scotch reports

Issue 154 June 2012

Contents
Principal & Chairman's Report 4 - 5, Preschool & Junior School 6 - 7, Middle School 8 - 9, Senior School 10 - 11, Sport Report 12 - 13, Scotch Pipe Band 15, Rhodes Scholars 16 - 17, France Tour 2012 18 - 19, Scotch Boarding 20 - 21, Development Report 22 - 25, Straight Scotch 26 - 35.

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Important Dates
June 11 June 15 June 19 June 22 July 2-6 July 16 July 25 - 28 August 3 August 7-9 August 10 August 14 August 16 August 18-19 August 18 August 24 August 27 - 31 August 30 August 31 September 7 September 10 September 13 September 14 September 21 October TBC October 6 October 8 October 13 October 20 October 27 November 17 December 1 Queen's Birthday Holiday Scotch Quiz Night A Taste of Scotch Term II Concludes Scotch Academy Holiday Program Term III Commences College Musical "Les Miserables" Blinman Dinner Eyre Peninsula Field Days The Big Sing Performance Junior School Tour Torrens Park Tour Winter Intercol at Scotch Intercol Dinner Annual City Dinner (Old Collegian) Old Collegians' Week Old Collegians' Sports Festival Founders' Day and Scotch Seniors Luncheon Middle School Grandparents Day Whole College Student Free Day Middle School Introduction Luncheon & Tour Junior School Sports Term III Concludes Scotch Academy Holiday Program 25 Year Reunion (87) Term IV Commences 30 Year Reunion (82) 40 Year Reunion (72) 10 Year Reunion (02) 20 Year Reunion (92) 5 Year Reunion (07)

Published by Scotch College Carruth Road Torrens Park SA 5062 T: 08 8274 4333 F: 08 8274 4344 www.scotch.sa.edu.au Editorial Sarah Freeman scotchreports@scotch.sa.edu.au Designed and Printed by Openbook Howden Design & Print www.openbookhowden.com.au Photography and Articles A big thank you to everyone who collaborated to create this edition of Scotch Reports. Special thanks go to Richard Blinco and everyone who kindly supplied photographs for this publication. Cover Photo 2012 France Tour. (L-R) Isabella Ludbrook, Holly Putna, Viv Webb, Shawn Kasbergen, Tom Goldsmith and Devon Martin.

Editors Correction Our sincere apologies to Mrs Diana Walters who was incorrectly named in the Chairman's Report Scotch Reports Edition 153 3

Principal's Report
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From Talking Heads to Exchanging Heads

For the past four years Scotch College (Adelaide) and Robert Gordons College (Aberdeen) have exchanged GAP students on an annual basis. Graduate students from both schools get the opportunity to work in a different culture (and certainly climate!) and experience the educational offerings of a school in another hemisphere. Scotch, with its strong links to things Scottish, is fortunate to have established an excellent working relationship with a sister school in Aberdeen; a school with a remarkably similar vision and ethos. With this background in mind, two years ago I initiated a discussion with my long term colleague and Headmaster of Robert Gordons College, Mr Hugh Ouston, regarding the possibility of a short term Heads exchange. After much planning and considerable debate at management and governance level, the first Australia/ Scotland Heads exchange will take place next term. Mr Ouston has been Head of Robert Gordons College since July 2004. His presence at Scotch next term will benefit our school through discourse with Council, management, staff, students and the wider 4

parent community. I have no doubt the whole Scotch community will appreciate his warm and friendly personality, his ideas and perspectives, his wealth of experience and his delightful wife Yvonne. I know they want to engage with as many of the Scotch community as possible and learn on a daily basis. Hugh has kindly offered to Address the Haggis at the annual Blinman dinner in full Scottish regalia and brogue; I am sure the locals from the Flinders region will appreciate the gesture. The exchange will allow both Heads to walk in the other's shoes and learn all there is to learn from such an opportunity. I am especially interested in exploring the following areas of educational offerings provided by Robert Gordons College (and the Scottish system in general): The Scottish Senior School Qualifications System Staff professional learning and development The co-curricular program International programs that allow student exchange Marketing, community involvement and governance

I have always believed in the importance of maintaining a global perspective on education. My main motivation behind this exchange of roles and responsibilities is to provoke, educate and stimulate my professional values and to ensure that this leads to a clear benefit for Scotch. My relationship with Hugh Ouston, as with other Heads from Australia, New Zealand and abroad, is a continual source of different leadership qualities. By sampling the context in which we each work, I hope that I will better understand Hughs leadership qualities and continue to learn my craft as a Head. I expect the exchange to be demanding, challenging and enjoyable and I fully intend to make it that way so that it will refresh and renew my Headship of Scotch, allowing me to continue to innovate and improve the experience of students and staff at Scotch. This will always remain my primary goal. Tim Oughton Principal

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In this report I would like to focus on two key pillars of the Colleges strategic direction: to ensure our quality educational offering; and to fully support the commitment to philanthropy. Under the leadership of Principal Tim Oughton, the Senior Executive is working on the Education Blue print for Scotch College for the next five years. This is a very involved process requiring research and investigation into new learning initiatives, including the possible inclusion of the Walker Learning Approach into the Middle School and the enhanced application of Positive Psychology (PosEd) throughout the College. Council wishes to echo Tims enthusiasm for the upcoming Leadership Exchange and convey its full support of this innovative and creative initiative. This International Exchange will allow for the sharing of new ideas and perspectives across not only two schools but two countries. Just as we were the leader in the use of ICT in schools, initiatives such as this will help us remain a leader in the delivery of education in a world where new challenges arise every day. This exchange will help us ensure our children are provided with an education that is not only suited to our local economy but also valuable in the international arena.

The field of candidates for the new Director of Community Relations was very strong and this appointment will help drive the Colleges Philanthropic Strategy. We will soon be able to announce an appointment to this position and look forward to their fresh ideas and building on the Friendraising and Fundraising that is already well underway. We thank our wonderful group of donors and hope that you may consider again contributing towards the Colleges future by way of the 2012 Annual Appeal.

The Council would like to specically acknowledge the generous donation of the Emmett Family for the funds required to build the new Blythewood Road sandstone gates. I am sure you will agree they are a huge improvement.
Ross Haslam (63) Chair of Council
01 Hugh & Yvonne Ouston 02 The Emmett Gateway plaque 03 Tim Oughton, Brigid Morris, Nick Emmett ('94), Ray Emmett ('39), Anne Emmett, Tom Emmett ('92), Louise Emmett, Chris Codling ('60) & Ross Haslam ('63)

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The Scotch Difference

With the implementation of the Australian Curriculum, it is more important than ever for leaders at Scotch to draw on their creativity strength to remain distinct from our competitor schools. A number of new initiatives are in place to ensure that we remain number one. 1. Expansion of our sporting program Under the creative leadership of Adam Rosser, our sporting program has gone from strength to strength. In addition to all the regular offerings, the program has recently been expanded even further to include an equestrian team and a regular interschool cross country competition. Already this year we have placed first in District Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country, among numerous other achievements. Sport at Scotch is definitely a strength. 2. Positive Education Our latest Positive Education focus is on the importance of storytelling. Stories 6

and storytelling foster the development of emotional literacy in children, as well as help children to make sense of their world and appreciate different viewpoints. Storytelling is a crucial element of childrens education, enriching the school curriculum and encouraging social and thinking skills. Think back to your most inspirational teachers and I suspect that they were good storytellers. Junior School students and teachers are also being trained to identify their strengths, and to identify strengths in others, as we strive to achieve genuine happiness and fulfillment. 3. Walker Learning expanding to 3-6 Never content to be a follower, following the great success of the Walker R-2 program, we are now SAs first school to introduce the Walker 3-6 approach. All staff have undergone training in Melbourne, where this highly regarded and thoroughly researched approach is very popular.

Combining beautifully with our Positive Education focus, this commitment to curriculum differentiation enables our students to be authentically curious, happy and engaged learners in a caring, coeducational environment. The results speak for themselves: higher academic and personal achievements, motivated staff and students, and associated benefits for wellbeing. As parents, what more could we ask for? 4. Kallawar House An Adelaide first: a primary school with a fully-fitted science laboratory, as well as numerous other beautiful learning spaces. This will truly be a state of the art teaching facility within a beautiful

Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education Week (Week 8, Term 1) provides all students with the opportunity to enjoy memorable outdoor and camping experiences. Among numerous other benefits, a forum is provided to develop and strengthen friendships and student-teacher relationships, whilst gaining opportunities to interact with the environment. As students progress through the Junior School the Outdoor Education Program gives students a broad range of experiences before moving into the Middle School.

