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The Roar - Issue 18 Term 2 2025

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Head of College - Mr Richard Ford

With just over one week remaining in this term, most families will soon be receiving student reports, which we hope are helpful to students and families as together you reflect on the term just gone and have conversations about student goals for the term ahead.

While the end of term is close, the term does not finish until next Friday, and it is expected that students will be present and fully involved in College life and learning right through to the finish.

This coming week is Subject Selection for Year 11 2026 (tonight), Music Showcase (Friday night), a full round of Winter Sport, an author visit to both campuses and House Arts Festival.

Last weekend, Mrs Woodlock and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at Warren Show connecting with families past, present and future. This weekend, Mrs Woodlock and Ms Taylor are looking forward to meeting with families at the Wagga Boarding Expo.

Next term, Mr Hughes (incoming Director of Boarding in Term 3) and I are looking forward to visiting more regional locations together. Mr Hughes visited the College this week and had the opportunity to meet with several students and staff, get to know the rhythms of the College day and be interviewed on assembly. As we look forward to welcoming Mr Hughes more formally to the College next term, I also wish to acknowledge and thank Mr Oakes and Mrs Woodall for their collective leadership of the boarding community over the last two terms.

Another visitor to assembly this week was Mr Paul Toole MP. Mr Toole, who came and presented two students, Gemma Norton and Callum Munns, with certificates to recognise their respective artistic and AFL achievements. We are thankful to Mr Toole for making time to visit.

Gratitude and kindness have been at the forefront of the Junior School Wellbeing Week over the last few days. Mrs Nicholls, with support from Junior School staff and SRC, organised an array of special activities to help students grow in character and how they live out College values. Many thanks to Mrs Nicholls for her organisation of the week and leadership of Pastoral Care and Wellbeing at the Junior School.

Mr Richard Ford
Head of College

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Senior School

North West Equestrian Expo

The Scots All Saints College Equestrian Team proudly took 27 riders to compete at the 2025 North West Equestrian Expo in Coonabarabran. This year, we were finally blessed with exceptional weather, mild days and pleasantly cool nights, a welcome change from the usual freezing conditions.

To read the full article, and view the photo gallery and video, click HERE.

Merit Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received Silver and Bronze Merit Awards at assembly.

Year 11: Stirling Miller (Silver), William Sargeant (Silver), Emily Tallentire (Bronze), Eliza Rennie (Bronze), Thomas Lenehan (Bronze), Arissa Yee (Bronze), Edwina Johnson (Bronze).

Year 10: Sian Campbell (Silver), Harry Radford (Bronze).

Year 9: Lucy Tallentire (Bronze), Abigail Baxter (Bronze).

Year 8: James Murphy (Silver).

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Junior School

Wellbeing Week
This week, all of the Junior School students have been involved in a range of fun activities that teach them how to feel calm, strong, and happy as part of our Wellbeing Week.

On Wednesday, we had Crazy Sock Day, where we raised money for the CF Clinic at Westmead Children’s Hospital. The students looked great in their crazy socks.

Music Showcase
The annual K–12 Music Showcase Concert is on tomorrow, Friday 20 June, from 6:30–8:00 pm at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre Theatre.

This year’s Music Showcase will bring together the very best performances from across the College in a fast-paced, entertaining and emotionally engaging journey through the diverse world of music. From our youngest Kindergarten performers to our most seasoned senior musicians, the concert promises to celebrate the full spectrum of talent at our College.

Performing on the night will be:

  • All of Kindergarten and Year 1
  • Junior School ensembles, including the Concert Band, Orchestra, Suzuki Strings, Big Band, and Choir
  • Senior School ensembles, including the Choir, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Big Band, Amadeus Academy ensembles, and Pipes and Drums

In addition to large ensembles, the evening will showcase solo and small ensemble performances, featuring some of our most outstanding and committed student musicians.

Semester 1 Reports
Teachers are busy preparing their Semester 1 Reports. These will be sent home with the students on the last day of this term, Friday 27 June.

Parent Teacher Interviews
During the first week of Term 3, parents have the opportunity to meet with their child’s class teacher to discuss their child’s Semester 1 report. Information about how to log in to the Portal to sign up for an interview will be sent home in the last week of this term.

Junior School Athletics Carnival
The Inter-House Junior School Athletics Carnival will be held in Week 2 of next term on Tuesday 29 July. Parents are most welcome to come and support their children.

