THESE PAGES : SCOTCH ’ S EXTENSION STUDIES STUDENTS . ABOVE , BACK ROW , LEFT TO RIGHT : MICHELE LINOSSIER – EXTENSION STUDIES COORDINATOR , JONATHAN LEE , ZAC REID ( BOTH YEAR 11 ), JORDAN CHI , RONAN AHL ( BOTH YEAR 10 ), SAMI SAMIEE ( YEAR 9 ), YUP MENG QUEK ( YEAR 8 ). FRONT ROW , LEFT TO RIGHT : RUICHENG WANG , EDWARD SONG , CHRISTOPHER O ’ CONNELL ( ALL YEAR 10 ), DANIEL MCKINNON ( YEAR 9 ), GEVIN KANKANAMALAGE , WITTER ONGGARA , SAMARTH GUPTA ( ALL YEAR 8 )
so much I have learned from my debating peers , at Scotch and overseas . CHRISTOPHER O ’ CONNELL – YEAR 10
In my time at Scotch , compared even with the beauty of the majestic Memorial Hall rising up into the sky and the vast array of immaculate ovals , it has always been the parts of Scotch that lie beyond the campus which amaze me . A world of opportunity – of debates , Model UNs , lively chess tournaments and so much more – is always to be found within the fold of the constantly expanding Scotch Extension Program .
This program provides the blueprints for students to weave and foster great connections . The formation of the Extension Studies Committee , which meets to explore new opportunities for students , brought together students from across Years 7-12 to give further voice to the growing conversation around such learning . The birth of the Extension Studies Newsletter has created a map by which students can find their way to new spaces and communities they had never even considered before .
Whether it be national public speaking contests triumphing over pandemics and sketchy NBN bringing together a community of incredible public speakers on Zoom , or the warm silent atmosphere of online chess tournaments around Australia bringing universally talented and like-minded students together for a friendly battle of kings , there is , in my opinion , no better home for Scotch boys to be with each other than the world of Scotch Extension Studies . RONAN AHL – YEAR 10
Every day at school , I see boys together doing activities they love . The cadets are out marching proudly in their uniforms , Scotch athletes are having fun running around the ovals , and members of music groups are enthusiastically rehearsing . Extension Studies is no different . Through interacting with boys who possess similar interests , you establish for yourself a strong sense of belonging and enduring friendships .
By participating in some of these opportunities , you are not only pursuing your interests , but also meeting other boys who share a common interest , boys who you can talk to , relate to and befriend .
Extension Studies at Scotch is a warm and welcoming community , and attracts growing numbers of boys to partake in a range of activities where they engage with their peers to do the things they love .
YUP MENG QUEK – YEAR 8
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