2018 Y E A R I N R E V I E WF I D E E T L I T E R I S

Satisfaction in the Junior School 2% is above benchmark against 427 similar schools.

Satisfaction in the Senior School is in most cases at or above benchmark against 427 similar schools.

Fast Facts From The Principal Congratulations to ourJunior School for being

authorised as anIB World School in 2018.

We are the only school in the region offering International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP).

The heart of the IB PYP is The Learner Profile. It describes a set of characteristics that, when worked toward, will help our students to be internationally minded in order to succeed in the rapidly changing world.

Peggy MahySchool Principal

As we commence the school year of 2019; negotiate our way past the extreme heat of January and ease into the year, I am delighted to reflect on 2018 and its achievements.

At the end of last year, I completed my fifth year as Principal of The Scots School Albury. At Speech Night in December, another night of remarkable heat tempered by tremendous community energy and optimism; I shared that there was so much to celebrate about the 2018 year.

To provide a snapshot of these highlights I explained that I could take the route of sharing straight numbers such as the 1976 hours of community volunteer work completed through the Duke of Edinburgh program by our students or the 1500km walked in support of Relay for Life or through the significant funds, over $30,000, raised by our students and donated to charitable organisations who do incredible work to improve the lives of others both locally and internationally. It might also be that we have enrolled 92 students into the School – the most in any single year since 2013.

Alternatively, it could be by reflecting on the continued excellence of the Pipe Band, who were again South-East Asian Juvenile Champions, or the inspiration of our World

Champion tenor drummer, Indyana Bridgman or indeed, it might have been that we became an authorised ‘World School’ with the International Baccalaureate Programme in our Junior School.

Certainly, such highlights would include our piloting of STEAM in Year 9 or evolution of cognitive training for Stage Four (Years 7 and 8) students through the Thinking Lab or our achievements in music eisteddfods or innumerable musical productions. All these combined with the high quality of our teaching and care of students continued to make a positive difference in the lives of Scots students. It came as no surprise then, to the staff and students of Scots that in 2018 we were finalists in the Australian Education Awards, as “Best Regional” school. I am immensely proud of the work of students and staff in 2018 and thank parents for being such generous partners with us in that journey.

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REGIONAL SCHOOL OF THE YEAR

Regional School of The Year Finalist: Australian Education Awards 2018

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SENIOR SCHOOL LEARNING CONTINUUM

STAGE 4 (YEARS 7&8) The Emerging Learner

Foundations in skills, knowledge and understanding.

Strengthening new and existing friendships, participation in an array of core subjects, exploration of a range of co-curricular experiences: Transition program from Primary School.

Personal development ‘Learning to how to learn’: Thinkers Lab (Cognitive Coaching), Growth Mindset.

Sense of belonging, friendships, taking ‘safe risks’, emerging self-confidence and leadership: Outdoor Education.

Independence and gaining of perspective about the wider world: Year 8 Domestic Exchange.

STAGE 5 (YEARS 9&10) The Discerning Learner

Discover new areas of interest: choice to explore emerging interests and passions and refine learning strategies.

Prioritise and manage learning and time across a range of domains.

Broader co-curricular program: Duke of Edinburgh, Year 9 Expedition, leadership and service opportunities.

Year 10 work experience and professional career planning.

STAGE 6 (YEARS 11&12) The Self Managing Learner

Independent learners: navigating HSC pathways to emerge ready to take on the next challenge.

Working in partnership with teachers, opportunities abound for leadership and mentoring of others.

Self-management: self-study opportunities to foster collaboration, providing vital time to seek one on one tuition, learn through micro-teaching, online delivery or personal study.

Wide subject offerings: choice, mastery and the development of specialisation

THE WHOLE SCHOOL SURVEY 2018 HIGHLIGHTS:

56% of parents completed the survey.

94% of students (Years 5-12) completed the survey.

60% of all staff completed the survey.

44CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES OUTDOOR EDUCATION

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THEATRE Infants Production • Primary Production •Year 9 Production (STEAM) • Showcase Production • Scots Open Drama Ensemble

OTHER Scots Dance • Debating and Public Speaking

Australian Rules Football • Basketball • Bushwalking & The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award • Chess • Cricket • Equestrian • Hockey • Netball • Snowsports • Sporting Shooters • Swimming • Tennis

Cambodia Ethical Service Trip • Student Representative Council • Relay For Life • Girls Night In • Boys Night In • FoodShare Cooking Club • Salvos Furniture Fix Up • Landcare • Duke of Edinburgh Award • Community Events

Mrs Elizabeth Heitmeyer, Head of Co-Curricular lheitmeyer@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au

Mr David Smith, Head of Physical Learning (Sport) dsmith@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au

Rev Beth Bear, School Chaplain bbear@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au

INSTRUMENTAL Pipe Band • Senior Orchestra • Concert Band • Jazzgang • Hazelwood Strings • Intermezzo Strings & C Sharps • Naturals (Junior Orchestra) • Private Music Tuition

VOCAL Senior School Choir • Junior Choir • Dynamix • Adelines • Barbershop • Chorale • Cantabile

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Year 2 : 2 Day BownaYoungest campers travel to the Great Aussie Holiday Park as an introduction to Outdoor Education.

