Fight MND Big Freeze Initiative - Casual Clothes Day (gold coin donation) • Thursday 5 June
Year 11 2026 Information Evening • Thursday 5 June 3.30-5.30pm
Pupil Free Day • Friday 6 June
Boarders Exeat weekend • Friday 6 June to Monday 9 June, returning from 1pm
King's Birthday holiday • Monday 9 June
Arts Night • Thursday 12 June, 6pm, Cultural Centre
Year 11 Formal • Saturday 14 June, 6pm, Commercial Club
Regional Visit, Mansfield • 16 June
Wagga Boarding Expo • Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June
Music Festival • Friday 20 June, Chapel Hall, 6.30pm
Pipe Band perform at Winter Solstice • Saturday 21 June, 5pm
Scots Foundation Dinner • Saturday 21 June, Miss Amelie, 7pm
Last day of Term • Friday 27 June
Principal • Mark Hemphill
I can’t believe it is only Week Four of the term, as there have been so many events and activities so far. Every single day there seems to be a group of students who are going off on some type of activity. Our students at Scots are so incredibly lucky to have the breadth of activities and enriching opportunities available to them.
Madagascar Jr.
There has been a palpable feeling of excitement across the Junior School this week, as we've reached performance week, the culmination of many months of preparation and hard work. I’ve loved seeing the growth and improvement across the students over their months of preparation and rehearsals. A favourite part of my week has been dropping into the weekly rehearsals and seeing how far the students have progressed from the very first rehearsal. I also thoroughly enjoyed attending the Madagascar Jr.Working Bee on Sunday 4 May, working alongside teachers, parents and students to make props and decorations. This week started with our dress rehearsal on Tuesday, which I was lucky enough to attend; the community matinee yesterday, with a huge audience of students from local schools; and then performances last night and tonight. We are all so incredibly proud of our Year 5 and 6 students and their incredibly talented teachers.
ANZAC Day
The term commenced with excellent student attendance at the Albury ANZAC Day march on Friday 25 April. Our students were very well presented and represented the School with great pride. I was very well supported by our School Captains, Poppy and Oliver, who accompanied me to represent the School at a ceremony at The Monument, followed by another event at the Commercial Club. A special congratulations to our very talented bugler, Billy Stewart, who spent the whole day playing the bugle at multiple events across the area from dawn to sunset.
Open Day
We held a very successful Open Day on Friday 2 May, with more than 250 people signing up for the event. I was so incredibly proud of our senior students who conducted the tours, as they were wonderful ambassadors for the school. We received many compliments about how impressive our students were and the Open Day has generated a lot of interest in our wonderful school.
Mother's Day
On Friday 9 May, we had more than 500 attendees at our annual Mother’s Day event and they all enjoyed a very special breakfast prepared by our senior Hospitality students. We also had two of our Year 12 students, Eila and Sommers, provide musical entertainment. It was a pleasure to host so many mothers, grandmothers and special friends and again, our Senior Study Centre proved to be an excellent venue for such a special event. A very special thank you to the Junior School mothers, led by Victoria Tonkin, who organised the Mother’s Day stall for the Junior School students. I loved watching the students deliberate over the choice of gifts and the love and care they demonstrated with their gift selection.
Do it for Dolly Day
In Week Two, a number of Senior School students raised awareness for youth mental health by commemorating Do it for Dolly Day. The students organised a video and presentation at the Senior School assembly, organised blue ribbons to be sold, ran a sausage sizzle and face-painted blue butterflies on willing student faces across both the Junior School and Senior School. As well as raising awareness, the students raised an impressive $1200 for this very special cause.
National Boarding Week
In Week Three our Boarding Captains, Anastasia McFarlane (from Bidgeemia) and Ty Salter (from Barham), organised an array of activities for our boarders and their families. Monday afternoon the boarders all enjoyed ice cream from Monumental Ice Creamery, on Tuesday they had a movie night, on Wednesday a trivia night and on Friday, the boarders cooked breakfast for the boarding staff as a thank you for all their efforts in caring for them so well. On Thursday evening, we had more than 220 members of our boarding community - students, parents and staff - attend our annual boarder family formal dinner. Many families drove long distances to attend this very special event. A very special thank you to Anastasia and Ty for all the effort they put into organising such a great week of engaging activities.
