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SCOTCH REPORTER 2021

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140 Cover: Thomas Lynch (Year 12) in the Pipe Band Clockwise from top left: Year 1 at Book Week; Jasper Blunt (Year 12) performing at Scotch Rocks, photograph: Sophie Minissale; Students at the Fight MND Dunk Tank; Year 12s Will Gale and Joshua Ledger competing at PSA Athletics, photograph: Thomas Campbell; Thomas (TJ) Herbert (Year 2) and Matthew Kerfoot (Year 12) at the Year 2 & 12 activities

Clockwise from top left: Snorkelling on the Year 10 expedition to Exmouth; Year 7s James Stephan and Guillaume Daoud at the Highland Games; Year 12 Ball; Boarders at the Middle School Boarding House; Four Schools Chess

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SCHOOL RECORDS Editor: Samantha Leung Proofreader: Ian Lindsay

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HEADMASTER'S REPORT

DR ALEC O'CONNELL Headmaster

BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A RESPECTFUL COMMUNITY

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N MANY WAYS, 2021 WAS A TIMELY reminder that gender equity continues to be an issue for all of society. And as a single-gender boys’ school, we have an important part to play in the ongoing journey. Many women have stood up to powerful institutions, told their own stories and empowered others to share theirs in turn. This year a seminal moment for schools occurred when Chanel Contos instilled a change that I hope will continue, and certainly a change that Scotch wholeheartedly supports and is committed to being part of.

After Ms Contos’ Teach Us Consent website presented undeniably concerning accounts of female students’ abuse and

mistreatment by male students, we, as a school, reflected on how we can be part of a better future. Our 2021 Captain of School, Josh Ledger, spoke about how respect starts small, in the way that boys speak to girls and women and how they speak about them, in not letting your friends’ derogatory comments slide.

Reverend Gary van Heerden discussed how “the mistreatment and abuse of women by men in this country is nothing less than a pandemic”. As he noted, one in three women will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes, which is simply not unacceptable. I said this at Assembly and again to the media at the time: respect and consent are not negotiable, and those at Scotch who fail

to meet these standards will be judged accordingly. But conversations and passionate speeches are not enough – change requires action.

At Scotch, this starts in Junior School, where our students learn consent right from the start in our Early Learning Centre. They learn what it means to ask for and give consent to join in games, share toys, or take photos.

Our Scotch Junior School team, led by Head of Junior School, Maria Hodges, has also worked closely with our sister school, Presbyterian Ladies’ College, to produce a dedicated curriculum that builds children’s understanding of digital technology to help keep them safe.

Head of Junior School Maria Hodges and Headmaster Dr Alec O'Connell celebrating 100 Days of Pre-Primary 4 | R E P O RT E R 2 0 2 1

Headmaster Dr Alec O'Connell with Junior School staff at Book Week 2021

In our Primary Years Programme, we teach the Keeping Safe Protective Behaviours curriculum, empowering our students to know they have the right to always feel safe and that they are the “boss of their bodies”. Our relationship with PLC is integral to this, and our junior students spend time with their sister school peers at least once a term to develop healthy relationships that we continue to grow over their school life.

In Middle School, this curriculum expands as students learn to recognise abuse and understand their rights, responsibilities and ethical behaviour. In Year 8, we introduce students to ‘circle conversations’ – a forum facilitated

by Scotch’s Chaplain, Reverend Gary van Heerden, where students become witnesses to the stories of their peers, in a model that is largely used to discuss issues of discrimination and respect.

In a circle conversation, the facilitator interviews a student as those in the circle listen; the participant and witnesses then swap places, recounting what it meant to hear the initial conversation and reflecting on their own experience; finally, the facilitator and participant return to the middle of the circle to reflect on the witnesses’ shared thoughts.

In Senior School, the focus on respectful relationships and consent increases.

From Years 9 to 12, students undergo multiple programmes covering sex education, consent and the law. We

hear from staff and students in Chapel, Assembly and House Room and invite guest speakers to discuss digital safety, images and consent and the problem with pornography. In 2022, we are pleased to launch a new programme with PLC that will see student leaders from both schools use circle conversations to discuss issues of identity, respect and consent.

While there is much we do in a school environment, it is important to remember that teaching healthy relationships also takes place in the home. Schools have increasingly assumed much of the responsibility for teaching respect and consent, among other key life skills.

But this work can only go so far, and parents must play a role. The values that we teach at Scotch must be mirrored by parents and our wider community.

Ultimately, creating a fair and respectful society is a responsibility for us all.

Like most institutions, Scotch is not perfect, and we must continue to strive to be a leading organisation on social issues. The concept of masculinity itself is changing, and respect and equality are something that we as a school, community and individuals must remain committed to. At Scotch, we recognise the importance of having both women leaders and empathetic male leaders who present healthy and progressive examples of what it means to be a man.

Of course, we are a school founded by a woman – Jane Alexander, who proposed

IN SENIOR SCHOOL, THE FOCUS ON RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND CONSENT INCREASES. a Presbyterian school for boys and donated £500 towards its establishment.

Women have continued to play a strong role in the school, not only as mothers and teachers but also in the formation of our school’s landscape. It was significant that we saw three Headmaster’s wives – Julie Dickinson, Joan Syme and Janny O’Connell – reopen the refurbished Gooch Pavilion as part of our March Out graduation ceremony in October, a building that Mrs Doris Gooch first opened in 1954. In 2021 over 50% of our teaching staff are female.

As I said at the Gooch’s reopening, we may be a single-sex all-boys school, but anything that has happened that has worked well has usually been done by a woman – a statement I stand by and continue to see realised by Scotch’s female leadership. In 2020, we welcomed Maria Hodges as Head of Junior School, and in her short time with us, Maria has already proved to be a remarkable leader for both our staff and our boys.

In just over a year, Maria has moved

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Head of Junior School Maria Hodges with Pre-Primary students, photograph: Pixel Poetry; Janny O'Connell, Headmaster Dr Alec O'Connell and Chair of Council Mark Paganin at Jazz Night, photograph: Sophie Minissale

OUR CULTURE IS IN A TIME OF FLUX WHERE THE CONCEPT OF MASCULINITY ITSELF IS CHANGING

the Junior School Reception to its new home overlooking the Playing Fields, transforming it into an accessible and welcoming space for our students and families. She has founded and led two successful Bush School Saturdays – a now-annual event that saw a 200-strong audience visit Scotch to experience our nature play programme – and introduced discussions around parenting and early learning with Conversations, Coffee and Curriculum. These free morning sessions welcome all parents and are filled with learning strategies to try at home.

In 2021, we are sad to farewell a longtime female leader, our Director of Advancement and Philanthropy, Kate Quinn. Since she joined the College in 2007 as a member of Executive, Kate has played a seminal role in Admissions, Marketing and Communications, Community Relations, Alumni and Archives. She has led multiple successful capital campaigns, including the recent refurbishment of the iconic Gooch Pavilion and the Middle School development in 2013. Kate was also instrumental in developing the College’s

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current sports apparel – a shift that other schools have since followed. Her foresight, diplomacy and professionalism have been an asset to Scotch. We wish her well in her new role as the Director of Philanthropy at the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.

I would also like to thank Shawn Brogden, Dan Chitty, Rebecca Kennington, Gerry McCutchen, and Reg Reberger for their more than decade-long service to Scotch as they move onto retirement and new opportunities. Reg must be recognised for his role in representing staff on salary conditions. He has been a strong, balanced and sensible leader, and he will be greatly missed in retirement. In 2021, we welcomed Brad Gill from St Mark’s Anglican Community School as our new Head of Middle School, and David Gault, who joined us from Aquinas College as our Head of Sport as his predecessor Richard Foster accepted a newly created role as Director of Co-Curricular. Thank you to the entire College Council, particularly Chair of Council, Mark Paganin, for their steady guidance and our Foundation for providing vital support

as we progress our heritage revitalisation project from the now-refurbished Gooch Pavilion to the 2022 Boat Shed upgrade.

In closing, thank you to our Head of Senior School, Peter Burt, all Scotch staff, and the Scotch community for stepping up in a year that has held its own personal health challenges for me.

Pete spent Summer Term as both Head of Senior School and Acting Headmaster, and it was a great comfort to me, knowing that the people behind the school would keep it running smoothly.

Pete is a clear example of an empathetic male leader to which I referred earlier. Our College and students benefit greatly from his progressive leadership and his work as a role model for our senior, and of late, our middle and junior students.

As we look to the new year – one that will see us celebrate our 125th anniversary – I encourage our community to treat others with respect and care and look for the moments where you can do your own part in building a better future.

CHAPLAIN REVD GARY VAN HEERDEN Chaplain The words of Chaplain Revd EH Blackman, speaking about the new P C Anderson Memorial Chapel in 1968, could be used to describe life at Scotch today and, indeed, life at Scotch over the last 125 years.

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OING BACK TO OUR ROOTS at the beginning of the Scotch College story, Revd David Shearer, the founder of the Presbyterian Church in WA, thought the time was right for the establishment of a Presbyterian school in the early 1890s. However, with few Presbyterians in WA (only 4% of the population), the Presbyterian Church had limited funds. When the Alexander family donated £500 towards establishing a Presbyterian boys’ school, Revd David Ross had succeeded Revd Shearer. In July 1896, the Presbytery of WA accepted the proposal; and the search was on to find a headmaster and suitable premises.

You can see hints of our Presbyterian roots in the architecture around the school, with early buildings being functional rather than extravagant. But, despite the lack of extravagance, Scotch tapped into the rich Scottish tradition of a quality, rigorous secular education.

Although a Presbyterian school, our student body has always comprised more non-Presbyterian than Presbyterian students. While the local Presbyterian minister came to take scripture classes once a week and share a prayer at assemblies, the Presbyterian Church expressed concern at its lack of profile at Scotch. At the General Assembly in 1953, the Church asked Scotch to consider appointing a full-time chaplain. Eventually,

in September 1961, Revd James Muir was appointed as Scotch’s first full-time chaplain.

I am the 13th chaplain at Scotch. My predecessor, Revd Chas Lewis, served for almost as long as all the previous chaplains put together. Chaplains have been at the forefront of developing a stronger sense of social justice among the students, tapping into the strong social justice emphasis of the Uniting Church.

(Scotch became a college of the Uniting Church in 1977.) While best known for leading chapels and providing one-onone support, counselling or spiritual guidance, the chaplain’s role of presence ties in with the Celtic notion of God’s presence around and within.

Through its Scottish heritage, Presbyterianism has deep Celtic roots.

One of the key features of Celtic spirituality is the belief that God is present in everything, in everyone and is always close at hand.

“What the Celtic understanding brings us is the chance to break down the barrier between the active and the contemplative life and instead to make the busy, boring, relentless daily life tasks the basis for continuous praying and for finding the presence of God…” – Esther de Waal, The Extraordinary in the Ordinary, 1987

A HAPPY BLEND OF THE SACRED AND THE SECULAR.

Though founded on religious principles, the theology underpinning Scotch was always a robust, earthy spirituality. The presence of God in everything undermines the dualism between ‘being religious’ when in Chapel and ‘secular’ while engaging in all other pursuits. With a deliberate veering away from religiosity (a single Chapel a week is offered to students and there are no religious education lessons in the curriculum), we hope to foster a vibrant, life-giving spirituality that permeates everything. In an increasingly secular context, the Celtic notion of a ‘thin place’ (places where the veil between us and God is very thin; where people feel God’s presence) means it is just as possible to touch and be touched by God during a drama performance, a recital, on the sports field or in the classroom as it is in a chapel service. My task as chaplain is more about engagement and invitation than telling.

How to find new words, images, and metaphors to depict the Divine that boys and young men can relate to? We aim to do this tentatively, lovingly and with respect, knowing that some amongst us have found other ways and other gospels to be true for them. This year, we have launched a new initiative: a chapel service on alternative Saturday afternoons, called kirk@scotch. (‘Kirk’ being the Scottish word for ‘church’.) All are welcome to attend. I look forward to seeing you there.

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COUNCIL Mr Mark Paganin Chair of Council

I would like to acknowledge the leadership of our Headmaster, Dr Alec O’Connell, his Executive and all staff for their efforts in enabling our College to return to a more normal on-campus face-to-face teaching and participation in co-curricular activities for our students during 2021.

It has required a team approach, given the disruption caused by the pandemic and the high state of readiness that the College needs to be in, to promptly respond at any time to government and health-directed restrictions. The beneficiaries have been the students who enjoyed a relatively normal year of educational offerings to allow them to progress their experiences and learnings in a safe environment.

Against that backdrop, the College managed notable achievements during the year.

The revised Master Plan culminated in the reopening and rededication of the iconic Gooch Pavilion, which was recognised in a very well attended end of year March Out in recognition of our leaving Class of 2021. The Boat Shed refurbishment commenced in the latter part of the year and is scheduled to open for the next era of rowers in the 2023/24 Rowing season. The Council greatly appreciates the Foundation’s significant and continued support to enable these projects. The Give to the Gooch fundraising campaign achieved an outcome well beyond expectations.

However, it was the contributions of Old Scotch Collegians, current families and students, and past families that reflected how ‘The Gooch’ holds a special place in the soul of Scotch College.

The Council and staff continue to benefit from the global relationships with educational institutions through various touchpoints particularly, the International Baccalaureate programme, Round Square student and staff exchange programmes and Stanford University programme. Despite the pandemic-related travel restrictions, each has allowed the College to learn and exchange initiatives on best practice in education online and through virtual meetings. Ultimately, those learnings are woven into our offerings.

Next year is a special year for Scotch College: our 125th anniversary. There are not too many institutions in Western Australia that have had a continual presence over that period, let alone an educational institution. During the year we will invite the Scotch community to mark the occasion and to recognise that Scotch College has been part of the fabric of the educational sector

NEXT YEAR IS A SPECIAL YEAR FOR SCOTCH COLLEGE: OUR 125TH ANNIVERSARY.

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in Western Australia and our past and current students’ widespread contributions to the community at large.

In 2021, the Council was most pleased with the continuation of the key leadership appointments that commenced a year or so ago. In addition to the previous appointments of Head of Junior School, Maria Hodges, Brad Gill was appointed Head of Middle School, Peter Burt’s position as Head of Senior School was reconfirmed (and I would like to recognise Peter stepping up to lead the College during our Headmaster Dr Alec O’Connell’s recovery from surgery during Spring Term) and our new Chief Financial Officer, Ian Anthony, settled into his position well.

To the Council, thank you. We have the benefit of engaged, available and experienced Councillors, each from diverse backgrounds relevant to the needs of the College. In 2021, I am pleased that we welcomed Martina Crowley, a partner at PwC; Naomi Flutter, a senior executive of the Wesfarmers Group and the Pro-Chancellor of the Australian National University; Reverend Steve Francis, the former Moderator of the Uniting Church of Australia; and Professor Harlene Hayne, Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University. I would also like to acknowledge and thank Reverend Margaret Tyrer, who retired earlier in the year, for her services to the Council.

To the Old Scotch Collegians led

by President Aaron McDonald, we acknowledge their ongoing support to the College. To the parents, thank you for entrusting Scotch with your sons and daughters. On behalf of the Council, I wish you and the staff all the very best for the year ahead as we celebrate our anniversary year.

FOUNDATION MR JOHN FLECKer Chair of Foundation

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OR WA, 2021 HAS BEEN A relatively stable year. However, the same cannot be said for much of Australia and the world. It is a salient reminder of the need to build resilience for those shocks that occur from time to time. This is essentially the essence of what the Foundation provides for the College – a safe pair of hands, managing and growing funds that are used for ongoing support and can be called upon to assist in times of crisis if required.

The Foundation continues to support the College annually. This includes scholarships funding, supporting the Office of Advancement and Philanthropy and providing loans to the College to enable core capital works programmes to be completed. In 2021, the Foundation reconfigured prior loans and provided a new increased consolidated loan of $13 million. This captures the balance of funds provided for the Middle School redevelopment in 2014 and supports capital works to the Gooch Pavilion, Boat

Shed and planned improvements to the Junior School. The Gooch and Boat Shed works will complete the overdue heritage refurbishment programme. The Junior School works will enhance the experience of our junior students while providing capacity for increased enrolments over time and therefore ensuring the long-term sustainability of the College.

I thank all members of the Investment Committee for their time and expertise in managing our investments along with our advisors, Shadforth. I also thank the Foundation’s Board of Trustees for their wise counsel and stewardship and Chief Financial Officer Ian Anthony and his Personal Assistant Bernadette Boisen for carrying much of the load.

The Foundation has loaned approximately a third of our assets to Scotch and carefully invested the balance of funds for future growth. To ensure the Foundation is of a sufficient scale to meet the College’s aspirations, protect against likely future reductions in Government funding and provide necessary resilience, we must find other sources of regular income.

Bequests are one such focus. The Office of Advancement and Philanthropy and the Foundation are working on our Bequests programme so those who have directly or indirectly enjoyed the benefits of time at Scotch may reinvest to provide future generations with the same opportunities.

May 2022 be a great year for the whole Scotch College family.

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ... A SAFE PAIR OF HANDS, MANAGING AND GROWING FUNDS THAT ARE USED FOR ONGOING SUPPORT.

The refurbished Gooch Pavilion was officially opened at March Out 2021, photograph: Derren Hall

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TEACHING AND LEARNING

MRS CARA FUGILL Director of Teaching and Learning

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AM DELIGHTED TO SHARE THE results of our 2021 cohort and their respective success in one of the three pathways we have on offer at Scotch.

In 2021, 12% of students studied the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, 22% enrolled in the WACE Vocational Education and Training pathway and 66% in the WACE Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank. All three pathways can lead to a university placement and, this year, 90% of our graduates chose courses that offered tertiary opportunities. This included 25 of our 44 VET students, who completed a Certificate IV through TAFE and qualified for direct entry to university.

We are extremely proud that every student across our three programmes successfully graduated, with 83% meeting the minimum entry requirement for university. In 2021, there was a state average graduation rate of 91% for WACE and a global graduation rate of 70% for the IBDP. I congratulate our students and staff for achieving a 100% graduation rate.

As an international curriculum, our IBDP results do not appear in local school rankings. We like to celebrate the substantial efforts of our IBDP and WACE students equally and have combined our leaving cohort’s resulting achievements. We are very proud that our students achieved a combined IBDP and WACE median ATAR of 88.90 and an overall school ranking of 10th, with a phenomenal 10% of the cohort scoring an ATAR of 99+.

We had two IBDP students score a perfect 45 out of 45, placing them in the top 0.2% worldwide, a top WACE ATAR of 99.70, and just over 35% of our WACE ATAR cohort received a Certificate of

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Distinction or Merit for their combined efforts throughout Year 11 and 12.

CELEBRATING THEIR SUCCESS IB Diploma Dux Benjamin Scott WACE ATAR Dux Thomas Veitch WACE VET Dux Christiaan Buys

IBDP ACHIEVEMENTS 2021 This year’s Diploma results are arguably the best the College has seen as this programme continues to outperform expectations. Staff and students were delighted to see a record high median Diploma score of 38 points, equating to an ATAR of 98.15. When compared to the global average of 32, this result demonstrates the quality of teaching staff who, over the years, prepared our students to tackle the rigorous programme. In the IBDP, students are expected to take six subjects, complete a Theory of Knowledge course, write a 4000-word extended essay and participate in the Creativity, Activity and Service programme. While the programme may seem substantial, it is suited to all learners. This has certainly been our experience as students with a range of abilities have selected this pathway from Year 10 with a great deal of success.

Once again, we celebrate a 100% graduation rate with all students qualifying for university with a converted ATAR above 80.00. The programme actively promotes the Approaches to Learning by including course requirements that encourage students to develop skills in the core

areas of Research, Thinking, SelfManagement, Communication and Social. Understandably, the breadth of study and additional expectations within the programme promotes the need for these skills to develop in each student.

When combined with a supportive and collaborative environment, students are able to grow and exceed their own expectations. The journey is not an easy one by any stretch, but more often than not, the hard work is rewarded with great results, as seen by this year’s graduates.

Furthermore, we congratulate Benjamin Scott and Xavier Dry on their perfect scores. This is a challenging milestone to reach and requires enormous dedication to do.

WACE ACHIEVEMENTS 2021 Scotch College had 132 Year 12 students sitting four or more ATAR examinations, with 80% gaining direct entry into at least one university. In addition, we had 25 students complete their Certificate IV in Business, meeting the requirement to enter university through our alternative academic pathway, bringing the total of university-bound students who qualified to 83%. In 2021, our WACE ATAR students earned a median ATAR of 85.95, an increase of 0.6 from 2020.

In total, we had seven students with an ATAR above 99, placing them in the top 1% of students who were eligible to sit ATAR examinations in Western Australia.

These included Thomas Veitch, Hugh Mitchell, Jim Allan, Richard Walton, Pearson Chambel, Max De Nardi and Matthew Kerfoot. We would like to pass on our heartfelt congratulations to these students and thank them for their dedication and contribution to supporting the strong academic culture at Scotch. In addition, Alexander Melville and Kanwal

Singh were awarded Certificates of Excellence in Mathematics Applications and Business Management and Enterprise, respectively.

Notably, we were one of only 11 schools to have 10 or more courses with the highest performing students. The subjects are as follows: • • • • • • • • • •

Accounting and Finance Business Management and Enterprise Geography Literature Mathematics Applications Mathematics Specialist Modern History Physical Education Studies Physics Politics and Law

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Changes to the university application process in the past two years mean the final WACE and IBDP examinations at the end of Year 12 are less critical to university entrance. Many of our students had secured unconditional university placements using their Year 11 results by the middle of the year, removing this as one of the motivating factors driving exam performance. When speaking with this cohort, they mention that their hard work was being driven by the need to achieve their “personal best”, work as a collective and honour the sacrifices their teachers and parents have made.

Consistent with their theme, ‘Seize the opportunity, excel as one’, our leavers supported each other every step of the way, and we could not be more pleased with their efforts.

99+ (16 students) 95+ (45 students) 90+ (116 students)

The following is a clear indication of the cohort’s success when all three pathways are included.

SCHOLARSHIPS 2022 We would like to congratulate the 2022 scholarship winners and wish them well in their academic studies over the coming year.

J A Gooch Scholarship Ishir Bhaduri G G Gooch Scholarship Oliver Patterson Academic Entrance Scholarships Gray El-Ansary Zachary Schultz Jack Kemp Tenney Yu

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Captain of School Joshua Ledger at March Out 2021, photograph: Derren Hall

P C Anderson Scholarship Rory King W R Dickinson Scholarship Banjo Harold

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS Ahren Mahesh, Dylan Vytialingam, Chris Wang and Jimmy Wang each won an ICAS medal, recognising students with the top score in their year level who sat the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools.

Pearson Chambel won third place in t he nationwide Future Leaders Awards for his short story Flight in the Writing Prize category.

Declan Chan, Lachlan Gillett, Yuanzhi Hua, Angus McIntosh, Michael Reed, Eryn Richards and James Walawski were regional finalists in the Tournament of Minds.

Year 4’s Dylan Herbert was awarded Most Promising Young Philosopher in the South West Philosothon.

Zachary Blakey, Guillaume Dauod, Leon Hugo, Luca Regli and James Stephan achieved second place in the national First Lego League Challenge.

Luka Simpson received first place for his chalk pastel drawing Up to Mischief in the Shaun Tan Awards.

Our Year 8/9 team, Tane Croon-Hargrave, Adrian Garbowski, Nicholas Lovegrove, Adrian Marstand and Simon Pocock, won first place in the Ethics Olympiad.

Oliver Spurling won third place in the Australasian Philosothon.

Bram Ezekiel won third place out of 15 finalists for his short story Real-life Vampire in the 2021 Tim Winton Award for Young Writers. His story also won the Subi Voice of Youth Award.

James Walker’s and Kofi Raffan’s respective poems, A Leaf in the Wind and Unnatural Imperfection, were published in Primo Lux, an annual poetry anthology of winning entries from Years 10, 11 and 12 students across Western Australia.

Ethan Buzza was one of five Teenpreneur of the Year finalists in the Teens in Business Awards 2021.

Congratulations to the boys, staff and parents in supporting our Teaching and Learning focus at Scotch.

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WELLBEING Mr James Hindle Director of Student & Staff Wellbeing As we deal with a much-changed world, I believe we have yet to make the most of the opportunities presented by COVID-19 for enhancing wellbeing within society and, more specifically, at Scotch College.

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N MANY RESPECTS, we have allowed ourselves to slip back into old ways of doing and being, which is to be expected. It is in the nature of human beings to stay with – or return to – what they know, even when some of those ways of doing and being are unhealthy.

Lasting and effective change is achieved through evolution rather than revolution.

So we will continue to build upon what we know is working within our school, combining this with wider developments in the understanding of wellbeing.

Below is a brief outline of key elements which we introduced or extended this year.

JUNIOR SCHOOL This year, thanks to Lead Psychologist Jon Marginis, we have extended our Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Years 1 to 5. We also ran a very successful Year 5 Leadership Day, which involved many of our student leaders from the Senior School. We further embedded Wellbeing into the Year 5 Moray Camp, and we have continued to ensure that Pastoral Care times exist throughout each day, including at the start and end of the school day and after recess and lunchtimes. This practice enables teachers to develop their mindfulness skills and explore emotional recognition and regulation with the boys.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL We ran two separate weeks of the Yogi-inResidence programme, giving students exposure to valuable mindfulness techniques. We ran a trial of a new mindfulness programme developed by Helen Heppingstone, called a Dose of Stillness. The programme aims to ground students, engage their minds, and then help them to focus on the task at hand.

We have also begun working with Mike Dyson from Good Blokes Co, which promises to be a fruitful partnership.

SENIOR SCHOOL This year, we continued to run weekly Brain Reset mindful meditation sessions for Years 10–12 using our new dedicated Wellbeing space. We introduced a unique Year 9 Wellbeing Journal, which we aim to roll out to other year groups. We have also included Wellbeing-focused lessons in the Year 11 Cognitive Curriculum.

Online Safe’s Paul Litherland presented to the Senior School. We have also engaged external presenters regarding consent and respect in relationships.

There has been an ongoing discussion within the school on this topic – which will continue – to ensure that each of us behaves in a way that is respectful of those around us.

There are two underlying principles in all that we do in Wellbeing: one is to improve students’ awareness and understanding of the science behind wellbeing. The other is to provide them with regular opportunities to practise the skills which will enable them to get the most out of each situation – and do so during times of low stress – so that, when times get tough, they can find an effective way through. After all, there is little point in trying to learn how to sail a boat in the middle of a raging storm. It is much better to begin in a calm port with a gentle breeze.

BOARDING We have expanded the Tomorrow Man programme and run multiple sessions with the Year 10s and 11s, which has provided students with challenging experiences and also offered opportunities for growth.

ACROSS SCOTCH We continued our marquee weeks, including R U OK Week in Winter Term and Men’s Health Week in Autumn Term. The Year 2–12 gatherings remain a highlight of each term. Cyber Safety continues to be an ongoing area requiring our attention. Taryn Wren from YSafe presented to Years 5–8 and parents, while ex-police officer and Surf

LASTING AND EFFECTIVE CHANGE IS ACHIEVED THROUGH EVOLUTION RATHER THAN REVOLUTION.

Clockwise from top: Frederick Bostock (Year 2), Rex French (Year 12) and Moez Ballal (Year 2) at the Year 2 & 12 activities; Fraser Davis (Year 12), Nuo (Nobel) Chen (Year 2) and Frederick Young (Year 2) at the Year 2 & 12 activities; R U OK? Day; Year 10–12 students at Brain Reset mindful meditation

THERE ARE TWO UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES IN ALL THAT WE DO IN WELLBEING: ONE IS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCIENCE BEHIND WELLBEING. THE OTHER IS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTISE THE SKILLS WHICH WILL ENABLE THEM TO GET THE MOST OUT OF EACH SITUATION.

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CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL

JOSHUA LEDGER Captain of School

What I appreciate most about having the privilege of serving as Captain of School for my final year at Scotch is the number of friendships that I have been fortunate enough to build, not just across my year group, but school-wide.

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HE 2021 LEADERSHIP GROUP had an underlying goal going into Spring Term of 2020: to further unite an already incredibly close Scotch community. We knew that we could not lead our school off the shoulders of just a few Year 12s; this job needed to be done by everyone that wore the maroon blazer.

If we could involve everyone, support one another and build on our already strong relationships, we knew we would have a year to remember. And that is exactly what we did.

The Public Schools Association competition was an excellent example of this unity. Success in all areas of Co-Curricular activities came Scotch’s way this year, with trophy-winning teams in Rowing and Cricket, an undefeated season in Tennis, back-to-back trophywinning sides in Football, a four-year dynasty in Athletics, and strong results across all other sports as well. State debaters Benjamin Scott and Heath Muller, alongside Oscar Clements and Terry Zhou, walked away from the Senior Western Australian Debating League competition as the runners up, and five Year 12 students, Simon Arnott, Jim Allan, Jarvis Banfield, Hugh Mitchell and Bailey Thomson, were awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Scotch’s huge success across the board this year is a credit to the strong work ethic of all students. I am so proud of the high level of sportsmanship shown by everyone representing the College.

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Whether it was the 8C Football team or the First Badminton team, students consistently showed sportsmanship and respect to all was very evident. I know all students are proud to have represented Scotch in the competition this year.

Once again, the Year 12 group took on the challenge of the World’s Greatest Shave, donating a total of $80,721.27.

Better yet, we had 134 boys shaving their heads. I was really proud to see the Year 12 cohort come together to work towards supporting this cause. I think we learnt that the greater the involvement, the greater the impact. There is a good feeling that comes with helping others who are experiencing hardship. It is one of my favourite times of the year at Scotch; seeing all the Year 12 students walking around without hair is as amusing as it is iconic and is a tradition that I hope carries on for many years to come.

Respect was another theme that was addressed throughout the year. The senior production of The Laramie Project took place midway through Autumn Term. The play showed a series of interviews following the brutal murder of a homosexual teenager, Matthew Shepard. This confronting, eye-opening performance addressed the issue of homophobia that unfortunately still exists in our world today and effectively invited audiences to gain awareness on this present issue. Once again, the production displayed the immense level of talent in the Presbyterian Ladies’

College and Scotch community, and I would like to congratulate all involved.

Again, on the theme of respect for all, the Year 12 leadership group addressed the behaviours and attitudes that young men hold towards women. We revisited this issue regularly throughout the year.

Whether it be at school, in a social setting or online, we aimed to drive boys to ask the question: “Is this behaviour ok?” We hope this is something that is carried into future years and hopefully creates a future where respect does exist for all.

I spoke at March Out about how our journey through school unites all boys who have had the privilege of wearing the khaki ‘boy scout’ uniform and pulling on that maroon blazer. The leaving Year 12 students have made memories at this College that will last a lifetime. Whether you joined the Scotch community fulltime in Pre-Primary or Year 12, Scotch will always be an important chapter in your life and the lives of the people around you. My final year is one that I will never forget. The support and mateship I have received from those around me is something that I cherish. I am so proud to be graduating alongside the young men I have had the privilege of sharing my Scotch journey with.

My thanks extend to the staff of Scotch College for each year providing us with the challenges and support needed to get us to where we are today. We could not have done it without you. To our parents, thank you for the unwavering support you have shown us during our stressful, exciting journey. And finally, to the boys of Scotch College, thank you for making every day enjoyable and for supporting and guiding one another through the ups and downs of our school journey.

I wish everyone all the best for the future.

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FRONT ROW: Cole McLarty, Aydin Salleh, James Bennett, Hashem El Nadi, Thomas Anderson, Will Miller, Mr Mark Gale (Year Coordinator – Years 11 and 12), Mr Peter Burt (Head of Senior School), Simon Arnott, Joshua Ledger, Dr Alec O’Connell (Headmaster), Jarvis Banfield, Jim Allan, Brenton Macauley, Mr Gareth Williams (Deputy Head of Senior School), Miss Shirin Reyhani (Dean of Teaching and Learning ‚Äì Senior School), James Walker, Joshua Woodward, Monty Atkins, Joshua Colliere, Changcan Yin SECOND ROW: Adriel Roblin, William Quinlivan, Thomson Unsworth, Raffael Torre, Jacob Bennett, Oliver Barrett, Bradley Avery, Charan Singh, Matthew Myburgh, Anakin Bachofen von Echt, Richard Walton, Sebastian Reynolds, Thamasha Hewa, Declan Reilly, Joshua Galvin, Jarrod Hoyer, Pierce Davis, Jasper Blunt, Xavier Dry, Jake Mackintosh, Benjamin Ward THIRD ROW: Matthew Kerfoot, Harry Frodsham, Luke Marshall, Thomas Rowe, Alexander Hill, Beau Luscombe, Yan Zhou, Afif Nor Arman, Dylan Field, Herc du Preez, Noah James Fergusson-Smith, Elijah Hewett, Rory White, Daniel Hay, Daniel Cooper, Mederic Gide, Jolyon Harrison-Murray, Henry Townes, Heath Muller, William Taylor, Oliver Stewart, Andreas Schultz, James Macgeorge, Max De Nardi, Sevvel Mahendranathan

FOURTH ROW: Julius Robberechts, Kieran Doyle, Max Campbell, Max Mumme, Ryan McConkey, Nicholas Paganin, Jedd Simmons, Mitchell Hewitt, Jack Cooper, Callum Ryan, Hugh Mitchell, Oliver Perrin, Elliott Mitchell, Thomas Westcott, Hugo Ventouras, Declan Taylor, Saami Welsh, Jack Kapinkoff, Ahmad Sgro, Harvey Ellis, Joseph Crowley, Lewis Castleden, Matthew Howie, Albert Holtham FIFTH ROW: Kyle McDonald, Benjamin Chapman, Hunter Bergersen, Connor Smith, Massimiliano Ricci, Thomas Dawson, Zavier McGillivray, Declan Cook, William Hawkins, Oscar Heppingstone, Pearson Chambel, Jack Kampf, Harry Hansom, Kye McCreery, Dylan Palmer, Zhencheng Zhang, George Purser, Jack Trodden, Reeve Stocks, Deen Mackic, Thomas Turkich, Macsen Friday, Alexander Melville, Matthew Stocks, Andrew Eidne SIXTH ROW: Remi Brossard, Harry Simm, Oscar Bird, Wesley Huang, Rafferty Noble Harker, Ethan Frankle, William Marshall, Benjamin Nixon, William Gagen, Nicholas Vriezen, Jack Hendricks, Samuel Bennett, Heath Smyth, Samuel Barrett-Lennard, Thomas Veitch, Oscar Clements, William Hannaford, Lewis Crump, William Gale, Anthony Ghiselli, Joseph Harris, William Hudson, Lachlan Bowen, Achille Aubault, Michael Arts, Noah Matthews

Year 12 Cohort SEVENTH ROW: Milan Narula, Lloyd Easton, Thomas Lynch, Nicolas Le Page, Ruan van der Riet, Maximilian Avon-Smith, Benjamin Scott, Darcy O’Halloran, Timothy Imison, James Deykin, Joshua Eygelaar, Benjamin Edgar, Maxwell Weir, Edward Gaffey, William Moffat-Clarke, Bailey Thomson, Maxx Della Franca, Remi Stewart, Charles Williams, Max Watkins, Fraser Davis, James Shaw, Harry Miller, Jasper Mirmikidis, Mack Knuckey EIGHTH ROW: Cody Price, Matthew Robson, Sam Lodge, Ben Jongejan, Isaac Gold, Taj Massey, Edward Allan, Jack McAuliffe, Rex French, Toren Edwards, William Wolf, George Johnston, Samuel Dyball, Christiaan Buys, Matthew Sarich, Angus Bowden, Taye Barlow, Benjamin Ramsden, Noah Embleton, Ashlin Hall, Justin Sweet, Samuel Gray, Oliver Constantine, Charles Ellis, William Oxlade ABSENT: George Bath, Raquell Bin Rashid, Daniel Bower, Leo Bowles, Hamish Cameron, Jamayden Chong, Robert Davis, Connor Macaskill, Hugo Oakey, Harry Ralph, Curtis Sciano, Hudson Wheeler, Harry Williams

Reports

VICE-CAPTAIN OF SCHOOL (SERVICE)

SIMON ARNOTT Vice-Captain of School (Service)

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ERVICE IS AN AREA THAT applies to us all. It comes in a variety of forms, direct, indirect and advocacy. Service provides us with the opportunity to be involved through our actions and being present or by giving money, time and resources to enable others to continue their work. The students of Scotch College continued to demonstrate their love for service throughout the year.

It was a busy year with a variety of old and new events and causes, but the support of the boys ultimately led to the success of each. The first term saw Houses prepare for their Service events, with All Abilities Cricket and Soup Kitchen also running. The Cameron House fundraiser saw wizards, bananas and princesses take to the soccer field, which was intense yet comedic. Anderson House was the best dressed and the overall competition winner.

For the Uniting WA Christmas Appeal, Houses received Christmas trees to decorate and place non-perishable goods under for those in need. The successful event saw donated items blocking the entry to Collegians’ House reception.

This year we introduced the Service Days initiative with each House’s Service representatives and their chapel groups organising a larger Service initiative for the Senior School. In Summer Term, the chosen theme was Water Safety with proceeds going to Royal Life Saving WA. The event entailed a slip ‘n slide, bombie competition and sausage sizzle, providing a great atmosphere on the top oval and allowing students to reflect upon the issue of water safety.

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the Leukaemia Foundation. The eager Year 12 cohort were quick to sign up, and the total grew each week. The Shave took place at Presbyterian Ladies’ College with 134 Scotch students and two staff members participating, raising a total of $80,721.27. It was the largest amount raised in Western Australia and the third-largest raised across all schools in Australia – a monumental effort by the cohort of 2021. This achievement would not have been possible without the students’ willingness to be involved and the donations from friends, families and the College community.

The Autumn Term Service Day was a Winter Appeal working with Vinnies and Uniting WA. The event encouraged students to bring in articles of clothing, and we donated 12 boxes of clothes to Vinnies and a box full of socks for Uniting’s sock drive.

Simon Arnott (Year 12) participating in the World's Greatest Shave; Headmaster Dr Alec O'Connell and Simon Arnott presenting the donated funds to the World's Greatest Shave

Winter Term led to another main event, our very own Big Freeze for motor neurone disease, in honour of late Headmaster Bill Dickinson, who passed away from the disease. We ordered 196 beanies to support the cause, which students wore during the week and at Friday Marching. The Big Freeze Day consisted of a dunk tank and sausage sizzle.

None of this would have been possible without the amazing support of the staff and students that I have had all year.

Thank you for a memorable 2021.

VICE-CAPTAIN

OF SCHOOL (OPERATIONS)

JARVIS Banfield Vice-Captain of School (Operations)

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T HAS BEEN AN HONOUR TO serve as the Vice-Captain of School (Operations) this year. I have enjoyed every bit of it. Whether it was organising the incredible Staff Trophy battles or having the opportunity to speak at assemblies, sharing the PSA Sport results and ‘highlight of the round’ each week, it has been an absolute pleasure to showcase Scotch’s amazing talent.

This year’s Staff Trophy competition was jam-packed with a diverse range of hotly contested House events. From soccer to water polo to chess, they have all seen wonderful support and participation from students and teachers. The crowd at every event this year has been next level. Events like the Junior (Year 9/10) Basketball Competition had the gym floor and balcony so packed with people the atmosphere was electric.

The skill and talent displayed in this year’s Staff Trophy competition across all events have been exceptional, and every student had an opportunity to excel. Some students dominated on the sporting field, while others were champions at chess or debating.

Right: Year 12’s Thomas Turkich, Anthony Ghiselli and Jarvis Banfield at the 2021 Inter-House Athletics Carnival

A few highlights from the year included: Anderson House winning the Inter-House Swimming Carnival and receiving the MacKinlay Cup. This year was the first time Anderson House has ever won the Cup, which came into existence in 1971!

Keys House’s sensational performance in the Inter-House Athletics Carnival, winning both marching and the overall carnival, meaning they jumped from fourth to second on the Staff Trophy ladder, to trail Anderson by 0.4 of a point.

The incredible Staff vs Students Soccer Match, which came down to a fierce penalty shootout in which Mr Kandiah’s stellar goal-keeping performance secured the teachers the win.

This year’s very tight Staff Trophy competition saw one of the closest winning margins ever, with Keys and Anderson neck-and-neck for first place.

The only result remaining to determine the final winner was the Semester 2 marching result. With Anderson placing higher than Keys, Anderson took home the overall win by a mere 0.7 of a point!

I would like to thank everyone for their involvement in the Staff Trophy. The exceptional organisation from the 10 Vice-Captains of House (Operations) ensured that the House events were all played in true Scotch spirit and ran very smoothly. It has certainly been a ripper year! Great job to the huge number of students who participated, taking a step out of their comfort zone and giving an event a crack. In the end, it’s what the Staff Trophy is all about.

Designing the 2021 leavers’ jumper was another very entertaining job. After multiple meetings with the committee, the final design, created by Will Gagen, was chosen. All the students love their jackets, and they wear them with pride.

I know that I will really miss the fantastic Scotch spirit, and I wish the next ViceCaptain of School (Operations) Julius Kain and all the other leaders the best of luck. I am sure it will be another exceptional year!

Reports

STUDENT COUNCIL

JIM ALLAN Head of Student Council

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N 2021, THE STUDENT COUNCIL, composed of a representative from each House, set out to improve the daily life and culture of the College.

A focus for the first term was GRIT Week.

Standing for ‘Growth Resides in Trying’, the aim was to encourage students to embrace failure and develop a more constructive mindset. During GRIT Week, the Student Council ran Mentor Period activities that tested the mental resilience of students, such as puzzles and quizzes.

These activities taught students the value of resilience and grit within a familiar setting. Live Music Monday, a staple of the Student Council, also featured songs focusing on failure and disappointment.

Towards the end of the first term, the Student Council organised Christmasthemed activities to refresh students’ lives around the school as the holidays approached. We introduced Santa Hat Marching on the final Friday Marching of the year, with students donning a Santa hat as they marched. The festive spirit carried

forth into the Christmas Free Dress Day, where each student wore Christmas colours to school. The day was accompanied by karaoke performances of Christmasthemed songs at lunchtime, with Mr Jones and Josh Ledger’s performance of Wham!’s Last Christmas a clear crowd favourite.

One of the new ideas we initiated this year was an e-Sports Competition, following a successful implementation of a similar competition in the Middle School.

Students competed against each other in Mario Kart, played on the Nintendo Switch.

It was a favourite amongst the students, with over 70 competing. The competition raised money for the Mukti Foundation, which will allow Mukti students in India who have been adversely affected by COVID-19 to access Scotch’s educational resources, empowering students to achieve a brighter future.

This year, with the help and support of Scotch Parents, we have been able to renovate and refurbish the gym equipment for the College. By expanding

the equipment available, this investment will help the Strength and Conditioning and Rowing teams for years to come and enable other students to utilise the equipment more effectively.

Another initiative we introduced was the first-ever Family Feud competition, held in Winter Term. Year 12 students and staff competed against each other to name the most popular answers to survey questions from the Senior School. The students came out victorious in the heats, but the staff clinched their victory with a decisive Fast Money round.

This year was Mr Jones’ final year at the College, leaving the Student Council after his six years as the Staff Representative, with Ms Spanbroek taking up the role.

We have not taken the work that Mr Jones and Ms Spanbroek do behind the scenes for granted, and we would like to thank them for their service towards the Student Council.

STUDENT COUNCIL FRONT ROW: Pierce Davis, Harry Simm, Jim Allan, Milan Narula, Charan Kanwal Singh, Matthew Howie BACK ROW: Ms Nicole Spanbroek (Teacher), Daniel Cooper, Samuel Bennett, Toren Edwards, Charlie Ellis, Dylan Field

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Clockwise from top left: Year 1s Gus Meredith-Humphry, Lachlan Horton, Zacharia Ehdeyhed, Bryn Dolan and Robert Gliddon at Bush School

Junior School

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

MRS MARIA HODGES Head of Junior School

I approached 2021 with great excitement after having moved from my previous school in 2020.

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HE YEAR DID NOT DISAPPOINT, and I was thrust into the great sense of warmth that our College brings with the children, staff and parents that are part of the amazing community Scotch College is. I soon realised that I had not experienced the ‘special’ factor Scotch has before and how blessed I was to be a part of everything Scotch!

Over the year, I have witnessed the development and growth of our children. With this came the increased confidence to set and achieve goals that some students never thought they could. Whether these goals were in their learning, out on the fields or achieved through sustained effort, perseverance and resilience, it all went into their development. It formed important lessons for students to take with them for their future schooling and lives.

Literacy and numeracy attainment is the focus and core business of a junior school.

Our outstanding results in the NAPLAN and our own internal data collection reflect that this is an area in which we continue to excel. Our early intervention programmes have strong effects on our children, giving them the best possible foundations for their learning to grow. Add this to our extension offerings through our differentiated programme, which gives our children the opportunities and breadth of experience to strive to meet their potential.

Celebrations are a big part of Junior School life, and at Scotch, we have lots of fun participating in these together. Children engage in activities designed to stretch and expose them to a range of experiences.

Immersing themselves in cultural, arts and community learning activities helps

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children develop a stronger understanding of the world they live in and exposes them to aspects of life they may not have experienced. Our Book Week celebrations, Grandparents Day, Ride your Bike to School, PJ Day, Walk for Water afternoon, NAIDOC Week events, concerts and assemblies have all added to the life and fun had in the Junior School. Now, who will ever forget our Headmaster, Dr O’Connell, laying an egg in our staff pantomime – that will never be erased from our memories!

Our inaugural Junior School Action Day, led so aptly by Madame Vinton, was a phenomenal success. The day brought far greater learning to helping others than a gold coin donation could ever do. The activities children participated in included Pre-Kindy, Kindy, Pre-Primary and Year 1 children collecting, sorting and preparing care packs with handwritten notes for HeartKids. Year 2 spent an afternoon entertaining the residents of Romily House. Year 3 shared afternoon tea with elderly residents from Curtin Heritage Living. Year 4 helped with a river clean up at Scotch’s Boat Shed at Freshwater Bay. Year 5 cooked for the Salvation Army, sorted donated stationery for lessresourced schools with Give Write in Subiaco and cleaned up North Cottesloe Beach. This day was a wonderful way to commence the wider school Servicelearning programme and live our school value of service to others.

This year we expanded the many clubs and activities available as part of our Co-Curricular offerings. Children had the opportunity to try new activities, find new interests and interact with other children from the Junior School. The Junior School

staff have been very generous, giving their time to run these clubs outside of school hours, and I thank them for serving the community in this way. Philosophy, Cartooning, Mindfulness, Mathematics, Robotics, Engineering, Aviation and Running Club are just some examples of the amazing array of activities for the children to choose from.

We commenced digital feedback to parents this year to allow feedback on student achievement to be timely and continuous as the year progresses. This digital feedback includes annotated copies of the child’s work, a copy of the assessment rubric and student’s self-reflection. This format is vastly more informative and, used in conjunction with the semester reports, student-led conferences and parent-teacher interviews, offers a multidimensional view of a student’s progress, allowing families to have a well-rounded picture of their child’s achievements throughout the year.

Upgrading areas in our Junior School began this year. The Junior School administration office moved to make it more accessible to children, families and visitors.

We created a new undercover space and established our new downstairs Junior Library space. Our wonderful Facilities team puts tremendous work into maintaining our beautiful play, garden and oval spaces, and we very much appreciate all they do.

I would like to acknowledge and congratulate the Junior School teachers, assistants, administration and support staff and the Dean and Deputy of Junior School.

Their boundless energy and support of the children are evident in all they do.

These professionals are truly committed to providing the absolute best care for our students, and it is a privilege to work with such an exceptional team of people.

Clockwise from top left: Year 2s Freddy Young, Harry Caratti, Nuo (Nobel) Chen and Charlie Reid with Head of Junior School Maria Hodges; PrePrimary’s Hugo Righetti, Thomas Sullivan and Hari Singam; Year 1s Lachlan Horton, Banjo EdgertonWarburton and Angus Bond at Book Week

OUR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES HAVE STRONG EFFECTS ON OUR CHILDREN, GIVING THEM THE BEST POSSIBLE FOUNDATIONS FOR THEIR LEARNING TO GROW.

During the year, we farewelled Mrs Tanya Wheeler, who worked in our Academic Support team. Tanya worked in the Junior School for more than six years and has advocated for the children she has worked with and supported. Thankfully, we still get to see Tanya as she will accept relief work from time to time.

Ms Penny Hooper also left this year to take up a position within the Department of Education. Penny has served the College for more than seven years and acted in the Head of Junior School role during this time.

We wish her every happiness and success.

Mrs Fiona Alexander will commence a year of leave in 2022 to spend more time with her family. During this time, we will still see Fiona as she will remain a relief teacher.

Miss Renae Cirillo leaves the Junior School and heads to work in our Middle School in 2022. Renae has been a much-loved Junior School teacher for seven years and looks forward to this new experience. We know Renae will continue to shine and wish her the best in Middle School.

Mr Andrew Wells will be stepping into a newly created STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) role working with students and teachers from Pre-Primary through to Year 8. This role will be a wonderful addition and resource for our students to further extend and support their learning in this area.

I am extremely grateful and truly blessed to have been chosen to lead this extraordinary Junior School and for spending my days with your children. I look forward to doing it all again in 2022 with new goals, new memories and new heights to be reached!

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Junior School

PRE-KINDERGARTEN Julian Hanna and Harry Mason harvesting a cauliflower

MRS TRACEY O’SHEA AND MS SAM LOCK PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

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HAT A BEAUTIFUL, RICH and engaging year we have had. Our amazing Pre-Kindy children have soared through their time in class with energy, passion, humour and inquiring minds.

Our journey began way back in February when our class was smaller, more reserved and eager to find out what the world of Pre-Kindy entailed. We started our year with the unit of inquiry ‘Who we are’, and the Pre-Kindys began discovering a bit about themselves and each other; they learned new names, found shared interests and made new friends. They investigated materials and played in new and inventive ways. They had in-depth discussions with each other about the things that really mattered to them, like: “Why do some people have brown eyes, and some people have blue eyes?” “Do you have a baby sister too?” “Who do you have in your family?”

“Is Batman the best superhero or is Spiderman?” “What happens to the water when you pour it in the sandpit?”

In the second semester, our unit of inquiry shifted to ‘How the world works’, and we discovered that senses help people explore the world.

We planted in the garden and harvested sweet potatoes, cauliflower, silverbeet, peas and beans. The boys and girls ate our produce raw and incorporated some into our cooking experiences to smell, see, touch and taste delicious food.

We explored colour and texture in artworks and science experiments with paint, ice, water, rice, playdough, collage and clay. The Pre-Kindys explored taste and scent while blindfolded and became fascinated with mini-beasts.

Slaters, snails, caterpillars and millipedes ensconced themselves in our classroom while the amazing children studied and cared for them.

Through play and conversation, they expanded their thinking in so many ways.

They spent time barefoot in the playground, creating engineering feats in the sandpit. They took risks, jumped and climbed, rode tricycles and swung on the monkey bars.

They helped each other when things got tricky and encouraged each other to try new experiences. Through negotiation and cooperation, they have helped each other grow and learn.

Each term we have welcomed new children into our fold. By Term 4, we had 39 incredible little individuals across the week. Every time a new member arrived, the rest of the class made them feel comfortable and included in their play.

Soon it was like they were here from day one.

While Pre-Kindy is ending, the learning journey of these amazing little individuals will continue to go from strength to strength. Kindy awaits, and with it, new experiences, adventures and learning.

It has been an honour to share the year with such a bright, bubbly, enthusiastic group of children. They have taught each other and us so much.

We will miss you, Pre-Kindys of 2021.

Keep being amazing, keep being inquisitive, keep being you.

“THE WIDER THE RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES WE OFFER CHILDREN, THE MORE INTENSE WILL BE THEIR MOTIVATIONS AND THE RICHER THEIR EXPERIENCES.” LORIS MALAGUZZI Julian Hanna and Edward Wang looking a little closer 2 2 | R E P O RT E R 2 0 2 1

CHILDREN’S REFLECTIONS “I like the garden, we growed our own beans and we got cauliflower. We can eat the beans. I pick the cauliflowers.

We cook it and then we also eat it not cooked. It’s so yummy. We get the caterpillars, they eat the veggies in the garden. Did you know they turn into butterflies? I like playing with Jasper and with Michael, they are my friends.”

Julian Hanna, PK “I like the toy animals. The kangaroo is so cool. I like to play with the snails. They so fun to play with and they can also hide in their shells. I Iove the big boys.

They are so cool, they build stuff with us.”

Jasper Bennett, PK “I like to play with Jasper and Julian.

I like to play cars and to play with the blocks and the animals. We go to the garden and we eat beans, lots of beans.”

Michael Agapitos, PK

At Pre-Kindy I like playing with the playdough because it’s so soft. I like to make letters. My name starts with B. I like to play with blocks and with Kazuki and Edward and Max O.” Bullmore Carrick, PK “I love playing with the blocks. We made a base. A base is where you hide from people. We just get things out, of course.

I play with Joshie and Harry. I love to play with the cushions. We just have a chat over there. I like playing with Kippei. I just do like him. I love painting the beach. I paint sharks in it and a big blue whale.

When I grow up I think I want to be army.”

Hugo Young, PK “I love scooters and bikes.”

Harry Mason, PK I love the big boys because they come down every week.” Hudson Smith, PK

“I love reading stories.” Rosie Gliddon, PK “The best thing about Bush School is the magnifying glasses.” Kazuki Fukuda, PK “I like Bush School because we can find beetles.” Max Ohana, PK

THROUGH PLAY AND CONVERSATION, THEY EXPANDED THEIR THINKING IN SO MANY WAYS.

Pre-Kindergarten G3 FRONT ROW: Maxwell Bellini, Max Boudville, Edward Wang, Bazil Chhabra, Hugo Young, Everett Ng, Rosemary Gliddon SECOND ROW: George Etchells, Joshua Boyce, Noah Kelly, Thomas Giroud, Harry Mason, Elizabeth-Ann Green THIRD ROW: Ms Samantha Lock (Teacher), Ms Georgina Daly (Education Assistant), Shayan Master, Michael Agapitos, Edward Alston-Nicholls, Jasper Bennett, Saul Sterk, Kazuki Fukuda, Ms Catherine Farrell (Education Assistant), Mrs Tracey O'Shea (Teacher) ABSENT: Henry Anderson, Thomas Atkins, Bullmore Carrick, Samuel Cirillo, Aurelius Durham, Julian Hanna, Kimberley Kyle, Lachlan Langley, Blair Macfarlane, Ashton MacPherson, Maxwell Ohana, Harriet Ann Raisbeck, Ella Simpson, Hudson Smith, Velvet Tana, Kippei Watanabe

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Junior School

KINDERGARTEN MRS OLIVIA HARNWELL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

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HE YEAR 2021 HAS BEEN A year that nurtured the curious minds of our Kindergarten class.

Each day, we relished lingering over inquiry-based STEM experiences driven by the children’s wonderings and guided by the open-ended questions of Mrs Harnwell, Miss Elliott, Mrs Di Prinzio and Mrs Marshall. We investigated the different aggregate states and solubility of water, uncovered a world of chemical reactions, harnessed our inner engineering capabilities and were delighted by the magic of colour, shadows, light and optical illusions.

As part of our ‘How the world works’ unit of inquiry, we embarked on a rich and meaningful inquiry into the impact of science and technology in our world.

The children were fascinated by satellite images projected via the International Space Station, which revealed thick, dark clouds of billowing smoke during Australia’s bush fires. This sparked much curiosity, wondering and adventurous play as the children researched how firefighters use science and technology to build their own fire engine and create a fire station in Kindergarten! One of the highlights of this unit of inquiry was a visit from the Claremont Fire Station to explore heat-detecting cameras, breathing apparatuses, the jaws of life machinery, fireproof clothing and the

most comprehensive set of hoses that we have ever seen!

Throughout this very special Kindergarten year, the children also discovered how to use technology to tell our own stories and document our learning journeys with an iPad. The children have been empowered to capture their own timelapse video footage, record their research findings, direct and star in green screen movies and publish their digital work. We have recorded special messages for our families and sent e-invitations to our dear friends at Presbyterian Ladies’ College Kindergarten!

Now, the time has come for us to pack our backpacks and venture up to the Junior School for Pre-Primary. We will continue to be the ones who wonder, the ones who ask the questions, the ones who drive the inquiry learning, the ones who are curious and the ones who never lose their tremendous spirit of adventure!

CHILDREN’S REFLECTIONS “I loved how we learnt about stuff. We were artists like [Giuseppe] Arcimboldo and ate the artwork.” Chase Young, K “I loved the marble run. We built really big runs and watched the marbles go in it.”

Zach Lee, K

“CREATIVE PEOPLE ARE CURIOUS, FLEXIBLE, PERSISTENT, AND INDEPENDENT WITH A TREMENDOUS SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AND A LOVE OF PLAY.” HENRI MATISSE

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From top: (left to right) Chase Young and Zach Lee at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic with PLC; Madden O’Brien spraying the fire hose at the Claremont Fire Station incursion

“I loved it when we made Beyblade spinning tops and made potions and played with the sand and water. I [liked] Bush School because we can find millipedes and play with buckets and ropes.” Ayan Ganeshanandan, K “I loved playing with the dinosaurs in the chocolate mud.” Nash Wilson, K “I loved everything! I loved cooking. I loved making bread. We watched the dough rise and put it in the oven. I loved riding the bikes with the wagon and playing my favourite songs.”

Madden O’Brien, K “I loved dressing up in costumes. We built superhero cities with the blocks.”

Ethan Blackburne, K “I loved cooking. I like making jam.”

Stewart Palassis, K “I loved going outside and playing with the water. I like to block the water with the sand and rocks.” Yanni Papamatheos, K “I loved all the costumes. The spiderman is my favourite. I loved the spidey stories on the green screen.” Hudson Weaver, K “I loved all the fun games. I really liked Snakes and Ladders.” Chloe Baddour, K

Kindergarten G3 FRONT ROW: Madden O'Brien, Chloe Baddour, Ayan Ganeshanandan, Edward Gibson, Yanni Papamatheos, Sho Tanaka, Stewart Palassis SECOND ROW: Joseph Edwards, Ethan Blackburne, Zachary Lee, Willow Creighton, Joe Whiston, Yikuan Zhang THIRD ROW: Miss Zoe Elliott (Education Assistant), William Hurst, Kian Izadi, Lukas Frame, Kohde Baldwin, Hudson Weaver, Nash Wilson, Chase Young, Mrs Olivia Harnwell (Teacher), Mrs Rose Di Prinzio (Education Assistant) ABSENT: Oban MacPhail

Kindergarten G5 FRONT ROW: Stewart Palassis, Yanni Papamatheos, Ethan Blackburne, Chase Young, Sho Tanaka, Joe Whiston, Jacob Du, Madden O'Brien SECOND ROW: Chloe Baddour, Ayan Ganeshanandan, Kai Duong, Willow Creighton, Ivy Paunoski, Edward Gibson, William Hurst THIRD ROW: Miss Zoe Elliott (Education Assistant), Mrs Olivia Harnwell (Teacher), Monte Bunning, Nash Wilson, Clancy Munckton, Benjamin Scott, Lukas Frame, Zachary Lee, Mrs Rose Di Prinzio (Education Assistant) ABSENT: Kohde Baldwin, Oban MacPhail, Mrs Danielle Marshall (Education Assistant)

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Fitzroy Kyle and Thomas Sullivan hanging out on the pirate ship

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PRE-PRIMARY MRS RACQUEL CUMMING PRE-PRIMARY TEACHER

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T IS ALWAYS AN EXCITING TIME when our Kindy boys move up the hill from the ELC and join our new boys in Pre-Primary. The Pirate Ship Playground is one of our main attractions, and this year was no exception. The boys enjoyed this space to the fullest; riding bikes, shooting baskets, collecting mini-beasts, engineering in the sandpit, creating amazing play spaces with loose parts and taking on one of their many imaginary characters to roleplay with friends.

Their passion for construction and new engineering knowledge was put to the test when they were asked to create a shelter that could protect an animal from a strong wind. We then read the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff, and they were tasked with building a bridge. Their bridge had to be long enough to cross a river, high enough for a troll to fit under and strong enough to hold three billy goats. We were thrilled to have our Year 6 buddies come and help us finish our bridges.

We began the year by exploring the concept of family, family history and connection through our inquiry ‘Who we are’. The boys found out more about their extended family tree and were fascinated by stories from their own past and the pasts of others.

Throughout Winter Term we investigated ‘Sharing the planet’ and our responsibility to conserve living things. During Bush School, we explored Galbamaanup (Lake Claremont) to find the native plants and animals which live there. We learned that living things have needs, and we all rely on other living things to meet our needs.