Year 3 : 3 Day Valley HomesteadStudents go to Valley Homestead near Bright. They participate in making a camp fire, building a shelter, bush cooking, cycling, ropes courses, flying fox and free fall slide.

Year 4 : 3 Day Kiewa RiverStudents travel to Mt Beauty and explore the area focusing on and around the Kiewa River.

Year 5 : 3 Day Ovens ValleyStudents travel to Porepunkah and then ride into Bright exploring new places and facing new challenges with accommodation in tents and involvement in the food preparation and cooking.

Year 6 : 3 Day Mt Hotham Cross Country SkiingCross country skiing on marked trails between Mt Hotham and Dinner Plains, learning snow craft, such as building snow shelters and snow kitchens, throwing snowballs and having fun.

Year 7 : 4 Day Upper Murray CanoeingIntroduction to the Senior School with focus on students getting to know each other. Students journey via inflatable canoes along the Upper Murray River near Jingellic, camping alongside the river.

Year 8 : 5 Day Bogong High Plains BushwalkingProgression from Year 7 and introduction of self catering for a breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Year 9 : 8 Day Border To Beach ExpeditionOpportunity for students to challenge themselves in a positive and supported environment. Canoeing on the lower Glenelg River and walking through the surrounding National Park.

Year 11 : 4 Day AngleseaSurfing, puddling and introduction to leadership in the final years of school.

International Baccalaureate (IB)Primary Years Programme (PYP)

STEAM

Tech Ninja

Thinking Lab

Senior Extended Day School

Casual Boarding

Junior After School Care

Maths Enhancement

Tournament of Minds

Debating

After School Maths Study Group

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authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The PYP is a curriculum framework designed for students aged 3 to 12. It prepares students for the intellectual challenges of further education and their future careers, focusing on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside.

Solving real world problems by drawing on skills and concepts learnt across the school curriculum.

After school hours coding group for computing enthusiasts.

Program designed for Years 7 & 8 to identify and enrich thinking skills by providing students with the opportunity to develop skills and strategies necessary to function and excel as independent learners.

After school supervision from 3.30pm to 9.00pm • Afternoon tea and dinner with our Boarders in the Dinning Hall • Supervised homework in the Senior School Library • Transport to and from sporting or other organized events if required.

After school and overnight supervision • Afternoon tea and dinner with our Boarders in the Dining Hall • Supervised homework in the School Library • Transport to and from sporting or other organized events if required • Overnight stay at the Boarding House • Morning preparation for school and breakfast with our Boarders in the Dining Hall.

Run by Camp Australia from 3.00pm to 6.00pm.

Problem solving group for the enrichment of mathematical concepts.

Problem solving group of students who work together to complete challenges within a competitive environment.

Opportunity to participate in interschool and national debating competitions.

For all students who need help with Mathematics or just simply have some questions.

After school help with homework for students inYears 4–12.

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LOUR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

SHOWCASE MUSICALCINDERELLA

SCOTS INTERSCHOOLEQUESTRIAN CHALLENGE

PRIMARY MUSICALALICE IN WONDERLAND

YEAR 9 MUSICALTHE LAST PRAWN

FALLS CREEKSNOW DAYS

SCHOOL CONCERTMUSIC FESTIVAL

INFANTS MUSICALA LAND OF SNOW AND ICE

SCOTS DANCEDANCE CONCERT

56 Students • 3 Performances • About 700 tickets sold • Over 1400 attendance.

150 Riders • 45 Schools.

66 Students • Years 5 and 6 •2 Performances.

53 Students • 2 Performances.

Over 175 Students • 9 Days.

199 Students • Kinder to Year 12.

49 Students • Kinder to Year 2 •2 Performances.

60 Students • Pre-School to Year 12.

393 PERRY STREET ALBURY NSW 2640 • www.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au

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Students sat for the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Students have been included on the Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers List.

Of the students placed in the top 20% of the state in their respective subjects.

Of subjects achieved above the state average.

Of students received 90% in at least one subject.

Our offer of extension subjects includes: Mathematics Extension 1 & 2 • English Extension 1 & 2 • History • Music • French • Japanese • Science.

Best Performing Subjects (5% above the state): Agriculture, Hospitality, PDHPE, Modern History, Drama, English Extension 2, Biology, Mathematics Extension 1, Music.

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