Mr Chris Jackman
Head of Junior School

Scots All Saints College Hosts Final Day of King’s Birthday Orienteering Event
On Monday 9 June, the Junior School Campus proudly hosted the third and final day of the prestigious King’s Birthday three-day orienteering carnival. A crisp winter morning greeted 343 competitors, who lined up to tackle the fast-paced sprint orienteering course around the campus grounds.

Participants ranged in age from just four years old to an impressive 90, with course lengths varying from 1 km to 3.2 km. The event was made more challenging with the inclusion of artificial barriers, which introduced complex route choices and tested both speed and strategic decision-making.

Scots All Saints College was well represented with three students taking part: Matthew Slater, Alexandra Slater, and Levi Gillmer. Notably, Matthew Slater not only competed but also mapped the campus and served as the organiser for Day 3 – an impressive contribution to the success of the event.

This year’s King’s Birthday carnival also served as the selection trial for the NSW Schools Orienteering Team. We are delighted to announce that both Matthew Slater and Alexandra Slater have been selected to represent NSW at the national championships to be held in Queensland during the September school holidays.

Congratulations to all competitors and especially to our talented students for their outstanding achievements and contributions! A big thank you to Mr Chris Jackman and the school community for their support of the event.

King's Birthday three-day orienteering carnival held at the Junior School Campus

King's Birthday three-day orienteering carnival held at the Junior School Campus

 

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Sports

Sports Draw

Congratulations to Angus Argent-Smith, who finished 9th at the CIS Cross Country Carnival and has qualified to compete at the NSW All Schools Cross Country on Tuesday 22 July. Best of luck, Angus.

A special mention also goes to Patrick Lenehan, who put in a strong performance to finish 9th. Unfortunately, only the top six placegetters qualify for the NSW PSSA team, but it was an outstanding effort nonetheless.

Well done to the following students who also achieved fantastic results, finishing in the top 20 of their race.

9th Angus Argent-Smith, 9th Patrick Lenehan, 16th Peggy Hunter, 17th Juliet Erickson, 17th Benjamin Lenehan, 17th Lucy Tallentire.

Scots All Saints College proudly participated in Phase One of the Netball NSW Schools Cup held in Orange on Wednesday 18 June. This year, we were excited to field five teams in the competition, three girls’ teams and two boys’ teams, who competed with great spirit and enthusiasm against schools from across Bathurst and Orange.

We are thrilled to announce that both our Year 9/10 Girls team and Year 7/8 Boys team went undefeated throughout the day, earning a well-deserved place in the Central West Regional Finals.

Congratulations to all our players for their effort, determination, and commitment. A big thank you to our dedicated staff for their time and preparation in supporting our teams.

Scots All Saints College proudly hosted Girls Rugby fixtures for our Under 14 and Under 16 teams against MacKillop College on Friday 13 June. The afternoon was filled with excitement, teamwork, and outstanding sportsmanship, as our students displayed their skills on the field.

Both matches were tightly contested. The Under 14s fought hard in a close game but narrowly missed out on a win, while the Under 16s secured a fantastic victory.

Come along and support our teams this Friday as we host another round of matches starting from 3:45 pm on Old Boys Oval.

Mr Beau McClintock
Director of Sport and Activities

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Book Buzz

The library has been the place to be this week, with plenty happening across both campuses. Our Year 3-6 lessons saw us continue our reading of Anton Clifford-Motopi’s entertaining CBCA shortlisted novel To and Fro. We are very much enjoying this author’s humorous turn of phrase and clever plotting.

It’s the last week to borrow before the holidays for 3-6 this week. Be sure to check all the usual hiding places for those overdue library books and get them back to Mrs Mackay before we head off for the winter break.

In exciting news, the College will be visited by author Dee White next week. Dee is the author of over 20 books for preschool-aged children, primary school-aged children and young adults. Dee will spend Wednesday with our Year 7 and 9 students on the Senior campus and Thursday on the Junior campus with our students from P-6.

Dee is keen to meet with students at lunchtime in the library on both campuses and will have a limited number of signed copies of her books for sale on the day. If you wish for your child to purchase one of these books, please see the price list and order instructions attached to the notice in Operoo for Dee’s visit.

Finally, the House Debating preliminary rounds on the Senior campus are well underway. Cowan has progressed in the Juniors and Dunlop in the Seniors and will battle it out in the heats with Mawson, Booth and Cuthbert. With our finalists to be determined by the end of the week, we all look forward to a high-quality finals series on the day of the House Arts Festival.

