The Lion & Lang Syne, Winter 2017 [Free magazine]
The Lion & Lang Syne is a biannual community magazine published by The Scots College that showcases the latest student achievements in academia, sports, creativity, and community engagement. The latest edition is now available for you to download for free. The Lion & Lang Syne WInter 2017 covers a range of student achievements, and also contains […]
The importance of tradition in schools
In the current climate, the word ‘tradition’ is likely to evoke different responses from different people, be it in the sphere of religion, politics, art, dress, music or manners. Tradition, traditional, traditionalist – these are words which will have very positive associations for some, and outright hostility in others. At The Scots College, we are […]
The ultimate list of reading and literacy apps for children
Children being brought up in today’s digital age are developing remarkable tech skills from a very early age. You only need to see a one or two year old playing on a smart phone or tablet device to realise how competent some children are with technology. To engage tech-savvy children, educational apps and games have advanced at a […]
Eleven things your child needs to be able to do before starting school
You will hear many mixed messages about what children need to be able to do before starting formal schooling. The truth is that all children learn at different paces and in different ways. First things first, there are a couple of things parents need to consider: Age appropriateness: In New South Wales, children need to […]
How to get 99 percent in all your exams
Most human behaviour is learned observationally through modelling, implementation and action. So in the lead up to exams, past student Huw Evans – an ATAR top performer – shares the secret to exam success. In 2016, Huw achieved an ATAR of 99.9. He studied Mathematics Extension 1 and 2, English Advanced, Extension 1 and 2, […]
The value of sport in building team spirit and camaraderie
The Maasai people have a saying – “if you want to travel fast, go alone. But if you want to travel far, go together”. What resonates when I hear this, is that to enjoy sustained success in sport, business or life in general, we need to understand the power of team work and camaraderie. The […]
Why STEM is important in early years education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education combines rigorous academic disciplines with the technical challenges of mastering skills in these learning areas. This deliberate grouping is essential for the development of critical thinking, creativity, engineering design process and problem solving skills. Teaching STEM to younger students addresses the same skill areas and reinforces a strong […]
How is experiential learning applied in the classroom
It’s been interesting following the College’s debating team this season. By working as a team and displaying some true grit, they’ve finished as champions this year. Like any team however, these students are made up of individuals with a variety of skills and personalities. Some of them are real sticklers for ‘how a debate should be […]
The educational benefits of studying creative arts
The arts are vital to any and all communities on this earth. Whether you are a willing participant or not, every one of us plays a role in creating, altering and renewing elements of our surrounding culture on a daily basis. Having an educated awareness of this culture and actively engaging with it, formally or […]