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Cover: Madelaine Ansell as Mushu in the 2012 Junior School Production, Mulan Jr



Following a decision to actively promote the School to International

students by the School’s Board, the first step was taken in May 2009, when Mr. Douglas evans, Director of enrolments and International Admissions and Miss Marnie Miller, Co-ordinator of enrichment and Learning Support, represented the School in hong Kong and China. there they met with strong interest.

to reinforce the School’s interest in attracting international students as a facet of its Marketing programme, a follow-up visit in July of the same year to Shanghai, China was undertaken by the Principal, Mrs. heather Norton accompanied by Doug evans. here they visited and established productive contacts with nine reputable International education Agents in both hong Kong and China. It was proposed that the agents would be the face of the school and instrumental in increasing the School’s presence in these Asian countries. Importantly they would provide a true reflection of the Scots School academic and co-curricular programme.

the school presents itself as an attractive proposition to International students as it can provide a safe and caring environment with continuing excellent academic results. We know that we can provide an unrivalled experience for our international students.

the importance of an established boarding presence is vital, as parents of international students want a place in which students’ needs are catered for in a compassionate and understanding manner. this is clearly articulated in the CRICOS enrolment standards for international students.

International students also need opportunities to interact with the english language in many different situations and settings, and boarding encourages the use of spoken english - in fact international students are encouraged to use english throughout the day to assist them in establishing their understanding.

international MarketingBy Heather Norton, Principal

In June 2010, fourteen members of the school academic staff undertook a two-week study tour of hong Kong and China during the school’s winter break. Despite torrential rain, soaring temperatures, and language barriers, those undertaking the trip embraced the opportunity to learn more about the Chinese culture.

Many schools have commented on the unique nature of this tour which was ground-breaking and a tribute to the school’s commitment to the international student programme.

the group visited the hong Kong Overseas Studies Centre (hKOSC) Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai.

Whilst in Beijing they were also honoured to visit the Home of Light and Love, an orphanage for over 100 children. Whilst at the orphanage some of the School’s staff taught an english lesson to the children, and were rewarded by a very enthusiastic audience.

As a result of fundraising by the staff at Scots and other significant donations, including a generous gift from Kell Moore Solicitors in Albury, the group presented the Principal of the school, Mr. Shi, with a gift of $ A900 and a large supply of toiletries for the children. Mr. Shi indicated that he will use the gift to purchase coal for the school in the cold winter months.

heather Norton and Doug evans travelled to thailand to secure business with Complete Education and Touring Australia (CETA)’s Managing Director, Andrew Gray. As a former Albury resident, he understands the unique nature of Scots School.

Other initiatives include interfaith dialogue with Muslim and Christian communities in Indonesia, our biennial trips to europe and Japan, and the ongoing association with our sister school - Shohei high School. We have established links with a school in Vanuatu and are visiting New Caledonia in 2012 as part of a French Immersion program.

We regularly host international students through Rotary, NACeL and private arrangements with parents. each of these experiences give a richness to our school and an insight into our own global village.

In July 2012, we welcomed 7 thai students to Scots as they enjoyed short-term enrolment in our Boarding house. At the same time our first mainland Chinese student, Chris Zhou, commenced in Year 10. Chris is the first of our students from the western Chinese city of Chengdu. Interest for enrolment at Scots is very strong in this area.

the International programme is part of the School’s quest to provide an education for all students with a global focus. Our aim to learn locally and contribute globally is enhanced through this vibrant program and our international focus.

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4 THE DRUM | Winter 2012

highlights• 97 students entered the NSW higher School Certificate in 2011

• 38 courses were studied (including 3 courses at Riverina Institute of tAFe and Karrabar Distance education high School)

2 Unit Course Results

• 15 % of all exam results greater than 90



Extension / Course (1 Unit) Results• 90 % of all extension course results greater than 35/50

“Imagine us Soaring, Now just press Play!”

Higher School Certificate the Class of 2011

Outstanding Subject Results• 25 subjects achieved results greater than 90

• Music Course 1 82% of results greater than 90 100% of all results greater than 80 Mean results 11.89% above State Average

• Metal and Engineering 2 students attained Band 6 results where only 10 Band 6’s were awarded overall in the State Mean results 15% above State Average

• Ancient History 8 results greater than 90 90% of results greater than 80 Mean results 13.14% above State Average

• Agriculture 2 results greater than 90 Mean results 11.51% above State Average

• Biology 6 results greater than 90 Mean results 9.40% above State Average

• Design and Technology Mean results 8.42% above State Average

Hsc class of 2011 Results



Jessie Adamsedwina ArmsFergus Bartramerin Bourneheather BruceSarah CameronStephanie ChanDavid CorbettJack DuncanAnna DyeAlice edwardsCatherine FrawleyGrace GillettGemma Goodwin

thomas hampelClare horsfallVictoria howardCampbell hulmeCourtney Keeganhope LambertJake Lucasthomas LumsdenConnor MacLeodeleanor McMahonKate MillwardJessica MorganLucy Newnhamtommas Pratt

harry QuealyMadison Reahugh Rimmingtonedward RingClinton ShepardAmy SimpkinSheila SmithAlexina SpinksLucy StoneMadeline StrongAmy thwaitesClaudia WeatherallLuke Wilson

Distinguished Achievers

Outstanding Subject Results• 25 subjects achieved results greater than 90

• Music Course 1 82% of results greater than 90 100% of all results greater than 80 Mean results 11.89% above State Average

• Metal and Engineering 2 students attained Band 6 results where only 10 Band 6’s were awarded overall in the State Mean results 15% above State Average

• Ancient History 8 results greater than 90 90% of results greater than 80 Mean results 13.14% above State Average

• Agriculture 2 results greater than 90 Mean results 11.51% above State Average

• Biology 6 results greater than 90 Mean results 9.40% above State Average

• Design and Technology Mean results 8.42% above State Average

Outstanding Individual Results

Scots Medal & DUX of Year 12Luke Wilson Scots Medal for highest Australian tertiary Admission Rank (AtAR) 99.60

Premier’s Award for All-Round ExcellencePresented by the NSW Board of Studies to students who achieve Band 6 results for courses totalling 10 or more units:

Thomas Hampel Ancient history, economics, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Music 1Sheila Smith Ancient history, Chemistry, english Advanced, Mathematics extension 1, PhysicsLuke Wilson Chemistry, economics, english Advanced, Mathematics extension 1, Mathematics extension 2, Physics

Top Achievers in CourseAwarded by the NSW Board of Studies to students who are placed Top 20 in the State in each subject:Thomas Hampel 6th 98/100 Music Course 1 19th 98/100 Ancient history

David Corbett 7th 98/100 Personal Development, health and Physical education (PDhPe)

High Achievers in CourseErin Bourne 97/100 Music 1 / 48/50 english extension 2Sarah Cameron 96/100 Ancient historyEleanor McMahon 96/100 Music 1Lucy Stone 96/100 Music 1Luke Wilson 96/100 english Advanced

HSC DesignTECHAn exhibition of outstanding HSC Design and Technology Major Design Projects selected by the NSW Board of StudiesSelected: Madeline Strong Children’s Adjustable CoatNominated: Campbell hulme ‘Malco-saurus’ Children’s Book

HSC EncoreA concert featuring outstanding HSC Music Performances selected by the NSW Board of StudiesHonours List: erin Bourne Viva Voce thomas hampel Viva VoceNominated: Madison Rea Voice


The end of 2011 heralded five significant retirements. the school thanks these dedicated staff members for all they have given to the school and students, over many years. We wish them well in their retirement.

Peter McMahon1971-2011early teaching: Geography, CommerceLater teaching (hSC): Legal Studies, Commerce, Business Studies, economicsSue Lowe1995-2011Visual Arts / Visual DesignIan Bishop1986-2011Junior Science, AgricultureAg Show team CoordinatorGay St Clair1985-2011KindergartenInfants MistressDavid (Doc) Burton1990-2011history

T he construction of the Indoor Sports Centre meant the dismantling of the

Stephens Centre. this building, constructed in 1994, had provided a pavilion for sporting events and was a venue for school activities as well as a meeting facility. It was a valued resource utilised by the whole school.

the Stephens Centre also served another purpose; it honoured a member of the Scots School community, Noel Stephens, who in his long association with the school has been a student, an active member of the alumni association, a parent and a long-serving member of the school board.

