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2001, here we come!

A great programme has been developed to celebrate the Sesquicentenary of Scotch. It includes highlight events for the whole school and the wider Scotch family and significant functions for special interest groups.

An important aspect of the year will be our involvement with the wider community. Our plans include a Charity Walkathon in conjunction with the Torch Relay, a joint project with Melbourne Grammar to mark the Centenary of Federation with a gift of a sculpture highlighting the historic beginnings of Australian Rules Football, 150 hours of Social Service per week in Boroondara and assistance with the provision of Christmas hampers.

More news of each event will appear in future issues of Great Scot and, towards the end of 2000, we will publish a detailed handbook which will contain more information about each event and booking arrangements.

The outline programme which follows lists proposed dates. Some alterations to the programme or dates may be necessary as planning proceeds but in the meantime we would like to share our thinking with you.

Programme of 150th Anniversary Celebrations

June 16 2000

Club 150 Celebration Ball. Grand Hyatt

Sept/Oct 2000

Torch lighting ceremony. Torch lit at Leochel-Cushnie Church, Aberdeenshire,. This is the local church at James Forbes' birthplace.

October 2000

Torch ceremony - London Dinner. The torch will move from Scotland to the OSCA London dinner before being brought to Australia.

Feb 11 2001

Torch Dedication. The torch will be relit during a brief service, in the city and the following Sunday it will be relayed to Scotch.

Feb 18 2001

Torch Relay & Heritage Walk will commence at Scotch's original Spring Street site and finish at the school, after visiting the two other previous sites of the school. Following the walk there will be a open-air service and a picnic lunch.

Feb 26 2001

Special School Assembly - a 'back to school' opportunity. Held in Quadrangle. Visitors welcome. Followed by morning tea, master plan presentation and school tours. Presentation of new ties to school boys.

March 22 2001

Junior School Re-enactment Day. Junior School Boys will attempt to recreate the atmosphere of school life of the 1850s.

March 24 2001

Family Dinner. Marquee on Main Oval. A big event with entertainment.

April 7 - 28 2001

History Tour - 'In the Steps of Sir John Monash'. Tour to the Western Front and Gallipoli for students, teachers and other members of the Scotch Family.

April 7 2001

Highland Gathering. At Scotch, with national and international schools.

May 2001

Unveiling of Plaque. VIP to attend Senior School Assembly and unveil 150th Commemorative Plaque.

June 16 2001

Junior School Ball. All members of Scotch Family welcome.

July 2001

Unveiling of Football Sculpture. A sculpture commemorating the first recorded game of Australian Rules Football unveiled at the MCG, during Cordner-Eggleston match.

July 2001

Sir John Monash Lecture. Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University.

August 2001

History Of Scotch College in a dramatic form. A uniquely structured historical re-enactment.

August 31 2001

Foundation Day Concert. Special concert to be held at National Tennis Centre for parents, Old Boys and friends.

Oct 6 2001

OSCA Annual Dinner. At the Melbourne Function Centre

Oct 2001

Organ Recital. Inaugural recital on heritage pipe organ which is to be installed in the Memorial Hall.

Oct 11 2001

Tree planting. In the school grounds.

Oct 12 - 14 2001

Ken Field Art Exhibition. Memorial Hall.

Oct 13 2001

Family Day, Archives Display, Launch of Scotch History, Launch of Scotch Rose. At the school. A very special day with important activities, school sports and picnic facilities.

Oct 21 2001

Scotch Family Thanksgiving Service - Memorial Hall - Students, Staff, Parents, Old Boys.

Nov 16 2001

Cadet Tattoo & Retreat Ceremony. Main Oval

Decr 7 2001

Sesquicentenary Luncheon Special. OSCA monthly luncheon to welcome 2001 School Leavers and to mark the end of the Sesquicentenary Year.

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