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APRIL 2019
No.
1
QUAD
IN THIS ISSUE
HEADMASTER’S
MESSAGE 2
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS 6
BROMAD 8
EOTC WEEK 14
GREAT SCOTS 34
ARCHIVES 36
QUAD APRIL 2019
No. CALENDAR DATES
1
TERM 2
Mon 29 April Mon 3 June
Term 2 Begins Queen’s Birthday
ANZAC Service College Closed
Fri 3 May Tue 4 June
Prep School, Staff Professional
Mothers to School Development Day
Thu 9 May Tue 11 June
2 Headmaster’s Message 10 Artist in Residence
College Info Evening SCPA meeting
4 Board Update 13 Gibb House
Fri 10 May Fri 14 June
4 Chaplain’s Chat 14 EOTC Week Experience Yr 9 Day Experince afternoon for
6 Our Achievements 28 Rata Studios Girls at Scots College
Tue 14 May
7 BP Business Challenge 31 SCOBA Update SCPA AGM Wed 19 June
Yr 13 Mothers and
8 BROMAD 36 From the Archives Fri 17 May
Sons Dinner
Prep Cross Country
Thu 20 June
Wed 22 May
SCOBA Debate
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Pg./1
HEADMASTER'S MESSAGE
Co-education at College
Scots College Head Boy
It is now a little over a year since our announcement that we THERE IS NO First and foremost, it is an
were going to introduce girls in the Senior School at Scots in honour to be serving as the
DOUBT IN OUR
2020 and a lot has happened. Our Future Focussed learning Head Prefect of the College
strategy has been well received and we have now restructured MINDS THAT THE THE MCKINNON BUILDING
for 2019.
our curriculum management, retimetabled and introduced TIME FOR THIS
Term 1 has raced by, and
a new programme at Year 11. The McKinnon Block is well CHANGE IS NOW the boys are straight into the
underway and on schedule to be completed in November,
AND THAT IT WILL swing of things. Particular
ready for 2020. FLOOR PLAN: GROUND FLOOR
BE OF BENEFIT TO mention has to be given
There was immediate interest in girls’ places following the to the awesome athletics
BOTH THE YOUNG
announcement and we have had a steady stream of families day, along with the equally
undertaking interviews for the 60 places that are available in WOMEN AND THE great work from all boys in
Years 11, 12 and 13 next year. I have written to all College YOUNG MEN OF THE their respective House Haka Our two sub-goals include
families and asked that they register their interest if they SENIOR SCHOOL IN competitions; haka at its a greater eco-friendly focus
have a daughter they wish to enrol as I expect places will fill electrifying best.
PREPARING THEM and a stronger Supporter’s
quickly following the marketing campaign launched at the Club drive. Potential eco-
TO THRIVE IN My vision for 2019 is all
start of March. I would also like to encourage any Old Boys friendly initiatives include
about getting the boys to put
who wish to consider this to contact us asap. We have also THEIR FUTURES beach cleans and trap setting
their values into action. An
had our first enrolments in boarding and from international for the predator free 2050
example of a value I stand
students. Virtutem Paret Doctrina campaign.
for is kindness. Converting
In the interim we have designed the new girls uniform and this value into kindness The start of the term has
commenced work around the sporting and cultural options GRAEME YULE
towards others can be as been really positive. With the
we wish to offer as well as looking at our EOTC programme. HEADMASTER simple as greeting a fellow fantastic prefect group this
To assist us in our planning we have had staff visit us from St student walking through the year I am confident that as
Paul’s Collegiate and had regular meetings with both St Paul’s FLOOR PLAN: LEVEL 1 corridor. Or praising the good a College we will keep this
and Kings College. Recently I visited Barker College in Sydney work done by somebody, in momentum going to the end
SENIOR UNIFORM
with Middle School Principal Matt Allen and Aitken House or outside the classroom. of the year.
Dean Adrian Slack to look at their transition to co-education.
The prefect team has
Later in the year we have scheduled sessions for staff, current GEORGE SLADDEN
created the goal to build an HEAD PREFECT
students and parents to update them on the changes for next
environment at the College
year. Meetings will be held with year groups of the boys who
that actively shows unity
will enter the co-ed Senior School next year to further outline
and positivity. We have also
the reasons for the change and the culture we wish to create.
formed two more tangible
Currently we are in the process of appointing a new Deputy sub-goals that will help
Principal who will oversee the girls in the College as well as to further promote this
other senior leadership portfolios. environment.
Our announcement has been overwhelmingly well received
by all sectors of our community and we are committed to
ensuring that this change is well managed.
Pg./3
A CO-EDUCATIONAL SENIOR SCHOOL FROM 2020
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
2018 THE PIPE BAND IN ACTION
Board Chaplain’s Academic Pipe Band’s
Update Chat Results Success
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// GRADE 4A NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
The Board has had a busy In Matthew chapter 7 Jesus uses the illustration of a wise IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME It has been an incredibly busy win the Juvenile section of
start to the year, kicking builder building on a strong foundation and a foolish builder start to 2019 for the Scots the competition.
off with the second of our building on sand. This lesson is often shared with me in jest as College Pipe Band. For the
Scots College In our preparation for
strategy sessions in late the Miramar Peninsula is known for its sandy make up. (last year in parenthesis) band, the competition season
Nationals at the end of
January. We use this session starts in late January, with
As I’ve watched the foundations for the McKinnon Building be Pass Rate 96.4% (75%) March, the band was asked
to fine tune our plans for the annual Turakina Highland
laid, it has become apparent that Scots is indeed a house built Average 33 (33) Points to open children’s television
the year, which had been put games. This event saw a
on the rock. show “What Now?” This was
together some months earlier developing Scots College
a fantastic opportunity for
following our August strategy It was amazing to watch the foundations go down. I estimated Pipe Band walk away with
all of the bandsmen involved
session. There is a lot the steel piles to be three stories high before they started the Juvenile band trophy.
and saw the Pipe Band
happening at the College this screwing them into the ground. I later learnt that once those
This was followed by the perform for the nation.
year and the Board is mindful of the need for us to stay on three stories were in, another pile (the same length) was fused NCEA Pipe in the Park competition.
course with strategy implementation and to provide support on top and they continued to screw into the ground in search The National Competition
This event would see the
and guidance to the management team in the implementation of the rock. The McKinnon building goes six stories down so Scots College Decile 8-10 was held in Dunedin this
return of Scots College Old
process. it can be built on a firm foundation. (last year in parenthesis) Schools Nationally year. A small, but well-
Boy Dominic Coffin, who
Level 1 91% (96%) 92% (84%) practiced band performed in
The most visible evidence of change going on at present is in When we talk about developing all round character, this relies served admirably as the snare
the Grade 4A and Juvenile
the area known as Gibb North, and at the back of the College on a strong foundation. This foundation may not be easy to Merit drummer helping the band to
competitions. It is with pride
grounds with the ongoing construction of the McKinnon find. As a College we need to dig deep together. Endorsements 60% (50%) 54% (35%) win the Grade 4 competition.
that I can report that the
building. The demolition of Gibb North to make way for the Excellence The band would like to
Scots College Pipe Band
new staffroom which we hope to have completed by mid May AS I’VE WATCHED THE FOUNDATIONS Endorsements 22% (18%) 21% (20%) publicly thank Dominic for
are the Grade 4A National
to enable staff to vacate the Hub, and allow Senior Students FOR THE MCKINNON BUILDING BE Level 2 95% (96%) 95% (89%) his assistance in this.