Duke of Edinburgh
Last Friday to Sunday, I accompanied 15 Senior School students on the Duke of Edinburgh hike, from Falls Creek to Mt Hotham. The hike was incredibly challenging with multiple ascents and descents and extremely cold snow conditions. Despite the terrain and weather challenges, the students were exceptionally positive and supportive of each other. The kindness and care the students showed me was remarkable. Again, I was so incredibly proud of every student as we ascended into Mt Hotham after almost 40km of camping and hiking in snow. Each of us felt a great sense of achievement. The purpose of the Duke of Ed program is to provide opportunities for young people to push themselves out of their comfort zones and to challenge themselves. I encourage all parents to support their young people to undertake the Duke of Ed. I can speak from experience that I was certainly challenged by the hike and it would probably not be something I would do of my own volition, but I felt a great sense of personal accomplishment as it definitely pushed me beyond my usual comfort zone. I'm sure that each of us on the hike this weekend will remember this experience for a lifetime.
Junior School Construction update
The new Junior School is motoring ahead with many milestones reached in the past few weeks. Earlier in the term, the first slab was poured with the second slab being poured last Tuesday. The server was moved in during the recent holidays and the final demolition of the old library has been completed. We also have had some of the timber delivered, so we will start to see construction of the building frame shortly. Zauner assures us that the community will be able to see more visible progress from now on, as all the important foundation work has been completed.
Junior School construction update
The last of the concrete slab was poured this week on our new Junior School construction and library conversion. Structural steel and timber has started to arrive ready for erection over the next couple of months.
The main slab concrete pour was captured with time-lapse video. View it HERE.
Head of Senior School • Janine Haymes
As we move through another rewarding term, I’m reminded daily of the strength, spirit and generosity that make Scots such a special place. At the heart of it all are our students, staff and families — each playing a vital role in shaping our community.
Our students continue to lead with kindness and confidence. On the recent Duke of Edinburgh hike, Eila Thornton and Georgie Sockett (Year 12) guided their peers through challenging conditions with maturity and calm. At the Footy and Netball Gala Day, senior students supported younger teams with enthusiasm. Well done to Harry Dean and Romy Beazley, Year 12, for their work with our AFL teams and to Phoebe Packer, Beccy Plowman, Sommers Hogan, Poppy Milgate-Kimball (Year 12) and Ruby Thomas, Georgie Ledger, Lexi Gniel, Maddie Clancy and George Barr Smith (Year 11) for their thoughtful support of our netballers.
Our staff continue to go above and beyond. When called at 7am, Ms Jane Mackinlay was on the bus by 8am to support 15 bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh students on their hike from Falls Creek to Mt Hotham. Her willingness to step in at the last minute speaks volumes. Thanks also to Mr Alex Stanuga and Mr Mark Hemphill, who braved snow and wind alongside the students, offering steady guidance and encouragement.
A recent example of Scots’ generous community was the incredible response to Do It For Dolly Day. Thanks to your support, we raised over $1000 for mental health awareness. Congratulations to Anastasia McFarlane (Year 12) and Bella Campbell (Year 8), whose leadership and passion brought the day to life.
Service is central to life at Scots. Year 11 students have been mentoring Year 7s through the Peer Support program, helping them settle into the Senior School with confidence. On Open Day, Year 11 and 12 students proudly represented the school, warmly welcoming prospective families. Senior students have also supported the Junior School production of Madagascar Jr., helping behind the scenes and encouraging younger performers. And each morning, our Year 12s greet students at the gates with a smile, setting a positive tone for the day.
At the heart of it all is our learning community. Every day, students engage deeply in the classroom — asking questions, solving problems and striving to do their best. Our teachers work with care and purpose to challenge, support and encourage them. This is made even more powerful by the support students receive at home — from parents and carers who value education, nurture curiosity and help their children make the most of every opportunity.
Let’s continue to celebrate one another and nurture the connections that make Scots not just a school, but a true community.
Head of Junior School • Chris Todd
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the term – and what a busy and exciting few weeks it’s been in Junior School!
Production Week has been an incredible experience for everyone involved. Madagascar Jr. was a huge success on opening night last night and was a fantastic showcase of our Year 5 & 6 students’ talent, energy and teamwork. All the hard work, rehearsals and behind-the-scenes efforts truly came together to create something special. A huge thank you to our amazing cast, the staff who supported them and the wonderful team of helpers who made the show possible. Just one more show to go - tonight - and tickets are still available.
A very special thank you must go to Ms Catriona Byles, our wonderful director, for the passion, dedication and hours of work she poured into making the production such a memorable experience for the cast and audience.
It’s also been heartwarming to see our community come together for some other special moments this term. The Mother’s Day Breakfast and Assembly were real highlights – seeing so many families join us was just lovely. The students’ thoughtful words, creative artwork and performances brought lots of smiles, a few laughs and even a few happy tears at our assembly.
In the Junior School, students in Years 3-6 marked Do It For Dolly Day by learning about the importance of kindness and speaking up when others are unkind or they need help. Some of our Year 11 students visited during recess to paint blue butterflies for those who wanted one – a small but powerful symbol of support and care.
