Scotch Reports Issue 174 (April 2019)

Destinations for the
Class of 2018
Seventy-three percent of the 2018 cohort have entered university
directly after Year 12. The remaining students have either deferred
University, are attending TAFE or looking for employment. The
University of Adelaide is the first choice for our students (34%)
then UniSA (25%), interstate Universities (19%), Flinders University
(18%) and TAFE (3%).
Health Sciences was the most popular area for our students (45%)
– Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition
and Dietetics, Podiatry, Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science,
Optometry and Medicine. Computing, Engineering, Natural and
Physical Sciences (18%), Media Communications (8%), Business and
Commerce (7%) and Law (6%).
95% of students in the 2018 cohort selected vocational fields that
were suggested in their Morrisby Profile. All students pursued
conversations about career pathways throughout Year 11 and 12,
gradually developing a more comprehensive understanding of their
own interests and abilities over time.
Febe Brice
(2016 – 2018)
Biology, English Literary
Studies, Chemistry,
Nutrition, Psychology,
Research Project
ATAR: 98.95
Febe, originally from Streaky Bay was the
inaugural recipient of the Oughton Family
Scholarship and joined our Boarding
community in 2016. She will commence her
studies in Bachelor of Medical Studies/
Doctor of Medicine at the University of
New South Wales in Sydney. After this
six-year program she will then go on
to complete an internship and further
specialisation training.
Sasha Daniel
(2005 – 2018)
Biology, English
Literary Studies, Food
& Hospitality, General
Mathematics, Modern
History, Psychology,
Research Project
ATAR: 98
Sasha Daniel has commenced studying a
Bachelor of Law (Hons) and Bachelor of
Political Science double degree at ANU. She
moved to Canberra a couple of weeks ago
and has taken up residence at Wamburan
Hall, along with 500 other students from
various states and overseas.
Louis Heard
(2014 – 2018)
Biology, English, General
Mathematics, Nutrition,
Psychology, Research
Project
ATAR 95.35
Louis is enjoying a gap year working at Bird
in Hand winery before heading off to be a
kayaking, sailing and water skiing instructor
at Camp America in Philadelphia. He will
commence his studies in Oenology at
Adelaide University in 2020.
Sandy Li
(2016 – 2018)
Chemistry, English as an
Additional Language,
Mathematical Methods,
Physics, Research Project,
Solo Performance,
Specialist Mathematics
ATAR: 99.45
Sandy made an immediate impact at Scotch
with his friendly nature and impeccable
manners. Sandy decided to move to
Melbourne University and begin a Bachelor
of Science with a focus on Physics and
Chemistry. Sandy has joined the Piano and
Music Society so he can continue with his
music passion. He is living in an apartment
near the Queen Victoria Markets.
Astrophysics, Particle Physics or Forensic
Science are future career options.
Mac Pederick
(2014 – 2018)
Chemistry, Design
& Technology,
Mathematical Methods,
Physics, Research Project,
Specialist Mathematics
ATAR: 94.1
Mac split his time between Coomandook
on the weekend and Adelaide during
the week while at Scotch. Mac is joining
Adelaide University to study Mechanical
Engineering. He is currently training with
the West Adelaide U/18s. If West doesn’t
work out it will be back on the road home
on the weekend to play with the Peake
Lions.
Tom Mather
(2005 – 2018)
Biology, Certificate III in
Fitness, English, Nutrition,
Psychology, Research
Project
ATAR: 95.8
Tom had started his own business, Tom
Mather PT (Personal Training) while still at
school and continues to build his business
during a gap year. He has 4500 followers
on Instagram (@tom_mather) following his
training routines and competing in body
building competitions. He is undecided
about 2020 but may apply for Business/
Finance courses.
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