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The Roar - Issue 16 Term 2 2026

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Head of College - Mr Richard Ford

There has been a great deal to celebrate over the last week as students have been recognised for their excellent effort and achievements in public speaking and equestrian.

In the public speaking arena, we have seen:

  • Matilda Morley win the Local Lions Youth of the Year Competition and progress to the Regional and Zone levels of the competition. This rigorous competition involves students being interviewed, quizzed on a range of general knowledge questions and required to give impromptu and prepared speeches;
  • William Sargeant and Jake Robinson have moved through to the State Finals of the Evatt competition after both students participated in the regional round of the Evatt Model United Nations Competition; and
  • Ariana Irvine and Evie Mason placed in each of their speech and drama sections at the Northern Beaches Eisteddfod, and we wish them well as they now progress onto an invitational championship.

The development of public speaking skills is encouraged at the College through a range of activities, including some of the more traditional realms, such as our participation in HICES Debating. At the same time, we see public speaking as a skill our students develop through activities such as Junior Judging as part of their involvement in Sheep and Cattle Teams.

The College’s Equestrian Team also achieved several personal bests, and excellent teamwork was on display at the North West Equestrian Expo. A full overview of the five days can be found at the link below. Some stand-out results included:

  • Gracie Morse, who won the Combined Training Encouragers class and was awarded the Champion Rug; and
  • Georgina Webb, who claimed the Champion Rug in the 65cm Eventing competition.

Thank you to Mrs Dawes, equestrian coaches and parents for your support of the team.

Next Thursday night, 11 June, hundreds of students will take to the stage in the Music Showcase at BMEC. Music students and staff have been hard at work for this inspiring night. I do encourage you to book your tickets and come along to enjoy what will be a memorable evening of music.

Also on next week is our annual Community Connection evening in Orange. Over the last week, staff have enjoyed the chance to connect with parents and students in Oberon and Lithgow. We are also looking forward to being in Milthorpe the week after.

Mr Richard Ford
Head of College

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Senior School

What a week! 

It has been a busy week in the Senior School, with a large number of events and excursions taking place, which continue to highlight not only the immense opportunities available to the students at our College, but also their extraordinary talent and the value of hard work. 

Over the weekend and into this week, 30 students represented the College at the North-West Equestrian Expo (or ‘Coona’ as it’s known). Despite the challenging conditions, our students not only represented the College with distinction and pride, but they also achieved outstanding results. I thank the students, the parents and Ms Dawes for her leadership of this event.  

In a very different sphere, on Tuesday night, our HSC Music Extension students hosted an event (which they were the organisers of) which showcased their performance pieces. I was privileged to be present to witness a night of extraordinary musical entertainment. I spoke to one parent who explained to me that at home, they don’t often hear full and polished performances of pieces. Rather, they listen to a few notes or a bar played repeatedly until it is right. I was reminded not only of the hard work these students put in but also of the reality that true excellence is born out of hours of difficult – sometimes boring – and meticulous work over time. Work that often, nobody else will see. Of course, this applies to all of school and all of life.   

Also, this week, Year 9 and 10 students enjoyed a forensic science workshop incursion exploring all manner of interesting, detailed science in a session entitled ‘A Case of Conspiracy’. Thank you to Mrs Pearce for giving our students this wonderful opportunity.   

Driving on Campus 

I have some safety concerns about driving on campus, which can be addressed by each driver – students, parents and staff adhering to some important rules. They are: 

  • Please remember and respect the speed limit of 15 km/h. Despite the hurry you may be in, it is vital that we do not exceed this at any time for the safety of our community.  
  • Kiss and Drop Zone: I’ve noted that some parents are arriving well before 3:20 pm and occupying space in the kiss and drop zone. This creates a traffic issue when those parents are left waiting for their children to come out. As a rule, please do not pull up in these spaces and park unless your child is already there and waiting. Please park in the car park until your child is ready to be collected. 

Socia Media 

As you would be aware, the Australian Government last year introduced measures designed to delay access for children under 16 to some social media platforms. Lately, I’ve been reminded (unfortunately) of some of the harmful and negative implications of those under 16 continuing to use these platforms. I would like to encourage all parents to continue to engage in conversations with their children about these measures. The office of the E-Safety Commissioner has a very helpful page of resources for families and parents. For those who feel somewhat in the dark as to what, why, and how of these social media delays, I would strongly recommend visiting the site as a starting point. We value the partnership of parents in pursuing an environment and culture in which all our students feel a sense of belonging – something we believe the social media delay supports.   

