ADVANCEMENT
ISSUE 168 MAY 2023
GREAT SCOT
THE SCOTCH FAMILY MAGAZINE
ISSUE 168 MAY 2023
THE SCOTCH WELCOME
SCOTCH ’ S DYNAMIC SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE NOW INCLUDES LINKED IN , TWITTER , INSTAGRAM
AND FACEBOOK . GREAT SCOT WILL MOVE TO TWO EDITIONS IN 2024 .
positive outcomes for Scotch . The benefits to the Scotch Family , and ultimately the school , will manifest in a myriad of ways : from revamped Admissions policies to an upgraded OSCA-led mentor program ; to exciting new fundraising programs and a fullyintegrated Archives-Museum Program .
I was honoured to be appointed to the position of Head of Advancement at the commencement of Term 3 this year . With a lifelong connection to the school , and the accompanying rich relationships with those early on in their Scotch journey , with those in our current parent cohort and with those who ‘ look back and forgetfully wonder ’, together with a committed Advancement team , I am devoted to taking our engagement with the Scotch Family to the next level . I also look forward to working with you as we look to advance the School ’ s Development Plan and Scholarship Program in my capacity as Scotch College Foundation Executive Director .
While the timing of the move to this new model is somewhat coincidental , it seems to tie in appropriately with some significant challenges that are facing our school . The state government ’ s introduction of a stamp duty levy on the top 60 ‘ high fee ’ private schools in 2024 is an unashamed nod to this government ’ s belief that our school should be less dependent on state funding than others .
In fact , the amount we now pay in state taxes is more than double what we receive from the state government in educational funding . It should be remembered that we pass on every dollar of federal and state government funding to our fee-paying parents , so any reductions in funding – or additional taxes – have a direct impact on the amount that our parents pay to send their boys to the school . If Scotch is to keep pace , we will be more dependent than ever on the philanthropic efforts of our community . Our new Admissions policies have been implemented to identify a diverse group of boys who will contribute to the day-to-day life and greater purpose of the College , and take advantage of everything a Scotch education offers . Our new scholarship policies will also ensure that a more diverse range of students have access to a Scotch education via our Scholarship Program . Most Scotch scholarships are funded by the Scotch Foundation and it is hoped that , in time , all will be .
Advancement is about finding common cause , building a sense of community around that cause , then determining how that cause can be advanced to yield tangible , sustainable progress . Together with a committed team I look forward to working with you and the rest of the Scotch Family to advance Scotch .
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