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the lion
& Lang Syne
Issue 01 • Vol. 31 • Winter 2020
Perspectives on
Life and Learning
Contents The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 • Winter 2020
3 Message from the Chairman
4 Message from the Principal
5 Academic Journey
11 Creativity
17 Community
27 Camaraderie
31 Lang Syne
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Correction to The Lion & Lang Syne
Summer 2019 (Issue 02, Volume 30)
On page 44, it was incorrectly stated, in
the heading and caption, that Mr Kenneth
William Hawthorne was Principal from 1947
to 1986. He was a staff member for 39 years
and two terms under four principals. He was
a Physical Education Teacher for 39 years,
Officer of Army Cadets for 15 years,
Sportsmaster for 18 years, Old Boys’ Union
Staff Liaison Officer for 15 years and
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Housemaster of James Bee House for 31 years
– never the Principal. The Editorial team
apologises unreservedly for this error. The
electronic edition of the magazine has been
Cover: Glengarry students on their 24-hour Rogaine. At the corrected in both instances and can be
end of a Glengarry intake, students use navigation skills to
The Scots College offers located at tsc.nsw.edu.au/publications.
find markers worth points with the aim to complete the full boys a range of experiences
24-hour 70km quest. In the same edition, on page 10, it was
designed to educate,
incorrectly stated that Mr Robert Lander (’68),
PUBLISHER EDITORIAL encourage and enhance while a Senior student at Scots, was Head
The Scots College Editor in Chief their lives in every way. They Boarder and Head Prefect. Mr Lander was
Locked Bag 5001, Dr Ian PM Lambert in fact, Head Boarder Prefect and Deputy
learn how to lead and serve
Bellevue Hill NSW 2023 Editors Head Prefect.
Phone: +61 2 9391 7600 Marcom Services with brave hearts and bold
Fax: +61 2 9327 6947 minds. Our boys become fine
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The Lion & Lang Syne is a
magazine for past, present and
future parents, alumni and friends of
The Scots College.
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Message from the Chairman
I write this message reflecting on 2019 registrations as a Teacher Accreditation faith in Christ provided not only an immediate
while a global pandemic is raging. We Authority and as a provider of courses to purpose but also an eternal purpose for
cannot ignore the ‘elephant in the room’. overseas students (CRICOS) were similarly everything that they did.
There will be an opportunity to review achieved and maintained.
how this journey concludes at a later time. The relevance of this history for us today
COVID-19 was right on the heels of the There have been many pleasing sporting and for Scots in the future means, among
Australian summer bushfires. achievements, including the Athletic other things, constant vigilance. We are all
Association of the Great Public Schools challenged to exhibit and demonstrate the
The bush fire damage to Glengarry, which Premierships in Basketball, Cricket, Water very same character that parents and teachers
was fully insured, provided the opportunity to Polo and, of course, the outstanding win want to see in Scots boys.
review the model and educational structure at the Head of the River rowing regatta –
of Scots’ Outdoor Education offering. As clinching the Major Rennie Trophy. For we all need additional wisdom in these
we crossed over from 2019 into the new unchartered times, as the book of Proverbs
decade, we are grateful that God’s protection In supporting the Principal, Dr Ian Lambert, exhorts us:
and blessing during those months never the Executive Leadership Team and all staff in
diminished. It was a privilege to participate the education and character development of “To know wisdom and instruction, to
in a special Easter Service of prayer and Scots Boys, there remains important physical understand words of insight, to receive
thanksgiving as a reflection of this. facilities which greatly aid our educational instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness,
goals that this generation of Scots families justice, and equity; to give prudence to the
Growth and the financial strength of Scots enjoy because of past generations of parents, simple, knowledge and discretion to the
continues to be sustained with the College Old Boys and the wider Scots community. youth— Let the wise hear and increase in
investing $8 million in new property, Both the John Cunningham Student Centre learning, and the one who understands obtain
plant and equipment. The final academic and the Auditorium upgrade remain on guidance.” (Proverbs 1:2-5, ESV)
performance of the 2019 cohort continued target with majority funding generously
to improve on previous years. Brighton secured. These will benefit current and future Mr Wayne Richards
Preparatory School continues to expand. generations of boys. Chairman of the College Council
With over 2,000 boys located over half a
dozen campuses The Scots College remains The College was born in a time of economic
well positioned to weather any unexpected prosperity in Australia, but it was not very
external disruptions. long afterward that saw British investors
withdraw, banks collapse and the start of a
The College’s registration and accreditation by severe depression. And yet, here we are 127
the New South Wales Educational Standards years later. Our founding forefathers were
Authority was successfully achieved for the men of resolve and determination whose
maximum period of five years. Additional
The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 3
Message from the Principal
The Scots College continues to reflect of belonging – one that casts a vision for “Our collective aim is that
upon, draw upon and develop our the future, through a framework of values,
educational and communal traditions. linked by a cultural narrative. It is a heritage our boys and young men
We are privileged to be the custodians of honourable traditions and achievements –
of such an historic College with fine to a future generation with their own unique will become confident
traditions and a collective memory. characters, experiences and aspirations.