His time with first Albury Grammar School and then the Scots School Albury must be unique. Commencing as a day boy in 1944, he was elected Vice Captain and was the Dux of the school in 1949, his final year.

After leaving school Noel remained strongly connected through his membership of

the Alumni Association, the Albury Old Grammarians, both as a member and an office bearer from 1950-1971.

In 1958 he was invited to become a member of the AGS Council, the youngest person ever to receive such an honour. he remained a member of Council until 1971 when an Interim Council to oversee the amalgamation of the Grammar School with Woodstock Presbyterian Girls’ School was established.

Noel rejoined the Scots School Albury Council in 1972, was elected its Vice-Chairman in 1982 and finally Chairman in 1983, a position he filled until 1995. During this period the Council changed its title to School Board.

to ensure that Noel’s contribution to the school remains recognised, the classroom in the Indoor Sports Centre now bears his name.

The stephens Room Naming and DedicationBy Noelle Oke

Long serving staff Retirements“To teach is to touch lives forever”

(anon)

Dedicated on November 11th 2011, the Stephens Room will continue to acknowledge Noel’s exemplary service to, and connection with, the school.

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at the beginning of 2010, students in Year 11 and their Year Coordinator,

Mr Roger Barrows made a decision to support a public school in Vanuatu as their community service initiative. After a previous visit to the country and first-hand experiences in local schools, Mr Barrows and the Principal, Mrs Norton formulated a two-year plan to culminate in a visit to the school.

Students formed a working party to fundraise for the cause. Over the following 18 months, more than 95 boxes of goods, which included sporting goods, stationery, hygiene products and books suitable for classes K to 12, were collected and packed. the astounding total amount raised was over $5000.

Following discussions with Mrs Jennifer Bird, the Principal at Central School Port Vila, a decision was made to purchase a changeable sign for the front of the school and to spend the excess on practical equipment for their Science faculty.

A trip to Vanuatu from June 23rd until July 3rd 2011 was planned for fourteen students, accompanied by Mr Barrows, Ms Sue Mitchell and Mrs Jenny Richardson, to give them a first-hand understanding of the lifestyle, culture and educational opportunities in a less-privileged and vastly different country.

here they were introduced to the history and racial diversity within Vanuatu and the strong spiritual ethic within the community, by attending an uplifting and lively church service at the heavenly Mission Church, the senior pastor of which is also the Director of the Central School Board.

In the week that followed, our students worked from 7.30am until noon in K-6 classrooms at Central School. the week began with a welcome assembly, where Mr Barrows announced our donations of goods to the school.

Vanuatu An experience in Practical Community Service

Group members were assigned a class and spent the following four days assisting the teachers with varied duties, which included listening to students read, taking Physical education, General Studies and english classes, helping students complete their class work, as well as sharing information about Australia and the Scots School Albury.

A definite highlight for our students was the ability to develop a rapport with their teacher and class of students, which culminated in sharing of gifts and donations of goods at a farewell assembly. Our students were all invited to take part, handing out awards to students from their classes.

Afternoons were set aside for various cultural activities including a visit to Vanuatu’s National Museum and Cultural Centre. here students learned about many of the 83 islands, 6 provinces and the diverse cultures of Vanuatu. A highlight was a presentation by our Ni-Vanuatu host in traditional costume using song, stories and sand-drawing.

the group toured around efate Island visiting two remote schools in much need of supplies and assistance and one large boarding school run by the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. this was an eye-opening excursion for many, as the conditions of staff and students at the remote village schools is quite confronting, particularly at ekipe, where we hope that some of our donated goods will be directed.

thanks must go to the fabulous staff at Port Vila Central School for hosting our students with such enthusiasm and giving insight into the amazing culture that is Ni-Vanuatu. We must also thank the staff at Coconut Palms Resort who went out of their way to welcome us and attend to all our requests. And finally, Mr Barrows, Ms Mitchell and Mrs Richardson wish to thank the fourteen Year 12 (Class of 2011) students and their parents. We know that so much was gained from this opportunity and we are grateful to have been able to open the doors of international community service to our students.


T he completion of the school’s Indoor Sports Centre was the realisation of a

long-held dream for the school.

Its predecessor, the Walter Lindsay gymnasium was opened fifty four years ago and was the main focus for athletic and sporting pursuits at the school during that time. Over the years student numbers have climbed steadily to now be more than double the number that the old gymnasium could cater for.

So the opening of the new facility heralded a new era in the school’s ongoing development.

the construction, as well as providing a state of the art facility, is also elegant to look

at and complements its surroundings with great style.

It has earned for its builder, Southern Cross Developers, two prestigious accolades.

The first: the ‘Master Builder of the Year Award’ for the North eastern Area of Victoria and second the ‘excellence in Building Award in the $5 to $10 million category’ within the Riverina area.

John tyrrell, Principal of Southern Cross Developers, is delighted at the success of this enterprise.

the school congratulates John on his success in taking out these two very well-deserved awards.

prestigious Building award to past studentJohn tyrrell (Scots 1973-1975)By Noelle Oke

in 2009 ten Scots pipers had the honour of playing with John Farnham

at the AFL Grand Final pre-match entertainment and revelled in this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.

Fast forward two years and six members of the Scots School Pipe Band performed with the inimitable John Farnham to sell-out crowds at the Whispering Jack 25 Years On Melbourne concert series of his Australian tour in November 2011.

Like all things John Farnham, the Band were thrilled ‘Jack’s back’ when they received the invitation to play his anthemic You’re the Voice in the encore for his seven sold-out Melbourne concerts at the Palais theatre in St Kilda.

Scots Pipers Callum McLeod, Natalie Sargent, Grantley Ward, henry Ring, Olivia toth and Nicholas Coughlan from Years 9-11 (2011), weren’t even born when Whispering Jack debuted in 1986, but typical of a music superstar, John Farnham’s music transcends the generations, and this generation are as hooked to his sound as so many before them.

thank you to Barry Gray of Pipers of Distinction, who has been John Farnham’s Piper for over 20 years, for providing this opportunity for our students.

piping for ‘Whispering Jack’...twice in a lifetime

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Kate Millward (Scots Class of 2011) received two prestigious awards in her

final year at school; the Australian Defence Force Academy education Award and the Bobby Garrett Memorial Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Award.

the Australian Defence Academy education Award is presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential, academic and sporting achievements exhibited during Year 11.

the Bobby Garrett Memorial ADFA Award was established in 2006 for students from Albury Wodonga and surrounding regions wishing to attend the Australian Defence Force Academy.

the Award was set up in memory of Bobby Garratt, a student of Catholic College Wodonga, who dreamt of becoming a pilot in the defence forces. It was Bobby’s wish for this award to be set up for prospective ADFA students. his mother Julie

established the Bobby Garratt Memorial Award to commemorate his passing in 2006.

A representative of the Border trust, the Community Foundation for the Albury Wodonga Region, together with Mr. Brad Collins from ADF Recruitment and Ms Julie Kiroluch, Bobby’s mother presented Kate with the awards at a school assembly.

In Year 11, ‘2010’ Kate was chosen as Albury City’s ‘Young Citizen of the Year’. At just 15, Kate had an astounding range of achievements across sporting, cultural and volunteering roles including Youth Council, Girl Guides, netball, tennis, basketball, pipe band, orchestra, and choir and as a participant in the Duke of edinburgh Award.

In the same year, Kate was also presented with the inaugural Marie Bashir Peace Award at Parliament house Sydney, as one of five young women to receive this award, in recognition of her contribution towards peace, harmony,

social justice, leadership and community.

this followed with the announcement that Kate had been awarded a NSW Order of Australia, for citizenship and community service in that year.

In 2012 Kate is enjoying a GAP year, starting her adventure at Lathallan School, Johnshaven, Scotland. Making the most of her time in Scotland, Kate has joined the Fife Constabulary Pipe Band. In August, Kate will compete with their Grade 1 Band in the World Championships at Glasgow, her second appearance at the World’s, the first being in 2010 when she played with the Pipe Band Club Australia.