This week, we also took part in National Simultaneous Storytime, a fun and meaningful event that encourages a love of reading right across the country. This year’s book, The Truck Cat, was brought to life in the most magical way when Mrs McKeon read it to the school in front of a real truck organised by Mrs Dickins, parked right here on our grounds! It was a fantastic way to connect storytelling with real-world experiences.
Alongside all these wonderful events, our teachers have been busy, too. This term, our professional learning focus has been on deepening our understanding of Explicit Instruction. You may have seen recent news about a report from the Grattan Institute highlighting that explicit instruction is one of the most effective approaches for teaching mathematics – something we’ve been using for some time now. Through continued learning and the use of Daily Review strategies, we’re helping students build strong foundations and retain what they’ve learned so that they’re ready for what comes next in the learning sequence.
As always, thank you for the many ways you support our school – whether it’s attending events, helping out behind the scenes or simply encouraging your child each day. We’re looking forward to the rest of the term and all the learning and fun still to come.
Director of Boarding • Elsa Kilgour
Last week was National Boarding Week where we celebrated all things boarding. It gave us an opportunity to thank students, parents and staff for their contribution to our boarding community.
We started off the week with the Monumental Ice Cream truck delivering frozen treats to our boarding students which they thoroughly enjoyed.
Tuesday evening we enjoyed an outdoor cinema experience in our Boarding Quad. Wednesday, the students challenged each other to trivia with the Year 12s coming out on top!
Thursday was very special, with many of our boarding families attending our Boarding Family Formal Dinner. There were more than 215 people at the dinner and they all enjoyed a delicious meal and great company. Thank you to all those families who travelled from near and far, midweek, for this special occasion. We are so grateful.
We ended the week with the boarders cooking a barbecue breakfast for our boarding staff on Friday, a fire pit and pizza takeaway night on Saturday.
A massive thank you to our wonderful Boarding House Captains, Anastasia and Ty, along with our Heads of Boarding, Tom and Tash, who put a huge amount of effort into helping organise the events. It would not have been possible without them. We also had many other boarding students offer to help with all sorts of tasks from cooking popcorn and decorating the Dining Hall to tying chair covers and cooking breakfast. It has not gone unnoticed.
Our talented Year 5 and 6 students brought the stage to life yesterday with their energetic and entertaining production of Madagascar Jr. and will perform the closing night session tonight at 7pm.
From colourful costumes to catchy songs and vibrant set designs, the show was a wonderful celebration of student creativity and teamwork. A huge thank you to the many parent volunteers who generously gave their time to support with props, sets, make up and costumes; and to the dedicated staff who helped make the production such a success.
A special acknowledgement goes to the amazing Catriona Byles, whose leadership, vision and commitment to every aspect of the show, from casting to final curtain, made it all possible.
We hosted more than 500 guests at our Mother’s Day Breakfast, bringing together mums and students for a beautiful morning of celebration. A huge thank you to our amazing Hospitality students and team for preparing the delicious breakfast and to the Year 11 students who helped make and serve coffee.
We’re also incredibly grateful to the wonderful mums who prepared and hosted the Mother’s Day Stall so beautifully, particularly Victoria, Dominique, Kate M, Kate D, Alana, Sabina, Michelle and Asher.
Our students were thrilled to carefully choose a present for mum from a wide variety of options on the stall, ranging from slippers, coffee mugs, keychains and notebooks to pens, socks, chocolates and fridge magnets.
While many students spent the Term 1 break relaxing, Billy Stewart was busy making music and making history. Representing both Wodonga Brass (C Grade) and Hyde Street Youth Brass Band (Junior A Grade), Billy competed at the 2025 National Band Championships in Melbourne over the Easter long weekend.
Billy then went on as an individual musician, to win two national solo titles, earning the titles of Junior National Cornet Champion and Junior Soprano Cornet Champion at the National Solo Championships on Easter Monday.
Returning home, Billy quickly turned his focus to commemorative duties, performing The Last Post at five local ANZAC Day services, in addition to the Centenary Service of the Monument in Albury.
Not slowing down, Billy then headed south again to rehearse with the Victorian State Youth Brass Band in Wonthaggi. The band will host a workshop and concert at The Cube Wodonga in September.
Billy’s dedication to music, community service and excellence is nothing short of inspiring.
AFL plan for Harry
Harry Dean has had the same goal for years: finish school, get drafted into the AFL and take it from there. It’s a clear plan and, at 17, he’s now closer than ever to making it happen.
