As we approach the end of the academic year, it is the perfect time to reflect on the year that has been; the growth of our students both personally and in their learning, and the many activities they have been involved in, and excelled at, that has made this year special for each and every one of them. It is the combined engagement and involvement in the classroom and beyond, that collectively develops the dynamic and vibrant learning community that we enjoy at Scotch Oakburn. For that, I thank all students, staff, […]

Recovery efforts continue from the flood event at Scotch Oakburn Park with respect to necessary cleaning and restoration.  Grounds and Work teams, and external contractors continue to monitor the situation and provide necessary support in assisting with restoration processes.  A full update on the process can be found on this link.

Adrian Brock
College Services Manager

Early in 2023, you, our College community, will experience a new way to receive a lot of the College’s day-to-day communications. We’re more than aware, that, for some, at times, our school to home communications can be somewhat overwhelming and hard to navigate.

For the past several months, the College has been investigating ways in which this can be significantly improved.

These improvements will be focussed on an enhanced Dash user experience and notifications that you will receive from it. It will become the College’s primary way that you will receive its day-to-day communication.

In the New Year, information will be circulated on […]

Last week of Term 4 opening hours 

The College Shop will open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday for uniform purchases and collection of second-hand uniform items. The Shop will close on Friday 16 December and re-open on Monday 16 January.

For a complete list of opening hours for January 2023, please visit the College Shop website page via this link.

We look forward to helping all our College families in 2023.

Deanne Dietrich
College Shop Manager

It has been a wonderful year for Round Square at Scotch Oakburn College with the return of many events and activities including Year 8 exchanges and the College sending six student delegates to the Round Square International Conference in the UK.

In 2023, it is expected that there will be even more opportunities for students. Regional conferences will return aimed at students in Years 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. The Year 8 exchange program will see more schools participating in the Asia Pacific Region, and our Year 10 students will be […]

As the year draws to a close for many, it is at this time of year that the Performing Arts Department kicks into full gear across the whole of the College. With planning for next year well underway, I am excited to announce next year’s College Productions.

Following on from the success of the Jungle Book in 2022, Year 5 students will be returning to the Horton Auditorium at the end of Term 2 to perform Disney’s The Lion King Kids. The African savannah will come to life on the Horton stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable […]

All students in Prep to Year 11 have now received their copy of the Yearbook. Year 12 will receive their copy at Celebration.  Any students who were away on the day of distribution should see their class teacher / Head of House to get their copy.  The Yearbook is also available online should you wish to share with family further afield.  Go to https://yearbook.soc.tas.edu.au to view.