Term 3, Week 8 2024
The Torch
Term 3, Week 8 2024
- Whole 榴莲成人app下载l Notices
- Junior 榴莲成人app下载l Notices
- Senior 榴莲成人app下载l Notices
- Sports & Co-Curricular
- Upcoming Events
- Health & Wellbeing
Despite the dreary weather, it has been a vibrant week of activities at 榴莲成人app下载. It has been wonderful to see a steady stream of our Year 12 boys visiting OSCA House, as they collected their Class of 2024 jerseys and started to familiarise themselves with this special space for our Old Boys. May they spend many happy times with the OSCA team throughout the years to come.
Thank you to all staff and families who participated in today鈥檚 casual clothes day supporting FORaMEAL, a project of the Rotary Club that provides important emergency relief to those impacted by disasters both in Australia and overseas. The funds we have raised will go towards meal packages that will be assembled by our Year 11 boys during the last week of term.
Our Year 11 First Nations students have led a Footy Boots Drive this week, encouraging boys across the school to bring in their old footy boots and runners. The boots will be donated to the Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks Program in Central Australia, and tomorrow is the last day to drop off donations. If you haven鈥檛 already, please do check your cupboards for any pairs of boots your family have outgrown to support this worthy cause.
This week we have recognised Mental Health Week, and it has been great to see our boys involved in activities to help them learn about caring for both their own and others鈥� mental health. A big focus has been placed on physical activity and how this impacts our mental wellbeing, with many activities taking place including 鈥淏attle of the Bench鈥� and ergo rowing competitions. During class, form and tutor groups, the boys have learned about the impact of sleep and diet on wellbeing, and explored other strategies to develop good mental health tool kits.
Next week is a big week for the 榴莲成人app下载 Family, with the Foundation Day Concert on Tuesday evening and Family Day on Saturday 14 September. I know we are all looking forward to coming together to support the boys on stage and on the field, while celebrating the wonderful community we have here at 榴莲成人app下载.
Dr Scott Marsh
Principal
Cakes for Family Day
Cake plate kits for those baking a cake for the Community Connections stall at Family Day are now ready for collection from main reception in the Randall Building. Cakes, slices and biscuits are always popular. Please remember no nuts, or nut products and no cream.
Baked goods should be dropped to the Boardroom (between Memorial Hall and the Lithgow stairs, same as prior years) on Friday 13 September from 3.15pm – 5pm, or Saturday 14 September from 7.30am – 11am.
Funds raised will be donated to Tiwi College.
Volunteers Still Needed for Family Day
Some clubs and auxiliaries are still seeking volunteers to support their stalls and activities on Family Day, which is coming up on Saturday 14 September. If you have not yet signed up, please visit the Family Day page where sign up forms are still open. Thank you for your support.
Vehicle Access for Volunteers & Stall Holders on Family Day
The below information is for Family Day Stall Holders and Volunteers only. Vehicle access for dropping off goods and supplies is permitted from 6.30am until 7.30am only. All vehicles must exit the grounds by 7.30am. The speed limit is 5km/hr (slow walking pace) and vehicle access is only permitted via Boom Gate 1 on Morrison Street, near the Cardinal Pavilion. Please follow the paved road through Gate 1, following the blue line towards the main oval towards the Green Grandstand. 榴莲成人app下载 staff will be on hand to direct drop offs. Vehicle access before Family Day is available only to vehicles dropping off equipment/supplies, and no vehicles are to remain onsite on Family Day. No vehicle access beyond the Green Grandstand will be permitted – hand deliveries only.
Auxiliaries Selling Food on Family Day
Auxiliaries selling food on Family Day must have a dedicated Food Handling Supervisor at the stall throughout the day. The Food Handling Supervisor must be present for the entire duration of your stall 鈥� this may be either the same person or may change throughout the day.听To become a Food Handling Supervisor, please complete the听. Certificates should be emailed to events@scotch.vic.edu.au once the training has been completed. Thank you to all Food Handling Supervisors for completing the training as soon as possible.
