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Term 4, Week 7 – Thursday 20 November 2014
Message from the Principal
At The Scots College, we have developed a culture and framework for excellence; in daily practice it is demonstrated by
transparent values that define ‘the way we do things around here’. Excellence in anything starts with a vision, a passion
and a will. Of course, we must learn and improve the necessary skills along the way. However, skills and talent without a
deep desire to be the best at what we do will never make one a champion or a leader in their field. Neither will settling for
being merely ‘good’. At The Scots College, excellence means:
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Something that is of the highest quality. It achieves the highest level of performance; it is exemplary.
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In doing so it exceeds normal expectations of performance and meets the highest expectations of what can be
achieved.
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It sets the standard to be followed, and it is something of great virtue and worth — it is excellent.
Our 2015 Head Prefect, Nicholas Zylstra, captured this spirit, aspiration and understanding in his Assembly address to
the students this week. This is an example of fine young men in action:
Good Morning Dr Lambert, Staff and Students
This morning’s Assembly is one of recognition. We have heard from our sporting captains as to how they plan on writing
the next chapter of Scots’ history and the aspirations they have for their sport this coming year. We all dream of success,
but success has many facets and in many ways it is the result of doing lots of little things well. We are in the process of
building a puzzle called success. Many of the pieces are already in place. They are our teachers, our coaches, our
mentors, our academic facilities, our sporting facilities, our co-curricular programs and each and every one of us are
sitting here today. The final piece we need in order to complete this puzzle is the individual effort each and every one of
us needs to bring to everything we do, every single day. Let me repeat that. The final piece we need to complete this
puzzle is the individual effort each and every one of us needs to bring to everything we do, every single day. The question
you need to ask yourself is, “What am I going to do to be the best I can be?” Only you can answer that question. That
individual effort will lead to the collective success we need for the last piece of the puzzle.
It’s been very pleasing to see many of you putting in the effort leading up to your exams. I am sure it will lead to the
academic success you want individually and as a cohort. It is important to use the momentum we have displayed this
year and build on that in our academic pursuit next year. When the chapter of your year group is written, people will
remember the success of your cohort in all areas of the School, especially academics and you want to be proud of the
individual effort you had in that success.
An organisation that epitomises both individual and team success is the New Zealand All Blacks. New Zealand's win-rate
over the last 100 years is over 75 per cent. It is a phenomenal record, and an achievement matched by no other elite
team, in any code. But back in 2004, something was wrong. The 2003 World Cup had gone badly, and by the start of the
following year senior players were threatening to leave, and to make things worse , the All Blacks were losing.
In response, a new management team under Graham Henry began to rebuild the world's most successful sporting team
from the inside out. They wanted a fresh culture that placed emphasis on individual character and personal leadership.
Their mantra? ‘Better People Make Better All Blacks’. The result? An incredible win-rate of just over 86 per cent, and a
Rugby World Cup.
There were four key principles that they adopted:
Number one. Sweep the sheds: Before leaving the dressing room at the end of the game, some of the most famous
names in world rugby – including Richie McCaw and Dan Carter – stop and tidy up after themselves and everyone else in
the team. They leave the dressing room cleaner and tidier than they found it.
Number two. Champions do extra: Boys, it’s the work you do when no one is watching that counts.
Number three. Keep a blue head: ‘Blue head’ is an optimal state in which you are on task and perform to the best of your
ability.
Number four. Leave the jersey in a better place: Our duty is to build on the legacy that we have been given.
The All Blacks live by these four principles and this is the reason they are the best at what they do. It is not because they
are any more talented or gifted, but simply because they are willing to put the work in and live by their values.
The same can be said in everything you do here at Scots. So today, I want to set you all a challenge. To ‘sweep the sheds’
at Scots is to be proud of the way you conduct yourself. Your uniform and your behaviour. To leave the School tidy and to
make a point of cleaning up after yourself and others. To do the extra work when nobody is watching. To avoid
distractions and keep a ‘blue head’. To continue in our duty in building the legacy we have been given.
As we continue in piecing together our puzzle of success, remember these values and morals. You have been given this
incredible opportunity to do so. Take advantage of that. Each wasted opportunity is one that is not going to come back.