We became experts on Australian native animals and visited our Pre-Primary friends at Presbyterian Ladies’ College to hold these animals and learn from the experts. The highlight of this term was when the parents came to school for the morning. The boys were the teachers and

During Autumn Term, through our ‘How the world works’ inquiry, we investigated the form and function of structures.

The boys had already demonstrated a love for construction by creating the most amazing structures using blocks, recycled materials, Lego and loose parts.

took their parents on a wonderful learning journey through art, music, Bush School and our ‘Sharing the planet’ inquiry.

Suddenly it was Spring Term! While our PP journey was nearly over, we still had so many things to do. We had such a fun term exploring our own creative expression, trying new things and developing an understanding of the ‘Power of yet’.

During this year, we were many things: inquirers, readers, writers, mathematicians, risk-takers, conservationists, engineers and artists but most importantly of all … we were kind.

OUR FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO IN PRE-PRIMARY Atsu, Charlie, Nathan and William all loved competing in Cross Country.

Elliot loved art with Mrs Artist.

Fitzy loved creating and constructing with Lego.

Tommy, Flynn, Hari, Josh H, Luke, Raph, Sam and Zel all loved playing with their friends on the Pirate Ship Playground.

Hugo loved being the helper.

Henry, Hugh, Joshy D, Jude, Ryan and Thomas loved playing and learning in our centres – especially the block and construction centre.

James loved French class with Madame.

Jacob loved creating using recycled materials at the making table.

Quinn and Kade loved our 100 Days of School celebration.

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Lachie loved becoming an expert on Australian animals.

WE HAD SUCH A FUN TERM EXPLORING OUR OWN CREATIVE EXPRESSION, TRYING NEW THINGS AND DEVELOPING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ‘POWER OF YET’.

From top: Nathan Argyle and Charlie Higgins climbing on the pirate ship; Nathan Argyle and Zel Moran building a bridge with their Year 6 buddies

PRE-PRIMARY FRONT ROW: Ryan Hasslacher, Joshua du Sart, Atsutoshi Tomita, Hugo Righetti, Hari Singam, Jacob Bloch, Flynn Johnson, Elliot Meredith-Humphry, Denzel Moran SECOND ROW: Jude Meredith-Humphry, Henry Finlayson, Thomas Sullivan, Quinn Warrick, Kade Warrick, Lachlan Packer, Joshua Hawkins, Luke Boyder THIRD ROW: Ms Tessa Beale (Education Assistant), Mrs Racquel Cumming (Teacher), Charles Higgins, James Goldsmith, William Millard, Samuel Mannes, Nathan Argyle, Raphael Zouad, Tommaso Tana, Fitzroy Kyle, Mrs Helen Varian (Education Assistant) ABSENT: Hugh Little

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YEAR ONE Gus Meredith-Humphry and Robbie Gliddon at Bush School

MRS KRISTEN GRAY YEAR 1 TEACHER

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HE YEAR 2021 WAS OUR year of growth. We were one very determined group who successfully scaled the stairs to our new 1G classroom, but we had our eyes and ears set on the stairs above to Middle School. Do we really need to go through Junior School?

We could not believe the amount of rubbish that was around our beautiful space. We made posters and badges.

We were on a mission – a mission to stop the littering. We spent many recesses and lunchtimes picking up rubbish and collecting many paw-print stamps. We very quickly realised that the rubbish was not from the Junior School but the Middle School and wanted to teach these boys about caring for our environment.

We were never short of soccer balls, footballs or basketballs in our class this year. We wonder if the Middle School ever realised where all their sports equipment mysteriously disappeared to, which we so cleverly found, collected and stored in the Bermuda Triangle of Year 1.

We quickly discovered that things were a little bit different this year. No longer were we being marched into our class by our parents. Now we had to be more like the famous Tommy Windich. Using our skills in tracking and knowledge of our environment, we trekked the formidable path to our classroom. We all survived the treacherous daily journey and meandered our way from the kiss-anddrop to the safe haven of our classroom.

This was just the beginning of how Year 1 would test our resilience. We were faced with the constant onslaught of spelling lists to learn, books to read, reading club

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to attend and our very own iPads to look after. Golden time seemed like a distant mirage that we struggled to reach at times. Yet, we were constantly ready for the challenge and nothing was going to hold us back.

There were many highlights. One was our excursion to Whiteman Park, where we explored how transport has changed over time. Wow! What a lot of work it was to get to school in the olden days. Children had to get up much earlier to get themselves and their horse and carriage ready for the bumpy ride to school.

The many hours at Bush School honed our tracking skills. Our newly acquired skills led us into uncharted territories and new lands. On one journey, we went on an expansive treasure hunt around the unknown lands of Junior School. Despite hunger, dehydration and exhaustion, we successfully discovered great riches with the help of our very tall guides in our Year 12 buddies with whom we formed an unbreakable bond (and enjoyed a bacon and egg roll). However, we rose to the challenge and had lots of fun and laughter.

We thoroughly enjoyed dressing up as our favourite characters for Book Week.

We had an entertaining and side-splitting incursion from author and illustrator James Foley. We learnt to draw and create Vikings, and we made the most magnificent Viking stories.

Our Year 1 adventure has come to an end after 40 weeks. We blazed a trail, creating strong friendships with our fellow trackers while learning resilience and sharing many unique experiences that we will tell for years. We are all heartbroken that

such an incredible expedition has come to an end, but sunsets prove that even the most beautiful endings can be spectacular.

Let the epic journey of 2022 begin.

CHILDREN'S REFLECTIONS “Year 1 was special because I was new to Scotch College and it was really fun. I really liked Bush School and I have learnt a lot this year.” Angus Bond, Year 1 “The thing that I loved about Year 1 was going to Whiteman Park. My favourite things were the tram and the giant playground. I liked going on the tram and the playground was fun.”

Gus Meredith-Humphry, Year 1 “My favourite events this year were swimming, Bush School and Whiteman Park. I really like Whiteman Park. At Whiteman Park I liked going on the old train because we saw kangaroos and it was exciting.” Robbie Gliddon, Year 1 “I loved swimming, Bush School and Whiteman Park. At Whiteman Park I really liked the tram. We got to see the kangaroos and they were as cute as a teddy bear.” Zachie Ehdeyhed, Year 1 “Year 1 was special because I liked Bush School. I really liked making bagpipes with the sticks and pretending to play them while we sang the school song.”

Ollie Milner, Year 1

WE WERE ON A MISSION – A MISSION TO STOP THE LITTERING.

Clockwise from left: Year 1G at Book Week; Banjo Egerton-Warburton and Lachlan Horton at the Whiteman Park Transportation Excursion; Making bagpipes at Bush School

“I LOVED BUSH SCHOOL BECAUSE WE MADE CUBBIES OUT OF STICKS AND WE SAW BUSH TURKEYS.” KEN MCKENNA, YEAR 1

Year 1G FRONT ROW: Augustus Meredith-Humphry, Bryn Dolan, Robert Gliddon, Zacharia Ehdeyhed, Oliver Milner, Banjo Egerton-Warburton BACK ROW: Mrs Mandeep Rae (Education Assistant), Albert Wang, Kenneth McKenna, Lachlan Horton, Chase Nerlich, Angus Bond, Thomas Janmaat, Mrs Kristen Gray (Teacher) ABSENT: Yu Loh, Mrs Nathalie Veitch (Education Assistant)

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YEAR TWO Andrew Walawski, Frederick Young and Zac Lucas at the Inter-House Athletics Carnival

MISS REBECCA SAYERS & MRS FIONA ALEXANDER YEAR 2 TEACHERS

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HAT AN EXCITING, CREATIVE and adventurous year the Year 2 cohort of 2021 have had.

The boys have had a thrilling journey from persuasive letters sent worldwide to mastering working with tools, hanging out with Year 12 buddies, and bringing the outdoors into our classrooms through our Nature School programme.

The boys were introduced to the ‘Power of persuasion’. After researching various natural resources around the world, the main focus turned to oil. How long it takes to make, how quickly it is being used, and the impact of the various extraction methods on the environment.

Persuasive letters were written to high powers worldwide: the head of NASA, The Hague, each Australian premier, the Prime Minister, Doctor O’Connell and Mrs Hodges. Over time classes received responses from across the world. Chests were puffed, gasps rang out and screams of delight echoed throughout the Junior School as envelopes were opened and letters read. The boys took responsibility and ownership and felt empowered that their voices had been heard. What a courageous and powerful process.

Our Year 2s were fortunate enough to be buddied up with a Year 12 boy throughout the year. Together, they made towers, played sporting games, dressed in hilariously ill-fitting costumes to make movies and explored the nooks and crannies of the Scotch campus. When the two cohorts meet again at a reunion in 2031, they will undoubtedly share in these memories and moments. Our Nature School programme stepped up a level this year, involving regular sessions at the beach and river and more learning

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in Scotch’s outside areas. The boys explored the ‘five habits of healthy mind’: inquisitiveness, discipline, collaboration, persistence and creativity. Each week, the boys ‘played’ with these principles and reflected on which habit they had focused on most and why. As educators, we witnessed the development of resilience, confidence, physical skills, curiosity and a playful spirit.

The boys’ interest in tools helped inspire their creativity. First, whittling was introduced with fallen sticks from trees, finding the ‘perfect stick’ became a real joy. When making marble runs for Father’s Day, they became experts at using a hammer and nail as each boy had to nail 81 nails into a block of wood.

The interest caused such a thrill that Tool Day became part of the programme.

Hammers, saws, drills, nails, screws, you name it, we used it. The boys created bird feeds, signs and toys that can now be discovered around the Junior School.

Watching the boys take ownership of their learning to produce incredible academic feats and exhibit extraordinary efforts has been a delight. We will miss the boys’ enthusiasm and curiosity, their ability to show empathy to others and just bring fun to the classroom.

Congratulations to all the Year 2s, and best wishes for your big, bright, bold and beautiful futures.

CHILDREN’S REFLECTIONS “Our best day at school was the Year 12 spaghetti and marshmallow towers with eggs because it was really challenging and fun. The Year 12s were funny and charming.” Harry Caratti, Oliver Hernan and Zac Lucas, Year 2S

“Our best day in Year 2 was Tool Day because we all made awesome birdhouses to put in the playground.

It was super fun!” Archie Bennett and Andrew Walawski, Year 2A “Our craziest day was when we did our battle with our ships because we got to be creative and have lots of fun. Another favourite day was pyjama day because we got wet when we were playing duck duck goose.” Thomas Blackburn, TJ Herbert and Charlie ‘Cruz’ Moran, Year 2S “Our craziest day was the Athletics Carnival because we were hot and sweaty and tried so hard.” Masa Tomita, James Maginn and Charlie Corrie, Year 2A “Our class is special because we get to go to the beach and river. We also get to do fun events at school, like building stuff.

We like to do sport like the Olympics with our Year 12 buddies.” Preston Rogers, Charlie Reid and George Goodreid, Year 2S “Our class is special because we have the funniest teacher ever because in class she lets us use chocolate for fractions, and also we learn from our mistakes.” Lenny Hatch, Moez Ballal and Charlie Newall, Year 2A “Our best excursion was Beach and River School because we made tunnels and holes so we could stop the water going too high.” Freddy Young and Charlie Mannes, Year 2A “Our most amazing days were Tool Day and the Year 12 breakfast because we got to learn how to use tools properly and to see our Year 12 buddies.” Oliver Frame and Alistair Shadlow, Year 2A

Year 2A FRONT ROW: Moez Ballal, Adam Hasslacher, Leo Karlson, Masatoshi Tomita, Alistair Shadlow, Nobel Chen, Charlie Corrie SECOND ROW: Mrs Fiona Alexander (Teacher), Charles Newall, Charles Mannes, Percival Telford, Leonard Hatch, Oliver Frame, Andrew Walawski, Mrs Simone Pethick (Education Assistant) ABSENT: Archibald Bennett, Frederick Young

Year 2S FRONT ROW: Frederick Bostock, Thomas Blackburn, Charlie Moran, Charlie Reid, Preston Rogers, Harry Caratti, Alexander Haynes BACK ROW: Miss Rebecca Sayers (Teacher), Kristian Michael, Oliver Hernan, Thomas Herbert, George Goodreid, Thomas Millard, Anton Packer, Zac Lucas, Mrs Vicki Briffa (Education Assistant)

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YEAR THREE MRS NINA ELEFTHERIOU & MRS ALISON WEBSTER Otto Blackburne, Reid Warrick and Hugo Rigg

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HE YEAR 3 BOYS HAVE been community champions, advocates against all forms of discrimination, artists in residence, entrepreneurs, traders and zoologists, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

At the start of the year, we made valuable connections with our country’s Aboriginal roots. We found ways to appreciate how the fabric of Australian society is enriched by its multiculturalism. This year, the change to the national anthem inspired our boys to consider a new and more inclusive national flag design.

An excursion to Penguin Island was a highlight and made us all look at how community groups, even animals, work together for the benefit of all. This visit encouraged the boys to think of ways they could make their community a better place. They chose their own local charity groups and independently formulated ways to support the charity and make a positive impact on our local community. Their action was warmly received by the Scotch community and wider local community, with many keen to get involved.

This year saw our students first foray into the realms of Outdoor Education, where they made valuable links with nature and culture. The Scotch Outdoor Education specialists and Mr Michael Spratt, our Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator, introduced boys to Australian flora and fauna and shared Noongar creation stories, marking the start of a long relationship with these experts and providing a taste of the camp and expedition experiences that lie ahead.

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Another highlight was watching the boys become budding entrepreneurs, learning about supply and demand and needs and wants. They created their own companies and logos, designed advertisements, and followed and wrote procedures to make original products to sell to the school community. It was a whirlwind of activity, messy, chaotic but always buzzing with enthusiasm and engagement as the boys worked diligently to return profits from their Trade Fair that could be donated to charity.

Communication, collaboration, being open-minded and respectful have been a big focus in Year 3, and these qualities have allowed our students to grow as learners and human beings.

New connections have been forged, and existing friendships have been deepened.

At all times, the boys’ curiosity and eagerness to learn have been the cornerstone of our learning, and we are very proud of the persistence and achievements of our wonderful classes.

It has been a privilege to oversee such an exciting year with such a committed group of boys, and we are so proud to have shared this learning journey with them.

CHILDREN’S REFLECTIONS “One of the best parts about Year 3 is I joined Scotch! I had hidden talents that I had never discovered until I came to Scotch. An example of this is the violin.

I didn’t know I could play the violin until Scotch discovered it. Another great thing is that at Scotch there are so many opportunities, like Speaker’s Challenge and I was very good at that, especially because my friends cheered me on.”

Charlie McClung, Year 3W

“The best part of Year 3 was doing the balloon tower with PLC, because we got to pop the balloons at the end of the competition! It was very fun.” Eric Zhu, Year 3E “The best part of this year has been the Trade Fair because we got to make companies and sell our products which was fun. The thing I enjoyed this year was science club because we explored the interesting parts of the world.”

Rupert Green, Year 3E “The best bit about Year 3 was collecting dog toys and food to donate to the Dog’s Refuge, and when the project was done, we got to go to the Dogs' Refuge. We got a cool certificate and played with all the dogs and made a massive human pyramid. We went crazy! It was one of the most fun times in my whole life! It was just the best.” Neo Pentony, Year 3W “I really liked Whiteman Park because we got to feed the kangaroos and when the kangaroos ate off your hands, their whiskers would tickle you.”

Nicholas Bunning, Year 3W

IT IS QUITE HARD TO RUN A SMALL BUSINESS BECAUSE SOMETIMES THEY WANT A REFUND.” WILLIAM DAVIES, YEAR 3W

Year 3E FRONT ROW: Aiden Gibson, Oscar Bolton, Jack Dodds, Rupert Green, Lucas Edwards, Lucas Robaina Chacon, Seth Kwan SECOND ROW: Tobias Gliddon, Finlay Stanley, Finn Buchanan, Eden Scott, Benjamin Elderfield, Eric Zhu THIRD ROW: Mrs Nina Eleftheriou (Teacher), Samuel Hodder, Jeter Lee, Austin Palassis, Dylan Vytialingam, Lachlan Alder, Mrs Fiona Pinardi (Education Assistant)

Year 3W FRONT ROW: Yuxin Wang, Hugo Rigg, Hartley Spencer, John Young, Sebastien Cimbaro, Neo Pentony, Mason Lee SECOND ROW: Oscar Alder, Charlie McClung, Harrison Dolling, William Davies, Reid Warrick, Otto Blackburne THIRD ROW: Miss Olivia Russo (Teacher), Mr Geoffrey Dwyer (Practicum Student), Nicholas Bunning, Henry Harris, Jax Jayasinghe, Oliver Downes, Mrs Alison Webster (Teacher) ABSENT: Edward Jones, Mrs Sandie Jubber (Education Assistant)

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YEAR FOUR MRS REBECCA TURKICH, MRS SUE MITCHELL & MISS OLIVIA CREAGH YEAR 4 TEACHERS

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HIS YEAR HAS DELIVERED greatness beyond all of our expectations!

We began by nearly doubling our cohort and welcomed an incredible 21 new families into our Year 4 fold. There were so many new friends to make, and it was not long before the old and the new were one.

The year was filled with talented guest speakers who inspired us with their remarkable exploits. Author Mark Greenwood shared his tall but true tales of Australian history with twists about hidden treasures. We also welcomed the Edgyx team, who facilitated building mini rocket cars. We explored forces, pressure and momentum. But seriously, when that rocket blasted off and water sprayed everywhere, it was all about the fun!

This year, we became amazing risk-takers with our knowledgeable, open-minded and courageous actions. We participated in the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia Speaker’s Challenge and the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival. We explored our creativity through poetry, wordplay and performance to discover ‘the greatest showmen’ within us.

This was a special year as we had our first Junior Public Schools Sports Association experience. The boys set off to compete against Hale School and Christ Church Grammar School in Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Basketball and Soccer.

Our blood, sweat and tears led us to victory, for the most part! The Scotch boys played hard and fair, shaking hands with our opponents, whether we won or lost.

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The year enabled us to develop our friendships with the girls at Presbyterian Ladies’ College. They visited our school and we performed items for each other.

We also played on the pirate ship, which the girls loved. We kept the friendship going across the year with pen pal letters.

Our teachers said this was ‘old school snail mail’ and we loved it.

Let’s not forget the Year 4 Outdoor Education Overnight Camp. Our school grounds suddenly became an adventure playground where we made meals, pitched tents and camped out for the night. We made the most of an entirely new school experience.

And finally, though we farewell Year 4 with a little sadness in our hearts, we know the journey ahead as Year 5s in our last year of Junior School will be one to remember.

We cannot wait to see what our last hoorah will bring.

CHILDREN’S REFLECTIONS “This year was amazing and is full of great memories about our class and our teachers. Now that we are in Term 4, all I am thinking of is not leaving this great class.” Brandon Wu, Year 4T “My favourite part of Scotch this year was all the inter-school sport (except for when we lost against Trinity [College] by one point). I liked it because we got to speak to the kids from other schools, and we got to know what it’s like to win and lose.”

Luka Simpson, Year 4C “The best thing I absolutely love about Scotch College is the respect and kindness that the teachers and students show to me. I was showered with good compliments at whatever I did.”

Zhuo Chen, Year 4C

From top: Marcus Yang, Thomas Murphy, Darcy Bartholomaeus, Hugo Hristofski and Charlie Golsby at the Inter-House Athletics Carnival; Henry Elderfield cleaning up the Peppermint Grove foreshore for Junior School Action Day

“THE BEST THING ABOUT SCOTCH WAS THE TEACHERS BELIEVING IN ME AND HELPING ME LEARN.” AUGUSTUS NEO, YEAR 4C

“The most amazing event of 2021 was the Year 12 March Out. I will never forget the day as it was inspiring to see the boys knowing that I too will be one of them one day.” Oscar Lawton, Year 4C “The thing I will remember most about my first year at Scotch was during the first training, we were playing cricket, and everyone showed great sportsmanship, and even though I was new, they still were nice to me, and that’s the moment I knew Scotch is a great school.” Archie O’Byrne, Year 4C “My favourite thing this year was the Bush School Open Day because I could help the young kids join Scotch College. My job was to give the tours to new families.”

Reggie McCarthy, Year 4T “The best experience is playing Gaelic Football on the oval every Monday and Tuesday with boys from Year 3 to 5.”

Ari Cole, Year 4C

Year 4C FRONT ROW: Crusoe Bachofen von Echt, Bodie Blackwell, Lucas Paino, Taj Cook, Marcus Hennessy, Ethan Palassis, Marcus Yang, Reuben Hubble SECOND ROW: Lachlan Shadlow, Sami Amey, Augustus Neo, Austin Iustini, Archie O'Byrne, Luka Simpson, Jacob Little THIRD ROW: Miss Olivia Creagh (Teacher), Zhuo Chen, Lawson Wedding, Rowan Sundaresan, Ari Cole, James Hargreaves-Serventy, Oscar Lawton, Olivier Bedel, Mrs Simone Pethick (Education Assistant) ABSENT: Hugo Hristofski, Sebastian Kahl

Year 4T FRONT ROW: Thomas Murphy, Darcy Bartholomaeus, Dylan Herbert, Harry Spicer, Isaac Simpson, Edward Statham, Andrew Reed, Rafferty Zucal, Casey Savill SECOND ROW: Henry Elderfield, Jack Wylie, Luyiming Wu, Grey Pearson-Griffiths, Daniel Maginn, Reginald McCarthy, Elijah Little, Thomas Gaitatzis THIRD ROW: Mrs Rebecca Turkich (Teacher), George Davies, Charlie Golsby, Samuel Magtengaard, Ahren Mahesh, George Kane, Logan Potalivo, Mrs Fiona Pinardi (Education Assistant) ABSENT: Brin Kitcher, Sebastien Lucas, George Young

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(Front row from left to right) Alexander Rogers, Jaxon Lee, Benjamin Roberts, Oscar Seaburne-May, Magnus Wilson, (back row) Lachlan Gillett, Eli Rigg and Aahaan Ohri

YEAR FIVE MISS RENAE CIRILLO & MR ANDREW WELLS YEAR 5 TEACHERS

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HE YEAR 5, 2021 COHORT saw 54 boys, including 20 new students, embark on a year filled with exciting and inspiring learning opportunities.

Junior Public Schools Sports Association is always the first highlight of the year, and boys can be heard talking about the games throughout the week. A Leadership Day, packed with exciting games and discussions, saw boys learn about leadership qualities and strive for personal excellence. They enjoyed preparing events for the younger students and speaking at assemblies.

Moray Camp was back in its full form for 2021, with two nights camping in tents at the Dwellingup site. Being together in nature is always a refreshing change of pace and break from the classroom.

The talented Outdoor Education team arranged stargazing, rafting, orienteering and an Amazing Race to keep everyone challenged, foster friendships and promote resilience in a fun, natural environment.

The Years 5s are always thirsty for knowledge, and to nurture their love of technology, we have woven new apps throughout the curriculum. The inquiries allowed boys to colonise Mars in Minecraft, use Adobe Spark to create adaptations posters, construct buildings in Planner 5D, code using Scratch to make games for sustainable practices and app-smash to create political campaigns.

Finishing the year with the Primary Years Programme Exhibition is symbolic in many ways; it is the most difficult challenge of the PYP and the most rewarding. The process prepares boys

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for the independent learning that lies beyond primary school. The inaugural Junior School Action Day was an immersive experience that enabled boys to engage with the community in a way we had never done before.

They chose from activities, including packing stationery for the Give Write charity, cooking meals for the homeless and cleaning up the beach. The boys reflected that they felt truly empowered by this experience.

Mr Wells’ highlight was Year 5W’s fascination with Rubik’s Cubes and the class completing collaborative challenges in Minecraft. Miss Cirillo’s highlights were when a boy who shall not be named was ‘encouraged’ to get muddy at camp for the Amazing Race and Year 5C completing the tambourine challenge for the first time! Mr Wells and Miss Cirillo have enjoyed a rewarding seven years in Year 5. We, like the boys, are excited about the next chapter, and we wish all the boys a wonderful 2022 and beyond.

CHILDREN’S REFLECTIONS “I really liked Moray because of the rafting.

It was very peaceful sitting on the side of the raft.” Jacob Ferguson, Year 5W “I really enjoyed the mission to Mars because we got to gather resources to try and stay on Mars as long as possible and survive in the harsh conditions. We had to stay healthy and be wary of our hunger bar, so we did not die. We had to find survival strategies to be the last ones left and if you died you were kicked from the world.” Angus Noble, Year 5W “Action Day was a really fun day. The cooking boys gave food to the poor, the Give Write boys gave stationery to the

kids that can’t afford it and the beach clean up boys cleaned the beaches for the public. It was a really good way to give things to other people and put other people first.” Archer Beattie, Year 5C “Being a captain was so much fun because of the making of events and helping others with what they need. On the journey, most students learnt that being a captain is not about wearing a badge and that no one has more power than someone else.” Benjamin Roberts, Year 5C “For our government inquiry we held a class election. It was really fun because we had to create our own campaign to try and get voted in. We created our own political party and we had candidates to be the class Prime Minister. We got to learn a lot about government systems. I liked using different apps to make videos and posters.” Mitchell Booth, Year 5C “The Speakers’ Challenge was exciting because we got to make up our own speech and do public speaking at the same time. I was extremely nervous when l got into the IPSHA Speaker’s Challenge but I was glad I challenged myself.”

Henry Dove, Year 5C “I really enjoy inquiry because we got do things that we wouldn’t usually do like make a piece of art for a silo or survive on Mars.” Felix Warner, Year 5W “The Minecraft mission to mars was really fun because you were transported to a ‘desert’ planet and had to survive with almost nothing. It was also fun because you had to build and ‘colonise’ a foreign area.” Declan Chan, Year 5W

Year 5C FRONT ROW: Alexander Rogers, Saxon Clout, Cameron McLeay, Fareeq Nor Arman, Wilbur Poushkine, Henry Dove, Emerson McNally, Benjamin Roberts, Xavier Lewis SECOND ROW: Lachlan Reid, Archer Beattie, Lucas Fry, Samuel Cimbaro, Felix Walsh, Magnus Wilson, William Keenan, Jaxson Lee THIRD ROW: Mrs Vicki Briffa (Education Assistant), Ryan Yao, Connor McManus, Robert Mackay, Elias Rigg, James Ackerman, Hugo Leary, Mitchell Booth ABSENT: Sebastian Fugill, Hugh Twaddle, Miss Renae Cirillo (Teacher), Miss Olivia Russo (Teacher)

Year 5W FRONT ROW: Harry Ockenden, Lucas Kwan, Ocean Cox, James Berean, Joshua Lynn, Angus Noble, Leo Niardone, Harrison Alder, Noah Hubble SECOND ROW: Jacob Ferguson, Charles Frayne, Oscar Robinson, Oscar Seaburne-May, Hugo Smith, Jack Keys, James Walawski, Declan Chan THIRD ROW: Mr Andrew Wells (Teacher), Felix Warner, Elliot Ferguson, Benjamin Bloch, Lachlan Gillett, Charles Caslick, Brodie Gillett, Zachary McManus, Beau Blackburn ABSENT: Jack Smith, Mrs Nathalie Veitch (Education Assistant)

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PYP EXHIBITION

Clockwise from left: Year 5s Benjamin Roberts and Sebastian Fugill sharing their work with Anton Packer (Year 1); Benjamin Bloch (Year 5) with Preston Rogers (Year 2); Lachie Reid (Year 5) at the Exhibition

MR WARWICK NORMAN DEAN OF TEACHING AND LEARNING – JUNIOR SCHOOL

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HE PRIMARY YEARS Programme Exhibition is the culminating event for a Scotch Junior School boy. It is a journey undertaken by the students, a celebration of what they have learnt through independent inquiry, and a purposeful reflection on how they learn through a selection of approaches to learning skills, including self-management, social, communication, research and thinking skills.

The boys also engage in weekly reflections on who they are as independent learners by exploring learner profile attributes: risk-taker, principled, caring, open-minded, thinkers, balanced, inquirers, communicator and knowledgeable.

This year the Year 5 boys were immersed in a 10-week unit of inquiry under the transdisciplinary theme of ‘Sharing the planet’. They focused on four key areas: • Rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things • Communities and the relationship within and between them • Access to equal opportunities • Peace and conflict resolution

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The boys were introduced to the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and encouraged to adopt one of the goals as their central idea to investigate in depth.

While students worked in small groups, they all created their own reports based on their findings. They underwent a process of notetaking, paraphrasing, typing, referencing and publishing their discoveries into a bound report. Each student created their own statement piece, showcasing their understanding and provoking thoughtful reflection.

The final stage of inquiry is action. This year the boys were involved in a Junior School Action Day, which focused on three of the UN Sustainable Goals and was organised thanks to the tireless efforts of our very own Modern Languages Teacher Madame Vinton.

Thank you to all the parents who came in as experts during the early stages of the inquiry and to all the staff who gave up their time as mentors to the students during the report writing stage of the Exhibition. However, the special thank you goes to the classroom teachers Renae Cirillo, Andrew Wells and Olivia Russo. They guided the inquiry and

constantly motivated the students throughout the challenging yet thoroughly rewarding process of the Exhibition.

CHILDREN’S REFLECTIONS “Exhibition was a fun journey to do because we got to listen to different people talk about the United Nations’ global goals. It was hard picking a global goal to write about for our reports. I was proud that I did so much work.”

Riley Cooper, Year 5C “Exhibition was one of the most difficult and rewarding experiences of the year.

I enjoyed the end product, and I loved sharing my research with teachers, parents and other students.” Lucas Fry, Year 5C “Exhibition was a really fun challenge.

Making a statement piece is the best, also how everyone can see your work.

The report was hard and challenging but being challenging makes it fun. I also learned a lot during Exhibition. My topic was about stem cells and it could share awareness about how to keep stem cells healthily.” Hugo Smith, Year 5W

VISUAL ARTS “I like it when we do hangman because I enjoy guessing the special art words.”

Elliot Meredith-Humphry, PP “I enjoy the clay projects because it feels nice in your hands when the clay is wet and squishy.”

Zacharia Ehdeyhed, Year 1 “I really like using clay because we get to mould the clay with our hands.” Charlie Newall, Year 2 “I like the way that Mrs Roche sometimes doesn’t give her tips straight away. When we have finished our drawings, she directs us to the mat and she gives us lots of arty tips and tricks. Then we would compare the artworks and see how we have improved by using lots of arty tips.” Eden Scott, Year 3 “I really enjoy the Kahoot! Because they give us information on the artists or the paintings we have been learning about.” Sebastien Lucas, Year 4

Clockwise from top: Year 1s drawing sunflowers in class; Hugo Righetti (Pre-Primary) printmaking reveal with Art Teacher Mrs Jane Roche; Year 4’s Archie O’Byrne, Zhuo Chen, Lachlan Shadlow and Jacob Little at Sculpture by the Sea; Will Davies (Year 3) painting

“My favourite lesson was the tonal eye drawing because we began with a pentagon and it was interesting how we learnt to develop this shape into an eye. I also enjoyed how we chose blindly for our PYP art exhibition and then were given an artist to match the theme.” Saxon Clout, Year 5

DRAMA In Term 2, the Year 4s performed two poems at the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival at Penrhos College.

“It was fun to perform the poem The Mewlips, because all my classmates were around me. It felt great when the big curtain swished past me. I liked saying the poem and it was funny when the Mewlips jumped down and screamed like goblins. The different activities were fun, and we had a great day at Penrhos.” Marcus Yang, Year 4C “Everybody wanted to be a part of the Year 5 production of The Grimmuss. I liked how everyone learned each other’s lines as we listened to each other when we practised in class. We all gave feedback to each other to improve the way we said or acted our parts.” Mitchell Booth, Year 5C

Year 4C performing at the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival

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MUSIC “I like everything about Music. It is all really fun. We play rhythm games like Mystery Word and singing games like Apple Tree. It’s fun playing different instruments. I really liked when we had to make up actions to sound like a robot and a chicken.” Lachlan Horton, Year 1 “I like it when we listen to music and play instruments in groups. I really like doing the actions to the song Button Factory. I also got to sing a song to the class, which was fun.” Lenny Hatch, Year 2 “The things I like about Music are playing all the different instruments and using our iPads to create music on GarageBand. I like that there is not a lot of paperwork and that we have opportunities to perform in class. I enjoyed learning and performing Rock Around the Clock and Shake, Rattle and Roll for Action Day. It was lots of fun.”

Chris Wang, Year 3 “The things I have enjoyed about Music this year have been playing the game Pass the Beat and creating body percussion rhythms. I also liked singing and doing the actions to the song Bim Bom.” Brandon Wu, Year 4 “I have really enjoyed learning about our individual instruments that we had to research. It was very interesting, and I am interested in playing a second instrument now because of it. I have also loved learning about programme music and how it affects animation.”

James Berean, Year 5

Archie Bennett (Year 2)

SPORT MR SCOTT WHISTON HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT The year has been an action-packed one in Physical Education and Sport. The three major Inter-House competitions of Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics have been filled with fine competition and great sportsmanship.

The boys in Years 3, 4 and 5 competed in three Inter-House carnivals throughout the year. The European Handball, Soccer and Gaelic Football competitions are always highlights and are hotly contested. These games instil great camaraderie and House spirit between the year groups. Watching the Year 5 students encourage and include the younger boys is always a highlight of each year and develops everyone’s teamwork and gameplay skills.

Our junior boys continue to develop fundamental skills with Mrs Vincent in PE throughout the year, and the students love the fun, interactive lessons. Our inter-school teams fared well, with Scotch coming third in the Junior Public Schools Sports Association Inter-School Swimming, first in the Cross Country and agonisingly coming second in the Athletics Carnival by one point to Trinity College.

CHILDREN’S REFLECTIONS Top to bottom: Eden Scott (Year 4) and Thomas Gaitatzis (Year 5) performing at the Junior and Middle School Summer Soirée

“I love playing Farmer Sam.” Hugo Young, PK “I love running at PE because it makes me very fast.”

Stewart Palassis, K “I love playing Duck, Duck, Goose because it’s fun, and I love playing soccer!” James Goldsmith, PP “In PE, I’ve made new friends because in PE, you play games together and try new things.” Angus Bond, Year 1 “The best thing about PE is we get to play fun games, and we even do PE when it’s raining!” Leo Karlson, Year 2 “I love it when we get to learn new sports each term, and PE is always fun. The Athletics Carnival was awesome because we did lots of different events like long jump, 200m, discus, shot put, 60m and hurdles. Competing for your House is always great fun.” Lachlan Alder, Year 3 “The Year 4 carnivals have been really great. We have got to practise different sports and play against the other schools on a Thursday afternoon.” Ari Cole, Year 4 “Thursday afternoons are the best as we get to pack up after lunch and play sport against the other JPSSA schools. You choose what it is that you want to do and as I love cricket, I chose that. We train on Tuesday mornings, and this helps our development.” Henry Dove, Year 5

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FRENCH “My favourite French activity is playing French games, like the card game with pictures and words.” Gus Meredith-Humphry, Year 1G

UN, DEUX, TROIS, QUATRE, CINQ, SIX, SEPT, HUIT, NEUF, DIX

“Now in French, I can count from one to 10 and I couldn’t before.”

Nobel Chen, Year 2A “My favourite topic in French was learning about different types of foods because we got to dress up and write sentences about them.” Dylan Vytialingham, Year 3E “I liked playing all the French games this year, but my favourite one was the Grammar Plane.” Hugo Hristofski, Year 4C “My favourite topic this year was the sports unit. I enjoyed learning vocabulary for sports and making the iMovie. I’d like to do more sports activities and make more iMovies.” Wilbur Poushkine, Year 5A Clockwise from top: Year 4 French Poetry winners (back row) Zhuo Chen, Ari Cole, Rowan Sundaresan, Ahren Mahesh and Charlie Golsby, (front row) George Davies, Austin Iustini, Marcus Yang and Ethan Palassis; Bazil Chhabra (Pre-Kindergarten); Luke Boyder (Pre-Primary); Pre-Primary’s (left to right) Hari Singam, Raphael Zouad and Zel Moran; All attending the Book Week Parade

LIBRARY “I love the Library because there are so many books. This year I have really got into reading because the librarians are kind and help me choose great books.” Charlie McClung, Year 3W “For me, the Library is a calm, safe place where people can read and unwind. It was a great experience being a Library Captain because I got to spend more time in the Library.” Lucas Kwan, Year 5W “I love that the Library is quiet. There are so many books and I can read whenever I want to.” Banjo Egerton-Warburton, Year 1G “I really love the Library because you are free to read and draw, and it is always peaceful. I just love books!” Lachlan Shadlow, Year 4C “I love when I come into the Library and the teachers always say hello to me. They always check for books I like. I love reading books.” Freddie Bostock, Year 2S

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Left to right: Year 8s Charlie Bedbrook, James Wall, Cruz Braddock, Xavier Smith and Jayden Clarke at the Inter-House Athletics Carnival

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MR BRAD GILL HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

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HY MIDDLE SCHOOL? Once the excitement of being offered the Head of Middle School position at Scotch College subsided, my thoughts turned to how I would like to begin my time at the College. With the work of Gareth Williams, in his role as Acting Head of Middle School, Giuseppina Giglia, Deputy Head of Middle School, Rebecca Kennington, Personal Assistant to the Head of Middle School and the amazing Middle School staff, I had the luxury of joining a team that had already commenced a new school year. This allowed me to take time to ‘find my feet’, and I set myself the challenge of answering this question, “Why Middle School?”

During the rigorous recruitment process and the many associated conversations, I was able to distil that Dr O’Connell has a strong commitment to the construct of middle schooling. My simplified takeaway was that if Scotch College was to continue with its commitment to a distinct Middle School, then it should be our point of difference, and if it was our point of difference, what made it so?

During the remaining three terms of this, my first year at Scotch College, I have enjoyed an amazing array of ‘firsts’, many of which speak to the intentionality of our targeted Middle School experience. We are in the enviable position of developing programmes that engage boys between the ages of 10 and 11 years of age to our 13 and 14-year-old Year 8 students.

With the College’s commitment to the International Baccalaureate, specifically the Middle Years Programme, our 1

pedagogical framework confirms our commitment to structured inquiry and the development of the Approaches to Learning. In Australian Curriculum jargon, these ATLs translate to the expectation of embedding General Capabilities into a student’s learning. The General Capabilities evolved out of Federal Government’s 2018 Gonski Report 2.0. Through Growth to Achievement, the aim is to allow students to develop transferable skills that will have young people prepared for the real world.

Interestingly, as an IB World School, Scotch College has appreciated the significance of the development of these transferable life-skills for many years With this in mind, I am increasingly convinced that our responsibility to the students entrusted to our care is to provide experiential, real-world, hands-on learning opportunities. Experiences that allow them to explore, wonder, inquire, question, debate and reason to develop an intrinsic understanding of who they are and what they will stand for and against.

Chip Wood, in his seminal work on child and adolescent development, states his belief: “That understanding the relationship between children’s growth and development and the approach to teaching and learning being used in classrooms can help educators and parents understand, create, and protect the kind of educational environments in which children can thrive.”1 In Middle School, we share this belief and, as such, spend time intentionally planning to cater to the needs of boys during their transition to adolescence.

This lives out in a multitude of learning experiences that happen in and out of the classroom and on and off-campus, utilising a multitude of contemporary pedagogical practices where our primary focus is the engagement of our students.

I have been amazed at the sheer volume of opportunities presented to our students. With a commitment to helping each boy be the ‘best version of himself’, middle schooling must offer a broad range of challenging opportunities that provide learning experiences that develop the whole child.

Our ongoing commitment to academic rigour had a refined focus this year with the introduction of Assistant Curriculum Leaders who were based in the Middle School, taught in the Middle School and oversaw the curricula programme from Years 6 through 9. We continue to utilise data to monitor the success of our programme delivery and the progress of our boys. The work of the Educational Support team responded to individual differentiation, and the Extension team continued to provide stretch for boys seeking an additional challenge. These areas of necessary support extended well beyond the six periods of the day, with numerous opportunities for boys to receive individual attention before and after school, into the evenings and across weekends.

The breadth of our Performing Arts programme is second-to-none. Our community allows boys to express themselves through drama, music, visual arts, speech, debate, and increasingly through progressively integrating technology.

Wood, Chip, Yardsticks – Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4–14, 2018, Center for Responsive Schools, MA USA

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“TEENAGERS ARE PEOPLE TOO!” – Joyce Meyer

Clockwise from top: Head of Middle School Mr Brad Gill with the Year 6s and their migrant suitcase; Charlie Robinson (Year 7) and Quinn Warrick (Pre-Primary) at their games session; Charlie Pilgrim (or A Beginner’s Guide to Time Travel)

As a member of the Public Schools Association, our students represented the College admirably on the sports fields, displaying the level of character that supersedes any level of sporting prowess. We will continue to value ‘how we play the game’ as our key performance indicator, ensuring our students understand that ‘to be of good character’ is the best reflection on an individual’s worth, no exceptions.

During the course of the year, we, in the Middle School, elevated our commitment to the development of social and emotional literacy for the students of the Middle School, taking time to engage with boys with activities that developed a student’s metacognition, ability to selfreflect and then own the consequences of their actions. We introduced Mike Dyson and his company Good Blokes Co to our community to support this overt commitment. This is a journey that will continue, and I look forward to Middle School developing programme pieces that identify Scotch College as a thought leader in the ‘development of character’ space.

We welcomed our Scholar in Residence, Akram Azimi and Revd Gary van Heerden to meet with our Year 8 Pastoral Care groups as part of this early commitment.

The pair introduced the concept of a community circle. A community circle is a safe discussion space in which students and the teacher sit in a circle so that all members’ faces are visible to one another. What distinguishes a community circle from a group discussion is that

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community circles are explicitly used as an opportunity for students to build a sense of community and positive culture.

Community circles increase motivation and engagement, empowering students by giving them an opportunity to express different thoughts and opinions in a safe and respectful space. Akram shared his life experience as an Afghanistan refugee.

Akram is a practising sociologist, and over the last 10 years, he lectured on neuroscience, law, writing, epistemology and service-learning at three universities and two high schools. In 2013 Akram was awarded Young Australian of the Year and, in 2017, was the recipient of a Hackett Scholarship to pursue his post-doctoral studies at UWA. Central to Akram’s educational mission is to “nurture the next generation to flourish in the fulfilment of their social responsibilities.”

During the latter part of the 2021 academic year, we introduced the Parent Education Series to provide ongoing learning opportunities for our parents. Our initial meeting welcomed Scotch’s Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Cara Fugill, and Middle School Dean of Teaching Learning, Mrs Lauren McCormack, to share their knowledge regarding the International Baccalaureate, with a specific focus on interpreting teacher feedback. Mike Dyson presented our second offering from Good Blokes, who shared his expertise about strengthening the relationship between parent and adolescent son.

The delivery of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) lessons commenced as a timetabled class for Middle School students in 2021. This initiative supports our commitment to authentic, experiential, hands-on learning and helps students develop problem-solving skills through exposure to the design-thinking model. With the support of the Parents Association, we added a fantastic laser cutter to our growing set of resources, and we look forward to the ongoing evolution of this programme in 2022.

Our boys excelled both in and out of the classroom, on our sports fields, in our pool and gyms, on our stages, in our Boarding House and virtually, too. The breadth of our programme ensured that boys had the opportunity to participate in activities that spoke to them. We also ensured that they took on new or challenging experiences.

From these experiences, including those that failed fantastically, we hope that boys learned more about themselves, how they best learned, what they love and what they do not.

I want to thank staff, families and our boys for making my first year at Scotch College such an amazing whirlwind.

Foxx Douglas, Dylan McKerlie, Yuanzhi Hua and Aubrey Mellor using their new iPads

MS MARIE GRECH INFORMATION AND RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Our understanding of ‘Why Middle School?’ starts the three-year journey in Year 6. Middle School exposes students to a wider variety of subjects within a larger cohort and provides a bridge to the Senior School environment.

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N YEAR 6, THE FOCUS IS ON seamlessly integrating technology into the curriculum, highlighting creativity with iPads and using new apps and platforms. OneNote, Classwork and Apple Suite products are used extensively throughout the boys’ learning.

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For many students, the Science Fair is the stand-out event they are most proud of. The boys excelled at developing a scientific method through a student-led presentation. Transferable skills such as research, investigation, experimentation and data analysis culminated in a multimedia exhibition of their achievements.

The Individuals and Societies’ Democracy unit kicked off with the boys conducting their own class elections. By Autumn Term, Year 6s were investigating places, people and culture from Asia and the production of their ‘Migrant Suitcase’. It was fabulous to see the vast range of media techniques used in their biographical suitcases.

The boys participated in an interactive excursion to the WA Maritime Museum as part of this migration unit.

The English programme had an adventurous start, integrating digital skills and autobiographies using Gary Paulsen’s novel Hatchet. In Autumn Term, students developed an understanding of Ancient Chinese stories and culture through the original Ballad of Mulan.

The previous terms incorporated concepts that supported the Winter Term programme on ‘Being and Belonging’, which used Shaun Tan’s The Lost Thing to draw out creativity and artistic skills. All

these media skills were brought together for their final unit on media and news.

For many of our boys, Mathematics is their real area of strength and triumph.

Mathematics is not just about numbers, equations and computations. It is about understanding, solving problems, exploring patterns such as Pascal’s triangle or creating their own geometric patterns using matchsticks to explore the real world. It was fabulous to integrate Mathematics with their Science Fair project through analysing data and applying iPad-focused digital skills to present their knowledge and understanding.

Middle School provides boys with a full complement of subjects and experiences in STEM, Art, Material Design, Food Design and Languages. What better introduction to STEM than paper planes, with coding, robotics, 3D printing and a variety of hands-on applications and opportunities? The boys’ creativity is also explored via the wonderful art experiences they undertake in digital drawing, studio production, photography and even the drawing techniques of Ancient Greek pottery. Food Design, Materials Design or Digital Design lessons are always favourites. The opportunity to code an Edison Robot and design and custom-make spinners, kalimbas and kazoos is a practical application of the design process. In Food Design, boys connect their real-life transferable skills with creating delicious delights such as popcorn, smoothies, muffins, pasta, stuffed potatoes, Anzac slices and scones.

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Year 6s got to participate in various events during the year, such as free dress days, surfing lessons, Science Week, Book Week and Language Week. The Middle School literary magazine The Raven saw Year 6 artwork from Eugene Cha, Jackson Scott and Jasper Levy. And what a better way to finish the year than go on a camp!

Our Year 6 cohort began their three-day, two-night Lancelin journey focusing on the beautiful marine environment and developing some skills along that way. In Autumn Term, students began preparing for the camp with two surf lessons at Leighton Beach, where they learnt about rips and currents and hazards to look out for before entering the surf. At Lancelin, the boys surfed, swam, jumped off the jetty, fished, sand boarded, completed a town search navigational activity, painted surfboards, surfed again, did a night walk and slept under the stars.

Most boys cannot wait for Thursday afternoon sport, representing Scotch in their chosen Junior Public Schools Sports Association sporting teams. Year 6s can choose from Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo in summer and Soccer, Rugby, Hockey and Football in winter. During this time, Year 6 boys compete against students from other JPSSA schools. A significant commitment is the early Tuesday morning training for their respective teams; come rain or shine! Year 6 JPSSA teams performed brilliantly, including the Swim Team, which had great performances by Year 6 boys.

In Spring Term, Mackellar Hall was transformed for the Year 6 Scotch and Presbyterian Ladies’ College Quiz night.

Teamwork and collaboration were the focus, with students from both schools testing their general knowledge and even finding the time for a quick dance. All who attended thoroughly enjoyed the evening and were winners, having got to know some fresh faces. Music plays a significant part in a Year 6 boy’s life, with the Music Recital and soirée events being an important event in performing for their families and the community.

Co-Curricular clubs provide an extension of the curriculum and add a fun, connecting context to a broad range of interests and talents. Creative Writing, Kitchen Garden Cooking, Chess, Mini-Indoor Games, Lego League, Community and Service, Mountain Bike, Continuous Cricket, Cooking for the Homeless, Debating, Cluedunnit, Da Vinci, Tournament of Minds, Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, Harry Potter, eSports, French Games, 3D and Art Stars are just some of the clubs that boys participate in throughout the year. These clubs offer more than another outlet. They also provide a structure where boys can meet others of like interests and engage with each other in a small, focused group.

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They gained a real insight into the history surrounding the coastal town of Lancelin and contrasting surrounding ecosystems.

They had an absolute ball developing their practical skills, overcoming challenges and improving their resilience and perseverance in a dynamic learning environment. The boys are already looking forward to Year 7 Camp in 2022!

Year 6s loved the Gaelic Football programme, which was part of their Physical Education classes. David House was triumphant against Robert House in the Year 6 Gaelic Football final. With all sports and Scotch life in general, the most important thing is sportsmanship and displaying human qualities to others on and off the field, including respect, a positive attitude, supporting others and ‘having a go’.

Clockwise from top: Alexander (Sasha) Thoo at Gaelic Football; Year 6s surfing; Gaelic Football competition; Inter-House Athletics Carnival

Clockwise from top left: Year 6s in the Middle School; Thomas Gamble with his migrant suitcase; Jimmy Wang, Sasha Small, Harrison Grant and Lachlan Buzza at the Year 6 Quiz Night; Jonathan Donnelly, Eugene Cha, Zachary Rumball and Nate O’Connor-Smith with their migrant suitcase projects; Owen Ogden, Tomas Robaina-Chacon and Ollie Davis at Music

REFLECTIONS “I really enjoyed doing the Warhammer Club with my friends, and I got to meet new people. There were rarely any arguments, and everyone plays with the urge to win but also to have fun.”

Charlie Burton, Year 6 “The best things that happened in Year 6 were the Science Fair and Migrant Suitcase Project. They were both very interesting projects to work on and I had lots of fun making my posters and shoe boxes. I felt really proud at the end of it, to see what you have done and what you could improve on next time.”

Callum Kennedy, Year 6 “In Year 6, I loved participating in the Highland Games. Being a new boy at Scotch, it was really fun and interesting taking part in the games, especially the Welly Throw and the Kiltie Dash."

Frederick Chaney, Year 6

“Year 6 has been great; I have loved just being more independent, like not having to line up when going from class to class.

I have also loved the clubs I have been in, like eSports Club and Kitchen Garden Cooking Club. I’ve love cooking amazing food with my friends.” Piran Wallace, Year 6 “2021, my first year at Scotch. When I walked into the school, everyone was wearing masks, and I had no clue who was who and where everything was. Fast forward a month, and I have settled in and know where most of my classes are.

JPSSA is always fun and different. This year has gone so fast. I can’t wait for 2022!” Harry Hristofski, Year 6 “My favourite part of Year 6 was the thrilling and fun adventure of Surf Camp, testing your skills and letting you interact with friends and trying new things for future skills and interests."

Jonathan Donnelly, Year 6

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Year 6.1 FRONT ROW: Adalbert Koth-Ofoegbu, Jackson Mills, Thomas Osling, Yin Chen, Fraser Collinson, Tomas Robaina Chacon, Foxx Douglas, Konrad Michael, William Barron SECOND ROW: Ollie Clements, Dylan McKerlie, Felix Constantine, Oberon Smith, Oliver Davis, Aubrey Mellor, Yuanzhi Hua, Samuel Keyte THIRD ROW: Mr Michael Campbell (Teacher), Thomas Haynes, Raymond Brodie-Hall, Edward Davis, Sam Brown, Frederick Chaney, Andrew King, Piran Wallace, Hamish Cooper, Harry Hristofski ABSENT: Patrick Statham

Year 6.2 FRONT ROW: Flynn Howard, Thomas Newman, Harrison Bacich-Hearn, Oscar Baddeley, Angus McIntosh, Yubo Wang, Max Sumich, Jacob Young, Roman Merenda SECOND ROW: Mr Tyson Waterman (Teacher), Keanu Bachofen von Echt, Thomas Gamble, Jacob Hernan, Marcus Whittome, Sheppard Johnson, Alexander Thoo, Hugh Healy, Mason Hounsham THIRD ROW: Ethan Sullivan, Lachlan Buzza, Xavier Fugill, Eammon Vaughan, Austin Griffin, Owen Ogden ABSENT: Ishir Bhaduri, Ziyi Gao, John Newall, Eryn Richards

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Year 6.3 FRONT ROW: Charlie Warren, Gabriel Nesa, Angus Alcorn, Nate O'Connor-Smith, Mac Dodds, Jackson Scott, Walter (Oliver) James, Michael Reed, Harrison Grant SECOND ROW: Mrs Sarah Blunt (Teacher), Sascha Small, William Black, Jasper Levy, Callum Kennedy, Jonathan Donnelly, James Negus, Alexander Caporn, Charles Burton THIRD ROW: Thomas Hogarth, Dominic Van Niekerk, William Carmichael, Ewan Stanley, Lincoln McIntosh, Eamonn Maher, Thomas Kitchen ABSENT: Eugene Cha, Zachary Rumball

Clockwise from left: Aubrey Mellor, Yuanzhi Hua, Tom Osling and Piran Wallace making pizza; Year 6 students during a visit from the Australian Defence Force; Gaelic Football

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Tom Brown, Alex Everett, Edward Newbold and Sonny Mutter rafting at Moray Camp

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MRS SIAN ANGEL, MR ANDREW ARBUCKLE, MISS VICTORIA MCGIVERON, MR JUSTIN SHAW, MR PETE TRESISE & MR DAN TURCO MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

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COTCH COLLEGE AND THE International Baccalaureate put significant value on students learning skills throughout each subject area, in addition to content. These skills are known as the Approaches to Learning or ATLs. They are communication, thinking, social, self-management and research. These ATLs align with Scotch’s core educational philosophy of ‘preparing boys for life’. Throughout every curriculum area and particularly the Pastoral Care Group every morning, these skills are taught, modelled and reflected upon.

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The boys explored Narrative Writing, a novel study, Poetry, and Mythology in English this year. The highlight was the Poetry Slam, where many students went outside their comfort zone to write and present their own poems to the class. The beauty of this project is that it transcended the actual poems and many students had to overcome the fear of putting themselves out there and talking from the heart to their peers. Many students learnt from this project that if you do something that scares you, you can master that fear.

This year, students explored Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, Geography and History in Individuals and Societies. A highlight was the Shark Tank project, where budding entrepreneurs presented their creative business ideas to the class.

This year in Science, students explored Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth and Space Sciences. One highlight of the year was where students applied the Biological Sciences principles to investigate the invasive species of cane toads in Australia and the hypothetical introduction of another foreign species to tackle this issue.

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Mathematics focused on applying skills from the classroom to solve realworld problems. Students explored the world of algebra and many wonderful algebraic principles and puzzles. They were particularly engaged in the dice investigation undertaken in Spring Term.

In Visual Arts, they produced Expressionist or photorealistic-influenced self-portraits. They chose either drawing, printmaking or digital drawing to create an image of themselves that explores and communicates a sense of identity.

In the second term, they used digital 3-D modelling software to design and build a new character for a game of their choice and printed these sculptures using a 3D printer.

In Design and Technology, the boys developed their understanding of our three main areas. In Materials Design, they focused on the design cycle process, emphasising communicating ideas through drawing work and developing practical hands-on skills. In Food Design, the healthy hamburger was extremely popular, as was the process of designing it. In STEM, boys enjoyed the problem-based learning approach throughout the year, emphasising developing their Approaches to Learning.

The skills and knowledge accumulated throughout the year saw the boys finish their design throughout Spring Term, creating a new automated digital device or idea designed to help people around the home or garden.

Students participated in the Sports Education in Physical Education Programme – a student-centred approach where boys were responsible for organising and running their own programme. They undertook roles such as captain, coach, umpire, timekeeper, statistician and publicity manager.

Consequently, they developed their collaborative, leadership, organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.

EVENTS Throughout 2021, the Year 7s were involved in many exciting and educational events. This year we extended R U OK? Day into a weeklong event that explored boys and young men’s mental health. The emphasis focused on giving students the skills and confidence to ask a peer, “Are you okay?” and then be an initial help if needed. Mental health and pastoral care are core tenets in the Scotch Middle School approach to teaching and learning. When students feel mentally well and know they are being cared for, they are more likely to reach their academic potential.

NAIDOC Week celebrates Australian Indigenous culture. We focused on the Whadjuk Noongar people – the first people of the southwest region of Western Australia. There were many activities throughout the week culminating in a big lunch of kangaroo and emu.

Service is another area of importance at Scotch. Through Uniting Care West, we had numerous Service days throughout the year, such as the Winter and Christmas Appeals and the Wear Something Sporty Day. We also had Boardies Day, which raised funds for Surf Lifesaving WA. These days of community service shed light on those in need and instilled empathy for the plight of others.

Languages Week was our biggest ever, and huge thanks must be given to Shaye

Pett and the languages team, who put on many fantastic events (and food) throughout the week. Languages are the gateway to learning about other cultures and people, and Languages Week is an excellent example of this in action.

Another highlight on the events calendar was the Quiz Night. Scotch hosted Presbyterian Ladies’ College students at the Dickinson Centre, and there was a fantastic combination of learning and socialising throughout the night.

Well done to all the boys for being such wonderful hosts and to the Year 7 teachers who put a lot of time into organising this successful event.

SPORT In 2021, the College returned to some normality after a disrupted 2020. The boys enjoyed the Public Schools Association programme and participated in various team sports throughout the year. During Summer and Spring term, boys represented Scotch Middle School in Basketball, Cricket, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Golf, Sailing, Swimming and Rowing. Sunshine greeted the boys early in the year, and training numbers were high with enthusiasm from all students.

Students can play Australian Rules Football, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey and Badminton during the Autumn and Winter terms. Boys have continued to enjoy the afternoon sport, which gives them a broader perspective of their time at the

College – working on communication skills, teamwork, leadership and sporting honesty. PSA Sport is not possible without the guidance and coaching of teachers and outside coaches, who at times brave extreme elements to see the boys prosper on the sporting fields.

Throughout 2021, selected Year 7 boys represented the College in numerous PSA sporting carnivals. This year the Scotch Swim Team finished second at the PSA Inter-School Carnival, an outstanding result. Jack Ashby had an exceptional campaign and was awarded the Year 7 Champion Boy. Scotch College continued its dominance at the PSA Inter-School Athletics to make its fourth consecutive Athletic Carnival win. Mathew Hale was awarded the Year 7 Champion Boy. Congratulations to all the boys who woke up early or stayed later in the afternoon to train; the hard work continues to pay off.

Sport plays a valuable part in the Scotch College community, and once again, the boys continue to appreciate the opportunities given within the College.

We are blessed with sporting grounds of a world-class standard to train and compete on every Friday afternoon. The College allows boys to showcase their skills within their chosen sports. We thank all the other PSA schools for the opportunity to venture to their grounds and schools to play in a well-structured and competitive environment.

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Clockwise from left: Bus to Moray Camp; Angus Oakeley and Gus Meadows cooking at Moray; Raft building activities at Moray

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

REFLECTIONS

Throughout Summer Term the Year 7 students attended Moray, our world-class outdoor education centre in Dwellingup.

We always go early in the year as taking part in the excellent programme allows many friendships to develop, which is important as we have many new students starting in Year 7. The boys take part in a range of activities, including rock climbing, kayaking, raft building, outdoor cooking and sleeping out in the bush.

The four action-packed days result in a lifetime of memories.

“I really enjoyed this year at Scotch because I love all the things it has to offer. The school has many different subjects and Co-Curricular opportunities.

I have loved doing Design this year, but my highlight has been the PSA. I like the PSA because it gives you the chance to compete in sports for your school and you do it with all your mates. Something else that I like about Scotch is how everyone is so kind and welcoming. I immediately found a group of friends that shared the same interests as me. Moray was also amazing. I got to spend four days getting to know everyone and made many friendships. Overall, I have loved this year and can’t wait for next year.”

Luke Wessels, Year 7

In Spring Term, the Year 7s took part in a rock-climbing and abseiling day of adventure. There was a real buzz in the air throughout the day as many students came out of their comfort zones to experience a real adrenaline rush. The day was best summed up by a returning student saying: “I can’t believe we did that on a school day!”

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“Some of my favourite things that I did this year would be PSA Sport, rock climbing and my school classes. PSA Sport and Athletics were so good because I met so many new boys and loved playing sport with them for Scotch.

Rock climbing and abseiling were also great because I learned how to abseil down a huge rock and how to not let my partner fall when rock climbing, which was very important. The teachers at Scotch are great. Every teacher has a different way of teaching which makes the classes not get too boring. A lot of the activities we do in class are working with other people and working through the work at your own pace.”

Olivier Fielke, Year 7

“When I first came to Scotch College, I was very anxious if I would be liked or if I could make friends. But once I started the first week, I found that everyone from students to teachers was extremely nice and welcoming not just to me but all of the other new boys. Throughout the year, I made many amazing friends and was able to enjoy learning about new things from music to how to create food. The highlights for me would definitely be PSA and abseiling because they were extremely fun, and I was able to learn new skills with all of my classmates.”

