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 […]
The 71st Annual Parade of Remembrance
We are delighted to share a recap of the memorable and touching event in our community in June – the 71st Annual Parade of Remembrance, organised by Senior Master, Mr Phil Cooney. This event served as a poignant tribute to honour and remember the sacrifices made by our brave Old Boys throughout history. The 71st […]
Music Scholarship Recipient: A Fine Scots Boy
Every year, The Scots College awards a number of Academic and Music Scholarships. It is our aim to help students who, without our support, might not be able to avail themselves of the opportunities offered. Year 12 student, William Chang, has been a Music Scholarship recipient during his time at Scots. William shared some insights […]
The Best of Both Worlds
I have the privilege of working at The Scots College, Glengarry campus. In Semester 2, I will be the Acting Head of the College’s Glengarry campus. I like to use Principal, Dr Lambert’s, analogy of being ‘a grateful passenger in the bus being driven by the team of fantastic staff’ we have employed here. The […]