Scotch College

Family Day: Saturday 10 October 2009 - a Scotch College showcase event

You can do no better than take a leisurely walk through the and around the grounds on this special Saturday each year to get understanding of the School in action.

Entering the School, the first thing you will see is the athletics carnival in full swing, Prep to Year 12 families coming together to support the boys competing for their at the annual House and Form Athletics and Family Day.

At 12.45 pm join the crowd surrounding the Main Oval for a new event for 2009; Scotch Quarter a 400m race to be followed by the most anticipated event of the day, Scotch Flyer, a handicapped 100m sprint.

While Scotch 2009 will be on display, the School of yesteryear has its place on Family Day, with the Ewen Macdonald 800m Old Boys’ race at 1.10 pm and a Water Polo between the current 1st team and an Old Boys team at 1.20 From the oval, walk over to the James Forbes Academy, where the design expertise senior boys will be on display in the David Yu Family Foyer. Visit the Ken Field Art Show, an annual exhibition which supports the ongoing development of the School's Visual curriculum.

For the Scotch Parents’ Association Clubs and Auxiliaries, Family Day is an opportunity give parents a greater understanding of their activities. You can stop for coffee or at a food stall and have a chat with those supervising the displays about how you can involved. Auxiliaries are looking for new ideas as they prepare to farewell parent whose sons complete Year 12 this year.

Don’t miss out on the Scout Auxiliary raffle to be drawn at 2.00 pm, raising funds support the 1st Hawthorn Scouts Elliott Lodge; the Scotch Scouts’ Main Camp at Creek which sustained considerable damage in the February bushfires.

What's a school get-together without a cake stall? Family Day never disappoints with temptations of the Social Services Cake Stall. It's not just about the cakes; rather, it is opportunity to raise money for the ongoing sponsorship of Junior in Papua New Guinea Julia in East Timor and the Chances Programs, which provide scholarships to support encourage vulnerable children and young people develop their interests and talents and pursue their dreams. So please, get out those favourite recipes for cakes, slices, biscuits jams or preserves and bake for the cake stall. (Please refer to page 16 for guidelines).

Family Day has something for everyone whether it be the Library Auxiliary’s Second - Book Stall, the Cardinal Club’s Ergo Competition or trying your luck at the various raffles.

It is a day to enjoy the School and support your boys.

Barb Hurley
PRESIDENT SCOTCH PARENTS' ASSOCIATION

Family Day

Welcome to Family Day9.00 am

It’s here once again – Family Day as we affectionately call it, or officially, the 93rd Annual House-Form Athletics Family Day.

On Family Day the School always looks its best, thanks to the onset of spring and the tireless work of our wonderful grounds staff. The finely manicured gardens beautifully complement the architecture of the School, and provide the ideal stage for a large-scale event such as Family Day.

We come together today as a united community to support our boys in their athletic endeavours, while soaking up the carnival atmosphere and embracing the competitive house spirit. It’s a day when we celebrate ‘participation’, on and off the field.

A special feature of this year’s Family Day will undoubtedly be the launch of David Baillieu’s wonderful new book Hills of Home. Please come and support David in the Memorial Hall immediately after the Flyer, as he says a few words.

While the weather forecast is looking a little ominous, hopefully the rain will hold off until 4:00pm, allowing everyone the chance to enjoy another wonderful Family Day. Scotch thanks all participants wholeheartedly for playing significant roles today, whether you are contributing your athletic prowess, your barbecue cooking talents, your timekeeping skills, your logistical support or one of the myriad of other aspects of the day.

May the best house win!

Scotch College Archives9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Open throughout Family Day in the house on the pedestrian crossing in Morrison Street. Come and see a diverse display of Scotch’s heritage and ask to see or add to detailed records about you or your ancestors at Scotch. A summary of past House-Form Athletics results appears on page 46. Anyone with additional information please contact the archives department on 9810 4470.

Senior School Art Exhibition9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Open all day in the Lithgow Centre Atrium. This exhibition includes a diverse and exceptional catalogue of the Senior School’s emerging artists and should not be missed!

Design and Technology Exhibition 9.00 am - 4.00 pm Open all day in the David Yu Family Foyer in the James Forbes Academy.

Come and see why Scotch boys’ award-winning work in this area has attracted so much attention in recent years.

Ken Field Art Show9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Open all day in the Keith Humble Auditorium in the James Forbes Academy. Artworks continue to be a good investment, so take the opportunity to look at works on offer from leading Australian artists. This annual exhibition is named after Ken Field, Scotch’s respected Bursar from 1953-85.

Scotch musical entertainment begins 9.00 am As always, we will enjoy a rich variety of entertainment provided by the Scotch College Rock Bands with boys from most Year Levels performing at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:50 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm.

Pipes and Drums March 11.30 am The Pipes and Drums March began in 1977. Initiated by Ross Campbell, Teacher in Charge of Pipes and Drums (1976-2007). It adds a wonderful Scottish flavour to the day.

Scotch Quarter (400m)12.45 pm

This event is in its inaugural year, replacing championship events.

Meg Mulcahy (Director of Athletics Coaching) in conjunction with Robert Diver (House Coordinator) and Heads of each House, initiated this new race. It is designed to attract top class athletes, who will qualify for the opportunity to compete based on their ability. For this reason it is sure to attract similar levels of interest to the popular ‘Scotch Flyer’.

Scotch Flyer (100m)12.55 pm

The highlight of the athletics program since its inception by former staff member Don Davenport in the 1990s, this 100m invitational handicapped sprint sees the best Scotch runners take on each other in an electric atmosphere, with the track lined on both sides by their schoolmates.

Theodore Panagacos won it in 1996 and felt so inspired by the win, he decided that he would donate a trophy for future winners of the race.

It was at this point that the race took on the title of the ‘Scotch Flyer’.

Close finishes are typical, making it an event not to be missed.

Book Launch of Hills of Home: A Life of Robert Lawson, in the Memorial Hall1.07 pm

Written by former staff member and past parent David Baillieu (staff 1972-2003), this fascinating and painstakingly researched book details the tragic life of Scotch’s little-known first Principal (1851-56).

The Ewen Macdonald 800m Handicap 1.10 pm

Conducted by the Old Scotch Athletics Club, and open to its members and any Old Scotch Collegian, this race has been held annually since 1975 with the exception of a washout in 1992. Now named in memory of Ewen Macdonald, a Scotch and Old Scotch athlete, this race is a real test for competitors of a variety of ages.

Water Polo1.20 pm - 2.05 pm

Members of the Water Polo 1sts take on past Scotch Water Polo players in this annual event. The game is an energetic sport which emphasises swimming ability and ball skill over toughness. It is the most physically demanding of all team games, requiring top performers to cover up to 1.5 kilometres in the pool during the 32 minutes it takes to complete a game, with small breaks between quarters. Come and cheer them on.

Finish4.00 pm

Thank you to everyone for supporting the Scotch House-Form Athletics and Family Day.