Fiona McAuliffe, Head of Maths 

I have always had an attraction to numbers, patterns…..mathematics, so a career in maths was inevitable. Working with young people in this area is refreshing as each student brings their own unique perspective and interpretation of concepts. They keep it alive and new! Read more

Antony Hubmayer, Head of Performing Arts

In the broadest educational sense the most enjoyable aspect of being a teacher is the interaction and dialogue with students and colleagues. Within music education, it is the excitement of assisting others to develop their musical voice and expression, and helping them achieve higher standards than they ever could have expected. Moreover teaching high quality music repertoire in an instructional way and working with large groups such as Choirs and Bands is rewarding. Read more

Robyn Thomas, Head of LOTE (Languages other than English)

I spent a year in Japan as a Rotary exchange student during high school, where I became quite fluent in Japanese and developed an appreciation of other cultures. I then studied Japanese at university, with the view to teaching for a few years. I’m still at it 26 years later because I simply love my job! This is my seventh year at Scotch and I previously taught at Stuart High School (Whyalla), Brighton High School, Hallett Cove School and Mt Gambier High School. Read More

Richard Bell, Head of Agricultural Science

My real passion is working with animals and my appreciation of the natural environments came from growing in Waterfall Gully/Burnside area. I was bought up in a large family and Waterfall Gully, Cleland and Mt Lofty region was my playground. From an early age I spent hours exploring this region - collecting plants and zoological specimens and also had a variety of family pets. I was advised by family members to do an Agricultural Science Degree at Adelaide University which I absolutely enjoyed. Read More