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TRIBUTE
TO MICHAEL HIRST AIKMAN
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It is with great sadness that we convey the news that Michael Aikman passed away on the 17th February 2005 at the age of 73. Mr Aikman was Headmaster at The Scots School from 1966 to 1973. During his time with Scots, he implemented many changes. He worked with staff to establish a culture of academic excellence. He was involved in building projects which Scots such as the Science Block, the Maths Centre, the Geography Centre, the Music Room, Bulkeley House, Cooerwull House additions, the Arts and Crafts Centre and Aikman Hall (named after him). Michael was a Graduate of Science and Chemistry and Pure Mathematics and Statistics. After attending school at Geelong and being highly successful in rowing, he taught at Camberwell High School, Scotch College in Melbourne and Trinity Grammar in Sydney before taking up his position as Headmaster of The Scots School. Following his time at Scots, he became Headmaster of Haileybury in Victoria, a position he held until his retirement. He will be remembered for his distinguished career and in particular the contribution he made to both The Scots School and Haileybury as Headmaster. To
his family and friends, we pass on our sympathy and condolences.
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 OFFICIAL
RE-OPENING OF REFURBISHED BULKELEY BOARDING HOUSE |
The
Highland Gathering on Sunday 20.2.05 gave TSS an opportunity of
officially opening the refurbishment of Bulkeley House. A letter
to all ex-students of the School was sent inviting then to attend
the Highland Gathering, and in particular, this ceremony. Many ex-students
came and visited the School and were very pleased to be here. Scots
certainly has a wonderful history and is proud of the many Old Boys
& Girls who have been through the School. In talking with many
of them it is clear they have very fond memories and enjoyed their
time here. We wish to foster our association with past students
of the School and Mr Barry Nott, the current President of the Old
Boys & Girls Association, is very keen to maintain links and
reconnect with ex-students of the School. Mr Nott officially opened
the refurbishment of Bulkeley on Sunday and we thank him for his
words and for being our guest of honour on this important occasion.
Mr Barry Nott is one of the six Nott brothers who came through Scots
and was one of the first boarders to occupy Bulkeley House. His
son Hugh is currently a boarder in Bulkeley House and his niece,
Sophia, is a boarder in Galloway House. We very much value the association
of the Nott family with The Scots School for over the past 50 years
or so.
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MEMORIES
FROM MRS IVES |
From the Archives:
I thought it would be a good time to give information on the late John C. Bulkeley, Esq after whom Bulkeley House was named.
John Bulkeley attended school at the Cooerwull Academy at Bowenfels. Cooerwull House at Scots School preserves its memory. The stone at the front entrance to Cooerwull House came from the Academy. On leaving the Academy he entered the Bank of New South Wales. He trained at Sydney Teachers College and the University of Sydney. He served with the Royal Artillery in World War II.
Me Bulkeley came to The Scots School in May 1946 just few weeks after it reopened. From 1942 to the end of 1945 it was a Branch School of The Scots College, Bellevue Hill, Sydney. The Scots College evacuated its junior boys to Bathurst after Japanese submarines entered Sydney Harbour in 1942.
During his time at the School, Me Bulkeley was Acting Headmaster on two occasions but was known and loved as Headmaster of "The Kennel". It was "The Kennel" that most of the hundreds of boys who knew him remember his influence on them, an influence founded on his belief that his own witness was of the utmost importance. He aimed to know the boys in his care and to maintain that interest beyond the School.
In 1951, Mr Bulkeley founded the Cadet Unit and was OC for a number of years and it was he who was responsible for outfitting the unit with kilts some years later. In 1952 Mr Bulkeley founded The Scots School Old Boys Association TSSOBA. During most of his time at Scots, Mr Bulkeley was Master in Charge of the Preparatory School. When this was closed down in 1964 he became the School Bursar, a position he held until his retirement in 1967. He passed away on 1 April 1971.
At the conclusion of his Speech Day Report in 1965, he spoke to the boys leaving the School to start a new life outside School. I had the pleasure to work with John Bulkeley from 1964 to 1967.
