A Scotch College student was one of only 25 people worldwide to receive the prestigious Spirit of Ramanujan Award this year. This award recognizes students of outstanding ability in mathematics from across the globe. Never before has this award been bestowed on an Australian citizen.

The Symphony Orchestra performed two movements from Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, alongside Strauss and Milhaud, while the Symphonic Wind Band, Stage Band and Show Band included Mackey, Bonfa and Goodwin in their selection on the first evening of the three Autumn Concerts. The Dreyfus Band played a rhythmic Sheldon before the Academy String Orchestra transported the audience with Two Nordic Melodies. The setting of Psalm 23, made famous with "The Vicar of Dibley" was sung by the College Choir, followed by Gershwin's Fascinating Rhythm. A moving Irish shanty sung by the Chamber Choir rounded out the second evening's concert. The final concert included performances by the Henri Touzeau String Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra, Ted Joyner Band, Intermediate Concert Band, Callantina Swing Band and Morrison Street Big Band. The concert also included the Cambiata choir singing a spiritual and a folk song.

The Scotch Military Band and the Pipes and Drums Band, along with cadets, joined veterans in the march to the Shrine of Remembrance on Anzac Day.

A group of Year 11 and 12 boys have attended a successful Football trip in the Northern Territory this week. A total of 31 boys travelled to Darwin and undertook a range of cultural, historical and sport activities. The boys played two games during the trip against Haileybury school and the NT Thunder.

The Firsts Volleyball team enjoyed a memorable season, winning its first premiership since 2012. Our boys won six games from seven fixtures and played an exciting game style with a great balance of attack and defence. The final game of the season was a thrilling five set win over Melbourne Grammar.