Scots College – Learning. For Life.

Scots College is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr John Western as the Principal of the Scots College Preparatory School (Years 1 - 6).  Mr Western will commence in the position from the start of term 4 2011, Monday 17th October.

Mr Western was chosen from a large and very experienced field of candidates.  Currently Mr Western is Principal of Queenstown Primary School, a position he has held since 2006.  Prior to this he has had extensive leadership experience as Principal of Maungaraki School, as well as numerous middle management positions, and has previously lived in Wellington for 8 years.  He has also taught internationally at the Hong Kong International School.

Mr Western has a passion for education and is a noted expert in the use of ICT.

Mr Western is married to Lynda and has two sons, Ryan and Elliot.  He is a keen sportsman, involved in cycling, football, and skiing.

The appointment of Mr Western in term 4 will give him an opportunity to get to know the Scots community prior to the College moving to a 3 school model in 2012.  Mr Peter Cassie commences as Middle School Principal at this time, with responsibility for Years 7 - 10.  This coincides with the opening of the new Covered Sports Centre and the Creative and Performing Arts Centre.

The move from 2 to 3 schools will enable the College to meet the needs of the increased number of families who wish to enrol their sons, while maintaining each school at a size where each boy is known.  Further details on the 3 school model and the facilities development at the College are available on the College website www.scotscollege.school.nz

Scots College is an independent Presbyterian day and boarding house for boys in Years 1-13. It is an IB (International Baccalaureate) World School, offering both the NCEA and the IB qualifications. The main purpose of Scots College is to give each young man a life long commitment to education and to provide the environment in which he can achieve his academic, spiritual, physical, cultural and social potential for the greater good and in service to others.