How to spot your child’s artistic flair
Throughout your child’s life they will show an interest in multiple creative activities at any given time. It can be a challenge though to ascertain what is part of childhood development and what is a spark of artistic flair needing to be encouraged. A love of drawing could indicate the development of hand-eye coordination or […]
How is experiential learning applied in the classroom
It’s been interesting following the College’s debating team this season. By working as a team and displaying some true grit, they’ve finished as champions this year. Like any team however, these students are made up of individuals with a variety of skills and personalities. Some of them are real sticklers for ‘how a debate should be […]
Is sportsmanship more important than winning?
Winning and losing are both very temporary things. Having won or lost on the sporting field, the most important thing is how you deal with the result and move forward. Gloating over a victory or sulking over a loss is essentially standing still. Success in the long term will go to the person or team […]
Young student strikes a chord of excellence
Dedication and commitment are only a few words that describe The Scots College Year 8 student Ken Noonan. Recently awarded an Associate Diploma of Music Performance by the Australian Music Examination Board, passing his exam with a distinction, the award represents an accolade well beyond his years. Ken’s instrument of choice is the Violin, which […]
Six benefits of performing in musical ensembles
The Scots College Music Department is striving to become a world leader in the delivery of music education programs for boys. Our Department provides a context, a safe environment, and expert guidance for every boy to develop a deep love for, and value of music regardless of their existing skill level or future musical aspirations. […]
True artist who plays from the heart
Growing up as one of four boys in Macmasters Beach on the New South Wales Central Coast, Year 12 HSC student Matthew McGowen began his boarding journey at The Scots College in Year 7 in 2011 and has never looked back. A Boarding House Vice-Captain, Matthew has displayed excellence in leadership during his time at […]
The educational benefits of studying creative arts
The arts are vital to any and all communities on this earth. Whether you are a willing participant or not, every one of us plays a role in creating, altering and renewing elements of our surrounding culture on a daily basis. Having an educated awareness of this culture and actively engaging with it, formally or […]
Top 10 tips for your child’s musical practice
Nick Tester, Head of Strings at The Scots College, shares his top 10 musical practice tips to help parents support their children: Quality versus quantity Thirty minutes of quality, focused practice is infinitely better then six hours of unfocussed practice. If something is played incorrectly your child will have to then unlearn the mistake. As a […]
Scots student is awarded prestigious prize
Year 12 student at The Scots College Nicholas de Bres was recognised for his longstanding commitment to a broad range of areas within the local community by being awarded the John Lincoln Youth Community Service Award from the Order of Australia Association. Nicholas has selflessly provided exceptional service to the local community in a broad […]