Tradition has a place in a modern school, and well-grounded men
but only if it is utilised to serve our present When you hand something special over to
experience and future plan in relation to another for safekeeping, you trust that its of integrity with a strong
our communal and intellectual life. future will be safe in their hands. You explain
its significance, and you demonstrate your sense of identity, values
At The Scots College, we are proud to be passion, care and respect for it. You enter a
acknowledged as an educational community relationship of trust with the next generation. and character.”
with a strong and unique tradition. Firmly An owner will believe he has the right to
defined by a daily Christian educational keep, transfer or sell your gift; a steward
experience that draws from the past and will understand that it is an intergenerational
points to the future, we value Our Faith gift that has been entrusted to them for At the same time, there are new adventures
and Tradition which inspire truth, honour, future generations. to be had, new battles to be fought and new
loyalty and commitment. Now in in the 21st horizons to be crossed.
century, our combined Christian, Scottish At The Scots College, we believe that the
and Australian cultural heritage provides true measure of a successful education is May The Scots College continue to provide a
a distinctive tradition, value set and vision not the quantity of knowledge that a student rich source of inspiration and challenge for
of the future for fine young men of integrity gathers during his school years, but rather, your sons and grandsons, and their sons and
and principle. More importantly, it provides a his capacity to learn and his appetite to know. grandsons, long into the future.
scholarly and philosophical foundation that Intelligence and knowledge are defined more
has shaped and will continue to shape boys’ broadly in this modern era and excellence Scots to the fore!
thinking life well into the future. is achieved and recognised across many
domains. Our collective aim is that our boys Dr Ian PM Lambert
Great schools like The Scots College are and young men will become confident and Principal
largely misunderstood in the public domain. well-grounded men of integrity with a strong
Most commentators define the function of sense of identity, values and character.
a school too narrowly. That is because they
believe that schools exist primarily to teach Traditions and experiences that repeat and
a program of specified curriculum. They are continue over time create a great sense of
not aware that a great school is a community connectedness, continuity and recollection.
4 The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31
Academic Journey
Meet a Year 12 Academic Prefect
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Head of Curriculum, Ms Andrea van den Bol And now? important than your ATAR. A well-rounded
interviewed our Year 12 Academic Prefect, I am far more motivated since commencing character is incredibly important. This means
Oscar Arnott, and discovered a few things. Year 10. Academics are in the forefront boys not only pursue academic excellence but
of my mind and I pursue more rigorous that they graduate with skills that ensure they
How long have you been at Scots? learning habits now. I think it helped that this are successful global citizens, and that comes
I joined Scots in Year 6 after moving from academic mindset shift occurred across the from a holistic education.
England to Australia. cohort, too. We all realised that we’d crossed
from the Junior years to the Senior years and What does great character look like?
How did you perceive academics when you the HSC was looming. I think a man of great character is a man of
first started at Scots? integrity. A man who shows kindness and
I always loved learning and the pursuit of What changed? treats all fairly.
academic success, but when I first arrived I It wasn’t marks, funnily enough. In Year 11 I
don’t think I really saw them as important as I chose the subjects that I love. As a result, it How would you encourage Scots boys in
should have. My mates and sport took priority. has been enjoyable to work on these subjects, their learning journey?
and my results have improved. Enjoy learning. If you enjoy your classroom
Did that change after you returned from and your content, you will want to know
Glengarry? Do classroom, sport and co-curricular more; you will want to work harder, and
After Glengarry Intake 1, I found myself in learning align for you? you will improve as a result. It’s not just the
a bit of a slump and I didn’t know how to Certainly. The team spirit you gain through job of the teacher or the student – it’s a
pull myself out. I really missed the life that sports is definitely transferable to the team effort. Build a great rapport with your
I experienced at Glengarry. My grades took classroom. The friendships you build in sports classmates and your teacher and the learning
a bit of a dive, then I figured myself out in teams and music ensembles influence the environment immediately brightens.
the second half of that year. I remember on academic space in group projects and study.
The Long Journey Home, my dorm master Skills learned in co-curricular activities and 1. Oscar Arnott (Year 12) when he was
spoke to us about ‘PGSD’ – ‘Post Glengarry Music ensembles easily transfer to class. bushwalking at Glengarry in Year 9.
Sadness Disorder’. We laughed it off. We 2. Oscar, now Captain of Music, playing the
didn’t think it was a real thing, but he was Is a diverse schooling experience important timpani in the College’s Symphony Orchestra
right. Getting yourself back into a city life to you? at the 2019 Music Awards Night, The
mindset after being away for six months, Schools get judged by their ranking at the Concourse in Chatswood.
takes some readjusting. end of each HSC year, but this is a shallow
perception of what schools (particularly Scots)
offer. I think character development is more
6 The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 Academic Journey
Boys Learn about the 2020 Financial Climate
In March we started with an Institute of
Business and Economics ‘Careers Speed
Dating’ seminar. A group of Old Boys
and parents advised Senior students on
current financial trends. Inspired, many
boys arranged to meet again.
Also in March, 20 Scots boys joined 3,000
investors at the annual Magellan Investor
Roadshow, held at Sydney International decreasing yields, could lead to a massive innovating for the future. Overall, the trip
Convention Centre. Arron Forman (Year 11) bounce back from the share market,” Arron said. yielded more knowledge in investments and
described the highlights, which were at the monetary/fiscal policy.”
onset of COVID-19. “Mr Douglass spoke about the share market
which was beginning to take a massive hit Mr Francis George
“Mr Douglass, Magellan Co-Founder, from COVID-19. He predicted it would bounce Executive Officer Institute of Business
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer back and, with such low prices, it [would] be and Economics
discussed the current economic climate. a good time to invest when it is less volatile.
With COVID-19 emerging, he described the In regards to China, he described how their In March, 20 Scots boys along with 3,000
stimulant of negative interest rates: how a economy had been growing rapidly in the past investors attended the annual Magellan
bank could actually pay you to take out a few decades – transforming from a labour- Investor Roadshow in Sydney.
mortgage and a falling bond market with intensive to more capital-intensive market –
ScotsIdeas Addresses the Power of Relationships
networks, he called for schools and families routines and habits that enculturate,
to invest in ‘relational networks’. such as uniforms, chapel and assembly.
