The annual Tartan Lawyers Breakfast, a combined event with PLCOCA, was held at the magnificent CBD office of Herbert Smith Freehills on Tuesday. Guests, including some senior students from both schools, thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality and networking opportunity, as well as the panel discussion and interactive question time with Aaron McDonald (2001), Michael Denny (2008) and Jenny Thornton (1977).

Congratulations to Finn Harold (OSC 2023, Drama Captain) who has earned a spot at the 28th Performing Arts Perspectives This event showcases exceptional talents in dance, drama, and music. Finn's dedication has placed him among the top drama candidates from the highest-scoring WACE students. Only eight drama candidates are chosen, making this a truly remarkable achievement!⁠

Congratulations to Nicholas Verryn (OSC 2020) for picking up two awards, Best West Australian Short Film Prize and the People’s Choice Prize for his short documentary Verge Collection in the inaugural Best Australian Short Film Competition.

Nicholas graduated from Scotch in 2020, and he has since studied Film & Screen Production at Notre Dame. He also worked as a Media Technician at the college, and regularly comes back to work with our senior Media and Film students.

Congratulations to Daniel Boshart (OSC 2023) for his record-breaking swim in the Men’s 100m Butterfly, at the Hancock Prospecting State Championships in December. Daniel clocked in at 53.63, destroying the 18 years WA Residential Record. 

Congratulations to our Old Scotch Collegians who were recognised in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List.

The Honourable John Roderick McKechnie KC (OSC 1967) was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to the law, to the judiciary, and to the community of Western Australia.

Michael Snell (OSC 1965) was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to business, and to the community.

David Bean (OSC 1971) awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to secondary education, and to rowing.

These gentlemen are so deserving of the recognition and we congratulate them wholeheartedly on behalf of the OSC community!

Congratulations to Connor O’Sullivan (OSC 2018) who was selected to play for Ireland at the HSBC International Rugby SVNS in Perth in January.

Connor has been living in Ireland and training with the Ireland Rugby SVNS Squad for 2 years. He made his debut for Ireland (ironically against Australia) at the Toulouse SVNS in France, and has also represented Ireland at the Twickenham SVNS in London.

We are so pleased to see Connor continuing to contribute to the Irish team, with his SVNS career stats at 20 matches, 30 points scored and 6 tries scored, and counting!

James Christensen (OSC 2007, Alexander House) is an ultra-marathon swimming, ship driving, and self-described “recovering fat kid” who wants to use his love of challenging himself as inspiration for other aspiring 'average' people wanting to see what they're made of.⁠
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Tartan Ties invites you to sit back and listen to our chat with James.

Planning for our 2024 milestone reunions is well underway. We are looking forward to reconnecting members of our alumni at the following events:

Class of 1964 Sixty Year Reunion
Fri 8 Mar | 12pm | Gooch Pavilion | Bookings closed

Class of 1974 Fifty Year Reunion
Fri 22 Mar | 12pm | Gooch Pavilion | Book here

Class of 1994 Thirty Year Reunion
Fri 19 Apr | 6pm | Gooch Pavilion | Book here

Class of 1984 Forty Year Reunion
Fri 21 Jun | 6pm | Gooch Pavilion | Booking info to come

Class of 2004 Twenty Year Reunion
TBC | Booking info to come

Class of 2014 Ten Year Reunion
Fri 22 Nov | 6pm | Gooch Pavilion | Booking info to come

If you graduated in 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004 or 2014, we urge you to submit an update on your whereabouts for inclusion in our next Clan magazine!

A regular feature in the OSC section of the magazine, the "What Have You Been Up To" (WHYBUT) section showcases alumni who have made career moves, achievements, and life milestones (no matter how big or small) with the wider Scotch community. Complete this form and send us a photo for inclusion in the next edition.