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Robert Maskew ‘Bob’ Cowper OAM (’57), Scotch’s 11th Test cricket player, died on 10 May 2025. He was Scotch’s last living Test cricketer. Bob attended Scotch from 1952 to 1958, playing cricket and football, but particularly excelling at cricket. He was vice-captain of the winning 1953 Under 13a cricket team,

OSCA’s Annual Dinner is the biggest (and one of the few surviving) alumni dinners in the APS – and probably exceeds most others in the country. Why is it so? That Scotch is no longer the largest school in the APS cannot explain why OSCA’s Annual Dinner remains so popular.

OSCA President, Matt Guthridge (’91) and the Council of the Old Scotch Collegians’ Association request the pleasure of your company at the 2025 OSCA Annual Dinner. DATE:           Friday 30 May 2025 TIME:            6.15pm for 7pm VENUE:        Leonda By The Yarra.  2 Wallen Rd, Hawthorn VIC DRESS:        Black tie or lounge suit

This Anzac Day, we remember all Old Boys and staff who have served in conflicts around the world. Allan Lawton (’62) attended the Scotch Anzac Day Service in Memorial Hall and read the Ode for the students.  Allan’s Scotch connections date back to his grandfather Charles de Jersey Cohu, who attended

Last Friday 14 March, the Class of 2005 returned to Scotch for their 20 Year Reunion.  It was a cracking night - terrific weather, plenty of stories told and banter shared.  Thank you to those who travelled to make it - a great effort! Images from the night are now

Thursday 13 March | 7.30pm in the Ian Roach Hall. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a sublime evening of chamber music featuring Old Boy and President of the Old Scotch Symphony Orchestra, Tian Tian Lan (’17). The program includes works by Mahler, Howells and Brahms. Click here for tickets. Tian

Seeking your Photographs There is a common misconception that the Scotch College Archives have every photo ever taken by, or for Scotch, but nothing could be further from the truth. The Scotch College Archives has photographs that survived at Scotch long enough to come to the Archives, which was founded

Over 100 alumni from the Class of 2015 recently gathered at Scotch for their 10-year reunion. The evening began with a nostalgic tour of the school, including stops at Memorial Hall and some of the new facilities. It was a fantastic night filled with stories, laughter, and shared memories. Tom

It was terrific to welcome back to Scotch the Class of 1985 to celebrate their 40 Year Reunion on Friday 14 February. The evening began with a school tour, visiting Memorial Hall and some of the new facilities at Scotch. Earlier in the day, rowers from the Class of '85

The Old Scotch Collegians’ Association congratulates Old Boys and members of the Scotch Family who were awarded Australia Day Honours on 26 January 2025: Ross Brown AO (1965) For significant service to wine making industry, and to tourism.   The Hon Justice Richard Refshauge AO (1964) For significant service to