Organised Recreation for Boarding Students
Our Boarding students are connected to a broad network, which involves all the other boarding communities within the Perth area. This network provides a wide spectrum of activities that can involve specific year groups or multiple groups. These events get our boys into some of the attractions Perth has to offer and can provide them with a sense of belonging within our community and can break up that sense of being confined in the boarding environment over the weekend. It is also a great way for our boys to interact with girls and boys from other school in a social setting. The cost of these activities is kept to a minimum. Parents can access information about the coming term’s activities from the Boarding newsletter or calendar.
How does the Recreation Process work?
- The recreation activities are listed in the calendar a term in advance.
- Students can sign up for the recreation activity online through clicking on the activity they would like to attend.
- Sign up for any particular activity can occur at any time and registration for the event closes on the Wednesday prior to the weekend that the activity is due to occur.
- If a student can no longer attend that recreation activity then they have until the Wednesday afternoon to withdraw from the activity through the recreation calendar portal or they can notify the Recreation Officer through the recreation@scotch.wa.edu.au email address.
- For most of the activities we need to advise the host school on Thursday of the number of boys who are attending the activity on that weekend. If a student pulls out after Thursday, or is unable to attend for any reason, then unfortunately we will still need to charge for the event so as to cover our costs. If the College cancels the event, i.e. small numbers, then the student will not be charged.
- An activity may be cancelled due to weather conditions, low sign up numbers or if an incident occurs before or while at the recreation activity.
- There is an annual fee of $250 to cover the costs of Weekend Recreation
We believe that there is every opportunity for all boarding students to become happily involved in the community.
Community Sport/Interests
Boarding students have the opportunity to participate in community clubs and activities throughout the year. Generally, most of these opportunities exist through the joining of local sporting teams. Transport to and from training sessions and games is organised by a group of parents from each team and we believe, where possible, every boy should try and involve themselves in at least one community-based activity.
Expeditions/CampsDuring your son’s time at Scotch College he will be involved in a number of school camps. These include Outdoor Education Expeditions in Year 7, 8, 9 and Year 10 and there are also a number of music, art or sporting camps that become available depending on your son’s involvement in co-curricular activities.
Bibbulmun Track – Only available to boarding students at Scotch College
Each boarding student has the opportunity to participate in this challenge which normally occurs twice a year. It is compulsory for boys to participate in all walks up to the end of Year 10. After this point, the boys can then decide if they wish to continue with the remainder of the walk.
Support and equipment for the Bibbulmun Track is provided by the Outdoor Education Department.
Sport
Sport can play an important part in a boarding student’s life. Every boy is encouraged to participate in some form of organised activity to maintain physical fitness. From the range of activities there is generally something to suit everybody, from the teamwork of some of the more competitive games, to the enjoyment of participating in some of the recreational activities.
Music and Other Groups
There are over 15 musical bands at Scotch College. Each student is afforded the opportunity of a well-rounded education by participating in one of these groups. There is something for everybody, from the highly skilled to the complete novice. From time to time groups are taken to art exhibitions, live theatre, films and to areas which provide many recreational pursuits.
Within the Boarding community we have music practice rooms available and one of our Music staff opens the Middle School music rooms on a Tuesday and Thursday evening.