The Art of Teaching Podcast

Across Australia and overseas, it is well understood that education and schooling needs to evolve, so that students are better prepared for life, economic change,

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Nature Vs Nurture

The Scots College boarders come from all over New South Wales, Australia, and the world – from the Northern Territory to China, New Zealand to

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Why Science?

The Scots College’s Head of Science, Mrs Peta Austin, gives her insight into the Science Department. She details some of her most memorable teaching moments,

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William Elder

1927-2010

Mr Alan Elder was born in Scotland and migrated to Australia with his parents at a young age. He attended The Scots College for all his schooling, graduating in 1944. He played 1st XI Cricket and was a member of the College Cadet Unit. After leaving school Mr Elder studied accountancy and retained a life-long love of the College, especially the Pipes and Drums. Mr Elder never married, however the significant bequest he left will allow his Scots family to remember him through the Lang Walker Business Centre.