The Roar Recommends

Junior Campus
Younger Readers

Is Your Grandmother a Goanna? by Pamela Allen

Older Readers

The Amazing Maurice by Terry Pratchett

Senior Campus
Junior Readers

Beyond Belief by Dee White

Senior Readers

Letters to Leonardo by Dee White

Happy Reading!

Mrs Angela Davis
Head of Library Services

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Careers

UAC – Three schemes to help you get to university
UAC works with universities to widen participation in higher education. In particular, UAC runs three schemes to help thousands of people access their potential through higher education.

  1. Educational Access Scheme: helps UAC applicants who have experienced significant educational challenges.
  2. Equity Scholarships: awarded to applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need.
  3. Schools Recommendation Scheme: an opportunity for Year 12 applicants to be assessed on criteria other than, or in addition to, the ATAR.

https://www.uac.edu.au/media-centre/news/help-to-get-to-uni

Join this webinar to hear from Devery Doran, VP of College Counselling and former Senior Admissions Officer at Harvard, as she shares insights and practical advice for your journey.

Find out more and register

UTS Tech Fest
Organisation: University of Technology Sydney
Location: UTS City Campus
Date: 23 June to 4 July 2025

Are you a high school student dreaming of a career in tech? Come and feed your curiosity at Tech Fest.

  • Explore the study and career possibilities in Engineering and IT. Whether it’s cybersecurity, civil engineering, robotics, or artificial intelligence, see the exciting opportunities in these areas and how you can be part of the next big thing!
  • Hear from current students about their study journeys and career aspirations. Get an insight into the life of an engineering or IT student at UTS and discover the student societies you could join.
  • We’ll take you behind the scenes with exclusive lab tours. See how cutting-edge tech brings new ideas to life.

Find out more and register

Regional and Remote Entry Scheme Webinar
Organisation: University of Sydney
Location: Online
Date: 24 June 2025

Start planning your journey to university and find out how you can enter your dream degree with the Regional and Remote Entry Scheme for students who reside in regional or remote areas.

Hear about the great benefits offered, including entry on a reduced ATAR and a range of ongoing support throughout your studies.

Find out what you need to know about eligibility criteria, how to apply, scholarships for regional students and more!

Find out more and register

Parents and Carers Information Webinar
Organisation: University of Newcastle
Location: Online
Date: 24 June 2025

We will be hosting an information webinar touching on key topics for parents and carers in supporting their students considering studying at University.

Presentation topics:

  • Insights into data surrounding student success outcomes
  • Admissions pathways (options, key dates)
  • Application preferencing via UAC and Early Entry
  • On-campus accommodation information and how to apply
  • Support services are available to students

Find out more and register

Western Sydney Careers Expo 2025
Organisation: Resources for Courses
Location: Sydney Olympic Park
Date: 26 June to 28 June 2025

The Western Sydney Careers Expo 2025 will be held on Thursday 26 June, Friday 27 June and Saturday 28 June, 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Sydney Olympic Park.

On Thursday and Friday, students can attend seminars on subjects including English and Maths, plus presentations on subject selection for Year 10 students, information on applying through UAC and the ATAR. Seating at the seminars is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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ANSTO Science Discovery Tour
Organisation: ANSTO
Location: ANSTO Discovery Centre
Date: 28 June 28 2025

This tour provides an in-depth look into the world of nuclear science and the work ANSTO does in the areas of health, the environment and delivering solutions for industry.

Subject to availability, we will visit Australia’s only nuclear reactor OPAL, the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, the ANSTO Nuclear Medicine facility and the Centre for Accelerator Science.

Find out more and register

UOW Open Day 2025, Wollongong
Organisation: University of Wollongong
Location: UOW Wollongong Campus
Date: 28 June 2025

The University of Wollongong (UOW) Open Day is the perfect opportunity to visit our amazing Wollongong campus, speak with our staff and students, and see why UOW is ranked as one of the best universities for student experience.

Whether you are looking at your next steps after Year 12, or you finished school some time ago and are looking for a pathway into university, Open Day is for you.

Find out more and register

WSU Open Day 2025
Organisation: Western Sydney University
Location: WSU Parramatta South Campus
Date: 6 July 2025

Open Day will be held Sunday 6 July 2025, and is a great opportunity to discover all that Western has to offer.

Explore course options, meet academics and find out about our pathway options.

Find out more and register

UNSW Year 11 Experience Days
Organisation: University of New South Wales
Location: UNSW Kensington Campus
Date: 7 July to 11 July 2025

Join us on campus for an Experience Day to discover what it’s like to be a UNSW student. Find your dream degree by engaging in interactive workshops about study areas you’re interested in.

