Mr Eric Bernard commenced his position as Headmaster of the Scots School at the beginning of Term 3 2004 and is a committed educator of considerable experience. After completing his initial teacher training in Armidale he was appointed to teach Mathematics at Balmain High School in 1976. He has studied part-time at Macquarie University, University of New England and Sydney University. He holds a number of academic qualifications: B. Ed (UNE); Dip Teaching (Armidale); Graduate Diploma Educational Studies (Sydney CAE). He has held senior positions at Knox Grammar School (1997) and at St Andrew's Cathedral School as Director of Studies and Head of Mathematics and Computing (1980-1991).

A keen soccer coach and an active churchgoer, Eric Bernard enjoys recreational sailing and as a family man, has four children with his wife, Cheryl. Three of his children have finished secondary school while the youngest attends The Scots School in Year 11.

The Scots School, according to Eric, offers an impressive range of subject selections and extracurricular activities. He believes Scots to be an established school with traditional Christian values and a strong foundation. Continuing to improve academic results, attracting students who will contribute to these goals, providing the best girls and boys educational programs and expanding sporting cultures for both boys and girls, are the major aims and new challenges that Mr Bernard is looking forward to in 2005.

It is important to consider the needs and learning styles required for each child while working with teachers and staff to ensure that effective communication between everyone is achieved.

2005 STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM

REFURBISHMENT OF KENNEL HOUSE

Main dormitory of Kennel House (from left) Jock McLeod, Hugh Nott (son of Barry Nott 1968)

OLD BOY BACK AT SCOTS

We were very pleased to meet up again with Ross Andrews (Old boy - enrolled at Scots - 1971 to 1974). Ross, together with his wife and children, Sam and Brooke (twins), are moving to Bathurst at the end of the year. Sam and Brooke will be enrolled in Year 3 at Scots in 2005.

Ross and Tracey were married in 1982 and have been living in French's Forest for 10 years. The family owns a national merchandising and distribution business in Brookvale and Ross plans to run the business from Bathurst, working 3 days a week in Sydney. Ross said, "we are delighted to be able to send our children to a school that I enjoyed and respected as a child, and we are so looking forward to our move to Bathurst".

THE BLACKWATCH

Allan Blatch (2000) is currently working with Movie Network and is also studying communications at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst. In his spare time he is planning to organise the Class of 2000 Five Year Reunion. We recently received information about Allan's successes with Movie Network:

Another Award for Movie Network

Movie Network is proud to congratulate Junion Producer Allan Blatch for taking out the Showtime Rocket Award at this years Promax & BDA Conference (Australia and New Zealand), held in Sydney on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September 2004.

The highly regarded award recognises the outstanding work of a Promo Producer with less that two years experience in the broadcast industry. Allan was awarded a Gold Promax Muse, as well as a trip to the 2005 Promax & BDA Conference in New York, and a Sony mini DVD camera.

Originally employed at Movie Network as a programming assistant, Allan has accelerated through the ranks and is relishing his current role as Junior Producer. "Allan has always shown great motivation and enthusiasm in everything he does" said Movie Network Creative Director, Stacey Conomos. "He possesses a rare passion and creativity, which is evident in the high standard of work he produces".

Movie Network CEO Tony Forrest added that "Allan is just one example of the young crop of talent, currently working their way up in the Movie Network Creative Department. Movie Network is committed to the continual training and internal promotion of its staff".

In addition to picking up the Rocket Award, Allan was further recognised when he won a Silver Promax for Best Copy/Script Writing. It is safe to say that the "sky is the limit" for 22 year old Allan.

Shane Anthony Edwards: Class of 83. Enrolled 1978 to 1983

Shane graduated from Woollongong University in December 2002 with a Masters of Information and Communication Technology (Distinction) and has been working in the IT industry since 1987. Shane is married to Judy and they have two children, Andrew (1997) and Caroline (1999). Shane is currently the Project Manager for SOLCORP, a computer software company. He regularly travels to Tokyo and has worked in Europe, Asia , North and South America. Shane's interests include rugby, travel and occasional gourmet!

David John Mitchell: Class of 1961. Enrolled 1953 to 1960

David is the son of Alan Mitchell (past Headmaster). He is employed by Comsuper (Aust. Govt Superannuation) for 15 years while living in Canberra. He has three children with the eldest living in Brisbane, married with a two year old son. The second daughter (20 years old) lives in Canberra studying at the School of Music (ANU). Tragically, David's seventeen year old son died of head injuries in 2003. Interests include model railways and photographing trains, both video and stills. David's last visit to Scots was in 1996 when he attended a 50 year reunion.