All auxiliaries selling or supplying food must also complete theby Monday 2 September. For further information, please email听events@scotch.vic.edu.au
Please note the following important dates:
We began this week with recognition of our growing crop of young leaders in the Junior 榴莲成人app下载l. Many Year 6 boys continue to work hard to demonstrate leadership skills and grow their leadership profiles through action and service.
In Monday鈥檚 assembly we took time to recognise the work of our current Year 6 leaders and to celebrate five new official Student Leaders within the Year 6 cohort. Details from the presentation to give context to the work the boys have engaged in can be found here.听
We extend our gratitude to Noah, Tom, Harvey, Henry and Harrison for their continued contribution to, and support of, the 榴莲成人app下载 Family.
As we look ahead to the final two weeks of term, we do so with excitement.
Next Monday sees the House Public Speaking competition. We cannot wait to hear the boys share some of their passions and present with skill.
We look forward to Foundation Day and the opportunity to reflect on the history and heritage of the 榴莲成人app下载l. We wish Luke Heng and Dylan Pai the best of luck as they perform at Hamer Hall on Tuesday evening, a rare occurrence for Junior 榴莲成人app下载l boys.
We also look forward to meeting with parents to discuss the boys鈥� progress in our Parent Teacher Interview sessions.
Another busy week in the 榴莲成人app下载 calendar.
Tom Savill
Head of Junior 榴莲成人app下载l
Serving Others at 榴莲成人app下载 – The Running Water Project
On behalf of The Running Water Project, we would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all the boys in the Junior 榴莲成人app下载l and their supportive parents for the huge efforts that were achieved during our fundraising initiative. We are in the process of counting the money and adding up the hours of service that the boys completed.
It was a pleasure collecting the money as the boys brought in their donations. The satisfaction and joy on their faces as they contributed through their own hard work was incredible to witness. So many boys had gone above and beyond to help others and we are proud of their support of this project.
Junior 榴莲成人app下载l Dates
Family Day 鈥� Call for Volunteers
The JSPA are calling for parent volunteers to help with the Cake Stall and Coffee Cart on Family Day, Saturday 14 September. Please click on the links below to schedule your assistance:
for flyer with further details.
Year 7 2026 Scholarships
Applications are now open for 2026 Scholarships. Families of students in Year 5 are eligible to apply for Academic Excellence, General Excellence and Boarding Scholarships in 2026.
Please note the following key dates:
Music Making in Term 3
There is never a dull moment in the Junior 榴莲成人app下载l Music Department, and this week has been no exception.
On Tuesday the Double Bass Suzuki boys performed in the Atrium at the beginning of lunchtime. Well done to Elliott Souter (Year 6), Yuvaan Asthana (Year 3), Rafferty Atkinson (Year 5), Jeffery Jin (Year 5), Augus Lin (Year 5), Ian Shen (Year 3) and Angus Skilton (Year 4) for their performance. Bravo boys!
Just an hour later, the Year 3 to 6 boys were treated to a beautiful unaccompanied violin performance by Evan Wang (Year 6) who performed Vivace from Vivaldi鈥檚 Concerto RV 275 in the Bradshaw House Chapel. Well done Evan!
Congratulations to both Dylan Pai and Luke Heng in Year 6 for attending their first ever Music Camp with the Symphony Orchestra on the weekend. Both Dylan and Luke will be performing with the Symphony Orchestra (which is normally reserved for Senior 榴莲成人app下载l boys) on Tuesday 10 September at Hamer Hall for the Foundation Day Concert. Good luck boys!
Next week the Prep boys have a very exciting day with their Grandparents and Special Friends on Tuesday. Guests will be treated to musical performances by Prep Pianists, James Ooi, Eido Russell, Thomas Ye, Sebastian Seibold and George Gu. There will also be performances by Kai Tang, Ethan Doan and Myles Fang on violin, and Charles Li and Ethan Sun on cello.
Music Concert Recordings
All past Junior 榴莲成人app下载l Music concerts can be found on My 榴莲成人app下载 portal These include:
The Choral Concert (Term 3) and the Percussion Concert (Term 3) will be added at a later date.
