February was a very exciting month, as there was great visible progress made in the building of the new Junior School. At the start of the month, we saw diggers and jackhammers arrive onsite and we have experienced much dust and noise as the old amphitheatre was demolished. Much work also was completed inside the old Library building, with all the interiors removed, and we effectively now have the shell of the building remaining.
Over the past two weeks the site has been levelled for the new building, in preparation for laying the foundations shortly. Now that the site has been levelled, we can see how impressively large the new building will be. Meantime in the background, there are numerous meetings each week with Zauner, contractors, the architects, AKPS and the landscaper.
We will provide regular updates on the Junior School build through a new link on our website. Visit JUNIOR SCHOOL UPDATE to read more.
2025 - A year to start something new
In my address at opening assembly for Years 3 to 12, I encouraged all the students and staff to try something new this year. There are so many opportunities at Scots for those students who are willing to be involved. Many of us like to stay firmly within our comfort zone, but it is when we take a chance, try something new and step beyond our comfort zone that we have some of the most rewarding experiences. Please take some time to speak with your child about what it is that they are going to try in 2025 and encourage them to have a go. I have been so impressed with the large number of students who shared their plans with me.
MAMMA MIA!
There is palpable excitement around the school as we move into the last few weeks before the opening of our 2025 Senior School Musical MAMMA MIA!
In the past, there has been a tradition of requiring Year 12 students to be involved in the musical however, with our drive to improve academic achievement across the school and to ensure we provide our Year 12 students the best opportunity for success, in Term 4 of last year, we decided to involve all Year 10 students in the 2025 musical.
It is very normal in leading independent schools, for Year 9 and 10 students to be required to participate in a compulsory activity or experience. In some schools this is Cadets, others it is Duke of Edinburgh, service-learning projects or residential programs. At Scots we have decided this common experience is the Senior School Musical. There are many ways for all students to be involved and use their talents.
Being involved in a compulsory collective experience promotes the idea of doing something for your school community and is another example of trying something new. I have been so impressed with our Year 10 students and can’t wait to see their talents on display.
MAMMA MIA! Promises to be a fantastic event for our school community, so I encourage you all to buy tickets and come along to support our wonderful students.
Kiss and Drop system
Our Junior School Kiss and Drop system is working really well. A huge thank you to all our parents and families for ‘following our rules’, for your patience and your good humour. We really appreciate you working with us.
NESA registration
Every five years, independent schools in NSW are scheduled for re-registration with NESA (New South Wales Education Standards Authority). Our next registration is scheduled for 2026, so we are spending 2025 preparing for it. Registration involves NESA reviewing all curriculum documentation, policies and procedures to ensure that we are compliant with legislation. There can also be a visit to the school to review our facilities and daily operations. Much work goes into preparing for registration across all aspects of the school, so this is a key focus for 2025.
The Role of a Lifetime
I have started watching a new series on the ABC called The Role of a Lifetime. This program is all about the challenges of parenting Tweens and Teens. It is a blend of a sitcom and a documentary and explores many relevant challenges for parents such as: when should I buy my child a smart phone? How do I deal with sexting? Is it ok for me to check my child’s device?
The episodes are about 45 minutes in length, so if you can find the time, I would encourage you to watch the series.
2026 Commencement Date Changes
With the new NSW Department of Education (DoE) industrial agreement, which was accepted by the NSW government at the end of 2024, there was a decision made to change the 2026 commencement dates for schools. At the end of 2024 we published the 2026 TSSA term dates based on the old NSW DoE dates. We have now adjusted the TSSA 2026 commencement dates based on the DoE dates. It is important that our commencement dates are similar to the DoE dates as the school bus timetables are based on the DoE dates.
The new 2026 commencement dates are:
Sunday 1 February - Year 7 and Year 12 Boarders return from 1pm
Monday 2 February - Year 7 and Year 12 students’ first day of school and Years 8 to 11 Boarders return from 1pm
Tuesday 3 February - Years 1 to 6 and Years 8-11 students’ first day of school
Wednesday 4 February - Kinder students first day of school
We apologise for any inconvenience these amended commencement dates may cause.
Junior School Update link
We know everyone is keen to know how the Junior School is progressing and its not always easily visible as you pass by. So we have created a link where we will provide regular updates. Check back often for information and photos.