Champions for 2019. It has
to regain their patch. The McKinnon Building will take this
LAID IT HAS BECOME APPARENT THE Merit The band was able to been 32 years since this
year to be constructed and when that comes onstream it will Endorsements 42% (42%) 43% (32%) compete at home for the happened last, and is an
provide much needed classrooms and specialist rooms for the SCOTS IS INDEED A HOUSE BUILT ON
Excellence Regional competition. This amazing achievement for the
expanded roll from 2020 onwards. THE ROCK Endorsements 22% (19%) 22% (18%) was held here at Scots boys involved.
What is not as visible but nevertheless is just as important DAVID JACKSON Level 3 92% (96%) 91% (83%) College, coinciding with the
IAN LESLIE
is the rollout of the new Year 11 curriculum. The Board has COLLEGE CHAPLAIN bienniel College Gala Day. PIPE BAND MANAGER
Merit
been right behind this initiative as we see it as a key platform Endorsements 42% (32%) 47% (35%) Again, the band was able to
for what students need to learn going forward. The Board is
Excellence
very appreciative of the efforts of the Senior School Principal Endorsements 13% (19%) 15% (19%)
Mr Christian Zachariassen, who has overseen this project and
UE 91% 92%) 91% (61%)
ensured that the transition has been as seamless as possible.
Since my last report in the Quad, we have welcomed two new *These results exclude IB students
members onto the board in the form of Steven McJorrow
and Jo Healey. Both Stephen and Jo bring particular skills to
the board table that we need and their contribution is already
proving valuable. Further appointments are planned this year
to keep us active with respect to board succession.
PHILIP POPPE
BOARD OF GOVERNORS,
Pg./5
CHAIRMAN
THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE MCKINNON BUILDING SCOTS COLLEGE PIPE BAND AFTER
WINNING GRADE 4A AT NATIONALS
Year 11
ACHIEVEMENTS
Student Business
Achievements ISAAC SAILO Challenge MAEA TEMA-SCHMIDT, VALENTINE PARKER, PATTY BLACKMAN, CHESTER BODMAN,
NAM HA, JACK VAN BOHEEMAN, ALEX SCHOFIELD PRESENT TO OLD BOY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Oli Dunbar (Y8) was Alex Paulsen (Y12), At the start of term one as part of our Future Focussed WHAT DID THE STUDENTS DO?
selected for the NZ Junior Benjamin Old (Y12), Learning strategy, all our Year 11 students participated in In just three days the students:
Squash team to play a two Oskar Van Hattum (Y13), the BP Business Challenge. The BP Business Challenge is a • Learn how to come up with an idea for a business
test series against Australia Kris Naicker (Y12), unique 3-day experiential learning programme that develops • Form a virtual company with Directors roles
Joseph Lee (Y12), Finn skills, understandings and attitudes about how a successful • Devise a product which solves a problem
Junior Floorball placed
O’Connor and Adam business operates and connects the students with their local • Research the product, target market and competition
2nd at the national Junior
Hillis (Y13) represented business community. • Develop a business plan
Floorball Tournament
NZ in the recent Oceania • Present their business plan to the judges
With brilliant ideas, strong business plans, and solid
U17 Football Championships
presentations, the 120 students who took part in BP Business ON DAY 1 THE STUDENTS:
and have qualified for the ETHAN WEBSTER-NONU, SAGE SHAW-TAIT AND RODERICK SOLO
SENIOR SCHOOL Challenge 2019 have proven there is huge talent for creative •Make a team and participate in team building activities
upcoming World Cup.
Aidan Christians (Y11) entrepreneurship in our school. •Brainstorm like crazy about some great
was selected for the AFL Roderick Solo (Y13), (and not so great) product ideas
The programme is run by two external facilitators who have
National Junior Development Sage Shaw-Tait (Y13) •Pick a product idea (preferably a great one)
practical business experience and a background in working
squad in 2018. and Ethan Webster-Nonu and create a business outline
with young people.
(Y13) were selected for the •Present the business outline to the wider group
Edward Osei-Nketia New Zealand Schools team Paul Newsom, the school engagement officer for the
(Y12) won the National Club BP Challenge, said “Students walk away with a learning ON DAY 2 THE STUDENTS:
that won the World Rugby 7s
Senior Men’s 100m in a time experience that is practical and calls on the experience of •Learn the nitty gritty bits: business strategy,
Tournament.
of 10.64. Edward also placed those that have gone before them. The judges walk away with marketing, production, financial management
1st at the Australian U20 Isaac Sailo (Y13) was •Use this knowledge to create a business plan
a rewarding experience of giving back, and many go on to
100m race in Sydney with a selected for the Fiji Schools •Take ownership of a specific area of the business
provide further mentoring to these students.”
time of 10.60. Rugby 7s team.
On the final day the students delivered their ideas to judges ON DAY 3 THE STUDENTS:
William Thompson (Y11) DARREN PATRICK, JESSE MORGAN AND RUSSELL HIRST
made up of various business leaders, all of whom were Scots •Make a final business plan
won gold in the National Old Boys, detailing expected customers, prices, strengths and •Present to judges about the team’s business
Junior 3m diving board event. weaknesses. The judges were impressed with the quality of and why it’s awesome
work from all the groups. But eventually there could only be •Reflect on what they’ve learnt.
Darren Patrick (Y13),
Russell Hirst (Y13) and two winners, Eco Homes and Carrera Brothers’. DANIEL DYER
YEAR 11 PROGRAMME
Jesse Morgan (Y12) COORDINATOR
were selected for the NZ U19
Men’s National Floorball team
Senior Futsal placed
2nd at the National Futsal
LOUIS CRAIG, FRANCESCO PETANGA, AADITYA GUPTA, SAMUEL MOORE, MICHELE PETANGA,
Tournament CAMPBELL KIDD, ALESSANDRO PETANGA TOM BLOOMFIELD, LUCCA TUFFERY
ALEX PAULSEN, OSKAR VAN HATTUM, ADAM HILLIS, BENJAMIN
OLD, JOSEPH LEE, KRIS NAICKER AND FINN O’CONNOR Pg./7
THE HIGHLIGHT OF BROMAD IS
ALWAYS SCOTS GOT TALENT AND
THIS YEAR WE HAD TWO!