Harry plays for the Murray Bushrangers in the Coates Talent League and is part of Carlton’s Father-Son Academy. He’s doing everything he can to earn a spot in the AFL draft later this year. It hasn’t been easy - last year he had a serious shoulder injury - but when it comes to what he can control, Harry is all in.
His days are packed — gym, training, recovery, school and study. His diet is managed, his recovery is taken seriously and he works closely with coaches and mentors. He’s been told his work ethic and competitiveness are what set him apart.
Football runs in the family. His dad, Peter Dean, played 248 games for Carlton and won two premierships. Harry’s mum, Kerrie, runs a successful business and helps manage the day-to-day of his busy life.
Harry knows the Father-Son Academy gives him a foot in the door, but nothing more.
“Dad’s opened some doors, but I still have to be good enough,” Harry said. “When people say I’ve only got this far because of him, I don’t let it bother me. I’m proud of who Dad is, but I want to make my own way.”
To stay focused, Harry has given up a lot — parties, social events, and even casual basketball, just to avoid risk of injury.
“Some people call it sacrifice. I see it as priorities,” he said. “Footy gives me everything — mateship, structure and something to work for. It’s what I love.”
His weekly routine is full-on: gym and skills training before and after school, Bushrangers training in Wangaratta or Lavington three nights a week plus study and tutoring most afternoons.
He’s been playing representative footy since he was 15, but injuries in his under-16 and under-17 years meant he’s had to keep working to stay on track. This year, with Carlton Academy support, he’s feeling more prepared than ever.
“I’ve learnt how to recover better and fuel my body properly. It makes a difference,” he said.
With Vic Country trials done and dusted, he’s waiting to see if he’s selected for Nationals. After that, he’s aiming to play some VFL games before the AFL draft.
Everyone at Scots is proud of what Harry has already achieved and we all look forward to the next chapter.
Hayley is making her mark in football
Hayley Whitsed (Year 12) is taking the world of Australian Rules football by storm.
With little more exposure to the Australian game than a few seasons in the mixed Under-10s and Under-13s Upper Murray competition, Hayley was selected into the Murray Bushrangers Under-18 Girls team this year for her second season and has been a mainstay of the centreline in each of the team’s three games this season in the Coates Talent League.
Hayley has always channeled her energies into athletics. Her specialities are the 1500m and 3000m distances. Having won numerous Victorian State medals across each of the two distances, a few of her greatest achievements are winning a bronze medal in the 3000m at the Australian Athletics Championships in 2022 and holding the under-15 Victorian Country 3000m record.
It was thanks to her older brother Zac, who grew up playing football, that she developed a keen interest for the sport, agreeing to give footy a go.
She was a regular throughout each of the team's games last season and was named amongst this year's leadership team.
During pre-season, she trained three times a week which meant numerous hours of traveling whilst continuing her own supplementary running training. Now that the season is in full swing, the team continues to train once a week. They had a good start to the season, beating Bendigo Pioneers and Gippsland Power before going down to GWS Giants, Northern Knights and Sandringham Dragons.
Hayley hasn’t given up her athletics dreams but she’s added some AFLW aspirations to the mix. Brisbane Olympics 2032 is on her radar as a runner, but in the shorter term she is considering what it would mean to be picked up in the AFLW draft at the end of this year.
That dream wasn’t even in her peripheral vision a year ago and, for the moment, she is intent on enjoying her football and seeing where her talent will take her. And, there’s a small matter of her HSC and applying for university courses in the interim.
Plenty to keep her mind focussed this year!
Orphanage visit for Eloise
Eloise Rogers (Year 5) spent time during the recent School holidays at Tam Duc Orphanage, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Every year Eloise has a Passion Project; previously she has raised money for Country Hope and last year her preferred charity was FoodShare.
This year, she saved her pocket money and birthday money as well as donations from family and friends, to give to a non-government orphanage in Vietnam for children with additional needs and mental health issues. The Tam Duc Orphanage is located in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. It has 27 girls and 22 boys from birth to 18 years of age. The orphanage relies entirely on donations.
Eloise spent the day learning about the orphanage and speaking with the children pictured (aged 2, 3 and 4) about Australia. She said it was a unique and worthwhile experience.
Summer Biathlon Interschool Success
Scots students came away from the Summer Biathlon Interschool Competition last Friday with a swag of medals, reflecting their dedication and commitment to training every Wednesday from the start of the year.
Congratulations to Elisabeth Klingner and Ella Smith, who won the junior girls relay, and to Jobe Warner and Max Harrington for their win in the junior boys relay. Individual wins went to Jimmy Younger in the Top Shots 22 Calibre Accuracy event while Jack Plowman and Georgia Perkins picked up first places in the girls and boys Laser Rifle Accuracy event.
