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ContentsPrincipal's Report 4 - 5, Council Report 6 - 7, Early Learning Centre 8 - 9, Junior School 10 - 11, Middle School 12 - 13, Senior School 14 - 15,College Co-Captains 16 - 17, Boarding Update 18 - 19, Community Report 20 - 23, Positive Education 24 - 25, Straight Scotch 26 - 34

Published by Scotch College Carruth Road Torrens Park SA 5062 T: 08 8274 4333 F: 08 8274 4344 www.scotch.sa.edu.au

Editor Sarah Freeman: scotchreports@scotch.sa.edu.au

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Photography and Articles A big thank you to everyone who collaborated to create this edition of Scotch Reports. Special thanks go to Warren King, Brian Charlton and everyone who kindly supplied photographs for this publication.

Cover Photo Principal Tim Oughton and Heather during their final term at Scotch standing on the deck of the Principal's residence.

Please join us for our annual community luncheon and wish a warm Scotchie welcome to Dr John & Mrs Catherine Newton,our new Principal and his wife.

Tickets are on sale now for just $130 per person.Early bird $99pp before January 31.

Term Dates 2015

Term 1 Thursday 29 January – Friday 10 April

Term 2 Monday 27 April – Friday 26 June

Term 3 Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September

Term 4 Monday 12 October – Tuesday 8 December

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Principal's Report

Farewell to my Favourite CommunitySaying goodbye to people who have made your life happy and so fulfilling is never easy; in the case of the good people of Scotch, students, parents, past parents, Old Collegians and friends, it is even more difficult. The Oughton family’s connection to Scotch is and always will be, very strong. A Scotch educational experience is something I have really valued as a parent, a teacher, an educational leader and a member of the wider community. Scotch is a truly unique school with a culture and values system that make me feel so proud to be part of. There are many, many things I am going to really miss about Scotch; the beautiful grounds, the extensive and innovative curriculum, the excellence of

the co-curricular offerings including sport, drama, music, dance and outdoor pursuits, the outstanding levels of student performance evident throughout our educational offering, the talented and strategic governing body, the totally committed, capable and compassionate teaching and administrative staff, but most especially the students themselves.

Recently we have published a children’s book “Now I’m a Scotchie”, written and illustrated by one of our extremely talented Old Collegians, Emily Hart (’11). My intention has always been to capture the spirit and ethos of Scotch in an easy to read form – this marvellous book has done it for me and I hope all Scotch families get to read it at some stage. It sums up all that I love and value about Scotch. When I read it for the first time to our

Reception students a few weeks ago I felt a real sense of joy laced with a lot of emotion – like all the youngsters sitting on the floor reading the book with me, I am proud to be called a “Scotchie”.

One of my quirky habits in school assemblies has been to offer Tim’s Top Ten Tips on certain aspects of life – academic achievement, personal health, leisure pursuits, family and so on. The students obviously listen because they ask for copies afterwards. So, in saying farewell to the Scotch community I thought I might try to summarise Tim’s Top Ten Proudest Achievements in the

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past eight years, noting of course that these achievements are most definitely a team effort:

• A roll of over 1000 – 740 eight years ago

• A vibrant and reconstituted House system

• The Yalari Program supporting rural remote indigenous children

• A student wellbeing focus through the college that has definitely lifted standards of academic achievement

• A new boarding facility that is the envy of many

• $15M+ invested in the college infrastructure improvement

• The development of our facilities and learning program on Kyre campus – Kangaroo Island

• A focus on globalisation and the formation of GAIL – the Global Alliance for Innovative Learning with six partner schools around the world

• Standards, organisation, passion, participation levels and success in sport – we have come a long way in 8 years

• Outstanding candidates for all job vacancies in the College – both teaching and non-teaching

The Lion Rampant’s heart is beating loud and strong – long may it remain so.Tim Oughton Principal

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01 Tim & Heather enjoying humourous speeches at their community farewell.

02 Tim addressing the guests.

03 Peter Trumble ('44), Sam Oughton ('07) & Bob Cottle ('52).

04 Guests mingling in the Webb Science undercroft.

05 Nadine, Tim & James Oughton with baby Hugo.

06 Tim Hughes ('78) MC for the evening.

'Now I'm a Scotchie' available for sale

at the Scotch Shop.

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Council Report

A Farewell to a PrincipalTim and Heather Oughton came to Scotch in January 2007 and what a difference that has made in hundreds of lives. As we bid them farewell and future success, it is also a great time to look back and take stock of how far we have come together as a community because of their leadership.

When I began to draft this article I was tempted to talk about numbers, because many of them quantify the visible contributions that Tim has made. He led the resurgence in our enrolments and took our roll from 740 to over a 1,000 today. He, with the support of Council and his leadership team, transformed the college’s finances from an operating deficit of $316,000 in 2006 to a healthy operating surplus of $1.6

million in 2013 allowing us to reduce our infrastructure debt and to continue investing in new initiatives and facilities. He oversaw the funding and the building of capital projects worth more than $15 million in 8 years, and implemented a number of educational innovations that will benefit Scotch long after he leaves, such as the implementation of Positive Education and Wellbeing, the birth and nurturing of the Yalari program at our college and across the nation as a Yalari board member, the formation of the state’s best Early Learning Centre and the global impact of collaboration of a number of like-minded schools through GAIL.

Close to 2,000 students have experienced Tim greeting them by name (as well as being inflicted with Tim’s Top Tips at assembly) and more than 6,000 parents, past parents, Old

Collegians and staff members have all been embraced, both metaphorically, and in many cases literally, by Tim and Heather. The College’s reputation goes from strength to strength and I am told that we receive more than 50 qualified applications for many of the teaching roles that we advertise. My colleagues on the Council and I have also deeply appreciated the strength of capacity and capability that Tim has helped attract to the College and his leadership team, and we all feel very positive about the College that he will leave behind.

Each of these achievements is exceptional, laudable and

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noteworthy, and listing them all together points to an extremely capable Principal, who as a Council Chair, and as a current and past parent, I am cheerfully willing to champion. However, the theme of this Scotch Reports is ‘Character’ and it nudges me to write about that intangible, but very attractive aspect of Tim, that I believe was the cornerstone of his success at Scotch and future success – his belief that education is not about test scores but about character.

As I have gotten to know Tim, it is evident to me that he is deeply interested in what kind of people his students will grow up to be – not what they will do. This perspective, which I endorse heartily, makes a regular appearance at the periphery of our conversations, and as we bid Tim and Heather farewell, I wanted to try and capture five reasons why I believe Tim is so passionate about the importance of building character and the critical role in this endeavour that educators play.

1. Get It Where They Can. Despite the idea that teaching character is really the parents' job, to be played out in the confines of the home, the reality is that many children do not have parents that are intentionally challenging them to live lives of kindness and integrity and they seek it where they can. With work schedules and after school activities, sometimes the time spent with a teacher is longer during the weekdays than the time spent with a parent, anyway, and so the importance of using those hours to teach things that really matter increases. Tim has always been passionate about the learning that can happen when students are in contact with adults, which has manifested itself in the growing strength of Scotch’s co-curricular program.

2. Character Education Builds Deep Relationships. Both Scotch College and Tim and Heather Oughton are characterised

by their relationships. It is fundamentally because everything points to the fact that no significant learning can occur without a significant relationship. When students have the space to engage with each other and with a teacher about things of real life beyond math facts and grammar rules, meaningful relationships are built within the classroom. Students hear each others' stories, think about their lives, challenge the status quo, and grow more connected to the others in the learning environment. That is what Tim champions and what embodies the Scotch experience.

3. Building Character Creates Positive Environments. Scotch College has been at the forefront of applying the learnings from Positive Psychology and Positive Education and a lot of that commitment is built on the simple fact that when classrooms are intentionally engaged in discussions and activities about a person’s character, the entire school begins to have a more positive atmosphere. Students feel more connected with each other, and teacher-student relationships are strengthened. That has always characterised the Scotch experience for me and I have always been impressed by the way in which Scotch teachers share life experiences, rather than only their book experiences.

4. It’s Not Rocket Science. With appropriate deference to Tim’s scientific background, he has always helped teachers understand that building character doesn’t mean hours of research of lesson plans. It is as simple as a teacher taking 5 minutes at the beginning of class to discuss a meaningful quote or a half an hour on Fridays to share an inspirational video. Scotch kids are incredibly receptive and I know that these are the conversations they remember best, after the chemistry is forgotten!

5. Teaching Character Can Change the World. Tim has consistently maintained that our Scotch students will be the adults who shape our society in future years. And while it is important that they graduate intellectually educated, the value of our children becoming citizens who interact in the world with kindness, respect, integrity, and moral behaviour is even more important.

As I reflect on the last great eight years of leadership and stewardship that Scotch College Adelaide has received from Tim and Heather Oughton, I am reminded that while the numbers are important, you may have to dig a bit deeper to see the real Oughton legacy. Like the proverbial iceberg whose bulk makes a huge difference but remains invisible below the surface, I will always value and be grateful for Tim’s commitment and belief in the building of character in young people. As the American president Teddy Roosevelt once said, “Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.”

We send Tim and Heather to their new life in Auckland with our love and blessing and immeasurable gratitude for all that they have done to make this College the shining light it is around the world.

Raymond Spencer Chair

Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character. – Albert Einstein

01 Raymond Spencer & Tim Oughton welcoming incoming Principal Dr John Newton.

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Early Learning Centre

Established in 2012 the National Quality Framework (NQF) is the result of an agreement between all Australian governments to work together, to provide better educational and developmental outcomes for children using education and care services.

According to the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), quality education and care shapes every child’s future and lays the foundation for development and learning. The early years are critical for establishing self-esteem, resilience, healthy growth and capacity to learn.

All current research shows quality education and care early in life leads to better health, education and employment outcomes later in life. ACECQA (2012)

The introduction of the NQF has led to extensive changes in pre-school education across seven main standards:

1. Educational program and practice

2. Children’s health and safety

3. Physical environment

4. Staffing arrangements

5. Relationships with children

6. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities

7. Leadership and service management

In order to ensure consistent quality across the sector, every centre must meet stringent criteria within each of the standards and must show a commitment to ongoing quality improvement. Part of meeting the criteria is to be externally assessed by South Australian assessors at least every three years.

