Junior School
Personal development is managed through a “Home Group” concept where every class teacher is also each student’s personal advocate and counsellor – an ‘extra parent’ when a parent can’t be there.

The College House system encourages expression, competition, leadership and citizenship. Junior Houses elect their own House Captains who lead the weekly assemblies and provide a cross-age focus for social growth. Public speaking skills are given emphasis so that the use of a microphone is just a part of life.

An appreciation of cultural and religious differences is fostered through teaching our shared set of values and an understanding of individual differences.

A sense of community is an important aspect within the Junior School and, together as a community, we are enriched by the growth and achievements of our children in their most formative years.

Middle School and Senior College
Our house system is the basis of belonging at Scotch. Houses are small – typically 30 students with approximately ten students from each of the three year levels, making it a vertical “clan”.

Our houses, which meet every morning to share news and settle in before the start of the school day, are another way of making friends and of experiencing leadership and responsibility. It is here that each student is encouraged to join in and take up the rich and varied opportunities there are a part of life at Scotch.

Each house is led by Captains, The Head of House and a House Assistant. Student support, the resolution of problems and direct communication with parents in partnership is role of the Head of House. They know and care for each and every member of their House – making sure it is impossible to be lost in the crowd.