1. Coming together … Scots and All Saints’ College

2. Why?
… because educating the whole child, adolescent and young person is a core mission of the Presbyterian Church

3. Is it a takeover or a merger?
All elements of the school will be created new, built on the foundations of the history and values of both, weaved together into a new tapestry, including in terms of the new school uniform, sporting and welfare houses and co-curricular activities.
We will also be weaving the three key symbols of the two schools into the new school crest:
- the Lion; the Bible; and the Cross.

4. Is it a takeover or a merger?
It will be a merger in all respects
A new school in Bathurst and the Central West
New educational structure: Junior; Middle; Senior
New and expanded educational programs
Upgraded facilities and infrastructure
New staffing structure
New name

5. Advantages of the merger – John Weeks
Outstanding human resources
Expanded opportunities for students
subject choice
co-curricula opportunities
resources
boarding opportunities
Opportunity through scale to quickly add value to students’ educational development through innovative programs.
Significantly improved specialist educational programs P-12. i.e. music, sports, drama, ITC, STEAM
Amazing, unequalled teaching/learning facilities

6. Future focused ….. Future ready
STAFF WORKING GROUPS HAVE BEEN FORMED:
Staff Collegiality
Student Integration
Year 11 & 12 Focus Group

7. Questions and Answers
Thanks to the P&F for questions.
Themes:
Communication
Junior School
Middle School
Senior School
Vision for the new school: staff development; educational programs; infrastructure; facilities
Orientation

8. Questions and Answers
Thank you for your time – please do not hesitate to contact us at
Jeof Falls General Manager Presbyterian Church of Australia in NSW