The Senior School is buzzing at this time of term!
Mamma Mia! is two weeks away. This weekend all the performers, singers, musicians, dancers, technical support and backstage come together for the Sitzprobe weekend. It is a weekend spent running through the show and refining all elements. It is a huge weekend for our staff involved, a big thank you to Ms Stacey Hartwich (Director), Mr Chris Torok (Musical Director), Ms Kylie Roberston (Stage manager) and Ms Amber Pope (Costumes) who have taken the lead and are putting their heart and soul into the show.
This production we are reverting to a Scots tradition and asking an entire year level to be part of the show. Our current Year 10s started this adventure last year and most of them have embraced the opportunity. It is wonderful to see them step up and push themselves out of their comfort zones.
Also, a huge thank you to those students and community members who have spent the last two Saturdays assisting with the painting of sets. Mr Rob Cowan and Mr James Toohey have provided the construction support. The set looks amazing! It will be a great show; tickets are available now!
I had the great privilege of going to the Sydney Opera House on Monday 24 February to support Liam Nicholson, Class of 2024, in his HSC Encore performance. Liam was invited to perform as one of the State's top HSC music performances. Liam also was supported by other members of the Class of 2024: Johnny Coe on guitar, Storm Tanuvasa on drums and Damon Wright on bongos. These young men opened the show with aplomb; they did the Scots community proud. Their performance experiences as world champions shone through the Opera House! Congratulations to Liam for this amazing achievement!
We are starting to prepare our students for camp week! We have an excellent suite of camps on offer in the Senior School. The new camp this year is for Year 9, who are headed to Yarrawonga with Bindaree for a challenging experience which involves bushwalking and canoeing. All camps should be up on parent lounge for parent approval, so please make sure you approve as soon as possible. I look forward to seeing how all of our students meet the challenges and opportunities of camp.
The SRC has been busy in the Senior School running the ‘Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner’ campaign, an initiative designed to get more students involved in the SRC. The SRC has hidden chickens around campus and, when found, students come to the SRC meeting to claim a prize. To build the excitement there has been a narrative running in assembly of these pesky chickens ‘chooknapping’ student and teacher leadership. This SRC should be congratulated for their creativity and initiative; I understand more is to come!
Students also are into their busy assessment time of the term. It is wonderful to see many of our young people utilising the Study Centre, Homework Club and Maths Help after school. We also have had Elevate come in to spend some time with all of the students to focus on building their study skills.
This is something that we will continue to work on with our young people and I encourage families to utilise the resources on offer from Elevate, there are fantastic parent and student resources on the elevate website that the Scots community can access. Students were given a password to use during their Elevate session. If you require support with this, please reach out to your young person’s Learning Mentor.
As you can see, it is a ‘buzzing’ place to be. So, it is important that we all look after ourselves during this busy change of season. In particular, I encourage our young people to ensure they are getting enough sleep and down time, and eating well, so they can make the most of the opportunities on offer for the remainder of term.
From Head of Junior School • Chris Todd
It has been a wonderful few weeks in the Junior School and I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all families for their cooperation and patience as we adjusted to the new parking and drop-off/pick-up zone arrangements. These changes have greatly improved the flow of traffic and student safety and we appreciate your continued support in ensuring this process remains smooth and efficient. Additionally, I would like to thank parents for following the designated drop-off and pick-up times in the Junior School.
We are thrilled that works have commenced on the new Junior School site. This development is a significant step in our move to a new learning environment and we look forward to seeing the progress unfold.
The staff professional learning focus for this term has been continuing to refine and enhance our teaching practices to best support student outcomes. Recent professional development has centered on Cognitive Load Theory and the role of Daily Reviews in reinforcing learning. Understanding how to manage cognitive load allows teachers to present information in ways that optimise student engagement and retention. Daily Reviews provide structured opportunities for students to consolidate their learning, building strong foundations for future growth.
The Junior School students have recently completed the start of the year assessments that have provided valuable data that teachers are using to inform their instruction and set meaningful learning goals for students. These assessments help us tailor our teaching to best support each child's progress and development. NAPLAN assessments are underway. In preparing for the assessments our teachers and staff committed to ensuring our students felt prepared and supported. We wish all students completing the NAPLAN assessments all the best for this time.