Year 2 Advanced String Concert
The Year 2 Advanced String Concert has been postponed from Friday 13 September to Friday 15 November at 2.00pm. We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause.
Music Resources
Please note some of the music dates have been changed or updated. Please check the updated document to ensure you have the correct dates.
Sporting Update
Last Wednesday the Junior 榴莲成人app下载l Athletics team represented the school with distinction at the APS Athletics Championships at Tom Kelly Track, Doncaster in windy conditions. The top two finishers for each event qualified for the Eastern Metropolitan Regional (EMR) Championships to be held on Thursday 24 October. 榴莲成人app下载 had 12 boys qualify which is a wonderful result. A parent letter and more information will be emailed shortly about the EMR event. Results from the APS Athletics Championships can be found
We welcome Matt Shuttleworth to the Junior 榴莲成人app下载l Sport and PE department as he supports us in our administrative duties. We thank Lucia Thompson who has moved to the Senior 榴莲成人app下载l in an admin role.
Junior 榴莲成人app下载l Family Day
In PE classes, boys in Years 3 to 6 continue their time trials for the 800m. The top six boys from each House in Years 4 to 6 compete in the 800m on Family Day as well as the top three from Year 3. All boys in Years 3 to 6 run 100m, 200m and the 100m shuttle relay on the day. The Junior 榴莲成人app下载l Flyer kicks off the day at 8.00am where the top two boys in each year level (3 to 6) compete in a handicapped 100m race. The Junior 榴莲成人app下载l program runs from 8.00am to 10.00am and boys will need to arrive by 7.45am. Further information will be sent directly to parents.
Boys are working on their 50m shuttle relay, 50m sprints and 50m low hurdles in class. The weather has been challenging this week, please ensure boys are dressed in warm layers as classes are outdoors.
If a boy cannot make Family Day, please email听juniorschool@scotch.vic.edu.au
National Golf Championship
Congratulations to Oscar Hu and Jaidon Herath in Year 5 who are representing Victoria at the National Golf Championship in NSW in November. Having two boys from 榴莲成人app下载 qualify for the small Team Victoria squad is a fantastic achievement. Both Oscar and Jaidon remarkably qualified last year as Year 4s! We wish the boys well in their golfing futures.
Melbourne Collegians Water Polo Club
Melbourne Collegians Water Polo Club would like to welcome players who are playing Primary APS Water Polo next term to come and give club water polo a try.
All ages and abilities are welcome, and whilst the emphasis for all age groups is on fun and friendship, there is a proud record of training players to be successful athletes at all levels, be it State competitions, National Competitions, World Championships or playing for the Aussie Sharks at the most recent Olympics. There is already a number of 榴莲成人app下载 students playing in the junior teams. The Victorian Summer Competition commences in Term 4 until the close of Term 1 2025.
For further details please contact Tamara Heffernan (Junior Coordinator) on 0413 463 241.
Year 5 and 6 APS Sport
Click for the following Year 5 and 6 Interschool Sport information:
This week we are focusing on R U OK?Day in the Senior 榴莲成人app下载l. Our Senior students have put together a video about seeking help and being a good support to others, with some cameos from our Senior staff, including Dr Marsh.
Each lunchtime this week, the emphasis is on physical activity, which supports positive mental health.听 Our students have had opportunities to be involved in a friendly staff/student soccer game and other activities for fun and involvement.
At assembly and in Form and Tutor groups, the boys are being encouraged to think about sleep, diet and kindness which, along with exercise, feature in the Record Book and are a timely reminder of the 鈥渢ool kit鈥� that students can develop to support their own wellbeing and mental health.
Sleep for adolescence can be an area of challenge, and the statistics show us that young people are sleep deprived. This impacts concentration, energy levels and can bring about low mood and increase anxiety.
Good sleep hygiene refers to setting up the structures that support getting a good night鈥檚 sleep; establishing a routine at night that limits screen time, reduces caffeine and late-night snacks, especially stimulant foods, and ensures the possibility of a full 9-10 hours sleep.
