Helping boys develop a love of reading can be challenging. The constant lure of technology can cause children to have shorter attention spans, especially as
“Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those
It’s important that parents understand what experiential education is and why it is important for their child. The world is changing at a rapid pace
“What are your plans when you graduate?” Year 12 students often dread this question. Students can become increasingly anxious about major life decisions as they approach
Describing our feelings and emotions to others – or even ourselves – is a difficult task for many of us. As mental health is not
We often forget that goal setting is hard, especially for boys who are still developing processes of planning, actioning and eventually achieving goals. It’s important
So often your son is advised to set SMART goals – ones that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely. But what if there was
Co-curricular activities are an important part of a child’s school life. Co-curricular – or extra-curricular – refers to non-academic programs or learning experiences that help develop and
Choosing a school for your son is one of those major decisions you will make as a parent. Researching and weighing up options, putting his
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.
