Chairman's Reflections

Leadership

It is very unusual for the Chair of Council to write to you as part of the newsletter, but given the wonderful recognition that Rev Andrew Syme, and Scotch College received last week, I thought that it was important that on behalf of Council I did.

Andrew was awarded the 2009 Australian Award for Teaching Excellence by a Principal. He will tell anyone who listens that it is an award which reflects the strength of the Scotch College Executive and staff, and he is correct. But it is also about leadership, Andrew's leadership of this school and how, through outstanding leadership, Scotch College can claim to be at the forefront of boy's education in Australia.

Andrew personifies great leadership and it is reflected in many ways. He is a man who has the highest degree of integrity, and a set of principles by which he conducts himself that I greatly admire. He is strong when required, but like great leaders, is not afraid to seek advice and admit his own shortcomings. Andrew is prepared to make the hard calls, knowing that it may not be popular, but that it is the right thing to do. He takes his role seriously but not himself, and he has a wonderful capacity to be contemporary. This manifests itself in his relationships with the boys at Scotch, and his strong commitment to continue to develop learning at Scotch through innovative new practices.

The accolade bestowed on Andrew will not sit that comfortably with him, but the judges got it right! It recognises his outstanding work at Scotch College, and in education, and is thoroughly deserved.

While Andrew Syme is a person who is not materialistic; his contribution to the Scotch community over more than 10 years, and to our boys, has been very material. We all look forward to that contribution continuing.

Richard Goyder

All School Matters

SEASONAL INFLUENZA [TOP]

The influenza virus that circulates each year causes an infectious disease known as influenza (flu). Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose. The flu is easily spread by tiny droplets released through talking, coughing and sneezing. Good health habits can greatly reduce the chance that you will pass the flu on to others. We also ask that students displaying symptoms of a 'flu like' illness remain at home until they are well. They should also avoid public places and close contact with others, especially children. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

STAFF NEWS [TOP]

New Staff Members

Mrs Linda Gauld - Morning Receptionist

Mrs Patricia Judd - Lab Tech Assistant

Mrs Natasha Burt - Uniform Shop Assistant

Ms Pam Carmichael - P/T School Nurse

Mrs Sarah McCarthy - P/T School Nurse

Mrs Fiona Richmond has assumed the role of Senior Nurse

MUSIC DEPARTMENT [TOP]

To assist with providing access to the Music Department's information such as Instrumental Music Timetables, Upcoming Events and Classroom Materials, the Scotch College website iShare has been utilized. Browse to https://ishare.scotch.wa.edu.au/groups/thevmdthevirtualmusicdepartment to access any Music Department information you require. Please use your son's student login.

Senior ensembles have begun developing their new programmes for the new academic year, with new ensemble directors in some cases. It is pleasing to see all of the boys involved in their large ensembles. The Senior Concert Band has grown considerably this term and has performed brilliantly at the Senior Assemblies so far this term. They received many favourable comments after their performance at the Senior School Assembly prior to the Year 12 March Out.

All Junior and Middle School classes are heading for another busy term with a focus on performance. The Year 4 classes performed their musical 'The Mice from Outer Space' to an appreciative full house in the Chapel on the 2 and 5 November. The boys sang proudly and loudly wearing their mice costumes and masks as they recounted the tale of an encounter between earth mice and spice from outer space!

Year 3 is working on a Christmas play entitled "The Nativity" that will be performed in the Chapel on the 24 and 26 November at 2.30pm.

Years 5, 6 and 7 are preparing special choral pieces for Speech Night and Presentation Afternoon and Years 5 and 7 have also begun their sound-scape pieces as part of their composition assignment for Spring Term.

Upcoming Events

The Middle School Jazz band, together with Brass and Piano performances will be presented at the Middle School Assembly on 13 November.

Year 3 Christmas Musical will be staged on the 24 and 26 November.

The Junior Middle School Christmas Concert will be held on Friday 20 November at 6pm. This will be an enjoyable evening of community Christmas Carol singing and ensemble performances.

Final Graduation Assemblies and Speech Night will be held in the first week of December with a variety of ensembles performing at the different events.

Contact Details

The Instrumental Programme is administered by the Senior School Music Department and all queries should be directed to the Music Administrator Moira Cross (9383 6841) MACross@scotch.wa.edu.au.

Please send any queries regarding Junior and Middle School Music to Liz Leith via email lmleith@scotch.wa.edu.au.