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Excursion to Botanical Gardens - Flora/ Fauna Conservation

Year 1: Excursion to Adelaide Zoo - Animal Conservation Year 2: Scotch College (1 night camp) Cleland National Park (1 day) - Animal Conservation Year 3: Narnu Farm (2 night camp) - Excursion Monarto Zoo, interaction and learning experiences with farm animals, Horse Riding Year 4: Toc- H (Victor Harbor) (2 night camp) - Urimbirra, Fairy Penguin walk at Granite Island, Greenhills Adventure Park

Year 5: El Shaddai (Wellington) (2 night camp) - Giant Swing, Archery, Reptile Talk, Rock Climbing, Night Orienteering, Swimming Year 6: Port Noarlunga Aquatics Centre and Camp Dzintari (Normanville) - Snorkeling, Reef Walk, Surf Kayaking, Canoeing, Surfing, Body Boarding Adam Rosser PE Coordinator

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heritage building. Kallawar House is our new icon building. In fact, in 2012, our address changes to Albert Street, Mitcham, and the magnificent old black gates become our main entrance. Some bold and creative educational changes are being planned for Year 6, who will occupy classrooms within this building, and I look forward to sharing these in a future edition. John Robinson Head of Junior School

Junior School swimming pool, and the Year 1-3 Swimming Carnival was held on Friday 16 March in our own Junior School swimming pool. This carnival was a positive introduction to swimming for our younger students, following six weeks of swimming lessons. Lovat finished the carnival in the lead on 203 points, followed by Bruce on 197, Kyre with 190 and Montrose with 176 points. On Thursday 29 March, our Year 3 6 swimming carnival was held at the Marion Indoor Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Students swam in compulsory 25m freestyle and breastroke races for their age group, some elected to swim in the 50m events. Once results for both carnivals were added together placings were as follows: 1st Kyre 788 points, 2nd Montrose 719 points, 3rd Lovat 716 points, 4th Bruce 696 points. Rebecca Williams PE Teacher

Swimming Carnivals
This year in the Junior School the format of our Swimming Carnivals changed slightly as our Year 3 6 carnival took on a more competitive nature. Due to our increasing numbers we needed to take our Year 3 - 6 carnival off campus, we also wanted to create more of a carnival atmosphere. Maximum participation for students was our aim. Parents of students in Reception were invited to watch their final swimming lesson in the

01 Junior School Athletics Team 02 Mikayla Reynolds retells the story of 'A is for Salad' 03 Genevieve Nixon, Toby Cawson & Zoe Nunn busy at work 04 Medal Winners from Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival 05 Swimming Carnival 06 Receptions on an excursion to the Botanical Gardens 07 Exploring the Middleton Rock Pool - Adam Synder, Fletcher Turale & Thomas Voyvodic

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What do we typically think of when we think of something that is creative or of a creative person? Professor David Gauntlett, in his book, Making is Connecting; The social meaning of creativity, from DIY and knitting to YouTube and Web 2.0, tells us Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi, the renowned creativity researcher, argues the thing we call creativity emerges from a particular supportive environment. Rather than being a lightning-bolt of unexpected inspiration, he argues, creative outputs appear from individuals who have worked hard over many years to master a particular domain (physics, poetry and so on) and are encouraged by other supportive individuals, groups, and organisations. Scotch is one such organisation and our teachers are either the other supportive individuals or are indeed, themselves, the creative force. What evidence is there of this? Read on. David Gauntlett believes that creativity is widely dispersed in the population, and that 8

it is one of the most central aspects of being human. I think we have some fine examples of student and teacher creativity on these pages. The Resilience mural above is the result of an appreciative inquiry exercise the staff completed during our Positive Education professional learning day last September. Teachers were asked to offer words that captured what they wanted to imbue in our students whilst at Scotch. These words were fed into a wordle or word cloud, and this was subsequently sign written by Brian Budgen in the Middle School precinct; it is a creative way of displaying what we stand for at Scotch. Amelia Blacketer, in Year 7, explains how our Head of LOTE, Robyn Thomas, brings creativity to her Japanese students. "In Japanese we started learning about the Daruma doll. It is a round Japanese doll that is a good luck charm; when you make a wish to a Daruma you colour in one of the eyes and when your wish comes true you colour in the other eye. Each week in Japanese Mrs.

Thomas gives us a homework sheet on our current topic and we have the whole week to complete it. When we have completed the task sheet by Friday we colour in a Daruma and get a corresponding piece of a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone in the class has a different jigsaw picture. I think that this is a creative way to reward us because we want to find out what our picture is of. My picture is of Japanese flower viewing. Once we have all the squares in our jigsaw we are going to research our picture, to help us understand and learn more about Japanese culture." One of our outstanding Art teachers, Ken Surridge, shared the following images of work produced by Will Turner and Kim Murphy, students in his Year 9 Art class.

The Sand Stains Your feet

The sand stains your feet a pale yellow, Crumpling the grains between your bare toes. The waves whisper, washing the shore, Rolling out shells, smoothing the sand. The world is not yet awake, but the birds have risen, Singing to the skies, coaxing out the light. For the sun announces his arrival, painting the sky with gold, pink, blue. He has not yet appeared, ending a day on the other side of Earth. He will come soon, a slither of pure gold. Stretching over water, reaching over sky. The warm, golden fingertips pressing gently on your skin. Rise, brush off the sand, Your life beckons, Start this new day. Grace Roache Year 9 06
01 Strengths 'Rain' - a creative exercise in EQ training 02 Amelia Blacketer, pasting in another piece of her jigsaw 03 Amelias jigsaw, almost completed 04 Colouring in her Daruma after completing her homework 05 Word cloud based on teacher responses to what we want our students to have at Scotch 06 Photography Tess Newton to accompany poem by Grace Roache 07 Melting Moments, Will Turner 08 Close-Ups, Kim Murphy

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Being creative is something that first happens on the inside, a feeling. It is about breaking new ground, trying out ideas and having the courage to be original. There are examples of creative approaches to teaching being applied everyday at Scotch. I am sure this is one of the reasons our students (and staff) so enjoy coming to school. H (Mac) MacPherson Head of Middle School

to allow people to see how I had worked. I added a lizard coming out of a garden for aesthetic reasons, there was no story behind this concept other than learning to use digital photography and Photoshop techniques. I used tools such as fade saturation, black and white conversion, spatter texture, paint bucket and many more. The techniques are the story and learning new techniques is why I like this piece. Kim Murphy Year 9

melted by a blow-torch. I chose close-ups because you couldnt see the transparent detail very well from a distance. I used Photoshop to create a continuous solid background and darkened the edges of the ice to make each picture look stronger and to position them on my composition. Mr Surridge used a blowtorch to get the ice to melt quicker and faster than just letting it sit in the sun, while I shot the photos. So overall I really enjoyed making this artwork and I really liked the finished image and presentation. Will Turner Year 9

Close-ups
The name of my Art piece is Close-ups. I found this to be my favourite piece because it looks unique and very colourful. I took closeup photos in the Scotch landscape. I then edited each individual photo using a software program called Photoshop. I created a large document and merged my individual images using a system called layers to make it look like one composition. I placed a border around the artwork and chose a title

Melting Moments
This artwork was a fun to create. I like this piece because it was an interesting idea and because it captures time as well as an image of ice melting. It is a series of melting moments and I created it. I used a digital camera to capture different sides and angles of a piece of ice being

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Innovation, creative excellence & ingenuity

One of the great rewards of teaching is being a witness to the ingenuity and creativity of those around me on a daily basis. Inspiration is never in short supply when dealing with Scotch students and indeed the wider community. I see it is as one of the enviable tasks we have is to create opportunities and resources to enable students to realise their dreams.

Year 12 on show
During the fourth week of Term Two it was my pleasure to be part of the audience for the Year 12 Drama students in their Performance examination. The students were more than shining stars - they were true actors who with the support of their Director, Ms Nicola Triglau, put together 4 one act plays for 10

our entertainment. I am confident that the results will once again be a testament to the talents of our young people, both front and backstage. Saskia Sutton (12 CL) Performing Arts Captain: Since the first week of school this year, we have been planning rehearsing and perfecting our four plays in preparation for A Night of Four One Act Plays. Ms Triglau chose four diverse plays to best display each actors talent within our class. Up and Running a fast pace comedy, 100 a thought provoking piece of physical theatre, Spinning an autobiographical monologue and a Secret Bridesmaids Business, a piece of heightened realism. Alongside the rehearsal process, we had the unique opportunity of seeing a range of professional productions that gave us insight into acting and theatrical techniques. We are especially thankful for Ms Triglaus dedication to the process, rehearsing with us

for countless hours, and for inviting specialists to provide expert skills as objective observers. Even famous actor, Edmund Pegge gave his opinions on the plays and shared his knowledge of farce. After a successful three nights of performing, each individual has gained an understanding of the world of theatre, a sense of confidence and pride in their acting and an amazing experience.

