The Scots College

Presbyterian boys’ school, Early Learning Centre (from three years of age) to Year 12

The Scots College is one of Australia's oldest and most respected boys schools. The College’s educational philosophy honours the adventures and learning of boys, with innovative programs designed to prepare boys to be men of stature and substance who will generously learn, lead and serve.

“Our challenge is to ensure the Scots experience fosters leadership, character and spirit to define the Brave Heart and Bold Mind of every fine Scots boy,” says Principal, Dr Ian PM Lambert.

Scots’ Glengarry outdoor education program is renowned for providing a learning environment which does just this. Year 9 boys spend five months living at the Glengarry campus in the Kangaroo Valley. In an academic program supported by outdoor education, leadership, co-curricular and sporting programs designed to challenge and extend boys, they discover their inner resources to grow into fine young men.

Learning at Scots

The curriculum is designed to engage boys’ learning and has a strong focus on Information and Communication Technology, delivered via a laptop program (commencing in Year 5) with the support of wireless networks.

The Early Learning Centre’s curriculum is based on the Reggio Emilia approach, providing a nurturing start to boys’ formal education.

Boys can study Indonesian (from Year 5) and French and Latin (from Year 7). There is also an extensive range of other elective courses (from Year 9).

Creative and Performing Arts are part of the core curriculum until Year 8 and then are available as an elective.

The Scots College Institute of Business and Economics provides a forum for boys to learn from their predecessors and be exposed to 'real world' opportunities.

An extensive Honours program enables selected students to undertake extension and enrichment in a number of disciplines.

A selection of VET courses such as Real Estate and Hospitality are offered.

Sport

Sport is synonymous with the Scots experience, with boys competing in prestigious inter-school competitions through the AAGPS (Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools). Sports offered include: Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Football, Rifle Shooting, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Snowsports, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo.

Co-Curricular

Scots’ diverse co-curricular program includes Cadets, Chess, Community Service, Debating and Public, Speaking, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Film and Media, Orchestra and Pipes and Drums.

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care at Scots focuses on the development of the 'whole student'; his values, attitudes and character on the journey to manhood. All boys from Transition to Year 12 are given individual care by classroom teachers, and in the Senior School, via the House tutor system.

Facilities

The Graeme Clark Centre for Innovation in the Sciences is a state-of-the-art facility which serves to inspire Scots boys through the use of video conferencing technologies with world renowned scientists and presenters.

The Centenary Centre houses the highly regarded Music Department with specialist facilities which include a recording studio and computer keyboard laboratories. Other facilities include the Coote Theatre, amphitheatre, auditorium, swimming pool, gym, weights and aerobics rooms and boatsheds.

About The Scots College:

Principal: Dr Ian PM Lambert

School affiliation: Presbyterian

Established: 1893

Enrolments: Ms Melissa Capel (Manager of Admissions)

•      Innovative ICT programs and state-of-the-art facilities engage boys’ learning

•      Glengarry - five month residential outdoor education program

•      Extensive Academic, Co-Curricular and Sport programs

•      Pastoral Care programs to support and nurture the boys

•      School bus service

Boarding
There are five boarding houses, including a Year 7 transition boarding house, which are home to up to 240 Australian and international boarding students. A fully equipped Clinic is staffed by qualified nursing sisters 24 hours a day. Boarders receive individual attention to extend them in their studies, and are encouraged by Tutors, Matron and Housemaster, together with their House ‘family’.