Alternately, please contact Mr David Coughlan, Head of Music, via email DGCoughlan@scotch.wa.edu.au or phone 9383 6842.

If you wish to become more involved in supporting the Music Department by receiving information about the work of FOSM, please contact FOSM@scotch.wa.edu.au.

UNIFORM SHOP [TOP]

Holiday Opening Times

The Uniform Shop opening hours for the general school community during the holidays are as follows:

9am - 12 noon and

1 - 4 pm on the following days:

Wednesday 27 January

Thursday 28 January

Friday 29 January

Saturday 30 January

Monday 1 February

Normal trading hours resume on Tuesday 2 February 2010

Tuesdays 8 am - 5 pm

Thursdays 7.30 am - 11.30 am

Fridays 7.30 am - 11.30 am

Year 7 Boys

Your son will have most of the uniform required for Year 8, but it will nevertheless take about half an hour to get the few extra items he needs for next year. To avoid congestion and long queues in the Uniform Shop at this busy time of year, we encourage you to make an appointment. Please email uniform@scotch.wa.edu.au or phone 9383 6838 to set up a suitable time.

Year 12 Blazers

The Year 12 blazers for next year have arrived in the Uniform Shop. They are stocked in a selection of youth and men's sizes and are now available for purchase. We recommend that a parent or guardian accompany the boy when purchasing.

Junior School Matters

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER [TOP]

Date	Event	Location	Time
Wednesday, 11 November	Remembrance Day Service	Lawns outside Design & Technology Building	10.45am
Friday, 13 November	Junior School Grandparents Afternoon	Classrooms	2.00pm
Thursday, 19 November	Years 3-5 Christmas Lunch	Dining Hall	1.00pm
Friday, 20 November	* JS/MS Music Christmas Picnic	TBA	TBA
Tuesday, 24 November	Year 3 Musical 3S- Spoken Parts	Chapel	2.30pm
Wednesday, 25 November	JS/MS Muffin Afternoon 'Transition into new year levels"	Junior School Multi-Purpose Room	2.15-3.10pm
Thursday, 26 November	Year 3 Musical 3L-Spoken Parts	Chapel	2.30pm
Friday, 27 November	Final Junior School Assembly	Chapel	2.00pm
Monday, 30 November	Years 1-3 Swimming Carnival	Scotch Swimming Pool	12.00-3.00pm
Wednesday, 2 December	Junior School Presentation Afternoon Final day for Junior School students	Dickinson Centre	2.00-3.25pm

TBA- To be advised

* Selected students only

IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE [TOP]

It recent Assemblies I have spoken with the boys about five essential words that underpin our daily lives in the Junior School. These words are:

• Believe
• Imagine
• Enjoy
• Persist
• Laugh

It has been a joyful experience to wonder through the College grounds and capture the boys practising these admirable traits. I encourage you to discuss what it means to incorporate these key ideals into our daily lives with the boys at home. I am sure you will capture and appreciate many special moments in the coming weeks.

STAFF INFORMATION [TOP]

We would like to advise our Scotch community of the resignation of Ms Sarah Thomas- Classroom Teacher, from the end of Spring Term 2009. Ms Thomas has been on leave throughout 2009 with the birth of her first child. Ms Thomas has been a long-serving and greatly valued member of our staff. The College thanks her for her important and enduring contribution to the education of many of our boys and we wish her well in her future endeavours.

BOOKLISTS 2010 [TOP]

Parents are respectfully reminded to complete and return the 2010 booklist to the Junior School Reception by the 19 November. Alternatively parents may choose to complete an online order through the Wooldridges website www.wooldridges.com.auu by 23 November. Simply click on student orders then enter code ZZY7130 and then enter the year as noted at the top of your sons booklist. Should you have not received you son's booklist please contact the Junior School Reception.

PARENT REQUEST [TOP]

In an effort to improve our boys play areas and to establish interest areas in our playground, we ask our Scotch families to donate any of the following items you may no longer require around your home:

• Pots and pans
• Beanbags
• Cushions
• Construction toys
• Lego

Please drop these items off to the Junior School Reception. Thank you for your continued and generous support.

GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS AFTERNOON [TOP]

Scotch College Junior School welcomes Grandparents and Special friend of children in Year 1 to Year 5 to Grandparents' Afternoon, Friday 13 November From 2pm.