So as we look back on our achievements from this year, it is also important to look forward and continue on the path of
success that we have created.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
Scots to the fore!
Dr Ian PM Lambert
Principal
Message from the Head of Preparatory School
David Brockhoff OAM
This week in Assemblies we continued our study of significant Old Boys of the Prep School. One of the great characters of
The Scots College and the Rugby fraternity was Old Boy, David Brockhoff.
John David Brockhoff joined Scots in 1938. His illustrious sporting career began during his time at the Prep School. He
competed in Athletics and played in the Prep 1st XV and 1st XI in 1940 and 1941, captaining both sides in 1941. In the
Senior School, he again represented the College in Athletics and reached the GPS 1sts in Cricket, but it was in Rugby that
he was to really excel. Brockhoff played in the 1st XV in Years 10, 11 and 12, captaining the team in Year 12 and again
representing the GPS in the 1st XV. In his Senior year, he was also appointed a College Prefect and his peers awarded him
the 1946 Honour Cap.
He went on to Sydney University where he was awarded University Blues for Rugby each year from 1948 to 1951. He
played his first matches for both NSW and the Wallabies in 1949. The 1949 Wallabies were a very successful squad,
winning 11 of their 12 games and taking the Bledisloe Cup for the first time on New Zealand soil. Brockhoff went on to
represent Australia in eight tests between 1949 and 1951, later coaching the Sydney University, NSW and Wallabies
squads. He has the unique honour of being the only person to win the Bledisloe Cup as both a player (1949) and a coach
(1979).
In 2006, he received an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Sydney and the Medal of the Order of Australia for
service to Rugby as a player, coach, administrator and mentor.
Sadly David Brockhoff passed away in 2011, shortly after being photographed beside his framed wall display in Deane
Hall on the occasion of the Opening of the redeveloped Junior Prep campus.
Staffing News
As parents would be aware, Mrs Justine Lind will be leaving Scots at the end of 2014 to become the Head of Kindergarten
to Year 6 at Oxley Grammar School.
I am pleased to advise that Mrs Natalie Lawand has been appointed the Coordinator of Honours from 2015 onwards. I am
sure that you would join me in congratulating Natalie on this significant and well-deserved appointment.
Mrs Lawand has a Bachelor of Education, Certificate in Gifted Education and a Masters of Gifted Education. She
commenced at Scots as a Gifted Education teacher in the Early Learning Centre and has taught as a class teacher,
Mathematics teacher and Honours Teacher during her time at Scots.
We congratulate Mrs Lawand and wish her every success as Coordinator of Honours in the Preparatory School from 2015.
38 Year Drought Broken
After 38 years of service to the Preparatory School, Mr Phil Hosking has coached his first A Cricket team to an undefeated
season. Well done to the 10A Cricket team on an outstanding season and congratulations, Mr Hosking!
Mr Colin Scotts – Guest Speaker at Sport and Co-Curricular Awards Presentation 2014
Next Thursday 27 November our annual Sport and Co-Curricular Awards Presentation will be held in The Scots College
Auditorium, beginning at 9:00am. Due to the limited numbers of seats in the Auditorium, only parents of prizewinners are
able to be present with the Preparatory School boys. Parents of prizewinning recipients would have received a letter of
invitation this week. I am very pleased that Mr Colin Scotts, Old Boy of the College, Australian Schoolboy Rugby player
and American NFL Football star will be our Guest Speaker. I am sure that Mr Scotts’ life experiences as an Old Boy and
American NFL Football star will have provided him with many insights and experiences which he will be able to share with
the boys, parents and staff of the Preparatory School.
ELC Christmas Chapel Service
On Tuesday 25 November, our annual ELC and EYC Christmas Chapel Service will be held in the Senior School
Auditorium. This is an important Chapel Service as we remember God’s love for us in the sending the Lord Jesus Christ.
Parents are requested to be seated by 1:50pm in preparation for the 2:00pm start.
Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Last Friday, our annual Year 6 Graduation Dinner was held in the College Dining Hall. This was a wonderful evening where
we celebrated the achievements, friendships and dreams of the Year 6 boys of 2014. Our Guest Speaker was Mr
Christopher Cheung OAM, Old Boy of the Preparatory School and parent of Christopher and Ethan. I am sure all present
enjoyed Mr Cheung’s recollections of his time in the Preparatory School and his inspirational words of advice for the
future. One of the highlights of the evening was the Year 6 DVD. This was a wonderful recollection of the 2014 School
year. All present are still talking about the dance moves of the boys and staff.
We thank all members of our wonderful Year 6 parent Events Committee who have been planning for the dinner since
Term 1 and worked tirelessly to make it such a memorable evening.
During the course of the evening, our Year 6 boys presented a special gift to the School. The 2014 outdoor bench will
hold special place on the Senior Prep campus and we thank the boys and parents of Year 6 2014 for their generous gift.
Semester 2 Reports
There are four formal opportunities for reporting your son’s progress in the Preparatory School. These include:
Term 1: Parent/Teacher interviews
Term 2: School Reports
Term 3: Parent/Teacher/Son interviews
Term 4: School Reports
As I read through drafts of the Semester 2 reports, it is pleasing to note the progress made by the boys across the
Preparatory School. As in Semester 1, hard copies of each report from Cubs to Year 6 will be sent home to parents. These
will be distributed on the last days of the term. We will also continue to provide the option of accessing your son’s report
online for boys, as has been the practice over the last few years.
Thank you to all staff who have been very busy preparing the reports which provide a breakdown of each boy’s progress
over the last two terms of the year.
The Scots College Carols Service
The annual College Carols Service will be held in the College Chapel on Sunday 30 November at 7:00pm. Preparatory
School families are welcome to attend this Service.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called,
Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
Speech Night 2014
Please note that the Preparatory School Speech Night for 2014 will again be held at the Sydney Town Hall on Monday 1
December at 6:00pm. The 2014 Speech Night will include boys from Transition to Year 6. We are very pleased that Mr
Harry Triguboff has agreed to be the Guest Speaker. Mr Triguboff AO is an Old Boy of the College and Australian property
developer. He is the founder and managing director of Meriton and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia on
26 January 1990 "for service to building and construction and for philanthropy" and an Officer of the Order on 7 June
1999 "for service to the community as a philanthropist, and to the residential construction industry”. We look forward to
Mr Triguboff being our Guest Speaker and presenting our prizes on this special occasion.
Tear Fund and Christmas Child
It is that time of the year when we start to think about Christmas and all that it means to us. For many, it is a time of joy
and thankfulness as we think upon the birth of the Lord Jesus give and receive and celebrate with family and friends. For
some people, Christmas is not a time of joy. They may not be in a situation that affords them the gifts and Christmas fare
that we all tend to enjoy at this time of year. For some, simply being able to drink and eat is a daily struggle. For many
years, boys from Years 2 to 6 have helped those in need through supporting the charity, Tear Fund Australia. Through a
cash donation, families may contribute to several initiatives that assist those in need and poverty. In the ELC, families are
responding to the world’s needs through the Christmas Child annual appeal. We thank our Scots families in anticipation
of their support of these worthy charities.
Term 4
Term 4 concludes on Thursday 4 December at 1:00pm. Term 1, 2015, commences on Wednesday 28 January. Parents are
asked to make travel and holiday arrangements outside these times, and are reminded that no catch up process is
available for boys who miss formal assessments and competitions during this time.
Mr John Crerar
Head of the Preparatory School
From the Assistant Head of Preparatory Years 5 to 6
Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Last Friday, our Year 6 Graduation Dinner was held in the transformed College Dining Hall. This is a special occasion
where we celebrate the achievements, friendships and aspirations of the Year 6 boys of 2014. It was a successful night
where great food, company and reflections were shared amongst the parents, boys and staff associated with the Year 6
cohort. This special occasion could not have occurred without the splendid work of our Year 6 Event committee with Mr
Crerar and myself all year.