Whilst in Scotland Kate received notification that she has successfully gained the Gold Duke of edinburgh Award and the Queen’s Guide Award.

Kate is due to return to Australia in October where she head to ADFA to train as a Naval Warfare Officer.

Kate Millward Receives Two australian Defence academy awards (Scots Class of 2011)By Noelle Oke

Kate with family and the NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir, at the Marie Bashir Peace Award presentation.


Jane has represented the ILO in many United Nations (UN) bodies during her career, in particular advocating international labour standards on non-discrimination, especially gender equality, with the treaty bodies.

We spoke with her recently to find out a little of the path she has travelled from her ‘Woodstock’ years to the present.

What started you on the road to your present position?

I loved school; I adored university and was passionate in my legal career! I guess it was my thirst for learning, together with a really happy feeling when sharing knowledge that led to having policy choices shaped by work I had done, that kept me moving towards an international career. My parents both enjoyed overseas careers: my Mum in the United Nations New York head Quarters when it was first created - she was in the typing pool that went to Paris to assist drafters of the Universal Declaration of human Rights! And my Dad was one of the first “Blue Berets” for United Nations peace-keeping back in the late 1940s, in Palestine.

Did your years at Woodstock have an impact on your eventual career choice and if so what was it?

Definitely yes! The teachers always encouraged me to strive for the best, to go

that extra mile, and above all, Woodstock gave me a profound sense of social justice and equality between women and men that helped me in choices all through my early years. this led me to the United Nations. I had an ‘interesting’ relationship with the headmistress, and was sad to learn of her passing last year. Woodstock really taught me the importance of giving back, mentoring other women workers if the chance comes up and never giving up on your dreams!

Was there a member of staff who inspired you at all?

Several: Ms Kobza deepened my love of languages that Mum had already given me; Mrs Rossely had a divine patience and sweetness that gave us all a good role model; then of course the famous ‘pair’ of our last years, Mr Bruce thorpe (english/history) and Mrs Dorothy thorpe (Geography), who for once treated the 5th & 6th formers as adults. they engaged me in many a deep discussion of the welfare state and human rights that ring true 30 years later.

Where did you go to study after leaving school?

I completed a BA (Modern Languages-French and Russian) and LLB at the Australian National University, then post graduate law studies at Sydney University and the Public International Law Course at

the hague Academy of International Law, Netherlands. For my legal career I passed the NSW Admission Board requirements to become a Solicitor and Notary Public, and was also admitted to practise as a trade Marks Attorney. When I joined the International Labour Office in 1980, I undertook the UNeSCO examinations for Spanish and am qualified to teach it.

Was there a trigger that led you into the field in which you now operate?

having a family with international experience helped! I was never afraid to travel - in fact I relished getting on a plane (not so much now!). My work as Director of the ILO Bureau for Gender equality is a natural extension of my human rights training and my love of the rule of law.

How did you make the transition from australian law practise to where you are now?

In the early 1980s, despite legislative reform, Australia did not offer young female professionals a big future - I saw that the moment I got my first job at a major Sydney law firm where all the senior partners were old men, all the junior partners were old men, and all the ‘important’ others were...you guessed it... men!

My Mum and I talked about the frustrations of women in the firm getting all the hard ‘desk’ work, but never a chance to

Jane Hodges (Woodstock 1966-1971, Class of 1971)By Noelle Oke

Jane Aeberhard-hodges attended Woodstock School from 1966-1971. She was the school’s Vice Captain in 1971 and co-edited the Wren. Jane is now Director of the Bureau for Gender equality with the International Labour Office (ILO) in Geneva where she has worked for the past twenty-five years as the Senior Labour Law Specialist responsible for english-speaking countries. She provides technical assistance on international labour standards and comparative labour law in the form of expert advice, drafting and technical training to governments (ministries of labour, justice, public service, gender etc.), labour tribunals, policy makers and leaders of workers’ and employers’ organisations.

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accompany the partners to big litigation and an entry into ‘the old-boys club’: (looking back, I’m glad that I never got into that club!)

She suggested that I write to the UN to get international law experience, that the men did not seem interested in. that was good advice for all young women starting out: find your niche and work towards it! My CV was retained by a few of the specialised agencies and international financial institutions (thank goodness I did not accept to go to the World Bank!), but only for a 12-month contract.

I chose the ILO, worked hard...and was offered another 12 month contract. I worked even harder and...I am still here, married to a Swiss, who is not a lawyer! For the record, I keep up really good contacts with my old law firm, where gender balance now rules among the partners and they are definitely younger (and more fun)!

What is the greatest challenge in your work and why?

Can you name me one country where gender equality is common-place, a reality at work? I guess you’re not brimming over with candidates... that’s the challenge that the ILO faces: despite some great breakthroughs over the last decades. I remain very proud of what I helped achieve in post-apartheid South Africa: however we still see sex discrimination persisting. One

of its most vivid manifestations is unequal pay, just because you’re a woman. Some parts of the world thrive on stereotypes for both women and men: it’s not just in developing countries. I laughed to see the United Kingdom sports’ commentators trying to wriggle out of their sexist, out-moded comments during the last soccer season!

can you tell us a little about yourself, your family and where you live? geneva must be so different from australia?

I’m settled in Geneva but we lived for some time in Africa while I worked for the ILO, which I loved. My older son, théo, has a Masters in International Relations from Geneva University and works in the private sector in the Old town here in Geneva. he’s very cute and does a lot of modelling with his girlfriend... now there’s a gender role reversal for you!

My younger son, William, is really talented academically: he’s the youngest student admitted to Geneva Uni. to do a PhD in Mathematics, and is a super musician playing bass guitar in reggae groups; (look up ‘Najavibes’ on u-tube!) he laughs at the photos of me playing the French horn in the Woodstock Orchestra... were we any good?!? My husband, René, is wonderful to still love us with all the running around: he’s an artist/photographer and composes music for videos.

My family in Australia are few; but we are very close. Chris, my brother, is also a lawyer (Albury Grammar, Class of ’67), now based in Canberra. We try to see each other at Christmas time and he and my fabulous sister-in-law often stay in our Paris flat.

Jane with her husband René and sons Théo and William

Jane with her brother Chris on Bondi Beach

Jane with Ms Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women and first female President of Chile (2006-2010)


W hen I left Scots at the end of 1984, I certainly never could have foreseen

the winding path that would take me to Bristol on the west coast of england nearly 20 years later.

First stop was Sydney, to study english and law, and then a year in Canberra working at the high Court, where I decided I wanted to become an academic.

I went to Berkeley, in California, to do a PhD and 5 ½ years later moved on to my first academic job at Oxford University in the UK. My favourite memories of Oxford are of living on a narrowboat - 70 feet long and 7 feet wide - on a small tributary of the thames River near a large meadow with buttercups and cows in it. the boat was 100 years old and called Mafeking, which partly inspired my buying it, since it seemed a symbolic link to my family having come from Southern Africa.

While living on Mafeking, I spent some research leave in New York City, arriving there 2 days before the notorious day of 9/11... quite a time to pick. It had one happy consequence, though, because a few days afterwards, as a result of a coincidence over a 9/11 vigil, I met my future husband Jim,

a texan living in Brooklyn, and happily, it turned out that he was willing to move onto a houseboat in Oxford!

Six years ago we both moved to Bristol as a result of job opportunities. Jim is a social worker who manages housing and services in the mental health field, and I now teach at the University of Bristol, which runs an excellent programme in socio-legal studies, my field of research, which is broadly speaking about how law works - and doesn’t work - in its larger social and political context.

Bristol is a wonderful city, and we’ve put down more roots than we thought we might, not least because the UK has been a great place for the birth of our two lovely daughters, Cassidy (3 ½) and Brooklyn (1).

I have just come back from my second year of maternity leave and am lucky enough to now have a year where my husband and I have switched places while he takes some time off paid work himself - this helps enormously with a challenging work/life balance.

And that’s where the long and winding road has stopped so far - symbolised by Cassidy and Brooklyn’s 3 passports - Australia, UK

and USA - as we stretch happily across three continents.