Summer
Tournament
BROMAD Week
JUNYEOP LEE (Y12), NIKLAS BEST (Y12) AND JACK ARCHIBALD (Y12)
THE SRI LANKAN DANCE ACADEMY
BROMAD is over for another year. This week was a real SUPREME AWARD We have had a growing number of students competing during
example of the way the arts draws people together and Ruben Marull – Classical guitar Summer Tournament Week and is has been pleasing to see
provides the opportunity to share perspectives and express some fantastic results come through. Highlights of the week
MOST OUTSTANDING
identity. were Year 13 Josh Mallett who placed 5th in his A final of the
GROUP
U18 single sculls and the Senior Futsal Team who placed 2nd
We had a great week celebrating our own talent and Empty Room (Band featuring
after a hard fought final against St Thomas losing in a penalty-
dedication to the arts, and we were also inspired by Jack Archibald, Niklas Best and
shoot out. Students and supporters crowded the sidelines at
performances of others. Junyeop Lee)
ASB for the Futsal final, showing strong support for the boys
Old Boy and stand-up comedian Joe Daymond began the MOST OUTSTANDING in what was a tough game. Results:
week. Joe was Head of Mawson House in 2013 and he was SOLOIST
JUNIOR FLOORBALL – 2nd
joined on the couch, Graham Norton style, by Mawson Dean, Charlie Dundon – Street dancer
SENIOR FLOORBALL – 4th
Callum Brookes and Tutors, Geoff Hall and Rebecca Milne.
About to leave us to spend time with her family, this event HIGHLY COMMENDED HUGO RACHAKARAKIJ (Y7) JUNIOR FUTSAL – 17th (winners of the Bowl)
SEBASTIAN HEINE-
confirmed for us all that Rebecca has a career option in Cullen Tran – Pianist SHELDRAKE (Y7) SENIOR FUTSAL – 2nd
comedy. ROWING – a number of really encouraging results.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
The most notable result was Josh Mallett 5th
The Sri Lankan Dance Academy starring our own Year 13, Alex Usher – Pianist and vocalist
in a final of the U18 single sculls.
Sakila Wanigasinghe, were hugely well received by the boys. JUDGES’ SPECIAL TENNIS – 7th
Our honoured guests were Mrs Dayani Gonsalkorale, the AWARD VOLLEYBALL (div 3) – 9th
founder of the group and her husband, Dr Nihal Gonsalkorale Sebastian Heine-Sheldrake –
RUBEN MARULL (Y12) WATER POLO (NISS div 2) – 4th
whose son Nishan left the College in 1996. Comedian
A big thank you to the many staff and parents behind the
We were blown away by the amazing sound of the NZ School AUDIENCE CHOICE scenes enabling our boys to compete and train for these
of Music Big Band directed by the legendary Rodger Fox. The
AWARD tournaments
jazz boys were also lucky enough to have a really inspirational
Hugo Rachakarakij – Vocalist
workshop with Rodger and the benefit of that was evident GEOFF HALL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,
when the boys performed in out TGIF concert on Friday. CO-CURRICULAR
Thanks again to The
The highlight of BROMAD is always Scots' Got Talent and
Penthouse Cinema and Café
this year we had two! Scots Prep’s Got Talent showcased the OLD BOY JOE DAYMOND
for very generous support of
talents of our smallest students. Winners were:
this event. See you again for ALEX USHER (Y8)
Nathan Hu (Y3) – pianist (Junior Syndicate winner)
our rebranded SOMAD 2020!
Christian Lobb (Y4) – pianist (Senior Syndicate winner)
Jayden Dickison (Y6)– drummer (Supreme award winner) CLAIRE HALL
ARTS CO-ORDINATOR
These three boys also performed at Scots' Got Talent for
Christchurch. Koha from this event plus a mufti collection that
day helped us raise $4,000 for the Christchurch Branch of
Red Cross.
We were treated to a number of high quality performances
and the evening ended with the Strathmore Singers, the
Prefects, Maori and Pasifika students group, international SCOTS COLLEGE ROWING TEAM PARADE THROUGH CAMBRIDGE
students and some of our Muslim students dedicating a TOWNSHIP IN THE BUILD UP TO THE AON MAADI CUP 2019
heartfelt performance of the Hollies’ classic He Ain’t Heavy to
CHARLIE DUNDON (Y9) the people of Christchurch.
CULLEN TRAN (Y11)
ANDREW MOORE (Y13)
JAYDEN DICKISON (Y6)
Pg./9
THROUGHOUT THE MID 80S I WAS ALSO
A WORKING ACTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER
(I HAVE PERFORMED IN 30 OR SO STAGE
PRODUCTIONS, AND CHOREOGRAPHED AND
DIRECTED A SMALLER NUMBER)
Artist in Residence Staff in Profile: Alan Smith
PHOTOGRAPHER AND OLD BOY ANTONY NOBILO
The Artist in Residency Since Scots he has built over from various photography WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECT AND
programme welcomed its 20 years of experience as masters. I have been able Year 12 student Jesse ALAN SMITH WITH CHARLIE BATCHELOR AND WHAT WERE YOU LIKE AT HIGH SCHOOL?
CHESTER BODMAN IN HIS YEAR 11 MATHS CLASS
sixth resident, Antony Nobilo, a photographer with time to offer experiences from Morgan, undertook a small My favourite subject was mathematics, but I did enjoy learning
and what a pleasure to be spent in London, Amsterdam a commercial angle which project photographing the almost anything. I have no opinion of what I was like at high
hosting an Old Boy too. and for the past two years has hopefully offered the Scots uniform from 1930 school, but I am sure plenty of others might have strong
he has been based in boys an insight into life as a using the original College opinions (good and bad), including my past teachers.
Antony attended Scots
Sydney. Antony has been current professional who has buildings as a backdrop.
College from 1985 to 1998. WHAT IS YOUR KEY TIP FOR A STUDENT
fortunate enough to work been able to harness new
While at Scots he was Antony has generously STUDYING MATHEMATICS AND ROBOTICS?
with a wide range of clients technology from an art and
Sportsman of the Year and donated five prints from his Break things down into manageable pieces. Don’t try to do
photographing everything film background.”
won the House Shield as a Camera collection to the everything in your head; getting information and ideas written
from fashion catalogues for
Prefect and Head of Uttley During his residency Antony College to also be hung in the down in a logic manner is really useful.
in-store posters for Tata
House. A keen photographer also commissioned a portrait McKinnon Building, adding to
India, wedding magazine WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST REWARDING AND
during his latter years at of his Headmaster Mr I the impressive collection of
editorial projects in the MOST CHALLENGING ABOUT WORKING IN
Scots he was constantly McKinnon and wife Mrs J art from the College’s Artist
Bahamas, Maldives and EDUCATION?
taking photographs and still McKinnon which will be in Residence programme.