Ben Hofmann, Year 7 “I have really enjoyed my past year at Scotch College as I have never been able to experience the feeling of an inseparable friendship. It is impossible not to feel happiness and laughter amongst the group at the Moray Camp.

The camp teaches you teamwork and communication skills as you must do some tasks which rely on your ability to work with others. The camp is just one of many great experiences we’ve had so far though. We’ve had March Out, Highland Games, the Swimming Carnival, which couldn’t get any more competitive and louder, and the Athletics Carnival, which couldn’t get any more jaw-dropping.

Scotch has plenty to offer and I am very happy with how it’s gone so far.”

Harry Wells, Year 7

Year 7.1 FRONT ROW: Andrew Katsambanis, Mitch Williams, Harrison Bain, Cody Willis, Oliver Montandon, Elliot Gaspar, Austin Goff, Charlie Robinson, Max Hampson SECOND ROW: Mrs Sian Angel (Teacher), Dane Morrison, Harry Nicholls, Oscar Zucal, Hamish Middleton, Magnus Fleming, Anderson Strk-Lingard, William Golsby, Ezekiel Ritchie THIRD ROW: Hugh Fairclough, Alexander Riley, Thomas Ahern, Sonny Garlick, Connor Bulseco, Angus Flower, Harrison Russell, Flynn Weston ABSENT: Owen James

Year 7.2 FRONT ROW: Kush Narula, Lucas Disley, Aidan Willoughby, Thomas Chambers, Luke Unsworth, Matthew Nathan, Orion Hasluck, Julian Argyle, Edmond Bowyer SECOND ROW: Miss Victoria McGiveron (Teacher), Leon Hugo, Oliver Gooding, Oliver Payne, Fletcher Hector, Benji Landau, Johntie Schulz, William Macknay, Tom Falconer-Radford THIRD ROW: Alexander Marshall, William Monson, Abraham Prendiville, Jack Ashby, Hunter Hessels, Leo Buck, Jacob Branchi, Daniel Swan ABSENT: Hugo Atkins, Micah Kingston-Wee

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Year 7.3 FRONT ROW: Erik van de Veire, Cooper Jacobs, Digby Lefroy, Chase Rafferty, Ben Campbell, William Good, Brenn Armstrong, Oban Hopkins, Declan Crombie, Thomas Ellison SECOND ROW: Mr Justin Shaw (Teacher), Cooper Messina, Edward Meadows, Thomas Houliston, James Stephan, Blake Jenkins, Bjorn Rothwell, Flynn Booker, Alexander Griffin, Jack Smith THIRD ROW: Jake Freestone, Campbell Morgan, James Mitchell, Daniel Weustink, Rafferty Donovan, Wilson Fowler, William Farrands, Patrick Robinson, Leighton Young

Year 7.4 FRONT ROW: Noah Keren, Axel Gamble, Harry Alcock, Oliver Keamy, Harper Banfield, Taigh Haji Noor-Fuller, Banjo Parker, Henry Pethick, Charlie Martin SECOND ROW: Joseph Wainwright, Max Michaud, Anderson Roblin, Brodie Stratford, Harrison Wells, Henry Cash, Cooper Trumbull, Te Akauroa Simon THIRD ROW: Mr Peter Tresise (Teacher), Zachary Blakey, Thomas Lovegrove, Luke Wessels, Oliver Campbell, Matthew Hale, Benjamin Hofmann, Logan Herbert, Olivier Fielke ABSENT: Xavier Dusci

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Year 7.5 FRONT ROW: Davin Storey, Seth Loveday, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Tristan Chan, Charlton Balnaves, Benjamin Cockle, Jake Cuomo, Patrick Turriff, Aiden Carson SECOND ROW: Mr Andrew Arbuckle (Teacher), Jack Mayo, Michael Harby, Angus Meadows, Andrea Aubault, Luca Regli, Bryce Harding, Edward Newbold, Alexander Fry THIRD ROW: Hugo Easton, Joshua Thomas, Oscar Herbert, Julian Mooney, Luke Schaufler, George Young, Jackson Korten, Sonny Mutter ABSENT: Robert Bonney, Angus Newman

Year 7.6 FRONT ROW: William Anning, Angus Oakeley, Ryder Campbell, Brendan Chin, Campbell Grieves, Benjamin Martin, Spencer Chapple, Patrick Murphy, Xavier Riley SECOND ROW: Mr Daniel Turco (Teacher), Tom Bowman, Shaylan Sondhi, Henry Goyder, George Gale, Findlay Gordon, Cooper Sekulov, Alexander Everett, Charlie Warden THIRD ROW: Jackson Walters, Hamish Byass, Thomas Brown, Campbell Elliott, Guillaume Daoud, Wyatt Sims, Luca Niardone, Sebastian Siu ABSENT: Cooper Lisle

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Mr Robinson with the Year 8s of Andrew House at the Highland Games

Middle School

MRS MIA SULLIVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

CURRICULUM

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RANSITION IS ONE OF OUR pillars of Middle School, and our Year 8 curriculum focuses on developing the communication and selfmanagement skills needed to transition into a senior school setting and beyond.

Year 8s are guided through goal setting and planning models, allowing students to discover the support systems that work best for them as they learn to overcome obstacles and bounce back after disappointments.

YEAR 8

In a diverse and engaging English programme, the boys explored the Indigenous concept of ‘Country’ and its connection to identity through a range of texts in their visual literacy unit. Dreamtime stories, poetry, songs and the film Storm Boy allowed the boys to understand how different creative mediums can convey important messages. The ability to use language creatively was further extended in the Comedy unit, with boys putting pen to paper, writing imaginative texts using devices designed to get people laughing out loud. Semester 2 saw Year 8s delve deep into the thematic ideas presented in texts and explore what it truly means to be human. The novel Lord of the Flies and the play Compass led to discussions about the struggles between conformity and originality and how fear can lead to a battle between savagery and civilisation.

In an integrated unit with Individuals and Societies, the boys learned how they can participate in our democracy by campaigning for change using modern social media platforms and traditional letter writing. Our Individuals and Societies units allowed students to develop a geographical understanding of the coastal landscape in which we live, a historical understanding of our ancestors' lives in the medieval period, and how they also battled with a pandemic that changed their world.

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In Economics, boys explored Australian markets and how interactions between buyers and sellers can influence the market. They experimented with this online in the Fish Market game and firsthand in their class simulation of a marketplace.

Mathematics progressed the boys’ skills of algebra with increased variables in equations. This year, a favourite was the garden design project, which had students creatively combining the aesthetic with practicalities around measurement and cost. Maths games and interactive quizzes helped students engage with the content and practise their skills.

In Science, students explored captivating topics, including the workings of the human body and the mystery of chemical reactions. Conversations about COVID-19 and vaccinations were at the forefront when researching for a report about the effectiveness of vaccines for other common diseases such as measles, chickenpox and influenza. Finally, students researched the pros and cons of hydrogen fuel, becoming greater experts and advocates of a greener future.

With a little more certainty around how we respond to COVID-19, this year, our Year 8s were able to work in collaborative groups for their culminating project of the Middle Years Programme, the Community Project. Boys investigated existing needs in society and how they could help make a difference through service action. While many boys explored and acted upon needs in our local area, we also saw groups take their action into regional WA or internationally via the web.

Finishing 2021, our Year 8 cohort are wellequipped with a toolkit for the multitude of experiences ahead of them. They go forth with good hearts, burgeoning selfmanagement skills and an awareness of themselves as global citizens.

EVENTS Year 8 is worth waiting for in the Middle School, with a year packed to the brim with events. The year commenced by racing straight into the Inter-House Swimming Carnival. Despite having little time to work on and develop supportive war chants, the individual Houses did a great job roaring their teams into action. In Autumn Term, the Ramsay Cup Students vs Teachers Competition got underway. This is always a feisty competition as the students strive to use their sporting prowess and skills to outwit the staff. However, as in past years, this was to no avail, as staff once again came out on top.

Winter Term was a big one with celebrations for NAIDOC week and R U OK? Day bringing our Year 8s together with new understandings of reconciliation and care for self and others. National Science Week saw Year 8s involved in workshops and demonstrations led by our sensational Science staff. Mr Robinson’s love for chemistry was on show and all benefitted, getting to enjoy his states of matter nitrogen ice cream. National Indigenous Literacy Day reminded boys of the importance of reading and was another step in helping to close the literacy gap by promoting stories of First Nations peoples.

Winter Term ended with the Highland Games and the Middle School Boarding House opening. The latter was particularly important as the Year 8 boarders were

OUTDOOR EDUCATION very much looking forward to a change in their home-away-from-home environment that gave them more space to spread out into the different wings, each designed for different purposes.

The Year 8 Community Project Showcase evening saw the finale of the boys’ projects, which they had spent the year working on. This was hugely successful, and it was fabulous to see all the amazing efforts that the boys had put into their individual quests. It is safe to say that the vast majority of them learnt something new about community service. The boys were invited to attend a Year 8 social with Presbyterian Ladies’ College in the same week. This has become an annual event and, as in past years, was in the theme of a bush dance run by Humphries Dance Studio. The students were introduced to many new dance steps and a fun time was had by all. A final and fitting event for the Year 8s to see the year out was their orientation as a transition into the Senior School. This is always an exciting time for the boys as they near the end of their Middle School journey and start to wonder about what is coming next.

The Year 8 classes were lucky enough to visit our Outdoor Education Centre, Moray, in Autumn Term. Camp programmes included a group orienteering challenge, couple canoeing, an overnight expedition, climbing, abseiling and team games up at the tower and, of course, cooking their own barbecues and pizza. It was great for the boys to revisit the skills acquired in Year 7 and build on them with new challenges in a longer and jam-packed programme in Year 8. Camps like this continue to offer opportunities for our boys to experience safe risks in a structured and supportive environment. Not only do boys get to be risk-takers when participating in activities, but they also get to be caring and empathetic as peers, supporting their mates, willing and cheering them on.

Spring Term saw each class get their bathers on for a one-day snorkelling programme run out of the Scotch pool and the local beaches. While there was not any snorkelling to be had at Moray in the Murray River earlier in the year, this snorkelling programme sees the boys upskill ready for their Rottnest Camp as fresh-faced Year 9s.

Clockwise from bottom left: Jayden Clarke, Cam Sutherland and Xavier Smith working on their Community Project; Year 8 Social; Raazi Arafa, Oliver Langsford and Harrison Marshall at Moray Camp

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Clockwise from left: Marc Ricardello, Charlie Dean, Oscar Robinson, Harry Cahill and Nic Chi in Rugby against Christ Church Grammar School; Charlie Banfield, Nic Chi and Zach Anderson working on their Community Project; Recess ping pong with Mr Gill and Mrs Hodgson

SPORT

REFLECTIONS

Public Schools Association Sport was back in full swing this year, with our Year 8s enjoying the increased intensity of multiple training sessions each week and consistent fixtures throughout the year. Our students showed outstanding participation and engagement and were well supported by our expert coaches. The new Rowing structure proved successful for our Year 8s, who moved into an early morning training schedule. Enthusiasm was evident all around and it was clear to see the value of sport for our active young teens.

Whether teams won, lost, or drew, students were able to play and be active.

“During Tournament of Minds, I had many different and exciting opportunities. I had to get used to socialising and working with other Year 8s, and then the extra challenge of interacting and being able to use the Year 7s talents to the fullest. I found the challenges to be quite fun, and we were able to learn from the challenge and use it in our final spontaneous challenge. Even though the course was quite quick, and we spent the final few sessions stressing about the performance, we were able to perform well and achieve a final good result.” Isaac Oddy, Year 8

Throughout the year, the Middle School boys competed in their Inter-House events: Swimming, Athletics and the Highland Games. These events are always notable features of our year and are thoroughly enjoyed by all. Our Year 8 students featured prominently in events and were valuable members of our Middle School sporting community, offering strong contenders across the year level in Swimming and Athletics. Xavier Smith was awarded the PSA Age Group Champion for Swimming and Daniel Doheny was awarded the Under 14 PSA Age Group Champion for Athletics. We could not be more pleased as a Middle School when our students demonstrate sportsmanship, effort and engagement.

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“The sport I have chosen is Rowing and I am enjoying it. I thought I should give it a go just to try it and that turned out to be the right choice. It is a harder experience than other sports I have done but it is a good feeling to know I’m being a healthier and happier me by either meeting new people or making better friendships.”

Ben Rayner, Year 8 “I had lots of fun trying to anticipate the opposing team’s arguments. We do this by coming up with rebuttal and counterarguments prior to and during the debate. Debating has really challenged the way I think in life. For example, there were topics that I would normally disagree with; however, we must play the role and come up with arguments that would crush the other team’s argument. It’s allowed me to consider both perspectives and

understand where the other team is coming from, and I apply this in life on a daily basis, trying to understand what others think and how they feel about certain topics.” Dylan Burke, Year 8 “A memory that all Scotch students remember, is playing on Memorial Oval. In Year 8 if you either play As Cricket or Footy, you get to walk out through the Gooch Pavilion onto Memorial Oval. This was significant for me as it made me feel a part of something bigger than just a footy team.

I always watched older kids playing their hardest, representing their school. For me playing on this oval made me feel proud to be at Scotch.” Val Davies, Year 8 “One of my best experiences of Year 8 was the Winter Soirée, where I participated in it with my clarinet solo performance. I really liked this experience because I think it made me a better musician. It taught me how to control my nerves and it was fun practising for it in my lessons during school.” Max Donaldson, Year 8

Year 8.1 FRONT ROW: Fraser Braddock, William Bennett, Jake Taboni, Hague Brennan, Charlie McCall, Jack Boylson, Jack Thackray, Thomas Magtengaard, Darcy Gifford SECOND ROW: Mrs Tracey FitzPatrick (Teacher), Luke Brennan, Russell Campbell, Zane Levy, Luis Nettleship, Oscar Robinson, Riley Schellack, Matthew Berglin, Bruno Erickson THIRD ROW: Fletcher Drake Neal, Finn Tuohy, Thomas Lister, William Jenkinson, Charlie Bedbrook, Luke Knowles, Jarrad Coppen, Timothy Jorda ABSENT: Jack Hogarth, Luke Pope, Alasdair Watson

Year 8.2 FRONT ROW: Cameron Motherwell, Jacob Clark, John McGinniss, Benjamin Stack, Oliver Headley, Harry Mengler, Philip Pizimolas, George Sermon, Oliver Knuckey SECOND ROW: Ms Gabriel Hodgson (Teacher), Oliver Cooper, Samuel Bult, Oscar Ho, Alexander Bunning, Shae Brown, Lewis Stepatschuk, Luke O'Connor-Smith, Harrison Lewis THIRD ROW: Yujun Ma, Thomas Clements, Yanlin Song, Karl Faulkner, Luke Rorke, Jason Rietveld, Lachlan Morgan, Isaac Oddy ABSENT: Dylan Burke, Gilby Lodge, Hamish Macgeorge

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Year 8.3 FRONT ROW: Lucas Nageon de Lestang, Zach Fredericks, Caden Hart, Xavier Vanden Driesen, Jack Vallance, Charlie Barron, Kristian Hunter, Harrison Hill, Charles Bates, Kai Barton SECOND ROW: Mr Andy Gray (Teacher), Lachlan Palich, Jesse Scotford, George Jerinic, Noah Cooper, William Weaver, Rory Thorpe, Tex Braddock, George Keenan, Lucas Marley THIRD ROW: George Hodgson, Kristian Bellekom, Charlie Roads, Ben Marris, Hudson Weir, Rafferty McDonald, Benjamin Pritchard, Yafeng Yang ABSENT: Joshua Maxwell

Year 8.4 FRONT ROW: Max Donaldson, Nicholas Chadwick, Jack Nelson, Joseph Finn, Maxwell Clarke, Reid Knox Lyttle, Benjamin Rayner, Cameron Sutherland, Orlando Capobianco SECOND ROW: Mr Toby Robinson (Teacher), William Henderson, Thomas Sojan, Jarrod Hutchison, Edward Quinlivan, Harry Cahill, James Bowie, Jayden Clarke, Willem Buckley THIRD ROW: Bo O'Neill, Myles Davies, Oscar Brazier, James Vaughan, Xavier Smith, Miles Edwards, Luca Wheeler, Sebastian Carmichael, James Wall ABSENT: Daniel Doheny, Adam Round

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Year 8.5 FRONT ROW: Joshua Cook, Zachary Anderson, Riley McKinnon-Smith, Nicholas Chi, Abel Algie, Joshua Hopkins, Heath Arbuckle, Piers McNeil, Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson SECOND ROW: Miss Lisa O'Toole (Teacher), Christopher Nathan, Henry Dyke, Shuchang Liu, Charles Dean, Jonathan Gattorna, Xavier Risinger, Cooper Matera, Oliver Spurling THIRD ROW: Nicholas Lovegrove, Simon Pocock, Charlie Banfield, Cameron Todorovic, Tristan Ilse, Marc Ricciardello, Sam Arts, Richard Gamble, Fletcher Morgan ABSENT: Raazi Arafa, Shiran Zhang

Year 8.6 FRONT ROW: Gabriel Reynolds, Harry Gibson, Charles Cooper, Finn Leary, Daniel Welch, Daniel LeClezio, Digby Smith, Dallmyn Kelly, Nicholas Livingston, Oliver Langford SECOND ROW: Ms Rochelle Gaudieri (Teacher), Cruz Braddock, Harrison Marshall, Nicholas Zhao, Alexander Donald, Austin Roberts, Cambell Johnston, Haotian Liu, Lucas Liu, Mandeep Singh THIRD ROW: Bowie Abbott, Zai Khan, Jonah Withers, Oscar Coenen, Alexander Garbowski, William Wallace, Khyan Mann, Henry Alexander, Tarquin Slieker

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2021

HOUSE RESULTS Anderson House

51

Keys House

50.3

Cameron House

46.3

St Andrews House

44.1

Brisbane House

43.7

Alexander House

42.4

Ferguson House

35.9

Ross House

35.4

Shearer House Stuart House

33.6 28.2

Above: Year 10s Callum Mitchell, Robert Eastman, Joe Chegwidden, Harry Ellis, Stuart Gifford, Henry Feutrill and Mason Ness racing in the Inter-House Athletics Carnival, photograph: Erica Lorimer

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Senior School

SENIOR SCHOOL Mr Peter Burt Head of Senior School

“The end of the old year brings the same feelings, the regret for broken resolves, to the schoolboy the end of the year is a time of mingled gladness and sorrow ...the old school has steadily imperceptibly been binding itself about his heart.

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HAT RECOLLECTIONS FLY to the mind of the boy on that last day? Little pictures of happy moments, of little triumphs, of days when every moment was a joy.

He wanders through the classrooms for the last time, and a feeling of sadness is over him. Tomorrow he will have passed through these walls forever, but he carries with him the stamp of the school.”

– Reporter, Vol XIV, no. 3, 14 December 1921

From our end-of-year Reporter in 1921, this passage reflects a different time in our school and nation 100 years ago, but many of the sentiments remain the same.

Our leaving Year 12 cohort will carry the memories of their time at Scotch, and while we know that those leaving the College in 2021 will be sad to go, they leave with a passion and energy for their time beyond school and look forward to the future with optimism. Obviously, it is now much easier to stay in touch with peers and the various events after leaving school than it was a century ago.

Of course, there has been unrelenting change over the last 100 years, and our College has come a long way. We know of the school’s physical aspects that have evolved, but I believe the most important change is reflected in how students lead the school, in our attitudes towards many social issues and how

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we are actively seeking to improve the communities of which we are a part.

we can build a more understanding, compassionate community.

With the support and guidance of our dedicated and passionate staff, our Senior School students have had a wonderful year. They continue to strive for personal excellence, to work beyond their comfort zone and to contribute to the school and wider community in a positive way, and invariably they do this. There are many examples of this, and, in many ways, it has become the rule rather than the exception.

The academic and pastoral care programmes are intricately linked, and we know the importance of an individual’s wellbeing to their success in all domains.

This continues to be a focus in the Year 9 and 10 Wellbeing programmes, and this year it was expanded and included in the Year 11 Cognitive Curriculum, helping to give students a stronger set of skills to call on. Again, looking back through our history, this was not an area that was given the attention it deserves in earlier eras.

This year the school tackled The Laramie Project for the Drama production.

This remarkable play investigates the aftermath of the brutal and homophobic murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998 and the impact it had on the community of Laramie, USA. The Scotch and Presbyterian Ladies’ College students were wonderful, with some actors playing several contrasting characters. This was a significant production to undertake, and the team were exceptional in bringing the work to life. In a different era, some may not have had the courage or appetite to choose such a production, but it is so important in terms of understanding different attitudes and times that people are given an opportunity to discuss the messages, the hate that some people encounter in their lives and how

Schools and classrooms are very different places from what they were a century ago, and the more recent changes have been significant. Students continue to have more ownership of their education, the issues we face and change within the school.

As always, this year, there were important initiatives and activities, many of them student-led. In the Service domain, students were involved in the Year 10 programme within their House activities and many in wider school initiatives.

Events included the World’s Greatest Shave, where the Year 12 students were incredible in raising awareness and funding for research into Leukemia and the Big Freeze, which supports research into motor neurone disease.

Students led discussions within the College around respect, our use of language and the importance of holding ourselves and each other to the standards we all expect. Student-led discussions were held in Mentor groups and these matters were addressed in Chapel services. The importance of these moments being student-led is pivotal in continuing to drive change. Again, reflecting on different eras and times, I feel the students demonstrated maturity in this area and, in many ways, are setting the standards for us all.

Speaking of change, this year, we officially changed the wording in our school song to better reflect the reality of our history as a nation and the place of Scotch College within that. It is a small yet symbolic adjustment on the path to recognition and reconciliation. We hope it will be part of a larger conversation and further contribution from the school in this area. This idea came from our 2019 Captain of School, Harry Gilchrist, and I thank Mr Hindle for pursuing this change, providing the explanation above and following up with the lyricist Ian Lilly who was in full support. The changes are in the chorus and are bolded.

SCHOOL SONG (CHORUS) 1999 Born of a hundred proud and ancient clans Forged in the furnace of a brave new land Bound for a future time will yet fulfill God of our fathers, please be with us still

Clockwise from top left: OSC President Aaron McDonald, Head of Senior School Peter Burt, Headmaster Dr Alec O'Connell and Chaplain Revd Gary van Heerden at March Out 2021, photograph: Derren Hall; The Laramie Project; Full cast of The Laramie Project; Student leadership handover at March Out 2021, photograph: Derren Hall

2021 Born of a hundred proud and distant clans Forged in the furnace of an ancient land Bound for a future time will yet fulfill God of our fathers, please be with us still

Leo Bowles at March Out 2021, photograph: Derren Hall

Our leaving Year 12 students have experienced March Out and the Valedictory Dinner, and while they have ‘wandered through the classrooms for the last time’, they are always welcome back as Old Scotch Collegians. I would like to thank all the Year 12 students for their leadership contribution to the school and wish them well for their futures, no matter which pathway they choose to follow.

Finally, I would like to thank all the staff for their wonderful contributions to our students’ education this year. Whether it be in the classroom, co-curricular domain, pastoral care or administrative support, staff have consistently provided support and guidance to ensure that every student can be their best.

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Senior School

ALEXANDER HOUSE

Year 12 Alexander students continuing the Tim's Ride tradition

TONY GHISELLI CAPTAIN OF ALEXANDER

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021 WAS A YEAR THAT PROVED itself to be like no other. At the start of the Year 12 academic year, the Year 12 leaders in Alexander House met to discuss the key objectives of the year: highlighting the participation and mateship within the House. One aspect I believed in throughout the year was that you do not have to be the best basketball player to represent Alexander House, as everyone should have a go and try something new.

An example of where boys stepped out of their comfort zone was the Inter-House Athletics Carnival. To start the morning off, a large majority of the boys and staff got hit with the flu and could not compete on the day, meaning we lost a few competitive athletes. The boys could have taken this as a time to relax and do nothing; however, I can assure you this did not happen. A strong mention must go out to the Year 11s for assisting with the day’s organisation to ensure all the boys were going to their required events. Without them, the day would not have run as smoothly. In the end, there was one thing that stood out the most for me. It was not the fact that we did not win, but that a large number of Alexander boys participated in activities that they did not have their name down for. Disregarding

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the lactic acid build-up, seeing boys filing up for the 400m, 800m and 1,500m races showed how much they cared about Alexander House.

Service is known as the heart of Scotch College, and it is extremely important to Alexander House. The excellent organisation from Alexander’s Vice-Captain of Service Macsen Friday resulted in a great sense of belonging and communication.

Tim’s Ride is a yearly event where the boys ride from Kennedy Block to Cottesloe in support of Tim Anderson. Tim was a member of Alexander House who passed away in a cycling accident in 2012. Even though the event was cancelled due to COVID-19, this did not stop the boys from supporting something we believed in, with all the Year 12 boys gathering up at City Beach and riding to Cottesloe to reward ourselves with a sausage sizzle with the rest of the House.

One aspect of the House that I really enjoyed was the Mentor period. As a Year 9, I would always look forward to talking to the Year 12s. This was a time to relax and really get to know boys of all ages, and talking to a Year 12s would always enhance my confidence. So, I would always ensure

when we had Mentor periods to return the favour and talk to the new Year 9 boys.

We may not have won the Staff Trophy, but it was fantastic to see the persistent efforts from all boys. This resulted in numerous back-to-back Marching wins, second place in House Singing, first in Senior Chess and other great achievements.

I can confidently say that the 2021 leaving group of Alexander House was a strong and encouraging cohort. These strengths come from the influence of the three different House Heads we have had throughout the journey: Mr Williams, Mr Mumford and Mr Duncan. On behalf of the boys, we would like to thank Mr Williams and Mr Mumford for starting us off in the Senior School and making the transition enjoyable and smooth. Finally, we would like to thank Mr Duncan for his incredible leadership and organisation in our last two years of school. The mentors in Alexander House provided fantastic support, and we very much appreciate their efforts. Mr Knight, Mr Jones, Mr Watson, Mrs Langley, Mr Kleinschmidt and Mrs Papas, we would all like to thank you for sticking by our sides through our journey in Senior School.

I wish the best for Alexander House in 2022.

Clockwise from top: Angus King (Year 9), Daniel Boshart (Year 10) and Lochie Elliot (Year 10) in The Outsiders; Ethan Parkin (Year 11) in the Inter-House Athletics Carnival; Alexander House at the Swimming Carnival; Year 12s giving it their all at the tug-of-war in the Athletics Carnival

THE 2021 LEAVING GROUP OF ALEXANDER HOUSE WAS A STRONG AND ENCOURAGING COHORT, WITH ALL YEAR 12S PARTICIPATING AND ACTING AS GREAT ROLE MODELS FOR THE YOUNGER YEAR GROUPS.

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FRONT ROW: Benjamin Ward, Albert Holtham, Dr Nikki Papas (English Teacher), Ms Rebecca Shiel (Curriculum Leader – English), Mrs Jacqui Langley (Curriculum Leader – Mathematics), Macsen Friday, Anthony Ghiselli, Mr Scott Duncan (House Head, Alexander), Oscar Clements, Pierce Davis, Mr Matt Kleinschmidt (Humanities Teacher), Mr Rowan Knight (English Teacher), Ms Katherine Green (Creative Arts Teacher), Joshua Ledger, Harry Frodsham SECOND ROW: Wesley Conti, Hudson Grant, Declan Taylor, Massimiliano Ricci, Wesley Huang, William Gagen, Charles Williams, Isaac Gold, Elijah Hewett, Ethan Frankle, Harry Hansom, William Hudson, Bailey Alexander, Declan Riordan

Alexander House THIRD ROW: Harris Baddeley, Harry Coggan, Connor Mackinnon-Moir, Codi Cook, Alex Hudson, Ryan Shine, Jake Liddelow, Thomas Lambo, Flynn Robinson, Ezekiel Hewett, Alexander Edis, Angus Treen, Austin Savundra, Toby Jones, William Salom, Victor Albuquerque Silva, Christopher Pickett FOURTH ROW: Thomas Kruger, Zephyr McPherson, MacIntyre Baddeley, Louis Davis, Chase Fenton, Marco Ghiselli, Alastair Walker, Tobias Maxwell, Matthew Graham, Patrick Hayes, Ethan Parkin, Willoughby Sadleir, Dylan Kerrigan, Jonathan Dunlop, Pablo Munoz Morillo

FIFTH ROW: James Walker, Patrick White, Lachlan Dauth, Henry Ledger, Sean Bonney, Timothy Hardcastle, Coen Livingstone, Keilan Simpson, Fletcher McIntosh, Ethan Branchi, Daniel Boshart, Henry Vaughan, Rusty McIntosh, Peter Hick ABSENT: Lachlan Bowen, Jamayden Chong, Tobias Evans, Joshua Griffin, Luca Muir Anderson, Jacob Pope, Jaxon Williams

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ANDERSON HOUSE Year 12 Anderson students at tug-of-war

NICOLAS LE PAGE CAPTAIN OF ANDERSON

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ICKING OFF THE START OF the new academic, our first Staff Trophy event was Water Polo.

Lacking some serious talent in the older years, our Year 10 boys took charge to help us secure a well-deserved fifth place. Term 2 saw the arrival of the new Year 9s and our first major event of the year, Swimming. Going in with a strong Year 9 team as well as some eager Year 12s, in addition to stellar performances in the noodle relays, saw Anderson secure the win; notably, the first time Anderson House has ever won the Inter-House Swimming Carnival since the House has been named Anderson House (previously it was called School House). It was a credit to all the hard work by the Year 12s on the day.

In that same week, the Year 9s and 10s upheld our strong reputation in Junior Soccer, winning 3–0 in an excellent

performance by Nic Langsford, scoring all three goals and securing another consecutive win. Unfortunately, Cross Country was cancelled for the second year in a row, leaving the Athletics Carnival as our last chance to take the Staff Trophy. It proved to be a tough day, with most Houses competing well, making it a tight race for the top position.

In the end, Anderson finished in second place, an excellent result that we were not expecting.

Nearing the end of the year, the race for the Staff Trophy was nearing an end, with Anderson trailing Keys House by less than a point after securing fourth place in Senior Soccer. Ultimately it came down to Semester 2 Marching, giving us a glimpse of hope. Overall, this turned in our favour, placing second, which resulted in Anderson topping the Staff Trophy tally 0.7 points ahead of Keys.

This result is a clear reflection of the hard work and commitment of the Year 12s and the entire House. I am proud to say that every boy in Anderson gave it their all no matter the circumstances, and this result is well deserved on their behalf. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the leadership team, Torren Edwards, Hudson Wheeler and Mederic Guide, who worked extremely hard to keep the House functioning. But what set us apart from previous years is the efforts of those boys who did not have leadership roles. The boys who had no responsibility to help out or assist in the running of the House but stepped up anyway. They are the sole reason we were able to have the success we achieved. Finally, I would like to thank Ms Evans, who has been an excellent House Head, teacher and role model not only for the boys but also for myself.

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From top: Year 11’s Oliver Walker, Jack Armstrong, James Gammage and Sam McGinniss at the Inter-House Athletics Carnival; the victorious Anderson House swimming team; Charlie Bowles, Ethan Buzza and Tane Croon-Hargrave at Year 9 Rottnest Camp

BUT WHAT SET US APART FROM PREVIOUS YEARS IS THE EFFORTS OF THOSE BOYS WHO DID NOT HAVE LEADERSHIP ROLES.

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FRONT ROW: Adriel Roblin, Ryan McConkey, George Bath, Dr Benjamin Hale (Humanities Teacher), Mr Brad Young (Science Teacher), Mederic Gide, Nicolas Le Page, Ms Lisa Evans (House Head, Anderson), Toren Edwards, Mr Michael Scaife (IB Diploma Coordinator | English Teacher), Mr Edward Grant (Design & Technology Teacher), Noah Matthews, Benjamin Chapman, Max Campbell, Harry Williams SECOND ROW: Hudson Smith, Edward Gilmour, PakLong Zheng, James Macgeorge, Leo Bowles, Jack Kampf, Maxx Della Franca, Lloyd Easton, Daniel Hay, Remi Stewart, Connor Smith, Deen Mackic, Myles Ross, Tex Cross, Hayden Houghton

THIRD ROW: Hugh Maddern, Sebastian Hall, Nicholas Van Wyk, Campbell Houliston, Alexander Lee, Adam Lenny, Lachlan Young, Lachlan Marley, Edward Young, James Stephens, Lochie Elliott, Samuel McGinniss, Thomas Le Page, William Eastman, Marcel Michaud FOURTH ROW: Mack Williams, Lucas Hyde, Jack Armstrong, Nicholas Eagleton, Ross Whittome, Samuel Bailey, Xander van Kappel, Thomas Eagleton, Jurgens Terblanche, Hugo Kõks, Lucas Ralls, James Fraser, Jack Rigg, Kofi Raffan, Jeremy Tremlett

Anderson House FIFTH ROW: Hugh Boxshall, James Davidson, William Henwood, Robert Eastman, Nicolas Langsford, Joe Matthews, James Gammage, Ethan Buzza, Matthew Philpott, Tane Croon-Hargrave, Sean Benny, Hugh Chapman, Mitchell Henwood, Mack Wrigley ABSENT: Charles Bowles, Oliver McCaw, Curtis Sciano, Oliver Walker, Hudson Wheeler, Judd Woodman, Mr Robert Dall’Oste (Science Teacher | 2IC Science), Mrs Sue Tredgett (Languages Teacher)

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BRISBANE HOUSE

Brisbane House at March Out 2021

TOM LYNCH CAPTAIN OF BRISBANE

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HE 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR brought a strong sense of mateship as each and every boy strove to achieve their best possible result, whether out on the sporting field or in the classroom. Our leaving Year 12s in Brisbane made a goal to not just be good at one or two areas of the House competition but to be great at all by excelling as one.

The turning of Spring Term brought the first quarter of the 2021 academic year and with it House Water Polo and Senior Basketball, two of the stronger events for Brisbane House in the Staff Trophy calendar. Our strength in these two sports was not necessarily due to the skill level of the boys; instead, it was largely due to the enthusiastic participation from numerous boys in the House, bringing strength in numbers. These events often brought far more people than the minimum required, emphasising Brisbane boys' enthusiasm, competitive spirit and drive to succeed as a team.

This is what would characterise the whole year. Senior Debating was also on this term, where the boys brought support for the speakers, day-in, day-out, showing a great sense of House pride.

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Marching continued to be a great strength.

Spring Term saw no change in this commitment to pushing for success and would lead Brisbane to be number one overall in Marching by the end of the year.

The second quarter saw Summer Term, which brought the Year 9s into the House, with many eager faces among the bunch.

The boys coming from Middle School transitioned smoothly into the daily life of Senior School and brought strong guidance as role models for their peers.

This term also saw the first major InterHouse event in the Swimming Carnival, where Brisbane sought to continue their personal best result from the previous year. The way all boys approached their races, whether it was the Division 1 4x100m Freestyle relay or the noodle race, and the support from the sidelines was unwavering. Senior Surfing was another strength of Brisbane House this term and saw a podium finish for the Brisbane Surfing Team.

By the third quarter, the new semester brought the first round of examinations, which saw all boys from Years 9 to 12 knuckle down to achieve their top mark.

The term saw Junior Basketball, Junior

Chess and House Volleyball, all of which brought a strong sense of mateship, camaraderie and ignited a competitive spirit in the boys.

The fourth and final quarter in Winter Term would see the final term for the leaving Year 12s begin. This term also brought the annual House Singing competition with the theme of ‘Boy Bands’ and saw Brisbane House perform Classic by MKTO, a throwback from the early 2010s.

To Ms Blythe, I would like to thank you on behalf of all the boys in Brisbane House.

Huge credit must go to you for all the support and guidance you have given us.

Finally, to all the boys, thank you for the support you have had for each other, your commitment, not just to your own personal success, but to the success of the House as a whole and the manner in which you uphold our core values of respect, kindness and integrity. I wish you all the very best on your Senior School journey, and may you achieve your future endeavours.

Clockwise from top left: Half-time talk during Inter-House Soccer; The Year 12s about to lead Brisbane in marching for the last time at March Out; Year 12 leaders at the Inter-House Athletics Carnival; Brisbane House, including Year 12 students Sebastian Reynolds (Year 12), Josh Eyeglaar and Bailey Thompson (pictured left to right) take on Anderson in the Wheelchair Basketball Competition to support Brisbane’s charity Rebound WA

TO ALL THE BOYS, THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT YOU HAVE HAD FOR EACH OTHER.

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FRONT ROW: Bailey Thomson, Jack Trodden, Benjamin Edgar, Mr Jordan Owenell (Head of Boarding), Mr Thomas Orford (PE Teacher), Mrs Fiona Craig (Mathematics Teacher), Matthew Robson, Miss Kate Webster-Blythe (House Head, Brisbane), Sebastian Reynolds, Charles Ellis, Mr Howard Loosemore (Commerce Teacher), Mrs Marilyn Zuidersma (Mathematics Teacher), Matthew Sarich, Joshua Eygelaar, Hugo Oakey SECOND ROW: Alexander Johnston, Blair Shields, Lachlan Willmott, Thomas O'Callaghan, James Bennett, Luke Marshall, Matthew Myburgh, Parker Martin, Maxwell Weir, Declan Cook, George Purser, Remi Brossard, Oliver Barrett, Dean Brown, Benjamin Riggs, Frederick Fielder

BRISBANE HOUSE THIRD ROW: Kaleb Morrison, James Spadanuda, Charles McCarthy, Ethan Kerr, Thomas Clement, Alec Aube, Joshua Cahill, Oscar Sumich, Matthew Rayner, Benjamin Barnes, Benjamin Fleay, Jialuo Li, Felix Japp, Oscar Stipanicev, Samuel Jackson FOURTH ROW: Sebastien Monti, Rohan Bignell, Benjamin Brossard, Will Aitkenhead, Christian Melsom, Oliver Wandel, Nathaniel Mooney, Matthew Kirk, Dylan Falkiner, Julius Kain, Harry Ellis, Matthew Howard, Luca Datodi, Rory Keevill

FIFTH ROW: Anton Headley, Rory Purser, Jed Orrock, Arthur Bannister, Thomas Ostergaard, Oliver Cropp-Chabanne, Harry Jenour, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Sounness, Brodie Haywood, Liam Aube, Joseph Fonti, Matthew Galjaardt, Andrew Ellis ABSENT: Benjamin Ceglinski, Robert Davis, Samuel Doney, Rory Fleming, Thomas Lynch, Mr Jonathan Rugg (Curriculum Leader – Modern Languages)

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CAMERON HOUSE

Cameron House at the Inter-House Athletics Carnival

NICHOLAS VRIEZEN CAPTAIN OF CAMERON

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021 HAS BEEN A ROLLERCOASTER ride of events. We were eager to build upon the strong legacy that the 2020 Year 12 group had established. As a cohort, we wanted to prioritise involvement and promote commitment from all the boys. This was a vital aspect of the success we would experience throughout the year.

The first major event was the Cameron House fundraiser. It is an annual event that hosts all the Year 12s at Presbyterian Ladies’ College and Scotch, battling it out in a soccer tournament. As usual, all the Houses chose a theme to dress up in.

The event was a huge success, with all money raised donated to Compassion, which seeks to meet the urgent needs of vulnerable children and their families living in poverty.

The Swimming Carnival was the first event of the new calendar year. As a House not known for its swimming prowess, we did not have particularly high expectations going into the event. However, due to the exceptional efforts of the boys, we quickly cemented ourselves as a strong contender to take the day out. We ended the carnival with an unprecedented second position.

This made a great impression on the new Year 9s who had joined us in the Senior

School in February. They were quick to immerse themselves in the House spirit and were extremely committed to every event that they could participate in. This was evident in Marching, where we had made great improvements and ended in third position overall. Victories in Senior Debating, It’s Academic and Senior Indoor Soccer also bolstered our final ranking on the Staff Trophy ladder.

We knew we had big shoes to fill from last year after the theme for this year’s House Singing competition was announced.

We performed One Direction’s What Makes You Beautiful with excellent dance moves choreographed by James Deykin and Sam Lodge. Under the guidance of Sam Bennett, we once again created a masterpiece; however, the judges were not as enamoured with our performance, and, unfortunately, we did not progress through to the finals. Although it did not reap the rewards we sought, it was a great bonding experience for all the boys and further solidified the great sense of community fostered across all year levels in Cameron.

The Athletics Carnival was the final big event for the year, and we were hopeful leading into the day. Although the results did not necessarily go our way, we accomplished

our goal of filling every event, which was a huge testament to the efforts of all the boys who gave everything their best shot.

The success which Cameron House has experienced over the past year was not reflective of the work from any one individual, but from all the boys in the House being willing to move out of their comfort zones and being prepared to invest 110% into every event. I trust that this has given the boys the confidence to continue to strive for excellence and build upon the strong tradition of culture and respect forged across the House.

A big thank you must go out to all the mentors: Dr Weeda, Mr Kelly, Pak Wilfred, Pak Jono, Mr Quinlivan and Mr Bennett, who provide all the boys with a great forum to develop friendships across year groups.

Their guidance is truly special and is much appreciated by every boy. Finally, this year would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication which Mr Bradley puts in every day. It has been an absolute pleasure to have worked with him and learned from his experience. It has been an honour serving as the Captain of Cameron House for 2021, and I wish the new Year 12s all the very best for 2022.

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Clockwise from top: Cameron House at the Year 12 Ball; Captain of Cameron House Nick Vriezen and Vice-Captain of Cameron House (Operations) Oliver Perrin at March Out 2021; Inter-House Swimming Carnival; Year 11 Cameron House students at International Cuisine Day

...STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE AND BUILD UPON THE STRONG TRADITION OF CULTURE AND RESPECT...

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FRONT ROW: Bradley Avery, Joshua Woodward, Matthew Stocks, Mr Martyn Kelly (Mathematics Teacher | 2IC Mathematics), Mr Wilfred Liauw (Modern Languages Teacher), Mr Grant Bennett (Commerce Teacher), Andreas Schultz, Nicholas Vriezen, Mr Matt Bradley (House Head, Cameron), Oliver Perrin, Samuel Bennett, Dr Jeannette Weeda (English Teacher | Enrichment Leader – Literacy), Dr Jonathan Tay (Modern Languages Teacher), Mr Dan Quinlivan (Science Teacher), Raffael Torre, Joshua Colliere, Harry Ralph SECOND ROW: Nicholas Everett, Cole McLarty, Yan (Terry) Zhou, Jim Allan, James Deykin, Zhencheng (Jack) Zhang, Sam Lodge, Noah Embleton, Reeve Stocks, Alexander Hill, Finnegan Harold

THIRD ROW: Marcus McKie, Aiden Perrin, Isaac Smith, Brandon Wright, Louis Poulson, Miles Gaspar, Jai Moxham, Zac Hernan, Charlie Dawson, Luke Megson, Oliver Warden, Ned Fletcher-Harrison, Xavier Houston, Oliver Gibson, Thomas van Kranenburg, Austin Prendiville FOURTH ROW: William Buur-Jensen, William Fairweather, Joseph Gaspar, Kash Braddock, Sebastian Houston, Gabriel Huberman, Emanuel Radici, Brody Poole, Benjamin Vriezen, Fletcher O'Connell, Aidan McKie, Riley Davis, Jack Palmer, Lochlan O'Brien, James Harper, Mack Braddock

CAMERON HOUSE FIFTH ROW: Oscar Ralph, Sebastian Coxon, Henry Allan, Stewart Gifford, Harrison Miels, James Meszaros, Jason Pocock, Banjo Harold, Billy Turnbull, Charles Hill, Benjamin Fleming, Cormack Young, Julien Montandon, Oscar Warner, Leo Digby, Alec Prendiville ABSENT: Saami Welsh

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FERGUSON HOUSE

Ferguson House marching in beanies for the Fight MND Big Freeze Fundraiser

ELLIOT MITCHELL CAPTAIN OF FERGUSON

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HE FERGY FALCONS HAD AN awesome year full of memorable moments and triumphs whilst creating some great friendships along the way.

As Spring Term began, it marked the start of a new year full of opportunities for myself and an aspiring Year 12 cohort to lead Ferguson on the path to success.

The start of the year meant the beginning of the Staff Trophy and a chance for the dark horse, Ferguson House, to prove themselves. With stellar performances and support from the boys, we placed second in Senior Basketball and first in Water Polo, which saw Ferguson rise to second place on the ladder early on. This instilled hope amongst the boys for the remainder of the year.

As the year proceeded, the Ferguson boys’ pride shone through with immense support at all Inter-House events, from Chess to Soccer. This set us up for notable efforts in both the Senior and Junior Chess competitions, It’s Academic and Junior Soccer. A special mention goes to the outstanding performance

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by the Volleyball team for narrowly taking victory with a close game against Cameron, fuelled by tireless Ferguson support. Ferguson also had valiant efforts in House Singing, with Fergy reaching the finals for our rendition of Best Song Ever by One Direction.

Proceeding this, heading in as favourites, our Athletics efforts were curtailed by an injury-ravaged, star-studded lineup. An acknowledgement must go to the boys who carried on regardless with willingness, courage and pride.

Congratulations to the boys for how they handled themselves and to Keys for taking the win.

2021 also saw the continuation of the Fergy Cup, where the five mentors battled it out in myriad inter-mentor activities over the year for the cup. The boys took part in quizzes and competed in soccer, basketball and dodgeball. Congratulations to Mr Jahn’s mentor group, who won the cup this year. During mentor period, the Falcons also went head-to-head against the might of Keys House in a tug-of-war tournament. This made a good

opportunity for boys to compete and enjoy time with one another.

This year, one of the standout moments was the Houses involvement in all the Service activities and particularly our generosity. The Fergy boys donated the most in both the food drive and the Winter Appeal. This is a great reflection on the boys’ willingness to give back.

On behalf of the House, I would like to thank Mr Jahn, Mr Mclean, Ms Reyhani, Mrs Berry, Mr Neave, Ms Muni and Ms Green. Their mentorship and support have been a critical part of making this year so great. I would also like to thank Mr Ryan Foster for his tireless effort to ensure that the House ran smoothly as a cohesive unit. You are the foundation of Ferguson House, and it would not be the same without you, thank you.

Finally, good luck to the incoming Year 12s. I hope you can build on our past successes and create more memories and traditions for years to come.

From top: Ferguson singing up a storm with One Direction’s Best Song Ever in the House Singing Final; House pride at the Swimming Carnival; Year 12s making it through to the finals of House Tug-of-War

AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MUST GO TO THE BOYS WHO CARRIED ON REGARDLESS WITH WILLINGNESS, COURAGE AND PRIDE.

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FRONT ROW: Andrew Eidne, Kyle McDonald, Mr Steve McLean (Design & Technology Teacher | Enrichment Leader – STEM), Mr Matthew Jahn (PE Teacher), Samuel Dyball, Elliott Mitchell, Mr Ryan Foster (House Head, Ferguson), James Shaw, Harry Simm, Mr Michael Neave (Design & Technology Teacher), Miss Shirin Reyhani (Dean of Teaching and Learning – Senior School), Ahmad Sgro, Brenton Macauley SECOND ROW: Cooper Campbell, James Wadcock, Jack Kapinkoff, William Taylor, Oscar Bird, Fraser Davis, William Hawkins, Taj Massey, Samuel Barrett-Lennard, Cody Price, Edward Gaffey, Rory White, Thomas Dawson, Craig Dinas, Samuel Romero

FERGUSON HOUSE THIRD ROW: Owen Ray, Charles Major, Ben Langdon, Vincent Reed, Rohan Baldwin, Aedan Deveney, Ari Coulson, Willem Campbell, Jahaan Judge, Lucas Woolf, James Liston, Joshua Hooke, Charles Lewin, Anthony Hughes, Joseph Chegwidden, Alex Betjeman FOURTH ROW: James Bain, Charles Goyder, Dylan Drago, Jude Lloyd Hudson, Jonathon Smirk, Jack Williamson, Jake Deveney, Thomas Liston, Thomas Macknay, Angus Dodd, Siyuan Yuan, Lachlan Mahon, James Taskunas, Archie Robinson, Seth Cimbaro

FIFTH ROW: Darcy Walsh, Benjamin Breden, Nicholas Howson, Reuben Martin, Jack Cook, Alexander Challis, Alexander Pigneguy, Jack Frazer, Oliver Henderson, William Newman, Jett Sibosado, Alasdair Orr, Azhar Sgro, James Tunley, Hugo Poll ABSENT: Matthew Folan, Jahlil Haji Noor-Fuller, Noah James Fergusson-Smith, William Quinlivan, Angus Temby, Mrs Sophie Berry (Mathematics Teacher), Mrs Kirra Muni (Creative Arts Teacher)

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KEYS HOUSE

Keys House marching at the Athletics Carnival

RICHARD WALTON CAPTAIN OF KEYS

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EYS HOUSE CONTINUED ITS strong form into 2021, all thanks to the efforts of the boys and staff.

This year, the mentor groups appeared to be more popular than ever as boys engaged in various activities, including indoor golf, cards, quizzes and so many more. The mentor group system proved an invaluable forum through which the boys could interact and forge connections across their different year groups, which helped create unity within the House.

Moreover, this mentor period time was also used to have a variety of inter-mentor competitions and a successful round of tug-of-war against Ferguson House.

Keys House had an excellent start to the year with countless successes in a series of Staff Trophy events, including placing third in Senior Basketball and second in Senior Debating. In addition, the Year 12 boys were eager to participate in the annual Cameron House fundraiser, with the boys dressing up as basketball players for the event and putting in a solid on-field performance, displaying their soccer skills. Summer Term saw Keys welcome the new Year 9s to the House, who fitted in perfectly and were not only keen to get involved in all aspects of the House but have proved to be massive contributors to Keys’ success. Later in the term, Keys

House participated in the Swimming Carnival, but we were unfortunately only able to place seventh, which has seemed to be a trend over the past couple of years. Much of Keys House’s Staff Trophy success this year can be attributed to the organisational skills of our Vice-Captain of Operations, Hugh Mitchell.

In 2021, Matthew Kerfoot, Vice-Captain of Service, oversaw various Service-based activities, including an Easter egg raffle which proved to be immensely successful with the proceeds being donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. In addition, with Mrs Lilford as coordinator of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, several Keys boys successfully completed their Bronze and Silver Awards. Hugh Mitchell and Jarvis Banfield received their Gold Awards – an outstanding achievement.

Unfortunately, in 2021, the school continued to face issues presented by the unpredictable COVID-19 pandemic.

In June, the boys were looking forward to participating in Arts Day and the Cross Country, both of which were sadly cancelled due to the pandemic.

Nevertheless, the boys banded together in these uncertain times and made the best out of a bad situation by making up for these lost Staff Trophy points later in the year in the Athletics Carnival.

Following a string of lacklustre Marching performances, the boys stepped up and secured a win in Athletics Marching, providing crucial Staff Trophy points.

Moreover, Keys House’s performance in the Athletics Carnival was emblematic of our values of mateship and perseverance, with no boys missing any events. This, along with a sensational 3km performance

by Jackson Douglas (Year 10) and Jarvis Banfield (Year 12), combined with a stellar Year 11 4x100m team, secured us first place in the Athletics Carnival – what a day it was for Keys in spite of a few injuries.

Our Student Council Representative, Daniel Cooper, informed the House of the Student Council events and provided an important connection between the boys and staff.

Keys House finished the year with a number of strong Staff Trophy performances, including second place in Senior Soccer and an earlier win in Junior Debating.

The House’s success this year can be attributed in no small part to the exceptional efforts of the boys. I would also like to personally thank Mrs Lilford and the mentors for helping the House to run smoothly. I wish the incoming leaders the best of luck in 2022.

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Clockwise from top: Year 10’s Andrew Walker, Ambrose Nicholls and Finlay Melville at the Athletics Carnival; Year 12s Tom Anderson and Harvey Ellis at the Inter-House Swimming Carnival; Keys House at the Athletics Carnival; Year 11’s Rupert Arbuckle and Xavier Graham during Conference Week

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FRONT ROW: Thomas Veitch, Angus Bowden, George Johnston, James Walker, Ms Loreen Kerrigan (IB Extended Essay Co-ordinator | Humanities Teacher), Matthew Kerfoot, Richard Walton, Mrs Louise Lilford (House Head, Keys), Hugh Mitchell, Daniel Cooper, Mr Steven Scotti (Curriculum Leader – Design & Technology), Ms Sarah Combes (Curriculum Leader – The Arts | Drama Teacher), William Wolf, Samuel Gray, Harry Miller SECOND ROW: Charles Hogg, Ryder Phillips, Noah McCreery, Jake Mackintosh, Jarvis Banfield, Dylan Palmer, Harvey Ellis, Jack Hendricks, Callum Ryan, Hunter Bergersen, Kye McCreery, Thomas Anderson, Rupert Arbuckle, Will Hansen, Oliver Macnamara, Rhys Poole

THIRD ROW: James Alcock, Charlie Parker, George Sharrin, Tyler Messina, Andrew Walker, Ambrose Nicholls, Hudson Hammond, Kody Waters, Sidney Cullen Falconer, Daniel Kerfoot, Kennan McNeil, Winton Messina, George Di Prinzio, Jacob Eyers, Clancy Banfield FOURTH ROW: Xavier Graham, Bailey Banfield, David Walton, Karl Evans, Finlay Melville, Will Parker, Sam Thompson, Edward Willesee, Callum Mitchell, Lewis Parsons, CuChulainn Pascall, Archie Gilchrist, Louis Tjalma, Louis Wiese

KEYS HOUSE FIFTH ROW: Cornelius Verwey, William Fairclough, Oscar Rogers, Edward Graham, Oliver Gray, Matthew Coutts, Finnian Beard, Jaxon Douglas, Raphael Schinazi, Mitchell Langdon, Sean Palmer ABSENT: Kodi Clayden, Darcy Cocking, Harrison Hammond, Aidan Martin, Thomas Mutter, Rafferty Noble Harker, Ms Lisa Palmer (Academic Support Teacher), Mr Michael Ninkov (Commerce Teacher), Jensen Westerman

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ROSS HOUSE

Year 12s in the staff vs student tug-of-war at the Athletics Carnival

XANDER MELVILLE CAPTAIN OF ROSS

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HE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR brought fantastic new opportunities for all year levels in Ross House.

From Inter-House sports competitions to chances to bond with older students in mentor groups, this year had it all.

This year we were very fortunate to have the vast majority of activities take place after the disappointment of last year’s lockdowns and cancellations. Thankfully in 2021, we once again grew accustomed to gathering as a group, in person, and enjoying the full Ross House experience.

A focus for Ross this year was to maximise Year 12 involvement. We were very successful as all Year 12s, irrespective of leadership roles, spoke in various House meetings, had control over their chosen portfolios and led their mentor groups admirably.

Some Ross House values for 2021 were to instil confidence, pride and integrity within all students. Having the confidence to put your hand up and participate in a group environment is integral to a successful House and to grow as young men. The encouragement to participate saw Ross field teams with good numbers at almost every event. The commitment

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to the House contributed to Ross’ improvement in the Staff Trophy this year.

A long year full of opportunities to learn and grow was key for the weekly Marching events. The Year 12 leaders did a splendid job leading the House or calling the wheel or halt. As Marching is the one true whole House event, it was an important learning curve for all, as individuals and as a collective. While we never received a first place in Marching this year, and we experienced difficulties at the beginning of the year, we placed second in our final term. We illustrated the desire to learn and improve our marching skills, and it was a pleasure to witness the pride and integrity of all students.

The Ross House student leadership group was fantastic to work with and was always there for the younger students.

You all performed your roles to meet expectations, and your House was better off for it. A big mention to the ever-reliable House Head in Miss Gooding, who was always clear with her expectations of the House and helped the weekly activities run smoothly. She continues to be a terrific House Head, and Ross are very grateful.

Many fun memories were made in the House this year. The Senior Basketball, Water Polo and It’s Academic teams were all very successful. A particular highlight for many was the Staff vs Student Basketball match where our skilful Ross boys ran rings around very popular teachers who fancied themselves as basketballers. Unfortunately, it was the reverse in the tug-of-war match at the Athletics Carnival.

The House Singing event was always a highlight and this year was particularly memorable. The buy-in was terrific, and we were very close to making the finals.

It was a pleasing result and a large improvement from last year.

It was an absolute pleasure and honour to lead Ross House in my final year. It is sad, yet exciting, to move on. It will not be easy to lose that connection with the school and the House, but I know that Ross will be in great hands as future year groups come up the ranks. I truly wish the 2022 leaders all the best, and to all the students I got to know, best wishes for their future endeavours. To the leaving Year 12 group, I could not have enjoyed my four years alongside you anymore; you were an incredible group to be a part of.

From top: Year 9s at Rottnest Camp; Ross House at the Swimming Carnival; Year 12s dressed as wizards for the Cameron House Soccer Fundraiser

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FRONT ROW: Julius Robberechts, Jedd Simmons, Heath Muller, Mrs Jane Mills (English Teacher), Mrs Libby Muddle (Head of Academic Support – Senior School), William Gale, Alexander Melville, Miss Kate Gooding (House Head, Ross), Benjamin Ramsden, Matthew Howie, Mr Alex Wood (Science Teacher), Mrs Nicola Eidne (Science Teacher), Mrs Lisa Crofts (Information and Research Specialist), Joseph Harris, Daniel Bower SECOND ROW: Sacha Faneco, William Howie, Oliver Lisewski, William Marshall, Simon Arnott, Zavier McGillivray, Benjamin Scott, Edward Allan, Ruan van der Riet, Timothy Imison, Achille Aubault, Benjamin Nixon, Sachin Carlberg, George Rowe, Lachlan Flaherty

ROSS HOUSE THIRD ROW: Joshua Ryan, Jackson Loader, Alexander Buswell, Aidan Marstrand, Thomas Harris, Seth Abbott, Hugo Silbert, Jack Douglas, Benjamin Ponton, Beau Johnson, Ming Soo, Harry Dean, Beau Povey, Matthew Willis, Xavier Balnaves FOURTH ROW: Mikhael Djauhari, Ethan Buckley, Hugh Rowe, Aidan Flaherty, Loch Mactaggart, James Anderson, Oliver Hayers, Toby Johnston, Ronan Leishman, Benjamin Mansell, Benjamin Melville, Lachlan Bateman, Aidan Brookes, Harrison Clark, Joshua Swan

FIFTH ROW: Jake Marshall, Alexander Dore, Joshua Reid, Samuel Beattie, Jack Carroll, Geordie Hamilton, Alexander Russell-Weisz, Jarrah Withers, Ben Weber, Mason Ness, Luca Green, Finn Wright, Sullivan Moody, Stewart van Hoek, Hamish Meston, Jiusi Gao ABSENT: Rio Bowling, Kaymus Brierly, Kane Mackintosh, Jack McAuliffe, Mr Sam Sterrett (Head of Enrichment)

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ST ANDREWS HOUSE St Andrews House at March Out 2021

PEARSON CHAMBEL CAPTAIN OF ST ANDREWS

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T IS DIFFICULT TO PUT INTO words the epic year we have had in St Andrew’s House. We experienced many successes in Inter-House events; winning Singing, Junior Basketball, Junior Chess, making it into the final for Junior Debating and leading Athletics for much of the day before finally placing a very competitive third. However, the culture we continued to develop within the House is more important than this.

No matter the event, no matter where we were placed, no matter the stakes, the young men in St Andrews House would step up to the plate without hesitation.

There were countless events during the year that epitomised this attitude. For example, during Inter-House Athletics, two boys taking part in the Year 12 Division 3 relay had not arrived at the starting blocks moments before the race was set to commence. It was announced over the loudspeaker that two St Andrews boys were needed or else the team would have to forfeit. Seconds later, four St Andrews boys were sprinting onto the track. These boys were on their sixth or seventh race of the day; for two of them, the event was not even for their year group, and not a single person told

these boys to run onto the field. All four boys, individually and without hesitation, decided to step up. The grit, selflessness and courage showcased by these boys highlight St Andrews’ philosophy throughout 2021.

A major highlight of the year was our performance in the House Singing.

We had not won House Singing in the history of the competition, and despite strong efforts from all involved, we had only managed to make it into the finals once in the past four years, such is the competitive nature of the event. If a single phrase could be used to describe our 2021 House Singing campaign, it would have to be ‘buy-in’. The St Andrews boys voted for the song Night Changes by One Direction. Furthermore, our backup vocalists and band did more than simply play along in the background. They spent hours together practising their craft, developing the song and coming up with innovative ideas for how the House should perform. A special mention must be made for Xavier Dry (the portfolio holder) and the members of the band: Thomas Byass (bass), Thomas Corrie (guitar), Hugh Fellow-Smith (piano), and James Winch (drums).

