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Features
Valedictory
Dinner – Class of
2016 sent off in style

A fun-filled Melbourne Park Function Centre was
packed to the rafters on Tuesday 18 October, as 754 boys,
parents and teachers celebrated the end of the school
careers of Scotch’s Class of 2016. The event was hosted
by the Old Scotch Collegians’ Association.
OSCA Executive Director, Scott Montgomery (‘85)
and School Captain, Lachlan Strathmore – masters of
ceremonies – introduced the Principal, Mr Tom Batty,
who thanked the Year 12 boys for their wholehearted
participation in the life of the school, for their leadership,
good humour and for the role models they had been for the
younger boys.
He thanked the parents for supporting the boys
throughout their school lives, and for the strong foundation
they had helped to build for each boy. Responding on
behalf of the class, School Captain Lachlan Strathmore
also thanked the parents for all they had done for the boys.
Rev Graham Bradbeer, OSCA Chaplain, performed the
traditional Ode to the Haggis with his usual flair; and next
the Pipe Band, led by Pipe Major Cameron Webb, took
the floor. Abraham Shamshad, School Vice Captain and
Chairman of the Class of 2016 Committee, followed with
his toast to the staff and the school, delivered with style
and passion.
Richard Stubbs – comedian, broadcaster and former
Wesley College captain – amused boys, parents and
teachers with some amusing remarks laced with helpful
advice.
The evening concluded in the traditional way, with
the boys leading their mothers to the dance floor. It was
a most successful event, and one that will live long in the
memories of boys and parents.

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ABOVE AND RIGHT: STUDENTS FROM THE CLASS OF 2016 CELEBRATE THEIR VALEDICTORY
DINNER WITH PARENTS AND STAFF.

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