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Whatever a student’s individual talents, a
Scotch College education can help them reach their full potential. Scotch College is a co-educational college from Preschool to Year 12, and offers boarding from Years 7 to 12. Scotch College is situated on two neighbouring properties totalling over 20 hectares in the Torrens Park area of Mitcham, about 8 kilometres south of Adelaide, in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. |
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At Scotch our teaching philosophy is aimed at providing an education:
For the whole person
To levels above the prevailing standard
Of long term relevance in a changing world
Scotch College is a school where teachers strive to recognise individuality, encourage personal excellence and provide learning relevant to each student's future life.
Class sizes are small and teachers continue to learn in order to continue to teach.
Students at Scotch are assessed early and at regular intervals first to identify and, later, to help realise their potential.
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Scotch Preschool is located in the grounds of the Junior School and is a home which has been purpose-renovated in a secure garden setting.
Children have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities, both indoors and outdoors. They are encouraged to have responsibility for the care and maintenance of the learning areas by being involved in the displays of their work, caring for the animals kept at the Preschool, and helping to plant and water the garden in the play area. Their ideas are included in the daily program and they are involved in the planning of how the furniture and rooms may be arranged.
The Scotch Preschool is a state licensed premise and abides by the Department of Education and Children’s Services Regulations, 1998.
We use a variety of curriculum documents that support the principles fundamental to good practice in Early Childhood settings. A play based curriculum is essential in providing children with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they will need in life.
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The first years of school life for our children are certainly some of the most important. A child’s self concept as a learner is formed at this time and so communication and understanding play an essential role in the development of esteem and self confidence. The need for a caring environment that offers stimulating, challenging and enjoyable experiences is paramount.
At Scotch College, we have acknowledged the responsibility we share in creating the most appropriate learning environment for our young children. We take pride in a wide and varied curriculum from Preschool through to Year 6. We believe in providing a range of experiences that encourages experimentation at all levels.
Our campus encompasses twelve attractive hectares of playgrounds, landscaped gardens and modern teaching facilities, some of which are part of historic ‘MitchamVillage’. Old Collegians are often surprised to find that today’s Scotch College Junior School is actually larger than the whole was until the early 50s.
The Junior School at Scotch College begins an outstanding preparation for a confident and successful future.
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Year 7, 8 and 9 occupy Gratton House, a building dedicated to Middle School students, creating a genuine sense of identity and security.
Early adolescence is a time of great change, from 12 to 14 years of age young people are emerging as individuals, developing independence and experiencing many dramatic social, emotional and physical changes.
At Scotch, our teachers are sensitive to and knowledgeable about their students physical, social and emotional needs and take pride in knowing every student and guiding them to reach their full potential.
Parents are encouraged to enjoy continued involvement with their childrens’ school life in our friendly Middle School environment.
We aim to build on each individual student’s talents and skills and prepare them both academically and socially for their life in the Senior School and beyond. |
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Years 10, 11 and 12 provide the pathways and options for students wishing to enter university, technical and vocational training or directly into the world of work in Australia and overseas.
Our willingness to meet the needs of each individual continues to set us apart from other schools in the senior years. Flexibility, combined with a wide range of subject options allows us to cater to each individuals different interests and abilities.
The outstanding success and exciting opportunities afforded to our graduates in all walks of life is a testimony to the benefits of this approach.
Our senior students enjoy a “family” atmosphere where everyone is known and no one is lost in the crowd. Girls and boys thrive equally and lifelong friendships result from the experiences shared during these memorable years.
From this sound base Scotch graduates leave equipped with the knowledge, personal skills and self confidence to face the challenges ahead.
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