Portugal, editorial shoots Helping students discover their passions is one of the most
sees various themes running hung in the new McKinnon
for Gucci in London shot in rewarding aspects of being a teacher. One of the more
through his work today. Building once opened. Check out Antony’s portfolio
Westminster Abbey as well challenging aspects is the pace of change, but education is
of work online at:
as in Paris for Chanel in the Upon discovering the TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF not alone in that.
IT’S GREAT TO Coco Chanel apartment. impressive College archives
www.antonynobilostudios.com
I left school at the end of Year 12 (6th Form, as it was then)
BE BACK. TO He has also photographed collection Antony, alongside to become a trainee accountant. After a couple of years I left A HIGHLIGHT FROM YOUR TIME AT SCOTS
BE HONEST THE for New Zealand Women’s that career to become a hairdresser (owning my own salon SO FAR?
Weekly in New York, Venice at one stage). Throughout the mid 80s I was also a working The highlight for me has been getting to know a great bunch
SCHOOL HAS MANY of dedicated colleagues, and enthusiastic students.
and London. actor and choreographer (I have performed in 30 or so stage
NEW MODERN productions, and choreographed and directed a smaller
Antony visited the College WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT YOURSELF
CLASSROOMS BUT number).
SINCE BECOMING A TEACHER?
during March, spending
IT FEELS LIKE two weeks with students In the late 80s I decided to make a big change and went to I have learned that it is more important to put energy into
YESTERDAY THAT in all three schools. University to study Mathematics, Computer Science and WHO we teach rather than WHAT we teach at school.
I WAS HERE. Working closely with German. This was the start of transitioning into Secondary
WHAT’S SOMETHING THAT WE DON’T KNOW
HOD of Art, Matt Jarry, Teaching. At this time I was the director of a theatre school
LOTS OF GREAT ABOUT YOU?
Antony shares “Matt has of some 300+ students and teaching the continuing education
MEMORIES FROM I have taught in schools in Fiji, Singapore, England, Malaysia
excellent photography drama course at the same university where I was studying. In
and Australia for the past two decades, but am happy to have
MY 13 YEARS history knowledge so the early to mid 90s I began my teaching career. By this time
had the opportunity to come back home to New Zealand.
HERE has guided the students I was married (to Sheree) with three daughters. In the late 90s
with top-level references my family and I decided to start the international phase of our WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE
lives, teaching and living in Fiji, Singapore, England, Malaysia YOU’VE RECEIVED?
CAPTIONS and Australia. We continued that adventure for the best part You only get one life, so don’t become a spectator, become a
TOP LEFT of 20 years, gaining great experience in the International
JESSE MORGAN (Y12) DRESSED IN A 1930S SCOTS UNIFORM 1998 - PREFECTS participant in life.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY ANTONY Baccalaureate system. Sheree and I are members of the
TOP CENTRE B A KATTERSON, N G TYLER, A J NOBILO, R J HOBBS, C CHIEN, International Baccalaureate Educator Network – we are both
CURRENT HEADMASTER GRAEME YULE AND WIFE MARIA YULE WITH FORMER
HEADMASTER IAN MCKINNON, WIFE JENNY AND ANOTNY NOBILO
J R CHURCHILL, J M WHITE (HEAD PREFECT), MR I D MCKINNON,
S C REEVES, M R ANDERSON, A MENZIES
workshop leaders; Sheree is also a school evaluator, and I am
Pg./11
TOP RIGHT a curriculum reviewer.
THE BELLTOWER PHOTOGRAPHED BY ANTONY DURING HIS VISIT
I HAVE STARTED A BIG PUSH FOR
OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARE HIGHLY THE GIBB CUP COMPETITION TO
MOTIVATED, RESILIENT, RISK-TAKERS THAT GIVE SOME ENJOYMENT WITHIN
REPRESENT THE EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE THEY HAVE BOARDING AND TO GET THE BOYS
HAD IN THEIR SENIOR YEARS AT SCOTS COLLEGE A BREAK FROM THEIR SCHOOL
WORK AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
International Students Gibb House
2018 LEAVERS SUCCESS
TOM YAN
Hello, my name is Blake Hi, I’m Harry Bark, a new Hello, I’m Rihito Ochi from
(International Prefect, 2018)
Driehuis and I am the Head Year 13 boarder and I have Japan. I am in Year 11 and
University of Auckland of Gibb House for 2019. I am recently moved down from I’m going to play rugby at
Bachelor of Commerce surrounded by many other Westlake Boys High School in Scots College.
(Finance & Economics) great Year 13 boys who will Auckland.
I came here as an exchange
Badminton, Chinese Culture, be beside me for this journey
I have come to Scots College student from Toin Gakuen
Esports, Chinese Student and I’m sure it will be a
this year to follow my dreams in Japan, which is a brother
Association clubs memorable year for them as
of becoming a professional school of Scots. Two years
RAYMOND CHEN well as my other brothers
footballer as I was offered ago, I visited Scots College as
University of Auckland throughout boarding.
a spot in the Wellington an exchange student for two
Bachelor of Commerce Just a little bit about myself. I have been at Scots College Phoenix Football Academy. weeks. I stayed at a homestay
(Economics) since 2016 arriving in Year 10 making this my 4th year I choose Scots College due and the time I spent at Scots
Chinese Student Association, at Scots and within the Boarding House. I have come up to the excellent reputation was a special experience.
Rugby, Futsal clubs from a small town in the region of Central Otago known as of the school as well as the The students and teachers
RICKY LIAO
Alexandra, so the move has been a big change moving from positive feedback I had heard were very nice to me and
University of Auckland the countryside to the city life. I am quite into football as I from other boarders. very friendly. That is one of
Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies) originally moved up to attend the Wellington Phoenix Football the reasons why I decided to
I have really enjoyed the
Academy but have generally fitted into the Scots College ways come to Scots College.
Cantonese Student Association, positive environment at the
YEAR 13 INTERNATIONAL LEAVERS 2018 – TONY LIU, TOM YAN, TAOTAO LIU, and the Boarding House pretty well. Boarding and Scots have
RICKY LIAO, EPARAMA SAILO, RAYMOND CHEN, ABSENT – CALVIN HARRIS Paint ball clubs school and how everyone My best experience so-far
provided me with great opportunities to learn and grow as a
TAOTAO LIU seems to be a part of a is Athletics Day. This is
person both in my academics and on the sports field.
