Graduating 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.
Continue ReadingOn Friday 25 March we welcomed 65 members from the Class of 1980 to celebrate 42 years since graduation. The night began with a tour of the School conducted by Scotch Archivist, Paul Mishura - a thrilling part of the night for those who had not stepped onto the school
Continue ReadingThe Scotch Family Sydney Branch gathered at the Tattersalls Club on Thursday 24 March. The event was attended by Old Boys from peer years ranging from 1954 to 2017 and other members of the Scotch Family. Thank you to Tony Murdoch ('85) and Guy Farrow ('82) who assisted with organising
Continue ReadingIt was fantastic to welcome 170 boys from the Classes of 2010, 2011 and 2012 back to Scotch for their reunion on Friday 25 February. It was a beautiful night in St Andrew's Square allowing the boys to catch up, and have a tour of the school grounds 10 years
Continue ReadingSave the date for the 2022 OSCA Annual Dinner: Friday 27 May 2022 at Leonda By the Yarra. Bookings for the dinner will open in April. For those who rolled their tickets over from the cancelled dinner in 2021 to secure their seat at the dinner in 2022, we will
Continue ReadingIn this instalment of “Where are they now?” we spoke with Ben Andrews from the Class of 2006. Ben has spent the last 15 years since leaving Scotch in 2006 working in the performing arts both for stage and screen, as an actor, writer and a theatre producer. He has
Continue ReadingIn this episode of the OSCA Podcast released today, Lachie Strathmore (‘15) speaks with Charlie Howcroft (’15) and Tom Sutherland (’16) about their experience setting up a small business. In mid-2020, Charlie and Tom alongside their business partner Freddie Young set up their own business, Good One Creative, specialising in brand
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday night, the Young Old Boys hosted the Class of 2021 and their partners for drinks at the Holliava Bar in Richmond. It was a great night for the boys to reconnect after the summer break, and to touch base before the university semester gets underway. To view and
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