Note: Bronwen and her family, parents Glynn and Ingrid and twin siblings Carla and Lisa, arrived at Scots as sponsored migrants from Zimbabwe, South Africa in 1983. Both Glynn (Science) and Ingrid (Music) taught at the school.

In her final year Bronwen was Dux of the school. her results were the best ever achieved at Scots to that date. She set herself a daunting programme of 17 units with her results giving her an aggregate of 467/500, placing her in the top 1% of the state.

that year she wrote an account of the experience of migrating to a new country for the school magazine. Her final paragraph is quoted below:

“Emigration is like many things in life. You may not enjoy it; you may consider your life complete without that experience; but nevertheless it is something that matures you, widens your outlook on life, and builds you into a more positive being. If you let it, it could destroy you. If you face it with hope, you could discover a part of you that you never thought existed.”

Bronwen Morgan (Scots Class of 1984)By Noelle Oke

Bronwen(photograph school magazine 1984)

Bronwen and Jim with children Cassidy and Brooklyn

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Lindsay Birrell is the current President of London Legacy. he was in Australia in

September last year to attend the Legacy Conference and to promote the lead up to the 100th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli.

London Legacy is the 50th Club of Legacy Australia that still cares for 100,000 families of deceased veterans, mostly in Australia but also overseas, where there are families in 38 countries that London Legacy tries to support from its offices at Queensland house in the Strand, London UK.

Legatee Andrew hoy OAM (Scots, Class of ‘77), Australian eventer and winner of 3 gold and one silver Olympic medals, agreed to become part of the Legacy family when he and Lindsay met whilst they were both being presented to Prince Charles at Australia house last year. they stayed together talking after the Prince moved on and Andrew agreed to join London Legacy as a Legatee.

Both Andrew and Lindsay found that they were both local lads from the Ne VIC

and southern NSW. Andrew was born in Culcairn, whilst Lindsay was born in tongala. Lindsay shifted to live in Wodonga to live with an uncle when his father joined up in 1941. Lindsay and Andrew both attended the Albury Grammar School, although Andrew was at the school 25 years later than Lindsay.

Just before Lindsay left London to come to Australia, Andrew told him about his new horse ‘Rutherglen’ on which he had pinned his hopes to make selection for his seventh Olympics at the forthcoming London games as a member of the Australian eventing team.

As a result Lindsay decided to promote ‘Rutherglen’ the horse and the area Rutherglen at the 2012 ANZAC Gallipoli Legacy Ball in April of this year.

During his visit to the area to negotiate how he could best achieve this, he visited the school and hooked up with local Legacy representative and Grammarian Rob Patterson (Albury Grammar, 1958-1963, Class of ‘64).

Lindsay Birrell (Albury Grammar 1944-1945, Class of 1953)By Noelle Oke

Lindsay Birrell with Principal heather Norton and 2012 School Captains Mikayla Verbunt and Angus Locke

One of Lindsay’s suggestions during his visit to the school was to encourage a visit to London by a Scots group to participate in some way at one of the events during the Centenary of ANZAC proceedings. the school is in discussion with Lindsay about this exciting prospect.

andrew HoyLondon Bound for 7th Olympics

c ongratulations to Andrew Hoy for his selection in the equestrian

eventing team to compete for Australia in his record 7th Olympics, the most appearances in Olympic Games by an Australian.

During Lindsay’s Legacy visit to Rutherglen Andrew announced that his battle to qualify for the Olympics on his horse ‘Rutherglen’, was in memory of Australia’s fallen soldiers and their families.

We look forward to following Andrew’s Olympic dream.


During the last eighteen months we have held two luncheons at the

school. The first a ‘Christmas in July’ in 2011 included tributes to founding schools headmistresses, Miss Windridge, Miss Drennan and Mrs Britton. It was a great success and very enjoyable.

Girls from 1930’s through to 1969 were represented. there was a wonderful atmosphere of caring, friendship and camaraderie which has been developing within the group since our Grand Reunion back in 2003, not only within the year groups but now also across the generations.

Alice Dalrymple, winner of the Rosehill/Woodstock Scholarship for 2011 was in attendance. Alice helped in unveiling the new honour Board proudly displaying the names of the first six students to receive the scholarship. this honour Board takes its place in the Centenary Function Room alongside our existing Captain and Dux honour Boards.

In 2012 we held an Autumn Luncheon on Sunday 22nd April. As at the previous luncheon we again honoured one of our headmistresses. this time it was Myee Anzac Cross who arrived back at Woodstock in the last term of 1950 and who gave distinguished service to the school for ten years.

It was again a well-attended day with nearly fifty girls present and we were pleased to welcome once again Mrs heather Norton, Principal of the Scots School Albury and the current holder of the Rosehill/Woodstock Scholarship, Cathy Jiang.

heather (nee Bruce) Donoghue, (School Captain 1960) gave a warm and fitting tribute to Mrs Cross and spoke of her influence on many girls during her years at the school.

After lunch we all moved to the ‘Rose Garden’ in the school grounds where a rose was planted in Mrs. Cross’ honour. It now joins the other roses that have been planted in the names of Miss Windridge, Miss Drennan, Mrs Britton and Mrs Donelly.

the scholarship fund continues to gain momentum. thank you for your donations. every dollar is helping to create a fund that will enable us to present a worthwhile scholarship each year in memory of our schools. At the moment it has reached the magic total of approximately $30,000 however, if this is to be a prestigious award befitting the Rosehill and Woodstock names, it needs to continue to grow.

Next year is the 10th Anniversary of the very successful Grand Reunion of 2003, how the time has flown. We hope that as many of our old collegians will make the effort to attend the Luncheon on sunday april 28th 2013 at the school. Invitations will be sent out nearer the time; however the Marketing and Community Relations Office at Scots can also supply details.

Remember, you are all welcome to attend Speech Day 2012 (thursday December 13) when we will meet our 2012 Scholarship winner, enjoy one another’s company and the Scots School’s hospitality.

Rosehill / Woodstock old collegians Pay tribute to Past headmistressesBy Helen Dunlop, Woodstock 1955-1959

Rosehill Woodstock

Glenice Dick, nee Weule, watering-in the rose dedicated to her headmistress, Mrs Cross.


can you help us locate...the Cadet Unit Pace Stick

n ot many people realise that the Scots School Albury, through its founding

schools, is one of the oldest schools in New South Wales, established as it was in 1866.

Only Sydney Grammar (1819), the King’s School (1831) and Newington College (1863) were operating prior to this date. Scots can certainly claim the title to being the oldest rural boarding school in the state.

It is only marginally younger than those two well known boarding schools in Victoria, Geelong Grammar (1855) and Geelong College (1861).

It is no mean achievement to be 150 years old and we feel we have reason to celebrate.

the school is looking to its community to suggest ways that this can happen. A preliminary group have held two meetings and will meet again in term 4 to look at dates and venues, but the details of activities and means of celebration are open now for thought and discussion.

If you have suggestions for activities or events that can be scheduled during this very important year we would like to hear from you.

Please mark your contributions:

SESQUICENTENARY 2016You can contact us in several ways:

By mailthe Scots School AlburyPMB 6006, AMDCAlbury NSW 2640

Via the school websitewww.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au

By [email protected]

sesquicentenary 1866 - 2016 Scots Begins to Gear Up towards 2016

T he period 1972-1979 was such a vital one in the history of the school. A new

entity emerged that was so different to the schools from which it was fashioned.

As often occurs, not all change is achieved smoothly. the boys were very protective of their campus, which had enthusiastically been male for over forty-odd years.

the girls had already survived one upheaval at the beginning of the 1960s when they moved from their east Albury school and had at last settled into their new surroundings in North Albury.

this was not an altogether comfortable coming together of the two schools; allowances had to be made on all sides, so it is understandable that the pupils of the new school did not have the same sense of ‘attachment’ that pupils of older schools enjoy.

The lack of official and unofficial photographic material from these years is

worrying. Photos provide such an instant window into people and events.

If this period is to be preserved and recorded in the school’s long history, it is important that artifacts, memorabilia and documentation become an essential part of the archive collection.

If you were a student during that time and have uniform items, sports clothing or equipment, photographs, personal recollections, school books or academic items that could be donated to the Archive they would be most gratefully received.

