me start to develop new aspects to my character. Brodie Gillet, Year 8

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WRITING AWARDS AND PRIZES

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Mary Oliver writes, “In creative work — creative work of all kinds — those who are the world’s working artists are not trying to help the world go around, but forward. Which is something altogether different from the ordinary. Such work does not refute the ordinary. It is, simply, something else. Its labor requires a different outlook — a different set of priorities.” Hopefully you will be able to see this intent, to see the ordinary and re-examine it, in the following student work.

Each year there are hundreds of entries sent for publication in our in-house electronic creative writing publication The Raven, a publication that comes out each term of the academic year and can be found via the Scotch homepage. At the end of the year a panel of judges rank the top finalists for The Raven prizes and each year this is a difficult judgement to make. The Raven 2024 prizes are awarded to: Years 9 and 10 Script Writing: Tenney Yu for his script “The Price of Love”; Years 11 and 12 Poetry: Tom Magtengaard, Year 11 for his poem entitled “Eulogising Elegies” and the Years 11 and 12 Prose prize: Alastair Walker for his short story “The Driver.” Students also publish their visual art in The Raven and this year has, again, seen wonderful creative and artist works. Creative writing and visual art are alive and well at Scotch.

Five of our Year 10 students have been a part of the Young Writers’ Programme for the year. Each term they have attended a day-long writers’ workshop at the Fremantle Literacy Centre, housed in the old Fremantle Prison. The boys were able to work with published Australian writers and other talented writing peers from other schools across the state in person. These boys were: Raf Donovan, Alex Everett, Wilson Fowler, Campbell Grieves and Alexander Griffin.

Many of our students entered poems into the nation-wide Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards and received very encouraging feedback from the judges. You can find some of these poems below.

One of our Year 12 students, Alastair Walker, has been recognised in the prestigious and highly competitive national short story competition, 2024 Best Australian Yarns, winning the Youth prize for his age group, for his short story “Roadkill.”

The following creative writing pieces include the above-mentioned prizewinning works.

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Alastair Walker, Year 12

A streetlamp protruded angrily from the red dirt, tossing meagre light across the road, like a doctor’s torch examining the scars of a patient. Nothing grows close to the road. Nothing lives. The council cut back the bush a couple metres either side to make space for cars to stop, and for far too widely dotted streetlamps. The road curved uncaringly through the bush, paying no heed to the paths that came before it. David’s car complained its way up the hill and bore left. Around the corner, the northern scrub fell away to bare red pea-gravel that carved the borders of the town. The light used to bounce off the dew that basked on the low-lying bush, birthing moonlight once more from the ground. Now the red emptiness lies across the land, and the futile moon throws its beams for none to see. Patches of ryegrass jut from the yards in the town, watered dutifully by some residents, neglected entirely by others.

David dragged up his handbrake and killed the ignition. Small flakes of oncewhite paint fluttered off the door as he closed it, like artificial snow. His steelcapped boots parted the grass of the church lawn like Moses parted the sea, or perhaps how the dreamtime serpent parted the mountains to make way for the valleys. The summer sun beat against his ochre skin, like it had for generations. He opened the door gingerly and walked inside. The church was rather unassuming. It boasted no spires, no stained-glass mosaics, no grand arches.

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Tom Magtengaard, Year 11

How romantic, their elegies eulogise them, Chasing thrills thro’ self-indulgent pursuits. In heart-breaking wisps of woe. Swingin’ with the stars, Yet the glamour is a façade. Ribbons running down their faces, All but reduced to skin and bone, Celestials displayed, mortal when alone.

It was, in fact, an amalgamation of four large shipping containers, with a roof hastily manifested above. Yet, despite its lack of grandeur, it held great significance for David.

He walked past the trestle table that guarded the entrance, bearing cups and a jug of ice water that was warm by nine in the morning. To either side of the aisle, plastic chairs imitated pews, and large fans tried to exert some control over the climate of the room. David sat down in the second row from the front. For as long as he could remember, he had gone to church. Not because of the wishes of his family, or himself, but as a part of the local school. He had spent many a Sunday morning fidgeting in these rows, wishing to be in the community pool, or back home watching cartoons. But that was a long time ago. No longer did he want to run out of the cramped building and go for a swim. He found himself coming here often, not for the services, but for his own kind of worship.

Eight years ago, David had sat in that row and tried to grasp something far too overwhelming for a 10-year-old to properly comprehend. He had watched a pair of heavy wooden boxes be carried in, and then out. He had felt the hugs of those who felt pity for him and heard the words of condolences. He had felt the tears run from his eyes. But, even if he could sense these things, his mind could not quantify, or comprehend, all he had lost. And so here now he sat and said goodbye once more to his parents. His memory of them was blurred from years of trying so hard to remember, like a CD

warped from overuse. He had lost forever the sound of their voices, the gleam of their smiles, the comfort of their family game nights. He had lost the song lines that his mother would trace out for him, lost the memory of camping with his dad. So much had been taken from him, lost to time, stolen so violently.

The crash had happened not far from town. David’s mum and dad, in their ’86 Honda Accord, stood no chance in the face of a three tonne Hilux doing 120. Though so many memories had faded, he could still remember listening around a half-closed door as a cop told his grandmother what had happened. “They were found, after a brief search, thrown from the vehicle, lying about 20 metres from the crash. I’m sorry.”

David sat there for a while, alone in that church, and silently conversed with his mum and dad. He told them about his week, about work, about how grandma was doing.

The sickening heat bore into David as he walked back to his car. He pulled out of the church carpark. The open sprawl of the town once more returned to surroundings of low-lying bush. He cruised along the pock-marked road. This stretch of road was a painful one. About thirteen kilometres lay between his house and the town. Somewhere along that stretch, at some point unknown to him on that thirteen thousand metre stretch, he had been robbed of so much. He missed them painfully, and the only people present to console him as he drove home were the faceless drivers, attacking their way down the opposite lane.

Gold rays, on celebrity skin, Their hair caught in the wind. All but dreams and nightmares in my bed, Getting twisted in my head. Is it romantic, how their elegies eulogise them? It’s brave to be nothing to no one at all.

Tenny Yu, Year 9

Frankenstein’s laboratory seems extra cold that particular day, like a sort of burning cold. The monster stands in front of what used to be a very passionate and energetic Frankenstein, now reduced to a husk of a man, a bottle full of pent-up emotion. Lightning flashes outside the window as the scene begins...

Frankenstein: Be gone, Monster. I have nothing of good intention to say to you.

Monster: Oh, believe me creator, nor do I to you.

Frankenstein: What is it now that you want from me? You think I will reward you handsomely for killing my brother - .

Monster: interjects - only an example of a fraction of my torment...

Frankenstein stands up violently, knocking over his chair as he throws himself at the monster. The monster simply catches him by the midsection and tosses him back. Frankenstein hits the floor and struggles to get up.

When the dAWn BreAKS Val Davies, Year 11

Frankenstein: Hellish fiend! Torment does not begin to describe my own life! But, oh dear monster, I will be happy to share with you what it means to suffer. To suffer is to have created YOU! To be responsible for the birth of the bane of my existence. Every night I wish nothing more than for you to become fiction, a myth, for you to walk into the forest and become a cryptid, all so that I can finally be left alone... sighs. What do you know of remorse, Monster? Oh, who am I kidding? Of course you don’t know a thing about it! After all, you took the life of a child without batting an eye. Laughs in a strained way. Remorse is regretting one’s actions and attempting to make amends. I feel remorse whenever I gaze upon you. I never intended to create what you have become, a living dichotomy, a transgression of all things natural, the world’s biggest hypocrite! You want affection, and so you take loved ones away from others. It was a bride you wanted, correct?

In deepest slumber, in the blackest of black, dark visions won’t abate, Of Achilles and I, in Hector’s body, at the city gates. Turbulent troubles wrestle mercilessly inside, Dragged forth behind a golden chariot exultant death undignified.

Yet as the last celestial star lingers then fades, An angelic light kiss to my face it pervades. For in the bright dawn I awake to the peace, Where every loathsome belief now does cease. Each blade of grass, each flowering tree, Is touched by dawn’s sweetest melody. A symphony of crimson and sparkling golds, God’s masterful creation is a wonder to behold.

Thou, more powerful than any Satan sinner, I lose my fear in incandescent shimmer. Triumphant to that within my thoughts amiss, And draw my dreaming spirit deep down to the abyss.

With each new dawn, a new beginning beckons, A chance to rise above the ancient wars that threaten. And seize the day in uncorrupted time, My thoughts a chance to realign.

Monster: Yes, that is what I desire. Frankenstein: What is stopping me from not doing it? I could do the two years. Create this second grotesque beast for you. And then I could just not power it. I could strip it away from you as easily as you snapped my brother’s neck. And there would be nothing you could do about it. You think after all these years I haven’t created a way to kill you? Me, Sir Frankenstein? Of course I have and believe me, I have been tempted to use it throughout this conversation. You believe you know pain, Monster. I will show you pain as I render the flesh from your yellowed bones and feed it to the dogs. Revenge is an old friend, and I will ensure that mine against you will be my finest creation; my best art. You know what? I will grant your request. But just know that the end result may not be what you desire. You believe me a God, Monster! Then I shall create your Eve, Adam, before I strike both of you down like Cain did Abel.

AGAin And AGAin

Jacob Clark, Year 11

Predictable, monotonous, repetitive, Like a line of ants, just on a railway. Meant to see green, light, and the blue of day, Sent to see white and black on a page.

Talking and knowing of earth, sand and clay, Living and experiencing stone, brick and cement. The heartbeat of our roots fading to none, Like a ship slowly sinking to the bottom of the sea.

But not without weeds in the cracks between tiles, Persistent in the face of eradication. Like the roadworks that never stop, Always remembered in the darkest of days.

Wanting to experience a clear night’s sky, The smell of dew beckoning us to stray. A distant want to feel soft, natural grass, But why only can I ponder this in a Marine Biology class?

(MArch out hAiKu) FAreWell

Sam Lindley, Year 7

The day of goodbye, People will cry, not sadness, But instead, gladness.

(MArch out hAiKu) leFt

Jack Pedersen, Year 7

Year 12s march right down, Out into the sunset, sad, Many people leave.

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Max Thorpe, Year 12

Their home used to be beautiful in the morning. The sun would slowly rise above the surrounding treetops, casting a gentle spell on their home as it emerged from the cool darkness of night. Soft beams of light would pierce through the leaves of their fig tree, scattering yellow shards of warmth onto the dew-coated blades of grass. The exuberant singsong of the local magpies would wake the entire family, commencing their typical morning routine.

They loved their house. It embodied everything of meaning in their life. It was more than just a dwelling, it was a sanctuary, a haven that encapsulated their family’s way of life. Words to describe their home did not come to breath easily. They struggled to verbalise the feeling that precipitated from it to others, but this didn’t bother them. Even though their home was such a significant being in their life, they found solace in their own connection and didn’t seek justification from outside sources.

Dawn really was a magical time of day there. In fact, so was every other time of day. From the water glistening in their pool when the sun was high, to the deep red sunsets over the lemon tree and the sound of the cicadas in the night, there was something special about their home. Something only the Johnsons felt. They didn’t just live in their home, their home lived in them. Like a living organism its pulse was in harmony with the Johnsons.

But one day things changed. The house lost its special touch. The Johnsons became disconnected from their home and their way of life was altered. Forever. The kids were playing in the cubbyhouse when it started. Through a small crack in the old wooden fence they saw a removal truck in the driveway next door. “I didn’t know we were getting neighbours,” the young boy murmured to his sister. The pair rushed through the house and into the front living room window to have a

closer look at what was going on across the fence, alerting their parents on the way past. They found it most peculiar. The house that had been abandoned for as long as they could remember suddenly had a new family moving into it. With no notice. No home open, no auction, no For Sale sign. Nothing.

The entire family peered through the front curtains as they watch their new neighbours move in. Their kids were already making themselves at home, galivanting through the streets. The little boy was jumping his bike off the gutter and onto the road whilst the girl was drawing hopscotch games on the pavement with bright white chalk. Meanwhile the parents were off carrying obnoxious furniture into the house. Loud red leather sofas and horse skin rugs. Their style of decor didn’t suit the area. It was profoundly foreign to the surrounding environment. So was the family.

Several nights elapsed and the new neighbours were yet to introduce themselves. The Johnsons found this rather odd given the welcoming nature of the neighbourhood; however they were going away for the weekend and thought it would be best to get on the front foot and introduce themselves first. So, they sat down as a family and constructed a welcome letter which was to be placed under the neighbour’s door upon their departure.

Hi there,

We are the family next door. Welcome to the neighbourhood; it is so great to have a new family on the street. We are going away for the weekend, so feel free to make yourselves at home. We have a pool out the back that you can cool off in if it gets hot. We hope you’re settling in well and look forward to meeting you in person on our return.

Kind regards, The Johnson Family

Upon return from their weekend away the Johnsons did not receive the reception they were expecting. The newcomers hadn’t just settled into their own house, they had settled into the Johnson’s home as well. The old wooden fence that once divided the two residences had been completely dismantled. The new family’s car was parked in their garage and the ancient ghost gum which stood tall above the Johnson’s front yard was nowhere to be seen. Their living room was furnished with a red leather couch and a horsehair rug. Meanwhile out the back there was a large group of people gathered, offloading a deafening raucous sound into the air. An auction was taking place to sell the Johnson’s home and belongings to the highest bidder. Like a swarm of blood thirsty mosquitos, the bidders started wailing, thrusting their paddles deep into the air only to be met with sharp chirps from the auctioneer to bring them higher. “Sixty-five thousand, any advancements of sixty-five thousand? No? Sixty-five thousand going once, sixty-five thousand going twice. Sold for sixty-five thousand to the man in the white!”

The debacle completely bewildered the Johnsons. What had happening to their home? It had fallen apart right before their very eyes. Over a period of time that seemed like nothing to them their home had been completely stolen. No notice, no warning. Nothing. Almost instantaneously the strange family that appeared out of nowhere had overrun their quaint little slice of serenity. Everything they though was normal had become a relic of the past and their way of life appeared to be no longer viable. The existence that they created and understood had been swept away from under their feet, leaving them strangers in their own home, sentenced to the fringe of their own world.

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Alastair Walker, Year

12

The rain was loud on the roof of the Prius as Mike waited. Looking out the cramped rear-view mirror, it was hard to make out the car parked behind him, even with the wiper on full blast. The cars on the road next to him whipped by too quickly for such poor conditions, their headlights racing across his side mirror like the beacon of a lighthouse, making him wince as they passed. He shifted his gaze down to his phone fitted in the mount on his dash. The group he was picking up had pre-booked the Uber earlier that day but were now nearly fifteen minutes late. Classic, he thought, and gazed into the building his sat next to.

The stark marble and glass of the building’s lobby imposed itself on outsiders as they passed. A pearlescent chandelier blossomed out from the grandiose arches of the roof. It diffused the room’s gentle light, casting playful rays against the bespoke couches and the bold neo-modern art. Such flawless light seemed out of place as it landed on the sidewalk, a golden sunset falling on a dull horizon. Thin, jet-black pillars guarded the wide floating steps that gently spiralled out of the view afforded to those beyond the boundaries of the building. The doors were two panes of glass, perfectly clear if not for the rain distorting the display that lay behind them. It was another five minutes before the doors drew themselves open. Mike was leant awkwardly across his passenger seat when the group began walking out through the blanket of rain to the car. He had been looking up at the façade of the building. The sheer glass spanned out unendingly across the building, almost entirely uninterrupted save for what looked like a large balcony on perhaps the seventh or eighth floor, although it was hard to tell through the rain. Seeing his guests approach, he lunged back into his seat and busied himself with untangling a twist that had manifested in his seatbelt during the sudden jerk. The rain was the heavy kind that was hard to walk through, that saturated any jacket you might have and forced its way into every compartment of your bag. But it was no match for the umbrellas of the group. It fell, as if fed by a drainpipe, off the perimeter of the umbrellas, but took care to splash away from those underneath rather than onto their shoes. The umbrellas were drawn swiftly shut and the group was seated in the Prius, without a drop of rain daring to sully their presence.

Three of them were arranged on the back seats, a man and two women, the fourth sitting in the passenger seat next to Mike. The back seaters’ conversation had run unbroken as they entered the car, and as Mike ran his eyes with artificial cheer across his rear-view mirror, none of them bothered meeting his gaze, too busy casually conversing to concern themselves with such frivolities. The man in the passenger seat offered a brief pleasantry.

“Been a busy night so far?”

“Yeah, pretty busy. Most Saturdays are, ya know, lots of people going out. You guys heading out for anything special?”

But the man clearly felt that his social quota had been met, and phased back into conversation with the others, leaving an awkward silence hanging in the air, interrupted only by the exhausted engine whining to life.

As the man in the passenger seat twisted to look back at the other members of his group, Mike glimpsed at what he wore. The man’s suit made a mockery of Mike’s sweater. The crisp white collar laughed at his cheap, poorly ironed polo, and the designer belt revelled in its superiority over the tired waistband of his khaki pants. Even with such picture-perfect clothes, ironed, steamed, polished, fitted, the kind of clothes that Mike would be worried to move in for fear of creasing the gorgeous design, the man appeared perfectly comfortable. He consumed the space around his seat, luxuriating like a king on his throne. Mike sat up, nothing but a cheap knock-off of the man, attempting to present his own sense of power, of confident comfort. His efforts were futile. The man continued to lounge; the seat of the Prius transformed into a designer sofa beneath him. He shared easy conversation with his peers in the back, and his arrogant cologne wafted throughout the car.

The trip wasn’t far, but the evening traffic hindered their progress. Mike did his best to focus on the drive, to disregard his guests in the same relaxed way that they ignored him. He couldn’t help but flinch slightly at the high-pitched laughs issued at the summary of each witty anecdote. The brake lights of the traffic ahead left a red hue in the air, and the rain on the windows ceremoniously played the role of the lobby’s chandelier, elegantly diffusing the light throughout the car. One of the women’s bracelets caught the light, and clear diamond turned to the deep red of the sky at dusk. Mike could picture the awkward way that the light would highlight his razor burn.