The programme of events will be as follows:

2pm- Grandparents arrive (parking available on the Scotch playing fields adjacent to the Dining Hall)

2.10-2.40pm- Grandparents visit their Grandson/s classroom

2.40-3.15pm- Grandparents Afternoon Tea in the Dining Hall (students will remain in classroom)

We look forward to welcoming many into our Scotch College community for this special event.

PRESENTATION AFTERNOON [TOP]

The Years 1 to 5 Presentation Afternoon will be on Wednesday 2 December 2009 at 2.00pm in the Dickinson Centre. On this day, all students from Years 1 to 5 will officially finish school after the Presentation Afternoon at 3.15pm. All students in the Junior school will wear their formal Summer uniform. Parking for parents and special guests will be available on the Scotch playing fields.

Our Presentation Afternoon promises to be a great occasion for Scotch College Junior School students. The order of service will celebrate the endeavours, achievements and community spirit our school has promoted throughout the year.

The doors of the Dickinson will open at 1.40pm. The Presentation Afternoon will conclude at approximately 3.10pm, when the students will return to their classrooms before heading home for the Christmas holidays. Parents of students in Year 5 will then be invited to move to the Dining Hall for light refreshments between 3.20pm to 4.00pm to mark the transition to the Middle School.

The Presentation Afternoon serves as an occasion to recognise particular individual contributions and achievements as well as musical performances and we look forward to seeing many of you on the day.

Please click here to download the event flyer.

Head of Junior School

Mrs C J Gamble

STUDENT NEWS [TOP]

We would like to extend our congratulations to Blake Lindquist. The Women & Infants Research Foundation received a very special donation last month from Blake Lindquist - Year 5L. Blake committed one day of his time to running a sausage sizzle and made a staggering $1000. This donation is being used to purchase a Jet Ventilator, which is a special machine that helps very premature babies breathe "Angel Breaths" as not to cause any damage to their tiny organs and lungs. Due to Blake's donation the Foundation will purchase the first ventilator earlier than expected, which will make a huge difference to babies and their families needing care at King Edward Memorial Hospital.

YEAR 5G NEWS [TOP]

Where has the year gone? The boys in 5G are preparing to leave the Junior School and are anticipating the exciting challenges of life in the Middle School. It has been an incredible journey and one of the highlights this term has been the camp to Moray. The boys had a fantastic couple of days being involved in team building activities, bush walks and an Aboriginal Culture session. A stand out moment was learning a great technique to light a barbeque from Mr Sullivan. The boys cooked their sausages to perfection. Ms Hawter said that the after dinner clean up was one of the best she had seen - take note parents! The boys should feel so proud of how they maturely and cooperatively they behaved on camp. A huge Thank You to Miss Hawter and Mr Sullivan for organising this fantastic experience.

Andrea Goodison

Year 5G Classroom Teacher

INFORMATION LEARNING TECHNOLOGY [TOP]

Cybersafety is a topic that is of keen interest to us all, both at school and at home. This week a Muffin Afternoon was held where interested Junior and Middle School parents had the opportunity to participate in a discussion on many aspects of the issues involved, including cyberbullying.

With such an innovative ILT program as the one which we have at Scotch it is important that boys not only have the chance to explore the opportunities that are available from online leaning and communication but that they are guided to understand and manage the issues that are inherently part of such activities.

The School's 21st Century Technology Skills Matrix for Learning, which is currently being introduced to staff, is the guide for ensuring that teachers have the best tools and knowledge to enhance student learning in a safe environment.

Two particularly valuable online resources that can guide parents to consider all aspects of Cybersafety at home can be found at these links.

www.cybersmart.gov.au

http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/fun.asp

Sue Hill

ILT Coach

FRIENDLY SCHOOLS & FAMILIES [TOP]

FRIENDSHIP AND SOCIAL SUPPORT

A child with many good friends is less likely to be bullied than a child who is often alone or who has only one friend. Children who bully others are careful to avoid those children who have assertive and supportive friends.

HOW CAN PARENTS HELP THEIR CHILDREN TO MAKE FRIENDS?

• Make sure that your children play with other children at school, at home and in your neighbourhood.
• At home, encourage your children to talk and maintain contact with their extended family - uncles, aunts, cousins and grandparents and to talk to adult family friends.
• Invite other children over for visits to show your children what to do to make their guests feel welcome.
• Help your children to make new friends in different friendship groups by encouraging them to develop other interests and hobbies, such as sport, Scouts, dance, drama or music - outside their group of school friends.
• Take your children on holidays to places where there are other children who are of a similar age.