Resilience Project Webinar  

Some weeks back, I wrote about a Resilience Project webinar on offer to parents of the College about parenting with authenticity, connection and self-esteem. If you would like to view the recording of this webinar – which will be available until July 3, click here.  

Coming up 

Don’t forget that tomorrow (Friday 5 June) is a student-free day. We wish all boarding students and families safe travel and all students a restful weekend. The last few weeks of Term bring a number of exciting events, including the Music Showcase on 11 June at BMEC, and the House Arts Festival on Thursday 25 June. I can’t wait to see the enthusiasm, effort, and joy our students bring to this wonderful event on the College Calendar.  

Mr Daniel Odell
Head of Senior School

Equestrian Team Shines at North West Equestrian Expo

The Scots All Saints College Equestrian Team proudly travelled to Coonabarabran to compete at the 2026 North West Equestrian Expo, taking a team of 30 riders to one of the largest school equestrian events in the state.

For full story and photos click HERE

Evatt Competition Semi-Finals

William Sargeant and Jake Robinson (Year 12) have advanced to the State Finals of the Evatt competition, which will be held at The University of Technology Sydney on Saturday 13 June. They will be representing the Republic of Panama.

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Junior School

Pupil Free Day and Public Holiday

Just a reminder that Friday 5 June is a Staff Development Day and therefore a Pupil Free Day. The King’s Birthday Public Holiday is Monday 8th June, so we will see the students back at school on Tuesday 9th June.

Music Showcase

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the outstanding talent of our Scots All Saints College music students at Music Showcase 2026!

Date: 11 June 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: BMEC Theatre

Tickets are now on sale through the BMEC website https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/scots-all-saints-college-music-showcase-2026/

Meet and Greet Visits

Over the next few weeks, I will be accompanying Mr Ford and some other executive staff to many of our local surrounding towns for a Meet and Greet. We would love to see you there if you are from one of these localities. For more information, please look at the Regional Events and Community Connections page on our College website.

Orange – Wednesday 10 June

Millthorpe – Tuesday 16 June

Police Youth Officer Visit

On Thursday, the Junior School welcomed back NSW Police Youth Officer, Senior Constable Rachael Joyce. Senior Constable Joyce visits our campus each year to speak with students from Kindergarten to Year 6 about personal safety, identifying trusted adults, cybersafety, and the responsible use of technology. The information she shares is highly valuable, helping students develop the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe and make positive choices both online and offline.

Parking and Drop-Off

Could parents please only drop off and pick up their children from the front of the school. The only exception to this is early morning music practice.

Congratulations Mrs Watterson

Mrs Watterson gave birth to her first child on Friday last week, Finn Stanley Watterson. Both mum and baby are doing well. We have passed on our congratulations to Mr and Mrs Watterson and wish them all the best as they begin to navigate parenthood.

Northern Beaches Eisteddfod – Speech & Drama Success

Over the weekend, Ariana Irvine and Evie Mason both performed at the Northern Beaches Eisteddfod in Sydney. Both girls competed against very tough competition in Sydney in large sections and came away with outstanding results. The girls placed in all of their sections, which is a wonderful achievement, and enjoyed the new experience of competition outside of the Central West area. Both girls have also been asked back to the invitational championship due to winning some of their sections. Evie Mason was also recently invited to perform two items at the Gulgong Eisteddfod Gala Concert, winning the major prize overall of Best Junior Monologue.

Mr Chris Jackman
Head of Junior School

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Prep School

Prep Wattle

Prep Wattle have had lots of fun this term exploring all things Dinosaurs for our STEM unit. We have enjoyed making salt clay fossils, erupting our volcano and lots of investigation tasks.

With some recent wet weather, Mrs Tallentire kept us moving indoors with a busy cross-body activity. We loved sharing Simultaneous Story Time with the Waratah Class and were fortunate to plant some winter vegetables before the beautiful rain arrived.

