NEWS
PRESENTATION NIGHT 2023
A FOCUS ON CHARACTER
BUILDING SEES THE 2023 CURRENT COHORT OFF
Despite an evening of torrential rain , there was certainly much comfort and warmth to be found in the Memorial Hall on Thursday 12 October when our Year 12 students assembled with their families , staff , members of the School Council and special guests for the traditional Presentation Night .
The evening started with the audience singing the National Anthem and the Chairman of the School Council , Mr Alex Sloan (’ 71 ), welcoming all attendees , with a particular focus on the Wurundjeri land on which Scotch College stands . The Rev Douglas Campbell led the attendees through the Bible reading , the hymn Crown Him with Many Crowns and the Lord ’ s Prayer .
Dr Scott Marsh gave the Principal ’ s Report in which he highlighted the many events that took place over the year
involving the Year 12 students , thanking them for their remarkable contributions to the school , notably by raising funds through various charity events .
Then came time for the students to individually take to the stage to receive their school certificates and prizes from the Principal , pausing halfway in order for Dr Marsh to present the Perelberg Award , which went to Lachie Finster (’ 22 ) for embodying the true spirit of the school thanks to his positive attitude throughout his schooling . In line with the motto of ‘ being a good mate ’ that was a strong focus of the Class of 23 , Lachlan reminded the boys of the importance of looking out for each other . After a spirited rendition of the College Anthem , Dion Whitfield shared his School Captain ’ s report , praising the cohort for their
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