Scott Easdown
Sheldon College
Over 800 fathers and their children attended a Father’s Day Campout this year as part of a new dad’s movement at Sheldon College.
Sheldon College Head of Primary Sport Scott Easdown organised the first all dad’s campout in 2015 as a way to engage fathers and to bring together the community over a weekend of fun and challenging activities.
“I realised that I knew all the mothers of the children, but I don’t know many of the fathers,” Scott says.
“We’re giving the mums a night off and the dads a chance to have fun with the children.”
Following the overwhelming success of the event, Scott formed a Dad’s Committee at Sheldon College, where over 80 fathers get together for comedy nights and beer to raise money.
On behalf of the children at Sheldon College, Scott and the 15-person Dad’s Committee are using the money they have raised to sponsor a 10-year-old student from Sunrise of Africa School in Kenya.
“It just adds to the satisfaction you get as a teacher, to know that you’re not just making a difference to the children’s lives, but you’re also doing something amazing for the community and now someone across the world,” Scott says.
Scott has been nominated for the Queensland College of Teachers Excellence in Teaching Award for his outstanding contributions to the Sheldon College community.
Sheldon College Founder and Principal Dr Lyn Bishop says Scott is one of the finest young teachers she has met in her career.
“Scott is an outstanding teacher in every respect,” Dr Bishop says.
“He has unbelievable energy, a thirst for knowledge and an absolute love of children which comes through in everything he does.”
Scott provides his students with fun and unique learning activities, including a ‘Scoot Scoot’ unit where students were invited to bring their scooter to school for their HPE lessons.
He has organised a Prep to Year 6 college disco, where parents were invited to dance with their children and get to know one another.
In the future, Scott aims to broaden his horizons and perhaps move into a more advanced leadership role.
Congratulations Scott on your nomination.
Story by Jessica Schwilk
Sheldon College Head of Primary Sport Scott Easdown organised the first all dad’s campout in 2015 as a way to engage fathers and to bring together the community over a weekend of fun and challenging activities.
“I realised that I knew all the mothers of the children, but I don’t know many of the fathers,” Scott says.
“We’re giving the mums a night off and the dads a chance to have fun with the children.”
Following the overwhelming success of the event, Scott formed a Dad’s Committee at Sheldon College, where over 80 fathers get together for comedy nights and beer to raise money.
On behalf of the children at Sheldon College, Scott and the 15-person Dad’s Committee are using the money they have raised to sponsor a 10-year-old student from Sunrise of Africa School in Kenya.
“It just adds to the satisfaction you get as a teacher, to know that you’re not just making a difference to the children’s lives, but you’re also doing something amazing for the community and now someone across the world,” Scott says.
Scott has been nominated for the Queensland College of Teachers Excellence in Teaching Award for his outstanding contributions to the Sheldon College community.
Sheldon College Founder and Principal Dr Lyn Bishop says Scott is one of the finest young teachers she has met in her career.
“Scott is an outstanding teacher in every respect,” Dr Bishop says.
“He has unbelievable energy, a thirst for knowledge and an absolute love of children which comes through in everything he does.”
Scott provides his students with fun and unique learning activities, including a ‘Scoot Scoot’ unit where students were invited to bring their scooter to school for their HPE lessons.
He has organised a Prep to Year 6 college disco, where parents were invited to dance with their children and get to know one another.
In the future, Scott aims to broaden his horizons and perhaps move into a more advanced leadership role.
Congratulations Scott on your nomination.
Story by Jessica Schwilk