Monash University, Melbourne brotherhood. Starting a new because, I had a great time
2018 was an extremely an extremely high level of This special cohort has Gibb House has started off great in 2019 with events like school I didn’t think was with my friends, I saw many
Bachelor of Commerce
successful year for English literacy. The College mirrored many graduating Gibb Cup as well as the annual Round The Bays Run that took going to be easy, but with the fantastic races, jumps and
(International Business)
International Students, is extremely proud of their classes that have gone before place on the 17th of February that many of the boys attended help of the boarding staff other kinds of events by
one of those reasons being accomplishments. them and many more to TONY LIU
and gave it a great shot. This year’s goals within the College and my boarding peers I have students.
the academic success of follow. Our International Melbourne University
Various universities are all about positivity and inclusivity. I have started a big been able to settle in with no
our departing Year 13s Students are highly Bachelor of Engineering Gibb House is a very good
around the world require a push for the Gibb Cup competition to give some enjoyment problems.
and the subsequent higher motivated, resilient, risk- (Computer Software) environment for me because I
prescribed minimum level within boarding and to get the boys a break from their school
education pathways they takers that represent the Food hunter, Chess, I really enjoy the activities can talk or do something with
of achievement in their Year work and other commitments. Although it is only the start,
are now headed on. We had excellent experience they Badminton clubs that we boarding students my friends at any time and
13 studies for entrance to there is much more to come in Gibb House.
seven graduates in 2018 have had in their senior get up to throughout the we have set rules that give us
their courses. Even more CALVIN HARRIS
This year will pass by, as quickly as my last three years have week as they help me grow a healthy life. Also, we have a
who all gained University years at Scots College. We Wake Forest University
impressively, five of our and before we know it universities, scholarships and any plans strong relationships with new lot of events in Gibb house.
Entrance from their Year 13 will continue to celebrate Communications Degree
seven 2018 graduates gained each boy will have for their life after school will be on top of peers. Activities such as the I look forward to the year
courses; the International past and future successes; Football Scholarship (top 10
entry into globally ranked us. Gibb-cup, weekend walks and ahead.
Baccalaureate Diploma and the class of 2018 University ranked university for football)
universities that had a tough sports at night have helped
NCEA Level 3. By receiving pathways are as follows: BLAKE DRIEHUIS RIHITO OCHI
entrance requirement. The EPARAMA SAILO HEAD OF GIBB HOUSE, me feel at home. YEAR 11
their University Entrance
other students are Eparama University – unconfirmed YEAR 13
qualification they have MARC CAPSTICK, HARRY BARK
Sailo and Calvin Harris who DEAN OF INTERNATIONAL Intending on playing rugby YEAR 13
demonstrated commitment to
are following sporting careers STUDENTS while studying in Japan
study, depth in knowledge in
to supplement their university
a range of subject areas and
studies.
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Y10 - ZAK DENBY ATTEMPTS TO DROP A BEAN
EOTC Week
BAG INTO THE TARGET FROM HIGH UP
Y11 - APPROACHING THE
MAKARA PEAK SUMMIT
Y12 - GROUP 4 COMPLETING THE RAFT BUILDING
CHALLENGE AT GREAT BARRIER ISLAND Y9 - THE BOYS TRAVERSE DOWN
THE WHANGANUI RIVER
18 MAR - FRI 22 MARCH
YEAR 7
Wellington based
cultural activites
YEAR 8 Y11 - STUDENTS SPENT HALF DAY CANYONING IN RAGLAN
Nelson Lakes
National Park,
Outdoor Pursuits
Centre
YEAR 9
Whanganui River
3 Night Kayak/ Y11 - A SWING BRIDGE ALONG
Tongariro Northern Y12 - JOHN MITCHELL, WATERFALL
THE 10KM ESCARPMENT TRACK
Circuit JUMPING AT TAWHAI FALLS, TONGARIRO
NATIONAL PARK
YEAR 10
Makahika, Outdoor
Pursuits Centre
YEAR 11
Wellington Y7 - BEING DOUSED IN COLOUR WITH
Walkways, A HOLI FESTIVAL COLOUR RUN
Paekakariki
Escarpment,
Kapiti Island trek,
Mount Kaukau,
Red Rocks
Rimutaka Rail Y13 AND Y9 WITH SCOTS STAFF UNITED IN SOLIDARITY
Trail Mountain IN CIVIC SQUARE TO OBSERVE THE NATIONAL 2 MINUTE
SILENCE FOR CHRISTCHURCH
Bike Expedition/
Makara Peak
Raglan Rock, Y13 - GETTING TO GRIPS WITH
canyoning, glow THE CLIMBING WALL AT FERGS
Y12 - HENRY TATE, NIK BEST AND YUSEI
worm canyoning, TADA ABOUT TO GET CHANGED INTO THIER
caving and rock DIVING GEAR
climbing Y8 - OLIVER ALBISTON JUMPING OFF A 5 METRE
PAMPER POLE - NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED!
YEAR 12
Great Bar rier
Island, Outdoors
Pursuits Centre
Tongariro, Outdoors
Pursuits Centre
Island Bay,
PADI Open Water
Dive Certificate
YEAR 13
Wellington based
activites and Y8 - OUT ON LAKE ROTOITI TESTING OUT THEIR RAFT
leadership conference
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PREP SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL/MIKE HANSEN Head
of Prep Mandy
Role modelling - School Patrick MANDY PATRICK WITH HER FAMILY
looking, learning Term one has been a great It was for a fundraiser for the Kia ora Scots families! TELL US A
and imitating term this year and has set the McKinnon Building which is My name is Mandy Patrick LITTLE BIT ABOUT
standard for what the Prep currently in building progress. and I am the new Assistant YOURSELF
boys can do. Principal in the Prep School. I was born in Hamilton and
On the 1st of March we had
grew up in a small town just
It has been a very busy term the Prep School Athletics day. Before stating this new
Boys learn in a variety of settings and from a range of people. with boys and parents are declining it is important to provide out of Auckland on the West
with EOTC for all year levels All the boys participated in position, I was Year 1
Schools function as a way to educate and build knowledge quality role modelling whenever possible. Displaying a passion Coast. I have been teaching
and lots of field trips. Year 5 long jump, high jump, vortex, Coordinator in a school of
and fundamental skills, whereas at home children learn about for reading, problem solving and having fun at home will allow for 18 years.
and 6 went on camp, which quoits, cricket ball throw over 2,000 students in Hong
family culture, values and real world situations. However, role our boys to see value in these areas and emulate them. Having is the most enjoyable part of and capture the flag. In the Kong. This IB through school WHAT DO YOU
modelling transcends across both school and home. Like quality discussions, inquiring and embracing mistakes allows the year. Year 5 went to Otaki afternoon we had sprints. It was a dynamic learning FIND MOST
sponges, children eagerly soak up behavioral and personality for boys to learn to be inquisitive and be risktakers in life. REWARDING AND
Forks and Year 6 went to the was a beautiful day and lots environment for the students
traits from their surroundings. Boys unknowingly behave or act MOST CHALLENGING
At Scots, Prep School boys have a range of role models to South Island, Marlborough of fun. and teachers. Being at this
like the person they look up to, learn appropriate behaviour ABOUT WORKING IN
look up too. Homeroom teachers, specialist teachers, Deans, Sounds, Mistletoe Bay. The school for 10 years has EDUCATION?