One of the highlights was Mr Chris Cheung OAM, Old Boy of the Preparatory School and parent of Chris (6SP) and
Nicholas (Year 8), proposing the toast to the Year 6 boys. Mr Cheung presented a stirring account of his time at Scots and
contrasted it with the College he now experiences with his two sons, all accompanied by Mr Cheung’s wittiness and great
oratory. During the course of the evening, our Year 6 boys also presented a special gift to the School. The new classic
wooden bench outside Ginahgulla will hold a special place on the Senior Prep campus and we thank the boys and
parents of Year 6 2014 for their generous gift.
Senior Prep House Darts Competition
In line with our usual charity raising efforts, the Senior Prep have introduced the first year of the Senior Prep House Darts
competition. The response has been overwhelming, with a large number of boys coming and watching the recess warm
ups and lunchtime qualifying sessions. The grand final will be held in the Senior School Auditorium next Thursday, with
all proceeds going to ‘Sewah’ and hopefully fund the completion of the orphanage that was our aim for 2014.
Student tracking and Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT)
During Semester 2 the boys completed their Annual PAT General Ability (AGAT), Maths, Comprehension, Grammar and
Spelling test. This aligns with the College having a consistent assessment and tracking of your sons through their time at
the Prep. Staff also use these to identify any areas that may require further attention and guide the strategies that may be
needed in the following year when staff complete their handover in preparation for 2015.
The ACER Progressive Achievement Tests are an Australia-wide series of tests designed to provide objective standard
information to teachers about their students’ skills and understanding in a range of key areas. At the centre of each PAT
test is a described proficiency scale, providing both quantitative and qualitative data on student performance. This
makes the PAT tests ideal for understanding students’ current strengths and weaknesses, informing teaching and
learning, and monitoring progress over time.
Mr Duncan Kendall
Assistant Head – Senior Prep
Message from the Chaplain
The arrival in Brisbane of world leaders attending the G20 Summit has drawn a great deal of attention on many levels.
Prior to the event, Police established several high security zones to prevent public access to the various summit venues.
Restaurants in Brisbane have benefited from the influx of the thousands of delegates and helpers accompanying the
leaders. The arrival of Barack Obama was greatly anticipated, as was his speech touching upon ‘aggressor states’ and
climate change. It seems that the luncheon at the Gallery of Modern Art was highly anticipated. And so was the arrival of
Vladimir Putin. Whether or not the meetings held across the weekend are truly significant will perhaps become clearer
with the passage of time. Doubtless though, the arrival of these world leaders has caught public attention and provided
media opportunities.
As we draw near to Christmas, we might reflect upon the manner in which the arrival of Christ is depicted. Luke’s gospel
highlights the fact that although from God’s perspective the birth of Jesus was an event of glory and joy – since this was
the arrival of the promised King (Luke 2: 10,11) – at a human level the event went largely unnoticed, with a handful of
shepherds and few others celebrating the moment. John’s Gospel makes the point that in the person of Christ, God took
on human form and came to live among people – and yet even ‘his own’ did not receive him (John 1: 11). The birth of
Jesus may not have attracted much public or media attention, but the significance of his coming continues to reverberate
through the ages. As author Ralph Sockman put it, “the hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable”. Quite apart
from the influence of his life upon so many aspects of civilization and the thought world of generations of people, the one
born in a stable continues to transform lives today. Christmas is a good time to reflect again upon the significance of this
one unique life.
Reverend Conrad Nixon
Senior Chaplain
Annual Carol Service
The Annual Carol service will be held in the College Chapel on Sunday 30 November, commencing at 7:00pm. Families
and friends of the College community are warmly invited to attend. The service will feature traditional lessons and
Christmas Carols, as well as contributions from both our Preparatory and Senior School choirs. This is a very popular
Christmas celebration and those wishing to attend are encouraged to arrive early. There will be a Christmas Supper
provided by the Performing Arts Support Group following the service. To assist with seating and catering, please RSVP by
Monday 24 November, by email to [email protected].
From the Women’s Association
Second-hand Textbook Sale
The Senior School Second-hand Textbook Sale has been organised by the Women’s Association and will be held
on Saturday 29 November from 9:00am to 1:00pm in Oval Rooms 300, 301 and 302. Book drop off and set-up is
Thursday 27 November, and monies collection on Sunday 30 November.