Our storage facilities allow us to keep the collection in the best of conditions for the future and all donations are respectfully handled and cared for.

Please contact the School Archivist by mail, phone 02 6022 0000 or email at [email protected]

We need your help!

The archive Detective the Case of the Disappearing Students of the 1970sBy Noelle Oke honorary Archivist

T his item was issued to the unit and was the property of the current

Senior Sergeant. It was kept in a red felt lined box and was treated with great respect.

If you can help us to track it down please contact the School Archivist by mail, phone 02 6022 0000 or email [email protected]

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Following a meeting of past students from Rosehill/Woodstock, Albury

Grammar and Scots School it was decided to form a group comprising three representatives of each of the schools to meet with the Principal to hear about the school’s vision for the future and how the Alumni can best help to facilitate and support this vision practically and philosophically.

the initial Alumni members of this consultative group to meet with the Principal are David Spurr, David easton and Peter Simpson representing the Grammarians; Andrew McMillan, Geoff Luff and Michael Butko representing the Scotsonians and Libby Mott, Judy (nee Clarke) Guilmartin and Marion (nee Walsh) Fitzpatrick representing Rosehill/Woodstock.

It is hoped that all alumni will be interested in supporting preparations for the school’s Sesquicentenary in 2016 and suggestions can be sent to the school or channelled through your alumni representatives. Assistance from all sections of the school community will make this a memorable celebration for the school.

Alumni Scholarship Fundseach of the sections of the Alumni Association has an operating Scholarship Programme and I take this opportunity to encourage alumni to donate to these funds which provide assistance to worthy students using a range of criteria. Donations to scholarship funds are tax deductible.

Clock tower Societythe Clock tower Society has been formed to thank and acknowledge those who remember the school in their will. to discuss Society membership, or to make a general enquiry about making a bequest or scholarship donation, please contact Bill Schultz 02 6022 0000, [email protected]. this is a pleasing way to reconnect with the school and to benefit future generations of students.

Save the Date!class of 1962 10th november 2012

Contact: Bruce pigdon email: [email protected] ph: 0417 366 754 Max chamberlain email: [email protected] ph: 0427 267 079

class of 1972 17th november 2012 Contact: gary Howard ph: 02 6021 1206 (B/h)

class of 1977 10th november 2012 Contact: geoff Luff ph: 0418 247 600

class of 1987 3rd november 2012 Contact: andrew Kilby email: [email protected] ph:0410 597 929 or ashley Wills ph: 0412 911 148

class of 2002 6th october 2012 Contact: courtney West email: [email protected] ph: 0438 259 768

Upcoming Reunions

the Class of 1996 enjoyed a 15 Year Reunion at the Star hotel on November 12th 2011. Some backed up with a school visit and tour of the new Indoor Sports Centre on the Sunday morning. Thank you to Bianca Howard (nee Griffiths) for coordinating the Reunion.

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class of 1996 Reunion

By Bill Schultz, Alumni Coordinator


Following the Grand Grammar Reunion of 2010 there was an expressed wish to have a reunion of the past students who were now living in Western Australia.

Russell heath (Albury Grammar, Class of ‘48) took the reins and contacted alumni in the West to ascertain the possibility of holding a ‘get-together’ in that state. the answers were positive, so the date was set for Saturday October 29th 2011 at the Gleneagles Reception Centre in Karinyup.

Past students from all three schools (Woodstock, Albury Grammar, Scots) were in attendance.

Raleigh Sellars (Albury Grammar, Class of ‘52) who has a special relationship with the school, being the son of headmaster Alex Sellars (1938-1968) and who started at the school in 1940, spoke first to welcome everyone to the reunion.

Alumni Coordinator Bill Schultz, who had travelled over from Albury for the gathering, talked about the history of the school and

brought everyone up-to-date about recent achievements and future plans.

Grant Pierce (Scots, Class of ‘78) a mining engineer based in Perth, described his involvement in tanzania, Ghana and the Congo in raising money and working with the people in those countries to build and refurbish schools. his work also extends to assisting in supplying fresh water systems to impoverished communities on the African continent.

It was great to have students who attended the school in all the decades from the 1940’s to the 1990’s represented. From Raleigh Sellars (1940-52) to emma George (Scots, Class of ‘82) and husband Ashley Vincent (Scots, Class of ‘82) who graduated from Scots in the 80’s.

Ian ellis (Grammar, Class of ‘48) and his wife Yvonne also made the trip from Albury to join in the reunion. It was a personal reunion as well for them, as organiser Russell heath was the best man at their wedding.

Grammarians were well represented by Max Belcher, Paul Druitt, Gil hardwick, Peter hall, Barrie hill, Colin James, David Martin, Keith Moodie, Brett Shanahan, Peter Snowball, Peter Wilson and trevor Winnett.

Robyn teasdale (nee McGillivray, Woodstock, Class of ‘70), Julia Watts (nee Webster, Woodstock, Class of ‘52) and elizabeth Speer (nee teed, Woodstock, Class of ‘56) represented the Rosehill/Woodstock Collegians and Kim tyler-Lees the 70’s Scotsonians.

the evening concluded with all expressing a wish to repeat reunions of this type every two years in the West. Many thanks must go to Russell heath for the enormous amount of work and his research prior to the event. Russell is an example to us all, for at the age of 80 he is still working a 40 hour week for an engineering company. they breed them tough in the West, or perhaps Albury Grammar bred them tough in the 1940’s.

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1: Colin James, Raleigh Sellars, Keith Moodie, Trevor Winnett, Ian Ellis, Paul Druitt2: Emma George, Ashley Vincent, Peter Hall3: Stephanie Winnett, Russell Heath, Trevor Winnett4: Julia Watts (nee Webster), Elizabeth Speer (nee Teed), Robyn Teasdale (nee McGillivray)

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JOTTINGSThank you to all alumni and family members who drop us a line to use in Jottings and update their addresses. We were pleased to hear from…

BEDDOE FAMILY members Greg, Jennifer, Rachel (Scots Class of 2011) Megan (Scots Class of 2012) and christian (Scots Class of 2016) left Scots in December 2008 to live in Germany. Rachel has completed her International Baccalaureate at the International School in hamburg and has been accepted into Christ’s College at Cambridge to study Law. Greg and Jennifer would like to thank the school for providing an excellent educational foundation and the many valuable extra-curricular activities during Rachel’s six years as a student, as they consider that these have played a significant part in her achievement.

BROODER, Jessica (Scots Class of 2005) has been appointed to the position of Physical education teacher at MLC Melbourne. Jess graduated from the RMIt School of Medical Science in 2011, receiving a number of prestigious awards for her high achievements: the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence, finishing in the top 2% of all RMIt students, Pro-Vice Chancellor health Award for the top undergraduate student completing their final year of a Health or Medical Science Program based on Academic Achievement and contributions to the School and University, and the AChPeR (Australian Council for health, Physical education and Recreation) award for the Most Outstanding Graduate Student in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical education) for RMIt. Congratulations!

CHAMBERLAIN, David (Scots Class of ’90) is farming at Wagga Wagga with wife Nicky and their three children Claire, Sarah and Will.

CRICHTON, Heather (Scots Class of 2003) completed a Bachelor of Law in 2008 and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria in April 2010. heather is working as a Lawyer in the Melbourne CBD.

GOSPER, Sally (née ChAMBeRLAIN, Scots Class of ’86) together with husband James and their three children James, harry and Isobel, returned from New York to live in Sydney late last year. the children looked forward to wearing a school uniform for the first time.

KENDALL, Kate (Scots Class of 2002) was listed No. 66 in Melbourne’s top 100 most influential, inspirational, provocative and creative people in 2011. Kate was nominated for her work in the digital communities, the Fetch and Socialmelb. Kate’s new venture is Cloud Peeps. Kate completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne in Biotechnology and Microbiology and a Master’s Degree in Business (Marketing) at RMIt with a thesis on social media strategy. Visit http://thefetch.org and follow Kate @katekendall and @thefetch.