Warwick Norman

FS&F Coordinator

FRENCH NEWS [TOP]

In Year 5, the boys have been hard at work creating a plan of their dream home. Once their blueprint was completed, the boys had to label all the rooms correctly in French. With the help of Mr. Stephens, we were able to use technology in order to further enhance the learning experience. Using the laptops, the year 5 classes were able to take photos of their work in Photo booth and then upload their work to their personal Wiki pages. They then recorded their voices describing their homes in French and also included these files to accompany the photos. The results are terrific so please take a look at Les maisons de rêve!

The French student of the week for the last fortnight is Michael Youngleson of 4N.

His polite, friendly nature and willingness to listen and follow directions have all

contributed to his success in studying French. He contributes effectively to class activities, and is also able to work independently.

Kim Edwards

French Specialist

PE NEWS [TOP]

Boys in Years 3 to 5 will be involved in a range of international games over the next weeks. The boys in Years 1 and 2 will be continuing to concentrate on Fundamental skills over the next few weeks, in particular revising throwing, catching and running. Apart from Physical Education lessons boys in Years 5 to 7 will be participating in Sport on Thursday afternoons against Christchurch and Wesley. Fixtures are placed on the website each week and I hope to see parents out enjoying sport with their boys.

Ken Dillon

Head of Junior School Physical Education

JUNIOR SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTRE [TOP]

As the school year nears its end the pace increases. The boys are still borrowing and keeping the Library staff busy. I am delighted with the boys who have been making a huge effort to find books that have been missing. Rewards have been claimed by the successful searchers and there are still rewards available for more "finds."

The summer holidays are the only time of the year when borrowing is not allowed so I encourage parents and boys to use their local library for their reading material. Libraries are free to join, with the only cost from some libraries coming from the purchase of a borrowing card.

Kaye Turner

Teacher/Librarian

ART NEWS [TOP]

On Wednesday night in the Dickinson Centre, the Scotch Community was invited to attend "Inspirations," a Year 1 - 12 Arts Exhibition. It was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all! If you could not attend the Opening but do not want to miss the opportunity to see boys' artwork en masse the exhibition will remain open for a week.

What impressed me was the diversity as well as the connections between the works from boys as young as 6 and as old as 17. Year 2 boys have wonderful wildflower observation drawings/tonal paintings sitting beautifully alongside Year 10 black and white lino prints of wildflowers. There were wooden life size models of skeletons created by 7 year old boys sitting alongside magnificent paintings and sculptures of skeleton forms produced by Senior School boys.

Viewing a snapshot of works created by boys in the arts area of learning gives us insight into how the boys themselves view the world. It is an exciting and quite a humbling experience and I would encourage everyone to try and see the exhibition before it is dismantled. Please be aware that there may be examinations running concurrently in the DC throughout the week and we need to be mindful of this.

It is lovely for me to see past Junior School boys' artwork continuing to develop in the Middle and Upper Schools. I also think it is a great opportunity for boys and parents to appreciate other boys' talents and interpretations. The overall artwork was varied and impressive reflecting knowledge, skills and imagination. It is a thrill to see for boys to see their artwork mounted or displayed in an exhibition and it takes it to a new level. It is exciting for the boys to receive positive feedback about their work.

Finally, it is important to acknowledge the importance of having an audience for your artwork and to be able to receive feedback. Thank you to all the parents, friends and family members who provided this support to the boys. Thank you also to all the staff members who came and supported this arts event or who may take the time to go with their classes and view the exhibition over the week.

A special thank you to a wonderfully supportive, hard working group of parent helpers who have been behind the scenes helping me sort, frame, label and put together the artwork for the Junior School contribution to this whole school initiative: Mieke Cranfield, Emma Plummer and Lesley Millar.

Karen Sabitay

PYP Visual Arts Specialist

EXCELLENCE AWARDS [TOP]

Year 2

• Daniel Buchhorn
• Lucas Triglavcanin
• Liam Blok

Year 3

• Benson Young
• Matthia Au
• Benson Young

Year 4

• Nicholas Clarnette
• Joshua Pretorius
• Thomas Webb
• William Allen
• Jack Hamill
• Samuel Leibovitch

Year 5

• Alex Ventouras
• Charles Usher
• Yanis Sutedja

JUNIOR INDOOR SOCCER [TOP]

Revolution Sports is offering children aged 9 - 17 the chance to play Indoor Soccer. Please click here to download the flyer for more information.