Scotch staff & community working together

Recently with several other staff members we have started the conversation about the educational drivers in the building of new Senior Centre. As part of the Future Scotch initiative we hope to see the project come to realisation in the next few years. The staff have been inspiring in their insight into what makes learning work and how 21st Century learners require different creative and flexible uses of space to make the most of their learning. The Education Committee, with parent and Council representation, will also be involved in the development of the vision, which will then be forwarded to Council for their

consideration. Another current project is the refurbishment of the Chapel interior and ways in which we can tell more clearly important stories of our community in this focal building. Supported by two Old Collegians and current staff members we have come up with several designs and ideas to celebrate the essence of a Scotch education in the Chapel space. Creativity is the key to engaged and inspired learning and at Scotch we have it in buckets. It inspires us to want more out of our learning and to be able to give back to our community. Dale Bennett Head of Senior School

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Great show, many stars

The College musical under the leadership of specialist Director Adam Goodburn - Les Miserable - is to be held in the Chapel 25 28 July and if you want to see excellence in performance then I would urge you to attend. We are fortunate to have many talented students from across years 7-12, working hard to present to us an amazing spectacular. One of the highlights for me has been to witness the development of a number of individuals during the rehearsal process. This year one of our international students Homi Ebrahimi (11MC), who comes from Iran and has been in Australia for 18 months, has taken on the role of Marius. Homis father sent him and his mother to Australia to join his sister and be safe from the conflict. When asked about his interest in music Homi is quick to

observe I was born with music! My father is a famous singer in Iran and my grandfather is also a singer and my mum and my sister! I play the tar and before I came here was learning Avaz which is a traditional Persian singing technique. He performed a traditional piece as part of his audition for the show unusual and amazing! When asked about the musical, Homi exclaimed Its a good opportunity and I love it because of the acting, singing and meeting lots of new people as friends. The universal language of music has meant that his confidence has grown in the use of his new language and made his transition into the Australian way of life all that much easier! Tickets are available through the Performing Arts office performingarts@scotch.sa.edu.au or online on the College website. Dale Bennett Head of Senior School

01 Thomas Brickl & Jacalin Ekins in 'Up and Running' 02 (L-R) Laura Franks, Darcy Dawes, Saskia Sutton, Micaela Williams & Joe Patterson contemplate the significance of their lives in the play '100' 03 (L-R) Laura Head, Maddy Everrett & Tessa Goodall, prepare for a tumultuous wedding in 'Secret Bridesmaids Business' 04 Scott Magann, Ken Surridge & Rod Dyson looking at the honour boards 05 Homi Ebrahimi and his tar

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Sport Report
Last term the summer sports calendar was very eventful and busy. Scotch was able to win the overall summer Intercol against Pulteney with wins from the Drive Tennis, Girls Basketball and the both Boys and Girls First VIII rowing. The First XI Cricketers were also able to come away with a draw which meant Scotch was able to retain the trophy. Congratulations to all the competitors; importantly all events were played with great spirit. This year's cricket Intercol also was used to help raise money for the Jane McGrath Foundation with the second X1 of both sides wearing pink hats and using a pink ball, stumps and pads. Pink cup cakes and badges were also being sold on the day and a total of $300 was raised. Sports day was also a big success in term 1 with probably the highest participation in 12

events in the past five years. Every athlete was out there to not only win but to try their best which created a great atmosphere on the day. This year Campbell House was victorious in winning both the Middle School shield and Senior School trophy. This meant that the overall trophy also went to Campbell House. Sydney Hurrell & Henry Voigt College Sports Captains

all came home with a ribbon or two. The Scotch uniform extended to the horses, with branded saddle blankets and Scotchie browbands, the team really signalled their place amongst the other competing schools. This new initiative has created another sporting arena in which Scotch students can participate. Jane Bourne Equestrian Team Coordinator

Scotchs Hoof Beats

The newly formed Scotch College Equestrian Team competed in their first Interschool Competition in April. The team made up of nine girls and their horses showed true courage and determination and successfully competed in a range of events. The Show Jumping and Dressage rings were popular with most of our team, while many rode for the first time in Rider and Hack classes and

Head of the River Regatta

The 2012 Head of the River was an exceptional day for Scotch College Rowing. The windy and rainy conditions of last years regatta where nowhere to be seen this year. The sun was shining

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on the regatta course as brightly as the enthusiasm coming from our rowers. All of our crews powered through the morning heats with 100% of Scotch crews represented in their A-finals. As the finals began we had 7 crews starting as favorites to win their Grand Final for the season. It is a credit to these crews skill and self control that they all coped with this pressure and went on to win their respective races, even the Year 9 B Boys who had to bravely contest a re-row after a protest in the first race. The winning crews were the Year 9 A/B/C/D/E Boys, Year 10 B Boys and the 1st IV Girls. Our 7 winning crews on the day beat our previous best Head of the River result of 4 wins, almost doubling it. Of particular note was the Year 9 boys squad who have shown superior teamwork as a squad all season and managed to clean sweep all 5 of the divisions in their year level, an exceptional

effort that is rarely achieved by any school. Congratulations to coaches of the winning crews Tonya Holst, Alexander Menz, Nick Goode, Tori Ludlow, Henry Moore, James Burnard, and Louise Firth, all of whom are old collegians. In the 1st VIII races both crews finished 3rd, very strong placings that resulted from seasons best performances against tough opposition. Both VIIIs won their Rowing Intercols against Pulteney and in the process secured the overall Summer Intercol for Scotch. Unfortunately not all crews can win Head of the River but the spirit and determination with which all Scotch crews carried themselves with, both on and off the water, does our College community proud. This was in no small part due the exceptional leadership and enthusiasm of our Rowing Captains Liam McAuliffe, Samantha Boully and Alex Lloyd. Scotch achieved 7 golds and 5 bronzes to finish second overall on the Head of the River

regatta table and the future is looking bright for all our squads. Lachlan Archibald (00)
01 Second XI Intercol Team 02 Scotch College Equestrian Team: Phoebe Minervini, Hannah Hardy, Sophie Ludbrook, Lexie Read & Rosie Robinson 03 Year 4 Amy Williams in action at the Interschool Gymkhana 04 Brandon Skeen 05 Casey Harnett, Joyce Jollands, Sophie Wellington & Mandy Xie 06 All 5 Year 9 Boys crews were victorious in their races. 07 The Victorious Girls Open IV 08 Jack Taeger, coxswain of the 9C Crew post race. 09 Lachy Archibald juggling all our trophies! 10 Year 9 A winners 11 The Girls 1st VIII embrace

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Scotch Excells
The Scotch College Pipe Band and Highland Dancers have just returned from the Virginia International Military Tattoo in the United States. Scotch was the only Australian contingent to be offered a place in the prestigious event for 2012. We were joined by bands and dancers from Scotland, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium and, of course, the United States. The annual Tattoo is held in Norfolk, the Headquarters of NATO in the USA and home to the largest naval base in the world. Each of the performances was played to a full house of thousands of passionate and wildly energetic spectators. They left us in no doubt how much they appreciated the show. Mixed in with the Americans, were Scotch families who came across to savour the experience and support the band and dancers.

The Tattoo was a fascinating musical experience which featured American showmanship at its best. The programme was moving, stirring, emotional, patriotic and of world class. It was a privilege to be invited and a pleasure to see our contribution fit in so well. Months of practice to master a new repertoire with dance and drill routines faded into the background as we took to the international stage with confidence and style. While the primary focus of the trip was the Tattoo we did find some time to relax and take in some of the sights. A combined bike and Segway tour of Washington DC was a real highlight. We enjoyed the Air and Space Museum, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House as well as shopping. In Virginia we also visited, and performed a concert, at historic Colonial Williamsburg. A tour of the Norfolk

naval facilities was fascinating. Among the impressive berths were 6 nuclear submarines and a hospital ship with more beds than the Flinders Medical Centre. Not even the brutal flights home have dampened the enthusiasm to accept the invitation to come back to Norfolk in the future. Malcolm Massie

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Rhodes Scholars
Scotchies excelling at Oxford
Scotch can claim to have had 12 Rhodes Scholars in its near 100 year history. Rhodes Scholars who attended Kyre College (19021918), Kyre-Scotch (1919) and Scotch College (1920 -) are as follows: 1910 Mr Francis Williams Kyre 1903-1910 1915 Lord Howard Florey Kyre 1908-1910 1921 Mr John Hood 1958 Mr Shaun Disney 1963 Prof Julian Disney 1969 Prof R (Nic) Jose Kyre 1915-1917 Scotch 1952-1953 Scotch 1952-1958 Scotch 1961-1964 1951 Dr John Casley-Smith Scotch 1942-1951 The Criteria to receive a Rhodes Scholarship call for the recipient not only to excel academically but to be a balanced all-rounder. Scotch has always been proud to promote the fact that our students are well rounded individuals and hence this scholarship seems to connect well with the Scotch Community. Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international graduate scholarship program in the world. Intellectual excellence is required of Rhodes Scholars, but it is not enough to earn this outstanding educational opportunity, Rhodes vision in founding the Scholarship was to develop outstanding leaders who would be motivated to esteem the performance of public duties as their highest aim. His will outlines four criteria to be used in the election of Scholars: 1. Literary & scholastic attainments 2. Energy to use ones talents to the full 3. Truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship 4. Moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in ones fellow beings. In this edition of the Scotch Reports we are highlighting the stories of Thomas Smith and Samuel Stranks our most recent Rhodes Scholars.

