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ThistleScotch College eNewsletter – Mon 5 May 2025Our fortnightly news and a key resource for current families. |
From the Headmaster
Dear Scotch Community,
Last week was National Boarding Week and so many schools across the country are fortunate enough to have a boarding community as part of their college.
For families from the city, the concept of sending your Year 7 son away to receive an education may seem very foreign. However, for many of our rural and international families, Scotch College offers a residential haven for their son to study, grow and flourish.
I do not doubt that many parents would have their sons stay and complete their education locally if they were afforded opportunities of a similar calibre to our College. For many, this is simply not a reality. Furthermore, capital city boarding schools are seeing an increase in mid-week boarding for many reasons, beyond geographic isolation.
Dr Alec O'Connell
Headmaster
Whole School Notices
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Jazz Night
Join the talented musicians of PLC and Scotch for an unforgettable evening of jazz, fine dining, and great company. Enjoy a three-course meal, premium drinks, and the vibrant sounds of live music. Book a table or come solo—either way, it’s a night not to miss!
Parenting Seminar Series
Appropriate Use of Technology
Wed 21 May | Memo Hall | 6.15pm
We are pleased to welcome Patrick Thomas, National Education Manager at ySafe, for a special presentation on the Appropriate Use of Technology. Patrick is a leading expert in online safety and digital wellbeing, with extensive experience in both IT and education.
Mid-Term Break
Fri 30 May – Mon 2 June
Please note that the College will be closed for the upcoming mid-term break.
Junior School
Upcoming dates
Tue 20 May
Scotch Parents Meeting
Thu 22 May
IPSHA Junior School Paper Plane Finals
Year 4 JPSSA Hockey Carnival (HS)
JPSSA SC v AC (SC)
Fri 23 May
Little Pipers: Inquiring Minds
Mon 26 May
Little Pipers: Loving Literacy
Tue 27 May
Pre-Primary – Year 5 Chapel
Wed 28 May
Year 2 & 12 Breakfast and Dominoes Activity
Thu 29 May
JPSSA SC v GG (GG)
Fri 30 May – Mon 2 June
Mid-term break
Middle School
Upcoming dates
Wed 28 May
Year 6 Music | Open Rehearsal
Justin Coulson Presentation – Year 8 Students
Thu 29 May
JPSSA Sport – Guildford Grammar School v Scotch
PSA Sport – Guildford Grammar School v Scotch College
Fri 30 May – Mon 2 Jun
Mid-Term Break
Mon 2 Jun – Sun 8 Jun
Boarding Week Celebrations
Senior School
Upcoming dates
Mon 19 May – Thu 22 May
Year 12 (AAP) Externally Set Tasks (EST)
Mon 19 May
Combined Schools Tertiary Expo
Tue 20 May
Year 9 HH Meetings
Fri 23 May
Marching & Assembly
Sat 24 May
Year 11 Dance
Mon 26 May – Thu 29 May
Year 11, 2026 Subject Selection Counselling Meetings
Thu 29 May – Sat 31 May
50 Mile Walk
Fri 30 May – Mon 2 Jun
Mid-Term Break
Mon 2 Jun – Sun 8 Jun
Boarding Week Celebrations
Scotch Parents
Scotch Parents Meeting
Tues 20 May | Gooch Pavilion | 8.30am
All parents are invited to join us for a coffee morning and Scotch Parents Committee Meeting. For catering purposes please register your attendance here. For further information, please contact 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 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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News
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.