Other good results included:
Summer biathlon relay: 2nd Senior Girls: Georgie Smith and Charlotte Klingner. 3rd Senior Boys: Jack Plowman and Will Douglas.
The event was hosted by the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia at their West Wodonga range and is designed to encourage students into winter biathlon competition.
Please help us host our Japanese friends from our sister school!
Shohei High School will visit us again this year from Sunday 27 July until Monday 4 August 2025. This important school event is at the end of the first week of Term 3 and is not possible without your help.
There will be 10 girls and 10 boys visiting, between the ages of 12 and 16. This is a wonderful opportunity, not just for our visitors but for us as hosts as we welcome and support them through their stay.
With a group of senior students already booked on the 2026 Scots School Trip to Japan, it is expected and encouraged that their families assist us as hosts wherever possible. Stepping up to host will give our future travellers important insight, wonderful confidence and will kick-start special relationships that can only grow into the future.
During home-time our visitors will also love getting to know and connecting with host siblings that might be much younger! We therefore really encourage the Junior School families to also consider this opportunity as well. In such cases, during their time on campus, visitors will be assigned an age-appropriate day-buddy to chaperone them through their classes.
The group will first arrive into Albury Airport on Sunday 27 July at 12:25pm, where visitors will be introduced to their host families. On the day of their departure (Monday 4 August) they will need to be dropped at school as normal by 8:45am
Oliver Baitch has won the 2025 Helen Handbury Leadership Award - an award which recognises Year 12 students in rural and regional Australia who have shown strong community leadership and initiative.
Oliver will receive $5000 funding towards an international trip to experience community development in another culture. The trip can be taken any time during his undergraduate studies.
Oliver is yet to decide where and when he will volunteer overseas but is excited to explore his options once his HSC exams are over.
Youth council
Ammar Syed (Year 11) has been elected Deputy Mayor of the 2025 Albury City Youth Council, with Angus Rae (Year 10) elected in the position of treasurer and Aston Lau (Year 11) elected on to the council body.
Ammar's election came after serving as treasurer last year and is the culmination of significant leadership involvement in the past. He represented the Albury electorate at the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament in 2024, where he was Minister for Rural and Regional Development. He also was elected as president of the Scots Student Representative Council for 2025.
The youth council provides an avenue for young people to provide strategic advice to the council and other organisations as youth representatives, while developing leadership, communication and collaboration skills. Meetings are held weekly at the council chambers.
Swimming
Izabella (Izzie) Barber (Year 10) and Ciara Delaney (Year 7) had podium finishes in the CIS swimming earlier this month, qualifying for the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships, which was being held this week.
At CIS swimming, Scots was represented by 12 students, who achieved some good results.
Izzie was third in the 50m Butterfly, achieving a national aged qualifying time, and swam a personal best for third in the 200m Butterfly. Izzie swam well in six individual events and two relays at the competition.
Ciara placed third in the 50m Freestyle, achieving an aged national qualifying time; second in 50m Butterfly, achieving another aged national qualifying time and second in 50m backstroke, achieving her third aged national qualifying time.
Ciara swam in nine individual events and two relays.
Sailing
Victorian Optimist International Dinghy sailor Stirling Marshall (Year 8) tasted success last month in two Victorian Regattas.
In challenging winds and weather, strong tides and against very competitive Austrailan and International sailors, Stirling picked up a bronze medal (Australian Sailing) at the Zhik Youth Sail, Victorian State Championships at Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club.
He then went on to win the Sail Bellarine Regatta at Indented Head Sailing Club, Victoria.
Year 4 hard at work in kitchen garden
Year 4 students held their first market day of the year in April, selling a range of products made from fruits, vegetables and herbs grown in our school garden.
On sale were pumpkin scones, pumpkin hummus with flatbread and watermelon, lime and mint crush. Over $700 was raised in about 45 minutes! Congratulations to the students for their cooking, gardening and selling skills! All funds will go back into running the kitchen garden program.
- Jason Carr and Jenni Zielinski
Bunnings Donation
Year 4 students were very grateful to receive a generous donation from the local Bunnings Warehouse. Students identified several needs for our program, including new gloves and watering cans.
We contacted Bunnings and they responded with 30 pairs of gloves, three watering cans and a huge box of winter seedlings for us to plant. A big thanks to Tracy Critchlow from Bunnings for coordinating everything.
- Jason Carr
Students learn from Health Forum
Fourteen Year 11 students had the opportunity to attend the Albury Wodonga Health Forum hosted by LaTrobe University on Friday 2 May. The event brought together students from various schools across the region, all of us eager to discover more about future Health and Medicine pathways.