3. Create healthy competition among
“Relationships are not about how well you teams, not individuals.
like people, but how well you know them,” 4. Instil in students an awe for something
he said, explaining that they become the larger than themselves.
foundation for flourishing individuals,
communities and nations. We look forward to Dr Loe’s return to the
College as part of our research agenda for
A sold-out audience of parents and How can we build deeper relational networks the Patribus Initiative in Character and Care,
staff enjoyed a compelling conversation in boys’ schools? Drawing on groundbreaking an integral part of the John Cunningham
about the science and character of research with tens of thousands of school Student Centre.
relationships in schools at the first students, teachers and parents around the
ScotsIdeas event for 2020. world, he showed the protective impact of Dr Hugh Chilton
good relationships, and how great schools Director of Research and
Relationships Foundation CEO, Dr Rob Loe, invest seriously in creating a feeling of Professional Learning
former teacher, senior leader and leading belonging. Four key strategies for improving
academic in the measurement and relationships in schools include: Relationships Foundation CEO, Dr Rob Loe
management of human relationships, spoke explaining how relationships become the
lucidly about why relationships matter and 1. Develop students’ awareness of unity foundation for flourishing individuals,
why we don’t understand them as well as over diversity. communities and nations at ScotsIdeas
we should. In an age obsessed with social 2. Make the most of synchrony: those in February.
Academic Journey The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 7
Reinventing Education and Ourselves
It’s commonplace in Australia to talk
of the need for schools to change
what students learn. Employers opine
about the skills mismatch in university
graduates; universities complain that
secondary education has poorly prepared
students for undergraduate study – even
with the required entry marks.
Governments have called for, and attempted,
overhauls of state and national curricula,
most recently in New South Wales through
the first comprehensive review of the
curriculum since 1989.
Good education, of course, is not just a
matter of what students learn. Student
outcomes are shaped by a range of things,
most importantly the value placed on to intentionally develop boys’ character. With Program, now in its third year and offering
learning at home. Within the school, three over 30 teams designing and evaluating their two streams to over 25 boys, provides a
overlapping considerations shape learning: projects, teachers are not just reinventing deeply rethought approach to what, how and
curriculum, ethos and pedagogy. the curriculum, but rethinking their whole why boys learn to create ‘beautiful work’.
approach to teaching and learning. Boys learn not in subjects but in modes,
The curriculum is, of course, essential. It including online, ‘studio’, and workplace. One
structures the focus on knowledge, skills and We have developed pilot programs, applying senior academic described it as, “one of the
values at different points – and in different our Patribus Initiatives model of building most innovative and rigorous school-based
ways – in a child’s formation. The learning expert communities of knowledge, practice entrepreneurship programs in the country.”
environment is equally important. It is the and formation. In 2019 we launched a new
personality, or ‘ethos’ of the school and curriculum and teaching approach for In reinventing education – curriculum,
classroom. The implicit and explicit values Year 7 boys around their physical, mental pedagogy and ethos – the next few years at
of the school signal to students, teachers and spiritual performance. It is designed to The Scots College will see us realise, more
and families what really matters. Effective shift the way they learn about themselves. than ever, our founders’ vision for ‘higher
teachers design learning experiences for PDHPE, Science and Christian Studies learning for the common weal’ and the
(and with) students that carefully utilise curricula are combined in applied learning promise of the Scots Advantage.
different pedagogies. This is, perhaps, the settings. The boys use this scientific
most challenging task of all because the method to conduct experiments within the Dr Hugh Chilton
values implicit in our habits and practices gym, collecting data on the physiological Director of Research and
are often invisible to us. development of themselves and their peers. Professional Learning
This data is analysed within their theory
The College is reinventing not just the lessons in conjunction with structured Applied Entrepreneurship Program students
curriculum, but education. Our whole-school Christian reflection on their developing with Mr Lang Walker AO at the Lang Walker
professional learning focus on teaching sense of self. The program expanded to Business Centre.
for character aims to help teachers reflect Year 8 this year.
on the purpose of a Scots education – the
formation of character, as described in As we zoom out from classrooms, to
our ‘Graduate Profile’ – and intentionally programs, to the shape of the whole student
shape pedagogical, curriculum and ethos experience, our Patribus Initiatives team
choices towards that end. We aim to not is developing more personalisable student
just deliver the curriculum but shape each pathways and qualification frameworks.
Maths class, or sporting team, or excursion, For example, the Applied Entrepreneurship
8 The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 Academic Journey
Inspired Thinking: The Clark Fellowship
Named in honour of eminent scientist, For teachers, the Clark Fellowship helps renew In the question session that followed,
inventor of the bionic ear, and Scots a passion for ideas, and for moving beyond Professor Aroney talked about the virtues of
Old Boy Professor Graeme Clark AC (’51), the techniques of teaching and towards the humility and kindness that ought to mark the
the annual Clark Fellowship aims to inspire formation of deep expertise. Forming such a life of the scholar, and reflected on what he
the best of thinking about faith, learning culture of scholarship lies at the heart of our had learned in meeting so many Australians
and leadership by bringing to Sydney the strategy for reinventing education. for the Religious Freedom Review. A recording
world’s finest scholars. of the lecture is available on the Clark Lecture
At the end of 2019, we were privileged to host Series website, clarklectures.org.
Since its inception in 2014, it has featured leading constitutional lawyer and religious
the likes of a Massachusetts Institute of freedom expert Professor Nicholas Aroney, It was a tremendous honour hosting
Technology (MIT) nuclear physicist and one Professor of Constitutional Law at The Professor Aroney as the 2019 Clark Fellow.
of the world’s fifty most influential living University of Queensland, for a week’s visit While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us
philosophers, contributing to intellectual life to the College. Alongside his distinguished to cancel our 2020 plans, we look forward
at the College – and beyond – through the academic career, Professor Aroney served as to seeing many members of our community
Fellows’ numerous university, school and one of the five-member expert panel for the at the 2021 Clark Lecture, with distinguished
media appearances. Religious Freedom Review chaired by the parent educator Professor Nancy Hill, Charles
Hon Philip Ruddock. Bigelow Professor of Education at the
Rather than see experts ‘fly-in and fly-out’ Harvard Graduate School of Education.
for single events, the Clark Fellowship is Professor Aroney led a number of seminars,
unique in hosting a scholar in residence forums and lectures for staff, students, Dr Hugh Chilton
at the College for between one and six parents, principals and leading educators Director of Research and
weeks. This allows boys, teachers and from other schools on issues such as the Professional Learning
the community extended opportunities to meaning of the law, religious freedom, and
connect with world-class thinkers. thinking well about scholarship. His visit 1. While visiting the College, Professor
to the College culminated with the Clark Nicholas Aroney spoke to Year 12 Religious
For boys, such experiences raise their sights Lecture, held in the beautiful Utzon Room Studies students about law and religion.
to study at the best universities in the world at the Sydney Opera House. Entitled ‘Law, 2. Professor of Constitutional Law at The
and pursue the art of scholarship. Several Education and Religion: Pathways to the University of Queensland, Professor Aroney
members of Scots’ Ashburner Society now Good Society?’, it challenged and entertained focused on how law, education and religion
study internationally at universities such as the audience with fresh questions about could be pathways to the good society at the
Oxford, Pennsylvania and St Andrews. what makes for genuine human formation. 2019 Clark Lecture.