Mike was pleased to make the final turn of the trip. As he looked for a place to park, the curved driveway of a fine French restaurant revealed itself from behind a parked car.

“Just in there, thanks mate.”

The man had decided to finally re-emerge from his conversation. Mike spun the wheel, rolling along until the rain no longer fell on the car, shielded by the overhang of the building. His guests left him swiftly, without another word. Mike watched them glide away, sliding easily past a queue and into the building. He was interrupted by an awful scraping sound filling the car, the wipers complaining at being left on despite the absence of rain. He pulled back out onto the street, and watched as his phone redirected him to his next pickup.

CREATIVE ARTS

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AS the creAtiVe ArtS cAptAinS oF 2024, We Were excited to enhAnce the culture, pArticipAtion, And enthuSiASM SurroundinG the creAtiVe ArtS

At Scotch throuGhout the pASt YeAr.

THE CONTINUATION OF THE

MEDIA CLUB as part of the Year 10 Service programme provided an incredible opportunity for Year 10 students, regardless of their media background, to develop camera, editing, and collaboration skills in a supportive environment. We really enjoyed supporting the boys with filming projects for IB re-registration, to capturing moments at PSA fixtures, and promoting Scotch Global. Media Club fosters a deeper appreciation for the Creative Arts among younger students, and it is something we are proud to have helped to facilitate this year.

A standout event was Intersection 2024. Drama monologues, dance and musical performances, digital art and media came together beautifully. The atmosphere in and around the Foundation Theatre was electric as students showcased their talents. The Creative Arts contribution showcased stunning live painting, wheel pottery, and captivating films projected onto the Dickinson Centre wall.

The Melbourne Arts Tour during the April school holidays was filled with industry workshops, gallery visits, and theatre shows. The group encountered challenges that pushed their creativity and encouraged them to step out of their comfort zones. This week of immersion in the Melbourne Arts scene left them feeling inspired to embark on their own creative projects. We hope future Arts students will seize the opportunity to embrace the next tour of this kind when it arises.

The third annual Senior School Arts Day wrapped up the Autumn term in style, providing students with hands-on workshops led by industry professionals. Participants engaged in a Special Effects and Foley workshop in Media, while

Visual Arts students collaborated on an Indigenous Art project alongside a House Art initiative, making for a truly enriching day.

To kick-off our Winter Term 2024 Arts Showcase Week, the Visual Art and Design Exhibition transformed the Maths and Commerce building into a vibrant gallery. With a wonderful turnout on both nights, the exhibition featured breathtaking paintings, ceramics, and digital art, culminating in the awarding of prizes.

The Arts Showcase week concluded with the Director’s Cut Media Night, highlighting the talent and passion across the year groups. From Year 9’s inventive “No Budget Remakes” to Year 10’s Action film trailers and the Film History and Music Video sequences created by our Year 11s, the range of creativity on display was truly inspiring. The evening culminated in the Year 12 IB Film and Media ATAR final presentations.

These final Arts events were significant for us as Year 12 students, marking the culmination of years spent working hard to hone skills, their work for support networks that included friends, family, the school community, and beyond. We found ourselves reflecting on the journey we’ve taken through the Creative Arts in the Senior School and feel thankful to have experienced all it encompassed. We are so appreciative that our family, friends, and even those outside of school, came together to support our efforts.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Scotch Creative Arts teachers for their unwavering support and dedication in nurturing our talents. The connections and memories we have forged through these opportunities will stay with us for years to come.

Lastly, we encourage all students to get involved in the Creative Arts at Scotch, and we eagerly anticipate what the future holds for our Creative Artists!

the creAtiVe ArtS contriBution ShoWcASed StunninG liVe pAintinG, Wheel potterY, And cAptiVAtinG FilMS proJected onto the dicKinSon centre WAll.

Darcy Gifford

The Melbourne Arts Tour

SPORTS

THIRD ROW: Mr Mark Gale (Coach), Hudson Ramm, Aiden Weaver, Flynn Macnamara, Hudson Kilburn, Oscar Fillmore, Harrison Dodd, Harrison Hanrahan, Wyatt Williams, Jed Pethick, Johntie Schulz, Levi Martin, Jaxson Lee, Dex Edwards, Max Albrecht, Jack Keys, Flinn Robinson, George Gibson, Tomas Robaina Chacon, Thomas Patrick, Oliver Byrne, Max Hampson, Louis Collison, Mr Cas Gabriels (Coach)

Edward Davis, Owen Chaloner, Oliver Risinger, Cambell Johnston, Anton Savanyo

Julius Edwards, William Blaxell, Lachlan Gillett, Sebastian Siu, Xavier Fugill, Joseph Purser, William Carmichael, Lewis Stepatschuk, Brodie Donkin,

SIXTH ROW: Oliver Warden, Leighton Young, Xavier Risinger, James Wall, Eugene Cha, Caden Hart, Richard Gamble, Jonathan Gattorna, Taj Martin,

Benji Dempster Park, Mr Oscar Bird (Coach)

SECOND ROW: Mr John Sheridan (Coach), Mr Max Bailey (Coach), Henry Dove, Maxwell Hawkins, Xavier Gooding, Toby Thorpe, Hugh Croot, Remy Collison, Lucas Fry, Edward Hope, George Pettit, Angus McIntosh, Benjamin Wallbank, Taka Simon, Louis Gale, Justin Skirving, George Kane, William Liston, Mitchell Pearcey, Christopher Lapsley, Samuel Murfett, Emerson McNally, James Walawski, Maximus Pienaar, Luke Schaufler, Mr Peter Burt (Coach)

Connor McManus, Samuel Doney, Zac Bowen-Westphal, Benjamin Scott, Archie Douglas, Charles Williams, Taj Torabi, Henry Dyke, Austin Roberts, Hugh Twaddle, Zain Valibhoy, Allan Lawson, Oscar Foster, Oliver Knuckey, Luke Wessels, Fletcher Hector, Spencer Chapple, Lachlan Pastor,

FRONT ROW: Louis Joyce, James Buck, Ben Lapsley, Luka Simpson, James Bass, Jack Watson, Sam Lonnie, Charles Lonnie, Waliko Mfune, Archer Day, Loch Mactaggart (Vice Captain), Hudson Hammond (Vice Captain), James Taskunas (Captain), Billy Mahaffy (Vice Captain), James Davis, Angus Russell, Garrett Babon, Harrison Macnamara, Darcy Mackinnon, Alexey Albrecht, Edward Statham, Henry Evans, Marcus Hennessy

Campbell Menadue, Owen Ogden, Lincoln Percy, Max Jenkinson, Harry Williams, Samuel Magtengaard, Michael Willis, Deon Sim, Thomas Crossing, Jake Vonic, Cooper Jacobs, Mr Tony Doney (Coach) FIFTH ROW: Mr Hamish Sutherland (Coach), Mr David Gault (Head of Sport), Hamish Cooper, Thomas Chambers, Charlie Warden, Olivier Fielkie,

Jonathan Donnelly, Beau Routledge, Foxx Douglas, Zachary McManus, William O’Hara, Rowan Sundaresan, Tom Pascoe, Jacob Young,

FOURTH ROW: Mr Kristian Leeson (Assistant Head of Sport), Mr Richard Foster (Director of Co-Curricular), Edward Wallis, Hugo Webb, George Burbury,

SEVENTH ROW: Jake Daw, Lincoln McIntosh, Oscar Liggins, Sonny Garlick, Tom Ahern, Myles Davies, Cameron Schirmer, Jack Ashby, James Liston, Matthew Hale, Jackson Korten, James Stephan, Raf Donovan, Christian Melsom, Spencer Johnston, Isaac Oddy, Aidan Marstrand, Jack Douglas, George Gale, Harper Banfield, Van Jasper, Campbell Elliott EIGHTH ROW: Ben Hoffman, Will Canby, Will Duplock, Elliot Cooper, Clancy Banfield, Edward Gilmour, Peter Hick, Joshua Thomas, Will Jenkinson, Theo Eyglaar, Cody Curtin, Jay Elliott-Tideman, Hudson Weir, Franklin Lough, Mitchell Henwood, Tom Brown, Louis Poulson, Thomas Lambo, Charlie Banfield, Archie Gilchrist, Rohan Bignell, Rafferty McDonald ABSENT: Benjamin Barnes, Tahj Bird, Hugh Boxshall, Cruz Braddock, Declan Chamberlain, Charles Clarke, Jayden Clarke, Gethin Dobbs-Evans, Jake Freestone, Troy Gardner, Harry Hristofski, Santiago James, Toby Jones, Louis Joyce, Angus King, Thomas Lister, Luis Nettleship, William Pateman, Austin Prendiville, Benjamin Pritchard, Rory Purser, Hugo Silbert, Digby Smith, James Tan, Valentin Vorholz, Mr Bill Biffen (Coach), Mr James Bridle (Coach), Mr Michael Brinsden (Coach), Mr James Hindle (Coach), Mr Simon Hope (Coach), Mr George Graham (Coach), Mr Matthew Jahn (Coach), Ms Annie Stapleton (Coach), Mr Grant Szalek (Coach), Mr Wade Wingfield (Coach)

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Captain of Badminton, Oscar Ho

BASKETBALL

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THE 2024 BASKETBALL SEASON was one of ups and downs, but ultimately it was a testament to the resilience and growth of our team. We started the season facing some tough losses, but as the season progressed, the team improved tremendously. It was a journey where every game was an opportunity to grow stronger, and by the end of the season, we had shown our worth, falling just short against some powerhouse teams.

One of the defining moments came during the game against Aquinas in the spring term. Although it was a neck-andneck battle and one we ended up losing, that game marked a turning point for our team. The scoreboard didn’t reflect the effort and heart that the team put in, and it was clear that the second half of the season would be different. The boys came together, worked harder, and fought for every possession.

Our commitment and belief in our ability to compete with the best schools in the PSA grew stronger.

The highlight of the season was undoubtedly the final game against Wesley College. It was the last game for the Year 12s, and everyone played with unmatched heart and determination. After a thrilling game that went into overtime, we secured a historic win by 7 points, sending the Year 12s off in the best possible way. This win wasn’t just about the score; it symbolized the growth and grit that the team had developed over the season.

While this year wasn’t the year of Blackwood, it was the year that Scotch Basketball made a loud statement. We proved that we are up there with the best, and we set the foundation for future teams to carry the torch. The belief that other schools were better than us at basketball has been broken, and Scotch Basketball is now a force to be reckoned with.

Lastly, a huge thank you to our coaches—CJ, Juan, and Woodsy (Alex Wood). CJ’s coaching skills and wisdom have been invaluable over the past two years, always pushing us to be better and never letting us slack off. Juan’s early morning dedication, arriving 30 minutes before practice to help us improve our shots, showed his commitment to the team. And Woodsy, with his focus on the mental side of the game, taught us that basketball is 90% mental and 10% physical. His lessons on body language and self-talk will stick with us far beyond the basketball court.

I am grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to captain Scotch Basketball in the 2023/24 season and look forward to seeing what the boys achieve in the coming years.

FRONT ROW: Benjamin Hofmann, Wade Bonhomme, Mr CJ Jackson (Coach), Cody Curtin, Zane Levy

BACK ROW: Charlie Parker, Rory Purser, Archer Pearce, Mitchell Henwood, William Jenkinson, Hugh Boxshall

ABSENT: Charlie Banfield, William Buur-Jensen, Nic Chi, Jayden Clarke, Yousef Maitieg, Mr Alex Wood (Assistant Coach)

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CROSS-COUNTRY

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IF YOU ASK ANY CROSS-COUNTRY

runner, there’s nothing like getting up in the dark, rain, hail, or shine, and running endless 800’s, 600’s and 400’s until absolute exhaustion. Don’t even ask me about Doney training.

Despite this, the Cross-Country season has become one of my favourite experiences at Scotch. To all the boys who showed up week after week: you guys showed grit. Real guts.

I came into the Cross-Country team in 2022, and since then I’ve had the dream of finally bringing home first place for the team for the first time in history. Despite this not happening, losing to Christ Church in the All-School races, and coming second, we’ve come our closest to victory in a long time, and I have incredible confidence in the younger years to pull this off in the next couple of years.

A successful team is only as good as their coaches. Tane Hassler, Mark Gale

and Richard Foster were all invaluable in training and pushing each individual member of the team as best as they could. I will be forever grateful that they believed in me to lead the team this 2024 season. Their support and commitment each week were extraordinary. As coaches pushed everyone to their limit, it was ultimately up to each boy to choose whether they’d give it their all. I’m very happy to say that I never saw anyone give less than everything as part of the team. Even boys as young as year 7, all the way up to us Year 12’s, were pushing themselves past what they thought was possible.

It’s a beautiful thing to see the support that all Cross-Country boys give to each other, whether it be between sets, after training, or during the dreaded 8km. The simple gesture of helping someone else up after a tough run exemplified the support that the team gave each other, and I’m very proud of the brotherhood

that the team built up over the season. I’m confident that the culture and determination we have built upon will only get stronger.

Although my music taste isn’t apparently the best, according to the whole team, bringing a speaker was a great addition to the morning trainings and I hope to be back next year with another playlist. I’m also very proud of the first annual pasta night that Alex Buswell and his family hosted before the final run for the whole team. It was bittersweet for all the Year 12’s knowing that it would be our final race the next day, and the brotherhood that the team had built up from year 7 to 12 was on display. I am immensely proud of all of them and the amount of work they put in.

So, to any boys who are considering doing Cross-Country next year, I would wholeheartedly recommend it. It’s an amazing sport that I’d recommend every boy do for at least one winter season.

SECOND ROW: Maximus Pienaar, Maxwell Hawkins, Emerson McNally, Hugh Croot, Cooper Jacobs, Benjamin Wallbank, William Lough, Harry Williams, Angus McIntosh, Louis Gale, Christopher Lapsley, Archer Day, Benjamin Lapsley, Thise Siriwardena

THIRD ROW: Aubrey Mellor, Charlie Burke, Jacob Young, Maxwell Jenkinson, Johnny Newall, Zain Valibhoy, Charlie Williams, Thomas Sojan, Hugh Twaddle, Zachary Bowen-Westphal, Oliver Knuckey, William O’Hara, Foxx Douglas, Lachlan Pastor, Sasha Small

FOURTH ROW: Owen Chaloner, Charlie Hodgson, Remy Bardinet, Luke Brennan, Joseph Purser, Patrick Robinson, Luis Nettleship, Nicholas Lovegrove, Rafferty McDonald, Lucas Marley, Oliver Spurling, William Carmichael, Jonathan Gattorna, James Bowie, Owen Hughes

ABSENT: Orlando Capobianco, Tristan Ilse, Benjamin Rayner, Dhiren Wirasinha, Mr Tane Hasler (Coach) croSS countrY

FRONT ROW: Logan Chambers, Harry Macnamara, Xavier Gooding, Mr Mark Gale (Coach), Charles Frauenfelder, Alexander Buswell, Jack Douglas (Co-Captain), Lachlan Dauth (Co-Captain), Oscar Foster (Vice Captain), Martin Villanueva Astorga, Liam Locke, Mr Richard Foster (Manager), Flynn Macnamara, Darcy Mackinnon, Hamish Galvin

FOOTBALL

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THE SCOTCH 1ST XVIII PSA season was an up and down season, with some heartbreaking losses as well as some big wins. We were riddled with injuries from start to finish of the season, which provided the opportunity for a lot of new boys to contribute to the first team and show the depth we have at Scotch. We also had 7 boys involved in the state football programme, which is a great achievement for those players.

We had a shaky first half to the season coming off second best to Trinity, Aquinas, and Hale in our first 6 games. As a group we came together stronger in the second half of the season and were able to win five of our last six games. The wins of note were beating Trinity and Hale at home. Unfortunately, we came up short against Aquinas in the second last game of the season at their home deck. It was a tough game against Aquinas and they went on to win the Alcock Cup.

The Scotch 1st XVIII was very well supported by the 2nd XVIII and the 10A’s. Both these teams had great seasons which was a credit to the players and

coaches considering they had their player selections compromised by the injuries to the 1st XVIII. To the younger teams at Scotch, I hope you enjoyed playing alongside your mates and keep developing your football, aspiring to be 1st XVIII players when the time comes.

As year 12s we will all miss the amount of time we spend with each other, training together and the mateships that we all developed with year 12s and the younger boys. There have been a couple of unforgettable moments this season on and off the field, such as Loch’s over the head handball to Harper who ran on and kicked accurately from the cricket net boundary, with the vision making the highlight reel on Streamer. Another highlight was the coast-to-coast goal versus Christ Church which took about eight seconds from goal line to goal line and became another Scotch passage of play highlighted on Streamer! Charlie Bedbrook also had an amazing performance to secure the players’ player against Guilford where he kicked a bag.

It’s good to acknowledge the little wins but I’d also like to acknowledge

the coaches who have been such a passionate and invested group. Thank you to Mr Byron – Pendergast, Mr Di Loreto, Mr Leeson, Mr Jahn, Mr Gorter, Mr Bridle and finally Steve Malaxos. To the playing group, I’ve enjoyed every win and loss playing with you guys by my side, to the Year 12s it’s been a pleasure to play at scotch with you boys for all these years and something that we’ll remember and talk about for years to come. To the younger boys, I wish you the best of luck to take home the Alcock next year.

