The Thistle - An E-Newsletter of Scotch College, Perth, Western Australia

A Joint Statement from the Scotch Parents Association (PA) and the Scotch Auxiliary (SA)

A very positive joint meeting was held with the PA and SA Committee's facilitated by Dr O'Connell and independent facilitator John Beech on the evening of Tuesday 16 August. The meeting was organised to discuss the potential of merging the two support groups to create one representative body across Scotch College. This fits very well with the future School Strategic Plan, recognising the important contribution that Scotch College parents make supporting our sons, staff and parents across all sections of the School community. A number of constructive points were made and further discussions on potential structures and roles will occur over the next few months.

As has occurred over the past two years, joint parent year functions will continue to take place. We also propose to form a joint Biennial Ball Sub-Committee very soon to coordinate the 2017 Parents Ball. If you would like to get involved please email either Ian Knobel or Carissa Paganin with your contact details.

Ianknobel60@gmail.com

carissapaganin@iinet.net.au


Parents Association

A reminder about our next PA meeting which is an open meeting for all Scotch Parents

When:

Tuesday 6 September - 7.30pm

Where:

Scotch Dining Room Annex

We welcome you to come along and hear about the latest school updates and see how our committee combined with the Scotch Auxiliary will work.

Year 10 Celebration Reception for the boys Personal Project

The Scotch College Parents Association and the Scotch Auxiliary invites all Year 10 Parents to a function at Barrack Street Jetty to celebrate the end of the boys' Personal Project journey. To ensure parents also have a chance to celebrate this important milestone, we invite you to spend a pleasant evening overlooking the Swan River and Elizabeth Quay whilst enjoying finger food, drinks and excellent company. The Bells Function Centre is also located at the Barrack Street Jetty and the evening has been scheduled to finish at 10.15pm, allowing parents to collect their sons from the jetty when the cruise ends at 10.30pm.

Date:

Friday 16 September 2016

Venue:

Bells Function Centre - Barrack Street Jetty - Pier 3

Time:

8.15 pm - 10.15 pm

Dress:

Smart Casual

Price per person:

$50 - Tickets include 2 hours of finger food and refreshments

RSVP:

By purchasing tickets via "Book a Scotch College Event" on the Scotch webpage

Enquiries:

Melissa Harkins at herbh@iinet.net.au or 0401 671 849

2016 Student Council Funding Project

After a very professional presentation by the Year 12 Student Council the Parents Association are very pleased to confirm approval for a four bubbler water fountain for the School Gymnasium at a cost of up to $7,000. This will be installed during next term.

Mr Ian Knobel

President, Parents Association