Our Stay and Play event was a fantastic way to start the year, offering students and families a relaxed and enjoyable opportunity to connect. The structure allowed for a wonderful mix of social interaction and engaging activities and the positive feedback we received highlighted the value of these community events.
The Swimming Carnival for Years 3-6 was another great success. The new venue of Albury Swimming pool provided an enhanced experience for all involved, with the addition of a 50m pool allowing competitors progressing to regional levels to compete in an environment that better prepares them for the next stage of competition. We wish all those swimmers the best of luck at the next stage of competition.
There is much to look forward to in the coming weeks. Our Year 4 students are eagerly anticipating their upcoming camp at Billabong Ranch in Echuca, which promises to be an exciting adventure filled with learning and team-building experiences. Finally, we are thrilled that preparations for our production of Madagascar are well underway.
To build excitement, we will be having a Madagascar-themed day in the final week of this term. More information for students and parents will be released shortly. We can’t wait to see the energy and fun this event will bring!
From Director of Boarding • Elsa Kilgour
Boarding continues to be a hive of activity with our students constantly participating in sporting commitments, service learning opportunities and other activities. Over the past few weeks, we have enjoyed hearing about the success of our boarding students.
At the recent Scots Equestrian Interschool Challenge, Mia Baxter, Indi Raper and Ollie Geppert all did so well. Despite the very hot weather, they represented our boarders superbly and we are so proud of their efforts. There were other boarding students who were there to help out the judges during the day.
We had a small group of boarders support Clean Up Australia Day at Eastern Hill Reserve including Kaylee Rule, Amelia Armytage, Georgia Perkins and Amy Campagna. Many thanks to these students for getting up early on a Sunday morning.
Several of our boarders attended the recent RAS swimming carnival in Wagga. It was a long day, but they came away with some great results, including winning the aggregate trophy. Congratulations to Lucy Bolton, Phoebe Bolton, Hayden Ellis, Kirsten McLennan and Jake Winsor on their RAS results and we wish all the best to those who made it through to CIS in Sydney in May.
Our Saturday activities have been enjoyed by many who are in over the weekends. Students have enjoyed a visit to the cinema to watch Paddington, a bushwalk at Nail Can Hill with an ice-cream to cool off with afterwards, roller skating and lots of baking!
Many of our boarding students are busily preparing for the upcoming musical MAMMA MIA! which will, no doubt, be fabulous! Looking forward to seeing many of our boarding families come and enjoy the show.
Every time our students are out and about in the community we get incredible feedback from the public regarding their manners and behaviour. It is a credit to them all.
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Friday 28 March 7.00 and Saturday 29 March 2.00pm and 7.00pm. Book your tickets HERE.
ANZAC Day March 2025
ANZAC Day is a deeply significant occasion, and at Scots we take great pride in our tradition of marching in the Albury ANZAC Day Parade along Dean Street.
Our affiliation with the 2/23rd Battalion gives us a strong connection to this day, as we honour those who served and reflect on the sacrifices made. Last year, we were proud to see such strong participation from both students and staff, and in 2025 we once again invite our Scots community to stand together in remembrance.
Marching Details:
Year 9 students will march behind the 2/23rd banner and will be preparing for this throughout the term. On the morning of the march, they are to assemble at the front of the Regent Cinema on Dean Street at 8.30am.
Students from Kindergarten to Year 12 will march behind the Scots Pipe Band and should assemble in year-level order beside As Thick as Thieves Café in Macauley Street at 8.30am.
Scots staff will march with their classes and Learning Mentor groups.
The parade begins at 9.00am, and we ask all students to be punctual so we are ready to move into position.
At the conclusion of the march, students finish in Townsend Street where they are to be collected. Collection time will be between 9.45am – 10.00am depending on how quickly the march proceeds.
Uniform Requirements:
All students are required to wear full winter uniform, including their blazer. If winter uniform items are needed, please visit the Noone Uniform Shop or Clothing Pool as soon as possible. For students wearing medals, please remember that they should be placed on the right-hand side of the chest.
We encourage all Scots families to support this meaningful occasion, and we appreciate your help in ensuring a strong and respectful presence at the march.
International Women's Day
Scots proudly welcomed back distinguished alumna Professor Michelle Spencer (Class of 1991) as the keynote speaker for the school’s annual International Women’s Day Breakfast last Friday. Addressing an audience of more than 150 students, families, staff and alumni, Professor Spencer shared insights from her remarkable career in chemistry, digital innovation and education, inspiring the next generation of young leaders.