FRONT ROW: Kai Allan, Jake Eyers, Richard Gamble, Mr Mack Byron-Pendergast (Assistant Coach), Hugh Boxshall (Captain), Mr Matt Jahn (Assistant Coach), Mr Kristian Leeson (Assistant Coach), Cruz Braddock, Hudson Ramm

SECOND ROW: Jayden Clarke, Harper Banfield, Cooper Matera, Rhama Evans, Max Burbury (Vice Captain), Toby Jones (Vice Captain), Loch Mactaggart, Santiago James, Caden Hart, Tom Wallwork, Charlie Parker

THIRD ROW: Cambell Johnston, George Stoney, Elliot Cooper, Rory Purser, Clancy Banfield, Tom Brown, Val Davies, James Taskunas, Zeke Hewett, Brodie Donkin

FOURTH ROW: William Duplock, Archie Gilchrist, Will Jenkinson, Charlie Bedbrook, Cody Curtin, Jay Elliott-Tideman, Peter Hick, Louis Poulson, Campbell Elliot, Charlie Banfield

ABSENT: Mr James Bridle (Physiotherapist), Mr Andrew Di Loreto (Assistant Coach), Mr Stephen Malaxos (Head Coach) FootBAll

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Rhama Evans and Kai Allan

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THE 2024 PSA GOLF EVENT

took place on the banks of the Indian Ocean at Seaview Golf Club in Cottesloe, in perfect conditions with nearly no wind. The c course looked the best it had in a long time, and the teams were clearly thrilled to go out there. The Ambrose system, in which school pairings compete in a ‘best ball’ style, enabled a more entertaining and team-oriented style of play. It was lovely to see teams cheer each other on as they completed the 18 holes. When picking which ball to hit off each stroke and who to play with, strategy becomes especially vital.

The Scotch Team consisted of the following pairs:

• Archie Murdoch and Austin Prendiville

• Mandeep Singh and George Gale

• Flynn Robinson and Ty Patterson

• Lachlan Pastor and Diego Tharpe

After a shotgun start, the matches began. Some of the shot-making was amazing; extremely long drives mixed with tremendous touch on the greens. The first and ninth holes were quite difficult, with tight drives off the tee. To win the day, a school had to have the lowest combined aggregate of its top three partnerships. The final results had Hale winning the day. Their best duo shot 64, which is an excellent score. Scotch College finished third with a total score of 212, only three shots behind runner-up Trinity. This is a terrific attempt that seems promising for 2025.

Following the game, players and officials proceeded up to the clubhouse for the presentation of the P.C. Anderson Trophy. A big thank you to Seaview Golf Club for providing a fantastic course for the event and welcoming PSA players for the day. Thank you also to Headmaster Dr. Alec O’Connell for his support throughout the day, as well as Mr. Wisniewski for preparing the teams and guaranteeing Scotch’s success. Looking forward to 2025, with new faces joining the team.

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ABSENT: Maxwell Burbury, Oliver Knuckey, Charlie Parker GolF

FRONT ROW: Ty Patterson, Mandeep Singh (Captain), Mr Chris Wisniewski (Teacher), George Gale, Lachlan Pastor

BACK ROW: Flynn Robinson, Archie Murdoch, Austin Prendiville, Diego Tharpe

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Archie Murdoch

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season was preceded with a tour to Melbourne in the Easter holidays, where we competed in Melbourne Grammar School’s International Hockey Cup. There was plenty of quality opposition at the tournament, including St. Peter’s College from Adelaide, Palmerston North Boys’ High School from New Zealand, numerous APS and AGS schools from Melbourne, and even our cross-town rivals Christ Church Grammar School. The tour was invaluable preparation for our upcoming season as we were able to refine our way of play and developed our ability to stay focused and compete for all four quarters. The highlight of our tour was beating Palmerston 3-2, who would eventually go on to win the tournament. To the younger boys in the Scotch Hockey programme, we would highly recommend this experience, and a massive thank you to Mr Jones, Mr Jesson, and Mr Freitag for organising and coordinating the tour.

After returning from our pre-season trip, we felt ready to start the season off strong. Our first fixture was against

Christ Church and as expected, they also came out hard off the back of their tour. Christ Church went up 1-0 in the second quarter, leaving us with some work to do in the second half. After a half time rev-up, we scored 3 goals in quick succession to go 3-1 up. However, this surge was matched by Christ Church, who scored another 2 goals in the last 5 minutes of the match, resulting in a 3-3 draw. This draw against the eventual winners of the PSA provided us with what would become an all-important point that secured third place for us over Aquinas.

After some good wins, the first half of our season concluded with fixtures against Aquinas and Hale. Both were tough games, but unfortunately resulted in 2 losses to finish off the Autumn Term. When the season resumed in Winter Term, we secured good wins against Guilford, Trinity, Wesley, and Aquinas, and lost narrowly to Christ Church and Hale respectively. It was pleasing to see how far we had come as a group in terms of our consistency throughout the season, evidenced by the difference in scoreline between our first and second matches against Hale.

We won 7 games, lost 4 and drew 1, placing us 3rd overall in the PSA. This was an improvement on last year’s result, but more importantly it was pleasing to see the development of the players in the Scotch Hockey programme. We enjoyed every step of the way, from our Tour to Melbourne to our early morning wakeups, from our holiday training sessions to the post-game morning tea provided by the parents, the 2024 season was a memorable one, and a fitting send off to the large number of Year 12s in the team.

A massive thank you to Madame Tredget, who in her first year as manager did an exceptional job looking after all of us. Finally, to Mr Jones and Mitch Hyde, on behalf of all the boys, it has been a privilege to be coached by you this year, and we all appreciate the enthusiasm and effort you brought towards helping improve each and every one of us.

FRONT ROW: Dylan Ross, Digby Gardner, Oliver Warden, Thomas Chalmers, Aiden Perrin, Jack Sandwell, George Di Prinzio, Oscar Male

BACK ROW: Mr Ryan Jones (Coach), Matthew Berglin, Alec Prendiville, Angus King, Rory Fleming, Charlie Dawson, Thomas Clement, Ned Fletcher-Harrison, Khyan Mann, Mrs Sue Tredget (Manager)

ABSENT: Jake Freedman, Mr Mitchell Hyde (Assistant Coach)

Digby Gardner

Oscar Male

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LEADING INTO THE 2024 RUGBY season, we knew we had a strong team, with a breadth of talent capable of strong performances, if we could come together well. Having won the 2023 season, many boys in the team where aware of expectation of effort and the work it takes to achieve such feats, so the tone was set from day one.

Leading into the pre-season we spent time together as a team, heading north to Cervantes. This start to our season definitely put us on the front foot, allowing us to connect as people and build friendships both on and off the field. After a few nights there, came home to play in a small pre-season tournament against other PSA schools. Winning those games gave much needed confidence heading into the season.

In Round 1 we played Christ Church and won convincingly 53-10, getting the season off to a good start. Continuing our good form with a win against Trinity in Round 2, whilst holding them scoreless, put some trust in our defence, which became a hallmark of our season.

Playing Guildford the following week was a chance to go deep into our bench, and provided the opportunity to debut a

number of players and build depth and experience. Several players put their hands up, displaying their talent posting a winning score of 57-7.

After a week off we came back out very keen to play, with a convincing win over Wesley 54-8 in Round 5. Our first major challenge came in Round 6 playing Hale on their home turf. This was an incredibly exciting game with multiple lead changes. Scotch snatched the win at the death, to put us alone at the top of the ladder.

The final game of the first round was played against Aquinas, putting in a performance we were proud of, winning 41-7.

Sitting alone at the top of the table, but not wishing to become complacent, if anything, training became even more focused and intense. Facing a tough challenge first up in Round 2 against Trinity sharpened our focus. A closer game than Round 1, saw a tough, physical grind result in a win 34-12, but not with the comfort we had hoped for.

Rounds 9 through 12 highlighted the growth in our Scotch side. Each of these matches resulted in high scores that surpassed our Round 1 performances.

Playing Aquinas in the second last fixture could prove a challenge if we didn’t get off to a fast start. With a ‘nothing to lose mentality’ from their side, we were expecting them to come out firing, which they did. However, after weathering an early storm, Scotch’s systems and structures began to exert overwhelming pressure and we were able to put out the fire and win comfortably 42-7. This had us fizzing with confidence leading into the last round.

Scotch vs Hale – the decider. Win and the trophy is ours but lose and drop a bonus point and Hale would be the victors and hold the Brother Redmond Cup for 2024.

This game certainly lived up to the hype of a top of the table clash. The game going down to the wire, for the second time this season. Chasing the lead, a converted try in the last 3 minutes was enough to see Scotch College win 21-17.

The successful season was thanks to a very well put together team and a game plan that played to every individual’s strength. Thank you to Head Coach Justin Creighton, Forwards Coach Brynard Stander, Specialists Coach Michael Ninkov, Manager Reverend Gary and our physio Bob Harper.

FRONT ROW: Billy Mahaffy, Sam Doney, Mr Michael Ninkov (Assistant Coach), James Tan (Vice Captain), Luke Megson (Captain), Mr Justin Creighton (Head Coach), Charlie Dean, Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson

SECOND ROW: Hamish Byass, Jai Moxham, Riley McKinnon-Smith, Lachlan McKenzie, Tex Braddock, Luke Wessells, Jake Freestone

THIRD ROW: Gethan Dobbs-Evans, Thomas Lister, Hugo Easton, James Tunley, Oliver Payne, Sebastian Carmichael, Oliver Wandel

FOURTH ROW: Kristian Bellekom, Hudson Weir, Lachlan Teissier, Theo Eygelaar, Sonny Matthews

ABSENT: Thomas Lambo (Vice Captain), Donnacha Spencer, Rory Thorpe, Mr Brynard Stander (Coach)

SAILING

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THE 2023/24 SAILING SEASON got serious during the second week of the Easter holidays when the Scotch Sailing Squad hit the waters at Nedlands Yacht Club to compete in the 2024 School Teams Racing State Championships. This year Scotch brought 3 teams compiled of skilled sailors from across years 7 to 12. After commencing preparational training at the start of Summer term, all three teams were extremely eager to showcase their abilities on a competitive stage. The 2-day competition tested the camaraderie, determination and skills of every participant but in the true Scotch spirit each individual contributed in their own way to help propel the Scotch teams forward.

The night before the Regatta, at the annual sailing dinner, our team was met with worrying news, Head Coach Mr Briggs had come down with COVID and was not going to be able to attend the competition. Although the absence of our beloved coach was a huge deficit to the team, we knew that he had prepared us well and despite his absence we would go on to sail to the best of our ability.

After a hair-raising end to the round robins, Scotch Maroon team was eliminated and Gold and Blue teams found themselves competing against each other in a thrilling best-of-three quarterfinal sailing race. Scotch Gold secured victory in the first race, putting early pressure on Blue to step up to the plate. Without hesitation Blue fought back in both the second and third races, proving victorious and progressing to the semi-final to face-off a fierce ChristChurch seconds team. Both of these teams had battled hard over the past two days in the round robins, finishing with equal points, making this semi-final a true test of skill and determination.

The first race saw Scotch Blue edge out Christ Church seconds with a clean, tactical performance, putting them one race away from the grand final. After losing the second race, Scotch’s fate had come down to the last race. Both teams pushed their limits and despite fatigue creeping in, Scotch Blue managed to dig deep and draw on everything they had practiced in training. Christ Church couldn’t quite match our intensity and in the end, Scotch Blue secured a hardearned victory, winning the race. This win

sent Scotch Blue through to the grand final, where they would compete for the State Teams Racing Championship title.

Going in as the underdogs, Scotch Blue knew that Christ Church Firsts were going to be a tough opponent to beat. However, after a quick pitstop at the beach, our boys were straight back out onto the water. The crowds had gathered along the foreshore at Nedlands Yacht club and the scene was well and truly set for a massive grand final. Unfortunately, Scotch Blue did not bring the silverware home, narrowly missing out to the much deserving Christ Church Firsts team.

A huge thanks to all the parents who helped organise the catering and transport across the course of the two day regatta. The team’s utmost appreciation and respect for our coaches Mr Briggs and Lucy Alderson and our manager Mr Watson must also be acknowledged. Without their continual efforts Scotch sailing would be nowhere near as enjoyable or successful. All the boys greatly appreciate their work. Although we didn’t bring home the silverware the 2024 Scotch Sailing season was certainly an absolute blast.

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FRONT ROW: Angus Russell, Mr Brad Watson (Teacher in Charge), Mr Andrew Briggs (Coach), Bodie Blackwell

BACK ROW: Erik Van De Veire (Skipper), Max Thorpe (Captain/ Skipper), James Prosser

ABSENT: Hugh Healy (Skipper), Ms Lucy Alderson (Coach)

SOCCER

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THE TOUR BEGAN WITH A 1-1 draw against Xavier College, with Taj Torabi scoring a stunning opener. A tough 5-0 loss followed against Southport School, and despite strong efforts, narrow defeats came against Brisbane Grammar and Marist College. However, the team secured a 1-0 victory over Wesley College, thanks to a powerful finish by Omar Albadri. Finishing 10th out of 14 teams, the tour provided invaluable experience and preparation for the season ahead.

The 2024 season kicked off with a home match against Christ Church Grammar, where despite a strong performance, the

team lost 1-0 from a scrappy free-kick goal. The team re-grouped for Round 2 against Trinity, winning 1-0 after Adrian Garbowski scored the season’s first goal with a brilliant header. Round 3 saw a dominant 5-1 victory against Guildford, featuring goals from Marcus McKie, Gabe Reynolds, and a brace from Omar Albadri.

Round 5 was memorable for Will Bennett’s standout performance, scoring twice, including a last-minute winner in a 2-1 victory against Wesley College.

A second-string team lost 3-1 in the next cup fixture, but the team bounced back with a 2-0 win over Aquinas, with goals from Ollie Wever and Omar Albadri. In the cup, a 3-0 victory over Seda followed, with Bennett, Jake Cuomo, and Soeren Loscher scoring.

The team faced a tough match against Trinity, ending in a 1-1 draw, but Bennett suffered a horrific leg break injury during the game. Despite the setback, Albadri managed to score an equalizer. Missed chances in subsequent matches meant the team’s hopes of securing the PSA title were fading.

In Round 9, the team defeated Guildford 3-0 with goals from Digby Smith and a Garbowski brace. However, a narrow 1-0 win over Dianella in the cup was followed by a 2-0 loss to Christ Church, ending the team’s Lawe Davies Cup hopes. A 2-1 loss to Balga in the cup, followed by a goalless draw with Wesley, added to the frustration. The final PSA fixtures saw disappointing 2-1 and 3-0 losses to Aquinas and Hale, respectively, with missed opportunities continuing to haunt the team.

Despite the poor PSA campaign, the team had success in the cup, reaching the Senior Boys Shield semi-finals after a penalty shootout win over CBC Fremantle. In the semi-final, Albadri and Olivier Fielke helped secure a 3-1 victory over Mercy College. Unfortunately, the team fell short in the final, losing 3-1 to Mazenod, ending the season as runnersup in the 2024 Senior Boys Shield.

A heartfelt thank you to the players and coaches for their efforts throughout the season. Good luck to everyone for next season.

William Bennett

Willem Buckley

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swell for both the junior and senior comps, surfers and body boarders from all 10 Houses hit the water with enthusiasm. The standard of competition was extremely high and everyone who made the team truly earnt their spot. After the Inter-House competition it was evident that Scotch was set up for another successful year in the surf.

lit a fire in the bellies of the Scotch team, sparking us to come back stronger the following week for the WA School Surfing Metropolitan competition.

After the PSA Surfing competition was postponed from the Friday of the June long weekend to the August long weekend, our team was chomping at the bit to get in the water and showcase our skills to the other PSA teams. As always, we quickly found ourselves in front of the pack and matched up with our cross-town rivals Christ Church. After battling it out in the water all day long, Christ Church came home with a muchdeserved win. In the final event of the day Hale School crept through to snatch second place, leading us to finish in third. Despite slight disappointment, this result

The Metro Surfing competition was certainly the highlight of the year for the Scotch Surfing team as we came home victorious. This annual event sees the best body boarders and surfers from schools around the Perth metropolitan area come together and put their skills to the test against each other. As always, the day was great fun and all of the Scotch boys competed extremely well. In the senior surfing Sam Jackson and Max Clarke placed second, in the junior surfing Charlie Clarke and James Stephan finished second and in the senior body boarding Max Thorpe and James Bain finished second with Ty Patterson and Tommy Houliston bringing in first place. These combined successes saw our team win the overall event champions and for the second year in a row we brought home the Metro Surfing Trophy for our division.

Overall, the Scotch surfing team had another successful year. Not only did we compete fiercely, we also grew closer as a group of boys and everyone came out of the surfing season with some new mates. All the boys, especially the Year 12s would like to send a huge thanks to Mr Rugg and Mr Wisniewski. Over our time at the College both have sacrificed a huge amount of their personal time to help coordinate and run the Scotch Surf team. Without their generous efforts the year wouldn’t have been anywhere near as successful or enjoyable. A big thanks to all the parent and guardians of the boys for all the early morning transport runs and countless other roles they have played in helping the boys show up and perform to their best.

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FRONT ROW: Lucas Nageon De Lestang, Harry Gibson, Sebastian Gibbs, Sam Jackson, Max Thorpe, Owen Ogden, Ty Patterson, Harley Kitts

BACK ROW: Mr Chris Wisniewski (Teacher), Charlie Clarke, Jack Vallance, James Stephan, Bruno Erikson, Rory Thorpe, Luca Vulinovich

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THE FIRST SAW A COMBINED Scotch and Iona team taking on Christ Church and MLC in the pool. This was a great meet that saw the Scotch and Iona team take the win and which will hopefully become an annual event.

The annual Quads Meet was two weeks prior to the ‘Big Night’, the PSA InterSchool Carnival. Scotch’s performance was impressive, demonstrating our incredible depth on the night especially in the relays across all year groups and divisions. This was a great reflection of the multitude of boys who attended training over the summer. Despite the big win at Quads and the boosted confidence that came with it, the team knew there was work ahead. Coach Ryan Steenkamp reiterated that Christ Church had won the Quads the previous year before being stripped of the K.G. Tregonning Cup at the PSA Carnival.