Betty Ives
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OLD
BOYS' CRICKET |
Beautiful weather on Sunday 13th March greeted the 1st XI and Old Boys as they battled for the Wiburd Trophy. The 1st XI won the toss and fielded first. A good partnership from Luke Wood and Greg Radford set solid platform for The Old Boys. Robert McCreery, David McCreery, Ron Radford and Max Martin also chipped in with the bat to set a total of 200 runs.
The 1st XI tried valiantly to chase the 5 runs per wicket needed to win. Adrian Carey (26), Tyson Smith (13), Stewart Legge (31) and Sean Fogarty (12) all were amongst the runs, but they fell short and were all our 128 runs.
The day finished off with an afternoon tea and presentation of the trophy by Don Wiburd. The 1st XI also presented the trophies for the 2004/4 season with the major awards going to:
Best Batman - Adrian Carey (212 runs), Best Bowler - Trent Fardon (10 wickets), Most Improved - David Ducker and Most Valuable Player - Adrian Carey.
Mr Justine Adams (sportsmaster)
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THE
BLACKWATCH |
Commander David Hunter (1979) is the eldest son of John and Vicky Hunter of Bathurst. He is a former School Captain of The Scots School. The photo below shows Commander David Hunter, RAN, receiving the aware of the Conspicuous Service Cross from her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, AC, Governor of New South Wales, at a recent Investiture at Government House, Sydney.
The
citation for the award read: "For outstanding achievement as the
Fleet Executive Officer at Maritime Headquarters, Australia".
Alexander (Sandy)
Selby-Brown: Enrolled 1977 to 1982
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It is with regret that we advise all ex-students of the death of Alexander after losing his battle with cancer on 28th December 2002. He was survived by his wife, Kerry and his son, Flynn, born in 2000. Alexander was Prefect in 1982, House Captain of Kennel House and also was awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour. He graduated in Architecture from UTS in 1990. We extend our warmest sympathies to the Selby-Brown family. |
Richard Alan Dougan: Enrolled 1948 to 1957
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Richard is the Managing Director of Australian Strategic Planning, a Sydney based company he founded in 1988 which specialises in strategy, business and marketing planning, government policy and IT planning and consulting. After leaving university, Richard worked in the computer industry for 10 years before commencing a career in Management Consulting and later joined Wang Australia Limited where has was national Marketing Manager. He has written a number of papers and a book. Richard is married to Lesley and has one son. |
Brett Maxwell Hanting: Enrolled 1975 to 1976
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Brett lives in Victoria and was married in 1982, has three children and 4 grandchildren. Since leaving Scots, Brett worked in the Travel Industry as well as running his own business including car detailing, catering and car panel shop. He has been living on the land in various places in Victoria. |
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NEWS
FROM THE OLD BOYS & GIRLS ASSOCIATION |
2005 SYDNEY ROYAL
EASTER SHOW
At Scots, we always look forward to catching up with our ex-students. Enrolments and Promotions Officer, Marie-Louise Burton together with a team of supporting staff and Mrs Helen Nott (wife of Old Boys Assoc. President - Barry Nott) recently had the pleasure of meeting up with a number of Old Boys and/or parents of Old Boys, at the Royal Eater Show.
| Andrew Martin |
1974
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originally - Wallerawang | Jason Pattison |
1990
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from Goulbourn |
| Jonathon Martin |
1975
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Sean Pattison |
1991
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from Mudgee |
| Stuart Martin |
1977
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Andrew Loxton |
1979
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from Kurnell |
| Eric Miller |
1984
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from Byndeena | Bob Potter |
1968
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from Narwee |
| Roger Cantwell |
1975
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from San Souci | Scott Taylor |
19890
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from Blakehurst |
| Lee Oliver |
1969
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from Wamberal | Hugh Webb |
1982
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from Oberon |
| Steven Bennett |
1985
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from Rouse Hill | James Priestley |
1995
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from Quandialla |
| Jason Kennell |
1986
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from Curl Curl | Philip Dyball |
1988
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from Ryde |
| Stephen Ellison |
1997
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from Bondi | Rodger Barnier |
1990
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from Brisbane |
| Greg Wyld |
1983
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from Emu Plains |
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THE
CLASS OF 2000 REUNION |
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The
Scots School 2000 Reunion Photos (click here)
or click any of the thumbnails above to be taken to the photos page.
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