Currently a Professor of Chemistry at RMIT University, Professor Spencer leads the Computational Materials Chemistry Research Group, pioneering the development of new materials for electronic devices, sensors, and batteries. She is also Deputy Director of the STEM Hub for Digital Innovation (HuDIni), where she drives advancements in digital technologies for education across science, technology, engineering, and health.
Originally from Beechworth, Professor Spencer attended Scots before pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) at La Trobe University, where she was awarded the Max O’Connor Honours Year Prize and the D.M. Myers University Medal for academic excellence. She later earned a PhD in Surface Chemistry and held senior research and leadership positions at both La Trobe University and RMIT University. Over her career, she has published more than 140 refereed publications and book chapters, secured major research funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the CSIRO, and Defence Science & Technology Group, and developed award-winning mobile apps that have been downloaded over 42,000 times worldwide.
A Centenary Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), Professor Spencer has received numerous accolades for her contributions to research, innovation, and teaching, including an Australian Award for University Teaching Citation, the ATN Teaching & Learning Excellence Award, and multiple Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Awards.
Scots Principal, Mark Hemphill expressed the school’s pride in welcoming Professor Spencer back.
“Michelle’s career is a testament to the power of education and perseverance. She embodies the values we instill in our students—curiosity, leadership, and a commitment to making a difference. Her return to Scots today is an inspiration to us all,” he said.
Fittingly, the Spencer Laboratory in Scots' Science Centre was named in honour of Michelle and her three brothers (Classes of 1992, 1996, and 1997), recognising their achievements in science both at Scots and beyond.
The International Women’s Day Breakfast is a treasured tradition at Scots, providing a platform for students to engage with influential leaders and fostering conversations about leadership, ambition and equality.
Equestrian success in the sun
Scots riders Mia Baxter, Year 9, and Sasha Toepfer, Year 11, claimed victory by a single point in the Thursday Night Feature Event of the Scots Equestrian Interschool Challenge, the Senior Pas de Deux, and Izzy Ingle, Year 6, combined with another rider to win the Primary category on 27 and 28 February.
The Pas de Deux requires two competitors to ride a synchronized dressage test to music of their own choosing. For good measure, the Scots Pas de Deux competition was a fancy dress event and riders really got into the spirit.
Mia and Sasha chose a pirate theme outfit and rode to the music of Pirates of the Caribbean, while Izzy and her partner from Moss Vale Public School were dressed as cheerleaders.
Hot and challenging conditions dogged the Scots Equestrian Team-hosted two-day event at the Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre but not a single horse or rider succumbed to heat stress and there were wide smiles on the faces of 117 riders from more than 30 schools.
The extreme temperature forecast of 38C forced a late schedule change on Thursday and the timetable was brought forward by two hours to start at 7am and conclude by mid-afternoon.
And by the time the Pas de Deux was performed at 6pm, the sun’s bite had diminished somewhat, making it ideal for riders to strut their stuff on the dressage arena. Al, from Triple M radio station, admitted he’d had to Google Pas de Deux when he was asked to commentate but did a stirling job to keep the audience engaged and entertained.
Congratulations to every single rider who competed for Scots – we were represented across the age groups and in all the disciplines: Dressage, Mount and Rider and Led classes were on Thursday while Showjumping, Sporting, Handymount and Leadline classes were on Friday.
The team loved hosting such an incredible group of young people from many schools; they all truly embodied good sportsmanship, a love for horses and a passion for the sport. It was amazing to witness the enthusiasm and respect shown by all, even in the very hot and challenging conditions. Congratulations to Cathedral College Wangaratta on being named Champion School in a runaway win from St John's Euroa. Scots finished seventh.
A very big thank you to the Scots students, who volunteered their time to help as judges’ assistants, marshalls and timekeepers.
Thanks to Will Burke, Amy Campagna, Mac Correll, Sam Maguire, Adrian Ngo, Georgia Perkins, Kaylee Rule, Lacey Smith and Ruby Thomas who helped on Thursday and to Friday’s volunteers Lucy Bolton, Seamus Bready, Lilah Brunt, Sara Butko, Maddie Clancy, Lexi Gniel, Georgie Ledger, Ella Maquire, Tom Sheather and Ted Williams.
