Scotch CollegeStudent Guide

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Student guide · Scotch College School Year 2026

The semester, explained for Scotch College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Scotch College School Year 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Scotch College School Year 2026 runs Jan 27, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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8 terms

C

Canteen
The on-campus facility where day students purchase snacks and lunch using their student card.

H

Highlanders
The collective name and mascot for the school's sports teams and community.

O

Old Boy
A common term for a graduate or alumnus of Scotch College.
OSC
Old Scotch Collegians, the school's official alumni association.

P

P&F
Parents and Friends Association, the primary parent body for community engagement and fundraising.
PSA
Public Schools Association, the sporting league in which the school competes against other independent boys' schools.

T

The DR
The Dining Room, primarily used by boarding students for daily meals.
The Pipe Band
Refers to the school's iconic bagpipe and drum ensemble, a central part of school identity.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
college_dining_room
College Dining Room
DC
The Dickinson Centre, the primary multi-purpose indoor sports and assembly venue.
Gooch Pavilion
The sports pavilion located on the playing fields, used for cricket and football events.
House
The fundamental unit of pastoral care and competition; students are assigned to one for their entire school career.
Memorial Hall
The historic venue used for school assemblies, performances, and formal ceremonies.
Middle School
The specific campus precinct dedicated to students in Years 6 to 8.
middle_school_canteen
Middle School Canteen
Parent Lounge
The online portal for parents to manage school fees, permissions, and student reports.
Scotch Card
The multi-purpose student ID card used for the library, printing, and canteen purchases.
Senior School
The campus precinct for students in Years 9 to 12.
senior_school_canteen
Senior School Canteen
SEQTA
The learning management system used by students to access schedules, grades, and lesson content.
The Uniform Shop
The on-campus retail outlet for all required school clothing and sports gear.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Scotch College School Year 2026 runs Jan 27, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Perth for Scotch College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Perth.

Timezone

Australia/Perth

Median Rent

$1,800

Cost of Living Index

120

Student Population

5,000

City Transportation

Walkability

30

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

County bus services, Regional connectors to Trenton and Flemington

Nearest Airports

Trenton-Mercer Airport (regional), Nearby general aviation fields

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

45.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Senior School Visitor Parking

surface_lot • Limited during school hours

Accessed via Australind Street and Claremont Crescent.

Junior and Middle School Visitor Parking

surface_lot • High demand during drop-off/pick-up

Located off Shenton Road.

Early Learning Centre Parking

surface_lot • Available for parents

Located off Stirling Road.

Campus News

Latest updates from Scotch College

Purposeful and powerful differentiation

The Junior School explores how individualized teaching strategies empower student learning.

Sep 23, 2026

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Connection, belonging and the strength of boarding

An insight into the pastoral care and community building within the Scotch boarding house.

Sep 11, 2026

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Why the arts matter more than ever

Headmaster's Blog discussing the importance of a liberal arts education in the modern world.

Sep 7, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Scotch College

Middle School Chapel (Year 7 & 8)

October 29, 2026

Chapel

Weekly chapel service for students in Years 7 and 8.

Middle School Production All Day Rehearsals

November 2, 2026

Foundation Theatre

Full-day rehearsals for the Middle School production cast.

Year 6 Cohort Meeting

November 4, 2026

Middle School

Fortnightly meeting for all Year 6 students.

Senior School Assembly Replacement Lesson

November 6, 2026

Senior School

Replacement lesson for the Senior School assembly, Period 3, Week A.

Year 7 Cohort Meeting

November 6, 2026

Middle School

Fortnightly meeting for all Year 7 students.

Year 8 Cohort Meeting

November 25, 2026

MacKellar Hall

Fortnightly meeting for all Year 8 students.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@scotch.wa.edu.au

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