Middle School Matters

FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL [TOP]

Surfing has been the focus of the Middle School over the past two weeks. The Year 6's have been to Camp Lancelin and their Friday's assembly item was very informative. The boys were up for the task of some challenging waves, erecting sleeping accommodations and of course, washing dishes. I'm sure all of the above skills continued to be developed under the managing guidance of their Mums and Dads. This week, the Year 7's have been seen with sun screened faces, flowered boardies and multi-coloured thongs as they headed for Trigg Beach to catch watery mountains and put their toes on the nose.

It is most exciting when talent is discovered and in this case, it is a talent that doesn't always get a lot of exposure (excuse the pun). Last year, Harry Wiffen was runner up in the annual Subiaco Photographic competition. This year, Harry received the fantastic news, while he was in Singapore, that he won first place in the Primary School Category. There were over 200 applicants and Harry's optical illusion titled "Thumps Up, Riley" took top honours. Harry received a substantial monetary prize and had the opportunity to meet the Mayor of Subiaco, Heather Henderson.

Congratulations Harry.

ILT NEWS [TOP]

Cybersafety is a topic that is of keen interest to us all, both at school and at home. This week a Muffin Afternoon was held where interested Junior and Middle School parents had the opportunity to participate in a discussion on many aspects of the issues involved, including cyberbullying.

With such an innovative ILT program as the one which we have at Scotch it is important that boys not only have the chance to explore the opportunities that are available from online leaning and communication but that they are guided to understand and manage the issues that are inherently part of such activities.

The school's 21 ^st Century Technology Skills Matrix for Learning, which is currently being introduced to staff, is the guide for ensuring that teachers have the best tools and knowledge to enhance student learning in a safe environment.

Two particularly valuable online resources that can guide parents to consider all aspects of Cybersafety at home can be found at these links.

• www.cybersmart.gov.au
• www.thinkuknow.org.au/site/fun.asp

Sue Hill

ILT Coach

YEAR 7 STUDENTS [TOP]

Your son will have most of the uniform required for Year 8, but it will nevertheless take about half an hour to get the few extra items he needs for senior school. To avoid congestion and long queues in the Uniform Shop at this busy time of year, we encourage you to make an appointment. Please email uniform@scotch.wa.edu.au or phone 9383-6838 to set up a suitable time during Term 4.

EXCELLENCE AWARDS [TOP]

6D

• Theo Esbenshade
• Tom Walker
• Ayush Agrawal
• Lachlan Duke

6E

• William Goyder
• Emerson Carlberg
• Liam Seagreen

7F

• Patrick Mitchell
• Reece Grant
• Erlend Cross
• Daniel Bloch
• Liam Warner
• Oscar Jungstedt
• Jack Hellewell
• Ben Sutherland

7N

• Matthew Calvetti
• Kyle Newman
• Reece Grant
• Dylan Woods
• Charlie Grant
• Jack Patterson
• Mitchell Green
• Ralph Thompson
• Alex Weeda
• Harry Washington
• Leam McArdle

7V

• Jack Varney
• Nick Steinepreis
• Nishant Krishnan
• Nicholas Steinepreis
• Hans Taylor
• Charlie Evans
• James Smith
• Daniel Gagiero
• Harrison Langsford

Outstanding Achievement Awards

• Charlie Benson
• Charlie Grant
• Nicholas Steinepreis
• Harrison Shepherd

Senior School Matters

BOYS' ACHIEVEMENTS [TOP]

Student Leadership 2009/10

• Alexander House: JAMES TAYLOR
• Anderson House: ANDREW MOORE
• Brisbane House: JAMES FRASER
• Cameron House: TIM ATKINS
• Ferguson House: JEREMY NIXON and TOBY GOYDER - EWAN
• Keys House: SEAN CARR
• Ross House: MATTHEW ROSS
• St Andrews House: PETER BROUN
• Shearer House: CONNOR MUDFORD
• Stuart House: TIM INGLIS

Jacob Semmens (Year 10 Brisbane) is one of two West Australians who has been invited to the Singapore Island Country Club's Junior Invitational Tournament in December. The Championship is an U19 tournament with a strong field of local and international golfers. Jacob has recently lowered his handicap to 4 and is planning to spend a few days in Singapore before the event to acclimatise.

Jacob andLuke Mills (Year 11 St Andrews) both made it into the Top 5 of the State's Junior Advanced Squad and have consequently been moved up to the Intermediate Golf Squad of WA.

