What Are Independent Schools Looking for When Offering Scholarships?
Many independent schools offer scholarships to high achieving students, or to those seen as holding great potential. But what are these schools really looking for? The Independent Schools Australia website states that 1,169 independent schools across Australia have an enrolment of close to 650,000 students and nearly 23 percent of total high school enrolments nationwide. […]
Why TAS? A Q&A with Head of Technology and Applied Studies, Mr Tony Shen
Recently, The Scots College had an insightful Q&A with the Head of Technology and Applied Studies (TAS), Mr Tony Shen. Mr Shen provides first-hand insights into the dynamics of his department, a day in a life of a TAS teacher and what sets apart TAS at The Scots College. Question 1: Why TAS? What made […]
Remaining Active … Remotely!
With the closure of gyms, health clubs and fitness centres across Greater Sydney, the motivation to remain physically active during lockdown can dwindle. The Scot College’s Mind Body Heart (MBH) Program has recognised this and completely reinvented its training schedule to accommodate the limitations of lockdown and encourage physical activity remotely. Zoom exercise programs that […]
Space Station Success
Recently, a Scots Year 7 student represented Australia in the preliminary round of the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge 2021, a global STEM coding competition. The event is presented by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in association with NASA and the space agencies of the Asia-Pacific region. The team Dream Rover from Sydney Robotics Club […]
The Advantages of Remote Learning: A Teacher’s Perspective
Currently teachers across New South Wales are once again navigating home-based or remote learning. The notion of home-based or remote learning can be daunting but it also presents an array of opportunities to engage in further research tailored to a student’s interests and stimulus. “Home-based learning has provided the opportunity to engage in far greater […]
Home-based Learning: Tips for Engagement from Scots’ Teachers
This is a challenging time for all teachers and parents. Creating an engaging remote learning environment for young students can present unexpected obstacles. Here are some helpful tips from Scots’ educators, to support active participation while learning at home: Connect to each other “Make connections with home wherever you can. Strong relationships are integral to […]
Home-based Learning: Teachers’ Insights for Educating Online
In 2021 teachers across New South Wales commenced Term 3 through a screen, adapting their schedule – almost instantaneously – to an online environment. Scots’ teachers, from the Preparatory and Senior Schools, share their challenges and tips, that have enabled them to develop as home-based learning educators. What opportunities has home-based learning provided? “It forces […]
Teaching Young Men ‘Character’
Different school cultures prioritise different values. Some schools place great emphasis on academics, while others focus on creative expression, or on graduating well-rounded students. How we perceive a school’s philosophy, and the range of activities they offer, helps us select the right school. An educational philosophy is a statement – or set of statements – […]
How to Help Your Child Settle into a New School Environment
Starting school in a new environment can be daunting for both you and your child. Here are some tips that can help you make a smooth transition into a new school. Before School Starts Make sure you take advantage of looking around the centre with your child and a teacher before school starts. To ensure your […]