Welcome to Scotch College
Forming good men has been our passion and purpose for over 170 years. As an independent school for boys, we know that good men matter, and that the world needs more good men.
In joining Scotch, each boy becomes part of an inspiring story of service, contribution and scholarship. Indeed, Scotch boys become members of the Scotch College community from their first day of school and for the rest of their lives.
Grounded in our Christian heritage, we believe each boy is created uniquely for a purpose. Importantly, this belief shapes each boy’ s learning journey, where the breadth of learning experiences and depth of care ensure each boy is known and forms a deep sense of belonging.
Whether in fencing or football, chemistry or cadets, Scotch offers endless opportunities for our boys to flourish. We’ re proud of how our boys find their passions and forge their own paths, from joining orchestras or playing in the Pipes and Drums, to touring with the cricket team or even visiting NASA. Each boy is encouraged to aim high in every endeavour while keeping his feet firmly on the ground.
Having completed the move to our current site in 1926, we are blessed to learn and teach on 27 pristine hectares. Our P-12 campus in Hawthorn sits directly on the winding Yarra River, where every day our rowers build the strengths and habits that will serve them well for life.
Similarly, our outdoor education properties in Cowes, Healesville and soon Mallacoota, provide rich experiences for our boys to build lifelong friendships and skills. Surrounded by spectacular bush and ocean settings, these places educate the heart as much as the mind and are critically important, essential learning experiences within a Scotch education. They provide times of great growth and challenge.
Guided by the principles of the Scottish Enlightenment, Scotch is a place where personal responsibility and a service mindset are cultivated. We are committed to forming enlightened, good men who will progress society and make our world a better place.
Dr Scott Marsh Principal
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