Henri Brown, (Year 8 Anderson) competed in the WA All Schools Track & Field Championships over the
weekend and won a gold medal in the Under 14s Pole Vault. He will go
on to the Nationals in Hobart from 3-8 December to compete in this
event.

Joshua Castle (Year 11 St Andrew's) won a silver medal in the U16 800m at the WA All School Track and Field Championships held last weekend.

PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGS [TOP]

There are two parent information evenings this term and both are held in the Dickinson Centre from 6.00pm-7.30pm.

Year 10 - Monday 16 November

• Change of year
• Structure of the year
• Outdoor Education
• Community and Service
• Personal Project
• IT Plans
• Social issues/drug and alcohol survey

Year 11 - Monday 23 November

• Change of year
• Structure of the year
• Leadership model and training
• Study organisation/Private study period
• GAP Opportunities
• Drug/Alcohol Survey
• Year 11 Dance/Social Activity

PERSONAL PROJECT PARS [TOP]

The Personal Project officially began for Year 10 students on Tuesday 27 October. Students met their Supervisors for the first time and were given specific information about organisational aspects of the Project. They received a Process Journal file and several booklets. They began to complete the 'Getting Started: The Application Process' activity sheets.

Another two conferences are scheduled for this term, in Weeks four and six. Details of the meeting times for Week 4 are available on the Project noticeboard outside the BRC. Students are encouraged to investigate their topic during this time and plan their project. Once students have identified a topic they need to complete an Application Form (provided in the Journal) and return it to their supervisor or the Project Leader. STUDENTS MAY NOT BEGIN THEIR PROJECT UNTIL THEIR TOPIC IS APPROVED. These forms will be returned to the students, once approved. The deadline for changes to their topic is 30 November, 2009 but their application can be submitted anytime before this date. After this date topics may only be modified, rather than completely changed.

Although this is called a 'Personal Project,' to be completed in the students own time and there is an expectation they will respond to their topic in an original and personal way; students are encouraged to acknowledge any problems and seek help to resolve them. Some will experience difficulty managing their time and focussing their efforts. Supervisors will intervene at nine specific times during the Project to ensure the students under their care are complying with the published deadlines.

Parents may wish to discuss the contents of the Process Journal file with their sons. The first tasks involve time management strategies and breaking down the project into manageable tasks. Their Process Journal booklets contain checklists which indicate the specific tasks students need to complete before each conference with their supervisor.

If you have any queries regarding the Personal Project please don't hesitate to contact the Personal Project Leader, Ms Barbara Stout at projectleader@scotch.wa.edu.au.

END OF YEAR EVENTS AT THE DICKINSON CENTRE [TOP]

The Dickinson Centre will host the Junior School Presentation Afternoon on Wednesday 2 December at 2.00 pm. On Thursday 3 December the Middle School Speech Night will be held commencing at 6.30 pm. The Senior School Speech night is to be held on Friday 4 December and it also commences at 6.30 pm. Parking will be available on the playing fields, entrance to which is from the northern end of Stirling Road.

SENIOR SCHOOL SPEECH NIGHT [TOP]

All parents are warmly welcome to attend the 113 ^th Speech Night on Friday 4 December 2009 at 6.30pm in the Dickinson Centre. There is an expectation that boys will be present at Speech Night. We look forward to saying farewell to our Year 12's on the front lawn at the end of Speech Night as the Piper plays 'Auld Lang Syne'. An invitation will be made available shortly on the School website.

TOURS [TOP]

Year 9 Canberra Tour 2010

The Scotch Year 9 Canberra trip will be run again in 2010 from 25 June - 3 July. Letters were posted to parents last week. Forms and deposits must be in by Friday 13 November 2009.

India Tour 2009

The group of 13 boys from Scotch College and 13 girls from St Mary's are very excited as the India Community and Service Tour approaches. The group will be working and living in orphanages in Chenai, visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra. They will be going on to do voluntary work in a village School and with a Vet in Jaipur and then working in a Girls' School in Dehli.

The students have worked hard to raise funds to distribute to these good causes and are ready to take on the challenges of India. We would like to thank the Scotch Community for their support and we will be taking well over twelve thousand dollars with us to distribute.

