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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,
Welcome back to the start of Autumn term. There is no doubt that Summer term proved to be long, and the general feeling was a sense of relief when we reached the finishing line last term.
Fortunately, from witnessing staff and students last week, it is clear a lot of recharging took place over the break. Having said this, we did have tours and conferences occur over the break, as well as a lot of preparation for Senior School examinations, so for some staff and students the break was short and still busy.
As many of you will be aware, Scotch is a member of the Round Square group of schools. Over the break, in partnership with Bunbury Cathedral Grammar, both schools working together to host the regional conference which saw 100 student delegates, 22 Year 11 leaders from the two schools and approximately 25 staff from the visiting schools and ourselves as host, spend 4 days immersed in an amazing journey at Moray, Yallingup, Dunsborough and Busselton.
Dr Alec O'Connell
Headmaster
Whole School Notices
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Annual Appeal
The greatest gift of all. Each year a significant event is that of our Annual Appeal. Many of you will be aware that a major focus of the College in recent years has been in providing opportunities for those that otherwise would not have been able to attend Scotch College. This continues to be a significant priority and in 2025 our Annual Appeal is seeking to grow the funds that can provide these opportunities.
Keep an eye out for more scholarship stories soon!
Production Auditions
Year 9 and 10 students are invited to audition for the 2025 Drama Production, Puffs: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. The play is a parody of the adventures of certain famous boy wizard and the school he attended, told from the perspective of students belonging to one of the Houses known as ‘Puffs’.
Auditions will be held in the Foundation Theatre on Thu 8 May and Fri 9 May from 3.45 to 5.30pm. All Year 9 and 10 students have been emailed a sign-up form and audition pack.
Music Fellowships
Scotch College is offering Music Fellowships to support passionate and gifted students by providing free music tuition for your sons remainder of time at the College.
Fellowships aim to nurture young musicians, helping them grow their skills and make the most of their musical journey, while ensuring that outstanding music education is available to all.
We are currently accepting applications from boys in Years 7 to 10, with the programme beginning in Winter Term.
Junior School
Upcoming dates
Mon 5 May
JS Co-Curricular Clubs commence
Tue 6 May
PP-Y2 Mother’s Day Grooves of the Heart Dance Party
Wed 7 May
CCC: Protective Behaviours
Y3-5 Mother’s Day Grooves of the Heart Dance Party
Thu 8 May
Junior School Tour Morning
JPSSA SC v WC (WC)
Fri 9 May
Little Pipers: Inquiring Minds
JS Assembly
Tue 13 May
Pre-Primary – Year 5 Chapel
Wed 14 May
Year 4 Ignite Programme (with St Hilda’s)
Thu 15 May
Pre-Kindergarten Playdate (ELC)
JPSSA BYE
Fri 16 May
Y1 & Y2 Nature School
Scotch Parents Mother’s Day Disco
Middle School
Upcoming dates
Mon 5 May – Thu 8 May
Y7.5–7.7 Outdoor Learning & Adventure Programme
Mon 5 May
Middle School Curriculum Review Meeting
Tue 6 May
Year 7.1, 7.2. 7.3 & 7.4 IAS Excursion – WA Museum
Thu 8 May
Middle School Chapel
JPSSA Sport – Wesley College v Scotch College
World Scholar’s Cup Training Session
Fri 9 May
PSA Sport – Wesley College v Scotch College
Mon 12 May – Thu 15 May
Y7.1–7.4 Outdoor Learning & Adventure Programme
Tue 13 May
Year 8 Da Vinci Decathlon
Wed 14 May
Year 6 Da Vinci Decathlon
Year 6 Young Writers’ Collective Programme
Middle School Mothers’ Day Morning Tea
Thu 15 May
JPSSA Sport - BYE
World Scholar’s Cup Training Session
Fri 16 May
PSA Sport – Scotch College Bye
Senior School
Upcoming dates
Mon 5 May – Fri 9 May
Year 10 Pathway Week
Year 11 & 12 (ATAR) Sem 1 Exam Period
Year 11 & 12 (IB) Sem 1 Exam Period
Year 11 (AAP) Sem 1 Exam Period
Year 12 (AAP) Sem 1 Exam Period
Tue 6 May
Year 9 & 10 Parent Teacher Student Interviews
Wed 7 May
Year 9 & 10 Parent Teacher Student Interviews
Fri 9 May
Marching (No Assembly)
Mon 12 May – Fri 16 May
Year 11 & 12 (ATAR) Sem 1 Exam Period
Year 11 & 12 (IB) Sem 1 Exam Period
Year 11 (AAP) Sem 1 Exam Period
Year 12 (AAP) Sem 1 Exam Period
Wed 14 May
Year 10 House Head Meetings
Fri 16 May
Marching (No Assembly)
Mon 19 May
Combined Schools Future Pathways Expo
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.
