As 2022 draws to a close, we reflect on the connections made as we returned to a full program of reunions, branch events and missed opportunities throughout Covid. OSCA Clubs and Societies have resumed their full program of activities and fixtures, we have hosted 22 reunion groups, visited branches of
Continue ReadingIn this episode of the OSCA Podcast, Lachie Strathmore (‘15) and Scott Montgomery (’85) speak with Jhdara Jones (‘16). Since finishing school in 2016, Jhdara has worked across various roles in social procurement and Indigenous affairs for the Metro Tunnel Project, the Victorian Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce, the First Peoples
Continue ReadingCongratulations to the 6 members of the Scotch family who were recently recognised with OSCA Merit Awards for their outstanding contributions to their clubs, societies and to OSCA. PAUL TORCELLO Old Scotch Rugby Club, Cardinal Club and OSCA Paul was part of the group that re-established the Old Scotch
Continue ReadingOn 1 December 1934, flood water lapped the steps of the Memorial Hall and boys rowed a boat from Kooyong to Scotch. Scotch's timber boatshed - like that of Xavier's upstream - stood no chance. This footage shows boys leaping from the roof of the boatshed seconds before it was
Continue ReadingIt was a great pleasure to welcome all members of the Scotch Family to last week's OSCA AGM & Presidents' Dinner. 2022 OSCA President, Andrew Wilson ('78) passed the baton to Stephen Webster ('73). We thank Andrew who has led the council with great care, thought and enthusiasm over the
Continue ReadingOn Friday 11 November Scotch will hold a Memorial Hall Centenary and Remembrance Day Family Assembly. All parents, grandparents, students and members of the Scotch Family are invited to attend this special assembly commemorating 100 years since the opening of Memorial Hall and to honour those who served their country.
Continue ReadingNotice to all members of the Old Scotch Collegians' Association. The Old Scotch Collegians' Association was founded in 1913 and incorporated on 15 December 1934. Notice is hereby given that the 88th Annual General Meeting of the Association as an incorporated body and the 109th meeting of the Association as
Continue ReadingIt was a busy week last week with 2 branches gathering for their annual event. Last Thursday, OSCA and the PLC Old Collegians Association combined for the annual Canberra Branch at the Commonwealth Club. It was great turn out with representation from over eight decades! Old Boys can view photos
Continue ReadingEd Viska (’04) is a Research and Development engineer who is developing zero carbon combustion systems at Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) based in Perth WA. He spent the last decade working in Europe in high-level motorsport, including 7 years working at McLaren Racing. His work at McLaren included development of
Continue ReadingIt has been a great few days of Football, with the Scotch 1st XVIII winning the Cordner-Eggleston Cup and the OSFC 'Stars' winning the Premiership in the VAFA Premier B Women's Competition. Last Thursday the Scotch 1st XVIII (6.9.45) defeated Melbourne Grammar (5.5.35). It was a closely fought match between
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