Meditations and mindfulness tracks, podcasts, music, reading, showering, hot baths, having a hot milk or a drink with honey, can all contribute to a habitual sleep routine, that when repeated every night, eventually signal to the body and mind 鈥渄own time鈥� and support sleep.
Whilst it is tempting to sleep in and 鈥渟tock up鈥� on sleep on weekends, it is advisable for teenagers to go to bed and wake up each night at a similar time, to be consistent. Whilst a little sleep in, or an afternoon nap, can be restorative, experts advise against allowing teenagers to sleep all day!!
So, as we head in to the final weeks of this busy term, let鈥檚 support each other in an inclusive environment – be kind, help each other, check in with colleagues, friends, classmates and friends to see if they are ok.听 And if they are not; this is ok too. Support is available here at school, as well as externally, to anyone who is struggling.
I applaud the students, staff and families of 榴莲成人app下载 for recognising the importance of being open and honest in this domain.
Katrina Brennan
Head of Senior 榴莲成人app下载l
Term 3 Activities Camps
Senior 榴莲成人app下载l Activities camps will take place during the last week of Term 3. Please click here for the full list of camps, dates, locations and staff contacts. Please note participation is compulsory for boys enrolled in each activity. Please contact the staff member listed if you have any further questions about your son鈥檚 camp. Please ensure your son鈥檚 online consent form has been completed.
2025 NASA Tour
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the 2025 NASA tour. The tour will take place from Thursday 3 July – Wednesday 16 July and is open to boys who will be in Year 8, 9 or 10 in 2025.
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Please direct any questions to Alex Colussa alex.colussa@scotch.vic.edu.au
Indonesian Language at 榴莲成人app下载
At 榴莲成人app下载, we are proud of our leading Language Program and the many achievements emanating from our students and staff. Languages have, and always will, remain a central component of a 榴莲成人app下载 education, and indeed, our 2025 timetable reinforces the importance of languages, retaining the number of hours our students spend studying languages.
In reviewing the many courses we offer, it has become apparent that the study of Indonesian language has for some time not attracted the same level of interest as the other five languages or other courses of study. As such, Indonesian classes will no longer be offered to new incoming students.
Students who are currently studying Indonesian language will be able to continue learning this language through to Year 12. This means that students currently studying Indonesian in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 will be able to study this language right through to Year 12.
Students who elected Year 9 Beginners Indonesian for 2025 will be supported in choosing other language options, and the small number of students who chose Indonesian for Year 7, 2025, will be allocated their other preferences.
榴莲成人app下载 remains absolutely committed to the study of languages and will remain at the forefront of language education in Australia.
Footy Boots Drive
Our Year 11 First Nations students have been leading a Footy Boots Drive all week to support the Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks Program in Central Australia. Tomorrow is the last day to donate used footy boots and runners. Boys can make their final donations at the selected Bins found in the Lithgow Centre (near the fountain), Glenn Centre (outside the change rooms) and Science Centre Foyer. You can read more about the Redtails Pinktails Right Tracks Program here.
At tomorrow’s Memorial Hall Assembly, former AFL players and Ambassadors of the Program will be presented with the donations.
Year 8 Camp Information Evening
A Year 8 Camp Information Evening will be held tonight, Thursday 5 September at 7.00pm. The evening will provide parents with the opportunity to meet with the camp providers, hear about the camp your son is attending and provide an opportunity to seek clarification around any concerns you may have. The boys are welcome to attend the evening, but it is not compulsory.
Camp information sessions will commence at 7.00pm sharp and be held in the following venues:
8PR, 8OM, 8BT Parents & Guardians Drinks
Parents and guardians of boys in 8PR, 8OM and 8BT are invited to an event on Thursday 3 October at Luton Lane Food & Wine Bar, 8 Luton Lane, Hawthorn at 7.00pm. Tickets are $50 per person for food, drinks can be purchased at bar prices.