Under the leadership of our fantastic House Head, Mr Doney, the culture in St Andrews and the interconnectivity between each of the year groups and mentor groups improved massively. The five mentors: Mr Burke, Mr Creighton, Mr Gabriels, Mrs Spanbroek and Dr Warrington, did a fantastic job throughout the year, with Mr Creighton stepping in as House Head whilst Mr Doney was on long service leave. The success we had both in House events and in enriching the culture within the House would not have been possible without the hard work of the leadership team: Joseph Crowley (Operations), Jack Cooper (Service) and Kanwal Singh (Student Council).

The efforts of all Year 12s within St Andrews this year was, to quote Mr Doney, “Simply outstanding”. Their commitment to creating rapport between year groups and leading the House as a cohesive unit was unparalleled.

It has been an absolute honour to be the Captain of St Andrews in 2021. I would like to thank all members of the House for making 2021 such an amazing year, and I look forward to seeing how the 2022 cohort will lead St Andrews into the future.

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Clockwise from top left: Inter House Swimming Carnival 2021, Year 11’s Jingyi (Eason) Tian sprinting 200m; St Andrews House at March Out 2021; Charan Kanwal Singh (Year 12) at Four Schools PSA Chess Tournament

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FRONT ROW: Thomson Unsworth, Henry Townes, Afif Nor Arman, Mr Cas Gabriels (Curriculum Leader – PE/HE), Mr Oscar Burke (Mathematics Teacher), Pearson Chambel, Mr Anthony Doney (House Head, St Andrews), Joseph Crowley, Charan Singh, Ms Nicole Spanbroek (Creative Arts Teacher), Herc du Preez, Thomas Rowe, Aydin Salleh SECOND ROW: Thomas Chalmers, Lucas McCully, Henry Cooper, Bram Ezekiel, Michael Arts, Thomas Turkich, Taye Barlow, William Hannaford, Mitchell Hewitt, Jacob Bennett, Lachlan Richardson, Digby Gardner, Dylan Ross

THIRD ROW: William Mahaffy, Farish Nor Arman, Jingyi Tian, Paras Patel, Joshua Dettman, Jake Unsworth, Riley Monaghan, Tane Hasler, Santiago James, Oliver Cooper, Dylan Black, Michael Sebo, Thomas Corrie, James Winch FOURTH ROW: Elijah Pretorius, Elliot Cooper, Harrison Smith, Will Duplock, Charlie Duplock, Timothy Scheepers, James Tan, Bevan Gardner, Jack Wood, James Mahaffy, Alexander Jackson, Gethin Dobbs-Evans, Joshua Holborn, Sean Christie, Jake Hewitt

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FIFTH ROW: Oliver Miller, Hunter Freestone, Matthew Turkich, Benjamin Walsh, Hugo Fellows-Smith, William Tonkin, Thomas Byass, Marc Faulkner, Jack Tylich, Toby Webster, Connor Christensen, Solomon Short, Herman Strydom, Charles Begley ABSENT: Raquell Bin Rashid, Jack Cooper, Jacques Creighton, Xavier Dry, Finn McDonald, Angus Motherwell, Changcan Yin, Mr Justin Creighton (Physical Education Teacher), Dr Nicholas Warrington (Science Teacher)

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SHEARER HOUSE

Year 9s on Rottnest Camp

REX FRENCH CAPTAIN OF SHEARER

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ULTURE. IT IS A WORD THAT gets thrown about perhaps too often when describing the spirit of the different Houses at Scotch, but I think Shearer is the House that genuinely has it.

2021 showcased this culture of not caring about winning, but about improvement and encouraging one another.

Spring Term began with establishing a weekly inter-mentor competition named Year 12 Tuesdays, the running of which was later passed down to the Year 11s.

This created an opportunity for the Year 11s to show their leadership skills and for the House to welcome the incoming Year 9s to the friendly but competitive atmosphere of the school. Known for its history of strong Water Polo players, the boys set out to add another win to the collection. Shearer edged out Keys House to finish in third place with an upset win over the favourite, Ross House, in the round-robin.

The Swimming Carnival marked the first major Staff Trophy event of 2021, taking place in Week 2 of Summer Term. The incoming Year 9s thrived in their first Senior School competition, achieving consistent podium placings alongside a strong Year 11 group who led us to a fifth-place finish overall. Another significant event for the Year 12s was

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the Cameron House fundraiser, which saw the Borat-themed Shearer robbed of repeating last year’s best-dressed award.

After last year’s success, massive crowds gathered to get a glimpse of Shearer in the Inter-House Chess competition. A mix of veteran Year 12s and fresh-eyed Year 11s in the team meant we competed strongly against every House and took third place home.

Countless hours were spent over Autumn Term, preparing for the newly established Arts Day, featuring House Singing amongst other events. However, it was not to be with a snap lockdown, meaning the day had to be skipped and House Singing was postponed. The last week of Autumn Term saw Shearer break a threeyear drought in Marching and take the first victory for the Year 11s in their time in Senior School.

The final major event of the year, Athletics, saw Shearer come tenth despite our best efforts. However, a first place in Athletics Marching enraptured the boys and saw us get a House photo to celebrate our loss and victory in a true display of House culture.

I would like to sincerely thank our mentors: Ms Baker, Mrs Bloodworth, Mr Reberger, Mr Wisniewski and Mr Kandiah. Your

continual encouragement, understanding and advice have instilled the boys with a sense of belonging within the House and inspired them to achieve their goals, both inside and outside the College.

To Mr Galipo, the boys and I could not have asked for a harder working, more understanding, and more committed House Head for the duration of our time in Senior School. I have been so fortunate to work with you over the past year and truly realised the amount of work you put into the House during your well-deserved long service break. Regardless of whether we fail or succeed as a House, you are there to encourage and support the boys in all their efforts. You strike the perfect balance between understanding and toughness so that every boy’s journey through Senior School feels worthwhile.

It has been a privilege to lead Shearer House in 2021, and I thank every boy for their willingness to participate and their commitment to the House. I look forward to hearing about the future of the House and the individuals within, and I give my best wishes to the next cohort as they take up the baton.

From top: Year 9’s Jasper Constantine, Oscar Foster, Noah Bailye, Lachlan Gooding and Charlie Gray doing roping activities; Shearer Year 12s dressing up as Borat for the Cameron House Fundraiser; Shearer House at the Swimming Carnival

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FRONT ROW: Thomas Westcott, Heath Smyth, Ben Jongejan, Ms Meg Baker (Creative Arts Teacher), Mr Joel Kandiah (Commerce Teacher), Nicholas Paganin, Rex French, Mrs Amy Ward Gordon (Acting House Head, Shearer), Lewis Crump, Dylan Field, Mr Reg Reberger (Curriculum Leader – Science), Mr Chris Wisniewski (English Teacher), Mrs Marie Bloodworth (Design & Technology Teacher), Oliver Constantine, Jasper Mirmikidis, Sevvel Mahendranathan SECOND ROW: Austin Hollier, Maxwell Burbury, Truong Vy, Shunta Numano, Hugo Ventouras, Max Mumme, Mack Knuckey, Beau Luscombe, Thamasha Hewa, Oliver Stewart, Kieran Doyle, Joshua Galvin, Jasper Constantine, Oliver Brown, Alexander Merry, William Pateman

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THIRD ROW: Myles Beeney, Thomas Simich, Liam Locke, Xuanshi Li, Oliver Bridgwood, James Hollier, Lachlan Parry, Isaak Ventouras, Cameron Bourne, Joel Stocks, Jeremy Galvin, Samuel Mumme, Thomas Councillor-Dann, Lachlan Gooding, Noah Bailye FOURTH ROW: Jaezari Wynne, Finlay Harland, Harry Burbury, Marshall Grosse, Robert McAullay, Harrison Pateman, Nicholas Boys, Gianluca Mastrocinque, Thomas Ruefli, Edward Searle, Luc Hellier, Calum Mair, Benjamin Berglin, Oscar Foster

FIFTH ROW: Angus King, James Caporn, Kyle de Bruin, Archie Murdoch, Harry Osborne, Rory King, Troy Smyth, Cuisle Lyons, Charles Clynk, Aidan Coolican, Caelan Browne, Thomas Gray, Kalani Locke ABSENT: Elijsha Blackburn, Hamish Cameron, Kalib Dempster Park, Charles Gray, Connor Macaskill, Cooper Stanley

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STUART HOUSE MAX DE NARDI

Mitchell Hyde (Year 11) and Hayden Moon (Year 11) jumping, Mr Michael Brinsden, Hayden Henschel (Year 10) and Henry Feutrill (Year 10) in the Staff vs Stuart House Basketball Competition

CAPTAIN OF STUART

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HE YEAR STARTED WELL WITH an abundance of energetic and eager Stags ready to carry on the successful legacy of previous years.

Stuart has proved itself to be not only a fierce competitor, but a House filled with tradition and culture fuelled by the strong cohesion and mateship between year groups.

With the beginning of the coveted Staff Trophy in early Spring Term, Stuart showed valiant efforts in the InterHouse events starting with the Senior Basketball competition and Debating and Water Polo later in the term. These activities exposed boys to sports and other events they otherwise would not have a chance to play. Many Stags showed courage, and an eagerness to be involved, which helped develop the culture of participation we sought to build on within Stuart House. This willingness to participate led Stuart to successes both on and off the playing field, with a painfully tight second-place finish in the Junior Soccer fixture (Year 9s and 10s), alongside standout performances in Inter-House Surfing with a second-place finish in the Junior Surfing.

The highly anticipated House Singing competition saw Stuart in a tough spot, needing to deliver a stellar performance to match the success of previous years.

The theme for this year’s House Singing competition was ‘Boy Bands’, with Stuart electing to sing the infamous She Looks So Perfect by 5 Seconds of Summer.

Unfortunately, COVID-19 struck again, resulting in a postponed House Singing competition and the cancellation of Arts Day. Nevertheless, the boys used this hiatus to their advantage seeking to improve our vocal range and encouraging each other along the way. The rescheduled event in Term 3 saw Stuart give a solid performance in the preliminary round and go through to the finals alongside Alexander, St Andrews and Ferguson. Stuart placed third overall, thanks to the hard work from each Stag and a special mention must go to Ms Duratovic for her help with harmonies and perfecting the pitch.

This year was defined by the mateship and camaraderie between the boys carrying on the traditions that lie in the fabric of the Stuart tartan. This included the annual Andrews Shield, an inter-mentor group competition within the House run by the Vice-Captain of Operations, Darcy O’Halloran, designed to promote cohesion through competition. The shield is fought for through a multitude of events such as a spelling bee, dodgeball, ping pong, basketball, Connect Four and more.

Congratulations must go to Dr M. Papas’ and Mr Iwanowski’s mentor group, who won the shield in a final basketball playoff with Ms Duratovic’s mentor group.

Marching this year was a rollercoaster, with our results constantly fluctuating.

Nevertheless, the boys showed their best efforts to get the House back to standard.

The rich tradition and history of marching at the College to the sounds of the Pipe Band ingrains a sense of unity within the boys, allowing them to further develop bonds and cooperate effectively as a team.

Stuart House has had a challenging, yet undoubtedly, rewarding year continuing the old traditions of the House. Every boy has made a significant contribution to House life, and a special mention must go to all mentor group teachers, Mr Guard and the leaving group of Year 12s.

These people have played a pivotal role in ensuring the growth of Stuart whilst supporting a collaborative and inviting community spirit within the House. It is with both sorrow and pride that I leave Stuart and hand over to Mitch Hyde and the upcoming Year 12s. I wish them all the best for their year to come and entrust them with carrying on the great traditions of Stuart House.

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Senior School Clockwise from top left: Year 12s at the Inter-House Swimming Carnival 2021; Year 11’s Hugo Elliot, Rowan Smith, Kai Sproule, Mitchell Hyde, Hayden Moon and Anthony Jovanovich at International Cuisine Day; Stuart House at March Out 2021 led by Vice-Captain of Operations Darcy O’Halloran; Stuart House Captain and Pipe Major Max De Nardi

MANY STAGS SHOWED COURAGE AND AN EAGERNESS TO BE INVOLVED, WHICH HELPED DEVELOP THE CULTURE OF PARTICIPATION WE SOUGHT TO BUILD ON WITHIN STUART HOUSE.

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FRONT ROW: Will Miller, Monty Atkins, Mr Tyrone Giese (Mathematics Teacher), Ms Anea Duratovic (Music Teacher), Jolyon Harrison-Murray, Max De Nardi, Mr Nick Guard (House Head, Stuart), Darcy O'Halloran, Milan Narula, Mr Brendan Zani (IB Diploma Coordinator | Humanities Teacher), Dr Maria Papas (English Teacher), Mr Matt Hildebrandt (Curriculum Leader – Humanities), Declan Reilly, Hashem El Nadi SECOND ROW: Thomas Wallwork, Giacomo Helliar, Oliver Scotford, Jasper Blunt, Anakin Bachofen von Echt, Oscar Heppingstone, William Moffat-Clarke, Ashlin Hall, Max Watkins, Justin Sweet, Maximilian Avon-Smith, Jarrod Hoyer, Lewis Castleden, Hayden Henschel, Oscar Petersen, Digby Bozanich

THIRD ROW: Hamish Elliott, Jaxon Pantall, Clement Hardie, ChiHim Chan, Kai Sproule, Alexander Thom, Spencer Clark, Gray Moffat-Clarke, Mitchell Rosenberg, Henry Feutrill, Keion Mongoo, Angus Marland, Thomas Robinson, Connor Smith, Max Thorpe FOURTH ROW: Kareem Arafa, Finn Byrne, Zachary Mills, Thomas Gleeson, Pan (Michael) Gao, Brodie Hayward, Benjamin Simpson, Sebastian Salt, James Moffat-Clarke, Patrick Stewart, Montague Smith, Cameron Schirmer, Thomas Mengler, Cody Curtin, Thomas Duffield, Anthony Jovanovich

STUART HOUSE FIFTH ROW: George Stoney, Adrian Garbowski, Jason Ilse, James Cowan, Mitchell Hyde, Nelson Hegge, Daniel Curtin, Hayden Moon, George Colley, Max Mackay-Coghill, Joseph Edwards, MacGregor Watson, Benjamin Waddell, Oscar Lawrence ABSENT: Christiaan Buys, Hugo Elliot, Chi Him (Tim) Chan, William Oxlade, Luke Ryan, Rowan Smith, Mr Tom Iwanowski (Science Teacher)

BOARDING

Year 10 Bibbulmun Track Year 8 boarders Timothy Jorda, Henry Dyke, John McGinniss and Digby Smith

HEAD OF BOARDING

Mr Jordan Owenell Head of Boarding

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COTCH BOARDING HAS HAD a fantastic 2021. There is a real vibrancy around the community, and our boys are contributing strongly to the College’s culture and achievements. We have had a few interruptions, especially early on with regard to COVID-19 lockdowns. We asked all our boarders to stay home for Week 1 of term, and later on that term, we asked them not to leave the campus grounds for an entire long weekend. With everything that COVID-19 restrictions have thrown at our boarders this year, I am incredibly proud of the way students have handled it.

Our boarders have also adapted to a new Boarding structure. At the start of this year, we closed our standalone

Year 9 Boarding House and realigned our boarding houses more closely with our sub-schools. We now have two distinct residences for our boys, a Middle School Boarding Residence for Years 6 to 8 and a Senior School Residence for Years 9 to 12. We have also divided Senior School Boarding into two ‘clans’ with each Clan having boys from Year 9 to 12, similar to the House system in Senior School.

We changed our student leadership structure to include three Vice-Captains of Boarding to work alongside the Captain of Boarding. We have named our clans after two of Scotland’s most famous castles, using the symbolism of castles to represent Boarding. We struck up a new trophy for our Clash of Clans competitions throughout the term, generally held on a

Friday night or Sunday afternoon alongside a barbecue. The Year 12 boys run these competitions, and so far, we have enjoyed mini-golf, volleyball, soccer, paintballing and even our own Anzac Day footy match! The atmosphere for these friendly competitions is always good, and the staff have enjoyed being able to step back and watch the older boys lead the way.

The boys continue to be committed to our amazing Bibbulmun Track programme. Walking the Bibby is such a good experience for our boys, where they learn important lessons on teamwork and resilience and get to slow down and appreciate nature. A Scotch education is so much more than what happens within the walls of a classroom, and we value our Bibbulmun Track programme

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Boarding Middle School boarders in their new Middle School Boarding House, photographs: Susie Blatchford

SOME STUDENTS IN OUR BOARDING COMMUNITY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO VISIT HOME SINCE JANUARY 2020 AND HAVE SHOWN INCREDIBLE RESILIENCE DURING THAT TIME TO BE AWAY FROM THEIR FAMILY FOR THAT LONG.

very highly. Walking the track is not easy; it requires real perseverance. The boys start their journey as boys in Year 7 and finish as young men in Year 12. We see it as an authentic rite of passage that symbolises their time of adolescence.

However, it is not all about becoming an “End to Ender”. Whilst this is an amazing achievement, the value of the Bibbulmun Track is so much more than the certificate at the end, and I would encourage all boys to walk as many sections as they can. As they walk through to Albany in Year 12, it really is a special moment. I have no doubt that as our old boys look back on their time in Boarding over the years, the Bibbulmun Track experience is one of those life experiences that they will remember most fondly.

One of the most significant and exciting projects in Boarding has been the refurbishment of the Middle School Residence. The boys moved into the house in Week 6 of Winter Term and have thoroughly enjoyed the vast increase in living space. There is an excellent connection between outdoor and indoor living spaces for the boys, and it will make a big difference to their

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time in those early years of Boarding. We opened the building with an afternoon tea for our current parents to show them the boys’ new home away from home on the last day of Winter Term. There is also a section of the building that we have reserved as a bunk room for visiting regional primary schools that hold their camps in Perth. This dorm will support our Welcome to Scotch transition programme for incoming boarders by providing a space for us to host sleepovers as part of our orientation experience.

In June we held our annual Boarding Week, which was a great success.

Boys spoke at both Middle School and Senior School assemblies, and we showcased our wonderful Boarding Photo Competition on social media. We also spotlighted future job opportunities and employment pathways into the agricultural, mining, fishing and tourism sectors around Western Australia to open our boarders’ eyes to the incredible opportunities available in the regions after school.

I want to make a special mention of our international boarders. Some students in our Boarding community have not been able to visit home since January 2020 and have shown incredible resilience during that time to be away from their family for that long. I also feel for the parents who have not been able to see their sons. One small token that we have been able to do this year is celebrate Chinese New Year as a Boarding community and hear from our students about their home life and traditions. This was an initiative from a couple of our students themselves, which was fantastic to see. We invited our local Chinese community members to a special dinner and presentation in a real highlight of Autumn Term. I would like to formally extend my gratitude and support to our international families, especially as we near another long summer break with limited international travel.

I wish all Boarding families the very best for the rest of the year and look forward to another big year in 2022 – our new student leaders have already made a fantastic start!

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FRONT ROW: Mr Thomas Orford (Teacher), Mrs Fran Hannington (Boarding House Parent), Mr Alex Wood (Assistant to the Head of Senior School Residence – Blair Clan), Mrs Pam Seaby (Boarding House Parent), Mrs Mia Sullivan (Assistant to the Head of Middle School Residence), Mr Sean Mecham (Head of Middle School Residence), Mr Andy Mellor (Head of Senior School Residence – Blair Clan), Albert Holtham, Brenton Macauley, Mr Jordan Owenell (Head of Boarding), George Purser, Darcy O'Halloran, Mr Richard Hales (Head of Senior School Residence – Stirling Clan), Mr Michael Ninkov (Assistant to the Head of Senior School Residence – Stirling Clan), Mrs Marika Ball (Boarding House Parent), Mr Richard Foster (Head of Sport), Mrs Jan Usher (Personal Assistant to the Head of Boarding), Mrs Michelle Grosse (Personal Assistant to the Head of Boarding) SECOND ROW: Changcan Yin, Jake Mackintosh, Jarrod Hoyer, Yan Zhou, Harvey Ellis, Jedd Simmons, Jack Trodden, Ashlin Hall, Justin Sweet, Maxx Della Franca, Zhencheng Zhang, Kye McCreery, Ahmad Sgro, Julius Robberechts, Luke Marshall, Thomas Anderson, Dean Brown

THIRD ROW: Patrick Turriff, Ethan Sullivan, Benjamin Martin, Rhys Poole, Nicholas Chi, Oliver Gooding, Taigh Haji Noor-Fuller, Nicholas Chadwick, John McGinniss, Cooper Messina, TeAkauroa Simon, Declan Crombie, Jack Smith FOURTH ROW: Sacha Faneco, Benjamin Riggs, Xavier Risinger, Henry Dyke, Tom Falconer-Radford, Robert Bonney, Lachlan Willmott, Samuel McGinniss, Haotian Liu, Jingyi Tian, William Farrands, Digby Smith, Jayden Clarke, Harrison Russell, Brodie Stratford, Noah McCreery, Shuchang Liu, Will Hansen, Oliver Macnamara FIFTH ROW: Brandon Wright, Cambell Johnston, Tyler Messina, Timothy Jorda, PakLong Zheng, Shae Brown, Gilby Lodge, Jarrad Coppen, Hudson Hammond, Toby Jones, Austin Roberts, Lochie Elliott, Thomas Councillor-Dann, Keion Mongoo, Shunta Numano, Lachlan Gooding

Boarding SIXTH ROW: Jaezari Wynne, Benjamin Simpson, Pan Gao, Sidney Cullen Falconer, Loch Mactaggart, Oliver Wandel, Lewis Parsons, Azhar Sgro, Nicholas Howson, Sam Thompson, George Stoney, Kody Waters, Siyuan Yuan, Myles Ross, Jeremy Tremlett SEVENTH ROW: Jahlil Haji Noor-Fuller, Rory Purser, Thomas Sounness, Brodie Haywood, Solomon Short, Sean Benny, Finnian Beard, Coen Livingstone, Edward Graham, Timothy Hardcastle, Sean Bonney, Oliver Miller, Oscar Rogers, Jett Sibosado, Harrison Hammond, Rohan Bignell ABSENT: Raquell Bin Rashid, Elijsha Blackburn, James Bowie, Kaymus Brierly, Jamayden Chong, Darcy Cocking, Kalib Dempster Park, Samuel Doney, Oliver Keamy, Mr Micheal Spratt (Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator), Jensen Westerman

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BIBBULMUN TRACK Mr Rhys Edwards Outdoor Education Teacher

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HE BIBBULMUN TRACK programme has been a proud Boarding and Outdoor Education endeavour for over 20 years. It is something we hold very dear at Scotch and is celebrated by the entire College.

Since 2000, the College has seen nearly 200 students complete the 1,005km journey from Kalamunda to Albany.

We celebrated the hard work and dedication of two Year 12 students, Ben Nixon and George Purser, who completed the final leg along the South Coast into Albany during Summer Term.

Friends and proud family members met them in Albany after a challenging seven days of walking.

During Autumn and Spring Term, eight Year 11 boarders continued their Bibbulmun journey from Palings Road to Broke Inlet Road. This year, the group walked through the stunning giant trees of Pemberton and accumulated a total of 220km for the year.

The Year 10s completed a five-day journey during Autumn Term from Balingup to Manjimup. Midway through day three, the boys achieved a major milestone, walking past the track’s halfway point at Donnelly River Village.

Later in the year, the Year 10s continued their adventure from Manjimup to Northcliffe, an enormous effort over six long days.

In hot conditions during Summer Term, the Year 9s walked from Harris Dam to Balingup. Warm conditions challenged the group, with a swim at Black Diamond Lake a welcomed comfort on a warm afternoon in Collie. The Year 9s battled wet stormy conditions later in the year, walking from Swamp Oak to Harris Dam.

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From top: Year 9s about to set off on day one from Swamp Oak; Year 8s looking out from Mount Cooke

The Year 8s continued their journey along the Bibbulmun, trekking through peaks of the Darling Range and Dwellingup.

The boys conquered the steep inclines of Mount Cooke, Mount Vincent and Mount Cuthbert in challenging conditions.

The Year 7s began with an overnight walk from the Northern Terminus to the Perth Hills Discovery Centre. The group met Noongar Elder Neville Collard, who gave them an insight into the Indigenous history of the Bibbulmun.

The Bibbulmun Track fosters a real sense of perseverance and resilience; the skills developed on the track stay with you for life. I would like to thank all students and staff who were involved in the programme for 2021. A special mention must go to Mr Matt Hildebrandt, who became an “End to Ender” this year, after walking with the group since Year 8.

THE COLLEGE HAS SEEN NEARLY 200 STUDENTS COMPLETE THE 1,005KM JOURNEY FROM KALAMUNDA TO ALBANY

THE BIBBULMUN TRACK FOSTERS A REAL SENSE OF PERSEVERANCE AND RESILIENCE, THE SKILLS DEVELOPED ON THE TRACK STAY WITH YOU FOR LIFE.

From top: Year 12’s George Purser, Ben Nixon and Haig Mactaggart having lunch at West Cape Howe; Years 7, 8 and 9 on a day walk from Dale Road to Brookton Highway

BOARDERS COUNCIL FRONT ROW: Luke Marshall, James Holtham, Harvey Ellis, Jarrad Hoyer, Brenton Macauley BACK ROW: Mr Andy Mellor (Head of Senior School Residence – Blair Clan), Darcy O'Halloran, Mr Richard Hales (Head of Senior School Residence – Stirling Clan), George Purser, Mr Jordan Owenell (Head of Boarding)

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CO-CURRICULAR Zephyr McPherson (Year 10) debating

DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULAR

Mr Richard Foster Director of Co-Curricular

It has been an exciting year for Co-Curricular at Scotch College, with growth and development in many areas and great successes in multiple Public Schools Association and non-PSA sporting teams.

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UR PUBLIC SPEAKING programme supported students to improve their confidence, oratory skills, structure, problem solving and teamwork. In 2021, it encompassed Inter-House and inter-school activities, spanning the WA Debating League and Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia Debating competitions, speeches, Mock Trials, Model United Nations Youth competitions, World Scholars' Cup and Philosothon.

The Inter-House Debating competitions in the Senior School were a success with further opportunities for Middle School students. This created an enjoyable and safe space to try something new and develop their skills.

The Scotch Senior Debating team did wonderfully well to finish as runner up in the Senior Division of the WADL final.

The team, made up of Ben Scott, Heath Muller, Oscar Clements and Terry Zhou, worked incredibly hard, with Ben Scott and Heath Muller selected for the WA

State Team and Ben Scott selected for the Australian Debating Team. Ben was also awarded the best speaker of the WADL final.

Three Scotch teams entered the PSA Model UN Competition, run by UN Youth WA, and acquitted themselves with distinction. Scotch hosted the inaugural PSA Theatre Sports competition and came a credible fourth place. We continued to field competitive teams in Chess and participated in the annual PSA Chess and the Four Schools Chess competitions.

Scotch had an amazing five recipients attain the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award in 2021, including Jim Allan, Jarvis Banfield, Hugh Mitchell, Bailey Thomson and Simon Arnott. Approximately 100 Scotch students are registered for the

Students cheering at Head of the River, photograph: Erica Lorimer

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SCOTCH CONTINUES TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL, ACTIVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. The Laramie Project

Duke of Edinburgh Award, with interest from our students at a high level.

Cadets was again popular and saw students engage in challenging and rewarding camps and activities across the year.

Scotch continues to provide a wide range of opportunities for meaningful, active student engagement in the arts, which encourage new ways of thinking and communicating that provoke creativity, imagination and possibility.

Unfortunately, due to a COVID-19 lockdown, the inaugural Senior School Arts Day was cancelled and could not be re-scheduled. It will be exciting to see the event come to fruition in 2022. The day will provide an exciting opportunity for exploration and experimentation across arts activities outside the classroom.

Students will present creative and performance works to earn points for their House and participate in practitioner-led workshops. The day will conclude with the highly anticipated annual House Singing competition.

Curriculum-based Visual Art and Design exhibited the work of all three sub-schools in the Winter and Spring terms, showcasing the diversity of projects, creativity and tremendous skill of students. Similarly, Media Night – Director’s Cut was a full cinematic experience showcasing the imagination and technical skills of Media and Film students as they explored a range of styles, themes and genres.

Jazz Night was again a highlight on the Scotch Music calendar and featured stellar lineups of jazz performances from students and staff.

Students across the College gained valuable ensemble performance experience through recitals, concerts and

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many sub-school assemblies, led by the finest conductors and musicians through the Music Ensemble programme. Scotch Rocks also provided an evening of diverse music performances, showcasing our Contemporary Music students at one of Perth’s live music venues, the Rosemount Hotel.

This year, we witnessed great theatrical productions, including The Laramie Project and The Outsiders, that challenged our best and brightest acting talent. Students also gained experience in theatre production, including lighting and sound operation, stage management and backstage crew.

The Raven celebrated students’ prose and poetry in the Middle and Senior Schools.

There were many submissions, and as usual, the quality was very high, with two Senior School students having their creative pieces published elsewhere.

Co-Curricular club-based activities took place in the Junior and Middle Schools before school, at lunchtime or after school. Activities included Running Club, Home Work Club, Young Engineers Club, Art Club, Environment Club, Aviation Club, Science and Extension Maths Clubs, Lego Club, Mindfulness Club, Chess and Cartooning.

This year’s JPSSA and PSA Sport highlights included winning the Challenge Cup for the Head of the River (Rowing), winning the Darlot Cup (Cricket) by the small margin of four points (this equates to only four runs), and winning the Corr Cup for Tennis in a dominant season. Similarly, winning the Alcock Cup (Football) in a thrilling final game of the season against Hale School, and a three-point, comefrom-behind Alcock Shield win in Athletics were clear highlights. At the PSA InterSchool Athletics Carnival, Scotch notably went into the 4 x 100 metre relay event 64

points behind Aquinas College. Scotch was lucky in some instances in that Aquinas was, unfortunately, disqualified in one of the relays and another hurdles event. Scotch won two of the six 4 x 100m relays and placed second in the other four relays to jump into first place by the narrow margin of three points. This victory was Scotch's fourth Alcock Shield win in a row, with Scotch winning six out of the last seven years.

Another highlight and a great measure of Scotch’s improvement in Swimming under Head Coach Ryan Steenkamp (starting his third season), was Scotch's second place achievement in the PSA Swimming Carnival. Scotch also performed admirably in Basketball, Water Polo, Badminton, Soccer and Surfing to place second in these First team competitions.

Service activities continued across the College. The Junior School held a wonderful Day of Action, which included beach and river clean-ups and cooking meals for the homeless. The Senior School’s ongoing initiatives continued, such as the Big Freeze, raising funds for motor neurone disease, and the World’s Greatest Shave to raise funds for blood cancer, along with cooking weekly meals for the homeless. In 2022, the Senior School Service leaders hope to engage all three sub-schools in these initiatives.

Other ongoing initiatives included supporting the Winter and Christmas Appeals, Pyjama Day to raise funds for the Perth Homeless Society, Boardies Day to raise funds for WA Surf Life Saving and supporting All Abilities Cricket. The Year 10 Community and Service programme continued to engage and make a difference with many external parties.

CHESS

Vice-Captain of Chess Kanwal Singh (Year 12) competing at Four Schools Chess

Oliver Barrett Captain of Chess In 2021, Chess was an exciting affair, with solid numbers in Chess Club most days. Kicking off the year with Senior Inter-House Chess saw tough competition, with two Houses emerging as strong favourites from their respective pools.

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LEXANDER AND BRISBANE remained undefeated until they met each other in the grand final.

Brisbane pulled off a 2–1 victory over Alexander to take home the prestigious Senior Chess title.

Next on the Chess calendar was the Four Schools Competition, hosted at Scotch.

The team had some good depth, and our goal was to not come last, as has too often happened in the past. Thankfully, we managed to pull away in third place above Guildford Grammar School and behind Hale School and Christ Church Grammar School, which the team saw as a victory given the prowess of other schools involved. Vice-Captain of Chess Kanwal Singh’s notable performance must be mentioned. He took the fifth seat and came away without a loss in the

tournament’s first half, securing his future position on the team.

Senior Chess’ decisive nature, with two clear favourites, was not mirrored in Junior Chess. Close pool stages led to a draw in the semi-finals between Shearer and St Andrews, meaning that the points earned in pool stages served as a tiebreaker. This set up for a tight grand final between St Andrews and Ferguson, and a significant crowd amassed to watch. Remarkably, Ferguson supporters filled half the chess room on the day, leaving their boys feeling confident and chess-savvy. Unfortunately, this might have shifted them towards overconfidence as they, unfortunately, went down 2–1, with St Andrews showing young promise and winning the Junior Inter-House Chess.

The final event was the Public Schools Association Competition, a prestigious round-robin tournament with all seven PSA schools bringing five players and a reserve. Walking into Wesley College, we had just one goal: do not come last. We would have been happy with sixth, overjoyed at fifth, and ecstatic with anything above that. As the rounds progressed and we lost each one, we knew from our historical performances that our one chance to win a round would be Guildford. The round came. We went down 3–2 to Guildford to come seventh.

But the team still had fun, and with some young members, we will hopefully bring Scotch to a higher ranking in years to come. I have spent three years on the team, and I was very proud to pull away with three wins from six in the second seat this year.

Thanks to all the boys who got involved with Chess this year. It was a gratifying and entertaining year, and I wish you all the luck in the future.

Chess FRONT ROW: Declan Taylor, Wesley Huang, Oliver Barrett, Kanwal Singh, William Hudson, Lachlan Bowen BACK ROW: Mr Reg Reberger (Teacher in Charge), Henry Cooper, Dylan Field, Hugh Fellows Smith, Toren Edwards, Rex French, Alasdair Orr ABSENT: Cameron Bourne, Oli Brown, Ned Gaffey, Daniel Li, Tom Westcott

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MOCK TRIALS

IN CLOSING, YOUR HONOUR, THE PROSECUTION SUBMITS THAT MOCK TRIALS WAS TOTALLY WORTH IT.

Banjo Harold Year 11

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HE 2021 MOCK TRIAL SEASON was an opportunity for a new crew of lean and hungry Scotch barristers, witnesses and solicitors to face off in the state’s leading legal competition.

What we lacked in experience, we attempted to make up for with heart and hard work. Unfortunately, the law does not recognise that, and we had to build skills quickly to stand any hope of getting the judges on our side.

The two legal teams, a team of Year 11s, all new to the competition, and the blended team of wisened Year 12s and fresh-faced Year 10s, under the leadership of the clinical Mr Zani, built a squad full of camaraderie and potential.

From those high-pressure preparation sessions putting the final touches on the trial to train trips into the city together right through to the experience of walking into the historic Supreme Court courtrooms, Mock Trials drew us together, building a deep sense of interdependence and unity.

Mock Trials gives you the opportunity to develop skills utterly different from any other competition. The experience of being blindsided by a better-prepared

legal team makes First XV Rugby and First XVIII Football look easy, as we discovered against Hale School in the final round. The first time you get up in that courtroom, nothing compares to the nerves of making your submissions to an experienced judge, trying to avoid making mistakes and reasoning your way through the case material. Mock Trials calls on the individual to develop highly sophisticated and cogent arguments, apply the facts to support their case thesis, and remain concise while responding on your feet to whatever the opposition throws at you.

The highlights of the season included the excellent witness performances of Mack Baddeley and Harry Jenour. While frustrating their opponents no end, they had the judge in stitches as they presented what can only be described as a creative interpretation of the case materials. Capturing that first victory, on the back of their efforts, and a legal masterclass not seen since the likes of Suits’ Harvey Specter, from Henry “the Chief” Vaughan and Fletcher “Smooth Operator” O’Connell, proved the old adage “hard work pays off”.

In the final case of the season, we were kept on our toes by an extremely wellprepared team of Hale veterans, who knew all the ins and outs of the competition, having spent three years honing their skills. Graced by a debut performance for the ages by Julius Kane, it still was not enough. I can assure you that there is no scarier place in the courtroom than the witness stand. The barristers did all they could, but the lethal and relentless missiles from the Hale team hit their mark and left us outclassed. Seeing their standard has helped us set goals for next year and given us a sense of the culture we want to build for future squads.

In closing, Your Honour, the prosecution submits that Mock Trials was totally worth it. It was a great experience with a great bunch of blokes, who have demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt how much fun it is working in a tight-knit team.

Special thanks must go to Mr Zani for his support and the time he gave up to help us present the best case we could. This should not go unnoticed.

Mock Trials FRONT ROW: MacIntyre Baddely, Terry Zhou, Benjamin Scott, Mr Brendan Zani (Mock Trials Coordinator), Heath Muller, Oliver Barrett, Julius Kain SECOND ROW: Mikhael Djauhari, Fletcher O'Connell, Kalani Locke, Jason Pocock, Alasdair Orr, Tane Hasler THIRD ROW: Caelen Browne, Alexander Dore, Banjo Harold, Nelson Hegge, Harry Jenour, Henry Vaughan ABSENT: Oscar Clements, Josh Galvin

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DEBATING Heath Muller and Ben Scott

Mikhael Djauhari (Year 10) representing Ross House in the Year 9/10 Inter-House Debating competition

Co-Captains of Debating

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EBATING WAS A KEY ASPECT of Co-Curricular life at the College in 2021. Regardless of their experience with debating, students from the Middle School and Senior School represented their Houses in the hotly contested Inter-House competitions. For the first time, we introduced debating to Junior School students through the Connect to Create programme, where Year 12 students taught debating skills to Year 3 and 4 students. Our involvement with the younger boys over the six weeks left us feeling confident that the school’s Debating programme will be in good hands for the years to come.

47 Scotch students from Years 7 to Year 12 participated in the WA Debating League’s Schools Debating Competition.

During this competition, we saw the continuation of an ongoing initiative between the Middle School and Senior School in which Year 12 students helped Year 7 and 8 students prepare for their

debates. All students improved greatly throughout the season. Our Senior 1 Team, consisting of Oscar Clements, Heath Muller, Ben Scott and Terry Zhou, progressed through to the Grand Final, a significant achievement. The last time a Scotch team reached the Grand Final was in 2015. Unfortunately, the team was not victorious, narrowly losing to a formidable team from Perth Modern School.

restrictions, he competed online. The recognition of our students on a state and nation-wide level is a testament to the skills taught in the College’s Debating programme and represents the opportunities available to all those who remain committed to the team.

Students were also involved in debating outside of school. Several students trialled for the State Debating Squad, with Heath Muller and Ben Scott making the WA State Debating Team. They travelled to Hobart, where they competed against other states in the National Schools Debating Championships. Ben was recognised as one of the best speakers at the competition, earning a spot on the Australian National Debating Team.

Ben would have travelled to Macau to compete in the World Schools Debating Championships, but due to travel

THE RECOGNITION OF OUR STUDENTS ON A STATE AND NATION-WIDE LEVEL IS A TESTAMENT TO THE SKILLS TAUGHT IN THE COLLEGE’S DEBATING PROGRAMME.

Ben Scott, Heath Muller, Oliver Clements and Terry Zhou receiving their medals as runners up of the WADL Grand Final

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FRONT ROW: Harry Ralph, Yan Zhou, Mr Sam Sterrett (Coach), Dr Benjamin Hale (Coach), Miss Victoria McGiveron (Coach), Heath Muller, Miss Kate Gooding (Head of Debating – Senior School), Benjamin Scott, Mr Brendan Zani (Coach), Ms Gabriel Hodgson (Head of Debating – Middle School), Mr Matt Bradley (Coach), Oscar Clements SECOND ROW: Kush Narula, Elliot Gaspar, Caden Hart, Oliver Spurling, Lloyd Easton, Toren Edwards, Dallmyn Kelly, Cooper Matera, Philip Pizimolas, Orion Hasluck, Dylan Burke

Debating THIRD ROW: Clement Hardie, Harper Banfield, George Rowe, George Jerinic, Charlie Banfield, Andrew Walker, Rafferty Donovan, Noah Cooper, Henry Alexander, Henry Feutrill, George Keenan, Logan Herbert, Xavier Balnaves FOURTH ROW: Isaac Oddy, Bo O'Neill, Oliver Hayers, Julien Montandon, Thomas Gray, Banjo Harold, Julius Kain, Fletcher O'Connell, Hugo Silbert, Lachlan Morgan, Shae Brown

ABSENT: Abel Algie, Matthew Berglin, Benjamin Edgar, Connor Macaskill, Jason Pocock, Henry Vaughan, Benjamin Walsh

DUKE OF EDINBURGH Mrs Louise Lilford Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader

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HE DUKE OF EDINBURGH Award has had an exciting year at Scotch College. In September, five Year 12 students received their prestigious Gold Award from the Governor of WA, the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, at Perth Town Hall. These boys have completed Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards through their years in Senior School.

The Gold Award required them to complete 52 hours in each activity, an adventurous journey and an additional residential project. The challenging times of COVID-19 presented obstacles when they planned their adventurous journeys and residential projects. The boys worked together to find a new plan

and prepared well for their journey. They demonstrated their leadership skills by being organised, working as a team and being self-sufficient throughout the trip.

They agreed that the scenery on the Cape to Cape hike is sensational and that we are fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world. They developed incredible photography skills, and their musical abilities were enjoyed by many.

This group have participated in Service activities such as All Abilities Cricket and setting up AFL ovals for community games on the weekends. Their residential projects were diverse, exposing them to exciting opportunities such as working on pilot boats in Dampier and attending conferences with the Round Square organisation.

The Bronze Award has been popular with our Year 9 boys this year. Our committed boys have achieved their Bronze and are working on their Silver Award in their first year in the Senior School. The Thursday soup kitchen covers Service hours for the Year 9 boys and any other Duke of Edinburgh participants who make it. Year 9 and 10 participants continue to use their Moray Camp or Year 10 Expedition as their adventurous journey.

The reflection component demonstrates the skills they learn and how much fun the boys have on these trips. 128 students are actively pursuing Bronze or Silver Awards, and two boys are working towards a Gold Award. 53 students completed their awards this year.

Duke of Edinburgh FRONT ROW: Rupert Arbuckle, Matthew Kerfoot, Matthew Howie, Hugh Mitchell, Simon Arnott, Jim Allan, Bailey Thomson, Jarvis Banfield, Lochie Elliott, Oliver Brown SECOND ROW: Mrs Louise Lilford (Award Leader), Sidney Cullen-Falconer , Leo Digby, Dylan Palmer, Joly Harrison-Murray, Dylan Field, Louis Davis, Andreas Schultz, James Anderson, Oliver Barrett THIRD ROW: Milan Narula, William Gale, Joseph Harris, Brodie Haywood, Liam Henwood, Tom Veitch, Oscar Bird, Callum Mitchell, Declan Taylor FOURTH ROW: Arthur Bannister, Harry Miller, Thomas Lynch, Ben Jongejan, Toren Edwards, Charles Ellis, Nelson Hegge, Alexander Russell-Weisz ABSENT: Rio Bowling, Seth Cimbaro, Joshua Galvin, Heath Smyth, Troy Smyth S C OTC H C O L L EG E | 1 0 9

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SCOTCH COLLEGE

INDIGENOUS NETWORK

Mr Micheal Spratt Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator

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T HAS BEEN A VERY SUCCESSFUL year for Scotch’s Indigenous Programme, with six Year 12 boys graduating and several pursuing careers not long after leaving the College. Throughout the year, there have been plans in place to boost the programme. I came on board earlier this year and am pleased to share my didgeridoo and cultural performance experience as a proud young Noongar Yamatji man.

In this role, I aim to strengthen students’ identities and the importance of keeping strong connections to culture and Country while completing their school education and supporting their future aspirations. I have developed a rapport with our students and their families and built relationships to strengthen the Scotch community.

Alongside Administration Assistant Chris Smith and Indigenous Students’ Mentor

CJ Jackson, we developed this year’s NAIDOC Week programme, themed Heal Country. The week was a blast for Scotch. Junior School students helped create the sand mural that represented the importance of community. They also learned about Indigenous culture, with some showing off the traditional Noongar dances they had learned.

followed by Professor Simon Forrest, who delivered a speech about the importance of reconciliation. Jett Sibosado and William Wolf shared stories about their life at home in remote communities and living in the city to attend Scotch. The Assembly concluded with all students’ singing a powerful rendition of Raining on the Rock.

Middle and Senior School cooked up a storm with the help of our Indigenous boys. They served kangaroo and emu sausages at lunchtime, allowing people to get a taste of something new, with many hungry Scotch boys coming back satisfied asking for more.

A special mention must go to Raquell Bin Rashid and William Wolf. Raquell amazed Scotch and inspired his peers by designing an Indigenous football jumper for the Public Schools Association Indigenous round. While wearing the guernsey, Raquell performed a spectacular mark, which was shared widely on social media and appeared on Channel 7’s coverage of PSA Football.

William presented the meaning behind the art, and it was powerful to see the First Football Team wear it with pride.

To finish off our NAIDOC week, Elder Neville Collard performed a smoking ceremony with the senior students marching through before entering the Dickinson Centre. Elder Neville gave a Welcome to Country at the Assembly,

Indigenous Network FRONT ROW: Ahmad Sgro, Ashlin Hall, Mr Craig Jackson (Indigenous Mentor), Brenton Macauley, Mr Micheal Spratt (Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator), William Wolf, Jarrod Hoyer, Mr Jordan Owenell (Head of Boarding) SECOND ROW: Te Akauroa Simon, Benjamin Stack, Dallmyn Kelly, Christopher Pickett, Cooper Matera, Nicholas Chi, Taigh Hajinoor-Fuller THIRD ROW: Brandon Wright, Jahlil Hajinoor-Fuller, Sean Bonney, Coen Livingstone, Keilan Simpson, Jett Sibosado, Jaezari Wynne, Keion Mongoo ABSENT: Raquell Bin Rashid, Elijsha Blackburn, Robert Bonney, Kaymus Brierly, Jamayden Chong, William Davies, Timothy Jorda, Azhar Sgro, Jedd Simmons

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UN YOUTH Alasdair Orr Year 10

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NITED NATIONS YOUTH Australia aims to inspire and empower young Australians.

The society arranged a competition that would see Scotch boys take on the role of a nation’s ambassador in a Model UN General Assembly. Students would engage with other schools in deep diplomatic discussions, working together to find a resolution that favoured all parties.

This year saw a change to the framework of the competition. UN Youth became an official event under the Public Schools Association, creating another platform for students to compete against each other outside the sporting world. The day saw two Scotch teams participate in the assembly, representing the nations of New Zealand and Russia. Participants received two global issues: a prepared case and an impromptu. We were enthralled in intense arguments hoping to secure a resolution.

Each team member had to undertake a role that would all be of equal utility and difficulty. This role could entail drafting precise amendments and providing the rest of the team with notes, negotiating and questioning fellow nations’ clauses in the hectic negotiation chamber, or voicing your nation’s concerns and views in the General Assembly. These jobs relied on our ability to communicate, think critically and work collaboratively with team members and teams from other schools.

For myself, UN Youth provided a great insight into how the United Nations functions as a body and the processes that nations undergo to find solutions.

It was an entertaining and unique opportunity to demonstrate our thinking and communication skills. Diplomats need a tone that is measured and clear to truly represent the nation’s values.

An interesting aspect of the activity was the research component. UN Youth required us to research and mirror the

perspective of our chosen nation and find the commonalities and differences of the countries around us.

I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in the intellectual rigour that came with UN Youth. My thanks must also go to Mr Zani, whose knowledge and guidance allowed us to enter the arena prepared, despite all of us being new to the competition. I look forward to participating again in UN Youth, and I encourage all aspiring diplomats to give this Co-Curricular activity a go!

UN YOUTH PROVIDED A GREAT INSIGHT INTO HOW THE UNITED NATIONS FUNCTIONS AS A BODY AND THE PROCESSES THAT NATIONS UNDERGO TO FIND SOLUTIONS.

UN Youth FRONT ROW: Joshua Ryan, Mikhael Djauhari, Emanuel Radici, Santiago James, Alexander Merry BACK ROW: Mr Brendan Zani (UN Youth Coordinator), Caelan Browne, Alexander Dore, Jason Pocock, Alasdair Orr ABSENT: Nelson Hegge

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CADETS Mr Howard Loosemore Unit Leader Cadets After a hiatus in 2020, in 2021 the Scotch College Emergency Service Cadets returned in full force completing a full year of service activities and three very enjoyable camps to spots including Bickley Dam and Ern Halliday Recreation Camp.

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N THE NEW YEAR, WE FOCUSED on skill-building around camp craft to prepare boys for their camps.

The camps allowed the cadets to practise these skills in the field as well as develop new hard and soft skills, such as orienteering and radio, and communication and teamwork, respectively.

Our emergency service training continued throughout the year, with students participating in and successfully completing their vertical rope rescue and technical lead climbing course through Summit Climbing. The course built boys’ confidence in various roping skills from knots to abseiling, climbing, belaying and prussic. Such skills have obvious transferability to the emergency service

field in which it is hoped WA cadets may one day become valuable volunteers later in their life.

Throughout 2021, we participated in various community service activities from seed and rubbish collection to coastal dune rehabilitation and continued our support of the Friends of Allen Park in their bushcare sessions.

THE COURSE BUILT BOYS’ CONFIDENCE IN VARIOUS ROPING SKILLS FROM KNOTS TO ABSEILING, CLIMBING, BELAYING AND PRUSSIC.

Top: Year 10 Emergency Service Cadets building a raft at Bickley Dam; Year 10s Ryder Phillips and Lochie Elliott learning about snake awareness in the Australian bush; Year 10 Emergency Service Cadets practising their archery skills at Ern Halliday Campsite

Cadets FRONT ROW: Ryder Phillips, Lochie Elliott, Kash Braddock, Alexander Edis, Mr Howard Loosemore (Unit Leader – Cadets), Benjamin Vriezen, Zachary Mills, Michael Sebo BACK ROW: Mantague Smith, James Fraser, MacGregor Watson, Charles Hill, Aidan Coolican, Hunter Freestone, Spencer Clark, Charlie Clynk, Hugo Koks, Sean Christie ABSENT: Seth Cimbaro, Oliver McCaw

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LIBRARY Mr Brad Tyrrell Dean of Information and Learning Technology Pre-Primary students at Book Week

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N 2021, WE REIMAGINED THE Junior Middle Library to create two new spaces: the lower and upper library spaces. Although each area focuses on Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 and Years 6 to 8, all Junior and Middle School students can use both. They also cater for many Co-Curricular clubs, staff meetings, before- and after-school care, out-ofhours events and tour groups.

Little Pipers continued to develop as a baby rhyme time programme and has relocated into the new Junior School Library space. Ms Grech, Ms Perriam and Ms Goodison have helped this programme grow, and the expansion of the Little Pipers’ resource collection has seen increased loans to this community.

Little Pipers has been an area of interest for other school communities, who have visited our sessions and modelled their own zero to three-year-old programmes on this dynamic, engaging offering.

Our students, parents and staff have embraced the new Junior School Library space. The junior boys have delighted in the opportunity to relax in their own quiet space, and there is rarely an empty beanbag in sight. Students have made suggestions for the collection throughout the year, and we love to see them borrowing from the new books’ shelves.

Students’ passion for reading was evident during Book Week, where we entered Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds. The Library Captains (Lucas Kwan, Jaxson Lee, Jacob Ferguson and Saxon Clout) were a great support during this event. There were magnificent costumes on display, but a highlight was Mrs Hodges’ tips for disco moves. The staff performance of Chicken Divas is something the students will never forget, particularly the scene where Dr O’Connell laid an egg!

The two teams who represented Scotch in the Book Week Readers' Challenge worked hard all year to prepare and represented the College admirably. The

boys thoroughly enjoyed the lunchtime activities, with the Colouring In competition and Create Your Own Bookmark being favourites. The addition of Boggle, Pictionary and Forbidden Island to the games collection has ensured that the library is bustling at lunchtime and provides an opportunity for boys to mix with peers from other year levels.

We upgraded the Middle School Library space with new furniture chosen by the boys. Each section of the library now has a clear purpose. This year, each Middle School student selected resources to purchase for our fiction and non-fiction collections. The students chose engaging resources that have attracted much student interest and promotion. New Co-Curricular clubs such as Warhammer and eSports supplemented our existing Creative Writing and Dungeons & Dragons clubs. The Warhammer Club, managed by Thomas Lovegrove, will expand to an inter-school competition in 2022. Book Week was again a feature of our reading programme, with Steampunk being the theme, and included competitions and a photo booth.

also expanded our range of commerce titles, as we have many students expressing an interest in that field.

During Book Week, we combined efforts with the English department and Student Council to promote transformative reads.

We encourage students to read more challenging texts that present alternative views, characters and cultures through these titles. Our English department curated the transformative reads collection, with several selected books forming part of the Years 11 and 12 English and English Literature curriculum.

Finally, we welcomed Fleur Hogan to our team in Spring Term as one of our ILT Education Specialists.

This year, we have been refreshing the Senior Library with new paint, fresh vinyl wrapping on the front steps, and infographic pillars along the World News wall. We also have display shelving around our glass room walls, increasing the visibility of books and adding a splash of colour.

Lessons for Years 9 and 10 aim to encourage the boys to read for enjoyment. Through book promotion, MyReading and consultation with staff, students are encouraged to find a book, read and borrow. Students connect to the wider world and its relation to their English studies through a short lesson from the Teacher Librarian.

This year, a major focus of our collection development was purchasing selfimprovement titles on life skills, study skills, wellbeing, mindfulness and philosophy. We

Ms Rebecca Shiel, Curriculum Leader – English, as the poet Wilfred Owen with Year 12 students, aka the Men in Black at Book Week; Teacher Librarian Mrs Andrea Goodison with the Reader’s Challenge team

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MUSIC Oscar Clements Captain of Music

Music Tutor David Chidgzey performing at Scotch Rocks, photograph: Sophie Minissale

This year marked a return to the busy performance schedule of Scotch Music ensembles following a year of COVID-19 interruptions in 2020.

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T WAS GREAT TO SEE STUDENTS seize these opportunities and find enjoyment in the Performing Arts.

The Concert Band, a core ensemble for many students across Middle and Senior School, started the academic calendar with a bus trip to Kojonup to perform at their Agricultural Fair. Under the direction of Ms Wydra and Mr Walker, the ensemble worked diligently through some challenging repertoire and made significant progress over the year. One signifier of this hard work was attaining an Excellent grade at the WA Schools’ Concert Band Festival in August.

Jazz Night, held at the elegant University Club of WA, was an energetic display of jazz performance. Jazz P, Jazz W and the Jazz Big Band set a high standard with their ensemble skills and improvisation.

The night ended with a thrilling set by the Staff-Student Super Band, featuring classics such as Beyond the Sea and New York, New York sung by Year 12’s Will Oxlade. The night was a rare

opportunity for students to play with pros, including international performers.

The Combined Symphony Orchestra brought together students from Scotch and PLC to produce excellent musical performances at various concerts.

Conductors Mr Walker and Mr Goff provided brilliant musical direction and comedic relief as they rehearsed late into the night.

One of the biggest performances on the calendar for contemporary musicians was the Scotch Rocks concert at Rosemount Hotel. The night featured a variety of genres, and students got to refine their performing skills in front of an intimate crowd. Year 12’s Declan Reilly and Will Moffat-Clarke entertained guests as hosts for the night.

Arts Day was set to be an amazing showcase for the Performing Arts; however, a COVID-19 lockdown prevented it from going ahead. One positive outcome was the number of boys who set up their own bands in preparation

for the Battle of the Bands competition and continued to play together after the event was cancelled. We were lucky to see some of these talented acts perform at Live Music Mondays towards the end of the year. As usual, Live Music Mondays provided a great atmosphere for lunch on the Top Oval.

House Singing, a much-anticipated event, was rescheduled from Arts Day to a Friday Assembly the following term. The heats were tightly contested, although some Houses struggled to balance tuneful singing and on-stage entertainment. Alexander, Ferguson, Stuart and St Andrews House progressed to the finals, with St Andrews receiving the highest score for their performance of Night Changes by One Direction.

Thank you to all Music staff – teachers, tutors and administrative staff – who worked so hard to provide amazing opportunities for all Music students. The leaving Year 12s will take away lifelong memories of their time with the Music Department.

Thomas Newman (Year 6) in rehearsal

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Alba Guitars LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Mathew Laurenson (Director), Orion Hasluck, Thomas Gleeson, Oscar Coenen, Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson

Chamber Strings FRONT ROW: Heath Arbuckle, Alexander Thoo, Thomas Mengler BACK ROW: Mr Scott Loveday (Director), Harry Frodsham, William Moffat-Clarke, Declan Reilly ABSENT: William Mahaffy, Julien Montandon, Ms Cathi Olivieri (Director)

Concert Band FRONT ROW: Seth Loveday, Dylan Ross, Heath Arbuckle, Anthony Hughes, Oscar Foster, Jason Pocock, Alexander Buswell, Matthew Berglin, Rupert Arbuckle, Charles Major, Reid Knox Lyttle, Benjamin Hofmann SECOND ROW: Mrs Suzanne Wydra (Director), Mr Tim Simpson (Director), Austin Savundra, Benjamin Berglin, Emanuel Radici, Willoughby Sadleir, Jack Palmer, Daniel Weustink, Oscar Clements, Louis Wiese, Joshua Swan, Benjamin Vriezen, Alec Prendiville, Jialuo Li, Mr Matthew Walker (Director) THIRD ROW: Oscar Ho, Zephyr McPherson, Oscar Ralph, Rory Fleming, Benjamin Pritchard, Alexander Dore, Alexander Pigneguy, Thomas Byass, William Tonkin, Patrick White, Adrian Garbowski, Benjamin Brossard, Angus Treen ABSENT: Xavier Balnaves, William Gagen

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Flute Choir FRONT ROW: Heath Arbuckle, Rory Fleming, Alec Prendiville BACK ROW: Ms Penny Rinaldi (Director), Alastair Walker, William Tonkin ABSENT: Benjamin Brossard, Jialuo Li

Gael Force FRONT ROW: Adalbert Koth-Ofoegbu, Yin Chen, Konrad Michael, Eryn Richards, Yuanzhi Hua, Yubo Wang, Angus McIntosh, Michael Reed, Thomas Newman, Flynn Howard, Thomas Osling, Jackson Mills SECOND ROW: Tomas Robaina Chacon, Patrick Murphy, John Newall, Elliot Gaspar, Alexander Small, Daniel Welch, Charlton Balnaves, Harry Hristofski, OberonxSmith, Aubrey Mellor, Thomas Gamble, Mrs Suzanne Wydra (Director) THIRD ROW: Mr Matthew Walker (Director), Raymond Brodie-Hall, Henry Cash, Daniel Swan, Eamonn Maher, Oliver Payne, Matthew Hale, Oscar Herbert, Hamish Byass, Eugene Cha, William Carmichael, Austin Griffin, Tom Bowman ABSENT: Spencer Chapple, Foxx Douglas, Hugh Healy, Owen Ogden

Highland Rumble FRONT ROW: Angus Oakeley, Seth Loveday, Marcus Whittome, Angus Alcorn BACK ROW: William Carmichael, Frederick Chaney, Daniel Weustink, Eugene Cha ABSENT: Oscar Ho, Riley McKinnon-Smith, Kush Narula, Luke Rorke, Luca Wheeler, Mr James Chong (Director)

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Highland Thunder LEFT TO RIGHT: Matthew Kerfoot, Benjamin Ramsden, Joseph Harris, Milan Narula ABSENT: Oscar Clements, Mr James Chong (Director)

Jazz Big Band FRONT ROW: Charles Major, Austin Savundra, Adrian Garbowski, Louis Wiese, Andrew Walker, Alexander Merry BACK ROW: James Cowan, Alexander Pigneguy, Thomas Byass, Alexander Dore, Caelan Browne ABSENT: George Colley, William Gagen, Benjamin Hofmann, Anthony Hughes, Oscar Ralph, Angus Treen, Mr Luke Minness (Director), Mr Grant Windsor (Director)

Jazz P LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr Shane Pooley (Director), Mikhael Djauhari, Alexander Dore, Alasdair Orr, Louis Wiese

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Jazz W LEFT TO RIGHT: Andrew Walker, Hugo Silbert, Alexander Pigneguy, Xavier Dusci ABSENT: Samuel Barrett-Lennard, Oscar Clements, Mr Zac Grafton (Director), Mr Grant Windsor (Director)

Junior School Chorus FRONT ROW: Yuxin Wang, Ethan Palassis, Taj Cook, Grey Pearson-Griffiths, Lachlan Shadlow, Dylan Herbert, Neo Pentony BACK ROW: Mrs Angela Paunoski (Director), Daniel Maginn, Edward Jones, George Young, Jaxson Lee, Luyiming Wu, Jeter Lee, Miss Anea Duratovic (Director) ABSENT: Rowan Sundaresan, Hugh Twaddle

GUITAR MEZZOFORTE FRONT ROW: Eryn Richards, Ahren Mahesh, Ishir Bhaduri, James Stephan, Charles Burton, Thomas Osling BACK ROW: Mr Rob Spence (Director), Thomas Gamble, Xavier Vanden Driesen, Guillaume Daoud, Richard Gamble, Thomas Lovegrove ABSENT: Brenn Armstrong, Jonathan Gattorna

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Middle School Flutes FRONT ROW: Yin Chen, Elliot Gaspar, Alexander Everett, Ryder Campbell BACK ROW: Ms Penny Rinaldi (Director), Jackson Walters, Harry Mengler, Matthew Hale ABSENT: Tristan Ilse

Petites Guitares FRONT ROW: Noah Hubble, Harrison Dolling, Benjamin Elderfield, Otto Blackburne, Oscar Alder BACK ROW: Mr Mathew Laurenson (Director), Robert Mackay

Sho Tanaka (Kindergarten) in Music Every Day; Jasper Blunt (Year 12) performing at Scotch Rocks, photograph: Sophie Minissale

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Left to right: (visible from left) Joshua Cahill (Year 10), Alexander (Xander) Dore (Year 10), Mr Luke Minness and Adrian Garbowski (Year 9) on the baritone saxophone; Hugh Fellows-Smith (Year 11) singing; Photographs: Sophie Minissale

Saxophone Colossus FRONT ROW: Charles Major, Bowie Abbott, Henry Alexander, Alexander Merry BACK ROW: Louis Wiese, Alexander Dore, Adrian Garbowski ABSENT: Thomas Byass, Thomas van Kranenburg, Mr Luke Minness (Director)

Scotch Guitar Experience FRONT ROW: Siyuan Yuan, Oliver Cropp-Chabanne, Stewart Gifford BACK ROW: Mr Rob Spence (Director), Caelan Browne, ThomasVeitch, James Cowan ABSENT: Willem Campbell, Julien Montandon

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Seventy Six Shenton LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr David Chidgzey (Director), Mikhael Djauhari, Samuel Barrett-Lennard, Caelan Browne ABSENT: William Oxlade, Heath Smyth

Year 3 Strings Fellowships FRONT ROW: Yuxin Wang, Lucas Robaina Chacon, Nicholas Bunning, Tobias Gliddon, Benjamin Elderfield, Finn Buchanan, Eden Scott, Jack Dodds, Hugo Rigg BACK ROW: Miss Emily Gelineau (Director), Oscar Bolton, Reid Warrick, Oliver Downes, Austin Palassis, Charlie McClung, Lucas Edwards, Harrison Dolling

SCOTCH YOUTH JAZZ LEFT TO RIGHT: Zachary Rumball, Charles Major, Thomas van Kranenburg, Oliver Spurling, Thomas Sojan, Seth Loveday BACK ROW: Miss Anea Duratovicc (Director), Frederick Chaney, Alexander Buswell, ChiHim Chan, Benjamin Pritchard, Thomas Gleeson, Oberon Smith, Mr Tim Simpson (Director) ABSENT: Xavier Balnaves, Oscar Foster

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SCOTCH YOUTH STRINGS LEFT TO RIGHT: Simon Pocock, Ronan Leishman, Luis Nettleship, Jack Mayo ABSENT: Hugh Healy, Adalbert Koth-Ofoegbu, Mrs Katie Doyle (Director)

Scotch Youth Winds FRONT ROW: Zachary Rumball, Angus Oakeley, Ryder Campbell, Harry Mengler, Ezekiel Ritchie, Nicholas Livingston, Heath Arbuckle, Angus Newman, Harry Gibson, Charlie Robinson, Seth Loveday, Andrew Katsambanis SECOND ROW: Mrs Jennifer Sullivan (Director), Jack Mayo, Magnus Fleming, Luca Regli, Tom Falconer-Radford, Alex Betjeman, Harrison Wells, William Pateman, Hamish Middleton, Leon Hugo, Cooper Trumbull, William Golsby THIRD ROW: Alexander Everett, Joseph Finn, Benji Landau, Jacob Branchi, Andrea Aubault, Rafferty Donovan, Daniel Weustink, Wilson Fowler, Bruno Erickson, Jackson Walters FOURTH ROW: ChiHim Chan, Zane Levy, Bowie Abbott, Lachlan Dauth, Miles Edwards, Henry Alexander, Lewis Stepatschuk, Thomas Sojan ABSENT: Darcy Cocking, Myles Davies, Max Donaldson, Alexander Garbowski, Austin Hollier, James Hollier, Tristan Ilse, Thomas Lambo, Oliver Langford, Jialuo Li, Piers McNeil, Aiden Perrin, Alec Prendiville, Mr Tim Simpson (Director), James Stephens

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PIPE BAND Max De Nardi Pipe Major

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HE 2021 PIPE BAND HAS proven to be a strong and diligent community of boys committed to achieving our set goals and enriching the Pipe Band spirit along the way.