The Scotch College ELC was assessed in 2013 and scored the highest rating possible in each of the seven standards. This State-based rating then gave us the opportunity to apply for a national rating and I am absolutely delighted that we have been awarded a rating of ‘Excellence’, which is the highest possible National rating.

The rating process was extremely rigorous and required a lengthy application that not only

addressed three given themes but also included clear and convincing examples and evidence. A very skilled national assessor then interviewed representatives of our centre at length about our application and our practices, all of which needed to align with our application and evidence.

ACECQA Board Chair, Rachel Hunter, praised the Scotch ELC for “their continued efforts to raise the bar on quality education and care, and to provide children with a better start in life.”

“Scotch College ELC demonstrates exceptional practice across three themes (inclusive partnerships with children and families, practice and environments that enhance children’s learning and growth, and sustained commitment to professional development and support of educators).”

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ACECQA were particularly impressed with our approach to integrating the ELC into the wider Scotch community, in order for our children and families to feel that they belong. We ensure that the ELC children participate in as many Mitcham campus activities as possible such as: casual/ dress up days, Sports Day, Nude Food Days, Grandparents’ Day etc. By including a range of Junior School specialist teachers in our ELC curriculum offering we not only enhance the transition to school programs but also connect our children with the community that extends beyond the ELC. Visits to the Torrens Park campus, and hosting visitors from the Torrens Park and Mitcham campuses for special occasions and peer activities, again enable our children to feel connected to this very special community from the moment they begin their education with us.

“Particularly noteworthy are the ELC’s strategies to develop children’s sense of ‘belonging’ to the service and the broader College, and to extend their cognitive, gross and fine motor development through work with specialist teachers.”

Our Playgroup was also highlighted as being an important aspect of our commitment to working with families, to improve outcomes for children prior to joining the service and during their transition into our programs.

Sustainability is a feature of the whole College and the ELC children continue to enjoy learning about our world and how to make good choices about environmental sustainability. The best chance we have of making a difference to the future of the environment is by teaching children while they are very young about the effect that their choices have. Hamilton teacher, Ali Hill, leads the ELC in sustainable practices and recently won a grant to purchase more plants, which she will choose and plant with the children to further develop their sustainable understandings.

“The targeted supports for educators’ Indigenous understandings and sustainable practices, which are offered by peers, demonstrate an atmosphere of mutual support at the service.”

We were also acknowledged for demonstrated leadership that has contributed to the development of the wider education and care sector, along with having demonstrated a number of comprehensive forward planning procedures for quality improvement. This includes a comprehensive professional learning plan to further develop and challenge our already highly skilled staff.

As the only independent ELC, and only the sixth centre in South Australia to receive this recognition of excellent practice, we can be proud that we are offering our children a ‘true education’.

Tania Darling Director of Early Years

01 Being sustainable and growing our own vegetables.

02 Dress Up Day on Mitcham campus.

03 Lots of fun at Playgroup.

04 Connecting with the Boarding Community.

05 Sports Day on Mitcham campus

06 Visiting the farm.

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Junior School

Strength of Character

As a flight surgeon with the US Helicopter Regiment, Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum was aboard a Black Hawk helicopter on a search and rescue mission, looking for a downed F-16 pilot, during the Persian Gulf War. When the helicopter was shot down, she suffered two broken arms, a broken finger, a gunshot wound in the back, and other injuries. After regaining consciousness, she said her first thought was “Nobody’s ever died from pain.” Dr Cornum survived appalling treatment as a Prisoner of War and now leads character-building workshops in resilience. Assistant Head, Simon McKenzie and I were indeed fortunate in gaining places in her 5 day Resilience Training instructor Course at the beginning of Term 4, and we look forward to enhancing the wellbeing of students, teachers and parents through the strategies that we are now qualified to teach.

Resilient Thinking

Every moment of every day will not be perfect. We all need to accept this fact and

develop positive coping skills to enable us to deal with anxiety and stress. The cultivation of gratitude plays a vital role here. As well as building optimism and positive emotions, gratitude is closely aligned with the development of vital social relationships.

As parents, it is easy to fall into the trap of focusing on what didn’t go well, how many spelling words our children got wrong, or which students they are not placed with in their new class.

We need to take the time to reflect on what actually went well, the words they got right, and the students they have been placed with. As adults we might list in our diaries each day, something that went well, a goal achieved, why it went well, and how we contributed to this success.

It is beneficial to take the time to look at your situation closely, and to write down or discuss what you are grateful for in your life. We might have had a bad experience, but let us not forget the good times in our lives, or the valued relationships.

Making Meaning

When faced with adversity, or even an awkward situation, it is easy to fall in a heap and feel sorry for ourselves. Instead, we need to learn to reflect on the opportunities afforded by our circumstances. We can ask ourselves these questions.

• What else could this situation or experience mean?

• Can anything good come from it?

• Does it present any opportunities for me?

• What lessons can I learn and apply to my future actions?

• Is this an opportunity for me to reinforce my core values and beliefs?

• Did I develop any strengths as a result?

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Adversity can sometimes bring people together, and inspire others to live out their values.

Values-Based Goals

Times might be tough but we still have the power to influence our course through goal-setting. Try setting immediate, short-term and long-term goals. Consider possible obstacles and strategies to help overcome these. By sharing these goals you have made yourself more accountable and therefore more likely to achieve success. Being clear about what you value in life can make it easier to get back on track. For example, if you value good health and fitness, you might set yourself a regular walking goal, and achieving this can boost your self-respect immensely.

Mindfulness

During times of stress and adversity, mindfulness enables us to refocus on areas within our sphere of influence, and to take purposeful action. Too often we are so focused on the past that we forget to enjoy

the present. Meditation can help here, and this can be as simple as closing your eyes for one minute and listening to your breathing or the sounds of your environment. Others may choose to focus on a beautiful view or even watching the clouds.

During an emotional flurry, it helps if you can identify the aspects that you have control over and ask; “What is important right now?” Reflect on your values and decide what it is that you want to stand for right now. We must also accept that there are some things that we cannot change, and focus our energy on areas where we can actually make a difference. Scotch students are becoming quite skilled in this area.

Kindness

Participating in acts of kindness has been shown to not only make the recipient feel good, but in times of adversity, it can also improve your own wellbeing and sense of character. It can strengthen relationships and connections to the community, as well as restore meaning

and purpose to your life. Scotch’s strong emphasis on service learning is an example of kindness. The first African–American Congresswoman in the US, Shirley Anita Chisholm, once said

“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth. ”We gain so much from our experiences, that we should give back to others – and it feels good.

John Robinson Deputy Principal Head of Mitcham Campus

01 Planting trees to provide shade, beauty and a home for animals.

02 Replanting helps to preserve our stunning grounds for future generations.

03 We show gratitude and respect for those who fought for our country.

04 Year 6 students offer support to JP students, as it is important to give back to others.

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Adversity can sometimes bring people together, and inspire others to live out their values.

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Middle School

The character of a ScotchieOn returning to work following a period of maternity leave, it was a feeling of connectedness with the College, both during my time away, and upon my return, that resonated with me as I commenced full time work as a full time mum. Being part of this community is to be involved, be invited, be encouraged and be accepted. The strengths of humanity; love, kindness and social intelligence, underpin the relationships on which we pride ourselves and extend beyond the walls of the classroom into the very nature of a Scotchie.

The character of a Scotch student – past or present - is evident when we gather at events such as Grandparents' Day. When we come together to support our charities through events such as the Walkathon. It is apparent when students visit the Middle School for a ‘Come and Try’ day, and I am yet to find a student who was not happy to buddy a visitor and include them in their peer group.

It is is on display at after school and weekend sport and on Monday afternoons when

Caledonian rehearsal resounds throughout Torrens Park Campus, serenading staff who are executing their own love of learning in a vibrant professional learning community. It is evident on Outdoor Education and Sustainability camps, particularly in those instances where perseverance and the support of each other is required to overcome a challenge.

I see this character in our classrooms, where our students work together in productive and successful teams, fostering strong learning and social relationships, which our Old Collegians' history shows us, are sustained well beyond the completion of year 12.

It is also a feeling of connectedness, established through a strong community grounded in Positive Education, which underpins our Middle School. Students are encouraged to forge positive relationships, to think flexibly and to work collaboratively, preparing them with the 21st Century skills they will need to flourish in life.

Being part of a community involves being grateful for those who mean the most to us,

supporting and encouraging each other in working together, and giving back to those in need. The student contributions to this page reflect how they connect the strengths of character to being a Scotchie.

Kelly Sharp Assistant Head of Torrens Park Campus.

Bravery: Joining a new community

I hope that those who join us at Scotch come to understand that being a part of Scotch is to be part of a caring community, where you are spoilt with opportunities to try new things. My family and I love it here and I know other newcomers will too.

Jed Woolford, Year 9

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Welcome

As a new staff member, I could never have predicted just how welcomed I would be made to feel by the students, staff and the wider Scotch community. Whether it’s in the classroom or at a Netball game on the weekend, everyone is so very friendly and positive. I feel excited and grateful to now be able to call myself a ‘Scotchie’.

Tina Gatis International Students Coordinator

Expressing Gratitude: Grandparents Day

Overall, my grandparents have not just been like normal grandparents, but also kind of like second parents to me; picking me up from school, making dinner and being someone so easy to chat to. They have given me so much unconditional love and I have never really had the opportunity to say it to them but they are the best grandparents I could ask for

Holly Grabham, Year 9

Teamwork: Rowing

Being a member of the rowing community has helped build many character strengths such as team work and perseverance. I started rowing because a lot of people said it was really good and that you learn a lot of new information and skills. I have discovered that you create a tighter bond with people in your year level and become very close.