Any enquires should be directed to May Lim on 0413616360 or via email may.lim@bigpond.com.
Year 9 Fathers/Carers and Sons Evening
Fathers and Caregivers of Year 9 students are invited to come together at Governors Hall on Sunday 15 September, from 4.00pm-7.00pm. Limited tickets are available for $37.50 per person. This includes woodfired pizzas, canapes and soft drinks for the boys. Adults may purchase drinks at bar prices.
RSVP: Tuesday 10 September
Any enquiries should be directed to Marie Gordon on 0419995773 or via email gordon.marie@bigpond.com
Year 10 Parents End of Year Function
Please save the date for the Year 10 Parents End of Year function on Friday 15 November at Amazon State Restaurant, 329 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Booking details will be provided by the Year 10 Class Reps in early Term 4.
Year 9 and 10 Drug Awareness Program
In tutor time this term, our Year 9s are working through the topic of Alcohol and Cannibis. To support conversations at home, we will be sharing a summary of what has been discussed with the boys each week. Please click here for this week鈥檚 summary.
Year 11 End of Year Parents Function
The Year 11 parents end of year function will be held on Friday 29 November. Please save the date. Further details will be provided in upcoming editions of The Torch.
Year 12 Revision Programme
In the final week of Term 3, from Wednesday 18 September 鈥� Friday 20 September, Year 12 students will be participating in a revision programme and usual classes will not run. The programme commences with an outside provider running workshops on improving study skills and revision techniques. Subject teachers and external presenters will provide revision activities for the rest of the schedule.
If a student does not have a session scheduled, they may either work from home or remain in school and use one of the study areas available.
For further details regarding the programme please click here.
VCE Practice Exams
Practice exams for VCE students will be held from Sunday 6 October until Tuesday 8 October.
All Year 12 students sitting exams are required to be at school by 11.30am for a 12.00pm start on Sunday 6 October to sit their English / EAL / English Language / Literature exam. Year 11 students studying a Unit 3-4 subject will have their practice exam scheduled on Monday 7 October. There will be no classes for Year 12 students on Tuesday 8 October, Year 11 students will be attending class as per normal.
Neat casual attire is acceptable for Sunday and full school uniform is required on Monday and Tuesday.
Individual student timetables will be published at a later date via the on the LMS.
榴莲成人app下载l Leaver Pathways
An Apprenticeship & Traineeship Employment event for current Year 12 students and parents/guardians will be held on Tuesday 17 September at Glen Eira Town Hall, Caulfield. This session is designed for students considering a VET employment pathway.听This is a good opportunity for students to speak with local training organisations, apprenticeship connection providers and prospective employers about their recruitment processes.听Students should bring their resumes, cover letters and a note pad. Tips for putting together an application can be found听.
Important Dates for Boarders
Please note the below event dates for Year 12 boarding parents and guardians. Further details and invitations will be sent closer to each event.
A Message From the BPA
Following the fun of Family Day and the pancake stall we hope to see as many parents & siblings as possible at the Buffet dinner, in the Boykett Room. Adult tickets are $80 which includes canapes鈥�, a two course meal & beverages.听Siblings are welcome to join parents at Boykett Room or join older brothers in Dining Hall for free.
As usual following the dinner, we will move up to the James Forbes Academy to be entertained by our boys at the much-anticipated Boarders Revue commencing at 7.30pm.
Last but not least, we have chapel on Sunday 15 September commencing at 10.00am with Morning Tea in the Errington Retreat to follow.
Looking forward to seeing you all on this great weekend for the Boarding Community!
For further information, please contact Kate Woodward (katewoodward373@gmail.com / 0447 634 293) or Lynn Clark (clarkultrasound@bordernet.com.au / 0427 951 118)
Inter 榴莲成人app下载ls Gymnastics Competition
The Inter 榴莲成人app下载ls Gymnastics Competition took place on Thursday 29 August at Knox Gymnastics Club in Wantirna South. 榴莲成人app下载 sent a team of 10 students across Year 7 to 12 accompanied by coaches, Brendan Kelly, Elaine Chin and 2023 Vice Captain of Gymnastics, Adam Aikman. Our students competed in Junior Division E and Senior Division D. All boys did their best scoring in the top six with several boys achieving individual podium results. 榴莲成人app下载 also successfully defended their title for the Aggregate Cup.
