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JULY 2018
No.
2
QUAD
IN THIS ISSUE
HEADMASTER'S
MESSAGE 2
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS 5
SHREK PRODUCTON 10
SCOBA UPDATE 32
GREAT SCOTS 34
ARCHIVES 36
QUAD JULY 2018
No. CALENDAR DATES
2
TERM 3
Mon 30 July Sun 26 August
Term 3 begins Founders’ Service (St John’s in
College Chapel the City) with QMC
Sat 4 August Mon 3 Sept - Tues 4 Sept
Scots College Pipe Band Founders’ Break – College
Ceilidh Closed
Tue 7 August Sun 9 September
2 Headmaster’s Message 15 Gibb House
Information Evening College Open Day
3 Board Update 28 Rata Studios (Blenheim)
Tue 11 September
4 Chaplain’s Chat 32 SCOBA Update SCPA Committee Meeting
Scots Spectacular
5 Our Achievements 34 Great Scots Fri 10 August
Fri 14 September
Chinese Community Visit
6 Agents for 21C Learning 36 From the Archives Prep Fathers to School Day
Sat 11 August
10 Shrek Production Sun 16 September
Prep School Quiz at
Prep School Church Service
Leroy’s Bar
Scots College (10am)
Sun 12 August
Mon 17 September
The Quad is published three ADVERTISING Fergusson House Chapel
times a year by the Scots College Middle and Senior Parent
If you are interested in advertising Service (St John’s 10am)
Marketing Department. Teacher Interviews
in the next issue of the Quad (July) Tues 14 August
please contact: Wed 19 September
EDITOR Information Evening
Rebecca Burton Middle and Senior Parent
Marketing Department (Blenheim)
E marketing@scotscollege.school.nz Teacher Interviews
T +64 4 380 7581 Wed 15 August
T +64 4 380 7581
F +64 4 388 2887 Sat 22 September
Prep PYP Exhibition
E marketing@scotscollege.school.nz Year 13 Ball (Scots College
DESIGN AND Information Evening
Gym)
PRODUCTION Fri 17 August
PHOTOGRAPHY Tue 25 September
Marketing & Design Coordinator, Discover Scots Prep Day
Rebecca Burton Sports/Cultural Awards
Bronte Messam Explore Year 7&8 Day
Bronte Messam Dinner
T +64 4 388 0855 Y12 Formal (8pm-11.30pm
Mark Tantrum
F +64 4 388 2887 The Boatshed) Fri 28 September
Rob Kilvington
E marketing@scotscollege.school.nz Final day of Term 3
College Staff and Students Fri 24 August
House Music Competition
Foundation Dinner
SCOBA (Wellington Club)
Caroline Sarfati
E scoba@scotscollege.school.nz
T +64 4 380 7580
Contact Caroline for any change of
FRONT COVER PHOTO
contact details.
The Cast of the Shrek
Production
Photo by
Date: Tuesday 22 May
Pg./1
STAFF MEMBERS AT THE 21C SKILLS LAB
HEADMASTER'S MESSAGE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Preparing our Staff for Board
Future Focussed Learning Update
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Having attended a number of
recent events at the college,
This year has been Government’s NCEA review in education sector are Over recent years we have 4. Developed a series of there is an overwhelming
exceptionally busy post our supporting the steps we have placing pressure on teachers implemented a number of staff scholarships which feeling amongst myself, the
announcements on Future already made. While the and need to be carefully initiatives to prepare our allow staff to visit schools board and the wider Scots
Focussed Learning (FFL). Government considers its managed. Staff. In addition to the in NZ and overseas to community that Scots is
The announcements that we changes we continue with implementation of the 3 IB undertake professional
We all know the difference in good heart and doing
will developing our work that programs and the associated development
good Staff make and as well. Three events stick out
has been underway for the pedagogy (how we teach and
1. Reduce the NCEA such we have developed a 5. Developed specialist as representative of the
last two years, so we are well learn) we have also:
assessment at Level 1, comprehensive HR strategy blended learning past, the present and the
placed at present. There has ALISTAIR WEST PHILIP POPPE, CHAIRMAN
to support our Staff. We Run a skills workshop on classrooms and other future. Recently we hosted
2. Enrol girls in the Senior also been a lot of discussion
have also undertaken a design thinking areas and trained staff in our most senior Old Boy Ken Longmore on the day that he
School from 2020, and over the recruitment and
planned approach to ensure their usage turned 100. Despite looking thirty years younger than he was,
retention of Staff in the Engaged with Staff over
3. Develop new facilities the disruption in the sector Ken’s life almost spans the history and life of Scots when you
sector. We are fortunate timetable redesign including 6. Developed strategic
to deliver project based and the associated changes consider that he was born during WW1 and attended Scots
that as an IB World School the provision of regular in relationships with other
learning and assessment we wish to implement are in the 1930’s. Often current students don’t comprehend the
we are able to recruit staff school PD time schools throughout NZ
carefully managed. It was impact the college has upon them until later life but Ken is a
have been well received by globally which has shielded and Australia
pleasing to see that at our Implemented blended living embodiment of school life experiences staying with you
our community and we have us from the full impact felt
recent Staff PD day run by learning across the College Thus these changes have through the passage of time. It was a great privilege to share
made good progress with our by the sector. There is no
21C Skills Lab that Staff supported by an e-learning been carefully planned for his special day for all who attended.
plans for implementation. doubt though that teachers
felt well informed and were specialist and communicated to ensure
in general are feeling Representing the present was the opening of the bike track
Education has been in supportive of the changes we CORNEL FUHRI Staff are supported and
increasingly under pressure. 1. Ran courses on pedagogy on the park behind the College. This great initiative finally
the news lately and it are making. ready to be able to deliver
The proposed changes at with Mindlab and enrolled came to fruition this year and it was gratifying to see the
has been pleasing to see the best programs possible to
Scots and the other changes Staff in their tertiary study significant presence from surrounding schools, the police
early comment on the best prepare our students for
courses and other community groups at the opening. The board has a
their futures.
strong desire to be engaged and involved with our surrounding
2. Developed a Staff
Virtutem Paret Doctina community and the bike track represents another good example
wellbeing program
IAN LESLIE STAFF TEAMWORK AT THE 21C SKILLS LAB GRAEME YULE of this in action today.
3. Continued to invest HEADMASTER
Finally to the future. Recently we held the annual meeting of
heavily in PD
the Scots College Society where the legal and financial matters
are discussed for the year that has past, and appointments and
ALISON O’KANE decisions made for the year ahead, by the elected members
of the Society. At the meeting the Headmaster and I took the
IT WAS PLEASING TO SEE THAT opportunity to spell out the proposed changes for the future in
AT OUR RECENT STAFF PD DAY terms of Future Focussed learning and changes to the campus
RUN BY 21C SKILLS LAB THAT which we feel will keep Scots at the leading edge in the delivery
STAFF FELT WELL INFORMED of education. This resulted in a lot of discussion, and it was
gratifying to receive the overwhelming approval for our future
AND WERE SUPPORTIVE OF THE plans from the Society members. Their wisdom and guidance is
CHANGES WE ARE MAKING. highly valued by the board and senior management.
