Our Heart is in the Country
The Scots College holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the generations of Boarders from the land who have called the College home. Jack Pinn from Gunnedah is currently in Year 12, following in the footsteps of his brother Charlie (’21) and father Glen (’91) who, despite their different passions, relish in […]
Year 3 Boys Thrive
Fostering the joy of learning is one of The Scots College’s priorities for Year 3 students. We offer a holistic approach to nurturing young boys’ growth and learning inspired by a deep understanding of what boys need to thrive. The College has crafted a program in the Junior Preparatory School (Years 2 to 4) that […]
National and State Beach and Indoor Volleyball Champions
The Scots College is now the premier Beach and Indoor Volleyball school in NSW and Australia! On Friday 22 to Sunday 24 March, the Australian Beach Volleyball Schools Cup was held at Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast. The Scots College won the Year 11 Boys Pairs division, winning over Craigslea State High School, Chermside, Queensland. Scots […]
Immersing Students in Adventure
The Scots College Adventure Academy program is truly an exciting and innovative program that aims to immerse students in challenge, adventure and real-life learning. This ten-week program, based around three peak outdoor adventure experiences, aims to challenge and extend students beyond their Glengarry experience. Through adventure, curiosity, creativity and personal growth, Scots boys strive for […]
ScotsX: A School Within a School
The Scots College ScotsX pilot program launched in 2023 with a diverse group of 20 Year 8 boys. It has been a significant leap forward in Scots vision for Reinventing Education. ScotsX is a parallel ‘school within a school’ experience, redesigning learning together with a team of expert adults, without the fixed mindset of ‘what […]
Setting the Foundation for Your Son’s Future
As parents and carers, we often talk about transition points for children. Moving into the Senior years at school or becoming a boarder for the first time is one of these key transition points. Managing transition points independently of each other can give young people the opportunity to navigate these challenges at a pace that […]
Year of the Boy
To celebrate the College’s 130th anniversary in 2023, this year has been dubbed ‘Year of the Boy’. In Chapel, boys have focused on what it means to be a man. As they grow into young men, it is important to help them see a healthy masculinity which is a biblical masculinity. We have looked at […]
Foundation Stone Unveiling Ceremony
The Scots College is deeply honoured to have His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh KG GCVO unveil the Foundation Stone for the John Cunningham Student Centre on Tuesday 21 November 2023. It is truly a momentous occasion for Scots that His Royal Highness has assisted in marking this important milestone in the […]
Learning Through Adventure
Adventure is a key pillar in The Scots College educational framework; we know that boys learn best when they experience the world for themselves, problem-solve and learn to lead others. Adventure is embedded in the College’s curriculum, bespoke program offerings such as Glengarry and, naturally, within our Boarding experiences. Glengarry Glengarry is located two hours […]