and try to gain admirable qualities from them. According to a All year levels in the Prep
Principals and older boys in the Middle and Senior Schools Junior syndicate had an enabled me to have a solid The most rewarding thing
study conducted by the Los Angeles County Department of school were also able to
all have a responsibility to model preferred behaviours and action-packed week of EOTC knowledge of the IB PYP for me would be the whole
Health, children with positive role models are more motivated go into the city as part of
admirable qualities. Alongside curriculum, boys are taught including a sleepover at programme. Prior to this I learning community. I love
and have a higher drive to achieve, a higher self-esteem and the Capital E National Arts
to be better human beings through the modelling of the IB school, a trip to the helipad taught in the Bay of Plenty, the interactions that we all
are better at academics. They are better at understanding Festival. We watched three
Learner profiles, for example through reflection when social and a walk to Ataturk Park. Hamilton and England. have everyday with students,
their priorities in life and balancing themselves accordingly. shows each and enjoyed our
interactions breakdown and manners like opening doors for Also, both year 6 classes went to teachers and into our
Over 95% of a boy’s behaviour is learned by imitation or cultural day in the city. My family and I returned in
other people. on a field trip to Avalon park community. I love that we
modelling of those around him which is why it is so important July to settle our roots back
for their Unit of Inquiry about Term 1 has been a fun term
for the adults in a boys life to display principled, positive and The importance placed on service and helping others is into New Zealand life. I have are all learning side by side.
what makes a great public and we hope the next term is
reflective behaviours. another aspect of positive role modelling so that our boys three boys aged 4, 2 and 8 Everyday I learn something
space. even better.
will continue to serve others as they grow older. Examples months. This is very busy at new whether from a teacher
American novelist James Baldwin stated that “children have On the 23rd of February we times but being back in New but, more often our students.
of service in the Prep School include the environmental club, CHARLIE GIBSON SCARLETT
never really been very good at listening to their elders, but had a whole school event in HEAD OF PREP SCHOOL Zealand has meant we can
beach clean ups, raising money for charities, volunteering The most challenging thing
they have never failed to imitate them”. Because the boys the hall and front field. enjoy the beaches, parks and
and the current ‘Be a tidy kiwi initiative’ that the boys have is the pressure we often put
in our care are watching us all the time, our actions, beliefs, It was the Scots Gala. many wonderful events which
undertaken. These are providing the boys with real life on ourselves as educators. It
and attitudes become integrated into the boy’s way of being, There were food stalls take place in Wellington over
examples of how to be principled, have positive behaviours is difficult to press the pause
therefore, it is very important that we are very intentional and knick knack stalls. the summer.
and develop character. button and take time for
about what behaviours we model to them. However, being a
positive role model requires effort, fore-thought, and self- WHAT WAS YOUR ourselves. Education is a job
MIKE HANSEN
PRINCIPAL, FAVOURITE SUBJECT that is always evolving, and
control for most adults. In a society where adults are time 2018 PREP
PREP SCHOOL AT SCHOOL? it can be challenging to stay
poor due to work commitments and where face to face time SCHOOL LEADERS
My favourite subject at current.
Charlie Gibson Scarlett school was science, in
Head Boy particular biology because MANDY PATRICK
at the time I wanted to ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,
Jack Stirling
PREP SCHOOL
Community Leader be a physiotherapist. My
Archie Ferguson other favourite subject was
Zaharias Calavrias
Sports Leader Macarthur House Leader Japanese and out of school I
went to University to extend
Lucas Cai Jayden Dickison my love of Japanese.
Library Leader McKelvie House Leader
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Bay Shadwell Matthew Trolove
YEAR 1 STORYTIME MR HAM AND ALEXANDER MOORE (Y5) IN PE LEON BOWIE (Y12) AND OTTO WILKINSON
Bedding House Leader Potatau House Leader
(Y3) READ TOGETHER IN THE LIBRARYWE HAPPILY RAFTED DOWN
THE RIVER, OVER RAPIDS
AND ALL MANAGED TO STAY
ON BOARD UNTIL WE JUMPED
JESSE TAY (Y2) MATTHEW WANG (Y2)
JOHNNY BARBER AND
WILLIAM SELKIRK (Y3)
JESSE TAY (Y2), EZECKIEL SO’OIALO
(Y2), ZACH MCLANAHAN (Y3), MATTHEW IN FOR A SWIM YEAR 6 BOYS GATHER AROUND THE TABLE FOR A MEAL
WANG (Y2) AND DEREK WU (Y2)
Athletics Day EOTC Y1-3 EOTC Y5 EOTC Y6
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// TUE 19 - FRI 22 FEBRUARY TUE 12 - FRI 15 FEBRUARY TUE 5 - FRI 8 FEBRUARY
On Friday 1st March 2019 Scots Prep held their annual SPACE PLACE had a war. There were signs After a long drive, we arrived On the final day, we tramped Year 6 started the school year off with a bang, going to Queen
Athletics Day. We were fortunate to have been blessed with On Thursday 23 February to help us remember the at Waihonga Lodge, Otaki. around the Arcus Loop, Charlotte Sound on the fourth day of school. Mistletoe Bay has
a warm cloudless day with no wind that helped stimulate we went to Space Place. We ANZAC soldiers. There was named after a farmer who been a highlight of many Year 6 boys in the past and this year
We had a look around and
the boys to perform. After four weeks of PE lessons the went on the bus. We went a star and under the star was used to have a farm there. It did not disappoint. The boys enjoyed wharf jumping, building
then we went to Steve and
boys developed improved technique and skills in all athletic to the Carter Observatory soil from the war. was a 3.4 kilometre walk. It rafts, shooting a bow and arrow, sailing and kayaking. Many
Jen’s house. They had two
disciplines. It was fantastic to witness each boy challenge and watched a movie about MICHAEL WANG (3TB) was hard work but it felt good would agree that the hardest day of the camp was the hike
children, Turtle and Dhawa,
himself aiming to achieve a personal best run, jump or throw. the seasons. We saw models to have done it. from Mistletoe Bay to Anakiwa. For many of the boys, the 12.5
ATATURK MEMORIAL who showed us how to light
of planets and we put them kilometre walk was the first long tramp they had done. Although
Highlight of the day was the healthy competition throughout I saw big rocks. I heard fires and whittle. It was However, the most exciting
in order. We looked at the the scenery was stunning, many found the walk difficult.
the year levels. During the sprints Scots College Y13 sensation kids scream. I felt tired. I really interesting. We ate adventure for me was rafting
sky. I learnt that Neptune is However, when the boys were asked to reflect on the camp,
Fast Eddie (Eddie Osei-Niketia) dropped in to support the boys saw big hills and I heard our morning tea there, then on the Otaki river. We wore
the furthest planet from the many stated how proud they were of finishing the hike.