Xanthe Petterson, Year 9

Self-Regulation: Becoming Independent

Being a member of the boarding community is one of the most interesting things in my life because of the number of friendships you build and what you get to experience. There have been many activities to do and we have enjoyed them all. We have all enjoyed the food here and there is very rarely something that I don’t like. It’s a long way from my property, but I feel at home in the boarding house.

Fred Turner, Year 9

Love of Learning: Australian Business Week

I found my experience to be really enriching as it exposed me to an experience different to that of a normal school day. I had to use a lot of maths and problem solving (as I am sure that everyone else did) to help our group do their best to succeed. At the end of the simulated 2 years of business, our café chain had 5 individual cafés and had made a gross profit of $5.4 million. Our group was certainly surprised by our success in all aspects of the competition, and we all thoroughly cherished the experience.

Matthew Giddings, Year 8

01 Year 9 Outdoor Education expedition in the Grampians

02 Middle School Walkathon

03 Grandparents Day: (L-R) Tess Bastian, Piper Delbridge, Lynn Delbridge, Kay Wallace, Fairlie Delbridge ('84), Monique Bilsborough, Penne Bilsborough (Seated) Glenda Haig, Joe Bilsborough

04 Australian Business Week (ABW): Sam Davies, Henry Bennett & Will Burton

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Senior School

Footprints on our minds…Like many, I have had the privilege of working with some remarkable people during my time as a teacher. Those who have left the lasting impression fall into two basic categories. Those famous/infamous for what they achieved during or post school and then those who touched my heart or inspired me with their story. This article is an opportunity to reflect on three very different Scotchies and celebrate what they have been able to contribute to my life and the lives of others.

John Evans retired from coaching soccer at Scotch this year after twenty-four years as Head of Boys Soccer. “Evo”, as he is fondly known, was recognised for his service at our Co-Curricular assembly in Term 3. As his life sporting achievements were listed including his FIFA badge, coaching of coaches for SA Soccer Federation, Life member of the SA Schoolboys Sports Association, Senior Coach at Campbelltown, Coach of the U20 state team from 1994 - 2011 and many other accolades, it was easy to feel pride knowing that his excellent knowledge and

skills had been used to coach hundreds of our students. At eighty-one and despite still being “match fit” he had decided it was time for him to hang up his boots. Evo has had an outstanding and significant impact in the way he masterfully shared life lessons with our boys about the importance of punctuality, commitment and acting on feedback – he is notorious for writing pages of notes to go through with the students giving both deserved praise and pointed criticism when needed. However it was not just his excellent analysis and skills development that allowed him to make his indelible mark on how we play the code. It is his passionate belief in always playing the game in the right spirit and good sportsmanship. Respect for the game, your opponent and your team-mates remains his mantra. We are grateful for his wisdom and capacity to share this valued life lesson through sport.

At the annual Yalari Adelaide dinner we were reminded about the worth of this wonderful program and why our community needs to remain strong in support. One of the highlights of the night was Kaleishia Ross,

one of our three graduating students this year, sharing her story. Yalari kids are the epitome of resilience and the opportunity afforded to them through this program cannot be overestimated. Yet it is not only six years of high school that makes the person. Kaleishia intrigued us with the story of her great, great grandfather Vincent Lingairi who, as head stockman, was responsible for organizing the walk-off at Wave Hill pastoral station (600kms south of Darwin). In 1966 two hundred Gurindji stockmen and their families walked off the station in a strike action against poor wages and living conditions. The action morphed into the more fundamental issue of traditional lands. The Gurindji Aboriginal people were claiming the land was legitimately theirs because their culture, dreamings, myths

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and sacred places had evolved there. It became the first claim for traditional Aboriginal land in Australia. It was, as you can imagine, a challenging action for some sectors of the community. It was to be nine years before Gough Whitlam was to make the symbolic gesture of title to the Gurindji people. Kaleishia not only thinks the story is “cool” but it has taught her that even the small things make a difference. Her family proudly draws parallels between Kaleishia and her cousin Nara (Year 10) and the action of Vincent, as they will be some of the first in their family to complete secondary education. You can hear in Kaleishia’s voice and see in her eyes the strong character and belief that has been developed within to attain this milestone – it has not always been an easy journey but persistence and drawing upon her great-great grandfather’s story has been the inspiration she needed. We wish her every success next year when she studies Social Work at Flinders University.

Year 12 (the year we all need to keep in perspective) often brings out the vulnerabilities of students, and may be a time

of pressure as goals and expectations change with the next stretch of road in the journey becoming visible. It is more often than not a time when students find out about themselves and their capability. Resilience, persistence and grit are qualities we all celebrate, and for Charotte McNeece, her Year 12 has been testament to developing these qualities. She experienced a terrible accident in Term 1 where she fell off her horse and the horse then rolled on her. The first relief was that she had not suffered life-threatening injuries. However her foot was badly broken and she was in hospital for weeks on end and then plaster, moon boot and crutches for the next 28 weeks. She still walks with a limp - and has pins in every bone in her foot. Fortunately at the end of the year she will have surgery to remove all of the pins. Throughout this adversity Charlotte never once said “I can’t do my work” or used it as an excuse for not completing her work. In fact she spent the year at school, hobbling around and making the most of the opportunity despite significant pain at times. Always with a smile to say hello and hiding the disappointment of not being

able to ride (she is at national standard!) I am in awe of her strength. Even more-so when she recently talked to a tour group about her struggle with dyslexia and how Scotch teachers had been able to support her learning. The words “determined, stoic, patient, courageous, motivated and true grit” were used by staff to describe her application to her studies this year and always with a characteristic “keen sense of humour”.

Life is never without its adversity or opportunity and from these comes great growth which, when witnessed by others, reminds us that we have much to learn and admire about the human spirit.

Dale Bennett Deputy Principal Head of Torrens Park Campus

01 Kaleishia Ross & Nara MacMillian.

02 Charlotte at Interstates - she can't wait to get back in the saddle!

03 John "Evo" Evans calling the shots mid match.

04 Evo with the Adelaide United coach, Josep Gombau.

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What’s in a name… At Leadership Camp towards the end of last year, our cohort discussed three goals that we wanted to stay true to in setting an example for the rest of the College, as well as to serve our own wellbeing for what would be (and has been) a challenging year. These core goals were to:

• be united

• have the respect of the College community

• be proud of all that we do.

After being selected as Co-Captains we used these goals as the basis for all of our planning this year, not just within our own year group, but also throughout the numerous school programs of which we have been a part.

Throughout this year we’ve learnt to appreciate and become a lot more familiar with those that work behind the scenes in running this great school. We’ve been able to present to the Council, work closely with staff in the Advancement Office and Junior School. We have represented the school at many community events and special services. Met weekly with Mr Bennett to plan and understand our role as leaders and had numerous conversations with Mrs Deans about how to do things! We also spent a lot time with and supported Ollie Frahn, Henri Sheridan and Hattie Whittle (the awesome Student Action Team leaders). These experiences have given us a whole new perspective on the extensive teamwork and organisation that goes into everything we’re lucky enough to experience at school. It really

inspired us to do as much as we could in giving back to the Scotch community that has endlessly given us so much.

We’ve also had opportunities to represent Scotch at many internationally recognised events such as the International Women’s Day Breakfast and the White Ribbon Breakfast, as well meet significant leaders such as former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Premier Jay Weatherall and the pioneer of Positive Psychology Dr Martin Seligman. These experiences have given us insight about the importance of equality, tolerance, leadership and a global

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view for future success. It was great to see the initiation of the GAIL Program at Scotch this year as a significant first step in growing like-minded communities across the globe.

We really wanted to build on the connections between the Mitcham and Torrens Park campuses. We appreciate the help of the Junior School staff to accommodate three visits to their campus where we were able to work alongside and share experiences with the younger Scotchies (and the Year 12 Scotchie ‘lifers’ were able to reminisce in the playground!). Another focus of this year was on the wellbeing of the school, and particularly where and how it can be improved. We were able to work with a small group of students and Mr Monk to

try and implement a tangible plan for first of all measuring, and then acting upon the wellbeing of the school based on the PERMAH model and we look forward to see how it develops further during 2015 (see page 24).

Our entire journey at Scotch has been an absolute dream…we occasionally had a few nightmares (usually about the running of a Student Led Assembly, or a Chemistry or Maths test!). But this year has been one of the most equally challenging and rewarding years of our lives. We are incredibly grateful for each of the opportunities we have been given to learn, grow and lead. The priceless memories we’ve made with the Class of 2014 at Scotch will never leave us, and we are forever thankful to all who have been a part of this amazing

experience. We wish Lizzie Treloar and David Spencer all the best as Co-Captains for 2015, and we are sure that they and their leadership team will transition effortlessly into the role and show what it is to truly live our College values.

We have loved it and it has been an honour to represent this special place.Over and out!

Maddie Rock and Ollie Bevan 2014 College Co-Captains

01 Maddie & Ollie leading students into the Founders' Day assembly.

02 First XVIII footballers Reggie Madden, Harrison Jolly, James Rose & Ollie training with The Adelaide Crows.

03 Maddie reading to Junior Primary students.

04 College Co-Captains with Principal Tim Oughton at Speech Night 2013.

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Boarding Update

Celebrating Our Year 12 BoardersAs the year draws to an end there has been a buzz upstairs in the Senior Wing as the Year 12s approach their final weeks of boarding. While it is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for all Year 12s, it is particularly intense for our Year 12 boarders. Not only will they be finishing off their secondary studies and leaving Scotch, they will be moving away from their boarding family. The friendships they have established with their fellow Year 12 boarders during their years in boarding are particularly close. It is these friendships that make boarding special.

Recognising this significant time is important and the boarding staff have tried to make

these last few weeks as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. We have continued to offer specialist academic tutoring to support our students in completing their final assessments and in preparing for their examinations. I have been impressed with the way in which the Year 12s have approached their studies during these final weeks. There has definitely been a sense of purpose and I am sure their efforts will produce successful results.

