CHAIRMAN
MR ALEX SLOAN (' 71 ) SCHOOL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE
THE LUSH GROUNDS OF SCOTCH .
DR SCOTT MARSH AND HIS WIFE ANNA , DAUGHTER STELLA AND SON DENZEL
After 14 years of committed and exemplary service , the Scotch community officially farewelled Principal Tom Batty at a function on Friday 17 June . The occasion , held in the Memorial Hall , provided a very fitting opportunity for many in the community , closely associated with the Batty family , to thank Tom and Lee personally for their devotion to the cause and their unwavering commitment to the welfare of the College .
On Monday 20 June , School Council was delighted to be able to announce the appointment of Dr Scott Marsh as Scotch ’ s 10th Principal , commencing in January 2023 .
As with any transition of leadership , such as Scotch is about to undertake , there is a judgment to be made as to the qualities required by the incoming leader to meet the challenges that may exist at the particular juncture . In Council ’ s assessment at the current time and following an extensive stakeholder consultation process , our School is in very good shape but needs to continue to develop and innovate in a rapidly-changing world .
Scotch requires a leader at this time who will recognise and respect the traditions of the School , which have underpinned its 171-year history , while identifying development opportunities to ensure an educational offering appropriate to equip boys for the environment into which they will emerge . Another way to express this is to say that we seek evolution not revolution .
There is a balance to be struck at this time , which respects the critical importance of our Scotch traditions but can find an appropriate context for them as we adapt to the rapidly-changing circumstances of our world .
In Dr Marsh , Council is confident we have identified a leader who has the experience , the skills and commitment required at this time . With over 30 years of experience in education , the last six years in a principal role , Scott understands the demands he will face in taking up his new assignment . Interestingly , the enrolment at William Clarke College , his previous employer , at around 1900 students from Prep to Year
2 Great Scot Issue 166 – September 2022