The forum was very well organised, offering a variety of sessions tailored to different interests. Some of the areas covered included Nutrition, Dentistry, Myotherapy, Psychology, Radiography and more. Each session was led by a professional currently working in the field, which gave us a real insight into what the career involves and the university courses required to get there.
The day began with a simulation involving a fictional patient named Monica, who broke her ankle while rollerskating. This scenario demonstrated how a range of health professionals would work together to support a patient's recovery. For example, the nurse conducted the initial diagnosis, the pharmacist provided pain relief and the physiotherapist helped Monica regain movement by working on the surrounding tendons and ligaments.
Each session gave us a much clearer understanding of the university courses available for different health careers, including what subjects are recommended in Years 11 and 12, the types of degrees offered and what the course content involved. We found it really helpful to see how each course could lead into a specific career and what steps were required to get there. The professionals explained the different pathways you could take.
It was also inspiring to hear from people working in these roles every day. They shared their personal stories, talked about why they chose their career and explained what their job looked like in real life. This made it easier to picture what the future might look like if we chose a similar path and helped us understand the kinds of skills and qualities that were important in the health industry.
- Lacey and Amy, Year 11
Sustainable School Shop - second hand uniform sales
The Scots Clothing Pool no longer operates on-site. Instead, we have partnered with Sustainable School Shop to enable families to buy and sell their second-hand textbooks, uniforms, calculators, musical instruments, sports gear and much more! Sustainable School Shop has preloaded items specific to our school onto its site. This makes it super easy to list your items for sale and to buy items.
For assistance - call Sustainable School Shop on 0438 743 444
Uniform Transition Reminder - compulsory Navy PE socks from Term 3 2025
A reminder that from the start of Term 3 2025, all students are required to wear the navy PE socks as part of the school sports uniform. These are available now from the Uniform Shop at $14.95 for a 2-pack.
Sport • Tim Kennedy
Term 2 has started with a bang, packed full of great sporting experiences for our Scots students.
From the Open Basketball squads heading to Wagga for the Basketball NSW Schools Cup to the Junior and Senior Netball Gala Days - there's been a lot happening! Throw in cross country, hockey, Saturday ANA Netball and AFL football, it’s safe to say our students have hit the ground running this term! Please see the many great performances from Scots students below.
Year 7-9 Girls AFL Gala Day
Our under-15 girls enjoyed a terrific day at the recent under-15 AFL Gala Day, showcasing outstanding courage and teamwork. They played exciting football through several close matches and endured a tough game against Xavier. The girls never took a backward step, competing right to the final siren in every game.
Game 1 vs St Paul’s: St Paul’s 2.0.12 def Scots 1.1.7. Goals: Hattie N. Best players: Jenna D, Sally B, Winnie M, Ciara D, Maisey P.
Game 2 vs Xavier: Xavier 7.4.45 def Scots 0.1.1. Best Players: Jenna D, Winnie M, Maisey P, Claire S, Sally B, Ciara D, Anna B.
Game 3 vs Trinity: Trinity 2.2.14 def. Scots 1.1.7. Goals: Hattie N. Best Players: Ciara D, Winnie M, Hattie N, Sally B, Jenna D, Charlotte B
Well done to all players for your continued effort and commitment! Special thanks to Harry Dean, Romy Beazley and Allanah Maloney for their assistance!
Junior Boys AFL Gala Day
The junior boys football team had a great day out in good conditions at the Gala Day carnival at Lavington Sports Ground on Tuesday 2 May. The team played in a positive spirit and had a very strong win over St Pauls College, a loss to Xavier before being narrowly defeated by Trinity after a very strong comeback.
Round 1 v St Pauls: Scots 11.6.72 to SPC 0.2.2. Goals: Liam E 3, Riley P 2, Will H, Ryan J, Oscar C, Ollie C, Gus C 1. Best players: Liam E, Will H, Clancy L, Hayden E.
Round 2 v XHS Blue: Scots 14 XHS 48. Goals: Hayden E, Gus C. Best players: Hayden E, Sam M.
Round 3 v Trinity: First half: Scots 1.1.7 Trinity 4.5.29, Second half: Scots 5.3.33 Trinity 2.3.15. Final: Scots 6.4.40 Trinity 6.5.41. Goals: Ollie C 3, Zander H 2. Best players: Ollie C, Henry M, Zander H.
Year 5/6 AFL Paul Kelly Cup
Division 1 Boys The boys put on an impressive display throughout the day, showing strong form and discipline under the guidance of coach Max Lynch. They went undefeated through their pool games, demonstrating excellent teamwork and skill. In the final, they came up against a strong opponent and, despite a determined effort, were narrowly defeated.