We also provided some social activities to help take their minds off work for a while. We took all the Year 12s out to dinner at a restaurant. This was a quiet and relaxing night. We also held another special dinner for all of the Year 12 girls. This was an opportunity for

all to have some time together to celebrate their journey. The dinner was attended by female staff who have been involved in the girls’ time in boarding, including, Di Cronin, Suzanne Farrington, Kerri Kumnick, Jackie Newbegin, Meredith Ridgway, Yvonne Rosevear and Kate Cliff. It was a great night to say ‘best wishes’ and to reminisce about their time in boarding.

We celebrated the Year 12s’ final evening of boarding before classes finished with a night at Bounce Trampolining and then Glenelg for ice cream. It was a

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chance to blow off some steam and have a laugh. It was a fun night to spend together before everyone started finishing up and moving out.

The Yalari students attended the annual Yalari Dinner. Our Yalari students spoke well, including our Year 12s, Kaleishia Ross, Bradley McAdam and K’Tahni Pridham. During the evening we learned of the unique challenges these students have had to overcome in order to be here and we are proud to see three fine indigenous students graduate this year.

I experienced a profound moment the other night while we had 13 students new to the College next year, experience a night in boarding as part of their orientation. A group of Year 7 boys walked past a Year 12 boy and myself as we were having a chat. It was his last night in boarding and we smiled at the fact that he was about to leave, as this group were about to set out. We can be proud of our Year 12 Boarders. They are a fine group of young men and woman who have navigated their way successfully through both high school and boarding. They have benefited from the many diverse experiences provided during their time at Scotch College and in the Rosevear Boarding Precinct. They leave as independent, self-reliant people of integrity, who understand the importance of good interpersonal relationships and celebrating difference in others. We wish them well.

Graham Duffy Director of Boarding

Boarding at Scotch 2007-2014During Tim Oughton’s time as Principal

Scotch College has always had a fine boarding tradition. There have been major changes since Tim Oughton arrived at Scotch eight years ago.

In 2007 when Tim Oughton arrived the girls lived at Kallawar Girls ‘ Boarding House on the Junior School Campus in Mitcham, and the boys lived Boy’s Montrose Boarding House on the Torrens Park campus. In 2008 there were too many girls to fit into Kallawar so, Suzanne Farrington Head of Girls Boarding at the time, moved across the road to Evans Avenue, so the girls could move into her former residence, as then there was then more space available for female boarders. Creative room allocations helped for a further two years in Kallawar, to cater for the ever growing numbers entering into boarding.

Michael Rodenburg Head of Boy’s Boarding at the time, also had to reallocate rooms to cater for greater numbers. By 2009 it was clear that the long talked about new boarding facility was desperately needed. There was a lack of space for new boarding enrolments. So the Council, under the guidance and drive of Tim Oughton, approved the building of a new boarding facility and innovatively, it would be a co-ed development, where the girls and boys would be housed separately in different wings under the main roof. The existing area of Montrose was incorporated into a new facility.

In January 2011, the Rosevear Boarding House was opened. It was named in honour of Jim Rosevear a former teacher, parent, Head of Middle School and House Master in Boarding at Scotch. One consistent feature through all the changes that have occurred in boarding is that Paul Wharram has been our brilliant

chef. He and his staff look after the boarders every day. Through all the building and moving Paul and his staff never failed to look after their boarding family.

A new staffing structure was established and David Scott became Director of Boarding, while Suzanne Farrington became Deputy Director. The new facility housed 110 boarders. The senior students had private rooms upstairs and a separate and a shared Senior Common Room. In 2011, Meredith Ridgway ('84) (a former Scotch boarder and current parent) was appointed as Boarding Administrator and continues to be the front of house person each weekday in Boarding.

Tim Oughton was passionately behind the new boarding facility and it is clear that bringing all boarding students onto the main campus was an excellent concept. The Kallawar building now houses Junior School offices and classrooms.

In 2014 Graham Duffy is Director of Boarding and Kate Cliff is the Assistant Director. The Scotch boarding community and our wider community are grateful to Tim Oughton for ensuring that Scotch had a new facility to house our boarders who come from within our state, from our country and from our world community.

Suzanne Farrington Former Head of Girls Boarding

01 Year 12 Girls at Bounce: Jessica Halstead, Ollie Frahn, Kate Collins, Erin Clarke & Kaleishia Ross.

02 Tim Oughton and Lynton MacKenzie ( Head of the Boading Parents) discuss the new Boarding House.

03 Paul Wharram preparing Haggis at the 2010 Boarders’ High Tea.

04 Year 12 Boys: William Limbert, Jordan Dawson, Matthew Segat, Alex Wilson, Jack Cleveland, Jacob Todd, Angus Prosser & Boris Lo.

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Community Report

A Farewell to Trevor Johnson: A Solid Innings!Trevor Johnson, Scotch College’s General Manager Finance and Administration, will be leaving the College at the end of 2014 to take up a new position as the Chief Operating Officer of Mariah College in Sydney. As the Chair of the Council’s Finance Committee I have enjoyed working closely with Trevor and witnessing the pivotal role he played supporting the team in transforming and strengthening Scotch College’s finances, processes and operations during his nine years at the College.

Before Trevor came to Scotch in May 2005, he served in a number of business and administrative leadership roles, including

Manager of Business Services at the Nurses Board and Manager of Business Operations at Trans Adelaide. What most people don’t know is that Trevor’s resume also includes a stint as a Custodial Officer at Yatala Prison, which Trevor often jokes, was excellent preparation for managing people.

Few people realise how different today’s Scotch is from the Scotch College that Trevor joined in 2005. Cheryl Bauer was Acting Principal and the Council was focused on a global search for the next Principal. College resources were very tight as the College was operating in deficit, and all expenditure was scrutinised and carefully weighed ( that has not changed !). Enrolments were under strain and those in the know acknowledged that

some hard work was needed to turn the College around. Trevor has played a significant role in achieving that turnaround.

In remembering those days, Trevor reminds me of how far we have come. “In 2005, we posted an operating deficit of $641,000, which we were able to halve to $316,000 the next year. It was not until 2008 that the College was able to post a modest operating surplus of $264,000”, Trevor remembers. “Contrast that with a $1.6m operating surplus last year. This financial strength allows us to keep fee increases down and still

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invest in building, extra teaching and learning resources, and create an environment that makes us an educational employer of choice today.”

Early in his role, Trevor was asked to tackle the difficult area of overdue tuition fees which were out of control. That problem was quickly solved. Trevor also introduced a robust budgeting system and tackled the schools administrative processes so we could demonstrate compliance with a myriad of regulations and expectations.

Trevor remembers the arrival of the Oughtons in 2007 with great fondness and a little embarrassment. “When the Oughtons arrived in Adelaide, the Principal’s Residence was not ready and we planned to put them in a hotel for a couple of weeks. I was just blown away by how Tim and Heather chose to move into the old Montrose Boarding House instead. Not only did this save the College money, it also demonstrated their commitment to Scotch and an understanding of the College’s needs.”

Supporting the team charged with strengthening Scotch, required a lot of hard work and some very difficult decisions. When I asked Trevor if he had regrets during his time here at Scotch, he responded that this was by far the longest that he had ever been in any organisation, and that no one could stay here that long if they did not love what they did. As for regrets, he reflects on some difficult decisions but has no regrets.

The operating surplus that Trevor helped bring about has meant that the College has been able to embark on a series of capital projects that have enhanced our educational offerings. In the last nine years there has been over $15 million worth of capital expenditure, including College landmarks such as the Rosevear Boarding House, the ELC, the Cottle

building and Junior School classrooms. “In 2005 I remember working with Council to best allocate a capital budget of $200,000, and nine years later that has grown to $1.8m,” states Trevor proudly.

When I asked Trevor to list his highlights at Scotch, the first thing that came to mind was being interviewed by some Junior School student “journalists” about some of the building renovations at that time. Trevor took great pride in helping the young students understand that not only did we have new facilities, they were sustainable with the use of insulation, reclaimed water and solar energy.

Trevor was also very quick to recount how much he has enjoyed working closely with Tim and the other members of the Scotch College Council. He said,

“All organisations have challenges, but Scotch’s success is based on the way that Council members and the senior leadership team have stood up to meet and overcome those challenges. I love working with professionals, and I have always seen my job as enabling others to get their jobs done.”However, the greatest highlight and one which Trevor recounts with pride is the fact that he is a Scotch past parent. Trevor says “When I first arrived at Scotch I told Elyse (his daughter who graduated in 2008) that she would love it here, but she was well settled at her school and just did not want to move. Probably because of how often I spoke of our excellent teachers, Elyse finally came to Scotch in Year 12 and quickly embraced all

things Scotch. What makes me laugh is how she also tells me that I should have made her come sooner!”

Trevor leaves a very different and a much stronger Scotch as he moves to a new role in Sydney.While we will all miss him (and the sound of his keys jangling around the corridor before he arrives), we all have to admit that Scotch is a much better place because of Trevor’s hard work – thank you Trevor.

Philip Paterson Chairman Finance Committee

01 Philip Paterson & Trevor Johnson at the Community Farewell for the Oughtons.

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Vale Darren BasshamDarren Bassham came to Scotch in 2003, joining us in IT Support, and Ashley shortly after, so we have had 11-12 years to work out how to work together and how to get along with each other!! And it has been a harmonious relationship.

Darren was a vital part of the IT team. He was a trusted and respected workmate, a person to be relied upon, a man with a 'can do' attitude.

In the IT Support Centre, we closely worked together, sharing knowledge and ideas, opinions, personal tidbits, moans and groans, and laughs. For all that time, his quirky sense of humour, his choice of heavy metal music and the fantastical artwork on his computer’s desktop, were a constant source of bemusement to me!

I would often be working in my office, keeping an eye on the Help Desk, watching the comings and goings of students and staff, constantly filled with admiration for Darren’s

ability for cheery banter and being able to connect with people as he worked on their computer issues.

Darren believed that Windex was the magic cure for most computer problems, with his pet hates being cluttered computer desktops and dirty screens.