1970 Mr Robert McPharlin Scotch 1961-1970 1986 Mr Samuel Nickless Scotch 1981-1986 1992 Mr Nicholas Gallus Scotch 1980-1996 1994 Dr Thomas Smith 2002 Mr Samuel Stranks Scotch 1989-1994 Scotch 1998-2002

Thomas Smith
Oxford is an enchanting, almost magical place. The ancient university, interwoven throughout the town, sprinkled with dreaming spires, sparkling with history, has drawn scholars for more than nine centuries. It has been a great blessing to live, study, work and even marry in Oxford, and I am forever grateful to Scotch for setting me on the path to such inspiring opportunities. Scotch provided a wonderful school environment - a very broad education characterised by mutual respect between teachers and students. My teachers were exceptional, and I benefited greatly from their efforts and encouragement in my studies and across the breadth of Scotch life, from sports and outdoor education to debating and the school magazine. In Year 12, I was privileged to be President of the Students Representative Council and, with my teachers immense support, to achieve full marks in my final results. After leaving Scotch I studied medicine at the University of Adelaide, where I was President of the Adelaide Medical Students Society and was honoured to be awarded the Australian Medical Association (SA) Medal. At the Royal 16

Adelaide Hospital I moved into the critical care specialties of anaesthesia and intensive care, and subsequently undertook training in aviation and space medicine at NASAs Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, under a Churchill Fellowship. In 2003 I moved to Madgalen College, Oxford, as the Rhodes Scholar for South Australia, and began a medical research PhD (or DPhil as it is called in Oxford). Magdalen is one of the most beautiful of the 38 colleges that make up the University of Oxford, and is known for its peaceful, cloistered quadrangles, immaculate gardens and unique deer park, as well as many famous alumni including Lord Howard Florey and Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser. My research was focussed on how the heart and lungs respond to low oxygen levels, which is important in patients in intensive care as well as at high altitude and in the aviation setting. My studies have involved experiments in the laboratory as well as in the remote Andes of Peru and on commercial airliners. After completing my doctorate I continued this research in parallel with clinical training leading to Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. For three years I was an Oxford don at University College, which

dates back to 1249 and is where Prime Minister Bob Hawke and President Bill Clinton studied as Rhodes Scholars. Here my wife, Katy, and I were very fortunate to hold our wedding reception in the Great Hall, and University College remains a special place for us. My recent clinical work has been in aeromedical critical care, including international air ambulance work that took me to over 20 countries before moving back to Adelaide earlier this year to work for the South Australian emergency aeromedical retrieval service, MedSTAR. This role involves emergency retrieval of critically ill patients via helicopter and with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. It has been a great joy returning home to further my career, and I am deeply thankful for the educational foundation I received during my happy years at Scotch. Dr Thomas Smith (1994) M.B.B.S. (Adelaide), D.Phil. (Oxon), F.R.C.A.

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Samuel Stranks
Earlier this year, I completed a PhD in Physics at the University of Oxford. On reaching this milestone in my career, it struck me as to how quickly 10 years has flown by since leaving Scotch. From 20032006, I completed Bachelor Degrees in both Science and Arts at the University of Adelaide, with majors in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Maths and German studies, before choosing to pursue Physics further with an Honours degree in 2007. My Honours project involved modelling the aggregation of proteins that leads to wine haze in white wine, the prevention and effects of which currently costs the wine industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually. I was honoured to be awarded a University of Adelaide Medal in 2008 for excellence in my studies. In October 2007, I was elected as the Rhodes Scholar for South Australia, to begin my Physics doctoral studies at the University of Oxford in October (Michaelmas term) 2008. My research was investigating organic solar cells, which have the potential to be much cheaper and less energy intensive to manufacture than conventional silicon solar cells. Some very interesting results came

from my thesis research and I am continuing the work as a Post-Doctoral Researcher for another 18 months, during which time I hope to experiment with prototype solar cells. I have also enjoyed working as a Lecturer at Corpus Christi College, teaching undergraduate Physics and Maths. In December 2008, I married my wife, Amanda, in Adelaide. She is also doing her PhD at Oxford University and hopes to finish in 2013. Living and studying in Oxford has been a life-changing experience and Ive enjoyed and appreciated many opportunities that I could have otherwise only dreamt about. Ive had the privilege to meet high profile people including the Queen (at Buckingham Palace), the Governor General of Australia and former Prime Minister John Howard, heard talks from Nobel Laureates and met brilliant students and academics from all over the world. Reflecting on my 10 years since leaving school, I realise how much my time at Scotch has influenced my chosen career. I was fortunate to have exceptional teachers, who developed and fostered my interest and ability in science and maths, and they have provided me with on-going support and career advice. Moreover, the breadth

of opportunities available and the encouragement to follow a range of pursuits at school helped me develop the all-rounded experience and abilities needed to be elected as a Rhodes Scholar. In my case, I was able to develop a passion for both languages and sport, in addition to my academic interests, which I still carry today. These opportunities and support continued after I left school, with an active and extensive Old Collegians network that I have enjoyed being involved in. Amanda and I hope to return to Australia as academics further down the track but, for now, our overseas adventures have not yet drawn to a close. Samuel Stranks (02)

01 MedSTAR - Thomas Smith, photography Barnabos Smith 02 Sam Stranks at his induction to Oxford ceremony

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France Tour 2012

The 2012 France Tour was nothing short of exceptional. The 36 participants have shared a unique experience that will not quickly be forgotten. The students' willingness to learn and experience all aspects of French culture was always evident. They were keen to make the most of every activity, whether it was linguistic, cultural or social. explored the streets of Paris by bike, visited the architecturally stunning Muse DOrsay, indulged ourselves in shopping at Galeries Lafayette, seen three fantastic pieces of artwork at the Louvre, enjoyed traditional French cuisine, and learnt how to be a true Parisian at a hilarious show performed by Oliver Giraud. It may sound overwhelming, but each new experience just left us wanting more. We were all eager to go down South to Monaco, and when we arrived it didnt disappoint. Daytrips to places such as Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo and Eze left us with images of unfathomable wealth in the form of expensive cars and yachts, but also simplicity and beauty tucked away in small towns, bathed in hues of orange, yellow and pink, along the French Riviera. When we werent delighting in the many experiences that the Cte DAzur has to offer, we were at the CMEF. The Centre Mditerranen dEtudes Franaises is a language school in Cap-DAil of which everyone has very fond memories. We met and spent time with people from all over the world, as well as participating in activities such as Musical Quizzes, a Jean Cocteau painting class, crpe and waffle nights, discos and probably the most memorable of all, the ethical Casino night. Another very beneficial experience from the CMEF was the chance to take part in language classes. Everybody left with a significantly improved grasp on the intricacies of the French language and culture. After our eight days at the CMEF were completed, it was time to go to Avignon. We stayed at a fantastic location in the old walled city, opposite the former home for the Pope at the Palais des Papes. We spent some time visiting the site of the Pont dAvignon, looking through the Palais, shopping and trying our best to understand a French movie without subtitles. Being able to select our own restaurant and dine in small groups was a real highlight! We returned to Paris for the final part of our trip and prepared for that nights ascension of the Eiffel Tower. Some people were a little nervous to begin with, but soon forgot their worries when they saw the magnificent view from the top. The next day we set off for Disneyland. The daring tested their courage on rides such as Space Mountain and Indiana Jones. That night