Game 1 v Thurgoona Public – 23-point winners: A strong start, with Ferg leading from the front. Clancy and Eddie supported well with pressure and clean ball use. Goals: Ferg G (3), Clancy M (2), James G (1), Eddie L (1). Best Players: Ferg G, Clancy M, Eddie L.
Game 2 v Holbrook – 21-point winners: A balanced team effort with five individual goal scorers. Rupert and George impressed with composure and clean skills. Goals: Ferg G, Jimmy S, Eddie L, George M, Rupert T. Best Players: Ferg G, George M, Rupert T.
Game 3 v Corowa – 74-point winners: A dominant finish to the pool games. Ferg’s five goals were a highlight, while Austin brought great forward craft and Clancy continued his strong form, mopping up in the backline. Goals: Ferg G (5), Austin M(3), Clancy M, Eddie L, George M. Best Players: Ferg G, Clancy M, Austin M.
Great work from all players, whose improvement and effort were outstanding.
Division 2 Girls
An outstanding run of form from our under-12 girls over four dominant games; showcasing skill, teamwork and relentless pressure across the field.
Game 1 v St Anne’s – Scots 50 def St Anne’s 1. Goals: Frankie H (4), Eliza H (2), Flo H (1). Best Players: Frankie H, Beau D, Flo H, Abi W.
Game 2 v Jindera Public – Scots 73 def Jindera 0. Goals: Frankie H (4), Ellie R (2), Annabel (2), Beau D (1), Eliza H (1), Gracie R (1), Izzy I (1). Best Players: Ellie R, Gracie R, Frankie H, Beau D, Flo H.
Game 3 v Albury North – Scots 39 def Albury North 2. Goals: Flo H (3), Frankie H (1), Edwina D (1), Beau D (1). Best Players: Edwina D, Annabel G, Abi W, Eliza H, Flo H.
Game 4 v Albury Public – Scots 40 def Albury Public 0. Goals: Flo H (3), Beau D (2), Eliza H (1). Best Players: Eliza H, Beau D, Flo H, Edwina D, Edwina B, Anna H.
Well done to all players for an exceptional set of performances. The teamwork and spirit on display were outstanding!
Division 2 Boys
A huge congratulations to our Scots boys who recently competed in the under-12 Division 2 competition of the Paul Kelly Cup. Throughout the day, the team played with fantastic spirit, showed great camaraderie and represented the school with pride.
Well done to: Sammy Martin, Rupert Tehan, Ted Heisje, Mujataba Saleem, Dev Rawal, Paddy Hutchins, Patrick Mason, Harvey McFarlane, Ray Lynch, Oliver Jurevics, Jim Falconer, Jack Tonkin, and Will Hassapithis.
The boys showed a willingness to learn, supported each other on and off the field, and should be proud of the way they played and conducted themselves.
Thank you to coaches Max Lynch, Emma Carter, Ferg Gardiner, Seamus Bready and Cooper Glass for the support and guidance on the day.
Netball Gala Days
Senior netball
Scots students from Years 7-10 took on teams from neighbouring schools in a full day of fast-paced competition and great team work in the Schools Cup Netball Gala Day on Monday.
Scots entered six teams into the carnival — four girls teams and two boys teams — showcasing the depth of talent and enthusiasm for netball across our School.
The most successful team of the day was one of our Year 9 and 10 girls teams, which displayed outstanding teamwork and consistency, winning every match in their pool. Their undefeated run culminated in a thrilling final where they maintained their composure to secure the top spot, earning themselves a place at the Regional Carnival in Wagga later this year. We wish them the very best as they prepare to take on the next level of competition!
All Scots teams performed admirably throughout the day. While not all results went our way, each group celebrated strong wins and pushed through close, hard-fought games, reflecting the grit, determination and positive spirit that defines our school.
A special thank you goes to our incredible Year 11 and 12 student leaders and helpers, who were instrumental in making the day run smoothly. From managing teams to umpiring matches and scoring games, their leadership, reliability and support were greatly appreciated by staff and students alike.
A huge thank you, also, to our coaches, staff and supporters for their guidance and encouragement; and to all players for representing Scots with pride, energy and great sportsmanship.
Junior netball
Our Year 6 netball team made it through to the finals round at the NSW Netball Gala Day recently. Scots had five teams in the hotly-contested competition, comprising students from Year 3 through to Year 6. A huge thank you to the Year 10 students, who assisted with coaching and umpiring.