GARY HENLEY-SMITH
PHILIP POPPE
BOARD OF GOVERNORS, CHAIRMAN Pg./3
ACHIEVEMENTS
College Chaplain’s Student
Head Boy Chat Achievements
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EZEKIEL FISO DAVID JACKSON
Term 2 can be extremely There is a lot of talk about skills. Kindness, empathy, PREP SCHOOL
busy. It’s at this point we what the future holds. In consideration, to name but Aurie Tzeng (Y5) Received
find potential stress with education we are concerned a few. silver in the Junior Boys
internal deadlines, heavy with what skills people will U36kg Division, 2017
Each week in Chapel a RE
extra-curricular involvement, need in the 21st Century, National Judo Championships
lessons we are reminded of
winter sports codes and and in some cases even the
the importance of developing Ben Mason (Y6) Champion
perhaps even the faintest 22nd Century. Skills such as
21st Century character of the U10 Tier 2 Technifibre
thought of exams are lurking creativity, communication,
alongside 21st Century skills. Tennis Central Junior Open
in the back of student’s critical thinking, and
heads. These factors tend to collaboration will surely be Jesus’ words in Luke 6:31 2018
battle with our aspiration of a important. However, I agree “Do to others as you would MIDDLE SCHOOL
successful term. with more people who say have them do to you” remain Ned Bacon (Y9) was
this is not a complete list of relevant no matter what time selected for 2018 NZ NED BACON
As testament to one our College goals for 2018: “Promote
skills which will be necessary. we live in or what the future Optimist Sailing Team
a healthy environmental ethos amongst the school”, we
may hold.
have introduced our first set of recycling bins within the In a world where connection SENIOR SCHOOL
DAVID JACKSON
Hub learning space which are responsible for respected: to one another is becoming COLLEGE CHAPLAIN Callum Hancock (Y12)
Organics, Plastics, Paper and Mixed. It amazes me to see the easier and automation is was the winner of the NZSS
co-operation and positive responses received from the boys, increasing I believe it is Multisport Championships
an attitude which will ultimately carry throughout the year important for us to not lose
groups. This is only one small step towards what we aim to Owen Smith and Noah
sight of those very human AURIE TZENG
achieve on an environmental front for what is an eco-friendly Tipene-Clegg (Y13)
Scots College. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR US were selected for 2018 NZ
Secondary Schools Football
The key to a successful term is consistency. Consistency TO NOT LOSE SIGHT OF Team
in all areas of living the full college life and consistency in THOSE VERY HUMAN SKILLS. Andrew Tang (past
achieving with excellence. I spoke last term about ‘Growth’ KINDNESS, EMPATHY, student) was the recipient
and the idea of Progress. With a fantastic Term 1 start,
CONSIDERATION, TO NAME BUT of the 2017 Prime Minister’s CALLUM HANCOCK
Term 2 provides an opportunity to continue the pursuit of
A FEW. Award for Academic
excellence in all that we do, that there is an expectation
Excellence, Top Scholar
for students to maintain, and more importantly, exceed the
Awards
performance of the first term.
Benji Hartfield (past
As I look across all year groups of the college and admire the student) was the recipient
excellence achieved, I ask you all to “Tr ust the Process” of the 2017 Top Scholarship
because the College is in full-swing and we, as a community, Photography, Top Scholar
want to carry this momentum into the near future. For this Awards
reason, I encourage all young men of Scots to continue
the great work and support of each other, and to keep
the end in mind as inspiration.
EZEKIEL FISO
COLLEGE HEAD BOY OWEN SMITH AND NOAH TIPENE-CLEGG BEN MASON
Pg./5
21st Century Learning YEAR 6S CHRISTIAN WALA, CHARLIE CARSON,
NELSON ALEMAGNA COLLABORATING ON THEIR
RUBEGOLDBERG MACHINE
AT SCOTS COLLEGE
As we head towards the end of the second decade of this Justine’s presentation outlined how 21C skills are the essential set As an example of 21C learning, Faye led the staff through a “DESIGN THINKING METHODS
century it becomes increasingly evident that the world as of knowledge, abilities and personal qualities required to thrive in Design Thinking workshop, which was where the pipecleaners
AND PROCESSES
we know it is changing at a rapid rate. Disruptive technology tomorrow’s rapidly changing world of work. She acknowledged came in handy. She outlined the aim of Design Thinking
and innovations, such as Uber and AirBnB; the automation of that teachers are the change-agents for 21C learning. That they and how it can be used to fundamentally reimagine school - INCREASE EDUCATORS’
routine actions and the digitisation of algorithmic functions, are the ones who will be equipping today’s students with the models and systems; to support change in school culture by
CAPACITY TO IDENTIFY AND
such as banking and insurance, are leading the charge for what’s necessary skills for tomorrow. transforming how educators work together; and encourage
being dubbed the fourth industrial revolution. student development of 21C skills. DEVELOP APPROACHES TO
21C Skills Lab has been undertaking research with other
CHALLENGES
Generation Z – those born after 1995 – are predicted to have organisations - the Foundation for Young Australians in particular - Faye set the teachers a Design Thinking task: Working in pairs,
a lifespan of over 100 years. Their 70 year working life will be and they believe these skills can be set into four key categories: design your partner’s ideal wallet. They had to develop a set - CONTRIBUTE TO A CULTURE
made up of 17 jobs over five different careers. A very different of questions to understand what was needed; then define
KNOW - knowing the new basics in areas like digital and global OF INNOVATION
prospect to those of previous generations, and one that needs a what they learned; design a solution; present the solution for
working, design and entrepreneurship
very different skill set. feedback; reflect and generate a revised or new solution. In - LEAD INNOVATION IN THE
USE - an ability to use that knowledge to achieve results, through short - see a need/develop a solution/test a prototype/refine
This means that the education system that has served its CLASSROOM AND COLLEGE
creative and critical thinking, working collaboratively to solve and make it sustainable. The hall was alive with questions
purpose during the past few centuries needs to change its focus
problems and communicate results and answers, followed by quiet reflection and then a flurry of COMMUNITY TO BUILD 21C
in order to prepare today’s students for their future.
scissors, paper and sticky tape resulting in solutions from the SKILLS”
BE - being curious, tenacious, organised, emotionally resilient and
21st Century (21C) learning is the way forward and Scots sublime to the ridiculous. And wow – did those pipecleaners
a team player
College is one of NZ’s schools leading the charge. During take a hammering. Not so much in the final wallet designs but
the past few years the teachers’ continuing professional GROW - having a growth mindset that keeps you learning, in the twisting and fiddling that went on while everyone worked STAFF PARTICIPATING IN THE
development (CPD) has been centred on this new approach. unlearning and relearning on their solutions. Who needs fidget spinners to concentrate, 21C SKILLS LAB PD SESSION
the answer’s been in the craft box all along.