Full Scots results:
Sasha Toepfer (Year 11) riding Stylish Roy 3rd Showjumping 90cm One Round 7th Showjumping 90cm Immediate Jump Off 1st Senior Pas de Deux (with Mia Baxter)
Mia Baxter (Year 9) riding Bella Tricks 2nd Dressage Novice 2.1 1st Dressage Novice 2.2 Novice Champion 1st Senior Pas de Deux (with Sasha Toepfer)
Champion School: Cathedral College Wangaratta 82pts, St John's Euroa 62, Goulburn Valley Grammar School 61.5, Yanco Agricultural High School 54, Mater Dei Catholic College 48, Composite Purple 45, The Scots School Albury 44.
Mia Boers (Year 9) placed fourth in the Juvenile Draft and was awarded the buckle for Most Improved Juvenile riding her grey mare Springside Sensation at Urana Campdraft at the weekend. Mia had a really good run, selecting a good cow and getting the job done in style. Mia was given the opportunity to ride Dom Shanahans cutting horse Gunner in the Juvenille Cut Out under lights which was a fantastic experience for the young rider. Mia’s next event is in Myrtleford, then onto Barnawartha draft and Holbrook draft.
Ollie Geppert (Year 9) also competed at Urana Draft. She had two runs in the Juveniles on her horses, BB and Freddy. She did well coming out of the camp but lost the beast on the first peg both runs.
Hockey
Sophie Clifton (Year 7) attended the NSW CIS Sport Award presentation at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta recently when her 2024 hockey team was awarded the NSWCIS Most Outstanding Team 2024. Each individual was awarded a flag as part of the ceremony.
Sophie's team was undefeated in the NSWPSSA competition in Newcastle last year and Sophie had an excellent state tournament, scoring the opening goal in the grand final.
The CIS Awards ceremony is a prestigious event, honouring the achievement of students from independent schools across the state who have represented CIS at the highest level either as an individual or as part of a team.
Cricket
Fergus Glass (Year 6) recently achieved one of his biggest goals in winning the PSSA Boys State Cricket Carnival in Maitland as part of the Combined Independent Schools team! Fergus made the most of his opportunity at number 3, scoring an incredible 81 not out to help steer his team into the grand final. His outstanding batting, tight bowling and skillful fielding throughout the carnival earned him selection in the NSW state team! He will now go on to represent NSW at the School Sport Australia National Championships in Ballarat in October.
He also represented Cricket Albury Wodonga in an under-13 representative carnival in Dubbo just before Christmas and the CIS in the under-12 State championship in Maitland last month.
His success has been reward for effort at the tail end of a very busy cricketing summer. He plays for the Lavington Panthers under-12s on Friday nights, then plays under-14s with his brother Will on Saturday mornings, followed by C1 men's cricket on Saturday afternoon, again with Will. Not to mention the countless hours of backyard cricket on the farm with brothers Cooper and Will. Fergus followed his brothers into cricket at the Holbrook Cricket Club and the trio have had the pleasure of winning two under-13 premierships together.
Fergus has had some great guidance from Dylan Weeding through the CAW representative opportunities, and more recently from the senior cricketers at Lavington Cricket Club, who have been brilliant at sharing their knowledge. With cricket season winding up, the focus for Fergus will turn to football for the Holbrook Football Club, GWS academy and trying to make the CIS Football team again this year.
Sailing
Stirling Marshall (Year 8) has been travelling widely to pursue his sailing since the start of the year. Stirling represented Victoria/Albury Wodonga Sailing Club in The Musto Australian International Optimist Dinghy Association National Regatta held in Manly, Queensland, from 8-15 January. Competitors travelled from as far as India, New Zealand, Fiji and France for the event which was run in challenging conditions - wind gusting to more than 35 knots along with heavy rain.
On 25-26 January, Stirling headed down to Sorrento, Victoria, to compete in the Victorian Buxton Cup. The regatta was onerous due to the Coata boats, huge tides and the Queenscliff Ferry, but all added to the thrill of sailing. Then on the weekend of 15-16 February, Stirling competed in the Schapper Point Regatta at the stunning Mornington Yacht Club. One day had to be cancelled due to inclement weather and huge winds.