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Academic Journey The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 9
Improving the Delivery of Health Care at Scots
Our Head of Counselling, Character and
Care, Dr Tom Cerni, has been completing
the Managing Health Care Delivery (MHCD)
program at Harvard Business School (HBS)
in preparation for the opening of the
John Cunningham Student Centre.
Dr Cerni completed the first module of the
nine-month program (three intensive one-
week modules at the HBS campus in Boston,
Massachusetts, USA) in October 2019. A
total of sixty-six participants representing
21 countries participated in the MHCD program.
Module 1, Design for Excellence, focused on
strategy, operational design, teamwork, and
leadership. During this module, Dr Cerni was
asked to lead his ‘Living Group’ to discuss
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global case studies and work through
individual exercises. Members of his Living
Group were all senior medical personnel. customer supply and demand. This case
study provided valuable insights into the
One of the case studies in Module 1 that potential supply and demand needs of the
gained Dr Cerni’s attention was Oak Street John Cunningham Student Centre, once it
Health: A New Model of Primary Care and, in becomes operational. At the conclusion of
particular, the value-based management care Module 2, Dr Cerni had the opportunity to
model used to support patients. One of the visit the Oak Street Health headquarters in
key features of Oak Street care model is that Chicago and visit the first Oak Street clinic
the care teams hold daily huddles to plan for in Chicago’s North Side district to meet with
patients coming into the day. Oak Street Health the Practice Manager. It was an opportunity
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was primarily set up to serve the health and to observe firsthand how the clinic operated
wellbeing of older Americans, and opened their and discuss Oak Street’s value-based
first clinic in 2013. By 2020, with backing from management care model. Module 3, Innovate for Impact, was
venture capital, Oak Street Health has grown to scheduled to take place in May 2020,
50 centres in five states serving about 70,000 The design of the Managing Health Care however it has been postponed until May
American Medicare patients. Delivery program by Faculty Chair, Professor 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robert Huckman is world-class. Global case
Dr Cerni completed the second module, studies, individual exercises, team projects Dr Cerni expressed that he is looking
Manage for Performance, in March 2020. It and industry guest speakers explored forward to assessing the application of these
focused on finance and accounting, service breakthrough health care delivery models. strategies in the holistic approach to student
excellence, negotiation and human capital wellbeing at Scots.
management. A case study that stood out to As student needs at the College become
Dr Cerni was Managing Strategic Tradeoffs more complex, the technological innovations 1. Dr Tom Cerni was a member of Harvard
for Service Execution. It focused on the and strategies learnt for providing quality Business School’s Class of 2019-2020 who
Paramount, a popular 44-seater diner in and compassionate care in a cost-effective have been studying approaches to Managing
the Beacon Hill neighbourhood of Boston, and integral manner will be central to the Health Care Delivery in health care settings.
Massachusetts, established in 1997. The development of student character and care 2. Dr Cerni in the McCollum Centre, Harvard
key to the success at the Paramount was in the John Cunningham Student Centre. Business School, with Professor Robert
how effectively the owner was able to match Huckman on his recent study trip to the USA.
10 The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 Academic JourneyCreativity
ELC’s Australian Culture Day
Following from the ELC Lions investigation Together, we painted a canvas in a dot- “Everyone worked together
of the Australian landscape, the boys painting style. Everyone worked together to
experienced the Aboriginal culture create an Aboriginal painting that told the to create an Aboriginal
through our incursion with Sydney- story of The Scots College Early Learning
based organisation, Wandana Aboriginal Centre. Telling the story about a place they painting that told the story
Education and Events. knew well, in an Indigenous context, helped
the boys understand the significance of of The Scots College Early
Wandana offers a range of programs for place and location in Dreamtime storytelling.
Australian students of all ages. The incursion Everyone had the opportunity to paint their Learning Centre.”
encouraged students to interact with own ‘journey stone’.
Aboriginal tools and instruments, role-
playing, singing, dancing and face painting – The story symbolised the connection between
all as a way of understanding the nuances of past and present, as we pay respect and
our Indigenous culture. acknowledge the traditional owners of our land.
The incursion began with a smoking/sweeping Mrs Jaclyn Tilley
ceremony, followed by an exploration of ELC Transition Lions Teacher
Aboriginal artefacts and symbols.
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1. Isaac, an educator from Wandana Aboriginal
Education and Events painting Sebastian Haas’
face in preparation for the Welcome Ceremony.
2. The Aboriginal-style artwork created
by Transition Cubs and Lions students and
staff capturing the history and tradition of
the College.
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3. Nicky Tedder had his face painted with
significant Aboriginal symbols for the
Welcome Ceremony.
4. Felix Macksey takes in the smell of a
eucalyptus leaf during the smoking/
sweeping ceremony.
5. Andrew Dean with the Aboriginal symbol for
kangaroo painted on his hand.
6. Kelly, an educator from Wandana, draped a
kangaroo skin on Georgios Poulos while she
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told a Dreamtime story.