For this term’s CPD, Justine Munro and Faye Langdon, Co-
Founders and Directors of the 21C Skills Lab, were invited to Critical thinking and collaborative working has been part of
run a workshop for the entire school’s staff. With the school hall Scots College’s curriculum delivery throughout the school
turned into an oversized classroom, teachers became students for many years, so when the teachers were asked by Justine
at the dozen or so tables stacked with paper, crayons, sellotape and Faye to identify the challenges they face delivering 21C
and pipecleaners. learning in the classroom, and what excited them about it, a
lively debate around the tables ensued. Interestingly, the Prep,
Middle and Senior School teachers all identified a very similar
“THESE SKILLS ARE NOT challenge. Time. There is a lot to fit into the school day and
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ensuring that numeracy and literacy, as the building blocks of
COMPETENCIES BUT GENERIC any learning, are embedded at the appropriate level to allow
SKILLS THAT UNDERPIN MANY the development of ‘soft skills’ in their students is demanding.
However, as professional educators, as the change agents of
JOBS. IN A WORLD WHERE 21c learning, they are excited by the creativity and innovation
TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE required to meet the challenge.
CONSTANTLY CHANGING AND
INDIVIDUAL KNOWLEDGE IS
FAR LESS VALUABLE, THESE
BROAD ‘HOW TO’ SKILLS ARE
CRITICAL.” 21C SKILLS LAB
Pg./7
“ SET GOALS, ONCE YOU’VE FOUND SOMETHING
YOU LOVE SET GOALS BECAUSE THAT’S HOW
YOU ACHIEVE THE RESULTS. IT MAY NOT
BE INSPIRATIONAL BUT IT’S THE MOST
Ie Faitaga
PRACTICAL WAY OF BEING ABLE TO DO WHAT
YOU WANT TO DO”
Introduction Andrew Tang
SCOTS FIRST COOK ISLAND STUDNET BILL
EVAROA WITH YOUNGEST SCOTS COOK ISLAND
STUDENT JEREMIAH AO (YEAR 1)
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Bagpipes welcomed in and Scots’ first Cook Island student, During May Scots for mer Dux and head of Senior During his time at Scots, he was the recipient of the Arthur
a Polynesian Hymn concluded Bill Evaroa flew to New School Andrew Tang was named the winner of the (Tup) Radford Science Scholarship that provides support
the first chapel service of Zealand especially for the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence. for a student with a significant talent in the area of natural
the term, a reflection of the chapel service and blessing. and universal science and who represents the ideals of the
This award “recognises the success of the very top New
cultural diversity at Scots Bill attended Scots as a boarder College.
Zealand Scholarship student in the country. The recipient
College. This special chapel from 1947 – 1949 and has
has the most outstanding examination results and the Andrew is currently studying science and commerce at the
service was the introduction remained in touch with Scots
highest overall academic excellence of all the Premier University of Auckland and has accepted the prestigious
of the College’s latest addition over the years. He enjoyed
Award winners”. Topping off a collection of outstanding Girdlers’ Scholarship which will enable him to study
to the Number 1 uniform; Ie meeting the boys in the Poly
results for Andrew who was one of eleven Premier Award Economics at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. As the
Faitaga (Samonan), Tupenu Club and youngest Scots Cook
winners, gaining Scholarship (top 3%) in 12 subjects including fourth former Scots student to study at Cambridge, Andrew
(Tongan) or the Sulu (Fijian). Island Student Jeremiah Ao, in
Outstanding Scholarship (top 0.3%) in six subjects, the Top will commence his study in October.
Year 1.
The Ie Faitaga is a Pacifica Scholar in Economics and Excellence endorsements in eight
cultural wrap around garment “As a community in uniform, NCEA Level 3 subjects.
or formal attire for males. we each wear items of clothing
However, Andrew’s achievements go beyond just his academic
The College has introduced which hold Mana. At Scots
results. He was an example of the Scots College All-Round
a simple black design with a we have the Kilt (for those
Student, who also competed at a national level in sports and
small grey crest in the bottom appointed to lead and serve),
cultural activities and volunteered his time to assist many
corner. It is an option for all the academic gown teachers
other students.
students from Year 1 to 13. wear (to show learning and
expertise), at prize giving Andrew immersed himself in competitions and challenges
To mark the formal introduction
Ezekiel was wrapped in a going on to win many awards. He then took from these
to the uniform many family
Kororwai (denoting his position experiences to mentor fellow students across the Year 5
and friends joined the whole
as head prefect), there is Junior Eureka programme, Year 6 Mathswell, Year 11 NZ Brain
College at the first chapel
the blue tie for academic Bee Challenge and the Sir Paul Callaghan Eureka! Awards.
service of the term when
excellence, your House badge.
special guest Rev Au Liko He also voluntarily tutored NCEA students in Years 10 to 13
POLY CLUB MEMBERS OLI CHURCH (YEAR joined College Chaplain Every day, when you put on the and responding to high demand, created his YouTube channel
7), TYLER AUELUA (YEAR 12) AND MATTEO
David Jackson in blessing the signature stripy blazer of Scots Doc Tang. Through this channel Andrew offers science video
LIDSTONE (YEAR 6) IN THE IE FAITAGA
Ie Faitaga. Rev Liko spoke College you display Mana. tutorials which have received over 98,000 views and have
of the cultural significance been adopted by Education Perfect for use on their platform.
What we display to the world
of the Ie Faitaga, Tupenu, To recognise his contribution to education, Andrew was
says something about us.”
Sulu for students.. “they wear presented with a New Zealand Youth Award in Parliament last
– David Jackson, College
with them the identity of year.
Chaplain.
their heritage, the identity
When asked what inspired him to assist other students he
of their forefathers. And The College would like to
put this down to “the satisfaction of when people reach that
it will symbolize not only thank the parents, staff and
eureka moment when they finally understand something. I
their Mana, but their legacy, community whose time
think those moments are truly special and it was very special
their history”. Following the and assistance has made
to me, helping people discover those realisations. ”
blessing the Poly Club sung the addition to the uniform
REV AU LIKO, HEADMASTER GREAME YULE, POLY GROUP MANAGER a touching hymn to conclude possible. Outside of the classroom, Andrew competed at a regional
KEVIN JAMES AND COLLEGE CHAPLAIN DAVID JACKSON WITH THE the ceremony. and national level in both cross country and debating. He also
POLY CLUB AFTER THE IE FAITAGA BLESSIN
played badminton, tennis and basketball for the school.
