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ThistleScotch College eNewsletter – Mon 28 Jul 2025Our fortnightly news and a key resource for current families. |
From the Headmaster
Dear Scotch Community,
While I should not be surprised, it still catches me out during a Headmaster’s Tour by the delight of prospective parents when our Head of Junior School and I speak about the role of reading for boys.
Many assume we’ve reduced our focus on hard copy books due to the rise of digital access. In reality, we haven’t, and as long as I’m at the College, books and reading for boys will remain a priority and should never be replaced by digital alternatives.
Today, far too many children are occupied with devices. Parents play a central role in modelling reading. So, how can you help?
Dr Alec O'Connell
Headmaster
Whole School Notices
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Important update!
Important change to absentees
As of Winter Term 2025, all absentees will need to be communicated via SEQTA Engage. This ensures absentees are immediately logged and relevant staff are aware.
You can access SEQTA Engage via the Scotch App. SEQTA Engage is an important platform in your son’s schooling, allowing you to stay updated on homework, reports, and assessment results. For more information see the links below.
Scotch Business Directory Event
Mining Full Cycle
Parents! We're excited to invite you to an insightful networking evening exploring the entire mining journey – from exploration through to production and services. Facilitated by Mark Paganin (Past Chair of Council), and a diverse panel:
Fiona Hick – Infrastructure WA, Evolution Mining, Dyno Nobel, Barrenjoey Capital Partners Group Holdings
Ben MacKinnon (OSC 1997) – Develop Global
Amber Banfield – SRG Global, Leo Lithium & Perseus Mining
Rhys Bradley (OSC 2004) – Tali Resources & WA1 Resources
Year 9/10 Drama Production
Puffs: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Wands at the ready and prepare to embark on a hilarious and heart-warming journey as three potential heroes try to survive seven eventful years at a dangerous wizarding school!
Alongside them are the Puffs, a ragtag ensemble of loyal outsiders with the potential for greatness but always come dead last when accumulating points in the annual pursuit for the House Cup. This high-stakes comedy adventure of good vs evil reimagines what a wizard hero can be.
Showing Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30 August.
Mid-term break
Please note the College will be closed from Friday 22 August – Monday 25 August for the mid-term break.
Junior School
Upcoming dates
Mon 11 Aug
Little Pipers: Loving Literacy
Tue 12 Aug
ICAS English
Pre-Primary – Year 5 Chapel
Wed 13 Aug
JS/MS Soiree: Memo Hall
Thu 14 Aug
JS Tour Morning
JPSSA Sc v HS (SC)
Fri 15 Aug
Little Pipers: Bush School
Yrs 1 & 2 Nature School
Yrs 3 – 5 Assembly: MacKellar Hall
Mon 18 Aug
Author Visit “Kelly Canby”
Tue 19 Aug
ICAS Spelling
Wed 20 Aug
Pre-Kindy/Kindy Book Week Parade: ELC
PP – Yr 5 Book Week Parade/Pantomine: MacKellar Hall
Thu 21 Aug
ICAS Science
JPSSA SC v CC (CC)
Fri 22 Aug – Mon 25 Aug
Mid-term break
Middle School
Upcoming dates
Mon 11 Aug – Fri 15 Aug
Science Week
Mon 11 Aug
ICAS English (Years 6, 7, & 8)
Tue 12 Aug
Performing Arts Reporter Photos
Scotch Parents Meeting
Wed 13 Aug
Reporter Photo Day
Junior/Middle School Soiree
Thu 14 Aug
Middle School Assembly
JPSSA Sport – Scotch College v Hale School
Year 8 Scotch/PLC Social
Fri 15 Aug
PSA Sport – Scotch College v Hale School
Mon 18 Aug – Thu 21 Aug
Book Week Middle School
Mon 18 Aug
ICAS Science (Years 6, 7 & 8)
Tue 19 Aug
ICAS Spelling Bee (Years 6 & 7)
Wed 20 Aug
Middle School Science Fair
Thu 21 Aug
Middle School Chapel
Virtual Visit with Perth Author Huda Hayek
Fri 22 Aug – Mon 25 Aug
Mid-term break
Senior School
Upcoming dates
Tue 12 Aug
Reporter Photos (Performing Arts)
Wed 13 Aug
Reporter Photos
Fri 15 Aug
Marching & Assembly
Fri 22 Aug – Mon 25 Aug
Mid-term break
Wed 27 – Sat 30 Aug
Year 9 & 10 Drama Production (Puffs)
Scotch Parents
Upcoming Events
Discover all Scotch Parents events on the school app. For up-to-date details, subscribe to 'general notices' or refer to your Year Group Reps communications.
Scotch Parents Committee Meeting
Tue 12 Aug | 8.30am | Gooch Pavilion
All parents are welcome to join us for the meeting. Please register for Catering purposes using https://calendar.scotch.wa.edu.au/event/5736479
Scotch Parents Community Walking Group
Lake Claremont | 8.30am on Mondays (term-time)
All are welcome! Bring a friend, including furry four-legged ones, for a social 30-minute walk around Lake Claremont with other parents. Meet us at the Lake Claremont sign (Stirling Road entrance).
Scotch Parents Community Choir
Scotch Chapel | 7pm-9pm on Wednesday (term-time)
The Scotch Parents Community Choir invite singers of all levels to join our non-auditioning choir. Please register by contacting Heather Cowan.
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Scotch College acknowledges the Wadjuk Noongar and Wilman Noongar people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which the College and our campuses stand. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge the Noongar people as the First Peoples of this place.