The team continued to train, perfecting our dive starts, relay change overs and finishes. As the Inters approached, the pressure mounted. The team found themselves facing a different type of pressure as we were tasked with defending our title while having a target on our back from the other schools.

This was pressure that even our coaches hadn’t experienced at a PSA level. All the boys knew we had to be perfect on the night if we wanted to bring the Cup back home.

On the night we got off to an incredible start, leading after the conclusion of the freestyle. Vice-Captain Will Howie set the tone winning the first breastroke event of the night before the College won six of the 12 events for the first time in our history. By the halfway mark, we had a lead of 60 points. However, we needed every one of those points as Christ Church whittled down our advantage to a slender 11-point lead halfway through the butterfly events.

Then we moved to the relays. Last year these were our strength and thanks to the heavy emphasis Head Coach Ryan Steenkamp places on relays, this year was no exception. With every race, we pulled further and further in front. Incredible performances in this part of the night saw Scotch win the championship by a dominant 118 points, securing the K.G. Tregonning Cup back-to-back for the first time since 1950.

This year’s win is a credit to the hard work the boys put into training over summer and with our strength being in our younger years I look forward to seeing the success that is to come for the Scotch College Swimming Programme. A big thank you to Coach Ryan Steencamp and all the coaches for the many hours of training and for their support leading up to the events and on the night itself. We couldn’t have done it without them.

George Hodgson, Charlie Davis

FIFTH ROW: Charlie Hodgson, Edward Davis, Archie Cox, Thomas Ahern, Leo Wellisch, Bruno Erickson, James Stephan, Frederick Chaney, Jack Ashby, Finn Clarke, Bo O’Neill, Alexander Wallace, Jude Quinlivan, Blake Atkinson,

Mr Peter Burt (Head of Senior School)

SECOND ROW: Mr Daniel Boshart (Assistant Coach), Jack Hurst, Finn Hamersley, Angus McIntosh, Beau Blackburn, Jack Keys, Dexter Edwards, Thomas Crossing, Oliver James, Oscar Liggins, Michael Willis, Jake Vonic, Lincoln Percy, Charles Newbold, Sasha Small, Emerson McNally, Harrison Riley,

Mr Aleksandr Bell (Assistant Coach)

Guillaume Daoud, Lachlan Gillett, Jack Nelson, James Wall, Charles Clarke, Xavier Fugill, William Blaxell, Archie Harrison, Harry Alexander, Daniel Leclezio, Elias Rigg, Thomas Houliston, Luca Vulinovich, Jack Culley, Zachary Anderson,

ABSENT: Andrea Aubault, Owen Chaloner, Mason Day, Benji Dempster Park, Geth Dobbs-Evans, Ethan Edgar, Rhama Evans, Finn Gordon, Harry Howson, Kristian Hunter, Lucas Hyde, Van Jasper, Denver Johnson, William Lough, Daniel Maginn, Rafferty McDonald, Aubrey Mellor, Thomas Patrick, Ty Patterson, Obi Rogers, Leighton Young, Mr Nico Le Page (Assistant Coach)

FRONT ROW: Mack Vulinovich, Sam Pilsenheim, Harrison Macnamara, Jack Watson, Elijah Little, Sebastien Walden, George Gibson, Wyatt Williams, Harry Williams, Tex Cross (Captain), Mr Ryan Steenkamp (Head Coach), William Howie (Vice Captain), Sebastien Lucas, Edward Wallis, George Young, Aiden Weaver, Olivier Bedel, Garrett Babon, Darcy Mackinnon, Edward Statham, Henry Evans

FOURTH ROW: Mr David Gault (Head of Sport), Cruz Braddock, Caden Hart,

THIRD ROW: Mr Edward Grant (Assistant Coach), Mr Kristian Leeson (Assistant Head of Sport), Charlie Warden, Maxwell Jenkinson, Charles Tiller, Harper Gordon, Campbell Menadue, Thomas Hopkins, Zain Valibhoy, Alex Eagar, Charlie Burt, Charlie Williams, Thomas Gamble, Connor McManus, Zachary McManus, William O’Hara, Johntie Schulz, Erik Van De Veire, Mr Jesse Coughlan (Assistant Coach), Ms Jess Hales (Assistant Coach)

SIXTH ROW: Oliver Warden, Isaac Smith, Rory Hope-Johnstone, Raf Donovan, Tommy Clements, Luke O’Connor-Smith, Theo Eygelaar, Ben Marris, Benjamin Pritchard, Xavier Smith, Jake Taboni, Hunter Hessels, Patrick Robinson, Max Thorpe, Cooper Campbell SEVENTH ROW: Santiago James, Luke Megson, Alec Aube, Alec Prendiville, Jonnie Smirk, Hugh Boxshall, Jay Elliott-Tideman, Clancy Banfield, Hugo Silbert, Jack Douglas, James Stephens, Charlie Hogg

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THIS YEAR’S PSA VOLLEYBALL season got off to a cracking start with a solid win over Guilford. Whilst our winning streak did not continue, we went on to win another game, which was an improvement on the previous season’s results. Whilst the bare stats may look disappointing, many of our games were taken to five sets as we came up against some very strong teams and state players.

One game of note was our final against Aquinas. Having been undefeated and not lost even a set all season, the Aquinians were out for a statement win. We, however, did not go quietly, fighting hard and going point for point in every set. Even though we did not get the win that day, the quality of play was high, and I am proud of our team for putting up a good fight.

It was a season of challenges and growth for all the players, and I am very proud of all the boys for the way that they showed up each week. In particular, a shout out to Xavier Smith who played his first season of volleyball and went on to win the Player’s Player award.

I would like to extend my thanks to our coach, Mr Kevin Gravestock, who worked tirelessly throughout the season to help us all improve our skills, knowledge, and teamwork. Thanks also to Ms Bella Monk, who coached the second team and went out of her way to support us and help wherever needed. I would like to wish the 2025 team all the best and I feel confident that they will continue to grow and improve the Scotch volleyball record.

FRONT ROW: Tristan Chan, Guillaume Daoud, Calum Mair

Isaac Oddy, Digby Gardner

BACK ROW: Ms Claire Logan (Manager), Charlie Roads, James Davidson, Xavier Smith, Elton Blackburn

ABSENT: Gus Flower, Mr Kevin Gravestock (Coach)

(Captain),

Xavier Smith

Isaac Oddy

WATER POLO

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AWARDS

SENIOR SCHOOL AWARDS

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excellence

Year 9

Thomas J Barnes

Brodie T Bedford-Brown

Ishir Bhaduri

Raymond C Brodie-Hall

Charlie W Burt

William G Carmichael

Eugene Cha

Yin Chen

Dylan W Clark

Felix J Coveney

Gray S El-Ansary

Aarav J Gohil

Jacob R Hernan

Flynn P Howard

Noah J Keevill

Jack H Kemp

Dominic R LeClezio

Eamonn B Maher

Lincoln J McIntosh

Angus S McIntosh

Konrad C Michael

Zachary Z Ng

Miles F Nicholls

Thomas E Osling

Oliver J Patterson

Jake E Pridmore

Charles A Reed

Oliver J Risinger

Zachary L Rumball

Alexander M Small

Terence Y Soon

Max L Sumich

Artin Taghavi Adviehchi

Jishnu J Thakar

Alexander Thoo

Max L Tossel

Benjamin H Wallbank

Charles H Williams

Tenney A Yu

Year 10

Adam A Albadri

Andrea Y Aubault

Charlton L Balnaves

Guillaume G Daoud

Xavier J Elliott

George T Gale

William B Golsby

Oliver J Gooding

Campbell J Grieves

Benjamin J Hofmann

Oban C Hopkins

Jackson C Korten

Seth J Loveday

Thomas W Lovegrove

William T Macknay

Jack E Mayo

Cooper C Messina

Oliver P Montandon

Ty J Patterson

Luca M Regli

Ezekiel J Ritchie

Charlie M Robinson

Oberoi R Rogers

Luke E Schaufler

Sebastian E Siu

James Stephan

Joshua C Thomas

Year 11

Zachary M Anderson

Matthew I Berglin

Dorian H Collins

Bruno I Erickson

Reid K Knox Lyttle

Haotian Liu

Shuchang Liu

Oscar B Male

Isaac L Martin-Booth

Piers G McNeil

Lachlan R Morgan

Jack W Nelson

Luis Nettleship

Simon A Pocock

Marc A Ricciardello

Digby S Smith

Oliver T Spurling

Jack M Thackray

Rory Thorpe

James C Wall

Yafeng Yang

Year 12

Seth J Abbott

Alec R Aube

Satesh N Bertolini

Ethan J Buzza

Thomas J Chalmers

Ari R Coulson

Lachlan Dauth

George L Di Prinzio

William J Eastman

Lachlan A Flaherty

Adrian F Garbowski

Archie D Gilchrist

Santiago R James

Ben H Langdon

Jialuo Li

William R Mahaffy

Aidan S Marstrand

Marcus McKie

Charlie J Parker

Jett T Patterson

Declan P Riordan

Jack G Sandwell

Jiahe Shen

Hugo G Silbert

Hudson G Smith

Ming J Soo

James Tan

Martin A Villanueva

Astorga

Alastair W Walker

David W Walton

James P Winch

Xiang Tian Zhang

AcAdeMic honourS

Seth J Abbott

Alec R Aube

Ethan J Buzza

Thomas J Chalmers

George L Di Prinzio

William J Eastman

Adrian F Garbowski

Santiago R James

Ben H Langdon

William R Mahaffy

Aidan S Marstrand

Jett T Patterson

Jack G Sandwell

Jiahe Shen

Hugo G Silbert

Ming J Soo

James Tan

Alastair W Walker

David W Walton

James P Winch

Xiang Tian Zhang

AcAdeMic colourS

Year 11

Matthew I Berglin

Bruno I Erickson

Haotian Liu

Oscar B Male

Piers G McNeil

Luis Nettleship

Oliver T Spurling

Jack M Thackray

Rory Thorpe

James C Wall

Year 12

Seth J Abbott

Alec R Aube

Ethan J Buzza

Thomas J Chalmers

George L Di Prinzio

William J Eastman

Lachlan A Flaherty

Adrian F Garbowski

Santiago R James

Ben H Langdon

William R Mahaffy

Aidan S Marstrand

Jett T Patterson

Jack G Sandwell

Jiahe Shen

Hugo G Silbert

Ming J Soo

James Tan

Alastair W Walker

David W Walton

James P Winch

Xiang Tian Zhang

co-curriculAr colourS

Athletics

Charlie O Banfield

Owen R Chaloner

Elliot T Cooper

Olivier H Fielke

Jonathan D Gattorna

Archie D Gilchrist

Hudson Hammond

Mitchell A Henwood

Peter D Hick

William S Jenkinson

Cambell J Johnston

Thomas H Lister

James R Liston

Franklin S Lough

Loch E Mactaggart

William R Mahaffy

Rafferty J McDonald

Christian J Melsom

Isaac J Oddy

William W Pateman

Austin M Roberts

Luke E Schaufler

Cameron B Schirmer

James S Taskunas

Taj A Torabi

James C Wall

Hudson W Weir

Badminton

Eugene Cha

Yin Chen

Oscar Ho

Haotian Liu

Yujun Ma

Marcus D Whittome

Basketball

Wade B Bonhomme

Hugh R Boxshall

Jayden J Clarke

Cody R Curtin

Mitchell A Henwood

Benjamin J Hofmann

William S Jenkinson

Zane T Levy

Yousef A Maitieg

Charlie J Parker

Archer W Pearce

Chess

Martae M Cupic

Thomas P Freitag

Oban C Hopkins

Jialuo Li

James P Winch

Cricket

Sebastian I Carmichael

George T Gale

Alex T Hudson

Angus C King

Thomas S Lambo

Matthew J Lough

Franklin S Lough

Jaxon B Pantall

Samuel J Szigligeti

Thomas F Wallwork

Cross Country

Alexander J Buswell

Owen R Chaloner

Lachlan Dauth

Foxx A Douglas

Jack W Douglas

Oscar J Foster

Cooper E Jacobs

Christopher D Lapsley

Luis Nettleship

Joseph A Purser

Charles H Williams

Community Service

Alexander J Buswell

Lachlan Dauth

George L Di Prinzio

William J Eastman

Bruno I Erickson

Adrian F Garbowski

Archie D Gilchrist

Thomas A Harris

Joshua H Hopkins

Alex T Hudson

Max J Jameson

Ben H Langdon

Jialuo Li

William R Mahaffy

Aidan S Marstrand

Jack W Nelson

Harry M Osborne

Luca M Regli

Jack G Sandwell

James Tan

Rory Thorpe

Louis A Tjalma

Valentin Vorholz

James C Wall

James P Winch

Yafeng Yang

Drama

Charles J Bowles

Stellan A Edwards

Karl R Evans

Bram H Ezekiel

Oscar J Foster

Archie D Gilchrist

Mitchell A Henwood

Angus C King

Charles W Major

Marcel I Michaud

William W Pateman

Football

Kai S Allan

Charlie O Banfield

Clancy R Banfield

Harper W Banfield

Hugh R Boxshall

Thomas W Brown

Maxwell J Burbury

Jayden J Clarke

Elliot T Cooper

Cody R Curtin

Myles V Davies

Brodie S Donkin

Will E Duplock

Jay H Elliott-Tideman

Rhama C Evans

Richard W Gamble

Ezekiel G Hewett

Santiago R James

William S Jenkinson

Cambell J Johnston

Toby H Jones

Loch E Mactaggart

Charlie J Parker

Louis C Poulson

Rory M Purser

George S Stoney

James S Taskunas

Rory J Fleming

Jake G Freedman

Digby J Gardner

Angus C King

Oscar B Male

Khyan J Mann

Alec S Prendiville

Dylan J Ross

Jack G Sandwell

Oliver W Warden

Music

Angus C Alcorn

Heath E Arbuckle

Willem M Campbell

Eugene Cha

Chi Him T Chan

Frederick A Chaney

Alexander F Everett

Wilson T Fowler

Kai A Fujii

Adrian F Garbowski

Thomas J Gleeson

Anthony R Hughes

Adalbert A KothOfoegbu

Seth J Loveday

Thomas W Lovegrove

Eamonn B Maher

Charles W Major

Jack E Mayo

Dylan J McKerlie

Harry S Mengler

Patrick J Murphy

Angus I Oakeley

Thomas E Osling

William W Pateman

Simon A Pocock

Alec S Prendiville

Michael C Reed

Oberon M Smith

Oliver T Spurling

Max L Sumich

Artin Taghavi Adviehchi

Tenney A Yu

Pipe Band

Zachary M Anderson

James G Bowie

Jack A Boylson

William J Buur-Jensen

Cooper J Campbell

Ryder J Campbell

Thomas J Chalmers

Samuel C Doney

Bram H Ezekiel

Thomas W Gamble

Adrian F Garbowski

Hugh M Healy

Benji J Landau

Lucas M Marley

Oliver P Montandon

Patrick J Murphy

Marc A Ricciardello

Public Speaking(Debating)

Xavier Balnaves

Rafferty T Donovan

Jack E Mayo

George R Rowe

Hugo G Silbert

Oliver T Spurling

Public Speaking(Mock Trials)