12 The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 CreativityInclusion is the Welcome Circle
The Welcome Project teaches boys about to welcome their teachers to their special
the value we give to building strong place. The boys made their teachers feel very
connections and relationships between welcome at the front door, asked them to play,
home and school: students, families and and offered them a cup of tea.
teachers. The Transition Lions began
the year investigating the concept of The Welcome Invitation: “Welcome means you
‘welcome’. They explored it in three ways: are invited.” Xavier Todd (ELC, Lion)
as a greeting, the act of welcoming and
an invitation. This year’s Parent Information Night was a
special invitation from teachers and students.
The Welcome Greeting: “Welcome is hello The boys created a patterned path to lead
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time!” Albert Busby (ELC, Lion) them in, chose a fragrance (“making the
room smell nice like mummy”), and made a
The boys began their Lions journey with warm welcome sign. They prepared a table with
greetings from their teachers. Self-portraiture their favourite food, made time to share ideas,
and a ‘Welcome to my first day in Lions’ and a photo booth to document the memory.
polaroid shot helped them tell their story of
being welcomed by their teachers at school. Welcome is about inclusion. Throughout
From a smile, a song and a helping hand, the Term 1, the boys have represented the
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boys expressed how they felt welcomed. concept with a circle. They have developed
their sense of belonging and connectedness
1. Ms Kitty Joson introduces ELC boys to the The Act of Welcoming: “I welcome you to my as they form their own circles of friends, from
Welcome Project. house.” Ted Wipfli (ELC, Lion) the College and the wider community.
2. The boys contributed their favourite foods to
the table for the parents’ visit to ELC. A child’s home is extremely important. The Ms Kitty Joson
Lions home visits provided an opportunity Transition Cubs and Lions Coordinator
Reading Challenge Has Rewards
One of the best educational activities for the Library. They are also mentioned in the
students to engage in at home is reading weekly College newsletter.
for enjoyment.
Evidence-based research indicates the
The Preparatory School’s Lion’s Pride most effective rewards for reading are
Reading Challenge is unique to Scots. It literacy-based, so additional rewards include
promotes continuous, frequent, enjoyable bookmarks, book vouchers and book prizes.
reading. Books are read by the boys and
recorded in a reading log (for younger boys, The level of participation continues to grow,
parents read to them and log the book). The indicating the continued strength of the
choice is a set number of books or a quota College’s reading culture.
of read pages. Whichever they satisfy first
completes the task. Mr James Tracey
Coordinator of Information Services
When boys finish a reading log, they receive
a certificate and have their name included on Well done to Maxim Mitsios (Year 4) after
the Lion’s Pride Reading Challenge display in completing his third reading log.
Creativity The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 13Year 7’s Forensic Scientists
The risks identified for this activity were “I enjoyed trying to match the fingerprints
equal to those encountered in the science to the note and the messages sent to
laboratory. Measures were put in place to ‘Dean Johnson’ because all of the suspects
effectively manage these risks. said they hadn’t been messaging him.”
Jack Vanstone
Students described the experience:
“We looked at actual evidence from a real “The [forensic instructor] started uncovering
crime scene. We used ultraviolet/black-light the case and cracked it using many details
lights to look for blood traces on pieces of we [hadn’t] realised before. I learnt … about
clothing. Based on the evidence, we had to many forensic techniques and also that there
In early March, Year 7 students attended determine who we thought committed the are many details in the case that could be
a forensic science workshop on campus. crime. I managed to solve the case.” missed and are really helpful.” Andrew Yu
Hayden Fielding
As a part of the unit, Forensics, students Mrs Sandra McMurray
were challenged with a conspiracy theory “I learned [that] even a little evidence can Junior Science Coordinator
and asked to investigate and solve the solve the problem.” Haoen (Harry) Geng
dilemma using resources and equipment Year 7 boys learn forensic investigation skills
supplied. They demonstrated their curiosity “I loved how they made the crime case a real by analysing the available scientific and
and sense of adventure by applying skills one and they shared real evidence. Overall circumstantial evidence.
learned in class. the incursion was really realistic and really
fun.” Oliver Sinclair
Program Develops Real-life Industry Skills
Schools try to foster all the capabilities Exposure to industry connects boys with We congratulate him and look forward to
students require to build a successful career. professionals, they collaborate and develop seeing his career progress.
Digital age jobs, and the skills required to do their interpersonal and communication skills,
them, are transforming at a rapid rate. whilst displaying their tenacity – all highly Mr David Oswell
valued attributes for both work and life. Applied Entrepreneurship Program Chief
The World Economic Forum suggests we Information Officer
are at the beginning of a Fourth Industrial Just over 12 months ago, Oliver Pollasky (’19)
Revolution that is re-framing the way we began his Applied Entrepreneurship Program
work. Educators must ask: how can co- industry placement at WithYouWithMe – a
designed learning solutions best prepare Sydney-based tech company that solves
students for this transformation? How do underemployment issues by creating human
we ensure their experience is relevant to the capital resource management software for
interactions they will ultimately have in the high-demand areas such as cybersecurity
workplace and society? and robotic process automation. He
developed skills in data analysis, marketing
School-industry partnerships are one and financial management.
of the key cornerstones of the Applied
Entrepreneurship Program for Year 12 students. In 2020, Oliver’s industry placement led
They combine the world of work and the to an offer of employment in parallel with
classroom. Students test their creativity, his undergraduate degree at University of
critical observation, analytical and enterprise Technology Sydney. Oliver said that his journey Oliver Pollasky (’19) undertook industry
capacities amidst real-world, problem-based characterises the intentions of the Applied placement at WithYouWithMe as part of the
learning. The behavioural focus of the Program Entrepreneurship Program. Applied Entrepreneurship Program.
cements a students’ work readiness.
14 The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 CreativityPractice Results in Winning Performances
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I write this at a time when remote commitment and discipline of the students, Music Awards Night 2019
learning is essential and performance as well as the calibre of our Music educators. Our annual Music Awards Night was held in
options have been impossible to Nominations were: November 2019 at The Concourse Concert
contemplate. It is the perfect opportunity Hall, Chatswood. Close to 200 musicians,
to recognise the achievements of our William Bartolomei – Music 1, Performance across varied genres, were featured. Our
musicians from late 2019, which were (drum kit) Music community also used this event
after the last edition of The Lion & Lang Richard Lowry – Music 2, Performance (piano) to acknowledge students’ achievements
Syne went to print. Oliver Naglost – Music 2, Performance throughout the year.