What most people don’t realise is that being Mr Computer Fix-It was only one part of his job. Darren gave a huge amount of support to Lee and Karen in the Junior School, and for that matter, to all the staff.

Over time he built up an immense knowledge of the network and the other infrastructure that people just take for granted. In many ways, he was responsible for keeping the College’s ICT efficiently working. He was a very practical person who couldn’t ignore a problem, just getting in there and fixing it, conventionally or with ingenuity.

However it was never really about the technology for Darren, it was always about the people. He didn’t just solve technical

problems; he empathised, shared and engaged in everyone’s lives. When I last looked, there were 150 messages posted in our memorial space for Darren. The majority of them mentioned the banter, chats about family, conversations about heavy metal and classical music, epic gaming nights, cooking tips, good books…and so on. He truly knew everyone in our community.

We have enjoyed his camaraderie and support over the years and he will always be remembered. The world and our Scotch Community is a much better place because Darren travelled in it.David Jones & Marty Coombe

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Scotch Establishes Davidson Family Boarding ScholarshipsThe Scotch College Adelaide Council of Governors is pleased to announce the establishment of the Davidson Family Boarding Scholarships; two scholarships to be awarded to boarding students at Scotch to honour the noteworthy service to the College by Gordon and Patricia Davidson.

Gordon Sinclair Davidson, (1915–2002) graduated from Scotch College in 1933, served as a Senator for South Australia, and was also a member of the Scotch College Council of Governors for close to thirty years. Davidson was known as a farmer and grazier, a prominent Presbyterian in the Adelaide community as well as a politician. Educated at the one-teacher school at Angas Plains, where his mother had once taught, Gordon became a boarder at Scotch College, Adelaide, for three years from 1929. For the first two years at Scotch he studied agriculture, turning in the last year to history, geography and English.

ApologyWe would like to sincerely apologise to the Bone and Footer families and Stephen White (’73). Their names were inadvertently omitted from the list of supporters to the picket fence project listed in the last edition of Scotch Reports. They have all been long serving supporters of the College, and this omission was certainly unintentional, and the College deeply regrets any upset this caused.

Long-Serving and Senior Staff Leaving at the end of 2014

Graham Brine Joined 1997

• Head of Stewart House until 2007

• Mathematics Teacher

Trevor Johnson Joined 2005

• General Manager of Finance & Administration

Scott Magann Joined 2007

• School Chaplain

Andrew Monk Joined 2013

• Positive Education Coordinator 2013

• Director of Student Wellbeing 2014

Brian Parsons Joined 2007

• Head of Science 2007-2013

• Assistant Head of Science 2014

Craig Rogers Joined 2005

• Head of Senior College 2005 – 2009

• Deputy Principal 2007-2009

• Teacher 2010 – 2012

• Careers Counsellor 2013 -2014

Terry Simpson Joined 1997

• Head of Dance

Davidson married Patricia Emma (Pat) Newman in 1952, and in 1961 he was elected by the South Australian Parliament to the casual vacancy arising from the death of Senator Pearson, and he remained a Senator until 1981, when he was awarded a CBE for his parliamentary service. Gordon was very proud of his Scottish heritage, and enjoyed inspecting the Pipe Band during formal occasions. He was keenly interested in the debating program and there is still a Davidson prize for debating till this day, immortalizing his interest. Gordon Davidson died in Adelaide on 25 November 2002 and was survived by Pat. Scotch College was a significant beneficiary of Gordon and Patricia’s estate

The Davidson Family Boarding Scholarship, named to honour Gordon and Patricia, will be awarded to two Scotch boarding students from 2015 at the discretion of the Principal and will be capped at 25% of the current boarding and tuition fee.

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01 Devoted father, Darren with children Luke, Amber & Shane.

02 Darren & Marina.

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Positive Education

What is Positive Education?Positive Education is the teaching and learning of how we can flourish. It is within this that our staff and students learn the knowledge, the skills and the practices of wellbeing. In essence, it is looking at what works well in life and trying to sustain or improve this. Positive Education supports the Scotch College student today and for tomorrow. A Scotchie takes the optimistic perspective. Recognising that in each challenge there is an opportunity, regardless if this is in the fields of academia, co-curricular, sporting, outdoors, the arts or, most importantly in everyday life. Since 2010, we have been proactive in building our student’s wellbeing and with this we have been witness to a number of new initiatives; many of which have been generated through the student cohort.

The Scotch Model of Positive Education

The six domains for a flourishing life for Scotch have been constructed upon the

foundations of Martin Seligman’s PERMA work (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishments). Importantly, we felt we needed to include the health aspect in PERMA since this is such an integral part of what we do each day at Scotch. Hence our wellbeing model takes on the acronym PERMAH. This is something you will see frequently in the future from our students and teachers and in the community.

Resilience lessons in class

As part of the Wellbeing and Values Education (WAVE) classes, students undertake during their day-to-day lessons the topic of resilience which is a major topic of study. Students in Year 9 spend a term unpacking the topic which includes learning the competencies of resilience and also skills of resilience. One of their major tasks is to apply this knowledge to a real life scenario. What is produced is simply amazing. Some of the work produced by our students include:

• websites to assist in building resilience

• pamphlets for students new to Scotch

• creation of books for young children

• short movies to assist sports enthusiasts to overcome the adversity of an injury

Mentors as Coaches – Positive Coaching

For Positive Education to be activated at its best, we need to empower individuals and communities with the goals and pathways to achieve what is important to them. Scotch has begun the journey in leading Positive Education with the implementation of coaching through the senior years. Applying coaching through the mentor system and using our online learning system, SEQTA, we

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have been able to coach students through a series of steps and effectively document their progress. Each student has had the opportunity to reflect upon their goals and review their strengths for use in next year’s coaching. In our first iteration it has been vitally important for our students to record their progress and reflect upon their strengths so as to help them in 2015. In our second year of Coaching, we will be including our Year 12 cohort in a more intensified one-to-one coaching style aimed at supporting their academic goals.

PERMAH in the school canteen

Our students have begun to put their strengths into use through the school. One of those students is Natasha Callary. We have a fantastic canteen with staff who make wonderful food. What was missing was understanding who actually makes the food and really getting to know these people rather than just ‘canteen staff’. The ‘R’ in PERMAH represents Relationships and Natasha wanted to build the relationships between the students and the canteen staff. She used her character strengths of creativity and curiosity to take photos of the staff, interview them and then create a poster in the canteen for students to read and see. The posters let students understand the person behind the food that they were receiving, build a relationship and truly become grateful. Well done and thank you Natasha for embracing PERMAH into our day-to-day school life.

Wellbeing Action TeamThis year Mr Monk, Ollie Bevan, Henri Sheridan, Maddie Rock, David Spencer and I started up a Wellbeing Action Team. Our initiatives and drive were based on the PERMAH model, the scientific measure of happiness. Our aim was to increase our PERMAH at Scotch as it is scientifically proven

that an increased wellbeing (in our case represented by PERMAH) can lead to an increased rate of academic success.

Our first year level has been so successful that in 2015 their will be a Wellbeing SAT (student action team). We currently have a team of around twenty students who are excited to volunteer. 2015 looks like it is going to be a fantastic year for building upon the wellbeing of the students and community and our team is excited with plenty of ideas being generated.

I would like to thank Ollie, Maddie and Henri for their efforts lifting this initiative off the ground this year and I wish them all the best for their futures after year 12.

Matilda Weich Leader of 2015 Student Action Team – Wellbeing

Measuring wellbeing updateIn 2013 we began our journey in measuring the wellbeing of our students with the first iteration of implementing the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) with our Year 6 cohort. The results returned earlier this year with a strong indication that our students are faring very well in all areas of wellbeing (social, relationships, physical health, school experience, and constructive use of after-school time). After this initial success we have extended the trial for this to reach out to students from Year 6 to Year 9. For the first time we will be able to measure and begin mapping the wellbeing of year levels as they progress through their time at Scotch. This self-report questionnaire provides a voice for our students and empowers the school to recognise what we do well and where we can invest for improvement. We look forward to sharing our results with the Scotch community in 2015.

PERMAH in senior students

In our last Scotch Reports we shared some of the first data collected from our senior

students. We have moved through a second iteration of gathering wellbeing data and are happy to report the comparison. In summary, what a happy bunch of students we have (see graph opposite). At times there are ups and downs and we should expect to see fluctuations in all aspects of the PERMAH model of wellbeing, and this has been the case. In times of stress such as exam periods we may expect to see a lower sense of purpose or level of relationships. And contrasting, during the beginning of the year, engagement may be high as to relationships. We are now gathering data to find out connections to activities or specific times in the year where wellbeing changes.

Our next step is to try and support the wellbeing of individuals and the community when we need to whilst also optimistically build our resilience.Andrew Monk Director of Wellbeing

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Straight ScotchOld Collegians News

Issue No. 161 December 2014

President’s ReportAs another busy year draws to a close, we take a breath and briefly reflect on the year just past and the year ahead. It was another positive year in 2014, with pleasing levels of engagement across a range of activities. Some highlights from the past year include;

• Eight Alumni year group reunions, plus the first year leaver “Sundowner” drinks;

• Successful social events, including the well received Annual City Dinner and regional events;

• A successful Old Collegians week, including a range of sporting matches against students, assembly and luncheon for the 1964 and before Alumni;

• Successful seasons for all our sporting interest groups, in particular football, soccer, cricket and netball which celebrated its 25th anniversary during the year;

• Continued increases in engagement through social media, our main Old Collegians’ page and 21 alumnus year group and sporting interest group pages.

• Establishment of a new Old Collegian interest group; the Scotch Old Collegians and Community Rowing Club;

• Launching a project to recognise our post World War II servicemen and women;

• Continued support of the College’s fundraising program including a significant direct contribution to the “picket fence project”;

• Our Old Collegians continue to excel in the community and give back so much to the College through philanthropy, mentoring and volunteer work.