BISSA Cross Country
Our Scots runners put in a fantastic effort at the BISSA Cross Country, held at the Narrandera Racecourse on 12 May. Congratulations to all participants, especially our podium finishers:
Lucy Bolton – 1st in 16 Girls Hayley Whitsed – 1st in 18 Girls Ollie Cardile – 2nd in 14 Boys Henry Miller – 2nd in 15 Boys Jack Jones – 3rd in 12 Boys Maddie Clancy – 3rd in 17 Girls Isabelle Martin - 3rd in 16 Girls
Other top performers:
17B Nathan Alexander 4th 13B Sam Mack 5th 14G Chloe Lewin 5th 15G Winnie Monaghan 5th 13G Harriet Bolton 6th 13G Phoebe Bolton 7th 16B Jesse Heman 8th.
We’re proud of every student who represented Scots with determination and spirit. Best of luck to our qualifiers heading to CIS Cross Country in Sydney on June 12!
Junior RAS Cross Country
Scots students braved the warm and dusty conditions at the Junior RAS Cross Country held at the Jindera Golf Course on 6 May. It was a fantastic day of racing, with several top 10 finishes.
Special mentions to:
Ardan Magaharan – 1st in 11 Boys Percy Ross – 3rd in 8/9 Boys
Other good performers on the day:
10 Girls Sophia Lewin 4th 11 Boys Duke Maloney 4th 10 Boys Hunter Newbold 5th 10 Girls Maddie Hyde 5th 12/13 Boys James Grylewicz 6th 10 Girls Amelie Skidmore 8th 12/13 Girls Eliza Hyde 8th 8/9 Boys Sterling Coffey 9th 10 Girls Maggie Klingner 9th 12/13 Girls Gracie Ross 9th 8/9 Boys Lochan Magaharan 10th 12/13 Boys Jenson Harbottle 10th
Best of luck to our qualifiers heading to CIS Cross Country in Sydney on June 12.
CIS Swimming Champioships
Congratulations to our CIS swimming qualifiers for their outstanding efforts at the CIS Senior Swimming Championships held on 5 May at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre. A special thank you to the families for their ongoing commitment and support. We’d also like to acknowledge the swimmers who stepped up to compete in additional relay events, showing incredible team spirit. A huge congratulations to our national qualifiers and all competitors on their achievements: Grace Adams, Izzie Barber, Lucy Bolton, Phoebe Bolton, Isabelle Boyd, Sophie Clifton, Ciara Delany, Millie Glover, Oscar Kennedy, Elisabeth Klingner, Chloe Lewin and Kirsten McLennan.
Our Junior School swimmers also have made waves and have shown they have incredibly bright futures in the pool. On 26 March, a talented group of students represented Scots with pride and enthusiasm. Congratulations to Henry Butko, Sophia Gott, Ethel James, Anastasia Maloney, Jane Newton, Gracie Ross, Percy Ross, Scarlett Skidmore, Amelie Skidmore and Abigail Waller for their dedication and impressive performances. We’re excited to watch their progress in the years ahead!
The Truck Cat was chosen to be this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime picture book for 2025 due to its messages about identity and immigration, and homes lost and found.
This story describes how Yacoub makes a living driving his truck while travelling a new country with his pet cat, Tinka. While on the road, home always feels far away. When Yacoub and Tinka get separated (and find each other again), they both learn the true meaning of home – that home is where your loved ones are wherever that may be.
I read The Truck Cat on Wednesday this week to the entire junior school in front of a truck! Mr Justin Brooks brought in a massive truck for this event and it was a fun spectacle. Thank you, Justin!
Chess
Senior Chess
This team played its second-round match of the NSW Junior Chess League against Border Christian College this month. Unfortunately, we went down in some very close games with only Aston Lau winning his board. Ammar Syed and Billy Stewart both fought for over an hour before their defeats. We now go into the repechage rounds to play our way back into contention. Smyan Hegde and Tom Cavagna, our newest team members, also did well against these strong opponents.
Junior Chess
Two teams represented Scots in the Albury section of the NSW JCL competition at Thurgoona last week. Both were successful in winning their divisions. Congratulations to:
Austin McGaffin, William Hassapithis, Paddy Mason and Ned Wilkerson – Intermediate section. James Grylewicz, Alex Handley, Oliver Jurevics and Jim Falconer – Championship section.
James also won a medal for winning all his games on the day. Dev Rawal (our reserve player) also teamed up with Albury Public School to win a second-place medal. Thanks to our coaches and mentors from Year 8, Smyan Hegde, Tom Cavagna and Reggie Dyordyevic.
Our Championship team will now go on to represent Albury in the Riverina section of the draw later in the year.
If you are from the Class of 1980 and would like to join the festivities, there are two ways to get in touch with the organisers, Craig Cleary, Rowan Begg and Nick Stanton:
