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
Engagement in the Performing Arts heralds wide ranging benefits for students of all ages. Be it on stage or back stage, music, dance or dramatic
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A child who experiences bullying needs immediate assistance, both at school and at home. This help should include developing strategies that deal with and overcome
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The questions you ask a school’s Admissions staff will be entirely dependent on where you are in the process of choosing a school for your
Mr Alan Elder was born in Scotland and migrated to Australia with his parents at a young age. He attended The Scots College for all his schooling, graduating in 1944. He played 1st XI Cricket and was a member of the College Cadet Unit. After leaving school Mr Elder studied accountancy and retained a life-long love of the College, especially the Pipes and Drums. Mr Elder never married, however the significant bequest he left will allow his Scots family to remember him through the Lang Walker Business Centre.