The school year started strongly with the highly anticipated Year 12 March Out send-off, which had us all enthusiastically looking ahead into the new year. While COVID-19 limited some performance opportunities over the previous year, new opportunities presented themselves with performances at rural events such as the Katanning and Kojonup shows and a performance by the Year 10s in Mingenew later in the year. Not only did these events develop the technical playing ability of boys, but they also created an avenue for the band’s cultural development. Long bus trips ensured phone batteries were as good as dead, compelling the boys to talk and find common interests they did not know they shared.

The A-team had a busy and rewarding year, playing at the infamous Ultimate Backyard Cricket Match at Government

House, the Hawaiian Ride for Youth and the Walk for Women’s Cancer, to name a few. We put many hours of practice and dedication into the band this year. Boys showed a genuine shared interest in seeing the band’s success and ensuring their hard work paid off. I am very proud of the sound we achieved and thank every A-team member for their efforts this year.

A big topic of conversation was the 2021 Scottish Banquet. An iconic event hosted by the Pipe Band community had a large audience of parents eager to see the Pipe Band at its finest whilst enjoying an extravagant dinner, thanks to the Pipe Band parents and catering staff. The night started off strongly with a complicated and highly practised marching routine that tested the marching ability of boys within the band. This included the Saint Andrew’s cross display alongside other complex, sophisticated formations. All boys performed in a professional manner, with great enthusiasm, which set up a good atmosphere for the night ahead.

Later in the night, the A-team Pipe

Band performed the new 2021 medley composed by Mr Murray, Mr Bailey and Mr Anderson. It included a complex assortment of hornpipes, jigs, reels, a slow air and a strathspey that showed the true skills and capability of the band.

This was followed by yet another new set, including The Lion Sleeps Tonight, followed by the fast, upbeat jig Nelson Mandela’s Welcome to Glasgow, which was undoubtedly a crowd favourite.

The 2021 Pipe Band leadership group has made this an incredibly memorable year, and I thank every boy for their efforts. To Mr Bailey, Mr Anderson, and Mr Murray, we greatly appreciate your dedication to the band and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure its success and that every boy enjoys their Pipe Band experience. I wish the upcoming leadership group the best of luck and look forward to seeing the band’s continued success in years to come.

Scotch College Pipe Band performing at Western Force vs Reds

I AM VERY PROUD OF THE SOUND WE ACHIEVED AND THANK EVERY A-TEAM MEMBER FOR THEIR EFFORTS THIS YEAR.

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FRONT ROW: Lewis Castleden, Harry Simm, Lachlan Bowen, Declan Reilly, Jim Allan, Thomas Lynch, Max De Nardi, Mr Craig Bailey (Pipe Band Master), Benjamin Ramsden, Mr Julian Anderson (Pipe Band Drum Instructor), Matthew Kerfoot, Joseph Harris, Milan Narula, Benjamin Scott, Oscar Clements, Thomson Unsworth SECOND ROW: Cooper Campbell, Max Thorpe, Thomas Sojan, Connor Mackinnon-Moir, Joshua Hooke, Marc Ricciardello, Charles McCarthy, Oscar Petersen, Edward Young, Thomas Harris, Liam Locke, Thomas Corrie, Lachlan Richardson, Charlie Lewin, Harris Baddeley, Zachary Anderson, Thomas Chalmers THIRD ROW: Oliver Gibson, Ryan Shine, Finnegan Harold, Kane Mackintosh, Daniel Kerfoot, Joshua Holborn, William Buur-Jensen, Joshua Cahill, Hamish Meston, Adrian Garbowski, Matthew Graham, James Anderson, Hudson Grant, Jake Unsworth, Angus Motherwell, Alexander Lee FOURTH ROW: Bram Ezekiel, Oliver Wandel, Mitchell Henwood, James Tan, Samuel Beattie, Geordie Hamilton, Banjo Harold, Alexander Pigneguy, Jarrah Withers, Alexander Russell-Weisz, Ben Walsh, Julius Kain, Arthur Bannister, Toby Maxwell, Gianluca Mastrocinque, Hugo Poll

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Left: Scotch College Pipe Band performing at the Scottish Banquet Top right: Connor Mackinnon-Moir (Year 10) and Jim Allan (Year 12) with the Scotch College Pipe Band performing at Western Force vs Reds Bottom right: Year 12s Milan Narula, Thomson Unsworth and Benjamin Scott at the Scottish Banquet

Middle School Pipe Band FRONT ROW: Ezekiel Ritchie, Riley Mckinnon-Smith, Richard Gamble, Mr James Murray (Pipe Band Instructor), Mr Julian Anderson (Pipe Band Drum Instructor), Lucas Marley, Cameron Sutherland, Zachary Anderson BACK ROW: Bruno Erickson, Oscar Ho, Jarrod Hutchison, Rory Thorpe, William Weaver, Marc Ricciardello, James Bowie, Thomas Sojan ABSENT: Jack Boylson, Ryder Campbell, George Gale, Oliver Montandon, Patrick Murphy, Abe Prendiville

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SENIOR SCHOOL DRAMA Angus King (Year 9), Daniel Boshart (Year 10) and Lochie Elliot (Year 10) in The Outsiders

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HE YEAR 2021 WAS CERTAINLY an eventful one for Drama in Senior School. Our first event of the year was Scotch’s debut at the annual Midnite Youth Theatre Company’s Theatre Sports Competition. The event saw a team of Year 12 Drama students compete alongside Christ Church Grammar School, St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls and St Mary’s Anglican School for Girls in numerous improvisation-style games. The Scotch team’s chemistry proved unmatched, and we came out victorious, winning the 2021 trophy.

Scotch will return the trophy next year as we look to defend our title.

The competition inspired us to collaborate with the Australian Institute of TheatreSports and host the inaugural non-sporting Public Schools Association Theatre Sports

Competition. Each school had many talented actors on display performing for a supportive audience of family and friends.

While Guildford Grammar School took home the trophy, all competitors thoroughly enjoyed the competition.

The Year 9 and 10 production of The Outsiders saw Scotch and Presbyterian Ladies’ College students transform into rival gang members of the ‘Greasers’ and the ‘Socs’. With leather jackets, greased hair and American accents on full display, the cast completed their characterisation process by learning fight choreography, which added to the spectacle of the performance. The set transformed the Dickinson Centre into 1950s Oklahoma, a time when Elvis Presley dominated the music charts.

Another highlight earlier in the year was The Laramie Project. Performed

by Year 11 and 12 Scotch and PLC students, audiences were treated to a piece of riveting, thought-provoking theatre on discriminatory behaviour in Laramie, Wyoming, in the late 90s. The documentary-style theatre left an impact on the audience, which resonated long after the show, effectively conveying the message of accepting people’s differences. Shortly after The Laramie Project, some boys wasted no time and joined PLC to take us to Greece, performing Mamma Mia. It was a fantastic musical where the production matched the talent of the actors.

Senior School Drama certainly excelled in showcasing students’ diversity of talent and skill at Scotch College in 2021.

THE SCOTCH TEAM’S CHEMISTRY PROVED UNMATCHED, AND WE CAME OUT VICTORIOUS, WINNING THE 2021 TROPHY.

Left to right: Samuel Bennett (Year 12), Robbie McAullay (Year 11), Patrick Stewart (Year 11), Charlotte Williams (PLC, Year 11), Xavier Houston (Year 11) and Isabella Ricciardello (PLC) in The Laramie Project

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Year 9 & 10 Production FRONT ROW: George Rowe, Lachlan Gooding, James Alcock, Oscar Petersen, Ambrose Nicholls, Lochie Elliott, Oscar Foster, Alexander Merry SECOND ROW: Mr Austin Castiglione (Director), Edward Searle, Bram Ezekiel, Oliver Hayers, Karl Evans, Finnegan Harold, Charles Bowles THIRD ROW: Thomas Gray, William Fairclough, Mitchell Henwood, Daniel Boshart, Rohan Bignell, Alasdair Orr ABSENT: James Hollier, Angus King

Year 11 & 12 Production FRONT ROW: Rowan Smith, Xavier Houston, Jasper Blunt, Xavier Dry, Samuel Bennett, Kieran Doyle, Winton Messina, Codi Cook BACK ROW: Ms Sarah Combes (Director), Julien Montandon, James Mahaffy, Patrick Stewart, Toren Edwards, Banjo Harold, Tobias Evans, Robert McAullay ABSENT: William Oxlade

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MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA Abel Algie (Year 8) as Alpha in Charlie Pilgrim (or A Beginner’s Guide to Time Travel)

Mrs Niki Browne Cooper Drama Teacher

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TUDYING DRAMA GIVES students the opportunity to develop self-confidence and self-awareness whilst learning how to work cohesively with others in a creative environment. This year, students have been developing their mime, improvisation, melodrama and selfdevised work skills and studying the text Lockie Leonard Human Torpedo.

Students also auditioned and were cast in the Middle School Production Charlie Pilgrim (or A Beginner’s Guide to Time Travel) by Sam Sullivan.

This fun and thought-provoking play has been wonderful to work on and challenged us all with many space-time continuum dilemmas. Students have worked incredibly hard to bring this new Australian work to life and demonstrated perseverance and commitment throughout the rehearsal process.

“Being a part of the Charlie Pilgrim cast for Scotch College’s 2021 Drama production has been a blast. Drama classes at Scotch are amazing! The teachers are always willing to help you and your group if you are struggling, and their advice is always a pleasure to hear. Skills throughout Drama that I have picked up on is what all of the stage positions are. Another skill I have learnt is how to have a direct conversation with someone without turning your back on the audience. All in all, the cast for the Charlie Pilgrim play is filled with some incredible actors that also have great jokes that really liven up the rehearsal day, especially when the mood is a bit down. I can’t wait for opening night and as they say, ‘Let’s go out there and break a leg!’”

“Nothing compares to the thrill of stepping onto the stage in front of an audience! From regular Drama classes to whole Middle School productions, I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the dramatic art opportunities that Scotch College presents. Even though performing on stage is the highlight, it’s not just about that. It’s also about the skills I have gained to get to this point. From studying different types of theatre to doing improvisation games in classes, I have been given everything I could have asked for in terms of classes and productions.

Another massive benefit of being part of the production is the new friendships you make, the most valuable ones being across different year groups.”

Magnus Fleming, Year 7

Andrew Katsambanis, Year 7

Left to right: Cast of Charlie Pilgrim (or A Beginner’s Guide to Time Travel); Year 7’s Daniel Swan and Magnus Fleming performing

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Middle School Production FRONT ROW: Adalbert Koth-Ofoegbu, Angus Oakeley, Alexander Thoo, Harry Hristofski, Aubrey Mellor, Walter James, Andrew Katsambanis, Foxx Douglas SECOND ROW: Campbell Grieves, Oliver Montandon, Daniel Swan, Findlay Gordon, Magnus Fleming, Alexander Everett, Patrick Turriff THIRD ROW: George Sermon, Lucas Marley, Jarrod Hutchison, Henry Alexander, George Jerinic, Abel Algie, Charles Bates ABSENT: Mrs Niki Browne-Cooper (Teacher)

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WRITING AWARDS AND PRIZES Dr Jeannette Weeda The Raven Editor | English Teacher | Enrichment Leader – Literacy

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HE LINK BETWEEN CREATIVITY and wellbeing is a topic of interest in current research. It would appear that engaging in a creative life offers increased resilience, perspective and a sense of “aliveness”. Not only is it a pathway to escape from the day-to-day, but it is also an avenue to understand our daily life. Happily, creative writing is alive and well at Scotch. Our boys do not hesitate to craft engaging and skilful writing with a clear sense of voice.

Again, there has been a strong response to requests for publication in The Raven this year. In the Senior School, over 80 pieces of both fiction and non-fiction work have been published across the four editions produced this year. These pieces are meritorious and engaging and are both enjoyed by the wider Scotch community and used for in-class motivation. Forty visual arts images were also published, showcasing the outstanding work produced in the Visual Arts. Middle School boys are now also able to exhibit their exemplary writing. The inaugural Middle School version launched in September this year contains 27 skilfully written 100word stories and 12 excellent visual art pieces. The Raven can be accessed via home.scotch.wa.edu.au.

Judging The Raven prizes is a difficult task as so many wonderful entries have been

published this year. Judges commented on the observations of life given, the quality of the crafting of words and structure, the skilful creation of imagery, the use of a writer’s voice and the overall engagement of a piece. At the end of each year, a panel of judges awards The Raven prizes for prose and poetry categories which are given at our Presentation Ceremony. This year the Years 9 and 10 Poetry prize was awarded to David Walton for his poem, The Old Oak, and the Years 9 and 10 Prose prize went to Bram Ezekiel for his short story, Real-life Vampire. The Years 11 and 12 Poetry award winner was Fletcher O’Connell for his poem entitled The End. The Years 11 and 12 Prose prize was awarded to Matthew Kerfoot for his short story, Storm in a Teacup.

We congratulate Pearson Chambel for winning third place in the nationwide Future Leaders Writing Awards for his short story Flight.

Five of our Year 10 boys participated in the Young Writers’ Programme, run for a whole day per term at the Fremantle Literacy Centre, housed in the old Fremantle Prison. These boys were: Jason Pocock, Ambie Nicholls, Sean Christie, Mason Ness and James Caporn.

At each session our students worked with other talented creative writing peers from across the state, alongside a published Australian writer.

James Walker and Kofi Raffan were asked to have their poems, entitled A Leaf in the Wind and Unnatural Imperfection, respectively, published in this year’s edition of Primo Lux – an anthology of winning poetry entries from Years 10, 11 and 12 students across Western Australia. This publication was launched in Fremantle in early December and both Year 12s were invited to read their contributions at the launch. In addition to this, many of our boys entered poems into the nationwide Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards and we received some encouraging feedback from the judges.

Likewise for the Whitlam Institute’s What Matters? persuasive writing competition.

A number of very fine narratives from our College were entered into the popular and well-respected 2021 Tim Winton Award for Young Writers. Statewide over 1,200 students entered this year and we were thrilled when Bram Ezekiel won two prestigious awards in this competition.

He won third place out of 15 finalists for Real-life Vampire. His short story was also selected as the winner of the Subi Voice of Youth Award. Bram had the opportunity to meet Tim Winton, who entertained the audience during the awards evening with his own storytelling.

The following pieces are the prizewinning works.

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Real-life Vampire Bram Ezekiel, Year 9 Scitech. I have never been here before, but everyone tells me it’s great. They tell me that the kids have so much fun that they forget to misbehave. Fantastic – exactly what I need for my two-year-old toddler. Distraction.

I look around at all of the activities. Seems like my friends are right, everyone does look happy and busy, and there’s not a toddler tear in sight. I spy a coffee shop over by the far wall. All of a sudden I can see my lovely morning stretching out ahead of me. Coffee and a muffin for me, activities for Bram, and everyone is happy!

This week has been a trying one. First, Bram got expelled from day care. That’s right, expelled. Except the lady in charge didn’t use the term ‘expelled’.

She kindly said, “You know, some kids just don’t suit day care, and I’m afraid your son is one of them. You shouldn’t bring him back.”

That’s ‘expelled’ in anyone’s language.

He was biting other kids, apparently.

Actually, not apparently, he was biting other kids. I saw the horror in his victim’s eyes every day when I picked him up.

Tear-streaked faces with plastic bags full of ice cubes perched on their legs.

Then he bit his older sister, who screamed the house down and cried for hours. An overreaction? Maybe, maybe not. Today I just need to find something to occupy him and wear him out in a nice, safe environment. He needs to learn how to socialise with other kids in a public setting, and I need to learn to stop anxiously googling, ‘signs you are bringing up a future serial killer’.

Does your child scream for no reason?

Tick. Does your child seem aggressive towards others? Tick. Does your child have unnatural habits? Tick. Clearly these are the signs that my ‘angel’ baby is fast turning into a devil child with a seriously scary future.

So, Scitech, here we are.

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I order my coffee and take a seat near a long plastic tunnel. I watch Bram toddle off towards the entry to the tunnel, his chubby little legs so cute in their little blue pants. He’s so cute … but so … vicious.

There doesn’t appear to be anyone else in the tunnel, thank goodness. There are certainly no other parents around.

I sit back and take a sip of my coffee, and suddenly the world seems like a better place. I can do this. I can turn my sociopathic son into a decent human being … hopefully.

My phone beeps and I glance down.

Work wants me – it’s my day off, but that doesn’t stop my boss from ringing me every hour or so. I am in the middle of composing a long, detailed reply when I hear an ear-piercing scream. I spill my coffee all down my top. The scream is followed by louder and louder shrieks; it’s deafening. Two men come running over from another activity station and one dives into the end of the tunnel. He emerges seconds later holding a little blonde girl. When did she get there?

Even with a red face and screwed up mouth, she is like a little angel. She has smooth fair skin, unblemished except for … a massive bite-mark on her cheek, which is oozing blood. The other man runs to the café and grabs a handful of napkins which he then uses to stem the flow of blood from the girl’s face.

My mind goes straight to denial. There must be some other kid in the tunnel, surely. Bram had just only started climbing through it. His aggression towards a total stranger couldn’t have developed that quickly, could it?

I head towards the start of the tunnel and decide to climb in to find Bram.

This is partly so that I can hide from the other parents, and partly to get Bram out before he finds any other victims. It’s very claustrophobic in here and also very stuffy. Suddenly I’m wedged in and can’t go any further. I’m stuck in the tunnel!

I can’t wriggle forwards. I see Bram up ahead, looking at me, smiling and waving. I yell at him to crawl towards me, but he just turns and goes further into the

tunnel. I’m like an inchworm, inching my way along the tunnel with the speed of a tortoise. The only way for me to go is backwards, the way I came.

Going backwards is as fast as going forwards and now Bram is out of my sight. This is a disaster and I feel a rumbling sensation in my stomach.

Finally, I get out of the tunnel. My hair is like a scarecrow, I have coffee all down my front and my lipstick is smeared across my face. I look possessed. I sprint to the other end of the tunnel to try and find my son. I peek inside to see him going back the other way. I sprint to exactly where I just was. I look in the tunnel to see him sitting in the middle giggling like a teenage girl. I put on a happy face, even though I am furious, and try every persuasive trick I know of, to get him out of that stupid tunnel. After a few minutes of trying, a large crowd starts to form.

They can feel my distress and they decide to try and help.

A lady inquires, “What’s your son’s name?”

I respond with, “Bram,” and mutter under my breath, “as in Bram Stoker, Vampire Enthusiast.”

Next thing, there is a chant echoing through Scitech. “Go Brian, Go Brian, Go Brian.” I can’t be bothered correcting them. Finally, my two-year-old criminal emerges from the tunnel grinning as though he has just been given a double choc chip ice cream. I grab him and hold him tight in my arms. Meanwhile, the crowd starts cheering and clapping.

Bram turns and gives them all an angelic smile and a royal wave. My vampire son has gone from zero to hero in a matter of seconds.

I slink out of Scitech clutching my wayward offspring. I am going home to google, ‘how to keep your son out of prison’.

Unnatural Imperfection

The End

Kofi Raffan, Year 11

Fletcher O’Connell, Year 11

He told me of an endless oasis, Both prodigiously hectic – and serene, A mosaic of flora and fauna, Less a jungle – more an intricate machine.

Broken is the seal of body to bed, realisations sweeping, What façade can be mustered, mask donned, Questions of self-worth arise, left unanswered a sense of belonging vacant, What must I live for if nothing is living for me, No missed calls from old acquaintances Heartfelt messages from lovers, Simply a means to an end.

‘Twas once pure, now corrupted, Interlopers from the West, Institutionalised the uninhabited, Unwelcomed holy guests.

A structure stood tall within a faux glade, Nature – disregarded and dismantled, Abolished as if were plagued, An inferior burden – to such hollowing.

Death provides sweet relief for the torment of reality, No longer a necessity for deceit, just honesty, Within nothingness lies consolation, No one to appease, or console, simply me.

Selfishness or rather self-love?

The imperfections were conspicuous, Although songs relentlessly filled the air, The sanctum’s flaws went dismissed, Songs of oblivion – without care.

Therein lies no feeling of force, but instead inevitability, Comfort within the certainty afforded by death Alike the final chapters of a novel Kings and Queens, happily ever after.

There need not be worry, simply acceptance, For the preordained is inescapable, the conclusion of existence.

A Leaf in the Wind

Holy are the final times, a finish line in the sand, Cherished are the reminiscences, Community and connection in loss, appreciation of what endured before.

James Walker, Year 11 Darkness, silence, lights of the night Giants of the cosmos drifting by, Oil spills of rainbow leaks Infinite stretches, seconds, weeks.

Before the end.

Gaping in awe, iridescence streaks Pitch-black beauty, astonishment peaks, An atom of colossal gods of the skies Surrounding mountains, glistening eyes.

Onto the left, the cratered sun of white Pale beams shine through trees of blight, Rustling leaves, owls grieve Rivers trickle, nature heaves.

Insignificant and small, I look afar Comprehension fails me, while I stare at the stars, And the rivers, the mountains, the wrinkled blanket of trees A leaf in the wind, billowing in the breeze.

And a leaf in the wind, I shall forever be.

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The Old Oak David Walton, Year 9 The wise old oak sighs, it has seen this all before; The horrors and atrocities – oh this is war, The oak’s branches lay desolate on the barren battlefield It’s once sprawling canopy, not even a shield.

War … the parasitic arborist, not only a woodcutter, but a cannibal …

Has come to devour the earth like nature’s own Hannibal.

It’s seen good men die for a mere metre gained, Oh, when will the devil finally be entertained?

The gunfire ceases and the battle smoke has fled, Now all that remains are the memories and the dead.

For as long as the sun sets at dusk and awakens at the break of dawn, We lay here together – future hope not forlorn.

Where violence is a currency and all men are buying, And, any man who isn’t, is a man who is lying.

Where hope is like a diamond, a rare commodity By the dawn’s early light, Oh, say can you see?

Where there are no ten commandments; no rules to adhere!

And I wish to my family, but I couldn’t explain And I know St Peter will call my name.

If the sun should rise and find me not here, Please do not cry, don’t shed a single tear.

For I will be safe and shielded by the old oak Its branches and leaves, now serve as my cloak.

Fear not for this is not the end, For a soldier’s peace, is a soldier’s friend.

And when the sun wakes but I do not, I’ll sleep soundly; I gave it all I got.

When I come home, I shall not be hailed as a hero For the heroes are buried there … guarded by the oak.

Whilst we may not see them again, their spirits lie In each one of us their voice drowns out their widow’s cry.

WHERE VIOLENCE IS A CURRENCY AND ALL MEN ARE BUYING, AND, ANY MAN WHO ISN’T, IS A MAN WHO IS LYING.

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Storm in a Teacup Matthew Kerfoot, Year 12 From above, Edinburgh was merely a monotone mass of snakelike streets melting and moulding into start-ends and end-starts of undecipherable chaos. A system slowly but surely tending toward disorder and chaos. And yet, most of those in the city were oblivious to the inner workings of the system – its state of present a result of the past and cause of the future. At least, that’s how some saw it.

Somewhere in the heart of the chaos was a dainty little coffee house on the corner of a dainty little street that once passed, you would forget the name of immediately. That coffee house had always seemed to Blair as being both there and not there – in a state of superposition – until abruptly, she would turn a corner and it would present itself to her out of the rank mixture of sordid cigarette smoke and morning mist that permeated the lungs of the city.

She would step decisively up the creaky staircase – taking in the woody scent of mahogany blended with the rich aroma of coffee – to the second floor from which she could glimpse the expanse of the city. As always, she would sit at the same round table that had the slightest of tilts so that when she placed her daily cup of tea on its smooth surface, the tea would sit lopsided in its cup. Blair always wondered if it was the cup or the tea that was lopsided. She guessed it would depend on whether you asked the cup or the tea – the tea would argue extensively, “I am most obviously not the lopsided one; I always sit parallel to the earth because of fundamental truths such as gravity and my state as a liquid.” And the cup would argue back, “But how can I be lopsided if I sit flush to the table? For all intents and purposes, it is the only thing that’s real to us, because it is what we both sit on.” And Blair would elicit the minutest of giggles because no matter whether the cup thought the tea was askew or the tea thought the cup was crooked, the tea would taste the same.

She’d pour a drop of milk in her tea, watching as it exploded in a milky-malty array of chaos and beauty. The milk’s white tentacles would reach down, down, deep into the depths of the tea but would inevitably slow their descent and freeze in brown liquidlike insects entrapped in amber, catching the morning light and sending it swirling to conjure an image of suggested life. And then, with one sharp, calculated stroke through the mixture with a brushed-silver teaspoon, the frozen fractal of milk would splinter in a kaleidoscope of shades of milky-white and malt-brown, infused with more gnarled chaos, becoming and unbecoming, until each molecule of milk and tea would lose that small amount of kinetic energy it possessed, once again stilled.

What would lie in the cup at this point, anyone could predict.

A near-homogenous mixture of milk tentacles and malty tea globules coalesced in an almost-opaque image. But Blair knew that the closer she looked, the more unpredictable the image became – no number of logistic-differential-calculations of Newtonian certainty could ever predict the position of any one milk tentacle or tea drop. No mathematician could ever shout

“QED!” because the closer they looked, the more chaotic a seemingly unchaotic image would become.

And no matter how hard Blair tried to replicate the sharp movement of the teaspoon each time she sat down to have tea, the infinitesimally minute variabilities in her first stroke would set the tea exploding, swirling and churning in a completely new unpredictable pattern of disorder – a gorgeous, grandiose supernova that was only present for that fleeting moment in time, because when she stirred her tea the next day, she would experience an altogether different explosion of milk-tea and teamilk, folding into itself in new a chaos pattern.

More interesting still, when she made the same movement of the teaspoon through the tea, with accurately replicated sharpness, but in the opposite direction, the milk would not coalesce back together into its original state of order. She’d note with fascination that the opposite movement would not undo the chaotic result of the first stroke, that it wouldn’t wrench back the milk’s tentacles to their original state. Like all else, she observed, its small system of order would be jerked uncontrollably by some strange, invisible force into disorder and chaos. Unequivocally beautiful.

She sat there on that morning of 1970-something, back arched, sipping on her storm in a teacup. As always, she would note with a slight frown and crinkle of her forehead that she didn’t particularly like the taste of tea. The corners of her mouth peaked into a smile, realising the absurdity of it all.

Placing her cup down with the faint clink of expensive china, she flicked her hazel-brown eyes to look out of the window within touching distance of her rickety, round table. In fact, it would be a disservice to call it a window, it was one colossal pane of glass, stretching right round the side of the coffee house, wrapping it like a large, transparent ribbon. Its surface melted and moulded, flowed and folded in on itself – the disturbed surface of a lake, warping into self-reflexivity. And Blair would just sit. And watch. Pigeons flying unpredictably, their wings beating, sending the smouldering, suffocating cigarette smoke around them swirling in chaos patterns. People walking, their boots making dull, wet thuds sapped of any resounding volume – evidence of greasy cobblestones made tar-black by age and filth and neglect. Through the dripping glass of the window, everything was ever so slightly distorted as light refracted in on itself; Blair could never be sure that what she saw was truly what lay beyond that glass. She heard the faint utterings of small talk outside on the street corner…

“Goin’ to be a cold one today, weathermen are saying 5°C.” Blair scoffed. “How self-glorified those forecasters were with their insurance of 100% rain and 0% error. Out of pure spite, the weather would soon bring something utterly unpredictable.”

“Why would anyone ever want to be Newtonian like those weathermen, anyway?” Blair deliberated. “If only they saw truth for what it – truly – was, a swirling, spinning, seething storm in a teacup that, without a doubt, tasted different to everyone.”

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Flight Pearson Chambel, Year 12 Magpie looked around at his little collection of shiny things. Each one was a small piece of the outside snatched up and brought home. Each piece drew him in uniquely and absolutely. Some were hard and sharp, others soft and scratchy, but none of them satiated his obsessive desire to collect.

So, he searched further, his beady eyes scrutinised every gully and crevice of the outside. Two disks of hazelnut combing through the evening vista. The sun languorously threw long rays of light from its perch on the horizon, coating everything with viscous golden luminescence. Deep shadows flowed and greedily stretched across the ground like molasses, eagerly awaiting the coming night. The tall gumtrees on either side of the thunder-path formed long processions of undulating, unchanging brown, wizened and wicked in their form. Wind meandered through their outstretched branches, rustling Magpie’s feathers. It carried upon it the acrid greasy stench of an approaching shine-monster.

These creatures terrified Magpie, they came roaring along the thunder-path with bellies full of two-leg-food-givers. Their shiny metal shells would accrue endless admiration from other watching birds, but Magpie knew the truth. Any attempt to snatch little pieces from the shiny carapace of these creatures resulted in birds falling still. Grim reminders of this fact lay strewn on either side of the thunder-path; the permeating stench given off by these would-be snatchers is temporarily masked by the foul odour oozing off of the shinemonster that had just pushed its bulbous body over the horizon.

It grumbled and roared and growled, straining to drag its gargantuan frame across the thunder-path at incomprehensible speeds. This one must be hungry, only one two-leg-food-giver was trapped in its belly. It raced towards Magpie’s home sending up a spiralling column of rustling leaves in its wake. It operated with a feverish intensity; foul black exhaust fumes poured out of its tail.

Suddenly, the side of the shine-monster slid open and from within the belly of the beast Magpie saw a dazzling spark. The spark coalesced into a dense circle of light, the sight of which dredged up a fierce primordial desire within Magpie. He had to have it.

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The circle was violently ejected from the shine-monster by the somehow still alive two-leg-food-giver in what seemed to Magpie to be a brazenly wasteful act. He tracked the circle’s fall with the intensity of a starving dingo hunting its prey, all the while fantasising about its place amongst his collection. The shinning circle struck the ground, clinking and bouncing along the thunder-path. Magpie was completely enthralled by it as it jingled to a stop.

It lay dazzling in the middle of the thunderpath, shimmering gold back-dropped against the pitch-dark road. Light bounced off the circle in a playfully lazy manner tempting Magpie with its bright attractive nature. The smooth regularity of its curves stood out from the surrounding nature to an alien degree. Further tempting Magpie was the colour of this mysterious shiny thing. So golden was its complexion that it almost seemed to melt into the warm evening light. It was as if the two-leg-foodgiver had snatched a piece of the sun and thrown it onto the road just for Magpie.

So beautiful was the circle that Magpie’s reservations and well-earned fear of the thunder-path melted away; he realised he had to dive onto the path to get the circle.

He saw in the surrounding trees many others coming to the same conclusion.

Suddenly, the air was alive with a squawking cacophony as birds, like so many soldiers rushing into the maw of battle, took flight towards the prize.

Magpie dived, tucking in his wings tightly around his body; the wind whistled and cracked across him as he pealed through the air. His eyes were wholly engrossed by the circle, the thunder-path rushed up to meet him. Magpie could sense the presence of others behind him; he would have to be fast.

With eyes still locked upon the object of his primal desire he flared his wings. Such was the speed of his dive that the air had turned into a thick, rendering fluid that tore at his feathers with screaming intensity. His joints strained in agonised protest against the air, his wing muscles a caterwaul of agony. Throughout this Sisyphean effort Magpie never lost track of his goal. He was bustled and jostled and pecked at from all angles but still managed to sneak his beak down and snatch the little piece of sunshine off the ground. Bitterly fighting gravity, Magpie beat his wings ferociously; he clawed at the air straining to gain height. Prize in possession and tracked by

a procession of rival birds he began to dart through the trees in order to escape.

Elise Bowman saw these events through her rear-view mirror as she drove along the highway. Her wedding ring formed the centre piece of the mad bedlam. Tears slid down her cheeks and coalesced along the edge of her broken jaw, like rain collecting on the edge of a roof. Once there, it mingled with blood and spittle before dribbling down her neck.

She couldn’t feel it.

The real pain came from her heart. See, the issue was that she still loved him, her husband. Deep down her heart still sung in time with his, but no amount of love could protect her from his alcohol-fuelled fists.

It was an insidious thing, love. Despite all that he had done to her, leaving him was still more painful than the blows. But, she had to. No matter how hard she tried she couldn’t fix him, and no matter how much she cried he wouldn’t relent.

So, she left.

She knew love wouldn’t protect her, but distance might.

The golden band of matrimony that had once bound, now tied. It tied her to the man she loved, the man she hated. She knew that in order to release herself she had to undo the shackle, and so, out the window it went.

Out the window, went the last thing tying her to the man she loved, the man she had to escape.

The magpie alighted upon its nest having escaped the flock. There, standing amongst its little collection of little things, it added another to the pile. Built in with the hard things, the soft things and the shiny things was a small piece of yet another broken dream.

The magpie looked up and warbled triumphantly into the evening air; it couldn’t know what the ring meant and frankly, it wouldn’t care.

The bird didn’t care about the woes represented, only the shine, and the way it presented.

The bird felt more satisfied yet still unfulfilled, it left the nest, still needing to build.

So outward it leapt Air under wing To find the next, Shiny Thing.

VISUAL ART

Mrs Katherine Green Creative Arts Teacher

students put countless hours into creating unique masterpieces every year, and this year was no exception.

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T HAS BEEN AN EXCITING YEAR for Visual Art, filled with artist workshops, excursions, incursions and exhibitions.

Summer Term started off with the annual Sculptures by the Sea, where Year 10 students engage with public artworks from local and international artists exhibited at Cottesloe Beach. Another ‘out of the classroom’ experience included a trip to The Art Gallery of WA to view selected artworks by Year 12 Visual Art students from all around the state in the annual Pulse Perspectives exhibition. In November, we made another trip to the gallery to view Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize exhibition, The Lester Prize.

Students have also been fortunate enough to participate in a variety of studio workshops this year. Collaborating with Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Year 11 ATAR students immersed themselves in expressive drawing classes with well-known Australian artist and University of WA multi-disciplinary artist and lecturer Andy Quilty. Students learnt intuitive and inventive methodologies for mark-making and explored a variety of mediums, enabling them to become more confident and explorative in their own studio practice.

Year 10 students got a first-hand glimpse into the creative process when Jennie Nayton visited Scotch College to speak on public art and her process in creating the pedestrian underpass mural commissioned by the Claremont Station Project.

Visual Art students were also given the opportunity to view an artist at work when Tamara Winter joined the class to demonstrate pyrography, whereby heat is applied to a wooden surface to create imagery. This demonstration was the first spark to ignite Brodie Haywood’s interest in this ancient art. The result was an artwork titled Perseverance, which won second prize in the People’s Choice Awards at the annual Scotch College Visual Arts & Design Exhibition. Other highlights from the exhibition included the Year 10 collaborative drawing measuring 2m x 2.4m inspired by M. C. Escher’s Relativity (1953) and Ahmad (Muddy) Sgro’s dugong-inspired sculptural piece.

Artist Tamara Winter demonstrating pyrographic techniques

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Year 10 collaborative drawing, 2m x 2.4m, inspired by M. C. Escher’s Relativity

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IT HAS BEEN AN EXCITING YEAR FOR VISUAL ART, FILLED WITH ARTIST WORKSHOPS, EXCURSIONS, INCURSIONS AND EXHIBITIONS.

Clockwise from top: Alexander Bushwell, Year 9, Visual Arts; Lachlan Flaherty, Year 9, Visual Art; Ari Coulson, Year 9, Visual Art; Year 9 students painting

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Billy Turnbull (Year 10), photograph: Derren Hall

SPORT

ATHLETICS The Athletics Team celebrating winning the Alcock Shield, photograph: Thomas Campbell

Tony Ghiselli Captain of Athletics

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N A DAY OF ATHLETICS THAT no Scotch student who was at the WA Athletics Stadium will ever forget, athlete or spectator, our Athletics Team staged a remarkable comeback to take out its fourth successive Alcock Shield.

Aquinas College was in the first position for most of the day and at the start of the relays was 64 points clear of Scotch.

Under considerable pressure, the baton changes in all six relays could not have been better, resulting in four secondplaces and two wins. Aided with an Aquinas disqualification, we gradually wore back the Aquinas lead. Before the open relay, the last event, we were seven points behind Aquinas. At the last change, Hale School was in first position, Scotch second, Aquinas third and Christ Church Grammar School fourth. In the last 50 metres, the Christ Church athlete passed the Aquinas athlete, resulting in Christ Church placing third and relegating Aquinas to fourth place. This resulted in us passing Aquinas in the

overall lead by three points and a narrow, exhilarating Inter-School Athletics win, made more remarkable as Aquinas had won the most points in the 100m and 200m sprints, with Scotch in fourth place.

The outstanding performances of our relay teams reinforced the importance of smooth baton changes.

While winning an Athletics Inter-School Carnival cannot be achieved without contributions from all sectors of the team, the performance of our 4 x 100m relay runners under the guidance of Mr Gale and his coaches was the key factor in our win. I doubt very much that such a winning comeback has ever been achieved in the 116 years that PSA Athletics has been conducted. It is the stuff legends are made of. It was truly a remarkable win that reflected the character and determination of the Scotch Athletics Team. It was a proud day that will be etched into our memories for life. The mateship, euphoria and connection experienced by the team

after winning the Inters were indeed very special, a moment to savour and an experience unique to a large team like Athletics with 142 students, competitors and reserves. The joy of winning is shared by students from Years 7 to 12, who train hard and compete together as one, representing their school with enormous pride and spirit. The benefits of doing Athletics go far beyond winning, for many very important life skills are reinforced Athletics was led by myself, as Captain of Athletics*, and Vice-Captains Oscar Clements and James Shaw. Leadership and our Year 12 athletes’ performances were a key factor in the win. Major point winners came from the discus and shot put throwers, on the track from the 400m and 800m runners, and the 4 x 100m relays Having won seven of the last nine Alcock Shields, this generation of Scotch Athletics has forged a special legacy.

The challenge now is to maintain this outstanding record.

Athletics Age Champions U13 Matthew Hale U14 Daniel Doheny U15 Cameron Schirmer U16 Marco Ghiselli and George Colley U17 Kalib Dempster-Park and Edward Graham Open Oscar Clements and Tony Ghiselli *Captain of Athletics Tony Ghiselli won his 800m race with a time of one minute and 56.7 seconds.

Rafferty McDonald (Year 8) competing at PSA Athletics, photograph: Thomas Campbell

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FRONT ROW: Max Hampson, Spencer Chapple, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Harry Mengler, Harper Banfield, Oliver Gooding, James Stephan, Jayden Clarke, Billy Mahaffy, Oscar Clements, Tony Ghiselli, James Shaw, Rory Thorpe, Thomas Ahern, AJ Merry, George Gale, Digby Gardner, Charlie Warden, Te Akauroa Simon, Harry Alcock SECOND ROW: Mr David Gault (Head of Sport), Mr Mark Gale (Coach), Cruz Braddock, Oliver Knuckey, William Pateman, Clancy Banfield, Thomas Brown, Henry Feutrill, Beau Povey, Luis Nettleship, James Liston, Luke Wessels, Charlie Banfield, Lucas Woolf, Zane Levy, Oscar Foster, Joshua Thomas, Jack Ashby, Reid Knox Lyttle, Johntie Schulz, Olivier Fielke THIRD ROW: Mr Michael Brinsden (Coach), Cambell Johnston, Louis Poulson, James Taskunas, Cody Curtin, Guillaume Daoud, George Hodgson, Tex Cross, Myles Davies, Matthew Kerfoot, James Holtham, Jarvis Banfield, Luke Schaufler, Tyler Messina, James Spadanuda, Kaleb Morrison, Santiago James, Luke Megson, Austin Roberts, Mr Anthony Doney (Head of Athletics), Mr Peter Burt (Head of Senior School)

Athletics FOURTH ROW: Campbell Morgan, Edward Gilmour, Matt Folan, Oliver Campbell, Tom Mengler, Rafferty Donovan, Bailey Banfield, Nicholas Paganin, Craig Dinas, Tane Hasler, Xavier Graham, Joshua Ledger, Kalib Dempster Park, Sam Bailey, Matthew Hale, Brodie Hayward, Oliver Stewart, George Stoney, Jonathan Gattorna FIFTH ROW: Mr John Sheridan (Coach), Noah Matthews, Sevvel Mahendranathan, Aidan McKie, Ethan Parkin, Angus King, Oscar Bird, Alec Prendiville, Finn Tuohy, Cameron Schirmer, Adrian Garbowski, Gray Moffat-Clarke, Patrick Hayes, Harrison Miels, Julien Montandon, Thomas Liston, Jack Armstrong, Joseph Crowley, Mr Richard Hales (Coach) SIXTH ROW: Mr Callum Jacobsen (Coach), Christian Melsom, Hugh Boxshall, Hayden Henschel, Herman Strydom, Sullivan Moody, James Mahaffy, Daniel Doheny, Xavier Smith, Joe Fonti, Alexander Garbowski, Rafferty McDonald, Declan Cook, Marco Ghiselli, Seth Cimbaro, Mack Wrigley, Hugo Silbert, Mr Tom Orford (Coach)

SEVENTH ROW: Sean Palmer, William Gale, Lewis Crump, Nick Vriezen, Henry Vaughan, Peter Hick, Hudson Weir, Solomon Short, Jack Cook, Jaxon Douglas, William Jenkinson, Sam Beattie, Jensen Westerman, ElijahHewett, Jack Kapinkoff, Mitchell Hyde, Robert Eastman, Will Duplock, Mr Cas Gabriels (Coach) EIGHTH ROW: Charlie Duplock, James Meszaros, Luca Green, Nic Langsford, Darcy O'Halloran, Cody Price, James Deykin, Edward Graham, Daniel Curtin, Oliver Gray, Angus Bowden, Edward Allan, George Colley, Samuel Barrett-Lennard, Nicolas Le Page, Hugo Elliot, Mason Ness, Matthew Turkich, Mr Richard Foster (Director of Co-Curricular) ABSENT: Ben Campbell, Elliot Cooper, Geth Dobbs-Evans, Loch Mactaggart, Max Mumme, Austin Prendiville, Elijah Pretorius, Oliver Wandel, Rory White, Mr Bill Biffin (Coach), Mr James Bridle (Coach), Mr Mitchell Clarke (Coach), Mr Simon Hope (Coach), Mr Matthew Jahn (Coach), Mr Josh Keatch (Coach), Mr Andy Mellor (Coach), Mr Max Mussared (Coach), Mr Bo Szalek (Coach), Mr Sean Szalek (Coach)

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BADMINTON Milan Narula Captain OF BADMINTON

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COTCH’S 2021 BADMINTON teams started the season with determination and the hope to give it their all this season. The team believed that they could take the Brother Kelly Cup. Before the season started, all teams were competing well at training to fight for spots in the teams above, which created a great culture at Scotch Badminton. After a delayed start to the season due to COVID-19, the boys were ready to take on Trinity College in our first match-up of the 2021 campaign.

The level of competition became evident as Scotch just prevailed with a 5–4 win against Trinity College in the Firsts. The boys went back to training that week and pushed themselves. This was clear as Scotch dominated the next two fixtures against Aquinas College and Christ Church Grammar School. The next fixture was against Wesley College, who were the favourites to take out this year’s cup and ended up being the team to beat as they swept by our team, convincingly beating us 8–1 on our home court.

Next on the schedule was Guildford Grammar School on a Thursday afternoon. After our heavy loss to Wesley, the team was eager to show the competition that we were still competing for the cup, which was evident when we ended the afternoon with a 9–0 win against Guildford. A notable performance from this fixture was Tim Imison, who won two out of the four sets he played with a 21–0 win. The first half of the season finished with a game against Hale School, where both sides fought very hard, and Scotch came away with a narrow 5–4 win after playing many three-set matches.

For this, I congratulate all boys in all of the Badminton teams for competing with such high quality and sportsmanship. I must also extend my congratulations to Head Coach Mr Ryan Foster and assistant OSC coaches Andrew Singh and Harrison Burt. Their undying support and passion for the game were what got us over the line in some matches, and their constant guidance has been commendable. I wish the future of Scotch Badminton the best of luck in their pursuance of a victory in the 2022 campaign.

In the second half of the season, there were some notable improvements including going from a 5–4 win against Trinity to a 9–0 win and going from a 5–4 win against Hale to a 7–2 win.

The attitude that each boy attended each training day and match with was outstanding and contributed towards our success. We ended the season with a strong second-place effort after beating every team except Wesley.

THE ATTITUDE THAT EACH BOY ATTENDED EACH TRAINING DAY AND MATCH WITH WAS OUTSTANDING AND CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS OUR SUCCESS.

Badminton FRONT ROW: Changcan Yin, Jim Allan, Milan Narula, Ross Whittome, Daniel Kerfoot BACK ROW: Max Weir, Mr Ryan Foster (Head Coach/Manager), Tim Imison ABSENT: Mr Harrison Burt (Assistant Coach), Mr Andrew Singh (Assistant Coach) Above: Captain Milan Narula (Year 12) pushes forward to retrieve a drop shot (foreground), while Ross Whittome (Year 10) lines up a winning smash in Scotch vs Christ Church, photograph: Derren Hall

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BASKETBALL Zavier McGillvary & Tom Lynch Co-Captains of Basketball The 2021 First V Basketball season saw many faces return from the previous season, along with new boys who FITTED smoothly into the team to create one of the best teams in the Public Schools Association.

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HE FIRST V SEASON WOULD see main competitors Aquinas College and Scotch be the frontrunners for the Blackwood Cup, as was foreshadowed since the leaving Year 12s had been in Middle School. With Scotch falling short against Aquinas in the first game, the boys made it their goal not to drop a game for the rest of the season.

With high magnitude wins against the strong sides of Christ Church Grammar School, Trinity College and Hale School, Scotch set their sights on Aquinas in Round 2 of the PSA competition in what would be a season-defining game.

With the season on the line, a gruelling game against the then-undefeated Aquinas saw the Scotch boys exchange hit after hit in a hostile Aquinas gym.

With Aquinas up by five points with two minutes to go after trading buckets for most of the fourth quarter, a huge three-

pointer from Year 12’s Tim Imison set the scoreline to only two points. With Scotch and Aquinas trading scores for the rest of the game until the buzzer, the final score saw Aquinas winning, 64–62.

As much as the loss cut deep with the group, we were adamant that we would not drop a game for the rest of the season in hopes that another team would knock off Aquinas. Scotch remained undefeated for the rest of the season with a final record of 10–2 and second place in the Blackwood Cup. As much as we did not get the fairy tale ending that the senior boys would have liked, it was a great final season for the Year 12s.

What characterised Scotch Basketball was the depth of talent, running an 11 to 12 man team onto the court throughout the season, with a handful of younger boys training with the squad to prepare them for seasons to come.

In the junior years, all teams represented the school with pride and passion, upholding the school’s core values of integrity and elite sportsmanship. The Year 9s and 10s demonstrated their year groups’ strength and displayed valuable talent, which has provided Scotch Basketball with such promise for the future. This was highlighted in the 3x3 competition, showing the passion and enthusiasm which so many boys had for the game, regardless of their experience.

Huge credit to the season’s success goes to the coaching staff. Mr Wood deserves great praise for his passionate efforts as an assistant coach, and many of the boys learned and improved upon their physical and mental skills due to his coaching.

And finally, Head Coach CJ, who has been coaching many of us since Year 6, showed how devoted he is to the student-athletes of Scotch. A big part of CJ’s philosophy is that the student comes first in student-athletes, where he held us accountable in both the classroom and the court. What we achieved with CJ goes way past a win/ loss record or a trophy. Not only has he developed many players into elite basketball players, but he has taught us life skills and developed all the boys of Scotch Basketball into men. All boys has a level of respect for the mentorship he brings that will stick with us for the rest of our lives.

It has been an honour to lead the First V team and Basketball as Co-Captains, and we wish all the boys the best for their future endeavours in the sport and their schooling as student-athletes.

Basketball FRONT ROW: Alex Jackson, Joe Matthews, Maxx Della Franca, Mr Craig Jackson (Head Coach), Tim Imison, Tom Lynch, Brodie Hayward BACK ROW: Mr Alex Wood (Teacher in Charge), James Deykin, Taye Barlow, William Wolfe, Rex French, Daniel Curtin, Zavier McGillveray

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CRICKET Nicholas Paganin Captain of Cricket

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HE SCOTCH COLLEGE Cricket community experienced a very successful 2020/21 season across all levels, with plenty of boys continuing to enjoy and improve their game. This was evident from the young talent in Years 7, 8 and 9 through to the senior age groups.

The depth of the Cricket community was exceptional, which became important as many teams particularly, the First XI, experienced several injuries throughout the season. The outstanding coaching and guidance of each team allowed many players an opportunity to stand up and enjoy a challenge at a higher level with great success.

As reflected in the dramatic last game, the senior teams had an outstanding season, winning the prized Darlot Cup, which began in 1901. Throughout preseason, many of us were quick to realise the significant depth and talent in the squad. Our Round 1 team, including six debutants, capped off with a sevenwicket win over strong Darlot contenders, Aquinas College. Our balanced bowling line-up and strong batting line-up was highlighted at the start of the season, which put us in good stead.

However, throughout the early part of the season, we batted inconsistently, which caused frustration throughout the team as we struggled to reach our potential.

A high scoring affair against Wesley College in Round 2 saw us suffer our first loss of the season. The team responded with a strong 87 run victory against Christ Church Grammar School at Memo Oval, with the younger players stepping up and steering the team to victory. Although the boys knew the team’s potential, we had luck go against us and lost our next three matches to end our Term 4 campaign in fourth position.

The holidays came at a great time, and we used them to reset as a team, ending with the traditional threeday game against Aquinas and two successful practice matches, which brought players back into form.

We started the new term in disappointing fashion, losing to ladder leaders Wesley with a poor performance in the field. After some self-reflection, we clicked as a team. Our batsmen began to score heavily; our bowlers lifted to take wickets and our team gelled perfectly. Victories against Hale School, Trinity College and Guildford Grammar School followed. We were having a

good run of form at the right time of the season with a lot of momentum.

Heading into the final round, we sat third on the ladder, requiring the top two sides to lose and us to achieve an outright victory over Christ Church to win the Cup. The odds were against us. Fortunately, luck went our way and, to the boys’ credit, our belief was at an all-time high. We managed to dismiss Christ Church for 64 in their second innings to earn an outright victory. The final winning Darlot Cup margin was 0.04 points. Effectively, if you added up all the runs scored during the season, we had won the Darlot by four runs.

We would like to thank everybody involved in the Cricket programme and coaches from the Fourths up to the Firsts, who all contributed in pushing for selection and being part of Scotch’s Cricket culture, which has a great tradition. We would also like to thank Coach Wade Wingfield and Assistant Coach Mr Bridle for their guidance throughout the season, dedication to the programme and belief in us as a team.

Cricket FRONT ROW: Benjamin Melville, Richard Walton, Alexander Melville (Vice-captain), Nicholas Paganin (Captain), Benjamin Chapman, Ned Gaffey, Hayden Henschel BACK ROW: Mr Wade Wingfield (Coach), Fletcher O'Connell, Jack Kapinkoff, Henry Vaughan, Ethan Frankle, Rory King, Edward Allan, Nic Langsford, Michael Arts ABSENT: Toby Evans, Joshua Griffin, Mr James Bridle (Manager) Above: Richard Walton (Year 12) on his way against Trinity College, photograph: Thomas Campbell

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CROSS COUNTRY Oscar Clements Captain of Cross Country

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N CROSS COUNTRY, every single training session and every single fixture is an opportunity to challenge your physical fitness and mental strength.

Our team lacked numbers, so we knew this year would not be a championship season for us. Instead of aiming to come away with a win every single week, we decided to get the most out of the sport by training and racing our hardest.

Mr Doney’s training sessions never failed to challenge the boys. We took on gruelling and repetitive running intervals, and the much-feared ‘tree runs’ on these cold, dark winter mornings. The otherwise quiet Memorial Oval would come alive with Mr Doney’s rousing speeches about grit and persistence.

The Cross Country racing season consists of a home and away round against each school and then six All Schools fixtures where every school

races together. The first race against Trinity College was exceptionally close, with Scotch winning by just three points.

This set up what would be a close battle with Trinity throughout the season. Later, we took on Wesley College at our home course in extremely wet conditions.

The boys were shocked to discover that a ditch at the back end of the Lake Claremont course had become a kneedeep flowing creek. Several casualties occurred at this obstacle, and we struggled to match the strong Wesley team’s pace. Another memorable fixture was the Guilford five-kilometre course, where we came away with a strong win.

Several boys showed big improvements in their consistency, and others gave it their all despite injury or illness.

The All Schools series was full of twists and turns. We managed to stay ahead of Trinity and Guilford Grammar School,

WE LEARNED THAT EVEN IF YOU CANNOT COME AWAY VICTORIOUS EVERY WEEK, YOU CAN STILL FIND FULFILMENT IN PUSHING YOUR PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES. finishing the season in fifth place, firmly in the middle of the pack. More importantly, we learned that even if you cannot come away victorious every week, you can still find fulfilment in pushing your physical capabilities, making sacrifices for the team, and cheering each other on. It was great to see boys turn into mature athletes over the course of the season. I hope that those who ran with us for the first time will continue, whether it is in Athletics, Cross Country or for personal fitness.

Cross Country FRONT ROW: Oliver Knuckey, Max De Nardi, Heath Muller, Mr Anthony Doney (Coach), Oscar Clements, Pearson Chambel, Rex French, Harry Frodsham, AJ Merry BACK ROW: Reid Knox-Lyttle, Oscar Foster, Tane Hasler, Thomas Mengler, Alec Aube, Joshua Hooke, Clancy Banfield, Harry Mengler ABSENT: Sean Christie, Lachlan Dauth, Joshua Ryan Above: Austin Prendiville (Year 9) at Cross Country All Schools Wesley, photograph: Thomas Campbell

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FOOTBALL Lewis Crump

Head Coach Steve Malaxos gives the Football First XVIII a rev up at three quarter time, photograph: Derren Hall

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HE SEASON KICKED OFF with a comfortable win against Trinity College away, where Year 12 Alcock veterans were met with eager Year 11s hungry for a taste of Public Schools Association victory.

A focus for the season was to put the opposition teams on the back foot with our speed through the midfield and our relentless pressure. In Round 2, we were tested early with a confident and talented Aquinas College. Due to the COVID-19 forced bye and scheduled bye, Aquinas had limited match practice before facing Scotch. Our experience and pressure were too much for our rivals, beating them at home. As our experience and match practice grew, the wins started to roll in. We won seven out of seven, and our confidence grew. Scotch and Aquinas became the teams to beat for the cup.

This set up a huge final match for Autumn Term against Aquinas. It was a tight first half, but unfortunately for Scotch, Aquinas

was too strong in the second half. The loss meant Scotch and Aquinas were now equal, with one loss each.

The boys’ commitment to holiday training could not be faulted, nor could the competitiveness of the talented Seconds and Thirds teams. With four games left, and each a danger game, we all knew what was needed. It started well with another comfortable win over Trinity College, giving the team a confidence boost, only to be followed by our second loss of the season. A hard-fought battle with a resurgent Wesley College saw us forfeiting a comfortable half-time lead.

This loss sparked a fire as we lost our one-game separation for the cup, leaving it drawn with two games to go.

Our motivation did not falter in our comfortable win over Guildford Grammar School at home, securing our hand on the cup as we went into the last game of the season with Hale School at

home. With wins and losses going our way, the stage was set for the closest thing to a PSA grand final. In front of a big home crowd, the boys embodied Scotch Football: spirited, passionate and resilient. Hale hit the lead halfway through the last quarter, kicking unanswered goals. Scotch rallied and replied with quick goals to achieve a hard-fought 15-point victory. This secured an outright win of the Alcock Cup. The game will hold great memories for the boys, spectators and staff for years to come.

A massive thank you must go to the staff who made this season run so smoothly and enabled our success. Thank you to Head Coach Steve Malaxos and Mr Guard, Mr Jahn, Mitch Clarke, Ryan Turnbull, Mr Bridle, Harry Sinclair and Justin Crump for their continuous support and guidance. We are so grateful and appreciate all you do. Without your support, our final result would not have been achieved.

