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For other uses, see Scots College (disambiguation). The Scots School Albury is an independent, K-12, Uniting Church, co-educational, day and boarding School, located in Albury, New South Wales, Australia. It draws students from the local area and other parts of Australia. The current principal of Scots is Mrs Heather Norton. The School's history reaches back almost 143 years, to the establishment in 1866 of Albury Grammar School, the first independent co-educational school in the Albury area. In 1972 the Albury Grammar School was merged with Woodstock Presbyterian Girls School, assuming the new identity of The Scots School Albury. Contents 1 Curriculum 1.1 Years 7 & 8 Curriculum 1.2 Years 9 & 10 Curriculum 1.3 Years 11 & 12 Curriculum 1.4 Vocational Courses 1.5 Learning Support 1.6 Careers Counselling 2 Technology 2.1 Overview / Philosophy 2.2 ICT Facilities for Students 2.3 Software 2.4 Multimedia Facilities 2.5 Internet & Email Use 3 Performing Arts 3.1 Music 3.1.1 Instrumental and Orchestral Music 3.1.2 Private Music Lessons 3.1.3 The Scots School Pipe Band 3.1.4 Choral Music 3.2 Dramatic Arts 3.2.1 Musical Theatre 3.2.2 Drama Productions 3.2.3 Year 9 Production 3.3 Dance 4 Sport 4.1 Sporting Facilities 5 Notable alumni 6 See also 7 References 8 External links // Curriculum The curriculum at The Scots School Albury complies with the guidelines of the NSW Board of Studies Curriculum. Year 10 students sit for their School Certificate whilst Year 12 students sit for the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Years 7 & 8 Curriculum The Stage 4 curriculum includes the core subjects of: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, French and Japanese. All students study for 1 hour per cycle Christianity, Religion and Values Education. In Year 7 students are introduced to the intelligent and critical use of different research facilities and communication tools through the Library. Geography is added to the curriculum in Year 8. Students also study Music, Visual Arts and Technology. Years 9 & 10 Curriculum In Stage 5 students study the core areas (excluding French and Japanese). In addition, three elective subjects are selected from: Agricultural Technology Commerce Design and Technology Drama Food Technology French Graphics Technology Industrial Technology Information and Software Technology Japanese Music Physical and Sports Studies Visual Arts Students sit for the School Certificate examinations in Term 4 of Year 10. Years 11 & 12 Curriculum Stage 6 of the curriculum is divided into two years: The Preliminary Course (Year 11/Terms 1, 2 & 3) The H.S.C. Course (Year 11 Term 4) & (Year 12/Terms 1, 2, & 3) An extensive range of subjects are offered to students sitting for the Higher School Certificate including: Agriculture Ancient History HSC History Extension Biology Business Studies Chemistry Design & Technology Drama Economics English Advanced English Extension 1 HSC English Extension 2 English Fundamentals (Year 11 only) English Standard French – Continuers HSC French Extension Geography Japanese – Continuers HSC Japanese Extension Legal Studies Mathematics General Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1 HSC Mathematics Extension 2 Modern History Music 1 Music 2 HSC Music Extension PDHPE Physics Software Design & Development Visual Arts Vocational Courses As part of the Higher School Certificate The Scots School Albury offers Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses as part of the Preliminary and Higher School Certificate programmes. These courses allow students to have valuable experience whilst gaining nationally recognised qualifications in a particular area of industry. Students may use two units of a VET course towards their ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) and subsequent entry to University or, may choose to use their qualifications to pursue a valuable apprenticeship within a trade. During 2009 our students will be able to study: Hospitality in Years 11 and 12 Construction (General) in the Preliminary Course (Year 11) Metal and Engineering in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) Course. Alternatively our students may study at a local TAFE in a TVET programme that is not offered at Scots. These courses fall into 2 categories Framework (F) and Non-Framework (NF) and include - Automotive (F), Aviation Operations (NF) studied at Temora TAFE - block delivery during school holidays, Media (NF), Children’s Services (NF) and Business Services (F). Non-Framework courses count towards Preliminary or HSC units but this group cannot count in the calculation of the ATAR because they do not have an externally set examination. Learning Support At Scots we cater for the individual interests and expertise of our students through the wide range of elective and extension courses available, and by differentiated instruction and tasks within the classroom. Learning Support activities cater for and support students with special needs, offering both remedial and extension programmes. Careers Counselling Students in Years 10-12 receive career advice, support, and academic counselling on a regular basis. In addition, Year 10 students complete a session of work experience and are given individual assistance when selecting their subjects for Years 11 and 12. This assistance provides students with the support and information needed to make wise and informed decisions about their future. A curriculum booklet is available by contacting the School. Technology Overview / Philosophy Scots supports the use of information and communication technologies to enhance the educational experience of our students. Development of computing facilities within the school is always undertaken with the educational value to students as the main focus. ICT Facilities