Scots’ Vision

International Presentation

The Scots College

• Location• Our Principal• Academic Goals• International

Summer Schools• International

Students• Pastoral care• Breadth of

Educational Services• Enrolments Process

for Overseas Students

The Scots College

8.5 hectares of spectacular harbour side land, 5km from the centre of the city, 15km from Sydney International Airport - well served by public transport.

The Scots College

The Principal - Dr Ian PM Lambert

• Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Modern History

and Sociology

Griffith University, Queensland

• Diploma of Teaching in English and History

• Master of Arts 20th Century Literature University of London

• PhD Philosophy of Education

Cambridge University

Key Goals….

Our Quest for Excellence

Our Faith and Traditions

Leading and Learning in Teams

Personalised learning practices High expectations for all of our students

‘Stage’ rather than ‘age’ based experiences

Discovery / engagement of the unique talents, interests and abilities of each of our boys

Meaningful learning - genuine engagement - for young men growing up in an increasingly global community

Addressing skills needed for the 21st Century

Diagnosis and Profiling

Structured and responsive teaching, curricula and assessment practices, considering

aptitudes dispositions interests

The development of a cognitive and social learning skill base developed to complement learning of the traditional curriculum.

Advanced conceptual development – discipline based (but inter & trans-disciplinarity encouraged)

Emphasis on analysis, questioning, synthesis, evaluation

Collaborative, enquiry based project work

Creativity encouraged

Mentor relationships, tertiary internships

Continuous portfolio based assessment

Mandatory ‘service learning’

2010 Academic Honours Assembly Deputy Head Prefect and Senior Boarder Prefect (2009)

Haoran Li - 2012• From Shandong

Province• Received 99.25 ATAR• Received College

Awards for Excellence in Chemistry & Biology

• College Prize for English as a Second Language & Academic Excellence Award

• Current studying medicine at UNSW

Our Academic Successes

Jesse Ellingworth

Dux of the College 2011 Achieved Highest Possible HSC ATAR Score of ATAR 99.95. College Prefect

Dux of the College

Zhang, Yu (2000)

HSC Results UAI of 99.5Equal 3rd in state for 4-Unit Maths with 100% on both papers.Undergraduate Scholarship to University of Sydney University of Sydney

•Studying Advanced Science/Law Degree

•Awarded Sesquicentenary Scholarship

•1st Class Honours for Pure Mathematics

•University Medal

•Continued his studies at Cambridge and Harvard Universities

2002 – Wong, C.L. (Steven)

2007 – Jo. Hae.W.

2009 – Yang, J.J. (Benny)

2010 – Wen, Oscar Y.T

Internationalism at Scots Academic Enrichment opportunities

Service Learning

Co-ordinated international student programmes

“As we prepare our students in every way possible to be citizens of the global environment, to be contributors to it, and to believe that they can make a difference, we ensure that Scots is as open as possible to the world and offers our students the widest possible range of opportunities.” Dr Ian PM Lambert, Principal

Year 11 Subjects• Ancient History• Biology• Business Studies• Ceramics• Chemistry• Chinese• Christian Studies• Design and Technology• Drama• Economics• Engineering Studies• English ESL• English Standard• English Advanced• English Extension 1• Earth & Environmental

Science• French Continuers• Geography• Indonesian Continuers

• Information Processes & Technology• Latin• Legal Studies• Mathematics General• Mathematics• Mathematics Extension 1• Modern History• Music• PDHPE• Photography, Video & Digital Imaging• Physics• Senior Science• Software Design & Development• Sports Lifestyle & Recreational Studies• Studies of Religion II• Studies of Religion I• Visual Arts• Vocational Education and Training (VET)

International Students at Scots

International Students and Boarding

All international students must live in the boarding house during term time.

International Studies Tutor

The key responsibilities of the role include; • Coordinate and execute orientation and induction of

international students.• Ensure all International Students are engaged in a

buddy system.• Assist Housemasters in communication with Parents.• Develop a communications strategy for International

Parents.• Promote Internationalism throughout Scots Boarding.• Plan and execute a mentoring system that connects

international students throughout the Sydney community.

• Promote internationalism throughout the wider College through functions and events

• Plan and execute a program of rural visits for each international student to promote firm connections and understanding with Australian and International boarders.

The College Dining Room

Boarding House Bedrooms

Pastoral Care

• The College is committed to providing a safe and caring environment for every student so they can develop intellectually, socially and spiritually.

• If parents are overseas then we need to communicate with caring guardians who speak English and reside in Australia.