As a committee we strive for increased engagement and improvement in our relationship with the College. Some of our

identified key strategic goals for the coming year include;

• Focus on growing participation in the successful Alumni reunion program;

• Expand interstate reunion activities and reinvigorate the regional community dinners;

• Launch a new social event for Old Collegians and their partners/friends;

• Growing our active engagement through Facebook and other social media;

• Growing our asset base and support the College through fundraising and scholarships.

Goodbye and Welcome

It is sad saying goodbye to someone who has invested in,

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and delivered so much at the College. Tim Oughton’s support for our Association and members has been excellent and we wish both Tim and Heather all the very best for the future. The change provides an exciting opportunity for our Association to work with new Principal, Dr John Newton. Having met John earlier in the year, I am confident the excellent relationship between the College and all Old Collegians will continue to flourish.

New Committee Members

A new year offers a new opportunity and we are seeking enthusiastic Old Collegians to join us. We would love some recent school leavers, who are the future of the Association.Our AGM is held in March so there is time to get on board. Please contact Carrie Cousar if you would like more details.

Holiday Season

I take the opportunity to thank our Committee. Along with Abhra, Carrie and Jenny in the development office and all Old Collegians for their continue support of the Scotch community. Finally, I wish everyone a happy and safe festive season with family and friends.

Peter Harvey (’91) President

Legends LuncheonOn 16 September, Principal Tim Oughton was hosted to lunch at the Public Schools Club by the Legends of Scotch College. The Scotch Legends were established in 2011 to recognise men and women involved in outstanding voluntary service to Scotch College Adelaide over a long period.

Alumni Reunions

If you are interested in organising your Alumni Reunion for the Class of

1975 (40 Year), 1985 (30 Year), 1990 (25 Year),

2005 ( 10 Year) or 2010 (5 Year) please contact

Carrie Cousar on 8274 4317 in the Development Office.

01 1st Row (L-R): Peter Trumble (’44), Tim Oughton (Principal), John Walter, Bob Cottle (’52), 2nd Row (L-R): John Heard AM (’64), Howard Young, Geoff Heard (’69), David Saies (’49), Tony Fuller (’59). Other Scotch Legends, now deceased, include Mrs Jeannie Gratton, John McKellar-Stewart (’30) , Archibald Duncan, Fred Mann, Sir George Ligertwood, Robert Bain, Sam Jacobs (’38), Greame Heard (’62).

02 Maurice Minervini ('44), Peter Berry ('43) & David Saies ('49) at the Scotch Senior Lunch.

03 Alan Key ('55), Neill Freeman ('56), James Eglinton ('56), Bill Lang ('56) & Anthony Seymour ('56) at the Scotch Senior Lunch.

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Can you help us?Scotch College Adelaide is seeking information of any Old Collegians or Former staff that have served in any Australian peace keeping missions or military conflicts post WW2. This includes the following seven conflicts in Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam, the First and Second Gulf War and Afghanistan. It also includes Australian forces and/or police who have been involved in nearly 40 peace keeping operations, mainly under the auspices of the United Nations. If anyone knows of any former Scotch student who served in any of the listed actions, please advise us of names and any relevant details at www.scotch.sa.edu.au/warservice. You may also send us an email at warservice@scotch.sa.edu.au or post a letter to Post WW2 Service Recognition Committee, c/o Development Office, Scotch College Adelaide, Carruth Road, Torrens Park SA 5062

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Old Collegians Netball Cub What an exciting year for the Scotch Old Collegians Netball Club! We’ve had new babies, grand final wins, new club members and teams but, most importantly, we celebrated our 25th anniversary. The night was celebrated in true Scotchie style with a cocktail party at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, combined with our winter season Best and Fairest presentations. Congratulations to the following players who were voted, by the opposition, as the Best and Fairest players:

• A1 Best Player: Trudy Robb

• A1 Runner Up: Kate Pennington

• A3 Best Player: Kendall Higgins

• A3 Runner Up: Angela Walls

• B3 Best Player: Belinda Gordon (‘05)

• B3 Runner Up: Mollie Patterson (‘08)

• B4 Best Player: Holly Collingridge

• B4 Runner Up: Georgie Allen (‘11)

The cocktail party was filled with memories of old uniforms, historic wins and lifelong friendships. Our founding members were strong in attendance with many travelling from interstate, and the club’s committee would like to thank all who attended the celebrations. With thanks to the Scotch College Old Collegians Association (SCOCA), each past and present member of the club received a commemorative scarf noting our 25 years. Without the support of our long term sponsors SCOCA and Holdfast Insurance Brokers the club would not have been able to hold this event nor have been as successful over the years as we have been. You have done so much for this club over the past 25 years and we were glad to have the President of SCOCA Peter Harvey and a representative from Holdfast Insurance Brokers Kelly Keast in attendance on the night.

The club’s thanks must also go out to Sonia Roberts (nee Nolan ’88) and Jan Nolan for

combining as the best mother and daughter team to get this club off the ground, both of whom are still integral parts of the club today. Jan, you have been an amazing umpire over the last 25 years and we are looking forward to many more years ahead.

With the summer season recently commencing teams are starting to sink their teeth in and look toward finals. We welcome our brand new team to the club being managed by Holly Collingridge and are pleased to announce they are currently sitting top of the ladder. The club welcomes all new and returning members and are excited about the season ahead. Good luck to all teams for the remainder of the season.

The club would like to thank all the supporters, scorers, fill-ins, team managers and of course umpires who have been a part of this club over the past 25 years, but most importantly we thank our sponsors Scotch College Old Collegians Association and Holdfast Insurance Brokers for their ongoing support. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the club, or interested in joining, can contact Belinda Gordon (’05) on 0431 074 558 or can visit us on the Old Collegians website www.scotchoc.com.au/about-socnc/.

Belinda Gordon ('05)

Old Scotch Cricket Association Inc.The 2014/15 season is well underway and all three OSCA teams are ‘hanging in there’ after a tough start to the year.

In the tough A2 competition the A’s have just failed to get over the line in the first few rounds, losing to Marion and Hectorville by narrow margins. With the team getting better by the week, OSCA is hoping to be well in finals contention at Christmas. Nathan Fox (’06), Tom

Bourne (’04) and Toby Rogers (’09) form a quality bowling outfit and will be looking to Max Collett (’08), Ed Weaver (’03), Harry White (’10) and skipper John Clifford (’02) to start posting some big scores.

The B grade is finding the initial part of the season challenging, but some great performances from youngsters John Langford (’09), Jack Wellington (’08) and Stefan Carlson (’06) have given the side hope. Veteran’s Tom Grundy (’94), Andrew Smith (‘94) & Chris Arnold (’92) will be looking for good contributions over the next few games.

OSCA’s LOA side comprising many of the clubs veterans also has had a mixed start to the season. After trashing Brighton, thanks to a Sam Darling (’11) century while on loan from Adelaide CC, a young side including Jono Lagonik (’10) and Jack Young (’10) almost defeated top size Gaza. Joff Allen (’79) proved age is no barrier when posted his highest ever score of 98 recently while Peter Feeney (’81) and Peter Harvey (’91) also add plenty of experience to the side.

Full details of match programs and club history can be found on the website www.scotchoc.com.au/cricket. Contact Sean MacGregor (’89) at oldscotchcc@gmail.com or phone 0407 188 078 for further information.

Sean MacGregor (’89) President

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Old Collegians Football ClubThe 2014 season was a successful year for the Scotch Old Collegians Football Club. The A grade competed very strongly in their first year in Division 2 since 2008, finishing in second position on the ladder after the minor rounds. The A grade were not able to capitalise on their dominant performance throughout the season, losing to PACOC in the semi final. SOCFC would like to congratulate Angus Twopeny (’07) on a dominant year, claiming both the SAAFL Division 2 Medal and the A grade Best and Fairest award. SOCFC would like to thank our A Grade coach, Ian Steele, for his efforts in 2014 and also congratulate Ian on being named as a South Australian finalist in the 2015 Australian Of The year Awards for his work with his children’s charity, KickStart for Kids.

The B grade had an inconsistent year in what was a tough competition in Division 2 Reserves. The B grade were able to match it with the best teams when they played four quarters of consistent football but with injuries and players going overseas, it was hard to produce these performances every week. SOCFC would like to congratulate Tim Champion (’96) for claiming the 2014 Best and Fairest award in what was another consistent year for him. The committee thank the B grade coach Darren Francis for his efforts throughout the season.

The C grade, coached by Chris Arnold (’92) had a strong year finishing in second place after the minor rounds. Unfortunately, they too were not able to capitalise on their dominant season losing to PACOC in the Preliminary Final by 3 points. SOCFC congratulate Adam Williams (‘94) for being awarded the C grade Best and Fairest award and also runner up in the Division C3 SAAFL award. SOCFC thank Arnie for his hard work throughout the season.

SOCFC had success with many great events throughout the year including Ladies day, Past Players Day, Rampant Lions Day and our themed presentation nights at the Pavilion but all these were topped off with our Presentation Ball held on 17 October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. All of the events were enjoyed by everyone who attended and a special thanks needs to be made to Jack Young (’10) who was an integral part in the organisation of them and the numerous people who assisted Jack in making the events so successful.

To keep up to date with our other events, match results and other SOCFC news please join the Scotch Old Collegians Football Club group on Facebook and by visiting the Old Collegians website http://www.scotchoc.com.au/scotch-ocfc-news/.

Lachlan Blieschke (’04)

Old Collegians Rowing ClubWe are pleased to announce that the “Scotch Old Collegians & Community Rowing Club” is officially underway! The formation of the Club has been facilitated via the generous support of the Old Collegians Association and the Colleges Director of Rowing, Toby Lister.

Currently we have a “Learn to Row” program in full swing that has been well stewarded by our inaugural Club Captain Liam McAuliffe ('12) and our Head Coach Bella Ludbrook ('13). Each Sunday morning our brave new recruits head down to the Torrens and take part in a two-hour land and water-based experience that so far is seeing the rapid development of each participant. We have also seen some “seasoned rowers” come out of retirement and our masters men’s and women’s squad is rapidly growing. There is also a burgeoning bunch of “youthful” ex-school rowers that all seem to be keen to

get back in the boat and continue the camaraderie that they enjoyed throughout their school rowing.