for Students The school supports three specialist computer rooms – two located in the Information Technology area and one in the Primary Woodstock wing. The Senior Library has computers and laptops available for student use. A wireless network operates throughout the school. There are a number of mini labs in various departments. Students in Years 5-12 have individual logins giving access to internet, email and a personal folder on the school network to which they may save school work files. The School Intranet enables teachers to provide class resources such as homework, assignments, and assessment tasks for students to access via the web. Students in Year 4 and below use class logins for access to network resources. All internet access is supervised. Software Students have access to Microsoft Office Product Suite across the network and subject specific software in several areas of the school. Multimedia Facilities John Edwards Theatre has a full theatre projection system. The science building has a C-bus control audio visual system. All departments have access to data projectors, digital video and still cameras and speaker systems. Internet & Email Use Internet is available throughout the school network but only for school-related purposes. Each student has a school-based email address that can be used for sending work files to and from school. This means they can log on to their school email at school, home, and elsewhere. Use of external mail services such as Hotmail is banned. Students are encouraged to use a thumb drive to transfer large files and when email is not possible. Students and their families receive and sign an Internet and Email Agreement outlining permissible use of both these facilities. This agreement outlines how students can access their school email from home. Without a signed agreement the school is unable to supply internet/email facilities to a student. Performing Arts Music Instrumental and Orchestral Music The Junior and Senior Orchestras provide a stimulating environment in which to develop the ensemble experience of young musicians, regardless of their level of expertise. Smaller student ensembles in the form of The Concert Band and Jazz Gang provide the students with additional opportunities to further development individual skills and styles. Private Music Lessons A range of tutors, many of whom are staff from the Murray Conservatorium of Music, are available to provide additional private lessons on campus both during and after school hours. All teachers are qualified and experienced performers who bring a wealth of knowledge to their craft. Lessons currently available include: Bagpipes, bass guitar, bassoon, cello, clarinet, drums, electric organ, flute, guitar, horn, keyboard, musicianship, oboe, piano, piccolo, pipe organ, recorder, saxophone, theory, trombone, trumpet, tuba, violin, viola, voice. The Scots School Pipe Band The Pipe Band holds a special place in the musical life of the School, where it leads many of the formal ceremonies held on campus throughout the year. Members of the band are recruited from both primary and secondary levels. The calibre of the band places it in strong demand within the local community. Choral Music The Scots School choirs provide students with a variety of opportunities to perform choral music from a repertoire of sacred, modern and traditional pieces. The current choirs on campus include Cantabile, Dynamix, Barbershop, Adelines, Chorale and Open Choir. Dramatic Arts Musical Theatre The Scots School is at the forefront of musical theatrical productions in the region. Each year the school presents a major production which often has casts up to and over 100 senior students. Past productions have included Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamcoat (1999), The Little Shop of Horrors (2000), Les Miserables (2001), Godspell (2002), The Pajama Game (2003), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (2004), Grease (2005), The Wiz (2006), Sweet Charity (2007), South Pacific (2008) and 42nd Street (2009). These shows afford all students (regardless of their level of skill) with the opportunity to participate, whilst the lead roles provide opportunities for our strongest singers, actors and dancers to further showcase their skills. As a mark of the success that these experiences provide, a number of past students have continued on to study musical theatre and drama at tertiary levels, some attaining performance on the national and international stage. Drama Productions Drama is an elective academic subject from Year 9 to HSC level. All drama classes are involved in public performances as part of their course. Classes have performed well-known plays such as The Property of the Clan, The Small Poppies, Beaches-A Theatrical Fantasia, The Diaries of Adam and Eve and Year 9 Are Animals. Some plays have been specially written for the classes, who also successfully participate in local theatre festivals. Performance of group devised pieces are a feature of the NSW curriculum and are a part of each year's program. Students also have the opportunity to audition for roles in plays drawn from the traditional and contemporary repertoire as part of the School's extra curricular program, regardless of their level of involvement in curriculum drama. Past productions have included Rhinoceros (2009), The Taming of the Shrew (2008), The Real Inspector Hound (2007), Cosi (2006), Kid Stakes (2005), The Crucible (2004) and Mother Courage (2003). There are additional opportunities for the students to be involved in the mechanics of production - make-up, lighting, costume, set construction and stage management, also play an integral role in the entire performance experience. Year 9 Production The well established Year 9 Musical Production is presented over two performancea during Term 2 at Scots. The aim