Volunteers are also required to assist at the Second-hand Textbook Sale. If you are available to help on Thursday to
assist with preparation, or Saturday, or if you have any enquiries about this event, please contact Mrs Wendy Farrow on
0439 780 728 or [email protected].
Books to be Sold
Please check The Scots College textbook lists for 2015 to see if your texts are suitable for resale. Books not on the list will
not be sold and it is requested that you do not bring them to the sale. Please consider whether the quality of the book will
result in it being sold. Do not sell books your son needs to retain for next year as indicated on the year book list.
Textbook lists are now available at www.campion.com.au. Please contact your son’s Housemaster or tutor if you are
unsure of what books he will require.
Each textbook to be sold requires an unsealed envelope to be stuck to the front of the book. The envelope should state
your son’s name, contact phone number, year group, House, price wanted for the book and if a CD is included or not.
For example: Tom Smith, 0411 111 111, Year 8, Fraser, $20, CD included.
All books must be supplied with an envelope. If you require an envelope they will be sold at 50c each.
It is recommended that good quality books should be sold at 50 percent of the new price, with further reductions as the
book condition deteriorates.
Book Drop off
Textbooks can be dropped at the School on Thursday 27 November at Oval Rooms 300, 301 and 302 between 7:45am
and 9:00am. Please assist by:
 ensuring the books are saleable by checking in advance they will be used the next year – book lists can be checked
on the www.campion.com.au website and there will be book lists at drop off.
 ensuring all books have an envelope correctly filled out as above.
 delivering books to the correct year area in the Oval Rooms.
Book Sale – Saturday 29 November
The sale will start at 9:00am – there will be no sales prior to this time. This is a cash only event – no cheques or credit
card facilities are available. Please bring plenty of coins and small notes to have the exact money for each book. Limited
change will be available.
Collection of Unsold Books and Funds
Typically many books are not sold. If you would like to collect unsold books please do so between 1:00pm and 2:00pm
Saturday 29 November. All books remaining will be removed from the school at 2:30pm.
Funds from sold books can be collected on Sunday 30 November, between 10:00am and 11:00am. Funds not collected
by 11:00am will be assumed to be donations.
Volunteers
We do need lots of volunteers to help and this is a great way to meet other parents and also get some significant savings
on textbooks. Volunteers are well rewarded with refreshments and many thanks. Email [email protected].
Donations
Funds raised through the sale of unclaimed books and book sale monies will be directed to support the Women’s
Association scholarship activities.
Mrs Wendy Farrow
Secondhand Textbook Sale Convenor – Women’s Association
Philippine Christian School Shoe Collection
Once again we will be collecting school shoes in good condition to send to the Philippine Christian School in Manila. Last
year we sent four large cartons, which were gladly received. This year there are 550 children who survived the typhoon at
the school.
We will be collecting the shoes in Weeks 1 and 2 of 2015 so if your current shoes don’t fit, please keep them and drop
them to the Mansion Road or Ginahgulla Receptions next year.
Adult shoes are also welcome as the children get rewards for attendance and good work and can choose shoes for their
parents, allowing them to apply for jobs. As you can tell, it is a very poor school and all donations are really appreciated.
Mrs Fiona Hersov
Year 8 Parent
From the Director of Musicology
8 Things Top Practitioners Do Differently
At the beginning of this year, I mentioned Dr Neo Kageyama’s work as a performance psychologist at the Juilliard School
in New York. Dr Kageyama mentioned some research conducted by The University of Texas (Austin) to see what are the
specific practice behaviours that distinguish the best players and most effective learners. (For those who are interested
in reading the article in full, please go to: http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/what-every-musician-ought-to-knowabout-stage-fright/) The research findings are thought provoking:
1. Practising longer didn’t lead to higher rankings.
2. Getting in more repetitions had no impact on their ranking either.
3. The number of times they played it correctly in practice also had no bearing on their ranking.
What did matter was:
1. How many times they played it incorrectly. The more times they played it incorrectly, the worse their ranking tended
to be.
2. The percentage of correct practice trials did seem to matter. The greater the proportion of correct trials in their
practice session, the higher their ranking tended to be.