Pg./9
Shrek the
Musical
SCOTS SCHOOL PRODUCTION
Staging a production is never easy for anyone involved. It Being involved in a production is outstandingly authentic
takes many, many hours to block and rehearse the scenes, learning for students. Because they’re having lots of fun
teach the songs and dances, develop the characterisation, they don’t realise they’re also developing those 21st century
design and make many, many costumes and props, build a learner attributes we hear so much about right now! The
set, plot the lights, sort the sound, publicise the show, sell the cast and crew grow their capacity to think critically and
tickets, organise front of house, develop a health and safety collaborate as well as communicate in a context which
risk analysis plan, pack-out afterwards, launder the costumes, emphasises and values creativity. We love seeing the growth
in fact the jobs at times seem endless and overwhelming. in confidence as students become immersed in their role, and
The toughest job of all however, every time, is deciding what as each layer of building a show is added, the excitement
show to stage! This year was no exception. We spent weeks becomes palpable.
and weeks mulling over ideas, debating options, previewing
All Scots College shows are true community efforts with a
scripts and finally we settled on Shrek. The Year 1 – 13 nature
range of staff, students and parents doing their bit to achieve
of our College is a key driver for us in terms of show choice
something we can all be proud of. Huge thanks to the students
because it’s really important to us that we present a fun show
for their energy and commitment. You were a great bunch to
with broad appeal. Shrek proved to be the perfect choice
work with. Big thanks to the parents and staff who helped
as the big, bright, beautiful world of Duloc created a really
out in so many ways and the biggest thanks of all to the
positive, upbeat energy and atmosphere at our rehearsals and
production staff who gave so much, in countless ways to make
ultimately this is what was enjoyed by our four audiences.
Shrek happen. Every year the feedback we get is ‘best ever’
This year’s cast included 80 Year 7 – 13 students from Scots, thus setting the bar higher and higher for subsequent years.
QMC, Wellington Girls’ College and Raroa Intermediate as Now we just have to figure out what to do next time!
well as 29 Year 6 rats. We also had a crew of 20 boys who CLAIRE HALL
have developed industry level expertise in a range of areas, PRODUCER
with staff guidance. A feature of our shows is the range of
experience of our cast. Some had significant stage experience
while others were first-timers who are now keen to come back
for more in the future.
A FEATURE OF OUR SHOWS IS
THE RANGE OF EXPERIENCE
OF OUR CAST. SOME HAD
SIGNIFICANT STAGE
EXPERIENCE WHILE OTHERS
WERE FIRST-TIMERS WHO ARE
NOW KEEN TO COME BACK FOR
MORE IN THE FUTURE.
Pg./11
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
JACQUES PENDER (Y13) WITH HIS GRANDMOTHER THE POLYNESIAN MAORI CLUB PERFORMANCE
Staff in Profile Grandparents Day
FRIDAY 1 JUNE
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I always enjoy grandparents
day, its an opportunity
to spend a bit of quality
time with them, while also
providing an insight into my
school life.
BEAUMONT SPENCER
MARCO DAVIS (Y11) PERFORMING
My grandad said he was made very welcome by the Scots
staff and students: “ I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE
‘Grandparents day is an opportunity offered to us to see how ASPARAGUS ROLLS AGAIN, THEY
our grandchildren are going at school and the facilities and WERE DELICIOUS.
activities that they are involved in. I have felt more connected
to my grandson through the grandparents day experience and I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SEE THE
through seeing the activities he is involved in, that go toward CONTINUATION OF THE VARIOUS
his development. The day was well organised and the students CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, THEY
performances were first class. I appreciated the effort that
went into the day and the various performances. I was also
WERE REALLY IMPRESSIVE.”
impressed by the teacher who came to speak with me and
who showed that they had personal interest in my grandson.’ I thought Grandparents Day was a great opportunity to show
and experience our everyday school life with our grandparents
LOUIS AYRES as they don’t usually see that side of our lives. My Nana
My grandparents especially attended this Grandparents day and I think she really enjoyed
enjoyed the concert because the opportunity to come along for the last time, having had
DANIEL STRAWBRIDGE
of the variety of culture and three grandchildren attend Scots and it being my final year as
(Y13) WITH HIS talent that was put on display. the youngest. She also got see what has changed around the
GRANDMOTHER
college and what I get up to in my final year. For me, I really
NIC SPENCER
liked the opportunity to share all this with my Nana because
she is such a large part of my life.
HUGO FINDLAY
CHESTER BODMAN (Y10)
WITH HIS GRANDFATHER Pg./13
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GIBB HOUSE
Internationals
in Action RAYMOND CHEN PLAYING RUGBY FOR SCOTS Chartres
HEART FOUNDATION ACCREDITATION
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A goal of the International Students’ House this year was
involvement in Co-Curricular Activities. This means that
every international student would participate in at least
one activity outside of the normal school day. We have
had a 100% uptake by our students towards this goal, with
involvement in a range of sporting, cultural, academic and
musical activities. It has been an incredibly rewarding to
watch our internationals in action on the sports field, on the
stage or elsewhere around the school. Some of the highlights
BIG FISH 250 BASKETBALL TEAM
have been the all-international Table Tennis team, Badminton
team and Basketball team, as well as individual highlights in
Football, Rugby, Hockey, Badminton, Shrek Production and
Instrumental. Below is a snapshot of some of these highlights:
RAYMOND CHEN (YEAR 13) – RUGBY
Raymond has been at Scots College since Year 11. He has
been a regular member of various Scots College rugby teams,
demonstrating a real commitment and willingness to improve.
In 2018 Raymond has been involved in the Scots College
Rugby Academy and playing for the 2nd XV. He has recently
been selected to trial for the Chinese U18 rugby team. WIMUTT LAOMORAPHORN REPRESENTING BANGKOK
U15 IN THAILAND EARLIER THIS YEAR
INTERNATIONALS’ BASKETBALL TEAM
Big Fish 250 is an all-international students’ social basketball
team competing on a Thursday night in the College Sport
Wellington Social League. They are all about inclusion, with
10 players on their roster ranging from Alick Zeng in Year
8 to captain Xin Ni, an IB student in Year 12. They are fast
becoming the pin-up team in the International House. It really
helps to build confidence in speaking English, be involved in
school activities as well as the fun of playing.
