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At the end of Term 3, I had the privilege of attending the Round Square International Conference alongside eight Scotch Oakburn College students. The event brought together more than 1,100 students from over 150 schools representing more than 30 countries and every inhabited continent except Antarctica.

The scale of the gathering was impressive, but what left the greatest impression was something far simpler: the way young people connected with one another.

The timing was also significant, as our College community was reflecting on the life of  the Honourable Don […]

It has been my privilege to support our Year 12 students as they reach the conclusion of their Valedictory Week. This special time has provided an opportunity to reflect on their achievements, celebrate the friendships and memories they have made, and acknowledge the growth they have shown throughout their College journey.

It has been wonderful to see the creativity, humour and sense of fun our students have brought to their final days together. We have been particularly proud of the way they have balanced moments of frivolity and celebration with respect, […]

Transition is an important part of every young person’s educational journey. As students move into Middle School, opportunities to experience new spaces, meet new peers and staff, and become familiar with new routines help build confidence, connection and a sense of belonging.

On Monday afternoon, students joining Scotch Oakburn in Year 6 or Year 7 in 2027 had the opportunity to come together, play games, have fun and begin building connections with members of our 2027 Year 12 Student Executive, including our House Captains and Middle School Liaisons.

It was wonderful to see the energy, enthusiasm and laughter […]

We invite our community to join us to celebrate the opening of the TCE Art Exhibition ‘The Jam Pot’. Proceedings will begin in the s.p.a.c.e. Gallery in the Performing Arts Centre and then artworks can be viewed in our other exhibition spaces on the Penquite Campus (the mini s.p.a.c.e. Gallery in the Senior Art Room and Da Vinci 2 in the Middle School).

The name of our exhibition always comes from the students, and this year ‘The Jam Pot’ was chosen. The name was inspired by the school yard game ‘Fruit Salad’ and […]

At the beginning of this term, we had the opportunity to welcome a Japanese Language Consultant from the Japan Foundation for a few days.

Asuka san, who is usually based in Hobart, visited Launceston for the first two weeks of Term 4 and was able to work with many of our Japanese classes during her time with us.

Asuka san helped the TCE students prepare for their oral exams and also ran a variety of activities across year levels. Students learnt how to make origami balloons and flowers, they learnt cultural nuances about the Japanese school system and put […]

When the Round Square International Conference wrapped up in Sydney, the journey was far from over for a group of international guests. During the Term break, our College hosted the Tasmanian Highlights Post-Conference Tour, a week-long circuit of the island from Launceston to Cradle Mountain, Freycinet, Port Arthur and Hobart.

Seven Round Square schools from Chile, Colombia, Canada, the USA, the UK and Germany joined the tour. Hosts Jacqui Churchill and I, together with Round Square Chairs Fergus Stewart, Lucy van der Aa and Oscar Mann, welcomed our guests.

The tour began in Launceston with […]

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:

• Rally for Rhys Foundation fundraising event – One Night, Good Humans

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If you follow education news, you may have noticed ongoing attention on the challenges facing independent schools across Australia. Stories relating to reduced government funding, rising operating costs, workforce pressures, wellbeing and increasing regulatory requirements have become regular features in the media. Like many schools, Scotch Oakburn continues to navigate these developments thoughtfully while remaining focused on what matters most: providing an outstanding education for our students.

One of the enduring strengths of independent education is the ability to provide young people with a rich and holistic experience that extends well beyond the […]

Students from Years 6 -10 recently participated in the Tasmanian Mathematics Relay competition (northern heat). This competition is always a fun, fast paced event that includes quick thinking, perseverance, teamwork and mathematical problem-solving skills.

Our Year 9 team of Max Wilson, Bowen Yang-Sun, Maddie Gofton and Riwaj Koirala came first in the northern heat Year 9/10 intermediate division, and their score was so strong (a perfect score with 6 minutes to spare), they won overall for the state!

Our Year 10 team of Grayson Edwards, Olive Kwan, Zac Boden and Micah Joseph placed third […]