of the production is to collectively draw all students (regardless of their abilities) into a combined creative endeavour, requiring a disciplined teamwork approach for success. Because of its compulsory nature, involvement in the production ensures all students become actively engaged in a huge learning curve, with many discovering talents that would have otherwise remained hidden. It is a vital part of the process of creating confident, creative individuals and builds useful skills for the senior drama and musical productions. Dance The Scots School Albury provides a range of dance and movement classes for students both during and after school. The classes cater for beginners to advanced and incorporate styles such as classical ballet, jazz, musical theatre, funk, contemporary, neo-classical and tap. Dance is also an integral component of the PDHPE syllabus and vital to the success of the four major musical theatre productions held annually on campus for students in years K-12. Sport Sport adds an important dimension to school life at Scots. All students are encouraged to play at least one sport. Playing in a School team, in School colours, is an important way of bonding and contributing to the School community. The total Scots sports experience is designed to help students grow into all-round participants and achievers, through their involvement in a nurturing sporting community. All our students are encouraged to participate in the annual swimming, athletics and cross country Inter-House competitions. This high level of participation enables Scots to field strong representation from these areas of sport in the inter-school B.I.S.S.A. (Border Independent Schools Sports Association) and I.C.C.E.S. (Independent Country Co-Educational Schools) events. Softball, netball and basketball are available to girls at all age levels, whilst boys have opportunities to compete in AFL football and cricket teams. Hockey is one of the most popular winter sports at Scots and is available to both girls and boys. This diverse offering enables Scots teams to be well represented in strong local community competitions. The School competes across all grade ranges in local Association matches, with opportunities available for interested students as they develop expertise and confidence to learn the finer points of umpiring. The School also has one of the largest clubs in the local tennis competition, where players can participate regardless of their degree of skill or experience. Badminton, Primary Soccer and Touch Football provide further opportunities and add variety to our already extensive sporting curriculum. A strong team spirit is evident throughout these sporting streams, with the more senior players keen to assist the junior competitors. In all of these activities, staff, assisted by members of the parent body and senior students, undertake the responsibility of providing leadership and coaching to the many Scots teams, supporting the rich sporting diversity of our School. At Scots, playing together adds another dimension to learning together! Sporting Facilities The Wilson Oval at Scots is one of the most striking playing fields in the area, and provides a picturesque backdrop for the cricket matches that take place there each summer. A short walk away on Gillespie Oval, the more physical game of Australian Rules football involves participants and supporters alike during winter. In addition to these ovals which host a myriad of additional general sporting activities throughout the year, Scots also has a range of all-weather playing surfaces which are used for netball, hockey, tennis and softball. There is also an outdoor swimming pool which is used extensively during the summer months, and plans are underway for the establishment of an exciting new Indoor Sports Centre at the School. Notable alumni Peter Charley - Walkley-award winning Executive Producer of SBS-Television's Dateline program. Lisa Mitchell - Singer-songwriter and former Australian Idol competitor. Alan R McArthur - Managing Partner of Dibbs Abbott Stillman Lawyers (Sydney); Former Managing Partner of Sydney Minter Ellison; Former Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Grierson; Former Managing Partner of Finlaysons; MacPhillamy Cummins & Gibson[1] See also List of Non-Government schools in New South Wales List of boarding schools References ^ Suzannah Pearce, ed (2006-11-17). "McARTHUR Alan R". Who's Who in Australia Live!. North Melbourne, Vic: Crown Content Pty Ltd.  External links The Scots School website v · d · eUniting Church in Australia Schools Acacia College • Annesley College • Aitken College • Ballarat and Clarendon College • Billanook College • Brisbane Boys' College • Calvary Christian College • Clayfield College • Forest Lake College • Haileybury • Kormilda College • Kingswood College (Box Hill) • Kinross Wolaroi School • Knox Grammar School • Mary McConnel School • Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne • Methodist Ladies' College, Perth • MLC School • Moreton Bay Boys College • Moreton Bay College • Newington College • Pedare Christian College • Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School • Penrhos College • Presbyterian Ladies' College, Perth • Prince Alfred College • Pymble Ladies' College • Ravenswood School for Girls • Scotch College, Adelaide • Scotch College, Perth • Scotch Oakburn College • Seymour College • Somerville House • St. Philip's College • The Lakes College • The Scots PGC College • The Scots School Albury • The Springfield College • The Geelong College • Wesley College, Melbourne • Wesley College, Perth • Westminster School, Adelaide Coordinates: 36°4′19.25″S 146°55′36.93″E / 36.0720139°S 146.926925°E / -36.0720139; 146.926925 This article related to an Australian school is a stub. 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