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FOUNDATION
DAVID ORR ’ S ORRERY LAUNCHED AT AMC FUNCTION
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THIS PAGE : 1 . DR SCOTT MARSH ,
RHONDA MCMURTRIE , ROS TURNLEY
2 . GUS HAWTHORNE (’ 52 ), DAVID HUGHES
(’ 60 )
3 . DAVID ORR (’ 69 )
4 . DR MARGOT AND EMERITUS
PROFESSOR NEVILLE YEOMANS AM (’ 59 ),
WENDY HILTON- WOOD
5 . JUDITH ROBINSON , TIM SHEARER (’ 85 ),
IAN LONG (’ 58 ), SCHOOL CAPTAIN MATT CALLAGHAN
6 . ANNA CAMPBELL- FINDLAY , MIKE SIM
(’ 78 ), DI MCNAMARA
DEVICE DISPLAYED PROMINENTLY IN CENTRE FOR SCIENCE FOYER
Bagpiper Brian Symington (’ 65 ) played as 60 Alexander Morrison Circle members and friends arrived for drinks and canapés in the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre for Science ’ s Peter Henderson Foyer on the evening of 6 February .
Bequest Program Manger Sandra Dick warmly welcomed everyone and handed over to Head of Science , Kerrie Ardley . Kerrie thanked Old Boy David Orr (’ 69 ) for his generous gift to the school of an orrery ( an apparatus which represents the motions and phases of the planets in the solar system ), which is now displayed prominently in one of two glass cases at the Centre for Science ’ s front entrance , both of which were provided by the Scotch Foundation , through Sandra Dick .
Kerrie said the orrery , ‘ a fusion of art , science , and philosophy , brings the vast complexities of space closer to us , allowing a tangible exploration of celestial mechanics and inspiring a deeper appreciation for the universe ’.
Also displayed at the entrance in a second glass case is a set of vintage balancing scales , relics from Scotch ’ s former Science and Chemistry laboratories and classrooms . Kerrie said the scales ‘ serve as a tribute to the enduring legacy and rich heritage of academic excellence at Scotch College ’.
Sandra introduced School Captain Matt Callaghan , who spoke impressively of his good fortune in having attended Scotch as a scholarship recipient , expressing his gratitude for the way the Scotch Family has enabled him and all scholarship recipients to reap the priceless benefits of a Scotch education .
Head of Advancement , Tim Shearer (’ 85 ), echoed Sandra ’ s welcome , and acknowledged the Principal , Dr Scott Marsh , who was en route to a Year 7 parents ’ information session . Tim said attention was now turning to the Main Oval Project , pending School Council approval . He invited AMC members to consider supporting this project , as it will be Scotch ’ s first major investment in sports infrastructure since the opening of the Cardinal Pavilion in 1994 . Scotch Foundation President Mike Sim (’ 78 ) thanked David Orr for his gift to the school , Kerrie Ardley for her explanation of David ’ s gift , Matthew Callaghan for his eloquent address , and Sandra Dick for organising this event , and for her passionate support of the Foundation and care for AMC members . Mike also acknowledged all AMC members for their ‘ quiet and consistent ’ support of Scotch .
Formalities over , guests enjoyed conversation over drinks and canapes as the evening concluded .
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