Top 11 questions to ask a school’s admissions staff
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 child. If you are just starting the journey of selecting a school for your child or children, here are 11 must ask questions: When should I apply? If you are just […]
Want to know how to discipline boys? Ask a principal
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” This is a favourite proverb of mine because I think it offers great insight for educators, and I suspect the sentiment is just as relevant for parents. From time to time, we hear of […]
New drama space inspires creativity at Scots
There is a creative buzz in the air of the Drama Department at The Scots College with the opening of a new rehearsal room, an initiative of the Principal Dr Ian Lambert, The Scots Performing Arts Support group and Ms IIdiko Campbell, Head of Drama. The committee are focused on supporting the Performing Arts in the […]
An experiential approach to learning
Year 11 STEAM students at The Scots College, Jordan Berryman, Kevin Qu and Morgan Banks, in one of the recently developed interactive classrooms. A burgeoning Co-Curricular Program is just one aspect of the unique experiential approaches to learning adopted at The Scots College. Supported by years of research, hands-on learning, workshops, and week-long camps take place […]
How a boarding heritage influences school culture
Many factors influence a school’s culture, but something you may not have considered is the influence a boarding heritage has on the overall development of ‘community’ within a school. In the case of The Scots College, Principal Dr Ian PM Lambert believes that that boarders “play an enormous role in the historical and cultural life […]
Should my son participate in co-curricular activities?
The term co-curricular in an educational context has a range of different meanings depending on the school that your child attends. In some schools co-curricular often encompasses all extracurricular activities, and so sport will be considered a category of co-curricular. At The Scots College we believe sport is a key element in the development of […]
What are the benefits of boarding school?
The decision to send a child to a boarding school can be a difficult one for a family. But for many parents, there is little alternative as local schooling options may be limited or non-existent. While this isn’t always the case, there are many factors parents need weigh up when considering boarding. Boarding schools often […]
Discover more about our Principal, Dr Ian PM Lambert
Principal Dr Ian Lambert recently sat down with CEO Magazine to speak of his background in education and discuss his educational philosophy and vision for the future of The Scots College. To read the article in full, please click here.
Teen innovator inspires young minds
Boys at The Scots College were recently inspired by American innovator and cancer researcher, Jack Andraka. The teen prodigy spent time at the College both presenting to the students and actively participating in Year 10 Science classes as part of his Australian tour.After a close family friend passed, Jack developed a new diagnostic test for […]