Strengthening our College through clarity,
connection and care

Schools, like many organisations, are highly dynamic and complex environments. that share the key challenge of planning for the future while remaining fully engaged in the present. As we plan for the 2026 school year, we are excited to share a significant development in our College’s leadership structure, one that reflects our commitment to clarity, efficiency, and most importantly, student support.

In a move towards a flatter and more agile organisational model, the traditional role of Deputy Principal will be replaced by three newly established campus leadership […]

Year 4s Join Year 9s for a Financial Adventure

Financial literacy came to life in the most exciting way last Thursday, as Year 4 Jones came to visit from the Junior School for a hands-on lesson with the Year 9 Enterprise students. The session wasn’t just about numbers—it was about curiosity, collaboration, and connecting across campuses.

The Year 4 students were challenged to calculate the real cost of explorers in 1788, using modern currency conversions and inflation data. It was a creative and meaningful way to explore economic concepts, and the Year 9 students […]

Year 9s get hands on

Our Year 9 Enterprise students had the privilege of hearing from Rebecca McCullagh , Tax Clinic Supervisor at the UTAS Tax Clinic, who shared valuable insights into budgeting and tax.

Students tackled a fun budgeting challenge and explored the ATO Tax Simulator, gaining hands-on experience with tools they’ll use when lodging their own tax returns in the future.

This was a fantastic opportunity to build financial literacy and connect classroom learning with real-life skills. Huge thanks to UTAS for supporting our students’ journey toward financial confidence.

Joy Russell
Teacher

Why we all need Vitamin D

Throughout the winter months we have been spending more time indoors. It’s important therefore to think about something that many of us may be missing – Vitamin D. Known as the “sunshine vitamin”, Vitamin D is essential not only for physical health but also for mental wellbeing, especially during adolescence.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus- key minerals for building strong bones. This is especially vital during puberty, when bone mass increases rapidly. But Vitamin D’s benefits go far beyond bones.

Recent studies show that Vitamin […]

We are pleased to provide a community news section in our news highlighting events in the wider Launceston community that may be of interest to families. Included this week:

• Woodwind Workshop – free event

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