WIMUTT LAOMORAPHRON (YEAR 11) ISSHIN ENTA PERFORMING AT
– HOCKEY SCOTS GOT TALENT
Wimutt arrived at Scots College at the beginning of Term
2 from Thailand. He expressed an immediate interest to be
ISSHIN ENTA (YEAR 10) – GUITAR
involved in Hockey and was placed into the 2nd XI team.
After only one week of good performances at training and in This year Isshin performed vocal and guitar in duo for Scots
their match, he was immediately elevated into the school 1st Got Talent. He is part of a Year 10 band called Timeline. He
XI team. He is now considered one of the most consistently performed as a solo for a school concert in Term 2. Not only
performing players in the 1st XI and his goal of attending is Isshin a talented musician but also involved in the Scots
National Tournament in September is looking more likely. College Table Tennis and Under 55 Rugby team.
Pg./15
PREP SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL/MIKE HANSEN
Head of A BOOK AND A BISCUIT - BOYS LISTENING
Prep School Book and biscuit
Mike Hansen
The Power of Reflection NICHOLAS ROBERTSON TUESDAY LUNCHTIMES
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Term 2 has been a busy term. As our wonderful Library We all know how reading
In Week 4 we had the Inter- leader Sebastian Heine- contributes to life-long
With the arrival of mid-year So, here are a few tips to Once goals have been
house Cross Country. Sheldrake says, “turning a success. So read together at
school reports, the winter assist in goal setting: identified and recorded,
Closer to Scots is our very “Watching other people page in a book is like opening home whenever you can (a
holidays offer students the you may be surprised at the
1. Goals must be specific. own Lewis Clareburt. A succeed was my highlight,” a door to a new world”. book, biscuit and a cuddle
opportunity for critical flush of energy that follows
- For boys, this may be competitive swimmer since Jonathan Sun stated. works well), no matter how
reflection; a chance to look and the success that you We aim to develop a life-
identifying a specific grade he was 8 years old he left old they are. It will help them
back on the first half of the have. A 15 year old Richard Year Six was involved in four long passion readers and
they plan to achieve in their school at 18 with an outside become great readers and
school year. It is a time to McCaw was asked by his shows in the Shrek Production one of the ways we do this
next assessment task or chance of making the listeners, but most of all they
celebrate what is going well uncle about goals that he had with the Middle and Senior is with our popular “A Book
a skill they would like to Commonwealth games in the will love you for it and will
as well as identify areas and expectations he would school. The boys loved dressing and a biscuit” sessions every
improve. Remember if you Gold Coast. Setting goals , remember it all their lives!
where improvements can need to set for himself. After up as rats and learning about Tuesday lunchtime. We get
aim at nothing, you will hit it visualising and hard work VICKI HUGHES
be made. Reflection is a discussion Richie came to how a production works. out the biscuits and give the PREP SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
every time. resulted in Lewis joining
powerful process for boys to the conclusion that he would boys a chance to get together,
the NZ team at the games In the middle of the term the bike track was finally opened with an PHOTOS BY LIAM FRAMPTON
undertake as it helps them 2. Don’t be afraid to set aim to make age group rugby relax and be entertained and
and becoming only 1 of 2 official ceremony. St Anthony’s and Kahurangi School came and (YEAR 7)
to understand their own BIG goals. - Little goals teams and hope to become inspired by the Middle and
medallists in the pool for participated in the ceremony. The Scots cycling team opened the
strengths and weaknesses are good for momentum but an All Black one day. He Senior School Boys who read
NZ. His next target is Tokyo track by riding a loop on it as well as a couple of police officers.
in order to support their too often we short change made a list and placed it to them.
Olympics in 2020 but before
continuous learning and ourselves and look for only on his door and looked at Hockey and Football teams have been busy practicing at lunch
then he has some minor goals Last week Rio Futschek Ryan,
personal development. what we think we can easily it each day. His goals were times. Hockey have had a great run with beating Huntley. The A
to achieve. Go Lewis Go !! Year 11, read one of his
achieve. accomplished sooner than he team won nine to one. All of the Prep School have started doing
Complementary to the MIKE HANSEN favourite childhood books,
expected and he became an swimming, Juniors on Tuesday and Seniors on Thursday afternoons.
process of reflecting is 3. Imagine your success - PRINCIPAL, PREP SCHOOL The incredible book eating
All Black at the age of 20. He The Senior school is preparing for House swimming at the end of
the identification of goals As you write the goals down, boy by Oliver Jeffers. In it,
met with his uncle soon after the term. All the houses have been doing house football weekly
moving forward. Not having mentally visualise them as Henry loves books so much BOYS LISTENING TO RIO
and set a new goal to be the for three weeks. This has been organized by the House and Sports READING TO THEM
goals is like flying a plane already achieved. Your brain he EATS them! He realises
“Greatest of all time” or what Leaders and has been a fun lunchtime activity.
with a blind fold on – you prefers to work in pictures that the more books he eats,
he referred to as the GOAT.
don’t have a destination let so this will give you a mental All houses are preparing for house Music at the end of the term. the smarter he gets... It was
He set a lofty goal and the
alone a direction in mind. For picture to work with. The theme this year is colours and houses will sing Heads, perfect, thanks Rio!
proof is written in history.
our boys to make the most Shoulders, Knees and Toes in Spanish, Maori and Sign Language.
4. Short, medium and Joshua Sun, Year 2, says he
of their mid-year report, NICHOLAS ROBERTSON
long ter m goals - This is HEAD BOY, PREP SCHOOL
likes coming along “because
they should be encouraged LEWIS CLAREBURT SHOWING
just as important for adults YR 2 HIS MEDAL you can learn about lots
to reflect critically on their
as it is for students, as we of different things.” Liam
performance, to consider the LEWIS CLAREBURT MEETING
all benefit from the chance O’Callaghan, Year 3, loves
accompanying comments
to recognise and celebrate
YR 3 AND 4 PREP SCHOOL
YEAR SIX WAS INVOLVED IN “listening to the big boys”
and next steps provided by FOUR SHOWS IN THE SHREK
our achievements within a while Arlo Gimpelson enjoys
teachers, and then spend
some time setting goals
set period of time. However, PRODUCTION WITH THE MIDDLE the older boys read books
longer term goals are also he’d otherwise never think
identifying which areas AND SENIOR SCHOOL. THE BOYS
important as it reminds us of reading. Prep School
to focus on in the second
of where we are going – in LOVED DRESSING UP AS RATS Prefect David Evans says
semester. AND LEARNING ABOUT HOW A
school and in life. that everyone finds it really RIO FUTSCHECK-RYAN READING TO BOYS
PRODUCTION WORKS. rewarding because it builds
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communities across the
school.WINNERS JUDAH BEHRING
(YR1) & JAMES BARRETT (YR6) PREP SCHOOL PERFORM THE HAKA
THE BOOK CHARACTER PARADE
Bike Track Opening Read-a-thon Mothers to School
FRIDAY 18 MAY
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It is with great excitement that the Bike track was The Prep School has been To recognise the effort of Hosting our mothers at school is always a very popular event
officially opened on 18th May as it marked the end of a busy reading and biking the class which took their in the Prep School. The mothers were greeted with a tasty
remarkable jour ney that begun three years ago. this year. The Books for reading to the next level and breakfast on the deck when they arrived and after a catch up
Bikes Read-A-Thon was a were the most enthusiastic with other mothers they were welcomed by Mr Hansen. The
Work that has taken place at the Walden Street park has
fundraising event to help with fundraisers there was a pizza boys then did a Prep School haka, showcasing the practise
developed the space to include a safe cycling area for
the purchase of bikes and lunch award, this went to they had all put into learning the haka in their houses. The
children and families in the Strathmore Park, Miramar and
helmets to be used at the Year 2NP. Three students mums were then escorted to the classrooms by their son. The
wider Eastern Suburbs communities. Bike tracks such as this
Walden Street Bike Park and from each class also received boys enjoyed sharing their learning and teaching their mum
offer a safe and enjoyable environment for children to gain
to encourage the students to a book prize to recognise a game or two. The last part of their visit was to the hall for
confidence in their riding skills and bike safety. The opening
read. It also provided a great their reading effort. The a concert performed by the Prep Junior and Senior choirs.
