Establish a residential Outdoor Education Program at Fairhaven, Mallacoota
In 2023, Scotch College announced the purchase of Fairhaven, a 175-acre property near the picturesque coastal town of Mallacoota. Nestled on the border of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and with direct water access, it is our intention that Fairhaven will redefine outdoor education at Scotch in a way that is truly world class.
It is our goal that the property will become the epicentre of Scotch College’ s Outdoor Education Program, offering an immersive and transformational experience for Year 9 boys. While the project is in its early stages, our new facilities on the property will complement the natural surroundings and are hoped to become an integral part of the Mallacoota community.
We still have much work to complete to ensure the viability of this initiative. A Year 9 pilot group will be attending the site in 2025, and we will start learning more about the potential of Fairhaven so that a full program can commence within the next five years.
Reimagine our Christian Education and Service Programs
Scotch will further embed its culture of service through an expanded, more meaningful Service Program for boys across all year groups from 2027. Additionally, we will be reviewing our Christian Education Program, to ensure our provision is engaging, practical, and research-informed. It will inspire, support and challenge boys.
“ The purchase of Fairhaven represents our desire to focus further on forming the character of our boys. At Fairhaven, boys will be challenged in the great outdoors, they will learn about farming and land management, conservation and sustainability, bushcraft, and a host of other new skills.
Most importantly, they will be inspired to think about life, the type of man they wish to become, and how they might best utilise their many talents and gifts to serve others.”
Project highlights
Dr Scott Marsh, Principal
Fairhaven, Mallacoota
11