COMMUNITY NEWS [TOP]

Rocky Bay Youth Programme

Year 11 boys are invited to apply to become Ambassadors for Rocky Bay - disability service provider - in an exchange programme which will see our already strong partnership develop further. The boys selected would represent Scotch College at Rocky Bay events and serve as hosts to visitors from Rocky Bay. This is a wonderful opportunity for any senior students to continue with service activities beyond the Year 10 - Friday afternoon - service programme. It is a particularly good CAS activity for IB Diploma students. Boys who may be interested in this opportunity should see Mr Cordner for more details.

Cameron House Festival Fundraiser

Cameron House, in conjunction with ICEA, cordially invite you to the Gooch Pavilion to enjoy a festive afternoon on Monday 23 November. Please join us from 3.45 pm and help us raise money and resources for remote schools in the Kimberley. The afternoon will comprise of a staff vs student cricket game, sausage sizzle, raffle, cake stall, parasol painting (great for Christmas gifts!) tug-of-war, kick ball, DJs and guest commentators! It will be a family event so please bring along anyone in your kinship system who likes to have fun and support a good cause. All are welcome. Gold coin entry.

CAREERS [TOP]

2010 Hawker Scholarships Open Soon

The 2010 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships open on 7 December and close on 8 January.

The scholarships, valued at up to $60,000.00 over four years, are the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Australia.

The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships are available to Australian students to study at a large number of Universities and Colleges.

An application form, scholar profiles, including the seven recipients in 2009, FAQs and the remarkable life story of C.A.S. Hawker can be found on the website www.hawkerscholarship.org.

Information is available by contacting the secretary to the Trustees on (08) 8127 1654. Selection is based largely on personal qualities as well as academic ability. The scholarships commemorate the memory of scholar, soldier, pastoralist and statesman Charles Allan Seymour Hawker.

Hofmann Engineering 2010 Apprenticeships

Hofmann Engineering is offering apprenticeships in Machining/Mechanical Fitting and Fabrication commencing in 2010. Application details can be obtained from Mr Frusher at Scotch or by contacting

jennyhofmann@hofmann.net.au

Apprenticeship 2010

Bristow Helicopters Australia is offering an apprenticeship for 2010 in Aircraft Mechanical/Avionics. This is a 4 year apprenticeship at Oakey Base in Queensland and involves work on Super Puma and other helicopters with the provision of obtaining a CASA Licence. Minimum entry requirements are Year 11 Physics and Maths, an interest in aviation, a team player, an interest or aptitude for Mechanics/Avionics, an ability to set and achieve goals and a driver's licence.

Written applications and a resume can be sent via email: ausburecruitment@bristowgroup.com. Applications close 13 November 2009.

Curtin University

Curtin is offering Years 11 and 12 students interested in a career in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Technology the opportunity to jump start their University studies by completing Curtin's fee-free foundational Software Technology 151 course while studying in their final year(s) of high school. This program will run in semester 1 and semester 2 of 2010. There are limited places available and we seek motivated students with a passion for Computing.

To register your interest please visit curtin.edu.au/itcourse or call 9266 7298 before 27 November 2009.

Kavitha Ganesan

Deputy Marketing Manager

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Curtin University of Technology

Phone: +61 8 9266 7636 Fax +61 8 9266 2602

Email: k.ganesan@curtin.edu.au

Curtin University

Curtin University is offering a UniReady Enabling Programme in 2010. This course is designed for students who wish to enter Humanities or Business degrees at Curtin and did not get the required TER or did not do a TEE.

The programme is one semester full time or two semesters part time and is also available online. Applications for Semester 1 are now open and can be accessed via the Curtin website.

Year 11 & 12 Students 2010

Curtin University is offering two places for an Electrical Engineering Summer School for students entering Year 11 & 12 in 2010. This free course will run from 19-21 January 2010 and will involve students learning about Electrical Engineering as well as building machines in the four engineering projects covering mini-computers, power and renewable energy, electronics and programming. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience electrical & computer engineering and also life at Curtin University. Please see Mr Frusher for applications.

Prospective Architecture Student for 2011

John XXlll College and the University of Western Australia are co-ordinating an academic extension programme for students entering Year 12. The students will join students from other metropolitan schools to work in a design studio. The studio will take place in the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Fine Arts at UWA in the week beginning 18 January 2010. At present I am calling for expressions of interest from students.

Students need not be Visual Art students to benefit from this opportunity. It is a wonderful opportunity for students to experience stimulating intellectual challenges in a creative, collaborative environment. It will be intense and rewarding. Students should complete a project that will result in an exhibition with other students' work at UWA. If you have any queries about the studio please contact Annette Pedersen on 93830435, or email: pedersen.annette@johnxxiii.edu.au. or see Mr Frusher for more details.