KERR, Jordi (Scots Class of 2002) is the Learning Programs Officer for The Centre of Youth Literature based at the State Library of Victoria. Jordi is an active member of the Melbourne writing community, transmedia enthusiast and freelance writer. She has contributed articles for print and online for Canberra times, Literary Minded, Story to… and Readings Bookseller, volunteered at the Melbourne Writers Festivals and at the emerging Writers’ Festivals. See one of Jordi’s projects at http://insidedog.com.au

LUMSDEN, Edwina (Scots Class of 2004) a.k.a. Fanny Lumsden, has taken her music to the next level. After launching her debut eP ‘I Need Words’ in 2011, edwina has made her mark on the country-folk scene and is cementing a future and a deserving place in Australian Music. her brother Tom (Scots Class of 2011) plays the double bass and they share an understanding of creative composition and musicality.After completing a GAP placement in Outdoor education at a Summer Camp in Canada, and afterwards travelling North America and europe, edwina returned home and completed a Bachelor of Rural Science with honours at the University of New england, Armidale. It was here that edwina’s passion for music developed into a small career. When not writing essays and attending lectures, edwina wrote new lyrics and rhythms and played in local venues.edwina now resides in Surry hills. She has made a film clip directed by Tim Hills for her single, ‘the Cat Song’. edwina’s siblings, anna (Scots Class of 2007), tom and Lucinda (Year 10 2012) are all featured in the film clip as well as their grandparents. the clip was shot in the country town of Narrandera.the eP Launch marked the start of a new journey for edwina and she has taken on her music career full time. Download her singles, ‘hello Bright eyes’ and her latest single, ‘Firing Line’. Visit www.myspace.com/; www.facebook.com/fannylumsdenmusic.


BIRTHSCongratulations

COUSINS, (nee INCHBOLD) Benita (Scots Class of ’97) and husband Angus welcomed their second child, a daughter heidi Nicole, on July 9th 2011 at Albury. Little sister for hayden.

CRONIN, (nee SIMPSON) Elisabeth (Scots Class of ’96) together with husband John welcomed baby Jacob, born January 31st 2011, little brother for Callum.

GOODEN, (nee CHAMBERLAIN) Elizabeth (Scots Class of ’93) and husband Robert welcomed Sophia Ursula into the world in June 2011. they are currently living in Melbourne.

HAMWAY, (nee WILSON) Jane (Scots Class of 2002) and husband Joe, announce the arrival of a daughter, elexa Jane, born on September 17th 2011, weighing 5lb 10oz, born in Rochester, New York State, USA.

JACOBS, Paul (Scots Class of ’97) together with Caroylnne, announce the arrival of their son, Boston John Jacobs, born on Sunday April 29th 2012, weighing 3.6kg (8lb).

LEBNER, (nee ROSSER) Ainsley (Scots Class of 2000) and husband Rick welcomed their first baby, Alfie George, on November 8th 2011. the middle name George is after Ainsley’s Grandfather, george Hall (Albury Grammar 1935-1936), who turned 90 in January 2012. Ainsley is a Maths/Science teacher at Albury high School.

McINTOSH, Madeleine (Scots Class of 2007) received a Dean’s commendation for being in the top 3-5% in her course, Bachelor of Business at Monash University.

O’LEARY, Marcus (Scots Class of ’97) is now living at Grovedale, near Geelong, Victoria where he is employed in the Justice System as a prison guard at Lara Prison. he is also a volunteer with the SeS.

O’LEARY, Gerard (Scots Class of ’93) all the way from the Netherlands. Gerard is working with Phillips healthcare at Best. he transferred from Phillips healthcare Sydney in July 2009 and is enjoying the lifestyle in holland. he is playing AFL football for Eindhoven and in his first game of soccer he kicked a goal.

PIGDON, Bruce (Albury Grammar 1961-1962, Class of ’62) launched his first book, ‘the Princess tales’ in October 2011 in his home town of Yarrawonga. the Princess tales is a series of short stories written in an allegorical style with strong messages of friendship, family, loyalty and endurance and is suitable for teenagers and more mature readers. Bruce hosted a successful book launch and donated all proceeds of the book to local charity ‘Friends in Common’ who support families affected by cancer. Bruce has donated a copy of his book to the school Library.

PIGDON, Thomas, Corporal (Scots Class of 2000), RAAF No 37 Squadron, featured in the Yarrawonga Chronicle story in October 2011 covering his fifth tour of duty with the Squadron in the Middle east. thomas was given additional duties on this deployment relating to maintenance of the C130 hercules aircraft operating on combat missions and providing other operational and humanitarian support roles throughout the Middle east, Iraq and Afghanistan. thomas has completed his 11th year with the RAAF and returned to Australia in February 2012 for a well-earned break and visit to his home town, Yarrawonga.

RICHARDSON, Julie caught us up with news of sons Marcus (Scots Class of ’90) who with wife Louise and children Skye (8) and Bill (6) are living in Albury and Stephen (Scots Class of ’95) with wife Angela and children Ava (3) and Lauren (1), are living in Penshurst, Sydney.

ROSSER, Charlotte (Scots Class of 2003) is an Associate Brand Manager for Mars Petcare in Wodonga. Charlotte and her father, Bernie, are heading to Africa for a horse-riding safari.

SLOANE, Jane (née ChAMBeRLAIN, Scots Class of ’87) is living in Sydney with husband tom and children Madeline, Angus and Jack.

SMALL, Greta (Kindergarten - Year 4, Scots Class of 2013) Congratulations to Greta who was selected as the Australian flag bearer for the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics held in Innusbruck, Austria. Greta competed in 4 events: Super G, Super Combined, Giant Slalom and Slalom and came away with 2 top 10 results!

SMITH, Benjamin (Scots Class of ’96) and Katherine (née BAGULeY, Scots Class of ’99) are now living in Sydney.

SMITH, Prue caught us up with news of Tess (Scots Class of ’98) who commenced Anaesthetics at the Alfred in Melbourne in January. tess has been practising as an emergency doctor, has done stints in Intensive Care and a couple of other departments. Meg (Scots Class of ’99) still lives in Dili in east timor and works in family planning with Marie Stopes International London and cares for children with malnutrition.

TRIPCONY, Ian (Albury Grammar, 1952-1954, Class of ’54) wrote to say what a great time was had by all at the 2010 ‘Grand Grammar Reunion’. Ian extends his thanks and congratulations to all concerned in the organisation of that marvellous weekend and hopes it won’t be too long before there is another one. enjoying life at Lake Boga.

TUNG, Veronica (Scots Class of 2006) graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from the Newcastle University in 2011 and commenced an Internship as a doctor at St Vincent’s hospital, Sydney in 2012.

TUOVINEN, Linda (née KOhLhAGeN, Scots Class of ’97) is now living in Goulburn.

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KERR, Amy (Scots Class of 2000) married Phillip Menz on March 31st 2012 in the gardens of the Kerr family home, ‘emnau’ Yackandandah. Amy is the daughter of Rod and Wendy Kerr. Amy was attended by her sister Jordi (Scots Class of 2002) as Bridesmaid. Jordi also wrote the reading for the ceremony and gave a speech during the reception.

MCKENZIE, Petina (Scots Class of 2001) married Daniel hawkes of Warrnambool Victoria on February 18th 2012. the wedding was held in the Botanic Gardens in Warrnambool followed by the reception at the City Motor Inn. Sisters Yvette (Scots Class of ‘96) and Hayley (Scots Class of ‘99) were bridesmaids. Izabel hawkes, tina and Daniel’s 15 month old daughter was flower girl. Kim Whitlock, Frances Jenner and Jonathon gifford (all Scots Class of 2001) were guests at the wedding. tina and Daniel are living in Warrnambool.

MCMAHON, Travis (Scots Class of ‘89) married Rachel Winston in thailand last year. Rachel is a botanist for the University of Idaho. Last year Travis filmed the first series of the Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and followed up with the role of Barney in ‘Summer of the Seventeenth Doll’ for Belvoir Melbourne theatre Companies. Following the completion of the Doll tour travis plays Paul Hogan in the upcoming Channel 9 cricket telemovie ‘Howzat’. He had three film premiers last year; ’Roadman’, ‘Birthday’ and ‘Swerve’.

