karenmeyer, Author at Scotch Oakburn College Launceston Tasmania

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30 09, 2022

MATHEMATICS RELAY SUCCESS

karenmeyer2022-09-30T15:05:08+10:0030 September, 2022|Categories: Middle School, Senior School|

The northern heat of the annual MAT Mathematics Relay was held at Scotch Oakburn last weekend. Congratulations to the Year 11/12 team comprised of Chi Canty, Cassie Silberberg, Addison Djatschenko and Sandy Wood who came first in their event.

The second Year 11/12 team of Zoe Bremner, Lachie Frame, Zara Richman and Tom Gatenby also did very well, placing third.

In the Year 9/10 event, the two teams of Xavier Nesbit, Charlotte Ball and Nandun Harry Peiris (Jhett Marshall was absent) and Lincoln Giasli, Madeline Mitchell, Varani Harry Peiris and Chloe Robins came equal third – a great achievement.

The Year 7 team […]

30 09, 2022

TASMANIAN JAPANESE SPEECH CONTEST

karenmeyer2022-09-30T14:36:12+10:0030 September, 2022|Categories: Middle School, Senior School|

It is extremely pleasing to be able to announce the results of the recent Tasmanian Japanese Speech Contest where over 300 contestants from around the State competed. This enrichment activity gave students an opportunity to use their spoken Japanese skills. Year 7 students prepared and delivered a self-introduction about 20 sentences long, while the Year 8 students delivered a memorised speech about “My Place – Tasmania”. Year 9 students delivered a pre-prepared speech, which they constructed themselves, about what they did last Saturday. All students worked hard for this event and perhaps the hardest part was being videoed, as entries […]

30 09, 2022

FROM THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

karenmeyer2022-09-30T14:36:17+10:0030 September, 2022|Categories: Junior School|

House Athletics

Yesterday’s House Athletics Carnival for Years 2-5 students was a wonderful way to draw the Term to a close (images below). Thank you to all students for the enthusiasm and energy they brought to the day and for their efforts in striving to achieve their personal best on the track and in the field.

Thank you to the Physical Education staff team led by Nicky Reid for all the planning, preparation and organisation of the full-day program designed to enable every student to have a number of opportunities to support and represent their House team. Also thanks to all staff […]

30 09, 2022

FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

karenmeyer2022-09-30T14:38:29+10:0030 September, 2022|Categories: Middle School|

Explore Year 8 (EY8)

Raising the profile of being a servant leader, is at the heart of the EY8 process. This week, the Middle School was an epi-centre of pride and community connection. Students displayed their EY8 projects to visitors and peers, these projects included: assisting animal welfare programs, neighbourhood improvements, teenage health habits, rural communities affected by floods and fire, enabling remote communities to gain access to sporting facilities, welding creations to enhance community projects, celebrating culture and food, exercise challenges to improve community health, motorbike rides to raise awareness of women’s health, […]

30 09, 2022

FROM THE SENIOR SCHOOL

karenmeyer2022-09-30T14:39:21+10:0030 September, 2022|Categories: Senior School|

Term 3 Reflections

After an incredibly busy Term 3, we can stop and reflect on the achievements, both individual and collective, of the College.

As we continue to embrace the Learner Attributes, we see these play out more and more in our everyday activities, whether that be in the classroom, on the sporting field, in the Performing Arts or in the Public Speaking arenas. More recently, in assembly this week, we recognised and celebrated student success in the Mat Mathematics Relay, the Evatt UN Debating Competition, Social Innovations award recipients for the Enterprising Students Workshop, inaugural SATIS Volleyball finalists, as well as […]

30 09, 2022

FROM THE FUTURES CENTRE

karenmeyer2022-09-30T14:36:38+10:0030 September, 2022|Categories: Senior School|

UTAS Schools Recommendation Program

A reminder that application for the UTAS Schools Recommendation Program is open. Go to https://www.utas.edu.au/study/schools-recommendation-program for details.

Need help?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your future studies, please you can contact UTAS at course.info@utas.edu.au or call 1300 363 864 between 9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Important Dates

Open Days

For information on other Open Days and registration details, please visit your chosen university web page. Here is a guide to upcoming Open Days but please do check each website for […]

30 09, 2022

FROM THE CHAPLAIN

karenmeyer2022-09-30T14:36:44+10:0030 September, 2022|Categories: Junior School, Middle School, Senior School|

This week saw our Therapy Dog, Paddy, as our special visitor at our Blessing of the Animal Service and who, I believe, barked at just the right place. He is such a precious animal for us all to see, pat and engage with, as we walk around the Penquite Campus, so blessing him for his purpose was a real honour.

Next Term, the theme for the Term will be ‘kindness’, our students’ 4th Spiritual Core Value. I am looking forward to serving our community with the wondering of “how do we actually embody […]

30 09, 2022

FITNESS CENTRE

karenmeyer2022-09-30T14:36:51+10:0030 September, 2022|Categories: Junior School, Middle School, Senior School|

With the spring holidays upon us and the College Fitness Centre will be open for our community on specific days over the term break. As always if you want to get an individualised program or join a class then come along.

Week One

Monday 3 October 6:00am – 8:00am

Wednesday 5 October 6:00am – 8:00am

Friday 7 October 6:00am – 8:00am

Week Two

Monday 10 October 6:00am – 8:00am

Wednesday 12 October 6:00am – 8:00am

Friday 14 October 6:00am – 8:00am

Opening hours return to normal on Monday 17 October (6:00am to 8:15am and 3.30pm to 6:00pm).

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to make contact.

Paul McKendrick
Head […]

30 09, 2022

SPORT

karenmeyer2022-09-30T14:36:58+10:0030 September, 2022|Categories: Middle School, Senior School|

Football

A reminder to all students that have selected football as their winter sport for 2023, you will need to register with East Launceston Junior Football Club. Registration goes live on 1 November. Register immediately so you don’t miss out. Registrations that are late may not be accepted once teams are full, so it is important that you are a member in time for the next football season.

If you have any questions, please contact me at ali.foot@soc.tas.edu.au.

Ali Foot
Head of Sport

Sporting Mindset

Image source: fearlessmotivation.com

As we look forward to our summer sports in […]

23 09, 2022

SUMMER UNIFORM

karenmeyer2022-09-23T13:53:33+10:0023 September, 2022|Categories: Junior School, Middle School, Senior School|

As we near the end of the Term, a reminder that Term 4 sees the return of summer uniforms. The College Shop will be closed over the Term break, opening Friday 14 October from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Purchases can be made online through My School Connect over the holiday period and collected on this day. Visit the College Shop page on our website for more information on uniform requirements.

Deanne Dietrich
College Shop Manager