The school year commenced with Dr Marsh addressing the boys, encouraging them to be of good character, showing discipline as they strive to achieve their potential. Classes began and boys enjoyed being back with their mates and involved in their chosen activities.

Dr Scott Marsh was installed as the tenth Principal of Scotch College in a service in the Memorial Hall. Paying tribute to the previous Principals and acknowledging the strength of the Scotch Family, Dr Marsh highlighted the importance of community and relationships in overcoming the modern challenges of mental health and individualism. The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria prayed and blessed the new Principal, and the Chaplain reflected upon firm foundations reliant on God.

Dion Whitfield appeared on Channel 7 news following a mention from Evonne Goolagong at the Australian Open.

For the first time, one of Melbourne's most exclusive private schools has appointed an Aboriginal school captain. In a major breakthrough, 19-year-old Dion Whitfield will lead Scotch College with the backing of a sporting legend. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb pic.twitter.com/QpBdrfTSa0

— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) January 28, 2023

The Scotch Symphony Orchestra travelled to Paris, Brussels, Bruges, Manchester, Liverpool, Cambridge and London, performing concerts and enjoying cultural pursuits. The repertoire included movements from the Korngold Violin Concerto, Saint Saens Violin and Cello concertos and the Shostakovich Jazz Suite.

The warm congratulations of all in the Scotch community go to the remarkable young men of the Class of 2022 for such impressive VCE and ATAR results. Congratulations to the class of 2022