Stirling enjoys sailing for the autonomy he has on the water, the challenges he must trouble shoot and overcome both off and on the water, the opportunity for travel but most of all, the lifetime friends he has made in Australia and internationally.
Basketball
Thomas Mack (Year 9) played in the NSW under-16 team at the Australian Junior Country Cup (ACJBC) in January, where the team finished top of its pool before losing to the eventual Tournament Champions, Victorian Bushrangers, in the semi.
The family makes regular trips up the Hume Highway for Thomas to pursue high level basketball. He attended NSW Basketball High Performance trials in Maitland late last year, after which he was selected for three different programs.
D League (played last September 2024)
The NSW squad for the ACJBC, played in Albury against teams from NZ, ACT, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. The ACJBC was first held in 1985 and involves upwards of 60 teams and 700 players, coaches and officials in competition for under-14, 16 and 18 age groups.
NSW Basketball's State Performance Program (SPP). The SPP aims to identify and develop athletes to represent NSW at National Championships. Thomas undertakes weekly workouts locally then attends intensive camps every couple of months at various venues around the State.
More recently he attended under-16 state trials in Newcastle and has been named in the squad with further trials to take place.
National Youth Science Forum
Josh O'Brien (Year 12) participated in a Zoom call to the Large Hadron Collider and stood under the 70m radar dish in the Deep Space Communications Complex that was tracking Voyager One as part of National Youth Science Forum in Canberra from 6-14 January.
Josh was one of only 260 lucky students selected to participate in the nine-day forum hosted at Birmingham College at the Australian National University. The forum encouraged students to investigate career opportunities in STEM as well as helped them forge connections withing the science, maths and technology community.
He joined the group on STEM visits to "very cool places', live crosses and lectures about interesting subjects along with social events to facilitate networking.
His love of Physics and Technology was fanned by the amazing experience and he has made more than 30 new friends who share a similar passion.
Pipe Band alumni success
Three distinguished alumni of our Pipe Band recently showcased their talents on the international stage at the New Zealand Pipe Band Championships in Invercargill. Pipe Major Henry Ring (Class of 2013), Josh Nuilia (Class of 2023), and Drum Sergeant Damon Wright (Class of 2024) were part of the Grade 2 Pipe Band Club from Sydney, continuing their passion for competitive piping and drumming.
In preparation for the championship, the trio dedicated several months to intensive training, frequently traveling to Sydney for rehearsals while also enduring the unpredictable southern weather. Their commitment and perseverance paid off when the band secured the prestigious Grade 2 New Zealand Drumming title and earned an impressive second place overall in their grade.
This outstanding accomplishment highlights not only the success of an Australian band on an international stage but also the dedication and excellence of our alumni, who continue to uphold the legacy of our own Pipe Band. We celebrate their achievements and look forward to seeing where their musical journeys take them next.
Clean Up Australia Day
Scots students were out in force to clean up Eastern Hill as part of our Clean Up Australia Day event.
More than 200kg of waste was collected, sorted into various recycling bundles and sent to Albury Waste Management for processing. A fantastic Service Learning experience for our students.
- Simon Goss
Year 11 Engineering
Year 11 Engineering Studies students Ben, Chelsea, Ammar, Austin and Bonheur have been learning about manufacturing. We set about making a mould for a golf ball and then casting the ball from the mould using Plaster of Paris.
The sequence of photos is as follows:
1. Making the mould out of Lego and plasticine 2. Pouring one side of the mould using Plaster of Paris 3. Curing the mould 4. Removing the golf ball from the mould. 5 & 6. The final product
The students said that the casting process, particularly making the mould, now made a lot more sense!
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of exciting swimming action at Scots!
From our school carnivals to the BISSA and BIPSA regional competitions, our swimmers have given their all, showcasing incredible talent, determination and team spirit. The results have been nothing short of impressive, with many of our athletes qualifying for the upcoming CIS Swimming Championships.
These events have not only highlighted our swimmers skill in the pool, but also their commitment and sportsmanship. We’re incredibly proud of those who have progressed through to the next level and look forward to seeing them shine at CIS in Sydney. Please read below for highlights of the Scots Interhouse Carnivals.