was a fantastic occasion with students from Kahurangi, St
start to their Literacy Award good news is that in excess These choirs include every boy in the school.
Anthonys all taking part to ride around the community track.
reading this year. The boys of $9000 was raised, a great
The students had a fantastic time and were guided around The boys wrote some great pieces about their mums:
set themselves their own achievement!
the track by the Scots boys that made the project possible as
reading goal and then went My mum has shiny black hair like batman’s suit. Her eyes are
well as the Scots College cycle club. Invited guests included
about collecting sponsorship. TRUDI BELL like the brown beautiful dark soil. My mum likes to cuddle
Wellington city councillors, Bike ON trust, Pedal Ready,
Over a nineteen day period me and cook with me. She is good at drawing pictures and
Principals. Strathmore residents, parents and also some Police
at the end of Term 1 the helping me with my homework. My mum is special because
that are part of a new cycle division.
Read-A-Thon took off ! Boys she loves me.
Now that the track is officially open students from all schools from Year 1 to Year 6 were ORLANDO MACKEY
can use the track with the Scots boys taking part in a Pedal all involved and were being OVER A 2NP
ready programme in Term 2 to boost their confidence and sponsored by the page or by NINETEEN DAY
My mum is a comedian. She takes me under her wing. My
skill. The Bike track is a great legacy to leave behind and a the book. Our library was PERIOD AT mum is a good chef. My mum is taking good care of me and
fantastic asset for Strathmore Park. particularly busy supporting
THE END OF my brothers. My mum is heroic and smart. We like the way
the readers and there were
MIKE HANSEN TERM 1 THE we’re being raised.
record numbers of books
PRINCIPAL, PREP SCHOOL
issued. A book character READ-A-THON ANTONIO VOLPICELLI-MUOLLO
3TB
parade, book fair and teacher TOOK OFF!
skit were all activities which
helped raise the profile of
reading in our school.
READ-A-THON WINNERS
JUDAH BEHRING AND HIS MUM ANTONIO VOLPICELLI-MUOLLO AND HIS MUM
KEN AND SEAN WONG WITH THEIR MOTHER
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CHAMPIONSHIPS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL/MATT ALLEN
Head of
It’s All about Being Middle School
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“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today” COMPOSURE/RESILIENCE A lot has happened already
- Abraham Lincoln • Poised this term, both inside the
• Flexible classroom and out. To start the
Recently we undertook a professional development day ‘A significant body of evidence shows “Be” skills predict academic term we had the school Cross-
• Good at dealing with stress
based around the continuing development of 21st Century achievement, career success and lifelong well-being. They Country Championships. It was
Skills. We focused on what the skills are, how we define them contribute as much or more than academic skills in helping • Good at dealing with criticism great to see the boys getting
and how we measure the development of these skills. Our students succeed. Evidence also shows that these skills are not • Good at dealing with setbacks out there and giving their all as
collective knowledge regarding 21C skills was enhanced fixed but can be developed with targeted intervention’. Employers • Restrained well as supporting their fellow
by the workshop run by Justine Munro and Faye Langdon, are now actively seeking these traits in future employees. house members. In the cultural
Co-Directors and Founders of 21C Skills Lab based out of CURIOSITY spotlight this term was the
There are 6 key skill areas outlined below which
Auckland. production, which took place
make-up the “B” skills:
• Creative and innovative in Week Four.
The 21C Skills Lab is a company focused on designing,
TENACITY • Open-minded
developing, testing and rolling out solutions to the big issues The boys participating in this had put a lot of time into it and
around how our education system can transform to better • Persistent • Thoughtful it was great to see lots of people going along to the various
meet the 21C needs of young people and employers. Faye • Effortful • Accepting of differences in people performances. At the end of Week Five was another special
and Justine’s work focuses around priority areas they think day, this time being Grandparents Day. Lots of boys had their
• Goal-oriented • “Thinkers” and problem solvers
underpin educational transformation: Assessing 21C skills, grandparents come along and showed them around.
• Mastery-oriented • Interested in different types of people and
building educator capability and transforming careers support
points of view Inside the classroom, all the boys across the Middle School
for young people. • Those that exceed expectations
have been hard at work with assessments as well as the
The workshop run with staff by the 21C Skills Lab has been • Those who pursue challenges various ICAS tests that have taken place. The end of this term
LEADERSHIP
discussed on earlier pages within this magazine including the also marks the end of the semester, meaning that the half-
ORGANISATION • Those who take charge year choice subjects that the boys are doing this semester
four key categories that provide a framework for 21C skills:
• Persuasive will change for next term. Term 3 is looking good, with the
1. Knowing the new basics in areas like digital and global • One who pays attention to detail
• Assertive aforementioned subject change and the new opportunities that
working, design and entrepreneurship • Thorough
• Cheerful and optimistic will open up. I am looking forward to seeing what the boys do
2. An ability to use that knowledge to achieve results, through • Reliable in the last weeks of this Term and Term 3.
• Those who express themselves easily
creative and critical thinking, working collaboratively to • Consistent
solve problems and communicate results • Confident WILL ANTHONY
• Responsible HEAD BOY, MIDDLE SCHOOL
3. Being curious, tenacious, organised, emotionally resilient • Prepared
As Abraham Lincoln’s quote reminds us, each of us needs
and a team player
to be responsible in working towards developing these 21C TO START THE TERM WE HAD
4. Having a growth mindset that keeps you learning, TEAMWORK skills. It is never too late to grow these character traits and THE SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY
unlearning and relearning • Pleasant the more we develop purposeful skill’s based thinking and CHAMPIONSHIPS. IT WAS GREAT
learning at Scots the better off we will all be as teachers,
I would specifically like to focus on the “be” skills, although • Co-operative TO SEE THE BOYS GETTING OUT
students and parents as we develop our future focused
no one area should hold court over another the “be” skills • Sensitive to others THERE AND GIVING THEIR ALL
learning.
certainly resonated with me as an educator and a parent as
they focus very much on the interpersonal and relational
• Helpful AS WELL AS SUPPORTING THEIR
skills that I believe are essential to building character and • Easy to get along with MATT ALLEN FELLOW HOUSE MEMBERS.
PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL
collaborating successfully in our society. • Caring
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EXCHANGE IN CHILE
Berwick and
YEAR 7 SCIENCE STUDENTS AFTER DIVING
Year 7 Scots Students MacKay
Science in the Pink Exchanges
SCOTS STUDENTS ON
EXCHANGE IN CHILE
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Taputeranga marine reserve meets the Ker madec So why have Scots students to Years 7-13. All Year 7&8
Ocean sanctuar y. chosen to add a splash of students were involved in SCOTS COLLEGE STUDENTS AT SCOTS COLLEGE STUDENTS AT
pink to their uniform lately? a short film competition BERWICK SCHOOL, MELBOURNE MACKAY SCHOOL, CHILE
It seems an age since a large group of Year 7 students were
Pink Shirt Day originated in with each House putting
tentatively edging their way into the icy blue waters of
2007 when two Canadian together a 3 minute film on The exchange wasn’t just an exchange, it was more like a The Mackay school exchange was an incredible experience,
Taputeranga marine reserve in March. It was a taster for their
students, David Shepherd the subject of anti-bullying. holiday because when we meet new families to stay with, one that we are very fortunate to have at scots and that I
second topic of year in science. There were shrieks as the water
and Travis Price, took a stand Congratulations to the Year which was exciting. I recon all of us really enjoyed it a lot. will never forget. For the most of our time in Chile we were
filled their wetsuits as they stumbled backwards ungainly into
against bullying after a new 7&8 boys from Plimmer Sometimes we hanged out at school or just after school staying in Viña del Mar and attending the Mackay School.
the water. These shrieks turned into excited taps and pointing
Year 10 student was harassed House for producing the because we became best mates and we still are today, which Mackay School is a British school in Chile making it different
as they spotted blue cod sleeping on the bottom of the sea
and threatened for wearing winning film which was is great. We all discovered different parts of Melbourne which to other schools in the region. While we were in Viña del Mar
floor or a brittle star clinging for grim life on a rocky outcrop.
pink. David and Travis bought played at our Friday Pink was cool and seeing the city itself was just an experience in a we would do various trips/activities ranging from Sailing to a
The purpose of this trip was to get the students actively
dozens of pink shirts and Shirt (mufti) Day chapel different culture, which I loved a lot. If your son gets a chance day trip in Santiago the capital of the nation. Though of the
engaged in what a marine reserve is and both the biotic (living)
distributed them to their service, the culmination of to do an exchange, do it because it’s just an amazing time to many places that we visited San Pedro de Atacama was by
and abiotic (non-living) components so they can make vivid
classmates to wear the next New Zealand Anti-Bullying hang out and get to know someone different from another far the most amazing. San Pedro is far in the north of Chile
connection to their Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary assignment
day. The word got out online week. country. I really recommend going to Melbourne if your son in one of the driest deserts in the world and it holds some
that is currently being done.
and hundreds of students gets the chance to. It is the best opportunity to get and once incredible sights. During the day we saw sights such as the
It was a great month, but
The last few weeks in class the students have been discussing showed up in pink, some from you have done it, you feel good that you went. Rainbow valley and the salt lakes and we got to spend the
we’re not done yet.
the pros and cons of developing the Kermadec Ocean head-to-toe, to stand together CHESTER BODMAN evenings shopping around the small township of San Pedro.
Sanctuary. This has been a political football for a number against bullying. It was a The Scots Way outlines our YEAR 10 The exchange overall was incredible but my best memory was
of years with different groups within New Zealand’s society powerful moment when the commitment to continuing our time in San Pedro.
pushing various agendas. The focus of this assignment is to bullied student, the victim, to build a culture not of Upon arrival we were warmly greeted by our new families. BEN POWELL
take the position of one of these groups and explain why they walked into school and saw bullying, but of respect: The next 7 days of holidays were action packed with visits to YEAR 11
have their particular point of view. his peers decked out in pink! Respect for PEOPLE, PLACE, theme parks, animal sanctuaries, and a 3-day stay in the heart
It has been celebrated in New PROPERTY and PROCESS. of Melbourne. Going to Gumbuya world with the other scots
To introduce some of the ATL skills associated with research MACKAY SCHOOL STUDENTS AT
Zealand since 2009. boys and watching an AFL game were real highlights. The
we have spent a number of periods in the library looking at Our Anti-Bullying Policy
next adventure was school. We attended Berwick Grammar SCOTS COLLEGE
how to access appropriate resources and in class they have The focus of the PERFORM commits Scots College to
School with our buddies for 2 weeks. At my time at the school Our exchange in Scots College has been awesome! One of the
been taken through how to reference and cite work correctly. programme throughout providing a caring, friendly
I was able to play in the AFL team, make lots of friends most important aspects that made this trip so unique and fun
These are skills that they will continue to practice and refine the month of May was and safe environment for all
and go on their school camp. Staying with my family (the was that we were accepted by all the students, host brothers,
throughout the rest of their academic careers. Engagement. We took the students so they can learn
Scarborough’s) was amazing. I grew very close with my buddy school buddies, teachers, staff: everybody! That allowed us
opportunity to reinforce the in a positive and purposeful
A highlight for 7BL was getting a visit from Y13 George Fyfe Ben and his brother, Jack. My ‘parents’, Fiona and John, were to have the best possible experience that will never forgotten
anti-bullying message and environment. Bullying of
the Environmental Prefect. He had the opportunity over the extremely hospitable and very accommodating. Overall it was and always remembered by the 10 of us and our teacher, too.
get engaged with this positive any kind is unacceptable. By
holidays to travel to the Kermadecs on HMS Canterbury with a great experience, I was challenged, I learnt lots and had This experience helped us improve our English, learn about
global campaign. Thursday taking bullying seriously and
the Sir Peter Blake Trust Kermadec Expetition. The boys loved heaps of fun. other country and its culture, but more importantly to make
PERFORM tutorials were working towards establishing
listening to his stories and use the question and answer time AIDAN CHRISTIANS new friends not only from another school but from another
dedicated to exploring the a college culture that YEAR 10
to good effect. The VR readers that George has gifted to the continent.
