Family Day 2024

Design & Technology 

James Forbes Academy, 9.00am – 4.00pm
See some of our Design & Technology students’ innovative works on display in the David Yu Family Foyer of the James Forbes Academy.

Short Films Exhibition

Fraser Smith Theatre (Lithgow Building), 9.00am – 4.00pm

Come along and watch some of our Media Studies students’ short films, playing throughout the day in the Fraser Smith Theatre. Media studies at Scotch provides boys with the opportunity to produce audio-visual media such as film and animation, print-based media such as magazines and photography, and interactive digital media including computer games and social media.

Senior School Art Exhibition

Lithgow Centre Atrium, 9.00am – 4.00pm

A visit to the Family Day Art Display is a must – see student artworks from all Art and Visual Communication Design classes, including VCE artworks. Our Artist-in-Residence Louis Howcroft will be demonstrating the making of his recycled fashion artworks. The kids can join in and make an artwork with him to take home!

Scotch College Archives & Museum

Tolson Centre (2 Morrison St), 9.30am – 4.00pm

Stop by the Scotch College Museum and Archives to delve into the history of our beloved school! See the fascinating and informative museum display. Archivist Mr Paul Mishura will be on hand to answer your questions about Scotch’s history, and to help you with any queries about family members who have attended Scotch over the school’s 173 year history.

Littlejohn Chapel

Littlejohn Chapel (Site 25), 9.00am – 2.00pm

The Scotch College Chaplains and members of the Prayer Support Group warmly invite all members of the community to stop by the Littlejohn Chapel and say hello!

Scotch College Merchandise Foundation

Main Oval

The full range of Scotch merchandise is available to purchase at the Scotch Foundation stall, with all proceeds going to the Foundation’s First Nations Program.

1858 Club Activities

Melville Oval/Memorial Hall

Bring the kids to the footy stand to have a go at the always popular handball game or join in the ‘Longest Kick’ competition. Fun prizes are up for grabs!

Cardinal Club Stall

Lithgow Centre Entrance

Learn more about rowing at Scotch and take part in the ergo competition – great prizes to be won!

Library Auxiliary Second-Hand Book Stall

Memorial Hall

Wonderful books at great prices, including fiction and non-fiction, children’s books, cookbooks, hobbies books and many other genres. All proceeds will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Snowsports & Koomerang Ski Club

Memorial Hall

Come along and find out more about Snowsports at Scotch, and all the fabulous opportunities available with the Koomerang Ski Club.

Old Scotch Athletics Club

Memorial Hall

Come along and learn more about the Old Scotch Athletics Club and how boys and families can get involved.

Scrum Club Activities

Memorial Hall/Rugby Oval

Learn more about the fabulous rugby community at Scotch, and find out more about getting involved. Ruby parents will be on hand to discuss all things rugby! Enjoy games of Touch Rugby and tackle bag practice on the Rugby Oval.

Download the Junior School Athletics Records

Junior School Flyer

The Junior School Flyer begins the day at 8.00am where the top two boys in each year level (3 to 6) compete in a handicapped 100m race.

Prep, Year 1, Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Download the Senior School Athletics Records

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

1.35pm Ewen MacDonald Memorial 800m Handicap

Conducted by the Old Scotch Athletics Club, and open to its members and any Old Scotch Collegian, this race has been held annually since 1975 with the exception of a washout in1992. Now named in memory of Ewen Macdonald, a Scotch and Old Scotch athlete, this race is a real test for competitors of all ages.

1.45pm Scotch Quarter – Invitational 400m

Designed to attract our very best athletes, the Scotch Quarter is a handicap event over 400 metres. It is a test of speed and endurance as the scratch marker attempts to chase down the pack. The action heats up in the final straight as boys battle both mental and physical fatigue for their chance for glory.

1.55pm Scotch Flyer – Invitational 100m

The Scotch Flyer is the feature event of Family Day. Introduced by Don Davenport in the 1990s, this race stops the school and finishes with a customary photo finish. It is a handicap event and allows boys of different age groups to compete against each other.

Parking is limited on Family Day, and the best parking availability is along Glenferrie Road. The Monash Drive gates will be closed to vehicles, however they will be open for pedestrian access.

Other parking options include:

• Boatshed gravel parking 
• Roadside parking along Morrison Street
• Staff carpark on Morrison Street
• Parking in surrounding streets (restrictions apply)
• Junior School Oval via Gate 4 (near the corner of Fordholm and Callantina Roads)

Some clubs and auxiliaries are still seeking volunteers to support their stalls and activities. If you have not yet signed up, please use the links below where sign up forms are still open. Thank you for your support.

Junior School Parents Association Cake Stall

Junior School Parents Association Coffee Cart

Music Auxiliary (selling Devonshire tea, bubble tea, scones with jam & cream)

SPA Coffee Cart

Please note, all volunteers are required to have a Working With Children Check (WWCC). These can take up to four weeks, so if you do not have yours yet, please apply now: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check

The clubs and auxiliaries will contact volunteers directly to confirm arrangements. If you require any further information, please email events@scotch.vic.edu.au

Vehicle Access for Volunteers & Stall Holders on Family Day

Vehicle access for dropping off goods and supplies for parent Family Day organisers is permitted from 6.30am until 7.30am only

• All vehicles must exit the grounds by 7.30am
• Speed limit is 5km/hr (slow walking pace)
• All stall holders dropping off supplies must use Boom Gate 1, Morrison Street, near the Cardinal Pavilion for vehicular access. Follow the paved road through gate 1, following the blue line towards the main oval towards the green grandstand, Scotch Staff will be on hand to direct you.
• Vehicle access into Scotch College is available only to vehicles dropping off equipment/supplies. No vehicles are to remain onsite on Family Day.
• No vehicle access is permitted beyond the Green grandstand. Hand deliveries only.

Auxiliaries Selling Food on Family Day

Auxiliaries selling food on Family Day must have a dedicated Food Handling Supervisor at the stall throughout the day. The Food Handling Supervisor must be present for the entire duration of your stall – this may be either the same person or may change throughout the day. To become a Food Handling Supervisor, please complete the Food Safety Training. Certificates should be emailed to events@scotch.vic.edu.au once the training has been completed. Thank you to all Food Handling Supervisors for completing the training as soon as possible.

All auxiliaries selling or supplying food must also complete the Food Safety Allergen Matrix by Monday 2 September. For further information, please email events@scotch.vic.edu.au