From our patron
It is a sincere privilege as the Headmaster of Scotch to hold the dual honour of being the Patron of the Old Scotch Collegians. It is so important in life to remember that we are but stewards of the organisations for which we work, and the organisations which we serve.
As the Patron of the OSC, my role is to ensure that we never lose sight of our heritage and find every opportunity to acknowledge and thank the men and women, who, through their passion and commitment, have made Scotch the world class college and community it is today.
When our boys graduate after Year 12, they join a community for life, the OSC. As our boys journey through their schooling years, we must ensure they have opportunities to reflect about our fore fathers, acknowledge the contributions of the 15,000 OSC's who have gone before them and appreciate that they have responsibility for ensuring that the OSC remains a strong, vibrant and integral part of the Scotch community both today and for many years to come.
Dr Alec O'Connell
Headmaster
Life membership
The Old Scotch Collegians Association WA (Inc.) is pleased to welcome members to our extended clan either as Full or Associate Members.*
The OSCs represent a large and dynamic force within the Scotch College community and you will be an 'Old Scotch Boy' for many years longer than you will have been a student.
Our association takes pride in creating and maintaining deep ties between students, Old Boys, and the entire College community. We firmly believe that these relationships are forged and the benefits felt, from the first day a boy commences school.
The Scotch College Council has endorsed OSC becoming an entry point membership-based organisation. The collection point of membership fees for new students are paid upon entry to Scotch College, and invoiced alongside enrolment fees as a percentage of the endowment figure. Currently enrolled students will continue to receive an invoice for OSC life membership alongside their final tuition invoice.
*Associate Members are friends of the Old Scotch Collegians that can join our association and participate as social members with all the same benefits of an Old Scotch Collegian with the exception of voting rights and the right to sit on the Committee of The Old Scotch Collegians WA (Inc).
Associate Members can be drawn from academic or non-academic staff alike or from any part of the Scotch College community. Please contact the OSC Office on +61 8 9383 6849 for further details.
OSC Committee
President: Aaron McDonald (2001)
Vice-President: Alex Aberle-Leeming (2008)
Treasurer: Lach Hay-Hendry (1995)
Secretary: Jeremy Walden (1991)
Committee Members
Richard Gardner (2000)
James Hindle (1985)
Peter Plaisted (1963)
Alan Murray (1981): College Council Representative
Cameron Alder (1998): College Council Representative
Ex-Officio
Immediate Past President: Michael Silbert (1979)
2020 Captain of School: Charlie Bevan (2020)
2021 Captain of School: Josh Ledger (2021)
2022 Captain of School: Banjo Harold (2022)
Patron: Dr Alec O'Connell, Headmaster
Chief Financial Officer: Ian Anthony
Manager of Alumni & Events: Nadia Sierakowski
OSC Chapters
With Old Scotch Collegians residing in many cities and countries around the world, our efforts to keep Old Boys engaged with one another and the college extend far and wide. As an alumnus, your connection with the College continues beyond graduation and the College is keen to keep in contact with all past students.
Led by volunteers, OSC alumni chapters operate as organised groups based on a shared location, with the objective of keeping, and growing, the social and professional networks forged as a student of Scotch College.
We currently have 8 active chapters around the world, and we encourage you to reach out to one of the below Chapter Leads should you wish to be involved.
Chapter Heads
Adelaide: Tom Wallace (2009)
Brisbane: Jamie Grieve (2001)
Canberra: Bob Howie (1964) and Rafe Harrison-Murray (2018)
Melbourne: Mark Brayshaw (1983)
Sydney: Zac Langsford (2012)
Kuala Lumpur: Christopher Sim (2003)
London: Josh Castle (2011)
Singapore: Alistair Sim (2005)
Societies and clubs
OSC societies and clubs connect past students to a range of areas throughout the school.
The Goland Club
The Goland Club supports Rowing at Scotch College. Membership is open to past Rowing students and those who have supported Scotch Rowing.
Support is provided through:
- An annual appeal to fund the purchase of new equipment
- Recruitment of coaches and maintenance assistants
- Social functions to link past and current Scotch rowers and their families
- The annual Goland Club dinner
For more information, please contact Secretary of the Goland Club Alex Forrest (1989) at acforro@gmail.com or 0411 148 142.
Supporting Scotch College
OSC provides support for the College in many ways.
Employment and vocational advice
Please let us know if you are interested in providing work experience or mentorship for students or OSC interested in your field.
Financial support
Scotch College is enjoying one of the most vibrant and progressive periods in its rich history. The School is currently undergoing major building developments and the implementation of innovative classroom practices.
For over 100 years, OSC members have been very generous in their philanthropic contribution to the school. Please consider giving your support through:
- Scholarships and bursary donations
- Making a bequest
- Capital gifts
Opportunities and ideas
Please contact the Development Office on +61 8 9384 6849 if you recognise opportunities or initiatives that may benefit the school.
These may be related to advances in teaching and learning, development of facilities or prudential but promising investments.
WA Gardner Bursary
Bursaries from the WA Gardner Bequest were set up to support the enrolment of sons and grandsons of Old Scotch Collegians and cover the whole or part of tuition of students who would otherwise be unable to attend.
A former member of the teaching staff, WA Gardner made a bequest in 1968 to establish the fund.
To obtain an application form, please contact the Chief Financial Officer's Personal Assistant, Scotch College, PO Box 223, Claremont, WA 6910 or email bernadette.boisen@scotch.wa.edu.au.
PC Anderson Scholarship
The OSC began awarding the PC Anderson Scholarship annually in 1955 to a Year 11 student who is the son or grandson of an Old Scotch Collegian.
The Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic ability and performance, leadership abilities and aspirations, interest and success in PSA sports and involvement and success in a broad range of co-curricular pursuits.
The Scholarship covers the student's final two years of schooling and the fees for the successful recipients are adjusted accordingly.
Notable alumni
Academia, Science and Technology
- John Inverarity (OSC 1961): Past Test Cricketer; Headmaster; Selector, Cricket Australia
- Dr Robert Paton: First vascular surgeon in Western Australia; pioneer of vascular surgery
Arts and Media
- David Raines
- Cameron Hay
- Gareth McGrillen
- Rob Swire
- Toby Schmitz
- Matt Parkinson
Sports
- Drew Banfield
- Jamie Beadsworth
- Mal Brown
- Peter Evans
- Mark Gale
- Terry Gale
Politics and Law
- Peter Collier
- Roger Cook
- Hon. John McKechnie
- Noel Crichton-Browne
- John Dawkins
- James Edelman
- Geoffrey Kennedy
- David Sadleir