Interschool Regional Chess Tournament
Congratulations to the following boys for winning first place in the Interschool Regional Chess Tournament on Tuesday: Ray Chen 11DN, Billy Huang 7EG, Royce Lim 11FD, Louie Zhang 10LN, Mathew Wang 9FG, Austen Wayne 11FD and Alex Wu 11FD. Congratulations also to Matthew Wayne for winning an individual second place trophy out of more than 200 chess players.
Two of our chess teams will compete in the Chess State Finals in Term 3 – a highly commendable effort from all our chess enthusiasts.
VSRU Rugby Finals
Congratulations to the 1st XV 榴莲成人app下载 Rugby Team for winning the Bob Dalzeil Shield in their game against Melbourne Grammar 榴莲成人app下载l in the VSRU finals.
Future Pathways Newsletter
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Spring Sport
View the latest copy of the Spring sports programme.
APS Athletics Lead Up Meet: This Weekend
The 榴莲成人app下载 Athletics squad will return to the Box Hill Athletics track on Saturday for the final lead up meet of Term 3. All boys are welcome to come down and record some times and measurements in their respective events. 榴莲成人app下载 will be competing against Melbourne Grammar, St. Kevin鈥檚 and Xavier College.
Speed/Plyometric Training: Monday Lunchtimes
A reminder that speed and plyometric sessions for Year 8-12 boys continue each Monday at lunchtime until the end of Term 3
Firsts Open Tennis Training
The Open Firsts Tennis squad will begin their 2024/25 season campaign with pre- season training starting on Wednesday 4 September. This will continue each Monday and Wednesday until the final week of Term 3. Sessions will run from 7.00-8.00am. Please meet at the Montgomery courts for the start of each session until communicated otherwise.
Swimming Squad Training: Monday and Friday Mornings
Training takes place for Year 7-12 boys on Mondays and Fridays from 6.30am – 8.00am in the Glenn Centre pool. Boys in the Water Polo programmes are encouraged to also participate in these sessions. Sessions are not compulsory but provide a great opportunity for boys to build swimming fitness.
榴莲成人app下载 College Foundation Day Concert
Tuesday 10 September
The Annual 榴莲成人app下载 College Foundation Day Concert will take place on Tuesday 10 September at Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne at 7.30pm.
Enquiries should be directed to the Arts Centre Melbourne, 1300 182 183
榴莲成人app下载 Arts – Wilma and Friends
Tuesday 17 September
Wilma Smith (Concertmaster MSO 2003 鈥� 2014) brings a delicious, predominantly French piano trio program, followed by groups featuring wind instruments, including a Wilma & Friends first, the bassoon!
Pipes and Drums Concert
Saturday 21 September
You are invited to an evening of Scottish music featuring the 榴莲成人app下载 College Pipes & Drums bands and special guests, including highland dancers. This promises to be an entertaining event and an exciting showcase of talent. The popular concert sold out last year, so be quick and book your tickets today!
The concert will take place on Saturday 21st September at 7.30pm in the Geoffrey McComas Theatre (GMT). Doors open at 7pm.
Tickets are $30 for students/concession and $45 for adults (includes refreshments at the interval)
Form 8PR, 8OM, 8BT Parents & Guardians Drinks
Parents and guardians of boys in 8PR, 8OM and 8BT are invited to an event on Thursday 3 October at Luton Lane Food & Wine Bar, 8 Luton Lane, Hawthorn at 7.00pm. Tickets are $50 per person for food, drinks can be purchased at bar prices.
Any enquires should be directed to May Lim on 0413616360 or via email may.lim@bigpond.com.