(percussion/drum kit)
Manly Jazz 2019 Jayden Soedirdja – Music 2, Performance With over 800 boys involved in Music at Scots
Australia’s longest running jazz festival (piano) beyond the syllabus requirements, the staff
is a rite of passage for young musicians, and students nominated for awards were,
and the College’s premier jazz ensembles Congratulations to our 2019 Old Boys. by necessity, exceptional. The annual shields
excelled in the College’s debut performance awarded were: Henry Confos (Year 11) –
at the internationally acclaimed festival in Studio Recordings in Camps Week Composer of the Year, Jordan Dulieu (Year 12)
October 2019. Excitement and energy filled During December 2019’s Camps Week, several – Performer of the Year, Corey McQuire
the air, and an intense focus showed on the ensembles had the amazing opportunity to (Year 11) – Servant Leader of the Year,
musician’s faces as they took to the stage. record in a studio. The Symphony Orchestra, Guy Ruse (Year 10) – Multidisciplinary Talent,
Hard work, focused rehearsals and individual Big Band 1 and Jazz Combo were based at the and Elliot Wong (Year 12) – Improviser of the Year.
practice came to a head. world-renowned Studios 301 in Alexandria,
where they encountered the spacious Studio 1 The evening also provided an opportunity to
From the opening tune, I’ll Take Les, the environment. The Scots ensembles ‘bumped’ farewell Year 12’s musicians and leaders, and
groove and energy from the boys was into the studio after Cold Chisel who were to formally announce 2020’s music leaders.
exceptional. It was a momentous debut set, working on their next album release. Thank you to all boys, families, staff and
with an appreciative audience. There was the Performing Arts Support Group for their
plenty of praise, both for individuals and Every musician brought their best individual ongoing support and commitment.
the ensemble. These jazz musicians clearly work and practice into the studio. Year 12 rock
‘won’ their set because the bands pulled band Left Hand God created a music video. Mr Paul Vickers
together as one and played better than ever Boys from the AV Media and Film Studies Director of Music
before. The name of the stage described them Co-Curricular Activities also learned the
perfectly: Jazz Stars of the Future. ropes behind the scenes. These recordings 1. Manly Jazz attracts musicians with the
are currently being mixed and will be required talent and commitment as individuals
2019 HSC ENCORE Nominations released in late 2020. Excellent work from and as an ensemble.
Four of our 2019, Year 12 graduating everyone involved. 2. Scots’ musicians and Coordinator of Jazz,
students received ENCORE nominations. Mr Ben Stanton, at the internationally
This outstanding result reflects the talent, acclaimed, Manly Jazz in October 2019.
Creativity The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 15Design Brief Becomes Reality
In Term 1 of 2020, Year 9 Technical and landscape architecture. This enabled the In Years 11 and 12, students can specialise,
Applied Science students were required to students to explore the design process in further exploring their chosen field of design.
create their own design company. The boys the area of design communication and their
were given a specific brief and designed commercial application. Mr Tony Shen
their company logo, business card and a 3D Head of Technical and Applied Science
company logo printed on a 3D printer. Using Students at Scots are using Computer-aided
their company, the students competed Design (CAD) software, 3D printers, laser
against each other on all set tasks. cutting machines and other computer-aided
manufacturing tools to reinforce their design
The students were fortunate that some of communication, and be accustomed to
the projects were real-time projects. For today’s ever-changing world of technology.
example, some students were required to
design new, conceptual signage for College Scots Technical and Applied Studies
departments, such as Theatre and Media Department covers a broad range of subjects,
Arts, Learning Enrichment and the Research from Computing Studies, Engineering
1
Office. Sam Hirst (Year 9) of ‘SH Limits’ Studies, Technology (Design, Graphics, Food
won the Theatre and Media Arts signage and Agriculture).
competition. Well done, Sam!
Graphics Technology is an excellent subject
During the process, Year 9 Graphics for Year 9 and 10 students who are interested
Technology teacher, Mr Robert Heritage in the various design disciplines, including
introduced students to the graphics work animation, as a future career. In Year 10 the
of the various design disciplines, including students specialise in their chosen fields
architecture, engineering, industrial design, of design (student-negotiated projects) to
2
graphics design, interior design and complete specifics tasks.
3
4
1. The concept company logo for Rhino Sam Hirst (Year 9), the award for creating
Designs, created by Luke Forman (Year 9). the new Theatre and Media Arts signage.
2. Ayan Jagavkar (Year 9) student company, 4. Student company logos which appear
AIM, created a logo and tagline for their in the College’s Technical and Applied
Technical and Applied Science project. Science Department.
3. Head of Theatre and Media Arts, 5. The SH Limits logo created by Sam Hirst
5 Mr Matthew Whaley presents winner, (Year 9) alongside the AIM logo created
by Ayan Jagavkar (Year 9).
