This month we feature Matthew Gurry from the Class of 1998. Matt has spent most of his post-Scotch life living overseas, including living in Paris for five years and in London for the past seven years. Matt works in the music industry, touring the world with his band, Belle Roscoe,
Continue ReadingScotch College Chairman, Alex Sloan (’71) announced that following an extensive national and international search, Dr Scott Marsh has been appointed as the 10th Principal of Scotch College, commencing in January 2023. Dr Marsh is currently Headmaster of William Clarke College in Sydney’s North West and brings a deep understanding
Continue ReadingOSCA Live and The OSCA Podcast initiatives were recently acknowledged at the 'EducatePlus' Awards in Adelaide. These initiatives were were driven by a desire to find alternative ways to connect with our community as a result of the Pandemic. The Old Scotch Collegians' Association was awarded first place for excellence in
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday 31 May, the Scotch Family Adelaide Branch were joined with alumni and staff from Victorian APS schools for dinner in The Committee Room at the iconic Adelaide Oval. Hosted by Andrew Sinclair ('80) and Ron Rule ('66), the group were joined by past students and alumni staff from
Continue ReadingThe connections between us are like an invisible thread. Our Cardinal Thread. It describes an idea and a feeling that draw the Scotch Family together. Though intangible, Our Cardinal Thread can be incredibly strong and valuable. After departing Scotch, we maintain the Cardinal Thread through the relationships we developed with
Continue ReadingTim Black (’87) is a practising architect, having co-founded BKK Architects in 2000 in Melbourne. BKK Architects is a design-focussed, mid-sized practice of 25 staff in which Tim shares the leadership with two Principals. Tim has an MBA from the Melbourne Business School and has also undertaken Civil Engineering studies
Continue ReadingScotch was well represented over the weekend at the Eastern Sprints regatta on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Massachusetts. Every boat in the 2nd Varsity Heavyweight Final had a Scotch boy rowing in it: 1st - Yale - Josh Hill ('20), 2nd - Brown - James Scott ('19), 3rd -
Continue ReadingGraduating in Veterinary Science at Melbourne University in 1993, Dr Christopher Preston (’88) developed an interest in orthopaedic surgery for dogs. He undertook a residency training program at the University of California from 1997-2000, enabling him to become a specialist in small animal surgery (mostly dogs) and to start his own
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday 5 April it was wonderful to welcome 70 members of the East Melbourne Glen Chapter to Scotch College for the annual Easter Service. This year's service was conducted in the Boykett Room by OSCA Honorary Chaplain, Reverend Graeme Bradbeer. EMG Chairman, Ken Jasper, addressed the group before introducing
Continue ReadingLast Friday, 68 members from the Class of 1981 gathered to celebrate 41 years since graduation. The night began with a tour of the School conducted by Foundation Director, Tim Shearer, before moving to the Boykett Room, Cardinal Pavilion to enjoy dinner, school songs and a trip down memory lane.
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