Tag: News from Scots

Budding filmmakers win Trop Jr

You don’t need to be a part of the film industry to know that winning best film at Trop Jr is just about the pinnacle of success for any young aspiring filmmaker. For 15-year-olds Nick Ward, Aiden Emery and Toby Goodman, their dream became a reality at the festival on Saturday 11 February Their short […]

Scots graduates take a summer break with a difference

Over the summer period, while many Year 12 leavers are busy planning holiday trips, a number of graduates from The Scots College have opted to spend their summer break in a less conventional way. The HSC behind them, the former students are spending the summer giving back to the community, aiding the disadvantaged, travelling on […]

Young student strikes a chord of excellence

Dedication and commitment are only a few words that describe The Scots College Year 8 student Ken Noonan. Recently awarded an Associate Diploma of Music Performance by the Australian Music Examination Board, passing his exam with a distinction, the award represents an accolade well beyond his years. Ken’s instrument of choice is the Violin, which […]

True artist who plays from the heart

Growing up as one of four boys in Macmasters Beach on the New South Wales Central Coast, Year 12 HSC student Matthew McGowen began his boarding journey at The Scots College in Year 7 in 2011 and has never looked back. A Boarding House Vice-Captain, Matthew has displayed excellence in leadership during his time at […]

William Elder

1927-2010

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.