Recently we had a successful meet and greet at the Torrens Boat shed whereby the quorum of the new club came together for a few beverages and plenty of war stories detailing long-past rowing careers!

If there are any budding rowers out there please feel free to contact either Liam or Fairlie (via the website below). We would be delighted to make you welcome and have you join in the fun, fitness and friendship of Scotch Old Collegians & Community Rowing. At the moment our learn to row program is fully subscribed but please let us know if you are interested as we will endeavour to run another program early next year.

Please email communityrowing@scotch.sa.edu.au for more information, visit our website www.scotchrowing.com.au or join our Facebook page at Scotch Old Collegians & Community Rowing

Fairlie Delbridge (’84)

01 SOCNA Committee. Back: Belinda Gordon (‘05), Sonia Roberts (nee Nolan) (‘88), Natasha Miller, Kate Pennington, Sam Guthleben. Front: Olivia Hume (nee Wadham) ‘95), Savannah Walkom, Erica Wadham (‘91)

02 Max Collett ('08) in fine form

03 Paul Cahill marking a ball being supported by Will Thorpe ('09) & John Langford ('09)

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Old Collegians Pedal PrixThis year the Scotch Old Collegians Pedal Prix team participated in all the races during the season, racing in Loxton, Victoria Park and finishing with the big 24 hour race at Murray Bridge. We had our best results this season and for what is essentially a social team were really pleased with our top 10 finish in our category in the HPV super Series. Thursday evenings are spent working on the trikes as we prepare them for the races in April, June, July and September. There is always scope for new members in the team so if you enjoy cycling and keeping fit, make sure you get in touch through the school... Roll on 2015!

Paul Glovitch

5 Year ReunionThe Seven Stars Hotel played host to the first reunion of the 2009 graduates. An excellent venue and a good turnout made for a wonderful night filled with many laughs and a great atmosphere. A big thank you to everyone who travelled from interstate to come as it made the night that much better. Personally, it was excellent to catch up with many people I have rarely seen since school and to share a few drinks with the rest. Thanks to all who attended and, to those who didn’t, I hope to see you at the 10 year reunion for another fun night.

Toby Rogers (’09)

10 Year ReunionOn Saturday 15 November, the Class of 2004 descended on the old stomping ground, the Edinburgh Hotel, Mitcham. The rainy start to the reunion didn’t deter us from a fun-filled afternoon of drinks and nibbles.

It was fantastic to catch up with plenty of old mates and to find out what everybody has been up to over the last ten years. Everyone had plenty to catch up on, as many of us kicked on into the night.

A big thank you to all those who attended, especially those who flew in from interstate.

Jonathan Vadasz ('04)

20 Year ReunionThe Class of 1994 gathered at the Scotch Pavilion for their 20 Year Reunion on Saturday 8 November. For some this was their first visit to Scotch since leaving in Year 12. Ken Webb (Principal from 1992 – 2000) took the group on a guided tour of the grounds which triggered plenty of memories and lots of laughs. Some people travelled from interstate and overseas specifically for this event. Sarah Salmon (nee Pearce) came from Townsville, Tom Smith from England and more from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Thanks to the organising committee for making this such a great night; Adam Trevorrow, Adam Kenny, Markeeta Roe and Warwick Raymond.

Michael Rodenburg (’94)

25 Year ReunionOn Saturday, 25 October, the Class of 1989 held its 25 Year Reunion. Over 35 Old Collegians made it to The Loft on Gouger Street. It was a fantastic evening weather-wise, with the balcony providing the perfect setting for a fun-filled evening of cocktails, beer, wine and nibbles.

In true Class of ‘89 form, there were a lot of laughs and no lull in conversation. We seemed to pick up right where we left off at our 20 Year Reunion. It was fantastic to have the opportunity to catch up with everyone, and to hear about

the adventures that everyone has had in the past 5 years. The night continued for a handful of party goers who I am sure had sore heads in the morning.

Thank you to all of those who attended, with a special mention to those who flew in from interstate specially for the reunion. We look forward to seeing everybody at the next event.

Brooke Ambler (’89)

30 Year ReunionThe (1984) 30 Year Scotch reunion was held in at the Seven Star’s Hotel on Angus St, a great location. We had a few virgin reunion goers, which was fantastic to see and we hope they continue to come; great to catch up with those who regularly attend.

A highlight of the night was Ollie Von Doussa playing the bagpipes in memory of his dad (Alex) who unfortunately passed away when Ollie was 5 years old. We were able to find a photo of his dad for him and we were grateful to him for making the effort

A collection of old photos from school, put together by Pierre Ebbinghaus, kept us entertained on the big screen; thanks Pierre and all those who sent them in.

Thanks to Ben Treloar who was thrown in to MC at the last minute! Thanks also to all those that made the effort get to our reunion, especially Margot Draydon(nee

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Mayfield), Sonya Saffron (neeTeague) coming from Brisbane, Chris Charnock and Rachel Cozens (nee Nixon) from Sydney, Sam Mckay (nee Steele) and Snowy Johnson from Melbourne!

A fantastic night, great venue, great food, just not enough time to catch up with everyone even though we went till 3am!

Jo Edwards ('84)

40 Year ReunionAbout thirty-five old collegians from the Class of ‘74 gathered at the Edinburgh Hotel for their 40 Year Reunion on 2 November. We were joined by past staff members, Ken Webb, Evan Hiscock and the past school Chaplain Baldwin Van der Linden. It was great to share our respective experiences since leaving school and to reminisce about the heady days of the Roff era and the start of co education at Scotch. Apologies and best wishes from other students and staff of that era were noted and passed on and a small contribution to the bar tab from Sally Jones was most welcome!

Richard Arrowsmith produced a rolling slide show from his own school photo collection, which brought back many memories. Andrew Saies proposed a toast to the school and spoke of some of the people and events that for a brief moment, in the context of that evening, we all relived as if they happened only yesterday! The shared experience of Scotch, a powerful tie that continues to bring many of us together even after so many years.

David White came from overseas, Richard Hamilton from WA and a number from country SA. As the bell for last drinks was sounded many in the group remained in animated

discussion peeling back the years and keen to catch up again sooner rather than later.

A small but committed few, along with spouses presented for the recovery BBQ at the school pavilion the next day and enjoyed an informative tour of the campus conducted by Ken Webb, the old boarders being the most impressed with the new Rosevear boarding facility.

Thanks to Carrie Cousar from the school for her help in coordinating, The Ed for being flexible with our booking arrangements and the committee of Rick Goode, Nai Eyers (nee Cundell) and Mark Bruce for tracking down old school mates and planning the evening. For those who couldn’t make it the first Friday night in November has been designated as the unofficial ’74 year group annual catch up evening. Venue, Beer Garden at the Edinburgh. See you all there.

Andrew Saies (’74)

50 Year ReunionOn Friday night, 17 October, a group of thirty ’64 leavers met at The Edinburgh Hotel to celebrate our ability to eat, drink and converse after 50 years! All three were achieved with distinction! We had a number of our group who had come from interstate for the occasion, some of whom had not attended a Scotch function since leaving school.

One of our early evening acts was to toast those of our era who are no longer with us. There were about 12 in all and we recalled their lives and contributions made to many areas of School life and the wider community.

Our special guest for a time was the School Principal, Tim Oughton. He spoke of the changes that have occurred at Scotch during his tenure. We thanked him for his fine contribution to the School and wider community.

Tim listed as one of his achievements the absence in the School of detentions as a form of punishment. That led to a series of caning stories that brought back painful but funny memories. William Snell won the story of the night, as he was caned by the then Headmaster for refusing to retract his questioning of the existence of God in a Scripture lesson!

It was a great night and thanks to Sandy Nelson, Dave Stuart, David Grant, Roger Bryson and the School for their part in organising the occasion.

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01 The Old Collegian trike in action.

02 5 Year Reunion - Tim Pryor & Sam Thomson.

03 10 Year Reunion.

04 30 Year Reunion - Back: Ali Hentschke (nee Sawley), Jo Edwards (nee Reschke), Larissa Horley (nee Tallent). Front: Margot Draydon (nee Mayfield), Abi Spehr (nee Cook) & Rachel Cozens (nee Nixon).

05 40 Year Reunion - Richard Wilkinson, Andrew Saies & Scott Collett.

06 25 Year Reunion. Photo courtesy of Matt Pfeil.

07 20 Year Reunion - Hamish Crowe, Emma Le Cornu, Mark Anders, Scott DeBruin & Sophie Wilkins.

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BirthsCarin Vivian (nee Meier) (’99) and husband Tyson welcomed a son, Luke Benjamin on 5 July 2014. A brother for older sisters Bella and Jorja.

Matt Willson (’10) and Hannah Walker welcomed their third child George Brooklyn Sam Willson on 2 October 2014, a brother for Isabelle Scarlett and Hugo Spencer Michael.

EngagementsAlice Bourne (’07) to Ben Maggs.

WeddingsMatt Willson (’10) married Hannah Walker on 26 January 2014.

Marcus Perry (’04) married Carly Perry on 30 November 2013

DeathsBrian George Sandow OAM (’40)

Robert Charles Wedderburn Mudie (’47)

John James Leask (’52)

Gavin Morriss Haslam (’54)

Sydney John Nairn (’60)

John Baily Stuart ('60)

Leonard Ralph Gilbertson (’63)

Alexander Mark Kidman (’64)

Maurice Carter (1926 - 2014)Maurice, who grew up on farms at Clare, Strathalbyn and Coleraine (Vic), spent most of his school days at Scotch as a boarder, from 1933 to 1944. He was a bright student

who won scholarships and was dux of the college in 1943. His leadership qualities saw him play an important and responsible role as a boarding house prefect especially during the difficult period from May 1942 to December 1943 when Scotch was forcibly relocated to less than ideal accommodation at Belair during the occupation of Torrens Park by the U.S. Army and then the R.A.A.F.