Adam Troy Charlesworth: Class of 2001. Enrolled 1996 to 1999

After Adam left Scots in 1999, he was accepted to Tocal Agricultural College at Petterow which he thoroughly enjoyed. On graduation, Adam became a jackaroo on a property at Malaley and is now a trainee at Swanes Nursery at Dural (Sydney). He also works on a casual basis with his brother-in-law who is a camel trainer and breeder. During the last bushfires, Adam's family lost property therefore Adam is doing the fencing and tree clearing while helping his parents show horses.

Stephen Gell: Class of 1970. Enrolled 1967 to 1970

Steve has lived in East Gresford since 1978. He is married to Jenny and has four daughters. Steve grows cattle and grapes and has been lecturing in grape and wine production since 1994 at the Hunter Institute. He recently caught up with Graham Burgess, Warick Eaton and John Chessel (1970) at a reunion in Sydney (Rugby Club).

NEWS FROM THE OLD BOYS & GIRLS ASSOCIATION

Annual General Meeting A small group of Old Boys gathered at the School on Saturday, 18th September for the Annual General Meeting of the Association. It was an historic meeting with the Association resolving to change the name of the organization to The Scots School Old Boys and Girls Association. This change was introduced to recognize the School's change to a co-educational student body.

The Association will now complete the requirements to alter the Constitution to make the name change official. President, Barry Nott (Class of 1968) and Secretary, David Barker ( Class of 1980 ) re-elected to their positions with David Roggiero elected as the Vice President. The Bursar's Office will act as Treasurer until a volunteer is found to fill the position.

Life Membership Conferred on Betty Ives The Association also resolved to invite Mrs Betty Ives to become an Honorary Life Member of the Association. Mrs Ives is only the 6th Life Member and first female to be so honoured. Mrs Ives is well known to many Old Boys from her many years of service as the Headmaster's Secretary and for her support of the Association. Chris Sinclair (Class of 1972), Mrs Ives, Peter Dawson (Class of 1972) at the AGM

Membership Fees
The Annual General Meeting also resolved to change the membership fee structure. Life Membership will be changed to $120 with a discount price of $100 to leaving students who sign up prior to their Valedictory Dinner. The Association will no longer offer Annual Membership after 2004 due to difficulties in keeping up to date records of addresses. Paid up Annual Memberships of 2 years or more will be converted to Life Membership from 2005.

The Association recently welcomed 11 new members of the Association from the Year of 2004. The parents of the students were mailed earlier in the year with an invitation to purchase gift membership for their child. The Association with the kind assistance of the Bursar's office will write to students of recent years with an offer of Life Membership as this has in abeyance for some time.

Association welcomes new Headmaster
The President of the Association, Barry Nott (Class of 1968) and Secretary, David Barker (Class of 1980) recently met with the School's new Headmaster, Mr Eric Bernard and welcomed him to Scots. The Headmaster also offered his support to the Association in its endeavours. The Executive also met with the Bursar, Mr Noel Eveleigh, to discuss co-operation between the School and the Association. New initiatives were discussed as well as reinstituting the practises that have slipped in recent years. As part of its aim of assisting the School, The Association will soon be looking for a new project for the coming year. News of this will be on the website once its details have been finalised.

Term 4 Meeting and General Reunion
The Term 4 Meeting & General Reunion will be held at Olims Hotel Canberra on Saturday, 20th of November from 1pm in the Garden Room. All Old Boys & Girls are invited to meet the Association officers, to hear what the Association has been doing and to meet other former students from the region. We especially invite Old Boys & Girls from Canberra and Southern NSW.

If you have any school days photos or memorabilia that may be of interest to other Old Boys & Girls please bring them along. Families are welcome. Tea and Coffee will be provided. The Hotel's bistro and bar will be open for lunch and drinks. Please email the Secretary at secretary@tssoba.org or call 0403 077 410 to let us know if you are attending and how many guests you will be bringing along. If you know of other Old Boys or Girls who may be interested in this event then please pass these details to them.

Accommodation is available at the Hotel if you are from outside Canberra. Let them know you are attending the function if you choose to book there.

RSVP 17th November, 2004
Olims Hotel Canberra
Corner Ainslie & Limestone Avenues Braddon,
Canberra, ACT, 2612

THE BLACK WATCH SPECIAL

The Scots School Photos of 1950-1952

Scots was delighted to receive a letter from Tony (Francis) Goninan recently. Tony is an Old Boy and was enrolled at Scots from 1950-1952. He enclosed some very historic photographs of Scots taken in the early 1950s which we are sure many people will appreciate.

Tony Goninan with his dog - BEN on Anzac Day 2003

First XV at The Scots School in 1952

Mr Bulkeley in 1952 outside "The Kennel". Alan and Barrier Napier are in the doorway

This is a photo of the newly completed classrooms taken in July 1952

New dormitory block was built onto the headmaster's house in 1952

Don Mills is photographed in 1952 on the only tennis court at Scots. The dining room is in the background	Headmaster's newly built house in 1950. This house was built for Mr McLucas

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