Their endless enthusiasm and zest was contagious as they tested their language skills, asked questions about art and architecture, discussed the cuisine, danced, or played sports with new friends from all over the world.
Each day provided new and exciting experiences, which left us wanting more. Claire Hannons summary highlights the key activities perfectly, though it must be said that every single day included multiple wow moments! We had no problems filling our what went well journals I had a top 5 for each day! The cohesion of the group made the Tour even more satisfying and rewarding. Whether it was the students or the staff, we all related to each other seamlessly. I would like to personally express my gratitude to the students for their openness and inclusive nature. I also wish to thank the staff, Miss Tammy Parnell, Mr Rogers, old scholar Diana Hancock and our resident GP and mother Rowena Conway. Together, we all ensured each participant had an optimal experience. As Tour coordinator, Im so pleased to say that we have 36 positive recounts! I encourage you to speak with the students from the Tour their excitement will quickly be evident. Im personally looking forward to going again in 2014 and I encourage the current Year 8 and 9 students to start saving and to learn their verb conjugations its worth it! Shawn Kasbergen Tour Coordinator You can explore the blog at: http://scotchfrancetour.blogspot.com.au/ The first leg of the tour had us in Paris, within three days wed already soaked up the atmosphere at the Artists Square in Montmartre, 18

we had another bike tour planned, but there was also a surprise in store for us. Instead of another tour of Paris, we rode our way towards the Seine via Berthillon ice cream, for a night cruise along the river. It was a beautiful way to end the trip, passing under countless historic bridges and enjoying the scenery along the bank. We were lucky enough to pass a sparkling Eiffel Tower, and also once again on the way back to Fat Tire Bike tours. We stopped to take various group photos and take advantage of our last night in France. The history, the cuisine, the language, the culture, none of its significance was lost on us. It was amazing to see people transform over the course of the trip, to become a lot more confident in themselves and their ability to speak French, and to make new friends or become closer with people that they might not have otherwise. Everyone who went on the trip was a part of something very special, and we all have memories that will not easily be forgotten. Claire Hannon Year 10
01 La Tour Eiffel! 02 The France Tour on the Champs-Elyses, in front of the Arc de Triomphe 03 Relaxing on the steps in front of Sacre Cur cathedral in Montmartre 04 Quinn Martin, Max Murphy & Tom Goldsmith overlooking the harbour in Monaco 05 Jade Ambler & Zoe Haralampopoulos in the Tuileries gardens 06 Isabella Ludbrook, Amelia Redman & Holly Putna enjoying a break in the Tuileries gardens. 07 Jade Ambler, Tilly Dunn-Lawless, Isabella Man & Charlotte Blacketer stop for Ice cream near the Italian border in Menton

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The Triple Seven

Last year I was thinking of a way in which the Scotch College boarding community could do some meaningful community service that would be relevant, visible and make a difference. Many schools do great community service but what struck me was that too many schools seem to look off-shore to perform service rather than in their own back yards. Sometimes with these programs it is hard to see where the holiday ends and the 20

service begins. My top character strength is creativity and it was with this strength pushing me on that I decided on the concept of the Triple Seven fundraiser; all I needed was a cause close to us and relevant to the Scotch boarding community. A charitable organization with very strong links to Scotch was right in front of me. That organization is Yalari. One of my key motivations for undertaking this challenge is to raise funds for Yalari (www.yalari.org),

an indigenous educational trust, whose mission is to educate and empower indigenous children from regional, rural and remote communities to bring about generational change. Currently approximately 200 students are involved in the Yalari programme across Australia and at Scotch College we are fortunate to have 15 of these students within our

own boarding community (Scotch is second largest provider of Yalari places in Australia). Having seen first-hand the difference that the Yalari programme makes, and the opportunities that it provides to the students involved and to our wider school community, I am firmly committed to contributing towards funding for future Yalari students. The Triple Seven involves me running 7 marathons in 7 days in the 7 major cities of Australia. Starting in Perth, on Monday 13 August, I will run the full marathon distance of 42.2 kilometres (26 miles), That afternoon, I will fly to Darwin, where I will run the same distance the following day, before flying to my next destinationand so on for 7 days. Obviously each marathon will not be an official marathon as it simply is not possible to do 7 official events in 7 days. I will be running the official marathon distance of 42.2 km and each marathon will start and finish at a Yalari partnership school. I have organized support from Scotch Perth, The Southport School (Gold Coast), St. Ignatius, Riverview in Sydney, Canberra Boys Grammar and Geelong Grammar School. Each school will host us on the evening prior to each run and many are also organising supporting fundraising events. On the final day, I will complete the official Athletes Foot Adelaide Parklands Marathon here in Adelaide. My schedule is as follows (in August): Monday 13 Tuesday 14 Thursday 16 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Sunday 19 Total Distance Perth Darwin Sydney Canberra Adelaide 42.2 km 42.2 km 42.2 km 42.2 km 42.2 km 295.4 km

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I will be undertaking this running challenge on my own, but for the first 6 marathons I will be accompanied on a bike by Sam Peacock, Director of Sport at Scotch College, who has kindly agreed to be my support person, measuring distance, carrying drinks, food and filming/taking photos etc.

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Scotch College Boarding Community During the period 13 -18 August 2012, the Scotch boarding community will also be involved in the Triple Seven, as staff and students attempt to run 7 marathons in 7 days within the boarding house. How? A running machine will be set up in the Rosevear Boarding Precinct and each day a different year group will complete the marathon distance by relay, with each student attempting to raise $100 towards the cause. On Sunday 19 August the boarding community will join me in participating in the official Adelaide Marathon by running in the 10km or the half marathon event. Some are even talking about the marathon, which is fantastic!

contribute and raise funds for Yalari. Year 11 student Georgina Axford will offer beading classes to students and parents with all proceeds going to the Triple 7 fund. Year 12 students Micaela Williams and Frank Murphy are organising a social with the theme of Athletes and inviting all Adelaide boarding schools. Dave Scott Director of Boarding

http://www. everydayhero.com.au/ dave_scott You can also nd me on Twitter @davescottAus

Wednesday 15 Brisbane (Gold Coast) 42.2 km

As a community our goal is to raise $25,000 in support of Yalari. I have already received sponsorship to cover the costs of the challenge, and therefore ALL funds raised will go towards supporting Yalari students and the Yalari programme, Australia wide.
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Once again Scotch was well represented at the Broken Hill Agfair, held every two years in May, with Director of Boarding, Dave Scott and Registrar, Jane Bourne heading up north for the field days. They were well supported by the parents of many of the current 13 boarders from the Broken Hill and North Western NSW region, the most students we have had from this area in quite some years. The Scotch drinks and dinner was held at the Astra on Friday 4 May with around 26 of our extended community attending. Old Collegians enjoyed reminiscing and swapping stories about their days at Scotch while past and present parents were able to 22 catch up on the current school activities. Jim Treloar (80) welcomed guests with a few well-placed anecdotes and Dave Scott spoke about the impact of the Rosevear Boarding Precinct and the accomplishments of some of its 106 occupants.

Scotch College Foundation Annual General Meeting

Members of the community are welcome to attend the Scotch College Foundation AGM, Thursday 21 June. AGM to be held in the Lecture Theatre at 6.00pm followed by refreshments in the Archives Room.

01 Current parents Georgie Francis (88), Liz & David Dawes & Jenny Treloar 02 Jim Treloar (80) & current Parents Rose & Damian Mannion 03 Current Parent Grant Francis (86) with Old Collegians Jamie McTaggart (85) & Nick Williams (86)

Celebrating 40 Years of Co-education at Scotch

An event is currently being planned for November 16 to celebrate and highlight the Successful women of Scotch over its 40 Years of Co-education. If you know of any women have succeeded in their chosen field but may have flown under the radar please let me know who they are! We wish to highlight women from the full spectrum of professions from medicine to politics, to fashion design and drama and beyond. Please email sfreeman@scotch.sa.edu.au with any information that may be helpful. More information regarding the event will be released as soon as possible.

Creative Partnership on Offer

I often ponder the untapped resources and potential that schools may offer their community. In the UK and parts of Australia there are several joint school and business ventures where the students work in collaboration with business to offer creative solutions to real life work projects and problems! Imagine what we could do here at Scotch if we were to foster such an innovative program. Under the SACE there are many opportunities to validate authentic learning and partnerships for students with business and I would be keen to hear from members of our community who would like to investigate this possibility further. Dale Bennett Head of Senior School

Annual Appeal 2012

It is only by introducing the young... to the excitement of great science that we can open to them the possibilities that lie within the human spirit - enable them to see visions and dream dreams.
Sir (William) Eric Anderson - Educator Each year Scotch College commits to a specific improvement project as part of an ongoing commitment to enhance our education program and the special opportunities that make Scotch uniquely Scotch. This year our project is on the surface, modest but will have far reaching effects for us all. Awakening a childs interest in the sciences is one of the legacies we can all leave our children to ensure our fragile world has a future. Its not just an appeal for a few dollars to renovate a space... its an appeal to turn our students into future change-makers. In 2012 we aim to raise funds to convert part of Kallawar House into a dedicated Junior School science laboratory ready to use in 2013. Past student, Professor Mark Tester, well known for leading advances in the global effort to help people feed themselves, believe, that a love of science must start as early as possible. With your help we can make a great difference to children from preschool to Year 6 in their journey to discover the world they live in.