A big congratulations to Eddy and Josiah for their recent success at the Bathurst show with their Pete Cromer-inspired artworks.

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Sports

Sports Draw

Congratulations to Grace Yeo on her selection in the NSW All Schools Opens Hockey Merit Team.

Grace represented CIS alongside her Scots All Saints teammate Emily Tallentire at the NSW All Schools Hockey Championships. The team recorded an impressive victory over CHS and was narrowly defeated by CCC in a series of highly competitive matches.

Selection in the NSW All Schools Opens Merit Team is a tremendous achievement and reflects Grace’s outstanding performances throughout the Championships.

Well done, Grace.

Scots All Saints College also celebrated further success within the Hockey NSW pathway program, with three students selected in the NSW 18 Years Pathway and Performance Squad. With only 66 players selected from across the state, this recognition is a significant achievement and places the students among the leading young hockey players in New South Wales.

Congratulations to:

  • Grace Yeo
  • Annabelle Webb
  • Lydia Allcorn

The girls will now progress to the next stage of the selection process, attending a training session as they aim to be selected for the NSW State Squad.

A special mention to our Under 14s Rugby team, who produced a determined performance to earn a hard fought 20 all draw against St Augustine’s on Saturday.

After facing St Augustine’s at home the previous week, it was fantastic to see the group respond so positively, showing resilience, teamwork, and a strong commitment to one another.

Congratulations to all players and coaches involved on an excellent effort.

Junior School Netball Program

The College will be running an after-school Netball Program delivered by Netball NSW and Giants Netball.

The program will run from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm each Monday for five weeks, commencing on Monday 27 July at the Junior Campus.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to further develop their skills under the guidance of experienced coaches in a fun and engaging environment.

Please access the flyer and register via the QR code provided.

Mr Beau McClintock
Director of Sport and Activities

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Book Buzz

The library is the place to be in this wintery weather, and it has been lovely to welcome so many of our students into our spaces across both campuses to find a warm spot to gather and share a book, game or both. This week in our K-2 library lessons, we acknowledged National Reconciliation Week, sharing Our Home, Our Heartbeat by Adam Briggs, Walking Together by Coral Vass and Our Dreaming by Kirli Saunders. Be sure to check out this week’s reading recommendations for more stories from the indigenous authors on our shelves.

Don’t forget, the Premier’s Reading Challenge continues this week. Keep reading and recording those books and see Mrs Mackay if you have any questions.

The senior campus library will be a particularly lively place over the next few weeks as we host the preliminary rounds of the House Debating. Junior and Senior teams from all five competition houses are challenged to put their mettle to the test in a series of lunchtime debates tackling topics based around this year’s House Arts Festival theme, Elements. Good luck to all our budding debaters!

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Happy Reading!

Mrs Angela Davis
Head of Library Services

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Events & Announcements
After School Care and After School Instruction

Kindergarten to Year 6

After School Care is available on request from 3:15 pm- 6:00 pm on the Junior School Campus. There is a flat charge of $21 per child or $26.50 per family (i.e., two or more children). Penalty fees will be incurred at the rate of $16 for every fifteen (15) minutes after that time.

Preparatory School

After School Instruction is available on request until 6:00 pm on the Junior Campus, between 3:15 pm and 5:00 pm, there is no extra charge. Between 5:00 – 6:00 pm there is a charge of $21 per child or $26.50 per family. Penalty fees will be incurred at the rate of $16 for every fifteen (15) minutes after that time.

In order for your child to attend After School Care, you are required to complete the booking form. This can be completed for one-off bookings or if your child is to attend on a regular basis.

For more information, see the After School Care – Current Parents webpage or contact the After School Care Coordinator, jane.cafe@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au, or the direct number between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm: 6333 4745.

 

Music Showcase 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the outstanding talent of our Scots All Saints College music students at Music Showcase 2026!

Date: 11 June 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: BMEC Theatre

Tickets are now on sale through the BMEC website https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/scots-all-saints-college-music-showcase-2026/

The evening will feature performances from:

  • Year 3 and 4 Strings
  • Year 3 and 4 Band
  • Junior School Concert Band
  • Junior School Choir
  • Junior School Orchestra
  • Senior Strings
  • Senior School Big Band
  • Symphonic Wind Ensemble
  • AA Jazz Orchestra
  • AA Funk Ensemble
  • AA Brass Ensemble

Come along and support our talented young musicians as they present an exciting and diverse program of music across a wide range of styles and ensembles. We look forward to sharing this special evening with our College community!

