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Fairhaven: Scotch Education Outdoors

In 2023, Scotch College announced the purchase of Fairhaven, a 175-acre property near the picturesque coastal town of Mallacoota. Nestled on the border of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and with direct water access, Fairhaven will redefine outdoor education at Scotch in a way that’s truly world class.

The property is set to become the epicentre of Scotch College’s Outdoor Education Program, offering an immersive and transformational experience for Year 9 boys. While the project is in its early stages, our new facilities on the property will complement the natural surroundings and are hoped to become an integral part of the Mallacoota community.

The purchase of Fairhaven represents our desire to focus further on forming the character of our boys. At Fairhaven, boys will be challenged in the great outdoors, they will learn about farming and land management, conservation and sustainability, bushcraft, and a host of other new skills. Most importantly, they will be challenged to think about life, the type of man they wish to become, and how they might best utilise their many talents and gifts to serve others.

I look forward to the Scotch Family coming together in support of this exciting new opportunity for our boys.

Dr Scott Marsh, Scotch College Principal

From 2028, Year 9 students will participate in the compulsory Fairhaven Outdoor Education program for one Term. More information about the program and associated fees will be shared with future parents closer to the program commencement.

Through this page, the Scotch Family and wider community are invited to stay up to date on the Fairhaven project, as we work towards its official launch.