Notre Dame University

Notre Dame University is still accepting applications for Semester 1, 2010. Applications can be made directly to the university and do not impose an application or late fee. Please contact the Prospective Students Office on 9433 0533 to make an appointment for a campus tour, to receive course and application advice or to be sent an application pack.

NDA is offering a Tertiary Enabling Programme (TEP) which is an alternative entry programme to undergraduate studies at Notre Dame. This course is available to students who did not reach the minimum entrance score for university in their TEE and also to students who completed Year1 2 but did not undertake TEE subjects. For further information contact Notre Dame University.

ADFA Education Award

Applications are now open for students who wish to apply for an Australian Defence Force Academy Education Award. Contact Defence Force Recruiting Centre on 13 19 01 or visit www.defencejobs.gov.au/adfa. Scotch College had two successful applicants in 2009.

Gap Year 2010

A number of late vacancies have been received for GAP opportunities in UK, Canada and Thailand. Please see Mr Frusher at Scotch for further details.

Year 12 TEXT BOOKS 2009

Many of the 2009 Year 12 subject text books (eg Discrete Mathematics, Applicable Mathematics) will not be suitable for Year 12 courses of study in Year 12, 2010. If you have no further use for these books, they can be deposited at Scotch College (front office) where they will be collected and sent to less fortunate students overseas.

Academic Task Force Headstart Programme

A summer holiday preparation course for current Year 10 and 11 students to be held 18-27 January, 2010. The programme includes a comprehensive number of subjects and courses including study skills and essay writing. It offers students subject revision as well as a preview into what they can expect concerning the new courses commencing 2010. The aim is to prepare students for Years 11 and 12 before the academic year begins. For more information contact:

Dr Pam Bagworth or Dr Robert Hallam

Academic Task Force

Phone 93174421.

Senior Study Skills Years 10-12

LEARN to study more effectively

PREPARE for greater success in exams

LEARN skills to achieve more at School

6 Hour Courses

Venue: Scotch College.

Manage time effectively, set study goals and plans, reduce examination stress, take notes systematically, improve your memory, revise using 10 strategies, be better organised, write and structure essays for examinations and use their multiple intelligences.

DATE: 25 and 27 January 2010

COST: $110.00

TIME: 9.00am - 12.00noon

includes GST, tuition, manual, certificates

Junior Study Skills Year 8 - 9

Become a better listener, set study goals and plans,

be better organized, plan for assignments, benefit from "to do" lists, use effective study techniques, learn how to make notes, how to manage your time, improve your memory and revise effectively.

DATE: 25 and 27 January 2010

COST: $110.00

TIME: 9.00am - 12.00 noon

VENUE: Scotch College

includes GST, tuition, manual, certificates.

Enrolment forms from Mr Peter Frusher at Scotch College. Applications close 30 December 2009.

ABSENCES [TOP]

Please notify us by phone or email of your son's absence early in the morning of the day of his absence. We are telephoning the parents of all boys whose absence is not accounted for at the start of the day. Please help us by letting us know if your son is not going to be at school on a particular day.

Senior School Absences

Telephone: 9383 6928

The Absentee Secretary will take your call or you can leave a message on the voice mail.

Email: absentee@scotch.wa.edu.au

Middle School Absences

Should be reported directly to the Middle School Office on telephone: 93836957

Junior School Absences

Should be reported directly to the Junior School Office on telephone: 9383 6874

Community Notices

AUTHOR'S TALK AT PLC [TOP]

Bestselling author Paullina Simons will give a talk on her latest book "A Song in the Daylight" in the PLC Drama Centre at 7pm on 18 November. Please see flyer attached for details.

HEALTH SERVICES FAMILY ASSOCIATION OSHC [TOP]

Health Services Family Association is taking enrolments for 2010. We offer before and after school care as well as Vacation care on school holidays. We are a non profit high quality service located at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and we cater for children aged 4-15yrs. Please call Nicole on 9346 3238 for more information.

Nicole Walker

Coordinator

Ph: 9346 3238

Fax: 9346 7285

email: nicole.walker@health.wa.gov.au

SECOND-HAND BOOK SALE [TOP]

We invite Year 9's to meet incoming (2010) Year 8's to buy and sell books on Monday 30 November, starting at 5pm in the Memorial Hall. Other Year groups are welcome to attend.