The researchers then identified top 8 distinct practice strategies that were common to the top pianist participants:
1. Playing was hands-together early in practice.
2. Practice was with inflection early on; the initial conceptualisation of the music was with inflection.
3. Practice was thoughtful, as evidenced by silent pauses while looking at the music, singing/humming, making notes
on the page, or expressing verbal “ah-has”.
4. Errors were pre-empted by stopping in anticipation of mistakes.
5. Errors were addressed immediately when they appeared.
6. The precise location and source of each error was identified accurately, rehearsed, and corrected.
7. Tempo of individual performance trials was varied systematically; logically understandable changes in tempo
occurred between trials (For example slowed things down to get tricky sections correct).
8. Target passages were repeated until the error was corrected and the passage was stabilised, as evidenced by the
error’s absence in subsequent trials.
Summer break is a wonderful time for our students to practise how to become more independent learners. I hope our
musicians can apply these principles in their learning over the holiday.
Dr Nelson Wu
Director of Musicology
From the Sports Department
Prep Water Polo Clinic December 2014 for Years 2-6
Water Polo Clinic – Register Now
This summer season we are combining the Water Polo and Swimming Clinic over the course of three days. New and old
players alike are welcome to come and develop their swimming skills and play Water Polo. From 8:00am to 10:00am
students will engage in stroke correction and further develop aquatic endurance. From 10:00am to 12:30pm students will
play Water Polo. This program focuses on skill development involving various ball skills, drills and games to establish a
deeper understanding of the key concepts of Water Polo.
Numbers are limited to attend the Water Polo/Swimming Clinic. To pay go to online payments: TSC Prep Swimming and
Water Polo Clinic Dec 14.
To register please go to https://sports.tsc.nsw.edu.au/prep-sport-clinics/.
Date: Monday 8, Tuesday 9, and Wednesday 10 December 2014
Time: 8:00am-12:30pm
Venue: Scots Pool
Cost: $202.50
Age Group: Years 2-6 Students 2014
Ms Yvette Higgins
PDHPE Teacher
Swimming
Swimming lessons are in full swing for boys in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. These swimming lessons are run on
Fridays by Mark and Pip Wieland from the highly regarded Tivoli Swim School, who have run the successful program for
us over the last few years.
The summer weather we are already enjoying, promises lots of swimming in beaches and pools. This program is
extremely important in providing a healthy form of exercise and the know how to be safe and strong in the water.
The boys are constantly assessed throughout the course of the program. There will be some movement within each
group, as their initial assessment may not necessarily exhibit all their aquatic skills. They also improve at differing rates
over the seven week program.
Kindergarten boys are particularly enjoying the opportunity for a cool down on a Friday and time spent with friends across
all Kindergarten classes!
Miss Kathy Gibson
Kindergarten Coordinator
Prep Cricket
Congratulations to all teams for a very successful season. Noticeable improvements have been demonstrated across all
year levels and the enthusiasm from all players was very pleasing to see each Wednesday at practice. Boys were
committed to improving their skills and listened intently to the various specialist coaches provided. Well done, boys!
Morning additional skills sessions for Cricket have now concluded for the year. The final SEA Cricket session will be held
on Monday 24 November.
Prep Cricket Holiday Clinic
Dates: Monday 8 December and Tuesday 9 December 2014 and Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January 2015
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm each day
Venue: Fairfax Oval
Ages: Kindergarten to Year 6
To enrol, please click on the following link:
https://sports.tsc.nsw.edu.au/news/2014/11/05/prep-cricket-clinic-2014-2015/
Mr James Bruce
MIC Prep Cricket
Prep Basketball
Congratulations to all teams for a terrific season. The improvement in individual skills and in the general level of play has
been evident across all teams.
Morning additional skills sessions for Basketball have now concluded for the year. The final SEA Basketball session will
be held on Monday 24 November.