Dylan M Burke

Oscar Ho

Jack W Nelson

Simon A Pocock

George R Sermon

Oliver T Spurling

Rory Thorpe

Rowing

Declan J Chamberlain

Samuel C Doney

Adrian F Garbowski

Miles E Gaspar

Tristan Ilse

William R Mahaffy

Rafferty J McDonald

Matthew W Philpott

Matthew L Rayner

Rugby

Kristian J Bellekom

Tex D Braddock

Sebastian I Carmichael

Gethin P Dobbs-Evans

Hugo W Easton

Theo F Eygelaar

Jake R Freestone

Thomas S Lambo

Thomas H Lister

William R Mahaffy

Sonny P Matthews

Lachlan G McKenzie

Riley C McKinnon-

Smith

Luke O Megson

Jai N Moxham

Oliver J Payne

Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson

Donnacha C Spencer

James Tan

Lachlan H Teissier

Rory Thorpe

James P Tunley

Oliver T Wandel

Hudson W Weir

Luke W Wessels

Sailing

Hugh M Healy

Max Thorpe

Erik L van de Veire

Soccer

Omar A Albadri

Ben H Langdon

James R Liston

Soeren P Loscher

Aidan S Marstrand

Marcus McKie

Christian J Melsom

Gabriel S Reynolds

William A Salom

Digby S Smith

Taj A Torabi

Surfing

Samuel A Jackson

Max Thorpe

Swimming

Jack H Ashby

Alec R Aube

Clancy R Banfield

Hugh R Boxshall

Cooper J Campbell

Tex J Cross

Charlie J Davis

William T Howie

Santiago R James

Alec S Prendiville

Hugo G Silbert

Jonathon J Smirk

Xavier C Smith

Isaac D Smith

Tennis

Eugene Cha

Alexander J Fry

Jialuo Li

Archie W Murdoch

Alec S Prendiville

Austin W Prendiville

Oliver T Wandel

Volleyball

Tristan Y Chan

Guillaume G Daoud

James C Davidson

Angus Flower

Digby J Gardner

Calum W Mair

Isaac J Oddy

Xavier C Smith

Water Polo

Cruz G Braddock

Thomas D Clements

Jay H Elliott-Tideman

Rhama C Evans

George J Hodgson

William T Howie

Santiago R James

Ben T Marris

Luke O Megson

Bo J O’Neill

Benjamin G Pritchard

Isaac D Smith

Jake G Taboni

James A Bain

Rohan I Bignell

Hugh R Boxshall

Maxwell J Burbury

Alexander J Buswell

William J Buur-Jensen

Cooper J Campbell

Thomas J Chalmers

AJ Church Guarino

Tex J Cross

Charlie S Dawson

George L Di Prinzio

Jack W Douglas

William J Eastman

Jacob C Eyers

Bram H Ezekiel

Adrian F Garbowski

Miles E Gaspar

Archie D Gilchrist

Lachlan R Gooding

Hudson Hammond

Will H Hansen

Luc V Hellier

Peter D Hick

William T Howie

Santiago R James

Angus C King

Xuanshi Li

William R Mahaffy

Aidan S Marstrand

Thomas A Mengler

Jaxon B Pantall

Charlie J Parker

Louis C Poulson

Alec S Prendiville

Austin W Prendiville

Rory M Purser

Owen F Ray

Hugo G Silbert

Hudson G Smith

George S Stoney

James Tan

James S Taskunas

Max Thorpe

William G Tonkin

Isaak W Ventouras

Alastair W Walker

Thomas F Wallwork

David W Walton

co-curriculAr

honourS

Athletics

Cameron B Schirmer

Arts and Culture –

Drama

Archie D Gilchrist

Rugby

Thomas S Lambo

Luke O Megson

Swimming

Hockey

Matthew I Berglin

Thomas J Chalmers

Thomas J Clement

Ezekiel J Ritchie

Thomas A Sojan

Cameron K Sutherland

Isaak W Ventouras

William J Bennett

Willem L Buckley

Jake O Cuomo

Adrian F Garbowski

WR Dickinson

Leadership Award

Alec R Aube

Harris M Baddeley

Tex J Cross

SENIOR SCHOOL PRIZES

YeAr 9 priZeS

Academic Endeavour

Jacob R Hernan

Spencer D Johnston

Jackson R Mills

Hugo G Moullin

Academic Proficiency Yin Chen

Felix J A Coveney

Yuanzhi Hua

Noah J Keevill

Angus S McIntosh

Konrad C Michael

Artin Taghavi Adviehchi

Academic Proficiency, Arts: Media Oliver J Risinger

Academic Proficiency, Design: Metal

Academic Proficiency, Design: Wood

Academic Proficiency, English, Science

Academic Proficiency, Indonesian Second Language, Philosophy

Arts: Drama

Arts: Music General

Arts: Music Specialist

Arts: Visual Art

Design: Food, Health & Physical Education

Design: Product Design

Design: STEM

French: Background Speaker, Mathematics Theory

French: Second Language

Humanities

Zachary L Rumball

Brodie T Bedford-Brown

Terence Y Z Soon

Oliver J Patterson

William G Carmichael

William C Irvin

Eugene Cha

Callum J Kennedy

Charles H Williams

Alexander M Small

Charles A Reed

Matteo R W Hochar

Thomas E Osling

Thomas J Barnes

Mathematics Jack H Kemp

The Raven: Year 9 & 10 Script

Writing

Tenney A Yu

YeAr 10 priZeS

Academic Endeavour Aiden E Carson

William B Golsby

Academic Proficiency

Adam A Albadri

Campbell J Grieves

Benjamin J Hofmann

Ty J Patterson

Charlie M Robinson

Oberoi R Rogers

Academic Proficiency, Arts: Design Photography & Graphics

Academic Proficiency, Arts: Music Specialist, English

James Stephan

Seth J Loveday

Academic Proficiency, Arts: Visual Art Guillaume G Daoud

Academic Proficiency, Design: Food, Humanities, Science, Spanish: Beginners

Academic Proficiency, Health & Physical Education

Jack E Mayo

Joshua C Thomas

Academic Proficiency, Philosophy Xavier J Elliott

Arts: Drama

Arts: Media, French: Second Language

Ethan O H Bartholomaeus

Rory L Hope-Johnstone

Arts: Music General Oban C Hopkins

Design: Metal Tristan Y Chan

Design: Product Design Sebastian E J Siu

Design: STEM

Design: Wood

French: Background Speaker

Orion C N A Hasluck

Luke W Wessels

Andrea Y M Aubault

Indonesian: Second Language William T Macknay

Mathematics

Thomas E Chambers

SENIOR SCHOOL PRIZES

YeAr 11 priZeS

Academic Endeavour

Academic Proficiency

Academic Proficiency, Business Management & Enterprise – ATAR (WACE), Politics & Law – ATAR (WACE)

Academic Proficiency, Chemistry – ATAR (WACE), Drama – ATAR (WACE), Engineering Studies: Mechatronics – ATAR (WACE)

Academic Proficiency, Design: Dimensional – ATAR (WACE), Human Biology – ATAR (WACE), Mathematics: Methods – ATAR (WACE)

Academic Proficiency, Geography – ATAR (WACE)

Academic Proficiency, Marine & Maritime Studies – ATAR (WACE),

Physics – ATAR (WACE)

Academic Proficiency, Modern History – ATAR (WACE)

Biology – ATAR (WACE)

Biology HL (IBDP)

Design: Graphics or Photography – ATAR (WACE),

Visual Art – ATAR (WACE)

Design Technology SL (IBDP)

Economics HL (IBDP)

Joshua H Hopkins

Matthew I Berglin

Lachlan R J Morgan

Piers G McNeil

Jack M Thackray

Reid K Knox Lyttle

Rory Thorpe

Max J Donaldson

Daniel J LeClezio

Jack W Nelson

Darcy F Gifford

Riley K L Schellack

Zachary M Anderson

English – ATAR (WACE), Music –ATAR (WACE)

English – General (WACE)

Film HL (IBDP)

French HL (IBDP)

French SL (IBDP)

History HL (IBDP), Indonesian SL (IBDP)

Oscar Ho

Maxwell J L Clarke

Oscar B Male

Remy J Bardinet

Heath E Arbuckle

Oliver T Spurling

Literature – ATAR (WACE) Elton R Blackburn

Materials, Design & Technology: Metal – General (WACE)

Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation SL (IBDP)

Mathematics: Essential – General (WACE)

Media, Production & Analysis –General (WACE)

Outdoor Education – General (WACE)

Physical Education Studies –General (WACE)

Spanish ab initio SL (IBDP)

The Raven: Year 11 & 12 Poetry

Visual Art – General (WACE)

Henry Dyke

Zachary L Rumball

Luke T Brennan

Karl J Faulkner

William X Weaver

Marc A Ricciardello

Zai N Khan

Thomas J Magtengaard

Charlie J McCall

SENIOR SCHOOL PRIZES

YeAr 12 priZeS

FG Medcalf Proficiency

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Biology HL (IBDP), Business Management HL (IBDP), Chemistry SL (IBDP), Chinese Language B HL (IBDP),

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL (IBDP)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Business Management SL (IBDP),

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL (IBDP), Physics HL (IBDP), Spanish ab initio SL (IBDP)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Chemistry – ATAR (WACE)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Human Biology – ATAR (WACE)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, The Raven: Year 11 & 12 Prose

Accounting & Finance – ATAR (WACE)

Arts Purchase, Visual Arts –General (WACE)

Biology – ATAR (WACE)

Business Management & Enterprise – ATAR (WACE), Drama – ATAR (WACE)

Design: Dimensional – ATAR (WACE)

Design: Graphics or Photography – ATAR (WACE)

Lachlan Dauth

Santiago R James

Jiahe Shen

Xiang Tian Zhang

Seth J Abbott

Thomas J Chalmers

Alastair W Walker

Max Thorpe

Noah K McCreery

Rhama C Evans

Archie D Gilchrist

Alexander J Buswell

Luc V Hellier

Design: Photography –General (WACE)

Chi Him T Chan

English – ATAR (WACE) Jett T Patterson

Film HL (IBDP)

French Background Speaker SL (IBDP), Global Politics HL (IBDP)

Geography – ATAR (WACE)

Language & Literature HL (IBDP)

Literature HL (IBDP)

Materials, Design & Technology: Metal – ATAR (WACE)

Materials, Design & Technology: Metal – General (WACE)

Mathematics: Applications –ATAR (WACE)

Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation SL (IBDP)

Mathematics: Essential –General (WACE)

Media, Production & Analysis –ATAR (WACE)

Media, Production & Analysis –General (WACE)

Physical Education Studies –ATAR (WACE)

Physical Education Studies –General (WACE)

William R Mahaffy

Alec R Aubé

Marcus McKie

William J Eastman

Jack G Sandwell

George L M Di Prinzio

Luke P Bourke

William A S Salom

Aidan S Marstrand

Wesley E Soares

Thomas A Mengler

Kai A Fujii

Brodie S T Donkin

Calum W Mair

ST ANDREWS CROSS

There are five areas of possible achievement:

1. Academic Achievement

2. Arts and Culture

3. Community, Service and Citizenship

4. Leadership

5. Sport

To qualify for the St Andrews Cross a boy must receive one Colours in all five areas. In recognition that the attainment of Honours takes extra commitment a boy will also qualify if he attains one Honours in one area and one Colours or Honours in three other areas.

This year 8 boys will be awarded the St Andrews Cross. They are in alphabetical order:

1 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2024

8 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2023 & 2024

• Arts and Culture – Pipe Band 2023 & 2024

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2024

• Sport – Hockey 2022, 2023 & 2024

1 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2024

5 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2023 & 2024

• Community, Service & Citizenship –Community Service 2024

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2024

• Sport – Tennis 2023

1 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2024

12 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2023 & 2024

• Arts and Culture – Music 2022, 2023 & 2024; Pipe Band 2023 & 2024

• Community, Service and Citizenship –Community Service 2024

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2024

• Sport – Soccer 2023 & 2024; Rowing 2024

1 Honours

• Arts and Culture 2024 – Drama

6 Colours

• Arts and Culture – Drama 2022, 2023 & 2024

• Community, Service and Citizenship –Community Service 2024

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2024

• Sport – Athletics 2024

1 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2024

11 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2023 & 2024

• Community, Service and Citizenship –Community Service 2024

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2024

• Sport – Rugby 2022, 2023 & 2024; Athletics 2023 & 2024; Rowing 2023 & 2024

1 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2024

5 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2023 & 2024

• Community, Service and Citizenship –Community Service 2024

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2024

• Sport – Soccer 2024

1 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2024

7 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2023 & 2024

• Arts and Culture – Music 2022; Public Speaking (Debating) 2024

• Community, Service and Citizenship –Community Service 2023

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2024

• Sport – Swimming 2024

1 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2024

6 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2024

• Community, Service and Citizenship –Community Service 2024

• Leadership – WR Dickinson Leadership Award 2024

• Sport – Rugby 2022, 2023 & 2024

AdriAn F GArBoWSKi

DUCES OF SCOTCH COLLEGE

YAFenG YAnG

Dux of Year 11 (IBDP)

Business Management HL (IBDP)

Chemistry HL (IBDP)

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches

HL (IBDP)

Physics HL (IBDP)

h lAnGdon

Dux of Year 12 (IBDP)

Chemistry HL (IBDP)

Design Technology SL (IBDP)

Economics HL (IBDP)

French Second Language SL (IBDP)

Language & Literature SL (IBDP)

cAMBell J JohnSton

Dux of Year 11 (VET)

iSAAc l MArtin-Booth

Dux of Year 11 (WACE)

Accounting & Finance – ATAR (WACE)

Economics – ATAR (WACE)

Mathematics: Applications – ATAR (WACE)

J reed

Dux of Year 12 (VET)

dAVid W WAlton

Dux of Year 12 (WACE)

Economics – ATAR (WACE)

Mathematics: Methods – ATAR (WACE)

Mathematics: Specialist – ATAR (WACE)

Modern History – ATAR (WACE)

Physics – ATAR (WACE)

Stewart Literature Prize – ATAR (WACE)

Ben

Vincent

YeAr 11 duceS

YeAr 12 duceS

STAFF

STAFF REPORT

ViVien WhiteheAd director oF people And culture

At Scotch colleGe, Both teAchinG And non-teAchinG StAFF plAY inteGrAl roleS in ShApinG the Future oF our StudentS

THEIR PASSION FOR FOSTERING a supportive learning environment, dedication to excellence, and commitment to professional development are the driving forces behind our success. I am privileged to have joined the Scotch College community earlier this year and, as Director of People and Culture, have valued the opportunity to begin to know the many individuals who work here. Whether in the classroom, administration, or support services, every staff member is deeply invested in making the College a place of growth, innovation, and community.

As we continue to grow and evolve, in 2024 the College has made several key staff appointments. Including a significant number of internal appointments, they reflect our commitment to attracting, retaining and growing outstanding staff. Key appointments include: Amanda Marocchi – Deputy Head of Middle School – Pastoral Care; House Heads: Michael Ninkov (Alexander), Claire Logan (Brisbane - Acting), Martyn Kelly (Ferguson), James Jesson (Shearer), Justin Creighton (St Andrews) and Anea Duratovic (Stuart); Scott Galipo – Head of Student Leadership; Shona Schwarz – Assistant Curriculum Leader –Mathematics; Gill Youngleson – Head of Inclusive Learning; and Kristian Leeson –Head of Residence – Middle School.

These new leaders bring a wealth of experience and innovative thinking to the College, and we are excited to see how they contribute to our ongoing success.

We are also proud to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of staff members who reached significant milestones in their careers at the College. These individuals have not only contributed to the daily operations of the College but have also played a crucial role in creating an environment where students and staff alike can thrive.

Significant milestones included Warwick Norman (Deputy Head of Junior School –Teaching and Learning) – 25 years; Anna Cathcart (Inclusive Education Teacher – Senior School) – 20 years; Jaqueline Barsden, Matt Hildebrandt, Louise Lilford, and Lynn Murray – 15 years; Craig Bailey, Timothy Burrows, David Kyle and Jonathan Tay – 10 years; Simone Carniello, Ashleigh Civiello, Racquel Cumming, Caroline Elms, Kane Mitchell, Lise Palmer, Sandra Pineda, Aaron Pomfret, Michelle Scarvaci, and Nicole Spanbroek – 5 years.

The Service Awards are a testament to the loyalty and commitment of our staff, who go above and beyond to make the College an inspiring place to learn and work. In addition to their daily responsibilities, many of our staff members continue to pursue further education, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning. These staff are investing in their personal and professional development, ensuring they remain at the cutting edge of their fields. Further studies being undertaken by our staff include Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship), Master of Education (Leadership and Management), Master of

Education (Mental Health and Wellbeing), and Master of Business Administration.

The College continues to invest in professional development with many staff attending conferences, professional development, and training in 2024. This dedication to ongoing education not only benefits the individual staff members but also enriches the College community, ensuring our students are supported by the best possible expertise and knowledge.

As we look to the future, we remain grounded in the values that define our College: Integrity, Service, and Stewardship. These values guide everything we do, from the classroom to the boardroom.

We are proud of the progress we have made and the contributions of each staff member toward our collective goals. As we continue to evolve and face new challenges, we do so with confidence we have the right team in place, a clear vision for the future, and a deep commitment to upholding the core values that make our College a special place to learn, grow, and succeed.

SEVENTH ROW: Wilfred Liauw, Travis Roost, Keely Anthony, Susan Bassett, Nicola Noble, Fleur Hogan, Zia Ullah, Andrew Alcock, Jack Utting, Kyle Shuttleworth, Jonathan Marginis, Christopher Stickman, Ryan Markwell, Ciawy Tay, John Santelli, Ashleigh Civiello, Sarah Sekulov, Brendan Le

EIGHTH ROW: Ron Evans, Tibor Seress, Adrian Kingwell, Martyn Roberts, Michael Kruyt, Ian Simpson, Duncan Picknoll, Kennedy Sorrell, Declan Sharp, Brian Morison, Michael Neave, Edward Grant, Jerome Woods, Katrina Tiller, Brett McDowell, Frans Van Rhyn, Sean Mecham NINTH ROW: Christopher Wisniewski, Aleksander Horenko, Justin Creighton, Steven Montgomery, Thomas Turkish, Duncan McGrath, Matthew Jahn, Mark Gale, Max Bailey, Matthew Luton, Cooper Chamberlain, Calum Young, Howard Loosemore, Scott Galipo, Ryan Jones, Michael Ninkov

TENTH ROW: Christopher Vlahov, Sebastian Crosara, James Rees, Peter Tresise, Lewis Miedzyblocki, Mack Byron-Pendergast, Nathan Hitch, Kristian Leeson, Rhys Edwards, Emily Black

FOURTH ROW: Angela Myler, Roxanne McLeod, Harriet Menadue, Drew Butcher, Holli Macumber, Robert Ringuet, Ashley Lazarus, Katelyn Guy, Emma Kinsey, Gabrielle Wilson, Michael Scaife, Anni Geneve, Jordan Reincastle, Rochelle Gaudieri, Courtney Magee, Sally Reading, Sophie Kelly, Elizabeth Watt, Gabriel Hodgson, Claire Logan, Irene Louden FIFTH ROW: Mary Kuchakpour, Fiona Pinardi, Olivia Creagh, James Jesson, Andrew Briggs, Sara Green, Christine Smith, Geraldine Capogreco, Meghan Baker, Kate Gooding, Anna Cathcart, Gillian Youngleson, Bernadette Boisen, Chloe Hassell, Amanpreet Bhabra, Martyn Kelly, Loreen Kerrigan, Michelle Scarvaci, Brad Watson, Virat Shah SIXTH ROW: Jeannette Weeda, Lynley Fudger, Dylan Watson, Molly Stafford, Arren Zis, Andre Carvalho, Simone Pethick, Nicholas Guard, Jacqueline Langley, Joanna Morrison Mayo, Matthew Hildebrandt, Leigh Barnes, Linda Gauld, Antonia Johnstone, Matt Philpott, Anujkumar Mandavia, Louise Lilford, Xiaolan Li, Valery Wells

ROW: Brendan Zani, Mark Watts, Scott Loveday, Lauren McCormack, Pippa Travaglione, Shirin Reyhani, Vivien Whitehead, Richard Foster, James Hindle, Gary Van Heerden, Peter Burt, Alec O’Connell, Bradley Gill, Cara Fugill, David Kyle, Richard Spence, Ian Anthony, Jordan Owenell, Gareth Williams, Amanda Marocchi, Amanda Ritchie, David Gault, Lisa Evans

FRONT

SECOND ROW: Renae Langford, Hayley Hardy, Melissa Mann, Rachel Thwaits, Kristie Read, Racquel Cumming, Alison Webster, Caslin Gabriels, Anna Clancy, Justin Gross, Grant Bennett, Simon Bosnich, Catherine Farrell, Sabine Higgins, Sue Tredget, Catherine Eleftheriou, Prudence Adams, Sara Pounder, Samantha Lock, Caroline Elms, Sandra Pineda

THIRD ROW: Anea Duratovic, Kate Flowers, Lynn Murray, Sarah Combes, Rebecca Hocking, Carol Evans, Rhiannon Hodgson, Kerstin Helm, Nicole Engelhard, Janette Usher, Leanne McCoy, Kathryn Hunt, Fiona Richmond, Phoebe Behiels, Rebecca Pauley, Ruth Bott, Rossana Basso Betancourt, Heidi Locke, Shelley Willis, Markus Munday, Georgina Daly, Gemma Roberts

STAFF VALE

douG SeABY

18 YeArS

Doug has been a prominent member of the Facilities Team over the last 18 years. Doug spent most of his time as a groundsman, whilst taking care of our fabrication needs. He was a prominent member of the team, worked well with everyone and was especially good with our apprentices, helping them through the early days of life at Scotch to becoming a mentor as they progressed. If you walked out on to the ovals after they had been cut and marvelled at the straight lines, Doug was the person that carried this out every week helping to maintain the high standards the Facilities team aspired to.