MENSINGA, Nicholas (Scots Class of ’98) married Amy Farnsworth at Pfeiffer Wines, Rutherglen on May 7th 2011, followed by a Reception at Cofields, Wahgunyah. Richard is the son of Geert and Penny Mensinga and brother of anna smith (Scots Class of 2000) and sally Bottrell (Scots Class of 2002). Nicholas has been the Director of howlong Nursery since 2006 and Amy is an emergency Nurse at Albury Base hospital.

SIMPSON, Elisabeth (Scots Class of ’96) married John Cronin in Cairns in September 2010. Meagan Morrison (Scots Class of ’96) was elisabeth’s bridesmaid. elisabeth and John live in Melbourne where John works as a Westpac Bank Manager.

WALKER, David (Scots Class of ’97) married Alexandra Simpson at the Magpie’s Nest, Wagga Wagga, on Saturday March 31st 2012. his witness was Bill Harrington (Scots Class of ‘97). the Celebrant was David’s sister, sarah (Scots Class ‘87). David and Alex have a baby boy, Ralph Alexander, 1 year old.

MARRIAGESOur good wishes on the occasion of their Marriage are extended to the following:

CRAIG, Jock (Scots Class of ’97) elder son of philip (Albury Grammar 1960-1964, Class of ’64) and Michelle, married Cassandra Morris, in Mackay, on June 4th 2011. Jock’s younger brother, Bob (Scots Class of ‘99) was a Groomsman. Jock and Cassie have made their home in Mackay.

DUNN, Michael (Scots Class of ’92) married Jackie Fraser in December 2011 in the Barossa. Jackie is a solicitor from Melbourne. Michael is completing his final submission in honours in Archaeology at Latrobe University and is planning to set up a Cultural heritage business in the Albury area.

FINLAY, Laura (Scots Class of 2003) married Rohan Banbury at tuileries, Rutherglen, in April 2012. Laura is the daughter of Scott and Kerry Finlay and sister of Jessica Brodie (Scots Class of 2000).

INCHBOLD, Adam (Scots Class of ’93) and Ingrid TAYLOR (Scots Class of ’99) were married at St John’s Church, Corowa on March 19th 2011. Ingrid was attended by her sister giselle Dowling (Scots Class of ‘96). Friends from Scots attended the wedding reception, held at Bintara Winery, Rutherglen.

KELLY, Emma (Scots Class of 2003) married Mark Ciavarella in March 2012 at the Beechworth town hall, followed by a reception at Brown Bros epicurean Centre. emma is the daughter of Simon and Wendy Kelly, and sister of Jaimie (Scots Class of 2007) and Lauren (Scots Class of 2009). emma and Mark live in Sydney.


HELEY, Douglas Franklin (Albury Grammar 1960-1963, Class of ‘63) passed away peacefully on September 10th 2010 after a short, unexpected but courageous battle with cancer. Doug was supported by his wife Cheryl and children Yolanda and Dan. Brother of Ronald (Albury Grammar 1957-1960, Class of ‘60) and Peter. Doug was a Cadet Under Officer, played in the first XVIII Football Team and was a member of the Swimming team. he served in Vietnam in the first tour of 9 Platoon, C Company. Doug and Cheryl attended the Vietnam honour Board unveiling at the school in 2006 and the 2010 Grand Grammar Reunion.

JAMISON, Douglas John (Albury Grammar 1946, Class of 1949) of Gundowring, passed away on 23rd April 2012 at tallangatta, aged 80 years.

MACLACHLAN, Robert Colin Charles (Reverend) on November 9th 2011 at Mt eliza. Robert was minister of St. David’s Church, Albury and School Chaplain 1971-1981. he was also a member of the School Council for several years. his wife Jenny was a member of staff during that period. Rev. Maclachlan was the father of David (Scots Class of ’77), Timothy (Scots Class of ’79) and Fergus (Scots Class of ’85).

DEATHSThe school was saddened to hear of the passing of the following members of the school community. Our sincere condolences to their family and friends.

BAKOURIS, John (Scots Class of ’88) passed away suddenly on May 23rd 2011. Loved son of harry and Angela, brother of sam (Scots Class of ’81). John entered Scots in 1987. his interests were many; Debating, the school newspaper, Drama and the Senior Choir. he played one of the leading roles as ‘Nathan Detroit’ in the school’s 1998 musical production of ‘Guys and Dolls’. John was also an enthusiastic participant in hockey, Athletics, Cross-Country, Swimming and tennis.

BAMBROOK, Reginald Colin (Albury Grammar 1941-1945, Class of ‘46) at Shepparton in late February 2012. Reg was a member of the First XI 1943-1945, First VIII Junior Rugby 1944-1945 and received Colours for tennis. he was a member of the School Choir 1942-1944.

CUMMING, Donald James (Albury Grammar 1944-1948, Class of ‘50) aged 78 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 25th 2011. Don had heart problems over the last 8 years enduring several operations. Nature’s gentleman at rest.

DELANEY, A.P. (known as Dal) died on April 1st 2012. A friend of the school who was instrumental in organising the construction of the school pool in 1979, supplying his earth moving equipment and recruiting army volunteers to assist. Grandfather of anna (Scots Class of 2002) and patrick (Scots Class of 2006).

ELLIS, Elizabeth of henty, passed away on January 29th 2012. Strong supporter of the school through the Boarder Parent Group and familiar face as a volunteer at the henty Field Days. Wife of christopher (Scots Class of ‘79), mother of Jackson (Scots Class of 2004) and george (Scots Class of 2006), daughter-in-law of ian (Albury Grammar 1944-1948, Class of ‘48) and Yvonne ellis.

EULENSTEIN, Eric John (Albury Grammar 1939-1940, Class of ‘44), died in Albury in December 2011. Brother of allan (Albury Grammar 1939-1940, Class of ‘46). School Scout troop Leader 1940.

FORREST, Keith Ewing (Albury Grammar 1939-1943, Class of ‘43) died at epping, NSW on September 19th 2011. Brother of Barrie (dec. Albury Grammar 1958-1963, Class of ’63), Rex (Albury Grammar 1962-1966, Class of ’67) and noel (Albury Grammar 1962-1968, Class of ’69). Keith was a Prefect ‘42-’43, Lance Corporal in the Cadet Corps, a member of the Football First XVIII, the Cricket First XI and the Athletics team receiving colours for Athletics and Cricket. Attended 2010 Grand Grammar Reunion.

GEDDES, Maxwell Graeme (Albury Grammar 1949-1952, Class of ‘54) passed away in May 2011. Father of alastair (Scots Class of ’89) and Fiona (Scots Class of ’92). Brother of Donald (Albury Grammar 1948-1951, Class of ’53) and ian (Albury Grammar 1953-1958, Class of ’58).

GOULD, Noel Walter (Albury Grammar 1944-1948. Class of ‘50) passed away on August 3rd 2011, brother of Warwick (dec. Albury Grammar 1943-1946, Class of ’46). Noel was a Cadet and a member of both the First XI Cricket Team and First XVIII Football team. he and his wife, Alderman Patricia Gould, have been firm supporters of the school for many years. Attended the 2010 Grand Grammar Reunion.

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MARSHALL, John Meredith (Albury Grammar 1945-1948, Class of ’50) died on April 26th 2011. Son of sylvia (dec. née COLLINS, Springfield 1913), brother of Joan Davis (dec. Rosehill 1929-1935), constance Muir (dec. Rosehill 1930-1938), george (dec. Albury Grammar 1932-1940, Class of ‘43), graham (dec. Albury Grammar 1945-1950, Class of ‘53), Ruth Blackwell (dec. Woodstock 1952-1954) and Kay Hardie (Woodstock 1956-1961). John was a member of the Cricket First XI, Football First XVIII, Swimming Team ‘46-’48 and received Colours for Football.

MARTIN, Howard James (Albury Grammar 1944-1951, Class of ‘52) of Berrigan, died in August 2011 after a long illness. Father of Deborah Boyd (Scots Class of ’76), susan price (Scots Class of ’78) and Howard (Scots Class of ’84).

