I have had the incredible opportunity to embark on a two-month exchange to Cape Town, South Africa. I cannot express how much this rare experience opened my eyes to the world while teaching me many crucial lifelong lessons along the way. At first, it was strange learning and living in a completely foreign country on the other side of the world, constantly being exposed to new people, foods, cultures, languages, and a completely different way of life with a new family. Now that I am home and back to my normal Australian […]

Guided by our Values of Compassion, Commitment, Responsibility, Respect and Courage, Scotch Oakburn College is taking a thoughtful approach to how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance learning and the way we work. It offers significant opportunities to support students and staff across educational and business areas, while also requiring a clear understanding of its strengths and limitations.

Prior to the start of the Term 1, the College partnered with AI for Education to deliver professional learning for all staff. This provided a valuable opportunity to build a shared understanding of AI literacy and […]

Sebastian Leal Fierro has been visiting us on a Round Square exchange for the past two months from Colegio Anglo Colombiano in Bogota, Colombia. He has been hosted by Archie Stewart and his family. Sebastian finishes his time in Tasmania this week and we thank him for representing his school and his country with such distinction.

Reflecting on his time at Scotch Oakburn and in Tasmania, Sebastian shared:

“My exchange in Tasmania has been a unique chapter, an experience of growth and independence. Living in a completely different environment, surrounded by new people, cultures […]

The Scotch Oakburn College Senior debating squad has capped off an excellent season with first and second positions in the 2026 senior college roster.

On Friday 22 and Saturday 23 these teams also represented the College with distinction winning the prestigious Parliamentary Shield and Parliamentary Plate competitions.

After three very competitive preliminary rounds, the Parliamentary Shield final was held in the Robert Dean Senior Student Centre. It was between Saint Brendan’s Shaw College and the Scotch Oakburn College team of Year 12 students Makaela Fulton, Meg Kilby, Georgette Wilks and Calan Young. The topic was that: Social Cohesion is […]

Last week Year 1 students stepped back in time as they explored what life was like in the 1800s. Students explored how life has changed over time within the home and local community, with a particular focus on schooling. They compared life in the 1800s with their own experiences today, identifying similarities and differences.

All three Year 1 classes spent the day at Hagley Farm Old School and Museum.

The day included making butter in a 100-year-old butter churn, learning how to wash clothes in a copper with dolly sticks, scrub clothes on a wash […]

Rafe Addison Hall has arrived at Kansai International Academy in Kobe, Japan for a two month Round Square exchange. His arrival coincided with a visit to the school by our Principal, Mr Patterson, who reported that Rafe has settled quickly and is being supported by a very welcoming community. Rafe has indicated that Mr Patterson’s visit was a very welcome surprise. He has sent the following description of his first week:

“My time so far in Kobe has been wonderful, welcomed by everyone I have met. I now find that despite being deaf […]

The Elphin Campus celebrated friendships earlier this week, bringing together our student community to strengthen positive connections. These experiences link directly to our College Wellbeing Priorities, which include a focus on building a sense of belonging, parent/carer partnerships and building a positive school culture.

Students from Prep to Year 5 took part in Friendology sessions on Tuesday, learning practical skills and understandings such as the Four Friendship Facts for building positive friendships and what respectful conversations sound like and look like when managing friendship fires and ‘mean on purpose’ behaviour. This shared language between home and school […]

The Cardio Zone is quickly becoming one of the most popular spaces in our community Fitness Centre, offering students, staff, and parents an opportunity to improve both physical fitness and mental wellbeing in a welcoming and motivating environment.

Whether it’s a morning walk on the treadmill, an after-school bike session, or a quick workout before the day begins, cardio training provides enormous benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels. More importantly, it creates a space where movement, energy, and positive habits become part of everyday life within the college community.

Regular cardiovascular […]

We would like to make our community aware of the an important test being undertaken in Launceston by the the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday 15 June.

The Australian Government has committed to deliver a public information and warning system prior to the 2026-27 Higher Risk Weather Season (HRWS), known as AusAlert. This system will enable emergency service organisations to deliver emergency and public safety messages to compatible mobile and other devices.

AusAlert will utilise cell broadcast technology, operating independently of traditional mobile networks, eliminating delays caused by network congestion. This ensures […]

The Elphin Green is back in full use this Term thanks to the work of our amazing Grounds team.  Principal Ross Patterson welcomes our community back on campus and reviews some highlights from Term 1.