Great Scot - The Scotch Family Magazine - Issue 151 September 2017 GreatScot_Internal_Sept_2017_FA | Page 2

Regulars Features 1 Editor 2 Chairman 4 Principal 6 Chaplain 8 Scotch Commemorates World War I 12 Junior School 18 Middle School 19 Upper School 20 Features 28 Tours and excursions 34 Senior School news 44 Music and Drama 50 Sport 58 Boarding 60 Foundation 62 Development 64 OSCA 86 What They’re Doing Now 88 School History 90 Obituaries 96 Celebrations 22 Triumph at Henley The Scotch 1st VIII performs brilliantly at the Henley Royal Regatta 24 Professor Holmes lights up Science Oration Fascinating, graphic insights into light emitting polymers 26 A true giant of Scotch retires Michael Robinson retires after 36 years of exemplary service The Scotch Family Magazine Issue 151 September 2017 is the official publication of Scotch College, Melbourne. Publisher Scotch College 1 Morrison Street, Hawthorn 3122 Victoria, Australia Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.scotch.vic.edu.au ABN 86 852 826 445 Print Post Approved PP100008172 View Old Scotch Collegians' Association news and updates at: www.oscanet.com.au Like us on Facebook Scotch College and OSCA Editorial contributors Durga Kamte, David Ashton, Anthony Tasca, Paul Mishura, Mark Johnston, Scott Montgomery and Tim Shearer. Editor Durga Kamte [phone] email: [email protected] Assistant Editor David Ashton [phone] email: [email protected] Production and Art Direction Adam Henwood [phone] email: [email protected] Photography Adam Henwood, Scott Montgomery, Dylan Coleman, Jocelyn Pride, Stephen Kong, Mark Chew and Scotch College students, staff, parents and Old Boys. FRONT COVER: PRINCIPAL TOM BATTY WITH OSCA PRESIDENT ASSOC. PROF. DOUG LORDING (’64), SCHOOL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, THE HON. DR DAVID KEMP AC (’59), AND FOUNDATION PRESIDENT MICHAEL ROBINSON AO (’55).