and give words of encouragement that inspired the boys to stamping feet. I felt happy. I headed back to the lodge. wetsuits and life jackets so
Sun. We had lunch at the
run at their very best. Eddie was also good enough to give the saw kids playing and I heard we were nice and warm. We Camp was not just about all the fun activities but also about
Botanical Gardens. I played During camp we did some
boys and adults a demonstration of his sprinting prowess. kids jumping. I felt jealous happily rafted down the river, learning responsibilities like setting the table, preparing meals
on the octopus. It went really amazing things including
because the Year 1s got to go over rapids and all managed and doing the dishes. Keeping cabins clean and stuffing sleeping
Special thanks must go to the Gap tutors and Year 8 boys who fast and I felt a little dizzy. orienteering, tramping and
in the minivan! to stay on board until we bags into their sacks was also a new experience for some boys.
helped at each event. Thank you to the parents for supporting DEREK WU (2NP) the ‘Flying Kiwi’ where we
jumped in for a swim, we After action packed days the boys sleep well at night.
the boys and to the Scots staff who helped make sure the day ALBIE CAMERON (3TB) all pulled one person in a
YEAR 2 AND 3 walked through a waterfall
ticked along without any hiccups. SPACE PLACE harness up into the air. For The trip ended with a water taxi ride, a play in the fabulous
SLEEP OVER and floated down some of
I went to Space Place. I orienteering, we were split water park in Picton and a calm sail through the Sounds back to
We had a sleep over at the rapids too. We had to
ALISTAIR HAMILTON
watched a video about space. into groups, each group with Wellington. Happy but tired boys reunited with their parents at
PREP SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF PE school. For dinner we had be hauled back up onto the
I liked looking at the model one adult. We each had a the Interislander Ferry Terminal.
fish and chips. Then we set raft after that. Next time, we
planets. sheet of paper with clues
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Total up our bed. After that we might try the Zambesi river, ROSIE ROLAND
about where to find the YEAR 6 TEACHER
watched a movie. It was TIM VORONCHEV (1KB) but no swimming with the
Bedding 19 93 24 68 88 139 431 (4th) different posts that had dot
called Toy Story. I slept next crocs!!!
ATATURK MEMORIAL symbols marked on them. I
Macarthur 94 71 81 101 70 136 553 (1st) to Jack and Edward. In the We went to Ataturk enjoyed walking and looking I really enjoyed camp at
McKelvie 23 78 72 61 81 144 459 (2nd) morning we had breakfast in Memorial. I liked the picnic for clues. Waihoanga Lodge, Otaki and
Potatau 48 106 46 44 85 102 431 (3rd) the art room. My favourite and I liked the walk. It was a I am looking forward to next
part was eating fish and hot day. year on Year 6 camp for more
chips. exciting adventures.
VICTOR HO (1KB)
THOMAS FLEISHER (2NP)
CRICKET DAY ADAM MACKEY 5SL
ATATURK MEMORIAL Years 1 and 2 joined us for a
I saw a dog with no leash. cricket game. We had fun. I
I saw mountains above the played fielder lots of times
sky. I heard birds chirping and I caught five very high
nicely. I heard flies buzzing balls. I played as a batter and
around the tree. I felt sad sometimes I got out. I did
about the ANZAC soldiers. I nine runs because I hit the
felt confused about why they ball very far!
ARPIT BHARDWAY (3TB)
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ADAM MACKEY (Y5)
FROM LEFT: CHRISTIAN LOBB, LUKE STEEL, NOAH FULLJAMES, ETHAN HANNA, JACK SIMONLEHNER, CHARLIE
CHARLIE DICKISON AND THOMAS NYSTORM-COE (ALL Y4) GIBSON SCARLETT, MARCUS COMMISIO
(ALL Y6)MIDDLE SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL/MATT ALLEN
Head of
The Outdoor Middle Middle School
Education School Leaders
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by 3. DECREASED STRESS LEVELS: Term 1 has brought many exciting changes to the school.
the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, When serotonin is released in the brain, it produces feelings Some of the great highlights being Rohit Guthpe’s near
throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch of safety and well-being. 250 cricket runs, the hugely successful Gala, Athletics day,
the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”. along with the not insignificant Structural and Cultural
4. INCREASED MOTIVATION: Kids are naturally
— Mark Twain changes. Athletics was a fun filled day, with brilliant weather.
mobile and geared toward moving around. A 2008 study
All Houses embraced the spirit of the day with chants and
As I sit in my office contemplating what to write about for of kindergartners found “a significant amount” of the kids
support for all the competitors. Cheering in unison when we
this term’s Quad magazine I’m drawn to one of my favourite showed enhanced enthusiasm about learning.
got to watch records crushed by the stellar athlete Eddie
weeks of the year, EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom)
5. BETTER ATTITUDES ABOUT THE Osei-Nketia when running the 100m in just over 10 seconds,
Week! I often think we are the craziest school in the country
ENVIRONMENT: An increase in knowledge causes or watching Tafara Gapare jump a record breaking 1.95m.
because in a single week we send more than 750 students
changes in attitude, which in turn cause changes in behavior. Almost each and every boy competed in an event, resulting
and 80 staff and parents to all parts of the country to push
in an inclusive, positive competition where everyone had a
boundaries, take risks, explore new places and ultimately 6. BETTER OVERALL BEHAVIOUR: “I can’t tell you
fun time.
develop life skills that we believe (in the words of the great how many times teachers have told me that the troublemaker
Mark Twain) enable us to, “Explore, Dream and Discover”. in their classroom becomes the leader in an outdoor setting.” Just like the athletics we were blessed with beautiful weather
on the day of the wonderfully successful Gala. We had many
The reason I say we might be the craziest school in the 7. ENHANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS: great events, like sponge the teacher, or bucketball. All while
country is that in an age where risk, safety and at times, the Students have to lead discussions, contribute their ideas by listening to our talented Pipe Band perform in the Pipe
great unknown are often shied away from or in some sectors, making their voices heard, give each other feedback, and Band competition. Not only did all of the bands perform Gregor Burns Suede Cowley
downright banned, we believe we have a duty to continue to resolve conflicts. excellently but they added tremendously to the positive, Head of Middle School Boarding Leader
educate our students beyond the walls of the classroom. Our
8. INCREASE IN OUTDOOR SKILLS: colourful atmosphere of the day.
staff who are ably led by Peter Connell (Head of EOTC at Hunter Wilson Wonseok Lee
Scots) relish the opportunity to work alongside students in Experience kids get through outdoor education. The College is going through many changes while still Deputy Head of Middle International Leader
challenging, exciting and new activities. The relationships that 9. INCREASED SELF-RELIANCE: A willingness providing a unique, fun schooling experience. We now have School
Adwik Ghosh
are formed outside the classroom cannot be replicated inside to challenge oneself physically and emotionally is an integral 5 periods instead of six, The new gym has been finished, Ietitaia Campbell Aitken House Representativ
the classroom in my view. I have always loved the outdoors component of outdoor programmes, this can enhance self- which was greatly appreciated by many of our sports Sports Leader
and I know that many students excel in these environments teams, and we await next year’s changes, to bring in co-ed Tom Everett
reliance, confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills.