Doug was always ready to support the management structure around him and encouraged the younger generation as they came through to lead the team and become the leaders of tomorrow.

The lasting impression of Doug is a quiet person always ready to have a laugh and a joke, always with a cup of tea in his hand, always ready to help and dedicated to making the grounds at Scotch College the best they could be for our students to play on.

All in the facilities team wish Doug the best for the future in his retirement.

dr JonAthAn tAY

10 YeArS

It is with sadness and gratitude that Modern Languages (and Scotch as a whole) say goodbye to Dr Jonathan “Pak Jono” Tay at the end of Winter term. Jonathan came to us as a young teacher with a love for intellectual debate and history, who was then ably mentored as an Indonesian teacher by Pak Wilfred.

During his 11 years with the team, he has managed the demands of school life and co-curricular with bringing up a young family. Always concerned for the wellbeing of the students, but unwilling to accept less-than-your-best from them, Pak Jono has been appreciated for his engagement outside the classroom in basketball, Japanese lessons and a secret love of archery. He has taken the Scotch Indonesian tour multiple times.

Sharing a love of Fantasy and Manga, the two Indonesian staff have been able to increase numbers by making the learning accessible and relevant to the modern student. Indeed, following this theme, in the great friendship with Pak Wilfred they would be more appropriately cast as Asterix and Obelix rather than Batman and Robin! Jonathan has both supported Indonesian’s evolution and innovated in his own style, particularly in the Propaganda & Advertising (Year 10 Culture) course, ATAR and Diploma.

Now moving on, Jonathan’s firm faith and genuine engagement will certainly be appreciated at Coram Deo and he goes with our prayers.

12 YeArS

‘City dweller, successful fella.’ This opening line of Blur’s 1995 hit Country House, is an apt description of Mr Owenell. He is a born and raised city lad who has longed for a house in the country. And now, Great Southern Grammar’s gain will be Scotch’s loss as he makes the move to Albany, alongside his country-raised wife Kate and Charlotte, George, Alfie and the pup, Santi. The Owenells have long discussed the dream of raising their brood in a regional setting and to see that dream become a reality shows great courage and everyone at Scotch sincerely hopes it is seachange that brings great joy and happiness.

Jordan’s most recent stint at Scotch began in 2020, when he took over the Head of Boarding role after a stint in boarding at Aquinas College. Prior to this, Jordan had taught at Scotch since 2009 and been Head of Ross House between 2013 and 2017. Jordan has brought incredible professionalism and high standards to Scotch’s boarding, and this has included major restructuring of the staff model and the implementation of the very successful Clans, Stirling, and Blair. These high standards and structural changes have combined with his immense warmth, passion and respect for young men living far from home. This passion and respect are combined with great empathy and connection with the boys’ families and loved ones at home. Jordan cares deeply about the boarding community and wears his heart on his sleeve and these traits have gone a long way to seeing boarding at Scotch go from strength to strength in recent years.

Whether it be performing a rap as a part of his Valedictory Dinner speech in 2015, wearing his beloved Ross House orange for many years, or awarding the annual SPIRIT Award in boarding, Jordan has brought warmth and energy to Scotch College. He sees the best in every boy and the whole community will miss his big smile, his positive demeanour, and his genuine care for the boys. Good luck and farewell.

KAte FloWerS 12 YeArS

After twelve and a half years of dedicated service to the College, Kate Flowers will be leaving us to take on the role of Senior Librarian at Guildford Grammar School. Kate has been a much-loved and highly respected member of our library team and has most recently served as the President of the Scotch College Staff Association, making significant contributions that have enriched our school and touched the lives of many.

Kate began her journey at Scotch as a Teacher Librarian, transforming our library into a dynamic centre for learning and creativity. She helped make the library a welcoming place for everyone, fostering a love of reading and learning among students and staff alike. Her transition to Senior Librarian brought continued innovation and dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our community. During her time at Scotch, she has been a Mentor in Alexander and Cameron Houses, served as a Personal Project Supervisor and Coordinator, and Debating Coach.

Kate’s spirit of service has been evident in her many contributions to initiatives such as the Knitting Club for Year 10 Service and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. She also played a pivotal role in preparing book prizes for the Senior School Presentation Ceremonies and being a member of the Reporter Yearbook committee. Beyond the College, she made an impact in the wider community as the WA School Library Association Website Manager and Conference Convenor, sharing her expertise and passion with fellow educators.

Her departure leaves a void that will be hard to fill. We are immensely grateful for her years of service, dedication, and the positive influence she has had on our school. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

JordAn oWenell

dr nicholAS WArrinGton

12 YeArS

Dr. Nick Warrington is a highly accomplished and wellregarded physics teacher whose dedication to education has left a lasting impact on his students. Known for his soft-spoken demeanour, he had a delightful way of surprising his classes by bursting into spontaneous opera performances, a unique addition to his lessons. His vibrant, brightly coloured shirts became a signature part of his style, adding a touch of personality to his teaching.

Dr. Warrington was one of the trailblazers of the Group 4 Sciences for the International Baccalaureate, shaping the curriculum with his innovative approach and commitment to academic excellence. His kindness, patience, and thoughtful manner made him beloved by students and colleagues alike.

Dr. Warrington’s contribution to various Scotch cocurricular activity, such as badminton and tennis, was appreciated. He also enjoyed the great outdoors, frequently accompanying students on educational trips. His adventurous spirit led him to complete several 50mile walks, where he enthusiastically shared his love of nature. His passion for photography allowed him to capture the beauty of these experiences, offering a glimpse into his artistic side.

Through his love of physics, teaching, and the world around him, Dr. Warrington has made an indelible mark on the lives of those fortunate enough to learn from him, leaving a legacy of both knowledge and warmth.

reBeccA turKich 12 YeArS

Rebecca Turkich’s outstanding service to the Scotch College Junior School over the past 12 years is truly commendable. Starting her journey in the Academic Support team, she has taught across Years 3, 4, and 5, adapting her approach to meet the diverse needs of her students. Her unwavering dedication to education is evident in the strong values she instils in her students, ensuring they not only excel academically but also develop into well-rounded individuals.

Rebecca has played a pivotal role in implementing the Go Manners programme, fostering an environment of respect and kindness within the school community. She has worked to develop respect, resilience and kindness with our students, and this has always been the mantra she lives and works by. Rebecca has not only enriched the lives of her students but has also resonated deeply with families, enhancing the overall ethos of the Junior School. Her work ethic and commitment has earned her the utmost respect from both students and families alike, making her a revered figure in the school community.

As an amazing, positive colleague and an outstanding teacher, Rebecca’s presence will be profoundly missed. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to uplift those around her have left an indelible mark in our Junior School

While we are saddened by her departure, we should be equally proud of the leader she has become and the new heights she will undoubtedly reach in her role at St Hilda’s. We bid her farewell with gratitude for her years of service and with best wishes for her continued success.

Steve has been an invaluable member of the Design and Technology & Enrichment Leadership Team throughout almost 15 years of service at the College. He has always aimed to actively encourage progressive education and brought countless amazing project-based learning opportunities to boys throughout this time such as musical instrument making, the foil board club, drone building club and many more “real-world” learning opportunities. He is a leader in project-based learning helping student build their own instruments and learn how to play them.

A highlight which complemented these learning opportunities saw Steve bring Grammy award winner Lucky Oceans and Eskimo Joe’s Kav Temperley to run a workshop with boys in the instrument making and music production areas. Steve has always been open to sharing his wisdom and experience in education presenting at numerous conferences including his own action research at the International Boys School Coalition in Nashville, Texas and the Melbourne Education Summit on experiential learning, sharing his own unique pedagogical models and practises that promote on-going lifelong learning. Steve was one of the early pioneers at the College of flipped learning developing his own Youtube channel to support boys in their Design and Technology projects.

His channel dedicated to supporting instrument making enthusiasts has amassed over a million views on Youtube owing to his exemplary instructional approach. Outside the classroom Steve established Studio Scotch in 2020 with Sam Sterrett as a media channel designed to capture the life and culture of the Scotch community including the OSC, current students, teachers, curriculum integration, parents, and the broader community. The Scotch community has been lucky to have the services of such an innovative, progressive and collaborative staff member for a long period of time and Steve’s work here will continue to benefit students for years to come.

roB dAll'oSte

22 YeArS

Farewell to Rob Dall’Oste, a highly experienced, well regarded and knowledgeable Chemistry teacher whose warmth and generous nature brought joy, frivolity and energy to the Science Department. Rob’s love for a good chat, combined with his sense of humour, made him a beloved colleague and teacher. He made everyone feel welcome from day one, especially new members of the Science Department.

Over the years Rob fulfilled roles including the 2IC of Science, and acting head of Science. As the trailblazer for IB Chemistry, Rob’s lessons were always memorable, often incorporating food references that students loved. He would compare learning to a meal, reminding them that acquiring new knowledge was a progression which requires them to ‘eat the broccoli before they can enjoy the pavlova’. His ability to break down complex topics into “all the juicy bits” encouraged students to engage deeply with the subject. Rob’s support and commitment to his students went above and beyond, ensuring they always felt encouraged and motivated to succeed.

Rob’s vast expertise across chemistry, microchemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics made him the go-to person for both colleagues and students seeking insightful explanations. His keen eye for detail also made him the trusted colleague for proofreading exams and tests, ensuring everything was meticulously accurate. His wisdom extended beyond the academic as he often offered invaluable guidance and support to both students and staff. Rob also contributed outside the classroom as the coach of basketball and soccer, which brought out his competitive spirit, teaching the boys the importance of effort and teamwork.

Rob’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering support will be deeply missed by all. We wish him all the best in his welldeserved retirement.

SteVe McleAn 15 YeArS

STAFF AND COUNCIL LIST

colleGe council

Mr Tim Wiese

Chair of Council, Finance & Planning Board member, Master Plan committee member, Risk Committee member

Mr Alan Murray

Deputy Chair of Council, Finance & Planning Board member, Chair of Risk Committee

Prof Simon Anderson

Council member, Chair of Master Plan Committee, Council representative on Foundation Board, Risk Committee member

Mr Roy Kelley Council member

Mrs Martina Crowley

Council and Risk Committee member

Ms Naomi Flutter

Council member, Chair of Finance & Planning Board

Rev Steve Francis Council member

Prof Harlene Hayne CNZM Council member

Mr Ben Bartholomaeus

Council and Finance and Planning Board member, Master Plan Committee member, Council Representative on Foundation Board, JM Ferguson Board member

Mr Ben Macnamara

Council and Finance and Planning Board member

Mr Aaron Hood

Council and Finance and Planning Board member (retired 21/08/2024)

Dr David (Russ) Russell-Weisz PSM

Council member (joined 21 October 2024)

Mr Cameron Alder

Council member (joined 21 October 2024)

colleGe executiVe

Headmaster

Dr A J O’Connell, DipT, BEd, GradDip Lang St, DipRSA (Lon), MEd, DBA, FACE. FNAAUC. FAIM

Head of Senior School

Mr P D L Burt, BPE (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Head of Middle School

Mr B P Gill, BAEd (ECU), BEd (Curtin), Med (ECU)

Head of Junior School

Mrs M Hodges, BBus (Curtin), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Head of Scotch Global

Mrs C J Fugill, BAEd (ECU), MLeadership (Monash)

Director of Admissions and Advancement

Mr D Kyle, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA) GradCertIR (Curtin)

Director of Information and Learning Technology

Miss S Reyhani, BCompMathsSc (UWA), BEngHons (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Director of Teaching and Learning

Mr R Spence, BA Hons (University of Nottingham UK), Cert Ed (University of Nottingham UK), PostGrad Cert Ed (University of Nottingham UK), Mast of Ed, Gifted Ed (Uni of NSW)

Chief Financial Officer

Dr I J Anthony, BSc (Hons) (UWA), PhD (UWA)

Director of Pastoral Care

Mr J E Hindle, BA (Hons), DipEd, MEd, M.IR (UWA)

Director of Co-Curricular

Mr R A Foster, BPHE (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Director of People & Culture

Ms V A Whitehead, BPsych (UWA), M. Psych (Org) (UWA)

Chaplain

Rev G P van Heerden BTheol(Hons), M.Theol (Rhodes), BA (Rhodes), MA (Rhodes)

AcAdeMic StAFF

Full-time and Part-time

Ms M E Baker, BCommunication (NDameAust), GradDipEd (NDameAust)

Mrs L Barnes, BA (University of Cape Town), DipEd (University of Cape Town), T.E.F.L (Cape Town Training Ins)

Mrs S Bassett, DipEd (University of Sydney), BAr Psychology and Geography (University of Sydney)

Mrs A H Beckett, BArts Eng&Hist (UWA), GradDipEd Secondary (NDameAust), MEd Curriculum (NDameAust)

Mrs P R Behiels, Cert IV BusinessAdmin (AOBI), BEd Primary (ECU), MEd (ECU) (ILT Education Specialist)

Mr G D Bennett, BEcons (Adel), GradDipEd (SACAE)

Ms L Bennett, BA (Deakin University), GradDipEd (La Trobe University)

Mrs S E Berry, BComm HR and Management (UWA), Grad DipEd Middle School (ECU), Med Curriculum (UQ)

Ms A K Bhabra, Post Grad Cert in Ed Secondary Maths (Uni of Northampton), BA Honours Sec Math (Uni of Brighton), Cert of Higher Ed Maths (Uni of Sussex)

Mrs S M Blunt, BEd (WACAE), PostGradDipBusComp (Curtin), Cert IV TAFE

Mr S Bosnich, BScience (UWA), GradDipEd Secondary (Murdoch)

Ms R Bott, BA Ed (ECU), Ad Cert Commercial Music Contemporary (WAAPA), BEd Music (ECU)

Mr M J Bradley, BA (NDameAust), GradDipEd (NDameAust)

Mr A Briggs, BEd Secondary Humanities & Social Sciences (Curtin)

Mr M P Brinsden, BHPE (NDameAust)

Ms S J Brouwer, BofES (UWA), BoEd(ECU)

Mr D R Butcher, Cert III ElectroSysElec, BEd (ECU)

Mr M T F Byron-Pendergast, GradDipEd, BEd

Mr M Campbell, BA Ed (ECU)

Mrs S Carniello, BEd (Switzerland)

Mrs A Cathcart, BA (Murdoch), GradDipEd (Murdoch), MInetComm(Curtin)

Ms V L Chaix, BEd (Univeristy AixMarseille), GradDipEd (Univeristy of Nancy-Maxeville)

Mr C J Chamberlain, BEd Secondary (ECU)

Ms A M Champion, Master of Ed –Educational Leadership (ECU), BEd (Curtin) BA Ed (Curtin)

Ms R M Cirillo, BA Psych (Curtin), BEd (Curtin), GradCert (NDameAust), MEd (EdLeadPol) (Monash)

Miss A E Civiello, BA (UWA), MTeach (NDameAust)

Ms A G Clancy, BEd Primary (Melbourne) GradCertEd (Early Childhood Studies) (ECU)

Ms S C Combes, BA (Murdoch), GradDipEd Secondary (Murdoch) Qualified Teacher Status (Uni of East London)

Mrs C Corkery, BPT (Deakin), BA (Deakin)

Miss O B Creagh BA (Curtin) GradDipEd (ECU)

Mr J Creighton, BPE, BEd, Dip. Teach (Otago, NZ)

Mrs L Crofts, BA (ECU)

Mr S A Crosara, BEd Maths (ECU)

Mrs R S Cumming, BA (WACAE), GradDipEd (ECU)

Mr R M Dall’Oste, BSc (Hons), DipEd (LaTrobe)

Ms A M Duratovic, BMus (ECU), Dip.Ed (ECU), Hons (ECU)

Mr R J Edwards BEd (ECU)

Mrs N J Eidne, BSc (Hons) (UCT) GradDipEd (UCT)

Mrs C A Eleftheriou, BA (UND), HDipEd (UND)

Mrs C M Ellis, BA (UWA), BEd (UWA)

Ms L J Evans, BAppSc (WAIT), GradDipEd (Curtin)

Mr C T Gabriels, BHPE (UWA), GradDip Ex Sci (NDameAust)

Mr M T Gale, BPHE (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr S P Galipo, BEd (ECU), GradCertEd (ECU)

Ms R Gaudieri, BEd (Murdoch), BSport (Murdoch)

Mr D A Gault, BPHEd UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr T M Giese, BEd (UNS), BSc (UNS)

Mr S Goodall, BEd Health and Physical Education – Primary (NDameAust)

Miss K Gooding, BA (Hons) (UWA), BEd (UWA)

Ms A P Goodison, BSc (ECU), BEd (ECU)

Mr E Grant, BA (ECU), BCreativeArts (ECU)

Mr A G Gray, BSc (NDameAust), GradDipSc (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mrs S M Green, BA Communication and Cultural Studies (Curtin)

Mr J E Gross, BMEd (Lee University)

Ms M Grugan, GradDipEd (Liverpool John Moores University), MSc (Queen’s University of Belfast)

Mr N S Guard, BA (ECU), DipEd (NDameAust)

Ms K A Guy, BOutEd (LaTrobe), GradCertEd (LaTrobe)

Dr B Hale, BA – History and English (ECU), Honours – First Class IR (ECU), Doctorate Philosophy, Politics and International Relations (ECU), Master of Teaching – Secondary (ECU)

Mr A J Hancock, BA – History (Murdoch), BEd Secondary (Murdoch)

Mr T Hewitt, BSc (Curtin), Master of Teaching (ECU)

Miss S N Higgins, BEd (Notre Dame)

Mr M S Hildebrandt, BEd (Curtin)

Ms T M Hill, BA Honors (Curtin), Cert IV Ed Support Tech & Further Ed (Tafe), Grad Dip of Ed (ECU)

Mrs R L Hocking, BSc( University of Wisconsin), WA Teacher Cert (Early Childhood)

Ms G P Hodgson, BA (Murdoch), GradDip UPP (RMIT), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mrs R L Hodgson, B Performance (UWA), DepEdMusic(UWA)

Mrs S C G Hodgson, BAppSc (WAIT), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Ms F L Hogan, BPHE (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Ms E H Honey, GradDipEd Primary (Edith Cowan)

Mr A Horenko, BHumanMovement (University of Technology), Master of Teaching (ECU)

Mr T D Hubbard, BCom (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mr T P Iwanowski, BSc (Kings), PGCE (Roehampton), QTS (UK)

Mr M Jahn, BEd Phys Ed (ECU)

Mr J N Jesson, Bach of Communication (RMIT Univ.), Dip Ed Teaching (Univ. of Melbourne), Master of Teaching (Univ. Of Melbourne), Prof Cert (Leading Wellbeing in Schools) (Notre Dame).