Once completed these laboratories will be one of the only dedicated science facilities in primary schools in SA.
John Robinson Head of Junior School Special benches are planned to be identical to those found in the senior school labs with sinks and gas taps. The only difference will be they will be made 600mm high, not 800mm. However microscopes, incubator, lenses, mirrors, torches, hotplates and probeware such as temperature/force/light sensors that could be used with iPads are not cheap. Plus the facility needs to be equipped with shelving, storage, a dishwasher, garden beds, gardening equipment, sundial and aquarium. Today, you can make a difference. To be operational by 2013 we need to work quickly. Your donation today will enable the structural work we have begun to continue. Furthermore your donation will allow us to order fixtures, fittings and equipment ready to install. You can make your gift by completing the attached slip with your credit card details or by cheque and return to us in the reply paid envelope provided. Alternatively, call us direct on 08 8274 4317 and we can take your gift over the phone. Even easier,donate online at www.scotch.sa.edu.au/annualappeal2012. All donations to the Scotch College Fund are tax deductable. In anticipation, thank you. Tim Oughton Principal

Science is everywhere, part of our daily lives - a good science education is vital for every child to provide understanding and to underpin success in life. We need to feed our childrens naturally enquiring minds help them to ask good questions and provide them with some answers too.
Professor Mark Tester, Director, Australian Plant Phenomics Facility, University of Adelaide Graduated Scotch 1979

Please remember participation is the key to success - its all about being a part of it, not how much you give. Thank you for your generosity.
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In March this year the college hosted its third One Table event and again it was a huge success, attracting over 400 guests. For a third year in a row the weather was threatening but on the day was perfect. The wonderful Scotch College community again generously donated auction items, wines, the marquee and an army of wonderful volunteers and members of the P&F donated their time to ensure the success of the event and raised around $88,000 towards Future Scotch. One Table emphasises the togetherness, generosity and the genuine spirit in the Scotch Community. Thankyou to all who contributed.

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We acknowledge that the success of events like One Table is only possible through the hard work and generosity of so many at Scotch. The Winwood and Morrison families extend a big thanks to all involved. We had another great time this year, everything was pretty well perfect. We managed to sample just about every wine on offer and were successful bidders in the silent auction. This year we purchased a security/ intercom system for a very close friend of ours.

Our friend is a Scotch Old Scholar ('80) and the security/intercom system appeared to be a possible solution to assist him at home. The intercom system was kindly donated by Kevin Brenner from Infratec Security Systems (ISS). Not really knowing what we had purchased and what our friends unique requirements were, Kevin agreed to meet at his home where he reviewed all his security and intercom needs. With a complete understanding, Kevin kindly offered to foot the bill for the extras over and above our auction purchase. He explained that his decision was based on

our friend being a nice bloke and an old scholar This is the Scotch Community at its best. We would like to send a huge personal thanks to Kevin for his unbelievable generosity and to all the other sponsors and donors, for this event and the many others held at the school. If you have any security/intercom needs we strongly recommend you call ISS on 8338 6788.

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Old Collegians News Issue No. 24 June 2012
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Something that continually impresses me about our Scotch community is the pride taken in our traditions and history. I believe this is a critical ingredient to a strong and engaged community. Building on this engagement is a major role of our Association, encouraging Old Collegians to play an active role in the promotion and support of the College. Our Old Collegians regularly return to the College in a range of roles; teaching, coaching, mentoring, a range of volunteering and, of course, extensive financial support. Recently, through the Heritage Project, a range of Scotch memorabilia was recovered, restored and is now displayed in various 26

College locations. John Camens ('76) effort in the project should be acknowledged and applauded. We have financially contributed to this project, demonstrating our support and belief that capturing this history is vital to ensure it is passed on to future generations of Old Collegians. One person that I sincerely hope experiences and enjoys our history and traditions is Mr Hugh Ouston, on principal exchange for term 3, I would like to welcome him on behalf of all Old Collegians and truly hope that his time at Scotch is successful and enjoyable. The Facebook Phenomenon The recent $100bn public float of Facebook reinforces that social media is a powerful tool for communication among friends and

businesses alike. Our Association has a solid network amongst Facebook users; however, I believe this can be further enhanced to achieve even greater engagement. Our Association uses Facebook to notify and advertise upcoming events, but it is also used by Old Collegians to maintain contact and expand their networks. One of our current projects is to expand our number of Friends. This will involve an active drive to link up as many Old Collegian members as we can, this will provide an improved communication process with our active members.

Old Collegians Pedal Prix Team

Next year for the first time Scotch Old Collegians are looking at creating the first Scotch Old Cols Pedal Prix team. It aims to be a mixed team of 6 12 riders. Were not trying to make this super competitive; rather a relaxed team event and a great chance to both catch up with fellow graduates as well as interact with current students. For only 3 weekends a year, Pedal Prix is a fun, easy way to be involved in the Old Collegians community. The team is open to all age groups. If interested, please dont hesitate to contact me either on facebook or text 0408856721. Simon Hodge ('11)

2012 Reunion Dates

5 Year Reunion ('07) Tarquin Schahinger December 1st TBC 10 Year Reunion ('02) Jono Hyde & Jordan Schmidt Saturday October 27 Adelaide Bowling Club, Dequetteville Terrace, Adelaide 20 Year Reunion ('92) Tom Emmett, Carly Hack, Tim Swaine & Michael Bowling Saturday November 17 Saracens Head, 72-74 Halifax Street, Adelaide Family Day November 18 Scotch Pavilion 25 Year Reunion ('87) Marie Cellier Saturday October 6 TBC High Street Bar, The Edinburgh Hotel Family Day October 7 TBC 30 Year Reunion ('82) Fiona Adams (nee Morrison) & Simon Cox Saturday October 13 High Street Bar, The Edinburgh Hotel 40 Year Reunion ('72) Mark Heard & Richard Russell Saturday October 20 High Street Bar, The Edinburgh Hotel To ensure you receive your invitation, update your details at www.scotchoc.com.au It is never too early to start planning your reunion. Forward planning gives you time to find lost Old Collegians. If you are keen to be a convenor for your 2013 Reunion please nominate yourself now!

We need your help!

As part of the Chapel refurbishment we are updating and recognising our Old Collegians contribution to the Armed Services by updating and creating a new set of Honour boards. If you have served or are aware of someone who served in the Korean, Vietnam, Iran or Afghanistan conflicts or in Peace Keeping efforts in Timor and other recent theatres we would appreciate it you could send an email or letter to Dale Bennett, Head of the Senior School (dbennett@scotch.sa.edu.au). We would like to have a comprehensive and accurate list in place by November of this year.

Annual City Dinner - Adelaide Oval On 24 August 2012, we will again gather and celebrate the common Scotchie trait we all share. This years dinner will involve a more relaxed format with plenty of time to mingle with new and old friends. Live entertainment from the 'Happy Leonards', will follow what I am sure will be an insightful speech from Mr Hugh Ouston. If you would like to assist and organise a table of 8, or just be a part of the event, please contact Sarah Freeman on 8274 4256. I would like to thank our corporate partners for the event. These successful businesses have close links to the Scotch community through Old Collegian connections.