MCDONALD-WILTSHIRE, (nee HANEL) Marlene (Woodstock 1956-1960) passed away March 10th 2011. Sister of Jeanette Eirth (Woodstock 1949-1953) and Valerie (dec). Prefect 1960, teacher and home School Liaison Officer for NSW Education Department. Marlene was remembered at the Rosehill Woodstock Luncheon.

MITCHELL, John William (Albury Grammar, 1943-1946, Class of ’48) of Bethanga, passed away peacefully at home on November 10th 2011, aged 80 years. Son of John William (dec. Albury Grammar 1925-1926), brother of Max (Albury Grammar 1947-1949, Class of ‘52), father of Kenneth (dec. Albury Grammar 1967-1969, Class of ‘72), alan (Scots Class of ’73), Catherine, Suzanne, Ross and Lynette. Former Councillor and Mayor of towong Shire. Attended the 2010 Grand Grammar Reunion. A great supporter of our school.

MUIR, (nee MARSHALL) Constance (Rosehill 1930-1938) died in Canberra on October 26th 2011. Connie was the daughter of sylvia (dec. née Collins, Springfield 1913), sister of Joan Davis (dec. Rosehill 1929-1935), george (dec. Albury Grammar 1932-1940, Class of ‘43), graham (dec. Albury Grammar 1945-1950, Class of ‘53), John (dec. Albury Grammar 1945-1948, Class of ‘50), Ruth Blackwell (dec. Woodstock 1952-1954) and Kay Hardie (Woodstock 1956-1961).

NADEBAUM, John Dennis, known as Dennis, died at Albury in May 2011. Dennis was a visiting staff member at Albury Grammar School primarily associated with the School Farm during the years 1966-1970. Father of Lynne Edwards (Scots Class of ’80) and phillip (Scots Class of ’78) and husband of Erica, staff member at Woodstock ‘50-’54 and ’64-’71.

PASSANT, Barrie (Albury Grammar 1934-1943, Class of ‘43) passed away April 23rd 2012, aged 85 years. Prefect 1942-1943, house Captain, Cadets (CMS 1943). Represented AGS in Athletics 1939-1943, First XI Cricket 1940-1943, First XVIII Football 1941-1943, Intermediate Certificate 1941.

RONNFELDT, Anthony (Tony) Frederick (Albury Grammar 1952-1954, Class of ‘55) of ‘Strathlea’, Lockhart, died suddenly on June 23rd 2011. husband of Jeanette, father of craig (Scots Class of ’85), Megan (Scots Class of ’86), Kirsten Hamilton (Scots Class of ’90) and Trena (Scots Class of ’92).

SEARLE, (nee BLAKE) Jean Celia (Rosehill 1937) from hastings, New Zealand, passed away on September 25th 2010, aged 93 years. Sister of Barbara parkinson (Rosehill 1933-1936), Helen Douglas (Rosehill 1937), gwenda pitts (Woodstock 1942) and Muriel Thomson (Woodstock 1943).

STRACHAN, Keith Gray (Albury Grammar 1936-1937, Class of ’38) passed away on April 30th 2011. husband of sylvia (dec. nee Wilson, Rosehill 1936-1939).

WEBSTER, (nee PIETSCH) Jean Catherine (Woodstock 1952-1956), died on July 8th 2011, aged 71 years. Sister of Wenda Tyrell (Woodstock 1954-1956, Class of ‘58) and Janice clarke (Woodstock 1957-1959, Class of ‘60). Grandmother of Kara (Scots Class of 2006), Jessica (Class of 2008) carlin (Class of 2010) and Brent (Class of 2012). Jean was remembered at the Rosehill Woodstock Luncheon.

SCHOOL VISIT

DREVERMAN, John (Albury Grammar 1960-1969, Scots Class of ’72) enjoyed a tour of the school with Bill Schultz.

EXPO VISITS

JARVIS, Colin (Albury Grammar 1954-1958, Class of ’58) visted the school’s site at the 2012 tallangatta expo.

PERMEZEL, David (Albury Grammar 1951, Class of ’52) caught up with the school at the 2011 Griffith Boarding Schools expo.

ROBYN RODD SCHOLARSHIPCongratulations to the Inaugural Robyn Rodd Scholarship Recipient

SMITH, Sheila (Scots Class of 2011)Sheila was presented with the Robyn Rodd Scholarship at the 2011 Speech Day Ceremony by Richard Rodd. this scholarship recognises Robyn’s passion for sport, music, learning and leadership and is awarded to a Year 12 student continuing on to tertiary study. Congratulations to Sheila! thank you to all who have donated to the scholarship. All donations to the Robyn Rodd scholarship are tax deductible. Please contact the school to make a donation.


scots’ site at the Henty Field Days is a popular stop-over for our alumni and we appreciate their visit. at Henty in 2011 scots was pleased to meet up with…Yvette cHiRgWin, (nee McKEnZiE) (Scots Class of ’96) and peter siMpson (Albury Grammar 1963-1964, Class of ’65), are strong supporters of the school and regular alumni representatives at our Field Day/expo stalls. their efforts to attend, reconnect with alumni and advocate the benefits of a Scots education to prospective families, are greatly appreciated.

Grammarians:Malcolm Bennett (1959-1960, Class of ‘62), geoff Bromham (1961-1965, Class of ‘65), stephen Butler (1969-1970, Class of ’71). David Easton (1961-1966, Class of ‘66), Tony Fisher (1969-1970, Class of ’70), John geltch (1954-1959, Class of ‘61), Ron Hall (1945-1949, Class of ‘49), stuart Heriot (1960-1962, Class of ‘65), Brian Higginson (Grammar 1969-1971, Scots Class of ’72), Jeff Leask (1961-1962, Class of ‘64), Douglas McQuade (1949-1950, Class of ‘53), col Moore (1962-1965, Class of ‘67), Robert Reid (1958-1961, Class of ‘61), Jack Rider (1939-1940, Class of ’41), Keith severin (1949-1951, Class of ‘51 whose father harold attended AGS in 1920), Bill Taylor (1963-1968, Class of ‘68), greg Whitehead (1956-1957, Class of ‘57) and Lou Woolner (1961-1963, Class of ‘64).

Scotsonians:noel Baxter (Class of ’98), chris collins (Class of ‘99), Justin crawley (Class of ’88), naomi Hennessy (Class of 2000), Kurt Hoysted (Class of ’99), James Trethowan (Class of 2005), Jenny Worthington (Class of ’76)

Past Parents:Merv & Jan Cupper, Roslyn hennessy, Dot higginson, Randall holland, Penny & Geert Mensinga, Dianne McKenzie, Jeanette Nicholls

Robin Bishop (Scots Class of ‘88)Global head, Macquarie CapitalThe Scots School Albury was proud to welcome back Robin as 2011 Speech Day Guest. Robin’s message to the students was concise and inspirational; determination, persistence, appreciated of failure, individuality, having a diversity of experiences and the mantra ‘have a bias to saying YES’. He humoured the students with recollections of his attempts at football, being asked to ‘mime’ in Choir and playing the role of the ‘bookie’ in the Senior Production, ‘Guys and Dolls’. Robin presented the Speech Day prizes with Gay St Clair at the Junior School ceremony and was the Guest Presenter and Speaker at the Senior School ceremony.

2011 speech Day guest

alumni news

We hope to see you at this year’s Henty Field Days, September 18-20; Scots is located at the northern end of the first ‘street’ at the Western Entrance. Scots Pipe Band will be at Henty on Wednesday September 19th 2012.

See you at the Henty Field Days!


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Heritage collection Cards

The albury grammar school cadet Unit guard 1965.

albury grammar school cadet Unit 1955. Springfield Ladies College 1908.

albury grammar school c. 102. Youth Day 1951.

‘Rosehill’ students on their way to church c.1934.

the school is proud to offer you the chance to purchase a boxed set of 12 heritage Collection Cards with envelopes featuring historical photographs of our founding schools.$15.00 per set (including postage). to order please complete the order form on the Drum cover sheet and return to the school, or fax 02 6041 3210.

Heritage collection



The old grammarians concert party 1954. The annual grammar school picnic at Mungabareena Reserve c.1910.

Woodstock girls’ school c.1947. The albury grammar school under construction c.1947.

The albury grammar school staff and pupils c.1909. albury grammar school c.1875.


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