Maurice enjoyed his service in the College cadet unit, becoming quartermaster sergeant in 1943-44. He was also an associate prefect in 1943 and school prefect in 1944. He did not shine in ball sports but excelled in rowing and was one of the finest oarsmen produced at Scotch. He stroked the Clinker IV to win the Wallman Trophy in 1943 and the VIII to a record-breaking victory in the Head of the River in 1944. Had it not been for his time on active service with the R.A.A.F. and the seasonal demands of university training in agricultural science, he undoubtedly would have become a notable oarsman as a young adult.

After two years service in R.A.A.F. radar units as far apart as Wilson’s Promontory and Sir Graham Moore Island off the Kimberley

Blinman DinnerFriday 8 August saw 72 people from the Scotch Community seated for the 38th Official Annual Dinner at the Blinman North Hotel.

Warren and Barb Fargher hosted the evening and welcomed the assembled guests, which included the Principal, Tim Oughton, the Chair of Finance, Philip Paterson and his wife Sandra. Also making his second visit to the Blinman Dinner was the Director of Advancement, Abhra Bhattacharjee.

The Piping of the Haggis took a new approach this year with two pipers making a duo of it; namely Donald Willson (’60) and Andrew Saies (’74). Georgina Pagey (’83) addressed the Haggis and was given a standing ovation for her excellent rendition.

Geoff Weaver ('66) proposed the Toast to the College and Tim Oughton responded.

On Saturday the BBQ was held at Wirrealpa Station in perfect weather and the haggis was addressed once more.

Geoff Weaver (’66) made a presentation of one his paintings of the Flinders Ranges to Tim Oughton to remind him of his times in the area. A slightly tearful Tim gratefully accepted and all present were asked to sign the back of the painting.

Another Blinman Dinner successfully completed and the date for the 2015 Dinner will be Friday 31 July 2015 (Book Early).

Digby Pagey (’54)

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01 Twilight drinks at Blinman.

02 Maya De La Lande, Adam Perry, Vanessa Bastiaans, Ben Hyde (’04), Carly Perry, Marcus Perry (’04), Zoe Spearman, Thomas Bourne (’04), Paije Nitschke & Nick McCormack. MK Groves photography.

03 Matt Willson ('10) & Hannah Walker.

04 Luke Benjamin Vivian

05 George Brooklyn Sam Willson with siblings Isabelle & Hugo.

06 Maurice Carter stroking the 1944 First VIII to victory.

Coast, Maurice began a B.Ag. Sc. course, graduating with honours in 1951. After a short stint with C.S.I.R.O. in Canberra he came to the Waite Institute to begin a life-long career as a plant pathologist, gaining a masters’ degree and a Ph.D. along the way. His outstanding achievement was to identify and develop practical methods of control for the fungus which causes the economically serious disease of apricots, gummosis or die-back. He became recognised as the world authority on this fungus, called Eutypa and the serious diseases it causes in certain other crops.

The Carter family were always strong supporters of Scotch. Maurice’s father, a World War 1 veteran, was a frequent contributor to the College prize first and endowed the J.V. Carter Medal which, from 1941 until the Cadet Unit was disbanded in 1974, was the annual award for the most efficient cadet.

In 1972 Maurice became the second editor of “Scotch Reports” until he handed over to Peter Read some five years later. He was always wamly supportive of the College, though not always uncritically, and was also very active in support of the restoration of the Barr Smith Theatre to its former glory.

The last 10 years or so of his life, Maurice’s health began to deteriorate considerably and he suffered heart, mobility and other problems, leading to his peaceful death on 20 July this year. He left behind his second wife Julie and a blended family of four children and step children and was a much loved ‘Pa' to eight grand children.

Peter Trumble (’44)

Gavin Morriss HaslamGavin Morriss Haslam was born in Adelaide on 29 July 1937, the second son of Dudley and Ivy: his father was the headmaster of Queen’s College, a small private school for boys on Barton Terrace, North Adelaide, and an Old Collegian of Kyre and Scotch College.

At Scotch College, his leadership qualities developed strongly, and Gavin’s accomplishments in 1954, his final year, were most impressive: School Prefect, Captain of Gordon house, Captain of the First XVIII, Captain of Tennis, full colours in football and tennis, an officer in the cadet corps, and winner of the Heysen Cup for cross-country.

He was later awarded a Creswell Scholarship to study economics at the University of Adelaide.

After leaving school, he went straight into two years of national military service. He then started his first job, following his uncle into the AMP Society, where he prepared proposals for the sales team to go out and sell to clients. However, he had come to realise that his calling in life was teaching so headed to university to begin his studies.

Gavin was a valued member of the Scotch Old Collegians Football Club for some years.

Fate then stepped in, and the Scotch Junior School unexpectedly needed a boarding house master and grade 5 teacher. Knowing Gavin’s plans they approached him, and he accepted the offer. So now he was pretty busy - working full time teaching, master of the boarding house, and studying part time.

After having various teaching positions whilst studying he was later appointed to the position of junior school headmaster at Westminster where he remained until 1981. He then moved to a position as the inaugural head of the new Pilgrim School in Aberfoyle Park where he remained for 15 years.

Gavin passed away after suffering a stroke on 15 August. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and sons Tim, Chris and Geoff.

Len GilbertsonThe founder of the Old Scotch Dinner in Sydney, Len Gilbertson (63), died on the Hope island Golf Course, QLD, on 6 October, aged 68.

A farmer’s son from Lameroo, “Lameroo Len” joined Elders after Scotch and later became a manufacturer's agent, holding the South Australian distribution rights to the ubiquitous school sports bags emblazoned with college logos. Len was a stalwart of the Old Scotch football and cricket teams. Following the mid-70s bankruptcy of his

Sydney based supplier Len bit the bullet, bought the company from the receiver and with his ever-supportive wife Jill, moved east. He later established Rainbird umbrellas which became a major national brand.

The dynamic Len became Chairman of the North Shore Aussie Rules Club, organised the building of a grandstand to make their oval a focal point of the Sydney League and was a foundation Sydney Swans member.

Old Scotch President Graham Heard ('62) asked Len to start an Old Scholars dinner in 1981. He channelled his infectious enthusiasm into the task, and set up a committee of Old Boys including Vic Nicholson ('50), Brian Lawn ('57), Drew Findlay ('57), Andrew Boland ('68) and Bob Lawrence ('68), who later replaced him as Committee Chairman. Len sold Rainbird and retired to annoy golf balls on Hope Island in 2002.

Len is survived by, Jill, two daughters and sons-in-law and five grandchildren.

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Where are they now?Kate Cooper (’09) has recently moved back to South Australia after spending a few years in Queensland working in PR and events. She is now the Wedding and Events Manager at her family winery, Lake Breeze in Langhorne Creek. Her debut event in SA “Handpicked Festival” was held in November and had a wonderful line up of stars, including Sheppard, Jessica Mauboy and Thirsty Merc.

Sophie Millington (‘94), Annabel Wilkins (‘91) and Abby Bowden (‘91) have entered The Jodi Lee Foundation’s 2015 SA Hiking Challenge as a team – The Collinsville Collective. Annabel and Abby did the hike this year and enjoyed it so much they recruited Sophie and signed up for next year’s event. They are aiming to raise $10,000 towards the Foundation’s bowel cancer prevention initiatives, and to make sure all their friends and family have bowel cancer on their radar and screen regularly.

“It’s an 80km hike, which won’t be easy, but it’s a great challenge for a good cause,” said Abby.

Sophie, her husband George and their two children Rupert(5yrs) and Alice(3yrs), live on Cappeedee Station near Hallett in the Mid North of South Australia. Recently the Millington’s have purchased the historic Collinsville Station and Studs and look forward to the challenge of selling rams to the merino sheep industry.

Annabel lives in Adelaide and has two children, Harrison (5) and Eloise (3).

Abby lives in Adelaide, has two children – Louis (8 yrs) and Isla (6 yrs). She works at The Jodi Lee Foundation as the PR Manager.

“Many parents will be familiar with the great labels, drink bottles and other things children need for school that are available

from Stuck On You”, said Annabel. “Any Scotchies ordering on the website only need to set up an account and type in the code JODILEEFOUNDATION during checkout, and Stuck On You will donate 20% of the sale to our fundraising account.”

Jakki Temple Govan (’81) has returned home to Adelaide this year after several years working in Sydney. Jakki was appointed as Commercial Director at the Intercontinental Adelaide which proved the perfect reason to make the move home after most recently working for The Star in Sydney.

Dr George Ujvary (’91) who has a Masters in Gastronomy from Le Cordon Bleu, is Managing Director of his family business Olga’s Fine Foods, (which recently celebrated its 35th anniversary )and sits on the board of FoodSA, South Australia’s peak industry body for the food and beverage industry recently returned from a trade mission China and has described it as a ‘wake up call’.

A passionate South Australian, George has a popular food blog – The Foodologist. “China, particularly Shanghai and Beijing are highly sophisticated markets that value our quality food products but we sometimes don’t fully appreciate what we have. It’s a wake up call for us and if we treat food just as fuel and shop on price alone, we will lose something that other parts of the world really value.”

He believes this trade mission was an important reminder to us of the importance of China as a trade partner.

David West (’73) and his family have returned from 6 years living and working in Mozambique in the green fields coal exploration business with great success albeit in a challenging environment in more ways than one! For David, it truly was a case of walking in the footsteps of David Livingstone, working

extensively in the northwest of the Country frequented often by the great explorer during the 1870’s. His son, Michael attended the American International School in Maputo between Year 8 and 12 successfully receiving his International Baccalaureate Diploma. He now studies International Law at Maastricht, The Netherlands. David and his wife Patrina, now retired from her duties as Secretary of the International Club of Mozambique, have very fond memories their experiences living in Maputo and travelling elsewhere throughout southern Central Africa.These days they share their time between the lovely and peaceful Tanilba Bay, Port Stephens and the hustle and bustle of downtown Newcastle East in NSW.

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