Year 9 Fathers/Carers and Sons Evening
Fathers and Caregivers of Year 9 students are invited to an evening event on Sunday 15 September. The event will be held at Governors Hall, 27 Hall Street, Hawthorn East from 4.00pm-7.00pm. Limited tickets are available for $37.50 per person. This includes woodfired pizzas, canapes and soft drinks for the boys. Adults can buy drinks at bar prices.
RSVP: Tuesday 10 September
Any enquiries should be directed to Marie Gordon on 0419995773 or via email gordon.marie@bigpond.com
Year 10 Parents End of Year Function
Please save the date for the Year 10 Parents End of Year function on Friday 15 November at Amazon State Restaurant, 329 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Booking details will be provided by the Year 10 Class Reps in early Term 4.
Boarders Family Day Buffet Dinner
Boarding parents are invited for a buffet dinner on Saturday 14 September in the Boykett Room at 5.00pm. The much anticipated, Boarders Review will commence at 7.30pm in the James Forbes Academy shortly after. Siblings are welcome to join parents at the Boykett Room or join older brothers in Dining Hall.
RSVP: Saturday 14 September
Enquires should be directed to Eliza Leake on 0408372720 or via email听info@mlconstructions.com.au
Cricket Season Opening Dinner
The McLeod Club warmly invites the 榴莲成人app下载 Cricket
Community to celebrate the opening of the
2024/2025 cricket season in the Boykett Room, Cardinal Pavilion, on Wednesday 30th October. There will be an auction on the night with fantastic prizes and special guest speaker Andrew Fekete, Australian Test player, BBL. All year levels are welcome (including new Year 7 families). A booking link will be provided in the coming weeks.
Music Auxiliary Annual Spring Gala Luncheon – Save the Date
Friday 1 November
The 榴莲成人app下载 College Music Auxiliary invites you to the Annual Spring Gala Luncheon at Kooyong Tennis Club on Friday 1 November 2024. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and community connections with raffle prizes and silent auctions.
A booking link will be provided in the coming weeks.
Book Chat with the Library Auxiliary – Date Change
The Library Auxiliary invites to all parents and guardians to the next Book Chat, to be held tomorrow, Friday 6 September in the Reading and Discussion Room (in the library). Morning tea will start at 8.45am, followed by the book chat.
Come along and share an interesting book you have read or discover book recommendations from others in a welcoming and friendly environment. Michelle Sweeney, our librarian, will share her own recommendations for parents and boys. A lovely morning tea will is provided and it is a great way to connect with other parents.
For catering purposes, please RSVP to听scotchlibraryauxiliary@gmail.com听if you would like to attend. Please email any questions you may have in relation to the book chat or the library committee.
Each week in The Torch, our Psychology and Health teams explore a topic related to boys’ health and wellbeing. This week we are talking about R U OK?Day which falls on Thursday 12 September this year.
Understanding the growing challenges related to mental health among young people is an important consideration. Anxiety, depression and self-harm – are all causes for concern. Factors like academic pressure, social media, family dynamics, and societal expectations, are contributing to these issues. It’s therefore crucial for parents and caregivers to take action early, remove the stigma around discussing mental health, and offer accessible support to address these issues and the wellbeing of their children.
R U OK?Day is an initiative that focuses on preventing suicide by encouraging meaningful personal connections and helping informal support networks to help recognise the signs of distress. We urge all families to take part, emphasising the value of genuine human relationships and reminding everyone to ask the important question, “Are you OK?”
Engaging in R U OK?Day activities goes beyond the classroom; it’s a commitment to our students’ overall development. By talking openly about mental health, schools create safe spaces where students feel understood, valued, and supported. As parents and caregivers, you can contribute by fostering open conversations, normalising feelings and breaking down mental health stigmas. Participating in R U OK?Day promotes compassion and shows our dedication to the wellbeing of the entire school community, reaffirming that together, we can truly make a difference.
Please for guidance on how to talk to your child about mental health and engage in meaningful discussions in the lead up to R U OK?Day next Thursday 12 September.
As always, if you have any concerns about your son, please contact Nick Clark at听psychologist@scotch.vic.edu.au听or seek medical or professional help.
