Wednesday 6 October 2021 On this day, 170 years ago, Scotch College was founded in East Melbourne by the Reverend James Forbes. As is said “from Little acorns, mighty Oaks do grow“ and from those fledgeling beginnings in, today we flourish on 27 ha at our Hawthorn campus nestled along
Continue ReadingBen Strathmore (’13) attended Harvard University for 4 years after finishing school, and he currently lives in Los Angeles producing music under the name ‘Strath.’ In this episode, we talk about the decision to move to America, the opportunities and vibe in Los Angeles, the day-to-day life of a music
Continue ReadingThe design of the OSCA tartan has been agreed and production of the tartan cloth is completed. The development process has taken over 12 months and has involved the School Council, OSCA, the Principal and a range of members of the Scotch Family. We are now in the process of
Continue ReadingRecently the newest episode of the OSCA Podcast was launched. In this episode, Lachie and Scott speak with Fraser Sutherland (‘17) who spent a gap year as a teaching assistant at Tiwi College in the Northern Territory. They talk about his passion for volunteering, his experiences during his time in
Continue ReadingThe Old Scotch Collegians’ Association mourns the death of its Past President (2007), Richard Beveridge (’61). Richard attended Scotch from 1956 to 1962. An OSCA Councillor from 2002-13, Richard was its 2006 Vice President and 65th President. He is best known for creating the highly successful Old Scotch Music and
Continue ReadingLaunching 'The OSCA Podcast' # 4 with Jono Loveridge. An initiative in conjunction with the OSCA YOBs (Young Old Boys). Hosts Lachie Strathmore & Scott Montgomery pick the brains of young old boys, gathering some of their thoughts, experiences and insights from their life and journey post-school. In the first
Continue ReadingThank you to our Old Boys who have completed the 2021 OSCA Survey. We have had a fabulous response. It's not too late to have your say. The survey link can be accessed through OSCA's exclusive Old Boy platform, OSCAConnect. Click here to register for OSCAConnect and click on the survey
Continue ReadingThe Class of 1991 celebrated their 30 year reunion on another balmy Friday night. Over 80 Old Boys attended the new Keon-Cohen Dining Hall for drinks and canapes. The evening was attended by past School Principal, Gordon Donaldson and teachers Barry Price and Tony Glover. Thank you to the Class
Continue ReadingThe Class of 1990 celebrated their 31 year reunion on a balmy night last Friday after the late cancellation of their event in 2020. Over 80 Old Boys attended the new Keon-Cohen Dining Hall for drinks and canapes. School Principal Tom Batty welcomed the Class of 1990 and James Gallacher
Continue ReadingOSCA recently hosted an event for the Class of 2020 at the Carlton Brewhouse. The well-attended event allowed the boys and their partners to celebrate the year that was and catch up over a few drinks. Images of this event are located in Resources on OSCAConnect - Class of 2020
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