Australian Life Risk Pty Ltd JB Were Private Wealth Sports in Focus Tilbrook Rasheed Chartered Accountants Minter Ellison Emmett Property I hope that you all continue to enjoy receiving and reading the Straight Scotch E-newsletter. If you are not receiving this source of information please log onto the website, www.scotchoc.com.au to update your details and sign up for the newsletter so we can keep in touch. Peter Harvey ('91) President

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The 2011/12 season ended on a high for OSCA with the B grade adding another Premiership to the trophy cabinet. Old Scotch has now won 15 premierships in the 43 year history of the club. Playing at the original home of Old Scotch cricket, Montrose Oval, the Bs toppled the previously undefeated Kilburn by 6 runs to win a thrilling final. Veteran Allan Miller was the hero, taking 6/37 as OSCA defended only 131 runs. With the bat, the captain Anthony Tucker ('87) capped off an outstanding season top scoring with 57. Anthony also won the association batting trophy for this grade & scored 3 centuries during the season. He is now equal with Tony Fullers ('59) record of 11 centuries scored for Old Scotch. Michael Ashforth ('02), Tom Kidman ('91), Nick Blight ('03) & Tom Grundy ('94) all made valuable contributions in the successful final series. In a season of high scores by the B grade team, Adam Niederer ('91) & Anthony Tucker ('87) also broke the all-time OSCA partnership record when they combined for a 315 run 4th wicket partnership against Marion. The C grade team also made the Grand Final of the LOB competition, narrowly losing a hard fought game to Marion. Jody Tucker ('85) and captain, Peter Feeeny ('81) had great seasons with the bat. Charlie Parsons, tipped his father Stephen Parsons ('77) for the bowling trophy while Toby Rogers ('09) 28

& Chris Rogers were important players in getting the Cs into the final. Despite missing out on finals action the A grade also finished the season on a high, demoralizing SPOC in the final minor round game. This result helped OSCA remain in A2 for next season, also sending SPOC to A3 for the first time in ATCA history. John Clifford ('02) won the A grade batting trophy for the 3rd time with 351 runs. Peter Harvey ('91) claimed the A grade Graeme Heard Bowling Trophy for a record 12th time & also collected his 7th club championship award. Edward Weaver ('03) capped a fantastic season behind the stumps by winning the ATCA A2 wicket-keeping award. Congratulations also go to John Clifford ('02) & Michael Ashforth ('02) who became life members of the club this season. Pre-season training commences in September, contact Sean MacGregor ('89) at oldscotchcc@gmail.com or phone 0407 188 078 for further information. Sean MacGregor ('89) President

Old Collegians Netball

This past summer season is possibly one of the most successful seasons thus far for the club. Having six teams across two competitions make it to the finals and three to the Grand Final, every teams efforts had paid off. The A grade SAUCNA team made it through to the Preliminary Final only to go down in a

nail biter by one goal. Our CND competition team made it through to the Preliminary also, but lost to the premiers in a hard fought game. This team had an amazing season losing a few regulars to both injuries and pregnancies, but we are happy to have most returning this season (also welcoming a new member to the cheer squad!). The C grade team from SAUCNA played an amazing game in the Grand Final but unfortunately lost. All girls played spectacularly fighting hard for the full game. With our D grade team being down by 10 goals at half time the outlook wasnt good. However this team wouldnt go down without a fight! The girls made an amazing comeback unfortunately to lose by one goal at the final siren. A tough game for all! The G grade girls had an amazing season all round being upgraded part way through. Although fighting hard, the girls went down during the Preliminary Final but all played extremely well. There is always a silver lining to a dark cloud though with our H grade team fighting hard at the start of the season to find a win, they came off with the best win of all in the Grand Final.

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Finishing second on the ladder the Semi Final seemed a breeze. Little did they know they would come up against the same opponent in the Grand Final. Going into extra time the Scotchie girls fought hard to secure a three goal win over a very determined opposition. An amazing season was played by all congratulations girls! We would like to congratulate those club members who have welcomed new members to their families and those that are still expecting. Hopefully there are a few little girls in there! A big thank you must go to our sponsors Holdfast Insurance Brokers for their ongoing support. If you are interested, or know of anyone who is, in joining the club then please dont hesitate to contact either Sonia Roberts on 0411 577 561 or Belinda Gordon on 0431 074 558 to find out more. Belinda Gordon ('05)

three have given a very valuable contribution to the side. College leaver Nathan White (11) has displayed some good talent after recovering from an early season hamstring strain. With Ben Johnston (09), John Langford (09) and Hugo Twopenny (10) still to return to the side, the A grade could once again have a very successful season. The B grade, coached by Tom Kidman (91), has won its past four games and currently sits second on the ladder. After losing their first game against Unley, the B grade has been playing very good football, producing some comprehensive victories even though many different players are being rotated through the side due to injuries and player absences. College leavers Sam Darling (11) and William Porter (11) have been valuable assets to the team. Although new recruit Edward Weaver (03) hasnt played football in eight years, he has found his return to football quite easy, collecting multiple best on ground performances. If the B grade can continue to play with the conviction they are currently showing, they will be a hard team to beat in 2012. The C grade, coached by Adam Williams (94) and Nick Wagner (00), has had a difficult start to the season with four losses and one draw. Two of the losses have been less than six points and we hope that they can find some winning form in the coming weeks to stay in touch with the top five. College leavers Lachie Hughes (11), Pat Marryat (11) and Hamish Kellam (10) have made solid starts to their Old Collegians football careers with strong contributions on the field.

The Club is going well off the field with many events already planned throughout the year. The highly popular Ladies Day was held on the 19 May and was a success. For more information regarding upcoming events please subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Weekly Wrap, and you can also follow us on Facebook. Lachlan Blieschke ('04)

Old Collegians Football

After a gruelling and tough pre season campaign it is pleasing to see the effort has paid off with a strong start to the season by both the A and B grade. The A grade, coached by Ian Steel, has started the season well with three wins and two losses. The top five of Division Four is much closer this year with one win separating first to sixth. The A grade currently sits in fourth position but with one more win, could be equal top. It has been pleasing to see the return of Hamish Archibald ('00), Will MacGregor ('04) and Lachlan Giles ('08) to the A grade and all

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Emma (nee Fargher) Chalmers (98) and her husband Malcolm (98) welcomed their second son, Mason Will Chalmers on October 20 2011, a brother for Hayden. Sarah Farrington (04) and Dominic Pannuti welcomed their first child Mason Pannuti on April 26. Asa and Hamish Hogben (96) welcomed a second daughter Elsa Jane Hogben on November 28 2011, a sister for Astrid. Olivia Hume (nee Wadham) (95) and her husband Guy (95) welcomed a daughter Evelyn Alice on 15 March 2012, a sister for Henry. Anita Planchon (nee Butler) (90) and her husband Denis welcomed a daughter Isabelle Airlie on 23 June 2011, a sister for Luc Caladh. Jane (nee Fuller) Walters (92) and her husband Adam welcomed a second daughter Peggy on February 1 2012, a sister for Evie. Jessica Wild (nee Ostle) (02) and her husband David welcomed a son Thomas Oak Wild on 22 February 2012. Nigel Edmonds-Wilson (93) and his wife Amber welcomed a second son Fergus Hartley on October 12 2011, a brother for Oscar.

Weddings
Amy (nee Withers) Pollard (02) married Nick Pollard on March 2 2012 at Trentham Estate Winery, near Mildura. Old Collegians Prue Fargher (02) and Lauren Gooch (02) were included in the bridal party. Fiona Russell (03) married Matthew Paul on December 10 2011 at Longview Winery. Old Collegians Diana Mostyn-Smith (03) and Alice Mooney (03) were Fionas bridesmaids. Rebecca Smith married Quentin Crouch (99) on March 11 2012 at Windy Point, Belair. Sarah Leitch (98) married Matthew McCarthy on April 14 2012.

years. He was awarded full colours for tennis at the remarkably young age of fifteen. He held a number of leadership roles in his senior years (Head House Prefect and School Prefect, President of the Rural Youth Club, Debating Club Committee member). While not outstanding academically, his attainment of credits in geography and agricultural science in Public Examination would seem to indicate that he knew where he was and understood the basis of the farming and livestock industries! Returning to the family property, he became a successful grazier but later widened his interests and was heavily involved in wine grape growing and a pioneer in developing the commercial growing of Australian native plants, especially proteas. Dale was active in politics as a member of the Liberal Party and in 1985 was elected as member of the House of Assembly district of Victoria (later MacKillop). He held the seat until 1997 and from 1990-92 was Leader of the Opposition and then held several portfolios in the Brown and Olsen Liberal Governments.

Deaths
Earle Scott OAM (41) Robert Alfred Giles (49) Don Maddock (56) Dale Baker (56) Jane Wray ('80) Ron Schmidt ('34) Hon Doug Scott ('37)

Dale Spehr Baker (56)

30 January 1939 - 28 March 2012 Dale grew up in the South East, near Millicent, and came to Scotch for his secondary education in 1952. During his time here, he excelled in sport, being a member of the First Football and Athletics teams for two years and won selection in the 1st Tennis IV for three

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After leaving politics, he remained very active in his many-faceted business interests before becoming ill in 2008, a condition diagnosed a year later as motor neurone disease. Before his final illness, Dale was well known for his drive, energy and single-mindedness which qualities were always tempered with a certain roguishness. Peter Trumble (44)

Earle was frequently recognised for outstanding achievement by professional architectural bodies, including the award of the Sir James Irwin Royal Australian Institute of Architects President's Medal for exemplary service. He was a dedicated worker for Legacy after retirement and gave freely of his skills to the Anglican Church and to Scotch. In 2006 he was honoured with an Order of Australian Medal for service to Architecture and to the Community through Welfare and Heritage organisations. Earle always retained a passion for Scotch College and supported it strongly, including a period as Chairman of the Gratton Era (now Seniors) Group. Peter Trumble (44)

Earle Scott (41)

Earle Scott completed his schooling at Scotch which he attended from 1937. Having completed Public Examination Board Intermediate Certificate (Year 10) he joined the South Australian Railways from which he enlisted with the Royal Australian Navy in June 1942. He served as a signalman, firstly in isolated shore bases in New Guinea and later on the corvette HMAS Townsville. After a shipboard accident he was medically discharged in May 1946. He matriculated following night school studies, and was accepted for the University of Adelaides embryonic architecture degree course, completing his qualifications for registration as an architect in 1954. He then embarked on a distinguished professional career, extending over more than 40 years and designed many of Adelaides well-known buildings. He became a specialist in the adaptive re-use of existing structures but also excelled in house design, receiving several awards for distinguished achievement in this field.