To register for a Regional Visit click the links below:

Orange Wednesday 10 June

Millthorpe Tuesday 16 June

Click HERE for more information

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From The Archives

Recovering Forgotten Histories

The vegetable canning factory Simplot celebrated its Centenary this year, having begun vegetable canning in 1926 under the well-known brand name Edgells. In the early 1900’s, Robert Gordon Edgell bought Bradwardine Homestead in 1906 and over the next 15 years developed what was to become The Home of Edgell. Mr Edgell’s purchase of the property was not only important for Bradwardine but for the Bathurst district, because it led to major steps in secondary industry development alongside prosperous rural activity.

Vegetable growing in Bathurst had an earlier history than that of Edgell’s, with the arrival of the Chinese labourers from the goldfields of Sofala, Lambing Flat, and Napoleon Reef, where alluvial gold had run out, and goldfield populations dissipated. In the 1870’s, the Chinese had established themselves as growers and hawkers of vegetables. The Chinese gardeners’ knowledge of floodplain farming and water management made them the most successful vegetable growers in the Bathurst region for many years. The river flats owned by Francis Suttor of Bradwardine were leased to a Mr Lee, who established a syndicate of Chinese Market gardeners. Many had their gardens leased on the land surrounding Bradwardine and Esrom. Tobacco was another very profitable crop grown alongside the cabbages, asparagus, onions and potatoes. Tons of produce were sent by rail to the Sydney Markets.

The big flood in 1900 known as the ‘Snow Flood’ put an end to the syndicate and destroyed the pise huts which housed the Chinese gardeners. Only one building remained, and this stood in the corner of the paddock near the main road opposite the present Head of the Junior School’s home.

As Bradwardine and the factory were next door to Esrom, the All Saints’ College site, the boys of the school soon learned that the products from the gardens and apple orchard on the homestead surrounds were of the best quality and for many years they lived up to the slogan ‘that an apple a day keeps the Doctor away’. Perhaps it may have been the boys who inspired the slogan on the first Bradwardine label reproduced.

Edgell’s of Bradwardine existed side by side for 35 years after the school had purchased Esrom in 1923. The Edgell family always took great interest in the school and helped secure its re-establishment on its present site. Machinery, tools and other equipment from the factory were used to prepare building sites, playgrounds and ovals. The relationship between the occupants of the two properties was, for the most part, very peaceful despite the boys’ occasional forays into the orchard and asparagus plots. Many meals served to the boys were products from the factory as well, in particular, creamed asparagus. Asparagus was successfully grown on the Bradwardine river flats and canned in the factory. Edgell’s Asparagus became a household word to the Australian housewife. Marsden girls can also recall the many evening meals that were made from Edgell’s canned vegetables.

In 1958, the Church of England Property Trust, Diocese of Bathurst, at the request of the All Saints’ College Council, approved the purchase by the school of Bradwardine homestead and 30 acres of land adjoining the school property on its eastern and southern boundaries. The purchase was made from Gordon Edgell and Sons Ltd. for ten thousand pounds, thus providing additional boarding accommodation and more playing fields.

Structural alterations were made to the building, with the boardroom and engineering shop used as dormitories and the carpenter’s shop as a toilet block. A family home and factory became a schoolhouse where an average of 40 boys lived and worked over the next fifty-plus years.

Playing fields, netball and tennis courts, workshops, agricultural structures, gardens, horse arenas, on-site parking, and classroom buildings occupy the homestead acreage where there were once tobacco fields, market gardens and orchards.

Today, Bradwardine home is still on the hill overlooking the school, its future uncertain, but its rich history is not forgotten.

Mrs Memory Sanders
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Calendar

Friday 5 June
Student Free Day
Boarders Travel Day

Monday 8 June
King’s Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday 9 June
AICES Netball

Wednesday 10 June
AICES Netball

Thursday 11 June
Music Showcase Night BMEC

The latest Term Dates can be found on our website HERE

SS: Senior School   JS: Junior School

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