Football FRONT ROW: James Spadanuda, Albert (James) Holtham, Xavier Graham, Joseph Crowley, Joshua Ledger (Vice-captain), Lewis Crump (Captain), Jack Kapinkoff, Alexander Melville, Max Mumme, Bailey Banfield SECOND ROW: Mr Matthew Jahn (Assistant Coach), Jack Cooper, Elijah Hewett, Josh Reid, Nicholas Paganin, Sullivan Moody, Jett Sibosado, Matt Galjaardt, Charlie Duplock, Tyler Messina, Mr Nick Guard (Assistant Coach) THIRD ROW: Will Gale, Tom Turkich, Maxx Della Franca, James Shaw, Edward Graham, Anthony Ghiselli, Ethan Frankle, Saami Welsh FOURTH ROW: Nic Langsford, James Deykin, Edward Allan, William Wolf, Coen Livingstone, Daniel Curtin ABSENT: Raquell Bin Rashid, James Bridel (Physio), Mr Mitchell Clarke (Assistant Coach), Mr Justin Crump (Manager), Kalib Dempster Park, Mr Stephen Malaxos (Coach), Harry Sinclair (Physio)

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GOLF Will Gale Captain OF GOLF

After an early wake up to a cold and dewy morning, we all gathered at the prestigious Royal Perth Golf Club and began warming up and focusing the mind. The Scotch Golf team consisted of Ethan Frankle, Cooper Stanley, Jack Tylich, James Winch and myself.

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OVID-19 ALLOWING, THE competition was back at Royal Perth after being at Sea View Golf Club the previous year and back to the shotgun start, relieving the pressure from having a big crowd on the first tee. Initially, conditions were tough on the hands and the dew made it tricky around the greens, but with the sun rising, temperatures rose, and it all dried, allowing for a pleasant day of golf with no wind.

There were a few shaky starts on the first nine from us Scotch boys, but as the day progressed, we got in the game and began hitting fairways, judged our lengths and sank putts, resulting in some decent scores, with James Winch scoring

the lowest of 86 for us. Even if the shots were not always going as planned, it was great having groups of different PSA boys to have a laugh with, and the pristine condition of the course eased the frustration.

As all groups finished their 18th hole, we met at the clubroom eager to hear the results after a nice lunch. The four lowest scores of each school were added up, and as expected, Trinity College came out with the win with their best player having a score of one over. Scotch ended up in 5th place. So, although it was not the greatest outcome, we all enjoyed ourselves, and it was a great opportunity to be a part of.

Cooper Stanley (Year 11) lining up a putt

Golf LEFT TO RIGHT: William Gale, Jack Tylich, Mr Chris Wisniewski (Teacher), Ethan Frankle, James Winch ABSENT: Cooper Stanley

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FTER LAST YEAR’S DISRUPTED season, all teams were hoping to play a full season of Hockey.

The first fixture against Hale School was postponed due to a COVID-19 lockdown, but luckily the remainder of the games were played uninterrupted.

In the Middle School competitions, the 8As had four wins and six losses, the 7As had seven wins, three losses and a draw, the 7Bs went undefeated with nine wins, and the 7Cs had four wins, three draws and two losses. In senior school fixtures, the Second XI team had a mixed season, with highlights being the mid-season reversal of their 1–2 loss against Aquinas College in the first fixture to a 2–1 win and Captain and usual goalkeeper Kye McCreery’s hat-trick in their resounding 10–0 win over Guildford. The Second XI finished the season with six wins and four losses. The Third XI had five wins, one draw and four losses, and the Fourth XI had three wins, one draw and two losses.

In Year 9, the 9As finished with five wins, one draw and five losses and the 9Bs with four wins, one draw and four losses.

The First XI squad had good preparation with pre-season scratch matches against Shenton College and the annual HOTSPURS match, captained by Andrew

Hugh Mitchell Captain of Hockey

Smith (OSC 2001). The squad also played the yearly Pugwash Cup, where the “Year 12s” took the win over “the rest”.

We started the season well with a 3–0 win against Trinity College. The first Walter Weekly Winner Award – created this year in honour of Graeme Walter and his selfless commitment to Scotch Hockey – was given to Henry Vaughan for his incredible efforts in the defensive circle.

A 4–0 win over Aquinas saw us come into the Christ Church Grammar School fixture without conceding a goal, but the game finished 1–1 with a last-minute penalty corner goal to CCGS. A 0–4 loss to Wesley College followed on a flooded turf. A stirring 1–1 draw against top of the table Hale was followed by disappointing draws against Guildford Grammar School and Trinity, but we finished the term strong with a 6–2 win against Aquinas.

The highlight of the season came in the replay against CCGS. A 1–0 win after a true nail-biter of a game; our winning goal was scored in the final 30 seconds of the game for which Raff Schinazi and Hamish Elliot were awarded a worthy ‘Highlight of the Round’. We finished the season with a 0–2 loss to Wesley, a 2–2 draw against Guilford, thanks to some outstanding keeping from Hamish

Meston, and a close 1–3 loss to eventual champions Hale confining Scotch to a fourth-place finish with four wins, five draws and three losses.

Congratulations to Tom Chalmers, Hamish Elliott, Digby Gardner and Charlie McCarthy for selection in the U15 State Boys teams, and Mitchell Hyde and Xavier Graham for their selection in the U16 State Schoolboys team.

Congratulations also to Oscar Bird for receiving the First XI coaches award and Monty Atkins for the Peter Freitag Medal.

The Hockey Dinner was a great success this year, with ex-Kookaburra Michael Boyce (OSC 1997) speaking about his time at Scotch and Tokyo Olympic Silver Medallist, Tom Wickham, giving us an inspirational presentation sure to put the team in good stead for next year.

A huge thank you must go to all coaches and the managers, including the fabulous Ms Webster-Blythe, for their commitment to coaching and organising each team, as well as big thanks to the parents for their dedication to their sons. And a special mention to my remarkable Mum, Kirsty Browne-Cooper, who organised the events for the First XI team this season.

Hockey FRONT ROW: Hamish Elliot, Darcy Walsh, Oscar Bird, Hugh Mitchell, Monty Atkins, Charles McCarthy, Tom Chalmers SECOND ROW: Ms Kate Webster-Blythe (Manager), Mr Andy Mellor (Coach), Oliver Warden, Kye McCreery, Tom Westcott, Matthew Kirk, Michael Arts, Tom Rowe, Mr Harry Paull (Assistant Coach) THIRD ROW: Angus King, Mitchell Hyde, Rory King, Hamish Meston, Henry Vaughan, Raff Schinazi, Oliver Perrin Above: Monty Atkins (Year 12) playing against Trinity College, photograph: Kirsty Browne-Cooper

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ROWING Ben Scott Captain of Boats

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HIS YEAR, THE BOAT CLUB took home the prestigious Challenge Cup, with the First VIII winning the annual Public Schools Association Head of the River.

With many boys having trained over last winter, the season officially began with a residential preseason camp in Albany, where the Year 10 and senior boys focused on refining their technical skills. The squad did not have much luck in the early time trials out at Guildford Grammar School and Aquinas College. But coaches made effective use of a December camp in Ravenswood and our annual January camp at Champion Lakes to improve our racing fitness. Programmed

by Max McCall, strength and conditioning were also a regular feature in the school gym, making us all stronger.

Over the summer holidays, it was great seeing boys from all year groups taking the initiative and continuing their training away from coach supervision. It was a display of great character to see people maintain their commitment to the Boat Club, having started with unusually low numbers in Term 4.

Coming into Summer Term, the squad remained dynamic when the first regatta was cancelled due to a snap lockdown. Ergometers were distributed to senior boys, and coaches ran live-streamed training sessions on Facebook. The boys saw this as an opportunity. Making these strides through periods of uncertainty was necessary for a year of incredibly close racing in all divisions. This mentality brought the First VIII to a win by 0.46 seconds in the second regatta and moved the 10As from seventh in their 1,500m race to fifth in their 1,000m race that same weekend.

At the Head of the River, all boys showed a real commitment to the process.

Despite it being scorching hot, they never lost faith, no matter their position or the conditions. Despite coming fourth the week before, the First VIII won by 5.87 seconds, demonstrating the power of teamwork and their intensity.

Thanks must go to all the coaches and, particularly, the First VIII coach Bill Hutton and Head of Rowing, Grant Ford, for their leadership of the Boat Club this season.

The Parent Support Group – led by Liz Scott, Fern Dyball and Christine Hendricks – also put in a lot of hard work along with many other Rowing parents.

This was greatly appreciated.

Whilst a lack of depth hampered our efforts to be competitive in the Hamer Cup, the Challenge Cup win is a testament to the perseverance of all boys. Everyone in the senior cohort was competitive for crew selection, which motivated those in the First VIII. Additionally, it was incredibly inspiring to see how the Year 8s went about their business when asked to step up and compete in Year 9 races. This, along with other improvements we witnessed at the Head of the River – with the 10Bs finishing fifth and our 10 Quad finishing fourth – were all signs that the Boat Club is guided toward a bright future in the hands of a resilient cadre of oarsmen.

Best of luck to all for the upcoming season.

Rowing FRONT ROW: Terry Zhou, George Purser, Benjamin Scott, Sebastian Salt, Lachlan Bowen BACK ROW: Mr Grant Ford (Head of Rowing), Jack Hendricks, Samuel Dyball, George Johnston, Mr Bill Hutton (Coach) ABSENT: Hudson Wheeler Above: The First VIII celebrating their Challenge Cup win, photograph: The West Australian

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O’Sullivan; their view on the game as an art form goes unmatched in the Public Schools Association. Credit also goes to Reverend Gary for his spirited cheering, and Mr Foster, Mr Gault and Mr Whiston for ensuring the smooth running of Scotch Rugby.

RUGBY Tom Lynch Captain of Rugby The 2021 Rugby season saw many new faces enter the First XV programme in the pre-season, spanning from Year 9 to 12. All players held the common goal to build upon the success and mateship constructed over previous years.

The pre-season saw a two-day camp at school, marking the beginning of the final season for the Year 12s and the younger boys’ senior Rugby careers at Scotch.

The pre-season saw the younger boys welcomed into the programme, learning the team structures and gameplay, and allowed the previous season’s boys to dust off any cobwebs where needed. It also saw Scotch host our biennial Rugby festival, where we invited schools around Perth to warm up for their respective seasons. Scotch took on Thornlie Senior High School, Wesley College and Trinity College in highly competitive games, paving the way for the season to begin.

In 2021, Scotch Rugby was a very successful season from all the years, with the Year 7s going undefeated, Year 8/9s only having two losses between the two teams, and the Year 10/11s having a strong season, demonstrating that we will most definitely see Scotch Rugby build in

strength and success in the years to come.

Something that I believe has characterised the Rugby community at Scotch was highlighted in the number of Old Scotch Collegians who returned from last year and previous years to coach both senior and junior teams. The level of experience and game awareness they brought to the Rugby programme is embodied in the success of all teams and is something I look forward to seeing develop in the future.

The season saw immense commitment and determination from the boys in the gameday squad and all the boys in the Scotch Rugby senior programme.

The long hours on the field and in the gym saw the boys develop a mental and physical toughness which Scotch Rugby has welded into its reputation.

Most of all, massive credit goes to coaches Mr Creighton and Connor

The Rugby Programme has grown throughout the years I have been at the school, and I believe it will continue to grow both in the PSA and Australia.

Watching the junior boys play on a Friday afternoon and the enjoyment and spirit in which they play the sport highlights the bright future of Rugby at Scotch.

To the Year 9s and 10s entering or continuing in the Senior programme, I wish you the best of your endeavours in the sport, regardless of which level you play at. To the Year 11s, who will be the leaders of the First XV team and Rugby at the school, I hope you continue to build upon the culture and success which has been developed here at Scotch. It has been an honour to lead you boys and the sport as a whole through this year, and I wish you all every bit of success that you deserve in the future.

WATCHING THE JUNIOR BOYS PLAY ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND THE ENJOYMENT AND SPIRIT IN WHICH THEY PLAY THE SPORT HIGHLIGHTS THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF RUGBY AT SCOTCH.

Rugby FRONT ROW: Connor Macaskill, Mack Braddock, Oliver Barrett, Simon Arnott, Mr Justin Creighton (Coach), Tom Lynch, Benjamin Nixon, Craig Dinas, Codi Cook SECOND ROW: Jacob Bennett, Remi Brossard, Kalani Locke, Timothy Scheepers, Pablo Munoz Morillo, Hugh Chapman, Oliver Stewart, Brad Avery THIRD ROW: Hayden Henschel, Herman Strydom, Thomas Macknay, Billy Turnbull, Taye Baylow, Joshua Eygelaar, Rory White, James Mahaffy, Sebastian Salt ABSENT: Jaymaden Chong, Matt Folan, James Walker, Mr Connor O'Sulivan (Coach) Above: Billy Turnbull (Year 10), photograph: Derren Hall

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SAILING Harry Williams Captain of Sailing

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OLLOWING A BREAK AWAY from training due to COVID-19, the beginning of the year saw a few unexpected challenges. But under the guidance of coaches Andrew Briggs (OSC 2016) and Adam Brenz-Verca (OSC 2018), we formed two competitive teams, and some of the younger boys stepped up into the First VII and Second VII teams, where they trained for their first State Championships.

Training extended towards the end of the season in preparation for the States, and the boys showed commitment with a great turnout and dedication every week. Experimenting with different combinations of skippers and crew proved important preparation for the States, and as the weeks progressed, our team confidence grew. The First VII team consisted of an all Year 12 skipper line-up; however, many of the younger boys were able to show their talents throughout the season, which shows

potential for the squad’s future.

place, missing out on the finals series.

The Scotch College First VII team led into the States as one of the favourites to bring home the trophy and take on longstanding rivals, Christ Church Grammar School and Shenton College. The regatta started slowly with delays while the wind was yet to be seen on the course, leaving the sailors frustrated onshore and keen to get racing. After the first day of qualifying for the finals, the First VII secured the top spot leading into the second day with six wins out of seven races, while the Second VII remained in eighth position.

Unfortunately, the Scotch Firsts struggled in the light winds of the afternoon finals racing against Christ Church and came home with the silver medal in the grand final. The Scotch teams finished second and seventh overall in a fantastic regatta.

We have plenty of new talent in the squad, which will be great to see in the upcoming years of the programme.

The second morning of the regatta brought stronger winds, in which the Scotch teams thrived. Both teams managed to secure more race wins in these more challenging conditions. As the qualifying round came to an end on the second day, the First VII extended the lead on top, ready for finals, while the Second VII climbed their way into seventh

Following the success of the State Championships, the First VII qualified for the national competition in Sydney, which unfortunately did not take place, leaving many of the boys disappointed but keen to continue the legacy.

A big thanks goes out to the team manager Mr Watson for organising all the training and events and to the coaches for all the work they have put into the team throughout the season helping the boys progress.

Sailing FRONT ROW: Erik van de Veire, Daniel Bower, Harrison Pateman, Henry Townes, Harry Williams, Orion Hasluck BACK ROW: Mr Brad Watson (Teacher in Charge), Stewart Gifford, Rafferty Noble Harker, Thomas Ostergaard, Matthew Hale, Joseph Chegwidden, Mr Andrew Briggs (Coach) ABSENT: George Colley, Myles Ross, Cormack Young, Mr Adam Brenz-Verca (Coach) Above: Scotch's Sailing Team at the Secondary Schools Team Sailing State Championships

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cup, but a loss and the side would fall to third place. An intense back and forth ping pong–like game saw the game at a stalemate (3–3) with 15 minutes to go. A Kaleb Morrison header sealed a fantastic hat trick with 10 minutes to go, giving Scotch the win over rivals, Hale.

Unfortunately, Aquinas got the better of Trinity, and Scotch finished in second place, one point behind Aquinas.

SOCCER Sebastian Reynolds Captain of Soccer

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HE SCOTCH FIRST XI SOCCER started pre-season strongly with a comprehensive training programme leading into the first game of the season. We demonstrated hard work and grit in a 1–0 win away from home against a strong Trinity College side, thanks to one of the goals of the season from Kaleb Morrison.

Off the back of a hard-fought win away from home, the first home game of the season was an important one where we hoped to create Campbell Oval as a fortress.

Unfortunately, two penalty decisions went against the Scotch team, and we suffered a 2–0 defeat to Aquinas College. Twelve goals in three games and only one goal conceded against Christ Church Grammar School, Wesley College and Guildford Grammar School got the season back on track with the Lawe Davies Cup back in sight. A tough loss to Hale School away from home startled the Scotch team, and reality quickly sank in that we needed to be sharper and more cohesive.

We quickly bounced back and got the double over Trinity at home, with Aquinas in sight the following week. Scotch

managed to get the better of Aquinas in a strong 2–0 win, putting us into first place going into the July holidays. However, this win faded after Christ Church got the better of us in a 2–0 defeat, making a championship win unlikely.

The team played in the School Sports WA Senior Boys Competition between the Public Schools Association competition.

This was a great opportunity to compete against schools outside the PSA system.

We finished undefeated in the group stage with draws against Hale and Lake Joondalup Baptist College, followed by a win against SEDA. Unfortunately, our run at the cup ended with a loss against Butler College away.

Nonetheless, this was a season to be proud of. It was one of many ups and downs, but it saw a well-deserved second place for the team who grew as both players and individuals. A further mention must go to the whole Soccer programme. Our Second and Fourth XI finished their seasons undefeated, and every boy participated and gave their all.

From the Junior Public Schools Sports Association to the PSA teams, every boy should be proud of what they have achieved this year. And, to the coaches for their everyday sacrifice, none of this would have been possible without you.

Back to PSA, two must-win games against Wesley and Guildford set Scotch up for the final game against Hale, and we were up for the challenge.

After coming out with two dominant performances against struggling opposition, we were ready for the last game of the season: Hale at home. There was no bigger game than this, a win and Scotch would guarantee a second spot finish with hopes of winning the

Soccer FRONT ROW: Winton Messina, Samuel Romero, Sevvel Mahendranathan, Zephyr McPherson, Sebastian Reynolds, Sean Palmer, Curtis Sciano, Kaleb Morrison BACK ROW: Mr Gyles Davies (Assistant Coach), Aidan McKie, Joseph Harris, Benjamin Ramsden, Cody Price, Isaac Gold, Liam Aube, Declan Taylor, Mr Joel Kandiah (Manager) ABSENT: William Hawkins, Mr Robert Mohan (Coach) Above: Sean Palmer (Year 11) looks for a pass to get around the Christ Church midfielder, photograph: Derren Hall

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was a tight ending to the day, putting pressure on the juniors. Unfortunately, Scotch finished overall with a respectable second place, with Christ Church earning a well-deserved win to make it a back-toback winning streak.

SURFING James Bennett Captain of Surfing

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HIS YEAR’S SURFING SEASON was short yet enjoyable. The team had a very successful year, placing highly in the Surfing WA Metropolitan Titles and the highly competitive Public Schools Association Surfing Competition.

To start the year off, we had our annual Inter-House Surfing competitions at Trigg Beach. There were many standout performances in the junior divisions, including Hunter Freestone’s dominant performance in junior surfing. With his home break knowledge as a Trigg Beach local, he ended up breezing his way to the final, posting high scores throughout the heats, securing his number one spot in the junior team. In bodyboarding, Callum Mitchell demonstrated his skills in some tricky conditions, pulling into numerous barrels and doing multiple technical 360 spins. However, some of the junior bodyboarders were not as lucky as Callum; many were swept all over the break via a surging rip, pulling them out into rather sizeable waves.

Although it was challenging for many boys, it was good to see them go outside their comfort zones and get involved in Scotch’s Surfing programme.

This was followed by the senior boys’ time to shine. Despite the small

conditions it is fair to say that all boys enjoyed themselves and there was a good atmosphere on the beach. An honourable mention must go to the one and only Joe Crowley. He demonstrated his ability to pull off many (some would say) interesting and unique manoeuvres.

He demonstrated his athleticism by somehow doing a headstand on his board while riding a typical one-foot Trigg close out wave. I have never seen anything like it before. However, these manoeuvres could not stop Mack Young’s dominance, coming out with a win in the senior surfing. Also, the senior bodyboarding saw a very dominant performance by Vice-Captain Ryan McConkey.

With such a strong, diverse team, Scotch had our hopes high walking into the PSA Surfing Competition. Our first two heats of the day saw a decent performance from both senior surfers and senior bodyboarders. Throughout the day, the competition became tighter and a sense of competitiveness grew in the water. Christ Church Grammar School demonstrated their strength and willingness to win in the younger years, with some very talented individual surfers and bodyboarders. This meant there

Coming into the Surfing WA Metropolitan School Surfing Titles in August, all boys were eager to finish on a good note, as it was the last competition of the 2021 Surfing season. Despite some late injuries and first-round knockouts, our team claimed several final placements, which saw us crowned the champion school over other talented schools, including Duncraig Senior High School, Prendiville Catholic College and Churchlands Senior High School. Senior Surfing competition winners James Bennett and Mack Young went on to the state finals, getting school colours as a result.

A thank you must go to Ryan McConkey, Mr Bycroft, Mr Galipo and particularly Mr Rugg for their countless efforts to make this year’s Surfing an enjoyable and successful season for the whole Scotch Surfing Team.

Cormack Young (Year 11) competing at the PSA Inter School Surfing Competition, photograph: Kirsty Browne-Cooper

Surfing FRONT ROW: Samuel Jackson, Tom O’Callaghan, Jarvis Banfield, James Bennett, Ryan McConkey, Myles Beeney, Max Thorpe SECOND ROW: Mr Jonathan Rugg (Teacher), Lewis Crump, Joe Edwards, Cormack Young, Callum Mitchell, Nicholas Paganin THIRD ROW: Noah Matthews, Hunter Freestone, Joe Matthews, Mason Ness, Jack Cook ABSENT: Aidan Coolican, Hugh Mitchell, Ryder Phillips, Saami Welsh, Mr Chris Wisniewski (Teacher)

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SWIMMING Ruan Van der Riet & Nicolas Le Page Ruan van der Riet (Year 12) competing in Butterfly at the PSA Swimming Carnival, photograph: Thomas Campbell

Co-Captains of Swimming

Scotch’s path to success in the Public Schools Association Swimming Competition has continued into the 2021 season. The depth of this team has grown exponentially over the past few years, a continuation of Jesse’s strong leadership.

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HE BOYS’ COMMITMENT WAS their greatest attribute and led to our success. To see countless boys turning up to train, in addition to the hard effort and focus that accompanied their loyalty to the team, was truly inspirational.

In the end, the enormous number of boys training led to the formation of our strongest team in recent decades.

And it showed on the night, not just in swimming, but the leadership demonstrated by the entirety of the Year 12 group. Due to COVID-19 regulations, we were unable to have a cheer squad present, so certain students took it upon themselves to form a cheer squad and really get around the boys racing; the other schools quickly followed suit.

What really stood out to me was not the winning, but the determination of every boy in every race. One memorable moment was watching the Under 15 division’s two-medley relay when this

Scotch boy swam his heart out to just touch out the Hale School boy next to him. These are the moments which differentiate us, Scotch boys, from the rest: the determination and, I paraphrase Mr Doney when I say this, the “guts” of the boys to put themselves out there and compete proudly for the College.

On the behalf of the Year 12s in the team, we can definitely say that the 2021 PSA Senior Swimming Carnival was a night that will not be forgotten. We were extremely impressed by the sheer volume of cheering emitted, even with no assigned cheer squad. It is a testament to the team’s culture and attitude that, despite coming short of the win, we still cheered and celebrated the loudest and proudest of all.

Thank you, particularly to the staff and parents for this season. It is no coincidence that since Ryan Steenkamp began as the Head of Swimming last year, the team has improved significantly.

Although he is an incredibly humble individual, he deserves recognition and praise for the excellent job he has done in the last two years. Thank you to the assistant coaches Thurston, Bella and Jesse for helping out Ryan, and ourselves, in managing such a big team of boys. A big thank you to the parents as well, they really stepped up to the challenge this year in supporting the boys. Although they could not be at the venue to cheer us on, none of our success would be possible without your support.

Finally, to the swim team of 2021, we cannot thank you enough for making it such a memorable year for all the Year 12s.

We are sure that the College’s Swimming success will continue under the leadership of Ryan and the assistant coaches far into the future. We look forward to seeing what is to come for the team.

THE BOYS’ COMMITMENT WAS THEIR GREATEST ATTRIBUTE AND LED TO OUR SUCCESS

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FRONT ROW: Cole McLarty, Matthew Howie, Noah Matthews, Declan Cook, Mr Edward Grant (Assistant Coach), Nicolas Le Page, Mr Ryan Steenkamp (Head of Swimming), Ruan van der Riet, Mr Thurston Hewitt (Assistant Coach), Macsen Friday, Mr Peter Burt (Assistant Manager), Raffael Torre, Joseph Crowley, Jarvis Banfield SECOND ROW: Henry Cooper, William Marshall, Elijah Hewett, Fraser Davis, Simon Arnott, Bailey Thomson, Taye Barlow, Cody Price, Tony Ghiselli, Rory White, Oscar Bird, Lewis Crump, Matthew Galjaardt THIRD ROW: Daniel LeClezio, Johntie Schulz, Andrea Aubault, Patrick Robinson, Clancy Banfield, Cruz Braddock, James Mitchell, Jack Ashby, Thomas Sojan, Will Howie, Leighton Young, Finn Gordon, Abe Prendiville, Kristian Hunter

Swimming FOURTH ROW: Austin Prendiville, Axel Gamble, Matthew Nathan, Ethan Bartholomaeus, Cooper Campbell, Max Thorpe, Oliver Gooding, Alexander Riley, James Stephan, Tom Ahern, Tom Falconer-Radford, Harper Banfield, Chris Nathan, Caden Hart, Zachary Anderson, Charlie Warden, Harry Alcock FIFTH ROW: Myles Beeney, Thomas Simich, Raf Donovan, Charlie Banfield, Rory Thorpe, Harry Alexander, Oliver Warden, Alec Aube, Zachary Mills, George Hodgson, Bo O'Neill, Bailey Alexander, Guillaume Daoud, Santiago James, Isaac Smith, Jake Taboni SIXTH ROW: Jarrad Coppen, Stewart Gifford, Finn Harland, Kash Braddock, Bailey Banfield, Sam Bailey, Lucas Hyde, Benjamin Pritchard, Hugh Boxshall, Jason Rietveld, Jonnie Smirk, Alec Prendiville, Mack Williams, Sebastian Houston, Tex Cross, Tommy Clements

SEVENTH ROW: Marco Ghiselli, Ben Marris, Alexander Garbowski, Will Jenkinson, Kalani Locke, Harrison Hammond, Kyle de Bruin, Jake Marshall, Sebastian Salt, Ben Simpson, Timothy Scheepers, Leo Digby, James Mahaffy, Xavier Smith, Rafferty McDonald, Harry Clark, Mack Wrigley EIGHTH ROW: Mitchell Langdon, Liam Henwood, Daniel Boshart, Finn Wright, Nic Langsford, Joe Matthews, Jack Tylich, Nelson Hegge, Tim Hardcastle, Rusty McIntosh, Matthew Turkich, Patrick White, Hunter Freestone, Oscar Rogers, Hugo Silbert ABSENT: Brodie Donkin, Toby Evans, Richard Gamble, Mitch Hewitt, Matthew Howard, Gabriel Huberman, Jacob Pope

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TENNIS Ryan McConkey Captain of Tennis

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ITH A STRONG TEAM FULL of talent and tremendous depth, the boys knew our potential and were eager to make their mark as one of the top teams in the Public Schools Association, continuing Scotch’s rich history as a successful tennis school.

The season commenced with the appointment of Mr Matt Bradley as the new manager of the First VIII and the addition of another highly skilled coach, Scott Webster (OSC 2013), working alongside Jack Dowland (OSC 2013) in his final year as coach. This created a fresh and competitive environment at training leading up to the season, fuelling the boys’ hunger for victory.

The team’s strength was evident early on with 24–0 victories against Aquinas College and Wesley College in our first two fixtures. Round 3 came around quickly with a home game against Christ Church Grammar School – a clear threat to us. To everyone’s surprise, Scotch thundered over Christ Church with ease,

taking out the fixture 23–1, with a display of quality tennis and great performances from the whole team. The remainder of the Spring Term fixtures were convincing clean sweeps, winning all and losing no more than three sets to any school.

At the commencement of this year, Scotch was the team to beat. The fixtures were announced, and the Christ Church game was set for the final round, meaning the boys had to continue to work hard, test each other and sharpen their skills.

Subsequently, the team enjoyed dominant performances against Aquinas, Wesley, Trinity College, Guildford Grammar School and Hale School.

Coming into the last round, Scotch had already secured the Corr Cup, but we were determined to complete the season in a proper fashion. We knew it was going to be tough, and Christ Church put up a tremendous fight. However, we proved our strength, taking out the day 16–8 and claiming the Corr Cup in great style with an undefeated season that was one to remember.

This fantastic season was the product of a great Year 12 leadership group with Will Hudson as Vice-Captain, ably supported

by Max Weir, Sam Gray and Wesley Huang, who effectively strengthened the culture for the younger boys: Jacques Creighton, Austin Prendiville, Jurie Terblanche, Ben Walsh and Oscar Warner.

As a team, we must extend our gratitude to the coaches Jack and Scott and the manager, Mr Bradley, for their support and commitment towards the team, which played a vital role in our success.

Scotch’s successful Tennis season was seen not only at the First VIII level but throughout the lower teams. Both the Second VIII and Third VIII teams were able to finish the season in a convincing manner, only losing a total of two fixtures. With very strong performances across all levels of Tennis, it is clear that the College can look forward to building upon the success experienced during the 2021 season.

Tennis FRONT ROW: Oscar Warner, Jurie Terblanche, Ryan McConkey, William Hudson, Austin Prendiville BACK ROW: Mr Matt Bradley (Manager), Ben Walsh, Sam Gray, Max Weir, Wesley Huang ABSENT: Jacques Creighton, Mr Jack Dowland (Coach), Mr Scott Webster(Coach)

Above: Captain of Tennis Ryan McConkey (Year 12), photograph: Thomas Campbell

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VOLLEYBALL Bailey Thomson & Cody Price Co-Captains of Volleyball

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E ARE PROUD OF SCOTCH’S depth in Volleyball this season.

After an extraordinarily close WA Schools Cup victory to kick off the preseason, spirit and morale were high from the group coming into the opening games of the Public Schools Association season.

The season started with introducing many new boys to the Firsts team, coming from other divisions or returning to Volleyball after some time. With the team not having played many games together and thus lacking some team chemistry, we found it challenging to get started. After a few close losses to some impressive teams from Aquinas College, Hale School and Wesley College, we got our foothold in our game against Guildford Grammar School, showing off our significantly improved skills and game sense, along with the chemistry we had built.

After some progressive holiday training throughout Summer Term, we put up more of a fight to the other schools.

We managed to get to five sets against

Christ Church Grammar School and maintained parity with the top team Hale for the sets, only losing grasp in the final moments.

I must thank both team manager Oscar Burke and Coach Matt Hennig for holding us together through the tough season and being the first down and last to leave at training. They both dedicated considerable hours to help us improve as a team, from individual skills to team cohesion.

To the parents, thank you for the arvo pick-ups, watching games and overall support. It was very much appreciated.

Looking back on the season, from our first scratch match against Hale (our first game as a team) to our final game against Christ Church, or our last game against Hale, it is really quite impressive to see how far we have come as a team.

We look forward to seeing the coming Scotch team grow and put up a fight to the top schools.

Seconds Volleyball Team celebrating a win against Christ Church Grammar School; Lewis Crump (Year 12) with a pass back to the setter Connor Christensen (Year 11)

Volleyball FRONT ROW: Bevan Gardner, Cody Price, Mr Oscar Burke (Manager), Bailey Thomson, Bradley Avery BACK ROW: Anakin Bachofen von Echt, Lewis Crump, Nelson Hegge, Timothy Scheepers ABSENT: Connor Christensen, Mr Matt Hennig (Coach)

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WATER POLO Will Marshall Captain of Water Polo

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HIS YEAR, SCOTCH WATER Polo experienced different measures of success, with the major improvement being the camaraderie amongst the team and players.

Having come off a Dickinson Cupwinning season, many of the older boys were determined to go back-to-back, with the team embracing the difficult challenge ahead. With an abundance of experience both in school and club water polo amongst the players, we knew that we were in with a good chance.

First up was the hardest game of the season: taking on the renowned Aquinas College. After our brief one-week preseason training period, we were in the pool once again. Unfortunately, our excitement got the best of us despite our best efforts, with the team falling short by four goals due to a lack of composure and poor defence.

Despite losing this first match, the boys held their heads up high and continued to train and play in a manner that represented the school proudly. The following two weeks saw Scotch win two games by just one goal each, thanks to grizzly veteran Fraser Davis scoring a last-second goal against Wesley College and star player, Tom Simich, scoring a cross-cage shot in the dying minutes of the Christ Church Grammar School game to get the team over the line.

The remainder of Spring Term saw Scotch defeat Trinity College, Hale School and Guildford Grammar School, with the team going into the break with just one loss.

Due to our best friend COVID-19, the team could not reunite until the second week of Summer Term, where we played Aquinas College first up once again. In what was the best game of the season, Scotch narrowly lost, with Sam Lodge being an unstoppable force in goals and Rory White displaying an array of difficult shots in attack.

In the same fashion as the previous term, Scotch finished off the season with just two losses to Aquinas, ending in a healthy second place.

Despite not having won the cup, this season displayed what we were really trying to achieve as a team. As consistently referenced by our coach, it did not matter whether we won games or not; what mattered was that we walked away from every game proud of our efforts. And, as a player of this team, I can say that we achieved that together.

This camaraderie and mateship continued throughout the Seconds team, with their commitment to early morning sessions and games displaying the level of depth and passion amongst Scotch Water Polo.

A large thank you must go out to Mr Tresise, who coached and managed us throughout the season, as well as Mr Foster, who put our fixtures together and Dr O’Connell, who came down to just about every second game.

Water Polo FRONT ROW: Isaac Smith, Matt Howie, Will Marshall, Sebastian Houston, Thomas Simich, Will Howie SECOND ROW: Mr Peter Tresise (Coach), Kalani Locke, Jake Marshall, Rory White, Kyle de Bruin, Mack Williams THIRD ROW: Declan Cook, Fraser Davis, Sam Lodge, Simon Arnott

Above: Will Marshall (Year 12), photograph: Thomas Campbell

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OUT OF

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EXPEDITIONS Mr Shawn Brogden Curriculum Leader – Outdoor Education

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N JULY, OUR YEAR 10 EXPEDITIONS ventured north to Exmouth to undertake sea kayaking or diving.

Students were blessed with not only wonderful weather and ocean conditions but our Headmaster Dr Alec O’Connell, who joined the sea kayak journey up the Ningaloo Coast.

The sea kayak trip provided boys with the opportunity to paddle short sections of the Ningaloo Coast, camp on secluded and remote beaches and snorkel with an abundance of sea creatures. Boys were left wondering what sea creature they had not seen. This all culminated with a day out on the whale shark tour boats where they just kept ticking off sightings of creatures of the sea.

The dive trip, which had students complete their open water scuba ticket, was no different. After they completed several dives then finished with a day out on the whale shark boat, they too were left wondering: “What next?”

In September, our second-round expeditions ventured into Margaret River, Dwellingup and Karijini. We challenged students to extend themselves physically and mentally. Each student chose an outdoor recreational skill they wished to expand on and continue beyond the Year 10 programme.

This saw some very serious and technical mountain bike lessons on tracks and trails around Dwellingup. The canoe expedition went beyond the known sections of the Murray River to explore Grade 2 and 3 rapids down the Middle Murray in what was an epic day of paddling.

Meanwhile, in Margaret River, surfers took on barrel riding clinics with some of WA’s top coaches in perfect conditions. The quote of the day: “Mum, I got a super sick barrel today!”

is “COLD”, however, this momentary discomfort was surpassed by the amazing gorge formations. We take boys into areas of the park that the public is not permitted and are lucky to have guides with the skills and permissions to do so.

Finally, the climbing and caving trip explored rope only accessible caves around Margaret River and had a very challenging day at Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs, where most boys took on the Steel Wall – a 40-metre vertical abseil.

Thanks to all the students for their willing and at times passionate participation and the academic staff that make these trips possible.

The Cape to Cape boys enjoyed stellar nights under the stars and good camaraderie on the walk while boys in Karijini discovered that cold water really

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Clockwise from left: The morning after the 50 Mile Walk; (Left to right) Scotch teachers Mr Nick Guard, Ms Lisa Evans with PLC staff; Students on their breakfast break on the 50 Mile Walk

50 MILE WALK Mr Scott Galipo Shearer House Head The 35th annual 50 Mile Walk took place over the long weekend in June. Scotch was rapt to welcome the Presbyterian Ladies’ College staff and students back for this event, which again saw lots of boys and girls sign up for the challenge.

were well ahead of schedule as they approached the dinner stop, keeping the support crew on their toes at all times.

Parents met the walkers at the dinner stop, helping boost spirits and encouraging the walkers to finish the challenge.

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Just after 8pm, students and staff walked into Moray to the sound of bagpipes filling the night sky, having completed the walk in record time. All credit must go to the Year 11 boys from Anderson, Shearer and Stuart House who undertook this gruelling challenge, along with the PLC girls and staff from both schools. And a special mention goes to Mr Liam Sullivan from PLC for his contributions in making the event a huge success.

HE EVENT CONTINUES TO evolve each year, but it is the dedicated and passionate staff who ensure the 50 Mile Walk keeps running. This year we were fortunate to welcome Mr Oscar Burke for the first time, along with stalwarts Ms Lisa Evans, Mr Nick Guard, Mrs Prudence Bermingham, Mr David Kyle and Ms Shaye Pett.

Warm clothes and head torches were the order for the start of the walk, as students

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departed Moray at 3.45am. The group set a cracking pace and were well ahead of schedule when they met the support crew for breakfast at King Jarrah Form.

Unfortunately, a few students fell ill in the first few hours and were unable to re-join the walk, but thankfully the rest of the group forged ahead.

The walkers maintained a steady pace throughout the day, with the gap between the front and back of the group kept to a minimum. This meant that the group

ROTTNEST ISLAND YEAR 9 CAMP Bram Ezekiel Year 9

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O QUOTE MR DONEY, “No bulldust” is an accurate description of this camp. As well as seeing the beautiful sights of Rottnest Island and snorkelling in astonishing beaches, this was an amazing opportunity for all the boys in Year 9 to connect with one another in a non-school environment. The connection does not stop there. In addition to building new relationships with students, all boys got to know their house heads and other teachers. For many boys, this camp was a massive challenge that pushed them outside of their comfort zones, and they were able to achieve feats they never thought possible.

Among my personal highlights of this camp were learning about the history of Rottnest Island with Mr Hindle, building sand sculptures on the beach and snorkelling all over the island. As bike

riding is a Rottnest-must, getting from point A to point B without any accidents is virtually impossible. To all the survivors, you definitely needed one of Mr Doney’s “God bless yous”. Let’s just say if I had a penny for every bike accident we had, I would almost be able to afford Scotch school fees. At night, we engaged in many activities, including a relaxing wellbeing session with Mr Hindle, an action-packed quiz night (which I won), hosted by Mr Foster, and, on the last night, we watched a cringe-worthy film at the cinema to which we could laugh along. But the premier part of the Rottnest Camp had to be the allowance for purchasing a drink or an ice cream a day. This put the icing on the cake for this year’s Rottnest Camp.

Apart from a few mishaps, including many bike accidents and an unfortunate hole in one of the dorm floors,

Rottnest Camp provided us with many opportunities to engage with others, bond as a House, and most importantly as a connected cohort. The 2021 Year 9 Rottnest Camp was a great success, with new friendships founded and adventurous spirits formed. We will all remember this for the rest of our lives.

FOR MANY BOYS, THIS CAMP WAS A MASSIVE CHALLENGE THAT PUSHED THEM OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMFORT ZONES ...

TO ACHIEVE FEATS THEY NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE.

Year 9s at Rottnest Island

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TOURNAMENT OF MINDS

Angus McIntosh Year 6

Jack Mayo Year 7

Sebastian Carmichael Year 8

The TOMs journey began in Term 2 with 21 boys across Year 5 and 6 practising solving TOMs challenges. After a few weeks, we were assigned teams for the TOMs competition in August. My team members were Eryn Richards, Yuanzhi Hua, Michael Reed, James Walawski, Lachlan Gillett, Declan Chan, and me, Gus McIntosh. In our new team, we quickly got to know our teammates, learn each other’s strengths and allocated roles for the challenges.

Each team chose a certain category of the competition in which they would compete. My group participated in The Arts category and were successful in making it to the State Finals. I would like to thank Miss Cirillo, Mrs Webster and Ms Louden for being such supportive teachers throughout our journey.

Tournament of Minds, or TOMs as we like to call it, is an engaging, challenging and creative competition where groups of seven students from different year groups face two challenges: a spontaneous challenge and a long-term challenge.

My TOMs experience was a joyful yet challenging one. I learnt how to think outside the box and not take the easy option. We developed thinking strategies to help us perform under pressure, work cooperatively and get the best out of the time we had. My favourite part of TOMs was working on the spontaneous challenges. Overall, I am grateful for the challenge and opportunities that I received through this program.

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You are required to use critical thinking, creativity and reasoning skills to create and present a solution to both of these challenges on Competition Day: the spontaneous in a matter of minutes and the long-term over six-weeks. This year, I had a blast working with my group and learned lots from the process. Whilst there were some challenges and hiccups along the way, we pulled it together at the end, as all TOMs teams do, and walked away from the Competition Day really proud of what our team had produced.

I would recommend the programme to anyone that gets the opportunity and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Clockwise from top: Eryn Richards, James Berean, Yuanzhi Hua, James Walawski, Wilbur Poushkine, Connor McManus, Michael Reed, Tom Gamble and Gus McIntosh; Sam Keyte, James Ackerman, Archer Beattie, Raymond Brodie-Hall, Harrison Alder, Eli Rigg and Yin Chen; Zeke Ritchie, Magnus Fleming, Joshua Thomas, Ethan Bartholomaeus and Sebastian Carmichael Opposite page: (top row) Stuart House Head Nick Guard, Director of Co-Curricular Richard Foster, Head of Senior School Peter Burt, (bottom row) Director of Wellbeing James Hindle, Headmaster Dr Alec O’Connell and Head of Enrichment Sam Sterrett

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STAFF REPORT Mr Gareth Spence Director of Human Resources and Staffing

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E COMMENCED 2021 WITH our new Chief Financial Officer, Ian Anthony, in place. His appointment has brought a wealth of knowledge across finance and business management, ensuring the College remains on a sound footing during these challenging times. We also welcomed Brad Gill to the position of Head of Middle School. Brad is an experienced academic leader appointed to oversee the significant transition of students from junior and early secondary schooling to senior schooling. To assist students with this transition further, we assigned several Assistant Curriculum Leader roles for core subject areas within the Middle School. They were Andrew Gray, Assistant Curriculum Leader Science; Martyn Kelly, Assistant Curriculum Leader Mathematics; Lisa O’Toole, Assistant Curriculum Leader English; and Sian Angel, Assistant Curriculum Leader Humanities. We appointed Lauren McCormack as the Dean of Teaching & Learning for Middle School. Lauren will work with the Assistant Curriculum Leaders to continue the successful development and implementation of the Middle School curriculum. The College also made significant appointments in

Staff dressed for Book Week 2021

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Co-Curricular. We appointed Richard Foster to the newly created role, Director of Co-Curricular, and David Gault joined Scotch as the Head of Sport. An exciting partnership with St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls saw the initiation of a joint Rowing programme, with Paul Bolton appointed Head of Rowing. Micheal Spratt also joined the College in the important role of Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator.

Our Long Service Awards acknowledged the following staff for their loyalty to the College. Three staff members achieved the wonderful milestone of 25 years of service: Anita Johnson, James Hindle and Tim Simpson. We acknowledged Michael Scaife for an impressive 20 years of service, while five staff members reached the 15-year milestone: Sean Mecham, Rebecca Kennington, Michael Neave, Jane Mills and Shawn Brogden.

Many staff embarked on further tertiary study, with the College providing support through our annual Post Graduate Studies scheme. Staff undertook a mixture of educational and business study including a Masters of Education, Masters of Educational Leadership, Masters of Education – Innovative

Learning Design, Graduate Diploma of Mathematics, Masters in Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Registrar Programme in Counselling Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management.

It was encouraging to see a diverse group of staff enhance their learning as part of their personal and professional development. This will be of great benefit to both the individual and the College.

We were delighted with the news that our Library Assistant, Lisa Perriam, was awarded Library Officer of the Year by the Western Australian School Library Association. It was a well-deserved award for a staff member who continually provides outstanding service to both staff and students and is a role model for our College.

In summary, 2021 was yet another success story for our staff. By embracing our values of integrity, service and stewardship, we continue to deliver the highest level of teaching and learning and pastoral support to our students and their families.

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FRONT ROW: Reg Reberger, Shirin Reyhani, Mark Watts, Scott Loveday, Brad Tyrrell, Gareth Spence, Richard Foster, James Hindle, Anna Hu, Peter Burt, Maria Hodges, Alec O'Connell, Brad Gill, Ian Anthony, Gary van Heerden, Cara Fugill, David Kyle, Jordan Owenell, Kate Quinn, Gareth Williams, Giuseppina Giglia, Amanda Ritchie, Warwick Norman, David Gault SECOND ROW: Jeannette Weeda, Sandra Pineda, Carolyn Vinton, Marilyn Zuidersma, Ian Waldock, Anita Johnson, Lisa Evans, Heidi Locke, Caroline Elms, Suzanne Wydra, Sarah Blunt, Tamara Winter, Karen Tyler, Grant Bennett, Brad Young, Kerstin Helm, Yasmin McDonald, Gabriel Hodgson, Sarah Combes, Rebecca Shiel, Cas Gabriels, Mahsa Shahbazi, Thomas Orford, Jane Roche, Sam Lock, Fiona Richmond, Anea Duratovic

THIRD ROW: Lisa Crofts, Kate Flowers, Fiona Pinardi, Nina Eleftheriou, Kate Webster-Blythe, Bernadette Boisen, Debbie McConnell, Julie Allcock, Marika Ball, Mia Sullivan, Genine Houston, Barry Evans, Robert Fenwick, Adrian Schonfeld, Matthew Jahn, Jason Dunham, Nick Spadaccini, Katelyn Guy, Rebecca Nicholson, Fran Hannington, Pam Seaby, Lynn Murray, Irene Halim, Meg Baker, Kate Gooding, Louise Lilford FOURTH ROW: Michelle Grosse, Alison Webster, Hannah Goodman, Michelle Scarvaci, Amanda Jenkin, Ella Winterbottom, Natalie Dimasi, Abbey Thomas, Steven Scotti, Marie Bloodworth, Joel Kandiah, Wilfred Liauw, Scott Duncan, Mark Bozich, Michael Davies, Tim Simpson, Andrew Wells, Loreen Kerrigan, Martyn Kelly, Brad Watson, Renae Cirillo, Kristy Reid, Elizabeth Varian, Mel Ziepe, Samantha Leung

Staff FIFTH ROW: Rebecca Sayers, Olivia Harnwell, Katherine Green, Suzy Varley, Fiona Craig, Jonathan Rugg, Michael Ninkov, Amy Ward Gordon, Aaron Pomfret, Edward Grant, Jon Marginis, Stuart Mitchell, Scott Whiston, Mike Kruyt, Sam Sterrett, Michael Neave, Rhys Holdman, Nicole Spanbroek, Leanne McCoy, Brendan Zani, Jonathan Tay, Maria Papas, Libby Muddle, Fiona Alexander, Renia Lakomy SIXTH ROW: Adelle Wilkes, Patrick Barry, Simon Hollingshead, Benjamin Hale, Hellenna Tomshin, Gill Youngleson, Sarah Sekulov, Sam Scott, Oscar Burke, Andy Mellor, Douglas Seaby, Matt Kleinschmidt, Matt Pannell, Matthew Beaver, Tanya Swinny, Nadia Sierakowski, Steve McLean, Sean Mecham, Katie Hobbs, Ashleigh Civiello, Sarah Gatti, Michael Scaife, Moira Cross, Terri Phillips SEVENTH ROW: Kyle Zrinski, Ryan Markwell, Martyn Roberts, Matthew Walker, Rhys Edwards, Howard Loosemore, Toby Robinson, Richard Hales, CJ Jackson, Lewis Miedzyblocki, Luke Anticevic, Peter Tresise, Mark Gale, Andy Gray, Matt Luton, Grant Ford, Tyrone Giese, Nicola Noble, Jacqui Langley, Linda Gauld, Matt Hildebrandt

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Shawn Brogden Curriculum Leader – Outdoor Education

STAFF VALE

Ms Katelyn Guy Outdoor Education Teacher

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Who knew that Shawn Brogden would go from washing backpacks as a young, excited outdoor freelancer to being a dedicated, passionate member of the Scotch College Outdoor Education Department? For 16 years, he worked under Duncan Picknoll’s strong leadership before eventually leading the department himself for multiple years.

Throughout his career, Shawn has facilitated and organised many outdoor adventure expeditions for the College but is most fondly remembered for his passion for Scotch’s Outdoor Education campus, Moray. The students often referred to him as the “Moray man”. Shawn was a big advocate for expanding the campus to add value for the students and programmes, as Moray is seen as a home away from home.

Shawn is a keen adventurer and could make teachable moments count.

Being a Curriculum Leader, he was a big believer that Outdoor Education is an essential part of the curriculum and has immense importance for students’ personal growth and social development.

Shawn had many outdoor pursuits and wanted to ensure that every student had something that they enjoyed about being in the natural world. I am sure the students and staff will miss Shawn’s booming voice echoing around the College and Moray.

Danny Chitty

Rebecca Kennington

Groundsperson

Personal Assistant to

Mr Mark Watts Operations and Project Manager Danny has been part of the Facilities team for over 20 years.

During that time, he has always been a dependable member of staff who carries out his daily tasks with a smile on his face. When you work with Danny, you soon become aware of his passion for sport, especially the West Coast Eagles.

His other passion is tennis, and even now, he is still a nimble player around the court.

Through his journey at Scotch, Danny has been the ultimate team player. In the early years, he was responsible for making sure that the ovals were in pristine condition and the lines of the cutting were in straight lines. As the work has changed over the years, so has Danny. He has adapted to a different role within the team and is now part of our gardening team who keep all our gardens in immaculate condition. He is also the main person entrusted to drive our Ferrari mower around campus, ensuring it is ready for students and staff each day.

Most importantly, Danny has been a major contributor to the team’s culture in the Facilities Department by always providing a positive attitude and cheeky sense of humour, especially after an Eagles win against Freo. He brings fun into the workforce, is always ready to have good banter, always gives as good as he gets and does this with all age groups across the team.

How can we best describe Danny? He is quiet, hardworking, fun to have a joke with, respected by all who have worked with him over the last 20 years. Danny will be missed when he leaves in December, but he will not be forgotten for his endeavours, hard work and companionship through this time.

All the Facilities team wish Danny the best for the future in his retirement.

the Head of Middle School Mrs Pina Giglia Deputy Head of Middle School Rebecca Kennington arrived at Scotch College in 2005, commencing as an administrator in the Tours department.

In this role, Rebecca was responsible for organising all school tours, expeditions and Outdoor Education camps.

The expertise and efficiency demonstrated in this role were an absolute asset to the department and allowed for a seamless transition when Rebecca became the Personal Assistant to the Head of Middle School in 2012.

Rebecca was held in the highest esteem by all members of the Scotch College community. She supported staff, parents and students with the utmost respect and genuine care. Rebecca’s warm nature and friendly disposition made her a regular ‘go to’ for all. Not only was she exceptional at her own job, but she also helped others to do and enjoy their work.

Over the years, Rebecca was pivotal to the growth of the Middle School. She managed the intrinsic and fundamental necessities, which enabled it to run like a well-oiled machine. She made sure all the clogs were aligned and any deficiencies addressed immediately. Rebecca was a perfectionist and would always preempt any potential dilemma well ahead of time. Rebecca’s broad range of diligent and professional skills contributed greatly to the success of the Middle School over the years. Her passion for her work was only matched by her passion for her football team – the Fremantle Dockers.

Patient, protective, supportive, giving, considerate, compassionate, empathetic and understanding are just a few of the many adjectives in the English dictionary to describe Rebecca.

Rebecca will be remembered with fondness for her loyalty to her colleagues and friends.

We thank Rebecca for the many years of commitment and dedication to the College and wish her every success in her new position.

We will miss her beautiful smile and her Fremantle Dockers adorned desk!

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Gerry McCutcheon

Reg Reberger

Education Assistant

Curriculum Leader – Science

– Middle School Ms Gill Youngleson Head of Academic Support – Middle School The term ‘inclusive education’ has rightfully gained momentum over the years. It is fair to say that education assistants at Scotch College have an enormously important role in helping to ensure students with disabilities can engage and participate in learning like their peers.

Gerry joined Scotch College as a relief EA in April 2011.

She came as a trained teacher and MultiLit (Making Up Lost Time In Literacy) tutor and was quickly contracted as an EA to Junior School a year later. In July 2013, she moved to Senior School Academic Support as an EA and MultiLit tutor. Luckily for Middle School, Gerry joined our growing team in August 2015 and never looked back.

Having a perceptive, proactive and intuitive EA in the classroom is a wonderful asset for teachers and students alike. Gerry brought her array of academic knowledge and interpersonal skills to work with small groups of students and one-to-one. She is known as a hard-working person, and the boys knew that there would be no rest on her watch. Gerry has high expectations of the students she works with and helps them achieve their potential.

She is a great team member and loyally supports both her fellow EAs and staff members and me. She will be sorely missed but has decided to retire to spend more time with her partner, daughter, grandchildren and friends.

I have no doubt that Gerry will be busily retired, taking on new projects (perhaps even a puppy) and being there for everyone. Thank you, Gerry, for all your care and work at Scotch College over the last 10 years.

Mr Brad Watson Science Teacher | Academic and Pathways Advisor Over 19 years, Reg has made an invaluable contribution to educating boys in the College. He is a talented and passionate educator, an outstanding leader and a loyal friend.

Reg commenced as Curriculum Leader of Science in 2002, after being headhunted by Headmaster, Reverend Andrew Syme, who had recently led the College in implementing the International Baccalaureate. Reg was tasked with implementing the IB Middle Years Programme whilst coordinating teaching and reporting under the Western Australian outcomes-based education system.

Later, he would implement the highly successful IB Diploma Programme as an alternative to WACE in Years 11 and 12. Reg jumped in ‘boots and all’ and has successfully taught IB Physics alongside ATAR for many years. The Science curriculum area is massive, with six ATAR and three IB Diploma programmes, various general science courses and 14 staff. All have run like clockwork during Reg’s tenure.

In his leadership, Reg always tried to shield his staff from as much bureaucracy as possible to allow them to get on with the job of teaching. Reg would literally drop everything if one of his staff had a concern, and he would work tirelessly to ensure that those concerns were addressed at the appropriate level. Moreover, Reg’s sound ethical judgement has dictated his management decisions, pointing steadily, always in the best interests of the students with quality teaching and learning at the heart of his ‘magnetic north’.

When Reverend Syme appointed him, Reg remarked that he would need a modern science building if he was going to bring teaching Science into the 21st century. Several years later, the cutting-edge Science and Technology building was delivered. .

Possibly 5,000 students have been lucky enough to have had Reg as a teacher over his 40-year career. This includes students in Zimbabwe, New Guinea, Vanuatu and more locally at Lynwood Senior High School, Corpus Christi College, John XXIII College and, of course, Scotch College. Reg is a delight to observe in the classroom, constantly engaging students whilst making sure they are in awe of the wonders of science. Reg built strong relationships with his students, both in class and in Shearer House, and many an Old Scotch Collegian has fond memories of the ‘human palindrome’.

Reg is the ultimate professional, a consummate gentleman and one of the nicest blokes you will ever meet. He will be missed by all.

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Kate Quinn Director of Advancement and Philanthropy

Headmaster Dr Alec O'Connell with Director of Advancement and Philanthropy Kate Quinn

Dr Alec O’Connell Headmaster Kate Quinn joined Scotch College as a member of the Executive in 2007 when she accepted the position of Director of Marketing and Business Development.

Throughout her roles, Kate has played a seminal part in Admissions, Marketing and Media, Communications, Community Relations, Alumni and Archives.

Kate has liaised with all our Parent Support groups, who play a significant role in the success of many of our many events and functions. A highlight for Kate was attending the 2018 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo when the Scotch College Pipe Band was invited to perform, alongside Julie Dickinson, the wife of past Headmaster, Bill Dickinson.

Another of Kate’s legacies is her care and concern for the Old Scotch Collegians, making them feel connected, valued and engaged with our College. Common to every role she has performed is her ability to tackle challenging matters with diplomacy, focusing on reaching a resolution that best suits the College, the students and the individual. Kate was instrumental in developing a new range of apparel for all sports in the College, which many other schools have since followed. In ensuring that we maximised enrolment numbers, Kate and I implemented surveys and data gathering across the three sub-schools.

Kate played a crucial role in preparing and coordinating these with the Heads of School.

At the start of 2020, Kate stepped aside from her role as Director of Marketing, Advancement and Community Engagement to establish the Office of Advancement and Philanthropy. This was a significant step in our College’s history, as schools must find other means of funding in an environment of reduced government support and increased cost pressures. Since accepting the role of Director of Advancement and Philanthropy, Kate has developed a Philanthropy strategy and coordinated our highly successful Gooch Pavilion fundraising project. She has always played an active role at the Foundation Board meetings. She was essential in building a new Middle School, for which she ran a successful capital campaign, an achievement she has repeated for the recent renovations of the College’s heritage projects.

In late 2021, Kate was approached by the Head of the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation to become their Director of Philanthropy, an offer she accepted. Being approached for this new role is a testament to the regard with which she is held in the fundraising and development space, and in turn, the status of our College in this area.

I wish her well as she works on a project, of which I cannot imagine a more important one than helping children and their families in their time of most need. I wish Kate and her very supportive family

of Peter, Rob (OSC 2010) and Caroline all the best for the future. I offer Kate our sincere thanks for playing such an important role in our College over so many years. For me, Kate’s legacy at Scotch will be measured by the person she was to so many people, both internally and externally, and for whom she served while at Scotch.

KATE’S LEGACY AT SCOTCH WILL BE MEASURED

BY THE PERSON SHE WAS TO SO MANY PEOPLE, BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY, AND FOR WHOM SHE SERVED WHILE AT SCOTCH.