Fabulous Phil Bradey was one of the Scotch OC Football Clubs great off field workers. From 1985-88, Phil performed way above and beyond his official Secretary and Team Manager duties. His attitude to carry our whatever tasks were required and his 12 hour Saturdays were well known by everyone in the club. Phils trademark was his Saturday clip-board. There was no way Phil could ever misplace this as it simply never left his hand. Even though Phil didnt play football, he still registered himself every year as a SCOFC player in the hope he could wear his trusty, especially made, number 100 Guernsey which was always in his possession just in case of an emergency. Geoff Heard('69)
01 02 03 04 Hayden & Mason Chalmers Evelyn Hume Elsa Hogben Greg Larwood, Brad McPherson, Scott McKenzie, Nick Pollard, Amy Pollard ('02), Prue Fargher (02), Lauren Gooch (02) & Clare Ingram Fiona Russell ('03) & Matthew Paul Quentin Crouch ('99) & Rebecca Smith Dale Baker ('56) Earle Scott ('41) Philip Bradey ('82)

Philip Bradey (82)

Philip Bradey attended Scotch from 19781982. He loved his schooling here and the special friendships he made. This was obvious when he continued as an Old Collegian in the Scotch Old Collegians Football Club, as recounted by Geoff Heard below. He enjoyed nothing more than a beer at the club of the Edinburgh Hotel after the match, recounting the game just played with his mates. Phil died suddenly in June 2011. A caring, loving son to Peter and Margaret, brother to Rebecca Rule (83) and Kate Williams (85) and doting father of Thomas and Christopher, Phil will be greatly missed.

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The 50 year reunion for Old Collegians who left in 1962 was held on 9 March in the Torrens Park House Drawing Room. The attendance of 36 Old Collegians was considered good. Many were from interstate and Bob Harris from Geneva made a special trip. There were many who didnt attend because we were unable to contact them. Please, if you have changed postal address, phone number or email address contact the Development Office at the College and let them know. It wont take long and will save much time and effort for everyone. The evening started with a conducted tour of the College guided by the Principal Tim Oughton. Those who hadnt been to visit for a number of years were amazed how the College has changed for the better. The new boarding house was a revelation to old boarders.

It was not only the buildings that impressed. The way discipline is maintained without the use of the cane surprised everyone. Many wondered what Masters do for exercise these days!! After the tour, Tim addressed everyone while we had drinks and canaps in the Rose Garden. Thanks must go to Tim as he had numerous house guests, for a family wedding the next day, who he abandoned for over an hour. The dinner of three courses was excellent. We dined at four tables of nine and the conversations were animated.

for the room to be quiet again. The Masters were remembered with surprising affection; proving that time heals wounds, even those inflicted by willing application of the cane. The dinner finished about eleven with many cabs being called and cars left in the car park. Does this prove that wisdom comes with years or are we just getting old? The next day a BBQ was held with wives being included. About 50 people attended and it must have been enjoyable as the first guest arrived at noon and the last stumbled away at 8.00pm. Andrew Just (62)

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Welcome to the Old Collegians

On 15 February members of the Scotch College Old Collegians Association Committee welcomed around half the 2011 year leavers to the Old Collegians. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to chat to the newest members of our Alumni and encourage their continued engagement with the college through the various interest groups offered by SCOCA.

Old Collegians Gathering

On May 1, 38 Old Collegians from the late 50s and early 60ss gathered at the Edinburgh Hotel - a spiritual home for many of them for an informal lunch and reunion. These lunches have been going on for over ten years, relying on the self-appointed convenors Michael Gryst and John Treloar emailing and telephoning as many Old Collegians as they could remember for a couple of weeks before the event. The help of the Development Office in supplying addresses is acknowledged, but if any Old Collegian from this Late Disney era (or even very late Gratton era) is interested in attending, they could supply details to the Development Office or contact John - treloarj@ senet.com.au /0418 859 498 or Michael grysty@bigpond.com/0417 881 400. The lunches usually occur in April/May to avoid clashes with the more formal reunion functions organised by the School. John Treloar (59)
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We sincerely welcome the 2011 school leavers and wish them success with their new lives and directions.
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Where are they now?

Ross Blanchard (43) writes to tell us "As an 88 year-old Old Collegian, I cycle 5 miles on my static workshop machine each day, do household and garden chores, lunch out once a month with Aviation Associates, taste some gorgeous Chinese food once a week, keep out of mischief generally speaking, love good jazz music, a couple of short breaks to Victor Harbor and KI each year, and finally a good nights sleep, plus lunch four times a year with the Black Label Old Boys. All this makes me wonder how I ever had time to earn a living! One more point, I have just had a cataract operation on my starboard eye, eyesight has improved by about 85%. Port-side to be done in March." Geordie Brookman (97) has taken over as artistic director of the State Theatre with his father Rob (70) as chief executive. Rob was artistic director for the Adelaide Festival in 1992 and has since been general manager of the Sydney Theatre Company, and Geordie has been an associate director of the State Theatre for three years. Keeping theatre in the family, son and brother Torben (95) has recently taken over as producer of the 2012 Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Rob, who began in April, brings with him more than 30 years experience as a theatre producer. Geordie, said he hopes to broaden the offerings of the State Theatre and will spend this year working part time and planning for the 2013 Season. In May 2011 Marnie McManus (07) commenced working at the Australian Football League (AFL) in Melbourne as the Broadcasting Coordinator. Marnie says that her interest in sports management stemmed from being Sports Captain in year 12 at Scotch where she loved organising House Sport competitions and this really helped clarify which career path was for her. After leaving Scotch College in 2007 Marnie went to UniSA to study for a Bachelor Degree 34

of Sport and Recreation Management. This particular degree requires students to partake in practicums. Marnie believes that this experience was crucial for gaining the necessary skills to succeed in her chosen field. Marnies advice for those wishing to follow a similar career path is to get involved in as many organisations as possible while studying at university. During her studies, Marnie worked part time at Port Adelaide Football Club, volunteered in community programs with schools, coached netball at Scotch from 2008-2010 and undertook her first practicum at ACHPER SA. Marnie was also responsible for setting up an Internship in a College Athletics Department at San Diego State University in San Diego California. Samantha Johnson (03) took a gap year and travelled prior to beginning her medical degrees at the University of Adelaide in 2005 and during these studies undertook her 5th year elective in Tanzania at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in 2009 and worked in Papua New Guinea as a final year medical student in 2010. In 2011 she completed her intern year at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and spent some time working in Clare as a rural GP. This year Samantha is working at the Womens and Childrens Hospital as a paediatric resident, currently in neurosurgery. Earlier this year Samantha was accepted into Harvard University and she leaves for the US in August where she will be studying for a Masters in Public Health. This will give her a background in epidemiology, health care systems, resource allocation, health economics, politics and human rights. After her masters Samantha hopes to finish her paediatric training and work in public health, focusing on child health in Australia (particularly indigenous health) and the developing countries in the AustraliaPacific region. According to the United Nations, 850 million people across the world are hungry and this problem is growing, but according to

Old Collegian Professor Mark Tester (79) at the University of Adelaide, says we can make a difference. Mark and his team are part of a global effort to help people feed themselves. A major problem is that the level of salt in the worlds rivers is increasing at an alarming rate. Our own Murray River, for example, is becoming increasingly saline. Furthermore, three quarters of Australias wheat belt now produces less than it ought because of salt-poisoned soils. Were applying fundamental academic knowledge to address real problems that impact on agriculture and the food we eat. Mark believes one answer lies in the development of plants that can flourish in tough conditions. We have developed a new strain of rice that shows particular promise. Progress is being made. But it could always be faster. Every day though, we move closer to making a real impact on how to grow our crops better. Gavin Turner (92) wrote to tell us that he is currently dividing his time between his home in Seattle, USA and Kathmandu, where he leads rugged experiential education courses for American teenagers. He has been involved in experiential education in the Himalayas for the last 7 years or so. Gavin is also a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and a passionate high altitude mountaineer.

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