On Friday 22 August, Scotch Oakburn College hosted the annual Boarders’ Ball, a highlight of the year for our boarding community.

This year’s event, decided during National Boarding Week, embraced a vibrant “Country and Western” theme, bringing a touch of rustic charm and cowboy flair to the festivities.

We were delighted to welcome boarders from Launceston Church Grammar School, along with their guests. The attendees truly embraced the theme, with the girls looking elegant and the boys appearing very smart in their attire.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement as everyone gathered for an evening of fun and celebration. The entertainment for the […]

Year 10 students participated in the STEAM Challenge this week — a dynamic, one-week learning experience where creativity meets real-world problem-solving. The program challenges students to connect in new ways with their peers, their community, and their learning, while working towards meaningful shared goals. Our focus is guided by the UN Sustainability goals and finding ways to improve our local community sustainably.

The STEAM challenge engages students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics to design and develop solutions to significant global issues. Guided by a design thinking framework, participants collaborate to plan, […]

This year the Japanese Calligraphy competition required students to write the following characters:

Primary school: へび (hebi meaning snake, for the year of the snake)
Grades  7-9:  金 (kin, meaning gold)
Grades  10-12:  愛  (ai, meaning love)

All Japanese classes had the opportunity to use calligraphy ink and brushes to write these.  From all the students’ work Annabelle Gee and Aadhya Dahal (Year 6), Millie Corp (Year 8), Rafe Addison Hall (Year 9), Makaela Fulton (Year 11) and Abigail Saunders (Year 11), were picked to be entered into the statewide competition.

Special congratulations to Millie Corp, who placed 2nd in the […]

Scotch Oakburn College has been buzzing with excitement and creativity thanks to two unforgettable Harry Potter workshops led by Ben Walter, who portrayed Albus Potter in the Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for over three years.

Ben first visited the College earlier this term, spending the morning with lead cast members exploring the play’s darker themes and emotional depth. Students were encouraged to connect the story to their own lives, making the narrative more relevant and resonant for today’s youth. The afternoon session brought the full cast together to […]

At just six years old, Prep student Arthur has shown that age is no barrier when it comes to making a meaningful difference in the community.

Learning about the College Value of Compassion, Arthur took his learning home and after a conversation with his family about people experiencing crisis, both globally and locally, he wondered how he might help people in his own community who were doing it tough this winter.

Arthur’s idea was to collect winter items for people in need. With the College community behind him, donations started to flood in. With […]

Over the Term break, eight intrepid students undertook a two-week expedition to Sulawesi, Indonesia. The expedition was run in partnership with the scientific research organisation Operation Wallacea (or Opwall), and the aim, among other things, was to collect field data that contributes to biodiversity research and conservation efforts.

After 61 hours of travel by plane, car, ferry, truck and foot, students arrived at Camp Anoa (north of Buton Island) for a week of jungle surveys. Along the way, we met up with students from the other schools that would be joining us on […]

TCE Agricultural Systems students were recently invited to tour UTAS’ newest facility, The Shed – home to the University’s health and science disciplines, including Agricultural Science.

Dr Stephen Ives, Agricultural education advocate and past parent, showed students around the building before taking thems to his state-of-the-art laboratory. Here, he led students through an activity that illustrated the importance of relationships and negotiating in agribusiness, allowed them to get their hands dirty through some soil testing and, with the help of entomologist Dr Justin Cappadonna, illustrated the significance of insects in Agriculture.

Through sharing the story of his own journey into Agriculture and […]

Trivia Night, Raffle and Community Effort

TRIVIA NIGHT

Calling All Wizards, Witches, and Muggles!

Think you know your Horcruxes from your Hallows? Can you tell a Hippogriff from a Thestral in your sleep? Then grab your friends and join us for a magical Harry Potter Trivia Night in support of Scotch Oakburn College’s spellbinding production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition) – the Tasmanian premiere! 🎭⚡

Friday 8 August, 7:00 pm
Scotch Oakburn College
$200 per table of eight
Prizes galore + a silent auction full of magical goodies!

Dress in your house colours, bring your best team of Potterheads, […]

It’s hard to summarise my time in South Africa in just a short article. Exchange has been more than an adventurous and eye-opening experience… it’s been a complete refresh, I’ve returned with a newfound mindset, stronger values, and a deeper understanding of the world and the society that shapes it.

When I first signed up for exchange, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was open to anything. What I experienced went far beyond my imagination. From my beautiful and welcoming host family, who feel like lifelong friends, to the vibrant, close-knit community at St Cyprian’s School. […]

Experiencing life in both Tasmania and Johannesburg has taught me just how different these two places are but also how much each one has to offer.

Tasmania is calm, quiet, and filled with much natural beauty. Johannesburg is lively and filled with cultural energy. If I could combine the best aspects of both, I believe I would create the perfect life.

In Tasmania, I enjoy the clean air and the freedom throughout, the wide-open spaces, and the sense of safety it offers. You are able to walk down the street and smile and have people greet you. Tasmania […]