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Staff

STAFF AND COUNCIL LIST College Council

College Executive

Academic Staff

Mr Mark Paganin Member: Finance & Planning Board (Chair) and Council (Chair)

Headmaster

Full-time and part-time

Dr A J O’Connell, DipT, BEd, GradDip Lang St, DipRSA (Lon), MEd, DBA, FACE. FNAAUC. FAIM

Mr D A Alderson, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Head of Senior School

Mrs F M Alexander, BA (Curtin), BEd Conversion (Curtin) Cert IV T&L (Oxford Brookes)

Mrs Saschelle Blake Member: Council

Mr P D L Burt, BPE (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mrs S T Angel, BEd (Hons) (Curtin)

Mr Terry Bowen Member: Finance & Planning Board (Deputy Chair) and Council

Mr B P Gill, BAEd (ECowan), BEd (Curtin), Med (ECowan)

Mr John Flecker Member: Finance & Planning Board and Council

Head of Junior School

Ms M E Baker, BCommunication (NDameAust), GradDipEd (NDameAust)

Mrs M Hodges, BBus (Curtin), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mr G D Bennett, BEcons (Adel), GradDipEd (SACAE)

Prof Simon Anderson Member: Council

Mr Roy Kelley Member: Council Mr Greg Ledger Member: Finance & Planning Board and Council Mr Alan Murray Member: Council Rev Margaret Tyrer Member: Council Mr Tim Wiese Member: Finance & Planning Board and Council (Deputy Chair) Mrs Martina Crowley Member: Council Ms Naomi Flutter Member: Finance & Planning Board and Council Rev Steve Francis Member: Council Mrs Susy Thomas Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia, Western Australia

Head of Middle School

Director of Teaching and Learning

Mr A J Arbuckle, BBus (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mrs C J Fugill, BAEd (ECowan)

Mrs M Bloodworth, DipTeach (WACAE), BEd (Curtin)

Director of Admissions, Engagement and Communications

Mrs S M Blunt, BEd (WACAE), PostGradDipBusComp (Curtin), Cert IV TAFE

Mr D Kyle, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA) GradCertIR (Curtin)

Mr P J Bolton, BEd (Curtin)

Director of Information and Learning Technologies Mrs A Hu, BEd (Hons) (ECowan), DipTeach (WACAE)

Chief Financial Officer

Mr M J Bradley, BA (NDameAust), GradDipEd (NDameAust) Mr J A Bridle, Cert III Mngmt Prac (AIM), BEd (Canberra), MSc (UWA) Mr M P Brinsden, BHPE (NDameAust)

Dr I J Anthony, BSc (Hons) (UWA), PhD (UWA)

Mr S D Brogden, BHPE (UWA), DipEd (UWA), DipOutdoorRec (NDameAust)

Director of Student and Staff Wellbeing

Mrs N H Browne-Cooper, BPA (NDameAust), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr J E Hindle, BA (Hons), DipEd, MEd, M.IR (UWA)

Mr O J Burke, BEng (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Director of Co-Curricular

Mr P D L Burt, BPE (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mr R A Foster, BPHE (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mr S A Bycroft, BA (ECowan), GradDipTeach (ECowan)

Chaplain Rev G P van Heerden BTheol(Hons), M.Theol (Rhodes), BA (Rhodes), MA (Rhodes)

Mr M Campbell, BA Ed (ECowan) Mr A E Castiglione, BAEng (Curtin), GradDipEd (Prim) (ECowan), AdvDipPerfArtsAct (ECowan) Mrs S Carniello, BEd (Switzerland) Mrs A Cathcart, BA (Murdoch), GradDipEd (Murdoch), MInetComm(Curtin)

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Ms R M Cirillo, BA Psych (Curtin), BEd (Curtin), GradCert (NDameAust), MEd (EdLeadPol) (Monash) Ms A G Clancy, BEd Primary (Melbourne) Ms C M Collins, BA (Hons) (NDameAust), GradDipEd (UWA) Ms S C Combes, BAThCmnSt (Murdoch), (FirstClassHons)ThDraSt GradDipEd (Sec) DraMdia (Murdoch), QualTeachStat (OTTP) Mrs E N Cooper, BA (ECowan) BA Ed (ECowan) Mrs F M Craig, BAPsych (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan) Miss O B Creagh, BA (Curtin) GradDipEd (ECowan) Mr J Creighton, BPE, BEd, Dip. Teach (Otago, NZ) Mrs L Crofts, BA (ECowan) Mrs R S Cumming, BA (WACAE), GradDipEd (ECowan) Mr R M Dall’Oste, BSc (Hons), DipEd (LaTrobe) Mr A F Doney, BA (UWA), DipTeach (Nedlands)

Mr T M Giese, BEd (UNS), BSc (UNS) Mrs G Giglia, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA) Miss K Gooding, BA (Hons) (UWA), BEd (UWA) Ms A P Goodison, BSc (ECowan), BEd (ECowan) Mr E Grant, BA (ECowan), BCreativeArts (ECowan)

Mrs M D C Grech, BEd (WACAE), DipTeach (ECowan)

Mr S C Loveday, BEd (MusEd) (ECowan)

Ms K A Green, BSocSc DramaPerformStudies MediaComm (UKZN), PostGradEd (UKZN) Mr N S Guard, BA (ECowan), DipEd (NDameAust) Ms K A Guy, BOutEd (LaTrobe), GradCertEd (LaTrobe) Dr B Hale, BA (Hons) (ECowan), PhD (ECowan)

Mr R J Edwards, BEd (ECowan)

Mr M S Hildebrandt, BEd (Curtin)

Mrs C A Eleftheriou, BA (UND), HDipEd (UND)

Ms G P Hodgson, BA (Murdoch), GradDip UPP (RMIT), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mrs C M Ellis, BA (UWA), BEd (UWA)

Mrs S C G Hodgson, BAppSc (WAIT), GradDipEd (Murdoch)

Mr R Foster, BEd (ECowan) Mr C T Gabriels, BHPE (UWA), GradDip Ex Sci (NDameAust) Mr M T Gale, BPHE (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA) Mr S P Galipo, BEd (ECowan), GradCertEd (ECowan) Ms R Gaudieri, BEd (Murdoch), BSport (Murdoch) Mr D A Gault, BPHEd UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mrs L S Lilford, BEd (Witwatersrand)

Mrs P J Lopez, BA Cum Laude (San Francisco), DipTeach (Churchlands)

Mrs O J Harnwell, BEd (EarlychldhdEd) (FirstClassHons)

Mrs T R Fitzpatrick, BA (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr W Liauw, BEd (AJCU) (Indonesia)

Ms K E Gray, BA (NDameAust), BEd (NDameAust)

Ms A M Duratovic, BMus (ECU), Dip.Ed (ECU), Hons (ECU)

Ms L J Evans, BAppSc (WAIT), GradDipEd (Curtin)

Ms D V Lee, BScEd (MCAE), MEd Studies (NTU)

Mr H J Loosemore, BEcons (UWA), DipEd (UWA), ACE

Mr R J A Hales, BA (Hons) Geog (Victoria), DipTeach (Christchurch)

Mrs L McCormack, BAppSc (Hons) (UQ)

Mrs J A Langley, BSc Hons (Leeds), PGCE (Leeds)

Mr A G Gray, BSc (NDameAust), GradDipSc (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mr S Duncan, BEd (NDameAust)

Mrs N J Eidne, BSc (Hons) (UCT) GradDipEd (UCT)

Mr R R Knight, BA (ECowan), BEd (ECowan)

Ms G K Hoff, BASecEd (UW), BAEng (UW) Ms F L Hogan, BPHE (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA) Mr R T Holdman, BEd (ECowan) Ms S S Hommen, BEd (Curtin) Mr T P Iwanowski, BSc (Kings), PGCE (Roehampton), QTS (UK) Mr M Jahn, BEd Phys Ed (ECowan) Mr J Kandiah, BEcon (UWA) BCom (UWA) GradDipEd (NDameAust) Mr M Kelly, BSc (Glasgow), PGDE (Strathclyde) Ms L M Kerrigan, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (Murdoch) Mr M A G Kleinschmidt, BEd Hons (QUT), BA (QUT)

Mr S A McLean, BSc (UWA), BEng (UWA), DipTeach (ECowan) Mr S R Mecham, BA Ed (ECowan) 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) Mrs T A Morley, BBusSt (Hons), PostGradEd (KU), MA (KU) Mrs E J Muddle, BEd (WACAE), CTEFL (Cambridge), DipTeach (CTC), GradCertEd (NDameAust) Miss D M Mullin, BEd Primary (Murdoch), GradDipEd Ms K L Muni, BA (Curtin) DipEdSec (ECowan) 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/ECowan), BTeach (Deakin), GradDip T/L (ECowan) Mr S W O’Connell, BHPE (NDameAust) Mr T J N Orford, BEd(Sec) HPEOutdEd (ECowan), Cert III SptRec (AFLSportsReady) Mrs T O’Shea, BA (Hons) (Stranmillis UC, Belfast) Ms L K O’Toole, BA, GradDip (UTAS) Mr J J Owenell, BBSc (NDameAust), BEd (NDameAust)

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Staff

Mrs L Palmer, BEd (ECowan) Dr M Papas, BCom (UWA), GradDipHRM (UWA), GradDipCCS (Curtin), GradDipEd (UWA), PhD (UWA), MCA (Curtin) Dr N Papas, BA (UWA) BSc (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA), PhD (UWA) Mrs A Paunoski, BMusEd (UWA) Miss E M L C Perrot, BA (UFC), MEd (UFC), DipEd (UWA) Mrs S Pett, BA (Plym), MEd (Exe), PGCE (West England) Mrs T K Phillips, BEd (USQ) Mr D J Quinlivan, BAppSc (WAIT), DipEd (WACAE), DipVal (WAIT) Mr R W G Reberger, BSc (UWA) DipEd (Murdoch) Miss S Reyhani, BCompMathsSc (UWA), BEngHons (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA) Mrs A J Ritchie, BA Prim, BEd (Curtin) Mr S P Ritchie, BSc (Hons) (Otago), DipTeach (UWA) Mr C T Robinson, BSc (Hons) (Oxford), PGCE (Bristol) Ms J E Roche, BA (Kent), PGCE Art & Design (Middlesex) 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) Mr S Scotti, BEd (ECowan), Cert IV Training and Assessment Ms S Sekulov, BEd Primary (ECowan) Ms R A Shiel, BA (Hons) (Essex), PGCE (Bath) Mr T M Simpson, BMus, GradDipEd (Adelaide) Mrs P Souris, BSc (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA) Ms N P M Spanbroek, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (Murdoch) Mrs T L Spartalis, BEd (Hons) (Curtin) Mr S Sterrett, BA (Hons) (Middlesex), GradDipEd (UWA), MEdL (UWA) Mrs J P Sullivan, BMusEd (Hons) (UWA), AKC (Earlychldhd & Primary) (UQ) 1 7 4 | R E P O RT E R 2 0 2 1

Mrs M N Sullivan, BA (ECOWAN), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr A Wood, LLB (Hons) (Bournemouth), DipEd (ECowan)

Dr C Tay, BA (UWA), GradDipEd (Curtin), PhD (UWA)

Mrs S H Wydra, BMusEd (UWA)

Mrs S M Tredget, BA (French) (Hons) (UOL), PtGradCertEd (ML French) (Keele) BilEd (Leeds) Mr P C Tresise, BSc (UWA) LLB (Murdoch) GradDipEd (ECowan) Mr D Turco, BSc (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Mr B S Young, BEd (WACAE), MEdMgmt (Hons) (UWA), MRE (NDameAust) Mrs G Youngleson, BA (UCT), GradDipEd (ECowan) Mr B D Zani, BA, BEd (UWA) Mrs M J Zuidersma, BA (UWA), DipTeach (Nedlands)

Mrs R M Turkich, BA (ECowan), BEd (ECowan)

Education Assistants and Aides

Mr B Tyrell, BEdITMultMedAccBus (NDameAust), MEd LeadMan (NDameAust), Cert IV Workplace Training (AOT), Cert IV Training and Assessment (Pinacle)

Full-time and part-time

Mr B G Van Ingen-Kal, Cert IV (WATI), DipEd (UP)

Mr D J Bell, Cert IV (Conservation & Land Management) (TAFE)

Mrs S M Varley, BA (ECU), GradDipEd (ECU)

Miss M J Bridle

Ms C S Vinton, BA (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan)

Ms J Barsden, Cert III Children’s Services (TAFE), AssocDip Dental Therapy (WAIT) Miss J Beaumont

Miss A E Civiello, BA (UWA), MTeach (NDameAust) Ms G Daly, Cert III TeachAsst (TAFE)

Mr M J Walker, BMus (UWA), GradDipEd (UWA)

Mrs N I Dorai-Raj, BEd (NDameAust)

Mrs A L Ward Gordon, BA Joint Hons (Leeds), PGCE (Keele)

Ms Z Elliot, DipBusMktg (Macleay College)

Dr N Warrington, BSc Hons (Leicester), GradDipEd (UWA), PhD (Leicester) Mr T A Waterman, BCom (UWA), DipEd (ECU)

Mr L M Dwyer, BEd PESocSci (ECowan)

Ms M G Farr, BPolEcSS (USYD) Ms C J Farrell, BAVisArt (ECU), Cert III EdSupp (OC) Miss H L Goodman, BEd (NDameAust)

Mr B E Watson, BEd (Hons) (ECowan), DipTeach (WACAE)

Mrs C M Hector, Cert III EdSupp (FTTA), Cert III Special Needs (FTTA)

Mrs A J Webster, LLB (Hons) (Edinburgh), PGCE Prim (Dundee)

Mrs A E Jenkins, Cert IV EdSupp (ATP)

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 (ECowan), GradDipEd (ECowan) Mr S H Whiston, BJourn (Hons) (Surrey IAD), GradDipEd (Primary) (ECowan) Mrs A P Wilkes, BSc (ECowan), GradDipEd (Murdoch) Mr G J Williams, BA Hons (Liverpool), PGCE (Chester) Mr C J Wisniewski, BA (UWA), DipEd (UWA)

Mrs A M Jubber, AdvDip, PPEd (South Africa) Ms J A Kitto, Cert IV Ed Assistant (ECowan) Ms S L Lock, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (ECowan) Mrs D M Marshall, DipEarlyChldhdEdu (EC) Ms G A McCutcheon, DipTeach (Churchlands) Ms E Paterniti, Cert III Ed Supp Ms S Pethic, BEd (ECowan) Ms F Pinardi, Cert III TeachAsstSpNd (NtAust), Cert III CTEFLA (Zurich), Dip ATCL (Trinity), Adv Dip LTCL (Trinity) SpDr

Ms M Rae, BA (Hon) (Murdoch) Cert III EdAssist (ECowan) Miss H M Rogers Ms R J Tsen, Cert III EdSupp (FE)Mrs K Tyler, AssocDegSc (Library Technology), Cert I ESL MS (Adelaide), Cert I TeachAsst (ECowan) Mrs E H Varian, DipSocSci (MRC), DipChildServ (ECowan) Mrs N L Veitch, Cert III Education Support (FEC) Mr D A Watson Mrs T Wheeler, Cert III Disability

Administration, Ancillary and Facilities Full-time and part-time Mrs P Adams, CertOfficeStud (Administration Assistant – Admissions, Engagement & Communications)

Mrs M Ceic, GradCertAviationMGMT (RMIT), AdvCertTravOfAdm (Administration Officer – Co-Curricular & Wellbeing)

Mr M L Grosse, Cert IV Business (TAFE), (Personal Assistant to the Director of Boarding)

Mrs K J Chesson, BA (Curtin), (Alumni Assistant)

Ms I Halim, MAcct (Curtin), (Payroll Officer/ Assistant Accountant)

Mr D W Chitty, (Groundsperson)

Mrs F J Hannington, (House Parent)

Mrs J M Coffey, DipTeach (ClaremontTC), (Academic Support Case Manager)

Mr C F Harding, Cert III Agriculture (TAFE) (Apprentice Grounds Person)

Mrs M J Colling, (Executive Assistant to the Director of Advancement and Philanthropy)

Mrs K Helm, Cert IV Lab Technician (CIT), Dip Lab Tech (VTS), (Laboratory Technician)

Miss S Costanzo, BAJ (Curtin) (Administration Officer – Alumni) Mrs M A Cross, MA (Hons) (Edin), PGCAS (Aberdeen), DipABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), (International Baccalaureate Administrator) Mr M C Davies, BA (Curtin), (Design & Technology Technician)

Mrs J A Allcock, (Administration Officer – Tours, Exchanges & Service)

Miss N F Dimasi, BDigMedia (Murdoch), DipIT (SMT), (Information and Learning Technology Support Officer)

Mr J Anderson, (Pipe Band Programme Instructor)

Mr G J Dwyer, BCom (UWA), (Boarding Mentor)

Miss K L Anthony, B.S.Chem (Murdoch) (Administration Officer – Shared Services)

Mrs C F J Elms, GradCertHRM (Curtin), (Personal Assistant to the Head of Academic Support and School Psychologist)

Me L J Anticevic, TradeCertPlastering (DTWD), (Facilities Trade Assistant) Mr A Azimi, BSc and Law (Hon) (UWA), (Scholar in Residence)

Mr B D Evans, (Groundsperson) Mr R G Fenwick, (Grounds Co-ordinator)

Mr C H Bailey, (Pipe Band Master)

Mrs J K Fink, (Junior School Secretary)

Mrs M A Ball, BSocSciPsych (SUT) (Boarding House Parent)

Miss A FitzPatrick, (Food Design Technician – Middle School)

Mr P Barry, DipLabTech (TAFE), (Laboratory Technician)

Mr J Flint, BA (Curtin), GradDipEd (ECowan), DipFA (TAFE), (Art Technician – Senior School)

Ms T A Beale, BA (Hons) (Curtin), (Art Technician) Mr M T Beaver, AdvDip Music Industry (ECowan), (Venues and Events Coordinator)

Ms K L Flowers, BA AppSc (Curtin) DipEd (ECowan), (Senior Librarian) Mr G W W Ford, Dip Mngmt (TAFE), (Manager of Business Services)

Mrs K F Hobbs, DipMgt (AIM), (Administration Assistant - Teaching & Learning) Mr S C Hollingshead, BBus (Curtin), GradDipEd (Curtin), (ILT Manager) Ms I Hunt, BSc (Cape Town) (Uniform Shop Manager) Mr W C Jackson, BA (CSU), (Indigenous Student Mentor | Senior Boarding Mentor) Mrs A M Johnson, (Accounts Payable Officer) Mr A Jones, BSc (Computer Science) (ECowan), (Information Architect) Mrs H Joyce, RN (Nurse) Ms R A Kennington, (Personal Assistant to the Head of Middle School) Mr M J Kruyt, Certificate III CabMk (TAFE) (Carpenter/ Joiner) Ms R M Lakomy, BBusAcc (UNE), (Admissions and Database Officer) Mr M A Lane, Cert III Sports Turf Mngmt (CIT), (Facilities Grounds Co-ordinator) Mr M A Lee, BE (Hons) (UOS) (Facilities Trade Assistant) Ms S Leung, BA/J (Curtin), (Digital Marketing & Publications Coordinator) Ms J A Lilburne, BCom (UWA), (Uniform Shop Assistant) Ms S C Lipscombe, BA Psych (UWA), GradDipCounselling (Curtin), (School Psychologist)

Mrs B Boisen, (Personal Assistant to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services | Executive Assistant to Council)

Ms L J Fudger, Cert IV Training & Assessment, (Administration Assistant – Music & Events)

Mr M A Bozich, (Rowing Operations Manager)

Mr J W Gallacher, Cert III Carpentry and Joinery, (Carpenter)

Mr A Brown, Cert III Parks and Gardens (CIT) (Gardener)

Miss S L Gatti, BFA (Curtin), (Receptionist)

Ms K Lorimer, BSc (Hons) (Deakin), MPsych (Monash), (School Psychologist)

Mrs L Gauld, DipSecStudies (Scotland), (ILT Office Co-ordinator)

Mrs C E Lucas, (Junior School Secretary)

Miss L D Graham, (Middle School Secretary)

Mr M R Luton, BA (KENT), NVQII (MIDKENT), (Facilities Maintenance Coordinator)

Mr T Burrows, GCertANIM (AFTRS), (Digital Content Creator)

Ms H D Locke, Cert III Bus, Cert III Children’s Studies, (Personal Assistant to the Head of Senior School)

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Staff

Mrs R J Manning, RN (Nurse)

Mrs M K Ross, RN (Nurse)

Mr J S Marginis, BPsych (Curtin), MPsych (Curtin), (School Psychologist)

Ms S B Sadgrove, (Laundry Assistant)

Mr R J Markwell, (ILT Systems Engineer) Mr S D McCarthy, Dip Networking (TAFE), (ILT Support Officer) Mrs L McCoy, (Executive Assistant to the Headmaster) Mrs D J McConnell, (Accounts Receivable Officer) Mrs Y McDonald, BA (UniMelb) MEd (UniMelb), (Archivist) Mr M A McGuinness, (Bus Driver and Deliveries) Miss C L McKay, BCreatIndustGraphDesign (ECowan), (Library Services Assistant – Graphics) Miss K V Mewett, BSc Psych (Curtin), PostGradDip (Library & Info Science) (Curtin), (Library Services Specialist)

Mr J A Santelli, BBus (ECowan), CPA (Manager of Finance)

Mrs J E Toovey, Cert III (Food Technician)

Mrs E R Satriani, (Laundry Assistant)

Mrs P J Turner, (Assistant Curriculum Administrator)

Mr A J Schonfeld, MPsych (SQ), BSc (Hons) (UQ) (Psychologist – Senior School) Mrs S Scott, BASc (NDameAust), GradDipEd (UWA) (Manager of Admissions) Mr D W Seaby, (Groundsperson) Mrs M Shahbazi, BSc (Geology) (FUM) (Laboratory Technician) Mr P D Sherman, (Pool Maintenance) Mrs N L Sierakowski, BComMktPR (Curtin) Cert III Bus (TAFE) (Alumni Officer) Mrs B A Simkin, RN (Nurse) Ms L A Sinclair, BA (Hons) (Curtin) (Academic Service Officer)

Mr L Miedzyblocki, (Trades Assistant)

Mrs P C Seaby, (House Parent)

Mr S C Mitchell, BScCompSc IntSoftwearDev (Murdoch), (Information and Learning Technology Support Officer)

Mrs C Smith, (Administration Assistant – Middle School)

Mrs C Morton, (Personal Assistant to the Head of Junior School) Mrs E L Murdoch, BSocWk (Curtin), GradDip ILS (Curtin), (Library Services Specialist) Ms A L Murphy, RN (Nurse)

Mrs K A Smith, (Facilities Management Officer) Mr K G Sorrell, Cert III SpTuMgt (TAFE) (Groundsperson) Dr N Spadaccini, BSc (Hons) (UWA), PhD (UWA) (Curriculum Administrator K–12)

Mr J G Murray, SQA in bagpipes level 8 & SCQF level 6 (NPC Glasgow) (Pipe Band Programme Instructor)

Mr G A Spence, BSc EnvSci (Ulster), MSc Marine (Herriot Watt), PGDipHRM (Auckland), (Director of Human Resources and Staffing)

Mrs L Murray, (Personal Assistant to the Head of Middle School)

Mr M B F Spratt, (Indigenous Student Programme Coordinator)

Miss R S Nicholson, BComHRMIndRel (Curtin) (Human Resources Officer)

Mr R Steenkamp, BComms (UWA), GradDip AppCorpGov (GIA) (Head of Swimming)

Mr M Pannell, (Curator of Wickets) Ms L B Perriam, (Library Services Assistant), BA (ECowan), Dip (Information Science), MISc (ECowan) Mr A D Pomfret, (Gardener) Mrs K Quinn, Dip Bus Mgmt (Sydney), (Director of Advancement and Philanthropy) Mrs K L Read, (Receptionist) Mrs F Richmond, RN (Nurse Manager) Mr M D Roberts, HNCCompSE (Database Developer) Ms V Roddan, (Student Services Officer)

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Ms H N Tomshin, BComm (HRM) (Murdoch), LLB (Murdoch), GDLP (College of Law) (Risk and Compliance Manager)

Mr C A Stretch, (Senior Boarding Mentor) Mrs D Sukuroska, Cert IV Bus(Admin) (AOC), Cert IV FinSer (EPT) (Administration Officer – Senior School) Ms M A Sullivan, (Food Design Technician) Mrs T M Swinny, BComm (ECowan), Cert IV HR (AHRI), (Senior Human Resources Advisor) Ms A M Thomas, BHRMgt (NDameAust), BBSc(NDameAust), (Human Resources Advisor)

Ms G J Turvey, (Music Resources Coordinator) Mrs J K Usher, BBus Marketing (ECowan), (Personal Assistant to the Director of Boarding) Mr M L Valentine, BEd (ECowan), DipTeach (WACAE), PostDipEdSt (ECowan), (Special Projects Officer – Remote Learning) Ms T M Vance, (Laundry Assistant) Mr I W Waldock, (Bus Driver) Mr M R Washbourne, BTech (Curtin), (Technical Support Officer) Mr M R Watts, Adv Craft Carpentry (C&G), (Operations and Project Manager) Mrs V J Wells, (Senior Administration Officer Student Services) Mrs S Willis, (Laundry Supervisor) Mr T M Wilson, (Design & Technology Technician) Mr W R Wingfield, (Administration Assistant – Sport) Mrs T D Winter, (Art Technician – Middle School) Cert II VisArts (VETIS) Ms E C Winterbottom, BComAd (Curtin), BAGrDesCrAdv (Curtin) (Digital Marketing Officer) Mr N Wood, (Web Programmer) Ms D R Wright, BA (UWA), BA Psych (UWA), DipEd. (UWA) (Uniform Shop Assistant) Mrs M D Ziepe, BEd (Nedlands) DipTeach (Nedlands) (MultiLit Coordinator) Mr K L Zrinski, (Information and Learning Technology Support Officer)

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GRADUATES Alexander

Keys

Lachlan J Bowen, Jamayden Chong, Oscar E Clements, Pierce J Davis, Ethan T Frankle, Macsen Friday, Harry L L Frodsham, William J L Gagen, Anthony Ghiselli, Isaac N Gold, Harry Hansom, Elijah N Hewett, Albert J Holtham, Wesley S E Huang, William A Hudson, Joshua P Ledger, Massimiliano D F Ricci, Declan C S Taylor, Benjamin P Ward, Charles A Williams

Thomas K Anderson, Jarvis D Banfield, Hunter G Bergersen, Angus J Bowden, Daniel T V Cooper, Harvey D Ellis, Samuel M Gray, Jack Hendricks, George H E Johnston, Matthew B Kerfoot, Jake D Mackintosh, Kye J McCreery, Harry C Miller, Hugh T Mitchell, Rafferty Noble Harker, Dylan M Palmer, Callum J Ryan, Thomas S Veitch, James F Walker, Richard P Walton, William H T Wolf

Anderson

Ross

George O Bath, Leo W P Bowles, Max A Campbell, Benjamin C Chapman, Maxx Della Franca, Lloyd Easton, Toren R Edwards, Mederic V F M Gide, Daniel Hay, Jack Kampf, Nicolas Le Page, James W Macgeorge, Deen Mackic, Noah W Matthews, Ryan T McConkey, Adriel Roblin, Curtis J Sciano, Connor J Smith, Remi J Stewart, Hudson M Wheeler, Harry R Williams

Edward F Allan, Simon J Arnott, Achille P A Aubault, Daniel J Bower, William M Gale, Joseph Harris, Matthew B Howie, Timothy A Imison, William J Marshall, Jack McAuliffe, Zavier J McGillivray, Alexander K Melville, Heath O Muller, Benjamin T Nixon, Benjamin L Ramsden, Julius J A Robberechts, Benjamin R D Scott, Jedd A Simmons, Ruan van der Riet

Brisbane

St Andrews

Oliver M Barrett, James W Bennett, Remi N Brossard, Declan W L Cook, Robert Davis, Benjamin C Edgar, Charles S M Ellis, Joshua C Eygelaar, Thomas S Lynch, Luke J S Marshall, Matthew N Myburgh, Hugo R Oakey, George H Purser, Sebastian A Reynolds, Matthew J Robson, Matthew D Sarich, Bailey J Thomson, Jack J Trodden, Maxwell S Weir

Michael R Arts, Taye C Barlow, Jacob C Bennett, Raquell L Bin Rashid, Pearson C Chambel, Jack Cooper, Joseph Crowley, Xavier J Dry, Herc du Preez, William J Hannaford, Mitchell Hewitt, Afif A Nor Arman, Thomas J Rowe, Aydin Salleh, Charan K Singh, Henry E B Townes, Thomas Turkich, Thomson J Unsworth, Changcan Yin

Cameron

Shearer

Jim Allan, Bradley W Avery, Samuel R Bennett, Joshua Colliere, James P Deykin, Noah Embleton, Alexander W Hill, Sam R Lodge, Cole J McLarty, Oliver W Perrin, Harry E Ralph, Andreas Schultz, Matthew D Stocks, Reeve J Stocks, Raffael R Torre, Nicholas W Vriezen, Saami A Welsh, Joshua L Woodward, Zhencheng Zhang, Yan Zhou

Hamish M Cameron, Oliver T Constantine, Lewis R Crump, Kieran P Doyle, Dylan C Field, Rex French, Joshua D Galvin, Thamasha Hewa, Ben L N Jongejan, Mack Knuckey, Beau J Luscombe, Connor F Macaskill, Sevvel Mahendranathan, Jasper C Mirmikidis, Max B Mumme, Nicholas J Paganin, Heath W Smyth, Oliver H T Stewart, Hugo N Ventouras, Thomas H Westcott

Ferguson Samuel E Barrett-Lennard, Oscar Bird, Fraser L Davis, Thomas J Dawson, Samuel J Dyball, Andrew L Eidne, Edward L Gaffey, William G Hawkins, Noah F James Fergusson-Smith, Jack Kapinkoff, Brenton P C Macauley, Taj A Massey, Kyle C S McDonald, Elliott J Mitchell, Cody L Price, William J Quinlivan, Ahmad Sgro, James E Shaw, Harry E Simm, William H Taylor, Rory P White

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Stuart Monty B Atkins, Maximilian Avon-Smith, Anakin F Bachofen von Echt, Jasper A Blunt, Christiaan S Buys, Lewis W Castleden, Max B De Nardi, Hashem El Nadi, Ashlin R Hall, Jolyon M Harrison-Murray, Oscar Heppingstone, Jarrod S Hoyer, Will A Miller, William Moffat-Clarke, Milan Narula, Darcy J O'Halloran, William Oxlade, Declan D C Reilly, Justin E Sweet, Max W Watkins

Survivors Year 1, 2010 FRONT ROW: Joseph Harris, Xavier J Dry, Cameron A Joy, Harry L L Frodsham, Milan Narula, Lewis R Crump, Matthew B Kerfoot, Matthew B Howie SECOND ROW: Lachlan J Bowen, William J L Gagen, Fraser L Davis, Macsen Friday, Mrs Alison Webster (Year 1 Teacher), Nicolas Le Page, Leo W P Bowles, Henry E B Townes, Archibald C C Burt THIRD ROW: Mrs Laura Triglavcanin (Education Assistant), Zavier J McGillivray, Jacob M Lewis, Benjamin L Ramsden, Angus J Byars, Maximilian Avon-Smith, Alexander P Kennedy, Mrs Merrie Cockerill (Academic Support Teacher)

Survivors Year 12, 2021 FRONT ROW: Xavier Dry, Lachlan Bowen, Harry Frodsham, Dr Alec O'Connell (Headmaster), Henry Townes, Matthew Kerfoot, Matthew Howie SECOND ROW: Macsen Friday, William Gagen, Nicolas Le Page, Joseph Harris, Lewis Crump, Milan Narula THIRD ROW: Leo Bowles, Fraser Davis, Benjamin Ramsden, Zavier McGillivray, Maximilian Avon-Smith

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YEAR 12 BALL Jarvis Banfield Vice-Captain of School (Operations)

The theme for the 2021 Year 12 Ball was ‘Italian Summer’, which was evident when walking into the Dickinson Centre.

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VERY STUDENT AND THEIR partners stood in awe of the amazing transformation from an assembly hall the day before to a spectacular Italian summer evening. The effort and creativity of the Scotch parents truly made this a massive highlight of Year 12.

After hopping out of luxurious limousines or rocking party buses, we walked the red carpet, greeted by Captain of School, Josh Ledger, Headmaster Dr O’Connell and Head of Senior School, Mr Burt, and their partners.

On a balmy summer evening, we enjoyed Italian drinks on the grass served by Year 10 waiters whilst listening to an incredible Italian opera singer who sang from the Collegians’ House lookout.

After numerous photos taken by proud friends and family, we walked into the Dickinson Centre, and what a breathtaking walk it was. The Presbyterian Ladies’ College string quartet was wonderful, and the Scotch Pipe Band drummers led us past a shiny Ferrari, lights and decorations and real-life Italian mannequins.

Inside the Dickinson Centre, the night was a whole lot of fun. We devoured a delicious three-course meal and witnessed some outstanding hula hooping and acrobatics.

Josh Ledger said that everyone got “lit on the D-floor” in his speech. The DJ was cranking some legendary tunes, and everyone had the time of their lives singing and dancing. With a scrumptious gelato stand right outside, the night could not have been better.

This huge success would not have been possible without the Year 12 parents, who put in countless hours to ensure we had one of the best nights of our lives. A big thanks also to the College catering team, the Year 10 waiters and everyone involved.

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Clockwise from top left: Year 12 leavers; Saami Welsh and his guest; Captain of School Joshua Ledger giving his speech; Harvey Ellis, Mitchell Hewitt and Max Campbell; Zhencheng Zhang and Josh Woodward on the dance floor; Max Mumme, Jamayden Chong and Raquell Bin Rashid; Students at the ball

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VALEDICTORY DINNER SPEECH Ms Rebecca Shiel Curriculum Leader – English The below speech was given at Valedictory Dinner on Saturday 27 November 2021.

Good evening, Year 12 leavers, parents, families, staff, Council and Headmaster. We are so very glad you are here with us tonight, Alec.

Scotch graduates of 2021, I am truly honoured to share your company tonight and witness this special rite of passage as you pass from the tender arms of schooling into the robust highway of adulthood. I was genuinely humbled to have received Josh Ledger’s invitation on behalf of the year group to speak at this Valedictory Dinner, and I promptly mustered all my linguistic powers to deliver, what I hope, is a message worthy of your attention on this special occasion.

I approached my son, a Middle School Scotchy, ”Son,” I asked, “imagine you are sitting in the Dickinson Centre graduating in six years time. What single thing would you want to hear from the guest speaker?” Without blinking, he replied: “Boys, thank you, it’s time to go home!”

Unhelpful. Over many years, previous Valedictory staff guest speakers have set a bar high, so I took it to the horse’s mouth. I asked an Old Scotch Collegian, an anonymous 2016 graduate, and he advised that this could be a tricky audience and that “most of them checked out at March Out!” This audience may be a husk of their former selves after the excesses of Leavers’ Week, having survived an orgy of poor decision making, excessive vodka cocktails, partially shaved eyebrows and moral collapse. But, in reality, the older generation here tonight is probably amazed and slightly envious that you can actually fit all of that into one week in Dunsborough.

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I stand in awe tonight, in awe of this College on the hill and this formal annual occasion with all its tradition and ceremony, in awe of the esteemed company gathered who add the gravitas, the living character and energy to a school standing since 1897. A school which I am so very proud to have joined five years ago in this mature phase of my teaching career. Mostly, I stand in awe of you, Year 12. I stand in wonder at your generosity in inviting me to speak here today and, indeed, in awe of your optimism in what entertainment and wisdom my oration may afford the next 20 minutes. Optimism, sadly, not shared by my long-suffering husband, who asked that I please not make a speech at our wedding 15 years ago. I was empowered then by youth, passion, romantic idealism, natural hair colour and very expensive Jimmy Choo shoes, so any resistance to my self-deluded speech-making prowess was futile.

As an English scholar, teacher and lover of all things wordy, I have been compelled over 26 years to consider: Why study English?

Will the makers and shakers of tomorrow survive in this world without a 50% pass in English?

And the deafening response has echoed: I don’t know, I don’t know, and perhaps, academic assessment of English will not define character, success or indeed

happiness, but communication is power.

Just when you all thought it was over, no more English ever, a moment of revision.

This is aimed at you, Callum!

What makes a good speech: form, function and audience.

1. Form This is a valedictory speech based on the Latin vale dicere, to say goodbye and give thanks for the journey of education shared in this educational institution.

2. Function The purpose is to deliver a universal message, to entertain, to educate.

I have to say, “Boys, be kind” – that is a given. Most will; a few will not – the difference is the indelible mark we leave on those around us.

I would like to say, “Boys sing and dance through life like nobody is watching, naked if it feels good”. Some have not, some have…the besieged residents of Dunsborough can attest to that.

I might like to say, “Boys, write poetry; creative expression will transform your life”. Some might, most might not. Ed Sheeran did, put his poetry to guitar and a loop pedal and is now worth $200 million.

What I need to say, and here is my single message, my recurring motif for those students who know repetition when they hear it, I’m relying on you Declan Taylor or will Richard Walton contest, is…

Gentlemen, look for awe, find moments in life to feel overwhelmed with the magnitude of something greater.

GENTLEMEN, LOOK FOR AWE, FIND MOMENTS IN LIFE TO FEEL OVERWHELMED WITH THE MAGNITUDE OF SOMETHING GREATER.

Joshua Woodward (Year 12) at March Out 2021, photograph: Derren Hall

Awe is defined as “an emotion combining a sense of reverence, with wonder and dread”. Research suggests that being in a state of awe makes us happier, healthier, more humble and more connected to a bigger universe. We can’t buy it on Gumtree, but we can embrace those moments in life when things are simply ‘awesome’.

2004 is now relegated to us dinosaurs, middle-aged digital losers, whilst Discord and Snapchat consume the minds and thumbs of the young.

Thank you, Albert – apparently famous for some other mildly useful theories in the dark, sinister realm of the Sciences.

A deep sense of awe no doubt featured for the parents and guardians here tonight who held you tenderly as newborns – what profound love, what deep mystery and what dread might you have presented as you entered this world? No doubt they perceived you then as the simply beautiful human beings you have become, the outstanding school leaders, incredible critical thinkers, passionate musicians and artists, the accomplished sportsmen, the generousspirited mates who compose our audience tonight.

Back to solid speech making…form, function, audience.

A toast to parents and guardians here – they deserve the commendation.

3. Audience

Your journey so far…

Yes, audience, most definitely you, Scotch leavers, you are why we are all here tonight.

As a collective, you started Year 1 in 2010. Yet another pandemic was threatening global health, this time swine flu and Mark Zuckerberg was Time magazine’s person of the year. Are we trapped in a historical vortex? Mr Bradley to field questions over dessert later in the evening for those interested.

Einstein, who wrote no epic poetry to my knowledge, stated: “He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.”

What do we know about you?

You are Generation Z or ‘zoomers’.

Born in 2003 or 2004, you are dubbed collectively as ‘digital natives’, the ‘digitalites’ (forgive the Biblical allusion).

Unlike your predecessor, Millennials, who were only ‘digital pioneers’, you were born into a world at the peak of technological innovation; you eat digital information and breathe social media.

Back when you were born around 2004, the world news was dominated ironically by bird flu which presented a threat to global health. Facebook was launched at Harvard University by Mark Zuckerberg and embraced by a youth population in awe of this new digital social platform.

What was awesome for the youth of

In 2018 when you rolled into Year 9, once the blue whales of Middle School, now the plankton of the oceanic Senior School – what awe did you inspire in Mr Williams or did our beloved Mr Jones’ wonder convert to dread as Rottnest Camp unfolded with naughtiness abounding and Miss Webster-Blythe graciously losing the will to live?

I distinctly remember my Year 9 English class of 2018 – bright-eyed, bushy-tailed learners with a taste for lollies, particularly wriggly worms. Fast forward three years,

and my Year 12 English class still has a voracious appetite for wriggly worms, as James Deakin will testify. Eyes still sparkling, but bushy tails are now limp in the face of yet another exam on creative writing practice. Awe may have been lacking.

We educators, whatever our discipline, whatever our role, are not in the business of mystery or dread (even Mr Sterrett’s Theory of Knowledge classes!) but moving through life, I hope in some small part that this stage of your education has equipped you to be aware, to stop and be amazed, to be in awe in the presence of the many moments when life is and will be wonderful.

Boys – seek wonder in what you can achieve…

From a young age I was fascinated by death, probably my Irish Catholic heritage, and in particular, the work of pathologists. This was my career aspiration: the study of disease and mortality. Self-determination, however, could not override genetics and a career in medicine was not to be despite my best efforts to master the basics of Maths and Biology. Back in 1983 at school, my gentle and devoted Year 10 Maths Teacher, Mrs Fuller, unaware of my likely undiagnosed dyscalculia, was not in awe of my dire inability to grasp the most basic mathematical concepts.

I really wasn’t good at it. Such a fragile foundation did not bode well for final examinations, and failing Maths and receiving a U for ‘unclassified’ in Biology terminated all medical career aspirations.

So, with death and mortality still a personal source of inspiration, I turned to the next best thing…Shakespeare and a degree in Literature.

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Year 12's Macsen Friday and Captain of School Joshua Ledger at March Out 2021, photograph: Derren Hall

In those heady, rebellious years as an undergraduate at the University of Essex, a fully paid-up member of the student Marxist Society, I was living the dream, but in 1985 fate drew me out of the bar and into the gym. A chance meeting with a human tank in the university powerlifting club convinced me that my years of amateur athletics throwing discus and javelin qualified me now to deadlift 120kg.

A surreal prospect for a 56kg Literature student with a really bad perm – this tickled my sense of the unlikely, and our university women’s team scored gold in the National Powerlifting Championships.

Such an odd twist of fate suggested it was prudent to give anything a go. I was on a quest for the awesome.

Boys, take time to find wonder in life…

We may step onto this highway of life well equipped with the solid foundations of a secure home, quality education and sound mind and body but fate, or in Tim Winton’s classification, “the shifty shadow” can re-direct our life journey in unexpected ways.

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I STAND IN AWE OF YOU, SCOTCH COLLEGE LEAVERS OF 2021.

YOU ARE MAGNIFICENT YOUNG MEN: YOUR GRACE, YOUR INTELLIGENCE, YOUR HUMANITY AND MOST OF ALL, YOUR POTENTIAL.

I never wanted to be a teacher. I graduated university and found myself chasing the dream in London in the late 1980s, where greed was good, perms got bigger, shoulder pads got wider, and I signed up for a career in advertising.

Awe was lacking, I wasn’t very good at it, and my vision of being the ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ faded, leaving just the ‘Quokka of Soho’. Fate then dealt another significant hand; a chance advertisement in a newspaper offered a new career in outdoor education, living on 25 pounds a week, sleeping in a tent all year and

a rollercoaster of coaching outdoor pursuits around Europe. This was living; I was in awe of the outdoor landscapes and young, daring outdoor experts around me (many remain my closest friends to this day – I even married one of them). But, in reality, I wasn’t actually very good at it, so it was time to allow fate again to roll the dice.

Boys, take risks to find the wonder in life…

At the tender age of 28, it was time to get serious, to get a career with longevity

and “stop larking about”, to quote my beloved dad. It was time to take a risk on the unlikely – a post-graduate year at the University of Bath studying for a teaching qualification. Here wonder truly kicked in as teaching catalysed a world of opportunity, and I have never, not for one moment in over 26 years, regretted that decision (other than teaching Jim Allan – Jim you are loved and Dr Weeda and I still discuss you!) as it gave purpose, professional value and a passport. Wonder abounded as I hopped continents, countries, cultures and stood amazed in the presence of this vast and extraordinary world. But mostly, and this came with risk, I experienced reverence for what is the business of education – the spectacular potential of young minds.

Yes, that’s you, Year 12, all of you still awake at this point! Having landed in Perth, WA, through yet another turn of fate. I am eternally grateful to Scotch College, Dr O’ Connell and Mrs Fugill, who gave me the opportunity to join the school staff, fully aware that I would never master an excel spreadsheet, and be part of your journey alongside a formidable education team: our inspiring school leaders, our 10 outstanding House Heads, the support and admin team who never stop giving and so many expert and passionate subject teachers like Dr Weeda, who provides a daily workshop in the mastercraft of teaching – second to none in my humble estimation of global educators. If Dr Weeda hasn’t read it, it simply hasn’t been written!

A toast to Scotch College staff.

Boys, find awe in the unfamiliar…

My teaching career went from the familiar in the UK to the unfamiliar in Indonesia, Italy and New Zealand – a country that commands awe and held me spellbound in the presence of stunning scenery and a new religion, rugby.

Working in a virtually identical boys’ school in Wellington offered another very different teaching experience; colossal students, maybe not as big as Elijah, maybe not as intimidating on a rugby field as Ben Nixon, a student body who would perform the haka every week, a ceremonial tradition like our marching.

As a House Head, one of my students had an All Blacks father, former NZ rugby union team captain, Tana Umaga.

I don’t know what possessed me in one

parent meeting to discuss my limited rugby playing experience with him. I was awestruck; he wasn’t – I hadn’t been very good at it.

Boys, find awe in the familiar…

We don’t have to circumnavigate the globe to seek awe in what is close to us: family, friends, home. A young Catholic girl growing up in London’s East End, my younger years were defined by reverence.

A god-fearing Catholic upbringing, my inspiring and sometimes terrifying big sister who became a vegetarian aged 13 and devoted her life to animal welfare. I developed a deep respect for my mother and father because their World War II experiences as children in London were so beyond the comfortable childhood I had experienced. As a child, my mum had been evacuated from London during World War II then orphaned.

She negotiated poverty with her older teenage sister, who ran the family home and started work at the age of 14. One fateful night when she was 16, she met my father, who was committed to the priesthood as the eldest son in an Irish Catholic family. He dodged the priesthood when he fell in love with my Protestant mother at first sight in that smoky London dance hall; her remarkable beauty and backbone of solid iron captured his heart. And now they live quietly, wearing masks and thankfully COVID-19 free, living comfortably after 64 years in the same Victorian house having celebrated 66 years of marriage.

lived with palm trees and swimming pools in their back garden! It’s been a long, heavy carbon footprint getting here. But, now home is where my son still wrestles his mum every weekend, convinced in his own superior strength, my big dog lies under the fan snoring gently, and my husband fills the lounge with endlessly wet wetsuits and yet more new wingfoiling paraphernalia. Part of my heart still sits in London town, but we are home, and I thank Western Australia, an oasis of calm in a crazy world, for having us, particularly in these challenging COVID-19 times. Thank you, Scotch, for providing purpose, a world-class education, a foster family and immense professional value and thank you, gentlemen of Year 12, for adding the wonder.

In conclusion, (Pearson, I will be trusting you to edit this verbose narrative for the Reporter publication), I stand in awe of you, Scotch College leavers of 2021. You are magnificent young men: your grace, your intelligence, your humanity and most of all, your potential. Whatever the ‘shifty shadow’ of fate delivers, whatever twists and turns lie ahead, seek awe in the world for a moment, for a lifetime. Look for awe and be awesome.

A toast to 2021 Scotch College graduates.

My father is a mighty intellect, a wordsmith, a working-class East London boy who defied the odds, won a scholarship to a private West London school for the sons of Catholic gentlemen, dreamt of being a writer, worked as an architect and read to me, talked with me, wrote with me, sang with me and taught me the stunning power of language and an appreciation of classical music. His favourite classical composer, Bach, holds me in awe to this day – not just the sheer sublime beauty of his music but the realisation that he composed 1,128 musical works and found the time to father 20 children with two different wives. Awesome work, Johann Sebastian Bach.

Awe doesn’t diminish with age. I remain in a state of perpetual amazement in Perth.

Who would have known people actually

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YEAR 12 VALETE

Year 12

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Clockwise from top: Year 12s William Wolf, Sam Lodge, William Hannaford and Anthony Ghiselli at March Out 2021, photograph: Derren Hall; Rowing 1st VIII celebrating their Head of the River win, photograph: Erica Lorimer; PSA Athletics, photograph: Thomas Campbell; Drum Major Benjamin Ramsden at March Out, photograph: Derren Hall; William Gagen and Thomas Westcott, photograph: Derren Hall

Jim Allan

Edward F Allan

Thomas K Anderson

Simon J Arnott

Michael R Arts

Cameron 2016–21

Ross 2013–21

Keys 2018–21

Ross 2017–21

St Andrews 2016–21

Monty B Atkins

Achille P A Aubault

Bradley W Avery

Stuart 2015–21

Ross 2015–21

Cameron 2012–21

Maximilian AvonSmith

Anakin F Bachofen von Echt

Stuart 2010–21

Stuart 2018–21

Jarvis D Banfield

Taye C Barlow

Oliver M Barrett

St Andrews 2016–21

Brisbane 2015–21

Samuel E BarrettLennard

George O Bath

Keys 2015–21

James W Bennett

Samuel R Bennett

Jacob C Bennett

Hunter G Bergersen

Raquell L Bin Rashid

Brisbane 2015–21

Cameron 2015–21

St Andrews 2016–21

Keys 2016–21

St Andrews 2019–21

Ferguson 2016–21

Anderson 2016–21

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Year 12

Oscar Bird

Jasper A Blunt

Angus J Bowden

Lachlan J Bowen

Daniel J Bower

Ferguson 2019–21

Stuart 2015–21

Keys 2015–21

Alexander 2010–21

Ross 2016–21

Leo W P Bowles

Remi N Brossard

Christiaan S Buys

Hamish M Cameron

Max A Campbell

Anderson 2010–21

Brisbane 2017–21

Stuart 2015–21

Shearer 2017–21

Anderson 2016–21

Lewis W Castleden

Pearson C Chambel

Oscar E Clements

St Andrews 2015–21

Benjamin C Chapman

Jamayden Chong

Stuart 2016–21

Alexander 2016–21

Alexander 2016–21

Joshua Colliere

Oliver T Constantine

Declan W L Cook

Daniel T V Cooper

Jack Cooper

Cameron 2016–21

Shearer 2012–21

Brisbane 2016–21

Keys 2016–21

St Andrews 2016–21

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Anderson 2012–21

Joseph Crowley

Lewis R Crump

Fraser L Davis

Pierce J Davis

Robert Davis

St Andrews 2016–21

Shearer 2010–21

Ferguson 2010–21

Alexander 2016–21

Brisbane 2018–21

Thomas J Dawson

Max B De Nardi

Maxx Della Franca

James P Deykin

Kieran P Doyle

Ferguson 2017–21

Stuart 2016–21

Anderson 2019–21

Cameron 2015–21

Shearer 2016–21

Xavier J Dry

Herc du Preez

Samuel J Dyball

Lloyd Easton

Benjamin C Edgar

St Andrews 2010–21

St Andrews 2018–21

Ferguson 2015–21

Anderson 2016–21

Brisbane 2016–21

Toren R Edwards

Andrew L Eidne

Charles S M Ellis

Harvey D Ellis

Noah Embleton

Anderson 2016–21

Ferguson 2016–21

Brisbane 2016–21

Keys 2016–21

Cameron 2012–21

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Joshua C Eygelaar

Dylan C Field

Ethan T Frankle

Rex French

Macsen Friday

Brisbane 2016–21

Shearer 2015–21

Alexander 2012–21

Shearer 2014–21

Alexander 2010–21

Harry L L Frodsham

Edward L Gaffey

William J L Gagen

William M Gale

Joshua D Galvin

Alexander 2010–21

Ferguson 2016–21

Alexander 2010–21

Ross 2015–21

Shearer 2015–21

Anthony Ghiselli

Mederic V F M Gide

Isaac N Gold

Samuel M Gray

Ashlin R Hall

Alexander 2012–21

Anderson 2015–21

Alexander 2016–21

Keys 2015–21

Stuart 2017–21

William J Hannaford

Harry Hansom

Joseph Harris

Alexander 2015–21

Ross 2010–21

Jolyon M HarrisonMurray

William G Hawkins

St Andrews 2012–21

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Stuart 2015–21

Ferguson 2016–21

Daniel Hay

Jack Hendricks

Oscar Heppingstone

Thamasha Hewa

Elijah N Hewett

Anderson 2016–21

Keys 2016–21

Stuart 2018–21

Shearer 2021–21

Alexander 2020–21

Mitchell Hewitt

Alexander W Hill

Albert J Holtham

Matthew B Howie

Jarrod S Hoyer

St Andrews 2016–21

Cameron 2015–21

Alexander 2018–21

Ross 2010–21

Stuart 2016–21

Wesley S E Huang

William A Hudson

Timothy A Imison

Alexander 2012–21

Ross 2016–21

Noah F James Fergusson-Smith

George H E Johnston

Alexander 2016–21

Ben L N Jongejan

Jack Kampf

Charan Kanwal Singh

Jack Kapinkoff

Matthew B Kerfoot

Shearer 2015–21

Anderson 2018–21

St Andrews 2020–21

Ferguson 2012–21

Keys 2010–21

Ferguson 2019–21

Keys 2015–21

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Year 12

Mack Knuckey

Nicolas Le Page

Joshua P Ledger

Sam R Lodge

Beau J Luscombe

Shearer 2016–21

Anderson 2010–21

Alexander 2015–21

Cameron 2011–21

Shearer 2016–21

Thomas S Lynch

Connor F Macaskill

Deen Mackic

Shearer 2019–21

Brenton P C Macauley

James W Macgeorge

Brisbane 2015–21

Anderson 2015–21

Anderson 2016–21

Jake D Mackintosh

Sevvel Mahendranathan

William J Marshall

Luke J S Marshall

Taj A Massey

Ross 2016–21

Brisbane 2017–21

Ferguson 2015–21

Keys 2016–21

Shearer 2016–21

Ferguson 2017–21

Noah W Matthews

Jack McAuliffe

Ryan T McConkey

Kye J McCreery

Kyle C S McDonald

Anderson 2015–21

Ross 2015–21

Anderson 2016–21

Keys 2016–21

Ferguson 2019–21

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Zavier J McGillivray

Cole J McLarty

Alexander K Melville

Harry C Miller

Will A Miller

Ross 2010–21

Cameron 2017–21

Ross 2012–21

Keys 2016–21

Stuart 2018–21

Jasper C Mirmikidis

Hugh T Mitchell

Elliott J Mitchell

William Moffat-Clarke

Heath O Muller

Shearer 2012–21

Keys 2016–21

Ferguson 2019–21

Stuart 2015–21

Ross 2012–21

Max B Mumme

Matthew N Myburgh

Hashem El Nadi

Milan Narula

Benjamin T Nixon

Shearer 2015–21

Brisbane 2017–21

Stuart 2016–21

Stuart 2010–21

Ross 2016–21

Rafferty Noble Harker

Afif A Nor Arman

Darcy J O’Halloran

Hugo R Oakey

William Oxlade

St Andrews 2019–21

Stuart 2017–21

Brisbane 2015–21

Stuart 2016–21

Keys 2017–21

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Year 12

Nicholas J Paganin

Dylan M Palmer

Oliver W Perrin

Cody L Price

George H Purser

Shearer 2012–21

Keys 2012–21

Cameron 2016–21

Ferguson 2015–21

Brisbane 2016–21

William J Quinlivan

Harry E Ralph

Benjamin L Ramsden

Declan D C Reilly

Ferguson 2015–21

Cameron 2016–21

Ross 2010–21

Stuart 2012–21

Sebastian A Reynolds

Massimiliano D F Ricci

Julius J A Robberechts

Adriel Roblin

Matthew J Robson

Thomas J Rowe

Alexander 2015–21

Ross 2019–21

Anderson 2019–21

Brisbane 2012–21

St Andrews 2018–21

Callum J Ryan

Aydin Salleh

Matthew D Sarich

Andreas Schultz

Curtis J Sciano

Keys 2015–21

St Andrews 2020–21

Brisbane 2016–21

Cameron 2016–21

Anderson 2011–21

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Brisbane 2012–21

Benjamin R D Scott

Ahmad Sgro

James E Shaw

Harry E Simm

Jedd A Simmons

Ross 2018–21

Ferguson 2016–21

Ferguson 2016–21

Ferguson 2016–21

Ross 2016–21

Connor J Smith

Heath W Smyth

Remi J Stewart

Oliver H T Stewart

Matthew D Stocks

Anderson 2015–21

Shearer 2018–21

Anderson 2016–21

Shearer 2015–21

Cameron 2016–21

Reeve J Stocks

Justin E Sweet

William H Taylor

Declan C S Taylor

Bailey J Thomson

Cameron 2016–21

Stuart 2018–21

Ferguson 2014–21

Alexander 2014–21

Brisbane 2016–21

Raffael R Torre

Henry E B Townes

Jack J Trodden

Thomas Turkich

Thomson J Unsworth

Cameron 2015–21

St Andrews 2010–21

Brisbane 2018–21

St Andrews 2016–21

St Andrews 2016–21

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Year 12

Ruan van der Riet

Thomas S Veitch

Hugo N Ventouras

Nicholas W Vriezen

James F Walker

Ross 2017–21

Keys 2015–21

Shearer 2014–21

Cameron 2015–21

Keys 2018–21

Richard P Walton

Benjamin P Ward

Max W Watkins

Maxwell S Weir

Saami A Welsh

Keys 2014–21

Alexander 2016–21

Stuart 2016–21

Brisbane 2016–21

Cameron 2015–21

Thomas H Westcott

Hudson M Wheeler

Rory P White

Charles A Williams

Harry R Williams

Shearer 2016–21

Anderson 2016–21

Ferguson 2018–21

Alexander 2016–21

Anderson 2015–21

William H T Wolf

Joshua L Woodward

Changcan Yin

Zhencheng Zhang

Yan Zhou

Keys 2015–21

Cameron 2012–21

St Andrews 2019–21

Cameron 2018–21

Cameron 2018–21

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AWARDS

Nicolas Le Page (Year 12) leading Friday Marching

Awards

SCHOOL AWARDS Academic Excellence Year 6 Ishir I Bhaduri Billy W R Black Raymond R C Brodie-Hall Charlie C S Burton Eugene E Cha Frederick F A Chaney Yin Y Chen Eddie E J Davis Jacob J R Hernan Flynn F P Howard Yuanzhi Y Hua Berti A A Koth-Ofoegbu Eamonn E B Maher Angus A S McIntosh Lincoln L J McIntosh Aubrey A J Mellor Konrad K C Michael Johnny J H Newall Zachary Z Rumball Sasha A M Small Max M L Sumich Sasha A Thoo Jimmy Y Wang Year 7 Harry H E Alcock William W Anning Jack J H Ashby Hugo H R Atkins Andres A Y M Aubault Charlie C L W Balnaves Harper H W Banfield Ethan E O H Bartholomaeus Zachary Z Blakey Tom T O Bowman Connor C R Bulseco Oliver O G H Campbell Henry H S Cash Tristan T Y Chan Brendan B Chin Jake J O Cuomo Guillaume G G Daoud Raf R T C Donovan Campbell C J Elliott Alex A F Everett Olivier O H Fielke Magnus M Fleming George G T Gale Axel A W Gamble William W J Golsby

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Will W P Good Oliver O J Gooding Campbell C J Grieves Ben B J Hofmann Oban O C Hopkins Leon L Hugo Blake B W Jenkins Andrew A E Katsambanis Micah M Kingston-Wee Jackson J C Korten Seth S J Loveday Thomas T Lovegrove William W T Macknay Jack J E Mayo Oliver O P Montandon Luca L J Niardone Angus A I Oakeley Abe A S Prendiville Luca L M Regli Zeke E J Ritchie Charlie C M Robinson Luke L E Schaufler Sebastian S E J Siu James J Stephan Anderson A J Strk-Lingard Joshua J C Thomas Charlie C J W Warden Daniel D L M Weustink George G K Young Year 8 Bowie B M Abbott Zachary Z M Anderson Heath H E Arbuckle Charlie C O Banfield William W J Bennett Matthew M I Berglin Willem W L Buckley Dylan D M Burke Bruno B I Erickson Joseph J G Finn Jonathan J D Gattorna Harry H T Gibson Oscar O Ho George G J Hodgson Joshua J H Hopkins Cambell C J Johnston Reid R K Knox Lyttle Oliver O Knuckey Mike H Liu Nicholas N P A Lovegrove Thomas T J Magtengaard Ben B T J Marris Joshua J M M Maxwell Charlie C J McCall

Piers P G McNeil Harry H S Mengler Lachlan L R J Morgan Jack J W Nelson Luis L Nettleship Simon S A Pocock Xavier X O Risinger Thomas T A Sojan Oliver O T Spurling Lewis L Stepatschuk Jack J M Thackray Rory R Thorpe James J D Vaughan James J C Wall Hudson H W Weir Year 9 Seth S J Abbott Alec A R Aube Harris H M G Baddeley Clancy C R Banfield Hugh H R Boxshall Maxwell M J Burbury Alexander A J Buswell Ethan E J Buzza Thomas T J Chalmers Ari A R Coulson George G L M Di Prinzio William W R Eastman Bram B H Ezekiel Rory R J Fleming Adrian A Garbowski Thomas T J Gleeson Santiago S R James Ben B H Langdon Ronan R J Leishman Jialuo J Li James J R Liston William W R Mahaffy Aidan A S Marstrand Noah N K McCreery Thomas T A Mengler Alexander A J Merry Farish F A Nor Arman Alec A S Prendiville Rory R M Purser Hugo H G L Silbert Ming M J Soo James J Tan Max M Thorpe Alastair A W Walker David D W Walton Oliver O T Wandel James J P Winch

Year 10 Henry H I Allan Aidan A J Brookes Caelan C R Browne Harry H W Burbury Charles C B Clynk Jack J A Cook James J R Cowan Alexander A J Dore Jaxon J R Douglas Harry H R Ellis Sacha S H Faneco Henry H J Feutrill James J R Fraser Marco M Ghiselli Thomas T J Gray Joshua J G Griffin Oliver O D Hayers Patrick P H Hayes Thomas T T Jackson Daniel D L Kerfoot Nicolas N D Langsford Alexander A D Lee Fletcher F T McIntosh Kennan K R McNeil Callum C J Mitchell Samuel S C Mumme Alasdair A D F Orr Jason J T Pocock Samuel S J Romero Willoughby W J Sadleir Harrison H J Smith Oscar O R Sumich Benjamin B J Vriezen Andrew A F Walker Ross R O H Whittome Lucas L E Woolf Year 11 James J L Anderson Liam L L Aube Samuel S F D Beattie Henry H A Cooper Hugo H T Fellows-Smith Banjo B P J Harold Nelson N B Hegge Mitchell M J Hyde Harry H A Jenour Julius J M Kain Thomas T C Liston Winton W C Messina Hamish H R Meston Harrison H P Miels Julien J M Montandon Shunta S Numano

Lochlan L E W O’Brien Fletcher F T O’Connell Sean S M Palmer Emanuel E Radici Kofi K C Raffan Thomas T W Sounness Joel J C Stocks Jingyi J Tian Nicholas N J Van Wyk Henry H A Vaughan James J J E Walker Benjamin B R Walsh Edward E K Willesee Year 12 Jim J Allan Oliver O M Barrett Pearson P C Chambel Oscar O E Clements Max M B De Nardi Xavier X J Dry Benjamin B C Edgar Noah N Embleton Rex R French William W M Gale Jolyon J M Harrison-Murray Matthew M B Kerfoot Nicolas N Le Page Joshua J P Ledger William W J Marshall Hugh E J Mitchell Elliott H T Mitchell Heath H O Muller Oliver O W Perrin Andreas A Schultz Benjamin B R D Scott Charan C Singh Connor C J Smith Bailey B J Thomson Thomas T S Veitch Richard R P Walton Thomas T H Westcott Zhencheng Z Zhang Terry Y Zhou