House Groups• Each boy is placed in a house group under the care of a Housemaster

and House Tutor. All boys participate in the House based activities including service learning and House competitions throughout the year.

Tutor Groups • Within each house boys are placed into a tutor group of boys of the same

Year Group. They meet each morning under the supervision of a House Tutor.

Head of Middle Years / Head of Senior Years• Heads of School and their Assistant Heads have an important role to play

in supporting each boy’s academic development and career planning. • Reviews of student progress are conducted by the Dean of Studies in

collaboration with the Heads of Academic Departments.

Parent Services‘Pipeline’ is a secure, easy to access Internet-based system

providing parents with access to their sons:

• Assessment schedules• Results• Reports• Attendance records• Academic resources

Chapel Services: held each week

Laptop ProgramA Scots education is tailored to the specific needs of boys – the use of laptops is hands-on, tactile and engaging.

Research from Australia, the EU, the USA and Canada concludes that laptop programs:

• Enhance writing skills• Increase academic success• Enhance motivation • Enhance interaction• Enhance participation

Co-Curricular: Developing the whole student

In addition to the boys' academic and sporting pursuits, the College prides itself on its wide-ranging co-curricular program, participation in which is compulsory in Senior School.

Activities include:• Music • Drama• Film & Media• Pipes & Drums• Debating and Public Speaking• Army Cadet Unit• Chess• Community Service

Debating and Drama are very popular options

Music: Orchestra, Jazz Band, Ensembles

Options also include Chess and Cadets

Summer Sport

Developing the spirit of competition and fitness.

In Summer, the Senior School offers:

Athletics Basketball Tennis Cricket Swimming Water polo Rowing Sailing

Basketball and Cricket are popular

Winter Sport

Developing the spirit of competition and fitness.

In winter, the Senior School offers:

Rugby Soccer Cross-country running Rifle shooting Volleyball

2010 School Leavers University Destinations

Universities chosen Number of students

University of Sydney 48

University of Tech Sydney 19

Unversityi of NSW 14

Australian National University 12

University of Wollongong 10

University of Western Sydney 9

Macquarie University 7

Australian Catholic University 6

Uni versityof New England 6

University of Canberra 3

Southern Cross University 2

Bathurst 1

Wagga Wagga 1

University of Newcastle 1

TOTAL 139

2012 School Leavers University Degrees Chosen

Degrees chosen

Number of students

Agriculture 5 Architecture 1Arts 18Business 12Chiropractic 1Commerce 19Communication 6

Construction management 1Design 1Economics 5Education 1Engineering 20Computing 1Event management 1Exercise Science 7

Hotel management 1Information Technology 5International studies 3Landscape Architecture 1Law 2Liberal arts 8Medical Science 1Medicine 12Physiotherapy 2Political Economics 2Psychology 1Science 7Tourism management 1Visual arts 3Property 1

Double degrees (eg…./Law) 38

Enrolment Process for Overseas Students

1 – Complete application

2 – TestingTesting by AEAS Agency in country of origin http://www.aeas.com.auor reputable provider see Milton College http://www.miltoncollege.com.au.

3 – InterviewInterview by Senior Enrolments Representative with Parents/ Studentand Guardian to receive test results and discuss entry to The Scots College. Guardianship details to be discussed and guardianship forms tobe signed.

4 - Offer/RecommendationsLetter of Offer to be sent from the College to prospective students, agents and

guardianswhere vacancies exist.

Enrolment Process for Overseas Students

Lodgment of Application Form CHECKLIST

a. Registration Fee $500b. Copy of Passport and Visac. Copies of last three (3) School Reports translated with validationd. Two (2) Passports sized photographse. Copy of AEAS Report if availablef. Copies of ESL Reports from Intensive Language Collegesg. Details of Guardian in Australia. Must be over 21, reside in

Sydney 100% of the time and be English speaking.

Guardianship Requirements

• Must be over 21 years of age

• Must speak English

• Must live in Australia

• Must relay all information to the family

• Attend parent-teacher nights

A good guardian is one who:

• Takes an interest in children

• Can provide the student with accommodation for boarders’ free weekends and holidays

• Has a compatible home environment, preferably with other children of a similar age group

• Is willing to act as parents by attending the College to support the pupil, possibly at Parent/Teacher evenings, concerts, plays, Speech Day, sports events to name a few

A good guardian is one who:

• Has the ability to deal with events as they arise, perhaps organising travel, advising on personal matters etc

• Visits the boarding house and works collaboratively with boarding housemaster and staff

• Takes the student out for a meal or excursion from time to time

• Is willing and able to work with the College Clinic in looking after the student during a period of ill health

Scots’ Vision