16 The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 CreativityCommunity
The John Cunningham Student Centre Progresses
Boys, parents and visitors to the College design layout. The floor plan is as open as within. At the core of this style was a tower, a
will have seen the former Library building possible, with fewer walls for flexibility and defensible structure, a safe stronghold –
reduced to a skeleton during the course greater transparency. An internal design team a sanctuary or ‘safe place’ for boys.
of this year, representing completion of has been formed, led by Mr Paul Vickers to
Stage 1 of the John Cunningham Student ensure that teaching and learning spaces are fit Its traditional architecture with sound,
Centre project. for purpose and suitable for all modes of learning. massive foundations exudes confidence and
courage. Yet for all this, it is outward-looking,
Completely stripped of roof, walls, ceilings, The John Cunningham Student Centre, as a addressing the channel to the sea, with
windows, doors and services, only the centre for our Patribus Initiative in Character vantage points from the roof, all windows,
structural elements remain: slabs, columns and Care, will house a variety of services terraces, and especially from towers. It is
and beams. This partial demolition was to support boys throughout their College a building looking out for the boys, and a
intentional, as the new Centre will be built journey. This could range from student lighthouse for them, visible from all parts of
upon the existing foundations and structure, counselling to expertise from allied health the College.
thus retaining the embodied energy and providers, teacher training research and
reducing costs. development, academic and careers advice, a Very few new school buildings gain
Senior studies library or a venue for a visiting international interest, but our project has
Staging the project in this way also allows speaker – the key is student support; a cause been reported in the London press, been
prospective Stage 2 builders the opportunity championed by Old Boy, philanthropist and the subject of an article in a Swedish
of a close inspection, prior to lodging their majority donor, Mr John Cunningham (’50). architectural journal, and has had its
tenders for the major reconstruction. When the A passionate supporter of healthcare progress tracked online by a network
contract is let in the next two months, the first providers, Mr Cunningham is adamant that the of architects, planners and enthusiasts
activity will be to install a pile wall at the rear of student program supported by this Centre has promoting new traditional architecture.
the building to allow for its increased footprint. never been more relevant or needed.
This gain, along with the extended eastern Just prior to his death in January, Sir Roger
frontage, will lead to an overall increase in area Much has been said of the decision to design Scruton, eminent philosopher and late
on each level which is the equivalent of an in the Scottish Baronial style and, while the Chairman of the British government’s Building
additional floor. College’s Scottish heritage needs no further Better, Building Beautiful Commission, wrote
explanation, the proposed architectural to the College expressing his enthusiasm for
With architectural design completed and due to treatment highlights, in its features, significant our perseverance with the project “to revive
open for Term 1 2022, the focus is now on internal traits of the proposed support program the Scottish baronial style, along with Scottish
baronial manners, in New South Wales”.
A world-class program needs a world-
GENERAL NOTES
class building.
Consult with ALL relevant authorities
prior to commencing works
DO NOT scale. All dimensions are
nominal + should be confirmed on
site prior to commencement
Obtain setting out information from
architect PRIOR to commencment
Bring discrepencies to the immediate
WB attention of the Architect
If unsure of any aspect of the works
seek instruction from the Architect
Mr Steven Adams
before proceeding
All drawings must be read in
conjunction with the council
consent, specification, schedules,
site notes + instructions issued by
the Architect
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Electrical Engineer Accessibility
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Hydraulic Engineer Fire Engineer
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Fire Services
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Sustainability
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Surveyors + CBH
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Geotechnical Engineer
Don Katauskas
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THE SCOTS COLLEGE
PROJECT
TSC LIBRARY
PROPOSED REFURBISHMENT
ADDRESS
29-53 Victoria Rd
Bellevue Hill, NSW
1. Architectural image for the eastern elevation when Stage 1 of the construction of the
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JC, CF, JW, ZW, YW
SCALE 1:100 @ A1
of the John Cunningham Student Centre. John Cunningham Student Centre commenced
1:200 @ A3
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FOR TENDER
REVISION
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18 The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 CommunityGlengarry Intake 1 at Appin
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1. Glengarry boys on a mountain-bike riding
day trip.
2. Boys learning to rely on each other,
developing their teamwork and resilience skills,
which are essential to the Glengarry program.
3. Group and individual skills are essential to
success and the Glengarry boys develop this
with climbing activities.
2 3
During the 2019-20 bushfire season over With the bushfire risk eliminated we now had a Increased field time developed personal and
2.7 million hectares of NSW national parks clearer understanding of our options. group accountability, and group collaboration
were burned. skills. They successfully streamlined hike
The boys first trip was a wet overnight planning and packing sessions, which
Kangaroo Valley was heavily impacted by orientation hike where they learned basic included being responsible for menu design
the bushfires with many homes lost, families camp and navigational skills. They got to and ordering food for their trips.
displaced, and significant environmental know their dorm mates and worked on their
damage caused. Unfortunately, Scots’ collaboration and communication skills. Parents joined the boys for weekend Parent
Glengarry campus was in the path of the fire Hikes and this was certainly a highlight. The
and sustained significant damage rendering it The following week the boys headed out for boys could demonstrate newly acquired skills
unusable for Glengarry Intake 1. a three-day hike in the Belanglo State Forest. and knowledge, guiding their parents through
Once again significant rain was forecast, the Cataract Scout Park’s constructed network
Challenge is an opportunity for growth. This is but the boys embraced the challenge. Some of caves, coaxing them up the climbing
one of the fundamental lessons the Glengarry learned the hard way that raincoats should be wall or off the abseil tower. Parents noticed
outdoor education staff aim to instil in the boys stored at the top of their hike packs and worn considerable development in their sons. It was
during their six-month Glengarry experience. before their underlayers get wet! All the boys a fantastic weekend.
Intake 1 provided a unique opportunity for staff improved their camp and navigational skills.
to practice what they preach. Challenging terrain and conditions meant The remainder of the Glengarry program will see
teamwork and resilience were essential. boys rotate through five different experiences.
The subsequent change of campus to They will spend a week focusing on classroom-
Cataract Scout Park in Appin (approximately A cycle of three-day trips for each of the five based academics. The other activities have a
16 kilometres south of Campbelltown and dorms followed. They included mountain project-based learning focus, where the boys
35 kilometres north-west of Wollongong), biking at Majura Pines and Mount Stromlo in will build mountain bike trails, a bush chapel and
required us to innovate our program. Canberra; a canoe journey at Berowra Waters; their own canoe. Following the rotation period,
Historically, the majority of the outdoor trips rock climbing in Nowra and Mount Alexandra boys will complete a six-hour rogaine before
at Glengarry have been short overnight hikes. in the Southern Highlands; caving at Wee commencing The Long Journey Home.