Academic Colours Year 11 Samuel S F D Beattie Henry H A Cooper Banjo B P J Harold Nelson N B Hegge Mitchell M J Hyde Harry H A Jenour Thomas T C Liston Julien J M Montandon Lochlan L E W O’Brien Fletcher F T O’Connell Emanuel E Radici Kofi K C Raffan James J J E Walker

Year 12 Jim J Allan Oliver O M Barrett Hamish H M Cameron Pearson P C Chambel Oscar O E Clements Max M B De Nardi Xavier X J Dry Benjamin B C Edgar Dylan D C Field Rex R French Jolyon J M Harrison-Murray Matthew M B Kerfoot Nicolas N Le Page Joshua J P Ledger William W J Marshall Elliott E J Mitchell Hugh H T Mitchell Heath H O Muller Milan M Narula Oliver O W Perrin Andreas A Schultz Benjamin B R D Scott Charan C Singh Connor C J Smith Thomas T S Veitch Richard R P Walton Thomas T H Westcott Terry Y Zhou

Academic Honours Year 12 Jim J Allan Oliver O M Barrett Pearson P C Chambel Oscar O E Clements Max M B De Nardi Xavier X J Dry Benjamin B C Edgar Rex R French Jolyon J M Harrison-Murray Matthew M B Kerfoot Elliott E J Mitchell Hugh H T Mitchell Heath H O Muller Andreas A Schultz Benjamin B R D Scott Charan C Singh Connor C J Smith Thomas T S Veitch Richard R P Walton Thomas T H Westcott Terry Y Zhou

Co-Curricular Colours Athletics Edward F Allan Samuel E Barrett-Lennard Oscar E Clements Joseph Crowley Lewis R Crump Daniel J Curtin Kalib A Dempster Park Charlie E Duplock

William M Gale Anthony Ghiselli Edward L Graham Elijah N Hewett Matthew B Kerfoot Nicolas Le Page Kaleb P Morrison Sean M Palmer James E Shaw James G Spadanuda Herman Strydom Nicholas W Vriezen Badminton Jim Allan Timothy A Imison Daniel L Kerfoot Milan Narula Maxwell S Weir Ross O Whittome Changcan Yin Basketball Taye C Barlow Maxx Della Franca James P Deykin Rex French Brodie C Hayward Timothy A Imison Thomas S Lynch Zavier J McGillivray William H Wolf Cadets Benjamin J Breden Riley K Davis Xavier Houston Kalani Locke Thomas F Macknay James M Mahaffy Gianluca Mastrocinque Robert R McAullay Lochlan E O’Brien Lachlan Parry Cooper T Stanley Patrick J Stewart Jack B Tylich Stewart R van Hoek Chess Oliver M Barrett Lachlan J Bowen Oliver W Brown Jialuo Li Alasdair D Orr Charan Kanwal Singh Cricket Benjamin C Chapman Ethan T Frankle Edward L Gaffey Hayden Henschel Jack Kapinkoff Rory J King Alexander K Melville Benjamin R Melville Nicholas J Paganin Richard P Walton

Cross Country Alec R Aube Clancy R Banfield Pearson C Chambel Oscar E Clements Max B De Nardi Oscar J Foster Tane D Hasler Thomas A Mengler Alexander J Merry Heath O Muller Community Service Simon J Arnott Jarvis D Banfield Oliver M Barrett Oliver W Brown Oliver T Constantine Max B De Nardi Xavier J Dry Rex French Macsen Friday Joseph Harris Matthew B Kerfoot Nicolas Le Page Kalani Locke Robert R McAullay Hugh T Mitchell Milan Narula Fletcher T O’Connell Bailey J Thomson Thomson J Unsworth Harry R Williams Drama Samuel R Bennett Jasper A Blunt Kieran P Doyle Xavier J Dry Toren R Edwards Lochie R Elliott Tobias G Evans Finnegan A Harold Banjo P Harold Oliver D Hayers Robert R McAullay Winton C Messina Julien M Montandon Ambrose W Nicholls William Oxlade Rowan J Smith Patrick J Stewart Football Edward F Allan Jack Cooper Joseph Crowley Lewis R Crump Daniel J Curtin Maxx Della Franca William M Gale Matthew R Galjaardt Anthony Ghiselli Edward L Graham Xavier S Graham Elijah N Hewett Albert J Holtham Jack Kapinkoff Joshua P Ledger Coen P Livingstone S C OTC H C O L L EG E | 1 9 9

Awards

Max B Mumme Nicholas J Paganin James E Shaw James G Spadanuda Thomas Turkich William H Wolf Hockey Monty B Atkins Oscar Bird Hamish J Elliott Mitchell J Hyde Rory J King Charles McCarthy Hamish R Meston Hugh T Mitchell Oliver W Perrin Thomas J Rowe Raphael Schinazi Henry A Vaughan Darcy T Walsh Thomas H Westcott Music Samuel E Barrett-Lennard Caelan R Browne Chi Him T Chan Oscar E Clements James R Cowan Alexander J Dore Rory J Fleming William J Gagen Thomas J Gleeson Jialuo Li William Moffat-Clarke Julien M Montandon Alexander P Pigneguy Emanuel Radici Declan D Reilly Austin M Savundra William G Tonkin Angus W Treen Andrew F Walker Louis J Wiese Pipe Band Jim Allan Arthur E Bannister Lachlan J Bowen Lewis W Castleden Oscar E Clements Max B De Nardi Xavier J Dry Hudson C Grant Joseph Harris Matthew B Kerfoot Thomas S Lynch Hamish R Meston Milan Narula Alexander P Pigneguy Declan D Reilly Alexander J Russell-Weisz Benjamin R Scott Ryan C Shine Harry E Simm Thomson J Unsworth

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Public Speaking (Debating) Oscar E Clements Benjamin C Edgar Banjo P Harold Julius M Kain Julien M Montandon Heath O Muller Fletcher T O’Connell Benjamin R Scott Henry A Vaughan Yan Zhou Public Speaking (Mock Trials) Oscar E Clements Joshua D Galvin Heath O Muller Benjamin R Scott Yan Zhou Public Speaking (Speech) Jolyon M Harrison-Murray Rowing Lachlan J Bowen Samuel J Dyball Harry L Frodsham Jack Hendricks George H Johnston George H Purser Sebastian P Salt Benjamin R Scott Hudson M Wheeler Yan Zhou Rugby Simon J Arnott Bradley W Avery Taye C Barlow Oliver M Barrett Jacob C Bennett Remi N Brossard Hugh E Chapman Jamayden Chong Codi B Cook Joshua C Eygelaar Matthew R Folan Hayden Henschel Thomas S Lynch Connor F Macaskill Thomas F Macknay James M Mahaffy Pablo J Munoz Morillo Benjamin T Nixon Timothy M Scheepers Oliver H Stewart Herman Strydom Billy J Turnbull Rory P White Sailing Daniel J Bower Harrison C Pateman Henry E Townes Harry R Williams

Soccer Isaac N Gold Joseph Harris Sevvel Mahendranathan Aidan McKie Zephyr G McPherson Winton C Messina Kaleb P Morrison Sean M Palmer Cody L Price Benjamin L Ramsden Sebastian A Reynolds Samuel J Romero Curtis J Sciano Declan C Taylor Surfing James W Bennett Cormack L Young Swimming Simon J Arnott Taye C Barlow Daniel F Boshart Declan W Cook Joseph Crowley Lewis R Crump Fraser L Davis Macsen Friday Mitchell Hewitt Matthew B Howie Nicolas Le Page William J Marshall Raffael R Torre Ruan van der Riet Tennis Jacques Creighton Samuel M Gray Wesley S Huang William A Hudson Ryan T McConkey Jurgens S Terblanche Benjamin R Walsh Oscar S Warner Maxwell S Weir Volleyball Bradley W Avery Anakin F Bachofen von Echt Connor Christensen Lewis R Crump Bevan A Gardner Nelson B Hegge Cody L Price Timothy M Scheepers Bailey J Thomson Water Polo Simon J Arnott Declan W Cook Fraser L Davis Sebastian M Houston Matthew B Howie William T Howie Kalani Locke Sam R Lodge William J Marshall Jake J Marshall Thomas M Simich Rory P White Mack Williams

W R Dickinson Leadership Award Colours Jim Allan Simon J Arnott Maximilian Avon-Smith Jarvis D Banfield Oliver M Barrett Oscar Bird Pearson C Chambel Oscar E Clements Lewis R Crump Max B De Nardi James P Deykin Kieran P Doyle Toren R Edwards Dylan C Field Rex French Macsen Friday William M Gale Anthony Ghiselli Mederic V Gide Joseph Harris Jolyon M Harrison-Murray Matthew B Howie Matthew B Kerfoot Nicolas Le Page Joshua P Ledger Thomas S Lynch William J Marshall Alexander K Melville Elliott J Mitchell Hugh T Mitchell Milan Narula Nicholas J Paganin Oliver W Perrin Declan D Reilly Matthew J Robson Charan Kanwal Singh Remi J Stewart Bailey J Thomson Richard P Walton Thomas H Westcott

Co-Curricular Honours Athletics Anthony Ghiselli Drama Kieran P Doyle Pipe Band Max B De Nardi Matthew B Kerfoot Public Speaking (Debating) Heath O Muller Benjamin R Scott Rowing Benjamin R Scott Rugby Bradley W Avery Swimming Nicolas Le Page Ruan van der Riet Water Polo William J Marshall

SENIOR SCHOOL PRIZES YEAR 9 PRIZES Industry

Proficiency

Proficiency, Arts: Music Specialist, English Proficiency, Design: Food, Humanities, The Raven: Years 9 & 10 Poetry Proficiency, French: Background Language Proficiency, French: Second Language Proficiency, Health & Physical Education

YEAR 10 PRIZES Harris M G Baddeley Xavier Balnaves Ethan J Buzza Ari R Coulson Jack W W Douglas Hudson Hammond Thomas A Harris Jialuo Li Beau P Povey Thomas J Gleeson Santiago R James William R Mahaffy Adrian Garbowski

David W Walton Alec R Aubé Rory J Fleming Maxwell J Burbury

Proficiency, Science

Ben H Langdon

Arts: Drama

James R Liston

Arts: Media, Design: STEM, Indonesian: Second Language Arts: Music General Arts: Visual Art, Design: Product Design Design: Materials Philosophy The Raven: Years 9 & 10 Prose

Ming J Soo Charlie S Dawson Alexander J Buswell Max Thorpe Alastair W Walker

Industry

Proficiency

Proficiency, Arts: Drama, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Philosophy Proficiency, Arts: Music Specialist, Indonesian: Second Language Proficiency, Design: Food Proficiency, Design: Product Design Proficiency, Arts: Visual Art, Health & Physical Education Proficiency, Science Arts: Media Arts: Music General Arts: Photography & Graphic Design, Philosophy Design: Materials Design: STEM, Spanish: Beginners French: Background Language French: Second Language

Jack A Cook James R Cowan Matthew J Kirk Nicolas D Langsford Fletcher T McIntosh Alasdair D F Orr Lucas E Woolf Harry W Burbury Harrison J Smith Andrew F Walker

Thomas J Gray

Caelan R Browne Oliver D Hayers Jaxon R Douglas Marco Ghiselli Jason T Pocock Zephyr G E McPherson Thomas A Corrie Ross O H Whittome Patrick J White Daniel L Kerfoot Benjamin B Brossard Aidan J Brookes

Bram H Ezekiel

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Awards

YEAR 11 PRIZES Industry Proficiency Proficiency, Biology HL (IBDP), Language & Literature SL (IBDP) Proficiency, Business Management & Enterprise – ATAR (WACE), Politics & Law – ATAR (WACE), The Raven: Years 11 & 12 Poetry Proficiency, Chemistry HL (IBDP), Physics HL (IBDP) Proficiency, Design Technology SL (IBDP), Language & Literature HL (IBDP) Proficiency, Drama – ATAR (WACE), Economics – ATAR (WACE), Literature – ATAR (WACE)

Hudson C Grant Julius M Kain

Henry A Cooper

Outdoor Education – General (WACE)

Lachlan Parry

Nelson B Hegge

Physical Education Studies – ATAR (WACE)

Aidan McKie

Physical Education Studies – General (WACE)

Daniel J Curtin

Liam L Aubé

Lochlan E W O’Brien

Julien M Montandon

Shunta Numano James L Anderson Edward J Young

Chinese SL (IBDP)

Siyuan Yuan

Design: Dimensional – ATAR (WACE)

Kalani Locke

Design: Graphics – ATAR (WACE)

Riley K Davis

Design: Photography – General (WACE) English – ATAR (WACE) French SL (IBDP)

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Psychology – ATAR (WACE) Spanish SL (IBDP)

Mitchell J Hyde

Biology – ATAR (WACE)

Hugo H Fellows-Smith

Fletcher T O’Connell

Harry A Jenour

Accounting & Finance – ATAR (WACE)

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL (IBDP)

Kody W Waters

Edward K Willesee

Proficiency, French: Second Language – ATAR (WACE)

Proficiency, Mathematics: Methods – ATAR (WACE), Mathematics: Specialist – ATAR (WACE)

Materials, Design & Technology: Wood – ATAR (WACE)

Thomas W Sounness

Mathematics: Applications – ATAR (WACE), Visual Arts – ATAR (WACE)

Proficiency, Economics HL (IBDP), Indonesian SL (IBDP), Literature SL (IBDP)

Proficiency, Human Biology – ATAR (WACE)

Geography – ATAR (WACE)

Luca M Datodi Joel C Stocks Oliver P Cropp-Chabanne

Biology SL (IBDP), Global Politics HL (IBDP), Literature HL (IBDP), Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL (IBDP), Music HL (IBDP), Spanish ab initio SL (IBDP), Dux of Year 11 (IBDP)

Dylan E Falkiner Pablo J Munoz Morillo

Emanuel Radici

Materials, Design & Technology: Metal – General (WACE), Mathematics: Essential – General (WACE), Visual Arts – General (WACE), Dux of Year 11 (VET)

George A Sharrin

Chemistry – ATAR (WACE), Modern History – ATAR (WACE), Physics – ATAR (WACE), Dux of Year 11 (WACE)

James J E Walker

YEAR 12 PRIZES FG Medcalf Proficiency FG Medcalf Proficiency, Biology HL (IBDP), Economics SL (IBDP), Literature SL (IBDP) FG Medcalf Proficiency, Biology SL (IBDP), Business Management HL (IBDP) FG Medcalf Proficiency, Chemistry HL (IBDP) FG Medcalf Proficiency, Economics – ATAR (WACE), Modern History – ATAR (WACE), Politics & Law – ATAR (WACE) FG Medcalf Proficiency, Economics HL (IBDP), French SL (IBDP), Language & Literature SL (IBDP), Physics SL (IBDP) FG Medcalf Proficiency, Literature HL (IBDP), Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL (IBDP), Music HL (IBDP)

Thomas H Westcott

Oliver M Barrett

Rex French

Noah Embleton

Heath O Muller

Design: Photography – General (WACE)

Joshua Colliere

Drama – ATAR (WACE) Richard P Walton

Biology – ATAR (WACE), Physical Education Studies – ATAR (WACE)

Film HL (IBDP), Indonesian SL (IBDP) French HL (IBDP)

Xavier J Dry

Oscar E Clements

Jim Allan

Art Purchase Prize

Andreas Schultz Hudson M Wheeler

Yan Zhou

Accounting & Finance – ATAR (WACE)

Business Management SL (IBDP) Design: Dimensional – ATAR (WACE)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Mathematics: Methods – ATAR (WACE)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Stewart Literature Prize – ATAR (WACE), The Raven: Years 11 & 12 Prose

Benjamin C Edgar

Chemistry SL (IBDP)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL (IBDP)

FG Medcalf Proficiency, Physics – ATAR (WACE)

Business Management & Enterprise – ATAR (WACE)

Hugh T Mitchell

Matthew B Kerfoot Max B De Nardi Ahmad Sgro

Jarvis D Banfield

Toren R Edwards Jolyon M HarrisonMurray Remi N Brossard

French: Second Language – ATAR (WACE)

Pearson C Chambel

Geography – ATAR (WACE)

Elliott J Mitchell

Global Politics HL (IBDP), Language & Literature HL (IBDP)

Dylan C Field

Human Biology – ATAR (WACE)

Nicolas Le Page

Marine & Maritime Studies – ATAR (WACE)

Anthony Ghiselli

Materials, Design & Technology: Metal – ATAR (WACE)

Albert J Holtham

Materials, Design & Technology: Metal – General (WACE), Materials, Design & Technology: Wood – General (WACE), Physical Education Studies – General (WACE)

Maxx Della Franca

Mathematics: Applications – ATAR (WACE) Mathematics: Essential – General (WACE) Media, Production & Analysis – General (WACE) Outdoor Education – General (WACE) Psychology – ATAR (WACE) Visual Arts – General (WACE)

Alexander K Melville Jake D Mackintosh George H Purser Jack McAuliffe Joshua P Ledger Julius J A Robberechts

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Awards

ST ANDREWS

CROSS

The St Andrews Cross is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement in a breadth of areas.

Jim Allan

Oliver M Barrett

1 Honour

1 Honour

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

6 Colours

8 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Arts and Culture – Pipe Band 2020 & 2021

• Arts and Culture – Chess 2019, 2020 & 2021

• Community, Service and Citizenship – Community Service 2020

• Community, Service and Citizenship – Community Service 2021

• Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021

• Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021

• Sport – Badminton 2021

• Sport – Rugby 2020 & 2021

Pearson C Chambel

Oscar E Clements

Max B De Nardi

1 Honour

1 Honour

2 Honours

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

6 Colours

19 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

7 Colours

• Arts and Culture – Public Speaking (Debating) 2020

• Arts and Culture – Music 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021; Pipe Band 2020 & 2021; Public Speaking (Debating) 2019, 2020 & 2021, (Mock Trials) 2020 & 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

There are five areas of possible achievement: 1.

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3.

4.

5.

Academic Achievement Arts and Culture Community, Service and Citizenship Leadership Sport

To qualify for the St Andrews Cross, a student must receive one Colour in all five areas. In recognition that attaining Honours takes extra commitment, a student will also qualify if he attains one Honour in one area and one Colour or Honour in three other areas.

This year 11 students will be awarded the St Andrews Cross.

• Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021 • Sport – Cross Country 2020 & 2021; Rowing 2020

• Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021 • Sport – Athletics 2020 & 2021; Cross Country 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021

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• Arts and Culture – Pipe Band 2021

• Arts and Culture – Pipe Band 2019, 2020 & 2021 • Community, Service and Citizenship – Community Service 2021 • Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021 • Sport – Cross Country 2021

Rex French

Matthew B Kerfoot

Nicolas Le Page

1 Honour

2 Honours

1 Honour

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Sport – Swimming 2021

4 Colours

• Arts and Culture – Pipe Band 2021

9 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2021

8 Colours

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Community, Service and Citizenship – Community Service 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Community, Service and Citizenship – Community Service 2021

• Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021 • Sport – Basketball 2021

• Arts and Culture – Pipe Band 2019, 2020 & 2021 • Community, Service and Citizenship – Community Service 2021 • Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021

• Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021 • Sport – Athletics 2020 & 2021; Swimming 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021

• Sport – Athletics 2020 & 2021

Hugh t Mitchell

Milan Narula

Yan (Terry) Zhou

1 Honour

11 Colours

1 Honour

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Academic Achievement 2021

• Arts and Culture – Pipe Band 2020 & 2021; Public Speaking (Debating) 2019 & 2020

• Community, Service and Citizenship – Community Service 2021

• Community, Service and Citizenship – Community Service 2021

• Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021

• Leadership – W R Dickinson Leadership Award 2021

• Sport – Hockey 2019, 2020 & 2021

• Sport – Badminton 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021

6 Colours

6 Colours • Academic Achievement 2021 • Arts and Culture – Public Speaking (Debating) 2021, (Mock Trials) 2020 & 2021 • Community, Service and Citizenship – Community Service 2020 • Sport – Rowing 2021

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DUCES OF SCOTCH COLLEGE

Benjamin R D Scott

Christiaan s Buys

Thomas s Veitch

International Baccalaureate

VET (Alternative Academic Pathway)

WACE

Benjamin is an intelligent, thoughtful and talented young man whose academic ability and disciplined approach to his studies have seen him achieve exceptional results in all learning areas.

While it will come as no surprise that he was awarded Academic Honours this year after receiving Academic Excellence every semester throughout his time in the Senior School, Benjamin has maintained this level of achievement while balancing Rowing, Water Polo, Pipe Band and Debating commitments, all at national and international levels.

He is an outstanding young man, and his achievements are matched only by his humility.

Christiaan has consistently displayed an admirable work ethic that has seen him complete a Certificate IV in Business in addition to his academic programme and has received an early offer to study Architectural Science at university. A talented musician and sportsman, he has seized the cocurricular opportunities available to him at Scotch College. Christiaan has been a member of numerous ensembles and received Colours for Music, which he balanced with his involvement over many years in the Rugby programme, for which he also received Colours.

He is a young man of great character with strong values who demonstrates a calm enthusiasm and leadership qualities that allow others to succeed.

Tom has set a high standard for himself and his academic ability, which is matched only by his outstanding work ethic and willingness to strive to understand the subject matter as deeply as possible. He sets a wonderful example for others and has been fittingly acknowledged for his academic achievements with Academic Honours, having achieved Academic Excellence across the majority of his semesters in the Senior School. Tom contributed positively to the co-curricular programme through his involvement in various musical ensembles and achieved his Silver Award in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. He is a respectful, diligent and courteous young man.

Benjamin received subject prizes for: •

History SL (IBDP)

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Physics HL (IBDP)

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Spanish ab Initio (IBDP)

He was awarded the Dux of the Year 12 IB Diploma Programme.

Christiaan was awarded the Dux of the Year 12 VET (Alternative Academic Pathway).

Tom received subject prizes for: •

Chemistry – ATAR (WACE)

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English – ATAR (WACE)

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Mathematics: Specialist – ATAR (WACE)

He was awarded the Dux of the Year 12 WACE – ATAR Programme.

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Year 2s Masatoshi Tomita and Thomas Blackburn

School Records Valete Pre-Kindergarten Henry J Anderson Thomas M B Atkins Maxwell D Bellini Joshua A Boyce Samuel J Cirillo George Etchells Rosemary E A Gliddon Elizabeth-Ann Green Noah J Kelly Lachlan E Langley Everett R Ng Harriet Ann Raisbeck Ella Simpson Velvet Tana Kippei Watanabe Kindergarten Chloe V Baddour Monte L Bunning Willow Creighton Jacob P Du Kai Duong Edward D Gibson Hamish G Gow Kian Izadi Oban T MacPhail Yuhi Miyazaki Haruki Nakamura Clancy J Munckton Ivy Paunoski Benjamin R Scott Sho Tanaka Yikuan Zhang Pre-Primary James C T Goldsmith Fitzroy R P Kyle Year 1 Bryn C Dolan Yu T Loh Year 2 Yuvaan Satija Year 3 Bartholomew H Cocking Kiaan Ohri Year 4 Sami J Amey Year 5 Oscar M Blythe Fareeq A Nor Arman Aahaan Ohri Year 6 Mac W Dodds Yubo Wang Year 7 Eden R Bairstow Arthur B Blythe Robert Bonney Leon Hugo Matthew S Nathan Abraham S Prendiville Joseph Prendiville Ruhaan Satija Year 8 Billy J Chambers Daniel G Doheny Lachlan J Kirkham Christopher M Nathan Phillip I Pitt Bjorn A Rothwell 2 0 8 | R E P O RT E R 2 0 2 1

Year 9 Jesse Carter Brodie S T Donkin James K Hollier Noah J Kassner Alexander J Merry Farish A Nor Arman Christopher Pickett Oscar A Ralph Jaylen B Tolentino Alasdair I Watson Thomas C R van Kranenburg Year 10 Kodi A Clayden Jialin Liu Aidan Martin Baxter Poulson Year 11 Orson M Bairstow Wesley V Conti Matthew R Folan Herkules Kakulas Oliver W C Miller Brooke L Milner Dardayne Russie Oliver J Scotford Jyrone L White Cormack L Young

Salvete Pre-Kindergarten Michael N Agapitos Edward Alston‑Nicholls Jasper F Bennett Max J F Boudville Bullmore Carrick Bazil Chhabra Kazuki Fukuda Thomas K Giroud Julian P Hanna Kimberley Kyle Blair A Macfarlane Ashton J MacPherson Harry W Mason Shayan Master Maxwell J N Ohana Hudson W K Smith Saul M Sterk Edward Wang Hugo R Young Kindergarten Ethan H Blackburne Lukas Frame William R Hurst Kian Izadi Teddy J Jayasinghe Zachary M Lee Madden H O'Brien Pre-Primary Luke W Boyder Ryan W Hasslacher Samuel P Mannes William J Millard Hari W J R Singam Year 1 Angus R Bond Zacharia Ehdeyhed Year 2 Max W Blythe Nuo Chen Flynn H Cockerill Oliver H Frame

George S Goodreid Oliver C Hernan Zac T Lucas Charles H Mannes Charles B Newall Sidney J Overton Charlie L Reid Percival H Telford Year 3 Lachlan G Alder Oscar N S Bolton Sebastien R R Cimbaro William J Davies Oliver P Downes Rupert M Green Jax B Jayasinghe Charlie A McClung Hugo X Rigg Finlay A Stanley Dylan J Vytialingam Yuxin Wang Year 4 Zhuo Chen Ari B Cole George L Davies Charlie L Golsby Hugo P Hristofski Austin J Iustini George M Kane Oscar W Lawton Sebastien T Lucas Daniel Maginn Reginald J O McCarthy Thomas S Murphy Augustus A R Neo Archie M J O'Byrne Grey H Pearson‑Griffiths Isaac L Simpson Luka Simpson Harry T Spicer Edward W Statham Rafferty J Zucal Year 5 Archer E Beattie Oscar M Blythe Mitchell J Booth Charles H Caslick Declan Chan Saxon O P Clout Lachlan D Cockerill Riley G Cooper Ocean J Cox Henry W Dove Elliot M Ferguson Jacob R Ferguson Charles J Frayne Jack D Keys Wilbur B Poushkine Oscar P Robinson Jack A Smith Hugh H Twaddle Felix D Walsh Boxiong Yao Year 6 Harrison P Bacich‑Hearn Oscar H G Baddeley Sam P Brown Frederick A Chaney Yin Chen Fraser A L Collinson Edward J Davis Foxx A R Douglas Austin J Griffin

Jacob R Hernan Thomas M Hogarth Mason Hounsham Harry F Hristofski Yuanzhi Hua Walter O James Dylan McKerlie Aubrey J Mellor Gabriel J Nesa Thomas P Newman Nate O'Connor‑Smith Zachary Rumball Jackson C Scott Alexander M Small Oberon M Smith Ewan G Stanley Max L Sumich Alexander Thoo Eammon B Vaughan Year 7 Harry E Alcock William Anning Andrea Y M Aubault Charlton L W Balnaves Harper W Banfield Ethan O H Bartholomaeus Arthur B Blythe Tom O Bowman Thomas W Brown Leo Buck Connor R Bulseco Aiden E Carson Henry S Cash Tristan Y Chan Benjamin R Cockle Xavier C Dusci Hugo W Easton Campbell J Elliott Thomas A Ellison Hugh J Fairclough William D Farrands Olivier H Fielke Angus Flower Wilson T S Fowler George T Gale Axel W Gamble Austin Goff William P Good Findlay W Gordon Campbell J Grieves Taigh R Haji Noor‑Fuller Max Hampson Michael R Harby Orion C N A Hasluck Hunter J Hessels Benjamin J Hofmann Cooper E Jacobs Owen S James Blake W Jenkins Noah L Keren Micah Kingston‑Wee Jackson C Korten Digby H M Lefroy Benjamin D Martin Max C Michaud Will M Monson Julian G Mooney Patrick J Murphy Edward W Newbold Henry J Pethick Chase R Rafferty Alexander N Riley Patrick S Robinson Te Akauroa R M Simon Wyatt D G Sims Sebastian E J Siu

Jack B Smith Davin E L Storey Daniel G Swan Joshua C Thomas Cooper C Trumbull Luke J Unsworth Luca T Vulinovich Joe O Wainwright Harrison J Wells Luke W Wessels Flynn H S Weston Year 8 Shae M Brown Jacob A Clark Noah M Cooper William S Jenkinson Zai N Khan Lucas Liu Khyan J W Mann Austin M Roberts Jack M Thackray Year 9 Kai S Allan Alec R Aube Noah J Bailye Declan J Chamberlain Gethin Dobbs‑Evans William Eastman Jasper H Good Will H Hansen Zac R Hernan Peter D Hick Toby H Jones Riley J Kerr Thomas W Kruger Xuanshi Li Lachlan Mahon Benjamin A Riggs Wesley E Soares Louis A Tjalma Mack Wrigley Year 10 Sean W Benny Benjamin R Brierley Dean J Brown Cormac L Chamberlain Thomas J Councillor‑Dann Oscar Dees Jake A M Deveney Cameron Di Lollo Robert Eastman Jake J Ednie‑Brown Henry M Forrest Thomas Forrest Matteo T Gabbiani Ben J Mansell Cu Chulainn K Pascall Brody Poole Solomon Short Year 11 Aedan E M Deveney Oscar R Lawrence Year 12 Thamasha Hewa

SCHOOL ROLL Junior School Pre-Kindergarten Michael N Agapitos Edward Alston-Nicholls Henry J Anderson Thomas M B Atkins Maxwell D Bellini Jasper F Bennett Max J F Boudville Joshua A Boyce Bullmore Carrick Bazil Chhabra Samuel J Cirillo Raphael Della Vedova Thomas J Della-Vedova William A Della-Vedova Aurelius J Durham George Etchells Kazuki Fukuda Thomas K Giroud Rosemary E A Gliddon Elizabeth-Ann Green Julian P Hanna Noah J Kelly Kimberley Kyle Lachlan E Langley Blair A Macfarlane Ashton J MacPherson Harry W Mason Shayan Master Everett R Ng Maxwell J N Ohana Harriet Ann Raisbeck Ella Simpson Hudson W K Smith Saul M Sterk Velvet Tana Edward Wang Kippei Watanabe Hugo R Young Kindergarten Chloe V Baddour Kohde L Baldwin Ethan H Blackburne Monte L Bunning Willow Creighton Jacob P Du Kai Duong Joseph W Edwards Lukas Frame Ayan Ganeshanandan Edward D Gibson Hamish G Gow William R Hurst Kian Izadi

Teddy J Jayasinghe Zachary M Lee Oban T MacPhail Yuhi Miyazaki Clancy J Munckton Haruki Nakamura Madden H O'Brien Stewart M Palassis Yanni A Papamatheos Ivy Paunoski Benjamin R Scott Sho Tanaka Hudson J Weaver Joe W Whiston Nash Wilson Chase T Young Yikuan Zhang Pre-Primary Nathan R Argyle Jacob Bloch Luke W Boyder Joshua R du Sart Henry G Finlayson James C T Goldsmith Ryan W Hasslacher Joshua M Hawkins Charles O Higgins Flynn N Johnson Fitzroy R P Kyle Hugh D Little Samuel P Mannes Elliot MeredithHumphry Jude MeredithHumphry William J Millard Denzel J Moran Lachlan R Packer Hugo L Righetti Hari W J R Singam Thomas N Sullivan Tommaso C Tana Atsutoshi Tomita Kade W Warrick Quinn J Warrick Raphael L Zouad Year 1 Angus R Bond Bryn C Dolan Banjo J EgertonWarburton Zacharia Ehdeyhed Robert L F Gliddon Lachlan S D Horton Thomas A Janmaat Yu T Loh Kenneth I M McKenna

Augustus MeredithHumphry Oliver D Milner Chase L Nerlich Albert G Wang Year 2 Moez M S Ballal Archibald W Bennett Thomas D Blackburn Max W Blythe Frederick T E Bostock Harry J Caratti Nuo Chen Flynn H Cockerill Charlie B Corrie Oliver H Frame George S Goodreid Adam G Hasslacher Leonard M P Hatch Alexander B B Haynes Thomas J Herbert Oliver C Hernan Leo J Karlson Isaac T Lucas James Maginn Charles H Mannes Kristian A Michael Thomas G Millard Charlie C Moran Charles B Newall Sidney J Overton Anton C Packer Charlie L Reid Preston J Rogers Yuvaan Satija Alistair E Shadlow Percival H Telford Masatoshi Tomita Andrew T Walawski Frederick A Young Year 3 Lachlan G Alder Oscar C Alder Otto S Blackburne Oscar N S Bolton Finn W Buchanan Nicholas P S Bunning Sebastien R R Cimbaro Bartholomew H Cocking William J Davies Jack M Dodds Harrison E J Dolling Oliver P Downes Lucas W Edwards Benjamin C Elderfield Aiden G Gibson

Tobias J F Gliddon Rupert M Green Henry G Harris Samuel M Hodder Jax B Jayasinghe Edward G G Jones Seth Q Kwan Jeter G Lee Mason Lee Charlie A McClung Kiaan Ohri Austin M Palassis Neo J Pentony Hugo X Rigg Lucas A Robaina Chacon Eden E Scott Hartley W Spencer Finlay A Stanley Dylan J Vytialingam Yuxin Wang Reid B Warrick John C Young Yuhang Zhu Year 4 Sami J Amey Crusoe P A Bachofen von Echt Darcy P H Bartholomaeus Olivier J W Bedel Bodie T Blackwell Zhuo Chen Ari B Cole Taj R Cook George L Davies Henry N Elderfield Thomas A Gaitatzis Charlie L Golsby James HargreavesServenty Marcus I Hennessy Dylan T Herbert Hugo P Hristofski Reuben Hubble Austin J Iustini Sebastian Kahl George M Kane Brin C Kitcher Oscar W Lawton Elijah J Little Jacob R Little Sebastien T Lucas Daniel Maginn Samuel J Magtengaard Ahren Mahesh Reginald J O McCarthy

Thomas S Murphy Augustus A R Neo Archie M J O'Byrne Lucas S Paino Ethan K Palassis Grey H PearsonGriffiths Logan M Potalivo Andrew T Reed Casey R Savill Lachlan J Shadlow Isaac L Simpson Luka Simpson Harry T Spicer Edward W Statham Rowan K Sundaresan Lawson V W Wedding Luyiming Wu Jack M Wylie Marcus Yang George W Young Rafferty J Zucal Year 5 James H Ackerman Harrison G Alder Archer E Beattie James A Berean Beau W Blackburn Benjamin E Bloch Oscar M Blythe Mitchell J Booth Charles H Caslick Declan Chan Samuel R A Cimbaro Saxon O P Clout Lachlan D Cockerill Riley G Cooper Ocean J Cox Henry W Dove Elliot M Ferguson Jacob R Ferguson Charles J Frayne Lucas W Fry Sebastian J Fugill Brodie A G Gillett Lachlan C H Gillett Noah Hubble William F Keenan Jack D Keys Lucas A Kwan Hugo A J Leary Jaxson G Lee Xavier J Lewis Joshua K Lynn Robert H H Mackay Cameron G McLeay Connor F McManus

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School Records Zachary F McManus Emerson K McNally Leo T Niardone Angus B Noble Fareeq A Nor Arman Harry E Ockenden Aahaan Ohri Wilbur B Poushkine Lachlan P Reid Elias P Rigg Benjamin Roberts Oscar P Robinson Alexander Z Rogers Oscar W SeaburneMay Hugo C Smith Jack A Smith Hugh H Twaddle James R Walawski Felix D Walsh Felix A M Warner Magnus Wilson Boxiong Yao

Middle School Year 6 Angus Alcorn Keanu S Bachofen von Echt Harrison P BacichHearn Oscar H G Baddeley William J Barron Ishir Bhaduri William R Black Raymond C Brodie-Hall Sam P Brown Charles S Burton Lachlan T Buzza Alexander M Caporn William G Carmichael Benjamin C Carrington Eugene Cha Dylan J Chadwick Frederick A Chaney Yin Chen Ollie S Clements Fraser A L Collinson Felix H Constantine Hamish Cooper Wesley M Cooper Edward J Davis Oliver Z Davis Lindsay P Dean Benji P Dempster Park Mac W Dodds Jonathan A Donnelly Foxx A R Douglas Xavier J Fugill Thomas W Gamble Ziyi Gao Harrison Grant Austin J Griffin Thomas W B Haynes Hugh M Healy Jacob R Hernan Milo P Hewson Thomas M Hogarth Mason Hounsham Flynn P Howard

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Harry F Hristofski Yuanzhi Hua Walter O James Van R Jasper Sheppard G Johnson Spencer D Johnston Callum J Kennedy Samuel Keyte Andrew M King Thomas L Kitchen Adalbert A KothOfoegbu Jasper D Levy Max A Lonnie Archie A R Macnamara Eamonn B Maher Angus S McIntosh Lincoln J McIntosh Dylan McKerlie Aubrey J Mellor Roman Merenda Konrad C Michael Jackson R Mills James G Negus Gabriel J Nesa John H Newall Thomas P Newman Nate O'Connor-Smith Owen Ogden Thomas E Osling Joseph A Purser Riley O Raffan Michael C Reed Eryn Richards Oliver J Risinger Tomas E Robaina Chacon Zachary Rumball Jackson C Scott Alexander M Small Harrison A J Smith Oberon M Smith Ewan G Stanley Patrick W Statham Simeon J Stoney Ethan J Sullivan Max L Sumich Kieran B Talbot Alexander Thoo Dominic W Van Niekerk Eammon B Vaughan Piran A D Wallace Yubo Wang Charlie M Warren Marcus D H Whittome Kobie Yarran Jacob F Young Year 7 Thomas J Ahern Harry E Alcock William Anning Julian E B Argyle Brenn A F Armstrong Jack H Ashby Hugo R Atkins Andrea Y M Aubault Harrison Bain Eden R Bairstow Charlton L W Balnaves Harper W Banfield Ethan O H

Bartholomaeus Zachary Blakey Arthur B Blythe Robert Bonney Flynn M Booker Tom O Bowman Edmond A Bowyer Jacob H Branchi Thomas W Brown Leo Buck Connor R Bulseco Hamish R Byass Ben N Campbell Oliver G H Campbell Ryder J S Campbell Aiden E Carson Henry S Cash Thomas E Chambers Tristan Y Chan Spencer K Chapple Brendan Chin Benjamin R Cockle Declan J Crombie Jake O Cuomo Guillaume G Daoud Lucas P Disley Rafferty T C Donovan Xavier C Dusci Hugo W Easton Campbell J Elliott Thomas A Ellison Alexander F Everett Hugh J Fairclough Tom R FalconerRadford William D Farrands Olivier H Fielke Magnus Fleming Angus Flower Wilson T S Fowler Jake R Freestone Alexander J Fry George T Gale Axel W Gamble Sonny J Garlick Elliot C Gaspar Austin Goff William B Golsby William P Good Oliver J Gooding Findlay W Gordon Henry N B Goyder Campbell J Grieves Alexander Griffin Taigh R Haji Noor-Fuller Matthew R Hale William R Hamersley Max Hampson Michael R Harby Bryce W Harding Orion C N A Hasluck Fletcher R Hector Logan T Herbert Oscar J Herbert Hunter J Hessels Benjamin J Hofmann Oban C Hopkins Thomas J Houliston Leon Hugo Cooper E Jacobs Owen S James Blake W Jenkins

Andrew E Katsambanis Oliver A D Keamy Noah L Keren Micah Kingston-Wee Jackson C Korten Benji J Landau Digby H M Lefroy Cooper Lisle Seth J Loveday Thomas Lovegrove William T Macknay Alexander Marshall Benjamin D Martin Charlie G Martin Jack E Mayo Angus B Meadows Edward R Meadows Cooper C Messina Max C Michaud Hamish T Middleton James B Mitchell William M Monson Oliver P Montandon Julian G Mooney Campbell A Morgan Dane A Morrison Patrick J Murphy Sonny G Mutter Kush N Narula Matthew S Nathan Edward W Newbold Angus C J Newman Luca J Niardone Harry E Nicholls Angus I Oakeley Banjo R Parker Oliver J Payne Henry J Pethick Abraham S Prendiville Joseph Prendiville Chase R Rafferty Luca M Regli Alexander N Riley Xavier Riley Ezekiel J Ritchie Tate C Robertson Charlie M Robinson Patrick S Robinson Anderson S Roblin Harrison D Russell Ruhaan Satija Luke E Schaufler Johntie Schulz Cooper J Sekulov Te Akauroa R M Simon Wyatt D G Sims Sebastian E J Siu Jack B Smith Shaylan G K Sondhi James Stephan Davin E L Storey Brodie S Stratford Anderson J StrkLingard Daniel G Swan Joshua C Thomas Cooper C Trumbull Patrick M Turriff Lynton R Ugle Luke J Unsworth Erik L I van de Veire Luca T Vulinovich

Joseph O Wainwright Jackson W Walters Charlie J W Warden Harrison J Wells Luke W Wessels Flynn H S Weston Daniel L M Weustink Mitch Williams Cody S Willis Aidan M T Willoughby George K Young Leighton Young Oscar M Zucal Year 8 Bowie M Abbott Henry R Alexander Abel Algie Zachary M Anderson Raazi Arafa Heath E Arbuckle Sam H Arts Charlie O Banfield Charlie J Barron Kai H Barton Charles G A Bates Charlie G Bedbrook Kristian J Bellekom William J Bennett Matthew I Berglin James G J Bowie Jack A F Boylson Cruz Braddock Fraser L M Braddock Tex Braddock Oscar T Brazier Hague P Brennan Luke T Brennan Shae M Brown Willem L Buckley Samuel P Bult Alexander G L Bunning Dylan M Burke Harry J Cahill Russell N Campbell Orlando F Capobianco Sebastian I Carmichael Nicholas W Chadwick Billy J Chambers Nicholas N C Chi Jacob A Clark Jayden J Clarke Maxwell J L Clarke Thomas D Clements Oscar Coenen Joshua A Cook Charles W Cooper Noah M Cooper Oliver K Cooper Jarrad I Coppen Myles V Davies Charles R Dean Daniel G Doheny Alexander Donald Max Donaldson Fletcher Drake Neal Henry Dyke Miles J Edwards Bruno I Erickson Karl J Faulkner Joseph G Finn Zach L Fredericks

Richard W Gamble Alexander L Garbowski Jonathan D Gattorna Harry T Gibson Darcy F Gifford Caden D Hart Oliver P Headley William J Henderson Harrison H M Hill Oscar Ho George J Hodgson Jack C Hogarth Joshua H Hopkins Kristian R Hunter Jarrod O Hutchison Tristan Ilse William S Jenkinson George R Jerinic Cambell J Johnston Timothy A D Jorda George P Keenan Dallmyn F Kelly Zai N Khan Lachlan J Kirkham Luke B J Knowles Reid K Knox Lyttle Oliver Knuckey Oliver J Langford Finn R P Leary Daniel J LeClezio Zane T Levy Harrison P Lewis Thomas H D Lister Haotian Liu Lucas Liu Shuchang Liu Nicholas J Livingston Gilby G Lodge Nicholas P A Lovegrove Yujun Ma Hamish P Macgeorge Thomas J Magtengaard Khyan J W Mann Lucas M Marley Ben T J Marris Harrison J Marshall Cooper Matera Joshua M M Maxwell Charlie J McCall Rafferty J McDonald John L McGinniss Riley C McKinnonSmith Piers G McNeil Harry S Mengler Fletcher C Morgan Lachlan R J Morgan Cameron A Motherwell Lucas S Nageon de Lestang Christopher M Nathan Jack W Nelson Luis Nettleship Luke O'Connor-Smith Isaac J Oddy Bo J O'Neill Lachlan J Palich Phillip I Pitt Philip S Pizimolas Simon A Pocock

Luke D Pope Benjamin G Pritchard Edward C Quinlivan Benjamin S Rayner Gabriel S Reynolds Marc A Ricciardello Jason Rietveld Xavier O Risinger Charlie E Roads Austin M Roberts Oscar S Robinson Luke J Rorke Bjorn A Rothwell Adam D C Round Dhilan Sarkar-Tyson Riley K L Schellack Jesse S Scotford George R Sermon Mandeep Singh Tarquin G Slieker Digby S Smith Xavier C Smith Thomas A Sojan Yanlin Song Oliver T Spurling Benjamin J Stack Lewis Stepatschuk Cameron K Sutherland Jake G Taboni Jack M Thackray Rory Thorpe Cameron Todorovic Finn Tuohy Jack A Vallance Xavier I Vanden Driesen James D Vaughan James C Wall William J Wallace William X Weaver Hudson W Weir Daniel Welch Luca Wheeler Jonah R Withers Yafeng Yang Shiran Zhang Nicholas H Y Zhao

Senior School Year 9 Seth J Abbott James Alcock Kai S Allan Alec R Aube Harris M G Baddeley Noah J Bailye James A Bain Xavier Balnaves Clancy R Banfield Benjamin H Barnes Myles W Beeney Alex M Betjeman Rohan I Bignell Charles J G Bowles Hugh R Boxshall Digby J Bozanich Maxwell J Burbury Alexander J Buswell William J Buur-Jensen Ethan J Buzza Finn Byrne-Regan

Cooper J Campbell Willem M W Campbell Sachin A Carlberg Jesse Carter Thomas J Chalmers Declan J Chamberlain Chi Him T Chan Thomas J Clement Darcy Cocking Harry D Coggan Jasper T Constantine Elliot Cooper Ari R Coulson Tane K Croon-Hargrave Tex J Cross Cody R Curtin Lachlan Dauth James C Davidson Charlie S Dawson Joshua J Dettman George L M Di Prinzio Gethin Dobbs-Evans Samuel C Doney Brodie S T Donkin Jack W W Douglas Thomas F L Duffield Will E Duplock William Eastman Karl R Evans Nicholas F Everett Jacob C Eyers Bram H Ezekiel William M Fairclough Frederick R C Fielder Lachlan A G Flaherty Rory J Fleming Ned Fletcher-Harrison Oscar J Foster Adrian Garbowski Digby J Gardner Miles E Gaspar Archie D Gilchrist Edward J Gilmour Thomas J Gleeson Jasper H Good Lachlan R Gooding Charles S B Goyder Charles B Gray Sebastian C Hall Hudson Hammond Will H Hansen Clement P Hardie Thomas A Harris Luc Hellier Mitchell A Henwood Zac R Hernan Ezekiel G Hewett Jake Hewitt Peter D Hick Charles C Hogg Austin B Hollier James K Hollier Hayden A Houghton William T Howie Alex T Hudson Anthony R Hughes Lucas W M Hyde Samuel A Jackson Santiago R James Alexander R H Johnston Toby H Jones

Jahaan S Judge Noah J Kassner Ethan T Kerr Riley J Kerr Dylan Kerrigan Angus C M King Thomas W Kruger Thomas S M Lambo Ben H Langdon Henry W E Ledger Ronan J Leishman Jialuo Li Xuanshi Li Oliver Lisewski Noah R Lisle James R Liston Liam A Locke Oliver J R Macnamara Loch E Mactaggart William R Mahaffy Lachlan Mahon Calum W Mair Charles W Major Aidan S Marstrand Noah K McCreery Marcus McKie Luke O Megson Christian Melsom Thomas A Mengler Alexander J Merry James G Meszaros Marcel I Michaud Gray Moffat-Clarke Keion D Mongoo Jai N M Moxham Archie W Murdoch Farish A Nor Arman Thomas J O'Callaghan Harry M Osborne Jaxon B Pantall Charlie J Parker William W Pateman Aiden R Perrin Matthew W Philpott Christopher Pickett Rhys C Poole Louis C Poulson Beau P Povey Alec S Prendiville Austin W Prendiville Rory M Purser Oscar A Ralph Owen F H Ray Matthew L Rayner Vincent J Reed Benjamin A Riggs Declan P Riordan Flynn G Robinson Mitchell J Rosenberg Dylan J Ross George R P Rowe William A S Salom Cameron B Schirmer Hugo G L Silbert Keilan J Simpson Jonathon J Smirk Hudson G Smith Isaac D Smith Wesley E Soares Ming J Soo James A Stephens George S Stoney

Joshua R Swan James Tan James S Taskunas Guy L Teissier Lachlan H Teissier Max Thorpe Louis A Tjalma Jaylan B Tolentino William G Tonkin Angus W Treen James P T Tunley Jake W Unsworth Thomas C R van Kranenburg Isaak W Ventouras Alastair W Walker Thomas F Wallwork David W Walton Oliver T Wandel Oliver W Warden Alasdair I Watson Jaxon R Williams Matthew K Willis Lachlan J Willmott James P Winch Jack R W Wood Judd K Woodman Brandon L Wright Mack Wrigley Year 10 Will L Aitkenhead Bailey J Alexander Henry I Allan Kareem Arafa Samuel J Bailey Bailey R Banfield Sean W Benny Benjamin E Berglin Sean Bonney Daniel F Boshart Kash R W Braddock Benjamin R Brierley Kaymus M Brierly Aidan J Brookes Benjamin B Brossard Dean J Brown Caelan R Browne Ethan G Buckley Harry W Burbury Thomas P Byass Joshua A Cahill James S Caporn Jack S Carroll Benjamin C Ceglinski Cormac L Chamberlain Hugh E Chapman Joseph J Chegwidden Sean J Christie Seth R V Cimbaro Spencer J Clark Kodi A Clayden Charles B Clynk George Colley Jack A Cook Aidan W Coolican Thomas A Corrie Thomas J CouncillorDann James R Cowan Sebastian P K Coxon Kyle D de Bruin

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School Records Harry M Dean Oscar Dees Jake A M Deveney Cameron Di Lollo Mikhael W Djauhari Angus H Dodd Alexander J Dore Jaxon R Douglas Dylan J Drago Thomas H Eagleton Robert Eastman Alexander L Edis Jake J Ednie-Brown Hamish J Elliott Lochie R Elliott Andrew W Ellis Harry R Ellis Rangga D Evans William H Fairweather Sacha H Faneco Marc J Faulkner Chase A Fenton Henry J Feutrill Henry M Forrest Thomas Forrest James R Fraser Hunter E Freestone Matteo T Gabbiani Jeremy M Galvin Jiusi Gao Joseph W Gaspar Marco Ghiselli Oliver G Gibson Stewart H Gifford Cameron D Gillespie Matthew A Graham Oliver A Gray Thomas J Gray Luca J C Green Joshua G Griffin Marshall J Grosse Harrison Hammond Finlay Harland Finnegan A Harold Oliver D Hayers Patrick H Hayes Giacomo Helliar Hayden Henschel Charles R Hill Joshua A Holborn Joshua J D Hooke Campbell R Houliston Sebastian M T Houston Matthew R Howard Nicholas F Howson Gabriel T E Huberman Alexander C B Jackson Thomas T Jackson Felix G Japp Beau M Johnson Rory N Keevill Daniel L Kerfoot Matthew J Kirk Hugo Kõks Nicolas D Langsford Alexander D Lee Charles W G Lewin Jake H Liddelow Jialin Liu Jude T Lloyd Hudson Cuisle J J Lyons Max Mackay-Coghill

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Connor L MackinnonMoir Benjamin J Mansell Angus W Marland Aidan Martin Parker J Martin Reuben B Martin Charles McCarthy Oliver M McCaw Lucas D McCully Fletcher T McIntosh Kennan R McNeil Zephyr G E McPherson Finlay S Melville Zachary L Mills Callum J Mitchell Sullivan Moody Nathaniel G Mooney Angus T Motherwell Luca R Muir Anderson Samuel C Mumme Mason M Ness William Newman Ambrose W G Nicholls Alasdair D F Orr Jack F Palmer Will L Parker Lewis M Parsons Cu Chulainn K Pascall Oscar J Petersen Ryder D Phillips Alexander P Pigneguy Jason T Pocock Hugo J Poll Benjamin N Ponton Brody Poole Jacob M Pope Baxter Poulson Elijah T Pretorius Lachlan S Richardson Thomas J Robinson Samuel J Romero Myles Ross Joshua L Ryan Luke Ryan Willoughby J Sadleir Edward A Searle Michael E Sebo Azhar Sgro Ryan C Shine Solomon Short Jett Sibosado Connor A W Smith Harrison J Smith Montague Smith Troy P Smyth Oscar N Stipanicev Herman Strydom Oscar R Sumich Alexander P Thom Sam O Thompson Jeremy D Tremlett Matthew O Turkich Billy J P Turnbull Xander J van Kappel Benjamin J Vriezen Andrew F Walker MacGregor W Watson Jensen C Westerman Patrick J White Ross O H Whittome Louis J Wiese

Mack Williams Lucas E Woolf Finn M Wright Jaezari R H Wynne Lachlan S Young Pak Long Zheng Year 11 Victor Albuquerque Silva James L Anderson Rupert H Arbuckle Jack F Armstrong Liam L Aube MacIntyre D G Baddeley Orson M Bairstow Rohan F Baldwin Arthur E Bannister Lachlan D J Bateman Finnian J Beard Samuel F D Beattie Charles E Begley Dylan J R Black Elijsha S A Blackburn Cameron Bourne Rio C R Bowling Nicholas Boys Mack T J Braddock Ethan J Branchi Benjamin J Breden Oliver M Bridgwood Oliver W Brown Alexander Challis Connor Christensen Harrison J Clark Wesley V Conti Codi B Cook Henry A Cooper Oliver Cooper Matthew H Coutts Jacques Creighton Oliver P CroppChabanne Sidney A Cullen Falconer Daniel J Curtin Luca M Datodi Louis D Davis Riley K Davis Kalib A Dempster Park Aedan E M Deveney Leo A Digby Craig Dinas Jonathan J Dunlop Charlie E Duplock Nicholas J Eagleton Joseph B Edwards Hugo A Elliot Tobias G Evans Dylan E Falkiner Hugo H Fellows-Smith Aidan J T Flaherty Benjamin J Fleay Benjamin M Fleming Matthew R Folan Joseph B Fonti Jack L Frazer Matthew R Galjaardt James A W Gammage Pan Gao Bevan A Gardner Edward L Graham

Xavier S Graham Hudson C Grant Jahlil P Haji Noor-Fuller Geordie Hamilton Timothy Hardcastle Banjo P J Harold James W Harper Tane D Hasler Brodie C D Hayward Brodie F Haywood Anton C Headley Nelson B Hegge Oliver D Henderson William W Henwood Xavier Houston Mitchell J Hyde Jason Ilse Harry A Jenour Toby K Johnston Anthony Jovanovich Julius M Kain Herkules Kakulas Rory J N King Mitchell G Langdon Oscar R Lawrence Thomas Le Page Adam J Lenny Thomas C Liston Coen P Livingstone Jackson P Loader Kalani Locke Kane L Mackintosh Thomas F Macknay Hugh R Maddern James M G Mahaffy Lachlan T Marley Jake J Marshall Gianluca Mastrocinque Joe T Matthews Tobias A J Maxwell Robert R McAullay Samuel H McGinniss Rusty J McIntosh Aidan McKie Benjamin R Melville Tyler J Messina Winton C Messina Hamish R Meston Harrison P Miels Oliver W C Miller Brooke L Milner James Moffat-Clarke Riley J Monaghan Julien M Montandon Sebastien Monti Hayden B Moon Kaleb P Morrison Pablo J Munoz Morillo Thomas W Mutter Shunta Numano Lochlan E W O'Brien Fletcher T O'Connell Jed T Orrock Thomas P Ostergaard Sean M Palmer Ethan X Parkin Lachlan Parry Paras H Patel Harrison C Pateman Emanuel Radici Kofi C Raffan Lucas A Ralls

Joshua J Reid Jack E Rigg Archie J Robinson Oscar Rogers Hugh J P Rowe Thomas P Ruefli Alexander J RussellWeisz Dardayne Russie Sebastian P Salt Austin M Savundra Timothy M Scheepers Raphael Schinazi Oliver J Scotford George A Sharrin Blair P Shields Thomas M Simich Benjamin J Simpson Rowan J W Smith Thomas W Sounness James G Spadanuda Kai A Sproule Cooper T Stanley Patrick J Stewart Joel C Stocks Angus J Temby Jurgens S Terblanche Jingyi Tian Jack B Tylich Stewart R van Hoek Nicholas J Van Wyk Henry A Vaughan Cornelius J Verwey Truong T Vy James S Wadcock Benjamin K C Waddell James J E Walker Oliver J Walker Benjamin R Walsh Darcy T Walsh Oscar S M Warner Kody W Waters Ben J Weber Toby J Webster Jyrone L White Edward K Willesee Jack J Williamson Jarrah T Withers Cormack L Young Edward J Young Siyuan Yuan Year 12 Edward F Allan Jim C Allan Thomas K Anderson Simon J Arnott Michael R Arts Monty B Atkins Achille P A Aubault Bradley W Avery Maximilian Avon-Smith Anakin F Bachofen von Echt Jarvis D Banfield Taye C Barlow Oliver M Barrett Samuel E BarrettLennard George O Bath Jacob C Bennett James W Bennett Samuel R Bennett

Hunter G Bergersen Raquell L Bin Rashid Oscar Bird Jasper A Blunt Angus J Bowden Lachlan J Bowen Daniel J Bower Leo W P Bowles Remi N Brossard Christiaan S Buys Hamish M Cameron Max A Campbell Lewis W Castleden Pearson C Chambel Benjamin C Chapman Jamayden Chong Oscar E Clements Joshua Colliere Oliver T Constantine Declan W L Cook Daniel T V Cooper Jack Cooper Joseph Crowley Lewis R Crump Fraser L Davis Pierce J Davis Robert Davis Thomas J Dawson Max B De Nardi Maxx Della Franca James P Deykin Kieran P Doyle Xavier J Dry Herc du Preez Samuel J Dyball Lloyd Easton Benjamin C Edgar Toren R Edwards Andrew L Eidne Hashem El Nadi Charles S M Ellis Harvey D Ellis Noah Embleton Joshua C Eygelaar Dylan C Field Ethan T Frankle Rex French Macsen Friday Harry L L Frodsham Edward L Gaffey William J L Gagen William M Gale Joshua D Galvin Anthony Ghiselli Mederic V F M Gide Isaac N Gold Samuel M Gray Ashlin R Hall William J Hannaford Harry Hansom Joseph Harris Jolyon M HarrisonMurray William G Hawkins Daniel Hay Jack Hendricks Oscar Heppingstone Thamasha Hewa Elijah N Hewett Mitchell Hewitt Alexander W Hill Albert J Holtham

Matthew B Howie Jarrod S Hoyer Wesley S E Huang William A Hudson Timothy A Imison Noah F James Fergusson-Smith George H E Johnston Ben L N Jongejan Jack Kampf Jack Kapinkoff Matthew B Kerfoot Mack Knuckey Nicolas Le Page Joshua P Ledger Sam R Lodge Beau J Luscombe Thomas S Lynch Connor F Macaskill Brenton P C Macauley James W Macgeorge Deen Mackic Jake D Mackintosh Haig J Mactaggart Sevvel Mahendranathan Luke J S Marshall William J Marshall Taj A Massey Noah W Matthews Jack McAuliffe Ryan T McConkey Kye J McCreery Kyle C S McDonald Zavier J McGillivray Cole J McLarty Alexander K Melville Harry C Miller Will A Miller Jasper C Mirmikidis Elliott J Mitchell Hugh T Mitchell William Moffat-Clarke Heath O Muller Max B Mumme Matthew N Myburgh Milan Narula Benjamin T Nixon Rafferty Noble Harker Afif A Nor Arman Hugo R Oakey Darcy J O'Halloran William B Oxlade Nicholas J Paganin Dylan M Palmer Oliver W Perrin Cody L Price George H Purser William J Quinlivan Harry E Ralph Benjamin L Ramsden Declan D C Reilly Sebastian A Reynolds Massimiliano D F Ricci Julius J A Robberechts Adriel Roblin Matthew J Robson Thomas J Rowe Callum J Ryan Aydin Salleh Matthew D Sarich Andreas Schultz

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AN ICONIC MOMENT

In 1954, our PSA Athletics team commemorated their win with celebratory photos in Master/ Teacher Don Thomas’ Austin7 car.

In 2021, Year 12 students from our winning Athletics team recreated this iconic moment.

Affectionally called “Aggie”, the Austin7 was manufactured in 1929. It was very much a conversation starter, and Don placed a story above the number plate, so he did not have to repeat himself when driving into a new town or suburb.

He kept in touch with many Old Scotch Collegians, visiting boarders throughout the South West. Don held onto Aggie until he passed away in 1992. Aggie currently resides in a motor museum in Esperance.

Thank you to Pete Davidson for kindly lending his Austin8 for the re-enactment.

From top: Year 12s from the winning 2021 PSA Athletics Team recreating the iconic 1954 photo; Inter-School Athletics Team celebrating their win, 1954

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