Mr R A Jones, BComm (NDameAust), Master of Teaching (NDameAust)

Mr M Kelly, BHPE (Glasgow), PGDE (Strathclyde)

Miss S L Kelly, Bach Health & PE (Notre Dame)

Ms L M Kerrigan, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mr A P R Kingwell, Bed Music (UWA)

Mr R R Knight, BA (ECU), BEd (ECU)

Miss M Kuchakpour, BA (Columbia University), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mrs J A Langley, BSc Hons (Leeds), PGCE (Leeds)

Mrs A D Lazarus, BEd (Central Michigan University), MEd (ECU)

Mr T Lebreton, Bachelor of Business Administration (EGC Business School), Master Marketing (Curtin), Post Grad Cert Education (Univerity of Nottingham)

Ms F M Lee, BSc Hons (University of York), Cert Ed (University of York), MEd (NDameAust)

Mr K J Leeson, BSc (UWA), DipEd (UWA) (Assistant to the Head of Sport)

Mr W Liauw, BEd (AJCU) (Indonesia)

Mrs L S Lilford, BEd (Witwatersrand)

Ms S L Lock, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (ECU)

Ms C Logan, BEd (NDameAust)

Mr H J Loosemore, BEcons (UWA), DipEd (UWA), ACE

Mr S C Loveday, BEd (MusEd) (ECU)

Mrs A Luton, Post Grad Cert Ed (Edith Cowan), BoEd (Edith Cowan), Cert IV Training and Assessing, Cert II Hospitality.

Ms A Marocchi, BEd (Edith Cowan), MEd (Notre Dame)

Ms M Martina, BA English Literature (Univeristy Bina Nusantata), Master of Education Secondary (UWA), Master of Divinity (Sydney College of Divinity)

Mrs L McCormack, BAppSc (Hons) (UQ)

Ms S G McCowan, BA (UWA), Post Graduate Diploma Arts (UWA), Master of Arts (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mr D McGrath, BA (Curtin University), GradDipEd (Curtin University)

Mr S A McLean, BSc (UWA), BEng (UWA), DipTeach (ECU)

Miss R J McLeod, BA Creative Advertising and Graphic Design, Photography, and Illustration (Curtin)

Mr S R Mecham, BA Ed (ECU)

Mr A J Mellor, BSc ExcHthSci (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA), MAppSc SpCoach (UQ)

Ms J E Mills, BA (Hons), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr K S Mitchell, BPEd (Sec) (NDameAust)

Mr S H Montgomery, BA Leisure Management (Glasgow Caledonian), GradDipEd (ECU)

Ms E A G Morgan-Chapman, BSci (UWA), MTeaching (Notre Dame)

Mr B G Morison, BFA (ECU), GradDipEd (ECU), Cert III Visual Art, Cert IV Training and Assessment

Ms J R Morrison Mayo, GradCertEd (Acer), Master of Teaching (UWA), BMus(Hons) (Edinburgh Napier Uni. UK)

Mrs E J Muddle, BEd (WACAE), CTEFL (Cambridge), DipTeach (CTC), GradCertEd (NDameAust)

Mr M Munday, BEd Early Childhood (Curtin)

Ms A M Myler, BCo (University of Canberra), GDip T&L (University of Sth Queensland), Mast Ed (University of Sth Queensland), Mast Ed (University of NSW)

Ms N Natalwala, BSci (Univeristy of London), Post Graduate Certificate in Education (University of London).

Mr M A Neave, Cert IV Hosp & Mngmt (TAFE), BEd (D&T)

Mr M S Ninkov, BA (UWA), MTeach(HumSpEd) (UWA)

Mrs N M A Noble, BA (Hons) (UOP), GradDipEd (NDameAust)

Mr W K Norman, BA (Deakin/ECU), BTeach (Deakin), GradDip T/L (ECU)

Mrs T O’Shea, BA (Hons) (Stranmillis UC, Belfast)

Mr J J Owenell, BBSc (NDameAust), BEd (NDameAust)

Mrs L Palmer, BEd (ECU)

Dr N Papas, BA (UWA) BSc (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA), PhD (UWA)

Ms R J Pauley, Barts (UWA) , GradDipEd (Murdoch), Cert III in English Language Teaching to Adults (UOC)

Dr D P Picknoll, GDinE (NDameAust), GradDipEd Outdoor Pursuits (ECU), CertIV Asses and Worplace Tr(TAFE), MEd (NDameAust), Doctorate of Ed (NDameAust)

Ms S Pineda, BEd (Saint Inez College), Advanced Cert of Vocational English (ECU), BS Psychology (Curtin)

Mrs A J Ritchie, BA Prim, BEd (Curtin)

Ms J L Roberts, GradDip Teacher

Librarianship (WA College of Teaching), DipEd (WA College of Teaching), BA (UWA)

Mr T C Robinson, BSc (Hons) (Oxford), PGCE (Bristol)

Ms E H Rogers, BA (Hons) FrenchItalian (Swansea), GradDipEdu (UWA)

Dr J Rubesamen, BSc (University College, Dublin, Ireland), PhD Organic Chem (University College, Dublin, Ireland), Cert Ed (Nottingham Uni, UK)

Mr J A Rugg, BA (Hons) (Durham), PGCE (Kings), ARICS (UK)

Miss R Sayers, BA (Hons) QualTeachStatus (UC), DipEarlychldhdEdCare (Sierra)

Mr M A Scaife, BEd (Curtin), DipTeach (Nedlands)

Mrs M A Scarvaci, BEd (Curtin)

Ms S Schwarz, Bachelor of Commerce and Science (UWA), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Ms E Scott, BA (UWA), Master of Teaching Secondary Teaching (UWA)

Ms S Sekulov, BEd Primary (ECU)

Mr T Seress, BAPhEd (Eszterhazy Karoly Hungary)

Mr L P Shannon, BSc (Edith Cowan), Grad DipEd (Edith Cowan)

Mr D C Sharp, BSc (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA), Mast of Arts (Murdoch)

Mr J Shaw, BEd (ECU)

Ms R A Shiel, BA (Hons) (Essex), PGCE (Bath)

Mr I A Simpson, BEd (Curtin), PostGradDip Public Policy (Murdoch), Master of Science Education (Curtin), Master of Arts (Mudoch)

Ms N P M Spanbroek, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Ms K Spanbroek, BA – Performance studies and Screen Arts Double Major (Curtin), GradDipEd (Curtin)

Ms M J Stafford, BS (Univ. Of Sydey), Master of Teaching Mathematics (UWA)

Mr S Sterrett, BA (Hons) (Middlesex), GradDipEd (UWA), MEdL (UWA)

Mr C M Stickman, BA (Murdoch), GradDipEd

Mr H E J Sutherland, BEd Physical (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA), Dip of SAQ (SAQ), MBA (Kelle Univeristy)

Dr C Tay, BA (UWA), GradDipEd (Curtin), PhD (UWA)

Mrs R Thwaits, BEd (North West University)

Mrs P J Travaglione, BA (UWA), BEd (Griffith University)

Mrs S M Tredget, BA (French) (Hons) (UOL), PtGradCertEd (ML French) (Keele) BilEd (Leeds)

Mr P C Tresise, BSc (UWA) LLB (Murdoch) GradDipEd (ECU)

Mr D Turco, BSc (ECU), GradDipEd (ECU)

Mrs R M Turkich, BA (ECU), BEd (ECU)

Mr J R Utting, BA (Royal Holloway, Uni of London), PGCE with QTS (London Sth Bank Uni), MEd (UWA)

Mr B G Van Ingen-Kal, Cert IV (WATI), DipEd (UP)

Mrs S M Varley, BA (ECU), GradDipEd (ECU)

Ms R A Vincent, BEd Primary (ECU), GradCertEd – Early Childhood (Notre Dame)

Miss E A M Vinourd, BA (Sorbonne)

Mr C M Vlahov, BEc (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mrs A L Ward Gordon, BA Joint Hons (Leeds), PGCE (Keele)

Dr N Warrington, BSc Hons (Leicester), GradDipEd (UWA), PhD (Leicester)

Mr D A Watson, BEd (NDameAust)

Mr B E Watson, BEd (Hons) (ECU), DipTeach (WACAE), Masters in Ed-Digital Learning (Monash University)

Mrs A J Webster, LLB (Hons) (Edinburgh), PGCE Prim (Dundee)

Ms K E Webster-Blythe, BA (Hons) (Cardiff), PGCE (Wales), CELTA (UK)

Dr J J Weeda, BA (Hons) (UWA), DipEd (UWA), PhD (UWA), CTEFL (Cambridge)

Mr A E Wells, BSc (ECU), GradDipEd (ECU)

Mr S H Whiston, BJourn (Hons) (Surrey IAD), GradDipEd (Primary) (ECU)

Mrs A P Wilkes, BSc (ECU), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mr G J Williams, BA Hons (Liverpool), PGCE (Chester)

Mr C J Wisniewski, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mr A Wood, LLB (Hons) (Bournemouth), DipEd (ECU)

Mr J Woods, BSc (Curtin), Master of Teaching (NDameAust)

Mr G Wright, BA (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mrs S H Wydra, BMusEd (UWA)

Mrs G Youngleson, BA (UCT), GradDipEd (ECU)

Mr B D Zani, BA, BEd (UWA)

educAtion ASSiStAntS AideS

Full-tiMe And pArt-tiMe

Miss B M Anderson, Cert 2 Engineering, Cert 2 Dance

Ms J Barsden, Cert III Children’s Services EA (TAFE), AssocDip Dental Therapy (WAIT)

Mrs E Black, Dip Events Mgmt (CMID), Cert III FinServices (AAus), Cert IV EduSupp (FTTA)

Miss M J Bridle, BA&Pysch (UWA), BEd (NDameAust)

Ms G Daly, Cert III TeachAsst (TAFE)

Ms M de Laeter, Cert II IT and Digital Media, Cert IV Education Support

Ms C J Farrell, BAVisArt (ECU), Cert III EdSupp (OC)

E Jones, BEd (Curtin)

Ms J A Kitto, Cert IV Ed Assistant (ECU)

Miss L Klein, Cert III Ed Support (Nth Metro Tafe)

Miss I A McDonald, Bach of Journalism, Marketing and Sports Management (Briffith Uni), Cert III Business and Accounting

Ms M Meyer, BASc (Curtin), Dip Clothing and Textiles, GradDipEd (ECU)

Ms S Pethick, BEd (ECU)

Ms F Pinardi, Cert III TeachAsstSpNd (NtAust), Cert III CTEFLA (Zurich), Dip ATCL (Trinity), Adv Dip LTCL (Trinity) SpDr

Mrs S M Pounder, Cert III Teacher Ass (TAFE)

Mr S A Prior, Bach of Arts (Fine Art & Creative Writing) Curtin University

Miss S D O Ravinet, BSc (UWA), Cert in Eng Lang Teaching (Uni. Of Cambridge)

Mrs G Roberts, Cert III Education Support (TAFE)

Miss K Siebert CEWA Child Protection Procedures and Mandatory Reporting Training Cert, Cert II Dance, Cert II Salon Assistant.

Mrs C Smith Dip Higher Ed, Dip Remedial Sports Massage, Dip Anaesthetic Technology

Ms R J Tsen, Cert III EdSupp (FE)

Mrs K Tyler, AssocDegSc (Library Technology), Cert I ESL MS (Adelaide), Cert I TeachAsst (ECU)

Mr L C Unsworth, Cert I in Engineering, Cert I in Business, Cert II in Furniture Making, Cert II in Sport and Recreation, BEd Primary (Murdoch)

Mrs E H Varian, DipSocSci (MRC), DipChildServ (ECU)

Miss A L Waddell, BPhysio (NDameAust)

Ms K A Wallace, Higher DipED (JCE, BEd (UNISA)

Ms L J Watt, BSc (Curtin)

Mr H J Whyte, BEd & BSci (UWA)

Ms G L Wilson, BArts (ECU)

AdMin, AncillArY And FAcilitieS StAFF

Full-tiMe And pArt-tiMe

Mrs P Adams, CertOfficeStud (Administration Officer – Admissions, Engagement & Communications)

Mr A J Alcock, Bach Applied Music (Box Hill Ins), Advanced Dip Sound Production (Box Hill Ins) (Venues and Events Technical Officer)

Mrs J A Allcock, CertArt&Design (Carine Tafe) Dip VisualArt&Studio Marketing (Administration Officer – Tours, Exchanges & Service)

Mrs B Allen, Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (Tafe), Advanced Certificate in Travel and Tourism (Alexander Business College) (Administration Officer – Alumni and Events)

Mr J Anderson (Pipe Band Programme Instructor)

Miss K L Anthony, B.S.Chem (Murdoch) (Accounts Receivable Officer)

Mr M Arts (Facilities Trades Assistant)

Mr C H Bailey (Pipe Band Master)

Mr P Barry, DipLabTech (TAFE), (Science Technician)

Mr C D Batley, BA Mechatronic Engineering (Curtin), BA Audio Engineering (SAE Institute) (Design & Technology Technician)

Mrs B Boisen, (Personal Assistant Chief Financial Officer | Executive Assistant to Council)

Mr T Burrows, GCertANIM (AFTRS), (Digital Content Creator)

Mrs G M Capogreco, MA Hons Int’l Relations&French (St. Andrews University, Scotland) (Senior Marketing Officer)

Mr A Carvalho, Bach Product Engineering (IMT Maua), Ad Dip Film & Television (TAFE), Cert IV Landscape Design (TAFE), Cert II Horticulture (TAFE), Cert III Conservation & Land Management (TAFE), Cert IV Horticulture (TAFE) (Facilities Gardens Coordinator)

Mrs M Ceic, GradCertAviationMGMT (RMIT), AdvCertTravOfAdm (Administration Officer – Co-Curricular & Wellbeing)

Mrs M K Clarke, Cert IV Childcare (TAFE), BEarly Childhood (ECU) (Administration Officer – Students Services)

Mrs M J Colling, (Manager of Philanthropy and Parent Support Groups)

Mrs F Cresp, BSci Nursing (Curtin) Cert IV Property Services (Real Eststae) (Administration Officer – Facilities)

Mrs M A Cross, MA (Hons) (Edin), PGCAS (Aberdeen), DipABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), (Administration Officer –International Baccalaureate)

Mr G L P Davies, (Boarding Mentor)

Miss N F Dimasi, BDigMedia (Murdoch), DipIT (SMT), (Systems Engineer)

Mr G J Dwyer, BCom (UWA), (Boarding Mentor)

Mrs M L Dyer, BComm Human Resources and Industrial Relations (Curtin) (Administration Officer – Middle School)

Mrs C F J Elms, GradCertHRM (Curtin), (Personal Assistant to the Head of Inclusive Education and School Psychologist)

Mr W S Elson, Cert III Visual Arts (Art Technician – Middle School)

Mrs N M Engelhard, Cert III Business Admin (Open Colleges) (Administration Officer – Middle School)

Mr R G Evans, OHS Training, Management Essentials, Quality Assurance and Audit Skills Training (Gardener)

Mrs C A Evans, BBus&Marketing (Edith Cowan) DipEd (WA College of Advanced Education) (MultiLit Coordinator).