It was decided to step this up a notch Jasper where they boys practised abseiling
and offer three-day trips as a standard, and cave ladder climbing before undertaking It will be a busy, rewarding and memorable
weekly exercise. an eight-hour underground adventure through experience for all.
Punchbowl Cave.
Thankfully, vital rain arrived, dousing the Mr Andrew Davey
bushfires. This eased the nerves of the outdoor The boys consolidated their understanding Glengarry Program Coordinator
team as we rushed to create a program. of the key principles of experiential learning.
Community The Lion & Lang Syne • Issue 01 • Vol. 31 19Scots Staff Visit Israel
During 2019 several staff members went
on separate trips to Israel. They gave
their impressions of this extremely
significant cultural and spiritual
experience that will remain with them
for many years to come. Sharing similar
experiences also gave them an added
connection to one another as staff
members at the College.
“In the beginning of 2019, on a sunny day in
Tel Aviv, I entered a forest and planted a tree
on behalf of The Scots College. This was the
start of an amazing educational experience on
a Jewish National Fund of Australia Educators’
1
Study Tour of Israel. Highlights included
visiting Tzfat (also known as Safed), a place of
Jewish mysticism and Kabbalistic art; the Hula “In June, I had the opportunity to go to Israel, visiting many biblical and archaeological
Nature Reserve where thousands of cranes with my church, Glow Church, Sydney. On sites. To see Mount Nebo where Moses
migrate; a walk through time in the city of my return, when I was asked to describe the viewed the Promised Land and Petra was
Jerusalem whilst experiencing the spirituality ten-day tour, the only way I could articulate amazing. With three days to wait before
of the Wailing Wall; the Via Dolorosa; and it was to liken it to visiting my best friend’s commencing the pilgrimage ‘Footsteps
the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. There were hometown. Seeing where Jesus grew up, of Jesus’ we visited Masada, explored
sobering moments, too, at Yad Vashem, the taught, laughed, cried and gave His life for Hezekiah’s tunnel and spent a day inside the
Holocaust memorial, and the Be’er Sheva all of humanity, to be resurrected three days walls of Jerusalem.
Anzac Memorial Centre where we learnt of later, was transformative.
Australia’s role in the recapture of Jerusalem The Footsteps of Jesus pilgrimage, took us to
in 1917. We also visited several schools, two of Visiting the Sea of Galilee, was one of my so many places that Jesus had been to. One
which were the Jordan River Village School, a most memorable moments. According to the of our highlights was being out on a fishing
respite centre for children from all over Israel New Testament, it was around this body of boat in the middle of the Sea of Galilee. At
and Palestinian territories, and Desert Stars, water that Jesus spent His adult years with each place we visited, the New Testament
specialising in Bedouin leadership. I will be His disciples, where He fed the multitude came alive. Visiting major ancient places like
forever grateful for having been a part of this with loaves and fishes, and where He walked Solomon’s Quarries, where they took the
really unique experience.” on water with His disciple, Peter. stone to build the Temple, was incredible.
Ms Marilyn Dembo, English Teacher
It was extraordinary to visit places that We were blessed with the outstanding
I had only ever read about in the Bible biblical and archaeological knowledge
from childhood. Part of me still cannot provided to us by Reverend Canon Mary June
comprehend it in its entirety, but in the same Nestler (from St George’s College, Jerusalem).
breath, it has brought the same pages to life; At the end of each day we returned to a
stirring inside me, a passion to understand place of ‘quiet and peace’ with time to rest,
Jesus and His cultural heritage.” contemplate and absorb all that we had
Ms Danae Heard, Assistant to the Senior learned, before starting afresh early the
Leadership Team next morning.”
Dr Ian PM Lambert, Principal, and
“In Term 2, last year, Alison and I commenced his wife, Mrs Alison Lambert, and
sabbatical by attending St George’s College, daughter, Olivia
Jerusalem. Our daughter Olivia attended at
the last minute. During the first five days we
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did a study tour of Jordan which included
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“In December, my wife and two of my
children (William, 21 and Angela, 17) and I,
visited Israel for the first time. We had done
very little research in preparation for our
visit, other than knowing what we’d heard in
the news. Before I left Mr John Crerar told me
that visiting Israel would increase my faith,
and without doubt, we all left Israel knowing
that we would return to learn more. It was,
for all of us, a deeper and more meaningful
experience than we could have imagined.
We arrived and spent time in Tel Aviv
and Jaffa before staying for four nights in
Jerusalem. It seemed that each day was an
education which enriched us more than
I can put into words. A highlight for me
was the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. I
was overwhelmed by the emotion of being
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surrounded in such a significant location in
our history and the obvious faith of everyone
in the church. Similarly, visiting Bethlehem 1. One of Ms Danae Heard’s most memorable
was memorable as the birthplace of Jesus. moments was seeing the Sea of Galilee
because of its significance in Jesus’ life.
On a different note, the highlight outside the 2. Ms Marilyn Dembo, on an educators’ study
Walls of Jerusalem was floating in the Dead tour, planting a tree for Scots in Israel.
Sea. Having seen so many photographs over 3. Dr Ian PM Lambert and his daughter,
the years of people floating, it still amazed Olivia Lambert, at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.
me that when we got in, we ourselves were 4. Visiting Petra was one the highlights for
floating too. Dr Ian PM Lambert and Mrs Alison Lambert,
who took a side trip to Jordan.
Travel is one of life’s great pleasures, but it is 5. Mr Andrew Potter with his wife, Louise,
also the best way to learn and grow. I cannot and their children, Angela Della-Franca and
recommend Israel highly enough.” William Della-Franca (’16), at the Basilica of
7
Mr Andrew Potter, Head of Senior School the Nativity, which stands on the birthplace
of Jesus.
Sharing similar experiences also gave them 6. Mr Potter in Bethlehem, admiring 7. The Lambert family had the incredible
an added connection to one another as staff ‘Armoured Dove of Peace’, street art by experience of seeing sunrise on the Mount
members at the College. international artist Banksy. of Beatitudes.
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