OSC President
OSC launches the Members Assistance Programme Aaron McDonald OSC President
number of outstanding applications. I am pleased to report that the winners were: • Thomas Chalmers (grandson of John Black (OSC 1955)); and • Hugo Silbert (son of Michael Silbert (OSC 1979)). Introduction of OSC Members Assistance Programme
On behalf of the Old Scotch Collegians, I am delighted to share the following updates: Hon. Roger Cook MLA (OSC 1982)
The 31st Premier of Western Australia, the Hon. Roger Cook MLA, is one of our own. I have trawled through the archives to confirm this: He was a 1982 Leaver, Vice-Captain of School and Alexander House Captain. Whilst at Scotch he excelled in Rugby and, unsurprisingly, Politics. His father, Dr Hugh Cook (OSC 1947), was also an Old Scotch Collegian. He was a winner of the PC Anderson Scholarship. We hope that the Premier stays in touch with the OSC and continues to lend his time to the College and the OSC.
The OSC Committee has resolved to implement Member Assistance Programme to support Members of the Old Scotch Collegians by assisting them in any time of need they may face, offering counselling for its members. The service will be provided by Access Wellbeing Services and is immediately available to all OSC members entirely free of charge. You can access it by telephoning them on 1300 66 77 00.
Upcoming events
The second half of the year is always a busy time at the College, and it is no different for the Old Scotch Collegians calendar. We are looking forward to celebrating March Out with the Year 12s and wider college community on 13 October, and our annual Founders’ Day Dinner which will be held on 20 October. This year we are delighted to be welcoming Professor Kenneth Freeman (OSC 1957) back to the College as our guest speaker, to discuss his findings on “Dark Matter and the Scientific Method”. As always, please reach out if the OSC can be of further assistance to you: oscpresident@scotch.wa.edu.au
2023 PC Anderson Scholarship
The PC Anderson Scholarship was awarded at Assembly on 30 June. There was a large
Dr Alec O’Connell, Headmaster and Aaron McDonald, OSC President with Hugo Silbert and Thomas Chalmers
Scotch Business Directory Now open to the wider school community
Supported by the Old Scotch Collegians, our Business Directory has proudly featured local, regional, national and global businesses founded by our alumni. We have expanded the directory to include the wider school community, and invite parents and those with significant connection to Scotch College to have their business included. Submit your business or visit the directory at scotch.wa.edu.au/scotch-business-directory We encourage our community to support locally owned businesses as much as possible. Check in to the directory before making your next purchase or booking a service, and you might just find some great deals too!