  • Choose from 40+ different workshops
  • Connect with current students & our academics
  • Explore UNSW’s buzzing campus lifestyle
  • Enjoy a free lunch from our delicious food trucks

Find out more and register

NAS Winter School
Organisation: National Art School
Location: National Art School
Date: 7 July to 11 July 2025

NAS’s short courses are for students of all levels of experience, from beginners to intermediate and advanced.

Whether you’re a complete beginner, reigniting former interests, or refining your practice, you’ll enjoy this immersive week of artmaking at NAS.

Find out more and register

Mrs Helen Jones
Career Development Officer

Work Experience

During the last week of May, I participated in a work experience program at the Australian Federal Police’s Majura Forensic Facility, spending five intense days alongside specialists. We began by developing fingerprints, dusting envelopes with carbon powder, and comparing them under magnification, before moving on to DNA swabbing.

Guided by biologists, we collected mock samples and watched how a lab can now produce a profile in less than a day. The programme’s sharpest demonstration came at the Canine Unit, where detector dogs located a USB stick hidden in a couch in under thirty seconds. It was a clear reminder that technology leaves a trace, no matter how clever the hiding spot.

Throughout the week, crime-scene examiners, chemists, digital analysts and biologists outlined their career paths, emphasising how there are so many different pathways to becoming a forensic scientist. I finished with a certificate and a notebook full of forensic work. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, keep an eye on the AFP Forensics Work Experience Programme: applications open each February and places disappear fast, so submit yours as early as possible.

Gemma Norton, Year 10

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From The Archives

Peter Lough

About four years ago, the College was delighted to be contacted by Peter Lough, who in 1946 was Scots School student No. 21. Unfortunately, Peter was withdrawn from the school during 1947. He required surgery, and nearly 80 years ago, that entailed a far longer recovery period than is possible with modern medical techniques.

Despite his brief period at Scots, his family reported that Peter reminisced often about his two years there and how much he had enjoyed his time at the school. His father donated the boxing gloves that were used at Scots when pugilism was part of the culture of boys’ schools. 

In 2021, Peter saw a photo of the foundation students of 1946, including him, on The Scots School Old Boys and Girls Facebook page, which rekindled his memories of his time there.  His daughter got in touch with the archives staff, and after more than 70 years, there was great delight from the school community, especially the “Karralee Boys”, to have some news of Peter. He was invited to attend the Old Boys’ reunions but was prevented by increasing frailty. However, he, Mrs Lough, and Mr Maher had a chat on the phone one morning, and his daughter kept us informed about him. 

Peter had quite a few memories of the school. He was allowed to wear his Homebush High School blazer, and is wearing it in a photo taken of him. Peter was a resident of “The Kennel” (now Ives House) when John Bulkeley was the Housemaster. The boys would hide sweets under their pillows to eat during the night. Out of school hours, the boys amused themselves by wandering around the paddocks that have since become the Senior School Campus. Peter later became a mechanical engineer, studied for a Master’s Degree in Education and taught Engineering for the Department of TAFE.

Sadly, the latest news from Peter’s family is that he passed away recently. The Head of College has been in touch with his family to express our condolences.  It was a pleasure and a privilege to have been in contact with Peter, who was a vital link to the early days of Scots.

Mr Andrew Maher
Archives

Photo 1: The first official photo of The Scots School from December 1946. Peter Lough saw this photo on The Scots School Old Boys and Girls Facebook page in 2021, prompting his family to make contact with the College.

Photo 2: Peter Crozier and Peter Lough outside Bathurst Gaol in 1946. Miss Phemister, one of the early teachers at Scots, was the daughter of the prison governor. The “Karralee Boys” tell us she learned much about managing boys from her father!

Photo 3: A photo of Peter Lough from an album that belonged to John Bulkeley.

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Calendar

Friday 20 June
“The Greatest Show” Music Showcase BMEC
Wagga Boarding Schools Expo

Saturday 21 June
ISA Winter Sport Round 7
Wagga Boarding Schools Expo

Tuesday 24 June
Senior School Day Tour

Wednesday 25 June
Dee White Author Visit – Senior School

Thursday 26 June
Dee White Author Visit – Junior School
House Arts Games Festival 10:30an-1:15pm and 1:45pm-5:30pm

Friday 27 June
Term 2 concludes 3:20pm

The latest Term Dates can be found on our website HERE

SS: Senior School   JS: Junior School

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