subject of bullying, assembly supports and celebrates the
science department were a real hit also.
speakers zeroed in on the diversity of its students, we SCOTS AND BERWICK
We all want to thank everyone in the school and all the
SCOTS AND MACKAY STUDENTS
We are taking real life issues in Year 7 science and trying theme and we welcomed all can flourish…whether STUDENTS IN MELBOURNE IN NZ, SWAPPING BLAZERS families that were so kind to accept us into their homes and
to make better sense of them whilst developing the skills guest presenters Revolution we’re wearing pink or not! that showed us how it is to live in New Zealand.
necessary to do well in the future. Tour 2018 who delivered a WILL STRUTHERS TOMÁS TURRES
MIKE MCKNIGHT powerfully engaging and hard DEPUTY PRINCIPAL MACKAY SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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7BL SCIENCE TEACHER hitting anti-bullying messageSENIOR SCHOOL
SENIOR PRINCIPAL/CHRISTIAN ZACHARIASSEN
STRATHMORE SINGERS READY
Keeping Children Healthy Head of
TO PERFORM
in a Digital Age Senior School Big Sing
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// JAKE HODDER MONDAY 18 JUNE
There is no doubt we are in the middle of powerful and fast mindfulness meditation and Reflecting on the term, it is Scots College continues its And the results? An
moving technological revolution. We only need to reflect for various techniques for stress- astonishing to process how involvement in the largest outstanding two Adjudicator’s
a short time on how we as adults use technology, and how reduction and relaxation, much the boys have fitted into musical competition in Choice Awards for the
dependent on it we are. they can boost their children’s health and well-being. the last 10 weeks. The past the country. With over ten Strathmore Singers for their
couple weeks have been very thousand students involved, performances of Hallelujah
Our dependence on technology will only increase as the scale, Foster peer friendships. It is easy to imagine that social busy for all boys academically the Big Sing is an lively and Manu o le Vaveao.
speed and breadth of technological change continues. As media increases connectivity and friendships for children. and with their co-curricular celebration of the joys of Congratulations to all
parents and teachers it is hard to comprehend what impact However, there is a growing sense of loneliness in today’s winter activities. It has been choral singing. This year involved.
that will have on our children and students. Our children are children and teens. Parents should encourage children to inspiring to see a wide cohort the Strathmore Singers and IVAN PATTERSON
immersed in technology from such a young age now and for become involved in shared activities that provide social HOD MUSIC
of boys getting stuck in to and Malevox were well prepared
such a large amount of time. The compounding effect of this interaction in real time. enjoying a variety of different to build on their success of
level of exposure to technology is hard to predict with certainty.
Use online health resources. There is now a wealth of health areas within the College. last year with a programme
This is understandable, as it is really only those aged 15 that
information available online for parents to investigate health including classic popular
have had “full immersion” in technology as “digital natives” and Highlights of Cross Country, Grandparents Day, the 40-Hour STRATHMORE SINGERS - HALLELUJAH
symptoms of concern and learn about prevention. songs such as Leonard
their brains and bodies are still developing. Similarly, the types famine and the House Haka competition are perfect examples
Cohen’s Hallelujah and
and uses of technology are continually changing making it hard Explore wellness apps. Wellness and exercise apps help of the diverse opportunities in the Senior School. The Shrek
wonderful arrangements
to measure their impact. promote healthier lifestyles for children and parents. Production was a standout performance and it was satisfying
by Mr Patterson and the
A newly published report from the Global Wellness Institute, to see all the pieces put together to produce a spectacular
Set r ules for bedtime. There is growing evidence that amazing Mr Seau.
Wellness in the Age of the Smartphone, provides good show everyone can be proud of.
digital devices in bedrooms deter children and adolescents
The atmosphere was very
information for parents. This report came up with 12 ways to from the sleep they desperately need. Establish rules that the With College life in full swing and work-loads at their peak for
positive and there were
keep your children and teens healthy in the digital age. I hope whole family will follow, leaving devices to charge elsewhere many boys, it was important to be reminded of ‘engagement’
many fine choirs singing a
you find the following points useful. overnight. and ‘maintenance’ in the Perform programme this term. As
wide range of music. One
Manage screen time. When parents manage screen time for Term 3 launches, I challenge all boys to stay engaged and
Talk about distraction and safety. When smartphones are particularly interesting item
kids, they help children discover other healthy ways to find invested in your studies and co-curricular activities, as well as
in use, it takes attention away from other things. Children included resonating wine
meaning in life. Kids create a balance between interacting with upholding a healthy balance of commitments to ensure Term
should understand that their health and safety come first, before glasses by Cantala from
technology and developing real-life relationships. 3 can be just as successful and enjoyable as the first two terms
technology. WEGHS. Both of our choirs
have been.
rose to the challenge of
Promote physical activity. A growing body of research shows Discuss the difference between productivity and JAKE HODDER performing on the big stage
that excessive screen time contributes to the inactivity and technology. Research from the Global Wellness report suggests HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
and were very well received
obesity crisis in today’s youth. Encourage your children to be that advances in technology have not coincided with increases
by the enthusiastic crowd.
physically active. in productivity. Children’s productivity and achievement are still
They showed how much
Monitor mental wellness. Researchers have associated the driven by becoming goal setters, and learning how to commit to
HIGHLIGHTS OF CROSS singing has improved at Scots
growth of social media and technology use with rising rates of an outcome while seeking feedback and support.
and demonstrated true spirit
depression, and anxiety. Parents who are well-informed about Talk with kids about digital ethics and citizenship. As
COUNTRY, GRANDPARENTS DAY, on stage.
the symptoms of mental illness can act more quickly to help children grow into adolescence, families should talk about THE 40-HOUR FAMINE AND THE
children in need. and set guidelines on the following: What kind of personal HOUSE HAKA COMPETITION ARE
Practice stress-reduction. The Global Wellness report says, information is shared online? How do children communicate PERFECT EXAMPLES OF THE
online? How do they become good digital citizens?
“the biggest challenges to mental wellness appear to come, DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES IN SAMMY SEAU WITH CERTIFICATES
not from the technology itself, but from the added pressures Cultivate and nurture the human spirit. As technology THE SENIOR SCHOOL.
and pace of life in the digital age.” Children are always rapidly advances, real-world human experiences are declining.
accessible, responsive to their peers, and use social media to Encourage your children to play, create, be curious, and dream.
compare themselves to others. When parents introduce kids to CHRISTIAN ZACHARIASSEN
PRINCIPAL, SENIOR SCHOOL
STRATHMORE SINGERS - MANU
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