Alexander Heine- Ferguson House Representative
and gain confidence in themselves but also in the people education, we will get a new McKinnon Building and both of
10. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT: A unique form of Sheldrake
around them. We are not only building relationships but these additions will greatly improve our learning and help us Finbar Mallett
education has sprung up uniting the ideas that a) education is Cultural Leader
resilience, responsible risk taking and life long memories. prepare for future work environments. Glasgow House Representative
most effective when paired with experience, and b) knowledge Toby Spackman
An article I read recently on line at bachelorsdegreeonline. Finally I would like to finish by giving a shout-out to our Harry Stew
ought to be used to benefit others. Assembly/Chapel Leader
com outlines 11 proven benefits of learning outdoors. These strong Uttley Year 10 brother Joenah who is bravely battling MacKenzie House Representative
are the key factors why we strongly believe in the EOTC 11. IMPROVED MEMORY: A proven way to improve cancer, we are all sending our thoughts and prayers out to Rohit Guthpe
Sebastian Skelton
recall is to experience something new and unfamiliar, which Academic Leader
programme at Scots and why we also believe it is a real point you. We miss you. Mawson House Representative
of difference for the students and staff. releases dopamine into the hippocampus where memories are Matthew Powell
created. GREGOR BURNS Sam Archibald
Service/Environmental
1. BETTER GRADES: After studying on an outdoor HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Plimmer House Representative
Leader
curriculum basis, students from 11 schools scored higher So, in the words of Kurt Hahn, “there is more in us than we
Kaia Brunning
than students of traditional systems in 72% of assessments in know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps for the rest of our Oli Mears
Smith House Representative
lives we will be unwilling to settle for less”. Prep School Leader
everything from math and science to attendance.
Jonathan Lei
Benjamin Farrand
2. BETTER HEALTH: A study of 10 to 12 year-olds MATT ALLEN Uttley House Representative
PRINCIPAL, ICT Leader
in Australia published in the International Journal of Obesity MIDDLE SCHOOL
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found outdoor education can be a key factor in avoiding
childhood obesity.TWISTED NOTES DIRECTED BY MRS CALVERT
Middle
QUESTIONS
1. What do you like about Scots College so far?
2. What has surprised you the most?
Welcome to the 3. Are you involved in any co-curricular activities?
4. Whats been the biggest challenge? School
Middle School Music
5. What are you excited about this year?
Music is becoming an
increasingly more prominent
part of the Middle School at
Scots. There are a number
of dedicated groups for
Middle School musicians,
and this year there will be
two initiatives designed to
CRISTIAAN BULL (Y10) HANKLE HU (Y9) JACK VIVIAN (Y8) ZACH JOHNSTON (Y7)
highlight and challenge our
students.
1. There are plenty of 1. I love the way classes are 1. I really like the wide 1. That there is such a wide Years 7 to 10 are the perfect
things I like about Scots set and arranged. Teachers variety of personalities of variety of opportunities to time to be learning a musical
College but if I were to pick are interactive with students boys in a school like Scots try and I hope to have a go at instrument. Study after
one it would definitely be and are always approachable as many as possible study have demonstrated STRATHMORE SINGERS DIRECTED BY MR PATTERSON
2. I didn’t realise how
the brotherhood and the way for help at any time during the enormous benefits that
quickly you get to know 2. That it feels a lot like a
that everybody is so kind and a class. They give us lots of learning and playing an
people across the different community - everyone is so
nurturing. chances to communicate instrument or voice can and Jazz Band. Twisted and Thursday mornings from And finally, a new challenge
year groups. Being in Smith friendly
with them about our learning, have on maturing brains. Notes rehearses at Tuesday 8am till 8.40am. In addition, from Mr Allen and the Middle
2. The facilities and all the House has been great for
issues and problems. 3. My favourite sports are Many of our students have lunchtime and is directed by many Middle School students School leaders. The entire
opportunities that I have had that!
cricket and hockey and I’ve taken up the challenge of Mrs Calvert. are members of the more school will have a chance
in so short of time of being 2. That I can learn so
3. I play football, joined the chess club to play developing the discipline advanced Scots Orchestra, to sing their hearts out at
here. much from all the things that Mrs Calvert is also the
basketball, futsal, and like at lunchtimes and skill of performing on Scots Strings and Jazz Band. the final prizegiving. The
happen around the College. director of the wonderful
3. The sports that I play are athletics an instrument. Music lessons leaders have been working
The teachers encourage me 4. Adapting to the uniform, Treble Makers, our choir for 2019 sees two new
tennis, football, and this year can be accessed via the Scots to find a song for the Middle
to try out new opportunities 4. I was pretty nervous now I know to put my collar Year 7 and 8 students. This initiatives for music in the
I have decided to take part College website. The benefits School to learn and perform
to find my potential. when I arrived on the first down so I don’t look like is a high energy group that Middle School. Due to the
in the Duke of Edinburgh of lessons are strengthened together on the last day
day and only knew one or Elvis! develops the unbroken voices quality and quantity of
Bronze Medallion. 3. I take part in many by participation in group of the year. Singing will
two people, and not knowing of boys and provides many musicians in the Middle
musical groups, the jazz band, 5. The science music making, whether become a regular part of
4. Probably when I had where any of my classes out of school performance School, a dedicated concert
Strathmore Singers, Scots opportunities (I’m looking that be in a band, choir or assemblies in preparation
to leave all my friends and were. opportunities. It rehearses showcasing music-making
Rock. I love the tutors here forward to blowing things up!) orchestra. for this moment when we all
family in Hawke’s Bay. on a Wednesday and Friday over the year has been
who are in charge of those 5. I’m pretty excited about join together as one voice in
Fortunately, we have a number morning from 8am till 8.40am scheduled for Tuesday 5th
5. This year I am looking music groups, they encourage all the different opportunities recognition of the successes
of groups that our students and is open to all. November, Guy Fawkes
forward to succeeding in all me to play confidently, and to that there are at Scots, and of another musical year at
enjoy being a part of. night. Appropriately titled
aspects including sporting perform. there’s lots of things that I Another choir for older Scots College.
Firecrackers, this concert will
and academic sides of the haven’t tried yet! Twisted Notes is our Middle School students is
4. I was a bit worried about be spearheaded by Twisted IVAN PATTERSON
school. ensemble for developing the Strathmore Singers. This
how everything would go Notes and the Treble Makers HEAD OF MUSIC
instrumentalists to perform is an open choir for any boy
before school started this and will be an opportunity for
a mixture of classical, from Years 9 to 13 and also
year. After starting, I found all musicians to demonstrate
popular and jazz. They build provides a wide range of
that everything went well, if their wares. From bands to
music reading and ensemble experiences for members.
I’m lost, there will always be soloists, old classics to new
playing skills so students The Strathmore Singers are
someone whom I can talk to. creations, Firecrackers will
are prepared for the more directed by Mr Patterson
celebrate all that is musical in
demanding Scots Orchestra and rehearse on Tuesday
the Middle School.
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