Mrs T Falanga, (Receptionist)

Mrs J K Fink, (Administration Officer –Junior School)

Mrs K Finlayson, Paediatric Nursing, Community Nursing, Emergency Care (Princess Margaret Hospital) (Boarding House Parent)

Ms K L Flowers, BA AppSc (Curtin) DipEd (ECU), (Senior Librarian)

Mr G W W Ford, Dip Mngmt (TAFE), (Manager of Business Services)

Ms L J Fudger, Cert IV Training & Assessment, (Administration Officer –Music & Events)

Ms W Garreffa, Bach of Nursing (ECU), Master of Public Health, Dip Health Promotion (ECU), Cert in Plant-Based Nutrition (eCornell), Cert Intutitive Eating Counsellor (Administration Officer –Middle School)

Mrs L Gauld, DipSecStudies (Scotland), (Technology Operations Coordinator)

Ms A M Geneve, BComm Human Resource Management and Management (Curtin) (People & Culture Officer)

Ms N Goodfield, Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment (Head of Accelerate)

Mr L M Gourlie, BEd (ECU) (Boarding Mentor)

Ms E R Green-Mackinlay, BEd (NDameAust), GradCertFineArts (Curtin) (Art Technician - Senior School)

Ms I Halim, MAcct (Curtin), (Payroll Officer/Assistant Accountant)

Mr C F Harding, Cert III Agriculture (TAFE) (Apprentice Grounds Person)

Mrs H M Hardy, (Laundry Assistant)

Ms C R Hassell, BA Psych (Curtin), MPysch (Curtin) (Psychologist – Senior School)

Mrs K Helm, Cert IV Lab Technician (CIT), Dip Lab Tech (VTS), (Science Technician)

Mrs Y Hemington, BSc in Biotech Ocean (Uni. Of Guangdong), Cert Teaching in Education and Psych (Library Services Specialist)

Mr N P Hitch, Cert II Outdoor Sports and Rec (Apprentice Curator of Wickets)

Ms I Hunt, BSc (Cape Town) (Uniform Shop Manager)

Mrs K F Hunt, BMus (University of Hull), Cert Governance and Risk Management (GIA), MBusiness Admin (UWA) (Risk and Compliance Manager)

Ms R J Hutch, RN (Nurse)

Ms D V G Ingram (Laundry Assistant)

Mr W C Jackson, BA (CSU), (Indigenous Student Mentor | Senior Boarding Mentor)

Miss A Johnstone, BSc (University of Sydney) BMaSc (UWA) (Science Technician)

Mr J J Keatch (Boarding Mentor)

Ms E L Kinsey, Cert III in Hospitality (Tubal), BComm Human Resource Management & Management (Curtin) (People & Culture Advisor)

Mr M J Kruyt, Certificate III CabMk (TAFE) (Carpenter/ Joiner)

Mr M N Lavender (Software Engineer)

Mr B Le, BA Science, Health, BA Science, Paramedicine (Digital Support Officer)

MS X Li, Cert III and IV Library Information and Culture Services, DipEngEd (Library Services Specialist)

Ms K E Lister, BS (University of Wellington), GradDip Applied Science in Aquaculture (University of Tasmania)

Ms H D Locke, Cert III Bus, Cert III Children’s Studies, (Personal Assistant to the Head of Senior School)

Ms K Lorimer, BSc (Hons) (Deakin), MPsych (Monash), (School Psychologist)

Mrs C E Lucas (Administration Officer –Junior School)

Mr M R Luton BA Fine Art (Kent), NVQII (Mid Kent), (Facilities Manager)

Ms C L Magee, Dip of Leadership and Management (Monarch Ins) Tier 1 Insurance Broking (ANZIF) Cert III in Business (Tafe Hunter Ins of Technical College) Cert IV in Business (Tafe NSW) (Administration Officer – Curriculum)

Mr A G Mandavia, Dip Adv.Dip in Computing & IT (AUSI), BSC in Comm & IT (Edith Cowan) (Systems Engineer)

Mrs M J Mann, Cert IV Training & Assessment (ECU) (Administration Officer – PYP)

Miss K L Miller, BBusi Marketing and Accounting (ECU) (Administration Officer – Database & Admissions)

Mr J S Marginis, BPsych (Curtin), MPsych (Curtin), (School Psychologist)

Mr R J Markwell (Network Engineer)

Mr K J Marsh, Managing and Dev Teams (Tafe), Cert IV Training and Assessment, TLIF2010A Fatigue Management Strategies (Bus Driver and Deliveries)

Mr R G Mathews, Turf Management (Bentley TAFE), Cert in Spraying, Forklift and First Aid (WACA) (Gardener)

Mrs L McCoy (Executive Assistant to the Headmaster)

Mrs D J McConnell, Cert IV Accounting (Accounts Payable Officer)

Mr B McDowell Cert Engineering Tradesperson (WA Dept of Training) (Carpenter/Joiner)

Miss C L McKay BCreatIndustGraphDesign (ECU), (Library Services Assistant – Graphics)

Mrs H J Menadue, BComm (University of Tasmania) (Receptionist)

Ms J N Mfune, BA (Murdoch), GradCertAboriginal&InterculturalStudies (ECU), GradDipEd (Murdoch), Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment (Head of Thrive)

Mr L Miedzyblocki (Facilities Trades Assistant)

Mrs C Morton (Personal Assistant to the Head of Junior School)

Mrs T Moss, BA Psychology (ECU) (Boarding House Parent)

Mrs E L Murdoch, BSocWk (Curtin), GradDip ILS (Curtin), (Library Services Specialist)

Ms A L Murphy, RN (Nurse)

Mr J G Murray, SQA in bagpipes level 8 & SCQF level 6 (NPC Glasgow) (Pipe Band Programme Instructor)

Mrs L Murray (Personal Assistant to the Head of Middle School)

Mrs C I Nixon, BArts Ed (ECU) (Senior Admissions Officer)

Mr M Pannell, Cert III Turf Management (Curator of Wickets)

Mrs B A Payne, BCom Acc & Finance (Notre Dame), DipEd (Edith Cowan)

Ms L B Perriam, BArts (ECU), Grad Dip Information Services (ECU), MIS Specialisation in Archives and Records (ECU) (Library Services Specialist)

Mr M B Philpott, Cert III Sports Turf Mangement (TAFE) (Apprentice Grounds Person)

Mr A D Pomfret, Cert III Irrigation Technology (Gardener)

Mrs K L Prince, BSc Health Promotion (Curtin) (Food Design Technician –Middle School)

Mr S A Prior, BFA (Curtin) (Library Services Officer)

Mrs K L Read (Administration Officer –Middle School)

Mrs S L Reading, Cert I Bookkeeping (Receptionist)

Mr J H Reincastle, BCommunications (Murdoch) (Digital Marketing Officer)

Mr T J B Rewell, Cert II in Carpentry and Joinery (TAFE) (Design and Technology Technician)

Ms H J Richards, Dip of Business Admin (University of Bedfordshire) (Administration Officer – Facilities)

Mrs F Richmond RN (Nurse Manager)

Mr R E Ringuet, Cert II in Horticulture (Gardener)

Mr M D Roberts HNCCompSE (Bradford College), NVQIII (Solihull College) (Database Developer)

Mrs D S Sampson (Administration Officer – Senior School)

Mr J A Santelli BBus (ECU), CPA (Manager of Finance)

Mr D W Seaby (Groundsperson)

Mrs P C Seaby (Boarding House Parent)

Mr V Shah, BSc IT (Gujarat Univeristy), MBA (University of Technology) (Head of Technology)

Mrs M Shahbazi, BSc (Geology) (FUM) (Laboratory Technician)

Mr P D Sherman (Pool Maintenance)

Mr K M Shuttleworth, BAr (UWA) (Archivist)

Mrs N L Sierakowski BComMktPR (Curtin) Cert III Bus (TAFE) (Manager of Alumni and Events)

Mrs B A Simkin, RN (Nurse)

Mr K G Sorrell Cert III SpTuMgt (TAFE) (Facilities Grounds Coordinator)

Dr N Spadaccini, BSc (Hons) (UWA), PhD (UWA) (Senior Curriculum Administrator K-12)

Mr M B F Spratt (Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator)

Mr R Steenkamp BComms (UWA), GradDip AppCorpGov (GIA) (Head of Swimming)

Mr C A Stretch (Senior Boarding Mentor)

Mrs D Sukuroska Cert IV Bus(Admin) (AOC), Cert IV FinSer (EPT) (Administration Officer – Teaching and Learning)

Ms M A Sullivan (Food Design Technician)

Mrs K L Tiller (Administration Officer –International Baccalaureate)

Mrs J E Toovey, Cert III (Food Technician)

Mr T O Turkich (Apprentice Grounds Person)

Ms G J Turvey (Music Resources Co-ordinator | Piano Accompanist)

Mr Z Ullah, Mast.of Science in E&C Engineering (Dublin Int of Tech) (Digital Support Officer)

Mrs J K Usher BBus Marketing (ECU), (Administration Officer - Boarding)

Mr M L Valentine BEd (ECU), DipTeach (WACAE), PostDipEdSt (ECU), (Head of Connect Year 7)

Mr F M van Rhyn, Trade Certificate –Fitter and Turner (Irrigation Coordinator)

Mr V N R Vallela, BSci (JNTU), MNetworking (MIT) (Digital Support Officer)

Ms S H Vaughan, Bachelor of Laws (UWA), BA (UWA), GradDip Information and Library Studies (Curtin)

Miss R J Venn, GradDipIT, Cert III in Business, Cert IV Accounting (People & Culture Officer)

Mrs E J Watt, BPHE (UWA), MEd (UWA) (Senior People & Culture Business Partner)

Mr M R Watts, Adv Craft Carpentry (C&G), (Head of Facilities)

Mrs V J Wells (Administration OfficerStudent Services)

Ms K A Wilhelm Cert IV Fitness (Master Trainer) (Boarding House Parent)

Mrs S Willis (Laundry Supervisor)

Ms D R Wright, BA (UWA), BA Psych (UWA), DipEd. (UWA) (Uniform Shop Assistant)

Mr C A R Youngs (Facilities Trades Assistant)

Miss G Youngs, Psychologist, Cert IV Pilates (Breathe Education), Cert IV Fitness and Allied Health (Breathe Education), Dip Counselling (ACAP Melbourne), BA Psych SC (Vic University) Cert Wellbeing in Schools (ACAP Perth)

Mr A G Zis (Gardener)

VALETE & SALVETE

VAlete

Pre-Kindergarten

Grace E Bunney

Jeremy D Fong

Ethan N Grant

Oliver L Grant

Mackenzie L Hocking

Arthur L Kish-Rafty

Max G Meads

Rylie M Steenkamp

Lucas Yang

Kindergarten

Remy J Davis

Parker H Ellis

Florian Harper

Christian O F Manouan

Sakurako Omuro

Alfred P Owenell

Oscar E Saleem

Jordan Thirumurthy

Pre-Primary

Santiago Pace

Takuto Seki

Christopher A Slack

Year 2

Lukas M Frame

Year 5

Oliver H Frame

Year 6

Xiduo Fu

Aiden G Gibson

Tobias A Thomas

Yuxin Wang

Year 7

Maurice M Brayshaw

Matthew N Clemow

Jack W Ellis

Ira M Hicks-Willcox

Dylan H Miller

Hugh G Tidbury

Luyiming Wu

Year 8

Marcus Goto

Amir M Honarvar

Year 9

Zachary Z Y Ng

Gabriel K Sahba

Tenney A Yu

Year 10

Julian E B Argyle

Jake R Freestone

Reidar J Hackworthy

William R Hamersley

Alexander P Marshall

Chase R Rafferty

Shaylan G K Sondhi

Davin E L Storey

Mitch P R Williams

Year 11

Hezekiah R Batt

Willem L Buckley

Orlando F Capobianco

Joshua A Cook

Alexander L Garbowski

Jack C Hogarth

Lachlan J Kirkham

Harrison J Marshall

Sonny M Saunders

Jugraj S Sidhu

Valentin Vorholz

Year 12

Alexander R H Johnston

SAlVete

Pre-Kindergarten

Archer T R Ambrose

Joshua I Baker

William M Cannon

Charlie L Dellevergin

Darcy Dunham

Edwin R Dyhrberg

Hamish J Edinger

Michael H Edwards

Hudson R Fleming

Harrison S Jones

Zion C R Karnovsky

Felix J Klinken

Marlon J Lavergne

Lachlan J Mason

Noah T K Mc Entaggart

O’Donovan

Leny D J Muller

Charles Phillips

Tai Pushpalingam

Hamish R Rees

Hugo M Robertson

Koa Schwarz

Yesh Singlla

Vincent J Stanistreet

Isabel Su

Asher F Tydde

Finlay G Williams

Henry C Wilson

Liam Worth

Oliver G Worth

Oliver Wright

Kindergarten

Theodore J Brennan

Beau J Conroy-Welby

Bailey E Jones

Lincoln E McCormack

Connor J McCracken

Yogi Mistry

Jules D G Muller

Monty D Tapp

Pre-Primary

Maxence A Gorgiovski

Benjamin P Hall

Year 1

Lawson N Campbell

Wade L Dunham

Lincoln T Hocking

Liam Huss

Shengbo Jiang

Patrick M Millman

Liam F Morton

Hudson W K Smith

Ryan A Thwaits

Year 2

William T Brine

Monte L Bunning

Archer D Campbell

Harvey N Clarke

William J Garvey

Henry M Grohs

Bodhi M Hourihan

Pibersanu Husen

Shucheng Liu

Raphael J Scotney

Year 3

Quinlan O Dowd

John A Drinkwater

Daniel M Kusel

Toby C McGuigan

Rex T J Toll

Year 4

Darcy D Brewis

Jasper L Brown

Elliot P Campbell

Xiaoyou Chang

Harry C Clark

Ashton G Clarke

Donald J P Corkery

Arthur Cunneen

Fletcher D T Edwards

Hamish F Garvey

Lawrence J Gorgiovski

Stanley W Harper

Jordan M Hick

Tom O Hitchings

Cruz E Le Breton

Oscar Loiacono

John V Millman

Noah B Morton

Ari B Musial

Cayden Nicol

Markus C NordstromMacdougall

Bay C Ognenis

Jacob J Ogonowski

Hugh R Samuelson

Patrick P Shen

Lincoln C Stott

Lenny I Waters

Digby S D Watson

Jonathan N P Zani

Year 5

Dashiell K Alexander

Aleksandr I Bull

Oliver R J Corkery

Ryan T Kusel

Thomas P Webb

Year 6

Frank J Bacich-Hearn

Matthew P Bortolan

Aiden T Brennan

Ernest Cunneen

Kai L J Dalgety

Mackinley H A Day

Charlie C Dove

Henry C Downe

William S L Fazekas

Jack I Gladman

Toby C Harris

James M Hawkins

Colin Lannuzel

Jack P Larsen

Fergus N Mellor

Hamersley R Oakeley

Max S R Patterson

Rory S Petterson

Frederic C Roost

Hudson B Tanner

Zachary M Taylor

Fergus H Thunder

Thomas P F Trembath

Rohan M van Wyk

Noah F Willcocks

Nicholas W Woods

Year 7

Austin R Aitken

Garrett J Babon

William S Bagshaw

James H Bass

Otto R Best

Harrison S Bond

Ross B Bortolan

James M Buck

Ryder P Buck

Luke Bye

Oliver Q E Byrne

Alex M Caporn

Wylie G Chappel

William J Cooper

Cormac D Creagh

Oscar M G d’Aboville

Ian A Daire

James J Davis

Harrison P Dodd

Nicholas H Dunsmore

Thomas F J Easton

Ryker M Edwards

Jake P Emmott

Jake J Fitzpatrick

Hamish A Galvin

George L Gibson

Tyler J Gifford

Samuel D Good

Alexander M N

Gumede

Ben Hampson

Tanner L Hardingham

William D Hartley

Lucas Huang

Oscar T Irvin

James F Irving

Charlie G Jameson

Alby C Jones

Louis G Joyce

Reuben H Kent

Henry A Ladanchuk

Kai A Larsen

Hugo W R Lefroy

Cooper M Lewis

Leo J Lightfoot

Sam L S Lindley

William E Lough

Caleb M Lyttle

Darcy K MacKinnon

Flynn S R Macnamara

Jameson T Macnamara

Hamish W Meharry

Waliko F B Mfune

Logan B J Mitchell

Samuel O Murfett

John W O’Connell

Jake T Ognenis

Rishabh P Patel

Thomas J Patrick

Mavrick S Patterson

Xavier J Pekin

Jack P Petricevic

George A Pettit

Sam W Pilsenheim

William G Pix

Kobi Plunkett

Flinn M Robinson

Angus T Russell

Harry D Sampson

Noah C Shaw

Matthew D Shipton

Kade J Starkey

Jack N Stoney

Luca S F Stoney

Darcy J Stratford

Jack W Sullivan

Hugh L Tan

Toby Thorpe

Nicholas R Tocas

Sebastien S T Walden

Harry H Williams

Wyatt M Williams

Year 8

Jack J Avenell

Theo C Best

Tahj K C Bird

Keir M Carlile

Domenico A Chiaborelli

Jackson H Douglas

Jacob M Haeusler

Heath R S Hansen

Thomas M Hart

Hugo G Lipnicki-Roper

Eli A McAdam

Archer W Miller

John B Stewart

Christian van Vuuren

Year 9

Thomas J Barnes

William B Blaxell

Beau J Donovan

Cardell J Douglas

Aarav J Gohil

Callan W Griffiths

Thomas H Hord

Tarkyn J Lewis

Jamie L Lippiatt

Jaspar L Martin-Booth

Nyasha K Mashangu

Cooper E K Matsen

Kazeem M L A

Matsumoto

Maxwell J Moore

Rishi R Munro

Warren A Nguyen

Samuel D Sierakowski

Terence Y Z Soon

Sebastian H C

Swanepoel

Nick T Terrell

Zac L West

Year 10

Thomas H A K H

Beatson

Max P Brown Santas

Tong Ching

Robert Farmer

Ben R Fowler

Aryan Ismail

Felix R Jones

Tyler J Lind

Cooper Lisle

Christopher V Loanata

Felix A Munro

Hudson J Ramm

Jai Roberts

Malcolm Roberts

Gianluca Senatore

Gabriel S Tang

Tex J Tracey

Mingyuan Wan

Jackson J Watts

Max G Woodruff-Merhi

Year 11

Aditya M Arora

Leonardo Chiaborelli

Augustus M Franzi

Zachary J Longmuir

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