TOM BATTY SCHOLARSHIP
Honouring 14 years of outstanding leadership
will also honour Tom ’ s outstanding commitment to the School during his principalship .
I have been fortunate to have worked closely with Tom and have learnt much from him as , together , we have looked to improve the School ’ s facilities and educational opportunities for every boy , in both the short and long term . He has a sharp intellect and an unparalleled understanding of boys ’ education and , with the support of Lee and his girls , has left an indelible mark on our School . This scholarship is a fitting tribute to Tom and his time at Scotch .
With the ribbon cut on the Tolson Centre we now look to deliver two important building projects for the School . The Boarding Project will transform boarding facilities on the Hill for boys , staff and boarding families . Improved accommodation for boys and staff , enhanced dining facilities and a new Boarding Family Centre for parents will significantly enrich the lives of all who call the Hill home . Greater opportunity for boys to gather and collide will seed the interactions that form the basis of both learning and communal living , as conversations and engagements struck during the day are pursued into evenings and across weekends , and lifelong friendships forged .
The Boarding Project demonstrates the School ’ s commitment to boarding ’ s place at the heart of a Scotch education . More can be read about these works in the Development section of this edition of Great Scot .
Our attention is also turning to a much-needed upgrade of the Main Oval Pavilion . The current pavilion , constructed in the 1960s , has served generations well but is tired and lacks many of the modern day amenities that help to drive sporting performance .
As in the past , we will look to our community to help us bring these important projects to fruition .
THE PRINCIPAL , TOM BATTY , WITH 2021 SCHOOL CAPTAIN NIK TSOURVAKAS
The School is establishing the Tom Batty Scholarship , to honour Tom Batty ’ s outstanding leadership of Scotch College over the past 14 years .
This perpetual scholarship will be awarded to boys with a proficiency in Mathematics . The scholarship will also reflect Tom ’ s passion and commitment to young people , and will provide a lasting legacy of his educational leadership and achievements .
The Foundation is seeking to raise $ 800,000 to create the Tom Batty Scholarship . To date $ 275,000 has been generously committed to the fund . Donations can be made by way of a one-off gift or a five-year pledge at any of the Foundation membership levels . Donations to the Scotch College Foundation Scholarship Fund are tax deductible .
Please join with us by making a commitment to the Tom Batty Scholarship , and help to celebrate Tom ’ s commitment to Scotch , as we look to open the doors to Scotch for boys who would otherwise be unable to attend the School .
For more information , or to discuss making a donation or pledge , please contact the Director of Development , Tim Shearer , via email : tim . shearer @ scotch . vic . edu . au , or mobile : + 61 418 107 541 .