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  End of an era!   Winter sports have finished up for the term, the boys played their last games and had their last training sessions. Some were encouraged to continue practicing after seeing the below footage.. https://youtu.be/gAKnQAzbddE https://youtu.be/zUYVTunDGJw       Final meal at Claremont Kebabs as a group before term ends and boys head home to reset for exams. Menu: Meat boxes with chips and an Ice tea or soft drink.. Denzil and the year 12 group welcomed another House into the boarding environment to see what "life is like on the inside". Mr Mumford said his boys were blown away with the night routine in terms of study…

....and that concludes another busy term in the Year 9 House. Below is a snippet of what we all got up to!! MORAY CAMPS This Term, each of the Year 9's attended the Scotch Moray Campsite, which is located in Dwellingup. The boys went down in there HASS classes and spent a week with the Outdoor Education Department - camping, rafting, orienteering and being challenged on the high ropes course. Ask your son if he attempted "The Leap of Faith"? These Moray Camps tie in nicely to 'The Great Outdoors' theme in the Year 9 Boarding House. PSA SPORTS Winter Sport had boys playing…

“It all counts”... It’s hard to believe that this group of young men are about to embark upon their final year of study! I suppose it will be with mixed emotions that the boys return to the boarding house for the commencement of Spring Term. For some, there will be feelings of anticipation as they come to terms with the significance of becoming a Year 12 student; for others, there will be a greater sense of determination to make the most out of the last twelve months and ensure that they give everything their best shot. My main message to the boys…

“Tomorrow Man” Last week the Year 10's had their 4th session of “Tomorrow Man”. This was also attended by Mr Hindle, Mr Wilkinson, the Chaplain - Reverend Gary van Heerden and myself. Below is a summary of some of the key messages shared with the boys.   These sessions aim to challenge outdated male stereotypes and get boys thinking about what sort of man they want to become, with a focus on what they do and how they respond as they become young men. They are taught that there will be times when they get things wrong and that will set them back.…

We have now come to the end of the Winter term and Year 10 academic year.  Next term the boys start Year 11. The boys have selected the courses that they want to do, and my expectations are therefore that they will seriously focus on the subjects they have chosen. It is noticeable from the boy’s room selections, that boys have often chosen room mates who they perceive to be hard working. As the boys are becoming men it is pleasing to see from my position that they are starting to think less about putting themselves first. They are starting to…

Andrew Steel, from Southern Cross is leaving Scotch after 4 years to go to attend the Western Australian College of Agriculture at Cunderdin. Andrew has a strong passion for farming, and we wish him well for the future. To farewell Andrew, his Mum Robyn, House Mother, Mrs Seaby and myself accompanied the Year 10 boarders to the Allegro Pizza Restaurant in Claremont. Ben Nixon spoke on behalf of the Year 10 group, wishing Andrew well in the future. As we have now come to the end of the academic year this was a positive way to end the term.