Prep Basketball Holiday Clinic
Dates: Monday 8 December and Tuesday 9 December 2014 and Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 January 2015
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm each day
Venue: Lions Den Gym (Senior School campus)
Ages: Kindergarten to Year 6
To enrol, please click on the following link:
https://sports.tsc.nsw.edu.au/news/2014/11/05/prep-basketball-clinic-2014-2015/
Mr James Tracey
MIC Prep Basketball
Prep Tennis
We are hosting a Tennis Holiday Clinic during the first week of the holidays. This camp is open to boys and girls who were
in Years 2 to 6 throughout 2014. Details for the clinic are listed below:
Dates: Monday 8 December to Friday 12 December
Time: 8:00am until 12:00pm
Venue: McIntyre Courts, Senior School
Maximum Numbers: 40 – Registration and payment is now available online.
Please login to Pipeline and register through Camps and Tours.
Mr Andrew Goldrick
MIC Prep Tennis
Rugby
Scots Rugby 2015 – History in the Making
As the calendar year draws to a close, the Rugby season may be over, but it is certainly no distant memory. The 1st XV
highlights from this year, which presents memorable moments from the AAGPS Championship winning season, now has
over 100,000 views on YouTube. You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS_kQ7EqIbA.
And there is still the odd Rugby ball being kicked at lunchtimes and the Year 7 boarders’ Friday afternoon game of touch,
which never fails to escalate into a full scale test match each week!
We have already started Friday morning Rugby skill sessions for boys in Years 7, 8 and 9, working on a clear agenda to
up-skill our Junior teams to play the same game as the 1st XV, and to put all boys on a pathway to the gold jumper.
Sessions take place on Kirkland Oval and start at 6:45am.
The Rugby Support Group has had a very successful year, raising $90,000 from outstanding fundraising events like the
Annual Rugby Luncheon – a 600 ticket sell-out, and Home Game Balcony Days which this year also attracted many
supporters from other schools. These efforts have helped fund the following donations:
$10,000 to the Under 14 and Under 16 tour of the Gold Coast;
$15,000 to the tour of South Africa;
$100,000 to the Graeme Dedrick Scoreboard; and
$8,000 to the Starlight Foundation.
Please remember that all of these events – The Luncheon, Balcony Days, etc – are open to all supporters of Scots Rugby,
whether your son is in the Prep School or Senior School, in the Under 9C or the 1st XV. Be sure to register your interest
early to avoid disappointment.
To learn more about how Scots Rugby operates, do try and come along to the Rugby Support Group meetings when
advertised in the new year, and the Rugby Information Evenings that take place at the start of the winter season.
So what are the expectations for 2015? What do you want from Scots Rugby for your son? Maybe it is the same as what I
want for mine – for them to feel valued regardless of which team they are in; to receive quality feedback and coaching to
be the best that they can be; for them to enjoy the challenge and camaraderie that is implicit in the game of Rugby. If you
want all this, as I do, I can assure you that there will be a committed team of staff working hard to make it happen.
Scots to the fore!
Mr Marcus Blackburn
Director of Rugby
Notices
Scots Parent’s Prayer Group
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12: 12
Please join us in Christian fellowship and prayer on Tuesday 25 November, for our last Prayer Group of the year.
Meet from 8:45am in the Founders’ Room (located upstairs from the SS Quadrangle, near to the Dining Room) when we
will reflect on God’s wonderful grace and provision over coffee and Christmas mince tarts.
We look forward to welcoming friends old and new!
Any queries please contact Verity on 0412 514 991.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday 29 November – The Senior School Second Hand Textbook Sale
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Monday 1 December – Prep Speech Night
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Tuesday 2 December – Pipes and Drums Annual Christmas Party
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September 2014 to March 2015 – Eastern Suburbs Little Athletics Club:
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EYC and ELC Events
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Friday 21 November – Kindergarten Cocktail Party:
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Friday 28 November – Year 1 End of Year Function:
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Years 2 to 4 Events
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Friday 21 November – Year 3 Mothers End of Year Luncheon
Years 5 and 6 Events
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Friday 21 November – Year 6 Kambala Dance
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Saturday 28 February 2015 – ACER Cooperative Scholarship:
http://www.tsc.nsw.edu.au/view/admissions/scholarships-and-bursaries
Please view the College Calendar on Pipeline (under Resources) for more information about upcoming events.