Junior School Age Champions
Age Group
Girls
Boys
9 Years Champion
Eva Campbell
Percy Ross
Second
Evelyn Weisman
Henry Butko
Third
Tilly McFarland
Theodore Acton-Adams
10 Years Champion
Amelie Skidmore
Oscar Hughes
Second
Anastasia Maloney
Benji Fernandez
Third
Sophia Gott
William Skipwith
11 Years Champion
Abigail Waller
Duke Maloney
Second
Ethel James
Sammy Martin
Third
Anabel Griffith
Ardan Magaharan
12/13 Years Champion
Scarlett Skidmore
Eddie Landale
Second
Gracie Ross
Ted Heijse
Third
Adelaide Phillips
James Grylewicz
Junior School Overall House Rankings
Place
School
Points
1
Robertson
1275
2
Wilson
1062
3
Sellars
860
4
Simpson
778
Senior School Age Champions
Age Group
Girls
Boys
Age Group
Girls
12 Years Champion
No participants
Charlie Brown
Second
Jack Jones
Third
Zack Ker
13 Years Champion
Ciara Delany
Sam Mack
Second
Sophie Clifton
Jude Finlayson
Third
Phoebe Bolton
Conan Maloney
14 Years Champion
Millie Glover
Oscar Kennedy
Second
Chloe Lewin
Ollie Cardile
Third
Charlotte Beard
Will Brooks
15 Years Champion
Camilla Crapp
Thomas Mack
Second
Lydia Clancy
Clancy Ledger
Third
Iris Johanson
Eddie Butko
16 Years Champion
Izzie Barber
Darcy Fallon
Second
Kirsten McLennan
Hector James
Third
Lucy Bolton
Ethan Marks
17 Years Champion
Grace Adams
Jake Winsor
Second
Sara Butko
Finn McDonnell
Third
Phoebe Packer
Ben Pendlebury
18-20 Years Champion
Adelaide Hiscock
Billy Butko
Second
Poppy Kettlewell
Oliver Hutchins
Third
Alana Pike
Sunny Murphy
Senior School Overall House Rankings
Place
School
Points
1
Wilson
2,148.50
2
Robertson
2,036.00
3
Simpson
1,880.00
4
Sellars
1,871.50
A huge congratulations to all competitors for their efforts and sportsmanship throughout the Interhouse events. The dedication of our swimmers continues to make Scots a powerhouse in the pool!
BIPSA Swimming
A squad of 26 talented swimmers travelled to Wagga for the BIPSA Swimming Carnival, and what an incredible performance it was! The competition was fierce, but our swimmers showed remarkable skill and determination. Many of our students secured their spots for the upcoming CIS Swimming Championships, which is a huge achievement!
A special congratulations goes to Scarlett Skidmore, who finished as the Runner-Up Age Champion for the carnival. It was an absolutely tremendous effort and a testament to Scarlett's hard work, dedication and passion for swimming.
We couldn't be prouder of everyone who competed and we look forward to seeing our swimmers shine even brighter at the CIS Swimming Championships. Well done, team!
BISSA Swimming
It was outstanding day for our Scots Senior Students at the recent BISSA Swimming Carnival! A squad of 40 dedicated swimmers took to the pool and not only did they defend the 2024 Aggregate Trophy, but they also put on a spectacular display of talent and teamwork throughout the entire competition.
Our relay teams were exceptional, with seven teams finishing on the RAS podium, showcasing their collective strength and skill. A huge congratulations to Ciara Delaney, who was crowned Age Champion, an incredible achievement! Jake Winsor finished the Senior Boys as a Runner-up Age Champion, while Grace Adams and Oscar Kennedy also had fantastic performances, each finishing third in their respective age categories.
It was a day of fantastic results, team spirit and an electrifying finish, particularly with all our quality relay swimmers. We wish the best of luck to all the swimmers who are progressing to the CIS Championships in May. We know you’ll continue to make us proud!
The new library space has certainly transformed over the last few weeks. We have everything in place, and it is now a bright and vibrant hub. We are brimming at the seams every lunchtime and recess with groups who are reading, catching up, playing chess or just taking some time out. It is lovely to see so many students using our new library after so much care was taken to make it so special for everyone.
An enormous thank you to Mrs Jane van der Vliet who has helped with so many jobs in the moving process but mostly with getting all the books on to the shelves in order.
Chess
I have entered the teams for both the junior and senior school chess tournaments for the year and will be calling for entries via tryouts in the next few weeks. Please be on the lookout for this information.
